by James Ritch | Apr 27, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Norma Parks Wessells, of Accomac, wife of the late Preston Wessells, passed on to eternal life with the Lord at age 100. Born Sept. 18, 1921, to Clifford and Merle Parks, Norma was one of nine Parks siblings who were members of Zion Baptist Church. During her...
by James Ritch | Apr 4, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Drummondtowne, “Accomack Shire,” is one of the oldest towns in Virginia and in the United States. Early residences date back to 1634. The town, under the King’s Colours, was founded in 1644. The original town name was changed to Accomac in 1893. Accomac...
by James Ritch | Apr 4, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: It was very enlightening to see that the two proposals, one for reconstruction and the other for demolition and rebuilding (a much smaller structure) at the current Accomac Primary School property, were so close in price. Personally, I much favor the...
by James Ritch | Mar 30, 2022 | Obituaries
The Rev. Barry G. Mears, 67, of Accomac, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, Va., after a lengthy illness. Born in Machipongo, Barry was the son of the late Ralph Mears Sr. and the late Annie...
by James Ritch | Mar 30, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Walter Colona Jr., 83, of Accomac, husband of the late Sally Ann Colona, passed away March 23, 2022, at his home in Accomac. Born March 5, 1939, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Walter Colona and the late Rachel Webb Colona. Walter worked for VDOT and...
