All Obituaries

Stephaine Y. Knight 52 of Gates, North Carolina peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday February 3, 2023, with her loving family by her side. A funeral service to celebrate a beautiful life well lived will take place on Saturday February 11, 2023, 1pm at The Upper Room Assembly Church in Gatesville, NC.   

Bishop Archie Timmons, Jr. 89 of Suffolk, Virginia peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday February 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side. A viewing and visitation will be held on Friday February 10, 2023, at New Mt. Joy in Suffolk, Va. from 4pm to 7pm A funeral service to celebrate a life well lived will be conducted on Saturday February 11, 2023, at New Mt. Joy Food For Living in Suffolk, Va. at 12 noon. Bishop Timmons final resting place will be at Carver...

Akeem Maurice Pretlow “Keem” was born in Ahoskie, NC to Larry D. Boone and Adell Pretlow Boone on July 24, 1984. Our Heavenly Father called him home on January 13, 2023. Akeem was a member of Blanchards Grove Baptist Church and joined at a young age. Akeem attended the Gates County School System for all of his school years. He graduated from Gates County High School in 2003. He was a member of the Gates County High Varsity Basketball Team. Akeem began working at the Newport News...

Lorraine Petteway Lester was born on June 6, 1956 to the late Ralph Petteway and Lucy Thomas of New Bern, NC.  Lorraine accepted Jesus Christ when she was a teenager. She had a loving relationship with Jesus. Lorraine was a caring and loving person to everyone she met. She had a beautiful smile and personality. Lorraine had a strong desire to see her church family on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She and her husband, David were in the House of Worship loving, learning...

Walter Payne, Sr. (Peewee) was born in Sanford, North Carolina, on November 12, 1944, to Hughey Payne and Evelyn Cameron Payne. Walter was ushered into the arms of the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023.  Walter graduated in 1964 from Darden High School in Wilson, NC.  After graduating from high school, he came to Washington, DC with only $10.00 in his pocket. After moving in with a friend, he began working for the Hot Shoppes, Inc. bussing tables. He had many places of employment...

Richard “Big Mac” McCoy Walton passed away on January 2, 2023 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Hobbsville, NC to the late Nelson and Nattle Walton on September 23, 1948. Richard attended Gates County Public Schools. He later went to work for the Ford Company in Sunbury, NC. He was also employed at Newport News Shipyard for 28 years until his health   began to fail. On June 8, 1981, Richard married his wife, Hollistine...

Tammy White passed away peacefully December 29, 2022. A viewing will take place Monday Jan. 9, 2023, 11am at Community of Hope Funeral Service. A funeral service to celebrate a beautiful life will follow the viewing on Monday at 12 noon at Community of Hope Funeral Service.

Jared Austin Eason, II was peacefully called to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  He was the only child of Jared A. Eason and JoAnn Leary Vaughan.  He was a lifelong resident of Sunbury, NC.  He graduated from Gates County High School in 2006. Austin had a heart for people and was fun to be around.  He had a passion for drag racing and was one of the best-known drivers in the area. Austin tried to find his special place in the world through several...

Beverly Ann Porter-Harvey October 16, 1961—December 20, 2022 Hello there! Since you are reading this, I passed away and I am with Jesus.  This was something I knew was inevitable since I’ve been sick since 2009.  I lived a full life.  I was a loving wife, devoted daughter, loving sister, a spoiling aunt, and a loyal friend. I was educated in Gates County Public Schools.  I retired from the Hertford County School System.  I loved...

The Life and Legacy of Brenda T. Parks A Life Well Lived Mrs. Brenda Taylor Parks was born on June 20, 1953 in Tyner, North Carolina to the late Sherman and Annie Ruth Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her son Tracy Taylor. On Monday, November 29, 2022 at Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital, while surrounded by family, Brenda answered the Master’s call. Brenda attended school in the Edenton-Chowan school system. Upon completion, she began her career at Economic Improvement...