Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Delia Brown Newsome
Aug 18, 2025
Delia Brown Newsome, 71, of Eure, NC, went to be with Jesus on August 18, 2025.
Delia was born in November 1953 in Hertford County to the late William and Maggie Brown.
She is survived by her son, Larry Newsome and his wife, Michelle; four beloved grandchildren, Braxton, Brycen, Broden, and Braelyn Newsome; her sisters, Jesse Damond, Nettie Rowe, and Linda Vaughan;...
Jackie Geitzenauer
Aug 17, 2025
Constance Jacqueline “Jackie” Geitzenauer, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Jackie was born on May 3, 1942, in Lewiston, Maine to the late Donat and Rolande Jalbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Jalbert, and a sister, Helene Knowles (Phillip, deceased).
She...
Joyce Patrick Spruill
Aug 17, 2025
Joyce Patrick Spruill, 94, a longtime resident of the Pea Ridge community of Roper, NC, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Edenton.
Mrs. Spruill was born in Washington County on April 17, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Raymond Edward and Willie Estelle Hassell Patrick. In addition to her parents,...
Myra "Julie" Liggett Phelps
Aug 17, 2025
Myra “Julie” Liggett Phelps, 66, was born in Cali, Colombia, South America on April 25, 1959. She was adopted by her new, very loving parents Julius A. Liggett and Chloe E. Liggett. Julie passed away peacefully at home after a several years fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Leukemia. She never gave up, Loved her Lord to the very last breath....
Ann Barnes Copeland Baker
Aug 14, 2025
Ann Barnes Copeland Baker, of Winfall, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was a beloved mother, wife, aunt and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Ann was born in Edgecombe County on September 28,1940 and was the daughter of the late Woodrow Rose Barnes and Lucille Mae Holmes Barnes Ambrose. In...
Herman C. Bryant
Aug 14, 2025
The much-loved to all that knew him, the Albemarle Sound fisherman and the clever, enigmatic poker player, Herman Clay Bryant, passed away at his home in Edenton on August 14, 2025.
His family, including wife Barbara, daughter Amanda, son Randy, many wonderful grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren, grieve his loss, but are forever grateful for the generous love and wisdom...
Valerie Precious Henley Elloinchi
Aug 12, 2025
Valerie Precious Henley Elloinchi, 63, of Camden, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Elizabeth City.
Mrs. Elloinchi was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 24, 1962, and was the daughter of the late Norman, Sr. and Mary Banks Henley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters,...
Andrew Jason Anderson
Aug 12, 2025
Andrew Jason Anderson, 52, went home to our Lord and savior on the early morning of August 12, 2025. He was born on November 9th, 1972 in Portsmouth, VA to Cheryl Stone (Steen) and Earl Anderson.
Andrew was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clifford Steen; his grandparents, Theodore and Helen Anderson; and his stepfather, Joseph H Stone.
Andrew was a member...
Phyllis Crosno Archer
Aug 11, 2025
Phyllis Crosno Archer, 77, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Gates Health and Rehab in Gatesville, NC.
She was born in San Bernardino, CA on December 18, 1947. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Phillip and Helen Thompson Crosno. She was a member of the Carpenter’s Shop Church in Ahoskie, NC. Phyllis was a former worker at Tarheel...
Annette Knox Owens
Aug 9, 2025
Ernestine Annette Knox Owens, 91, of Paradise Road, Edenton, NC, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Mrs. Owens was born in Suffolk, VA on February 24, 1934, and was the daughter of the late James Linwood and Lydia Johnson Knox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee “Bill” Owens; her sisters,...
William Ray Miller
Aug 9, 2025
William Ray Miller, 85, of Hertford, NC, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Edenton Primetime.
Mr. Miller was born in Perquimans County on May 12, 1940, and was the son of the late Kenneth Winslow Miller, Sr. and Delsie Pierce Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Glennie...
Shirley Toppin Kirby
Aug 6, 2025
Shirley Marie Toppin Kirby, 85, of Tyner, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in her home.
Ms. Kirby was born in Gates County on August 24, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Nolan Bunch Toppin and Jennie Virginia Parker Toppin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Lillie Mae Beaman and...
Dorothy Heninger "Dot" Habit
Aug 2, 2025
Dorothy Heninger “Dot” Habit, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.
Mrs. Habit was born in Edenton on November 5, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Molly Heninger Hollowell and William W. Heninger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John Francis...
Luther Paul Spence
Jul 29, 2025
Luther Paul Spence, 71, of Eure, NC, passed away peacefully at home, his favorite place, on July 29, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him.
Luther was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia on February 17, 1954, to the late Howard Alden “Pete” Spence and Olivia Mae Byrd, moving to Gates County with family in 1972 where he graduated from Gates County...
Richard Lee "Rick" Moots
Jul 27, 2025
Richard Lee “Rick” Moots, 68, of Sunbury, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
A native of Norfolk, VA, and was the son of Oliver Moots and Peggy Edwards Moots, both deceased. Rick served in the U.S. Army for six years in the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. He retired in 2020 from...
Shirley Jean Jennings Temple
Jul 25, 2025
Shirley Jean Jennings Temple, 95, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Temple was born in Pasquotank County on September 3, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Chloe Davis Sanders Jennings Rye and reared by the late Louis and Louie Sanders. In addition to her mother and the Sanders, she was preceded...
Willard M. Copeland
Jul 24, 2025
Willard M. Copeland, age 95, formerly of 163 Nixon Street, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Born in Perquimans County on January 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Freeland M. and Ibbie Perry Copeland. He was the owner of Mackbourne Farms Ltd.
In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Harrell Copeland,...
Patricia Joanne Pomeroy
Jul 20, 2025
Patricia Joanne Pomeroy, of Edenton, NC, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Patricia spent her formative years in the city she cherished most, Chicago. After graduation, she later moved to California, where she married Frederick...
Edward Bruce Wilson
Jul 18, 2025
Edward Bruce “Eddie” Wilson, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was 71.
Eddie grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and graduated from the Virginia Beach Public School System. A man gifted in many trades, Eddie’s later years were with Modern Lightning Protection, where he was a loved and valued...
Bruce Speight Taylor, Sr.
Jul 11, 2025
Bruce Speight Taylor, Sr., 53, of Merry Hill, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 in Greenville. Born August 10, 1971 in Chowan County, he was the son of Ida Overton Taylor and the late Bruce White Taylor. Bruce worked as a logger for most of his life. He was a member of the Perrytown Assembly of God Church in...
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