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Michael Fahey Slades
Mar 27, 2026
Michael Fahey Slades, 70, of Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Born on February 13, 1956 in Chowan County, NC, Michael was the husband of the late Connie Hollowell Slades and the son of Clinton Woodrow Slades, Sr. and Evelyn Eugenia Parrish Slades, both deceased. Michael retired from Chowan County EMS after 25 years of service.
Survivors include...
Shirley Maxine Whichard
Mar 25, 2026
Shirley Maxine Whichard, 88, of Gatesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 25th, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Chesapeake, Virginia, Shirley lived a life rooted in kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was the kind of person who would give the shirt off her back to anyone in...
John Michael "Johnny" Perry
Mar 25, 2026
John Michael “Johnny” Perry, 70, of Eure, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Johnny was born in Ahoskie, NC on February 3, 1956, and was the son of Charlie Milton Perry and Ollie Elizabeth Smith “Teenie” Perry, both deceased.
Survivors include his fiance’, Cathy Tansill Conner; daughter, Summer Cheyenne Warren of House Springs, MO; granddaughter, Danielle Rae Williams; five...
Dorothy Dail Riddick
Mar 23, 2026
Dorothy Dail Riddick, 100, of 1477 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation. Through the years, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved to sew and was an amazing cross-stitch artist; whereby, she gifted her handmade treasures with those she loved. Hand-made heirlooms of embroidered...
James Leroy Pavey
Mar 12, 2026
James Leroy Pavey, Sr., 91, of Gatesville, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Born in Norfolk, VA on April 19, 1934, James was the husband of 72 years and was preceded in death on December 9, 2025 by his wife Eva Daw Pavey. He was the son of William Kellogg Pavey and Ellen Oldfield Pavey,...
Eva Pavey
Dec 9, 2025
Eva Pavey, 88, of Gatesville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital.
Born in Craven County, NC to the late Charlie Franklin Daw and Gracie Flanagan Daw, she settled in Gates County where she was a homemaker and wife to James Leroy Pavey, Sr. for 72 years. She was preceded in death by her son,...
Michael Anthony West
Mar 6, 2026
Michael Anthony West, 61, of Sunbury, passed away on Friday, March 6th at his home. Born December 14, 1964 in Hampton, VA, he was the son of the late Louis and Bonnie Wrenn West. He was a fabricator/engineer with Massimo-Zanetti Beverage and loved racing, camping, doing for others.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Tammy Hemmis West; a...
Alan James Robert Neale
Mar 20, 2026
The Reverend Alan James Robert Neale, 73, of Edenton, North Carolina passed away at home on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Alan was born in London, England on April 16, 1952 and was the son of the late James Samuel Robert Neale and Lilian Hur Neale. Alan’s first encounter in the Church of England was as a choir boy and he preached...
Mary Joanne Lane White
Mar 19, 2026
Mary Joanne Lane White, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cherished aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and devotion. Born on February 5, 1936, in Perquimans County, North Carolina, Joanne was the treasured daughter of William Phillip and Esther Neal Tarkington Lane. She graduated from Perquimans High School. Joanne’s...
Sophia Elaine Perry Sumner
Mar 19, 2026
Sophia Elaine Perry Sumner, 96, of Ahoskie, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Williamston, NC. Sophia was born in Bertie County, NC on October 6, 1929 and was the daughter of the late George Hymon Perry and Betty White Perry.
She is preceded in death by her husband Grady W. Sumner Jr. of 67 years; and siblings McNeal Ball,...
William Carroll "Billy" Byrum
Mar 18, 2026
William Carroll “Billy” Byrum, 82, of Sunbury, NC, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to go home to his Heavenly Father.
Billy was born on October 29, 1943 in Gates County, NC to his loving parents, Carroll Wilbur and Mecie Eure Byrum. His parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his loving wife...
Robin Ange Swain Gieseke
Mar 16, 2026
Robin Ange Swain Gieseke, 71, gained her wings on Monday, March 16, 2026 in Ahoskie, NC.Born August 17, 1954 in Plymouth, NC, she was the loving daughter of the late Robert Ward Swain and Irene Ange.Robin spent 41 years with the Department of Social Services between Chowan and Perquimans County. She previously worked at First Baptist Church in Oklahoma and...
Ruby Lane Harrell
Mar 16, 2026
Ruby Lane Harrell, 93, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Born on August 13, 1932 in Pasquotank County, NC, Ruby was the daughter of James Lafayette Lane and Hattie Rountree Lane, both deceased.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Ray Harrell; brother, Nelson Lane; and sister, Madge Van Horne.
Survivors...
Richard Wayne Barnett
Mar 15, 2026
Richard Wayne Barnett, 60, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Pasquotank County, NC. Richard was born in Charleston County, SC on September 24, 1965 and was the son of the late Thomas Bryan and Merle Dean Temple.
Richard enjoyed show cars, going to car shows, and anything cars; he was a handy man who could fix anything. He also enjoyed...
Madelyn Phillips Long
Mar 15, 2026
Madelyn Phillips Long, 95, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born on September 23, 1930 in Perquimans County, NC, Madelyn was the wife of the late Emmett Banes Long and the daughter of Charlie Thomas Phillips and Mattie White Phillips, both deceased. Madelyn was a lifelong resident of the Bethel Community and a graduate of Perquimans...
Betty Higa Thompson
Mar 14, 2026
Betty Higa Thompson, 95, of Hertford, NC died March 14, 2026 at her home. Betty was born on November 4, 1930 in Lanai, Hawaii. She was the widow of Paul D. Thompson and worked for many years as a real estate agent.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by...
Jay Gregory Moore
Mar 14, 2026
Jay Gregory Moore, 55, of Sunbury, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 Duke Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, NC.
Jay was born in Portsmouth, VA on January 31, 1971 and was the husband of Lisa Butler Moore and the son of Jerry Moore and Gloria Ward Moore, both deceased. Jay loved loved his wife and family. He loved playing...
Lloyd Ray Morgan
Mar 14, 2026
Lloyd Ray Morgan, 85, of 228 Winfall Boulevard, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born on June 9, 1940, Lloyd was the son of the late Clifton Morgan and Hazel Morgan Gibbs. A lifelong resident of Perquimans County, he graduated from Perquimans County High School and spent his life faithfully serving...
Michael Walker Chaney
Mar 11, 2026
Michael Walker Chaney, 70, of Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family.
Michael “Mike” Chaney was born in Norfolk, VA on January 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard H. Chaney Sr. and Frances W. Chaney.
He was a dedicated, loving husband and father. Michael loved to spend time outdoors...
William Henry Harrison "Bill" Styers, III
Mar 10, 2026
William Henry Harrison “Bill” Styers, III, 53, of Gates, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Bill was born in Pottstown, PA on May 5, 1972, and was the husband of Jessica Styers and the son of the late William Henry Harrison Styers, Jr. and Gloria Leister Styers, who survives. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy after...
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