All Obituaries
Suzanne Willis Columbia
Suzanne D. Willis
April 9, 1949 – July 2, 2020
Suzanne Ruth Davis Willis, 71, of Columbia died, July 2, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Suzanne was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 9, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Lorraine Tidgeon. . She was married to Carl Linwood Willis who survives.
She was a member of Soundside Missionary Baptist Church.
She worked as a teacher assistant for the Tyrrell County public school system. She enjoyed traveling,...
Suzanne D. Willis
April 9, 1949 – July 2, 2020
Suzanne Ruth Davis Willis, 71, of Columbia died, July 2, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Suzanne was born in Springfield,...
Thomas Markham, Jr. (Tommy) Columbia
Thomas A. Markham, Jr. (Tommy)
March 3, 1954 – June 29, 2020
Thomas Argustus Markham, Jr., 66, of Columbia, NC, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, NC.
Mr. Markham was born in Camden, NC on March 3, 1954, to the late Thomas Argustus Markham, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Tarkington Markham. He was married 43 years to Linda Mann Markham.
In addition to his wife, surviving are two sons, Jason A. Markham and wife Cindy of Pantego, and Blair M. Markham and...
Thomas A. Markham, Jr. (Tommy)
March 3, 1954 – June 29, 2020
Thomas Argustus Markham, Jr., 66, of Columbia, NC, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton,...
James Topping Swan Quarter
James Roger “Little Brother” Topping
Sunrise: February 20, 1952 Sunset June 29, 2020
On Monday, June 29, 2020 James Roger Topping left his earthly home to peacefully enter...
James Roger “Little Brother” Topping
Sunrise: February 20,...
Mary Kowalski Plymouth
Mary Jane (McCombs) Kowalski
September 24, 1937 – June 23, 2020
Mary M. Kowalski 82, of Plymouth, died, Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Kowalski was born in Richwood, West Virginia on September 24, 1937, to the late Forest and Ethel Tawney McCombs. She was married to Thomas Frank Kowalski who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the former Riverside Baptist Church. During her early years, she provided in-home childcare...
Mary Jane (McCombs) Kowalski
September 24, 1937 – June 23, 2020
Mary M. Kowalski 82, of Plymouth, died, Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs....
Lydia Cooper Columbia
Lydia H. Cooper
March 24, 1927 – June 20, 2020
Lydia Hopkins Cooper 93, of Columbia, died, Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving son and nieces.
Mrs. Lydia was born in Tyrrell County on March 24, 1927, to the late Brownie Odell and Willie Hassell Hopkins. She was married to Willis Cooper, Jr. who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Columbia Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a choir member, teacher for the Ladies Adult Sunday School...
Lydia H. Cooper
March 24, 1927 – June 20, 2020
Lydia Hopkins Cooper 93, of Columbia, died, Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving son and nieces.
Mrs. Lydia was...
Jorge Lopez Swan Quarter
Jorge “George” Lopez
December 3, 1957 – June 5, 2020
Jorge “George” Lopez, 62, of Swan Quarter, died, Friday, June 5, 2020, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
George was born in La Havana, Cuba, on December 3, 1957, to the late Faustino Lopez and Olga Espinoza. He worked in the Agriculture industry as a farmer for the last several years.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the family plot in Soule Cemetery.
Surviving is the...
Jorge “George” Lopez
December 3, 1957 – June 5, 2020
Jorge “George” Lopez, 62, of Swan Quarter, died, Friday, June 5, 2020, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
George was...
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...
