All Obituaries
Lottie Roughton Columbia
Lottie W. Roughton
February 4, 1928 – May 25, 2020
Lottie Wittmann Roughton of Columbia, died, Monday, May 25, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Mrs. Lottie was born in Nurnberg, Germany on February 4, 1928 to the late Johann and Margaret Behr Wittman. She was married to the late Ernest F. Roughton who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. During her early years she worked for the Columbia Hospital and the Chowan County...
Lottie W. Roughton
February 4, 1928 – May 25, 2020
Lottie Wittmann Roughton of Columbia, died, Monday, May 25, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Mrs. Lottie was born in Nurnberg,...
James Cahoon Fairfield
James “Jimmy” Brian Cahoon
December 8, 1964 - May 25, 2020
James Brian Cahoon,55, of Fairfield, NC passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2020, at his residence.
Jimmy was born in Beaufort County, NC, on December 8, 1964, to James L. Cahoon, Jr. and Barbara Harris Ellis.
Jimmy was a commercial fisherman who enjoyed life. He lived life just like he wanted and loved sports, especially the Red Skins. He was a good-hearted person, liked by all and never met a stranger.
A...
James “Jimmy” Brian Cahoon
December 8, 1964 - May 25, 2020
James Brian Cahoon,55, of Fairfield, NC passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2020, at his residence.
Jimmy was born in...
Marietta Liverman Columbia
Marietta S. Liverman
June 15, 1939 – May 12, 2020
Marietta Swain Liverman, 80, of Columbia, died, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving children.
Mrs. Marietta was born in Tyrrell County on June 15, 1939, to the late Harry Preston and Mary VanHorn Swain. She was married to Wilber Ray Liverman who preceded her in death.
She was a member of Malachi Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she served as the church pianist for several years. She worked for the...
Marietta S. Liverman
June 15, 1939 – May 12, 2020
Marietta Swain Liverman, 80, of Columbia, died, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving children.
Mrs. Marietta...
Richard Piatt Plymouth
Richard “Rick” Piatt
November 22, 1941 – May 8, 2020
Richard “Rick” Piatt, 78, of Plymouth of died, Friday, May 8, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Rick was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 22, 1941, to the late Richard and Myrtle Ruth Taylor Piatt. He was married to the former Stella G. Chapman who survives.
Rick proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Army. He was a member of the American...
Richard “Rick” Piatt
November 22, 1941 – May 8, 2020
Richard “Rick” Piatt, 78, of Plymouth of died, Friday, May 8, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Rick...
Charlotte O'Brien Albemarle Beach
Charlotte Ann Brockhard O’Brien
September 21, 1943 – May 3, 2020
Charlotte Ann Brockhard O’Brien, 76, of Albemarle Beach died peacefully with her son and best friend by her side on Sunday, May 3 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. She fought so very hard all the way until the end.
Charlotte was born on September 21, 1943, in Plymouth, NC to Elenora Serena Brockhard and Morrison “Pete”...
Charlotte Ann Brockhard O’Brien
September 21, 1943 – May 3, 2020
Charlotte Ann Brockhard O’Brien, 76, of Albemarle Beach died peacefully with her son and best friend by her side...
Allen Burrus Swan Quarter
Allen E. Burrus
May 29, 1934 – April 30, 2020
Allen Elsworth Burrus, 85, of Swan Quarter, died on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Windsor House in Windsor, NC.
Born in Dare County on May 29, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert and Lula Twiford Burrus. He was a member of the Engelhard Christian Church.
Allen served in the United States Navy during the period of the Korean conflict and was a member of the Hyde County American Legion. He spent his working years as a...
Allen E. Burrus
May 29, 1934 – April 30, 2020
Allen Elsworth Burrus, 85, of Swan Quarter, died on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Windsor House in Windsor, NC.
Born in Dare County on May 29,...
Melvin Bryant Engelhard
Melvin Bryant
January 25, 1942 – April 27, 2020
Melvin Bryant, 78, of Engelhard, and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center died, Monday, April 27, 2020.
He was the son of the late Early and Minnie Fulford Bryant and was born in Hyde County on January 25, 1942. He was married to the former Romonia Gibbs who survives.
Melvin worked in the seafood industry as a commercial fisherman.
In addition to his wife surviving are four sons, Hughey Bryant, Troy Bryant,...
Melvin Bryant
January 25, 1942 – April 27, 2020
Melvin Bryant, 78, of Engelhard, and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center died, Monday, April 27, 2020.
He was the son...
Thadine Cooper Plymouth
Thadine H. Cooper
September 20, 1945 – April 21, 2020
Thadine Hopkins Cooper, 74, of Plymouth, died, Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Mrs. Thadine was born in Tyrrell County on September 20, 1945, to the late Roy Stafford, Sr. and Catherine Blake Hopkins. She was married to Vincent Larry Cooper who preceded her in death.
She was a member of Alligood Church of God and loved spending time with her church families. She previously served as a Sunday School Teacher and piano player at the...
Thadine H. Cooper
September 20, 1945 – April 21, 2020
Thadine Hopkins Cooper, 74, of Plymouth, died, Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Mrs. Thadine was born in Tyrrell County on September 20, 1945,...
Christopher Reynolds Columbia
Christopher L. Reynolds
October 15, 1960 – April 18, 2020
Christopher Lynn Reynolds, 59, of Columbia, died, unexpectedly Saturday, April 18, 2020.
Chris was born in Tyrrell County, October 15, 1960, to the late Jim W. and Margaret Simmons Reynolds. He was a member of Soundside Free Will Baptist Church.
Chris was an avid NASCAR fan especially of Dale Earnhardt, he loved music and enjoyed playing the drums.
A private graveside service will be held at Soundside Free Will Baptist...
Christopher L. Reynolds
October 15, 1960 – April 18, 2020
Christopher Lynn Reynolds, 59, of Columbia, died, unexpectedly Saturday, April 18, 2020.
Chris was born in Tyrrell County, October...
Elaine Loftus Engelhard
Elaine J. Loftus
August 27, 1941 – April 13, 2020
Elaine Elizabeth Jones Loftus, 78, of Engelhard died unexpectedly Monday, April 13, 2020.
She was born in Milford, MA on August 27, 1941, to the late Walter F. and Elizabeth Johnson Jones. She was married to Thomas William Loftus, Sr. who preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Tommy W. Loftus, Jr. and wife Floy of Engelhard, Brian Loftus of Kill Devil Hills; two daughters, Patricia Ann Judd and husband Steven of Camden,...
Elaine J. Loftus
August 27, 1941 – April 13, 2020
Elaine Elizabeth Jones Loftus, 78, of Engelhard died unexpectedly Monday, April 13, 2020.
She was born in Milford, MA on August 27, 1941,...
