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July 2, 2026

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

Linda Carol Alward

Linda Carol Alward

Mrs. Linda Carol Alward, 71, of Atlantic, passed away Aug. 3, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y., Dec. 6, 1949, a daughter to the late William F. Schapley and Hilda (Clark) Broussard. She was a member of Goodwill...
Sylvia Spence

Sylvia Spence

Mrs. Sylvia Spence was born June 26, 1946. After her mom and dad lost a son prior to her birth, they were elated to have this precious little dark-haired girl. Especially her dad; and from that day forward they were inseparable. She was his angel and she knew it....
Bonnie Lynn Custis

Bonnie Lynn Custis

Mrs. Bonnie Lynn Custis, 73, of Cashville, wife of Bill Tom Custis, passed away Aug. 6, 2021, at her residence in Cashville. Born July 18, 1948, in Nassawadox, she was the daughter of the late Brooks “Frog” Taylor and the late  Jean T. Taylor. Bonnie Lynn worked as a...
Emerson Richard Smith

Emerson Richard Smith

Mr. Emerson Richard Smith, 77, of Melfa, died peacefully Aug. 5, 2021. Emerson was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Jamesville, and was the son of the late Harry C. Smith and the late Ruth Somers Smith. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Emerson. He married the...
Sarah Ellen Goodwyn

Sarah Ellen Goodwyn

Ms. Sarah Goodwyn, of Machipongo, affectionately known by family and friends as “Freshie,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Chesapeake, Va., surrounded by her family. A service will be conducted from the John O. Morris...