All Obituaries

Mr. John Edward Silvers, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2021. He was born on September 5, 1945 to John and Helen Silvers in Bronx, NY. He served his country well as a medic in the Vietnam War. Migrating to Virginia, he was a jack of all trades, but retired from the City of Suffolk, where he worked in parks and recreation. He was a master gardener, who loved Christmas, and enjoyed cooking, fishing, and listening to music. However, what he was most...

Jesus loves the little children, all the little children of the world.  Since we know this to be true, we understand He only takes the very best.  Jesus did just that on Wednesday September 8, 2021 when he took little princess A'iyana Marie Jones. Intimate services for this precious angel will be held on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Dildy's Family Cemetery, Gates, NC at 1pm.

Derrick Jermaine Barnes, the son of Bernard and Joyce Barnes, was born on August 1, 1981 in Como, NC . He departed his earthly life on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his residence in Elizabeth City, NC. Derrick was educated in Hertford County Public Schools and was a 1999 graduate. He was joined in holy matrimony to Yolanda Barnes on July 28, 2012. Derrick was employed at Serco Inc. as an Electronic Technician. Derrick leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife, Yolanda Barnes; his...

Isaac Lee Riddick of Sunbury, NC was born on May 4, 1948, to the late Mary and Meredith Riddick. He departed this life on Friday, September 3, 2021. He joined St. John AME Zion Church at an early age. He loved the Lord and served faithfully on the Trustee Board, Leaders of Leaders, President of the Usher Board, Men’s Ministry, and sung in the Men’s Choir. One of his favorite songs was “Fix It Jesus”. Isaac was employed as a truck driver driving tractor trailer trucks...

The amazingly talented seamstress, Doris Hoffler Riddick, that we all knew and loved was born June 6th, 1924 in Gates County North Carolina, and transitioned to her heavenly home on August 23, 2021. She was the daughter of Mike Kater Hoffler and Olar Taylor Hoffler, who both departed this life before her. She attended New Piney Grove Missionary Church which she joined at a very young age, where she grew up singing in the choir. After relocating to New York City, New York, she...

Kevin Antonio Beasley was born on October 7, 1968, the son of the late Gloria Beasley Cann. He departed this life on August 21, 2021 in Suffolk, Va after a long illness. Kevin was a member of Blanchard’s Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he enjoyed worshipping, fellowshipping, and studying the Bible. Kevin was united in marriage to Schardi J. Beasley on April 14, 2000. Kevin was a craftsman who enjoyed poetry, music, painting, and drawing. More than those things, Kevin loved...

Mrs. Florence Louise Nowell Morings, 91 of Eure, NC peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, August 20, 2021 with her loving children by her side. Florence was born on August 17, 1930 in Hobbsville, NC to the late Jessie and Estelle (Jordan) Nowell.  Florence’s greatest accomplishment was accepting Christ as her personal savior.  She served faithfully as the Church Mother of New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hertford, NC under the leadership of her son, Elder...

Daniel Maurice Shears, Jr., affectionately known as “DJ”, 26, of Corapeake, NC transitioned from this life on August 6, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1995, to Brenda Norfleet and Daniel M. Shears, Sr. DJ attended Gates County Public Schools. At a young age, he joined First Baptist Church Gates, in Gates, NC. DJ was an artist. He loved to draw, listen to music and dance.  He also loved spending time with his family and making people laugh. He was preceded in death by his...

Tracy DeAndre Taylor; the son of Larry D. and Brenda Parks was born on March 5, 1972. He departed his earthly life on August 6, 2021. Tracy had a very outstanding personality. To know him was to love him. He was indeed a “one of a kind” type of guy. Tracy loved to see others happy. He always had something to say that would cause you to laugh. Indeed, he was our family comedian. He was employed by Budd Group. Tracy attended Edenton Chowan School and graduated from John A. Holmes...

Linda Dianne (Parker) Adams gained her angel wings August 5, 2021 at the age of 56. Throughout her battle with cancer, she displayed the resilience and courage her family knew her for. Linda was born to Fred and Betty Marie (Liverman) Parker on June 27, 1965, and was the youngest of 7. After graduating from Gates County High School (Class of 1983), she went on to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration at Roanoke-Chowan Community College. Shortly after, Linda enlisted...