Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Willie Mae Symons
Mar 5, 2026
Willie Mae Chappell Symons, 94, of Hertford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born on November 7, 1931, in Belvidere, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Nereus and Leora Ward Chappell.
Mrs. Symons made her home at 231 Creek Drive in Hertford, where she built a life centered on faith,...
Janet Eure
Mar 4, 2026
The world lost a shining star when Janet Eure, 67 of Gatesville, NC went to her forever home peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving children and her dedicated husband.
Born in Chesapeake, VA on September 12, 1958, Janet was the daughter of the late Bruce Whichard Sr. and surviving mother whom she cherished, Shirley Whichard....
Ann Marie Davis
Mar 1, 2026
Ann Tartagni Davis, 97, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the presence of family at Brookdale Assisted Living, where she received loving care over the past three years.
Born Anna Maria Giuseppina Pierina Tartagni on December 14, 1928, in Genoa, Italy, she was the daughter of Primo and Giulia Tartagni. She was raised in West Haven,...
Nancy Carol Meiggs Miller
Mar 1, 2026
Nancy Meiggs Miller, 78, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Nancy was born on August 18, 1947, in Pasquotank, North Carolina, and she was the daughter of the late Martha “Lottie” Meiggs and Ralph A. Meiggs, Sr.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ward “Bud” Miller; sister, Shirley M. Jones; and brother, Ralph Meiggs,...
James Ray "Jim" Respess
Feb 28, 2026
James Ray “Jim” Respess, Jr., 72, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born in Portsmouth, VA on March 31, 1953, Jim was the husband of Janet Goodwin Respess and the son of James Ray Respess, Sr. and Helen Blackman Respess, both deceased. Jim was the assistant manager of...
Patricia Lassiter "Tricia" Owens
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Lassiter “Tricia” Owens, 78, of Sandusky, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born in Chowan County, NC on December 13, 1947, Tricia was the wife of the late Jesse Merle Owens and the daughter of Herman Lassiter and Selma Basnight Lassiter, both deceased.
Survivors include her two daughters, Heather Owens Hoover and husband, Jason of Bellevue, OH, and...
Glen Paul Morgan
Feb 25, 2026
Mr. Glen Paul Morgan, 71, of High Point, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1955 in Chowan County, NC to James Preston Morgan and Lina Ruth Proctor Morgan. Glen graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in design and worked for many years as an accomplished furniture designer....
Myrtle Nora Winslow Ramos
Feb 25, 2026
Myrtle Nora Winslow Ramos, 79, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully at Chowan River Health & Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Born on February 6, 1947, Myrtle was the daughter of Carson Lee Winslow and Evie Gray White Winslow, both deceased. Myrtle was very proud of receiving her associate's degree in early childhood education.
Survivors include two daughters, Angel...
Sadie "Sam" Marie Evans
Feb 24, 2026
Sadie “Sam” Marie Ryland Evans, 78, passed away on February 24, 2026 in Edenton, NC at her home. Sadie was born in Rapides Parish, LA, and was the daughter of the late William Garnett Ryland and Hazel White Ryland.
Sadie is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wynn Evans, and her daughter, Tracie Lyn Gandy.
Sadie is survived by her daughter,...
Hugh Dennis "Butch" Best
Feb 21, 2026
Hugh Dennis “Butch” Best, 81, of Sunbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his daughters, son-in-law, and his best friend. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Butch lived a life defined by passion, determination, laughter, and stories that could turn any stranger into a friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Marvin Best and Miggie Pollock...
Debra Faye Street
Feb 21, 2026
Debra Faye Burgess Street, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Barco, NC.
Debra was born on July 31, 1959 in Norfolk, VA, and was the daughter of the late William Hughes Burgess and Gladys Jeannette Mazzel Burgess.
Debra is preceded in death by her partner of nearly 30 years, Darrell “Butch” Dowdy.
Debra is survived by her son, William Smith...
Audrey Bunch Perry Leary
Feb 20, 2026
Edenton, North Carolina — Audrey Bunch Perry Leary, 94, of Edenton, NC, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 23, 1931, in Chowan County, she was the daughter of the late Ellie and Elsie Bunch. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-six years, Carroll Shepard Perry, Sr. (“Teeny Boy”),...
Gloria Eure Cartwright
Feb 20, 2026
Gloria Gregory Eure Cartwright, 91, of 197 Gibson Road, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Born on June 27, 1934, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Gloria was the daughter of the late John Napoleon Gregory and Eva Mae Cartwright Gregory. A proud high school graduate, Gloria lived a life marked by service, compassion, and...
Amanda Kay Morgan
Feb 17, 2026
Amanda Kay Peeples Morgan, 61, passed away February 17, 2026 in Greenville, NC. Amanda was born in Edenton, NC on April 18, 1964, and was the daughter of the late Henry Oscar Peeples and Mearplene Hudson Peeples.
Amanda had a very passionate and loving personality, she touched lives with her humor, wisdom, and unwavering spirit of perseverance. In her spare time...
William Gurney "Billy" Riddick
Feb 15, 2026
William Gurney “Billy” Riddick, 79, Sunbury, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, NC.
Billy was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 10, 1946, and was the husband of the late Patricia Ann Hinton Riddick and the son of James Albert Riddick and Elva Mae Britt Riddick, both deceased.
Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Riddick;...
Samuel Ray Swinney
Feb 15, 2026
Rev. Samuel Ray Swinney went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and family.
Rev. Swinney was born on April 8, 1946 to the late Robert Jasper Swinney and Carrie Payne Swinney. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Bonnie Swinney Sawyers, of Collinsville, Va. Helen Swinney Akers...
David E. Meiggs
Feb 14, 2026
David E. Meiggs, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, hard work, and deep devotion to those he cherished most.
Born on September 7, 1956, David built a life rooted in love for his family and integrity. For 49 wonderful years, he was the devoted husband of Tina Meiggs....
Patricia Elaine Huneycutt Holshouser
Feb 13, 2026
Patricia Elaine Huneycutt Holshouser, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1958, Patricia was the wife of Wayne Zachary “Zach” Holshouser, Jr. and the daughter of the late William Harold Huneycutt and Nancy Jean Rousseau Huneycutt, who survives. Patricia worked at F&M Bank with 34...
Frances Anne Goodwin Langston
Feb 13, 2026
Frances Anne Goodwin Langston, 93, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1932, Frances was the wife of 63 years to the late John Robert Langston and the daughter of George Hoskins Goodwin and Willie Edith Emminizer Goodwin, both deceased. Lovingly known as Mama and Granny, Frances loved the Lord...
Wade Henry Johnson, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Wade Henry Johnson, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, 10 days shy of his 91st birthday. Born in Plymouth, NC to the late Dr. Wade H. Johnson and Virginia Peal Johnson, Wade resided in the area for most of his adult life.
Wade attended Oak Ridge Military Academy and graduated Plymouth High School. He served in the...
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