Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
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...
Denny Leigh Wallace Winslow
Oct 2, 2025
Denny Leigh Wallace Winslow, 49, of Manteo, NC passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
A former resident of Hertford, NC, Denny was the daughter, Thomas Jefferson Wallace and Constance Paige Cullipher Jones. Denny received her Bachelor of Science degree and was employed as a CT and X-Ray technician for many years.
Survivors include her parents; two sons, Briden...
Amanda Jo Cybulski Clemons
Oct 2, 2025
Amanda Jo Cybulski Clemons, 63, of Edenton, NC, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in her home.
Born in New Jersey on November 20, 1961, Amanda was the daughter of the late Edward Michael and Shirley Louise Fox Cybulski.
Surviving is her husband of 15 years, Randall A. Clemons; a daughter, Crystal Ramos (Joe) of Corpus Christi, TX; two brothers, Keith and...
Joan Proctor Lane
Oct 1, 2025
Joan Proctor Lane, 85, of 2645 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.
Mrs. Lane was born in Perquimans County on December 3, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Louis Linwood and Nellie Mae Lane Proctor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Hope Ives Raulerson
Oct 1, 2025
Hope Finn Ives Raulerson, 85, of Gates, NC, and formerly of Sunbury, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Gates House, Gatesville.
Mrs. Raulerson was born in Norfolk, VA on November 9, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Norman Charles, Sr. and Annie Eliza Overman Ives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Champion Charles Cox
Sep 30, 2025
Champion Charles Cox, 86, of Hertford, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Edenton House.
Mr. Cox was born in Cape May, NJ on April 2, 1939, and was the son of the late Lilburn and Jane Reeves Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Cynthia V. Cox, who died...
Charles Joseph Cardone
Sep 29, 2025
Charles Joseph Cardone, 69, of Gatesville, NC, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, in ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie.
Mr. Cardone was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 14, 1956, and was the son of the late Enio Patsy Cardone and Mary Christine Santillo Cardone.
Surviving is his wife, Sharon Cardone; a son, Jospeh A. “Joey” Cardone of Virginia Beach, VA; a...
Nancy Elisabeth Voltz Sorensen
Sep 27, 2025
Nancy Elisabeth Voltz Sorensen was born on November 2, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio. Her parents were Nancy and Irwin Voltz. She had one older brother, Jon Voltz. Nancy was a bold adventurer and left Ohio to attend college at the University of Colorado Boulder. In addition to attaining her degree and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority membership, she learned to ski....
Harvey Livingston Binns, III
Sep 27, 2025
Harvey Livingston Binns, III, of Edenton, NC, died peacefully in palliative care in ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Harvey was born on September 17, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia, moved to Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Douglas Freeman High School. He graduated from Virginia Tech as a Second Lieutenant and served in the United States...
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