Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

Celia Ann Hewett-Hook April 19, 1948 – July 24, 2024

Celia Ann Hewett-Hook, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home in Columbia surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Celia was born in Pinehurst,  Moore County, North Carolina on April 19, 1948, to the late  Florence Phillips Hewett and...

Jul 21, 2024

Garland "Van" Carter October 18, 1948 – July 21, 2024

Garland Van Carter, 75, of Plymouth passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home.

Van was born in Beaufort County on October 18, 1948, to the late Lee Thomas and Evelyn Spencer Carter.  He was married to the former Kay Fulford,...

Jul 15, 2024

Carol McClees Swain Toppin, 76, of 205 West Lakeside Street, Nags Head, NC, died Monday, July 15, 2024, in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville.

Mrs. Toppin was born in Tyrrell County on October 25, 1947, and was the daughter of the late W. Borden and Margaret Ange McClees. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jul 11, 2024

Betty E. DeBarr September 18, 1939 – July 11, 2024

Betty Eheart. DeBarr, 84, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home.

Betty was born in Gordonsville, Virginia, on September 18, 1939, to the late Clarence and Alma Gibson Eheart.  She was married to Charles "Spike" DeBarr for sixty-five...

Jul 9, 2024

Leah (Williams) Gibbs May 20, 1940 – July 9, 2024

Leah Gibbs, 84, of Greenville, formerly of Scranton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

Mrs. Gibbs was born in Beaufort County on May 20, 1940, to the late Lloyd Lee and Ruby Jennette Williams. ...

Jul 8, 2024

Robert S. Jzyk November 21, 1935 - July 8, 2024

Robert Stephen Jzyk, 88, of Plymouth, died, on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.

He was married to the former Peggy Williams who preceded him in death. He honorably served his country with the United States Army.

Jul 3, 2024

Andrew Burl Spruill July 3, 2024 - July 3, 2024

Andrew Burl Spruill, fearfully and wonderfully made, entered Heaven from his mother's womb and was born silent on July 3, 2024.  Andrew was the precious son of Harry and Whitney Spruill and the baby brother of sweet Rosie. His arrival was anticipated with joy and...

Jun 24, 2024

Johnnie Bruce Collier, Jr. June 13, 1949 - June 24, 2024

Johnnie Bruce Collier, Jr., 75, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:20 am. Johnnie Collier, Jr. was born in Halifax County on June 13, 1949, to the late Johnnie Bruce Collier, Sr. He married the former Vickie Harris who preceded...

Jun 16, 2024

Tracie Lynn Bowen Hubers, born on May 11, 1969, in Beaufort County, was an amazing wife, mother, sister, cousin and aunt to many, went to her eternal home with Jesus on June 16, 2024.

Tracie, a member of Long Acre Chapel Christian Church, had a fierce love for many things in her life but most...

Jun 8, 2024

Lisa F. Latham May 17, 1965 – June 8, 2024

Lisa Furlough Latham, 59, of the Pungo Community, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.

Mrs. Lisa was born in Washington County on May 17, 1965, to the late Melvin...

Jun 3, 2024

Glenn Bernie Williams October 14, 1957 – June 3, 2024

Glenn Bernie Williams, 66, of Engelhard, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at ECU Health Bertie Hospital.

Glenn was born in Beaufort County on October 14, 1957, to the late Bernie Carrow and Eris Dail Cahoon Williams.

During his early...

Jun 1, 2024

Philip Oscar Marshall March 14, 1938 – June 1, 2024

Philip Oscar Marshall, 86, of Nashville, NC passed away at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Philip was born on March 14, 1938, in Engelhard, NC to the late Thomas B. Marshall and Gladys G. Marshall.

He graduated from Engelhard High School and...

May 23, 2024

Mamie M. Cartwright February 4, 1944 – May 23, 2024

Mamie Melson Cartwright, 80, of the Kilkenny Community, died, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.

Mrs. Mamie was born in Currituck County, NC on February 4, 1944, to the late Joe and Lucille Hunter Melson. She was married...

May 20, 2024

Milton N. Council, Jr. August 3, 1945 – May 20, 2024 Milton "Buddy" Neal Council, Jr., 78, formerly of South Mills, NC, and most recently a resident of the Carrolton of Plymouth, died, Monday, May 20, 2024. Buddy was born in Suffolk, VA on August 3, 1945, to the late Milton Neal, Sr., and Mariam Parker Council....

May 18, 2024

Pamela J. (Jarvis) Dickerson October 16, 1965 – May 18, 2024

Pamela J. Dickerson, 58, of Roper passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Pamela was born in Chowan County on October 16, 1965, to Louis and Catherine Bunch Jarvis.

Pamela graduated from Beaufort County Community College as a certified...

May 14, 2024

LouAnn C. Maxson August 20, 1954 – May 14, 2024

LouAnn Chambers Maxson, 69 of Columbia passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Forsyth County on August 20, 1954, to Romie R. Chambers who survives, and Juadaine Holder Chambers who preceded her...

May 12, 2024

David J. Schroeder February 19, 1965 – May 12, 2024

David John Schroeder, 59, of Grassy Ridge, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home.

David was born in Elyria, Ohio on February 19, 1965, to the late Walter J. and Beulah Wise Schroeder. He married Cindie...

Apr 27, 2024

Rebecca Jones-Grooms

November 21, 1955 – April 27, 2024

Rebecca Jones-Grooms, 68, of Plymouth died unexpectedly, Saturday April 27, 2024, at her residence.

She was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 21, 1955, to the late Luther and Clara Stewart Jones. She was married to David Jones-Grooms, who survives.

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Apr 22, 2024

Roderick J. "R.J." Hardison January 11, 1940 – April 22, 2024

Roderick J. "R.J." Hardison, 84, of Plymouth, died, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

R.J. was born in Martin County on January 11, 1940, to the late Park and Virginia Cammon Hardison. He was married...

Apr 14, 2024

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.