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July 2, 2026

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

Allen Ray Crockett

Allen Ray Crockett

Mr. Allen Ray Crockett, beloved husband of Jeanette Bowden Crockett, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at TidalHeath Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Allen was the son of the late Merrill Ray Crockett and the late Ruth Hall Parks Crockett. He was...

Cynthia Bernart

A memorial service for Mrs. ­Cynthia Bernart (1932-2020) will be held Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m., at Hungars Episcopal Church, 10107 Bayside Road, Machipongo. The Rev. Janet Wheelock will officiate. Family will receive friends afterwards in the church parish house....
Mamie Tatum Sumners

Mamie Tatum Sumners

Mrs. Mamie “Ruth” Tatum Sumners was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Giles County, Tenn. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her loved ones on Feb. 27, 2020, at the age of 94. A longtime resident of Eastville, Ruth came to the Eastern Shore with her late husband, David O....
Vincent Eugene Riggin

Vincent Eugene Riggin

Mr. Vincent Eugene Riggin, 80, known by all as Riggin and called PopPop by his grandchildren, began his journey to his heavenly home with his dear wife, Bettie June (Brady) Riggin, on June 14, 2021. Riggin will be received in heaven by his parents, Thomas R. Riggin...
Gilbert Francis Johnson Sr.

Gilbert Francis Johnson Sr.

Mr. Gilbert Francis Johnson Sr., 85, husband of the late June Ann Johnson and a resident of Harborton, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his residence. A native of South Amboy, N.J., he was the son of the late Milford Langdon and the late Marie Johnson Langdon....