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July 8, 2026

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

Jim Bell

Jim Bell

Dr. James “Jim” Bailey Bell passed away July 23, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn., due to complications from pneumonia. He was 87 years old and resided in Arden Hills, Minn., since the death of his wife, Anne, in 2013. He is survived by his son, Jay and his wife, Joanne;...
Ina Rae Adams

Ina Rae Adams

Mrs. Ina Rae Adams, 75, of Chincoteague Island, went home to be with the Lord July 28, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born on Chincoteague Island Aug. 20, 1943, to the late William R. and Oneita Birch Daisey. She displayed her love of God,...
Celeste Bonniwell Costin

Celeste Bonniwell Costin

Mrs. Celeste Bonniwell Costin, 87, wife of the late E. Bryan Costin Jr. and a resident of Capeville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Brookdale in Virginia Beach, Va. A native of Willis Wharf, she was the daughter of the late Wilber Bonniwell and the late Ola...
Julie Christian

Julie Christian

Ms. Mary Julia Christian, better known as Julie, 53, a resident of Exmore, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at her residence. A native of Exmore, she was the daughter of the late Rupert Christian and the late Evelyn Harrison Christian. She was retired from the...
Leigh Lawrence

Leigh Lawrence

Leigh Merrick Lawrence, 76, of Delray Beach Fla., passed away from a sudden-illness Monday, July 29, 2019.  Mr. Lawrence was born on Oct. 5, 1942, in Hackensack, N.J., to Merrick Lawrence and Gertrude Rupp. After high school, he served his country in the Army at Fort...