Obituaries

Apr 1, 2026

Harry Albert Spruill was born 8/17/1983. He was the son of the late Ronald and Renee Everett Spruill of Plymouth, NC.

Harry was pre-deceased by a brother, Ryan Christopher Spruill.

Harry leaves behind one brother, Jarod Spruill of Plymouth, NC.

Harry was killed in a tragic car accident on April 1,...

Mar 30, 2026

Doris Louise (Roper) Paul September 2, 1943 – March 30, 2026

Doris Louise Paul, 82, of Scranton, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home.

Doris was born in Newport News, VA on September 2, 1943, to the late Gilbert Allen and Helen L. Williams Roper.

She spent her...

Mar 17, 2026

Colleen G. Cahoon March 16, 1933 – March 17, 2026

Colleen G. Cahoon, 93, of Engelhard, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Colleen was born in Hyde County on March 16, 1933, to the late Johnnie and Nancy Williams Gibbs.  She married Horace Cahoon, Sr., who preceded her...

Mar 8, 2026

Tony Michael Sneed November 28, 1946 – March 8, 2026

Tony Michael Sneed, 79, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026, in Columbia, NC

He was born November 28, 1946, in Mexico, MO, to Sam E. Sneed and Gladys E. (Burson) Sneed of Centralia, MO.

Tony was senior class...

Mar 5, 2026

Guadalupe Castillo Ruiz July 4, 1943 – March 5, 2026

Guadalupe Castillo Ruiz, 82, of Plymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.

Guadalupe was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on July 4, 1943, to the late Julian Castillo and Francisca...

Feb 28, 2026

Ashley Nichole Parrish October 14, 1987 – February 28, 2026

Ashley Nichole Parrish, 38, of Creswell, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home.

Ashley was born in Johnston County, NC on October 14, 1987, to Ricky Nelson and Cynthia Soles Parrish.

A memorial service will be held...

Feb 23, 2026

Gene F. Hassell, Jr. May 27, 1972 – February 23, 2026

Gene F. Hassell, Jr., passed peacefully at ECU Health Chowan Hospital on February 23, 2026.

Gene (Bud) was born May 27, 1972, to the late, Gene Hassell Sr. and Helen Fallon.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Wright...

Feb 20, 2026

Robert James Gray ​November 13, 1977 – February 20, 2026

​Robert James Gray, 48, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home.

Born in Chowan County on November 13, 1977, to William Robert and Deborah Kay Griffin Gray, Rob was a man who built a life as sturdy and...

Jan 30, 2026

Pamela L. Basnight March 9, 1976 - January 30, 2026

With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Pamela Lovate Basnight, of Durham, North Carolina, who entered eternal rest on January 30, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on March 9, 1976, Pam's life was a...

Jan 25, 2026

Allan White Ballance July 8, 1929 – January 25, 2026

Allan White Ballance, 96, of Fairfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Allan Ballance was born in Hyde County, on July 8, 1929, to the late James Madison and Lydia Jones Ballance.  He married the former Joyce Mooney, on...

Jan 25, 2026

Dennis Earl Byrd May 9, 1972 – January 25, 2026

Dennis Byrd, 53, of Engelhard, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Dennis was born in Marion, South Carolin, on May 9, 1972.  He loved working on the water as a commercial fisherman, as well as fishing and boating for pleasure.  He...

Jan 16, 2026

Armando Contreras Solorzano November 17, 1970 - January 16, 2026

Armando Contreras Solorzano, 55 of Belhaven, died on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico, on November 17, 1970, to the late Gabriel Contreras Rodarte and Agustina Solorzano Andrade, who survives.

Armando worked in the...

Jan 12, 2026

Audrey Fisher Simmons November 8, 1938 – January 12, 2026

Audrey June Fisher Simmons was born on November 8th, 1938, in Hyde County.  She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Fisher. She was married to Joseph Leslie Simmons III.

As a lifelong Hyde County resident, Audrey...

Jan 10, 2026

Becky A. Sawyer August 2, 1942 – January 10, 2026

Becky Sawyer, 83, of the Rose Bay Community, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Becky was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 2, 1942, to the late William Earl Anderson and Pauline Silverthorne. She lived in Elizabeth City, NC,...

Jan 8, 2026

Betty C. Woodard August 13, 1948 – January 8, 2026

Betty Jo Cahoon Woodard, 77, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty Jo was born in Tyrrell County on August 13, 1948, to the late Joseph W. and Aleen Furlough Cahoon. She was married...

Dec 28, 2025

Lillian Gail Cohoon September 1, 1939 – December 28, 2025

Gail Cohoon, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton.

Gail was born in Tyrrell County on September 1, 1939, to the late Cecil Earl and Blanche Walker Cohoon.  She worked for over 30...

Dec 23, 2025

Larry Styons 1943-2025

Richard "Larry" Styons, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, North Carolina, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Plymouth, where he spent his entire life surrounded by family and friends.

Larry is lovingly remembered by his wife, Julie Ann Styons; his daughters Erin Styons...

Dec 21, 2025

Betty S. Spencer February 16, 1935 – December 21, 2025

Betty S. Spencer, 90, of Engelhard, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Betty was born in Hyde County, on February 16, 1935, to the late Herbert L. and Zerola Midyette Sadler.  She married Shirlen Wayne Spencer, who preceded...

Dec 21, 2025

Dallas McCoy Simmons, Sr. October 26, 1947 – December 21, 2025

Dallas McCoy Simmons, Sr., 78, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home in the Frying Pan community. His unexpected passing has left a void in the hearts of his family and friends who knew him.

Dallas...

Dec 20, 2025

William "Billy" Lloyd Waters, Sr. February 5, 1938 – December 20, 2025

William "Billy" Lloyd Waters, Sr., 87, of Roper, died peacefully, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his son's residence.

Billy was born in Washington County, February 5, 1938, to the late Clarence H. Waters and Pearl Hardison. He was married to Carol...