Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Melvin Sherwin "Bunk" Mizelle
Nov 27, 2025
Melvin Sherwin Mizelle, 88, of Colerain, NC passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025.
Melvin was born in Windsor, NC on January 21, 1937 and was the son of Melvin Arthur Mizelle and Janet Evans Mizelle, both deceased. A native of Bertie County, NC, Melvin was the husband of Betty Dunlow Mizelle for 68 years. He was a member and a...
Karen Ann Fallon
Nov 23, 2025
Karen Ann Fallon, 84, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, peacefully in her home in Tyner, North Carolina.
Mrs. Fallon was born in Sussex County, NJ on July 6, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Balaz Dekmar and Anna Teresa Psake Dekmar, who were born in Ogdensburg, NJ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Linda Cotton Littrell
Nov 22, 2025
Linda Cotton Littrell
December 1, 1946 – November 22, 2025
Linda Cotton Littrell, born in Norfolk, Virginia, entered eternal rest on November 22, 2025, at Gatesville Health and Rehabilitation. She was the daughter of Annie Ruth Cotton and Willie Raymond Cotton and sister to Nerius Grant Cotton and Gregory Cotton.
She is lovingly survived by her two sons, Timothy Littrell and his wife...
George Steven Benge
Nov 21, 2025
George Steven Benge, 83, of Hertford died Friday, November 21, 2025. He was a son of the late Jess Oakes and Madge Lee Allen Benge. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Harrell Benge.
Surviving are his sons, Byron Lee Benge and Roy Steven Benge (Sarah); his special son, Tommy Hollowell; two grandchildren, Ashley...
Sharon "Kim" Spencer Cochran
Nov 20, 2025
Sharon “Kim” Spencer Cochran, 62, of Corapeake died on Thursday, November 20, 2025 surrounded by family. She was a daughter of the late Elbert “Bud” Lee Spencer and Carolyn Randa Winstead Spencer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Gary Cochran.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gary “Butch” Cochran; a daughter,...
Dr. Jane Truax Johnson
Nov 18, 2025
Dr. Jane Truax Johnson, 85, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
A native of Monon, IN, Jane was the wife of the late Douglas A. Johnson, and was the daughter of Dayton Ray Truax and Nancy Mae Stevenson Truax, both deceased. After teaching for many years in various settings, Jane received her Doctorate degree in psychology...
Helga Planthaber
Nov 18, 2025
Helga Planthaber, 70, of Roper, NC passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Helga was born in Kingston, New York on June 30, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lenz.
Helga is survived by her daughter, Helga Herman (John); son Edward Planthaber (Mary); grandchildren, Jameya Pollard (Corey), Jayquann Pollard (Keirstin), Joseph Herman, and Jenalynn “Forest” Herman; and great...
John "Perry" Byrum
Nov 18, 2025
John “Perry” Byrum, 78, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Perry built a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys he loved most. He spent his career as a dedicated banker, serving his community with integrity and kindness. Outside of work, Perry found his greatest...
Frank Wayne Bunch
Nov 17, 2025
Frank Wayne Bunch, 60, of 607 B Avoca Farm Road, Merry Hill, NC died at his home Monday, November 17, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Frank was born in Newport News, Virginia and lived in Chowan County for many of his young years, and later moved to his grandparents homeplace (Willis Farm) in Merry Hill, NC.
When Frank was a young man...
Barbara Della Lipnitz Hux
Nov 16, 2025
Barbara Della Lipnitz Hux, 74, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
A native of Ann Arbor, MI, Barbara was the daughter of James Lipnitz and Margaret Vokoviak Lipnitz, both deceased.
Barbara grew up in Syracuse, NY and Cherry Hill, NJ, before making her way to NC where she graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in...
Tilson Edward Chappell
Nov 16, 2025
Tilson Edward Chappell, 89, of Belvidere, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Mr. Chappell was born in Gates County on August 20, 1936, and was the son of the late Fernando R. Chappell and Sibyl Blanchard Chappell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife Edna Cobb Chappell; his sister...
Elwood Richard Hilts
Nov 14, 2025
Elwood Richard Hilts, 88, of Elizabeth City, was welcomed into His home in Heaven on November 14, 2025. Elwood was born on October 3,1937 in Herkimer, New York. He was the second oldest of 12 children born to Ann and Elwood Hilts. As a young man, Elwood worked at the family dairy and a veterinary clinic to help support the...
Dr. John Kenneth "Ken" Bozeman
Nov 14, 2025
Dr. John Kenneth “Ken” Bozeman, 78, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Ken was a clinical audiologist with a lifelong dedication to education and service. He earned his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University, followed by his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, and later his AuD from Salus University. He was a proud...
Melvin Woodrow Johnson, Sr.
Nov 13, 2025
Melvin departed peacefully from this earthly life on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at ECU Health Chowan Hospital, as the Lord gently welcomed him into eternal rest at the age of eighty seven. He was born on December 6, 1937, in Merry Hill, North Carolina, the son of the late Daniel Johnson, Jr. and Annie Sue Clemons Johnson, and one of...
Mr. Ashley Carl Mizelle
Nov 13, 2025
Mr. Ashley Carl Mizelle, 53, of Merry Hill, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
A native of Bertie County, NC, Ashley was the husband of Tonya Baker Mizelle and the son of the late Finely Mizelle and Dorothy Ray Salanis, who survives. Ashley had a love for the outdoors and was an avid...
William "Bill" Preston Nixon, Jr. MD
Nov 12, 2025
William “Bill” Preston Nixon, Jr., MD, age 83, of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Bill was married to Sandra Nixon, and together they built a family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his children: Dee Willis; Bud (Deborah) Nixon; Trot (Kathryn) Nixon; and Ginger (Jason) Isley. He was a...
Mary Frances Miller Spruill
Nov 11, 2025
Mary Frances Miller Spruill, 74, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away Thursday, November 11, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Carol Miller and Carolyn Jackson Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Charlie) Spruill.
Surviving is her son Jason Spruill (Brenna); sisters Patricia Faircloth and Mamie Miller; and grandchild Emma.
She was very...
Karen Virginia Krieger-Edwards
Nov 11, 2025
Karen Virginia Krieger-Edwards, 75, Edenton, NC, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Born in Augusta, GA, Karen was the wife of David Samuel Edwards, III and the daughter of Robert Lyman Krieger, Sr. and Sara Frances McLarty Krieger, both deceased. She graduated from Atlantic High School, Oak Hill, VA where she was valedictorian of her graduating...
Robert Lee Phelps
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Lee Phelps, known to many as Bobby, gained his wings peacefully on November 9th at his home with family by his side. Born June 4, 1939, in Holland, VA to Wilbur Lee and Helen Bloxom Phelps. Robert is predeceased by his parents; first love of his life and mother of his children, Carolyn Phelps; brothers, James Lawrence, John Edward;...
Stephen Scott Adams, Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
Stephen Scott Adams, Jr. was the first baby born in the first hospital in Melbourne, Florida on May 16, 1928. During the Depression, one of four children, he lived with his grandparents on a farm in Matthews, Virginia, where they all worked hard to survive.
After finishing high school, Steve went straight into the Navy - those were the most educating...
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