OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory

Patricia Hassell "Pat" Hudson

Patricia Hassell "Pat" Hudson

May 24, 2025

On May 27, 2025 Patricia Hassell Hudson, 87, of Winton, NC left our presence to live in her eternal home.

She was born in Roper, North Carolina to William Jordan Hassell and Lydia Sexton Hassell. She was the youngest of 16 children and "Trick" enjoyed warm and loving relationships with all her family throughout her life.

In 1957, she married her late...

Dr. Robert Shepard Inglis, Jr.

Dr. Robert Shepard Inglis, Jr.

May 23, 2025

Dr. Robert Shepard Inglis, Jr., 95, of Plymouth, North Carolina, left us peacefully on May 23, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather (better known as “Rob Bob”), he will always be remembered for his faith in God and love for others.

Born on October 18, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob grew up with loving parents, Robert and Mary Inglis,...

Edsel Fonso Lassiter

Edsel Fonso Lassiter

May 22, 2025

Edsel Fonso Lassiter, age 82, of 421 Mexico Rd, Edenton, NC died Thursday, May 22, 2025 at ECU Health Chowan Hospital, Edenton, NC.

Edsel was born in Chowan Co. On August 18, 1942 to the late Robert Franklin Lassiter and Rado Smith Lassiter. He was a member of First Christian Church, Edenton. Edsel served in the U.S. Air Force for 4...

Myra Lynn Canady Fuqua

Myra Lynn Canady Fuqua

May 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Myra Lynn Fuqua, who left us on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born on October 24, 1961, Myra was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother whose life touched the hearts of many.

A proud graduate of Hugh M. Cummings High School in 1980, Myra was a shining student, honored...

Michael Elliott Boyle

Michael Elliott Boyle

May 20, 2025

Michael Elliott Boyle, a devoted husband, respected leader, and kind soul, passed away on May 20, 2025, in the loving care of his family. Born on July 22, 1953, in Norfolk, Virginia, Michael lived a life marked by hard work, compassion, and unwavering love for those around him.

A graduate of Bayside High School and Sherwin-Williams University, Michael began working early...

Anne Elizabeth Wilson Chambers

Anne Elizabeth Wilson Chambers

May 20, 2025

Anne Elizabeth Wilson Chambers died on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born in Pasquotank County, N.C., on August 8, 1929, to the late Samuel Seymore Wilson and Anna Markham Wilson Spivey. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church, the Irene Butt Circle of the Methodist Women, Family Research Society of NENC, and an honorary member...

Jane Barrett Murray McCoy

Jane Barrett Murray McCoy

May 18, 2025

Jane Barrett Murray McCoy, 81, of Hertford, NC, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Brookdale of Elizabeth City.

Mrs. McCoy was born in Mercer County, NJ on February 28, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Helen Barrett and John Cornell Murray, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Capt. John Titus,...

Kermit Carlie Harrell

Kermit Carlie Harrell

May 18, 2025

Kermit Carlie Harrell, 89,of 1607 Crow Trail, died Sunday, May 18, 2025 in his home, where he was being cared for by family.

Mr. Harrell was born and raised in Chowan County NC on December 14, 1935 and was the son of Percy Mark Harrell and Annie Mary Nixon Harrell. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 64...

Thomas Renwick "Tom" Hall, Jr.

Thomas Renwick "Tom" Hall, Jr.

May 18, 2025

Lieutenant Commander (ret) Thomas Renwick Hall, Jr. of Tyner, North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 in his home surrounded by family.

Tom was born on February 28, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Thomas Renwick Hall, Sr. and Anna Virginia Eberly Hall. Tom graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News, Virginia. He earned his degree in...

Loretta Parks Sawyer Shaw

Loretta Parks Sawyer Shaw

May 16, 2025

Loretta Jeanne Parks Sawyer Shaw, 77, of 751 Macedonia Road, Edenton, NC, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, in her home where she was being cared for by family.

Mrs. Shaw was born in Chowan County on April 21, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Jarvis and Alice Mae Hassell Parks. In addition to her parents, she was...

Judith Knight Baker

Judith Knight Baker

May 15, 2025

Judith Ellen Knight “Judy” Baker, age 86, of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025, following a brief illness.

Judy was born on July 30,1938 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Reverend Ralph W. Knight and Mavis McLendon Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Bernie B. Baker...

Genevieve Chappell Auman

Genevieve Chappell Auman

May 15, 2025

  Genevieve Chappell Auman, 80, passed on from this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Virginia Beach , Virginia.

  Genevieve was the daughter of Hubert and Eliza Bunch Chappell of Belvedere, Perquimans County, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Lou Evans and brother Woody Chappell.

  She is survived by her husband Dr. J. Richard...

Charles A. "Charlie" Creighton

Charles A. "Charlie" Creighton

May 15, 2025

Charles Alfred Creighton died peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 following a brief illness.

“Charlie” was born in Richmond, Va on October 9, 1943 to Colin (Gaga) and Miriam (Mimi) Creighton. Upon graduation from Douglas Freeman High School, Charlie’s first job was literally “working on the railroad” as a fireman on the Atlantic Coast R.R. on the Richmond, Va to Florence,...

Betty Marie Harris

Betty Marie Harris

May 15, 2025

Betty Marie Harris, 77, of Hertford, NC, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Edenton.

Ms. Harris was born in Pasquotank County on July 19, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Lemuel Archie, Sr. and Lizzie Morse Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lemuel Archie...

Jacqueline Kay Smith Hobbs

Jacqueline Kay Smith Hobbs

May 15, 2025

   Jacqueline Kay Smith Hobbs, known as Jackie to most, but Mama and Granny to her family, was born on May 11, 1948, in Washington, N.C. She died at home in Hertford on May 15, 2025, after living with cancer for several years.

   Jackie was preceded in death by her parents George Smith and Grace Neal Jordan Smith Ange. She...

Gayle Stout

Gayle Stout

May 13, 2025

Gayle Stout, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully went home to be with the Lord at age 90 on May 13, 2025 at Landings of Albemarle in Hertford, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Emily Stout; her younger brother, Furman Stout; and her son, Jeff Mumper, his wife, Greta and their children, Emma and Jakob.

She leaves...

Glenna "June" Hibbard

Glenna "June" Hibbard

May 12, 2025

Glenna June Hibbard, 83, of Hertford, NC, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, in Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

Dorothy Ann Morse Owens

Dorothy Ann Morse Owens

May 11, 2025

   Dorothy Ann Morse Owens, 83, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Brookdale Senior Living, Elizabeth City, NC where she was surrounded by family.

   Born in the Winslow House in Durants Neck, Perquimans County, on January 10, 1942, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Ernest Earl Morse and Annie Pauline Corbitt Morse Harris....

George Franklin Miller Jr.

George Franklin Miller Jr.

May 9, 2025

   George Franklin Miller Jr., 58, of Grandy, NC passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC. He was born on October 7, 1966 to the late George F. Miller, Sr. and Charlotte Miller.

   A devoted family man, George is survived by his wife of 33 years, Amy Mason Miller, son George...

Jerry Michael "Mike" Hall

Jerry Michael "Mike" Hall

May 6, 2025

Jerry Michael (Mike) Hall, 55, of Hertford, NC passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center after a short diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis.

Mr. Hall was born in Pasquotank County on January 15, 1970, and was the son of Joyce Bright Hall of Hertford and the late John Hall. In addition to his mother, surviving is his daughter,...

About Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory Obituaries and Tributes

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory offers a collection of obituaries for. With services throughout that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.