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June 26, 2026

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

Beverly Rae Lynch

Beverly Rae Lynch

Mrs. Beverly Rae Lynch, formerly of Berlin, Md., passed away at her beloved home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia on May 9, 2022. Beverly was a local artist and author for more than 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Tommy, and daughter, Ella, along with a...
Susan Gregory Dixon

Susan Gregory Dixon

Mrs. Susan Gregory Dixon, 59, wife of Thomas Hume Dixon III, passed away peacefully at her residence, Point Pleasant, on May 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. In addition to her loving husband of 35 years, she is survived by her daughter, Susanna...
Frances Hurley Hooker

Frances Hurley Hooker

Mrs. Frances Hurley Hooker, longtime resident of Waynesboro, Va., passed away Dec. 12, 2021. “Fran” was 92. She was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia Feb. 7, 1929, a daughter to the late Vyrd and Maude White Hurley, of Leemont. Frances had a secretarial degree and...
Shirley Long Dougherty

Shirley Long Dougherty

Ms. Shirley Long Dougherty, 87, of Salisbury, Md., was called to heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born in Delaware County, Pa., on Jan. 20, 1935, a daughter to the late Harry and Caroline (Fraim) Long. She is...
Gerry Gavard

Gerry Gavard

Mr. Gerald Henri “Gerry” Gavard, 82, passed peacefully into eternal life Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home in Melfa, with his beloved Bonnie Davis; stepdaughter, Tania Gariepy; and step-granddaughter, Valery, by his side. On his 11th hour, Pastor Paul Nolz prayed upon...