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June 25, 2026

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

Dorothy Lynch Smith

Dorothy Lynch Smith

Mrs. Dorothy Lynch Smith, 74, wife of the late Roger Reynold Smith and a resident of New Church, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, after a brief illness while vacationing at her home in Florida. Born Aug. 5, 1946, in Machipongo, she was the youngest of seven children...
Lynn Wilkerson Abbott

Lynn Wilkerson Abbott

Mrs. Lynn Wilkerson Abbott, 66, a lifelong resident of New Church, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Norfolk. Born April 26, 1955, in Salisbury, Md., she was the daughter of the late Philip Ray Wilkerson Sr. and the late Margaret Ann Townsend Wilkerson. She...
James Henry Shelton

James Henry Shelton

Mr. James “Jimmy” Henry Shelton, devoted husband of Leigh Anne Taylor Shelton, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his New Church home. Born Aug. 12, 1949, in Salisbury, Md., he was the son of Charles Abbitt Shelton and Julia Conaway Shelton. In addition to his...
Michael A. Taylor

Michael A. Taylor

Mr. Michael A. Taylor, 62, of New Church, transitioned Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from Earth to Glory at his residence, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Salisbury, Md., Michael was the son of the late Willie Armstrong and the late Willie Marie Taylor. He was...
Delbert Eugene Dickerson

Delbert Eugene Dickerson

Mr. Delbert Eugene Dickerson, 59, of New Church, received eternal life Monday, April 15, 2021, at his residence. Born in Horntown, Delbert was the beloved son of the late Walter George Dickerson Sr. and Lennie Frances Dickerson. He was affectionately known as “Del” by...