All Obituaries

Mr. Lawrence Nowell 74 of Waterbury, CT peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday May 8, 2023, with his loving family by his side. A service of Celebration to honor a beautiful life well lived will take place on Saturday May 20, 2023, 12 noon graveside service at the Eason-Nowell Family cemetery in Hobbsville, NC. Please continue to keep the entire Nowell family in your prayers.

Claude Edward Hawk, 97 years old, of Savage Road Corapeake, NC departed Monday, May 8, 2023. He was a native of Corapeake, and the son of the late Collie and Florine Hawk. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Agnes Hawk and his two sons; Roosevelt Hawk and Jonathan Hawk; sisters, Lola Crawford, Sadie Ralph, Willie Mae Jenkins, Pauline Hawk, Bessie Hawk, and Carlether Jones; brothers Ernest Lee Hawk, Isaac Junior Hawk, Sr. and Hurley Hawk. He was employed with Pen Gatling Company at...

Benita Michelle Henderson was born on April 21, 1962 in Washington, DC. She was raised by her parents Kelly Watson and Barbara Ann Somerville, who both preceded her in death. She completed elementary school at St. Thomas More Catholic School in Washington, D.C., followed by LaReine High Schoolin Suitland, MD, which merged with Bishop MacNamara in 1992. She then attended Prince George’s Community College where she met the love of her life, Mark (Tony) Henderson. They were...

Marton Preston was born on February 16, 1938, in Franklin County, Virginia. He was born to the late Helen Estelle A. Preston. Marton was preceded in death by one daughter, Annette Estes. He transitioned peacefully from this life to his eternal home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at BridgePoint Hospital National Harbor, Washington, DC. Marton was educated at Lovely Valley School, in Franklin County, Virginia. He relocated to Washington, DC at a young age. He was a true businessman. He purchased...

Benny’s Life Journey… God Sent his Angel to take Our Loved one, Arnold Riddick Cross, to rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Arnold Riddick Cross, was affectionately known as Benny or Big Dog. Benny was born on January 18, 1962, in Franklin, VA to the late Alonza Riddick Cross and Earleen Smith Cross. At an early age Arnold "Benny” accepted Christ at Stoney Branch Baptist Church.  Benny graduated From Gates County High School in 1981. Benny then started to...

The Dillard/Privott family and Community of Hope Funeral Service announce the transition of our beloved Tameka R. Dillard 41 of Tyner, North Carolina. A viewing and visitation will take place on Tuesday May 2, 2023, 4pm - 7pm at the funeral home. A celebration of a beautiful life well lived will be held on Wednesday May 3, 2023, 1pm at Edenton United Methodist Church  225 Virginia Rd Edenton, NC 27932 Final Resting Place will be at Beaver Hill Cemetery in Edenton, NC Tameka will be...

The Norman family and Community of Hope Funeral Service announce the transition of our beloved George "Bucky" Norman, Jr. 65 of Gatesville, NC A Celebration of Life service will take place on Tuesday April 18, 2023, 1pm at True Gospel Evangelical House of God 1401 East Washington St. Suffolk, Va. A private internment will take place at the Gatling Family Cemetery in Sunbury, NC Bucky will be Greatly missed, please keep the entire Norman family in your prayers.  

Evelyn H. Walton, “Lena” as she was fondly known to all, began her journey in life on September 4, 1957, and departed this life on April 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late McCoy Hayer and Amanda Bowser Hayer.  Evelyn joined Zion Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She graduated from Gates County High School, Gatesville, NC in 1975. After high school, she went to Elizabeth City State University to complete her...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anselmo S.R. Smith 16, of Gates, North Carolina, but we rejoice in knowing that he's in the arms of Jesus. In humble submission to the will of God, we pause today to honor the life and legacy of this wonderful young man, who touched so many lives. A celebration for a beautiful soul will take place on Wednesday April 5, 2023, Graveside service 12 noon at the Smith Family Estate in Gates, North Carolina.      

Ruby Louise Price was born on January 1, 1939 to Major and Lucille Collins, in Nansemond County, Virginia.   Major and Lucille later moved their family to Gates, North Carolina where Ruby spent her formative years. She was baptized as a child as a member of the Red Oak Grove A.M.E Church.  Ruby earned a High School diploma and graduated from Buckland High School. Ruby moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1958 and began working on her life goals.  She met and married Elmer...