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James H. "Jimmy" Bunch

James H. "Jimmy" Bunch

Mar 8, 2025

James Harris “Jimmy” Bunch, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Born on June 20, 1939, in Nansemond County, he was the son of the late Clyde Harris Bunch and Annie Mary Parker Bunch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Jordan.

Jimmy was a proud graduate of Whaleyville High School, Class of 1958,...

Mattie Cox Johnson

Mattie Cox Johnson

Mar 8, 2025

Mattie Elizabeth Cox Johnson, 90, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Pasquotank County on April 20, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Mary Jane Cox. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Johnnie Eugene Johnson,...

Margaret Ann Lee

Margaret Ann Lee

Mar 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Steed Lee, born October 25, 1954 in High Point, North Carolina, Margaret departed this life on March 6, 2025, peacefully at her home in Merry Hill, North Carolina. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose kindness and love touched the lives of all who knew...

Norma “Jean” Hall Peters

Norma “Jean” Hall Peters

Mar 6, 2025

   Norma “Jean” Hall Peters, 82, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.

   Jean was born in Story County, IA on August 18, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Melvin Ernest and Pearl May Mason Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Elsie Marshall Thornton

Elsie Marshall Thornton

Mar 6, 2025

Elsie Marshall Thornton, 96, of Edenton, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Mrs. Thornton was born in New Cumberland, WV in 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert L. Thornton; and two daughters, Donna T. Leibel and Sheila T. Liles.

Surviving is her sister, Hope M. Carmines of Edenton; two sons, Terry Thornton (Karen)...

Nancy Trueblood Hendrix

Nancy Trueblood Hendrix

Mar 4, 2025

Nancy Trueblood Hendrix, 81, of 242 Cannon’s Ferry Road, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in ECU Health Chowan Hospital, Edenton.

Mrs. Hendrix was born in Norfolk, Virginia on February 3, 1944, and was the daughter of the late John Wesley “Wes” Trueblood, III and Myrtle Stallings Trueblood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Charlie Mac Jackson

Charlie Mac Jackson

Mar 4, 2025

Charlie Mac Jackson, 95, of 715 Drum Hill Road, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

Mr. Jackson was born in Gates County on February 7, 1930, and was the son of the late James Howard and Daisy Roberts Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

James Robert Williams

James Robert Williams

Mar 3, 2025

 James Robert “Bobby” Williams, 79, of 3010 Rocky Hock Road, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

 Mr. Williams was born in Chowan County on May 31, 1945, and was the son of the late Raymond Octavius Williams and Gladys Marie Phelps Williams Outlaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Annette Lee Stokes

Annette Lee Stokes

Mar 3, 2025

 Annette Lee Stokes, 85, of 1039 Pine Ridge Road, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in her home where she was being cared for by family.

 Ms. Stokes was born in Bertie County on August 30, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Vernon Haste Lee and Ellen Earle Speller Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Ramona Chappell Jones

Ramona Chappell Jones

Mar 3, 2025

 Ramona Chappell Jones, 90, of 644 Happy Home Road, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in her home where she was being cared for by family.

 Mrs. Jones was born in Chowan County on February 3, 1935, and was the daughter of the late James Freeland and Alpine Dail Chappell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Catherine "Cathie" Hoskins Thompson

Catherine "Cathie" Hoskins Thompson

Mar 1, 2025

   Catherine “Cathie” Hoskins Thompson passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Cathie was born December 24, 1951 in High Point, NC to Daniel Vernon Hoskins and Lula Hinton Hoskins. Cathie was a loving wife, mother and sister, and is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Raymond “Mark” Thompson.

   Cathie graduated from High Point College (now High Point...

Robert Ray Griffin, Sr.

Robert Ray Griffin, Sr.

Mar 1, 2025

 Robert Ray Griffin, Sr., 87, of 213 Hawthorne Road, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, in ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, Washington.

 Mr. Griffin was born in Chowan County on November 30, 1937, and was the son of the late James William “Jim” and Karene Toppin Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Perry, sisters,...

Betty Bromley West White

Betty Bromley West White

Feb 28, 2025

   Betty Bromley West White, 99, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on February 28, 2025.

   Betty was born on May 15, 1925, in Louisa, KY to the late Perry A. West and Alice Pinson West and was the youngest of eight children. She was married to William C. White for 54 years until his death in 2011.

   Betty spent her...

David Michael "Mike" Tatem

David Michael "Mike" Tatem

Feb 28, 2025

   David Michael “Mike” Tatem, 71, of 831 Dillard’s Mill Rd., Tyner, NC, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, in his home. 

   Mr. Tatem was born in Norfolk, VA on January 23, 1954, and was the son of the late Wilson Prike Tatem and Vera Mae Tatem. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters,...

Arthur Martin "Art" Slaughter

Arthur Martin "Art" Slaughter

Feb 28, 2025

   Arthur Martin “Art” Slaughter, 67, of Edenton, NC, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. 

   Arthur was the son of the late Clarence Bratcher Slaughter and Virginia Dare Sumerell and was born March 8, 1957 in New Bern, NC. Arthur is survived by his wife, Deborah Lilley “Debbie” Slaughter; brother, Michael Thomas Slaughter;...

Jesse Leroy Johnson

Jesse Leroy Johnson

Feb 21, 2025

 Jesse Leroy “Roy” Johnson, 84, of 1066 Four Forks Road, Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

 Mr. Johnson was born in Pasquotank County on December 17, 1940, and was the son of the late Jesse Latham and Nellie Ralph Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was...

Connie Jean Overton

Connie Jean Overton

Feb 20, 2025

 Connie Jean Overton, 74, of Edenton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Paradise on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation.

 Born in Chowan County on September 23, 1950, Connie was the daughter of the late Lloyd Edward and Mary Pascoe White Overton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Willie Mae Butler Rose

Willie Mae Butler Rose

Feb 20, 2025

 Willie Mae Butler Rose, 84, of 216 Riverwood Drive, Hertford, NC, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in her home.

 Mrs. Rose was born in Burlington on September 19, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Chester McGlenn and Annie Inez Hamm Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Carl “Hoot” Rose and Donald...

Joseph Lawrence Winslow

Joseph Lawrence Winslow

Feb 20, 2025

 Joseph Lawrence Winslow, 76, of 587 Beech Springs Road, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in ECU Health Inpatient Hospice House, Greenville.

 Mr. Winslow was born in Pasquotank County on July 5, 1948, and was the son of the late John Lawrence and Elizabeth Marie Gay Winslow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda...

Patsy Owens Plyler

Patsy Owens Plyler

Feb 20, 2025

 Patsy Jean Owens Plyler, 70, of 104 Zion Road, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in her home where she was being cared for by family.

 Mrs. Plyler was born in Chowan County on October 5, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Julian Wood “Boot” and Hattie Ruth Bass Owens. Retired from the Gates County Board of Elections following...

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