Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Audrey Bunch Perry Leary
Feb 20, 2026
Edenton, North Carolina — Audrey Bunch Perry Leary, 94, of Edenton, NC, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 23, 1931, in Chowan County, she was the daughter of the late Ellie and Elsie Bunch. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-six years, Carroll Shepard Perry, Sr. (“Teeny Boy”),...
Gloria Eure Cartwright
Feb 20, 2026
Gloria Gregory Eure Cartwright, 91, of 197 Gibson Road, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Born on June 27, 1934, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Gloria was the daughter of the late John Napoleon Gregory and Eva Mae Cartwright Gregory. A proud high school graduate, Gloria lived a life marked by service, compassion, and...
Amanda Kay Morgan
Feb 17, 2026
Amanda Kay Peeples Morgan, 61, passed away February 17, 2026 in Greenville, NC. Amanda was born in Edenton, NC on April 18, 1964, and was the daughter of the late Henry Oscar Peeples and Mearplene Hudson Peeples.
Amanda had a very passionate and loving personality, she touched lives with her humor, wisdom, and unwavering spirit of perseverance. In her spare time...
William Gurney "Billy" Riddick
Feb 15, 2026
William Gurney “Billy” Riddick, 79, Sunbury, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, NC.
Billy was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 10, 1946, and was the husband of the late Patricia Ann Hinton Riddick and the son of James Albert Riddick and Elva Mae Britt Riddick, both deceased.
Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Riddick;...
Samuel Ray Swinney
Feb 15, 2026
Rev. Samuel Ray Swinney went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and family.
Rev. Swinney was born on April 8, 1946 to the late Robert Jasper Swinney and Carrie Payne Swinney. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Bonnie Swinney Sawyers, of Collinsville, Va. Helen Swinney Akers...
David E. Meiggs
Feb 14, 2026
David E. Meiggs, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, hard work, and deep devotion to those he cherished most.
Born on September 7, 1956, David built a life rooted in love for his family and integrity. For 49 wonderful years, he was the devoted husband of Tina Meiggs....
Patricia Elaine Huneycutt Holshouser
Feb 13, 2026
Patricia Elaine Huneycutt Holshouser, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1958, Patricia was the wife of Wayne Zachary “Zach” Holshouser, Jr. and the daughter of the late William Harold Huneycutt and Nancy Jean Rousseau Huneycutt, who survives. Patricia worked at F&M Bank with 34...
Frances Anne Goodwin Langston
Feb 13, 2026
Frances Anne Goodwin Langston, 93, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1932, Frances was the wife of 63 years to the late John Robert Langston and the daughter of George Hoskins Goodwin and Willie Edith Emminizer Goodwin, both deceased. Lovingly known as Mama and Granny, Frances loved the Lord...
Wade Henry Johnson, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Wade Henry Johnson, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, 10 days shy of his 91st birthday. Born in Plymouth, NC to the late Dr. Wade H. Johnson and Virginia Peal Johnson, Wade resided in the area for most of his adult life.
Wade attended Oak Ridge Military Academy and graduated Plymouth High School. He served in the...
Jesse Ray Bivens
Feb 12, 2026
Jesse Ray Bivens, 86, of Tyner, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at ECU Health Chowan Hospital.
A native of Bertie County, NC, Jesse was the husband of the late Patricia Jane Cooper Bivens and the son of Robert Ernest Bivens and Nellie Harden Bivens, both deceased.
Survivors include his brother, Roy Bivens and wife, Ann; and many nieces...
Vickie Lynn Miles Eason
Feb 11, 2026
Vickie Lynn Miles Eason, 67, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
A native of Norfolk, VA, Vickie was the wife of the late Gurney Milton Eason, Jr. Eason and the daughter of Roger Dean Miles, Sr. and Audrey Elizabeth Benners Stowers, both deceased. Vickie thoroughly enjoyed her time making crafts, baby sitting and spending time with...
Alvy Lee Futrell, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Alvy Lee Futrell, Jr., 71, of 597 Folly Road, Sunbury, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
Alvy was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 28, 1954, and was the husband of over 40 years to the late Sharon Greene Futrell and the son of Alvy Lee Futrell, Sr. and Dorothy Belle Jones Futrell,...
Sallie Pauline Freier Wolfgang
Feb 11, 2026
Sallie Pauline Freier Wolfgang, 82, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Born in Saginaw, MI, on February 15, 1943, Sallie was the wife of 65 years to Lyle Erwin Wolfgang and the daughter of Melvin John Freier and Evelyn Viola Gray Freier, both deceased.
Sallie is survived by her husband, Lyle of the home;...
Carolyn Diaz
Feb 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn Diaz, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend. Born in 1959, Carolyn spent her life spreading joy and kindness to everyone she met.
Carolyn was a beacon of warmth, always offering a listening ear and supportive shoulder.
Her love for sunny beaches, shelling, romance novels, horseback riding and her fur babies, Kona &...
Joshua Jayson White
Feb 9, 2026
Joshua Jayson White, 28, of Edenton, NC passed away February 9, 2026 at his home. Joshua was born in Edenton, NC on July 1, 1997, and was the son of Jimmy Randy Moran and Patricia Barnett Moran.
Joshua is survived by his siblings, Jonathan Stallings and his wife Christine Stallings, and Crystal Dawn Stallings. He is also survived by many cousins...
Barbara Faye Long Harrell
Feb 9, 2026
Barbara Faye Long Harrell, 88, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Born in Pasquotank County, NC on August 17, 1937, Barbara was the wife of the late Jack William Harrell and the daughter of Royal Fred Long and Opal Creef Long, both deceased.
Barbara is survived by her son, David A. Harrell and his...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Bravo Alvarado
Feb 8, 2026
Rodolfo “Rudy” Bravo Alvarado, of Tyner, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Born in Michoacán and a native of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, Mexico, Rudy was the devoted husband of 37 years to Mireya Lopez Alvarado. He was the son of Pascual Alvarado and Ramona Bravo Alvarado,...
Charles Thomas "Tommy" Harrell
Feb 7, 2026
Charles Thomas “Tommy” Harrell, 80, of Hertford, passed away Saturday, February 7th, 2026 in his home. Tommy was born in Pasquotank County on October 30th, 1945, and was the son of the late Thurman Riddick Harrell and Ellen Faye Parker Harrell.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Sherry Baker Harrell; a son, Jason Harrell and his wife, Tiffany of Acworth,...
Robert "Red" Antony Jackson
Feb 6, 2026
Robert “Red” Antony Jackson, 67, of Edenton, NC, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Mr. Jackson was born in Durham, NC on March 18, 1958, and was the son of the late Robert Elton Jackson and Melba Jewell Warren Forehand.
Mr. Jackson enjoyed wood working in his spare time and spending time with his family.
Mr. Jackson is survived...
Clara Mae Jenkins
Feb 6, 2026
Clara Mae Cavender Jenkins, 77, of Hertford, NC, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 in Norfolk, VA.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Monroe County, TN on December 18, 1948, and was the daughter of the late John Henry Cavender and Iva Mae Giles Cavender. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Leroy...
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