Jane Pritchard SNEAD

Mrs. Jane Pritchard SNEAD, 164 Worth Guard, Coinjock, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at her residence. Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 at McBride United Methodist Church, South Mills, at 2:30 p.m. Viewing will take place on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends on Thursday at her daughter's residence, Nancy D. SNEAD, 164 Worth Guard Rd., Coinjock, and on Friday at daughter's residence, Alice S. BALLANCE, 141 S. Currituck Rd., Currituck, both days from 6 p.m.-to 8 p.m. Mrs. SNEAD leaves to cherish her memories; two daughters, Nancy SNEAD of Coinjock and Alice BALLANCE of Currituck; one son, Bryan SNEAD of Coinjock; four grandchildren, Robert SNEAD, Sydney SNEAD, Brandon BALLANCE and Dalton BALLANCE; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Rivers Community Funeral Home is expressing sympathy through sincere service to the SNEAD family.  (The Daily Advance - October 16, 2013)

Jeffrey C. SNEAD

Kermit Branscome SNEAD

Kermit Branscome SNEAD, 82, of 164 Worth Guard Road, Coinjock, NC died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at his residence. He was born on February 19, 1927 to the late Lewis Bailey and Florence SNEAD and was the husband of Jane Mayo Pritchard SNEAD of the home. Mr. SNEAD was self employed, a member of the Coinjock Baptist Church, charter and founding member of the American Legion Post #288. He served in the US Army and also in the US Marine Corp.  Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Alice Snead BALLANCE of Maple, NC and Nancy Denise SNEAD of Coinjock, NC; two brothers, Bryan Douglas SNEAD of Butte, MT and Lewis Pritchard SNEAD of Powells Point, NC; and one sister, Lorraine LIGON of Lynchburg, VA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Robert SNEAD, Brandon BALLANCE, Dalton BALLANCE and Sidney SNEAD.  A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the Coinjock Baptist Church. Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends at their residence. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Snead family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Lewis Pritchard SNEAD

Lewis “Lew” Pritchard SNEAD, 54, of 8200 Caratoke Highway, Powell’s Point, NC died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his residence.  Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of Jane Pritchard SNEAD of Coinjock, NC and the late Kermit Branscome SNEAD.  Lew was a carpenter.  He is survived by two sisters, Alice BALLANCE of Currituck, NC and Nancy SNEAD of Coinjock, NC; a brother Bryan SNEAD of Coinjock, NC; girlfriend, Terry BEASLEY of Powell’s Point, NC; and three nephews, Dalton BALLANCE, Brandon BALLANCE, and Robert SNEAD.  Family and friends are invited to a memorial service Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the home of Alice BALLANCE, 141 South Currituck Road, Currituck, NC.  The family request that in lieu of gifts or flowers, contributions be made to Community Care Clinic, 918 Greenleaf Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Snead family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Louis Leigh SNIDOW

COROLLA - Louis Leigh SNIDOW died unexpectedly March 8, 2008, in his home in Corolla. He was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Jane S. SNIDOW and Lyle C. SNIDOW, SR. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Va., served in the U.S. Army and then went to work at American Tobacco Co. for 17 years in the traffic department. Louis went into business for himself in 1968, and owned and operated Mickleknox Dog Boarding Kennel in Rockville, Va., with his wife Carolyn, until his retirement at age 62. They moved to Corolla in January 2000 to make the beach their new home. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Bennett SNIDOW, who he married Aug. 26, 1962, with a daughter, Susan Hailey HALL, who he loved like his own; a grandson, Evan Leigh HALL; and son-in-law, Daniel E. HALL; a brother, Lyle C. SNIDOW, JR. and wife Greta; nieces, Karen LAZENBY and husband Roland, Leslie McDEARMON and husband John; nephew, Lyle C. SNIDOW, III and wife Sondra. At Louis' request, there will be no service and according to his wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered at a later date in Rockville, Va., and Corolla. Anyone who knew Louis well, knows he had a passion for life and loved people, animals and above all, humor. Anything he got involved in, he gave it his all. We will miss him!  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, March 11, 2008; pg. 6A)

Clara Newbern SNOW

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Hebron Methodist Church at Powells Point for the widow of Capt. Graham C. SNOW.  Mrs. Clara Newbern SNOW died the Wednesday preceding in a Norfolk hospital at the age of 79 after 18 months illness.  She was a native of Powells Point and had lived in Norfolk the past 12 years.  She is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Hilda HUBBARD of Newport News, Va. and Mrs. Virginia MULLEN of Angola, Indiana; a son, Walton SNOW of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. Ike FISHER of Alachua, Florida; a brother, Copeland NEWBERN of Gainesville, Florida; 7 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.  (The Coastland Times - Friday, October 24, 1958; pg. 8)

Daniel William SNOW

Dennis Edward SNOW

Dennis Edward SNOW, 72, died July 13, 1990, in a Charlotte hospital.  Mr. SNOW, a native of Currituck County, retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Director of Ferry Maintenance in Dare County. He received the Man of the Year award in 1975 in Manteo.  Survivors include his wife, Josie Hardison SNOW; a daughter; several step-children; two sisters, Mae HOOPER of Elizabeth City and Janie DOWDY of Currituck; two brothers, John A. SNOW of Camden and Ernest SNOW of Elizabeth City; a grandchild; and 10 step-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro, by the Rev. Mark ARMSTRONG. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Information was furnished by Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 15, 1990; pg. B2)

Ellen Cartwright SNOW

POWELLS POINT - Ellen Cartwright SNOW, 93, of Powells Point., died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 in the Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Weeksville, NC to the late Henry Martin and Berlie Byrd CARTWRIGHT and was the widow of the late Julian Dexter SNOW. Mrs. SNOW was a member of the Powells Point Christian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Faye SHAVER of Birmingham, AL; a brother Shelton CARTWRIGHT of Boykins, VA; four grandchildren, Michelle SABRE, Jennifer SHAVER, Paul ADAMS, and Charles COOK, IV and three great grandchildren, Alexander SABRE, Brandon SABRE and Ethan SABRE.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 11:00 in the Powells Point Christian Church by Pastor David COXSON. Burial will follow in the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, February 27, 2005)

Erleen Gallop SNOW

Erleen Gallop SNOW, 70, of Route 1, a retired clerk, died April l1, l1990, in a Norfolk hospital.  Mrs. SNOW, a native of Currituck County, had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of the Powells Point Baptist Church where she was secretary for 17 years. She also was a member of the Currituck County Wildlife Guild.   Survivors include her husband, Jarvis L. SNOW; and several cousins.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Powells Point Baptist Church by the Revs. Joseph MILLER and Herbert HEMINGWAY. Burial will be in the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery in Harbinger. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - April 2, 1990; pg. D2)

CURRITUCK MOURNS FAMED GOOSE-CALLER - A national folk heroine will be buried today in Powells Point, the Currituck County community made famous by her championship goose-calling. Erleen Gallop Snow, 70, who three times captured the state3- time runner-up in world competition, clips say title for voice goose-calling, died Sunday. She was a victim of acute scleroderma, a debilitating disease that quickly disabled her after it was diagnosed last fall. "People usually go on for 20 years with this disease," said Snows friend Verna Wall of Elizabeth City. "It got her in six months." But not even the pain and physical weakness caused by the hardening of her skin and body organs kept her down, said her husband, Jarvis L. Snow. In January, Erleen Snow appeared on the "Today" show. She was interviewed for NBC by John Albert, who came to the Snows' bright yellow house on U.S. Route 158. "We had to give her time to rest in between, but she showed them why she was the champion," her husband said Monday. Every time Erleen Snow appeared on television, the number of strangers stopping at their Currituck home increased. The public fascination with Erleen Snow was not limited to hunters or even to those with a passionate interest in wildlife.  "She talked to the geese instead of calling them, and they talked back to her," said Wall of Erleen Snow, a champion goose caller. "People fell in love with her," said Wall, who traveled extensively with the Snows and made thousands of photographs of the trips. In 1988, Erleen Snow attracted 13,000 people to the Smithsonian Institution, where her performance was recorded to become part of the permanent archives."  Using skills she learned from her father, a hunting guide, Snow practiced every day to keep up the quality that made her the first and only woman ever to honk her way to a national championship. Even as she lost strength to her fatal disease, she continued to practice. "Calling geese is like playing the piano," she once said. "You  have to do it every day."  Snow entered the hospital five weeks ago and did not return to the comfortable farm house on Route 158. But Erleen Snow never quit expecting to live, her husband said.  "We got clothes lying in there on the spare bed and were packing up to go next weekend to the Kerr Scott Building in Raleigh for the Save Our Sounds program," he said. The Raleigh program is an annual event aimed at calling attention to Eastern North Carolina. Although she had been calling geese all her life, Snow did not go public with her talents until 1984, when she entered a state contest held annually at the Currituck Wildlife Festival.  After taking the runner-up position the first year, she took three consecutive state titles, the maximum allowed. Her final appearance at a wildlife show was in Currituck last fall, shortly before her illness was diagnosed. "This was the first year we missed the Virginia Beach wildlife show in 15 years," Jarvis Snow said. "But she wasn't up to it."  The house is full of mementos of the couple's wildlife interests. While Erleen called geese, her husband expertly made decoys to exhibit at the shows and contest.  "I used to think I could call geese, but I wasn't anything compared to her," he said.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in Powells Point Baptist Church, where Erleen Snow was volunteer secretary for 17 years.   Erleen G. Snow and her husband, Jarvis, were regulars at the Currituck Wildlife Festival.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, April 3, 1990)  [Kindly submitted by George Waterfield]

Ernest M. SNOW

Ernest M. (Hank) SNOW, 76, of Elizabeth City died Thursday, Nov. 18 at Albemarle Hospital.  Born in Currituck County, he was the son of the late Dennis and Emma Jane Brickhouse SNOW.  He was retired from the NCDOT, was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men Pasquotank Tribe #8, a Boy Scout volunteer and a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church.  Surviving are his wife Dorothy Upton SNOW of the residence; two daughters: Dorothy WHITE, formerly of Dare County and now of Portsmouth, Va., and Sue MARKHAM of Elizabeth City; two sons: Milton Ray SNOW of Brunswick, Ga. and Bobby Ernest SNOW of Elizabeth City; a sister, Emma Mae HOOPER of Elizabeth City; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 20 at Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City with the Rev. William MAYO officiating.  Burial followed in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.  (Outer Banks Sentinel - Wednesday, November 24, 1999; pg. 10A)

Jarvis L. SNOW

Jarvis L. SNOW, 85, of Powells Point, NC who retired from the state of North Carolina, Highways Division, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at his residence after a short illness. Mr. SNOW was a native of Currituck County, he served in the United States Merchant Marine during WWII and continued the art of carving working decoys and old style decoys that he began with his father, Dexter SNOW, in the 1940s. He was a member of Powells Point Baptist Church where he was a former deacon. He was predeceased by his wife, Erleen Gallop SNOW, and his parents, Dexter and Belinda Etheridge SNOW.  Survivors include his beloved companion, Hilda Pell FOREHAND; “the children,” Mary Jo F. and Stuart WINDLEY; a sister, Murden Snow NEWBERN; and several great nephews.  The funeral will be conducted Wednesday September 7, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Powells Point Baptist Church by the Rev. Herbert HEMINGWAY. Burial will be in the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery in Harbinger. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC. At other times the family will be at the residence, 8055 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is serving the Snow family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

MAPLE - John Henry SNOWDEN, JR., 83, of Maple passed peacefully on the evening of August 1, 2012.  A native of Currituck County, he was born on July 3, 1929 at Maple, NC - the son of the late John (Johnnie) Henry SNOWDEN, SR. and Josephine Williams SNOWDEN.  He is survived by his wife, Martha Jo Bateman SNOWDEN of Maple; his son, John Henry SNOWDEN, III of Maple; and daughter Ginger Jo SNOWDEN of Maple; and Black Jack, his beloved canine companion, also of Maple.  John Jr. is also survived by his sisters, Joyce Marie BELL (husband Horace) of Maple; Jo Ann MORRIS (husband Travis) of Maple; sister-in-law, Mary Ann SMITH (husband Tom, deceased) of Richmond, Va; sister-in-law, H. Marie MUNSON (husband Bill) of River Edge, NJ; sister-in-law, Gloria ROBERTS (husband A. Norman) of Shawboro, NC; brother-in-law, Benjamine O. BATEMAN, JR. (partner Bobby McCoy) of Onancock, Va; as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces.  John Jr. was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army-Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. After training at Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi Mississippi, he was stationed in Barrow, Alaska. During his military service he achieved the rank of Technical Staff Sergeant. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1952, John Jr. served over 14 years in the Air Force Reserves working as an investigator at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Va.  In late 1987, he retired from the Naval Air Rework Facility - Norfolk after 36 years of civil service as a jet aircraft mechanic, working on A6 Intruders and F14 Tomcats.  John Jr. was an avid and creative painter and artist, founding and owning Snowden Signs in Maple. After retirement, he pursued the painting of intricately detailed yard art, drawing of cartoons and other caricatures.  John Jr. also enjoyed researching the history of northeastern North Carolina and our state; hanging and setting fishing nets in Coinjock Bay, the North River and Currituck Sound; flounder and rock fishing with his father-in-law, the late Benjamine "Otto" BATEMAN, SR., in the Narrows at Poplar Branch, and tending his backyard collard and sweet potato patch.  Those who knew him or met him can tell you he was quite a character. He maintained his sense of humor and charm to the very end.  A memorial service celebrating the life of our father, husband, brother and friend will be held at Rehoboth Baptist Church, Maple, NC in early September and will be announced later this month.  A private service and interment will be held afterward.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. of Nag's Head, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Services)  [see death certificate]

Martha Jo Bateman SNOWDEN

BATEMAN, SR.

Ruth Simpson SOREY

Ruth Simpson SOREY, 87, died Aug. 27, 1991, in her home.  Mrs. SOREY was born in Currituck County, N.C. She was the widow of James E. SOREY and was a Protestant.  Survivors include three sons, James M. SOREY, Roy O. SOREY and Chester D. SOREY, all of Virginia Beach; a sister, Freda S. DOZIER of Virginia Beach; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 28, 1991; pg. D2)

Philip Andrew SOWINSKI

BARCO - Philip Andrew SOWINSKI, age 54, of 120 Ranch Drive, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, December 3, 2003, in Sentara Barco. A native of Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mrs. Theresa LaPrice SOWINSKI and the husband of Brigid Kapustka SOWINSKI of the residence. He had retired from the United States Coast Guard with 24 years of service as an Aviation Electricians Mate First Class and served as a Flight Engineer on C130s. He later was employed with Lear Siegler Service Inc., a private contractor at the Base. Mr. SOWINSKI was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Theresa SOWINSKI of Seattle, WA; a step daughter, Christina SHEFFLER of Elizabeth City, NC; two sons, Michael Andrew SOWINSKI and wife Kim of Frederick, MD, and Stephan Thomas SOWINSKI of Elizabeth City, NC; one grandson, Joshua Robert SOWINSKI.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 6, 2003, at 1:00 PM in Holy Family Catholic Church by Deacon Alan MEISTER. Burial will be Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 1:00 o’clock in Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the residence.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Charles Kevin SPAIN

Virginia Kovacs SPAIN

Virginia Kovacs SPAIN, 81, passed away November 27, 2017. Virginia was born in Currituck, North Carolina to the late Charles, Jr. and Margaret Banks KOVACS and was the loving wife of the late Beryl Lee SPAIN. Virginia loved to read, embroider, and was one of George Straits' biggest fan. Virginia was a longtime and faithful member of Rivercrest Christian Fellowship, even earning the nickname "Mama" from the congregation. Family meant everything to her and she doted on her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.   Left to cherish her memory are her children, James COPE; Cheryl TOLBERT (Anthony); Patricia JUDD; Michelle CARDOSI; and Pam ADAMS (Kirk); grandchildren, Christopher, June, David, Bettie Sue, and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Virginia, Faith, Dakota, Emma, Addie, Hailey, Isabell, Kendell, Carlina, and Bentley; brother, George Lawrence KOVACS (Peggy); sisters, Goldie CULLEN (Bill), Mary Ann GIBBS (Arnold) and Elizabeth BUNN (John); and a host of other family and friends.   A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Rivercrest Christian Fellowship,1510 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. Graham Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.  (Graham Funeral Home)

Daniel O'Neal  SPARKS

Daniel O’Neal SPARKS, 31 of 7873 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, NC, died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at his residence. Mr. SPARKS, born in Pasquotank County, was the son of James Ellis SPARKS, JR. and Sylvia Johnson SPARKS of the residence.  Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, James Dwight SPARKS and wife Virginia and their children, Parker, Bagby, and Eliza, all of Greensboro, NC, and Jonathan Bradley SPARKS and his fiancé Brook LANE of Powells Point, NC.  A graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:00 am at Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. David BLACKMAN officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Advance - Tuesday, February 16, 2010)

Mary Helen Webb  SPEAKER

MANTEO - Mary Helen SPEAKER died Monday, November 22 at Albemarle Hospital.  She was born in Ridgley, Md., the daughter of the late John and Nellie WEBB.  Survivors include a daughter, Mary ERKENBRACK of Arlington, Va.; a sister and brother, Luculle W. HAISLIP and Andrew WEBB, both of Chincoteague, Va.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Services will be held in Laurel Memorial Gardens in Poplar Branch, Tuesday, Nov. 23.  Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, November 23, 1999; pg. 14A)

Catherine Hampton White SPEIGHT
Feb. 22, 1924 - Aug. 13, 2021

Dennis Lee SPEIGHT

Elizabeth Rene SPEIGHT

Elizabeth Rene SPEIGHT, 18, died June 8, 1990, in Powells Point.   Miss SPEIGHT, a native of Elizabeth City, attended Currituck County High School.  Survivors include her parents, Bonnie O. SPEIGHT of Harbinger and Dennis L. SPEIGHT of Grandy; and two sisters, Leah D. SPEIGHT and Ashley D. SPEIGHT, her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marious OWENS, and her paternal grandmother, Laura L. SPEIGHT, all of Harbinger.  The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in Powells Point Christian Church by the Rev. Doug HARN and the Rev. Cecil STYONS. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - June 10, 1990; pg. B2)

Laura Doyle SPEIGHT

Martha Austin SPEIGHT

Martha Austin SPEIGHT, 73, formerly of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away peacefully at Sentara Obici Hospital on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Born in Currituck County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Willie Alford AUSTIN and the late Goldie Estell AUSTIN. She retired after working many years as a retail manager for several businesses in the Elizabeth City area.  Ms. SPEIGHT is survived by three sons, Douglas CULLIPHER and wife Carol of Carrsville, VA, Johnnie CULLIPHER of Greenville, SC, and Michael CULLIPHER of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters, twin sister Mary GREGORY and Melba O’NEIL, both of Shiloh, NC; a brother, Willie AUSTIN, JR. of Currituck, NC; and six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews that she cared for dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son.  A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Richard Gary SPEIGHT

HARBINGER - Richard Gary SPEIGHT, 53, of Owens Beach Road, died Sunday, August 27 in Coinjock.  He was born in Elizabeth City, son of Laura Doyle SPEIGHT of Harbinger, and the late Talmadge Lee SPEIGHT.  He was a graduate of Santa Rose College in California with a major in chemistry, and a former foreman with the Subway System in Washington, D.C.  Besides his mother, Mr. SPEIGHT is survived by one brother, Dennis Lee SPEIGHT and two nieces, all of Harbinger.  Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. by the Revs. Doug HARN and Forest GUTHRIE at the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery.  The family will be at the home of Joyce HINES in Harbinger.  Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 29, 2000; pg. 8A)

Earl SPELLMAN

Earl SPELLMAN, 75, of Highway 168, died April 7, 1994. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope A.M.E. Zion Church in Sligo. Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – April 8, 1994; pg. D5)

Edward SPELLMAN

Edward SPELLMAN, 78, a retired seafood picker, died Nov. 10, 1991, in a hospital.  Mr. SPELLMAN was born in Currituck County, N.C. He was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Shawboro, N.C.  Survivors include a brother, Earl SPELLMAN of Wilmington, Del.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Good Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, Moyock, by the Rev. Wiley COWELL. Burial will be in Providence Church Cemetery, Shawboro.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 14, 1991; pg. D2)

Helen Yolanda SPELLMAN

BARCO - Helen Yolanda SPELLMAN, 94, of Caratoke Highway, Barco, died on Monday, Sept. 13, in Sentara Nursing Home in Barco.  She was the daughter of the late William Abner and Ella Cox SPELLMAN.  Mrs. SPELLMAN was a retired seamstress.  Funeral services for Mrs. SPELLMAN will be held on Friday, September 17, in Good Hope AME Zion Church, Sligo at noon by the Rev. Randy JOHNSON.  Interment will follow in the Spellman Family Cemetery at Moyock.  The family will receive friends at the home of her niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest HUGHES, on Moyock.  She was survived by nieces and nephews.  Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, September 16, 2004; pg. 12A)

Julia Ann SPELLMAN

(Unknown newspaper - circa Feb. 20, 1964)  Obituary kindly submitted by Judy Merrell Brickhouse.  Julia Ann Spellman was born Feb. 2, 1894 & died Feb. 18, 1964 [see her death certificate]

Ralston C. SPELLMAN

Mr. Ralston C. SPELLMAN, age 36, of 182 Sawyertown Road, Moyock, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 in Greenville. A celebration of life will take place on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at noon at New Christian Home Baptist Church, Moyock. A viewing will take place at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: Mary A. SPELLMAN of the home; one son Ralston SPELLMAN, JR.,  five brothers, James ETHERIDGE, Andrew ETHERIDGE (Catherine), Robert ETHERIDGE and William ETHERIDGE, all of Moyock and Jerome ETHERIDGE (Brittany) of Coinjock; two sisters, Lorie GRIZZLE (Andre) of Moyock and Margaret Anne SKINNER (Aaron) of Elizabeth City; and a host of other relatives and friends. Rivers Community Funeral Home, is expressing sympathy through sincere service to the Spellman family.  (The Daily Advance - November 10. 2012)

Ruth Mercer SPELLMAN

MOYOCK - Ruth Mercer SPELLMAN, 93, of Snowden Road, died on Friday, August 6 in Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, Va.  Mrs. SPELLMAN was the daughter of the late Charlie and Susan Alice Harris MERCER.  She was the widow of William Angelo SPELLMAN, JR.  She is survived by one daughter, Joanne LEWIS of Moyock; and one grandchild.  Funeral services for Mrs. SPELLMAN will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 1:00 p.m. in Good Hope AME Zion Church, Sligo, by the Rev. Randy JOHNSON.  Interment will follow in the Spellman Family Cemetery. Moyock.  Arrangements by Robinson & Son Funeral Home, Elizabeth City.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 10, 2004; pg. 5A)

Ulysses W. SPELLMAN

ELIZABETH CITY - Ulysses W. SPELLMAN, 87, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with his family at his bedside.  Born February 8, 1929 in Currituck County, N. C., he was the youngest son of the late Earl Lucian and Mary Jane Mercer SPELLMAN.  Ulysses was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Edith Marie (Barnard) SPELLMAN; one son, Dwayne C. SPELLMAN; one brother Earl L. SPELLMAN and two sisters, Thelma S. WILLIAMS and Audrey S. WORRELL.  At an early age he accepted Christ at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Currituck County Training School class of 1948. He married his childhood sweetheart and relocated to Harlem, N.Y. Always a hard worker he managed to assist his family, friends and loved ones as they also journeyed to NY in later years. Affectionately known as "Stony" you could always count on him to make you laugh or make you mad but he was definitely dependable. He retired after 21 years from the NYC Transit Authority MABSTOA as a bus operator and returned home to N.C. He was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness in 2001.  He leaves to forever cherish his memory one son, Winford L. SPELLMAN; two daughters, Brenda M. SPELLMAN-STEPHENSON and Myra BASS (Anthony); two daughters-in-law, Sharon SPELLMAN and Darlene M. SPELLMAN; eight grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; one brother, E. Randolph SPELLMAN (Catherine); a very special brother in law, Lindsey BARNARD (Grizzell) who resided in close proximity for over 60 years and a host of other relatives and friends.  A Memorial Service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Central Congregation, 313 Shirley St., Elizabeth City, N. C. on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 3:00 P. M.  The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3:00 P. M. with viewing from 2:00 P. M. - 2:45 P. M. at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 876 East Ridge Road, Shawboro, N. C 27973, Officiant, Pastor Tyrone SMITH and Eulogist, Elder Marcus ETHERIDGE. Interment at the Barnard Family Cemetery.  (The Daily Advance - April 29, 2016)

Beulah Walker SPENCE

Beulah Walker SPENCE died Oct. 8, 1996. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Shawboro, N.C. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 11, 1996; pg. B7)

Daniele Andre Ghilardi SPENCE

Everett Durwood SPENCE

AYDLETT - Everett Durwood “Dagwood” SPENCE, age 78, a loving husband and father went to be with his Lord Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at his residence. Mr. SPENCE, a native of Pasquotank County, NC, was the son of the late Alton James SPENCE and Wilma Jones SPENCE and was the husband of Nancy Wagner SPENCE of the residence. He was a member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, a boat upholsterer, a Merchant Marines Veteran of WW II, and a US Army Veteran of Korea.  Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Joy SPENCE of the residence; seven sons, Blair Everett SPENCE of Boca Raton, FL, Cliff James SPENCE and Luke SPENCE both of Powell’s Point, NC, Dan SPENCE and wife Sarah of Chesapeake, VA, Dave SPENCE and wife Amanda of Camden, NC, Mark SPENCE and Austin SPENCE both of the residence; two step-daughters, Betsy BLANKENSHIP and Barbara GODWIN both of Columbus, GA; three sisters, Jessie DENNISON of Jarvisburg, NC, Charlotte EGGLESTON of Jacksonville, FL, and Mary KENT of Powell’s Point, NC.  A graveside funeral service will be Saturday, April 1, 2006, at 11:00 AM at Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph R. MASON officiating. A viewing will be at 10 AM at the gravesite. The family will receive friends at the residence.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, March 29, 2006)

BARCO - Flossie Harney SPENCE, 64, of the 300 block of Short Cut Road, died Oct. 28, 2003. A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Wilson Grove AME Zion Church, Gregory, N.C. Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, October 31, 2003)

James Franklin SPENCE

James Franklin SPENCE, age 86, of 130 Mallard Street, Grandy, NC died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in Harnett County, NC on December 18, 1933 to the late Franklin P. SPENCE and Ethel McLean SPENCE, he was the widower of Daniele André Ghilardi SPENCE who preceded him in death by fifteen days. Mr. SPENCE served his country honorably as an infantryman in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, and then served three tours in Vietnam in the U. S. Air Force until his retirement. Following his military service, Mr. SPENCE served North Carolina as an Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent until his retirement in 1995.  He is survived by a daughter, Tania L. SPENCE (Jason TAYLOR) of Grandy, NC; son, Frank SPENCE (Dactoy) of Fayetteville, NC; two sisters, Doris Mozelle TYNDALL and Ethylene Shannon-WOOD; four grandchildren, Ryan SPENCE, Nicholas SPENCE, Kyle TAYLOR, and Lydia TAYLOR; and three great-grandchildren, Eloise SPENCE, Evelyn SPENCE, and Alexander SPENCE.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Twiford Memorial Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Eugene McLAWHORN officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service and at other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the SPENCE family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Johnnie Emerson SPENCE, JR.

BARCO - Johnnie SPENCE, 90 of Elizabeth City, died at Sentara Barco Nursing Home on Saturday, January 22, 2005.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City. 

BARCO - Johnnie Emerson "Lil Johnnie" SPENCE, JR., 90, of Elizabeth City, died at Sentara Barco Nursiung Home in Barco on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005.  A funeral service will be held at McBride AME Zion Church in South Mills on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Beverly MERCER officiating.  Burial will be held at the New Burying Ground Cemetery in South Mills (Camden Co.).  Mr. SPENCE was a native of South Mills.  He was preceded in death by both his parents, Johnnie SPENCE and Mrs. Miami SPENCE, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Emma SPENCE.  He is survived by one daughter, Miama Jean SPENCE of South Mills; three sons: Bishop Dillard L. SPENCE of Hertford, William H. SPENCE and wife Judy, and Johnnie E. SPENCE, JR. and wife Angenora, all of South Mills; one sister, Eunice TURNER of Chesapeake, Va.; a brother, Ronald SPENCE of Detroit, Michigan; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.  A visitation will be held at the Stallings Funeral Home in Elizabeth City today [Jan. 28] from 4-8 p.m.  Stallings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, January 25 & Friday, Jan. 28, 2005)

Lucy Barnard SPENCE

Lucy Barnard SPENCE, 87, of 1000 Old Denbigh Road, died on Thursday, May 27, 2004, in the Riverside Convalescent Home, Newport News, Va.  She was born in Currituck County, N.C., to the late Aaron and Seine Eggelston BARNARD. She was the widow of Barry Denson SPENCE. Mrs. SPENCE was a member of the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Shiloh, N.C.  She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Valry Denson SPENCE and his wife, Regina, of Newport News, Va.; seven grandchildren; six step- grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services for Mrs. SPENCE will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, in the New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Shiloh, N.C., by the Rev. William T. DAVIS. Burial will follow in the Providence Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Shawboro, N.C. A Christian wake will be held on Wednesday, June 2, from 6 until 8 p.m. in the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Shawboro, N.C., by the Rev. John FELTON. The funeral procession will leave 1100 Southern Avenue at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday.  Robinson & Son, 1100 Southern Ave., Elizabeth City, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Press [Newport News, VA] - June 2, 2004; pg. C6)

Billy Gene SPENCER

 

MOYOCK - Billy Gene SPENCER, 62, a native of Kitlarney, Raleigh County, W.Va., born March 27, 1942, passed away at his residence on April 14, 2004. He was raised with his brother, by his greatly loved grandparents, William F. and Mary Morrison ELLIS who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Jean Silvester SPENCER of Moyock, N.C.; his only daughter and his "Helper" in his around the house jobs, Therese M. "Jim" TOMLINSON of Camden, N.C.; his sons, Michael F. LARGE of Chesapeake and T. Eugene WILLIAMS of Newport News; his mother, Ruth H. Ellis OUTLAW of Hampton; a beloved brother, John F. SPENCER of Moyock, N.C.; sisters, Sandra Outlaw (Richard) DUNLAP of Toano, Va. and Debi Outlaw (Mitch) WORLEY of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Jessica D. TOMLINSON, Shane F. LARGE, Crystal M. BROWN, Courtney H. BROWN, Brundon M. LARGE, Ian J. TOMLINSON, and step-grandchildren, R. Paul BENTON, III and Jacob N. BENTON. His grandchildren dearly loved their "Papa" and his memory will live on in them. Mr. SPENCER is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Dorothy A. SILVESTER of Currituck, N.C. and E. Marie SILVESTER of Chesapeake. Also left to mourn is his devoted cat "General Morgan." He was employed for 31 years as a pipefitter supervisor at Norshipco, Norfolk, a job that gave him great satisfaction. Billy also enjoyed working with wood and was always building things for his family and friends especially enjoyed making things for his grandchildren. He was a proud member of the Norfolk Country Grays No. 1549, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Chesapeake. One of his projects that he was most proud of was to build benches and the flagpole for the Jackson Grays Confederate Monument on Benefit Road. Services will be held at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Va. at 3 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Johnny McDONALD officiating. Burial will follow in the Moyock Memorial Cemetery, Moyock. A visitation will be held Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford's Colonial chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, and at the residence at all other times.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, April 16, 2004)

Kathleen Furlough SPENCER

Mrs. Kathleen Furlough SPENCER, 89, a resident of Creswell, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at Sentara Nursing Center in Barco.  A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Scuppernong Church of Christ, Creswell, with Don PHELPS and Ray SCOTT officiating. Burial will follow in Azalea Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. SPENCER was born in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Julia Cahoon FURLOUGH. She married Jones E. SPENCER, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Scuppernong Church of Christ.  Survivors include two daughters, Joan Ann SMITH of Moyock and Elizabeth S. ROSE of Creswell; a son, Fred S. SPENCER of Creswell; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a son, Nathan SPENCER; a grandson, Robert Earl SMITH; a brother, Sam FURLOUGH; and five sisters, Minnie F. DAVENPORT, Gladys F. SAWYER, Roxie F. WOODLEY, Edna F. ADELL and Velna F. REYNOLDS.  The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Maitland Funeral Home and other times at their individual addresses.  Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.  (Washington Daily News - Sunday, December 18, 2005)

Wilma Jones SPENCER

POWELLS POINT – Wilma Jones SPENCER, 84, died April 7 in a hospital. Mrs. SPENCER, a native of Newland Township, was a member of Ramoth-Gilead Baptist Church, Newland, NC. She was the widow of James Alton SPENCER and was a retired beautician. Survivors include three daughters: Jessie S. DENNISON of Norfolk, Charlotte S. EGGLESTON of Jacksonville, Fla. And Mary S. KENT of England; a son, E. Durwood SPENCER of Powells Point; two sisters: Eula L. JONES and Irene FOSTER, both of Elizabeth City; two brothers: Clenneth JONES of Greenville and Rupert JONES of Philadelphia; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery in Elizabeth City. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, April 9, 1991)

Lorraine Laverne Perry SPIKES

POPLAR BRANCH - Mrs. Lorraine Laverne Perry SPIKES, 79, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005.  Graveside service 2 p.m. today, Snow Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Farmville Funeral Home.  (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) - Friday, March 11, 2005)

Thomas G. SPRADLIN, jR.

LYNCHBURG - Thomas G. SPRADLIN, JR. passed away Saturday Nov. 27, 2010, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Born Feb. 19, 1958, in Lynchburg, he was preceded in death by his mother, Macie SIZER and her husband Pete. He is survived by his parents, Thomas G. and Nora SPRADLIN. Tom was employed by Colonial Webb Contractors and was an avid Redskins fan. Survivors also include two brothers, Danny SPRADLIN and wife Karen, Donald SPRADLIN and wife Kaylene; his sister, Brenda HORWITZ and husband Abbey. Uncle "Buck" was beloved by his nephews, Wesley SPRADLIN and his wife Beth, Mark SPRADLIN, Michael HORWITZ, and Jonathan HORWITZ; and his niece Shayna HORWITZ. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. in the Moyock United Methodist Church, 268 Caratoke Hwy., Moyock, N.C.  A funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Douglas C. PILLOW Friday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. in Whitten Timberlake Chapel, 7404 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va.  The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is assisting the family.  (Virginian-Pilot – Monday, November 29, 2010)

Eula Sutton SPRINGLE

AYDLETT – Mrs. Eula Sutton SPRINGLE, 66, died Wednesday at 4:10 a.m. in the family home after a long illness. She was the daughter of Hughie V. and Mrs. Mattie Dudley SUTTON and a lifelong resident of Currituck County. She was a member of Sharon Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Denard D. SPRINGLE; three sons: Denard SPRINGLE, JR. of Norfolk, Va., Earl SPRINGLE of Northwest, Va. and Richard SPRINGLE of Norfolk; four daughters: Mrs. Emma MUNDEN of Poplar Branch, Mrs. Naomi SIMONS of Aydlett, Mrs. Joyce RABAT of Baltimore and Mrs. Mattie HARRINGTON of Norfolk; two sisters: Mrs. Irma JOHNSON of Elizabeth City and Mrs. Minnie GILDEN of Grandy; a brother, Pete SUTTON of Aydlett; and 15 grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Sharon Methodist Church in Poplar Branch. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. The body will be taken from Twiford Funeral Home to the church at 1 p.m. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, March 7, 1963)

The casket was covered with a pall of pink carnations and fern. "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and "My Savior, First of All" were sung by the Rev. and Mrs. LEWIS, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Goldie PARKER. Pallbearers were Jim DOXEY, Mark DOXEY, Sam WALKER, Paul DUNTON, Seward PARKER and Loftin RIDDICK. (This was part of an obit from The Coastland Times – Saturday, March 9, 1963)

William Earl SPRINGLE, SR.

CHESAPEAKE – William Earl SPRINGLE, SR., 81, died December 12, 2009. Mr. SPRINGLE was born in NC to the late Annie Eula Sutton SPRINGLE and Denard Davis SPRINGLE. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. Mr. SPRINGLE was a member of Moyock Baptist Church and the Norview Masonic Lodge.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Luton SPRINGLE; daughters, Yvonne SAWYER and husband Albert of Currituck, NC, Kathlyn S. ROMM and husband Billy of Moyock, NC, and Bonnie S. SCARBOROUGH of Kitty Hawk, NC; sons, William Earl SPRINGLE, JR. and wife Kathy of Palm Beach, FL.; sisters, Naomi SIMONS of Elizabeth City, NC and Joyce RABAT of Creskill, NJ; ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake on Monday from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be at Moyock Baptist Church on Tuesday at 11:00 am with Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. Burial will follow at Moyock Cemetery.  (Virginian-Pilot – Monday, December 14, 2009)

Charlie Bryan SPRUILL

POWELLS POINT – Charlie Bryan SPRUILL, 80, of Powells Point, NC passed away March 21, 2020 in Newport News, VA from complications of an auto accident. Charlie was born in Duck, NC to the late Charlie SPRUILL and Hannah Scarborough SPRUILL. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Minnie GRIGGS, Etta BOWDEN and Grady TATE.  Charlie is survived by wife of 61 years, Jeri Garrick SPRUILL and three children, Leonard SPRUILL (Vicki), Emily CODER (Johnny), and Donald SPRUILL.  Charlie was blessed with his grandchildren, Lenny, Stephanie, John, Billy, Carolina, Andy, Dustin and Amanda along with nine great-grandchildren.  Also surviving Charlie is his sister, Norma PERRY (Cliff); brother, Foster SPRUILL (Charlotte); and brother-in-law, George GARRICK.  Charlie spent over 20 years in the Coast Guard. After his military career, he worked as a commercial fisherman and also in construction.  Charlie could often be found in East Lake with Tommy SPRUILL and Earl PERRY fishing and hunting.  His family often reaped the rewards from his trips.  He taught several nephews his hunting skills. Charlie will be loved and missed by all.  A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date.   Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Charles Edward SPRUILL. JR.

BARCO - Charles Edward SPRUILL, JR., age 43, of Barco, NC, died at his residence on Saturday, October 9, 2004. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of Charles Edward SPRUILL, SR. and Ann SEABERG, and husband of Rita Barnes SPRUILL. He was a water treatment plant operator for the city of Chesapeake, VA.  Besides his wife and parents, Mr. SPRUILL is survived by: three sisters, Priscilla ETHERIDGE of Belvedere, NC, Kim JACKSON of Kitty Hawk, NC, and Ashley SPRUILL of Elizabeth City, NC; two brothers, David SPRUILL of Eure, NC, and Jason SPRUILL of Elizabeth City, NC; and one grandson, Alex ALTMAN. He was pre-deceased by one son Stephen SPRUILL.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 3:00 PM at the residence in Barco, NC. Information provided by Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, October 13, 2004)

Stephen Edward SPRUILL

BARCO - Stephen Edward SPRUILL, 19, died Tuesday, November 2 as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born in Elizabeth City and lived in Barco.  He was the son of Charles Edward SPRUILL, JR. and Rita Barnes SPRUILL of Barco and was employed with the R.A. Hoy Heating and Air Conditioning Co.  Mr. SPRUILL was a member of the Perkins United Methodist Church.  Besides his parents, he is survived by a son, Alex ALTMAN of Moyock; maternal grandparents: James and Bettie BARNES of Barco; paternal grandparents: Charles SPRUILL, SR. and Mary Ann SEABERG, both of Elizabeth City; paternal great-grandparents: Harry and Addie SPRUILL of Elizabeth City and Mamie WILLIAMS of Pocomoke,.Md.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City by Rev. Mary Jane WILSON-PARSON and Sue HARRIS.  Immediately following the chapel service the family will be at their residence in Barco.  Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, has charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, November 4, 1999; pg. 12A)

Alethia Mae Norman SPRY

Alethia Mae Norman SPRY, 93, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2014. She was born in Washington County, NC on August 13, 1921 to James Thomas NORMAN and Annie Pritchett DAVENPORT.  She graduated from Creswell High School in 1938 and Hardbarger’s Business College (Raleigh, NC) in 1939. She worked for the US Department of Agriculture in Currituck, NC for 11 years. On October 8, 1944 she married Paul Wilson SPRY.  Following the birth of their children, she became a homemaker.  Alethia was an active life-long member of Coinjock Baptist Church and served as church clerk and treasurer for many years.   She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.  She is survived by her daughter, Jane Elizabeth Spry MALONEY and husband, Larry MALONEY of Kinston, NC and two grandchildren, Brian Paul MALONEY of West Palm Beach, FL and Katie Elizabeth MALONEY of Kinston, NC. Also surviving are her siblings, Annette Davenport PEOPLES of Chesapeake, VA, Paula Davenport MEADS of Elizabeth City, NC, Rebecca Davenport EVANS of Cincinnati, OH, Seaton B. NORMAN of Laurel, MD and Paul DAVENPORT, JR. of Apex, NC.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wilson SPRY, her daughter Nancy Kate SPRY, her sister Nancy Norman CRABB and her brother Albert H. NORMAN.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Coinjock Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Ricky BISHOP. The family will receive friends in the church social hall following the service and other times at the home.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City is serving the Spry family.

 Emma Doxey SPRY
[Submitted by Janet Joyner]

Harold Lloyd SPRY, SR.
[Submitted by Janet Joyner]

Howard James SPRY, SR.

Howard J. SPRY
[Submitted by Janet Joyner]

Kate Kinsey SPRY

Nancy Kate SPRY

Lt. Cmdr. Norman L. SPRY

Lt. Cmdr. Norman L. SPRY died May 31, 1996, in Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C.  Born in Coinjock, N.C., on Oct. 17, 1921, he was the son of the late Henry Sheldon and Bertha Moore SPRY. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 32 years of service, receiving a Purple Heart, among other decorations. He later received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia and served as assistant director of the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial for five years until his retirement. He was a member of Oceanview Masonic Lodge of Oceanview, Va. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine W. SPRY of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Anne ARNESEN and husband, Knut ARNESEN, of Gjerdrum, Norway; three grandchildren, Bernt, Kelly and Kevin ARNESEN of Gjerdrum; and seven brothers.  A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Arlington National Cemetery. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 11, 1996; pg. B7)

Paul Wilson SPRY

COINJOCK - Paul Wilson SPRY, 92, of 215 Worth Guard Road, Coinjock, N.C., died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Albemarle Hospital. Born July 13, 1914, in Currituck County, he was the only child of the late Isaac Wilson and Kate Kinsey SPRY, and the husband of Alethia Norman SPRY. He was a member of Coinjock Baptist Church, where he served as a former Deacon and Treasurer, and was a member of Coinjock Masonic Lodge No. 463 AF&AM and the Elizabeth City Rotary Club. He retired from Pilot Life Insurance Company in 1984, where he had served as District Manager. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jane MALONEY and husband, Larry, of Kinston, N.C.; two grandchildren, Paul and Katie MALONEY, and a special caregiver, Linda DOXEY. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Kate SPRY. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday March 13, 2007, at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, by the Revs. Charles H. WELLONS and Jeff UNDERWOOD. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the Funeral Home immediately following the service and other times at their residence in Coinjock.   (The Daily Advance - Monday, March 12, 2007)

Louise Whitehurst STAFFORD

MOYOCK - Louise Whitehurst STAFFORD, 101, of 468 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, NC died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Hickory, VA to the late Timothy and Gertrude Whitney WHITEHURST and was the wife of the late Walter Leon STAFFORD, who preceded her in death March 12, 1976. Mrs. STAFFORD was a former school teacher, and worked with her husband at the W. L. STAFFORD buyer of grain in Moyock, N. C. and was a member of the Moyock Baptist Church.  Mrs. STAFFORD is survived by one daughter, Evonne S. PRUDEN of Moyock, N.C. and two sisters, Mary W. BUCKWALTER and Doris W. POE both of Chesapeake, VA. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth W. WHITE, Katherine W. TYNDELL, Margaret WHITEHURST, and one brother William WHITEHURST.  A funeral service will be conducted Friday, March 16, 2007 at 2:00 P. M. in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. with Rev. Vic RAMSEY and Rev. Walter JONES officiating. Burial will follow in South Mills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Moyock Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the committal service at the South Mills Cemetery, and other time at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is assisting the Stafford family with arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, March 14, 2007)

Weymouth Bradford STAFFORD

POWELLS POINT – Weymouth Bradford STAFFORD, 50, died Monday evening in the Albemarle Hospital. He was a native of Elizabeth City. He was the son of Shirley Anderson Stafford COPELAND and the late Ernest Halton STAFFORD and husband of Frances White STAFFORD. He was a supervisor for the Carolina Telephone Company and a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the Stingray Anglers Fishing Team. He was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters: Cheryl MANSFIELD of Shiloh and Lynn BARNHILL of Elizabeth City; one son, Brad STAFFORD, JR. of Powells Point; and one granddaughter, Hannah BARNHILL of Elizabeth City. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Evangelical Methodist Church by Dr. Art WILT and Rev. M.L. BLOODWORTH. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, June 8, 1995; pg. 10A)

Christy Lynn STALLINGS

Christy Lynn STALLINGS, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2024 in Chesapeake, Virginia.  Residing in Powell Point, NC for 29 years-she was born on February 11, 1969 in Durham, North Carolina to William and Gail STALLINGS. She and her sister, Ashley STALLINGS grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and friends.  Christy’s passing has left an indelible void in the lives of those who knew her best. Her daughters Kaleigh (Brian), Chelsey, Taylor and son, Nicholas were not only her pride and joy but also the center of her heart. She was a doting grandmother to Bentley, Avianna, Zy’liyah, Zakai, and Presley, and last not but least she is survived by her loyal companion, Dave. Christy was predeceased by two grandchildren Zaiden- her very first grandbaby, and Kinsley.  Christy was employed at Coinjock Marina for close to 20 years. Over the years, her co-workers became great friends, sisters, and brothers and due to her wisdom- many even regarded her as a mother figure. Christy was a kind, selfless soul, who provided comfort and solace while asking little in return.  She loved music, football, and NASCAR, but family was her sole focus. She cared for them and worried over them until the end; sometimes to the exclusion of her own needs.  Christy was a free spirit, who believed in flexibility, ‘modifications,’ and change. She also valued loyalty, honesty, and authenticity. Struggling with the concept of tough love Christy was fiercely independent and private. She loved her entire family, despite their quirks and disfunction. She rooted for them, protected them, resented them, forgave them, and always kept on loving them.  Christy will be desperately missed by all those that she’s left behind. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed.  The memorial service will be held at Jarvisburg Church of Christ Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11am.   (Gallop Funeral Home)

Ella Mae Pell STALLINGS

CHESAPEAKE - Ella Mae Pell STALLINGS, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was born in Shawboro, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Paul Edward PELL, SR. and Cornie Mae Stallings PELL. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Melvin C. STALLINGS. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Belinda G. STALLINGS of Richmond; sisters, Betty Marie KIGHT and her husband Buddy of Shawboro, N.C., and Sally Ann MORRIS and her husband Aubrey of Elizabeth City, N.C.; and a brother, Paul Edward PELL, JR. of Shawboro. Ella turned her love for flowers into a career as a floral designer, she loved creating art through flowers. She even had an opportunity to share her talent by teaching floral design classes at Tidewater Community College. She was a member of South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church, the American Camellia Society and the Virginia Camellia Society. A service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 4 p.m. at South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church with Pastor Amos EBY officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband Monday at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, June 23, 2011)

Fannie Elizabeth Etheridge STALLINGS

Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Etheridge STALLINGS, 56, was dead on arrival at Albemarle Hospital last Wednesday morning.  Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Corinth Baptist Church by Rev. Robert B. POOLE, pastor who officiated and Rev. Brent RECTOR, associate pastor of Corinth Baptist Church, who assisted.  Burial following in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  She was a retired nurse, having been employed at the Albemarle Hospital and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.  She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Willie Snead and Wesley ETHERIDGE of Waterlily and wife of Harry Norfleet STALLINGS of the home.  Besides her husband and father, she is survived by one step-son, Harry Norfleet STALLINGS, JR. of Durham, N.C.; two sisters: Mrs. Margaret BATEMAN of Creswell and Mrs. Susie PITCHER of Waterlily; two brothers: Frank ETHERIDGE of Waterlily and Wesley ETHERIDGE of Elizabeth City; and 3 grandchildren.  (The Southern Post - August 11, 1982; pg. 11)

Willie STALLINGS

Willie STALLINGS of Barco, NC, died August 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Will STALLINGS and Annie Kelly STALLINGS-DAIL. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Melva McCray STALLINGS; sisters, Louise S. HEWITT and Alice S. MORSE. Other family members include his brothers, Winfred Lee STALLINGS, Lonnie F. DAIL, Tim DAIL, Earl DAIL, John DAIL, and several nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be Monday, August 22, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit prior to the service at the cemetery. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Stallings family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ruby Marie Gallop STAMPER

Ruby Marie Gallop STAMPER, 88, of the 1100 block of Church Rd, died January 06, 1997.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm at the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery.  Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  ( The Virginian-Pilot – January 07, 1997)  [Obituary kindly submitted by George D. Waterfield]

Marie Bane STANTON

MAPLE – Marie Bane STANTON, 71, of Maple, died August 9 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. She was a native of Bluefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lester and Annie Booth BANE. She was the wife of Ned A. STANTON of the home. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters: Ania J. KELLEY and Judy C. MERRELL of Chesapeake, Va. and Debra S. PERROT of Manteo; one son, Michael STANTON of Coinjock; one sister, Mildred B. HISE of Lantana, Florida; one brother, William BANE of Barberville, West Va.; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, August 12 at 11 a.m. in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. Twiford's Northside Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, August 10, 1993; pg. 12A)

Lavinia Forbes STAPLES

SHAWBORO - Lavinia Forbes STAPLES, 96 of 798 Sandy Hook Road, Shawboro, NC died in Smithfield, NC, Monday, May 15, 2006. She was born in Camden County and was the daughter of the late Jacob “Jake” and Ida FORBES and was the wife of the late Ancil Bray STAPLES. Mrs. STAPLES was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and worked in the Camden County School’s Cafeteria for a short time.  She is survived by one son, Alton STAPLES and wife Maude of Wendell, NC; a sister, Elsie DOUGLAS of Baltimore, MD; two grandchildren, Brian STAPLES and wife Tammy of Wendell, NC, and Michael STAPLES of Raleigh, NC; two great-grandchildren, Scott and Cody. She was predeceased by a brother, Wilbert FORBES.  A Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. David COMBS and Rev. Roland COOPER officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives in the lobby of the funeral home following the ceremony. The burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Staples Family.  (Daily Advance - Wednesday, May 17, 2006)

Virginia Clark STAPLES

MOYOCK, NC - Virginia Clark STAPLES, age 72, of Moyock, NC, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mrs. STAPLES was born in Newport News Virginia on April 30, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Annie Lee Neal Baker CLARK and Louis Edward CLARK and was the wife of the late Vance Lee STAPLES. She was a member of the Come As You Are Ministries of Moyock, NC.  Mrs. STAPLES is survived by a son, Richard STAPLES of Moyock, NC and a sister Naomi Clark COOPER of Orange Park, Fl.  Memorial services will be held on Wednesday March 12, 2003 at 11:00 o’clock in the Moyock Assembly of God Church by Scott POLLARD and Wayne SAWYER.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Glenn Marchall STARBOARD

Glenn Marshall STARBOARD, 50, of 109 Timber Drive, Moyock, NC, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Currituck County, NC, son of Bessie Jean Sawyer STARBOARD and the late James Marshall STARBOARD, and was the husband of Beverly Padrick STARBOARD. He was an extraordinary welder, and loved his family.  Besides his wife and mother, Mr. STARBOARD is survived by three daughters, Jennifer STARBOARD, Chrissy RAYMER-STARBOARD, and Rachel KEECH; a son, Jonathan STARBOARD; a granddaughter, Bessie STARBOARD; and three brothers, James Lee STARBOARD, Donnie STARBOARD, and Ronnie DIXON.  No services are scheduled at this time. Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements  (The Daily Advance - Monday, July 23, 2007)

Nellie Snow STEADMAN

Nellie Snow STEADMAN, 69, died June 28, 1991, in her home.  Mrs. STEADMAN, a native of Currituck County, was a member of New Hope Baptist Chapel.  She was the widow of Preston STEADMAN.  Survivors include two daughters, Judith STEADMAN of Stony Creek, Va., and Martha SIMPSON of Williamston; her mother, Myra S. HARRIS of Coinjock; a half sister, Gloria POYNER of Coinjock; and two grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Biggs Funeral Home.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 29, 1991; pg. D2)

Anna Rairick STEIN

IN AYDLETT - Mrs. Anna Rairick STEIN, 79, of Aydlett, died Friday morning at 3:45 a.m. in Winslow Memorial rest Home following an illness of 2 days.  The body was removed to Twiford's Memorial Chapel and will be sent to the Schlup Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio for funeral and burial services which will be announced later.  Mrs. STEIN was a native of Frostburg, Md., a former resident of Akron, Ohio, and for the past 8 months she had lived in Aydlett.  She was a retired employee of the Firestone Tire Co. in Akron, Ohio.  She was a member of the Catholic Church and a daughter of the late Joseph and Mrs. Elizabeth RAIRICK.  She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. William COOK of Ravenna, Ohio and Mrs. Mary RODOVICK of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Joe RAIRICK of Clinton, Ohio.  (The Southern Post (Coinjock) - March 3, 1982; pg. 8)

Laura Elizabeth Midgett STEIN

Laura Elizabeth Midgett STEIN, 71, of 124 Quitsna Road, Windsor, NC died Friday, November 15, 2013 at her residence. A native of Pasquotank County she was the daughter of the late Alfred Lewis MIDGETT and Hazel Mansfield MIDGETT and the widow of Joseph E. STEIN. She was a homemaker, a member of Windsor United Methodist Church and their UMW, and volunteer director of Good Shepherd Food Pantry. She was recently awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for Bertie County by the Governor.  She is survived by two daughters, Betty Jo JONES of Elizabeth City, NC, and Alma DOWNS and husband Bruce of Hastings, Fl; a sister, Gladys JONES of South Mills, NC; a brother Donald MIDGETT of Palm Coast, Fl; four grandchildren, Stephen, Shawn, Shana, and Victoria; eight great grandchildren; a niece Carol JONES and a nephew Curtis JONES of South Mills, NC.  A funeral service will be Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity UMC with the Rev. Kip McDONALD and the Rev. Anne TRAVENNO officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately after the service at the church. At other times the family will be at the residence of her sister, Gladys JONES, 302 Halstead Street, South Mills, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the STEIN family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Augusta Grossman STEINBRUCKER

CURRITUCK – Augusta Grossman STEINBRUCKER, 87 died April 29 in an Elizabeth City hospital. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be held at a late date. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, May 3, 1992)

Marguerite Boyles STENGER

GRANDY – Marguerite Boyles STENGER, 88, of Grandy, died Wednesday, June 7 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Edward and Idera Anglin BOYLES and the widow of Philip STENGER. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia GILMORE of Grandy; a sister, Louise GEORGE of Hobe Sound, Fla.; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the residence of her daughter in Grandy at 2 p.m. Sunday. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, June 11, 1995; pg. 5A)

Edward McGill STEPHENS

POPLAR BRANCH - Edward McGill STEPHENS, 52 of Poplar Branch, NC died at his residence, Wednesday, June 28, 2006. He was the son of the late John T. and Wanda McGill Stephens and was born in Bladen County, Elizabethtown, NC. Mr. STEPHENS was a Baker in the Food Industry and was a Vietnam Era Veteran of the U.S. Army.   He is survived by a son, Paul STEPHENS and a brother, John STEPHENS both of Richmond, VA and he was preceded in death by a son, Joel STEPHENS.   A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, July 6, 2006 at  2:00 P.M. in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery on Wilmer Road, Richmond, VA.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Stephens family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Freda Jo Cook STEPP

Freda “Jo” STEPP (Cook), age 85, of Poplar Branch, NC, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2015. Jo was born in Oceana, WV, Wyoming County, on August 15, 1929, to the late Wanna Creed COOK and Willa Virginia DAWSON. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Norman and infant daughter, Julia Jo. She moved to Poplar Branch with her devoted husband, Jimmie STEPP, JR., in 1986. Jo was primarily a homemaker, however, she worked at several organizations throughout her life, including the Rose Tree in Grandy, the US Post Office, and her first job – at the Piggy Wiggly in Oceana, WV. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Methodist Women, and was an active member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church in WV and the Sharon United Methodist Church in Poplar Branch, NC.  Jo not only conducted Sunday school classes for many years, but she also was extremely active in managing the Meals on Wheels program; she was a secretary for the Historical Society at the Whalehead Club, and she volunteered for many programs at the Sharon United Methodist Church. Her talents were many, including sewing, baking, cooking, crafting, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Her generosity and charitable approach to life influenced so many in her family and those around her.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jimmie (Jack); daughters, Leah J. TRIPPETT and Dena D. JAKUBOSKY (Tom); son, Wes STEPP; six grandchildren, Brittany L. FRENZEL (James), Jackie R. STEPP, Taylor BALDERDSON, Alexandra (Allie) W. STEPP, Jennifer L. JAKUBOSKY, and Eric T. JAKUBOSKY; brother, Dale COOK (Louise), and many cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends.  The family would also like to thank the many caregivers who provided so much love and support for Jo and her family, especially to those who helped recently: Ushana WILLIAMS, Christina LEWIS, Andrea MILLER, John SANCHEZ, Carrie JONES and the Community Home Care & Hospice.  There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Freda Jo on July 20, 2015, at 2:00 pm, at the Sharon United Methodist Church, 275 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Jimmie "Jack" STEPP, JR.

POPLAR BRANCH - Jimmie (Jack) STEPP, JR., age 87, of Poplar Branch, NC, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 6, 2015. Jim was born in Monaville, WV, Logan County, on August 02, 1928, to the late Jimmie STEPP and Ella VANCE. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Jo; brother, Cecil; sister, Juanita; brother, Bob; and infant daughter, Julia Jo.  Jimmie joined the US Navy in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1953. He spent the majority of his time on the US Destroyer USS Wallace L. Lind, Sixth Fleet, which traveled all over the world. After leaving the Navy, he began working for the C&P Telephone Company in Logan, WV.  Jim retired from AT&T after over 35 years of an illustrious career in the telecommunications industry. He began as a telephone repairman and after working his way into higher levels of management, was ultimately responsible for training employees in 4 states. After his first retirement from AT&T in West Virginia, he and his devoted wife, Jo, moved to Poplar Branch, NC, where he quickly began his second career in commercial fishing. He knew the Currituck Sound as well as he knew the telecommunications industry. He spent several years net fishing, soft shell crabbing, crabbing, eeling, and entertaining his family, friends, and grandchildren with boat rides and fishing trips. His next career involved managing the Corolla Light Resort in Corolla. He helped build the resort to what it is today. After spending several years at Corolla Light, he actually retired, other than producing a fantastic vegetable garden every year. He furnished neighbors, friends, and his son's restaurant with fresh, delicious produce. His tomatoes were known near and far, along with the best snap beans ever grown!  Jim is survived by daughters, Leah J. TRIPPETT and Dena D. JAKUBOSKY (Tom); son, Wes STEPP,; six grandchildren, Brittany L. FRENZEL (James), Jackie R. STEPP,, Taylor BALDERSON, Alexandra (Allie) W. STEPP, Jennifer L. JAKUBOSKY, and Eric T. JAKUBOSKY; sister, Eulaine SHORT; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends.  The family would like to thank the caregivers who provided so much love and support for Jim and his family, especially to those who helped recently: Ushana WILLIAMS, Christina LEWIS, Andrea MILLER, John SANCHEZ, Carrie JONES and Community Home Care & Hospice.  There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Jim on August 24, 2015, at 2:00 pm, in his field _ mile North of Sharon Church (look for the bird houses) with a reception immediately following at the Sharon United Methodist Church, 275 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, August 12, 2015)

Aurelia McCallion STEWART

Aurelia McCallion STEWART, 69, of the 300 block of Reed St., a retired clerk, died June 28, 1990, in Erie. Mrs. STEWART, a native of Erie, retired from Giant Open Air Market in Norfolk. She was the widow of Walter Samuel STEWART.  Survivors include two daughters, Gloria CHRISTENSEN of Virginia Beach and Susan FREEMAN of Huntingdon, Tenn.; a son, Gary D. STWEART of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Ruth MELROSE and Catherine McCALLION, both of Erie, and Mae BOB of Detroit; a brother, Maurice McCALLION of Erie; and six grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Frank HUGHES, JR. Burial will be in Stewart Family Cemetery, W. Gibbs Woods, Currituck County, N.C.  (The Virginian-Pilot - July 1, 1990; pg. B2)

 David Lee STEWART

VIRGINIA BEACH - David Lee STEWART, 34, died Wednesday in Virginia Beach.  He was a native of Portland, Maine and was the son of Stanton STEWART, JR. and Gerrie Chamberlain STEWART of Leesburg, Fla.  He was an automobile salesman in Virginia Beach.  Besides his parents, David is survived by a sister, Ellen GRANDY and husband William E. GRANDY, JR. of Barco; maternal grandmother, Priscilla CONLEV of Gray, Maine; paternal grandmother, Ann RUARK of Virginia Beach; and a nephew, Tyler William GRADY of Barco.  Funeral services were to be conducted Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Northside Chapel, Elizabeth City by Rev. James HARRINGTON and burial to follow in the Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Poplar Branch.  Twiford's Northside Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, October 3, 1999; pg. 10A)

Mildred M. STEWART

Mildred M. STEWART, a retired homemaker, died Feb. 13, 1994, in Chesapeake General Hospital.  Mrs. STEWART was born in Moyock, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Lizzie S. and Willoughby DOZIER and was the widow of Enoch A. STEWART, SR.  She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, the Senior Choir and former member of the United Order of Tents #518.  Survivors include two daughters, Brookie G. THOMAS of Chesapeake and Beverly J. OWENS of Arlington, Texas; two sons, Enoch A. STEWART Jr. and Charles A. STEWART, both of Southfield, Mich.; a host of nieces; and one nephew.  A funeral will be conducted at noon Thursday in Asbury United Methodist Church, 1392 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A wake service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Hale Funeral Home and the family will receive friends at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 15, 1994; pg. D2)

Peggy Ann Mohon STEWART

Peggy Ann Mohon Stewart, 70, of Aydlett, died peacefully on November 11, 2010, at her home after a year plus battle with breast cancer.  Peggy retired after more than 30 years with the Department of Defense, most of those years serving as the legal secretary for the Chairman of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals where she loved and was loved by over 30 judges.  Later she was a legal secretary for Donald Prentice at the Elizabeth City Firm of Hornthal, Riley, Ellis, and Maland.  Peggy was an avid reader and relished keeping the Barco library staff busy filling her online requests for books.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years Stan Stewart; a son, David Scott Stewart and wife Connie of Athens, Georgia; a daughter, JoAnna  Massey and husband, Joe of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two granddaughters, Nichole Leigh Massey and Mackenzie Kay Massey of Virginia Beach, Virginia; three sisters, Betty Jo Goeltz and Bess Gehlhausen of Evansville, Indiana and Donna Morice of Imperial, Missouri; two brothers Bruce Mohon of Marco Island, Florida and Dennis Wright of Beaumont, California.  At her request, there will be no funeral.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56^th Street, 8^th floor, New York, New York  10022.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Stewart family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)

Solomon Walter STEWART

Walter STEWART

Rita Elaine STOCKTON

GIBBS WOODS - Rita Elaine "Althea" STOCKTON, 28, died April 29, 2005, at home. Rita was born in Nassawadox, Va. She was employed with Children's Orthodontics and Dentistry in Chesapeake, and also volunteered service at the St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children. Rita was an artist. She enjoyed going to the beach, surfing and being with family and friends. Survivors include her mother, Anita H. AYLESWORTH and step-father Larue AYLESWORTH of Knotts Island; her father, Edward STOCKTON, JR. of Cheriton, Va.; maternal grandparents, Rita and James HOPKINS of Cape Charles, Va.; paternal grandparents, Elaine and James BEALL of Seaview, Va.; a step-sister, Shelby AYLESWORTH of Moyock, N.C.; numerous aunts, uncles, extended family and friends; and her dog and special friend, Sage. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday in the Chesapeake Chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, May 3, 2005)

Luella Racine STOLLINGS

COINJOCK - Luella Racine STOLLINGS, 88, of the 100 block of Coinjock Baptist Church Road, died Aug. 23, 2003. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Maple. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, August 25, 2003)

Bruce Henry STONE, Sr.

JARVISBURG - Bruce Henry STONE, SR., 69, of 7383 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, N.C., peacefully slipped into the arms of Jesus after a valiant fight with cancer Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Britthaven Nursing Home in Nags Head, N.C. Mr. STONE, a native of Robeson County, N.C., was the son of the late Henry Ridley STONE and Maude Fogleman STONE and the husband of Ruth Aydlett STONE of the home. He was a retired plumber, a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Powell's Point Baptist Church, Powell's Point, N.C. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bruce STONE. JR., of Cleveland, Ohio, and Greg STONE of Conyers, Ga.; two step-daughters, Elizabeth CODY of Jarvisburg, and Katie WEEKS of Chesapeake, Va.; a step-son, David NEWBERN, JR., of Garden City, Kan.; three sisters, Carol Stone ECKERSON of Hampton, Ga., Sandra Stone NEWBERN of Powell's Point, and Diane Stone OWENS of Harbinger, N.C.; two brothers, Donald Hugh STONE, SR., of Powell's Point, and Raymond Eugene STONE of Nags Head; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and one step-great granddaughter. He was predeceased by a granddaughter. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, at Powell's Point Baptist Church, with the Rev. Herbert HEMINGWAY officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence and immediately after the memorial service in the church fellowship hall. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.  (The Daily Advance – Wednesday, April 9, 2008)

Kay Barefield STONE

MOYOCK – Kay Barefield STONE, 43, a nurse at the St. Bride's Correctional Center, died July 4 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. STONE, a native of Tyrrell County, was a member of Gum Neck Freewill Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Horace Sr. and Elma BAREFIELD. Survivors include her husband, Garland Lee STONE, SR.; a son, Jason G. STONE of Moyock; a sister, Betty JACKSON of Columbia; and a brother, Horace BAREFIELD, JR. of Moyock. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Walker Funeral Home in Columbia by the Rev. Joseph WYNNS with burial to be in Azalea Memorial Gardens in Columbia. (The Coastland Times – July 1990)

Lawrence Ray STONE

Lawrence Ray STONE, 62, of Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, NC died May 11, 2019 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Currituck County, NC on January 10, 1957 to the late James Lester STONE and Essie Ferebee STONE, he was a carpenter by trade in construction. He liked to hunt and garden and was incredibly proud of his children. His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Allie.  He is survived by sons, Lawrence Ray STONE, JR. (Christie) of Vanceboro, NC and Ashley R. STONE of Kitty Hawk, NC; his siblings, Joyce Stone SOREY (Jon), Garland STONE (Yvonne), Erleen ROURKS, Clara Mae BROOME, Pauline STONE, Raymond, STONE, Doris COLLUMS (Terrell), and Gordon STONE; grandchildren, Hayden, Ryland, Addison, and Chacen STONE; and his longtime companion, Annie SMITH, and her children, Chase and Sam.  A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:30 ~ 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Twiford Memorial Chapel.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Linda Charlene Ferrell STONE

Linda Charlene STONE, 54 of Williamsburg Square, Chesapeake, VA died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Elizabeth City, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Edward FERRELL, JR. and Thelma Louise Speight FERRELL and the widow of Elwood Van STONE.  She is survived by two brothers, James Edward FERRELL, III and wife Paula of Prestonsburg, KY and Kenneth Clarence FERRELL, SR. and wife Angela of Moyock , NC and nieces and nephews, Brandy FERRELL, Erin CANINE, Amanda FERRELL, Brandon STONE and Kenneth FERRELL, JR.   She was predeceased by a sister, Helen Irene FERRELL.  Services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 871 Tull’s Creek Road, Moyock, NC with the Rev. James HARRINGTON and Rev. Tom SPEIGHT officiating.   Burial will follow in the Moyock Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 at Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Stone family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Maude Fogleman STONE

POWELLS POINT - Maude Fogleman STONE, 81, of Powells Point, died Wednesday, December 29 in Albemarle Hospital.  She was a native of Randolph County, daughter of the late Leonard and Mozelle Pugh FOGLEMAN, SR. and step-daughter of Leah FOGLEMAN.  She was an active member of the Powells Point Baptist Church for over 35 years.  Her activities included serving as Sunday School teacher, past president of the WMU, and choir member.  Mrs. STONE is survived by her husband, Henry STONE of the home; three daughters: Sandra NEWBERN of Powells Point, Diane OWENS of Harbinger and Carol ECKERSON of Hampton, Ga.; three sons: Donald STONE and Bruce STONE of Powells Point, and Raymond STONE of Nags Head; one brother, Leonard FOGLEMAN, JR. of Howardsville, Va.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Dec. 31 in the Powells Point Baptist Church by the Revs. Herbert HEMINGWAY and Eugene McLAWHORN.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, had charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, January 4, 2000; pg. 5A)

Raymond Eugene STONE

NAGS HEAD - Raymond Eugene STONE, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family May 14, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran who served our country for over 21 years in the U.S. Army and Air Force. He retired as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Maude STONE of Powells Point, N.C., and brother Bruce Henry STONE of Jarvisburg, N.C. He is survived by his wife Betty Grandy STONE; and children Robert STONE and wife, Lori, of Cecilia, Ky., Lisa CLARK of Elizabethtown, Ky., Bryan COPPERSMITH and wife, Sue, of Willard, Ohio, and Dawn DILDY and husband, Bobby, of Walstonburg. Surviving brothers and sisters include, Carol ECKERSON and husband, Ralph, of Hampton, Ga., Donald STONE and wife, Jenelle, Sandra NEWBERN and husband, Tommy, all of Powells Point, Diane OWENS and husband, Garry, of Harbinger; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dare County Home Health and Hospice for the loving care they provided. Special thanks to Brian, Cotton, Danny, Stephanie and Lee LEE.  A memorial service will be held today at 3 p.m. at Powells Point Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors at 2 p.m. Officiating ministers are Jim CLARK and David COXSON. Gallop Funeral Services is handling the arrangements.  (Daily Advance - Tuesday, May 18, 2010)

Ruth Aydlett Newbern-STONE

Ruth Aydlett NEWBERN-STONE, 69 of 7383 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Albemarle Hospital. Born in Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Mark Lafayette AYDLETT and Katie Elizabeth Simpson AYDLETT and the widow of Thomas David NEWBERN, SR., and Bruce Henry STONE, SR.  She was a seamstress and a member of Powell’s Point Baptist Church.  She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth CODY and husband Greg of Jarvisburg, NC and Katie WEEKS and husband William of Chesapeake, VA; a son, Thomas Davis NEWBERN, JR., and wife Karen of Garden City, KS; a brother, Mark AYDLETT of Newport News, VA; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Powell’s Point Baptist Church with Evangelist Thomas David NEWBERN, JR., and the Rev. Herbert HEMINGWAY officiating. Burial will be in the Aydlett Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the residence of her daughter, Elizabeth and Greg CODY, 7379 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Shelton Hubert STONE, SR.

Shelton Hubert STONE, SR., 61 of 613 Wynne Fork Road, Hertford, NC died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Chowan Hospital.  Mr. STONE, a native of Currituck County, was the son of the late James Lester STONE and Essie Marie Ferebee STONE.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War and retired from Stackhouse as a High Voltage Foreman.  He was a member of the Moyock VFW Post 10949, Masons of South Mills New Lebanon Lodge 0314 AF&AM, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in South Mills.  He was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He is survived by two sons, Shelton H. STONE, JR., and wife Cori of South Mills, NC and Stephen W. STONE and wife Jamie of Moyock, NC; thirteen siblings, Mildred OFFUTT and Lee STONE of Madisonville, KY, Marie DEITCH of Venice, FL, Norman SPRAGUE, Joyce SOREY and husband Archie, Erleen ROURKS, and Clara Mae BROOME all of Chesapeake, VA, Doris COLLUMS and husband Terrell of Pontotoc, MS, Lawrence STONE of South Mills, NC, Garland STONE and wife Yvonne, Pauline STONE, Raymond STONE and wife Jennifer, Gordon STONE and wife Sally all of Moyock, NC; three grandchildren, Jayde STONE and Troyce STONE of South Mills, NC and Stavanna STONE of Moyock, NC; three step-grandchildren, Dylan MATTHEWS and Devin MATTHEWS of  South Mills, NC, and Mark DUTTON of Moyock, NC.  In addition to his parents he was predeceased by six siblings, Doyle STONE, Geraldine BABB, Jesse STONE, Elwood STONE, Deanna EVANS and David STONE.   A memorial service will be Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with military honors.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and at other times at 125 Stone Street, Moyock, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Stone family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

David Gene STONER, SR.

MOYOCK - David Gene STONER, Sr., age 65 of Moyock, NC, died Friday, November 18, 2005 at his residence. Mr. STONER was a native of Pomona, CA, and the son of the late Earl Edward STONER and Opal Viola Clark STONER. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Viet Nam, worked with Lantz Towing, and was a member of the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department having served for thirty-five years with the Currituck Emergency Services.  Mr. STONER is survived by a daughter, Davett STONER of Moyock, NC; three sons, Edward STONER of Suffolk, VA, David STONER, II, with the U.S.A.F. in Germany, and Chris STONER of Chesapeake, VA; a brother, Robert STONER of Simi Valley, CA; and eight grandchildren.  A funeral service will be Monday, November 21, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with full military honors provided by the Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. Burial will be in Moyock Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, November 19, 2005)

Eunice Mitchell STOUT

Eunice Mitchell STOUT, 88, of Grandy, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at The Commons of Chesapeake. Mrs. Stout was born in Leon, W.Va., the daughter of the late Stephen Thomas MITCHELL and Martha Johnston MITCHELL and was the widow of Jack Richard STOUT. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Mrs. STOUT is survived by two sons, Jack Stephen STOUT and wife, Carol Anne and James Raymond STOUT and wife, Patricia Kay, all of Moyock, N.C.; two brothers, Albert Jackson MITCHELL and Donald Thomas MITCHELL; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. David BLACKMAN officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 28, 2008, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City. Following the funeral service the family will be at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Jack Stephen and Carol Anne STOUT, 131 North Point Blvd., Moyock, N. C.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is assisting the Stout family.  (The Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] –Saturday, September 27, 2008)

Dorothy Dunn Curran STRAIN

MOYOCK - Dorothy Dunn Curran STRAIN, 83, died March 13, 2005. Mrs. STRAIN was born in Old Norfolk County to the late Robert Lee and Marian Dow DUNN. She was predeceased by husbands, Herbert Wade CURRAN, SR. and Loyd Truman STRAIN.  Survivors include daughter, Debra Curran HUNTLEY; son, Wade CURRAN, JR. and wife Sylvia; step-son, Daryl STRAIN; sister, Margaret BARNES; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake on Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30pm.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Angus Matthew STRAWHAND

IN KNOTTS ISLAND - Angus Matthew (Skipper) STRAWHAND, 70, of Knotts Island, died Tuesday, October 25, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. in the Guardian Care Nursing Home.  He was a native of Princess Anne Co.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Knotts Island United Methodist Church by the Rev. Virginia McCLANNON.  Burial will follow in the Knotts Island Cemetery.  Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Va. is in charge of arrangements.  Mr. STRAWHAND was retired from Civil Service as a sheet metal mechanic at the Naval Air Station, Oceana, Va. and was a member of the Knotts Island United Methodist Church.  He was the son of the late William Edward and Mrs. Lucy Alberson STRAWHAND and the husband of Mrs. Mildred White STRAWHAND of the home.  Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Bonney Ford STRAWHAND of Shawboro; 3 grandchildren: Glenn and Michael STRAWHAND of Knotts Island and Debbie Kay STRAWHAND of Shawboro; one great-grandchild, Christie STRAWHAND of Chesapeake, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1983)

Bonney Ford STRAWHAND

Charles Junior STRICKLAND

MOYOCK - Charles Junior STRICKLAND, age 68, of Moyock, NC, died Thursday, October 30, 2003, at the Albemarle Hospital. Mr. STRICKLAND, a native of Four Oaks, NC, was the widower of Lessie Yvonne Mathias STRICKLAND and the son of the late John Henry STRICKLAND and Neva Stanley STRICKLAND. He was a veteran of the US Army, a retired carpenter, and a Baptist.  Mr. STRICKLAND is survived by a daughter, Geneva Marie STRICKLAND of Chesapeake, VA; two sons, William G. STRICKLAND of Moyock, NC, and Charles W. STRICKLAND of Chesapeake, VA; a step-daughter, Patricia CARVER of Chesapeake, VA; a step-son, Eugene W. CULPEPPER of Hertford, NC; a sister, Liddy May STANLEY of Castle Haynes, NC; a brother, Henry Earl STRICKLAND of Goldsboro, NC; 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  A graveside funeral service will be Monday, November 3, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne SAWYER officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Northside Chapel, 1115 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday and at other times at the residence.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Iris Vernell STRICKLAND

Iris Vernell STRICKLAND, 67, died Sept. 22, 1994 in Chesapeake.  Mrs. STRICKLAND was born Aug. 12, 1927 in Knotts Island, N.C.  Survivors include her husband, Paul STRICKLAND; a son, Warren W. WALTERS of Maine; a sister, Jackie LAWSON of Indianapolis, Ind.; and a granddaughter.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by Pastor Paul D. MOORE. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 23, 1994; pg. B4)

John Dunton STRICKLAND

John Dunton STRICKLAND, 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 Christmas Day, at William Dunlap Hospice Center in Raleigh, with his family by his side. He was born September 5, 1944 in Currituck County to Philip Lionel DUNTON and Elizabeth Rowland DUNTON.  His parents died when he was very young and his Great Aunt Pattie Collins STRICKLAND of Louisburg raised him from age 7. John graduated from Louisburg High School and attended East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. John retired from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical, Inc. in Raleigh, NC in 2012 after 45 years of service. He was an avid bowler, a member of the United States Bowling Congress and the Capital Area Bowling Congress for 35 years. He served on the Raleigh Bowling Association as President, was inducted into the Raleigh Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2003 and was a State Director of the NC Bowling Association. John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy J. STRICKLAND; daughter, Michele MATTHEWS (Scott) of Raleigh; granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Mackenzie MATTHEWS of Raleigh.   He will be missed by his family and friends. A visitation is scheduled from 6-8 pm Friday, December 27, 2013 at Montlawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Montlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the compassionate medical staff at Duke Raleigh Cancer Center who were instrumental in caring for and adding priceless years to his life.  Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, N.C.  (Montlawn Funeral Home)

James Russell STRONG

KNOTTS ISLAND - James Russell STRONG passed away July 16, 2004. He was the son of James Kenneth STRONG and Crystal Gail SMITH. A graveside service will be held in the family cemetery on East Gibbs Road, Knotts Island, N.C. Twiford Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, July 19, 2004)

Eloise K. STROTHER

LAWRENCE, KS - Eloise K. STROTHER, 93, passed on April 5, 2012 at Lawrence, Kansas.  Eloise was born August 25, 1918 in Poplar Branch, N.C . She graduated from Poplar Branch High School.  She served as a Navy Nurse., She met and married Navy Captain Robert B. STROTHER of Grayson, KY on October 27, 1943.   She is survived by a daughter Dr. Myra STROTHER, two sons; Robert B. STROTHER, JR. and John P. STROTHER; two sisters, Marjorie KEITH of Norfolk, Va., and Ruth McCLARRAN of Winston Salem, N.C. and two grandchildren.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Tuesday, April 10, 2012)

April Nelanne STUART

CURRITUCK - April Nelanne STUART, 25, of Bell's Island Road, died Aug. 21, 2003, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.  April was born in Norfolk and was a recent graduate of Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Ga. She received a BS in biology at Wake Forest University where she majored in biology and minored in chemistry. She was valedictorian of Currituck County High School, Class of 1996. She was a member of Future Farmers of America, Beta Club, Ducks Unlimited and other organizations. She also held many awards for her quilting talents. April is survived by both parents, Watson STUART of Bell's Island, N.C., and Kathy CHILTON of Chesapeake and a close friend, Harold E. "Chick" GERARD of Virginia Beach.  April is also survived by her brother, Hunter T. STUART of Bell's Island; two sisters: Amber STUART and Katelyn STUART, both of Suffolk; maternal grandparents, Martha and Samuel CHILTON of Suffolk; paternal grandparents, Harrell and Nell STUART of Bell's Island; and a host of many other family and friends who loved her dearly.  April enjoyed life to the fullest including travels and study in Europe. She had a passion for life and accomplished and conquered many adventures in her short lifetime.  A memorial gathering celebrating April's life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the residence of Nell and Harrell STUART.  The family requests that memorial donations may be made to the Future Farmers of America or Ducks Unlimited. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, August 25, 2003)

Harrel E. STUART

Harrel E. STUART, 83, of 771 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his residence.   He was born on   January 5, 1929  in     Ashville, NC   to the late   Berge and Katherine Lankford STUART and widower of Nell Johnston STUART.  Mr. STUART was a commercial fisherman and worked for Texaco Oil Company.  He is survived by two daughters, Nancy S. CORBELL and husband, Gary, of Currituck, NC and Kathy S. DAVIS of Kill Devil Hills, NC; one son, Watson STUART of Currituck, NC; seven grandchildren, Angel PERRY and husband, Chris, Tammy GLAVE and husband, Scot, Lynn CORBELL, Heather BREWER and husband, Nick, Hunter STUART and wife, Olivia, Amber TICE and husband, Cliff and Katelyn TAYLOR and husband, John; and numerous great grandchildren and a sister, Ruth BRAY of Old Trap, NC.   He was also predeceased by a sister, Sue DAVIS and a brother, Roy STUART and two grandchildren, April and Karen STUART.  Graveside Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 19, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Snowden Cemetery, Maple, NC.  The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Memorial Chapel  Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m.  A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the residence.  Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 930 B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834, designating Currituck County.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Stuart family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Nell Johnston STUART

Nell Johnston STUART, 77 of 771 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in the Port Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born on March 28, 1932 in Martinsville, VA to the late Buell Craig and Lillian Alice Joyce JOHNSTON. Mrs. STUART was a retired seamstress and commercial fisherman. She was a member of the Pilmoor United Methodist Church and an avid gardener.  She is survived by her husband, Harrel E. STUART of the home, two daughters, Nancy S. CORBELL and husband, Gary, of Currituck, NC and Kathy S. DAVIS of Kill Devil Hills, NC; one son, Watson STUART of Currituck, NC; two sisters, Betty Lou DODSON of Barco, NC and Bobbie Sue RUSSELL of Cashier, NC and two brothers, Billy JOHNSTON of Portsmouth, VA and David JOHNSTON of Chesapeake, VA. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Angel PERRY and husband, Chris, Tammy GLAVE and husband, Scot, Lynn CORBELL and wife, Loretta, Heather BREWER and husband, Nick, Hunter STUART, Amber STUART and Katelyn STUART; and numerous great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 19, 2009, at 2:00 pm in the Pilmoor United Methodist Church by Rev. Scott WILSON-PARSONS. Burial will follow in the Snowden Cemetery, Maple, NC. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Home, Church St., Saturday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 pm and again immediately following the funeral at their residence, 771 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC. The family requests everyone to please wear casual attire at the funeral. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Stuart family.  (The Daily Advance - Friday, April 17, 2009)

Bernard STURM

Bernard “Tom” STURM, 90, of 107 Arnold Drive, Powells Point, NC died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 in the Sentara Barco Nursing Facility.  He was born July 25, 1920 in Millstone, West Virginia to the late Mallie and Florence Elliott STURM.  Mr. STURM retired after 35 years as a well-tender for Consolidated Gas Company and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion, WV.  He was an US Army veteran having served in World War II in the 94th Signal Battalion at the Battle of the Bulge.  Mr. STURM is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Stump STURM; two daughters, Scarlett MOWREY and husband, Richard, of Powells Point, NC and Jackie BUTLER and husband, Ronald, of Princeton, WV.  Also, surviving is his twin sister, Bernice HAWKEY of Ripley, WV; three grandchildren, Adam BUTLER, Colby BUTLER and Mark MOWREY.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas BUTLER, three sisters, Eleanor BOYLES, Azeline HERSMAN, and Margarete MORGAN;  two brothers, Otho STURM and Holden STURM.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 11:00am in the Powells Point Baptist Church by Revs. Herbert  A. HEMMINGWAY and James CLARK.  Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends and relatives Friday evening from 7:00 until 8:30pm  at the Powells Point Baptist Church and at other times at their residence, 107 Arnold Drive, Powells Point, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Sturm family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Janet Stump STURM

Janet (Stump) STURM, 82, of Parkersburg, formerly of Powells Point, NC, departed this life July 3, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 9, 1935 in Stumptown, WV, the daughter of the late Victor and Ina (Fowler) Stump FOX.  Janet was a graduate of Calhoun High School and Mountain State College. She was a bank teller for the Calhoun County Bank and a member of Powells Point Baptist Church.  She is survived by two daughters, Scarlett (Richard) MOWREY of Powells Point, NC and Jackie (Ron) BUTLER of Princeton, WV; three grandchildren, Adam (Meghan) BUTLER, Colby BUTLER and Mark MOWREY; one great-granddaughter, Allison BUTLER and special friend, Lynzi BAILEY and her late fiancé, Gary CAMPBELL.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard “Tom” STURM and a grandson, Lucas BUTLER.  A graveside service for Janet will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Powells Point Baptist Church Cemetery, 383 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, NC.  Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Parkersburg, WV and Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Edward Harley SULLIVAN

VIRGINIA BEACH - Edward Harley SULLIVAN, 78, was called home to the Lord Jan. 15, 2005. He was born in Moyock, N.C., to the late Thomas D. SULLIVAN and Esther MARSLENDER. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving in France and Germany with the Eighth Infantry Division in World War II and during the Korean conflict with the 25th Infantry Division. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor and the Combat Infantry Badge and also the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters. He also retired from federal civil service and was the proprietor of Ed Sullivan & Sons, General Contractors. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean H. SULLIVAN; three children, David SULLIVAN and wife Cindy, Mark SULLIVAN and wife Debbie and Stacy WHITT and husband John; six grandchildren, Brian SULLIVAN and wife Kristal, Michael SULLIVAN, J.C. WHITT, Sean WHITT, Matthew SULLIVAN and Gabrielle WHITT; brother, Harvey SULLIVAN; sister, Shirley MAHLE and husband Jack; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lillian LOFTIS, Eva OLAH and Esther SILVESTER and brother, Thomas E. SULLIVAN. Those who knew Ed will always remember his kindness and great devotion to God, family, church and community. He served as trustee, elder and deacon at Calvary Presbyterian Church and was a longtime youth baseball and basketball coach for the Arrowhead Recreation Association. He affected many lives and will be greatly missed by all. The family wishes to thank Comfort Care Hospice for the outstanding compassion, care and support they provided to Ed and Jean. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 150 Kempsville Road, Norfolk. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, January 16, 2005)

Harvey J. SULLIVAN, SR.

CHESAPEAKE - Harvey J. SULLIVAN, SR., 84, a retired homebuilder, died Feb. 14, 2005, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in Moyock, N.C., he was the son of the late Thomas D. SULLIVAN and E. Viola MARSLENDER. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Edna Olah SULLIVAN; a daughter, Brenda M. PAYNE; a son, Harvey J. SULLIVAN, JR.; two brothers, Edward W. SULLIVAN and Thomas E. SULLIVAN; and three sisters, Lillian LOFTIS, Eva OLAH and Esther SILVESTER. He served in France and Germany with the 278th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He served 16 years on the Chesapeake Planning Commission, 12 years as chairman and proudly served with the committee that chose the site for Chesapeake General Hospital. He was a charter member of Great Bridge Baptist Church serving on and at times, chairing the Board of Deacons. He actively served the Chesapeake East Gideon Camp. Survivors include a daughter, Madeline S. HOYT and husband John of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Kevin and Jason HOYT, Christy MRAS, Jeremy PAYNE and wife Carla, Harvey SULLIVAN, III and Kimberly EPPLEY and husband Chris; seven great-grandchildren, Christopher and Hayley EPPLEY, Brendan and Logan PAYNE, Matthew MRAS, Kaila and William SULLIVAN; and one sister, Shirley MAHLE and husband Jack of Richmond; in-laws, George OLAH and wife Annie, Paul OLAH and wife Elizabeth, Margaret O. MUSSELWHITE and husband Roscoe, Grace OLAH, Dorothy OLAH, Jean SULLIVAN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., by the Rev. Charles L. MOSELEY. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, February 15, 2005)

POWELLS POINT – Kimberly Ann Walker SULLIVAN, 26, died Sept. 17 in an automobile accident. She was a native of Beckley, West Virginia and was a waitress at The Golden Corral in Kill Devil Hills. She was the daughter of Mrs. Lorina Mullens BISHOP of Poplar Branch and the wife of Douglas Lawrence SULLIVAN of Powells Point. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Joshua Lee SULLIVAN; a sister, Krystal Lee LETNER of Welch, West Virginia; and a brother, Richard WALKER of Powells Point. Funeral services were held Sept. 20 in Powells Point Baptist Church. Burial was in a local cemetery with the Rev. Herbert HEMINGWAY and the Rev. Danny WALLACE officiating. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City was in charge. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, September 21, 1993; pg. 11A)

ELIZABETH CITY - Mary Alyce SUMRELL, 74, of Juniper Dr., Clayton, died Wednesday, September 12 at home.  The daughter of the late James A. and Mary E. SUMRELL, she was born February 3, 1927 at Point Harbor, Currituck. An only brother, Mahlon L. SUMRELL, SR., predeceased her in 1974.  Miss SUMRELL was an educator for 42 years: a teacher for 12 years; supervisor for the Johnston County Schools for 19 years and part-time evaluator of federal programs for 11 years. In 1960-63 she was a visiting professor at N.C. State University; and from 1978-79, state coordinator for N.C. Dept. of Education.  Miss SUMRELL was active in professional organizations including president of NCSCA, NCACES, Triangle area; NCPGA; as editor of NCPGA newsletter; regional PR chairman for APGA and NCPGA; local coordinator for National Model, Guidance and Title IV State Grant. She served on Gov. MOORE's Study Commission; was on committees for the NC Rural Education, NCAE Retirement and N.C. Title IV Advisory.  She was a member of the Powells Point Christian Church; Order of the Eastern Star, Coinjock Chapter #218; Alpha Beta Chapter, DKG; ECU and UNC Alumni.  She is survived by her son, James "Jamie" A. SUMRELL, II of Clayton; a nephew, M. L. SUMRELL, JR. of Harbinger; a niece, Ann WILLIAMS of Fairfax, Va.; and three great-nephews: George and Traner KNOTT of Raleigh, and Matthew SUMRELL of Harbinger.  Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 15 at the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery, Harbinger with Pastor Forrest GUTHRIE officiating.  Arrangements by Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City.  (The Coastland Times, Thursday, September 13, 2001, page 10A)

VIRGINIA BEACH - Miriam Elena Barrow SUMRELL, 94, passed away peacefully Feb. 24, 2008, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mrs. SUMRELL was born Feb. 13, 1914, to the late George R. and Oretha Gibbs BARROW in New Bern, N.C. She was a clerk for the City of Portsmouth for several years. Mrs. SUMRELL was an avid gardener and loved flowers. She was a longtime member of Thalia United Methodist Church. Her family and friends will remember her as a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Ann V. WILLIAMS; son, Mahlon L. SUMRELL, JR.; a sister, Carolyn Barrow MILTIER; four grandsons, James A. SUMRELL, II, Matthew Duane SUMRELL, Matthew Trainer KNOTT and George Andrew KNOTT; a sister-in-law, Helen W. BARROW; and a son-in-law, Gerald H. KNOTT. She was preceded in death by her husband Mahlon Lassiter SUMRELL, SR.; a baby son, David L. SUMRELL; a beloved daughter, Miriam Robanna Sumrell KNOTT and numerous loving brothers and sisters. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Powell's Point Christian Church Cemetery in Harbinger, N.C.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, February 26, 2008)

Napolean B. SYKES

Napolean B. SYKES, 77, died Feb. 3, 1992, in an Elizabeth City hospital.  He was born in Currituck County. He was a member of Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church.  Survivors include a brother, John T. SYKES of Powells Point.  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Walson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 6, 1992; pg. D5)

Delila W. SYLVESTER

Delila W. SYLVESTER, 55, died Sept. 16, 1995. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Shawboro, N.C. Stallings Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 20, 1995; pg. B5)

Oscar SYMONS