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June 26, 2026

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

John Schulz

John Schulz

Mr. John Joseph Schulz, “JJ,” 85, of Cape Charles, passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2025, in Virginia Beach. A man of many accomplishments, John was known for his fierce intellect and his love of fiery debate. An athlete, fighter pilot, journalist, and academic by...
Joan Savage

Joan Savage

Mrs. Joan Wharton Savage, 85, of Eastville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on May 11, 1940, to John Charles Wharton and Ruth Calloway Wharton. She lived in St. Michaels, Md., until she was in the fourth grade, when...
Linda Custis

Linda Custis

Mrs. Linda Bagwell Custis, 77, of Onancock, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on Nov. 22, 2025. A native and lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore, Linda was the eldest daughter of Anne Nelson Bagwell and Isaiah William Bagwell III.  Linda was born...
Charles Saddler

Charles Saddler

Mr. Charles C. Saddler III, age 69, of Erlanger, Ky., passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. He was born on Sept. 21, 1956, in Abilene, Texas, to Charles Clark and Virginia Anne Saddler (née Berg). Charles was a former volunteer at Cape Charles Fire Department and a...
Jimmy Fitchett

Jimmy Fitchett

Mr. James Edward “Jimmy” Fitchett, of Quinby, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Jimmy held fond childhood memories of growing up in Quinby and living on the old Petey James Farm. From an early age, he and his...