In honor of Memorial Day, this week’s “Graves of the Week” pays tribute to six of the “Exeter 8” who gave their lives in service during the Vietnam War. Each story reflects bravery, sacrifice, and the impact of their service on Exeter, CA. Remember and honor these heroes.
Celebrate the life of Betty Mae Metheney, a beloved homemaker and community member of Exeter, California. Born in 1943, Betty and her family worked in agriculture before settling in Exeter, where she built a life with her husband Lloyd and their children. She loved traveling, camping, cooking, puzzles, and sewing. Share your memories of Betty and nominate someone for Grave of the Week.
Christie Murehead is this week’s grave of the week. She was a mother of three, a loving wife, sister, daughter and grandmother.
On June 28, 1943, Companies O and P of the 4th Marine Raider Battalion left Regi on the Western shore of New Georgia island headed for Viru Harbor. The goal was to secure Viru so that the Army could land two infantry companies in the Harbor. From there, they would...
This week’s Grave of the Week was a suggestion from Betty J Wolverton George. Stanley Morgan attended mortuary school before enlisting in the Marines Corps Reserve. His Marine pride can be seen on his gravestone. He spent most of his career in law enforcement working...