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Ashley Neal Borst October 19, 1963 – September 28, 2022 Ashley Neal Borst, 58, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Ashley Borst was born in Tyrrell County on October 19, 1963. He was the son of Louise Walker Borst of Columbia and John William Borst of Callahan, FL. Ashley spent most of his working years as a mechanic, but also spent some time as a truck driver and equipment operator in the logging industry. In his spare time,...

Ashley Neal Borst October 19, 1963 – September 28, 2022 Ashley Neal Borst, 58, of Columbia, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Ashley Borst was born...

Michael Neighbors Jamesville

Michael W. Neighbors July 17, 1957 - September 24, 2022 Michael Wayne Neighbors, 65 of Jamesville NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Saturday September 24, 2022 at ECU Hospice House, Greenville NC. He was born on July 17, 1957 in Japan. He is predeceased by his mother Martha Beasley Neighbors, his brothers Wallace Neighbors and Victor Neighbors. He is survived by his loving wife Lisa Neighbors; daughters Tiffany Neighbors, Dana Neighbors (Aaron); stepson Billy...

Michael W. Neighbors July 17, 1957 - September 24, 2022 Michael Wayne Neighbors, 65 of Jamesville NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones Saturday September 24, 2022 at ECU Hospice...

Mary Alexander Plymouth

Mary Patrick Alexander January 23, 1947 – September 20, 2022 Mary Louise Patrick Alexander, 75, of Plymouth, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Washington Regional Medical Center. Mary Alexander was born on January 23, 1947, in Tyrrell County, to the late Sam C. and Ada Leigh Jernigan Patrick. She was married to the late Carl Ray Alexander, for fifty-one years. She was a member of the Plymouth Church of Christ and spent her working years as a bank teller with...

Mary Patrick Alexander January 23, 1947 – September 20, 2022 Mary Louise Patrick Alexander, 75, of Plymouth, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Washington Regional Medical...

Durwood Cooper, Sr. Columbia

Durwood M. Cooper, Sr. July 18, 1931 – August 24, 2022 Durwood Morris Cooper, Sr., 91, of Columbia, NC died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Durwood was born in Tyrrell County to the late V. Delton Cooper, Sr. and Beatrice Hopkins Cooper and was raised by the late Herbert and Catherine Hopkins Chaplin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother V. Delton Cooper, Jr. Durwood had been married to the love of his life for 70...

Durwood M. Cooper, Sr. July 18, 1931 – August 24, 2022 Durwood Morris Cooper, Sr., 91, of Columbia, NC died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Durwood was born in...

Peggy Godwin Columbia

Peggy L. Godwin February 18, 1934 – August 20, 2022 Peggy Lewis Godwin, 88, of Columbia, died, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington. Mrs. Peggy was born in Wilson County on February 18, 1934, to the late Robert and Viola Smith Lewis. She was married to Jessie Thomas Godwin who preceded her in death. She was a member of Cabin Swamp Church of Christ and later became a member of Columbia Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She...

Peggy L. Godwin February 18, 1934 – August 20, 2022 Peggy Lewis Godwin, 88, of Columbia, died, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in...

Jennette English Manteo

Jennette Waits English November 3, 1952 – August 10, 2022 Jennette Waits English (Jakey), 69, of Manteo, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home with friends and family at her side. Jakey as she was called, was born in Tampa, FL on November 3, 1952, to the late Joseph Alexander and Millicent Jennette Waits. She graduated from the University of North Carolina and was an avid Tarheel fan. She worked at Sam and Omie’s Restaurant in Nags Head for thirty years with her...

Jennette Waits English November 3, 1952 – August 10, 2022 Jennette Waits English (Jakey), 69, of Manteo, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home with friends and family at her...

Jerry Gibbs Engelhard

Jerry W. Gibbs September 1, 1942 – August 9, 2022 Jerry Wayne Gibbs, 79, of Engelhard, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home on North Lake Road. Jerry was born on September 1, 1942, to the late Edward Sullivan and Hilda Midgette Gibbs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Gibbs. He was a graduate of East Hyde High School. Jerry was a commercial fisherman who had an endearing love for the Pamlico sound. He began his working career at the former Red...

Jerry W. Gibbs September 1, 1942 – August 9, 2022 Jerry Wayne Gibbs, 79, of Engelhard, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home on North Lake Road. Jerry was born on September...

Charles Garrish Scranton

Charles Ryan Garrish March 3, 1952 – August 8, 2022 Charles Ryan Garrish, 70, of Scranton, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington. Charles was born in Beaufort County on March 3, 1952, to the late John Elbert and Wanda Smith Garrish. He was married to Janet S. Garrish, who survives. He spent his working years as a commercial fisherman. Charles was known for always providing a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved and...

Charles Ryan Garrish March 3, 1952 – August 8, 2022 Charles Ryan Garrish, 70, of Scranton, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington. Charles was...

Todd Flynn Virginia Beach, VA

Todd E. Flynn August 21, 1933 – August 4, 2022 Todd Edward Flynn, 88, a resident of Rosemont Health and Rehab Center, Virginia Beach, VA, died, Thursday, August 4, 2022. Born in Beaufort County on August 21, 1933, to the late Linwood and Sue Sutton Flynn. He was a graduate of Washington High School class of 1951. Todd honorably served his country with the 33rd Air Police Squadron while enlisted in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He loved nothing more...

Todd E. Flynn August 21, 1933 – August 4, 2022 Todd Edward Flynn, 88, a resident of Rosemont Health and Rehab Center, Virginia Beach, VA, died, Thursday, August 4, 2022. Born in Beaufort...

Faye Sawyer Columbia

Faye (Woodard) Sawyer April 9, 1943 – July 29, 2022 Faye Sawyer, 79, of Columbia, died, Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home. Faye was born in Tyrrell County on April 9, 1943, to the late John and Hazel Chambers Woodard. She was married to Guy Sawyer who survives. She worked as an accounting technician for the Tyrrell County Government. She and Guy dated for five years prior to being married for fifty-six years; being together for a total of sixty-one...

Faye (Woodard) Sawyer April 9, 1943 – July 29, 2022 Faye Sawyer, 79, of Columbia, died, Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home. Faye was born in Tyrrell County on April 9, 1943,...

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