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July 5, 2026

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

Auletha Darlene Bell Jones

Auletha Darlene Bell Jones

Mrs. Auletha Darlene Bell Jones, 67, of Exmore, received eternal life on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at her residence. Born in Bloxom, Auletha was the beloved daughter of the late Hezekiah Fletcher and the late Moveta Bell. Auletha worked in various fields throughout her...
Stanley Avon Ames

Stanley Avon Ames

Mr. Stanley Avon Ames, 63, of Painter, received eternal life on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. Born in Accomack County, Stanley was the beloved son of the late Ernest A. Ames and the late Shirley Parker. Stanley was a...
Claudia Wescott

Claudia Wescott

Mrs. Claudia Lee (Panter) Wescott, of Columbia, Md., passed away Jan. 27, 2021. She was known for her independent spirit, love of home, family, and friends. She always adored children and cherished all her time with her three grandchildren. Claudia loved the holidays....
James Tate

James Tate

Mr. James Tate, also known to the people of the Eastern Shore as Shore Chimney Sweep for over 35 years, departed this life Jan. 24, 2021. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Gloriana Tate, of 54 years; son, Richard Tate, and wife, Pamela; daughters, Atiya Tate Mosely and...
Bernard L. Downing Sr.

Bernard L. Downing Sr.

Mr. Bernard Larry Downing Sr., 73, of Township, N.J., received eternal life on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at his residence. Born in Assawoman, Bernard was the beloved son of the late Lorenzo Downing and Daisy Corbin. Bernard was educated in Accomack County Public Schools....