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Richard Michael Creque October 2, 1961 – April 14, 2024 Richard Michael Creque, 62, of Engelhard passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Richard was born in the state of New York on October 2, 1961, to Olga Creque. And raised in St Thomas, VI. Richard loved his family very much and loved helping his community. He was a member of the Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Dept, The Fairfield Volunteer Fire Dept, and the Engelhard Volunteer Fire Dept,...

Richard Michael Creque October 2, 1961 – April 14, 2024 Richard Michael Creque, 62, of Engelhard passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Richard...

Douglas Smith Plymouth

Douglas W. Smith October 27, 1951 – March 14, 2024 Douglas Wayne Smith, 72, of Plymouth, moved to Heaven on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Emporia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Emporia, Virginia, following a difficult battle of Lewy Body dementia with Parkinsonism. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 27, 1951, to the late Claude W. Smith and Alice Hodges Smith who survives. He was married to Virginia “Jenny” Jernigan Smith who also survives. Mr. Smith honorably...

Douglas W. Smith October 27, 1951 – March 14, 2024 Douglas Wayne Smith, 72, of Plymouth, moved to Heaven on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Emporia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in...

David Fletcher Engelhard

David B. Fletcher June 12, 1939 – March 25, 2024 David Breckenridge Fletcher, 84, of Engelhard, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024. David was born in Washington DC on June 12, 1939, to the late John Stuart Fletcher, Commander, USN, (Ret) and Cabell Ducey Fletcher. He was married to the former Anita Fisher for fifty-seven years, who survives. David graduated from John A. Holmes High School, Edenton NC. As Co-Captain and tackle for the Edenton Aces football team,...

David B. Fletcher June 12, 1939 – March 25, 2024 David Breckenridge Fletcher, 84, of Engelhard, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, March 25, 2024. David was born in Washington DC on...

Jimmy Deaver Columbia

Jimmy R. Deaver November 30, 1974 – March 25, 2024 Jimmy Ray Deaver, 49, of Columbia, died unexpectedly, on Monday, March 25, 2024, at ECU Health, Greenville. Jimmy was born in Pasquotank County on November 30, 1974, to the late Donald Ray and Rose Marie Belangia Deaver. For many years he worked as a boat builder. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and hunting with his best friend Warren Davenport. He had a heart of gold and an abundance of friends who will miss him dearly. Austin was the apple...

Jimmy R. Deaver November 30, 1974 – March 25, 2024 Jimmy Ray Deaver, 49, of Columbia, died unexpectedly, on Monday, March 25, 2024, at ECU Health, Greenville. Jimmy was born in Pasquotank...

Janet Clarke Engelhard

Janet Elizabeth Clarke September 28, 1957 – March 15, 2024 Janet Elizabeth Clarke, 66, of Engelhard, died unexpectedly, on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence. Janet was born in Beaufort County on September 28, 1957, to the late Edward Royden Clarke, Jr. and Anna Jean Marshall Clarke, who survives. After graduating from Mattamuskeet High School, Janet attended The John Robert Powers Finishing School in Raleigh, where her creativity was nurtured and crafted. Janet loved people,...

Janet Elizabeth Clarke September 28, 1957 – March 15, 2024 Janet Elizabeth Clarke, 66, of Engelhard, died unexpectedly, on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence. Janet was born in...

Nellie Watlington Yanceyville, NC

Nellie Elizabeth Watlington, 95, of Yanceyville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. Betty was born in Caswell County, North Carolina, on February 28, 1929, to the late Julius Spencer and Laura Jones Watlington. She spent most of her life in Caswell County with her five sisters and brother. She loved spending time with her sisters and found an interest in sports at a young age, which she carried on for the rest of her life. Her...

Nellie Elizabeth Watlington, 95, of Yanceyville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. Betty was born in Caswell County, North Carolina, on...

Kyle Smith Columbia

Kyle W. Smith February 13, 1995 – March 6, 2024 Kyle Warren Smith, 29, of Columbia, died, unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence. Kyle was born in Chowan County, on February 13, 1995, to Joey and Cathy Johnson Smith. Kyle loved life, his job, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, animals, and being around people sharing his funny sense of humor. He had a passion for snow skiing and snowboarding. Above all Kyle was known for his kind heart and his love for his...

Kyle W. Smith February 13, 1995 – March 6, 2024 Kyle Warren Smith, 29, of Columbia, died, unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence. Kyle was born in Chowan County, on...

Ruby Knight Raleigh

Ruby Reynolds Knight, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Cardinal North Hills in Raleigh, NC. She is survived by son Robert N. Knight, Jr., of Farmington, IL, and daughter Kathryn Knight of Hampton, VA. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Norman Knight, in 2002. Ruby’s siblings, Frances Owens and Thorne Reynolds also preceded her in death. Ruby lived an active and successful life in many spheres. Between 1952 and 1983, she filled...

Ruby Reynolds Knight, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Cardinal North Hills in Raleigh, NC. She is survived by son Robert N. Knight, Jr., of Farmington, IL,...

Nancy Liverman Columbia

Nancy B. Liverman August 27, 1939 – February 26, 2024 Nancy “Nan” Brickhouse Liverman,84, of Columbia, died peacefully at her residence, on Monday, February 26, 2024. Nan was born in Tyrrell County on August 27, 1939, to the late Maryland G. and Viola Patrick Brickhouse. She was married to Max O. Liverman, the love of her life, for sixty-two years, and prior to their marriage, they were sweethearts for ten years. She was locally famous for her fudge and Christmas candy;...

Nancy B. Liverman August 27, 1939 – February 26, 2024 Nancy “Nan” Brickhouse Liverman,84, of Columbia, died peacefully at her residence, on Monday, February 26, 2024. Nan was...

Ashley Ballance Fairfield

Clen Ashley Ballance March 25, 1949 – February 24, 2024 Clen “Ashley” Ballance, 74 years old, of Fairfield, died February 24, 2024, at home. Born March 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Clen and Jean Ballance. He graduated from Mattamuskeet High School in 1967, and NC State University in 1971. Surviving are three brothers: Kirby Ballance and wife Angela, Keith Ballance, all of Fairfield and Kevin Ballance and wife Julie of Columbia,...

Clen Ashley Ballance March 25, 1949 – February 24, 2024 Clen “Ashley” Ballance, 74 years old, of Fairfield, died February 24, 2024, at home. Born March...

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