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Marvin S. Wiggins

Marvin S. Wiggins

Jun 16, 2016

   Marvin S. Wiggins, 91, of 308 Sandy Cross Road, Hobbsville, NC died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation Center.

   Mr. Wiggins was born in Gates County on November 7, 1924, and was one of eleven children born to the late J.S. and Daisy Stallings Wiggins.  A farmer, he was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church...

Herbert Thomas Barnes

Herbert Thomas Barnes

Jun 14, 2016

   Herbert Thomas Barnes, 51, of 2847 Davenport Fork Road, Creswell, NC died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Vidant Chowan Hospital, Edenton.

   Mr. Barnes was born in Chowan County on December 20, 1964, and was the son of Glenda Woodley Barnes of Creswell and the late John Ray Barnes.  He was a self-employed carpenter.

   Surviving in addition to his mother are...

Bruce Allen Rountree

Bruce Allen Rountree

Jun 13, 2016

   Bruce Allen Rountree, 64, of Choctaw Trail, Chowan County, NC, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 in Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, NC.

 

   Mr. Rountree was born in Suffolk, VA on August 1, 1951, and was the son of the late Richard Jackson Rountree, Sr. and Patricia Faller Rountree. Formerly employed in maintenance with United Piece & Dye Works,...

Marie Forehand Owens Anderson

Marie Forehand Owens Anderson

Jun 13, 2016

   Marie Forehand Owens Anderson, 91, of 1331 Center Hill Highway, Hertford, NC, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.

 

   Mrs. Anderson was born in Chowan County on July 18, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Fate and Nora McClenney Forehand.  Restaurant work was her passion, and for many years she owned...

LaVerne Belch Harrell

LaVerne Belch Harrell

Jun 11, 2016

   LaVerne Belch Harrell, 89, of Rocky Hock Road, Edenton, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

    Mrs. Harrell was born in Bertie County on September 4, 1926, and was one of thirteen children born to the late Raleigh Ava and Elizabeth “Bessie” Jernigan Belch. A homemaker, she was a member of Rocky Hock Baptist...

William James "Bill" Saunders

William James "Bill" Saunders

Jun 10, 2016

    It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the passing of William James “Bill” Saunders of Hertford, NC.  On Friday, June 10, 2016, Bill took his last breath as God called him home to Heaven.

 

    Bill was born in Pasquotank County, North Carolina on November 27, 1942.  He was a 1961 graduate of Weeksville High School.  In...

Deanna Finigan Callaway

Deanna Finigan Callaway

Jun 8, 2016

   Deanna Finigan Callaway, 48, of Adams Loop Road, Corapeake, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.

    Mrs. Callaway was born in Sussex County, NJ on November 5, 1967, and was the daughter of Frances May Deppner of Norfolk, VA and the late Albert Robert Deppner. A homemaker, she was a Baptist by...

Kimberly Lynn Smith

Kimberly Lynn Smith

Jun 7, 2016

   Kimberly Lynn Smith, 54, of Eure, NC, a loving wife, mother, and friend, left us to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

   A special person, words cannot say how much she was loved and will be missed.

   Surviving are her husband of nearly 25 years, James Gilbert “Smitty” Smith; a daughter, Krystina Jade Smith; a son,...

William Allen Gryder

William Allen Gryder

Jun 6, 2016

William Allen Gryder, 72, of 439 Goose Nest Lane, Hertford, NC, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in his home.



Mr. Gryder was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on September 15, 1943, and was the son of the late James Vernon and Ruby Grace Lackey Gryder. Retired from Richmond Bellwood Defense Supply Depot, he was a member of Bagley Swamp...

Leona Soiney Cox

Leona Soiney Cox

Jun 5, 2016

   Leona Elaine Soiney Cox, 76, of 291 Great Hope Church Road, Hertford, NC, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

 

   Mrs. Cox was born in Genesee County, MI on May 20, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Cyrus Nate and Norma Elizabeth Lafay Soiney. A homemaker, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Thomas Huggins

Thomas Huggins

Jun 4, 2016

   Irvin Thomas Huggins, 61, of Elizabeth City, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation Center.

 

   Thomas was born on December 15, 1954 in Pasquotank County and was the son of the late Edward F., Sr. and Gloria Twine Huggins.  Employed with IXL for many years, he later worked as a self-employed car salesman. ...

Christine Weston Berryman

Christine Weston Berryman

Jun 4, 2016

  

   Christine Weston Berryman, 95, of Hertford, NC passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Vidant Chowan Hospital, Edenton, NC.

 

   Christine was born on February 7, 1921 in Hyde County, NC and the daughter of the late Lawrence Jones and Margaret Fisher Weston.  She was a member of Hertford United Methodist Church, its Mary Martha Circle, was active in...

Jacquelyn Sandifer Strange

Jacquelyn Sandifer Strange

Jun 3, 2016

   Jacquelyn Yvette Sandifer Strange, 79, of 190 W. Mobile Road, Harbinger, NC, died Friday, June 3, 2016 in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation.

 

   Mrs. Strange was born in Washington, LA on February 6, 1937, and was the daughter of the late William James and Dorthia Seal Sandifer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Orvin Elwood Rud

Orvin Elwood Rud

May 31, 2016

   Orvin Elwood Rud, 96, of 109 Jackson Street, Edenton, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Vidant Chowan Hospital.

   Mr. Rud was born in Mondovi, WI on April 2, 1920, and was the son of the late Chris G. and Sena Larson Rud.  A retired professor, he taught at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, The College of...

Timothy James Parker

Timothy James Parker

May 30, 2016

   Timothy James “Tim” Parker, 89, of 35 Gatlington Road, Gates, NC, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.

 

   Mr. Parker was born in Gates County on May 22, 1927, and was one of ten children born to the late Thomas B. and Emma Dudley Parker. Retired from Union Camp Corp. (now International Paper)...

Nelda Dail Perry

Nelda Dail Perry

May 30, 2016

   Nelda Dail Perry, 86, formerly of the Snug Harbor community of Hertford, NC, died Monday, May 30, 2016 in Brookdale Assisted Living, Monroe.

 

   Mrs. Perry was born in Virginia Beach, VA on September 22, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Oliver, Sr. and Nellie Dail. A loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend to...

Marie Bass Turner

Marie Bass Turner

May 29, 2016

   Marie Bass Turner, 83, of 808 Badham Road, Edenton, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 in her home.

 

   Mrs. Turner was born in Chowan County on December 20, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Hoskins B. Bass, Sr. and Madie Jane Russell Bass. A homemaker, in years past she had worked as an operator with...

Deborah Moore Rollins

Deborah Moore Rollins

May 26, 2016

   Deborah Moore Rollins, 51, of 205 W. Maple Street, Gatesville, NC, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Gilbert, West Virginia as the result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.      “Debbie” was born July 14, 1964 in Hertford County, NC. She was a registered nurse in the 5K Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.      Surviving are two children, Daniel Hobbs...

Robert Lynn Hathaway

Robert Lynn Hathaway

May 26, 2016

   Robert Lynn Hathaway, 74, of 972 US Hwy 158 East, Sunbury, NC, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 in his home.

 

   Mr. Hathaway was born in Reber, NY on September 19, 1941, and was the son of the late Raymond and Ethel Strong Hathaway. A retired manager from the grocery store industry, he was an avid hunter and also enjoyed...

Louis Roy Lamb, Jr.

Louis Roy Lamb, Jr.

May 26, 2016

   Louis Roy "Bear" Lamb, Jr., 64, of 833 Four Mile Desert Road, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Vidant Chowan Hospital, Edenton. 

   Mr. Lamb was born in Pasquotank County on June 24, 1951, and was the son of the late Louis Roy, Sr. and Anna Louise Ferrell Lamb. A retired commercial truck driver, for many years he...

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