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June 24, 2026

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

Maurice Spector: Self-Taught Painter and Sculptor

Maurice Spector: Self-Taught Painter and Sculptor

By Adolphus Ames – Pungoteague resident Maurice Spector is one of the most prolific self-taught artists on the Eastern Shore. His work consists primarily of watercolor paintings and sculptures made of cherry, oak, and walnut wood. “I work every single day,” Spector...
Charles L. Baines III

Charles L. Baines III

Mr. Charles L. Baines III, 50, of Painter, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. Born in Painter, he was the beloved son of Charles E. Baines Jr. and Gloria L. Mosley. He was affectionately known as “Little Charles,”...
Charles “Ed” Savage

Charles “Ed” Savage

Mr. Charles “Ed” Savage, 83, of Painter, quietly entered into eternal rest Monday, March 7, 2022, at the rehabilitation center in Nassawadox. Born in Craddockville, Charles was the beloved son of the late Sidney and Jane Savage Sr. He was affectionately known as “Ed”...
Sterling Scott Krout

Sterling Scott Krout

Mr. Sterling Scott Krout, 59, husband of Elizabeth Ann Borkman Krout and a resident of Painter, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of White Marsh, Md., he was the son of Evelyn Mae Naylor Krout, of Painter,...