All Obituaries
Obie Brown, Jr. Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“How do I say goodbye to what we had? The good times that made us laugh outweigh the bad.
I thought we’d get to see forever, but forever’s gone away, it’s so hard to say goodbye to
yesterday.”
Obie Brown, Jr. entered eternal rest on January 23, 2023 at Sentara Albemarle Hospital in
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Obie Brown Sr. and the late Shirley Brown and
the husband of Linda Simpson Brown.
Celebration of Life Services will be...
“How do I say goodbye to what we had? The good times that made us laugh outweigh the bad.
I thought we’d get to see forever, but forever’s gone away, it’s so hard to say...
Dorothy Robinson Richmond, Virginia
“Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not, as Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Great is Thy faithfulness, great is Thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.”
Dorothy Welch Robinson entered eternal rest on January 8, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Richmond,...
“Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not, as Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. ...
Judith Griffith Elizabeth City, North Carolina
"Since you went away the days grow long, and soon I'll hear the old winter song; but I will miss you most of all my darling when autumn leaves start to fall."
Judith D. Griffith was born to the late Horace and Eula Davis on October 28, 1929 in Pasquotank County, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Judith was a graduate of P.W. Moore High School in Elizabeth City. After graduating from high school, she married her high school sweetheart Irvin Grandy. From this...
"Since you went away the days grow long, and soon I'll hear the old winter song; but I will miss you most of all my darling when autumn leaves start to fall."
Judith D....
Wendy McLean Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Did you ever know that you’re my hero? You’re everything I would like to be. I could fly higher than an eagle, because you are the wind beneath my wings. Did I ever tell you you’re my hero? You’re everything I would like to be. Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle, because you are the wind beneath my wings.
Wendy Karen McLean of Elizabeth City, NC entered eternal rest on December 29, 2022 at her residence. She was the...
“Did you ever know that you’re my hero? You’re everything I would like to be. I could fly higher than an eagle, because you are the wind beneath my wings. Did I...
Leon Holley, Sr. Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my
lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.”
Leon Melvin Holley, Sr. entered eternal rest on December 13, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical
Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was the son of the late John Holley and the late
Louise Wilson Holley. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Ervin and Edward Holley and
one sister, Dorothy Holley Boyd.
Memorial...
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my
lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.”
Leon Melvin Holley,...
Virginia Edwards Elizabeth City, North Carolina
"Since you went away the days grow long, and soon I'll hear old winter song; but I will miss you most of all my darling when autumn leaves start to fall."
Mrs. Virginia Louise Dunlo Edwards of Elizabeth City, North Carolina entered eternal rest peacefully on October 28, 2022 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Jimmie Dunlo and the late Mrs. Mary Epperson Dunlo. Virginia will...
"Since you went away the days grow long, and soon I'll hear old winter song; but I will miss you most of all my darling when autumn leaves start to fall."
Mrs. Virginia Louise Dunlo...
Gene Harney Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies – Oh, they tell me of a home far away. Oh,
they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise – Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day.”
Mr. Gene Daryl Harney entered eternal rest on October 12, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical
Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was the son of Jessie and Marjorie Taylor Harney of
Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the husband of Crystal L. Harney of Elizabeth City,...
“Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies – Oh, they tell me of a home far away. Oh,
they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise – Oh, they tell me of an unclouded...
Dr. Gerald McCants Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Did you ever know that you're my hero, and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings.”
Dr. Gerald McCants entered eternal rest on September 26, 2022 at his residence in Elizabeth City, North Carolina surrounded by his wife and family members. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Oscar McCants and the late Odessa Wilson Strother. He was also pre-deceased by one brother, Marvin Powell.
A Memorial...
“Did you ever know that you're my hero, and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings.”
Dr. Gerald McCants entered...
Henry Powers Elizabeth City, North Carolina
"I’m going to love you Forever and Ever, Forever and Ever, Forever and Ever, Amen”
Mr. Henry B. Powers of Elizabeth City, North Carolina entered eternal rest peacefully on August 30, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina with his daughters by his side. He was the son of the late Noah Garland Powers, Sr. (Bug) and the late Ivey Victoria Balance Powers and the husband of the late Edna Harrell Powers of forty-three years. He was...
"I’m going to love you Forever and Ever, Forever and Ever, Forever and Ever, Amen”
Mr. Henry B. Powers of Elizabeth City, North Carolina entered eternal rest peacefully on August...
Ebony Smith Elizabeth City, NC
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well), with my soul (with my soul), it is well, it is well, with my SOUL”.
Ms. Ebony Katrina Smith entered eternal rest on July 17, 2022 at her home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was born in Hudson County, New Jersey to Mr. Roger Cartwright and the late Mrs. Judan Smith...
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well), with...
Katie Baker Elizabeth City, NC
“Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face - There to sing forever of His saving grace - On the
streets of glory let me lift my voice - cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice.”
Ms. Katie Lee Baker entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Elizabeth City Health and
Rehabilitation Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Katie was born in Perquimans County to the
late Andrew Baker and the late Roberta Axum Baker. She was also pre-deceased in death by her
brother...
“Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face - There to sing forever of His saving grace - On the
streets of glory let me lift my voice - cares all past, home at last, ever to...
Ellis Temple Sanford, NC
“One of these mornings, it won’t be very long; you will look for me and I’ll be gone; I’m going to a place
where I’ll have nothing to do, but just walk around heaven all day.”
Mr. Ellis Lee Temple entered eternal rest on June 9, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City,
North Carolina. Ellis was born January 29, 1943 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to the late Archie L. Temple
and the late Queenie V. Temple. He was pre-deceased in death...
“One of these mornings, it won’t be very long; you will look for me and I’ll be gone; I’m going to a place
where I’ll have nothing to do, but just walk around heaven...
Frederick Boyd, Jr. Chester, NY
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrors like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well), with my soul (with my soul), It Is Well, It is well with my SOUL”
Frederick Carter Boyd Jr. entered eternal rest on June 8, 2022 at the Garnett Medical Center, Middletown, New York. He was born to Frederick C. Boyd, Sr and the late Shirley Mae Shannon Boyd on November 15,...
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrors like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is...
Nena Washington Elizabeth City, NC
“Though the clouds may hang over, there will be a brighter day. In that land, they call heaven, God shall wipe all tears away. We shall behold the lamb of God sitting on the throne; there will be no more crying, no more weeping, troubles will be gone. Hallelujah, there will be joy forever more when we reach that other shore.”
Mrs. Nena Washington entered eternal rest on June 1, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. One of...
“Though the clouds may hang over, there will be a brighter day. In that land, they call heaven, God shall wipe all tears away. We shall behold the lamb of God sitting on the...
Gladys Porter Elizabeth City, NC
No services are planned at this time.
No services are planned at this time.
John Williams, Jr Elizabeth City
“Why should I feel discouraged and why should the shadows come; why should my heart be lonely,
and long for heaven and home. When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is He; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for His eye, his eye is on the sparrow, and I know, He watches me.”
Mr. John Arthur Williams, Jr. (Johnny) entered eternal rest on May 1, 2022, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center,...
“Why should I feel discouraged and why should the shadows come; why should my heart be lonely,
and long for heaven and home. When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is He; His eye is on...
Alverta Williams Elizabeth City
“Though the clouds may hang over, there will be a brighter day. In that land they call heaven, God shall wipe all tears away. We shall behold the lamb of God, sitting on the throne. There will be no more crying, no more weeping, troubles will be gone. Hallelujah, there will be joy forever more, when we reach that other shore.”
Mrs. Alverta H. Williams entered eternal rest on April 26, 2022 in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was born in South Mills, North Carolina to the late...
“Though the clouds may hang over, there will be a brighter day. In that land they call heaven, God shall wipe all tears away. We shall behold the lamb of God, sitting on the throne....
Earl Holland Barco
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.”
Mr. Earl Roosevelt Holland entered eternal rest on April 23, 2022 at his residence in Currituck, North Carolina. One of five children, Earl was born September 6, 1949 to the late Mr. Rolland Holland and the late Mrs. Katie Warden Ware. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Della Haynes and Lily Miles and a brother Rolland Holland...
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.”
Mr. Earl Roosevelt Holland entered eternal rest on...
Gene Selby Elizabeth City
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well), with my soul (with my soul), it is well, it is well, with my SOUL”.
Mr. Gene Autry “Bobby” Selby entered eternal rest on April 13, 2022 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was born in Engelhard, North Carolina to the late Marshall Lee...
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well), with...
Veronica Stallings Durham
I’m Free Praise the Lord, I’m free. No longer bound, no more chains holding me. My soul is resting, it’s just a blessing – Praise the Lord! Hallelujah I’m Free.”
Veronica (Rona) P. Stallings entered eternal rest on April 8, 2022 at her residence in Durham, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Albert Franklin Stallings and the late Geraline Louise Banks Stallings.
Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, April 16, 2022...
I’m Free Praise the Lord, I’m free. No longer bound, no more chains holding me. My soul is resting, it’s just a blessing – Praise the Lord! Hallelujah I’m...
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