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June 26, 2026

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

Dale Matthews

Dale Matthews

Mr. Dale C. Matthews succumbed to his illness on Nov. 28, 2025, at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Md. Dale fought a courageous battle with his illness to “stay as long as he could” with his beloved family and friends and the home he loved, especially his “garage,” where...
Jay Pronier

Jay Pronier

Mr. James (Jay) Pronier Jr., passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, in Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News.  Born in Nassawadox on Sept. 30, 1959, he was the son of James Pronier Sr., and Alice Ilene Marshall. Jay was a lifetime member of the Chincoteague Volunteer...
Ryan Turner

Ryan Turner

Mr. Ryan Lamont Turner, whose life journey began on Nov. 23, 1969, at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in New Jersey, completed his earthly sojourn on Nov. 9, 2025, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., following an extended illness. His life was a testament...
George Bowden

George Bowden

Mr. George Edward Bowden, 93, of Chincoteague Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 20, 2025. He was born on Nov. 5, 1932, on the island he loved, and he spent the entirety of his life there. He was the son of the late Earl Daniel and Gladys Hancock...
Lewis Wright

Lewis Wright

Mr. Lewis “Lou” James Wright, 91, of Atlantic, passed away on Nov. 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on Oct. 10, 1934, in Elkton, he was the son of Ashby Lee Wright and Alma Burkett Wright. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Ricky Wright and his wife,...