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July 15, 2026

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Bertha Ames Lloyd

Bertha Ames Lloyd

The Rev. Bertha Ames Lloyd, 89, of Cape Charles, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Richmond. She was the last living child of William and Roxana Ames. Her parents and her siblings preceded her in death. Also, her husband, Ernest C. Lloyd Sr., and son,...
Jim Turner

Jim Turner

Mr. George “Jim” William Turner Sr., 81, of Hallwood, husband of Dottie Poulson Turner, passed away Nov. 19, 2021. Born Feb. 7, 1940, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Edwin and Ellen Turner. Jim worked as a general contractor for many years. He enjoyed bingo,...
Helen Potts Merritt

Helen Potts Merritt

Mrs. Helen Potts Merritt, 94, of Chincoteague Island, passed away Nov. 19, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Chincoteague Island, on July 24, 1927, a daughter to the late William and Viola (Melvin) Potts. She was a member of Union...
Edna V. Waters

Edna V. Waters

Mrs. Edna V. Waters, of New Church, slipped from this life to her eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at home with her family by her side. Born in Pocomoke, Md., Edna was the oldest daughter of the late Harvey E. Waters Sr. and the late Elsie V Waters. She was...
Chikira A. Fletcher

Chikira A. Fletcher

Ms. Chikira A. Fletcher, of Accomac, departed this life Nov. 10, 2021, at her residence. Born in Norfolk, Chikira was the daughter of Frances White Fletcher and the late John Wayne Wilson. In 2008, she was the shift manager at Burger King. In later years, she worked...
Louise O. Collins

Louise O. Collins

Ms. Louise O. Collins, of Painter, departed this life Nov. 13, 2021, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley. Born in Northampton County, Louise was the daughter of the late James and Mary Upshur Collins. She began working on her family’s farm at a young...
Kathleen McCready Linton

Kathleen McCready Linton

Mrs. Kathleen McCready Linton, 96, of Saxis, wife of the late Vaden Delaney Linton, passed away Nov. 11, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. Born March 24, 1925, in Saxis, she was the daughter of the late George Gladys McCready and the late Olivia Mister...