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June 26, 2026

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

Richard Byrd

Richard Byrd

Mr. Richard Merrill Byrd, 73, of Horntown, husband of Lisa Cooke, passed away on Jan. 7, 2026, in Horntown. Born on May 18, 1952, in Nassawadox, he was the son of the late Jesse Merrill Byrd and Fannie B. Ballard-Alvis. Richard worked for Waste Management until he...
George Adams

George Adams

Mr. George Greeley Adams, son of the late Preston and Alice (Ayer) Adams, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. George was a devoted family man, cherished friend, and faithful servant of the Lord. George was a graduate of...
Jimmy Whealton

Jimmy Whealton

Mr. Jimmy Wayne Whealton, age 73, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2025. He was born Aug. 11, 1952, in Nassawadox and was a member of Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague Island. He is survived by his wife, Billie Rae Whealton, of Chincoteague Island, to whom he was...
Janice Cloughly

Janice Cloughly

Mrs. Janice A. Cloughly, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Salisbury, Md. A native of Yonkers, N.Y., Janice was born on July 1, 1952, to the late Edward and Margaret McCue. She dedicated more than 40 years of her life to caring for others as a...
Sandra Carmine

Sandra Carmine

Mrs. Sandra B. Carmine passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, surrounded by love. She was a devoted woman of faith and a joyful soul whose life was rooted in music, family, and her love for the Lord. Sandra was born in Quinby to the late Eldred P. Bundick...