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Ms. Cynthia Elizabeth Turner

Parksley · Parksley

Ms. Cynthia Elizabeth Turner

Cynthia Elizabeth Chandler-Turner passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 74 in Parksley, Virginia at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 23, 1951, in Grasonville, Maryland, Cynthia was a cherished and devoted mother, friend, and mentor to many who knew her. Cynthia was predeceased by her beloved parents, William and Mary Chandler; her sister, Ethel (Frank) Weatherly; brothers, LeRoy Chandler and William Chandl…Read Article

Wachapreague Firemen’s Carnival opens for 2025 Season

Wachapreague · Wachapreague

Wachapreague Firemen’s Carnival opens for 2025 Season

By Ava Canade The Wachapreague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival opened for the 2025 season starting June 18th until July 5th, every Wednesday to Saturday from 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. An annual event since 1952, the carnival raises money to support the Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Company. The carnival features rides such as the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, and Merry-Go-Round along with live ...Read Article

Mr. Herbert L. Albert

Mappsville · Mappsville

Mr. Herbert L. Albert

Funeral services for Mr. Herbert L. Albert, also known as Chief, of Painter, will be conducted on Thursday at 1 PM from First Baptist Church, Mappsville, with Rev. Fred Crawley officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call on Thursday at the church from noon until service time. Arrangements by the Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. . The post Mr. Herbert L. Albert appeared first on Shore Daily News.Read Article

Accomack County Wetlands Board Meeting Rescheduled

PUBLIC NOTICE ACCOMACK COUNTY WETLANDS BOARD RESCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING The Wetlands Board Public Hearing originally scheduled for: Wednesday, June 26, 2025 has been rescheduled to: Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM Accomack County Administration Building Board Chambers – Room 104 23296 Courthouse Avenue, Accomac, VA ________________________________________ The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact: Department of EnvironmenAccomack County · Accomack County Read Article

SHORE PERSPECTIVES Arcadia and Chincoteague High Schools Class of 2025

By Kelley Gaskill Arcadia and Chincoteague High Schools graduated the Class of 2025 on June 11th and 12th respectively. Kelley visited with some of the seniors prior to graduation as they shared their plans for the future and encouragement for their fellow classmates. .Chincoteague · Chincoteague Read Article

Charles Wilbur Miles Sr.

Charles Wilbur Miles Sr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 96 with his family by his side. Charles was born in Willis Wharf, Virginia, the son of Sally and Richard Miles. He graduated from Northampton High School in 1948 and joined the Navy in November of that year. While in the ...Accomack County · Accomack County Read Article

Chincoteague Chamber announces Beacon Awards Winners

Business Recognitions for 50 or More Years of Service to Our Community. The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural Beacon Awards on June 5 at the Chincoteague Center, which built on the legacy of their Annual Awards event to honor those shining a light on leadership and excellence in our community. While honoring the past, this new format expanded the number of awards presented to individuals and organizations who have made and are …Chincoteague · Chincoteague Read Article

Early voting totals for Eastern Shore

Accomack County Election Registrar Angel Shrieves reported Thursday that as of mid day Thursday a total of 225 early voters have cast their ballots in the June 17th Democratic Primary election. Shrieves said her office received 576 absentee ballot requests. Of those, 224 have been returned. Northampton Registrar Terry Flynn reports 128 walk in voters so far. Flynn said his ...Democratic Primary · Accomack County Read Article

Mr. Avone W. Harmon

Funeral services for Mr. Avone W. Harmon, also known as “Black” of Parksley, will be conducted Friday at 10 AM from the chapel of Cooper and Humbles Funeral Co., Inc., with Rev. Milton P. Bunting officiating. Family and friends may call Thursday from 4 to 5 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cooper and Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac.Parksley · Parksley Read Article

Mr. Roger Damian Weinheimer

It is with great sadness that we announce that Roger Damian Weinheimer died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home in Onley, Va., following a long illness. He leaves behind his loving wife, Ann McMath Weinheimer, and other members of his dear family: his son and daughter from an earlier marriage, Billy and his wife, Eunice Weinheimer, and Amanda ...Onley · Onley Read Article

Gault & Galt: A Family Legacy

By Tiffany Amber StocktonOnly 1 more month until the festivities surrounding the 100th annual Pony Penning Day celebrations, but I'll cover that in July. :) Actually, the famous fair is having a special allowance this year and will be open every weekend during both June and July. I recently shared some family history with my daughter, and that set me to thinking about family legacy.If you missed last month's post about the Beebe family legacy on…Chincoteague · Chincoteague Read Article

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