Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Vivian A. Sutton
Jul 22, 2026
Vivian A. Sutton, daughter of the late Moran and Mamie Sutton was born on April 15, 1942 in Hertford, North Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Gates House in Gates County, North Carolina.
She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and loved everyone she came in contact with. Vivian loved Jehovah very much and would defend His...
Cleta "Holly" Hollenbeck Lewis
Jul 22, 2026
Cleta "Holly" Hollenbeck Lewis, 97, of 211 Sunset Drive, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Born on June 20, 1929, in Horseheads, New York, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hollenbeck and Vera Carrington Hollenbeck.
The eldest of three children, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth "Bud" Hollenbeck. She...
George Alfred Parker
Jul 21, 2026
George A. Parker, 87, of Eure, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
George was born on July 16, 1939, and was the husband of 64 years to the late Hazel Johnson Parker and the son of George Washington Parker and Thelma Lee Parker, both deceased. He was a member of...
Worth Ward Dale, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Worth Ward Dale, Jr., very peacefully, surrounded by love, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 20, 2026. Worth was born on October 12th, 1955 in Gates North Carolina. He was raised by his loving Mother and Father, Delma Ann Hurdle Dale and Worth Ward Dale Sr. who preceded him in death but left him with a strong...
Vernon Franklin Lee
Jul 19, 2026
Vernon Franklin Lee (Frankie), 89, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Three Rivers Health & Rehab surrounded by his family.
Vernon was born on November 4, 1936 in Bertie County, NC and was the son of the late Vernon Haste Lee and Ellen Earl Speller Lee.
Along with his parents he was preceded in by his wife, Janie Louise Leggett Lee;...
Ronald Leslie Parker
Jul 19, 2026
Ronald Leslie Parker, 82, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Born on October 15, 1943, Ronald was the husband of Rebecca Turner Taylor Parker and the son of Ernest Parker and Alice Smith Parker, both deceased. He retired from Union Camp Sheet Finishing Department after 35 years of dedicated service. Ronald was a...
Jerry Ethwell Riddick
Jul 18, 2026
Jerry Ethwell Riddick, a resident of Eure, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on November 11, 1952, in Gatesville, North Carolina, Jerry was a cherished member of his community.
Jerry was the son of the late George Kenneth Riddick and Juanita Rountree Riddick.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Ray Riddick, and...
Dr. Alvah Price Monds
Jul 18, 2026
Alvah Price Monds, MD, of 1010 Deal Trail, Lake Prince Woods, Suffolk, VA, passed away on July 18, 2026 in his home surrounded by family.
Dr. Monds was born in Greensboro, NC on September 30, 1946. He and his brother, John Perry Monds, were the first set of twins adopted from the North Carolina Children’s Home. Their adoptive parents, Riley Sidney...
Bradley Erie "Brad" Overton
Jul 18, 2026
Bradley Erie “Brad” Overton, 64, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1961, Brad was the husband of Renee Mollette Overton and the son of Elmer Overton, Sr. and Helen Jones Overton, both deceased.
He is survived by his loving wife, Renee; his brother, Elmer Lee Overton, Jr. (Tammy); his nephew, Ryan Lee Overton...
Faye Byrum Casper
Jul 16, 2026
Elizabeth Faye Byrum Casper, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Faye was born in Edenton, NC on April 21, 1935 to parents John A. Byrum and Sara King Byrum.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Elwood Casper; her brother, John Albert Byrum; and her two infant boys.
Faye is survived by her daughters, Lois C....
William Edgar "Eddie" McNair III
Jul 15, 2026
Eddie McNair of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at ECU Medical Center surrounded by his family on July 15, 2026.
He was born in Greensboro, NC to the late William E McNair Jr. and the late Patricia Smith Madry.
In addition to his wife Lisa he is survived by his son, Aaron; his step-mom, Susan McNair; brothers, Ronnie (Amy), Steve (Stephanie), and...
James Bryant Byrum
Jul 14, 2026
James Bryant “Drawz” Byrum, 63, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Edenton, NC.
Bryant was born on December 15, 1962 in Edenton, NC and was the son of Peggy Turner Byrum and the late Wallace Sanford Byrum, Sr.
Bryant is survived by his mother Peggy Turner Byrum; sons, James Daniel Byrum (Nicole Byrum), Clinton Vandy Byrum (Stacey Byrum), and Jacob Samuel...
George Carl Mainzer, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
George Carl Mainzer, Jr., 75, a resident of Daleville, Alabama, passed away early Monday morning, July 13, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Mainzer was born in Newport, Rhode Island to the late George Carl Mainzer, Sr. and Laura Elena Del Valle Mainzer. He was a 1969 graduate of James Barry Robinson High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army....
Kerry Kim Reynolds
Jul 13, 2026
Kerry Kim Reynolds, born January 13, 1950 in Franklin, PA was the son of the late James F. and Armetha Boyd Reynolds.
Kerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Burgess Matthews Reynolds; his son, Thomas; grandson, Robert; and three great grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews.
Kerry was from a large family of twelve, he leaves his sister, Laura Lou...
Barbara Ann Alexander Stilley
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Ann Alexander Stilley, 82, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on March 8, 1944, Barbara was the wife of the late Milon Stilley and the daughter of Cecil William Alexander and Ada Mae Ward Alexander, both deceased.
Survivors include her son, Brian “Boots” Stilley and wife Kim; her granddaughter and the love...
Marjorie Stallings Hofler
Jul 12, 2026
Marjorie Stallings Hofler, 94, 0f Hobbsville, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on April 9, 1932, Marjorie was the wife of the late Bernard Sidney Hofler, Sr. and the daughter of Letcher Lee Stallings and Minnie Overman Stallings, both deceased. Marjorie was a devoted homemaker to her family and a long-time member of Sandy...
Jeanette Chappell Nixon
Jul 11, 2026
Jeanette Chappell Nixon, 90, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Born on May 16, 1936, Jeanette was the wife of the late Thomas Nixon and the daughter of Percy Chappell and Elva Leigh Chappell, both deceased.
Survivors include her four daughters, Nadine Harris, Arlene Spear and Husband, Jackie, Cristle Bass, and Lisa Davenport and husband, Rickey; seventeen...
Dorothy Odell Cartwright "Dottie" Cayton
Jul 9, 2026
Dorothy Odell Cartwright “Dottie” Cayton, 85, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Born on March 13, 1941, Dottie was the wife of 54 years to the late James Preston Cayton and the daughter of Davis Odell Cartwright and Dorothy Mae Matthews Cartwright both deceased.
Survivors include her sister, Carol Matthews; niece, Lynn Dalton and husband, Chris; nephew,...
Marguerite "Betty" Perry
Jul 8, 2026
Marguerite "Betty" Perry, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, peacefully departed this world on July 8, 2026, at the age of 94. Betty embodied warmth, kindness, and an unwavering spirit that touched the hearts of everyone she met.
Betty spent her career working for a printing company, a job that fulfilled her love for precision and creativity....
David Sherril Cooke
Jun 29, 2026
David Sherril Cooke, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 72.
David was born on September 15, 1953, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to the late George Hartsell Cooke and Dorothy Cooke Lavoie. From an early age, his life was marked by a deep love for music, faith, family, and service to others.
Following high school,...
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