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
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
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
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
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,...
Nancy McCarthy
May 26, 2025
Nancy E. McCarthy, 79, of Eastville, VA, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born in Millville, NJ on October 29, 1945. She was a homemaker but also worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone, as a cashier for the A&P Grocery Store and a weigher & wrapper for BELO grocery store....
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
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....
Graham Richards
May 20, 2025
Graham Richards, 90, of Exmore, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he is now reunited with his beloved wife of 64 years, Julia Richards, who followed him in passing just weeks later.
Born on March 19, 1935, in the United Kingdom, Graham built a life defined by quiet strength, steady commitment,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ginny Rose
Apr 4, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” May Lester Rose, 83, of Vaucluse Shores, Virginia, surrounded by loved ones, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4th, 2025. We’re certain she was met at Heaven’s gates by the one and only love of her life, and pre-deceased husband, Dudley Rose. Those two lovebirds met when she was just a 15 year old girl...
Shirley Shaw
Apr 1, 2025
Shirley Hill Shaw, 86, wife of the late Norman Shaw, Sr and a resident of Eden, MD, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Manokin Manor in Princess Anne, MD. A native of Marionville VA, she was the daughter of the late Marion Lee Hill and Mary Elizabeth Kelly Hill. She was retired from Northampton County Public Schools as a...
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