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Rosemary Ann Shepley Gilbert

Rosemary Ann Shepley Gilbert

Jul 6, 2025

Rosemary Ann Shepley Gilbert, 64, of Edenton NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025 on Rocky Hock Rd.

A native of Brookline Massachusetts, Rosemary relocated to North Carolina with her immediate family. Rosemary loved her husband of 41 years unconditionally. She had a passion for her kids as well as her grandchildren. Rosemary's proudest moments revolved around her children...

James Earl Brinkley

James Earl Brinkley

Jul 4, 2025

James Earl Brinkley, 87, of Sunbury, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025.

James Earl was the husband of 57 years to Elizabeth Chappell Brinkley and the son of Bennie Aaron Brinkley and Earlie Byrum Brinkley, both deceased. James was born and raised in Sunbury and lived there his whole life. He was a farmer for over 50 years...

Janet Louise Chappell Forehand

Janet Louise Chappell Forehand

Jul 4, 2025

Janet Louise Chappell Forehand, 82, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Janet was born in Belvidere, NC on June 27, 1943. Her parents were the late Nurney Dewey Chappell and Edna Phthisic Chappell. She is survived by her husband, Donald Faye Forehand; her son-in-law, Dave Stacey; two grandchildren, James T. Salmon, III (Elizabeth), and Megan Dunn White (Kevin); and...

Doris Jean Lowe Umphlett

Doris Jean Lowe Umphlett

Jul 4, 2025

Doris Jean Lowe Umphlett, 79, of Gatesville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025 at GatesHealth and Rehab.

A native of Gates County, NC, Doris was the loving wife of James Earl Umphlett and the daughter of Richard Blunt Lowe and Dora Piland Lowe, both deceased. She was a true matriarch of her family. Doris loved cooking for her...

Peggy Collins Kuchenbrod

Peggy Collins Kuchenbrod

Jul 3, 2025

Peggy Collins Kuchenbrod, 70, died peacefully in her home in Sunbury, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Lillian, her beloved husband Ray, and her precious babies April, Jason, and Tammy.

Surviving family members include her daughter, Debbie (Woody); sons, Rusty (Sandi), and Kevin (Jessica); grandchildren, Matthew (Jenna), Samantha, Paul (Caroline), and Sabrina (Justin); great...

Charles Edward Aswell

Charles Edward Aswell

Jul 2, 2025

Charles Edward Aswell, 77, suddenly and peacefully, went into the arms of Jesus, July 2, 2025. He was born and raised in Suffolk, the only child of the late Hurley and Helen Aswell. He was also predeceased by his son-in-law, Christopher Fitzwater, and his grandson, William Carr.

Charles graduated from Whaleyville High School in 1965. He then went to Nashville Auto-Diesel...

Barbara Outlaw Cruz

Barbara Outlaw Cruz

Jul 2, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Outlaw Cruz, 83, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Born in Honolulu, HI on April 4, 1942, Barbara was the wife of 63 years to Victor Manuel Cruz and was the daughter of Clarence Britton Outlaw and Marie Valdez Outlaw, both deceased. Barbara enjoyed baking, singing,...

Thomas "Tommy" Aldridge

Thomas "Tommy" Aldridge

Jun 29, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Aldridge, 73, of Mount Gould, Merry Hill, NC passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2025 surrounded by his wife.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Aldridge and his father, James Aldridge.

He left behind his beloved wife, Jocelyn D. Aldridge and his children, Jason Aldridge (Stephanie), Michael Planck (Kristina Planck), and Christina Planck (Levar Rascoe). His grandchildren...

Bertha Jane Moore Gallop

Bertha Jane Moore Gallop

Jun 29, 2025

  Bertha Jane Moore Gallop, 89, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.

   Ms. Gallop was born in Camden County on December 26, 1935, and was the daughter of the late John Raymond Moore and Hilda Harrison Moore Sawyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Elsie Williams Brown

Elsie Williams Brown

Jun 28, 2025

   Elsie Williams Brown, 88, a longtime resident of Eure, NC, and more recently of Apex, NC, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in UNC Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center, Apex.

   Mrs. Brown was born in Gates County on April 2, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Woodie Jackson Williams and Eddie Mae Greene Williams. In addition...

Ray Stallings

Ray Stallings

Jun 27, 2025

Elmer Ray Stallings, 70, of 230 Lowes Lane, Hertford, NC, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, in his home, where he was being cared for by family.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Perquimans County and was born on August 19, 1954, to the late Alvin Rountree Stallings and Henrietta Lane Stallings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

William Thomas Jernigan, Sr.

William Thomas Jernigan, Sr.

Jun 27, 2025

William Thomas Jernigan, Sr., 77, of Ahoskie, NC, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

William loved to fish with his son and often came home empty-handed because he shared what he caught with friends and family. He also loved going to the ball field and watching his grandchildren play ball. William was the...

Silvia Covington Phelps

Silvia Covington Phelps

Jun 25, 2025

   Silvia Covington Phelps, 70, of Edenton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in her home. 

   Ms. Phelps was born in Germany on May 3, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Jerry and Rita Covington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Richard Taylor, a sister, Diana Parker, and by...

Marie Bivens Casper

Marie Bivens Casper

Jun 25, 2025

Marie Bivens Casper, 67, of Edenton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Edenton Primetime.

Ms. Casper was born in Norfolk, VA on June 5, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Robert Ernest Bivens Jr. and Maggie Ruth Johnson Bivens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Claudia Bivens, sister, Sheila Bivens,...

Curtis Ray Evans

Curtis Ray Evans

Jun 23, 2025

   Curtis Ray Evans, 88, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

   Mr. Evans was born in Wilson County on September 1, 1936, and was the son of Sarah Jane Evans. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy...

Lorraine Chambers Curley

Lorraine Chambers Curley

Jun 21, 2025

Lorraine Chambers Curley, 78, of Eure, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her residence on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Lorraine was the devoted wife of Fred C Curley for 60 years. She was the daughter of Albert and Josephine Chambers, both deceased. She was one of ten children and preceded in death by Ray Chambers, Jr, William “Wiggles”...

Nelia "Teeny" Gray Lowe Lane

Nelia "Teeny" Gray Lowe Lane

Jun 20, 2025

Nelia "Teeny" Gray Lowe Lane, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Greensboro, NC, on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Teeny attended and graduated from John A. Holmes High School in Edenton, NC. She went on to attend UNCG Women's College in Greensboro, NC, where she received her bachelor's degree and dedicated her career to teaching English, primarily at her former...

Bobby Charles Wiese

Bobby Charles Wiese

Jun 18, 2025

Bobby Charles Wiese passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his home in Perquimans County on June 18, 2025.

A native of Rosebud, Texas, born on August 28, 1942, Bobby was the son of the late Richard and Inez Wiese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, DeeAnn Cabron of New York.

At the heart...

Thomas Jordan Bowen

Thomas Jordan Bowen

Jun 15, 2025

Mr. Thomas Jordan Bowen, 77, of Windsor, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

A native of Windsor, NC, Thomas was the husband of 55 years to his beloved wife, Betty Ray Bowen and was the son of James Thomas Bowen and Della Mae Dunlow Bowen, both deceased. Thomas was a devout Christian who loved...

Barry Dwayne Dunn

Barry Dwayne Dunn

Jun 15, 2025

   Barry Dwayne Dunn, 53, of 1014B Deep Run Lane, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

   Born in Hampton, VA on September 28, 1971, Barry was the son of the late James Thomas Dunn, Sr. and Katherine Lee Bailey Phipps. A retired floor sander with McClenney Floor...

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