Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Tenna Mae Bridges-Miller
Nov 3, 2023
Tenna Mae Bridges-Miller, 63, of Conway, NC, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home where she was being cared for by her family.
Born in Athens, TN on Friday, September 9, 1960, she was the only daughter of the John David “Johnny’ Bridges and Virginia Mickey Simmons Bridges.
In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in...
John Melton Adams
Nov 2, 2023
John Melton Adams, 83, of 116 Morris Circle, Edenton, NC, died Thursday, November 2, 2023 in his home where he was cared for by his family.
Mr. Adams was born in Chowan County on April 20, 1940 and was the son of the late Walter and Ethia Winslow Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Walter Hayes Godwin, Jr.
Oct 31, 2023
Judge Walter Hayes Godwin, Jr., of Tarboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Born on October 2, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia to proud parents Walter Hayes Godwin, Sr. and Susan Rudisill Godwin, he was an only child who embraced this role growing up in Gatesville with many aunts, uncles and first cousins. Walter...
Frances Ralph Tynch
Oct 31, 2023
Frances Rebecca Ralph Tynch, 71, of 111 Tynch Town Road, Edenton, NC, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, where she was surrounded by her family.
Frances was born in Elizabeth City on August 6, 1952 and was one of eight children born to the late Charlie Shelton, Sr. and Juanita Ferrell Ralph. In addition to...
Roy Vervel Simmons
Oct 30, 2023
Roy Vervel Simmons, 83, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023.
Mr. Simmons was born in Pasquotank on February 4, 1940, and was the son of the late Harvel Fonzo Simmons and Pearl Mae Gurganus Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ermer Simmons, and by brothers, Gene and...
Margie Williams Eason
Oct 30, 2023
Margie Nannette Williams Eason, 76, of 1367 Turnpike Road, Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in her home where she was being cared for by family.
Mrs. Eason was born in Pasquotank County on January 4, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Wallace Butler, Sr. and Hazel Marie Bembridge Williams. In addition to her parents,...
Dennis Anthony Ambruso
Oct 29, 2023
Dennis Anthony Ambruso, 76, of Shiloh, NC, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
In accordance with is his wishes, no services are planned.
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
Jeffrey Alan Wilke
Oct 28, 2023
Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Wilke, 62, of 118 Pirate Landing, Hertford, NC, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 in his home where he was being cared for by family.
Mr. Wilke was born in Michigan City, IN on November 11, 1960, and was the son of the late Jack and Arlene Rempala Wilke. A veteran, he retired as a Petty Officer...
Peggy Johnson Stallings
Oct 26, 2023
Peggy Johnson Stallings, 85, of 835 Acorn Hill Road, Hobbsville, NC, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 in her home.
Mrs. Stallings was born in Suffolk, VA on October 28, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kemrial Rudolph “Pete” Stallings, Sr., daughters, Deborah Phillips and Karen Austin, sons, Kemrial Jr. and Robert Stallings; and by brothers, James...
Alice Winborne Felton
Oct 26, 2023
Alice Winborne Felton, 91, formerly of the White Oak community of Gates County, NC, and more recently of Brookdale Assisted Living in Greenville, died Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Mrs. Felton was born in Hertford County on November 22, 1931 and was one of four children born to the late Willie Percy and Alice Earl Byrum Winborne. In addition to her...
Melvin Thomas Jethro
Oct 25, 2023
Melvin Thomas Jethro, 84, of 1389 NC 32 North, Corapeake, NC, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Gates House Assisted Living, Gatesville.
Mr. Jethro was born in Washington County on June 17, 1939 and was the son of the late Charlton Benjamin “C.B.” and Edna Earl Goodwin Jethro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...
Paul Martin
Oct 24, 2023
Paul Martin, a former longtime resident of Chowan County, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 achieving his wish to see one more birthday. At his side was his wife of 34 years, Vickey.
Paul fought a good fight against five different types of cancer in the past two years. The doctors who diagnosed the first cancer said a...
Pat Powell
Oct 23, 2023
Patsy Jane “Pat” Powell, 78, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Lake Prince Woods.
Born in Gates County on November 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Frank Edward and Evelyn Harrell Powell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Powell Brinkley.
A member of Ebenezer...
Sherell Lee Bryant
Oct 22, 2023
Sherell Lee Bryant, 89, of 339 Taylor Mill Road, Eure, NC, died Sunday, October 22, 2023 in his home where he was cared for by his family.
Mr. Bryant was born in Harnett County on June 16, 1934 and was the son of the late Amie and Mattie Norris Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
James Thomas Byrum, Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
James Thomas “T-Bone” Byrum, Sr., 83, of 1106 Ryland Road, Tyner, NC, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 in his home where he was cared for by his family.
Mr. Byrum was born in Chowan County on May 9, 1940 and was the son of the late Gilbert and Mildred Elizabeth Jones Byrum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Joe Thomas "Joey" Jones, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Joe Thomas “Joey” Jones, Jr., 62, of Key West, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in Miller County Hospital, Colquitt, GA.
Born in Chowan County on July 25, 1961, Joey was the son of the late Joe Thomas Jones, Sr. and Ora Jean Sawyer Jones Bruce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
James Arthur Geramita
Oct 18, 2023
James Arthur Geramita, 52, of Edenton, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in his home.
Mr. Geramita was born Toledo, OH on April 1, 1971, and was the son of Donald Paul Geramita of Canton, OH and the late JoAnn Marie Martorano Geramita. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a dear friend, Jim Smith.
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Randy William Tetterton
Oct 16, 2023
Randy William Tetterton, 59, of Hertford, NC, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 in his home.
Mr. Tetterton was born in Washington County on January 18, 1964, and was the son of Linda Nobles Bricknell (husband, Ian) of Angier and the late William Charles “Billy” Tetterton (wife, Brenda, surviving).
A graduate of NC State University with a degree in Turfgrass...
Dolna Mae Proctor
Oct 15, 2023
Dolna Mae Riddick Proctor, 89, of Ocean Highway South, Hertford, NC, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 in ECU Health Chowan Hospital, Edenton.
Mrs. Proctor was born in Gates County on October 1, 1934, one of seven children born to the late Jake and Rosa Lee Ward Riddick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Barbara Leary Elbualy
Oct 14, 2023
Barbara Leary Elbualy, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
She was born November 23, 1934 in Edenton, NC to West and Hazel Leary. Barbara grew up in Edenton and then went on to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study nursing. After becoming a...
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