Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Pamela Anne Poe Center
Aug 28, 2025
Pamela Anne Center, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Pamela was born in Columbia, SC on October 14, 1960 and grew up in Hampton, VA, then moving to Gates County where she resided with her husband of 26 years, Patrick Center. She was a member of Hobbsville Baptist Church, where she loved volunteering in...
Paula Faith Byrum Cartwright
Aug 28, 2025
Paula Faith Byrum Cartwright, 70, of Hertford, NC passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 23, 1954, and was a daughter of the late, Maurice Weldon Byrum and Florence Juanita Morse Byrum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Rita Kirby.
Surviving are her loving husband of 53 years,...
Barbara Ann Tatem "Wilbur" Hollowell
Aug 27, 2025
Barbara Ann Tatem “Wilbur” Hollowell, 70, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully with her daughter and family by her side on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Barbara was born in Norfolk, VA on May 6, 1955 to Wilson Prike Tatem and Vera Mae Stone Tatem, both deceased. She dedicated her life to being a Mom and Gammie. Barbara loved her daughter and...
Sharon Brabble Hughes
Aug 27, 2025
Sharon Brabble Hughes, 72, of Windsor, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at ECU Beaufort Hospital, Washington, NC after a very long, courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born on October 11, 1952 in Chowan County, NC to the late Henry Brabble and Emma Bullock Brabble. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Janice Williams Criddle
Aug 26, 2025
With heavy hearts the family of Janice Williams Criddle announces her passing. She left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness that carries on in her family and that will never be forgotten.
Born in Chowan County on March 7, 1946, Janice was the daughter of the late Richmond Lee Williams, Jr. and Virginia Farless Williams....
Nina Russell Lane
Aug 24, 2025
Nina Lane, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She lived a long, full life marked by love, honesty, and unmistakable style.
Nina was the kind of woman who cared deeply for those she loved, and she showed it in her own special way; always genuine, always direct. She was a sweet soul with...
Karen Jo Austin Godfrey
Aug 22, 2025
Karen Jo Austin Godfrey, 67, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, August 22, 2025, in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation after a courageous battle with Cancer. Karen was born in Pasquotank County, NC on September 17, 1957, to the late Julian Haywood Austin, Jr. and Ann Elizabeth Scott Austin. Karen dedicated over 20 years to compassionately caring for others...
Lon Andrews Humphreys
Aug 22, 2025
Today we remember Lon Andrews Humphreys, of Hertford, NC, who at 91 years old, died on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Lon was first and foremost a Christian. He loved Jesus Christ and committed his long life to serving Him. Lon is survived by his bride of 68 years, Marcia and his sons Greg (Brenda) and Mark (Sally) and was...
Mary Elizabeth Harrell Dail
Aug 21, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Harrell Dail, 89, a longtime resident of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at The Landings of Albemarle in Hertford.
Born in Chowan County on October 31, 1935, Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Earl David Harrell, Sr. and Martha Chappell Harrell Winslow and the widow of the late James Carlyle “Pete” Dail,...
Raymond Leroy Rapier
Aug 20, 2025
Raymond L. Rapier, a beloved father and decorated veteran, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1937, in Grover, Colorado, to Charles Asbury Rapier and Minnie Bell Radcliff Rapier. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Josefa “Liesa” Glasner Rapier and his daughter, Johanna Collins Steinmacher.
Raymond grew up...
Steven Harry Davenport
Aug 18, 2025
Steven Harry “Steve” Davenport, 75, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Chowan County on March 26, 1950, Steve was the son of the late Harry Andrew and Myrtle Harrell Davenport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jones Davenport, and infant son, Robert Daniel...
Delia Brown Newsome
Aug 18, 2025
Delia Brown Newsome, 71, of Eure, NC, went to be with Jesus on August 18, 2025.
Delia was born in November 1953 in Hertford County to the late William and Maggie Brown.
She is survived by her son, Larry Newsome and his wife, Michelle; four beloved grandchildren, Braxton, Brycen, Broden, and Braelyn Newsome; her sisters, Jesse Damond, Nettie Rowe, and Linda Vaughan;...
Jackie Geitzenauer
Aug 17, 2025
Constance Jacqueline “Jackie” Geitzenauer, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Jackie was born on May 3, 1942, in Lewiston, Maine to the late Donat and Rolande Jalbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Jalbert, and a sister, Helene Knowles (Phillip, deceased).
She...
Joyce Patrick Spruill
Aug 17, 2025
Joyce Patrick Spruill, 94, a longtime resident of the Pea Ridge community of Roper, NC, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Edenton.
Mrs. Spruill was born in Washington County on April 17, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Raymond Edward and Willie Estelle Hassell Patrick. In addition to her parents,...
Myra "Julie" Liggett Phelps
Aug 17, 2025
Myra “Julie” Liggett Phelps, 66, was born in Cali, Colombia, South America on April 25, 1959. She was adopted by her new, very loving parents Julius A. Liggett and Chloe E. Liggett. Julie passed away peacefully at home after a several years fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Leukemia. She never gave up, Loved her Lord to the very last breath....
Ann Barnes Copeland Baker
Aug 14, 2025
Ann Barnes Copeland Baker, of Winfall, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife, aunt and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Ann was born in Edgecombe County on September 28,1940 and was the daughter of the late Woodrow Rose Barnes and Lucille Mae Holmes Barnes Ambrose. In...
Herman C. Bryant
Aug 14, 2025
The much-loved to all that knew him, the Albemarle Sound fisherman and the clever, enigmatic poker player, Herman Clay Bryant, passed away at his home in Edenton on August 14, 2025.
His family, including wife Barbara, daughter Amanda, son Randy, many wonderful grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren, grieve his loss, but are forever grateful for the generous love and wisdom...
Valerie Precious Henley Elloinchi
Aug 12, 2025
Valerie Precious Henley Elloinchi, 63, of Camden, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Elizabeth City.
Mrs. Elloinchi was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 24, 1962, and was the daughter of the late Norman, Sr. and Mary Banks Henley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters,...
Andrew Jason Anderson
Aug 12, 2025
Andrew Jason Anderson, 52, went home to our Lord and savior on the early morning of August 12, 2025. He was born on November 9th, 1972 in Portsmouth, VA to Cheryl Stone (Steen) and Earl Anderson.
Andrew was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clifford Steen; his grandparents, Theodore and Helen Anderson; and his stepfather, Joseph H Stone.
Andrew was a member...
Phyllis Crosno Archer
Aug 11, 2025
Phyllis Crosno Archer, 77, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Gates Health and Rehab in Gatesville, NC.
She was born in San Bernardino, CA on December 18, 1947. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Phillip and Helen Thompson Crosno. She was a member of the Carpenter’s Shop Church in Ahoskie, NC. Phyllis was a former worker at Tarheel...
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