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Lillian Kaye Lancaster Paul
Mar 29, 2026
Lillian Kaye Lancaster Paul, 80, of Creswell, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Born on August 22, 1945, Kaye was the wife of 33 years to the late Billy B. Paul and the daughter of Charlie H. Lancaster, Sr. and Vera Mae Snell Lancaster, both deceased.
Survivors include her son, James Paul and wife, Lisa; two...
Robin Lee Taylor Held
Mar 30, 2026
Robin Lee Taylor Held of Edenton NC passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia Pa on Sept 15, 1937 to Edward G Taylor and Leah Ann Tees Taylor, both deceased. She was the widow of Jack North Held who passed away November 2018.
Robin was predeceased by her daughter, Linden Updike of Mechanicsville, Va.
She is survived by...
John Michael "Johnny" Perry
Mar 25, 2026
John Michael “Johnny” Perry, 70, of Eure, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Johnny was born in Ahoskie, NC on February 3, 1956, and was the son of Charlie Milton Perry and Ollie Elizabeth Smith “Teenie” Perry, both deceased.
Survivors include his fiance’, Cathy Tansill Conner; daughter, Summer Cheyenne Warren of House Springs, MO; granddaughter, Danielle Rae Williams; five...
Susan Lynn Parrish Perry
Apr 1, 2026
Susan Lynn Parrish Perry, 50, of Edenton, NC peacefully passed away surrounded by family after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The first of five children, Susan was born in Edenton on September 18, 1975, to C.Y. Parrish III and the late Brenda Sue Timme Parrish.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Michael Thomas Perry;...
Marquita McGowan Furlough
Mar 30, 2026
Marquita McGowan Furlough, lovingly known by her five grandchildren as “Little Momma,” and also known as “Diva” for her love of looking snazzy and always being dressed her best, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Edenton, North Carolina, with her granddaughters Jessica and Samantha by her side. In her final moments, she was granted the greatest gift, to...
Earl Bundy, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Earl Bundy, Jr., 79, of Roper, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, with his family by his side at The Carrolton of Plymouth after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Born on July 15, 1946, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Earl Bundy, Sr. and Marjorie Overton Bundy. Earl retired as a machinist...
William “Billy” Henry Lane
Mar 29, 2026
William “Billy” Henry Lane, 64, passed away March 29, 2026 at his home in Hertford, NC.
Billy was born in Elizabeth City, NC on October 30, 1961, and was the son of the late Henry Walton Lane and Margaret Ann Wilkins Lane.
Billy is survived by his girlfriend; Danna Dail, and siblings; Mary Smithson (Wayne) of Elizabeth City, NC, Ruth Harden (Melissa)...
Jacqueline (Jackie) Courtney Griffin
Mar 28, 2026
Jacqueline Courtney Griffin, 88, of 213 Hawthorne Road, died Saturday, March 28, 2026 in her home.
Mrs. Griffin was born in Suffolk, Virginia on November 14, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Albert T. and Ruby A. Courtney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Griffin Sr., daughter Debbie Perry, and...
Michael Fahey Slades
Mar 27, 2026
Michael Fahey Slades, 70, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Born on February 13, 1956 in Chowan County, NC, Michael was the husband of the late Connie Hollowell Slades and the son of Clinton Woodrow Slades, Sr. and Evelyn Eugenia Parrish Slades, both deceased. Michael retired from Chowan County EMS after 25 years of service.
Survivors include...
Shirley Maxine Whichard
Mar 25, 2026
Shirley Maxine Whichard, 88, of Gatesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 25th, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, Shirley lived a life rooted in kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was the kind of person who would give the shirt off her back to anyone in...
Dorothy Dail Riddick
Mar 23, 2026
Dorothy Dail Riddick, 100, of 1477 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation. Through the years, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved to sew and was an amazing cross-stitch artist; whereby, she gifted her handmade treasures with those she loved. Hand-made heirlooms of embroidered...
Karin Lynn Kuchinski Harris
Mar 22, 2026
Karin Lynn (Kuchinski) Harris, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, after facing life’s challenges with quiet strength and resilience.
Karin was born on April 13, 1951, in Washington, D.C. Anyone who knew Karin understood that her life was not always easy, yet she carried a remarkable capacity for forgiveness, even when hurt, she found a way to let...
Alan James Robert Neale
Mar 20, 2026
The Reverend Alan James Robert Neale, 73, of Edenton, North Carolina passed away at home on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Alan was born in London, England on April 16, 1952 and was the son of the late James Samuel Robert Neale and Lilian Hur Neale. Alan’s first encounter in the Church of England was as a choir boy and he preached...
Mary Joanne Lane White
Mar 19, 2026
Mary Joanne Lane White, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cherished aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and devotion. Born on February 5, 1936, in Perquimans County, North Carolina, Joanne was the treasured daughter of William Phillip and Esther Neal Tarkington Lane. She graduated from Perquimans High School. Joanne’s...
Sophia Elaine Perry Sumner
Mar 19, 2026
Sophia Elaine Perry Sumner, 96, of Ahoskie, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Williamston, NC. Sophia was born in Bertie County, NC on October 6, 1929 and was the daughter of the late George Hymon Perry and Betty White Perry.
She is preceded in death by her husband Grady W. Sumner Jr. of 67 years; and siblings McNeal Ball,...
William Carroll "Billy" Byrum
Mar 18, 2026
William Carroll “Billy” Byrum, 82, of Sunbury, NC, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to go home to his Heavenly Father.
Billy was born on October 29, 1943 in Gates County, NC to his loving parents, Carroll Wilbur and Mecie Eure Byrum. His parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife...
Robin Ange Swain Gieseke
Mar 16, 2026
Robin Ange Swain Gieseke, 71, gained her wings on Monday, March 16, 2026 in Ahoskie, NC.Born August 17, 1954 in Plymouth, NC, she was the loving daughter of the late Robert Ward Swain and Irene Ange.Robin spent 41 years with the Department of Social Services between Chowan and Perquimans County. She previously worked at First Baptist Church in Oklahoma and...
Ruby Lane Harrell
Mar 16, 2026
Ruby Lane Harrell, 93, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Born on August 13, 1932 in Pasquotank County, NC, Ruby was the daughter of James Lafayette Lane and Hattie Rountree Lane, both deceased.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Ray Harrell; brother, Nelson Lane; and sister, Madge Van Horne.
Survivors...
Richard Wayne Barnett
Mar 15, 2026
Richard Wayne Barnett, 60, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Pasquotank County, NC. Richard was born in Charleston County, SC on September 24, 1965 and was the son of the late Thomas Bryan and Merle Dean Temple.
Richard enjoyed show cars, going to car shows, and anything cars; he was a handy man who could fix anything. He also enjoyed...
Madelyn Phillips Long
Mar 15, 2026
Madelyn Phillips Long, 95, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born on September 23, 1930 in Perquimans County, NC, Madelyn was the wife of the late Emmett Banes Long and the daughter of Charlie Thomas Phillips and Mattie White Phillips, both deceased. Madelyn was a lifelong resident of the Bethel Community and a graduate of Perquimans...
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