All Obituaries

Mary E. Bazemore Hodges was born October 2, 1936, to the late Willis and Dorothy Holley. She transitioned from her earthly life on June 27, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Va. Mary was educated in the public schools of Gates County. She spent her adult life working for many years with families in Virginia rearing and caring for their children until the children became adults. After her conversion in Christ, Mary served as a faithful disciple under the great...

Reginald Ray Cross was born February 27, 1955.  He transitioned peacefully at 2:20 a.m. on June 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. He was 67 years old. He never lost his wit or determination. Reginald joined Stoney Branch Baptist Church at an early age, sitting on the front row between his father and grandfather. He learned about our Lord and Savior and as he leaves this earth, he takes those morals and values with him. Reginald worked as a concrete...

Barbara D. Hines was born on January 14, 1965, in Suffolk, Virginia. She was a lifelong resident of Gates, North Carolina, and a proud Canaan Missionary Baptist Church member in her adult years. Barbara was the daughter of the late Annie Virginia Harris and the late Finnie D. Hines, Jr. She was the eldest of all of her siblings. Barbara D. Hines transitioned peacefully at 11:25 a.m., June 19, 2022, at Southside Medical Center. Barbara is now with her mother, father, and all that preceded...

Margaret B. Hall, affectionately known as “Teene”, peacefully departed this life Sunday, May 22, 2022, with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Gates County, NC, August 25, 1953 to the late Ferdinand Boone Jr. and Eva C. Boone. At a young age, Margaret joined Red Oak Grove A.M.E. Zion Church. She was immensely devoted and served the church ministry as a Deaconess. She enjoyed studying the bible and sharing this knowledge with others. Margaret loved working in...

William T Eure Jr 09/11/1959-04/30/2022 On Saturday April 30, 2022, William Thomas Eure, Jr. (also known as Showtime, Country, or Tubbie), beloved son, father, brother and uncle, left his physical being and began his spiritual journey in the comfort of his brother’s home. He was born on September 11, 1959 in Edenton, NC to the late William Thomas Eure, Sr. and Annie Knight Eure. William received his education at T. S. Cooper Elementary School, Central Middle School and Gates County...

God in His infinite wisdom called Ruth Ann Spruill Eaton to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Ruth or “Ann”, as she was affectionately known was born on December 1, 1957 to William Earl Spruill and the late Ruth Hathaway Spruill. She attended Gates County Public Schools and graduated from Gates County High School with a diploma. She went on to further her education at College of the Albemarle where she received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She...

Dylann A.R. Brown Sr., 27, of Gates County departed this life March 14, 2022.             Dylann A.R. Brown was born on February 24, 1995 in Jacksonville, Fl. (DUVAL) to Ericka Byrd and Donald Graham Jr. He later moved to Gates County where he was called home to glory.                To know him was to love him, Dylann was a happy, loving, energetic person who loved his family and...

Robert Eugene Williamson, affectionately known as “Skin,” was born on December 8, 1951, in Lackawanna, New York to Caroline and Theodore Williamson. He departed this life peacefully, on March 10, 2022. Robert was raised in Lackawanna where he played high school football and worked at Bethlehem Steel. In his early twenties, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland to pursue a career in the music industry. He worked as a stage manager for disco groups, The Trammps and Blue Magic, and with...

JERMAINE D. HALL DEPARTED HIS LIFE ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2022 SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVING FAMILY. HE WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 18, 1988 TO MARY ANN HALL AND FENTRESS PRETLOW. JERMAINE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY  HIS GRANDPARENTS EDWARD AND GENEVA PRETLOW, MATERIAL GRANDPARENTS NEWBY HALL AND CARRIE HATHWAY, UNCLE ROBERT WILSON, AUNTS JUNE WILSON AND DELORIS HARRELL.  JERMAINE HAD A LOVE FOR WORKING ON CARS AND GOING FISHING WITH HIS FAMILY AND HIS SON.  HE WORKED VARIOUS JOBS IN...

Thelma Irene Askew was born on January 15, 1927, to the late Roosevelt and Roxie Askew in Hertford, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from the public schools in Perquimans County and attended Elizabeth City State Teachers College. Early in life Thelma moved to New York City where she remained until her departure on February 19, 2022, in the loving arms of her son. She was employed as a housekeeper for a hotel for several years and then gained employment with the New York Department...