All Obituaries
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
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
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 ...
Francine "Kay" Cole Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“On a hill far away, stood an old, rugged Cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best, for a world of lost sinners was slain. So, I'll cherish the old, rugged Cross, till my trophies, at last, I lay down. I will cling to the old, rugged Cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.”
Francine Kay Skinner Cole entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth ...
“On a hill far away, stood an old, rugged Cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best, for a world of lost sinners was slain. ...
Frederick (Fred) Carnell Elizabeth City, North Carolina
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
Clara Cole Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light; take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near; when my life is almost gone, hear my cry, hear my call. Hold my hand lest I fall, take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.”
Clara Mae Ferebee Cole entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Elizabeth City Health and ...
“Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light; take my hand, precious Lord, lead me ...
Julie Wetzel Barco, North Carolina
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
Marie Kelly Camden, North Carolina
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.
Elisa Roesen Barco, North Carolina
No services will be held at this time.
No services will be held at this time.
Roy Burrus South Mills, NC
“It must have been cold there in my shadow to never have sunlight on your face. You were content to let me shine, that's your way - you always walked a step behind. So, I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength. A beautiful face without a name for so long, a beautiful smile to hide the pain. 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.”
Roy Lee ...
“It must have been cold there in my shadow to never have sunlight on your face. You were content to let me shine, that's your way - you always walked a step behind. So, I was the one with ...
Christine Alexander Elizabeth City, North Carolina
“Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, sing His mercy and His grace; in the mansions bright and blessed He’ll prepare for us a place. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory!”
Mrs. Christine Mosley Alexander entered eternal rest on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Ennis Mosley and ...
“Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, sing His mercy and His grace; in the mansions bright and blessed He’ll prepare for us a place. When we all get to heaven, what a day of ...
Barbara Howie Pikesville,Maryland
“There's a place in heaven prepared for me when the toil of this life is over.; where the saints are clothed in white before the throne singing praises forever, forever more. In my Father's house there are mansions bright; if He said, then I know, I know it's true. There's a place for me beyond, beyond the sky, brothers and sisters there is one for you. Jesus, He promised me a home over there. Jesus promised me a home over there. No more sickness, sorrow, pain or care, He ...
“There's a place in heaven prepared for me when the toil of this life is over.; where the saints are clothed in white before the throne singing praises forever, forever more. In my Father's ...
Queenie Bell Plymouth, North Carolina
“Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home."
Queenie Victoria Chesson Bell entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 18 at Medical City Lewisville Hospital in Lewisville, Texas. She was the daughter of the late James Aubrey Chesson and Ludia Mae Norman Chesson ...
“Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: ...
Christopher "Brad" Bradford, II Columbus, Ohio
“When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well, it is well - with my soul, with my soul. It is well, it is well – With My Soul.”
Mr. Christopher “Brad” Johnson Bradford, II entered eternal rest on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of the late Robert Lee Bradford and ...
“When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well, it is well - ...
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