Obituaries

Sep 13, 2025

Michael "Mike" Eugene Crowder August 15, 1949 – September 13, 2025

Michael Eugene Crowder, 76, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his residence.

Mike was born in Raeford, NC, on August 15, 1949, to the late Orville and Maude Greer Crowder.  He married the former Viola Johnson, who preceded...

Sep 10, 2025

Jane Marie Craddock October 1, 1965 - September 10, 2025

Jane Marie Craddock (Snyder), 59, of Roper passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her home.

Jane was born in Bethlehem, PA on October 1, 1965, to William Snyder and Marion Vickert.  She was married to Wallace E. Craddock, Jr. who survives....

Sep 8, 2025

Nancy Fletcher House February 3, 1940 – September 8, 2025 Nancy F. House, 85, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home. She was born in Pasquotank County on February 3, 1940, to the late John Theodore and Sadie Chambers Fletcher.  Nancy was married to Philip E. House, who preceded her in...

Sep 2, 2025

Jesse R. Gibbs, Sr. June 21, 1939 – September 2, 2025

Jesse Roger Gibbs Sr., 86, of Engelhard, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 2, 2025.

Jesse was born in Hyde County, NC, to the late Edward and Hilda Midgette Gibbs.

Most will remember...

Aug 8, 2025

Elbert S. Griffin, Jr. July 25, 1951 – August 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Elbert Stafford Griffin, Jr., 74, a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, companion and patriot passed away at his residence, in the Ponzer community, on Friday morning, August 8, 2025. Born in Martin County on...

Aug 3, 2025

Phyllis L. Jones May 12, 1931 - August 3, 2025

Phyllis Rae Liverman Jones, 94, of Columbia, went to be with the Lord, August 3, 2025, at Windsor House, Windsor, NC, after a long battle with dementia.

Phyllis was born in Columbia, NC on May 12, 1931, to the late Lonnie & Thelma...

Jul 26, 2025

José Nepamuceno Antonio April 16, 1982 - July 26, 2025

José Nepamuceno Antonio, 43, of Belhaven, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his residence.

José was born in Tamazunchale of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Benito Nepamuceno Acosta and Magdalena  Antonio Contreras. He was married to Saturnina Fidencio Contreras, who survives....

Jul 9, 2025

Dee Ann Tadich Douglass February 14, 1947 – July 9, 2025

Dee Ann Tadich Douglass, 78, of Engelhard, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home.

Dee Ann Douglass was born in Fontana, CA on February 14, 1947, to the late Rado Lazarus and Glendeane "GiGi" Wentz Tadich. She married Archie...

Jul 6, 2025

Patricia Baum Herman September 1, 1937-July 6, 2025 Patricia Baum Herman passed peacefully in the evening of Sunday, July 6, 2025. Patricia (affectionately called "Pat") was born on September 1, 1937, in Fairfield, NC, to Edison & Vesta Baum. Patricia grew up in Fairfield, graduating from West Hyde High School in 1955. She then moved to Rocky...

Jun 25, 2025

Susan Beth Berry November 11, 1967 – June 25, 2025

Susan "Beth" Berry, 57, of Greenville, NC, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem.

Beth was born in Beaufort County on November 11, 1967, to the late J.B. Berry and Pauline...

Jun 24, 2025

Harlow R. Monty November 3, 2023 - June 24, 2025

Harlow Rogue Monty, also known as "Harlowman" by all who were close to him, was born on November 3rd, 2023, in Newport News, Virginia, to parents Shannon and Tyler Monty.

He was an adventurous little boy with a love of animals, dancing, Mickey...

Jun 8, 2025

Herman Lee Norfleet, Sr. August 29, 1945 – June 8, 2025

Herman Lee Norfleet, Sr., age 79, of Colington Harbor, NC, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones, following a brief illness.

Born on August 29, 1945, in Belhaven, NC, Herman was the son of the...

Jun 2, 2025

Inez T. Dudley                                                        Samuel A. Dudley, Jr. February 16, 1947 – June 1, 2025                         February 21, 1955 – June 2, 2025 Inez Tuten Dudley, 78, of Kinston, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Following Inez's passing, her brother, Samuel, peacefully transitioned to join his family on June 2, 2025,...

May 23, 2025

David P. Midyette Jr. February 22, 1942 – May 23, 2025

David Pell Midyette Jr., 83, of Scranton, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home, surrounded by family on Friday, May 23, 2025.

David was born in Beaufort County, NC, to the late David Pell Midyette, Sr., and Herma Gibbs Midyette. He was...

May 15, 2025

Celia G. Cahoon January 20, 1933 – May 15, 2025

Celia Adele Gibbs Cahoon, 92, of Swan Quarter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Celia was born in Hyde County on January 20, 1933, to the late Will R. and Margaret Ballance Gibbs....

May 13, 2025

Terry Lee Reigel, Sr. April 25, 1946 – May 13, 2025

Terry Lee Reigel, Sr., 79, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

Terry Reigel was born on April 25, 1946, to the late Howard H. and Bonnie Cain Honious.  He was married to the...

May 12, 2025

D. Ray McClees November 7, 1933 – May 12, 2025

Dennis Ray McClees, 91, of Columbia, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence in the presence of his loving family.

Ray was born in the house of his parents, William and Beatrice McClees, on Main Street. From an early age, he worked...

May 12, 2025

Linda H. McKinney

Linda Harris McKinney, of Raleigh, passed away on May 12, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life.

Linda was born in Hyde County, North Carolina, attended Peace College in Raleigh for high school and the first two years of college, and earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English...

May 11, 2025

Genevieve (Weatherly) Litchfield July 20, 1926 – May 11, 2025

Genevieve Swain Litchfield, 98, of Columbia, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home. Genevieve was born in Tyrrell County on July 20, 1926, to the late Leon Roberson and Ella W. Roughton Weatherly. She was married to James Philip Swain Jr.,...

May 7, 2025

Willie Felton Creef, Jr. (August 9, 1945 – May 7, 2025)

Willie Felton Creef, Jr. was born to Willie Felton Creef, Sr. and Mary Theresa Creef August 9, 1945 in Seat Pleasant, Maryland.  His father died unexpectedly in 1957, when Willie was only 12 years old.  After the death of his father, Willie was raised...