Obituaries

Charles Miles Sr

Charles Miles Sr

Jun 12, 2025

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...

Julia Richards

Julia Richards

Jun 10, 2025

Julia Wendy Richards, 87, of Exmore, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was preceded in death just weeks earlier by her beloved husband of 64 years, Graham Richards, whom she now rejoins in eternal rest.

Julia was a loving mother to her sons Michael and David Richards, and David’s wife Cassandra. She...

Cameron Wilson

Cameron Wilson

Jun 9, 2025

Cameron Lee Wilson, 35, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. A resident of Painter, VA, Cameron was a beloved son, father, fiancé, and friend whose kind heart and adventurous spirit left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

Born on January 26, 1990, Cameron was the cherished son of Tammey Mears and her husband, T.J. Mears, of Onancock, VA,...

Brian Karadimas

Brian Karadimas

Jun 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Karadimas, who left us on June 6th, 2025, after his courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Born to James and Barbara Karadimas, Brian was a devoted husband to Caroline, his partner in life and adventure for nearly a decade. Their bond was sealed in marriage just...

William Gogolen, Jr

William Gogolen, Jr

Jun 5, 2025

William Edward Gogolen, Jr., 90, husband of Patricia A. Wedekind Gogolen and a resident of Exmore, VA, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his residence. A native of New Jersey, he was the son of the late William Edward Gogolen, Sr. and the late Emily M. Appeld Gogolen. He was a retired Machine Draftsman, could fix anything, enjoyed photography,...

Patricia Beck

Patricia Beck

Jun 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Beck, lovingly known as Pati, on June 4, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Victoria Orsini and Leonard Orsini, both of whom preceded her in death.

Pati’s greatest joy in life was her family. She leaves behind her three sons, Ryan Beck...

Jeff Kelley

Jeff Kelley

Jun 1, 2025

Jeffery Scott Kelley, 61, husband of Rita Hope Kelley, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. A native of Painter, VA, he was the son of the late Jimmy Kelley, Sr. and the late Anita Kelley. He was the owner/operator of Shore Saw and Mower, enjoyed NASCAR, playing slots, and working on small engines and equipment.

In addition to his loving wife...

Steve Bendick

Steve Bendick

May 31, 2025

Steve Charles Bendick, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and pillar of his community, passed away on May 31, 2025. A native of Yonkers, New York, Steve lived a life marked by service, generosity, and quiet strength.

Steve spent 32 years working at the Andrus Children’s Home in Yonkers, where his dedication and compassion left a lasting mark on countless...

Vee Kellam

Vee Kellam

May 30, 2025

Vivian (Vee) Henderson Kellam, 66, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was predeceased by her mother, Jeri Jarman Gustafson and Mother-in-Law, Louzetta Kellam. Vee is survived by her husband, Roland Thomas (Tom) Kellam of Exmore, Virginia, her daughter Stacy Kellam Maurice of Melfa, Virginia and her two granddaughters, Addison Lynn Maurice of Pasadena,...

Kirby Bowden

Kirby Bowden

May 24, 2025

Kirby R. Bowden, 89, husband of Carolyn Gladden Bowden of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chincoteague, VA in 1936, he was a graduate of Northampton High School, class of 1953, and then joined VPI's military division. He proudly served as a member of the United States Army and the...

Debi Gurd

Debi Gurd

May 24, 2025

“Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near;

Still loved, still missed, and very dear.”

In Loving Memory of Debra Ann “Debi” Gurd

February 8, 1957 – May 24, 2025

Debra Ann Gurd, known to all who loved her simply as “Debi,” or “Ga” passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 68....

Rip Phillips

Rip Phillips

May 19, 2025

Winfred Crippen Phillips Jr. (Rip) 79, died peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2024, with his loving wife Peggy by his side.

Rip was predeceased by his parents, Eleanor Phillips Shannonhouse and Winfred Crippen Phillips Sr. He is survived by his cherished family, wife, Peggy Phillips; his stepsons, Arthur D. U. (Kip), Addison IV (Julie), and William M. Hunt Addison (Paige); three...

Peggy Dyas

Peggy Dyas

May 12, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Allein Dyas passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, after a brief and unexpected illness. She was 73 years old.

Peggy was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to William Edward and Eleanor Ferguson Dyas. She attended Holy Angels Catholic School before her family moved to Virginia Beach, where she graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in 1970.

Peggy spent most...

Danny Leffler

Danny Leffler

May 11, 2025

Danielle Faulkner Leffler (known to everyone as Danny), went to be with the Lord on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was a resident of Eastville, VA, but a former native of Palm Beach County, FL. Danny was a graduate of Palm Beach High School, Class of 1957. Danny was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Glynn...

Geri Carpenter

Geri Carpenter

Apr 30, 2025

Geraldine S. Carpenter, better known as Geri, wife of the late John Carpenter, passed away peacefully at her home on April 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Roland & Mary Shrieves. She retired from banking after 50 years. She was active in her church, Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company, Northampton Chamber, and Cape Charles Museum, as well as...

Josiah McSpedden Sr

Josiah McSpedden Sr

Apr 27, 2025

Josiah “Joe” McSpedden passed away peacefully at home on the morning of April 27, 2025. Although he called Virginia home for many years, Joe was a Texan at heart—born in Mexia on July 23, 1935, the second son of Raymond and Ina McSpedden.

After serving in the Marine Corps, Joe entered the corporate world, working full time while studying at Southern...

Coach Harry Betts

Coach Harry Betts

Apr 24, 2025

Harry Carlton Betts, 92, beloved husband of Eva Louise Maynard Betts and longtime resident of Painter, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Born in Wachapreague, Virginia, Harry was the son of the late James Betts and the late Ella Mae Crockett Betts. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954 during...

Jim Ward

Jim Ward

Apr 17, 2025

Heaven had gained another resident, James Arthur Ward, Sr. died on April 17, 2025 at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Georgian Manor, Memory Center in Chesapeake. Born in Halifax County, South Boston, Virginia on September 14, 1948, he was the son of William and Patricia Ward both deceased. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Ward.

Jim attended The...

Ames Thorndike Brown III

Ames Thorndike Brown III

Apr 15, 2025

Ames Thorndike Brown III, 62, a retired college administrator and professor, who lived in Painter and Greenbackville, died at home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

He was the companion of Linda Cicoira, of Painter, and husband of the late Mechtild R. Schongan, an English Literature professor, who passed away in 2012.

Brown was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on April 11, 1963, to...

Bud Parks

Bud Parks

Apr 8, 2025

Charles Franklin “Bud” Parks, Jr., 88, a resident of Salisbury, MD, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his residence. A native of Exmore, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin Parks and the late Edith Tilghman Parks. He was a retired meatcutter, salesman, and member of Exmore Baptist Church.

He is survived by a sister, Patricia Chick...