Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
William Henry Harrison "Bill" Styers, III
Mar 10, 2026
William Henry Harrison “Bill” Styers, III, 53, of Gates, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Bill was born in Pottstown, PA on May 5, 1972, and was the husband of Jessica Styers and the son of the late William Henry Harrison Styers, Jr. and Gloria Leister Styers, who survives. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy after...
Michael Walker Chaney
Mar 11, 2026
Michael Walker Chaney, 70, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family.
Michael “Mike” Chaney was born in Norfolk, VA on January 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard H. Chaney Sr. and Frances W. Chaney.
He was a dedicated, loving husband and father. Michael loved to spend time outdoors...
Doris Maye Jackson Bobbitt
Mar 7, 2026
Doris Maye Jackson Bobbitt, 92, of South Mills, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Doris was born in Camden County, NC on November 13, 1933, and was the wife of the late Billy Gene Bobbitt and the daughter of Lawrence Barney Jackson, Sr. and Wilma McPherson Jackson, both deceased.
Survivors include her brother, Lawrence Barney Jackson, Jr. of Elizabeth...
Michael Anthony West
Mar 6, 2026
Michael Anthony West, 61, of Sunbury, passed away on Friday, March 6th at his home. Born December 14, 1964 in Hampton, VA, he was the son of the late Louis and Bonnie Wrenn West. He was a fabricator/engineer with Massimo-Zanetti Beverage and loved racing, camping, doing for others.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Tammy Hemmis West; a...
Viola Brown Outland
Mar 7, 2026
Viola Brown Outland, 99, of Sunbury, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home. Born November 28, 1926 in Bertie County, she graduated from Lakeview School of Nursing. A faithful member of Damascus Christian Church, Viola served many roles, teaching the Youth Sunday School Class, serving as church clerk, president of Women's Fellowship, Sunday School clerk, and singing...
Roger Arnold Hutchinson
Mar 7, 2026
Roger A. Hutchinson, 82, left this world on March 7, 2026 to be with his heavenly father.
Roger was born in Phelps, N.Y to W.M and Ruth Hutchinson on June 21, 1943.
He was a dedicated and proud Marine, Master Mason, and a Shriner. Roger served his country from 1960-1964. He was a worshipful master of Corinthian lodge in 1989 in Norfolk,...
Janet Elizabeth Hargrove
Mar 6, 2026
Janet Waff Hargrove, 68, of Edenton, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home. Born June 20, 1957 in Edenton, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Marie Ferguson Waff. She loved trips to Myrtle Beach, cruises, true-crime shows, and family get-togethers. Janet also loved spending time with her husband, Bob and her grandchildren.
She is...
Nancy Travis Harrell
Mar 6, 2026
Nancy Patricia Travis Harrell, 70, of 647 Yeopim Road, Edenton, passed away on Friday, March 6th in Greenville. Born November 15, 1955 in Chowan County, she was the daughter of the late Durwood and Pauline Travis. Nancy was talented, having her own painting company, as well as raising five boys as a homemaker. She loved hunting, fishing, and spending time...
Polly Preston Mitchell
Mar 5, 2026
Polly Preston Mitchell, 74, of Eure, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Ahoskie. Born December 14, 1951 in Gates County, she was the wife of the late Timothy Wayne Mitchell and daughter of the late Raleigh M. and Shirley Doughtie Eure. Polly worked for many years for her father's restaurant, Tarheel BBQ. She loved her animals, and in...
Willie Mae Symons
Mar 5, 2026
Willie Mae Chappell Symons, 94, of Hertford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born on November 7, 1931, in Belvidere, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Nereus and Leora Ward Chappell.
Mrs. Symons made her home at 231 Creek Drive in Hertford, where she built a life centered on faith,...
Janet Eure
Mar 4, 2026
The world lost a shining star when Janet Eure, 67 of Gatesville, NC went to her forever home peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving children and her dedicated husband.
Born in Chesapeake, VA on September 12, 1958, Janet was the daughter of the late Bruce Whichard Sr. and surviving mother whom she cherished, Shirley Whichard....
Ann Marie Davis
Mar 1, 2026
Ann Tartagni Davis, 97, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the presence of family at Brookdale Assisted Living, where she received loving care over the past three years.
Born Anna Maria Giuseppina Pierina Tartagni on December 14, 1928, in Genoa, Italy, she was the daughter of Primo and Giulia Tartagni. She was raised in West Haven,...
Nancy Carol Meiggs Miller
Mar 1, 2026
Nancy Meiggs Miller, 78, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Nancy was born on August 18, 1947, in Pasquotank, North Carolina, and she was the daughter of the late Martha “Lottie” Meiggs and Ralph A. Meiggs, Sr.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ward “Bud” Miller; sister, Shirley M. Jones; and brother, Ralph Meiggs,...
James Ray "Jim" Respess
Feb 28, 2026
James Ray “Jim” Respess, Jr., 72, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born in Portsmouth, VA on March 31, 1953, Jim was the husband of Janet Goodwin Respess and the son of James Ray Respess, Sr. and Helen Blackman Respess, both deceased. Jim was the assistant manager of...
Patricia Lassiter "Tricia" Owens
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Lassiter “Tricia” Owens, 78, of Sandusky, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born in Chowan County, NC on December 13, 1947, Tricia was the wife of the late Jesse Merle Owens and the daughter of Herman Lassiter and Selma Basnight Lassiter, both deceased.
Survivors include her two daughters, Heather Owens Hoover and husband, Jason of Bellevue, OH, and...
Glen Paul Morgan
Feb 25, 2026
Mr. Glen Paul Morgan, 71, of High Point, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1955 in Chowan County, NC to James Preston Morgan and Lina Ruth Proctor Morgan. Glen graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in design and worked for many years as an accomplished furniture designer....
Myrtle Nora Winslow Ramos
Feb 25, 2026
Myrtle Nora Winslow Ramos, 79, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully at Chowan River Health & Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Born on February 6, 1947, Myrtle was the daughter of Carson Lee Winslow and Evie Gray White Winslow, both deceased. Myrtle was very proud of receiving her associate's degree in early childhood education.
Survivors include two daughters, Angel...
Sadie "Sam" Marie Evans
Feb 24, 2026
Sadie “Sam” Marie Ryland Evans, 78, passed away on February 24, 2026 in Edenton, NC at her home. Sadie was born in Rapides Parish, LA, and was the daughter of the late William Garnett Ryland and Hazel White Ryland.
Sadie is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wynn Evans, and her daughter, Tracie Lyn Gandy.
Sadie is survived by her daughter,...
Hugh Dennis "Butch" Best
Feb 21, 2026
Hugh Dennis “Butch” Best, 81, of Sunbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his daughters, son-in-law, and his best friend. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Butch lived a life defined by passion, determination, laughter, and stories that could turn any stranger into a friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Marvin Best and Miggie Pollock...
Debra Faye Street
Feb 21, 2026
Debra Faye Burgess Street, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Barco, NC.
Debra was born on July 31, 1959 in Norfolk, VA, and was the daughter of the late William Hughes Burgess and Gladys Jeannette Mazzel Burgess.
Debra is preceded in death by her partner of nearly 30 years, Darrell “Butch” Dowdy.
Debra is survived by her son, William Smith...
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