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Goldie Towe EASON

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Goldie Towe EASON of Head of River Road went to be with Jesus Jan. 2, 2005. A native of Norfolk County, she was the widow of Hope A. EASON and was a member of Samuel Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Moyock, N.C., where she was an evangelist, a Youth Sunday school teacher, first church secretary, Tuesday Bible Study teacher and active with the Sunday school, Widows Support Ministry and Samuel Chapel Christian Women's Ministry. Survivors include five daughters, Lucy E. HARRIS (Alvin) of Chesapeake, Beulah E. DUKE (Pastor Marvin DUKE) of Chesapeake, Eunice EASON and Joyce BATSON, both of Norfolk and Vivian E. BURKE (James Jr.) of Yorktown; three sons, Alvin Linwood EASON (Janice) of Chesapeake, Hope A. EASON, JR. (Titina) of Landover, Md., and Thomas A. EASON (Susan) of Melville, N.Y.; a sister, Rowena T. McFADDEN of Norfolk; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be Saturday at noon in Samuel Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Moyock, by Elder Dr. Little Joe POWELL, JR. with burial in the church cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk chapel, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, January 6, 2005)

Mary Elizabeth Dulaney EATON

Mary Elizabeth Dulaney EATON, 86, died July 3, 2001, in Barco, N.C. Mrs. EATON, born in Staffordsville, Va., was a homemaker and member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church.  She was the daughter of the late Theopholus and Zobeda Myrtle Robertson DULANEY and the wife of the late James Elbert EATON.  Mrs. EATON is survived by a son, James ``Milton'' EATON of Manns Harbor; two sisters: Betty Dulaney KING of Wilson, N.C., and Agnes Dulaney PADGETT of Columbia, S.C. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester, Va. Friends may join the family at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, today from 5 to 7 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 4, 2001; pg. B9)

James Norwood EDGE

MOYOCK - James Norwood EDGE, 85, of Puddin Ridge Road, died April 14, 2005. He was born Oct. 23, 1919, in Cumberland County, N.C., the son of E.J. EDGE and Lila Van Hair EDGE. Mr. EDGE graduated with honors from North Carolina State University in 1940 and served in World War II in the 78th Lightning Division. He was in the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Remagen Bridge. He is survived by his wife, Cora Leigh Scott EDGE. They recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Also surviving are four children, James N. EDGE, JR. of Norfolk, Dalton S. EDGE and wife Beverly of Chesapeake, the Rev. John W. EDGE and wife Faye of Spring Hope, N.C., Anne Edge DALE and her husband Roland of Engelhard, N.C.; five grandchildren, John EDGE, Kimberly EDGE, Kelli Edge BEATY and husband Joshua, Martha Van DALE and Laura Elizabeth DALE; one great-grandson, Jonathan EDGE; one step-grandson, Jeff DALE; two step-granddaughters, Rhonda Dale NEWMAN and husband Dell and Wendy Dale ROSE and husband Todd; four step-grandchildren, Brandon and Steven ROSE and Taylor and Rylie NEWMAN; two sisters, Mary Helen EDGE of Pinehurst, N.C., and Elizabeth E. JOHNSON of Fayetteville, N.C.; two brothers, E.J. EDGE, JR. of Fayetteville and Robert Harold EDGE of Hope Mills, N.C. He was predeceased by two brothers, Malcolm Weathersby EDGE and Joseph Lenwood EDGE. A funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Moyock Baptist Church with the Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. Burial will follow in Moyock Cemetery. Twiford's Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, April 16, 2005)

Alleada Christine EDMONDS

GRANDY - Alleada Christine EDMOINDS, age 84, of Keller Lane, Grandy, NC, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, in the Albemarle Hospital. She was a native of Norfolk, VA, and the daughter of the late William Raleigh EDMONDS, and Alleada Tarkington Edmonds SNOW. She was a retired saleslady for Peoples Drug Store, and a member of the American Legion Hut, and a Baptist.  Mrs. EDMONDS is survived by one daughter, Linda L. TOUP of Baltimore, MD; two sons, Charles R. DAVIS of Va. Beach, VA, and William Dixon LOMAX of Central, SC; several grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  Funeral service will be Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 1:30 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC. The family will greet friends following the service in the lobby of the funeral home. Twiford Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, June 23, 2004)

Evelyn Swain EDWARDS

Evelyn Swain EDWARDS, 77, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1993, in Chesapeake General Hospital.  Mrs. EDWARDS was born in Currituck, N.C., the daughter of William James and Aditha Johnson SWAIN and was the widow of Roland Darvel EDWARDS, JR. She was a self-employed seamstress, a member of Ladies of the Moose (NU)464, and she was a Baptist.  She is survived by a son, Luther Edward OWENS of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Clara PERRY of Virginia Beach, Annie JONES of Newport News and Mary KING of Lynchburg, Va.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  A funeral service was conducted Thursday, Dec. 9, 1993, at 11 a.m. in Twiford Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge, with the Rev. Doug HORNER and the Rev. Francis COLLINS officiating. Burial was in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the residence of the son, 5005 Young Street.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 10, 1993; pg. D2)

Raymond Howard EISENBERG

MOYOCK - Raymond Howard "Boats" EISENBERG, 76, of Moyock and formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away Oct. 23, 1999, after a brave battle with leukemia.  Raymond was born on March 26, 1923, in Long Island, N.Y. He was a proud veteran of World War II, a Pearl Harbor survivor and a recipient of the Purple Heart.  He retired as a carpenter after 35 years and then worked as a grounds crew chief for the Virginia Beach school system. He served as historian for the American Legion Post No. 288 in Coinjock. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Marie L. EISENBERG of Moyock; a son, Raymond, and his wife, Barbara, of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Alice KISSELL and her husband, Stephen, of Norfolk, Marie GRINDLE and her husband, Chuck, of Virginia Beach and Christine DAVIS and her husband, Steve, of Norfolk; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Clay EISENBERG of Ocala, Fla., David EISENBERG of Riverhead, N.Y., and Chalmers EISENBERG of Long Island, N.Y.; a sister, Trudi Sulier of St. Augustine, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge, with the Rev. Kevin WILSON officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America or Albemarle Hospice.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 25, 1999; pg. B8)

Pattie Davis Snowden ELLIOTT

Pattie Davis Snowden ELLIOTT, 83, of the 600 block of Dobbs St., died April 1, 1990, in her home.  Mrs. ELLIOTT, a native of Currituck County, was a member of Hertford Baptist Church.  Survivors include her husband, Charlie S. ELLIOTT; a son, Marvin T. SNOWDEN of Maple, N.C.; a step-son, L.C. ELLIOTT of Hertford; a brother, Thomas E. DAVIS of Portsmouth; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-step-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Raymond NEEDHAM. Burial will be in the Snowden cemetery, Maple.  (The Virginian-Pilot - April 2, 1990; pg. D2)

Doris L. ELLIS

Doris L. ELLIS died Oct. 30, 1993, in Maryview Medical Center.  She was born in Currituck County, N.C., and was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Portsmouth; Belle Richard's Missionary Circle; and the Order of the Eastern Star.  She is survived by her husband, Percy C. ELLIS; three daughters, Shirley E. WILLIAMS of Portsmouth; Yvonne REDWINE of Riverside, Calif., and Vickie ELLIS of Portsmouth; one brother, the Rev. Raymond W. SPELLMAN of Portsmouth; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at noon Tuesday in the Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Joseph L. ROBERTS. Burial will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park of Chesapeake. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday in the Serenity Funeral Home in Portsmouth and from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday in the church. Family and friends will assemble at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at 115 Gothic St. for the processional to the church.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 31, 1993; pg. B2)

Robert Ervin ELMORE

Robert Ervin ELMORE, 75, of Grandy, N.C. and formerly of Kempsville Road, died Oct. 26, 1996, in Chesapeake. Born in Norfolk, Mr. ELMORE was a retired pier supervisor at the Norfolk Naval Base. He also worked with nuclear weapons and Railway Express. He was a charter member of Currituck Cutup Square Dance Club. He served with the 29th Division in the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman, a very quiet gentle man, a wonderful father and loving husband.  Survivors include his wife, Emma ELMORE; three daughters, Royce Virginia ELLIOTT and her husband, Michael, of Virginia Beach, Susan Karen CHRISTOPHER of Chesapeake, Robin Jeannette McGUIRE of Virginia Beach; two grandsons, Michael Robert CHRISTOPHER and Samuel David CHRISTOPHER. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by Chaplain George T. BOYD. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 28, 1996; pg. B4)

Dean Woodley ETHERIDGE

COINJOCK - Dean Woodley ETHERIDGE, 21, died Aug. 19, 1990, in an Elizabeth City hospital.   Mr. ETHERIDGE, a native of Currituck County, was a truck driver for Ferguson Enterprises.  Survivors include his parents, Mary W. and Frank L. ETHERIDGE of Coinjock; a sister, Jinny NEWSOME of Cheraw, S.C.; and paternal grandfather, Wesley G. ETHERIDGE of Coinjock.   The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Hampton Cemetery, in the Waterlily section of Coinjock.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 21, 1990; pg. D2)

Dora Cartwright ETHERIDGE

BARCO - Dora Cartwright ETHERIDGE, 82, of Barco, NC and formerly of South Mills, NC died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in the Sentara Barco Nursing Center. Mrs. ETHERIDGE was born in Pasquotank County, NC to the late Daniel Webster and Annie Mae Russell CARTWRIGHT and was the widow of the late S. Marvin ETHERIDGE. She was a retired seamstress and a member of the South Mills United Methodist Church.  Mrs. ETHERIDGE is survived by several nieces and nephews.  Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 11:00am in the Memory Gardens Cemetery by Rev. John HOWLE. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Jean INGE, 202 Canal Drive, South Mills. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City is assisting the Etheridge family.  (Twiford's Funeral Home)

Franklin Lindsey ETHERIDGE

COINJOCK - Franklin Lindsey ETHERIDGE, 74, of 131 South Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC died at home on Friday, January 23, 2009. Born in Currituck County, NC, he was the son of the late Wesley Gray ETHERIDGE and Willie Snell ETHERIDGE, and was the husband of Mary Woodley ETHERIDGE of the residence. He was retired as a civil service painter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, from the Currituck County Sheriffs Department and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  Besides his wife, Mr. ETHERIDGE is survived by one daughter Ginny NEWSOME and husband Charles; one sister Margaret BATEMAN; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.  The family will have private family services with burial in Hampton Cemetery in Waterlily, NC. The family will receive friends at the Newsome residence, 133 South Waterlily Road. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is assisting the Etheridge family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

George Edward ETHERIDGE

George Edward ETHERIDGE, 78, of 7714 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, N.C., died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at Britthaven Health Center in Williamston, N.C. Mr. ETHERIDGE, a native of Currituck County, was the son of the late Edward ETHERIDGE and Bessie Lewis Etheridge WOODHOUSE and the husband of Marion L. ETHERIDGE of the residence. He was a retired commercial fisherman and had attended Powells Point Christian Church and Jarvisburg Church of Christ. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Andrea ETHERIDGE; a son, Gary E. ETHERIDGE; and two sisters. Services will be at a later date.  Twiford Funeral omes Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is assisting the Etheridge family.  (The Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] – Thursday, October 2, 2008)

Ida Virginia Gregory ETHERIDGE

GREAT BRIDGE - Mrs. Ida Virginia Gregory ETHERIDGE, 84 of Great Bridge, widow of John Poyner ETHERIDGE, died Wednesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe BRYANT, 1026 Chesapeake Ave., South Norfolk.  Born in Moyock, N.C., she was a daughter of William Henry and Mrs. Martha GREGORY.  She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hickory.  Besides her daughter, surviving are two other daughters, Miss Martha ETHERIDGE and Miss Ella ETHERIDGE, and one son, Dewey M. ETHERIDGE, all of South Norfolk; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.  A funeral service will be conducted in Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk, Friday at 3 p.m.  Burial will be in Cooper family cemetery, Norfolk County.  (The Virginian-Pilot - January 5, 1961)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings]

Iris Earp ETHERIDGE

Iris Earp ETHERIDGE, 81, of 882 Shawboro Road, Shawboro, N.C., began the first day of her heavenly life on March 20, 2008. She was born on October 17, 1926, in Sampson County, N.C., to the late James Edger EARP, JR. and Lela Pope EARP, and grew up in Dunn, N.C. Iris was blessed to have spent the past 58 years dancing through life with the love of her life, Doc Horace ETHERIDGE, JR., her husband and best friend. She was the beloved mother of Owen ETHERIDGE, Joe ETHERIDGE and his partner, Laura DAVIS, all of Shawboro; Jane ETHERIDGE of Southern Shores, and Le Ann ETHERIDGE and husband, Pat McINERNEY, of Nashville, Tenn. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Pope ETHERIDGE and wife, Nicole, of Barco; Lindsey ETHERIDGE-TICE and husband, Gregory, of Moyock, Will SMALL of San Diego, Calif., and Zach SMALL of Southern Shores, N.C.; her great-grandchildren, Alexis TICE and Ashton TICE; her best friend and chosen sister, Carolyn THRASHER of Chesapeake, Va.; her brothers and sisters, Warren C. EARP of Rocky Mount, N.C.; Bobby EARP, Rotholene (Roz) E. LEWIS, Ruth E. LEE, and Patty E. LOCKAMY, all of Dunn, N.C.; Gerri DORMAN of Selma, N.C., and Cathryn (Kitty) E. SEXTON of Fuquay, N.C.; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by three brothers, Billy EARP, James E. EARP, JR., and Deleyotte (Dee) EARP; two sisters, Callie E. ALLEN, and Becky E. HARDISON. A Celebration of her life will be held Monday, March 24, 2008, at 1 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. with Dave STORMONT and Reverend Charles WELLONS officiating. Burial will follow later at the Etheridge Family Cemetery in Shawboro. The family will receive friends and family in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service and at other times at their residence, 882 Shawboro Road, Shawboro. Twiford's Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Etheridge Family.  (The Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] – Saturday, March 22, 2008)

Johnnie Thomas ETHERIDGE

SHAWBORO - Johnnie Thomas "J.T." ETHERIDGE, 96, died April 19, 2006, at his home in Shawboro. He was a country store/gas station owner, first with a partner, E.L. GRIFFIN, and later as a sole proprietor for more than 50 years. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and a charter member of the Shawboro Ruritans and contributed to his community in various ways as a longtime resident. Many of his retirement years were spent with friends in his Pout House where they gathered daily to socialize. His last few months of life were spent in his home with his wife and dedicated care givers. He was born April 1, 1910, to Mark and Mame Sivills ETHERIDGE. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one brother, Horace ETHERIDGE and two sisters, Gertie SANDERLIN and Bettie WRIGHT. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Vivian Meads ETHERIDGE; a daughter, Jeanne E. MEIGGS and son-in-law Stanley; a grandson, John Mark MEIGGS and wife Christie; two great-grandchildren, Elena and Grant MEIGGS; five nephews, Horace "Doc" ETHERIDGE, Ray ETHERIDGE, Fred ETHERIDGE, Elwood SANDERLIN and Eddie WRIGHT; and various great-nieces and -nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles STEVENS and the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church.  Twiford’s Funeral Home, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the ETHERIDGE family with arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, April 20, 2006)

Lionel Harvey ETHERIDGE

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Lionel Harvey ETHERIDGE, 85, of Grandy Drive, died Dec. 20 in Virginia Beach.  Mr. ETHERIDGE was a firefighter at Norfolk Air Station, and retired after 30 years service.  A native of Pennys Hill near Corolla, he was a member of Knotts Island United Methodist Church in Knotts Island.  He was a member of Princess Anne Masonic Lodge in Virginia Beach.  Survivors include his wife, Catherine W. ETHERIDGE; two daughters: Gayle SIMONS of Chesapeake and Carole WHITEHURST of Virginia Beach; a brother, Scott ETHERIDGE of Knotts Island; and three grandchildren.  A funeral was to be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23 at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel by the Rev. Frank JENNINGS with burial in Knotts Island United Methodist Church Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995; pg. 14A)

Mark D. ETHERIDGE

Mark D. ETHERIDGE, age 75, died Thursday morning at 10:20 o'clock at the family residence in Shawboro following a long illness.  He was a native of Camden County but had been living in Shawboro for the past 52 years.  He was the son of the late John Thomas and Annie Taylor ETHERIDGE.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Junior Order.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Sivills ETHERIDGE of Shawboro; two daughters, Mrs. J.W. SANDERLIN of Shawboro and Mrs. D.E. WRIGHT of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Horace ETHERIDGE and Johnny T. ETHERIDGE both of Shawboro; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  Remains were removed to the Twiford Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.  (unknown newspaper & date)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings]  NOTE: Cemetery records indicate that Mark D. Etheridge was born Sept. 11, 1876 and died Feb. 7, 1962.  He is buried on the Will Berry property on Four Forks Rd. in Shawboro, NC.

Mary Barco ETHERIDGE

VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Barco ETHERIDGE, 86, of longtime resident of the Mayflower Apartments, died May 27, 2002, at the Sentara Nursing Center in Barco, N.C. Born in Grandy, N.C., and a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late William Clyde and Laura Evans BARCO. She was the widow of Napoleon Bernard ETHERIDGE.  Survivors include a daughter, Carol L. WHITE and her husband, Thomas F. WHITE, SR., of Virginia Beach; a granddaughter, Marissa Brooke WHITE and a grandson, Thomas F. WHITE, JR., both of Norfolk; and two sisters, Helen POOL of Barco, N.C., and Bertha GREGORY of Aydlett, N.C. She was predeceased by a sister, Inez GRANDY and two brothers, Ralph BARCO and Wendell BARCO.  A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Twiford's Colonial Chapel at 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., in Chesapeake, with the Rev. Glenn McCRANIE officiating. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 29, 2002; pg. B6)

Mary Sivills ETHERIDGE

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sivills ETHERIDGE, who died Tuesday at the residence in Shawboro, were conducted yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at the Perkins Methodist Church by the Rev. Carl CALLOWAY, pastor.  Pallbearers were Sam SANDERLIN, Elwood SANDERLIN, William KIGHT, Robert SAWYER, Doc ETHERIDGE and Ray ETHERIDGE.  Burial was in the Sivills Cemetery.  (probably The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, January 24, 1958)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings]  Cemetery records indicate Mary S. Etheridge was born March 25, 1885 and died January 21, 1958.  She is buried beside her husband, Mark D. Etheridge whose obituary appears above.

Roy Elson ETHERIDGE

Roy Elson "Big Roy" ETHERIDGE, 75, of 110 North River Beach Lane, Powells Point, NC died Monday, December 21, 2009 in the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born in Jarvisburg, NC on April 5, 1934 to the late Ernest Harvey and Robanna Forbes ETHERIDGE. Roy retired after 31 years from Ford Motor Company as a supervisor. He owned and operated the Etheridge Trucking Company; he was a member of Grandy Assembly of God and a charter member of the Duck Woods Country Club. In 1982, Roy received the Governor’s award for Bravery and Heroism for saving the lives of two young men. Roy was a great storyteller and loved his children and grandchildren dearly.  "Big Roy" is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Hardesty ETHERIDGE of the home, a daughter, Darlene BEACHAM of Powells Point, NC; two sons, Roy Lee ETHERIDGE, SR. and wife, Karen, of Powells Point, NC and Richard ETHERIDGE and wife, Wendy, of Clayton, NC. Also, surviving are eleven grandchildren, Melissa BRADSHAW and husband, Eddie, Danielle BOGINSKY and husband, Pete, Diane DAVENPORT and husband, Bo, Dawn BEACHAM, Roy Lee ETHERIDGE, JR. and wife, Leslie, Denise BEACHAM, Amanda ETHERIDGE, Courtney ETHERIDGE, Ryan ETHERIDGE, Hunter ETHERIDGE and Gage BEACHAM. He was preceded in death by a brother, Irvin ETHERIDGE.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 24, 2009, at 11:00am at Grandy Assembly of God Church by Pastors Steven KING, Dennis CREHAN, and Bobby ARMSTRONG. Burial will be in the New Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00pm at Grandy Assembly of God Church and at other times at their residence. Following the church service on Thursday, there will be a reception held at Jarvisburg Church of Christ, Jarvisburg, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the ETHERIDGE family.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, December 24, 2009; pg. 8A)

Samuel Pernell ETHERIDGE

Samuel Pernell ETHERIDGE, 80, a retired produce salesman, died March 11, 1992, in a Chesapeake hospital.  Mr. ETHERIDGE was born in Currituck County. He was a member of Good Hope A.M.E. Zion Church in Sligo.  Survivors include a sister, Aquila E. SIVILS of Norfolk.  The funeral will be conducted at noon today in Good Hope A.M.E. Zion Church by the Rev. Walter L. LEIGH. Burial will be in the Etheridge family cemetery, Currituck. The family will assemble at 11:30 a.m. in the church. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - March 14, 1992; pg. D2)

Sarah Elizabeth ETHERIDGE

Sarah Elizabeth ETHERIDGE, 78, died March 12, 1991, in a hospital.  Mrs. ETHERIDGE, a native of Jarvisburg, N.C., was the widow of William Jordan ETHERIDGE. She had retired from the Currituck Health Department, Currituck, N.C., and from Harry Hunt Junior High School as a cashier. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church.  Survivors include a daughter, Susan D. ETHERIDGE of Portsmouth; a son, William S. ETHERIDGE of Hampton; and a grandchild.  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Broad Street United Methodist Church by the Rev. William C. TAYLOR. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sturtevant Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the church.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 13, 1991; pg. D2)

 Timothy Earl ETHERIDGE

Timothy Earl ETHERIDGE, 43, formerly of 311 Bartlett Road, Shawboro, NC died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Sentara Barco Nursing Center, Barco, NC. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Walter Flay ETHERIDGE and of Mrs. Carolyn Cartwright ETHERIDGE of Shiloh, NC.  Along with his mother, Mr. ETHERIDGE is survived by his sister, Kimberly TROTT and husband Ernest of Camden, NC; a niece, Victoria TROTT of Camden, NC; a nephew, Nicholas TROTT of Camden, NC; and several cousins. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sentara Barco Nursing Center for the love and care they provided during Mr. Etheridge’s illness.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. David COMBS officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service Sunday in the lobby of the funeral home and at all other times at the residence of Ernest and Kimberly TROTT, 224 Smith Corner Road, Camden, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Etheridge family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Vivian Meads ETHERIDGE

Vivian Meads ETHERIDGE, 95, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 in her home at Shawboro, NC surrounded by family, friends and care givers. She was a long time postmaster in Shawboro, active in her community and recently boasted of being the oldest member of Providence Baptist Church. The community recognized her gardening, cooking and flower arranging skills and benefitted over the years from her talents. She was a loving and generous mother and grandmother and a supportive aunt.  She was the daughter of the late C. H. (Jack) MEADS and Dora Brothers MEADS. She is predeceased by her husband, Johnnie T. ETHERIDGE, three brothers: Seth MEADS, L. E. (Dubby) MEADS, and Herman MEADS and two sisters: Madeline SAWYER and Dora KIGHT. She is survived by two brothers: Carl L. MEADS of Shawboro and S. Keith MEADS of Accokeek, MD and his wife, Edna, as well as a sister-in-law, Ann MEADS of Shawboro and a brother-in-law, Herman KIGHT of Wilson, NC. She is also survived by a daughter, Jeanne E. MEIGGS, and her husband, Stanley; a grandson, John Mark MEIGGS, and his wife, Christie; and two great-grandchildren, Elena GRAY and Grant Thomas MEIGGS, as well as several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held at Providence Baptist Church on Friday, November 16, at 11:00 AM with the Reverends Charles H. WELLONS and Rev. Charles M. STEVENS officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church, and on Thursday at the home on North Indiantown Road in Shawboro.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Etheridge family with arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, November 14, 2007)

Wesley G. ETHERIDGE

Wesley G. ETHERIDGE, 93, died Oct. 21, 1991, in an Elizabeth City hospital.  Mr. ETHERIDGE was born in Currituck County. He had retired from Texaco and had also worked as a cook on a tugboat. He was the widower of Willie Eloise Snell ETHERIDGE.  Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. BATEMAN of Creswell; a son, Frank L. ETHERIDGE of Coinjock; a half sister, Daisy CAHOON of Columbia; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.   The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 23, 1991; pg. D2)

William Ernest ETHERIDGE

William Ernest ETHERIDGE, 67, died May 11, 1993, in Chesapeake General Hospital.  Mr. ETHERIDGE was a native of Currituck County, the son of the late Amos and Lissian ETHERIDGE. He was an Army veteran and had retired from the Norfolk Naval Base.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary O. Jones ETHERIDGE of the home; one daughter, Janice E. KENLEY of Chesapeake; five sons, William C. ETHERIDGE of Moyock, Donald V. ETHERIDGE of Manteo, John W. ETHERIDGE of Elizabeth City, Anthony W. ETHERIDGE of Barco and Minister Marcus A. ETHERIDGE of the home; one brother, Marvin C. ETHERIDGE, Sr. of Currituck; 11 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucille J. BRUMSEY of Currituck; four daughters-in-law, Betty J. ETHERIDGE of Barco, Pamela B. ETHERIDGE of Elizabeth City, Ina H. ETHERIDGE of Moyock and Marcia A. ETHERIDGE of Manteo; and a son-in-law, Lonnie E. KENLEY of Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Weeping Mary Disciples of Christ Church, Currituck, by Elder Little Joe POWELL, JR. Burial will be in the Etheridge Family Cemetery, Currituck. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City. The body will be placed in church Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The family will be at the home of the deceased.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 13, 1993; pg. D5)

Willie Arthur ETHERIDGE

PALM BAY, FLA. - Willie Arthur ETHERIDGE, 74, of Wakeforest Road, died Oct. 8, 2005. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Macedonia Disciples of Christ Church, Poplar Branch, N.C. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, October 14, 2005)

Cora Harris EVANS

Cora Harris EVANS, 85, died Jan. 8, 1991, in a Chesapeake hospital.  Mrs. EVANS was a native of Grandy. She was the widow of Garland E. EVANS and a member of Grandy Assembly of God.  Survivors include two daughters, Frances SMITH and Bet SANDERS, both of Elizabeth City; two sons, Willie J. EVANS and Garland EVANS, JR., both of Barco; a sister, Lessie Mae HARRIS of Barco; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.  The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Poplar Branch.  (The Virginian-Pilot – January 10, 1991; pg. D5)

Deanna Crank EVANS

MOYOCK - In loving memory of a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Deanna EVANS (Crank), age 62, went to heaven after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Moyock and lived there all of her life where she made many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas CRANK of Elizabeth City, NC, and Essie STONE of Moyock, NC. She was adopted at age ten to Richard and Myrtle EVANS of Moyock, NC, and became family to all the EVANS' on Tull’s Creek.  She attended schools in Currituck and Massachusetts, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, VA. Through the years she has worked at H. P. Morgan Accountants, Currituck County School Food Services, and for the past twenty-five years at St. Brides Correctional Center as Personnel Assistant, where she has many, many good and dedicated friends who are “like family.” A special thanks to Alice LOVELAND, a co-worker and very special friend, for all her help and support.  Ms. EVANS is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Ward POLLOCK and husband George; a son Haywood WARD, JR.; four grandchildren, Jonathon PITTMAN and fiancé Jamie HAMRICK of Moyock, NC, Wallace "Daniel" PITTMAN and fiancé Kelsie BALANCE of Raleigh, NC, Haywood E. WARD, III of Elizabeth City, NC, and Celia RIFE of the residence.  Ms. EVANS is survived by eight sisters, Marie DEITCH of Venice, FL, Joyce SOREY and Clarie Mae BROOME of Chesapeake, VA, Erleen ROURKE of Baton Rouge, LA, Doris COLLENS of Pontotoc, MS, Pauline STONE of Moyock, NC, Mildred BABB and Gerldine OFFUITT of Madisonville, KY; ten brothers, Norman SPRAGUE of Wituca Church, VA, Hubert STONE and Lawrence STONE of Camden, NC, Raymond STONE, Garland STONE and Gordon STONE of Moyock, NC, Elwood STONE of Belhaven, NC, Jessie STONE of Virginia Beach, VA, Lee STONE of Madisonville, KY; many nieces, nephews, cousins and kin all over. She was preceded in death by two brothers, David STONE and Doyle STONE. Ms. EVANS has been blessed with lots of family and friends throughout her life. She will be missed and always remembered as a loving caregiver.  Funeral services will be at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 2:00 with the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. Burial will follow in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence.  Also a special thank you for all the doctors, hospice, home health care and Social Services for all your care; especially Stacey JENNETTE of Hospice. Thank you for all of your support and cards, visits, calls, and prayers for the past few months: It’s been special to Mama and will always be remembered. Mama will live forever in our hearts and each of us has our own memory of her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.   /s/ Deanna Evans family.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, June 21, 2005)

Edgar Lee EVANS

Edgar E. "Pug" EVANS, 80, of 1138 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, N.C. died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Richard L. and Mary Perry EVANS. Mr. EVANS was a disabled American veteran who served in the U.S. Army, was a member of American Legion Post #288 and a member of Moyock United Methodist Church. He was an accomplished banjo player and loved bluegrass music. Pug is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Sawyer EVANS; two sons, Steven Ray EVANS and Bryan M. EVANS, both of Moyock, N.C.; two sisters, Ethelyn EVANS of Moyock, N.C. and Carolyn DAVIS of Murphy, N.C.; two brothers, Autis L. EVANS of Moyock, N.C. and Jesse B. EVANS of Lansing, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at 2 p.m. in Twiford Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Ronnie MIDGETT. The family will receive friends and relatives immediately following the chapel service in the lobby of the funeral home and at other times at the residence, 1138 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, N.C. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., is assisting the Evans family.  (The Daily Advance - Monday, September 10, 2007)

Edward Alexander EVANS

MOYOCK - Edward Alexander EVANS, 84, of Moyock, NC, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at his residence. He was a native of Pasquotank County, NC, son of the late Richard L. EVANS, and Mary Perry EVANS. He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by three step-daughters, Johnnie CORBAN, of Chesapeake, VA, Annette WESTLAKE of South Port, NC, and Thena BRICKHOUSE of Gibbs Woods, NC; one step-son, Scott MIDGETT of Mechanicsville, MD; two sisters, Carolyn E. DAVIS of Murphy, NC, and Ethelyn L. EVANS of Moyock, NC; three brothers, Autis L. EVANS and his wife Lucy, Edgar E. EVANS and his wife Phyllis both of Moyock, NC, and Jesse B. EVANS and his wife Bonnie of Lansing, NC; four grandchildren, Julie JOHNSON of Fredericksburg, VA, Nicholas MIDGETT of Mechanicsville, MD, Casey PEARSON of Annapolis, MD, and Amy WESTLAKE of South Port, NC; two great-grandchildren, Betty of South Port, NC, and Jonathan of Fredericksburg, VA. He was predeceased by one brother, Richard L. EVANS, JR., one sister, Shirley E. PRESLEY, and one grandson Patrick MIDGETT.  A memorial service will held Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 4:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, with the Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating.  Twiford Funeral Home is serving the EVANS family.  (Twiford's Funeral Home records)

Ethel Darlene Brinkley EVANS

BARCO - Ethel Darlene Brinkley EVANS, 53, of 4162 Caratoke Highway, Barco, N.C. died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at her sister's home. She was born June 6, 1956 in Moyock, N.C., a daughter of Otis R. BRINKLEY, JR. and the late Thelma McDonald BRINKLEY. She was an employee of Sullivan Subway and was an avid Unicorn collector. In addition to her father she is survived by two sons, John David EVANS and Scott Edward EVANS and his special friend Shannon HOWINGTON of Barco; four brothers, Bobby BRINKLEY and his wife Charlotte, Michael BRINKLEY and his wife, Wendy, David BRINKLEY and his special friend Billie PIKE, Steve BRINKLEY and his wife, Charlene; three sisters, Lois TOLBERT and her husband, Richard, Lisa PRICE and Kim HODGES and her husband, John; and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by Jack BARRETT with a private burial at the Brinkley family cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at her sister, Lois TOLBERT's residence, 8888 Blue Ridge Drive, Hurt.  (Daily Advance - Tuesday, February 2, 2010)

Garland EVANS

Garland EVANS, 51, died Aug. 19, 1994. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Poplar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 20, 1994; pg. B2)

Hilda Owens Gallop EVANS

HARBINGER - Hilda Owens Gallop EVANS, 94, died Nov. 9, 2002, in Nags Head. Mrs. EVANS was born in Point Harbor and was a homemaker and member of Powells Point Christian Church.  She was the daughter of the late Ned Lee and Selma Harrison OWENS and the wife of the late Russell L. GALLOP and the late Florian E. EVANS. Surviving are three daughters, Annette G. SAWYER and her husband Nathan, Virginia G. BOWDEN and her husband Clyde, and Betty G. MIDGETT; one son, the Rev. Walter L. GALLOP, SR. and his wife Elizabeth, all of Harbinger; two sisters, Earlene S. GALLOP of Virginia Beach and Pearl S. PRITCHARD of Elizabeth City, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. EVANS was predeceased by her brother, Milburn SAWYER. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Powells Point Christian Church by the Rev. Walter Lee GALLOP, SR.  Twiford's Colony Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, November 11, 2002; pg. 7B)  [Obituary kindly submitted by George D. Waterfield.]

Melvin Leon EVANS

GRANDY, N.C. - Melvin Leon EVANS, 62, a commercial fisherman, died Jan. 18, 1990 in a Virginia Beach hospital. Mr. EVANS, a native of Grandy, was a member of the Assembly of God. He was the widower of Irene Midgett EVANS. Survivors include his mother, Cora H. EVANS of Grandy; three sisters: Frances SMITH and Bet SANDERS of Elizabeth City, and Dorothy HUBBARD of Grandy; two brothers: Willie EVANS of Grandy and Garland EVANS of Barco. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Poplar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Doug HARN. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.

Merrill Jennings EVANS

Merrill Jennings EVANS, 89, died Oct. 25, 1993, in Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie.  He was born in Currituck County, N.C., on February 26, 1904, and was a member of Ahoskie First Baptist Church. He was educated in the public schools of that county and was graduated from William and Mary College.  In 1930 he and the former Margaret SMITH, of Natchez, Miss., were married. Shortly thereafter they moved to Ahoskie, where they continued to live throughout their 63 year marriage. They had two sons, Andre Jennings EVANS, of Virginia Beach, Va., and the late Merrill Jarvis EVANS, of Edenton.  EVANS led an active civic and political life. In 1940 he was elected to the North Carolina State Senate, where he served two terms. Later he served in the State House of Representatives. Throughout his legislative career, EVANS was known as ``The Gentleman from Hertford,'' an appellation which characterized hi life. In addition to his legislative representation, Merrill EVANS served from 1945 to 1949 as Highway Commissioner for the First District, overseeing the highway offices relocated in Ahoskie. Later, 1961-1965, Governor Terry Sanford selected him to serve as Chairman of the State Highway Commission, the highest appointive position in the state. While serving as Chairman, the first one having lived east of Raleigh, EVANS initiated and saw to completion various highway projects important to eastern North Carolina. Among them were a new bridge from Currituck County to the Outer Banks; the Knotts Island Ferry, which provides children a shorter route to their school; the bridge over Oregon Inlet; Highway 11, which permits direct access across the Roanoke River to the Greenville area; the bypass west of Ahoskie; Route 561, connecting northeastern North Carolina to the Piedmont; and a new highway connecting Ahoskie and Murfreesboro.  EVANS did not neglect local public office, having served as a member of the School Board and a Hertford County Commissioner. In semi-retirement from his business interests in real estate and life insurance, he served as Mayor of Ahoskie from 1973 to 1985, having been elected without opposition each term.  Among his civic works, he served as President of the Ahoskie Rotary Club and the Ahoskie Chamber of Commerce. EVANS always found time to serve as an active Baptist layman. He was on the Board of Deacons of the Ahoskie First Baptist Church, the Moderator of the West Chowan Baptist Association, Chairman of the Chowan College Board of Trustees, and a member of the Campbell University Board of Trustees. His proudest accomplishment was as the first teacher of the Ahoskie First Baptist Church Radio Class, where he taught weekly for 35 years.  Merrill Jennings EVANS is survived by his wife, Margaret Smith EVANS; a son, Andre Jennings EVANS, of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Iva E. JOHNSON, of Coinjock, and Esther E. WALKER, of Maple; four grandchildren, James Eley EVANS of Rocky Mount, Dr. Avery Jennings EVANS, of Charlottesville, Va., Cameron Merrill EVANS of Greenville, and Margaret Blount EVANS of Wrightsville Beach, as well as three great-grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Ahoskie First Baptist Church by Dr. Jesse J. CROOM. Burial will be in Ahoskie Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 27, 1993; pg. D2)

Milburn James EVANS

MILBURN J. EVANS OF DUCK, DIES IN VETS HOSPITAL - Milburn James EVANS, 54, die Wednesday at 5:15 a.m. in the Veterans Hospital, Kecoughtan, Va.  He was a native of Jarvisburg and lived in Portsmouth for 13 years while he was employed at the Norfolk Navy Yard as policeman.  He had been living at Duck, north of Kitty Hawk, for the past four years.  He was a member of the Grace Methodist Church at Duck.  He was in the Navy for several years.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances Simpson EVANS of Kitty Hawk; one son, Charles Theodore EVANS of Portsmouth; three sisters: Mrs. Grace GOODSON of Bryson City, Mrs. Julian TRATHAM of Asheville and Mrs. Margaret FORBES of Powells Point; two brothers: Garland and Julian EVANS, both of Grandy.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Grandy by the Rev. Robert FROST, assisted by the Rev. S.J. SNEAD.  Burial will be in Poplar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times - Friday, November 28, 1958; pg. 1)

Orion C. EVANS

CURRITUCK, N.C., May 14  - Orion C. EVANS, 50, husband of Mrs. Madeline Bateman EVANS, died at 3 a.m. today at his home in Grandy after an illness of one year.  He was a native of Currituck County and a member of the Poplar Branch Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent prior to his illness.  A son of the late Daniel and Betty EVANS, he was assistant postmaster at Grandy and secretary of the O.L. Woodhouse Company, Incorporated, there.  Surviving, in addition to the widow, are a daughter, Miss Dorothy Louise EVANS; a son, Carlton Ray EVANS; a sister, Mrs. Laura BARCO, all of Grandy, and two foster sisters: Mrs. Willis DOWDY of Grandy and Mrs. Annie POWELL of Richmond, Va.  Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Poplar Branch Baptist Church by the Rev. Mark ALEXANDER, pastor, and the Rev. Douglas GUTHRIE, pastor of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the Poplar Branch Church cemetery.  (unknown newspaper submitted by Anne Jennings)  [NOTE: Cemetery records state Orion C. EVANS was born Jan. 18, 1905 and died May 14, 1955]

Phyllis Sawyer EVANS

MOYOCK - Phyllis Sawyer EVANS, 77, of Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, N.C., died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in Manns Harbor, N. C., she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Millicent SAWYER and the widow of Edgar "Pug" EVANS. She was of the Methodist faith and was an avid bingo player of many years at the Sligo Fire Station. She is survived by sons, Steven R. EVANS and Bryan M. EVANS, both of Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, N.C.; and four brothers, Stanford "Poochie" SAWYER of Manteo, N.C.; Reginald SAWYER of Valona, Georgia; Douglas and John SAWYER of Darien, Georgia; and one sister, Pat Sawyer TODD of Valona, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Lester and Rodney SAWYER, preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the afternoon. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Evans family.  (Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] - Wednesday, May 27, 2009)

Roy Gerald EVANS, SR.

MOYOCK, NC – Roy Gerald EVANS, SR., 62, died June 28, 2008. Mr. EVANS was born in Norfolk to the late Bessie POWERS and Orion Lenox EVANS. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church and the Portsmouth Moose Lodge. Mr. EVANS was a machinist, a motorcycle enthusiast and loved working on all sorts of motorized vehicles.  Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kimberly EVANS of Moyock; sons, Gerald EVANS and wife Tina of  Moyock, Bryan EVANS and wife Shonda of Accomack County, and Alan EVANS and wife Olivia of Grandy; brother, Melvin EVANS and wife Debbie of Moyock; six grandchildren, Alexandra, Cody, Andrew, Amanda, Aaron, and A.J.  A celebration of Mr. EVANS’ life will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Twiford Colonial Chapel, 929 Battlefield Blvd., S., Chesapeake, VA. The family will receive friends at the residence of Melvin and Debbie Evans.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, July 1, 2008)

Shirley A. EVANS

Shirley A. EVANS, 61, died Wednesday in a Portsmouth hospital.  Mrs. EVANS was born in Knotts Island, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Jordan and Emily Doe ANSELL. She had retired from the Colonial Big Star. Survivors include her husband, Lee R. EVANS of Chesapeake; one daughter, Candi A. EVANS of Chesapeake; three sons and their wives, Roy A. and Sandra EVANS of Jacksonville, Fla., James L. and Nan EVANS and Roger L. and Robin EVANS of Chesapeake; one sister, Elizabeth A. WHITE of Virginia Beach; three brothers, George ANSELL of Kitty Hawk, N.C., Jenks ANSELL of Knotts Island, N.C., and Keith ANSELL of Kissimmee, Fla.; and four grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church by the Rev. Chip ROBERSON. Oman Family Funeral Home, Great Bridge, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 13, 1994; pg. D2)

Susan Marie Nistelbeck EVANS

COINJOCK - Susan Marie Nistelbeck EVANS, age 54, of Coinjock, NC, died Monday, October 4, 2004, at the Albemarle Hospital. Mrs. EVANS, a native of Norfolk, VA, was the daughter of the late Jack NISTELBECK and Betty Lou Weaver MOORE. She was the wife of Michael Wayne EVANS of the residence and the step-daughter of Marvin Odell MOORE of Moyock, NC. She was a homemaker and a Christian.  Besides her husband and step-father she is survived by two daughters; Carla Lynne MEFFORD of Moyock, NC, and Sheryl Marie POPE of Coinjock, NC; two sons, Ronald Ray ROBINSON of Louisville, KY, and John Wayne ROBINSON of Delmar, DE; a brother, John Lewis MOORE of Moyock, NC; and thirteen grandchildren.  A funeral service will be Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 1:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Minister Michael McNAMARA officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at her daughter’s residence, Mr. & Mrs. James and Carla MEFFORD, Moyock, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of the arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, October 6, 2004)

Willie Boother EVANS

IN GRANDY - Mrs. Willie "Billie" Boothe EVANS, 77, of Grandy, died in the Albemarle Hospital Monday having been in declining health for some time.  Funeral services were to be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel by the Rev. G.T. HANFORD, pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  Burial was to be in New Hollywood Cemetery.  Mrs. EVANS was a native of Granville County and had resided at Grandy most of her life.  She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  The daughter of the late Samuel Patrick and Mrs. Alma Brooks BOOTHE, she was the wife of the late Bernard Upchurch EVANS, SR.  Surviving are a son, Bernard U. EVANS, JR. of Grandy; and two grandchildren: Bernard U. EVANS, III and Susan E. MEADS, both of Grandy.  (The Southern Post - October 20, 1982; pg. 9)

Alma Austin EVERETT

Alma Austin EVERETT, 83, of Poplar Branch died Wednesday, January 7, 2004, in the Outer Banks Hospital. She was born in Currituck County to the late Pell and Lela Hayman AUSTIN. She was a member of the Powells Point Baptist Church.  Mrs. EVERETT is survived by her daughter, Zella Ann BROWN and husband, Steve, of Poplar Branch, NC; two sisters, Louise AUSTIN of Poplar Branch and Grace A. MEADE of Virginia Beach, VA; four brothers, Milfred AUSTIN of Poplar Branch, Warren AUSTIN of Barco, Harry AUSTIN of Shiloh and Gene AUSTIN of Elizabeth City; two grandchildren, Trina UMPHLETT and S. Dale BROWN, JR.; four great-grandchildren, Steven Anthony BROWN, Christopher Robert BROWN, LeAnna Renee BROWN and Ayden Dale BROWN.  Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 11, 2004, at 2:00pm in the Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City. Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service and at other times at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Steve BROWN, Poplar Branch, NC. There will be a visitation at the funeral home, Saturday evening from 7:00 until 8:30pm. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (Twifords Funeral Home Records as seen at: http://www.twifordfh.com/)

India Thomas EVERETT

Virginia Ocheltree EVERETT

POPLAR BRANCH - Virginia Ocheltree EVERETT, 88, of Poplar Branch, NC, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Wilmington, DE; daughter of the late Joseph and Edythe Rowe OCHELTREE and was the widow of John Lewis WILEY, SR. and Alfred EVERETT. Mrs. EVERETT was a Nurse’s Aid at Norfolk General Hospital until she retired. Mrs. EVERETT is survived by one daughter, Katherine Wiley ROSS and husband Jerald; one step-daughter, Ann BROWN and husband Steve; seven grandchildren, Jerald Scott ROSS and wife Cathy, Diane FERGUSON, Christy ROSS, Richard WILEY and wife Shawn, Donna MILLER and husband Mike, Bonnie JONES and husband Barney, Pam ADAMSON and husband Patrick; two step-grandchildren, Trina TEVEPAUGH, and Dale BROWN; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, John Lewis WILEY, JR., and one brother, Lindsey OCHELTREE.  A memorial service will be held Monday, March 28, 2005, at 2:00 PM in Sharon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve CASTLE officiating. Burial will be in the Owens Family Cemetery.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Advance - Saturday, March 19, 2005)

June Estelle Kelly EVERTON

GRANDY - June Estelle “Judy” Kelly EVERTON, age 79, of Grandy, NC, died Thursday, December 30, 2004, in Albemarle Hospital. She was a native of Sidney, Australia, daughter of the late Ned KELLY and Mabel Jean HANSLOW. She was the wife of Roy Melton EVERTON, JR. of the residence, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Coinjock American Legion Post #288   Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Kelly EVERTON of Grandy, NC, and Nancy EVERTON of Chesapeake, VA; one son, Kevin EVERTON of Grandy, NC; one granddaughter, Janel MOORE, two great grandchildren, Michael and Brianna MOORE.  A memorial service will be Wednesday, January 5, 2005, 1:00 PM, in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, with the Rev. Jim McGEE officiating.  Twiford Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home records)

Isaac Benjamin EWELL

Isaac Benjamin EWELL, 68, died Jan. 10, 1996, in a local hospital.  Mr. EWELL was a native of Knotts Island, N.C. He retired after 22 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a tender operator. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. EWELL was a member of the Aragona Moose Lodge and the Ruritans in Knotts Island.  Survivors include his mother, Margaret S. EWELL of Knotts Island; two daughters, Rebecca A. MALLEMA of South Carolina and Kathleen T. EWELL of Virginia Beach; three sons, Isaac R. EWELL and Thomas D. EWELL, both of Virginia Beach, George EWELL of North Carolina; a sister, Thelma BARTON of California; a brother, Robert S. EWELL of Baltimore, Md.; and seven grandchildren.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Rosewood Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Chris FARROW.  Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – January 12, 1996; pg. B7)

Emma Norman FARR

Mrs. Emma Norman FARR, age 64, of Moyock, died Friday morning in Chesapeake General Hospital. She was a native of New Jersey and a member of Moyock Baptist Church.  She was the daughter of the late William R. and Bertha Perry HADDOCK and the wife of James L. FARR of Moyock.  Besides her husband, Mrs. FARR is survived by two daughters, Deborah Jean THOMPSON of San Diego, Calif., and Larin ENYART of St. Louis, Mo; four sons, Troy NORMAN of Walnut Creek, Calif., Harry NORMAN of Santa Rosa, Calif., Anthony H. ROLES, JR. of San Francisco, Calif. and Michael ROLES, of Virginia Beach; One half brother, Frank HADDOCK of South Norfolk; twenty one grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 am at Moyock Baptist Church with Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St. in Elizabeth City on Monday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence.  Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 16, 1994; pg. B6)

James Lee FARROW

James Lee FARROW, 66, a retired merchant seaman, died Saturday, April 22, 1995, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. Mr. FARROW was born in Harbinger, N.C., and was the son of the late James and Alma Gallop FARROW. He was retired from the National Maritime Union after 30 years and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Pleasant Branch Baptist Church in Mamie, N.C.  Survivors include a son, James FARROW of Norfolk; a sister, Alma W. FARROW of Norfolk; a brother, Joseph Vernon FARROW of Manteo, N.C.; grandchildren Johnathan Colby and LeKeta HALL; two aunts, Almeda PLEDGER and Lula DOUGH, and an uncle, Nathan GALLOP, all of Norfolk; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Riddick Funeral Service by the Rev. Ray VANGO. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.  (The Virginian-Pilot – April 25, 1995; pg. B6)

Marian Korta FELICK

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC - Marian Korta FELICK, 76, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, died Friday, March 26, 2004 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Edward and Florence Downs KORTA and was the wife of Robert E. FELICK of the home. She was a homemaker, a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and an avid gardener.  Besides her husband, Mrs. FELICK is survived by a daughter, Elaine ROBEY and husband Jack of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a grandson, Justin ROBEY of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a sister, Jean BARDYN of Pittsburgh, PA; two brothers, George KORTA of Pittsburgh, PA and Ed KORTA of California; and several nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church by Father Bill WALSH. Burial will be at Laurel Memorial Gardens, Poplar Branch, NC. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, March 30, 2004; pg. 14A)

Adell B. FENTRESS

Adell B. FENTRESS, 76, a retired schoolteacher, died April 7, 1991, in a Virginia Beach hospital.  Mrs. FENTRESS, a native of Knotts Island, taught in the Virginia Beach and Currituck County school systems and retired after 31 years. She was a member of Knotts Island United Methodist Church.  Survivors include her husband, William R. FENTRESS, SR.; two daughters, Judy JARMAN of Seaford, Va., and Sue AUSTIN of Knotts Island; a son, William R. FENTRESS, JR.; a sister, Nita DICKSON, and two brothers, Edgar W. BRUMLEY and Paul BRUMLEY, all of Virginia Beach; and six grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Knotts Island United Methodist Church by the Rev. Frank JENNINGS and the Rev. Frank HUGHES. Burial will be in Knotts Island Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the residence. Twiford Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – April 9, 1991; pg. D2)

Fannie A. FENTRESS

Fannie A. FENTRESS, 95, a homemaker, died Nov. 25, 1992, in a Norfolk hospital.  Mrs. FENTRESS was born in Knotts Island, N.C., and was a Methodist. She was the widow of Ruben T. FENTRESS. For a number of years she was a foster mother for the city of Norfolk, having cared for 50 children during her career.  Survivors include two daughters, Virginia MULKEY of Jacksonville, Fla., and Syble McCAUSEY of Norfolk; a son, Thomas R. FENTRESS of Norfolk; two brothers, Arthur WATERFIELD and Elwood WATERFIELD, both of Virginia Beach; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Charity Cemetery, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Thomas P. REYNOLDS. Family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 26, 1992; pg. D2)

Martha Louise FENTRESS

Martha Louise FENTRESS, 62, a homemaker, died March 16, 1991, in a Virginia Beach hospital.  Mrs. FENTRESS, a native of Knotts Island, was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church.  Survivors include her husband, Edward FENTRESS; her mother, Gracie F. DAW; three daughters, Nancy COCHRAN of Virginia Beach, Marie WARREN of Savannah, Ga., and Julie WHITE of Knotts Island; a step-daughter, Cynthia LEWARK of Knotts Island; two sons, Curtis L. WHITE of Knotts Island and Johnnie WHITE.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 19, 1991; pg. D2)

William Rosser FENTRESS

William ``Bill'' Rosser FENTRESS, 77, died March 13, 1994, in a Norfolk hospital. Mr. FENTRESS was a native of Knotts Island, N.C., lived at 204 South End Road, until recent months, when he relocated to a health care facility at Virginia Beach. He was the husband of the late Lydia Adell Brumley FENTRESS and a member of the Knotts Island United Methodist Church.  Mr. FENTRESS retired from the Naval Air Station Oceana Transportation Department as a heavy duty mechanic after having worked 24 years. He will also be remembered as the ``Peach Man'' of Knotts Island, as he had a large peach orchard during the 50's through the 80's.  Survivors include two daughters, Sue AUSTIN of Knotts Island, N.C., and Judy JARMAN of Seaford, Va.; one son, William R. FENTRESS, JR. of Knotts Island; two sisters, Frances BARNES of Knotts Island and Christine MURDEN of Virginia Beach. Grandchildren include Wendy BURGETT of Virginia Beach, David and Angela JARMAN of Seaford, Spencer AUSTIN, William R. FENTRESS III and Margie FENTRESS, all of Knotts Island, and great-grandsons, Kyle and Shane BURGETT of Virginia Beach.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1994, in the Knotts Island United Methodist Church, with Rev. Frank HUGHES and Rev. Frank JENNINGS officiating. Burial will be in the Knotts Island Cemetery.  Twiford Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge, Chesapeake, is handling the arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 14, 1994; pg. D2)

Charles L. FEREBEE, SR.

MOYOCK - Charles L. "Cookie" FEREBEE, SR., 73, of 163 Speckled Perch Lane, Moyock, N.C., died Saturday, June 10, 2006, at the Outer Banks Hospital. He was born in Currituck County, N.C., the son of the late W.J.B. FEREBEE and Minnie Doxey FEREBEE, and was the husband of Reba Lake FEREBEE of the residence. Besides his wife, Mr. FEREBEE is survived by four daughters, Theresa SPEIGHT of Wilmington, N.C., Rebecca MIMS of Moyock, Wendy BIZZELL of Plato, Mo., and Susan FEREBEE of Moyock, N.C.; a son, Charles L. FEREBEE, JR. of Elizabeth City, N.C.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. FEREBEE was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Elizabeth FEREBEE, and two brothers, Ray and Elvin FEREBEE. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Wayne SNYDER officiating. Following the service the family will receive relatives and friends in the lobby of the funeral home and at other times at the residence, 163 Speckled Perch Lane, Moyock, N.C.  Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C. is in charge of arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Monday, June 12, 2006)

Clara FEREBEE

POWELLS POINT - Clara FEREBEE, 90, of Star Route Box 158, died June 26, 2002. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Jarvisburg, N.C. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 29, 2002; pg. B7)

Clyde FEREBEE

Clyde FEREBEE, SR., 54, died March 14, 1994. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church. Stallings Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 18, 1994; pg. D3)

Dink Spotwill FEREBEE

NEW YORK - Dink Spotwill FEREBEE, 60, of New York, died January 20 at Charity Hospital, Bronx, N.Y.  A native of Jarvisburg, he was the son of the late George FEREBEE, SR. and Clara W. FEREBEE.  He is survived by his wife Neava FEREBEE of the home; and three brothers: George FEREBEE, JR. and wife Eva of Engelhard, Joseph FEREBEE and wife Rita of Baltimore, Md., and Donald FEREBEE and wife Lana of Jarvisburg.  A funeral will take place at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Jarvisburg on Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Walter JONES and the Rev. William BOWSER officiating.  Burial will follow at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Jarvisburg.  Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 26, 2006; pg. 12A)

Edward Osborn FEREBEE, JR.

MOYOCK - Edward Osborn FEREBEE, JR., age 46, of 2115 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, NC, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 while hunting in Moyock.  Born in Pasquotank County, he was the son of Edward Osborn FEREBEE, SR. and Amandia Miller Ferebee of Moyock, NC. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church and had worked for over twenty years at the Norfolk Assembly Plant until closing. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved farm animals.  Besides his parents he is survived by his companion, Barbara KEENAN of Moyock, NC; a daughter, Brandi Marie FEREBEE of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a son, Richard Edward FEREBEE and wife Katie of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a sister, Rhonda Ferebee DeBRUHL of Greenville, NC; four grandchildren, Kaja FEREBEE, Jada FEREBEE, Tylee FEREBEE, and Brayden FEREBEE; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral services will be Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Twiford’s Northside Chapel and at other times at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Edward FEREBEE, 2111 Caratoke Highway, NC. Twiford’s Northside Chapel, 1115 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, December 23, 2007; pg. 10A)

Evyonne Patricia FEREBEE

GOLDSBORO - Funeral services for Mrs. Evyonne Patricia FEREBEE, 52, of Goldsboro, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Greater St. John Church in Dudley with the Rev. William MITCHELL, JR. officiating.  Burial will follow in the Sampson Family Cemetery in Moyock.  She is survived by three sons: Kelvin E. FEREBEE and Brian L. FEREBEE, both of Dudley, and Larry D. FEREBEE, JR. of Goldsboro; her mother, Mavis E. HARRIS of Moyock; three brothers: James SAMPSON of Virginia Beach, Va., Julius SAMPSON and Roger SAMPSON both of Winston-Salem; three sisters: Rosa M. SAMPSON of Elizabeth City, Deborah GALLOP of Moyock, and Valerie JONES of Goldsboro; and three grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by McIntyre Funeral Home Ministries in Goldsboro.  (Daily Advance - Friday, August 26, 2005)

Floyd FEREBEE

Floyd FEREBEE, 82, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 in Franklin, Ga. Mr. FEREBEE, a native of Currituck County, was the son of the late Mitchell Simmons FEREBEE and Mamie Elizabeth Cotter FEREBEE. He was a Methodist and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Billy FEREBEE and his wife, Nan, of Wedowee, Ala., and Johnny FEREBEE of Newnan, Ga.; five sisters, Christine F. DAVIS of Elizabeth City, N.C., Belle F. DOXEY of Moyock, N.C., Olive MARSH of Bowers Hill, Va., Elizabeth SIMPSON of Knotts Island, N.C. and Wilma MILLER of Williamsburg, Va.; one brother, Edward FEREBEE of Currituck, N.C.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the New Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. T.R. MILLER officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., today from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, November 2, 2005)

MOYOCK – Maybell Flora FEREBEE, 85, died July 1 in the Winslow Memorial Home in Elizabeth City.  She was born in Moyock to the late Richard Bell and May Payne FLORA.  Mrs. FEREBEE was a member of the Moyock United Methodist Church, UMW, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Coinjock Chapter #218 and a former member of the Moyock Woman’s Club.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Moyock Memorial Cemetery with Eastern Star rites.  Twiford’s Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, July 3, 2003; pg. 10A)

Minnie Lee Doxey FEREBEE
[Submitted by Janet Joyner]

Nathan Theoplist FEREBEE, SR.

POWELLS POINT - Nathan Theoplist FEREBEE, SR., 53, of 8073 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, N.C., died at his residence Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005. A funeral service will be held at Pleasant Branch Baptist Church in Powells Point on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James E. McCOY officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held at Stallings Funeral Home today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements. A native of Currituck County, Mr. FEREBEE was the son of the late George Willie FEREBEE and Rosa Ferebee BROWN, and the husband of Girldine E. FEREBEE of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Fonda FEREBEE and Melody FEREBEE, both of Raleigh, N.C., and Catherine FEREBEE of Powells Point, N.C.; a son, Nathan T. FEREBEE, JR. of Raleigh; two sisters, Martha HEDGEBETH of Powells Point, N.C., and Shirley F. FLEETWOOD of Moyock, N.C.; and five grandchildren.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, December 28, 2005)

Sarah Evelyn FEREBEE

NEW ROCHELLE, NY - Sarah Evelyn FEREBEE, 61, of New Rochelle, N.Y., died at Sound Shore Hospital in New Rochelle on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004.  A funeral service will be held at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Jarvisburg on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Walter JONES officiating.  Burial service will be held at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Jarvisburg.  The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Martha HEDGEPATH, in Powells Point.  Stallings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Mrs. FEREBEE, a Powells Point native, resided in New Rochelle, N.Y. until her home going.  She was the daughter of the late George Willie FEREBEE and Rosa Ferebee BROWN.  Survivors include two sister, Shirley FLEETWOOD of Moyock and Martha HEDGEPATH of Powells Point; one brother, Nathan "Buddy" FEREBEE of Powells Point.  (The Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, December 3, 2004)

Walter J. FEREBEE

SHAWBORO - Walter J. FEREBEE, 88, of the 800 block of Shawboro Road, died Dec. 4, 2002. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 6, 2002)

Thomas Gordon FERGUSON

POWELLS POINT - Thomas Gordon “Tom” FERGUSON, 84, of Huyla Court died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at his residence. Mr. FERGUSON was born in Norfolk, VA. and was the son of the late Wilfred FERGUSON and Daisy Peters FERGUSON. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served during War World II, a retired inventory clerk with Henry Walke Company and member of the First Christian Church of Norfolk, VA.   Survivors include his wife, Joan Aydlett FERGUSON, two sons David Gordon FERGUSON of Pungo, VA and John Thomas FERGUSON of Sarasota, Florida and two granddaughters, Amanda FERGUSON and Emily FERGUSON. He was preceded in death by one brother Bill FERGUSON.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Grandy, with the Rev. David BLACKMAN officiating. The family will join friends following the memorial service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the residence.   Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Ferguson family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, March 25, 2008; pg. 10A)

Isaac Tristan FERRACCI

GRANDY - Isaac Tristan FERRACCI, 3 ½ months old son of N. Paul FERRACCI, III and Tabetha Lynn Young FERRACCI, of 103 Pike Court, Grandy, NC, died Saturday, August 26, 2006 in Grandy, NC.  Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Tatum Nicole FERRACCI of Grandy, NC; a brother, Mason Conner FERRACCI of Federalsburg, MD, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ned P. FERRACCI, JR. of Elizabeth City, NC, and Mr. and Mrs. James HARRISON of Camden, NC; Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank WAMSLEY, Kill Devil Hills, NC; great paternal grandmothers, Vickie FERRACCI of Mississippi, Sarah FORTUNE of Elizabeth City, NC and Louise PINNER of Grandy, NC.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at 1:00 P.M. in Twiford Memorial Chapel, Church St., Elizabeth City by Pastor Bill THORN. Burial will follow in the Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Poplar Branch, NC. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home, Friday from 11:00 A.M. until funeral service. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, August 29, 2006)

Martha Elaine Futrell FERRELL

BARCO - Martha Elaine Futrell FERRELL, 75, of Caratoke Highway, died Oct. 8, 2004, at Barco Sentara Nursing Center. She was born in Murfreesboro, N.C., wife of Richard Homer FERRELL, SR. and the daughter of the late Obid and Myra Benthall FUTRELL. She was a graduate of Meredith College, a member of Moyock United Methodist Church and loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved to cook and read books. Besides her husband, Mrs. FERRELL is survived by a daughter, Nancy F. TWIFORD of Currituck, N.C.; a son, William "Billy" Earl FERRELL and wife Kim of Jarvisburg, N.C.; a sister, Marilyn MIDGETT of Rodanthe, N.C.; a brother, Billy FUTRELL of Murfreesboro; and four grandchildren. Mrs. FERRELL was preceded in death by a son, Richard H. FERRELL, JR. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., with Pastor Victor CULBERSON officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, October 10, 2004)

FRichard Homer FERRELL, SR.

Richard Homer FERRELL, SR., 81, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Sentara Nursing Center, Barco, NC. Mr. FERRELL was born in Elizabeth City, NC, the son of the late Norman Earl and Margaret Truitt FERRELL, and was the widower of Mrs. Martha Elaine Futrell FERRELL. He was the owner and operator of a lumber company, and had served as Currituck County Commissioner for 27 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of Moyock Methodist Church.  Mr. FERRELL is survived by his daughter, Nancy F. TWIFORD of Currituck, NC; a son, William Earl “Billy” FERRELL and wife Kim of Jarvisburg, NC; and four grandchildren. Besides his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard H. FERRELL, JR. and a brother, Robert Earl FERRELL, SR.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, NC with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the lobby of the funeral home. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Ferrell family.  (Daily Advance – June 16, 2009)

Susie Jones FERRELL

SHAWBORO - Susie Jones FERRELL, age 83, of 457 Sandy Hook Road, Shawboro, NC, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Albemarle Hospital. Mrs. FERRELL was born in Camden County, the daughter of the late Milton JONES and the late Claudia Kight JONES and was the widow of Caleb Wesley FERRELL. She was a member of Riddle Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Mrs. FERRELL is survived by her daughters, Janice F. MASON, Melba FORBES, and Claudia HARRISON; son, Wesley Floyd FERRELL; ten grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.  A funeral service will be Monday, January 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Riddle Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Roland COOPER and Pastor Dale FORBES officiating. Burial will be in the Ferrell Family Cemetery on Sandy Hook Road in Shawboro, NC. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday evening at the funeral home, and at other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Jonathan D. FISHER

WILMINGTON - Jonathan D. FISHER, 25, died February 27.  A native of Moyock, survivors include his mother, Sally Ann Martin FISHER, and father, Donald L. FISHER; and two brothers: Jed FISHER of Kill Devil Hills and Justin FISHER and wife Elizabeth of Moyock.  Private family services will be at a later date.  Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Va. is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, March 5, 2002; pg. 9A)

Guy Wilson FLANAGAN

KNOTTS ISLAND - Guy W. FLANAGAN, 87, passed away March 25, 2005. Mr. FLANAGAN was a son of the late Wilbur and Eva Stevens FLANAGAN. He was born in Princess Anne County, Va.  Mr. FLANAGAN was predeceased by his three sisters, Gladys ACKISS, Gracie DAW and Cordie STRAWHAND; and two brothers, Romie FLANAGAN and George FLANAGAN. A graveside service will be held at Knotts Island Cemetery Tuesday at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held today at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, from 7 to 8 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, March 28, 2005)

KNOTTS ISLAND MAN DIES IN HOUSE FIRE - Investigators searched for clues Friday into an early-morning house fire that claimed the life of a Knotts Island man.  Guy W. FLANNAGAN, 84, the sole occupant of an older model mobile home at 554 Knotts Island Road, died in a blaze that's believed to have started in a bedroom, according to Terry KING, assistant chief of the Knotts Island Volunteer Fire Department.  KING said a passing motorist called in the fire about 4:22 a.m. Friday. When firefighters from the Knotts Island VFD arrived, officials thought something was on fire behind the mobile home.  "The initial size-up (of the fire) was of heavy smoke and fire behind the trailer," KING said. "Those flames behind the trailer were actually coming out the rear window."  Firefighters did an initial search of the mobile home but didn't find anything, KING said. Approximately 20 minutes later however, when the fire was sufficiently under control, firefighters conducted a second search and found FLANNAGAN's body.  The body was transported to the state medical examiner's office in Greenville for an autopsy, KING said.  The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the fire, which is routine when a fatality is involved, he said. In addition to the cause of the fire, investigators also hope to learn the identity of a man, possibly the same man who called in the fire, who helped them fight the blaze. "When I arrived there was a civilian manning a hose nozzle," KING said. "I took it from him and haven't seen him since. I'd like to just thank him, if we can find him. I am very appreciative of that person for staying long enough to help the first-in units."  KING said that the stranger indicated he was a firefighter somewhere else and displayed obviously skills and training.  "He took one of the hose lines and helped fight the fire until we could get outfitted to do an interior attack," KING said.  Currituck Sheriff Susan JOHNSON, who also visited the fire scene early Friday, said the anonymous helper may have been a Navy firefighter.  "Once he saw we had enough manpower there, he was gone," KING said.  Loann HUDKINS, a great-niece of FLANNAGAN's, described him as a gentle and somewhat reclusive man.  "He lived alone, took care of his yard, walked in the woods," HUDKINS said. "He was a bachelor, he never married. He's been retired a long, long time."  HUDKINS said she thought her great-uncle may have worked for some of the hunting clubs on the island when he was younger.  "He didn't go out in the community," she said. "He was pretty much a loner. But he planted a vegetable garden every year. He just planted his potatoes last week. He was very nice, kind."  (The Daily Advance - Saturday, March 26, 2005)

Annie Roberts FLETCHER

Annie Roberts FLETCHER, 88, died Feb., 22, 2003 in Richmond, Ky. A native of Currituck County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Lenora Sanderlin ROBERTS and the wife of the late Robert Amory FLETCHER. A longtime resident of Chesapeake, she was a retired nurse at Leigh Memorial Hospital and a former member of South Norfolk Baptist Church.  She is survived by her son, Dr. Jack Kenneth FLETCHER and wife, June, with whom she lived in Richmond, Ky.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Tom Roberts Family Cemetery, Shawboro, N.C., with the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.   (The Virginian-Pilot – February 23, 2003; pg. B6)

Charles Edmond FLETCHER

Services for the Rev. Charles Edmond FLETCHER, SR., pastor of Pentecost Baptist Church, will be at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 2812 Reisterstown Road.  Mr. FLETCHER, who lived on Callaway Avenue in the Ashburton neighborhood, died Friday of a heart attack in the Pentecost Baptist Church gardens, which he designed and maintained and where he prayed every morning.  He was 54.   Born and raised in North Carolina, he moved to Baltimore in 1961.   Initially a member of the Whitestone Baptist Church on Baker Street, Mr. FLETCHER later joined Mount Lebanon, where he worked under the Rev. Olin P. MOYD.  Mr. FLETCHER was ordained in 1967.   He remained at Mount Lebanon until 1969, when he became pastor of the Pentecost Baptist Church in the 1600 block of Poplar Grove Street.  Mr. FLETCHER worked briefly as an electronics technician at the Westinghouse Defense & Electronics Systems division.  He also worked for 10 years as a TV repairman at the Sears service center on 41st Street before leaving in 1971 to become full-time pastor at Pentecost Baptist.   He was a 1955 graduate of Currituck Union High School in Maple, N.C., earned a bachelor of science degree from Coppin State College in 1978 and later received a master's degree in divinity from Howard University.  He also attended Temple Theological College in New York, Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., Morgan State University and the Community College of Baltimore. He studied electronics at Virginia Union University.  Mr. FLETCHER was a member of the United National Baptist Missionary Convention of Maryland, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Coppin Heights Community Organization.  He was past treasurer of the Baptist Minister Conference of Maryland. He received numerous awards and citations, including a salute from WJZ-TV and mayoral citations for community service from William Donald SCHAEFER in 1983 and Kurt L. SCHMOKE in 1989.  Surviving are his wife of 36 years, the former Mae R. MOORE; two sons, the Rev. Charles E. FLETCHER, JR. of San Diego, Calif., and the Rev. Samuel R. FLETCHER of Baltimore; three daughters, Gaye C. GREER, Towanda F. HOLIDAY and Latonya R. FLETCHER, all of Baltimore; a brother, Isaiah FLETCHER of Baltimore; and six grandchildren.  (The Sun (Baltimore, MD) - June 3, 1991; pg. 4B

Joseph Royer FLICKINGER

Joseph Royer FLICKINGER, 87, formerly of the 1700 block of Parkview Drive, died Jan. 23, 2002, at Sentara Nursing Center, Barco, N.C. Mr. FLICKINGER was born in Marysville, Pa., to the late Dr. Steven L. and Kathryn Brinkley Royer FLICKINGER, and the husband of Mary Brent Holland Barwick FLICKINGER. He was a retired flight instructor and test pilot. He was a graduate of William and Mary University, where he lettered in a variety of sports as well simultaneously coaching in many of them.  Mr. FLICKINGER was later elected to the William and Mary University's Hall of Fame. Mr. FLICKINGER was an avid bridge player since the age of six; he was the longtime director of the Elizabeth City Duplicate Bridge Club. He attended Christ Episcopal Church. Besides his wife, Mr. FLICKINGER is survived by three stepdaughters, Brent B. POTTER of Florida, Jan B. Lamb of Arizona, and Elizabeth B. Wentworth of Oregon; a sister, Alice STAHL of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Dr. Quentin R. FLICKINGER of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Joseph Royer FLICKINGER, JR.  Memorial services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Jim McGEE.  Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service.  (The Virginian-Pilot – January 25, 2002; pg. B7)

Mollie Woodard FLORA

Mollie Woodard FLORA, 83, formerly of Moyock, died Feb. 15, 1991, in a nursing home.  Mrs. FLORA was a member of Moyock Baptist Church.  Survivors include a daughter, Mildred L. LUPTON of Collington, N.C.; a son, Julian LEWARK of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; a step-daughter, Miriam DAVIS, and a step-son, J.J. FLORA, both of Moyock; a sister, Hilda ELKINS of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.  The graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Powells Point.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 17, 1991; pg. B2)

Shirley Wilder FLORA

GRANDY - Shirley Wilder FLORA, 73, of Canal Court, died at her residence Thursday, July 11, 2002.  She was born in South Norfolk, Va., daughter of the late J.T. WILDER, JR. and Nellie Mae Robbins WILDER, and was the widow of Cecil FLORA. She was a bookkeeper for D.J. Mustin and Son Co., a hospice volunteer, a member of Currituck Woman's Club, and a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church.  Mrs. FLORA is survived by a daughter, Becky MORRISSETT of Roanoke, Va.; a son, David MUSTIN of Grandy, N.C.; a sister, Dorothy COPELAND of Norfolk; two brothers, Leo STRONG of Norfolk and Joe STRONG of Lynchburg, Va.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Rufus D. MUSTIN, and step-father, Frederick L. STRONG.  A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Poplar Branch Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry BENSON. Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery, Virginia Beach.  Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - July 15, 2005; pg. 7B)

Hazel Bell FOLTZ

HARBINGER - Hazel Bell FOLTZ, 82, of Harbinger, NC died Friday, April 8, 2005, in the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, NC. Mrs. FOLTZ was a former resident of Southern Shores, NC. She was born in Dunn, NC to the late W. C. and Junietta Owens BELL. Mrs. FOLTZ attended the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at Kitty Hawk, NC and St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth, VA. and was a volunteer for Hotline in Manteo, NC.
She is survived by her husband, John H. FOLTZ of Harbinger, NC; a son, James E. PARNHAM and wife, Kiriaki of Las Cruces, NM; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Parnham BOTHWELL of Chesapeake, VA; three sisters, Hilda BRUSH of Norfolk, VA, Mary IRELAND of Portsmouth, VA, and Marguerite SOUTHERLAND of St. Mathews, SC. Also, she is survived by five grandchildren, Christine PARNHAM, Catherine HALLFORD both of McKinney, TX, Alikie COUNIHAN of Tempe, AZ, Andrea PARNHAM of Craddock, VA and Heather ATLEE of Lynchburg, VA; eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael A. PARNHAM and a sister, Elsie HOGGARD.  Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 2:00pm in the Resurrection Catholic Church, Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA by Father James CARR. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, VA.  The family will receive family and friends at Twiford Colony Chapel, 500 Budleigh St., Manteo, NC Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30pm and at other times at their residence, 158 Lucinda Lane, Harbinger, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Foltz family.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, April 11, 2005)

SHAWBORO - Anita Belton FORBES, 57, of 175 Garrington Island Road, Shawboro, N. C., died Sunday June 25, 2006 at her residence.  Mrs. FORBES was born December 3, 1948, in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Robert Conely BELTON and Nettie Jane Edens BELTON.   She was a former employee with Sun Realty in Corolla.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Survivors include her husband; George H. FORBES of the residence; sons George H. FORBES, III of Jacksonville, N. C. and Paul EISENHARDT of Rocky Mount, N. C., daughters; Angie HAMMOND and Stephanie HAMMOND both of Texas and Mary FORBES of Camden, N. C., sisters Phyllis STOUDT and Nancy BELTON both of Virginia Beach, VA., brothers Richard BELTON of Chesapeake, VA., Johnny P. BELTON of New York and fourteen grandchildren.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Forbes family with arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, June 27, 2006)

SHAWBORO - Annie Riggs FORBES, age 89, of Shawboro, NC, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005, in Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Camden, NC, daughter of the late Charlie Bray RIGGS, and Sallie Staples RIGGS, and was wife of the late Enoch D. FORBES. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and a member of the Kendrick Circle of the Church.  Mrs. FORBES is survived by one daughter, Madeline F. BRUMSEY and her husband Billy of Currituck, NC; three sisters, Mildred PRITCHARD, and Meddie HOOPER both of Elizabeth City, NC, and Mary SHEELY of Va. Beach, VA; two grandchildren, Delane CLARK and her husband Walter of Denver, NC, and Hyla AMMONS and her husband John of Currituck, NC; three step-grandchildren, Bill BRUMSEY, IV and his wife Joanna of Currituck, NC, Jim BRUMSEY of Atlanta, GA, and Mike BASSETT and his wife Tammy of Washington; five great-grandchildren, John Carlson AMMONS and Annie Delane AMMONS, Isabella CLARK, Emma and Paige BRUMSEY, and two special friends, Fannie SANDERLIN and Elizabeth RIGGS. She was predeceased by one son, Harold FORBES, two sisters, Sallie CULPEPPER and Iva DAVIS, and one brother, Lloyd RIGGS.  A heartfelt thank you to the staff of the third floor step-down unit of Albemarle Hospital, Dr. POWELL, Dr. KERR, Dr. SINGH, and Pastor Douglas SIMONS.  A funeral service will be Saturday, August 27, 2005, at 11:00 AM in Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Clay MANOS and Rev. Dave COMBS officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the daughter’s residence, 137 Sound Shore Drive, Currituck, NC.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home records)

SHAWBORO - Burt Tran ``BT'' FORBES, 75, of the 400 block of N. Indiantown Road, died May 12, 2002. A funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 14, 2002)

Filena Gallop FORBES, 88, died July 17, 1991, in a Farmville, Va., nursing home.  Mrs. FORBES was born in Harbinger, N.C., and was a member of Powells Point Christian Church. She was the widow of Thomas Edward FORBES.  Survivors include two daughters, Sidney Black of Richmond and Filena BEDDINGFIELD of DeSoto, Texas; and three grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 19, 1991; pg. D2)

Guy Overton FORBES, SR., 86, of the 7200 block of Granby St., died May 17, 1992, in a hospital.  Mr. FORBES was born in Currituck County. He had retired from the JC Jones Sand Company and from the Roland Park ABC Store as an assistant manager. He was the widower of Elizabeth Amelia FORBES and was a member of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church.  Survivors include two sons, Guy O. FORBES, JR. of Virginia Beach and Warren C. FORBES of Norfolk; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Paul C. LAWSON and the Rev. Betty FORBES. Friends may join the family from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel.  (The Virginian-Pilot - May 18, 1992; pg. D2)

John Melvin FORBES, JR., a building inspector, died April 1, 1991, in a Hampton hospital.  Mr. FORBES, a native of Grandy, N.C., was employed at Norfolk State University. He was a member of Macedonia Disciples Church, Poplar Branch, N.C. and was an Army veteran of the Korean war.  Survivors include his wife, Mae Frances FORBES; two step-daughters, Wanette G. WALKE of Fayetteville, N.C., and Gwendolyn G. ASKEW of Virginia Beach; a son, Dexter A. FORBES.  (The Virginian-Pilot – April 3, 1991; pg. D2)

Lillian Owens FORBES, age 90, at Waterlily Road in Coinjock, NC, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the Albemarle Hospital. Mrs. FORBES, a native of Currituck County, was the widow of Charles Harold FORBES and the daughter of the late Alexander OWENS and Grace Walker OWENS. She was a retired LPN from the Albemarle Hospital and a member of Powell’s Point Baptist Church.  Mrs. FORBES is survived by three daughters, Mary Sue FLOYD of Winnabow, NC, Carole F., and husband Bill LEWALLEN of Powell’s Point, NC, and Phyllis FORBES of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren; Glenn FLOYD and wife Beth, Christopher DAVID and wife Tawnee, Susan FLOYD, and Will LEWALLEN, and two great grandchildren, Matt DAVID and Hallie FLOYD. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Hal FLOYD.  Private services will be at a later date.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - June 24, 2003)

ELIZABETH CITY - Mary Lane FORBES, 70, died Dec. 29, 1991, in her home.  Mrs. FORBES was born in Currituck. She was secretary for the superintendent of Currituck County Schools for 30 years. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church.  Survivors include her husband, Carlin FORBES; two sisters, Edna L. BLOSSOM and Mildred LANE, both of Currituck; and three nephews.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 30, 1991; pg. D2)

Minnie L. FORBES, 68, died Dec. 3, 1993, in her residence.  Mrs. FORBES was born in Jarvisburg, N.C. She was a retired medical records clerk at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after more than 10 years and was retired for 2 years. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Norfolk, the Deaconess Board and was involved in civic and local activities. She was the widow of William E. FORBES, SR. and was a graduate of Currituck County Training School.  Survivors include three daughters, LaVera MACLIN of Norfolk, Florozelle SCOTT of Greensboro, N.C., and Cheryl BOND of Chesapeake; two sons, William E. FORBES, Jr. of Newport News, Va., and Barry Rhys FORBES, Sr. of Virginia Beach; seven grandsons; a granddaughter; three sons-in-law; and two daughters-in-law. She was predeceased by her parents, Elessie BOWSER and Jonas BOWSER. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church by Rev. John R. DAVIS, Pastor, and colonel chaplain Quincy SCOTT, JR., of the U.S. Army, officiating. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Pretlow's Funeral Home and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Family and friends will assemble at 2701 Marlboro Ave., Norfolk, at 1:15 p.m. for the processional to the church.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 5, 1993; pg. D2)

Preston Lee FORBES

SHAWBORO - Preston Lee FORBES, 60, of 1746 Short Cut Road, Shawboro, NC, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in Shawboro, NC. Born in Currituck County, NC, he was the son of the late Burt Tran and Janie Harrison FORBES and was the husband of Kaye Williams FORBES. Mr. FORBES was a Viet Nam veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid fisherman, owner/operator of Forbes Backhoe Service and a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Along with his wife, Mr. FORBES is survived by his daughter, Crystal FORBES of Panama City, FL; a sister, Pat F. HUTSON and husband C.J.; a brother, Tran “Curtis” FORBES and wife Lois; and two grandchildren, Myriah WHITE and Daija KENDRICK. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11:00 am at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charles WELLONS and Rev. Charles STEVENS officiating. Burial will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 until 8:30 at the funeral home, following the service at the church and at other times at the residence of the sister, Pat and C.J. HUTSON, 415 North Indiantown Road, Shawboro, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Forbes family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

MOYOCK - Thetis Walker FORBES, 85, of Barco, died Monday, Oct. 30 at Chesapeake (Va.) Memorial Hospital. Mrs. FORBES was born in Currituck County, and was a former resident of Poplar Branch.  She was the daughter of the late Lewis N. and Mary Jane Poyner WALKER and was the widow of John Howard FORBES, SR.  Mrs. FORBES is survived by a son, Howard FORBES, JR. of Moyock; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Rosalyn F. WILLIAMSON.  A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City with the Rev. Lori BARTLEY and the Rev. Susan C. LINDBLADE officiating.  Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, November 2, 2000; pg. 14A)

William Joseph FORBES

William Joseph FORBES, 49, of 772 South Sandy Hook Road, Shawboro, NC, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Pasquotank County, the son of Loraine Pierce FORBES of Barco, NC, and the late Charlie Weston FORBES. He was retired from the Ford Motor Company in Norfolk, VA.  Besides his mother he is survived by two sons, Joey RUSSELL and wife Angie and Jeremy FORBES and fiancee’ Michelle all of Shiloh, NC, one brother Carlton FORBES and wife Linda of Elizabeth City, NC, four grandchildren, Bryson and Melissa FORBES, Brinley and Adisyn RUSSELL, two nephews, Marc and Eric FORBES.  A funeral graveside service will be conducted Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Forbes Family Cemetery Riddle, NC. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, NC and other times at the residence, 772 Sandy Hook Road, Shawboro, NC.  (Daily Advance – Thursday, June 19, 2008)

Wilson Lee FORBES, III

Wilson Lee FORBES, III, 71, of Shawboro, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson L. FORBES, II and Lucille Cowell FORBES; and his brother, Norman FORBES. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dot Evans FORBES; two sons, Jeff G. FORBES of Raleigh, and Wilson Dean FORBES and wife, Kellie of Shawboro; one daughter, Kim F. ASKEW and husband Dean of Leesburg, Va.; a brother, William M. FORBES of Camden; seven grandchildren, Scottie Beth FORBES, Braden FORBES, Drew ASKEW, Gabbie FORBES, Amy ASKEW, Brittany FORBES, and Ryan ASKEW; and his best friend, Phillip SANDERLIN of Shiloh. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel with Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the Forbes family.

William “Billie” FOREHAND, age 90 of Shiloh, NC died Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Maryview Hospital. He was born in Camden County, NC; son of the late William Gregory and Elizabeth Whitehurst FOREHAND and was the widower of Geneva Hughes FOREHAND. He was a retired independent insurance agent; a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and Hall Lodge # 53, a charter member of the South Camden Ruritan Club and the Camden Historical Society, Camden County Historian, a former chairman of the Camden Board of Elections, former member of the Camden County School Board, and served on the State Insurance Board.  Mr. FOREHAND is survived by a daughter, Billie Faye BEAVERS and her husband, Glen, of Shiloh, NC; a son, Brian FOREHAND, and his wife, Ann, of Shiloh, NC; two sisters, Elizabeth HALL of Newark, DE and Ellen GARNER of Norfolk, VA; a brother, Winfred FOREHAND of Norfolk, VA; two grandchildren, Jackie BEAVERS of Spindale, NC and Thad FOREHAND of Statesville, NC; and two great grandchildren, Faith BEAVERS and Geneva Blair FOREHAND.  A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 2, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Dave COMBS officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC.  (Twiford Funeral Home records)

Maxwell Lafayette FOWLER. SR.

JARVISBURG - Maxwell Lafayette "Mike" FOWLER, SR., 80, of the 400 block of Jarvisburg Road, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. FOWLER, a native of Marvell, Ark., was the son of the late George Mac and Mary Elizabeth Scott FOWLER and the husband of Mary PARKER of the residence. He was a retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and former owner/operator of Fowler Refrigeration Company in Portsmouth. Mr. FOWLER was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rites and was a Baptist. Besides his wife, Mr. FOWLER is survived by two sons, Maxwell L. FOWLER, JR. of Virginia Beach and Steven FOWLER of Newport News; two step-daughters, Becky BAGGETT and husband Robert of Jarvisburg and Beverly SCOTT and husband Lyle of Grandy, N.C.; two step-sons, Billy DOWDY and wife Debbie of Jarvisburg and Jeff DOWDY and wife Angela of Kitty Hawk; three sisters, Genelia O’GARA and Helen COLEMAN, both of Florida and Ann CHARLTON of Tennessee; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary NEILL and two brothers, George Robert FOWLER and James B. FOWLER. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Grandy Assembly of God with the Rev. Steven KING officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the social hall of the church and at other times at the residence. A private burial will take place at a later date in Tennessee.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, December 13, 2007; pg. 10A)

Ruth Leigh Merrell FOXWELL

Submitted by Judy Merrell Brickhouse.  Unknown newspapers and dates.

Pauline Taylor FRANKENBERGER, 80, died Feb. 22, 1994, in Sentara Nursing Care, Barco, N.C.  She was born in Portsmouth. She retired from Smith & Welton department store in Portsmouth. She was predeceased by her son, Allen C. FRANKENBERGER, JR.  Survivors include three grandchildren, Michelle MARSHALL, Brent FRANKENBERGER and Mark FRANKENBERGER, all of Dalton, Ga.; two sisters, Lois BLOW and Wilmoth TAYLOR, both of Currituck, N.C.; her niece, Marilyn ANTONUCCI of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; and other nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. John SPREIER. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 24, 1994; pg. D2)

HARBINGER - Mary Jane Maffett FRANKS, 68, of the 100 block of Owens Beach Road died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 1, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Walton County, Georgia and grew up in Social Circle, Ga. Mrs. FRANKS was the daughter of the late Chester Smith and Irene Reynolds MAFFETT and was the wife of Robert Gary FRANKS. She was a Methodist. Besides her husband, Mrs. FRANKS is survived by one daughter, Janet Melissa FRANKS of Virginia Beach; three sons, Robert Mitchell FRANKS of Grandy, N.C., Gary Andrew FRANKS of Virginia Beach and Benjamin Chester FRANKS of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; two daughters, Ruby Leigh REEVES and Sybil PATRICK, both of Monroe, Ga.; a brother, Robert MAFFETT of Dublin, Ga. and seven grandchildren. An informal memorial service will be conducted Tuesday at 6 p.m. at her residence, 158 Owens Beach Road, Harbinger.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City is assisting the Franks family.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, September 4, 2005)

Grace T. FULCHER, 104, died March 14, 1991.  Mrs. FULCHER, a native of Currituck County, N.C. and a former resident of Norfolk for 60 years, was the widow of Junius H. FULCHER. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Norfolk.  Survivors include a daughter, Ruth F. RICKERT of Rockville Centre; a son, Junius H. FULCHER, JR. of Green Mountain, N.C.; two sisters, Ruby BALLANCE and Myrtle HARRELL, both of Norfolk; a brother, Raymond S. TALBOTT of Poplar Branch, N.C.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. William J. Burleigh. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 18, 1991; pg. D4)

WATERLILY - Linwood FULCHER, 88, a retired fisherman, died Nov. 13, 1990, in a Chesapeake hospital.  Mr. FULCHER, a native of Currituck County, was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Norfolk.  Survivors include his wife, Lena Doxey FULCHER; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.  The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Waterlily Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 14, 1990; pg. D2)

POWELLS POINT - Naomi E. FULFORD, 86, died Monday, March 10 at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. A native of Mamie, she was the daughter of the late Jackson and Sadie Gallop FULFORD. A sister, Joanna FULFORD, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Willie Lee Chapter #150, Order of the Easter Star (PHA). Miss FULFORD was a retired school teacher from the Currituck County Public School System in 1982 after 36 years of dedicated service. She also served on the EIC Board over 36 years. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 at Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Powells Point by the Rev. James McCOY and the Rev. Charlie PATTERSON. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Stallings Funeral Home in Elizabeth City. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, March 16, 2003; pg. 14A)

MOYOCK - Betty Jean Hooper FULLERTON, 70, of Moyock, died July 30, 2004, at the Albemarle Hospital. Born in Chincoteague, Va., she was the daughter of the late Dalton and Mary Midgett HOOPER and sister of the late Maxine H. KUHLMANN. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Mrs. FULLERTON was the loving mother of three daughters, Terri LYNCH of Virginia Beach, Kathy CARROLL of Barco and Julia SCHIMMEL of Colorado Springs, Colo., and the devoted grandmother to Sean, Ian, Daniel, Sara, Colin, Eric and Austin. Even though we know she's with her family in heaven now, her cherished presence will be greatly missed by her family left behind. A funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Twiford's Colony Chapel, 500 Budleigh St., Manteo. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery in Rodanthe. The family will receive friends following service at the funeral home.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, August 2, 2004)

WINDSOR - John Abbitt FURMAN, SR., devoted husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and savior Oct. 1, 2004. John was born July 4, 1938, to Cora and James FURMAN in Currituck, N.C. He was a faithful and devoted member of Living Waters Christian Fellowship and loved his church and church family very much. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn; a daughter, Angie ANDERSON and husband Ronnie of Windsor; two sons, John Jr. and wife Meka and James FURMAN of Portsmouth; six grandchildren, Nikki and Coy ANDERSON, Danny HARMAN and Amber FURMAN; Gabrielle and Tanner FURMAN and their mother Jennifer PATGORSKI; his brothers, William and wife Theresa of Portsmouth and James and wife Cheryl of Michigan; sisters, Susan POZNANSKI of Arizona, Barbara WHITTINGTON and husband Bobby of Portsmouth, JoAnn NEVILLE and husband Dallas of Portsmouth, Betty PARRISH and husband Doug of Texas; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Living Waters Christian Fellowship by the Rev. Nelson F. FIELDS. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.  John was a wonderful man and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, October 3, 2004)

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