All Obituaries
Latasha Degraffenreid Hertford, North Caroina
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Jo Edwards South Mills, North Carolina
Private services will be held at a later time.
Private services will be held at a later time.
Marilene Dobie Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say; it is well, it is well, with my soul.”
Deaconess Marilene Ann Elliott Dobie, retired educator entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jordan Elliott and Thelma Felton Elliott and the wife of Phillip N. Dobie of the ...
“When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say; it is well, it is well, with my soul.”
Deaconess Marilene ...
William Walker, Jr. Grandy, North Carolina
A private Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
A private Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
James Bryant, Sr. Riverhead, New York
“This old race will soon be over; there won't be no more race for me to run. But I have to stand before God's throne, all my heartaches will be gone, I'll hear my savior say, "Welcome home". I'm coming up on the rough side of the mountain. I must hold to God, His powerful hand, I'm coming up on the rough side of the mountain, I'm doing my best to make it in.”
Rev. James Lee Bryant, Sr. pastor of Living Temple Ministry Church in Center Moriches, New York entered ...
“This old race will soon be over; there won't be no more race for me to run. But I have to stand before God's throne, all my heartaches will be gone, I'll hear my savior say, "Welcome ...
Sheila Jackson Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Did you ever know that you're my hero? And everything I would like to be. I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Sheila Denise Hunter Jackson entered eternal rest on June 8, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late James Zack Hunter and the late Hillie Rae Roach Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James Hunter, ...
“Did you ever know that you're my hero? And everything I would like to be. I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings.
Sheila Denise Hunter ...
Martha Griffin Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“If when you give the best of your service, telling the world that the Savior has come, be not dismayed when men don’t believe you; He understands, He’ll say, WELL DONE”
Mother Martha Louise Morris Griffin entered eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Morris and the late Millie Bowe Morris and the wife of the late Raymond Griffin. In ...
“If when you give the best of your service, telling the world that the Savior has come, be not dismayed when men don’t believe you; He understands, He’ll say, WELL ...
Ellie Roberts Southern California
On April 25, 2026, Mother Ellie Viola Twine Roberts peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home with the Lord. She fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith.
Mother Ellie Viola Twine Roberts was born on September 5, 1924, in Tyner, North Carolina, to Alma Twine and Bertha White Twine. She was the eldest of six children and was raised in a loving yet disciplined Godly home.
She graduated from Edenton High School and later attended Temple University. Upon returning home, ...
On April 25, 2026, Mother Ellie Viola Twine Roberts peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home with the Lord. She fought a good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith.
Mother Ellie ...
Dahlia Tuttle Aydlett, North Carolina
We announce the passing of Dahlia Tuttle (93) on April 23, 2026.
Born Dahlia Pendergraft in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of George Washington Pendergraft and Dahlia Beale Pendergraft. She grew up alongside her beloved brother, George Washington Pendergraft Jr.
Dahlia spent her early life in the Portsmouth, Virginia area before later residing on Hatteras Island in Waves, North Carolina, and eventually making her home for the last 37 ...
We announce the passing of Dahlia Tuttle (93) on April 23, 2026.
Born Dahlia Pendergraft in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of George Washington ...
Reginald Griffin, Sr. Elizabeth City, North Carolina
How did I make it all these years; how did I make it this far? Through the valleys and over the hills, I know it had to be God. How did I make it through the storm, how did I make it through the rain? If you want to know, just how I got here; it's so easy to explain. It was God's grace - It was God's grace - It was God's grace -It was God's grace; I MADE IT THIS FAR BY THE GRACE OF GOD.”
Reginald Marice Griffin, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Sentara Virginia ...
How did I make it all these years; how did I make it this far? Through the valleys and over the hills, I know it had to be God. How did I make it through the storm, how did I make it through the ...
Carolee Ambrose South Mills, North Carolina
Private services will be planned at at later date.
Private services will be planned at at later date.
Raymond Griffin Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home. When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is He; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”
Mr. Raymond Griffin entered eternal rest on Friday, March ...
“Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home. When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is He; His eye is ...
Rodney Bryant Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say; it is well, it is well, with my soul.”
Rodney Elvin Bryant entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Herbert Joseph Bryant and the late Rosa Sylvester Bryant and the husband of Katrina Ferebee Bryant of the home.
Celebration of Life Service will ...
“When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say; it is well, it is well, with my soul.”
Rodney Elvin Bryant ...
Benita Powell Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“It is well with my soul….”
Dr. Benita Hermione Powell entered eternal rest on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Herman Leon Powell, I and the late Ardella Evelyn Jarvis Powell. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her son, "baby" Christopher Callie and one sister, Everly Powell.
Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Grace and Truth ...
“It is well with my soul….”
Dr. Benita Hermione Powell entered eternal rest on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. She was the daughter of the ...
Mary Staton Edenton, North Carolina
Mrs. Mary L. Wiggins Staton entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clayton Wiggins and the late Oliva Johnson and the wife of the late John J. Staton.
Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edenton, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the Beaver Hill Cemetery, Edenton, North Carolina. A viewing/visitation will be Friday, March 27, ...
Mrs. Mary L. Wiggins Staton entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Clayton Wiggins and the late Oliva Johnson and the wife of ...
Judith McGeoy-Clark Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Judith Ann Bradley McGeoy Clark born Sept 1,1936…..Ascended March 10 2026.
She loved and was loved by all. She loved to play bridge and has a seat on the North Chair with the Angels who we’re sure she’ll teach a thing or two about bridge. She loved to travel, play golf, sing, play the piano, paint, knit, cook and many other things, which she passed on to her family and we benefited by those passions. She also loved Jesus and read the bible ...
Judith Ann Bradley McGeoy Clark born Sept 1,1936…..Ascended March 10 2026.
She loved and was loved by all. She loved to play bridge and has a seat on the North Chair with the ...
General Lynch Anderson, Indiana
“If you want to know, where I'm going, where I'm going, soon? If anybody ask you, where I'm going, where I'm going soon. I can take the pain, the heartaches they bring, the comfort in knowing, I'll soon be gone. As God gives me grace, I'll run this race, until I see my Savior, face to face. I'm goin' up yonder, I'm goin' up yonder, I'm goin' up yonder, TO BE WITH MY LORD.”
General Jaire Lynch entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Anderson, Indiana. He was ...
“If you want to know, where I'm going, where I'm going, soon? If anybody ask you, where I'm going, where I'm going soon. I can take the pain, the heartaches they bring, the comfort in ...
Gladys Stewart Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Gladys Marie Stewart, age 99, departed her life in peace on Friday, February 13, 2026, at home. She was the daughter of the late Anna Carver Griffin and Joe Williams. At an early age, she joined Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church of Elizabeth City, NC, where she developed a deep and abiding love for the Lord and for her church family. She loved attending church and carried a kind spirit wherever she went. Her favorite words were, “God is taking care of me,” and “I love ...
Gladys Marie Stewart, age 99, departed her life in peace on Friday, February 13, 2026, at home. She was the daughter of the late Anna Carver Griffin and Joe Williams. At an early age, she joined ...
Rashford Leslie Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Mr. Rashford Everald Leslie entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of the late Sanford Leslie and the late Florance Scott and the husband of Mary D. Cole Leslie of the home.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Rashford leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mary Devet Cole Leslie, Mary’s ...
Mr. Rashford Everald Leslie entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of the late Sanford Leslie and the late ...
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