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June 24, 2026

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

Charles H. Drummond

Charles H. Drummond

Mr. Charles Herman Drummond, 81, peacefully left this world on Aug. 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He and his wife had been residents of Cleveland, Tenn., since 2015. Born in Newport News, Charles was a retired CEO of Tacoma Community Blood Center in...
Kimberly M. Cordle

Kimberly M. Cordle

Ms. Kimberly Mechelle Cordle, 55, of Exmore, passed away Thursday Aug. 11, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Newport News, she was the daughter of the late Max Hysmith and the late Carolyn Pagan Hysmith. She is survived by her loving companion,...
Robert Fletcher Barnes Sr.

Robert Fletcher Barnes Sr.

Mr. Robert Fletcher Barnes Sr., 75, husband of Peggy Annis Barnes and resident of Saxis, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 15, 1946, in Newport News, he was the son of the late Austin Fletcher Barnes Jr. and...
Elouise W. Allen

Elouise W. Allen

Mrs. Elouise W. Allen, of Newport News, formerly of the Shore, was called home Oct. 26, 2021, at her residence. Born in Bullbeggar, Elouise was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth White. She was affectionately known as “Wesie” by her family and...

Ronnie Preston Watkinson

Mr. Ronnie Preston Watkinson, 78, passed away July 13, 2021. Born in Accomac, he moved to Newport News and was employed in the pipe department at Newport News Shipbuilding. After several years, he began working for Independent Life Insurance Company (later American...