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June 24, 2026

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

Gloria Rowe Chandler

Gloria Rowe Chandler

Ms. Gloria Rowe Chandler died peacefully Aug. 29, 2021, with her family at her side at the age of 81. She was born in Willis Wharf to her parents, John and Naomi Rowe. During World War II, her family relocated to Gloucester, Va., so her father could work at the...
Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Clara Alice Thornes Miller

Mrs. Clara Alice Thornes Miller, 89, beloved wife of the late Winfred Parker “Whitey” Miller and a resident of Bloxom, reached out peacefully to the loving arms of her Lord Monday, July 12, 2021. Born March 27, 1932, in Willis Wharf, she was the daughter of the late...
Yvonne Marshall Widgeon

Yvonne Marshall Widgeon

Mrs. Yvonne Marshall Widgeon, 84, a resident of Willis Wharf, went to be with the Lord May 11, 2021, peacefully at her home. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Randolph Widgeon. Yvonne was born on Hog Island on May 11, 1937. She was the last girl to be born...
Kemmie Mason Dize

Kemmie Mason Dize

Mr. Kemmie Mason Dize, Servant of God, 91, husband of Jackie Nordstrom Dize and a resident of Willis Wharf, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his residence. A native of Onley, he was the son of the late Elmer Thomas Dize and the late Sarah Mason Dize. He was a...
Wesley B. Bowen Jr.

Wesley B. Bowen Jr.

Mr. Wesley B. “Billy” Bowen Jr., 77, husband of the late Edna Lilliston Bowen and a resident of Willis Wharf, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at his residence. A native of Willis Wharf, he was the son of the late Wesley Bartine Bowen Sr. and the late Gay Ilva...