All Obituaries

Clarice Elizabeth White Smith was born October 13, 1954, to Andrew and Rosa Mae Pruden White. She was the youngest of thirteen children and affectionately known to her family as "Lil Ciss" and/or Aunt "Cissy".  She was a 1973 graduate of Gates County High and worked 20 plus  years for Cintas. At an early age, she became a member of First Baptist of Gates, and became a Deaconess of her church where she was highly devoted and continued to spread the word of the...

Mrs. Jessie Valentine Blanchard Parker, a native of Gates County, N.C., was born on June 12, 1939, to the late John Cleveland Blanchard and Eva Eure-Blanchard. She departed this life and entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2024, at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center in Edenton, N.C.  Mrs. Jessie Parker was often called, "Jack", "JB", "Jackie" or Ms. Jessie by her family and friends.  At an early age, she joined Saint Paul Missionary Baptist...

Charles Leroy Griffin, Sr, 58 was born March 14, 1966 in Newark New Jersey to the late Johnnie Mae Cherry Griffin, and Thomas Jefferson Griffin (TJ). Charles’ journey on this earth came to a peaceful end on March 30, 2024.    He attended Gates County High and was a graduate of the class of 1985. He joined Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church, Corapeake, NC at early age. Charles was affectionately known as Charlie Boy, CharCee and Macadoius. He worked as a chef at various...

Edwards aged 64 passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on July 18, 1959, in Suffolk, Va.  Ronald lived a life filled with passion, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones. A viewing and visitation will take place on Friday April 5, 2024, 10am at Temple of Praise Church in Southeast Washington, DC. A Celebration of life service will start promptly at 11am.  After the service Mr. Ewards and his beloved...

Yvonne Cross, born on February 29, 1948, to the late Fannie A. Cross, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2024, at 12:14 pm. She was joined in marriage to the late James Allen Cross for 51 years, and from this union, five children were born. Yvonne was deeply devoted to providing for and supporting her family throughout her life. She dedicated many years of service at Darden Cage Farm as a USDA Grader, Gates Poultry Farm, Down East Health and Rehab as a dietary aide, and Green’s Meat...

Norma J. Stallings, a beloved mother and friend peacefully transitioned from this life at the age of 57. Formally from Gates Co., NC but moved to Winston-Salem, NC.  She brought warmth and kindness wherever she went, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.  In her 57 years, Norma enriched the world with her laughter, her wisdom, and her generosity. We will celebrate the life and legacy of Norma's life on Thursday March 28, 2024, with a viewing and...

Ree Dell Nowell better known as "Boot” the son of the late William Edward Taylor and the late Donnie Pencie Nowell Jordan was born September 3, 1946 in Chowan County, NC.  He was the third oldest child of 16 children.  Our heavenly father decided that Ree had fought long and hard enough, and decided to dispatch his angels to bring his son home.  Ree entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Facility,...

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day….unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear!” On March 12, 2024, the Lord called his servant Walter L. Nowell home to be with him.  Most of his family and friends referenced him as “W.L.”.  Walter was born July 4, 1933, to the late Walter and Donnie.  He was a native of Chowan, North Carolina. Walter was preceded in Death by his wife Rosenell L....

Daisy “Louise” Jordan Holley was born April 29, 1941 in Gates County to the late Lonnie Jordan and Minnie Bell Brown. She peacefully departed this earthly life on February 28, 2024  surrounded by her loving family. Louise entered into sacred matrimony with the late James “Tee” Holley on October 6, 1956. Their enduring union of 67 years brought forth four cherished children, in addition to an adopted son. She also took on the loving task of raising a dear...

Walter Lee Blount of Edenton, N.C. entered into rest and peace on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 1:36 p.m. in Sentara Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, N.C. Walter was born September 24, 1948 in Chowan County to the late Henry and Sudie Blount. He grew up in Edenton, N.C. where he attended the public schools. As a young adult, Walter fell in love with race cars. Racing cars and being at race tracks became his favorite hobbies. He also operated his own paint and body shop in...