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August 29, 2026

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

Betsy Potts

Betsy Potts

Mrs. Betsy Ann Potts, born on Dec. 12, 1940, peacefully passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her dearly. Born to the late Eliza and Leslie Martin, Betsy was raised with six brothers and one sister, all of whom preceded...
Brent Mears

Brent Mears

Mr. Brent Rolley Mears, 92, husband of Shirley Clayton Mears and a native of Capeville, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love, prayers, and endearing voices of his family.  He was the son of the late Upshur Lee Mears...
Alverta McKenna

Alverta McKenna

Mrs. Alverta Coates McKenna, 93, of Commonwealth Senior Living, formerly of Salisbury, Md., wife of John Thomas McKenna and mother of Kevin Michael McKenna and his wife, Mary, and Laurie McKenna Horton and her husband, Jim, died on June 11, 2026, at Commonwealth...
Courtney Tomlinson

Courtney Tomlinson

Ms. Courtney Leigh Tomlinson, 29, of Onancock, passed away June 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at home after an aggressive battle with glioblastoma cancer, with which she was first diagnosed in August 2021. Courtney is survived by her mother and father, Elizabeth...
Bruce Gordy

Bruce Gordy

Mr. Bruce Clark Gordy, beloved husband of Peggy Ann Gordy, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the age of 85.  Born June 15, 1940, in Salisbury, Md., and raised on Tangier Island, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Hazel R. Gordy. A lifelong resident...