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Carolyn Jeanette Wilson Forehand
Jun 13, 2026
Carolyn Jeanette Wilson Forehand, 85, of Edenton, NC, passed away at her home on June 13, 2026.
She was born in Chowan County on November 15th, 1940 to Elton Ray Wilson and Ella Marsha Harrell Wilson. Married to Carl Forehand for 67 years, she said the secret to their long marriage was that they raised each other. Carolyn enjoyed cooking for...
Charles James Krout
Jun 14, 2026
Charles James Krout, born on May 16, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Faye Krout and Wallace Krout, and his brother, Wallace Krout Jr.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Michelle Krout. Married on February 15, 2008, they shared a deep bond built...
Joyce Gaino Jones
Jun 13, 2026
Joyce Gaino Jones, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 13, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS. She was at home, surrounded by the love of her closest family.
Born on January 14, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware, Joyce was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga Gaino. She grew up in...
Michael Fernando Robertson
Jun 11, 2026
Michael Fernando Robertson, 50, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Born on February 2, 1976, Michael was the husband of Robin Blue Robertson and the son of the late Millard Fernando “Buddy” Robertson and Laura Taylor Leeman, who survives. Michael proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years.
Survivors include his wife, Robin; mother,...
David Aaron "Big Dave" Clark
Jun 10, 2026
David Aaron “Big Dave” Clark, 62, a lifetime resident of Gates County, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Born on March 19, 1964, Dave was the husband of Jane Phelps Clark and the son of Edward Aaron Clark and Jean West Clark, both deceased. He graduated from Suffolk Christian School in 1982 and was employed by Dixie Auto Parts...
Marian Judy Hollowell Winslow Phthisic
Jun 10, 2026
Marian Judy Hollowell Winslow Phthisic, 93, of Belvidere, NC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation.
Judy was born in Chowan County on August 23, 1932 to Haywood Thomas (Tommy) Hollowell, Sr. and Helen Eason Hollowell, both deceased. She was a Salutatorian Graduate of Chowan High School. Judy married Jarvis Dorsey (Dick) Winslow,...
Charles "Martin" Fleetwood
Jun 7, 2026
Charles “Martin” Fleetwood, 72, of Edenton, NC passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Born on February 25, 1954, Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Maynard Fleetwood, Jr. and Mary Haste Fleetwood. Martin was the proud owner/operator of Yeopim Farms Landscaping for over 37 years serving many clients throughout Northeast, NC.
Survivors include his sister, June Fleetwood Torrence and...
Audrey Smith Holland Jackson
Jun 6, 2026
Audrey Smith Holland Jackson, 93, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Born on January 16, 1933, Audrey was the wife of 71 years to the late Charlie Mac Jackson and the daughter of Howard Virginius Holland, Sr. and Ima Smith Holland, both deceased. In addition to her husband and parents, Audrey was preceded...
Pat Brown Familar
Jun 5, 2026
On Friday, June 5, 2026, Gates County lost beloved librarian, “Miss” Pat, 84. Throughout her life, she took great delight in discovering and supporting the talent and beauty of everyone she encountered. She leaves a legacy of service to her community, dedication to cultivating a love of reading in generations of library patrons and former students, deep spiritual faith, and...
Timothy David Layton
Jun 3, 2026
Timothy David Layton, 59, passed away June 3, 2026 in Elizabeth City, NC.
Tim was born in Seattle, Washington on June 13, 1966 and was the son of Donald Ray Layton and the late Janet Stallings Crosland.
Along with his mother Tim was preceded in death by his siblings, Rita Dawn Layton, Donna Faye Gaskins, and Thomas Shannon White; and his nephews,...
Patricia Hicks "Pat" Burton
Jun 3, 2026
Patricia Hicks “Pat” Burton, 84, went to be with her Lord on June 3, 2026, in Edenton, North Carolina.
Pat was born in Lynchburg on August 2, 1941, and lived a life marked by fierce loyalty, unwavering honesty, and deep love for those she held close. She was never one to hide her feelings or tell people only what they wanted...
Yvonne Copeland Ward
Jun 2, 2026
On June 2, 2026, (Gloria) Yvonne Copeland Ward went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born in Chowan County in 1934, Yvonne was the eldest daughter of the late Merrill Elisha and Kines Dail Copeland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Radolph Chappell Ward; their infant...
Elmira Miller Ward
May 31, 2026
Elmira Miller Ward, 98, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Born on August 11, 1927, Elmira was the wife of the late George A. Ward, Jr. and the daughter of Walter Levy Miller and Bailey Tynch Miller, both deceased. Elmira was a loving homemaker for her family and a faithful member of Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church...
William "Bill" Vogedes, III
May 31, 2026
William "Bill" Vogedes III, 69, died peacefully at home in Edenton, NC, on May 31, 2026.
The only son of William and Ernestine Jones Vogedes, Bill was raised in Raleigh, NC, and graduated from Broughton High School before heading to NC State University, Class of 1979, where he became an avid Wolfpack fan and a brother of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Professionally,...
Mallory Hugh Buck
May 30, 2026
Mallory Hugh Buck, age 88 of Gates, NC died in his home on May 30. Born in Pitt County to Calvin Hugh and Mildred Tripp Buck on May 11, 1938, Mallory was the oldest of five children.
His family moved to the small community of Drum Hill in Gates, NC when he was six years old and that is where he...
John Michael Mick
May 29, 2026
John Michael Mick, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away at his home in Edenton, NC on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Born on September 2, 1970, in Virginia, Michael was the son of the late John David Mick and the late Betty Jean Bryant Melton. John Michael Mick was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, and...
Betty Jean Bryant Melton
May 28, 2026
Betty Jean Bryant Melton, age 79, passed away May 28, 2026 at her home in Chowan County, NC.
Betty was born in Prince William County, VA on January 20, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Dolly Bryant and Mary Virginia Jewell.
Betty was preceded in death by her siblings, Velma Bryant, Donnie Bryant, and Sheila Bryant; and her son, John...
Lori Ann Waring Partash
May 26, 2026
Lori Ann Waring Partash, age 61, passed away May 26, 2026 at her home in Perquimans County, NC.
Lori was born in Pennsylvania on August, 13 1964 and was the daughter of the late Karen Louise Varner and Jeffrey Lynn Waring.
Lori is survived by her son, Kole Partash and his wife Shelby; and grandchildren, Ashtyn Bailey and Karter Partash.
After graduating from...
Margaret Virginia Taylor Johnston
May 26, 2026
Margaret Virginia Taylor Johnston, 93, of Sunbury, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her residence.
Born on January 29, 1933, Margaret was the wife of the late Marvin Philip Hofler and the late Walter Johnston, and was the daughter of Edgar D. Taylor and Essie Lassiter Taylor, both deceased. Margaret was the most senior member of Damascus...
Nan Wyatt Knorr
May 26, 2026
Nan Wyatt Knorr, 79, of Southern Pines, North Carolina, passed away at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst following a brief illness on May 26, 2026. Nan was a resident of Moore County for the last 48 years.
She was born on March 21, 1947, in Norfolk, Va., and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Tayloe Wyatt and Jim Kiezel...
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