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Raymond Ellis Newby

Raymond Ellis Newby

Jan 25, 2025

 Raymond Ellis Newby, 83, went to be with Jesus, the Lord that he loved with all his heart, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from his home here where he was cared for by his family.

 Mr. Newby was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 2, 1941, and was the son of the late Therion Ellis and Frances Louise Hardy Newby.

 A retired...

Faye Boyce Davis

Faye Boyce Davis

Jan 25, 2025

 Charlotte Faye Boyce Davis, 85, of Carrollton, VA, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, in her home where she was cared for by her devoted husband and family.

 Mrs. Davis was born on April 10, 1939, and raised on Rocky Hock Creek Road in Chowan County, the youngest of six children born to the late Charlie Frank and Bessie Layton Boyce. In...

Claire Hollowell Hare

Claire Hollowell Hare

Jan 24, 2025

 Claire Hunter Hollowell Hare, 85, of 203 Manteo Trail, died Friday, January 24, 2025, in her home.

 Mrs. Hare was born in Gates County on April 20, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Irvin Lee and Minnie Bunch Hollowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Hare; her daughter Rebecca Nixon Crandell;...

James Thomas Harrell

James Thomas Harrell

Jan 23, 2025

 James Thomas “Jimmy” Harrell, 63, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in his home.

 Jimmy was born in Chowan County on July 14, 1961, and was the son of the late Jack W. and Lola Mitchell Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Douglas Harrell, and a brother-in-law,...

Randall Thomas Dixon

Randall Thomas Dixon

Jan 23, 2025

 Randall Thomas “Randy” Dixon, 69, of 2014-B Rocky Hock Road, Edenton, NC, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

 Randy was born in Chowan County on May 24, 1955, and was the son of Jackie Hall Dixon of Edenton and the late Charles Thomas “C.T.” Dixon, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

Cynthia Louise Cooper Gandee

Cynthia Louise Cooper Gandee

Jan 21, 2025

 Cynthia Louise Cooper “Cindy” Gandee, 77, of 117 Blount Street, Edenton, NC, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in her home where she was cared for by her family.

 Cindy was born in New Haven, CT on February 8, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Marion Marshall Cooper of Wallingford, CT.

 A graduate of Aurora University with a degree...

Jane Madison Mabry

Jane Madison Mabry

Jan 20, 2025

Jane Madison Mabry, 73, of 223 East Queen Street, died Monday, January 20, 2025, in her home.

Jane was born in Rowan County (Salisbury), NC on November 5, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Madison and Eloise Garrison Mabry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Seth Craig Mabry Williams on October 13,...

Michael Steven Barber

Michael Steven Barber

Jan 19, 2025

Michael Steven Barber, 60, of 5367 Sir Barton Drive, died suddenly on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in his home.

Mike was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 8, 1964, and was the son of the late Carl Nixon Barber and Maude Lee Corprew Barber. He was a supervisor in Field Maintenance at Norfolk International Airport where he had worked for nearly...

Isabella Jane Stronach Wood

Isabella Jane Stronach Wood

Jan 18, 2025

   Isabella Jane Stronach Wood, "Janie", loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born in Providence, RI to the late Thomas Hay Stronach and Anne Putnam Stronach, Janie was a proud resident of Raleigh, NC, for more than 70 years. 

   Janie began her formal education at Ravenscroft School and later attended St....

Janet May Dillan Harding

Janet May Dillan Harding

Jan 17, 2025

 Janet May Dillan Harding, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 19, 1930, Janet was the eldest daughter of Ingolf and Adell Dillan and proudly celebrated her Norwegian heritage.

 In 1937, Janet’s family moved to San Mateo, California, where she grew up alongside...

Cynthia Ann Ellis Hubers

Cynthia Ann Ellis Hubers

Jan 16, 2025

 Cynthia Ann Ellis "Cindy" Hubers of 5255 Highway 99 North, Pantego, North Carolina, entered eternal glory to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from the ECU Hospice House in Greenville, North Carolina.

 She was born in Campbell County Kentucky on June 13, 1951, to the late James Elias Ellis and Anna Mae Jones Ellis....

Tracy Lynn Belch Davenport

Tracy Lynn Belch Davenport

Jan 12, 2025

 Tracy Lynn Belch Davenport, 51, of 354 Woodland Drive, Edenton, NC, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, in UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill.

 Born in Chowan County on October 16, 1973, Tracy was the daughter of Lloyd Thomas and Kay Bass Belch of Edenton. A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, she was currently employed with Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

 Surviving in addition to her...

Rodney Leroy "Rod" Cross

Rodney Leroy "Rod" Cross

Jan 12, 2025

 Rodney Leroy “Rod” Cross, 67, of Dogwood Trail, Edenton, NC, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, in ECU Health Chowan Hospital.

 Rod was born in Chowan County on April 24, 1957, and was the son of the late Thomas C. Cross, Jr. and Marion Harrell Cross Goodman.

 A graduate of North Carolina State University and an avid Wolfpack fan, he was a self-employed...

Frankie D White

Frankie D White

Jan 10, 2025

 Frankie D White, of the Snug Harbor community of Perquimans County, NC, and the wife of Vernon White of 40 years, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 66.

 Born in Greenville, MS on December 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Jacquline Howard Alexander and the late Frank D. Alexander, Sr.

 Frankie...

Ronald Trombetti

Ronald Trombetti

Jan 8, 2025

 Ronald “Ron” Trombetti, of Edenton, NC, passed away on January 8, 2025, after his three-year battle with colon cancer. 

 Ron was born July 30, 1957, in Astoria Queens, NY to the late George and Frances Hall “Fran” Trombetti. George and Fran loved the Hudson Valley area of NY, especially Carmel and would regularly take the train to enjoy the outdoors and...

Paul O. Sausser

Paul O. Sausser

Jan 8, 2025

 God called Paul O. Sausser to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after a five-year cancer journey.

 From a young age, Paul knew he wanted to be a pastor. After graduating from Rochester High School (MI) in 1978, he went on to Calvin University and Calvin Seminary before earning his Doctorate in Ministry at Bethel College. He was a...

Dixie Phelps Clifton

Dixie Phelps Clifton

Jan 8, 2025

 Dixie Carol Phelps Clifton, 82, formerly of Creswell, and more recently The Tyrrell House, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

 Mrs. Clifton was born in Washington County on December 15, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Samuel David and Lillian Gertrude Spruill Phelps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Bryan Monroe Evans

Bryan Monroe Evans

Jan 7, 2025

 Bryan Monroe Evans, 69, of Moyock, NC, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in his home.

 Mr. Evans was born in Pasquotank County on July 12, 1955, and was the son of the late Edgar Elbert and Phyllis Sawyer Evans.

 Surviving is his brother, Steven Ray Evans of Moyock; an aunt, Patricia Todd; an uncle, John Sawyer (wife, Mary), both of Georgia; and...

Howard Scott Riddick

Howard Scott Riddick

Jan 7, 2025

 Howard Scott Riddick, 64, of 20 Eure Loop Road, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in his home where he was cared for by his family.

 Scott was born in Hertford County on December 13, 1960, and was the son of the late George Kenneth and Juanita Rountree Riddick.

 Many will remember Scott for his quality lawn care business, his presence in the...

Faye Symons Stallings

Faye Symons Stallings

Jan 7, 2025

 Faye Rae Symons Stallings, 92, of 720 Gaston Drive, Hertford, NC, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in ECU Health Chowan Hospital, Edenton.

 Mrs. Stallings was born in Perquimans County on January 18, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Ernest Cranston Symons and Lydia Warden Symons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delton...

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