Obituaries

Oct 23, 2025

Evangeline Marguerite Perry Staten, affectionately known as Cissy, was born on November 16, 1960, to the late Evangeline Jefferson Perry and William Aaron Perry. On Thursday, October 23, 2025, our beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and cherished friend peacefully departed this life.

Cissy became a member of First Baptist Church at an early age, embracing her faith as...

Sep 10, 2025

Mr. Craig F Richardson, 60, a Resident of Heritage Acres, Cape Charles, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, September10, 2025 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Onancock, Virginia. He was born November 15,1964 in Arlington, Virginia to Robert C and Celia Buckner Richardson.

Jul 18, 2025

Elsie's Story Mrs. Elsie Henrietta Allen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, even great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, gained her angel wings and entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 18, 2025.

She was born on February 27, 1931, in Northampton, VA. Elsie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family.

Elsie was...

Jul 4, 2025

Mrs. Bertha Mae Dillard, 80, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Waterview Rehab and Health in Hampton, VA.

She was born Feb. 28, 1945 in Cape Charles, Virginia to the late Clinton Robinson and Alberta Robinson.

more information will be available at a later date.

May 20, 2025

Mr. Alexander Peaker

May 9, 2025

Mr. Henry M Allen , Sr, formerly of Eastville, Virginia departed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025.  He was born Sept. 15, 1934 in Eastville, Virginia to the Late William and Annie Garrett Allen.

He was married to the Late Roberta Dozier Allen. They had one son, Henry M Allen, Jr.

He was predeceased...

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Beatrice Thomas Mitchell Christian, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and friend departed this life in the wee hours of Good Friday Morning, April 18, 2025, surrounded by all six of her children and some grandchildren.

A native of Northampton County, Shirley was born in Reidtown, Virginia on Monday, March 14, 1938,...

Mar 14, 2025

Mr. Stacy Lamont Taylor, 55 of Painter, Virginia departed this life on March 14, 2025.

He was the son of the Late Lester Dewey Taylor and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Taylor, born April 1, 1969.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, Painter, Virginia with viewing at...

Feb 1, 2025

It was a joyous occasion in the household of the late McKinley and the Late Thelma Merritt Downes on July 12, 1954, upon the arrival of Thelma Malinda Downes Harmon.  It was God's will that her works here be finished and He called her home to be with Him on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home in Belle...

Jan 5, 2025

Roscoe Shaperio Jesse Brickhouse, the youngest of five children born to the late Robert Lee Brickhouse, Sr., and Lillian Frances Ames Brickhouse, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025.

Roscoe graduated from Northampton County High School, where he cultivated his passion and natural gift for art. He enjoyed creating portraits of family members, abstract paintings, and ceramics....

Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Larry Lee Wallace, 80 from Virginia Beach, VA departed this life on December 17, 2024 at Citadel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nassawadox, Virginia.  He was born July 23, 1944 to the late Thomas Lamar Wallace and Elnita Keinp Wallace in Clarmemore, Oklahoma.  .

He graduated from Johnson of Wales and retired from the United States Navy....

Nov 30, 2024

Anthony Holley, affectionately known as Hucklebuck or Buck, was born on May 19, 1962, to Henry Holley and the late Ella Mae Marrow, who was the love of his life, in Northampton County. He peacefully passed away on November 30 at Johnston-Willis Hospital.

Buck attended Northampton High School and worked at KMC and C&D Seafood. Later in...

Oct 20, 2024

Codella Kay Kelley was born in Northampton County on June 8,1964, to the blessed union of Colvon and Della Kelley.  She was a long-awaited miracle, they prayed for, like the Biblical story of Sara and Abraham.

Kay, as she was affectionately called by her family, attended and graduated from the public schools of Northampton County.  After high...

Sep 20, 2024

Mr. Willie James Knight, was born in Sanford, Florida on, June 10,1938. He passed away on September 20, 2024 in Cape Charles, Virginia at the age of 86.  He graduated from high school in Valdosta, Georgia.  He moved to Danbury, Connecticut shortly after that and began working at many different companies.  A pharmaceutical company, Davis & Geck, is where...

Sep 10, 2024

Mrs. Odelle J Collins, 86 of Machipongo, Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on December 13, 1937 in Cape Charles, Virginia and was the daughter of the Late William H and Rosetta Reddick Johnson.

Mrs. Collins was married to the Late James G Collins, Jr.  She was a...

May 29, 2024

Mr. Clifton Robinson, 75 of Norfolk, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

He was born July 11, 1948 to the late George Alfred Robinson and the Late Mary Young Robinson in Cape Charles, Virginia.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Mt. Sinai Gospel Tabernacle Church, Fairview, VA.

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Apr 27, 2024

Mr. Frederick Johnson, 73 of Birdsnest, Virginia departed this life on April 27, 2024 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

He was born January 26, 1951 to the Late Bertha Ella Johnson and  the Late Charles Johnson, Sr in Mississippi.  He was the spouse of Florence Jones Johnson.

A full obituary will...

Apr 11, 2024

Mr. Winslow D Spady, Jr departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was the son of the Late Winslow D Spady, Sr and the Late Celestine Brickhouse Spady.

He worked as a Computer Specialist and served in the United States Army where he received an...

Mar 17, 2024

Earnest Fenderson, Jr. was born in Fairview, Virginia to the late Martha Goffigon Fenderson and Earnest Fenderson, Sr. on June 9, 1940.  He passed away peacefully in his home on March 17, 2024.

Earnest grew up in Fairview community and was educated in the Northampton County High School in 1958.  Earnest served in the United States Army...

Jan 13, 2024

Mrs. Clair Mae Burton Collins, departed her earthly home on, January 13, 2024.  She was born to the Late Joseph Washington Roosevelt and the Late Edith Mae Burton on March 3, 1953 in Northampton County, Virginia.

Clair affectionately known as "Easter" grew up in lower Northampton County and attended the public schools.  She met her husband, Lawrence...