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...
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,...
Mary Ward
Jun 15, 2025
Mary Helen Ward, 93, wife of the late Harold Fletcher Ward and a resident of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Exmore, VA, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh. A native of Hacksneck, VA, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. Miller and the late Beatrice Trader Miller.
She is survived by a son, Dennis...
Oneyda Maldonado Pineda
Jun 21, 2025
Oneyda Maldonado Pineda, age 53, of Exmore, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on the night of June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on October 31, 1971, in Tarretaro Guerrero, Mexico, Oneyda brought joy and warmth into every room she entered. She lived life with a free spirit, a spontaneous...
Madelle Hastings
Jun 19, 2025
Madelle Fletcher Shrieves Hastings was born at Hunting Creek on November 27, 1935, the daughter of Mary Matthews Shrieves and Tully Fletcher Shrieves. She was the widow of William Thomas Hastings, Jr. (Billy T). Madelle graduated from Northampton Accomack Memorial Hospital School of Professional Nursing as a registered nurse in 1957 and continued her nursing training at Memphis Baptist Hospital...
Kitty Bagwell
Jun 13, 2025
Mary Catherine Carpenter Bagwell, better known as Kitty, 93, wife of the late Healy L. Bagwell, Sr. and a resident of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living at King’s Grant in Virginia Beach. A native of Birdsnest, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Carpenter and the late Mary Gladden Carpenter....
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...
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
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
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....
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...