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Beverley Pickett Kirchmier

Beverley Pickett Kirchmier

Feb 2, 2025

 Beverley Meredith Pickett Kirchmier, 90, of Kill Devil Hills, and a former resident of Edenton, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, in her home.

 Mrs. Kirchmier was born in Virginia on December 12, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine Anchrum Cobb Pickett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, The Reverend...

Michael Anthony Boffo, MSGT, USMC (Ret.)

Michael Anthony Boffo, MSGT, USMC (Ret.)

Feb 1, 2025

 With profound sorrow and immense gratitude for the time we were blessed to have with him, we announce the passing of Michael A. Boffo on Saturday, February 1, 2025, a man of unwavering loyalty, deep love, and unshakable integrity. Though he left us far too soon, his impact on the lives of those who knew him will never fade. A...

Kim Joseph Lawlor

Kim Joseph Lawlor

Feb 1, 2025

 Kim J. Lawlor, 68, of Hertford, NC, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Virginia. 

 Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 4, 1956, Kim was the son of the late James Francis Lawlor, Sr. and Elizabeth Josephine (nee Spross) Lawlor. He worked at Heather Ridge apartments for over 20 years doing residential maintenance before...

Donna Toppin Crain

Donna Toppin Crain

Feb 1, 2025

 Donna Lynn Toppin Crain, 68, of 617 Forest Hill Circle, Elizabeth City, NC, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

 Mrs. Crain was born in Chowan County on March 4, 1956, and was the daughter of Doris Jean Tynch Toppin of Edenton and the late Guy L. Toppin. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...

H. Norman Miller, Sr.

H. Norman Miller, Sr.

Jan 31, 2025

 Horace Norman Miller, Sr., 92, of Washington, NC, a longtime Preacher of the Gospel, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2025.

  Mr. Miller was born in Perquimans County on August 24, 1932, and was the son of the late Horace Richard and Gertrude Caddy Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Murray Joe Tynch, Jr.

Murray Joe Tynch, Jr.

Jan 30, 2025

 Fair Winds & Following Seas to Murray Joe Tynch Jr, 85, of Rocky Hock, who passed away on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at ECU Medical Heart Center in Greenville, NC. 

 Born October 19,1939 at his parents’ home in Chowan County, Murray was the eldest child of 6 children born to Murray Joe Tynch Sr and Ada Harrison Tynch. 

 An avid baseball player,...

Mary Inez Chappell Harrell

Mary Inez Chappell Harrell

Jan 30, 2025

 Mary Inez Chappell Harrell, 96, died on Thursday, January 30 at Raleigh’s Springmoor Retirement Community, where she had been a resident since 2017.

 She was born in Hertford, NC where she lived her entire life until her move to Springmoor. She was the daughter of the late Roy S. Chappell, Sr. and Myrtle Rogerson Chappell. She is survived by one brother,...

Janie Leggett Lee

Janie Leggett Lee

Jan 30, 2025

 Janie Louise Leggett Lee, 89, of 1821 US 17 North, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Three Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor.

 Mrs. Lee was born in Martin County on April 5, 1935, and was the only daughter born to the late Andy Poe and Rosa Edmondson Leggett. With her parents, three of her brothers have preceded her in death.

 Retired...

James Carroll Bunch III

James Carroll Bunch III

Jan 28, 2025

 James Carroll Bunch III, 34, of Chowan Garden Apartments, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in his home.

 James was born in Chowan County on January 8, 1991, and was the son of James Carroll, Jr. and Lisa Goodman Bunch of Edenton. Employed with Hampton Farms (Jimbo Jumbos), he was a member of Edenton Bible Holiness Church.

 In addition to his parents, he...

May Belle Ashley White

May Belle Ashley White

Jan 28, 2025

 May Belle Ashley White, 82, 757 Ocean Highway North, Hertford, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation.

 Mrs. White was born in Suffolk, VA on February 13, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Raleigh Edward and Donnie Mae Monds Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Marty Gene Bunch

Marty Gene Bunch

Jan 27, 2025

 Marty Gene Bunch, 59, of Belvidere, NC, died Monday, January 27, 2025, in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.

 Mr. Bunch was born in Norfolk, VA on July 30, 1965, and was the son of the late Garland Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Cartwright Bunch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Ferguson, and a...

Margaret Ferrell Horton

Margaret Ferrell Horton

Jan 27, 2025

 Margaret Leigh Ferrell Horton, 104, of 5248 Deford Road, Virginia Beach, VA, and a former longtime resident of both Eure and Kill Devil Hills, NC, died Monday, January 27, 2025, in her home where she was cared for by her family.

 Mrs. Horton was born in Chesapeake, VA and was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Bessie Castelow Ferrell....

Benjamin Forrest Hanson

Benjamin Forrest Hanson

Jan 26, 2025

 Benjamin Forrest “Ben” Hanson, 82, of Hertford, NC, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, in his home.

 Mr. Hanson was born in Fergus Falls, MN on September 24, 1942, and was the son of the late Clinton Forrest and Marjorie Florence Northrup Hanson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, April Hastings; sisters, Molly Tanner...

Jack Hardy Dail

Jack Hardy Dail

Jan 26, 2025

 Jack Hardy Dail, 84, of Tyner, NC, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation.

 Mr. Dail was born in Perquimans County on August 18, 1940, and was the son of the late Alphonso Henry and Callie Lilly Dail. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Ward Dail, former...

Raymond Ellis Newby

Raymond Ellis Newby

Jan 25, 2025

 Raymond Ellis Newby, 83, went to be with Jesus, the Lord that he loved with all his heart, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from his home here where he was cared for by his family.

 Mr. Newby was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 2, 1941, and was the son of the late Therion Ellis and Frances Louise Hardy Newby.

 A retired...

Faye Boyce Davis

Faye Boyce Davis

Jan 25, 2025

 Charlotte Faye Boyce Davis, 85, of Carrollton, VA, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, in her home where she was cared for by her devoted husband and family.

 Mrs. Davis was born on April 10, 1939, and raised on Rocky Hock Creek Road in Chowan County, the youngest of six children born to the late Charlie Frank and Bessie Layton Boyce. In...

Claire Hollowell Hare

Claire Hollowell Hare

Jan 24, 2025

 Claire Hunter Hollowell Hare, 85, of 203 Manteo Trail, died Friday, January 24, 2025, in her home.

 Mrs. Hare was born in Gates County on April 20, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Irvin Lee and Minnie Bunch Hollowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Hare; her daughter Rebecca Nixon Crandell;...

James Thomas Harrell

James Thomas Harrell

Jan 23, 2025

 James Thomas “Jimmy” Harrell, 63, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in his home.

 Jimmy was born in Chowan County on July 14, 1961, and was the son of the late Jack W. and Lola Mitchell Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Douglas Harrell, and a brother-in-law,...

Randall Thomas Dixon

Randall Thomas Dixon

Jan 23, 2025

 Randall Thomas “Randy” Dixon, 69, of 2014-B Rocky Hock Road, Edenton, NC, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

 Randy was born in Chowan County on May 24, 1955, and was the son of Jackie Hall Dixon of Edenton and the late Charles Thomas “C.T.” Dixon, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

Cynthia Louise Cooper Gandee

Cynthia Louise Cooper Gandee

Jan 21, 2025

 Cynthia Louise Cooper “Cindy” Gandee, 77, of 117 Blount Street, Edenton, NC, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in her home where she was cared for by her family.

 Cindy was born in New Haven, CT on February 8, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Marion Marshall Cooper of Wallingford, CT.

 A graduate of Aurora University with a degree...

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