Waldon G. ACKISS

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. – Waldon G. ACKISS, 68, died Feb. 16 in Virginia Beach.  He was a self-employed farmer and a Baptist.  A native of Currituck County, he was the son of the late George W. and Myrtle Miller ACKISS.  He is survived by his wife, Alta H. ACKISS; a daughter, Linda MEAGHER of Virginia Beach; two sons: Steven ACKISS of Virginia Beach and Curtis ACKISS of Elizabeth City; a sister, Betty Sue ACKISS of Virginia beach; 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.  A graveside service was held Sunday by the Rev. Warren H. WILSON in Ackiss Family Cemetery.  Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, February 20, 1996; pg. 7A)

Henry Bingham ADAMS, SR.

Henry Bingham ADAMS, SR., 94, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1993, at Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Chesapeake. Mr. ADAMS was born in Swansboro, N.C., the son of the late John and Josephine ADAMS. He was retired as a quarter master from the Transportation Division at the Norfolk Naval Base and was a Navy veteran of World War I. He was a member of Moyock United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10949 and American Legion Post #0280. He is survived by his wife, Ellen B. ADAMS, two daughters, Jackie A. LEWARD of Duck, N.C., and Linda A. NYBORG of Parksley, Va.; two stepdaughters, Wilma P. KNOWLES of Virginia Beach and Barbara P. PARKER of Norfolk; two sons, Harry B. ADAMS Jr. of Richmond and Richard Lee ADAMS of Virginia Beach; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, with the Rev. John WOODARD officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 12, 1993; pg. D5)

John ADAMS

SOUTHERN SHORES – John ADAMS, 83, died Friday, January 3 at Sentara Nursing Home in Barco.  He was formerly from Brielle, New Jersey.  He was co-owner and president of Adams & Gray Inc. in Newark, N.J.  Surviving are his wife, Barbara ADAMS of Southern Shores; a step-daughter, Lauren J. STRAUB and husband Richard D. STRAUB; two step-granddaughters: Kira and Courtney STRAUB of Colington Harbor.  Also surviving are two sisters: Mary MASTERS of Charleston, N.C. and Helen SQUARTINO of Flemington, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.  Twiford Funeral Home of Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.  A private memorial service will be held at a future date.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, January 5, 2003; pg. 14A)

Marvin Lee ADAMS

CHESAPEAKE - Marvin Lee ADAMS, 69, died June 8, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 3, 1935 in Shawboro, N.C. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years and after retirement continued in government civilian service as an electrician at the Naval Air Rework Facility, Norfolk, Va., from which he later retired. He was a long standing life time member of Moyock Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his father, Samuel Elwood ADAMS. He is survived by his loving mother, Levert Jones ADAMS of Moyock, N.C.; wife Peggy D. ADAMS; son Lee ADAMS and wife, Laura, and granddaughter, Brooke; daughter, Terry REITZ, and her husband, Richard, and three grandsons, Ryan, Cody and Kyle, all of Chesapeake; one brother, Ervin Carlton ADAMS and wife, Janis, of Moyock, N.C.; two nephews, Carlton ADAMS and wife, Ruthie, and their daughter Chelsea, and Steven ADAMS and wife, Jennie, of Farmington, N.M., along with a host of extended relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in New Bern, N.C. at the Pollock-Best Funeral Home. The Rev. David SALMON will preside over the service.  Arrangements by Pollock Best Funerals and Cremations, 2015 Beuse Blvd., New Bern, N.C  (Daily Press - June 10, 2005)

Samuel Elwood ADAMS

Samuel Elwood ADAMS, 80, died Feb. 17, 1992, in a Currituck nursing home.  Mr. ADAMS was born in Currituck County and had retired from the maintenance department of the Currituck County school system. He was a member of Moyock Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Levert Jones ADAMS; two sons, Ervin ADAMS of Moyock and Marvin ADAMS of Chesapeake; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 18, 1992; pg. D6)

Marvin Lee ADAMS

CHESAPEAKE - Marvin Lee ADAMS, 69, died June 8, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Shawboro, N.C. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years and after retirement, continued in government civilian service as an electrician at the Naval Air Rework Facility, Norfolk, where he later retired. He was a long standing lifetime member of Moyock Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his father, Samuel Elwood ADAMS. He is survived by his loving mother, Levert Jones ADAMS of Moyock, N.C.; wife, Peggy D. ADAMS; son, Lee ADAMS and wife Laura and granddaughter, Brooke; daughter, Terry REITZ and husband Richard and three grandsons, Ryan, Cody and Kyle, all of Chesapeake; a brother, Ervin Carlton ADAMS and wife Janis of Moyock; two nephews, Carlton ADAMS and wife Ruthie and their daughter, Chelsea and Steven ADAMS and wife Jennie of Farmington, N.M.; and a host of extended relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Pollock-Best Funeral Home, 2015 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560. The Rev. David SALMONS will preside over the service.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, June 11, 2005)

William H. ADAMS

GRANDY - William H. ADAMS, 64, passed away June 5, 2005, in his home in Grandy, N.C. Mr. ADAMS was a retired battalion chief with the city of Virginia Beach Fire Department, where he served more than 30 years and was an honorary member of the International Association of Firefighters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. After retirement, he moved to Grandy almost two years ago with his wife and was able to enjoy golfing and fishing. He was the son of the late John and Helen ADAMS and was also preceded in death by a brother, Delbert ADAMS. He  is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Mandy M. ADAMS; four children, Theresa WALD and husband Brian, Rusty ADAMS and fiancee Laurie BUTLER, Randy ADAMS and Nikki ADAMS; his former wife, Barbara ATKINS; two brothers, Horace ADAMS and Ricky ADAMS; three sisters, Barbara LUNDE, Delma AMBROSE and Susan TAYLOR; seven grandchildren, Jason, Jesse, Brandon, Ryan, Crystal, Kyle and Madison; one expected grandchild, Cadence; and three great-grandchildren, Haley, Mya and Hannah; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many good friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral will be held in Spring Branch Community Church, 1500 N. Great Neck Road, Thursday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, June 9, 2005; pg. 16A)

Walter Reams ADCOCK, JR.

GRANDY – Walter Reams “Pete” ADCOCK, JR., 66, died June 9 in Sentara Leigh Hospital.  He was born in Scottsville, Va., the son of the late Walter R. ADCOCK, SR. and Mamie Adcock DUNCAN.  He was formerly of Kempsville Road and was a retired body shop manager for Phillips Oldsmobile.  He was a Baptist and a member of Chesapeake Moose Lodge #1940.  During World War II he served in the Army in the 58^th Armored Infantry Company.  Survivors include his wife, Sarah “Jenny” ADCOCK; three daughters: Donna HAMM of Grandy, Darlene FRAIN of Chesapeake, Va. and Debbie COOPER of Virginia Beach; one son, Mike ADCOCK of Grandy; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were to be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Twiford Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake with the Rev. Ray JONES officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, June 13, 1993)

Sarah Louise ADDISON

Sarah Louise ADDISON, 76, died Dec. 4, 1994, in Portsmouth.  Mrs. ADDISON was born in Knotts Island, N.C., and was a Protestant. She was the widow of Clarence Linwood ADDISON.  Survivors include four daughters, Mary Ivey HARTLESS of Murfreesboro, N.C., Betty McMANUS, Dorothy LEHMAN and Doris WHITE, all of Chesapeake; two sons, Clarence Linwood ADDISON, JR. and Richard James ADDISON, both of Virginia Beach; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 7, 1994; pg. B4)

James M. ADKINS

MOYOCK - James M. ADKINS, 90, of Magnolia St., went to be with the Lord Sept. 11, 2005, in a local hospital. Born July 1, 1915, to Robert and Mary ADKINS, he will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel ADKINS, both parents and a daughter, Frances HAUGHT. He is survived by a son, James ADKINS and wife Diane of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Nancy INMAN of Moyock, Bobbie Jo CONDREY and husband Milton of Goochland, Va., and Mary AINSLEY and husband Wiley of North Carolina; two brothers, four sisters, 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A graveside service will be held at noon Wednesday at Rosewood Memorial Park.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, September 12, 2005)

Bonita Breiholz AKERS

BARCO - Bonita Breiholz AKERS, age 60, of 3907 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Sentara Barco. Mrs. AKERS, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was the daughter of the late Marvin Henry BREIHOLZ, SR., and Elsie Winovich BREIHOLZ. She was a seamstress, a homemaker, and a member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ.  Mrs. AKERS is survived by a son, Rickey AKERS, JR., of Camden, NC; a daughter, Amy FRANKS of Grandy, NC; three brothers, Marvin H. BREIHOLZ, JR., of Kill Devil Hills, NC, George M. BREIHOLZ and Ricky L. BREIHOLZ both of Chesapeake, VA; and one grandchild.  A memorial service will be Friday, June 23, 2006 at 4:00 PM at the Jarvisburg Church of Christ with Minister Dennis CREHAN officiating. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Akers family.  (Daily Advance - Thursday, June 22, 2006)

Jimmy Aldon ALBERTSON

SHAWBORO – Jimmy Aldon ALBERTSON, 50, died May 11 at his residence.  He was born in Pasquotank County and was a contract specialist with SUPSHIP (Supervisor of Shipbuilding) in Portsmouth, Va.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church where he was a deacon, former Sunday School superintendent and teacher, a licensed minister and disciple training coordinator.  He was the son of Edward O. and Mrs. Doris Cartwright ALBERTSON of South Mills, and the husband of Sandra Gregory ALBERTSON of the home.  Besides his wife and parents, surviving are two sons: Steve ALBERTSON of Shawboro and Mike ALBERTSON of Newport; two sisters: Linda GRAY of Avon and Barbara WHITE of South Mills; a brother, Ronnie ALBERTSON of South Mills; and one grandchild.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 14 in the Providence Baptist Church by the Revs. Jess BROWN and Charles WELLONS.  Burial followed in Westlawn Cemetery.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City was in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, May 17, 1994; pg. 12A)

Hattie Sanderlin ALFRIEND

Hattie Sanderlin ALFRIEND, 94, of the 400 block of Dundaff St., died May 7, 1993, in a local hospital.  Mrs. ALFRIEND was a native of Currituck County, N.C., and came to Norfolk with her family in 1898. She was the widow of John Samuel ALFRIEND, who had been president and chairman of the board of Virginia National Bank, now Nations Bank. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk; Loving Circle of The King's Daughters; Town and Country Garden Club; Algonquin Garden Club; and the Garden Club of Norfolk.  Survivors include two daughters, Anne A. ABBITT of Norfolk and Susan A. BEVAN of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elmwood Cemetery by the Rev. Ross WRIGHT.  H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - May 8, 1993; pg. D2)

Charlie Spruill ALLCOX

VIRGINIA BEACH - Charlie Spruill ALLCOX, 81, died Nov. 15, 2003 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Mamie, N.C., Mr. ALLCOX was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He had retired as a civil service employee at NAS Norfolk. He was also a past master of the Elizabeth Lodge No. 34 AM&FM and past president of the V.C.M.A. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine L. ALLCOX; three daughters, Patricia A. HARICH of Gaithersburg, Md., Sherry A. MORRIS of Chesapeake and Elaine A. PEARCE of Jarratt, Va.; a sister, Mary S. WISE of Eaton, Colo.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by the Rev. Carl SEXTON and the Rev. Dale BURDEN. Interment with Masonic rites will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, November 17, 2003)

Elaine May ALLEN

Elaine May ALLEN, an infant, died Feb. 3, 1994. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Knotts Island Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 9, 1994; pg. D2)

Joyce Lane ALLEN

ELIZABETH CITY - Joyce Lane ALLEN, age 61, of 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in Albemarle Hospital. She was a native of Currituck, NC, daughter of the late Arthur LANE and Minnie Lilly LANE, and was wife of the late Charlie ALLEN, III. She was a Baptist. Mrs. ALLEN is survived by two daughters, Rita HARE of Elizabeth City, NC, and Joy NULL of Camden, NC; five sisters, Bobbie, Faye, Carrie, Betty and Virginia; three grandchildren, Samantha and Robert HARE, and Bobbie NULL.  A graveside service will be Friday, May 27, 2005, at 11:00 AM in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Roland COOPER officiating. The family will be at 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home records at: http://www.twifordfh.com/)

June Fay Wilson Hurst ALLEN

GRANDY – June Fay Wilson Hurst ALLEN, 58, died April 6 in a Norfolk, Va. hospital.  Born in Portsmouth, Va., she was a retired employee of K-Mart at Mid City Shopping Center in Portsmouth and was also a self-employed tax consultant.  She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth.  Survivors include her husband, Sidney Jackson ALLEN; a daughter, Sheryl Ann Allen CRUDEN of Poplar Branch; three sons: Frederick Martin HURST, JR. of Norfolk, Frederick William HURST of Moyock, and Tanner Woodrow HURST of Manteo; three brothers: Dwight LEONARD of Richmond, William BOWEN of Charleston, S.C. and Gary Woodrow BROWN of Portsmouth; and 11 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George Woodrow WILSON and June Host GIBSON.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.  Snellings Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, April 10, 1997)

Nancy Bonner ALLEN

Nancy Bonner ALLEN died June 11, 1992, in a nursing home.  She was born in Moyock and was a member of New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church.  Survivors include a sister, Ruth WOODHOUSE of Virginia Beach.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. John C. Smith. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 14, 1992; pg. B2)

Reva Bernice ALLEN

Reva Bernice ALLEN died Dec. 16, 1992, in Lake Taylor Hospital.  Mrs. ALLEN was born in Currituck County, N.C. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.  Survivors include two sisters, Bessie Allen JARVIS of Norfolk and Ethel M. MARSHALL of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a nephew, Gordon WYNN.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Bethel Baptist Church by the Rev. Anthony MOSES. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Viewing will begin at 3:30 p.m. today in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m. for the processional.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 17, 1992; pg. D2)

Mittie Olivia Johnson ALLIGOOD

Mrs. Mittie Johnson ALLIGOOD, age 92, a resident of 5724 Slatestone Road, Washington, died April 24, 2006. She was born in Moyock, N.C. February 5, 1914, daughter of Charlie Ray JOHNSON and wife, Laura Olivia Waters JOHNSON.  A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday April 26, 2006 at Rosemary Church of Christ, officiated by Mike CAYTON and Marty ALLIGOOD. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Officers of the church will serve as pallbearers.  She was married to Leslie Ray ALLIGOOD on March 14, 1934 who preceded her in death on February 16, 2001. She is survived by a daughter Joyce A. HUGUELET and her husband, Eugene HUGUELET of Wilmington, N.C.; and a son, Gilbert Ray ALLIGOOD and his wife, Geraldine Cutler ALLIGOOD of Cary, N.C. Also surviving her are grandchildren and great grandchildren: David HUGUELET, wife Lauren, their children Austin and Colin of Chesterfield, MO; Gilbert Ray ALLIGOOD, JR. wife, Sherri, their children, Gilbert III and Kyle of Tarboro, N.C.; Gregory Charles ALLIGOOD, wife Jacque, their children Kent and Rachel of Columbia, MD; Geri A. CALLAHAN and her husband Scott CALLAHAN, their children Carson and Lauralee Olivia of Enterprise, AL. Also surviving are two sisters: Mable J. BROOKS of Chesapeake, VA and Francis J. MAYNARD of Newport News, VA.  She was preceded in death by granddaughter Laura Eve HUGUELET, brothers Charlie Paul JOHNSON, Hilton Needham “Buster” JOHNSON, Milbourne C. “Bill” JOHNSON, Ray Bernard JOHNSON, Edward Moye JOHNSON, Murral Rudolph “Doc” JOHNSON and Warren Donald JOHNSON.  Mrs. ALLIGOOD was a member of Rosemary Church of Christ, where she served as a Bible School Teacher and member of the Ladies Aid. She was a member of the 76ers Home Demonstration Club and the Beaufort County Grange.  The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Alligood Family.  (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, April 25, 2006)

Henry Melvin AMBROSE, SR.

Henry Melvin AMBROSE, SR., 68, of Moyock, N.C., died Wednesday, July 20, in a Chesapeake hospital.  Mr. AMBROSE, a native of East Lake, N.C., was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of the Harbor Light Holiness Church. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of WFO Racing Team. He was owner and driver of the ``Junk Yard Dog'' mud truck. He was the son of the late Henry and Rena Sawyer AMBROSE.  Mr. Ambrose is survived by one daughter, Shirley A. ELBRECHT of Moyock; one son, Henry Melvin AMBROSE, JR. of Moyock; two sisters, Mae PAYNE and Sarah HARRISON, both of Manns Harbor; one brother, Dolphus AMBROSE of Chesapeake, Va.; and one grandchild.  Funeral services will be held in the Harbor Light Holiness Church, Manns Harbor, on Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Bobby BEASLEY. Burial will follow in the East Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 22, 1994; pg. B2)

Lawrence Lloyd AMES

MOYOCK - Lawrence Lloyd AMES, 86, of 973 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at his home. He was a native of Cass County, Minn., son of the late Chandler and Mrs. Veronica Tibbetts AMES. Mr. AMES was the husband of Julie Serich AMES of the home, a veteran of World War II, the Korean War while serving in the US Navy, and he was a Presbyterian. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cynthia CAHOON and husband, Larry, of Moyock; three sisters; three grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie LANGLEY. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. in Moyock Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne SAWYER officiating. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the Ames family.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, November 8, 2011)

Cheryl Lynn ANDERSON

GRANDY - Cheryl Lynn Roark ANDERSON, 46, of the 100 block of Holly Crest Drive, died Dec. 4, 2003. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, December 5, 2003)

Cheryl Lynn Roark ANDERSON, age 46, of 134 Holly Crest Drive, Grandy, NC, died Thursday, December 4, 2003. Mrs. ANDERSON, a native of Logan County, WV, was the wife of Robert Michael ANDERSON of the residence and the daughter of Carson Jack ROARK of Grandy, NC, and the late Nancy Lou O’Neil ROARK. She was a cashier at Food Lion and a Baptist.  Besides her husband and father, she is survived by two daughters, Misty Dawn BROWNING and Rebecca Sue BROWNING, both of Grandy, NC; three grandchildren, Terrence, Savannah, and Isabella; one sister Linda Carol BROWN of Ottawa, WV; and a brother David ROARK of Grandy, NC.  A funeral service will be Saturday, December 6, 2003, at 11:00 AM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. The family will receive friends before the service Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and at other times at the residence of her father, Carson ROARK, Grandy, NC.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - December 4, 2003)

Dora Lee Forbes ANDERSON

HARBINGER - Dora Lee Forbes ANDERSON, 92, of the 100 block of Church Road, died May 30, 2004. A funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Powell's Point Christian Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, June 1, 2004)

Mrs. Dora Lee Forbes ANDERSON, age 92, of Harbinger, N.C., died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at Albemarle Hospital.  Mrs. ANDERSON, a native of Currituck County, was the daughter of the late Daniel Stanton FORBES and Lovie Brice FORBES.  She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Powells Point Christian Church.  She is survived by two daughters: Betty Koch BAILEY and Mary Alice ARMSTRONG, both of Harbinger; two sisters: Marry GALLOP and Launa OWENS, both of Harbinger; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  A funeral service will be today, June 2, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Powells Point Christian Church with the Rev. David COXSON and the Rev. Ben BAUM officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Twiford's memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Advance - Wednesday, June 2, 2004)

Ruth Sawyer ANDERSON

SHAWBORO - Steven Robert ANDERSON, 56, of Shawboro, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Chesapeake General Hospital.  Born in Pasquotank County, he was the son of the late Will Stevens ANDERSON and Edna Outlaw ANDERSON of Shawboro. He had worked as a mechanic at Atlantic Yacht Basin in Great Bridge, Va. and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.   Along with his mother, Mr. ANDERSON is survived by a daughter, Robin JOHNSON and husband James, of Pittsboro; a sister, Linda DAVENPORT and husband, Herbert, of Elizabeth City; two grandchildren, Cooper JOHNSON and Wyatt JOHNSON; his best friend, Tanya SPEAR; three nieces; and one nephew.   A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Family Cemetery in Shawboro, with the Rev. Charles STEVENS and the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating.  The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, 436 N. Indiantown Road, Shawboro.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is assisting the ANDERSON family.   (Daily Advance - Saturday, April 24, 2010)

Guy ANSELL

Guy "Jack" ANSELL, 62, of Virginia Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1993, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mr. ANSELL was born in Knotts Island, N.C. He was the son of the late Benny J. and Marie Smith ANSELL. He was a Baptist and retired from the City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department as a heavy equipment operator.  He is survived by his wife, Mildred F. ANSELL; one sister, Madge NEWMAN of Virginia Beach and one brother, Bill ANSELL of Knotts Island.  A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1993, at 11 a.m. in the Ansell Family Cemetery, Knotts Island, N.C. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 6, 1993; pg. D2)

Julian Rea ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND - Julian Rea ANSELL, 93, went to be with his Lord April 13, 2007. He was born Aug. 23, 1913, on Knotts Island and spent much of his adult life on the island where he operated the Currituck Gunning & Fishing Club for 36 years prior to his retirement at age 75. Julian is survived by his wife of 65 years, Catherine; two sons, Terry ANSELL of Knotts Island and Ralph ANSELL of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Sondra VanSYOC of Knotts Island in addition to his half-sister, Jackie OSTEEN of Fort Pierce, Fla.; half-brother, Leslie ANSELL of Toledo, Ohio; and step-mother, Maybelle PRESCOTT, also of Fort Pierce. Julian is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Blanche; three sisters, Bertha, Lucille and Betty; and a half-brother, Eugene. Julian was a military veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard prior to World War II. A service to celebrate Julian’s life will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Knotts Island Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The graveside service and interment will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Monday, April 16, 2007)

Letha Grimstead ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND – Letha Grimstead ANSELL, 78, died October 3 in Virginia Beach General Hospital.  She was born March 22, 1918 on Knotts Island to the late Charlie and Nellie Bowden GRIMSTEAD.  She was the widow of Fred James ANSELL and a member of Knotts Island Methodist Church.  She was a homemaker for her family.  She is survived by three daughters: Patricia M. ANSELL of Knotts Island, and Nellie A. TWIFORD and Lind M. PALMER, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; one son, Donald Ray ANSELL of Knotts Island; a half-sister, Blanch GRIMSTEAD; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by two sons: Ronald Lee and William B. ANSELL.  A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. in Knotts Island Cemetery with the Rev. Frank JENNINGS officiating.  Twiford Funeral Home in Chesapeake is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, October 6, 1996; pg. 3A)

Mattie E. ANSELL

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie E. ANSELL, who died Sunday, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Joseph WISEMAN, pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church at Maple.  The casket was covered with a pall of red and white carnations.  "Face to Face" and "Beyond the Sunset" were sung by the church choir, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Chester MORRIS.  Pallbearers were Ed DOXEY, Sam WILKINS, Joe WILKINS, Lindsey HAMPTON, Wallace DAVIS, and L.A. POWELL.  Burial followed in the Ansell Cemetery in Currituck County  (Unknown newspaper dated Wednesday, February 7, 1962)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings]

Raymond Oliver ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND - Raymond Oliver ANSELL, age 76, of 113 South Hemsath Lane, Knotts Island, NC, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at his residence. Mr. ANSELL was born in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Raymond ANSELL and Bertha Dillard ANSELL and was the widower of Lavender Horsepool ANSELL.  Mr. ANSELL was survived by three daughters, Mandy ANSELL of Folly Beach, SC, Tammy MADRID of Virginia Beach, VA, and Gloria MERRYLEES of NJ; four sons, Peter ANSELL of Montclair, VA, Raymond ANSELL of NJ; Billy ANSELL of Chesapeake, VA, and Sebastian ANSELL of Wilmington, NC; one brother, Neil BONNER of Norfolk, VA; and eighteen grandchildren.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

William Jennings ANSELL

WASHINGTON - Mr. William Jennings "Jenks" ANSELL, 93, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Knotts Island, N.C., died Saturday July 30, 2011 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Knotts Island Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. George ANSELL and Pastor Phillip JETHRO. Burial will take place at Knotts Island Community Cemetery. Mr. ANSELL was born in Currituck County on April 12, 1918, son of the late Willie Jordon ANSELL and the late Emily Dough ANSELL. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Mr. Ansell married Melrose BONNEY on July 12, 1947 who survives. He operated "Jenk's Place" in Knotts Island from 1950 to 1985. Mr. ANSELL was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church. Survivors include Mr. ANSELL's wife, Melrose of Washington; a daughter, Darlene A. JETHRO and her husband, Phillip of Chocowinity; son, Kent ANSELL of Knott Island; two brothers, George ANSELL of Nags Head, N.C., Keith ANSELL of Winter Park, Fla.; a sister, Elizabeth WHITE of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Mr. Jenks was preceded in death by a son, Robert ANSELL on Nov. 30, 1987; a sister, Shirley A. EVANS; and two brothers, Aubrey "Sharkey" ANSELL and Philip ANSELL. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Knotts Island Baptist Church and other times at the home of his son, Kent ANSELL, 177 Bay Orchard Lane, Knotts Island.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve Mr. Jenks' family.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, July 31, 2011)

William R. ANSELL, SR.

VIRGINIA BEACH - William R. ANSELL, SR., 86, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006. He was born and raised in Knotts Island, N.C., on July 25, 1919. Mr. ANSELL served in the U.S. Army, was on Pearl Harbor when the war started and then was sent to Guadalcanal where he fought and was awarded the Bronze Star. He joined the Norfolk Fire Department and retired after 28 years. Mr. ANSELL is survived by his loving and caring wife of 30 years, Audrey M. ANSELL. In addition to his wife, Mr. ANSELL is survived by his son, William R. "Billy" ANSELL, JR.; his daughter, Cindy L. POOLE; two granddaughters, Ashley Marie POOLE and Mary Elizabeth POOLE. He is also survived by his wife’s children, George MISOK, Darlene MORRICAL, Danny SCULLION, Michelle BARROW; two grandchildren, Brandon MISOK and Daniel SCULLION; and great-granddaughter, Ruby MISOK. His sisters, Edna Mae CARTER and Margaret EVERTON, also survive Mr. ANSELL. A memorial service will be held in Immanuel Baptist Church, 1012 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, by the Rev. Dave LIBENGOOD and Associate Pastor Tracy GREGORY Thursday at 2 p.m. Flowers may be delivered to the church Thursday morning. The Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, February 13, 2006)

Willie Jordan ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND – Willie Jordan ANSELL, 82, of Knotts Island, died Friday night in the Hampton, Va, Veterans Hospital after a long illness.  He was a native of Knotts Island , a former deputy sheriff of Currituck County, a farmer and hunting guide and a member of the Knotts Island United Methodist Church.  He was the son of the late Caleb B. and Mrs. Elizabeth White ANSELL and husband of Mrs. Emily Dough ANSELL of the home.  Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth WHITE and Mrs. Shirley EVANS of Chesapeake, Va.; five sons: W. Jennings ANSELL of Knotts Island, Philip O. ANSELL and Aubrey V. ANSELL of Virginia Beach, the Rev. George C. ANSELL of Nags Head and Keith B. ANSELL of Orlando, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Easter MARTIN of Norfolk, Va.; two brothers: Carlton ANSELL of Norfolk and Lacy ANSELL of Raleigh; 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Monday in the Knotts Island Methodist Church by the Rev. LaMar SENTELL, pastor.  Burial followed in the Knotts Island Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times – December 30, 1976)

John Crumpler APPLETON

John Crumpler APPLETON, SR., 59, of 120 Lighthouse View Road, Aydlett, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Chesapeake Regional Hospital. He was born in the state of Virginia and was the son of the late Colonel Morris Langhorn and Mrs. Mary Ford Crumpler APPLETON.  Mr. APPLETON had worked in construction. He is survived by his son, John C. APPLETON, JR. and wife, Joy, of Aydlett; and two grandchildren, Zoe APPLETON and Torrey COOK. A memorial service and gathering will be held at the Grandy Assembly of God Church in Grandy, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the Appleton family.  (The Daily Advance - June 22, 2011)

Margaret M. APPLETON

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - After a short illness Margaret M. "Peggy" APPLETON passed away Sept. 8, 2004, at the age of 50 years and 19 days. She was born in Norwich, N.Y. on Aug. 19, 1954, and was the daughter of Richard TARBELL and his wife Mary Saunders TARBELL. Her father passed away in 1956 and her mother married Lamar ROGERS who adopted Peggy and her sister in 1957. With her father being in the Navy, the family moved to many locations until finally settling in the Portsmouth area where she graduated from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake in 1972 and later married John C. APPLETON on March 23, 1974. They had one child on Feb. 16, 1977.  In 1996, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elizabeth City State University and was close to finishing her studies for her master's degree in education administration. She was a teachers aid for many years before she graduated from college and after she became a third grade teacher at Griggs Elementary School in Poplar Branch, N.C. She transferred to the fifth grade for three days before she became ill. She is survived by her husband, John C. APPLETON; her son, John C. APPLETON, JR. and his wife Joy Munsee APPLETON and their two children Torrie Rose COOK and Zoe Faith APPLETON, all of Currituck County, N.C.; her mother, Marilil ROGERS; sister, Cathy and husband Woody WIGGINS, Cathy's two children Amy PARKER and Jack TEMPLETON, JR. and their families of Chesapeake; and her aunt and uncle, Mary Pat and Glenn SINCERBOX of Tucson, Ariz. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Griggs Elementary School in Poplar Branch, N.C., followed by a buffet at the same location.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, September 15, 2004)

Barbara A. ARAVICH

DuBOIS, PA. – Barbara A. ARAVICH, 55m died Friday, Nov. 15 in a hospital.  She was born in Harbinger and was the wife of Robert P. ARAVICH, SR.  Other survivors include a daughter, Deborah L. KORD of Atsugi, Japan; a son, Robert P. ARAVICH, JR. of Reading, Pa.; four sisters: Marion ETHERIDGE of Powells Point, Norma Jean SOREY of Shiloh, Joan MATTHEWS of Harbinger and Rose PAYNE of Chocowinity; and a brother, John GALLOP of Elizabeth City.  Graveside services were held Nov. 19 in Morningside Cemetery.  Welton-Klaras Funeral Home in DuBois was in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, November 21, 1991; pg. 3A)

Anna Brabble ARCEMENT

BARCO - Anna Brabble ARCEMENT, 92, died Feb. 25, 2005 in Sentara Nursing Home. She was a native of Currituck County, NC, daughter of the late Edward E. BRABBLE, and Annie Poole BRABBLE. She was wife of the late Murray John ARCEMENT. She is survived by one daughter, Ida Newbern COOPER of Barco, NC; one sister, Esther B. SNOWDEN of Bells Island, NC; two grandchildren, Leslie NEWBERN of Barco, NC, and Lee Ann EVANS of Kitty Hawk, NC; three great grandchildren.  A graveside service will be Saturday, February 26, 2005, at 2:00 PM in the Snowden Cemetery, Maple, NC, with the Rev. Larmar HERNDON officiating.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, February 26, 2005)

Alice R. ARGENBRIGHT

Alice R. ARGENBRIGHT, 82, died Dec. 30, 1994, in Virginia Beach.  She was born in Currituck, N.C., and was a member of Gospel Hall Church.  Survivors include a daughter, Lillian WEBER of Las Vegas; a son, Carlton SMART of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Elizabeh LEDOYEN, Annie TOMPSETT, Helen LIPPENLOTT, Audrey REVELL, Leo MIDGETT, Denny MOORE and Allan MOORE.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Riverside Memorial Park by the Rev. Bob COSTEN. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – January 4, 1995; pg. B4)

Hope ARKERSON

NORFOLK - Hope ARKERSON, 83, of W. 48th St., passed away June 7, 2003 in his home.  He was a native of Knotts Island, N.C., and was the son of the late Leonard and Mattie ARKERSON. Hope was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines, serving as a seaman during World War II, Korea and Vietnam, after which he became a painter. He was member of the American Legion Post 60.  Survivors include his wife, Barbara Guy ARKERSON; a sister, Page TILLETT of Cockeysville, Md.; several nieces and nephews; and his little companion, Smokey.  A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 4700 Colley Ave., Norfolk.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 17, 2003)

Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG, JR

Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG, JR., 75, of Point Harbor, NC died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home.  A native of Perquimans County, NC, he was the son of Doris Morgan WHITEHURST and the late Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG and was the husband of Ann Sheron Twiford ARMSTRONG.  In addition to his wife, Mr. ARMSTRONG is survived by a son, Alvin ARMSTRONG of Point Harbor, NC; a brother, Melvin ARMSTRONG and wife Janice; half brothers and sisters, Ada SANFORD, Linda VANN, Cecil WHITEHURST and wife Vivian, Lynn KOTZIAN, Ann BALLANCE and husband Ernest and Timothy Lee ARMSTRONG and wife Rebecca; a special friend, Bob LONDON; special niece, Michele MANWARREN and husband Randy; special nephew, Randy OVERTON and wife Irene; special sister-in-law, Grace OVERTON and husband Jan; and special pets, Joanie, George, Garfield and Little Girl.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG, III; and a half brother, Bobby Carlos ARMSTRONG.  A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating.  Burial will be in Powells Point Baptist Church Cemetery with no graveside services.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately following the service in the lobby of the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the  Armstrong family.  (Twiford Funeral Home

April Lynn ARMSTRONG

William Russell AUSTIN

ELIZABETH CITY – William Russell AUSTIN, 70, died in Norfolk Sentara Hospital on Friday, July 5.  A native of Corolla, he was the son of the late Pell B. AUSTIN and Lela Hayman AUSTIN.  He was the husband of Bertha Evans AUSTIN of the home.  Mr. AUSTIN, (Ret.) CPO U.S.C.G., was an EN8 and retired from Civil Service.  He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and Past Master of Eureka Masonic Lodge #317 AF&AM, also a member of the Scottish Rites and Sudan Temple and a Past Patron of the Eastern Star Chapter #44 in Elizabeth City.  Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Bonnie A. BROTHERS of Elizabeth City; two sons: Randy AUSTIN of Ft. Worth, Texas and Joey AUSTIN of Havelock; three sisters: Alma EVERETT and Louise AUSTIN, both of Poplar Branch, and Grace MEADS of Virginia beach, Va.; five brothers: Oswald AUSTIN, Milfred AUSTIN, both of Poplar Branch, Harry AUSTIN of Shiloh, Gene AUSTIN of Corolla, and Warren AUSTIN of Barco; and 10 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City with Dr. Roy HEAD officiating.  Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors by the Clarence Jackson Post #6060 of the VFW.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, July 7, 1996)

Barbara Walker AVERA

MOYOCK - Barbara W. AVERA, 82, of the 500 block of NW Backwoods Rd., went to join her beloved husband Jack C. AVERA on December 18, 2011.  A native of Virginia Beach, Va., she was the daughter of the late Morrison A. and Elsie S. WALKER. She was a founding member and Past President of The Virginia Beach Sand Witches, the first all women's fishing club in Virginia, and the only member to earn the Masters Fishing Award. S he loved being a wife and mother but enjoyed being a Nannie most.  She is survived by her two daughters, Andrea COLYER and husband Jim of Elizabeth City, N.C. and Kathy FALVEY of Moyock, N.C., 11 grandchildren, Wayne, Lori, Linda, Jack, Cindy, Barbara, Susan, Kevin, Keith, Forrest and Katrina, 36 great-grandchildren, 20 great great-grandchildren, her life long best friend, Joyce WHITE and many other family members.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Bayside Chapel with C.B. KNIGHT officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.   (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, December 20, 2011)

Charles Patrick AWBREY, JR.

KNOTTS ISLAND - The Lord came upon swift wings and took Charles Patrick AWBREY, JR. early December 23, 2011. Born March 14, 1991, "Patrick" or "Pat" was a lover of nature and spent nearly all his spare time outdoors fishing, surfing, skateboarding or tending to his many pets.
Patrick also had an unquestionable love and passion for nature. This is shown in abundance by over 300 varying plants he grew at his home in Currituck County; ranging from a 400' long privet hedge pulled from the nearby woods to the large variety of flowering shrubs, fruit trees (some planted from seed), roses, Japanese maples, and countless bulbs nestled beneath the dirt waiting to meet the sun this spring.  Pat was undeniably a shining light to all he met and will be missed forever by those who knew him. Patrick's loved ones describe him as adventurous, kind, trusting, free-spirited, and owner of the biggest heart any of them had ever encountered. His positivity radiated into those around him.  Patrick is survived by his parents Charles Patrick AWBREY, SR. of Knotts Island, NC and Deborah Clark AWBREY of Norfolk, Va., and his siblings Sara Elizabeth AWBREY, Melissa Lauryn AWBREY and Andrew Clark AWBREY.  He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Abie D. and Elizabeth F. CLARK of Norfolk; his paternal aunt and uncles, Lauryn Earle AWBREY (Neil), Roy Dale AWBREY, JR. (Ginny), David Mizell AWBREY (Gayle), his maternal uncles, David D. CLARK (Leslie) and Brian P. CLARK (AnneMarie) and a host of loving cousins and friends. He is also survived by his two best friends, Jacob BEZIK and Benjamin SHACKLETTE.  Mr. SHACKLETTE honored Patrick with title of godfather to his daughter Payton. Patrick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, The Reverend Kathleen D. AWBREY and Roy Dale AWBREY, SR.  Services will be held at Old Donation Episcopal Church located at 4449 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23455 at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012.   (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, January 3, 2011

Frank Baynard AYCOCK, JR.

Frank Bayard AYCOCK, JR., 91, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk.  He was a native of Freemont, N.C. Mr. AYCOCK was a retired attorney at law; member of the North Carolina State Bar and former superintendent of Currituck County Schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and he won the Legion of Merit Medal. He was the son of the late Frank B. and Martha Morgan AYCOCK and the husband of Nell Mitchell AYCOCK of the home.  Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Nell A. RICHARDSON of Houston, Texas; two sons, Frank B. AYCOCK, III of Charlotte, N.C., and James Edward AYCOCK of Black Mountain, N.C.; one brother, Jesse N. AYCOCK of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted in Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church today at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Bruce ALLEN, pastor. Memorial gifts may be made to the Crawford Township Currituck County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., Shawboro, N.C. Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 4, 1995; pg. B5)

Alvin Wilton AYDLETT

POWELLS POINT - Alvin Wilton AYDLETT, age 83, of Powells Point, NC, died Thursday, March 24, 2005, at his residence. He was a native of Currituck County, NC, son of the late Alvin AYDLETT and Rosetta Wicker AYDLETT, and husband of Shelby Seymour AYDLETT of the residence. Mr. AYDLETT served in the US Army, and was a retired US Postal Carrier, and a member of Powells Point Baptist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Carolyn CARTWRIGHT of Powells Point, NC, and many nieces and nephews.  A graveside services will be Saturday, March 23, 2005, at 2:00 PM in Powells Point Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ben BAUM officiating.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, March 25, 2005) 

Bertie Virginia Sheffield AYDLETT

GRANDY - Bertie Virginia Sheffield AYDLETT died August 15, 1987 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. AYDLETT, a native of Rockingham Co., N.C., was a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church, Poplar Branch Arts and Crafts Club, Grandy Ruritan Club and Wesminister Chapter 99, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband Alvin Wilton AYDLETT; a son, Donald L. MIDGETTE of Virginia Beach; two sisters: Thelma STRADER of Reidsville, N.C. and Edna BROWER of Greensboro; a brother, Jeff SHEFFIELD of Greensboro; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Poplar Branch Baptist Church, Grandy, by the Rev. James CLARK. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. Twiford Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.  (Unknown newspaper but probably The Virginian-Pilot)

Cleveland A. AYDLETT

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - Cleveland A. AYDLETT, 71, died Wednesday at 10:40 p.m. in the Albemarle Hospital following a short illness.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Currituck County and lived at Grandy.  Mr. AYDLETT was a prominent farmer of Currituck County, also a former member of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners and was chairman of the Currituck County Game Board for several years.  He was a son of the late Elijah and Mrs. Clasie Owens AYDLETT.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Grandy.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Barco AYDLETT of Grandy; one son, Herman E. AYDLETT of Norfolk; three sisters: Mrs. Sallie OWENS of Norfolk, Mrs. Gertie BARNARD and Mrs. H.B. MERCER, both of Grandy; three brothers: Mark, Ike and Noah; grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, pending funeral arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - c. Nov. 14, 1958)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]  NOTE:  Cemetery records indicate Cleveland A. Aydlett was born June 22, 1887 and died Nov. 12, 1958.  He and his wife are buried in the Barco Cemetery in Grandy, N.N.

Cyrus Caleb AYDLETT

ELIZABETH CITY – Cyrus Caleb AYDLETT, 85, of Elizabeth City, died in the Albemarle Hospital Thursday afternoon.  He was a native of Currituck County, son of the late Nathaniel Taylor and Lydia Duncan AYDLETT and the husband of Augusta Walker AYDLETT.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #6060.  He was the owner of the Aydlett Realty Company and was instrumental in the development of several subdivisions in the Albemarle area, including Edgewood, Raleigh St. and Southern Shores.  He served from 1963-1981 as a director of the People’s Bank and Trust Co., 1964 was president of the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce, a 1954 graduate of the Realtors Institute, University of North Carolina, in 1955 was president of the Kiwanis Club of Elizabeth City, in 1968 was president of the Elizabeth City Board of Realtors and from 1963-1967 was chairman of the Elizabeth City Urban Advisory Committee.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard at Normandy, Southern France, Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions and earning a rank of Lt. Senior Grade.  Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Dr. Lydia AYDLETT of Chapel Hill, Rebecca Aydlett EVANS of Manteo and Virginia Aydlett TEACHEY of Wilmington; two sisters: Naomi A. CHESSON of Elizabeth City and Idella A. HARRELSON of Winston-Salem; two brothers: Sanford P. AYDLETT and W. Gaither AYDLETT of Elizabeth City; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were set for Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Walter HARRELSON and Rev. David MOEHING officiating.  Burial will follow with military honors conducted by the VFW Post #6060 in the Old Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, February 19, 1995; pg. 10A)

Elijah Francis AYDLETT

GRANDY, N.C. - Elijah Francis (Frank) AYDLETT, 55, retired Coast Guardsman with 20 years of service, died Saturday at 3 p.m. in the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Norfolk, Va., after an illness of two days.  A resident of Grandy, he was born in Currituck County and was a son of the late John and Betty Rooks AYDLETT.  He was a veteran of World War II and belonged to Poplar Branch Baptist Church.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Claretta Reynolds AYDLETT; six daughters: Mrs. W.C. JOHNSON, JR. of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. J.C. TURNER of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. C.M. MERCER and Miss Shirley AYDLETT of Grandy, Mrs. W. TARKINGTON of Elizabeth City and Mrs. W.D. SIMPSON of Barco; six sons: E.F. AYDLETT, JR., W.T. AYDLETT, R.W. AYDLETT and J.W. AYDLETT of Charleston, W.C. AYDLETT of the USCG and Grandy, and O.L. AYDLETT of the USAF stationed in Japan; and 19 grandchildren.  The body was taken to Twiford Funeral Home.  The family will be at the home of Mrs. W.D. SIMPSON in Barco.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, November 20, 1960)  [[Obituary submitted by Anne Jennings.]  NOTE:  Cemetery records show that Elijah F. Aydlett was born Dec. 3, 1904 and died November 19, 1960.  He is buried in the Olds-Newbern Cemetery south of Jarvisburg.

Horace AYDLETT

Funeral services for Horace AYDLETT who died Thursday afternoon, were conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the home at Poplar Branch by the Rev. G.C. BLAND, pastor of the Powells Point Christian Church.  "Shall We Gather at the River" and "When I've Gone the Last Mile of the Way" were sung by Mrs. Elsie JACKSON and Mrs. Oddie DOXEY.  The casket was covered by a pall of pink carnations and fern.  Pallbearers were Alford EVERETT, Otto BATEMAN, Vernon PUGH, Norman GREGORY, Ervin GALLOP, and Winfred GREGORY.  Interment was made in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, N.C. on Sunday.  (The Daily Advance - Monday, March 3, 1952  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]

James A. AYDLETT, SR.

SIMS, ARKANSAS - John A. AYDLETT, SR., 76, a native of Grandy, N.C., died Jan. 24, 2004. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Baum Family Cemetery, Grandy, N.C. Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, February 19, 2004)

John A. AYDLETT, SR.

John A. AYDLETT, SR., 76, of Sims, Arkansas died January 24, 2004. He was a native of Grandy, NC and was the son of the late Mark L. and Katie E. Simpson AYDLETT. Mr. AYDLETT lived in Sims, Arkansas for several years and was politically involved with the ECO System Management Advisory Committee for that area. He served in the US Merchant Marines during World War II and later served in the U. S. Coast Guard.  He is survived by two daughters, Patricia L. AYDLETT of Currituck, NC and Barbara A. PIPKIN of Charlotte, NC; three sons, John A. AYDLETT, JR. of Charlotte, NC, Mark G. AYDLETT of Edenton, NC and Michael J. AYDLETT of Houston, TX; two sisters, Alethia BAUM of Grandy, NC and Ruth STONE of Jarvisburg, NC; two brothers, Guy AYDLETT of Suffolk, VA and Mark R. AYDLETT of Chesapeake, VA. Also, he is survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred EVANS.  A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, February 21, 2004, at 11:00am in the Baum Family Cemetery in Grandy, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - January 24, 2004)

Journeay Duncan AYDLETT

Journeay Duncan AYDLETT, 79, of the 1200 block of Raleigh St., a retired retail/wholesale merchant, died Sept. 22, 1990, in a hospital.   Mr. AYDLETT, a native of Currituck County, was a member of Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of Elizabeth City Lions Club.  Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Gregory AYDLETT; a step-daughter, Jean BRANCH of Chesapeake; two sons, N. T. AYDLETT, II of Chesapeake and "Jay" D. AYDLETT of Kill Devil Hills; a step-son, Paul G. DAVIS of Maxton; two sisters: Naomi CHESSON of Elizabeth City and Idella HARRELLSON of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers: Cyrus AYDLETT, Sanford AYDLETT and Gaither AYDLETT, all of Elizabeth City; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, by the Rev. Bob CRISP. Burial will be in Old Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 23, 1990; pg. B2)

Katie Elizabeth Simpson AYDLETT
NOTE: Katie was born in 1905 and died in 1955

Michael J. AYDLETT, SR.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Michael J. AYDLETT, SR., 46, of Houston, Texas died October 10, 2005. He was the son of Anna AYDLETT and the late John AYDLETT, SR.  He was a graduate of Currituck County High School and received his undergraduate degree from San Jacento College in Texas. He served 12 years in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife Orianna KING and children, daughter Christina, daughter Ashlie, daughter Kimberly, son Michael Jr. and son Shawn. He is also survived by brothers John AYDLETT, JR. and Mark G. AYDLETT and sisters Patricia L. ADYLETT and Barbara A. PIPKIN. The funeral and burial will be held November 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Aydlett Cemetery on Neal’s Creek Landing Road in Aydlett, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Aydlett family.  (Daily Advance - Friday, November 11, 2005)

Nathaniel Taylor AYDLETT

N.T. AYDLETT, WHOLESALER, DIES IN ELIZABETH CITY - Elizabeth City, N.C. - Sept. 2 - Nathaniel Taylor AYDLETT, 79, died today at 7:30 a.m. at the residence, 709 Agawan St., after a short illness.  He was a native of Harbinger in Currituck County and had lived in Elizabeth City for 38 years.  He operated the C.C. Aydlett and Sons Mercantile Co. in Currituck until he moved to Elizabeth City, and then operated the Aydlett and Owens Hay, Grain and Feed Co..  Then he moved to Valdosta, Ga. where he lived for 10 years.  On returning to Elizabeth City, he founded and operated the Aydlett Products Co., a wholesale house, until his retirement 10 years ago.  He was the son of the late Caleb C. and Mrs. St. Flonia Ward AYDLETT.  He was a member of Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church and an honorary deacon of the church.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Ward AYDLETT of Elizabeth City; three daughters: Mrs. William CHESSON of Elizabeth City, Mrs. Foster RICKETSON of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Walter HARRELSON of Chicago, Ill.; six sons: Wyatt R. AYDLETT, N. Elton AYDLETT, Cyrus C. AYDLETT, Journeay D. AYDLETT, Sanford P. AYDLETT, and W. Gaither AYDLETT, all of Elizabeth City; one sister, Mrs. Callie A. MEIGGS of Elizabeth City; one brother, Luther D. AYDLETT of Buffalo, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Twiford Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.  The family has requested that flowers be omitted.  (More than likely The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, September 3, 1957)

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., Sept. 4 - Funeral services for Nathaniel Taylor AYDLETT, who died Monday at the residence, 709 Agawan St., were conducted today at 11 a.m. in the Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church.  Dr. R.W. KICKLIGHTER, pastor, officiated.  Active pallbearers were J.A. HOOPER, Worth GREGORY, J. Elliott WARD, H.C. NEWBOLD, L.B. PRITCHARD, Bill WILLIAMS, R.K. HOLLOMON, and Clinton BUNCH.  Honorary pallbearers were A.W. HALES, C.R. MOORE, Melvin WRIGHT, J.T. WILLIAMS, Clay NEWBOLD, Andy F. COLLINS, W.H. HAND, J.E. MARKHAM, S.S. BURGESS, Roscoe WYNN, Matthew J. WHITE, W.C. OWENS, R.M. SAWYER, G.W. BROWN, Grover WINSLOW, C.E. RICHARDSON, Phil G. SAWYER, JR., J.M. HOPKINS and J.H. WILKINS.  Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, September 4, 1957)  [Obituaries kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]

O. Vance AYDLETT, SR.

KNOTTS ISLAND - Cap'n. Vance passed away Dec. 31, 2003. He was a Merchant Marine who served during World War II as a 2nd mate, a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Master Mates Pilots and was an avid outdoorsman, duck carver and a wonderful cook. Mr. AYDLETT was predeceased by his parents, John Norris AYDLETT, SR. and Allie H. AYDLETT; and spouse Inez Swain AYDLETT. He is survived by four daughters, Marguerite GREEN (Kenneth) of Coinjock, N.C., Carol MORSE (Norman Jr.) of Poplar Branch, N.C., Melissa A. VENHAM (Robert Carl) of Aydlett, N.C. and Michele AYDLETT of Coinjock; son, Vance AYDLETT, JR. (Kathy) of Knotts Island; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Powell's Point Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chuck MANN and Wayne P. TWIFORD, SR. officiating. Visitation will be held at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m.  (The Virginian Pilot - Saturday, January 3, 2004)

Ralph Earl AYDLETT

Ralph Earl AYDLETT, 44, retired United States Coast Guardsman, died Thursday night at 10 o'clock of a heart attack suffered while attending the "Ocean Bowl" football game in Oceana.  AYDLETT, who retired recently, was rushed to the Virginia Beach Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.  He was a native of Currituck County, N.C. and had been a resident of Oceana for the last 21 years.  He was a son of the late John James and Mrs. Betty AYDLETT.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah E. Melson AYDLETT of Oceana; two daughters: Mrs. Joan A. FERGUSON of Norfolk and Mrs. Shirley FLANAGAN of Virginia Beach; one son, Ralph E. AYDLETT, JR. of Virginia Beach; one brother, Frank AYDLETT of Elizabeth City; one sister, Mrs. Leslie MIDGETT of Duck, N.C.; one grandchild and 12 nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be conducted at the Maestas Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, at a time to be announced later.  Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  (The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch - Friday, November 13, 1953)

Ralph E. AYDLETT - Funeral services for Mr. AYDLETT, who died Thursday, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. at the Maestas Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. William N. RANEY, pastor of Scott Memorial Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Robert P. DAVIS, pastor of the Virginia Beach Presbyterian Church.  Pallbearers were Carl W. BELANGA, Vernon H. TILLETT, Shelton MIDGETTE, Langford MALBEN, Ben W. WROTEN, and Arthur SCARBOROUGH.  Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  (Unknown newspaper and undated)  [Obituaries kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]

Sallie Dowdy AYDLETT

Mrs. Sallie Dowdy AYDLETT, 70, died Sunday night at 6:10 o'clock in the Albemarle Hospital following an illness of five months.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Currituck County and lived at Grandy.  She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Louisa Burgess DOWDY, a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Society.  She is survived by her husband, Isaac A. AYDLETT; one daughter, Mrs. O.L. WOODHOUSE; two brothers: Willis and Eddie DOWDY, all of Grandy; one sister, Mrs. Mary AYDLETT of Poplar Branch; and three grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Twiford Funeral Home pending completion of arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Monday, October 16, 1961)  [Obituary submitted by Anne Jennings.]  NOTE:  Cemetery records show that Sallie D. Aydlett was born Oct. 25, 1890 and died Oct. 15, 1961.  She is buried in the Aydlett Cemetery between Poplar Branch and Grandy.

Sanford Purvis AYDLETT

Sanford Purvis AYDLETT, 95, of 1713 West Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at his residence.  Born in Harbinger, NC he was the son of the late Nathaniel Taylor AYDLETT and Lydia Needham Duncan AYDLETT and the husband of Katherine AYDLETT of Elizabeth City, NC. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Susan WARD and husband Bill, and Carolyn AYDLETT all of Elizabeth City, NC; three sons, San and wife Jane AYDLETT of Adams, TN, Bill AYDLETT and wife Kathleen of Camden, NC, and Rick and wife Lynn of Charlotte, NC; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by the mother of his children, Doris Evans AYDLETT; a grandson Sandy AYDLETT; three sisters; and five brothers.  Sanford was a charter member with perfect attendance of the Lions Club for seventy years where he has received Achievement Awards, Loyalty Awards, Distinguished Service Award, Melvin Jones Fellow Award for outstanding dedication, Jack Stickley Fellow Award, and the first recipient of the 1956 Lion of the Year.  He was a lifetime member of Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church where he served as General Sunday School Superintendent, member of Board of Deacons, a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Chancel Choir.  He was a member and President of the local chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.  He started a drive-in restaurant and oyster bar call “Stanley’s” on West Ehringhaus Street with his brother Journeay.  He then joined several of his brothers and parents in The Aydlett Products Co., which manufactured potato chips, salted and roasted peanuts as well as wholesale distribution for national brands of candy.  In 1960, he went to work with the Department of Public Utilities of the City of Elizabeth City as bookkeeper and in 1965 he accepted the position of City Clerk and Tax Collector.  He served in this position until 1974 when he was elevated to the Director of Finance while maintaining his other two positions with the city.  He continued to hold these positions and also served as Interim City Manager in 1974.  He retired from the City of Elizabeth City.  He joined the Boy Scouts at the age of eleven and remained a long-term member and supporter serving as Scout Master, Cub Master, Sea Scout Skipper.  He served on the Board of Directors of the Tidewater Council of Boy Scouts of America.     In 1957, he was presented the Silver Beaver Award; the highest award given for service to scouting.  His hobbies were coin collecting, sailing and houseplants.  He always enjoyed music and at one time sang for a dance band that featured music of the 40’s and 50’s.  He produced and directed several minstrel shows for the Lions Club and on occasion was taken on tour in surrounding towns.  He was the Master of Ceremony for several beauty pageants and the Lions Auxiliary Cooking School for over twenty years.  The family would like to extend their gratitude and heart felt thanks to Connie BASNIGHT, Sandy JAMES, and Dorothy SIMPSON who were his in home caregivers, and Community Home Care and Hospice for the services they provided.   A funeral service will be Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Corey MILLER officiating.  Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately after the service in the lobby of the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Aydlett family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

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