Local obituaries for Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory
Samuel Ray Swinney
Feb 15, 2026
Rev. Samuel Ray Swinney went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and family.
Rev. Swinney was born on April 8, 1946 to the late Robert Jasper Swinney and Carrie Payne Swinney. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Bonnie Swinney Sawyers, of Collinsville, Va. Helen Swinney Akers...
Frances Anne Goodwin Langston
Feb 13, 2026
Frances Anne Goodwin Langston, 93, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1932, Frances was the wife of 63 years to the late John Robert Langston and the daughter of George Hoskins Goodwin and Willie Edith Emminizer Goodwin, both deceased. Lovingly known as Mama and Granny, Frances loved the Lord...
David E. Meiggs
Feb 14, 2026
David E. Meiggs, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, hard work, and deep devotion to those he cherished most.
Born on September 7, 1956, David built a life rooted in love for his family and integrity. For 49 wonderful years, he was the devoted husband of Tina Meiggs....
Patricia Elaine Huneycutt Holshouser
Feb 13, 2026
Patricia Elaine Huneycutt Holshouser, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving family by her side on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1958, Patricia was the wife of Wayne Zachary “Zach” Holshouser, Jr. and the daughter of the late William Harold Huneycutt and Nancy Jean Rousseau Huneycutt, who survives. Patricia worked at F&M Bank with 34...
Wade Henry Johnson, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
Wade Henry Johnson, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, 10 days shy of his 91st birthday. Born in Plymouth, NC to the late Dr. Wade H. Johnson and Virginia Peal Johnson, Wade resided in the area for most of his adult life.
Wade attended Oak Ridge Military Academy and graduated Plymouth High School. He served in the...
Vickie Lynn Miles Eason
Feb 11, 2026
Vickie Lynn Miles Eason, 67, of Gates, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
A native of Norfolk, VA, Vickie was the wife of the late Gurney Milton Eason, Jr. Eason and the daughter of Roger Dean Miles, Sr. and Audrey Elizabeth Benners Stowers, both deceased. Vickie thoroughly enjoyed her time making crafts, baby sitting and spending time with...
Alvy Lee Futrell, Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
Alvy Lee Futrell, Jr., 71, of 597 Folly Road, Sunbury, NC, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
Alvy was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 28, 1954, and was the husband of over 40 years to the late Sharon Greene Futrell and the son of Alvy Lee Futrell, Sr. and Dorothy Belle Jones Futrell,...
Eric James Linhardt
Feb 1, 2026
Eric James Linhardt, 56, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A native of Edenton, NC, Eric was the husband of 29 years to Judieth Evelyn “Judy” Linhardt and the son of the late Walter Robert Linhardt and Patricia Fitzgibbon Linhardt, who survives.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; mother, Pat of Edenton, NC; and brothers,...
Joseph Eugene Nicklin
Jan 8, 2026
Joseph “Papa Joe” Nicklin, 82, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home in Snug Harbor, NC. A retired mechanical engineer, his had a life well-lived, full of adventure, travel, laughter, and deep love for his family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and an unquenchable thirst for life.
He is survived by his wife of...
Jesse Ray Bivens
Feb 12, 2026
Jesse Ray Bivens, 86, of Tyner, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at ECU Health Chowan Hospital.
A native of Bertie County, NC, Jesse was the husband of the late Patricia Jane Cooper Bivens and the son of Robert Ernest Bivens and Nellie Harden Bivens, both deceased.
Survivors include his brother, Roy Bivens and wife, Ann; and many nieces...
Sallie Pauline Freier Wolfgang
Feb 11, 2026
Sallie Pauline Freier Wolfgang, 82, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Born in Saginaw, MI, on February 15, 1943, Sallie was the wife of 65 years to Lyle Erwin Wolfgang and the daughter of Melvin John Freier and Evelyn Viola Gray Freier, both deceased.
Sallie is survived by her husband, Lyle of the home;...
Barbara Faye Long Harrell
Feb 9, 2026
Barbara Faye Long Harrell, 88, of Hertford, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Born in Pasquotank County, NC on August 17, 1937, Barbara was the wife of the late Jack William Harrell and the daughter of Royal Fred Long and Opal Creef Long, both deceased.
Barbara is survived by her son, David A. Harrell and his...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Bravo Alvarado
Feb 8, 2026
Rodolfo “Rudy” Bravo Alvarado, of Tyner, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Born in Michoacán and a native of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, Mexico, Rudy was the devoted husband of 37 years to Mireya Lopez Alvarado. He was the son of Pascual Alvarado and Ramona Bravo Alvarado,...
Charles Thomas "Tommy" Harrell
Feb 7, 2026
Charles Thomas “Tommy” Harrell, 80, of Hertford, passed away Saturday, February 7th, 2026 in his home. Tommy was born in Pasquotank County on October 30th, 1945, and was the son of the late Thurman Riddick Harrell and Ellen Faye Parker Harrell.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Sherry Baker Harrell; a son, Jason Harrell and his wife, Tiffany of Acworth,...
Robert "Red" Antony Jackson
Feb 6, 2026
Robert “Red” Antony Jackson, 67, of Edenton, NC, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Mr. Jackson was born in Durham, NC on March 18, 1958, and was the son of the late Robert Elton Jackson and Melba Jewell Warren Forehand.
Mr. Jackson enjoyed wood working in his spare time and spending time with his family.
Mr. Jackson is survived...
Clara Mae Jenkins
Feb 6, 2026
Clara Mae Cavender Jenkins, 77, of Hertford, NC, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 in Norfolk, VA.
Mrs. Jenkins was born in Monroe County, TN on December 18, 1948, and was the daughter of the late John Henry Cavender and Iva Mae Giles Cavender. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Leroy...
Wilbur Lee Lane Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Wilbur Lee Lane, Jr., 65, of Suffolk, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Mr. Lane was born in Hertford County on Tuesday, March 15, 1960, and was the son of the late Wilbur Lee Lane Sr. and Alice Mae Lassiter Lane. He was an auto mechanic and enjoyed high-performance motors and fishing.
Besides his mother, Wilbur is...
Elta Mae Wilkinson
Feb 1, 2026
Elta Mae Wilkinson, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A native of Auburn, Nebraska, Elta Mae was the wife of 53 years to the late Reverend John D. Wilkinson and the daughter of Arthur F. Michel and Luveda Stoltenberg Michel, both deceased. Elta Mae was a graduate of Auburn High School, Auburn, NE. During her...
Douglas Craig Baker, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Douglas Craig Baker, Sr., 80, of Belvidere, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
A native and lifelong farmer of Belvidere, NC, Doug was the husband of the late Mary Ann Ward Baker and the late Ann Copeland Baker and was the son of Wallace Riddick Baker, Sr. and Iona Mae Williams Baker, both deceased.
Survivors include his daughter, Martha...
Thomas Nelson McGlauhon, Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
Thomas Nelson McGlauhon, Jr., 74, of Eure, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
A native of Norfolk, VA, Thomas was the husband of 52 years to Sandra Carr “Sandy” McGlauhon and the son of Thomas Nelson McGlauhon, Sr. and Frances Heck McGlauhon, both deceased. Thomas absolutely loved his Diet Mountain Dews and was known for keeping dozens of...
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