Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Tilson Edward Chappell
Nov 16, 2025
Tilson Edward Chappell, 89, of Belvidere, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Mr. Chappell was born in Gates County on August 20, 1936, and was the son of the late Fernando R. Chappell and Sibyl Blanchard Chappell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife Edna Cobb Chappell; his sister...
Elwood Richard Hilts
Nov 14, 2025
Elwood Richard Hilts, 88, of Elizabeth City, was welcomed into His home in Heaven on November 14, 2025. Elwood was born on October 3,1937 in Herkimer, New York. He was the second oldest of 12 children born to Ann and Elwood Hilts. As a young man, Elwood worked at the family dairy and a veterinary clinic to help support the...
Dr. John Kenneth "Ken" Bozeman
Nov 14, 2025
Dr. John Kenneth “Ken” Bozeman, 78, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Ken was a clinical audiologist with a lifelong dedication to education and service. He earned his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University, followed by his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, and later his AuD from Salus University. He was a proud...
Melvin Woodrow Johnson, Sr.
Nov 13, 2025
Melvin departed peacefully from this earthly life on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at ECU Health Chowan Hospital, as the Lord gently welcomed him into eternal rest at the age of eighty seven. He was born on December 6, 1937, in Merry Hill, North Carolina, the son of the late Daniel Johnson, Jr. and Annie Sue Clemons Johnson, and one of...
Mr. Ashley Carl Mizelle
Nov 13, 2025
Mr. Ashley Carl Mizelle, 53, of Merry Hill, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
A native of Bertie County, NC, Ashley was the husband of Tonya Baker Mizelle and the son of the late Finely Mizelle and Dorothy Ray Salanis, who survives. Ashley had a love for the outdoors and was an avid...
William "Bill" Preston Nixon, Jr. MD
Nov 12, 2025
William “Bill” Preston Nixon, Jr., MD, age 83, of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Bill was married to Sandra Nixon, and together they built a family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his children: Dee Willis; Bud (Deborah) Nixon; Trot (Kathryn) Nixon; and Ginger (Jason) Isley. He was a...
Mary Frances Miller Spruill
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Frances Miller Spruill, 74, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away Thursday, November 11, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Carol Miller and Carolyn Jackson Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Charlie) Spruill.
Surviving is her son Jason Spruill (Brenna); sisters Patricia Faircloth and Mamie Miller; and grandchild Emma.
She was very...
Karen Virginia Krieger-Edwards
Nov 11, 2025
Karen Virginia Krieger-Edwards, 75, Edenton, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Born in Augusta, GA, Karen was the wife of David Samuel Edwards, III and the daughter of Robert Lyman Krieger, Sr. and Sara Frances McLarty Krieger, both deceased. She graduated from Atlantic High School, Oak Hill, VA where she was valedictorian of her graduating...
Robert Lee Phelps
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Lee Phelps, known to many as Bobby, gained his wings peacefully on November 9th at his home with family by his side. Born June 4, 1939, in Holland, VA to Wilbur Lee and Helen Bloxom Phelps. Robert is predeceased by his parents; first love of his life and mother of his children, Carolyn Phelps; brothers, James Lawrence, John Edward;...
Stephen Scott Adams, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
Stephen Scott Adams, Jr. was the first baby born in the first hospital in Melbourne, Florida on May 16, 1928. During the Depression, one of four children, he lived with his grandparents on a farm in Matthews, Virginia, where they all worked hard to survive.
After finishing high school, Steve went straight into the Navy - those were the most educating...
David Thomas Askew
Nov 8, 2025
David Thomas Askew, age 57, of Washington, DC died Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was a son of the late Elton W. Askew, Jr. and the late Sandra Freeman Askew.
David is survived by his brothers, Jesse (Kathy), Paul (Julie), his nephew and nieces.
A private burial will take place at a later date. The family appreciates the support and understanding of...
Mark Grady Riddick
Nov 8, 2025
Mark Grady Riddick, 61, of Hobbsville, North Carolina died Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was a son of the late Forbes McCotter Riddick and Betty Eason Riddick.
Surviving him are his sister, Pamela Spear; brothers, Tim Riddick (Rachel), Monty Riddick, Marty Riddick and Horace Riddick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private at a later date.
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Charlotte Louise Bunch
Nov 7, 2025
Charlotte Louise Bunch, 89, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025.
A native of Binghamton, NY, Charlotte was the wife of 59 years to the late Donald Branch Bunch, Sr. and the daughter of Clifton Bunch, Sr. and Lottie N. Bunch, both deceased. She was an avid Washington Redskins fan. Charlotte loved quilting and sharing her beautiful creations...
Donna Lee Lassiter Berry
Nov 6, 2025
Donna Lee Lassiter Berry, playfully dubbed Donna Mae, was born May 31, 1963. Her father, William George Lassiter, worked at Planter’s Peanuts until he retired. Her mother Rosa Lee Lassiter was employed as a nurse. Donna was a skilled painter and found calmness in her work.
Donna was a whirlwind of energy and spunk that lived life to the fullest as...
Sidney Wallace White, Jr.
Nov 4, 2025
Sidney Wallace White, Jr., 86 of Edenton, NC died Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was a son of the late Sidney Wallace White, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Jordan White. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carla White Dahbi; son, Stanley Wallace White, Sr. and wife Chellie; his brother, Jimmy White; and his sisters,...
Charles Elsbury Chappell
Nov 2, 2025
Charles Elsbury Chappell, 79, passed away on November 2, 2025, in Rockville, MD.
Charles was born in Suffolk, VA on October 16, 1946, to the late Charlie Gilbert Chappell and Lois Jeanette Allen Chappell Meads. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 18 years, Mary Magdalene Johnson Chappell, and his devoted brother, Woodard Glenn Chappell.
He is survived by...
Robert Edward "Bob" Leiser
Nov 1, 2025
Robert Edward “Bob” Leiser, 65, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Bob was a unique guy. His wardrobe consisted of jeans and Hawaiian shirts. The master of puns and quick wit, no one spent much time with Bob without laughing.
Bob leaves behind his wife Toni Lynn Leiser; sisters, Jean Jacobs and Barbara Leiser (Rob Jeffrey); nephews,...
Frances R. Stauffer
Oct 31, 2025
Frances Riddick McDonald Stauffer, 96, passed away October 31, 2025 in Pensacola, FL.
Annie Frances “Fran” Stauffer was born in Gates County in northeastern North Carolina on January 13, 1929, a daughter of Willie Herman Riddick and Nellie Marie Riddick. Two siblings, Willie Herman Riddick Jr. and Sara Riddick Stallings, predeceased her. Her younger brother, Charles J. Riddick, resides in Fuquay...
Paige Perry Hollowell
Oct 27, 2025
Paige Perry Hollowell, 91, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home.
Born March 29, 1934, in Chowan County, born to the late John E. and Mattie Knight Perry. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Marcelle “Mike” Hollowell; granddaughter, Mia R. Suddreth; two sisters, Virginia P....
Julia Carole Miller Copeland
Oct 24, 2025
Julia Carole Miller Copeland, 83, of Edenton died Friday, October 24, 2025. She was a daughter of the late John Edward Miller and Gracie Davis Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Dean W. Copeland; brother, Thomas Miller, Cordell and Tracy Miller; half brother and sister, J.E. Miller and Lucy H. Byrum.
She spent...
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