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July 2, 2026

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

Marian E. Sturgis Colonna

Marian E. Sturgis Colonna

Mrs. Marian E. Sturgis Colonna, 91, wife of the late Roy Lee “Clark” Colonna and a resident of Onley, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of Locustville, she was the daughter of the late Harry T. Sturgis and...
Sylvanus Lofland Jr.

Sylvanus Lofland Jr.

Mr. Sylvanus Lofland Jr., 83, of Melfa, passed away quietly surrounded by his loving family Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onley. Born in Melfa, Sylvanus was the son of the late Sylvanus Lofland Sr. and the late Ethel M. Lofland. He...
Thomas James Helwig

Thomas James Helwig

Mr. Thomas James Helwig, 92, of Chincoteague Island, passed away July 17, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. He was born in Verga, N.J., Feb. 16, 1929, a son to the late Richard and Edith (Moon) Helwig. Tom attended local schools in Verga, located...
Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Mrs. Clara Alice Thornes Miller, 89, beloved wife of the late Winfred Parker “Whitey” Miller and a resident of Bloxom, reached out peacefully to the loving arms of her Lord Monday, July 12, 2021. Born March 27, 1932, in Willis Wharf, she was the daughter of the late...
Donald Ray Bowden

Donald Ray Bowden

Mr. Donald Ray Bowden, 63, husband of Andrea Parks “Cissy” Bowden and resident of Nelsonia, was surrounded by his loving family and close friends at his home as he went on to the big racetrack in the sky Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born March 10, 1958, in Easton, Md., he...