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June 26, 2026

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Lois Ann Turner

Lois Ann Turner

Mrs. Lois Ann Turner, 75, of Parksley, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nassawadox, she was the daughter of the late W. Brooks Mears and the late Margaret Smullin Mears Bonniwell. Lois was a member of ACTS the...
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported in Parksley Nursing Home

COVID-19 Outbreak Reported in Parksley Nursing Home

By Carol Vaughn — A long-term care facility in Accomack County has an outbreak of COVID-19, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley notified the health department of the outbreak Dec. 9, with 17 cases reported...
Dixie L. Handy

Dixie L. Handy

Ms. Dixie L. Handy, 71, of Parksley, departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley. Born in Mappsville, Dixie was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dixie Handy Mason. She was affectionately known as “Dick,”...
Katherine Fletcher-Smith

Katherine Fletcher-Smith

Mrs. Katherine Grace Fletcher-Smith, 83, of Parksley, transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Coliseum Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center in Hampton. Katherine was the daughter of Isaac and Ambert Fletcher. She was affectionately known as...