All Obituaries

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing” 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Dorothy Virginia Knight was called to her heavenly home. She was born on December 29, 1969 to the late Dorothy Lean Knight and was later raised by the late Fannie...

Martha Marie Cross Beamon, 85, was born in Nansemond County on March 23, 1935 to the late Hilton and Linda Givens Cross. After many illnesses, she departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, Va. From the early age of 15, Martha resided in Suffolk, Va. She joined New Piney Wood Baptist Church and was united in Holy Matrimony by the late Reverend E.M. Lewis on August 13, 1960 to the late Percy Lee Beamon. Martha remained a member until her...

Carrie "Gonnie" Evans, born on December 19, 1942, transitioned from this life on July 14, 2021.  A viewing and visitation will take place on Friday July 23, 2021 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the funeral home.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 24, 2021 at 1:00pm at Lebanon Grove Baptist Church.    

  Born Shamara Tiffany Britt on March 18, 1984 at the Naval Hospital onboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, to Ashley E. Britt and Paulia A. Britt (Nelson).  Shamara departed this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2021 in Morgan Hill, CA after a prolonged illness. Shamara grew up in the church and accepted Jesus Christ at a very early age.  She was a consistent attendee in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, the youth ushers and the Girl Scouts.  She often participated...

George Thomas Griffin, 64 was born March 25, 1957 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Johnnie Mae Cherry Griffin and Thomas Jefferson Griffin (TJ). George passed through this life into eternal rest on June 22, 2021. George affectionally known as “ GT” was an avid carpenter and faithful follower of the Philadelphia Eagles. George attended Gates County High School and a graduate of the class of 1975. He worked in Philadelphia as a taxi driver and courier, and retired from the...

Albert Magnussen, Jr., 63, of Corapeake, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday June 19, 2021.   Albert Magnussen, Jr. was born on June 12, 1958 in Brockton, Massachusetts. to the late Albert Magnussen, Sr. and Natalie Crichton.  He departed this life on June 19, 2021. Albert attended Bristol Aggie Agricultural School in Brockton, Massachusetts.  He then went on to attend college.  In 1977, Albert enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and proudly...

“I have fought the good fight. I have finish the race, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy 4:7   Willie Haywood Rountree of Sunbury, NC departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his physical home enroute to his heavenly home in Heaven. He was educated in Chowan County Public School System and graduated from Gates County High School in the Class of 1968. After completing high school, he went to New York City and got a job at the police department as a clerk. He...

Mark Anthony Grant was born July 23, 1985 in Ahoskie, NC to Janet Lavon Carroll and Sterling Keith Parker. At a young age, Mark was baptized and attended St. John A.M.E. Zion Church with his Great Aunt Dorothy Johnson. Mark lived with his mom, Janet Carroll in Sunbury until he was 6 months old. At the age of 2, Mark went to live with his grandmother, Jacqueline Grant and with Michelle Grant in Sunbury, NC. Throughout the years, growing into a young man, Mark would travel to Maryland to...

Nicholas T. Rodgers, 41 of Aurora, NC departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021 in New Bern, NC. He was born on February 14, 1980 in Ahoskie, NC to John E. Rodgers, Jr. and Dorothy M. Rodgers. He was a faithful member of St. James Missionary Church of Virginia Beach, Va., under the presiding Bishop Sidney L. Davis and Pastor Barbara Davis. He served as an usher and enjoyed fellowshipping with everyone. Nicholas was proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas E. Moody and...

Mr. Henry O. Everett, Jr. 72 of Hobbsville, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday May 25, 2021.  He was born November 8, 1948, in Franklin, Va.  He enlisted in the U.S Navy after graduating from IC Norcom eventually retiring as an electrician in a private industry.  Henry greatest passions were sports and cooking for family and friends. Henry is survived by son Damon Everett and daughter Dana Everett; two sisters, Peggy Everett Stevens and C. Gail Everett-Smith;...