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Edna Alexander Cole

Edna Alexander Cole

Jun 21, 2024

 Edna Kay Alexander Cole, 73, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones.

 Mrs. Cole was born in Chowan County on May 18, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Casper “Nookie” and Wilma Elizabeth Hassell Alexander. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Linda...

Donald David Coleman, Sr.

Donald David Coleman, Sr.

Jun 19, 2024

 Donald David Coleman, Sr., 86, of Hertford, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in his home.

 Mr. Coleman was born in Oneida County, NY on March 29, 1938, and was the son of the late Francis Edison and Ella Van Dusen Coleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, June White Coleman, a sister,...

Ronnie R. Sidwell

Ronnie R. Sidwell

Jun 18, 2024

 Ronnie Ray Sidwell, 79, of Hertford, NC, departed for Heaven on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from ECU Medical Center, Greenville.

 Mr. Sidwell was born in Norfolk, VA on January 14, 1945, and was the son of the late Melvin Lyle and Dorcas Ann Perry Sidwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Steven Sidwell.

 Ronnie...

Connie J Cullipher

Connie J Cullipher

Jun 18, 2024

 Connie Sue Jones Cullipher, 65, of 212 Riverview Lane, Merry Hill, NC, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in her home.

 Mrs. Cullipher was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on May 31, 1959, and was the daughter of Thomas Edward and Libby Byrum Jones of Merry Hill.

 A former employee of the Public Health Departments in both Windsor and Greensboro, she later retired as...

Carol V. Klaassen

Carol V. Klaassen

Jun 17, 2024

 Surrounded by her loving family, Carol Jean Van Vessem Klaassen, of 404 Hubs Rec Road, Belhaven, NC, entered eternal glory to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 17, 2024 from Ridgewood Rehabilitation & Living Center.

 Carol was born in Suffolk County, New York on December 3, 1929, to the late John Lambert and Carrie Van Hine Van...

Margie T. Askew

Margie T. Askew

Jun 17, 2024

 Margie Lee Terry Askew, 91, died Monday, June 17, 2024, in Sunset Care Home of Virginia Beach, VA.

 Mrs. Askew was born in Halifax County on February 1, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Eddie and Edna Barnes Terry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Spencer; brothers, Simon Barnes, Roger Terry,...

Jane Perry

Jane Perry

Jun 16, 2024

  Jane Perry, 69, of Windsor, NC, a former longtime resident of Kill Devil Hills, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 in her home.

 Miss Perry was born in Hertford County on March 7, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ernestine Cobb Leggett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael White;...

John S. "Jack" Van Jeune

John S. "Jack" Van Jeune

Jun 15, 2024

 John Seymour “Jack” Van Jeune, 80, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

 He was born in New Haven, CT on March 23, 1944, and was the son of the late Peter Joseph, Sr. and Florence Elizabeth (Pixley) Van Jeune. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jacque...

Christine Belch Williams

Christine Belch Williams

Jun 15, 2024

  Christine Elizabeth Belch “Chris” Williams, 77, of 318 Peterson Church Road, Merry Hill, NC, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, in ECU Health Bertie Hospital, Windsor.

 Mrs. Williams was born in Bertie County on October 31, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Lloyd Thomas Belch and Allene Byrum Sawyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Carole Ferer Severa

Carole Ferer Severa

Jun 15, 2024

 

  Carole Ann Ferer Severa, 86, of 417 Captains Cove, Unit A, Edenton, NC, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Chowan River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

 Mrs. Severa was born in Homestead, PA on February 4, 1938, and was the daughter of the late George and Stella Kowalski Ferer. A homemaker, she was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in West...

Dr. Joan H. Marshall

Dr. Joan H. Marshall

Jun 12, 2024

 Dr. Joan Heide Marshall, 77, of Montpelier Drive, Edenton, NC, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

 Dr. Marshall was born in Allegheny County, PA on October 30, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Frederick Dickson Marshall and Rose Marie Heider Marshall. Retired from the State University of New York at Oneonta, she was the...

James Edward Yates

James Edward Yates

Jun 12, 2024

   James Edward “Jimmy” Yates, 93, of 112 Barker Street, Edenton, NC, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in The Lodge of Rocky Mount.

   Mr. Yates was born in Beulah, Virginia on October 25, 1930, and was the son of the late Julius Alfred Yates and Mildred Proctor Yates Zanavich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mary Chappell Winslow

Mary Chappell Winslow

Jun 11, 2024

   Mary Lauretta Chappell Winslow, 97, of 1639 County Line Road, Belvidere, NC, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation Center.

   Mrs. Winslow was born in Chowan County on July 2, 1926, and was the last surviving of eight children born to the late William Thomas and Lucy Lamb Chappell. In addition to her parents, she...

Janet Speller Brown

Janet Speller Brown

Jun 10, 2024

   Janet Marie Speller Brown, 80, of 607 Broad Street, Aulander, NC, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at her sister-in-law’s home where she was cared for by her family.

   Mrs. Brown was born in Martin County on October 18, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Louis McCllean Speller and Ora Moore Speller. In addition to her parents, she...

Louise Chappell Byrum

Louise Chappell Byrum

Jun 10, 2024

   Louise Chappell Byrum, 82, of 1340 Belvidere Road, Belvidere, NC, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation, Edenton.

   Mrs. Byrum was born in Perquimans County on August 30, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Clarence Caleb, Sr. and Clara Jane Hunter Chappell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

William Graham Matthews

William Graham Matthews

Jun 10, 2024

   William Graham “Will” Matthews, 83, of 145 Hertford Beach Road, Hertford, NC, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 in his home where he was being cared for by family.

   Mr. Matthews was born in Perquimans County on July 30, 1940, and was the son of the late Richard Eskeridge and Ida Harris Sawyer Matthews. In addition to his parents,...

Horace L. Wright

Horace L. Wright

Jun 7, 2024

   Horace Lee Wright, 83, of 105 Camellia Drive, Camden, NC,  passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 in his home where he was being cared for by family.

   Mr. Wright was born in Camden County on May 2, 1941, and was the son of the late Winfred and Jessie Mae Pendergrass Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

James William Hedgpeth

James William Hedgpeth

Jun 5, 2024

   James William “Jim” Hedgpeth, Sr., 81, of Tyner, NC, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Gates House Assisted Living, Gatesville.

   Mr. Hedgpeth was born in the Mapleton community of Hertford County on September 8, 1942, and was one of 10 children born to the late Charlie Scarborough Hedgepeth and Daisy Lee Whitley Hedgepeth. In addition to his parents, he...

Russell D. Chappell, Jr.

Russell D. Chappell, Jr.

Jun 3, 2024

   Russell Dewey “Russ” Chappell, Jr., 69, of 243 Riverwood Drive, Hertford, NC, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 in his home where he was being cared for by family.

   Mr. Chappell was born in Chowan County on December 17, 1954, and was the son of Kathleen Byrum Anderson of Hertford and the late Russell Dewey Chappell, Sr. Retired as...

David Hilirion Campbell

David Hilirion Campbell

Jun 2, 2024

   David Hilirion “Dave” Campbell, 69, of Hertford, NC, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 in his home.

   Dave was born in Franklin, VA on January 9, 1955, and was the son of the late Stanley Allen Campbell and Mary Irene Poole Campbell. Retired as a Technical Engineer from Newport News Shipbuilding following 43 years of employment, he was dedicated to...

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