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18-Year-Old Newburyport Student With 'Contagious Laugh' Dies Suddenly
Newburyport lost a beloved member of the community when a local high schooler died suddenly and tragically.
Joey Nelson died at the age of 18 in January, 2022, leaving behind his parents, three siblings, and a bereft circle of friends, according to his obituary.
Methuen-born Nelson was a creative soul with a love for self expression, who enjoyed long walks, music, gaming, and spending time with friends and family, according to his obituary. He grew up and went to school in Newburyport.
"Joey was a bright, fun, and loving kid," said a GoFundMe created in his honor. "It didn…
Randolph Community Rallies Behind Mother Of 2 Murdered By Husband In Texas
A community just south of Boston is digging into their pockets to help the family of a mother to two children who was murdered by her husband in Texas earlier this month.
Amanda Montgomery, age 42, was shot to death by her husband, Bruce Shealy, age 48, at their home in San Leon, TX on Friday, Dec. 9, the Galveston County Daily News reports.
Shealy shot himself in the stomach after pulling the trigger on his wife, the outlet continued. He was hospitalized in stable condition and charged with murder the following Monday. Shealy was later placed on a $250,000 bail which, according to Montgom…
