Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Thomas Wilton Ward, Sr.
May 15, 2026
Thomas Wilton Ward, Sr., affectionately known as “Tom,” passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 15, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Winterville, NC, with his wife, Margie, by his side.
Born in Chowan County, North Carolina, Tom was the son of the late Charles Richard Ward and Lula Mae Mansfield Ward. A hardworking and respected businessman, Tom...
Lynette Trueblood Baker
May 11, 2026
Lynette Trueblood Baker, age 51, of Belvidere, NC, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 28, 1975, in Elizabeth City, Lynette devoted her life to her faith, her family, and the students and staff of Perquimans County Schools. For more than 28 years, she faithfully...
Linda Jean Russell Kitchen
May 5, 2026
Linda Jean Russell Kitchen, 66, of Eure, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 22, 1959, Linda was the cherished wife of Herbert “Herb” Kitchen and the daughter of Robert Russell and Joyce Ann Brundige Russell, both of whom she now joins in eternal rest.
Linda lived her life with...
Debra Jean Stokes Nixon
May 16, 2026
Debra S. Nixon, 73, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 16, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Debra was born July 17, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia, and Edenton, North Carolina was where she was raised by her parents, Catherine Harrell and John “J.L” Harrell, Sr.
Debra is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stewart W. Nixon,...
William Herbert Jones
May 13, 2026
William Herbert Jones, 74, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home in Hertford, NC.
William was born in WIlson, NC on May 3, 1952 and was the son of the late Herbert Hoover Jones and Betty Lou Skinner Reskin.
William is preceded in death by his step father, Bob Ruskin; and siblings, Joann Nickols and Alan Jones.
William is survived by...
Robert Scott Mathews "Bobby"
May 9, 2026
Robert Scott Mathews “Bobby”, 22, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Bobby was born on December 12, 2003 in Elizabeth City, NC and is the son of Robert Paul Mathews and Melanie Scott Edwards (Daniel LaLone).
Bobby is preceded in death by his granddaddy, Marvin H. “Boots” Mathews and his papa, Al Santana.
Bobby is survived by his parents; Robert Paul Mathews and...
Faye Allen Curlings
May 9, 2026
Faye Allen Curlings, 83, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the homegoing of a remarkable woman whose faith, strength, and love left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew her.
She was a devoted Christian woman who loved...
Christopher Samuel “Chris” Haynes
May 9, 2026
Christopher Samuel “Chris” Haynes, 26, of Murfreesboro, NC passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born on January 13, 2000. He lived a life filled with laughter, passion and a deep love for his family and friends.
Chris was the son of Richard Samuel Haynes (Melanie Ann Haynes) and Helen Margaret Haynes. He was a devoted fiancé of...
LCDR Charles Herbert Lewis, USN (Ret)
May 8, 2026
LCDR Charles Herbert Lewis, USN (Ret.), 96, of 211 Sunset Drive, Hertford, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Born November 12, 1929, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Charles Drew Lewis and Marion Orttraway Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his sisters.
Mr. Lewis faithfully served his country for more than...
Larry Vernon Johnson
May 5, 2026
Larry V. Johnson, 83, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family after a long battle with his health, on Tuesday, May 05, 2026.
Born in April of 1943, Larry was the husband of Linda Johnson and the son of Ralph and Ruth Johnson, both deceased.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; son, Art Cantrell and wife...
Martin Duane "Marty" Bunch, Sr.
May 5, 2026
Martin Duane “Marty” Bunch, Sr., 60, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Born on December 27, 1965, Marty was the son of the late Iris Bunch.
Marty loved a good party, loud heavy metal music, UNC basketball, the Denver Broncos, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He enjoyed having a cold drink, raising hell with friends and...
Donna Marie Kalbach
May 1, 2026
Donna Marie Kalbach, 80, of Edenton, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Donna was born on June 22, 1945, in Waco, Texas, and was raised in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, where she built lifelong values of service, devotion to family, and deep care for others.
She attended Louisiana Tech University. Donna poured...
Joe Allen Harrell
May 1, 2026
Joe Allen Harrell, 76, of 104 Kenyon Drive, Hertford, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 in Elizabeth City. Mr. Harrell was born in Perquimans County on September 19, 1949, and was the son of the late James Wesley Harrell, Sr. and Violet Nokomis Harrell.
Joe worked as a grainery manager for Parkway Ag for over thirty years. In addition to his...
Roy Walter Dail
Apr 30, 2026
Roy Walter Dail, 96, of 229 Jordan Loop Road, Tyner, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 in his home. Mr. Dail was born in Perquimans County on November 18, 1929, and was the son of the late Walter and Laura Copeland Dail. Roy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Germany during the Korean War. He...
Clayton Henry Burgess, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Clayton Henry Burgess, Jr., age 73, of Harrellsville, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on April 29, 2026.
Born near Winton, North Carolina, Clayton spent his early years on the Jimmy Flowers farm near Cofield. He was a graduate of Ahoskie High School and later attended Roanoke-Chowan Technical Institute (RCTI). His education was interrupted by military service, and he proudly served three...
Cynthia Anne Rios
Apr 28, 2026
It is with heavy and sorrowful hearts that we announce the passing of our much loved mom, grandma (Me-Maw), and sister, Cynthia Anne Rios, on April 28, 2026, at the age of 57. Cyndie was born on December 1, 1968, in Yonkers, New York and was a resident of Hertford, North Carolina.Cyndie was a woman with a giving heart who...
Thomas Dabolt
Apr 28, 2026
Thomas Dabolt
Hertford, NC | Formerly of Clarence Center, NY Passed away April 28, 2026.
Thomas Dabolt, a man defined by his adventurous spirit, meticulous craftsmanship, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away suddenly on April 28, 2026. He was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Witzel) Dabolt, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage, adventure,...
Marshall "Dickie" Richard Owens, Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Marshall Richard Owens Jr., known throughout life as Dickie but also lovingly known by family as Dahdah and DaddiO of Elizabeth City, NC peacefully passed away at 85 years old, on April 27, 2026 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation, Elizabeth City, NC with family by his side.
Dickie was born in Pasquotank County, NC, December 27, 1940, the son of...
Lt. Col. Rebecca A. Sapp Mickey (Ret.)
Apr 27, 2026
Lieutenant Colonel, Rebecca A. Sapp Mickey, US Army, Retired, 89, of Hobbsville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Rebecca was born on May 5, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the daughter of Fred Wilburn Sapp and Annie Lee Carter Sapp, both deceased. Rebecca graduated from Old Town High School and from the City Memorial Hospital School of...
Mary Blair Robinson Beasley
Apr 27, 2026
Mary Blair (Boo) Robinson Beasley, 89 of Edenton, NC died on April 27th peacefully at home.
Boo was born on April 22, 1937, in Littleton, NC to Horace and Lillian Robinson.
She moved to Colerain, NC after her marriage and became a homemaker and the mother of three boys. She spent most of her life living in Colerain.
Boo enjoyed her family, friends,...
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