Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Wilbur Lee Lane Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Wilbur Lee Lane, Jr., 65, of Suffolk, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Mr. Lane was born in Hertford County on Tuesday, March 15, 1960, and was the son of the late Wilbur Lee Lane Sr. and Alice Mae Lassiter Lane. He was an auto mechanic and enjoyed high-performance motors and fishing.
Besides his mother, Wilbur is...
Eric James Linhardt
Feb 1, 2026
Eric James Linhardt, 56, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A native of Edenton, NC, Eric was the husband of 29 years to Judieth Evelyn “Judy” Linhardt and the son of the late Walter Robert Linhardt and Patricia Fitzgibbon Linhardt, who survives.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; mother, Pat of Edenton, NC; and brothers,...
Elta Mae Wilkinson
Feb 1, 2026
Elta Mae Wilkinson, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A native of Auburn, Nebraska, Elta Mae was the wife of 53 years to the late Reverend John D. Wilkinson and the daughter of Arthur F. Michel and Luveda Stoltenberg Michel, both deceased. Elta Mae was a graduate of Auburn High School, Auburn, NE. During her...
Douglas Craig Baker, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Douglas Craig Baker, Sr., 80, of Belvidere, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
A native and lifelong farmer of Belvidere, NC, Doug was the husband of the late Mary Ann Ward Baker and the late Ann Copeland Baker and was the son of Wallace Riddick Baker, Sr. and Iona Mae Williams Baker, both deceased.
Survivors include his daughter, Martha...
Thomas Nelson McGlauhon, Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
Thomas Nelson McGlauhon, Jr., 74, of Eure, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
A native of Norfolk, VA, Thomas was the husband of 52 years to Sandra Carr “Sandy” McGlauhon and the son of Thomas Nelson McGlauhon, Sr. and Frances Heck McGlauhon, both deceased. Thomas absolutely loved his Diet Mountain Dews and was known for keeping dozens of...
Ronda Fay Tedrick Ennis
Jan 28, 2026
Ronda Fay Tedrick Ennis, 60, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully at her residence with her husband by her side on Wednesday, January, 28, 2026.
A native of Gary, Indiana, Ronda was the wife of 27 years to Sammy Clay Ennis and the daughter of the late Ronald Tedrick and Violet Mooney Tedrick, who survives.
In addition to her husband, Sammy...
Ronald Steven Mikus
Jan 27, 2026
Ronald Steven Mikus, 82, of Edenton, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Mr. Mikus was born in Chicago, IL on December 15, 1943, and was the son of the late Andrew Mikus and Frances Bowers Mikus and husband of the late Samantha Clayton Mikus.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked as a conductor with Norfolk Southern Railroad. Known...
Daryl Wayne Johnson
Jan 26, 2026
Daryl Wayne Johnson, 56, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina passed into the Loving arms of the Lord, Monday, January 26, 2026, at Chesapeake Regional Hospital, Chesapeake, Va.
Daryl was born in Pasquotank County, April 18th, 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Mattie Johnson, and his brother Johnnie Johnson Jr, as well as his beloved nephew C.W....
William Zeb Cobb
Jan 26, 2026
William Zeb “Will” Cobb, 85, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026.
A native of Hertford County, NC, Will was the husband of 60 years to Barbara Turner Cobb and the son of Zeb Vance Cobb and Lillian Brown Cobb, both deceased.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; sisters, Dorothy Baker and Linda Connelly; brother, Robert Cobb; and his...
Ila Grey White
Jan 24, 2026
Ila Grey McIlwean White, 89, of Hertford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was born on September 30, 1936, in New Bern, North Carolina, and lived a life defined by service, learning, family, and gracious hospitality.
Ila Grey was the beloved daughter of Earl Closs McIlwean...
Louis George Wilkins, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Louis George Wilkins, Jr., affectionately known as George, who left us on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on March 17, 1947, in Edenton, N.C., the very first baby born in Chowan Hospital.
George obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill...
Larry Equils
Jan 22, 2026
Larry Equils, 73, of Roper, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home. Mr. Equils was born in Beaufort County on July 20, 1952, and was the son of the late Albert Julius and Dorothy Elizabeth Blanford Equils.
Mr. Equils was an equipment operator with Dare County, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. He was a former volunteer...
James Miles Baker
Jan 22, 2026
James Miles Baker, 86, of Edenton, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by his wife and daughters in ECU Health Bertie Hospital. Mr. Baker was born in Norfolk, VA on January 17, 1940, and was the son of the late Joseph Lloyd Baker and Willietta Haste Baker Copeland. Jim was raised in Chowan County, and was a veteran of...
Allie Marie Lane
Jan 21, 2026
Allie Marie Lane, 87, of Shawboro, NC, passed away January 21, 2026 at her home.
Allie was born in Shiloh, NC, on January 19, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Frank Bell Forbes and Lillian Gertrude Hernandez Forbes.
Allie and her late husband James Edward Lane, Jr. are survived by two sons, Bert Vann Lane and James Edward Lane III...
Carolyn Virginia Taylor Atherton
Jan 19, 2026
Carolyn Virginia Taylor Atherton, 76, of Gates, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026.
A native of Gates County, NC, Carolyn was the daughter of Oscar Leslie Taylor and Wessie Virginia Harrell Taylor, both deceased.
Survivors include her five nieces and nephews: Jody Brinkley; Ronald Taylor; Jeremy Taylor and wife, Amy; Rose Taylor Lee and husband, Bruce; and Jeff Taylor...
Mary Ann Alexander Nixon
Jan 19, 2026
Mary Ann Alexander Nixon, 83, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Born on March 30, 1942 in Chowan County, NC, Mary was the wife of 40 years to the late Ray Nixon and the daughter of William Alexander and Doris Twiddy Alexander, both deceased. Mary was a faithful member...
John Arden Larson
Jan 16, 2026
John Arden Larson of Hertford passed from this life to Life Eternal on January 16, 2026. He was 89 years old, born on December 25, 1936, he was the son of George Albin Larson and Mildred Eleanor Peterson Larson.
John was an engineer and an accomplished author who led a life defined by intellectual curiosity and service. He laid a strong...
Julia Ann Parks Chappell
Jan 14, 2026
Julia Ann Parks Chappell, 81, of Belvidere, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
A native of Chowan County, NC, Julia Ann was the wife of Jimmy Clark Chappell and the daughter of William Preston Parks and Helen Bunch Parks, both deceased.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Chappell; sons, Tony Davidson and Jason Evans; grandchildren, Hallie Ann...
Margie Miller Lassiter
Jan 13, 2026
Margie Miller Lassiter, 94, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Mrs. Lassiter was born in Chowan County, NC on October 9, 1931 and was the oldest daughter of the late Jesse James Miller and Sadie Basnight Miller. Margie was the wife of 66 years to William Edward “Bill Ed” Lassiter. Before graduating from Edenton High School,...
John Wayne Bundy
Jan 11, 2026
John Wayne Bundy, 80, of Foreman Bundy Road, Elizabeth City, NC passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Elizabeth City on January 3, 1946 to Luther “Son” Bundy and Ida Burgess Bundy, both deceased. John was the husband of Winnie Brickhouse Bundy for 61 years. He was a farmer, carpenter and jack...
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