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July 2, 2026

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

Gwendolyn Downing Riggin

Gwendolyn Downing Riggin

Ms. Gwendolyn Downing Riggin, 92, a native and resident of Myrtle Grove, Machipongo, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James W. Downing and the late Dorothy Higbee Downing. Gwen was a most talented pianist, a retired...
Dean Herbert Reid

Dean Herbert Reid

Mr. Dean Herbert Reid, 53, of Parksley, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born Nov. 11, 1967, Dean was the son of the late Herbert and Betty Anderson Reid. Dean was a man of many talents. He served his community as a drafter, corrections officer,...
Novella Betty Collins

Novella Betty Collins

A funeral service for Mrs. ­Novella Betty Collins, of Birdsnest, who passed away at her home July 2, 2021, will be conducted from the Mt. Zion AME Church Cemetery, Treherneville, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Willie White officiating. Relatives and...
Mary Atkinson Hutto

Mary Atkinson Hutto

Mrs. Mary Atkinson Hutto, 93, a resident of Accomac from 2003 to 2017, passed away April 27, 2021, following a battle with cancer. She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Hutto (David Gottlieb), of Yardley, Pa., Virginia Christine Bruening (Kevin), of Huntsville,...
William Patrick Bell

William Patrick Bell

Mr. William Patrick “Pat” Bell, 73, of Trower, Va., passed away peacefully at home July 2, 2021, with his children by his side. Pat was born March 14, 1948, in Nassawadox, a son to the late Beulah “Nancy” McDonald Bell and the late Vernon Abel Bell. Pat was a friend...