Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Paige Perry Hollowell
Oct 27, 2025
Paige Perry Hollowell, 91, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home.
Born March 29, 1934, in Chowan County, born to the late John E. and Mattie Knight Perry. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Marcelle “Mike” Hollowell; granddaughter, Mia R. Suddreth; two sisters, Virginia P....
Julia Carole Miller Copeland
Oct 24, 2025
Julia Carole Miller Copeland, 83, of Edenton died Friday, October 24, 2025. She was a daughter of the late John Edward Miller and Gracie Davis Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Dean W. Copeland; brother, Thomas Miller, Cordell and Tracy Miller; half brother and sister, J.E. Miller and Lucy H. Byrum.
She spent...
Walter Robert Russell
Oct 22, 2025
Walter Robert Russell, 75, of Windsor, NC passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 .
A native of Hertford County, NC, Robert was the husband of 54 years to Sandra Lee Russell and was the son of Robert Herman Russell and Hilda Parrish Russell, both deceased. Robert was a proud veteran of...
Matthew Cole Beaber
Oct 22, 2025
Matthew Cole Beaber, 19, of Gates, NC died Wednesday, October 22, 2025.He is survived by his parents, Gregory A. Beaber, Jr. and Melissa N. Beaber; his brothers, Nathan and Thomas Beaber; grandparents David C. Wiegand, Debra Godley-Wiegand, Gregory Beaber, Sr. and Evelyn Dixon-Neumeyer; great-grandparents Richard Dixon, Ava Hutchins and Stuart and Phyllis Beaber; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family...
Ann Marie Prescott Mills
Oct 22, 2025
Ann Marie Prescott Mills, 85, of Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose Prescott of Concord. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Patty MacDonald.
Surviving are her loving husband of 64 years, Jeffrey Adams Mills; her children Scott J. Mills (Laura Mills) and...
Kelly Lynn Conrad
Oct 21, 2025
Kelly Lynn Conrad, 60, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 .
A native of Hampton, VA, and long-time resident of NC, Kelly was the daughter of Gail Ellisa Costello Davis and her late husband, William Ike Davis.
Survivors include her mother, Gail; life partner, Tony Cobb, Sr.; daughter, Ellisa...
Archie Ray Curlings, Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
Archie Ray Curlings, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully at his home in Elizabeth City on Friday, October 17. He was born in Pasquotank County to Faye Curlings and the late Archie Ray Curlings, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Elizabeth City, Archie attended Northeastern High School and was known for his servant’s heart and dedication to his community. He volunteered with the...
Dolores Russell Phillips
Oct 16, 2025
Dolores Russell Phillips, 88, of 202 Phillips Street Hertford, N.C. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16th in her home where she was being cared for by her family.
Mrs. Phillips was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 17th, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Harry Nurney Russell and Ida Mae White Russell. In addition to her parents, she...
Maryland Skittlethorpe
Oct 16, 2025
Maryland Skittlethorpe, 94, of 315 Mexico Road, entered into the Joy of his Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from his home where he was cared for and surrounded by family.
Mr. Skittlethorpe was born in Washington County on March 19, 1931, and was the son of the late Joseph Edward Skittlethorpe and Cora Leary Skittlethorpe. In addition to his parents,...
William Hyman Wynne
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. William Wynne, 73, of Williamston, NC passed away on October 14, 2025.
William enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working at the shop, cutting grass, and cooking. Whether it was a quick joke or a smile, he had a gift for making those around him feel welcome and at ease. His laughter was infectious, and his presence brought light...
Rena Mae Phelps Sexton
Oct 14, 2025
Rena Mae Phelps Sexton, 91, of Creswell, NC passed away peacefully at the residence of her son Bart and caregiver Don Smith in Goldsboro, NC on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 .
A native of Creswell, NC, Rena was the wife of 62 years to the late Preston Woodley Sexton and the daughter of Milton Phelps and Alethia Allen Phelps, both deceased....
Mack Henry Copeland, Sr.
Oct 13, 2025
Mack Henry Copeland, Sr., 53, of Edenton passed away Monday, October 13, 2025. He was a son of the late Gene Wayne Copeland, Sr. and Verlo Joyce Cherry McNamara. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter, Josie Copeland and a sister, Mona Belcher.
He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Copeland and fiancé Gage Riddick;...
Thomas Shannon White
Oct 11, 2025
Thomas Shannon White, 51, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, October 11, 2025. Shannon was raised in Hertford, NC and was the son of the late Guy Thomas “Big Tom” White and Janet Faye Stallings Crosland of Edenton. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister Rita Dawn Layton, grandfather and...
Jeffery Bobby Harrison
Oct 8, 2025
Jeffery Bobby Harrison, 42, of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Gary Lee Sims and Carolyn Jean Spence; one son, Jeffery Cayden Harrison; three sisters, Nannette Wooten, Kathy Plata and Jessica Gonzalez; one brother, Randy Bobby Harrison; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A celebration of Jeffery’s life will be held at...
Joseph Henry "Joe" Towe, Jr.
Oct 7, 2025
Joseph Henry “Joe” Towe, Jr., 91, of Hertford, NC, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born on March 8, 1934, Joe was raised in Hertford, NC overlooking the Perquimans River.
He was the son of the late Joseph Henry Towe, Sr and Mary Irene Pritchard Towe and big brother to his brother, Clifford Pritchard “Cliff” Towe of Hertford and sister, Suzanne Towe...
Steven David Moore
Oct 7, 2025
Steven David Moore, 49, of Rocky Hock Road, Edenton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in his residence.
Mr. Moore was born in Mecosta County, Michigan on August 6, 1976 to Rita Louise Erbes and the late Danny Lee Moore. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his son, Steven Raymond Moore.
An electrician by trade, he...
Lillian Russell Skittlethorpe
Oct 7, 2025
Lillian Russell Skittlethorpe, 93, of 315 Mexico Road, entered into the Joy of her Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from her home where she was cared for and surrounded by family.
Mrs. Skittlethorpe was born in Perquimans County on November 6, 1931, and was the daughter of the late James A., Jr. and Urser Nurney Russell. In addition to her...
Debra S. Waff
Oct 7, 2025
Debra Sue Waff passed peacefully in the care of her family October 7, 2025 after an inspiring and courageous 19-year battle with breast cancer.
Born on May 22, 1951, Debra was preceded in death by her loving parents, Paul "Edsel" Waff Sr. and Sarah Hollowell Waff, and her cherished brother, Paul Edsel Waff Jr. She leaves behind a legacy of love...
John Anthony Gosser
Oct 5, 2025
John Anthony Gosser, 76, of 114 Nixon Road, Edenton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC.
John was born on July 6, 1949 in Chowan County. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Inez Nixon Gosser and by his...
Ernie Brooks Holloman
Oct 3, 2025
Ernie Brooks Holloman, 63, of 136 White Oak Road, Eure, NC, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 in his residence.
Mr. Holloman was born in Hertford County on January 17, 1962 and was the son of the late Joseph Hilton and Beulah Phelps Holloman.
Retired as an extract operator from Perdue Farms, he enjoyed memberships in Eure Baptist Church, White Oak Hunt...
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