Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Naomi Gray Curlings Hall
Dec 10, 2025
Naomi Gray Curlings Hall, 82, of Camden, NC, passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her residence.
Naomi was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on October 24, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Frank Curlings, Sr. and Bertie Estelle Sexton Curlings.
Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, William David Hall; son, James R. White; sister, Juanita...
Doris Jane Lewis Ambrose
Dec 7, 2025
Doris Jane Lewis Ambrose, 86, of Harrellsville, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
A native of Hertford County, NC, Doris was the wife of the late Paul E. Ambrose and the daughter of Donnie Edward Lewis, Sr. and Lettie Glen Corbett Lewis, both deceased.
Survivors include her daughter, Cindy J. Smith; sons, Chris Ambrose (Wendy), and Glen E. Ambrose...
Charles T. White
Dec 6, 2025
Charles T. White, 82, of 168 Swaynes Lane, Hertford, NC, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Charles was born in Fouke, Arkansas on December 19, 1942, and was the son of the late Cornelius T. White and Opal “Billie” White.
Charles is preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Todd White, daughter, Patricia Joyce White and grandchild, Dawn Renee Johnson.
Charles is...
Joyce Faye Elliott Spafford
Dec 5, 2025
Joyce Faye Elliott Spafford passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Laurel Park Rehab after a long illness. She left this world at the age of 83, her husband at her bedside. Born January 24, 1942 in Big Spring, NC and grew up in Winfall, NC. She met her husband Perley Spafford (Jack) while working in her father’s country store...
Dolly May Rouse Ayers
Dec 4, 2025
Dolly May Rouse Ayers, 59, of Roper, NC, passed away, Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.
Dolly was born in Iowa City, Iowa on November 14, 1966, and was the daughter of Electa Ann Kulhevy Rouse and the late Warren Emory Rouse.
Dolly is preceded in death by her brother, Rocky Rouse.
Dolly is survived by her...
David Richard Taft
Dec 3, 2025
David Richard Taft, 64, of Edenton, NC, passed away, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
David was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 21, 1961, and was the son of the late Franklin Leonard Taft, Sr. and Shirley Ann Stackhouse Taft.
David is preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Taft, Jr., and Robert Taft, Sr.
David is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ann Taft;...
Peggy Ann Halsey Gooch
Dec 2, 2025
Peggy Gooch, 83, of Madison, VA, passed away, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Hobbsville, NC.
Peggy was born in Washington DC, on October 15, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Sylvester Halsey and granddaughter to Dorothy Weakley.
Peggy is preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Twyman and second husband, Bascom Beverly Gooch.
Peggy is survived by her very...
Stanley Keith Wood
Dec 1, 2025
Stanley Keith Wood, 73, of Seaford, VA died Monday, December 1, 2025 at his Sunbury home.
Stan was born in York County, VA on November 18, 1952 to the late James and Lillie Wood. Stan was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Danny Wood.
Stan retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a Master Shipbuilder. He enjoyed playing golf with...
Susan Renee Deboin Gambone
Nov 30, 2025
Susan Renee Deboin Gambone, 59, of Hertford, NC passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence.
Susan was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1966, and was the daughter of the late Avila Charles Deboin and Myrtle Houseman Deboin.
Susan is preceded in death by her brothers, Rusty Deboin and Roy Deboin.
Susan is survived by her boyfriend, Allen Sawyer; daughter,...
Melvin Sherwin "Bunk" Mizelle
Nov 27, 2025
Melvin Sherwin Mizelle, 88, of Colerain, NC passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025.
Melvin was born in Windsor, NC on January 21, 1937 and was the son of Melvin Arthur Mizelle and Janet Evans Mizelle, both deceased. A native of Bertie County, NC, Melvin was the husband of Betty Dunlow Mizelle for 68 years. He was a member and a...
Karen Ann Fallon
Nov 23, 2025
Karen Ann Fallon, 84, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, peacefully in her home in Tyner, North Carolina.
Mrs. Fallon was born in Sussex County, NJ on July 6, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Balaz Dekmar and Anna Teresa Psake Dekmar, who were born in Ogdensburg, NJ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Linda Cotton Littrell
Nov 22, 2025
Linda Cotton Littrell
December 1, 1946 – November 22, 2025
Linda Cotton Littrell, born in Norfolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on November 22, 2025, at Gatesville Health and Rehabilitation. She was the daughter of Annie Ruth Cotton and Willie Raymond Cotton and sister to Nerius Grant Cotton and Gregory Cotton.
She is lovingly survived by her two sons, Timothy Littrell and his wife...
George Steven Benge
Nov 21, 2025
George Steven Benge, 83, of Hertford died Friday, November 21, 2025. He was a son of the late Jess Oakes and Madge Lee Allen Benge. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Harrell Benge.
Surviving are his sons, Byron Lee Benge and Roy Steven Benge (Sarah); his special son, Tommy Hollowell; two grandchildren, Ashley...
Sharon "Kim" Spencer Cochran
Nov 20, 2025
Sharon “Kim” Spencer Cochran, 62, of Corapeake died on Thursday, November 20, 2025 surrounded by family. She was a daughter of the late Elbert “Bud” Lee Spencer and Carolyn Randa Winstead Spencer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Gary Cochran.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gary “Butch” Cochran; a daughter,...
Dr. Jane Truax Johnson
Nov 18, 2025
Dr. Jane Truax Johnson, 85, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
A native of Monon, IN, Jane was the wife of the late Douglas A. Johnson, and was the daughter of Dayton Ray Truax and Nancy Mae Stevenson Truax, both deceased. After teaching for many years in various settings, Jane received her Doctorate degree in psychology...
Helga Planthaber
Nov 18, 2025
Helga Planthaber, 70, of Roper, NC passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Helga was born in Kingston, New York on June 30, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lenz.
Helga is survived by her daughter, Helga Herman (John); son Edward Planthaber (Mary); grandchildren, Jameya Pollard (Corey), Jayquann Pollard (Keirstin), Joseph Herman, and Jenalynn “Forest” Herman; and great...
John "Perry" Byrum
Nov 18, 2025
John “Perry” Byrum, 78, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Perry built a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys he loved most. He spent his career as a dedicated banker, serving his community with integrity and kindness. Outside of work, Perry found his greatest...
Frank Wayne Bunch
Nov 17, 2025
Frank Wayne Bunch, 60, of 607 B Avoca Farm Road, Merry Hill, NC died at his home Monday, November 17, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Frank was born in Newport News, Virginia and lived in Chowan County for many of his young years, and later moved to his grandparents homeplace (Willis Farm) in Merry Hill, NC.
When Frank was a young man...
Barbara Della Lipnitz Hux
Nov 16, 2025
Barbara Della Lipnitz Hux, 74, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
A native of Ann Arbor, MI, Barbara was the daughter of James Lipnitz and Margaret Vokoviak Lipnitz, both deceased.
Barbara grew up in Syracuse, NY and Cherry Hill, NJ, before making her way to NC where she graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in...
Tilson Edward Chappell
Nov 16, 2025
Tilson Edward Chappell, 89, of Belvidere, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Mr. Chappell was born in Gates County on August 20, 1936, and was the son of the late Fernando R. Chappell and Sibyl Blanchard Chappell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife Edna Cobb Chappell; his sister...
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