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June 25, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Coates wins three golds, MVP at states

Coates wins three golds, MVP at states

BY MARK MORING, Eastern Shore Post — The Rylee Coates Show was on full display at the VHSL Class 1 State Track & Field Championships last weekend in Harrisonburg. A junior at Northampton, Coates won three events, racked up a whopping 48 points, and was named girls...
Hart lands and releases his first cobia

Hart lands and releases his first cobia

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post — Summer-like temperatures are starting to produce summertime catches, as most of the warm water species have arrived in local waters. One of those summertime species, the cobia, has shown up in good numbers in the lower Chesapeake Bay...
Steve Skees

Steve Skees

Mr. Ira Steven “Steve” Skees, 71, of Onancock, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born on Dec. 28, 1953, in Norfolk, Steve was the son of Wilbur Elmer Skees and Shirley Juanita Skees. His childhood was spent in...
Roger Weinheimer

Roger Weinheimer

Mr. Roger Damian Weinheimer died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home in Onley, following a long illness. He leaves behind his loving wife, Ann McMath Weinheimer, and other members of his dear family: his son and daughter from an earlier marriage, Billy  Weinheimer...
Pati Beck

Pati Beck

Mrs. Patricia Ann Beck, lovingly known as Pati, passed away on June 4, 2025. She was born on Sept. 28, 1958, in Philadelphia, Penn., to Victoria Orsini and Leonard Orsini, both of whom preceded her in death. Pati’s greatest joy in life was her family. She leaves...
Gloria Bowden

Gloria Bowden

Mrs. Gloria Lee Smith Bowden, 89, of New Church, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by her family and her beloved cat, Sonny, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on July 5, 1935, she was the daughter of...