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James Clyde "Jim" Owens
Aug 18, 2026
James Clyde “Jim” Owens, 80, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born on December 17, 1945, Jim was the husband of 57 years to Portia Lee Bateman Owens and was the son of Minnie Clyde Owens and Martha Whiteman Owens, both deceased. Jim proudly served his country in...
Thomas Milton Garrett
Aug 16, 2026
Thomas Milton Garrett, 75, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2026. at his home in Edenton, NC.
Thomas was born in Richmond, VA on November 29, 1950, and was the son of the late Luther Vincent Garrett and Eveline Lines.
Thomas is survived by his children; Allan Smith, Tyler Smith, Daniel Smith, Kristy Smith, and Virginia Smith; sister, Peggy Sue Eden; nieces,...
Salvatore John Calvano
Aug 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Salvatore John Calvano, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Known to everyone as John he passed away on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 at the age of 83, in Norfolk, Va.
Born on Wednesday, March 10th, 1943, in the borough of Brooklyn, New York, John was the cherished son of the late...
Eric Lance Korbel
Aug 10, 2026
Eric Lance Korbel went to meet the Lord 10 August 2026 at 10:10 PM after a three-year battle with Dementia at age 57.
Eric was Special Child born with Downs Syndrome April 16, 1969, at the original Louise Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. Eric lived in Chesapeake, VA, Chicago, IL, and Virginia Beach in his early years. Always having a Love...
Paul William Kahl
Aug 10, 2026
Paul William Kahl, 73, of 402 Woodland Church Road, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Born July 31, 1953, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles William Kahl and Ann Hines Caneup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Doris Kahl, and stepfather, Bill...
James Chaddwick Trotman
Aug 10, 2026
James Chaddwick Trotman, 52, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Born on April 2, 1974 in Elizabeth City, NC, James was the husband of Shannon Marie Mayne Trotman and the son of the late Lyndia Dianne Toler Trotman and Henry Reginald Trotman, who survives.
James was an EMT-I with the Perquimans County EMS for more than twelve...
John Anderson Ward
Aug 3, 2026
John Anderson Ward, adored son of Julia Downs Ward and Harry Lee Ward, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026.
Loyal Episcopalian and beloved son of Gates County, John spent his childhood in Gatesville, NC. His summer days were spent with his friends, barefoot on the town's dirt streets, riding bicycles, playing games and drinking Kool-Aid. John's love of books and...
Patsy Ruth Pierce Blanchard
Aug 2, 2026
Patsy Pierce Blanchard, 92, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Mrs. Blanchard was born on March 15, 1934 in Creswell, NC and was raised in Hobbsville, NC. Patsy was the wife of 65 years to the late Elliott Jackson “Jack” Blanchard and the daughter of Arnold Hugh Pierce and Hettie Eason Pierce, both deceased. In...
Helen Louise Heriford
Aug 1, 2026
Helen Louise Heriford passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on Sunday, May 10th, 1931, in Missouri, Helen brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met throughout her long and fulfilling life.
A resident of Edenton, NC, Helen retired as an Administrative Secretary with UNC Chapel Hill. She was an active member of the...
Lloyd "Bo" Patrick Hicks
Jul 31, 2026
Lloyd "Bo" Patrick Hicks, 53, of Gatesville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Bo was a simple man with a big heart. He was gentle, kind, and caring. He loved chocolate, ice cream, working at home in his shop, spending time with family, and he had a special love for animals. He was always helping others and put...
Carl Egerton Jonson
Jul 31, 2026
Carl Egerton Jonson died at home on July 31st, three days before his 99th birthday. Born in 1927 in Newark, NJ, Carl and his sister, Cecilia, were raised by his widowed mother. He spent his youth in both Vermont and New York before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following his military service, he attended George Washington...
Thomas Shelton "Tommy" Nixon, III
Jul 30, 2026
Thomas Shelton "Tommy" Nixon III, 68, of Perquimans County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on October 29, 1957, in Edenton, North Carolina, Tommy was the beloved husband of the late Sherry Bunch Nixon and the son of Thomas Shelton Nixon Jr. and the late Betty Twiddy Nixon.
He is survived by his...
Thomas "Tom" Charles Irwin, Sr.
Jul 29, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Charles Irwin, Sr., passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 12, 1937, Tom lived a life centered on serving his Lord, his country, and his family. While his absence is deeply felt, his family and friends find comfort in knowing that his pain and suffering have ended and that...
Melissa Jean Nash
Jul 27, 2026
Melissa Jean Nash, 50, of Plymouth, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Melissa was born on January 20, 1976 in Washington, NC and was the daughter of Clyde Sexton, Jr. and Linda Nash Sexton of Plymouth, NC.
Survivors include her parents, Clyde and Linda Sexton; two brothers, Clyde Sexton, III and wife, Lindsey, and Michael Sexton; and numerous beloved...
Thomas Wayne Aston
Jul 26, 2026
Thomas Wayne Aston, 70, of Suffolk, VA, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Thomas was born on March 8, 1956 and was the husband to the late Sharon Leigh Peele Aston and the son of Billy Bradshaw Aston and Mary O’Berry Aston, both deceased. Thomas was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
Vivian A. Sutton
Jul 22, 2026
Vivian A. Sutton, daughter of the late Moran and Mamie Sutton was born on April 15, 1942 in Hertford, North Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Gates House in Gates County, North Carolina.
She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness and loved everyone she came in contact with. Vivian loved Jehovah very much and would defend His...
Cleta "Holly" Hollenbeck Lewis
Jul 22, 2026
Cleta "Holly" Hollenbeck Lewis, 97, of 211 Sunset Drive, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Born on June 20, 1929, in Horseheads, New York, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hollenbeck and Vera Carrington Hollenbeck.
The eldest of three children, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth "Bud" Hollenbeck. She...
George Alfred Parker
Jul 21, 2026
George A. Parker, 87, of Eure, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
George was born on July 16, 1939, and was the husband of 64 years to the late Hazel Johnson Parker and the son of George Washington Parker and Thelma Lee Parker, both deceased. He was a member of...
Worth Ward Dale, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Worth Ward Dale, Jr., very peacefully, surrounded by love, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 20, 2026. Worth was born on October 12th, 1955 in Gates North Carolina. He was raised by his loving Mother and Father, Delma Ann Hurdle Dale and Worth Ward Dale Sr. who preceded him in death but left him with a strong...
Vernon Franklin Lee
Jul 19, 2026
Vernon Franklin Lee (Frankie), 89, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Three Rivers Health & Rehab surrounded by his family.
Vernon was born on November 4, 1936 in Bertie County, NC and was the son of the late Vernon Haste Lee and Ellen Earl Speller Lee.
Along with his parents he was preceded in by his wife, Janie Louise Leggett Lee;...
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