ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., Nov 18 - Funeral services for Clarence E. BALLANCE who died Sunday will be conducted Wednesday at p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home by the Rev. Carl CALLOWAY, pastor of the Perkins Methodist Church, and the Rev. A.L.G. STEPHENSON, pastor of the Rocky Mount Methodist Church, and the Rev. Oscar WILLIAMS.  Burial will be in the New Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, November 20, 1957.)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings]

Donnie BALLANCE, 59, passed away Nov. 14, 2006. He was born June 8, 1947, and lived in the 100 block of Sandy Point Road in Knotts Island. Donnie was preceded in death by his brothers, Lindy and Emmitt "Junior" and his twin brother, Ronnie, his sister Linda and his mother and father. Left to cherish his memory are a sister, Dianne LAWLIS and many nieces and nephews. Donnie was a construction worker by trade. He was a wonderful brother and friend and loved to hunt and fish. He was an avid Jimmy Buffett fan and enjoyed the company of his beloved dog, Monk. He attended Back Bay Christian Assembly. A memorial service will be conducted at Back Bay Christian Assembly, 1212 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Saturday at 4 p.m. with Pastor Kevin MILCAREK officiating. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, handled arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, November 16, 2006)

MOYOCK - Dorothy Arnold BALLANCE, 77, of Azalea Lane, died June 3, 2005. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.  Burial in New Hollywood Cemetery in Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, June 5, 2005)

A funeral for E. Macon BALLANCE, a retired pharmacist and owner of the Jarratt Drug Store, was held yesterday at the J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home in Petersburg.  Mr. BALLANCE died Friday at his residence after a long illness. He was 72.  A native of Currituck County, N.C., he received his pharmacy degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1952.  After working briefly as a pharmacist in Richmond, he moved to Jarratt and began work at the Jarratt Drug Store before he bought the store. He retired in 1971. He served 10 years in the U.S. Navy and held the ranks of pharmacist mate and chief petty officer. He served on the USS Solace, a hospital ship, at Pearl Harbor during World War II.  He was a member of Edwards Masonic Lodge No. 308 in Stony Creek.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Griffin BALLANCE; two sons, Stanley O. BALLANCE of Richmond and Dr. William M. BALLANCE of Petersburg; two brothers, Milford R. BALLANCE of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Thomas E. BALLANCE of Portsmouth; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred B. WALKER of Hertford, N.C., and Mrs. Dorothy B. WHITE of Chesapeake.  (Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richnmond, VA) - July 24, 1989; pg. 6)

Elizabeth Wallace BALLANCE

KNOTTS ISLAND - Emmitt Young BALLANCE, JR., passed away Jan. 20, 2004. He was born in Norfolk and was the son of the late Emmitt Young BALLANCE, SR. and Olive Cooper BALLANCE. Mr. BALLANCE was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired carpenter with the City of Virginia Beach. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie BALLANCE and Lindy DOZIER. Survivors include his two sisters, Dianne LAWLIS of Knotts Island, N.C. and Linda Lou PRICE of Virginia Beach; a brother, Donnie BALLANCE of Knotts Island; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to thank Mr. BALLANCE's special friends, Ted and Gail THEIMAN and Marie DEAVER for all their love and support. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Back Bay Christian Church. The family requests that no flowers be sent but ask that donations be made to the Back Bay Academy Building Fund. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, January 23, 2004)

Henry M. BALLANCE

John BALLANCE, 80, life long resident of Currituck County, died Sunday morning at 3:30 o'clock at the Albemarle Hospital after an illness of two weeks.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Mae Griggs BALLANCE, and the son of the late Mary Jane and John BALLANCE.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. M. COLLINS of Norfolk, Va., and two sons, James C. and Christopher C., both of Norfolk; one half-sister, Mrs. W.O. SAUNDERS of Washington, D.C., and three grandchildren.  He was a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church.  Funeral services were conducted at the Rehoboth Baptist Church this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Horace JONES officiating.  Burial followed in the Snowden Cemetery at Maple.  (Unknown February 1954 newspaper kindly submitted by Anne Jennings)  [See Mr. Ballance's tombstone photo here

John Jefferson BALLANCE, SR.

SHAWBORO - Lena Tarkington BALLANCE, age 64, of Shawboro, NC, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, NC. A native of Pasquotank County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Millard Elmer and Evie Simpson TARKINGTON, and the wife of Robert C. BALLANCE of the residence. Mrs. BALLANCE was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Besides her husband, Mrs. BALLANCE is survived by: two sons Randy BALLANCE of Moyock, NC, and Bob BALLANCE of Cartersville, GA; three sisters, Kay TRUEBLOOD and Janice JONES, both of Elizabeth City, NC, and Christine STOKLEY and husband Jerry of West Point, VA; two brothers, Edward TARKINGTON and wife Jean of Elizabeth City, NC, and Clifford TARKINGTON and wife Julia of Newbern, NC; and one aunt Mamie BRICKHOUSE of Columbia, NC. Mrs. BALLANCE was predeceased by: one son, Ricky BALLANCE; two sisters, June TARKINGTON and Ann DUNN; and three brothers, Marvin, Millard, and Ronnie TARKINGTON.  Graveside services will be conducted Monday, March 29, 2004, at 11:00 AM in Moyock Cemetery with the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church, Elizabeth City, NC. At other times the family will be at the home of Phyllis TAYLOR, on Sanderlin Road in Currituck County, NC.  (The Daily Advance - Sunday, March 28, 2004)

Lucy Austin BALLANCE

HATTERAS - Lucy C. BALLANCE, 81, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Sentara Barco Nursing Home. Mrs. BALLANCE was born in Hatteras and was owner of the Ballance Oil Company. She was a member of the Hatteras United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Hatteras Island Chapter #303 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. BALLANCE was the daughter of the late Ivey AUSTIN and the late Ida Peele AUSTIN and was the widow of Wheeler BALLANCE. She is survived by two sons, Bill BALLANCE of Hatteras and Tom BALLANCE of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Clyde S. AUSTIN of Ocracoke; five grandchildren: Todd BALLANCE and wife, Mary Ellon, Christinia BALLANCE, Felecia BERRY, Laura BALLANCE and Billy BALLANCE; three great-grandchildren: Wheeler D. BALLANCE, Jess BERRY and Aiden BERRY. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hatteras United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Charles MOSLEY officiating. Burial will take place in the Ballance Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Todd and Mary Ellon BALLANCE on Friday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Twiford’s Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with these arrangements.  (The Virginian Pilot - Friday, May 21, 2004)

Richard Wayne “Ricky” BALLANCE, JR., 26, of Maple, NC died tragically in a boating accident in Currituck County.   Born in Pasquotank, he was the son of Patricia White BALLANCE and the late Richard Wayne BALLANCE, SR. and was the husband of Jennifer Parks BALLANCE.  He worked for Lee Electrical Construction and was the owner of Cape Lookout Lures.  He was a member of Sandy Creek Fishing Club in Louisburg, NC, the NC BASS Federation State Team, the NC Junior Simmental Beef Cattle Association, the NC State Bass Pack Club and the Nags Head Surf Fishing Club.   He was a former member of the 4-H of Camden County and graduated from Northeastern High School where he played on the tennis team and later graduated from North Carolina State University Agriculture Institute.  Other survivors include his sister, Tori RUSSELL and husband, Tommy and their children, Lainie, Tommy and McKenzie of Wilmington, NC; maternal grandparents, Donald R. “Tootsie” and Shirley WHITE of Nixonton and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth BALLANCE of Maple; special family friend, Ken WINSLOW; and many more aunts, uncles and cousins who treasured him dearly.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Olie BALLANCE.  A memorial service will take place Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Fountain of Life, 1107 Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC with the Rev. Wayne WOOD and Pastor Hans HESS officiating.  Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening at Twiford Memorial Chapel from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., following the service at the church and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Ballance family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Robert BALLANCE
Daily Economist - Friday, June 29, 1906;  pg. 2

Robert Carlton BALLANCE, SR.

Robert Carlton BALLANCE, SR. passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  He was the son of Dan BALLANCE and Mary Lamb BALLANCE of Moyock, NC and was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Tarkington BALLANCE.   Robert also served in the Army National Guard and was a life-time farmer who loved his work.  Robert is survived by his brother, Danny and his wife, Madelene of Orman Beach, FL and his sister, Grace SWAIN of Chesapeake, VA.  He also leaves behind two sons, Randy and his friend, Cheryl CARPENTER of Moyock, NC and Robert (Bob) and his wife, Catherine of Gretna, VA.  Robert also has two step-granddaughters, Lora BOYD, her husband Will and their son Kit of Atlanta, GA; and Emily McCLELLEN, her husband Patrick and their children, Liam and Catherine Grace of Roswell, GA.  He is also survived by his special friend, Lenora (Lee) FERRELL and by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.  Also preceding Robert in death was his son, Ricky; his sisters, Rosa JOHNSON, Glenna LANCASTER, Phyllis TAYLOR; and his brother, Dempsey.  A graveside service will be held at Moyock Cemetery on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles STEVENS officiating. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Twiford Memorial Chapel.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the BALLANCE family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Rose Myrel BALLANCE

NORFOLK, VA. – Rose Myrel BALLANCE, 82, died Feb. 26 in a Portsmouth, Va. nursing home. Miss BALLANCE, a native of Currituck County, was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was a retired legal secretary. Survivors include four sisters: Mahala B. KELLY of Lillington, Maxine RHODES of Arlington, Love WARREN and Marie B. ALMOND, both of Norfolk; and a brother, William R. BALLANCE, SR. of Austell, Georgia. Graveside services were held Friday in Maple Cemetery in Maple by the Rev. William R. BALLANCE, JR. Twiford Ghent Chapel in Norfolk was in charge. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, March 3, 1991)

Ruby Talbott BALLANCE

Ruby Talbott BALLANCE, 102, died Sept. 6, 1993.  Mrs. BALLANCE was a native of Long Point, Currituck County, N.C. She was the widow of Temple Charlie BALLANCE and the daughter of the late Joseph Francis TALBOTT and Adelia Taylor TALBOTT. She was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church in Norfolk and served her church as secretary for many years. Mrs. BALLANCE was a member of the Old Dominion Chapter of the Eastern Star #100, OES of Capeview. She was a member of Capeview Garden Club and  also was a volunteer for many civic groups in Norfolk.  Survivors include a brother, Ray TALBOTT of Poplar Branch, N.C.; a  sister-in-law, Florence G. TALBOTT of Virginia Beach; and many nieces and  nephews.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Forest Lawn  Cemetery by Dr. Charles H. SMITH, III. The family will receive friends this  evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 7, 1993; pg. D2)

Stephen BALLANCE

Lucas Ray BALLARD

Lucas Ray BALLARD passed away on February 1, 2016 at the age of 9.  Lucas went to Moyock Elementary School and he was a member of the Boy Scouts Troop # 413. He enjoyed being outdoors especially when he was go-karting , hunting, and working on cars.  Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Shannon Lynn BALLARD; his stepfather, Jimmy PETERSON; his stepbrother C.J. PETERSON; his grandparents, Minnie "Nana" BALLARD-MILLER and Emery "Grandpa" MILLER; his aunt and uncle, Robin Ballard ANDERSON and Bobby ANDERSON; his cousins, Kaleb and Logan BALLARD; his special aunt, Jeannie REDDITT and many other loving family members and friends.  The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home,1112 Kempsville Road , on Sunday, February 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake on Monday, February 8 at 11 a.m. with Pastor James HARRINGTON officiating. Burial will follow at Rutter Family Cemetery, 700 Ballahack Road, Chesapeake, VA.  (Graham Funeral Home)

Ashley Charnessa BANKS

POWELLS POINT - Ashley Charnessa BANKS, 23, of 351 N. Spot Road, Powells Point, died at her residence, Sunday, may 30, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, Powells Point, Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Elder T.J. ETHERIDGE officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held at the funeral home, today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her parents Charles BANKS and Anita GORDON; and two sisters, Selena SIMPSON and Jennifer SIMPSON, both of the home.  (The Daily Advance - Friday, June 4, 2010)

Bruce Allen BANKS, SR.

Bruce Allen BANKS, SR., son of the late Henry and Blanche BANKS was born Jan. 1, 1937. He entered eternal rest July 4, 2012. Bruce was born and educated in Currituck County. Bruce worked for Belk - Tyler Department Store, Elizabeth City, for many years where he later retired. He leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters, Kathleen Banks THOMAS and her husband, William, Dena' BANKS and her husband, Darryl, Dorthea Walker LEWIS and her husband, Gerald; and also a special daughter, Beryl COMBS, all of Elizabeth City; one son, John Thomas WALKER and his wife, Melissa, of Chesapeake, Va.; five grandchildren, William Allen THOMAS, Deneal BANKS, Destiny BANKS and Destiny THOMAS of Elizabeth City, John WALKER, JR. of Chesapeake, Va.; one great-grandson, Quontae' THOMAS; and a very special nephew/son, Russell G. WARD, III and his wife, Mavis, of Elizabeth City; one sister, Willie QUIDLEY of New Jersey. Funeral services will be held at Good Hope A. M. E. Zion Church, Sligo, Monday July 9, 2012 at 1 p.m. Wake/Viewing will be held Sunday July 8, 2012 at New Birth Revival Center, 400 Griffin Street, Elizabeth City, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Burial will be in New Oak Grove, Elizabeth City. The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William THOMAS, 855 Simpson Ditch Road, Elizabeth City.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, July 10, 2012)

Carol Marie Saunders BANKS

GRANDY - Carol Marie Saunders BANKS born in Norfolk, VA. passed away tragically on March 27, 2020. She was born November 17, 1956 to the late Carroll Melvin SANDERS and Jeannie Bickford SAUNDERS.  She had a beautiful smile, with the biggest and sweetest heart. Family was her true passion; nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her loved ones. She was a retired bus driver for Currituck County Public Schools and a member of Coinjock Baptist Church.  If you knew Carol, you’d know she was a selfless caregiver, often putting other’s needs above her own. She was full of love, for all. If you ran into her at the local grocery store, she’d have a smile on her face and would make sure she spoke to you and gave a hug! You probably often heard her speak of her children or grandchildren, she was beaming with pride, her face would light up while talking about her family.  She is survived by her three children, her beautiful twin daughters Jennifer Carol Banks AYERS and husband Kevin, of Elizabeth City, NC, Shannon Marie BANKS and fiancé Jeff PLEASANT, of Grandy, NC, and her Sonshine, Jake BANKS, of Grandy, NC.  Her proudest moments in life were with her grandchildren, Jeffrey PLEASANT, Steven BANKS, Abigail MIDGETTE, Jonathon BANKS, Trevor PLEASANT Claudia ADINOLFI, and Brantly BANKS. She is also survived by her beloved siblings, William “Billy” SAUNDERS, of Grandy, NC, sister Clarissa Saunders VANCE, of Grandy, NC, and sister Susan McCLANAHAN of Point Harbor, NC, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Including her special friend or “mom” Anita MIYASATO.  Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her brother Nathan “Tommy” SAUNDERS.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral Home)

Clifton Mayo BANKS

Clifton Mayo BANKS, SR., 86, of the 200 block of Poyners Road, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at Chesapeake General Hospital.  He was born in Currituck County, the son of the late Tully B. and Mamie Sawyer BANKS and was the husband of Ruth Hewitt BANKS of the residence. He was a retired farmer.  Besides his wife, Mr. BANKS is survived by two daughters, Dorothy BAILEY and Kathy DUNCAN, both of Moyock; a son, Clifton M. ``Buddy'' BANKS, JR. of Moyock; a sister, Sarah LANGLEY of Moyock; a brother, Greenville BANKS Sr. of Maple, N.C.; and four grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Vic RAMSEY. Burial will follow in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. The family will be at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 24, 1999; pg. B9)

Dianna Jean BANKS

Dianna Jean BANKS, age 70, of River Road, Elizabeth City, NC died February 16, 2020 at Currituck Health and Rehabilitation in Barco. She was born in Currituck County, NC on August 18, 1949 to the late George Washington and Sallie BANKS.  She is survived by her children, Robert and Lori CESIL of Moyock, NC and Claude and Holly CESIL of Chesapeake, VA; a daughter-in-law, Janice CESIL of Colerain, NC; grandchildren, Megan CESIL, George CESIL, Robert CESIL, Adrianna CESIL, Claude CESIL, and Randy CESIL; and great grandchildren, Maci CESIL and Carson CESIL. She was preceded in death by a son, George CESIL.  No service is planned at this time. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Banks family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Edith Robertson BANKS

CURRITUCK, NC - Edith Robertson BANKS, 56, of Currituck, NC, died August 1, 2004. She was a native of Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Leisure ROBERTSON and Adlene Waterfield HAMPTON of Aydlette, NC, and was the wife of the late George Haywood BANKS.  Besides her mother she is survived by two daughters, Kim Banks McDANIEL and her husband Mark of Hertford, NC, and Renee B. OWENS and her husband Joey of Grandy, NC; one son Clarence “Pee Wee” RICHARDSON of Coinjock, NC; one brother, Joseph ROBERTSON of Barco, NC; two grandsons, Mark McDANIEL of Hertford, NC, and Joey OWENS of Grandy, NC; one granddaughter, Amber WHITE and her husband Timothy D. WHITE, JR. of Hertford, NC.  A graveside service will be Friday, August 6, 2004, at 2:00 PM in the Hampton Cemetery, Waterlily, NC, with David SAWYER officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday evening in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - August 2, 2004)

Filema [Filina] Owens BANKS

George Howard BANKS

CURRITUCK - George Haywood BANKS, 54, of the 100 block of Bells Island Road, died Oct. 1, 2002. A graveside service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Hampton Cemetery at Waterlily. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge  (The Virginian-Pilot – October 3, 2002; pg. B7)

Geraldine Bernice Harvey BANKS

POPLAR BRANCH - Geraldine Bernice Harvey BANKS, 45, of Caratoke Highway, died November 7 at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City.  She was the daughter of Jerney HARVEY and the late Alberta Gallop HARVEYand the wide of Larry D. BANKS of the home.  She was an employee of Walmart of Kitty Hawk and a member of the Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, Powells Point.  Survivors include her daughter, Lucretia RIDDICK, and two sons, Gerald HARVEY and Larry BANKS, JR., all of the home; four sisters: Roberta OWENS of Brooklyn, N.Y., Joyce OWENS of Elizabeth City, Juanita BAILEY and Ernice FEREBEE of Powells Point; and three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Powells Point on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James McCOY officiating.  The Rev. Charlie PATTERSON will give the eulogy.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November 11, 2001; pg. 15A)

Larry Darnell BANKS

MANTEO - Larry Darnell BANKS, 43, of Sir Walter Raleigh Street, died Saturday Dec. 23, in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City.  He was the son of the pate George Henry and Senie Harvey BANKS.  Mr. BANKS was employed in construction by Lloyd Meekins Construction.  Survivors include one daughter, Clara B. MASON of California; two brothers: George BANKS of Grandy and Timothy BANKS of Powells Point; eight sisters: Norma WILLIAMS of Grandy, Clara J. BANKS and Maggie BAILEY of Seaford, Del., Cordelia RIDDICK and Phyllis BROWN of Powells Point, Carrie McCLEASE and Melva BANKS of Manteo and Ethel GARSHAW of Chicago, Ill.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. in Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Powells Point. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is in charge.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, December 28, 1995; pg. 8A)

Lenora White BANKS

Lenora White BANKS, 86, of 5630 Caratoke Highway, Poplar Branch, died at Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Macedonia Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Poplar Branch on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with the Elder Mack FRESHWATER officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. BANKS was retired from the Currituck County School System. She was the daughter of the late John LINDSEY, SR. and Daisy White LINDSEY and was the widow of the late William BANKS. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret WHITE of Poplar Branch and Ramona HOWARD of Elizabeth City; four sons, James BANKS and wife, Carolyn, of Fayetteville, Larry BANKS and wife, Mattie, and Charles BANKS both of Poplar Branch, and Eddie BAKER of Elizabeth City; three sisters, Mattie WOODLEY and Ramona LINDSEY, both of Poplar Branch and Mavis LaROCQUE and husband, John, of Barco; one brother, Donald Ray LINDSEY of Poplar Branch; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, January 5, 2010)

Lloyd H. BANKS, SR.

BARCO - Lloyd H. BANKS, SR., 88, died July 19, 1995. A funeral will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Elizabeth City. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - July 20, 1995; pg. B7)  [Obituary kindly submitted by George D. Waterfield.]

Mark Alexander BANKS, JR.

POWELLS POINT - Mr. Mark Alexander BANKS, JR., 69, of 319 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, NY went to be with his Lord Friday, October 30, 2015 at Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. An "Angel of Peace" closed this chapter of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather.  A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, November 7 at Pleasant Baptist Church with Reverend James McCOY, officiating, and Minister Collis GRIFFIN delivering the Eulogy. Burial will follow at Pleasant Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 786 South Bayview Road, Powells Point. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. November 6. Stallings Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  Mr. BANKS was a graduate of Currituck Union School, Barco, and a member of the U.S. Air Force.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mark BANKS, SR. and mother, Sarah Riddick BANKS.  Mr. BANKS is survived by his wife of 46 years, Laura JARVIS; three daughters, Ebonie BANKS, Chanty JARVIS, both of Brooklyn, NY, Sabrina JARVIS-VENEY (Robert) of Philadelphia, Pa.; two sons, George GREENE and Ervin JARVIS (Pam) both of Philadelphia, Pa.; six sisters, Classie BROWN and Dorothy BANKS of Bronx, NY, Martha BANKS of Brooklyn, NY, Sarah BANKS and Jean SIMMONS (Delton) of Powells Point, and Shirley BANKS of Alexandria, Va.; five brothers, Walter BANKS of Grandy, Floyd BANKS and Chazz BANKS of Accokeek, Md., Curtis BANKS of Clinton, Md., Lester BANKS (Becky) of Willingboro, NJ; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Becky BANKS of Willingboro, NJ; three brothers-in-law, Gregory JONES, Larry JONES, and Eddie DIXON; and special nephew Kelvin BANKS (Deidra) of Cope, SC.  (The Daily Advance - Nov. 5, 2015)

Marvin BANKS

Marvin BANKS, 76, of 436 Guinea Road, Moyock, NC, our beloved brother, father, and Paw Paw, has gone to be with our Lord and our mother on Monday, January 25, 2010. Born in Currituck County, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie Edward BANKS and the late Annabell Ruth Peffer BANKS and was the widower of Katie Irene Ferrell BANKS. Mr. BANKS was retired from the Ford Plant. He was an avid hunter who dearly loved his family and enjoyed going to family reunions. He was a Baptist.  Mr. BANKS is survived by his daughters, Laura Banks MEIGGS and fiancé Dale JUCHNAUER, and Annette OLD and husband Kim; and son, Charles Allen BANKS, all of Moyock, NC; sisters, Sabra WILLIAMS and husband Bill, Floreida LANGLEY and husband Gene, Elvie BATEMAN and husband Donnie, and Karen ETZ; a brother, Roy BANKS; six grandchildren, Shawn MEIGGS, Matthew MEIGGS, Cassidy MEIGGS, Taylor BANKS, Wyatt OLD, and Lucas OLD; two step-grandchildren, Justin OLD and Jason OLD; two future step-grandchildren, Hayden and Harmony JUCHNAUER; a sister-in-law, Pat BANKS; and his loving and faithful companion, Lucky. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frankie BANKS.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Moyock Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Steve CASTLE officiating. The family will receive friends at a celebration of Mr. BANKS life on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Moyock United Methodist Church and other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the BANKS family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Maud BANKS

Maud BANKS, 102, died July 3, 1995, in Brent Lox Nursing Center.  Mrs. Banks was born in Currituck County, N.C. She was the widow of Tony BANKS and was a member of Providence United Church of Christ in Chesapeake, the Deaconess Board, Pastor's Aid Society and was Church Mother.  Survivors include three daughters, Mittie DEMBY and Lenora P. FELTON of Chesapeake and Elouise LAWTON of Radcliff, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 53 great-great grandchildren.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 6, 1996; pg. B4)

Roy George BANKS

Roy George BANKS, 68, of 166 Wedgewood Drive, Moyock, NC died Friday, February 7, 2014 at the Albemarle Hospital. A native of Currituck County, he was the son of the late Charlie Edward BANKS and Ruth Annabelle Peffer BANKS. He was a painter.  He is survived by three daughters, Roxanne BANKS of Greenville, NC, Cherisse LOFTUS and Peggy POWERS both of Moyock, NC; two sons, Tommy ZEIGER and Edward BANKS both of Moyock, NC; four sisters, Sabra WILLIAMS, Elvie BATEMAN, Flo LANGLEY and husband Gene, and Karen ETZ; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charlie Edward Marvin BANKS and Hayward Franklin BANKS.   A memorial service will be Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Wade WEATHERLY officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at Moyock UMC, 268 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Banks family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ruth BANKS

Ruth BANKS, age 96, of Moyock, NC died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.  Born in Camden, NC on June 25, 1926 to the late Dave HEWITT and Lizzie Riggs HEWITT, she was the widow of Clifton M. BANKS, SR.  Ruth is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Banks BAILEY (Carl) of Moyock, NC, and Kathy Banks DUNCAN (Mike) of Elizabeth City, NC; and one son, Clifton M. BANKS, JR. (Buddy) of Moyock, NC. She was predeceased by two sisters, Harriett BAUM and Virginia PERRY; and three brothers, Lankford HEWITT, Dan HEWITT, a half-brother, Kenneth HEWITT; and one great-grandchild; and one great-great grandchild. Ruth was also blessed with five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.  A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Moyock Baptist Church with Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. A committal will be held at the Moyock Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will be held at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Twiford Memorial Chapel. The family will meet at her son’s home at 171 Poyners Road, Moyock, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is assisting the Banks family.   (Twiford Funeral Home)

Sabra Jacob BANKS

Sarah Riddick BANKS

POWELLS POINT - Sarah Riddick BANKS, 81, of 786 South Bayview Rd., Powells Point, N.C., died at Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, Va., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. A funeral service will be held at Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Powells Point, N.C., Sunday at noon with the Rev. James McCOY officiating. A burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Powells Point, N.C. A viewing will be held at the funeral home Saturday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. BANKS was the daughter of the late James RIDDICK, SR. and Martha Boyd RIDDICK and was the wife of the late Mark BANKS, SR. Survivors include six daughters, Classie BROWN and Dorothy BANKS, both of Bronx, N.Y., Martha BANKS of Brooklyn, N.Y., Sarah L. BANKS and Jean SIMMONS, both of Powells Point, N.C. and Shirley BANKS of Alexandria, Va.; seven sons, Mark BANKS, JR. of Brooklyn, N.Y., Walter BANKS of Grandy, N.C., Floyd BANKS and Chazz BANKS, both of Accokeek, Md., Curtis BANKS, SR., of Upper Marlboro, Md., Lester BANKS of Willingboro, N.J., and Kelvin BANKS of Augusta, Ga.; two brothers, James E. RIDDICK, JR. and Walter R. RIDDICK, both of Powells Point, N.C.; 30 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, February 13, 2008)

William D. BANKS

ELIZABETH CITY – William D. BANKS, 69, of Heritage Care Nursing Home in Elizabeth City, died Nov. 28. He was a retired worker for the state of Connecticut. He was a native of Powells Point and was a member of Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church. He was a WWII veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nora White BANKS of Powells Point; one daughter, Margaret WHITE, of Powells Point; one step-daughter, Ramona BANKS of Barco; one son, James E. BANKS of Fayetteville; three step-sons: Larry BANKS and Charles BANKS of Poplar Branch and Eddie BAKER of Elizabeth City; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie PATTERSON officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with American Legion Post #223. Robinson and Son Funeral Home In Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, December 2, 1993; pg. 4B)

William Henry BANKS, JR.

William Henry BANKS, JR., 71, a retired freight handler, died Sept. 13, 1991, in a hospital.  Mr. BANKS was born in Currituck. He had retired from Belk-Tyler Department Store. He was a member of Good Hope A.M.E. Zion Church and was chairman of the trustee board.  He was a member of Eastern Star Lodge 15, A.F. & A.M. Survivors include two daughters, Mary B. BANKS and Minnie B. AYDLETT, both of Camden; a son, Charles BANKS of Southampton, N.Y.; three sisters, Dorothy BANKS of Elizabeth City, Willie QUITTLEY of Newark, N.J., and Audrey DOZIER of Southampton; two brothers, Fleetwood BANKS of Jersey City, N.J., and Bruce BANKS of Elizabeth City; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Good Hope A.M.E. Zion Church by the Rev. Marvin DOZIER. Burial with Masonic rites will be in the Seymore family cemetery in Maple. Viewing will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Robinson & Son Funeral Home. Friends may join the family at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 14, 1991; pg. D2)

Lessie Harris BARBER

CHESAPEAKE - Lessie Harris BARBER, 75, of Willow Green Court, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in a local hospital. Born in Currituck County, N.C., Lessie was a member of Indian River Baptist Church, Chesapeake. She is survived by her husband, Clarence J. BARBER; daughter, Carolyn HOLT of Anaheim, Calif.; son, Barry L. BARBER of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Andy and Jason HOLT and Crystal STEFFEY and Casey BARBER; and two brothers, Arthur HARRIS of Poplar Branch, N.C. and Cecil HARRIS of Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by the Rev. Robert E. JORDAN. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, November 12, 2003)

Lillie Mae BARBER

NORFOLK - Lillie Mae BARBER, 82, died at Norfolk Health Care Center July 23, 2006. She was married to the late Wilber E. BARBER. Lillie was born April 3, 1924, in Currituck, N.C., to the late Rufus and Eva Williams JOHNSON. In addition to her parents, Lillie was preceded in death by her two sisters, Clara H. HILL and Mary HUGHES and her brother, Clinton HUGHES. Lillie BARBER was a member of New Hope COGIC for many years. Some of the organizations she was involved with included the Pastor’s Aid Committee, YWCC (president), served as a missionary and assisted her late husband with Revival Prayer Night. One of her greatest joys was hosting the International Tea. Lillie graduated from Providence High School in Chesapeake and attended Norfolk State College. Lillie is survived by her son and his wife, G. Lee and Christine BARBER; her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and William MURRAY of Tampa, Fla.; three grandsons, Roy and Lance MURRAY of Tampa and Bill COPELAND of Kuwait; two granddaughters, Krystal BARBER of Chesapeake and Aja COPELAND of Norfolk; three great-grandsons; one sister, Helen H. CLARK of Virginia Beach; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. A funeral for Lillie Mae BARBER will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. at New Hope COGIC, 3232 Brest Ave., Norfolk, Pastor Calvin A. DURHAM officiating. Family will be available to greet guests Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Funeral Home, 7246 Granby St., Norfolk. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 1067 Dubose Drive, Norfolk. Professional services under the direction of Kevin D. WHITING, funeral director, Philadelphia, Pa., and local assistance by Whiting’s Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, July 27, 2006)

Mavis Ballance BARBER

ELIZABETH CITY - Mavis Ballance BARBER, age 92, of Elizabeth City, NC died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Brookdale of Elizabeth City. Born in Maple, NC on October 8, 1922 to the late Earl Victor and Sudie Walker BALLANCE and was the wife of the late Yates M. BARBER, JR. for 66 years. She graduated from Moyock High School and East Carolina Teachers College where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. She taught home economics in a number of high schools where she and her husband lived; Raleigh, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Fairfax County, VA. She later became a visiting teacher and counselor where she served for many years in the Fairfax County school system. She was a member of Pi Beta Sigma sorority and Delta Kappa Gamma.  About 30 years ago, she and Yates retired to Elizabeth City where she was active in the Elizabeth City Women's club, the Flower Lovers Garden Club, the Museum of Albemarle, and was Past President Albemarle Hospital Volunteer Services, Inc. She was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church, in the United Methodist Women, and the Women's Bible Class.  Mrs. BARBER is survived by her sister-in-law, Elizabeth BALLANCE; four nieces; four nephews; and many other friends and relatives. Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. BARBER was preceded in death by a brother, Olie BALLANCE; a sister, Evelyn Ballance CREEKMORE; and a nephew, Richard BALLANCE.  The family extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Carolina House for their loving care. In addition, we would also like to extend a special thanks to Carolyn MITCHELL, Joyce WILLIAMS and Lee FERRELL for the love and care provided to our Aunt on a daily basis.  A funeral will be held Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Joseph COSTEEL. The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday afternoon following the service in the Lobby. Visitation will take place Saturday night from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  The BARBER family is served by Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC.

Ruth Newbern BARBER
[Submitted by Janet Joyner]

Andy Jefferson BARBOUR, SR.

Andy Jefferson BARBOUR, 76, of 6643 Caratoke Highway, Grandy, N.C., died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at home. Mr. BARBOUR was born in Hurt, Va., to the late Elijah Jackson and Julia Brooks BARBOUR and was the husband of Ella Emerson BARBOUR. Mr. BARBOUR was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Smithfield, Va., and retired in 1999 after 40 years as an interior/exterior painter. Besides his wife, Ella, of 56 years, he is survived by one son, Jefferson Brian BARBOUR, of Grandy; four daughters, Kathy B. YASIKA of Norfolk, Va., Ginger B. MOSS of Smithfield, Robin B. GRAY of Camden, Tenn., and Sandra B. HUDGINS of Gloucester, Va.; a brother, Oscar BARBOUR of Madison Heights, Va.; a nephew, Wayne BARBOUR of Ruffin, N.C.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Andy J. BARBOUR JR., and three sisters, Pearl B. COOK, Florine B. EDWARDS, and Janie B. WEEKS. A private memorial service to honor and reflect on the life of Mr. BARBOUR will be held at the residence. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., is assisting the Barbour family.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, August 28, 2007)

Lois Copeland BARCLAY

Lois Copeland BARCLAY, 77, of 236 Griggs Acres Drive, Point Harbor, N.C. died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Newark, N.J., and was a former resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. BARCLAY was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Maibaum COPELAND and was the wife of Thomas BARCLAY, IV. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grandy, N.C., and a member of the Coinjock Chapter #218 OES. Besides her husband, Mrs. BARCLAY is survived by two daughters, Susan C. BROWN of Gainesville, Ga., and Janet C. ROLL of Las Vegas, Nev.; a son, David L. CHEEK of Vellines, Va.; step-children, Thomas J. BARCLAY, John F. BARCLAY, Mary DiBLASIO, all of the western section of North Carolina, and Patricia CAUTHEN of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. A sister, Linda C. FRIES of Jacksonville, Fla., seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild also survive her. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church by the Revs. David BLACKMAN and Glenn McCRANIE.  The family will be at their residence.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Barclay family.  (The Daily Advance - Thursday, January 4, 2007)

AYDLETT – Taylor Allison BARCLAY, age 4 months, daughter of Michael and Barbara Hunter BARCLAY of Aydlett, died Thursday, Sept. 5 at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Va. Survivors include the maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ray HUNTER of Kill Devil Hills, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ream BARCLAY of Southern Shores. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas DAVIS officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel of Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, September 8, 1996; pg. 2A)

Clyde Wendell BARCO, SR.

BARCO - Clyde Wendell BARCO, SR., 88, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Barco Sentara Nursing Home. Born in Grandy.  He was the son of the late William Clyde and Laura Evans BARCO and was the husband of Elizabeth Whitson BARCO. He was a farmer and a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church.  Other than his wife, Mr. BARCO is survived by a daughter, Betty Barco FULTZ of Hazelwood, Mo.; a son, Clyde W. BARCO, JR. of Grandy; three sisters, Helen Barco POOL and Mary Barco ETHERIDGE, both of Barco, N.C., and Bertha Barco GREGORY of Aydlett, N.C.; and four grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Church Street, with the Rev. Glenn McCRANIE officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens, Poplar Branch, N.C. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at 6647 Caratoke Hwy., Grandy.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 1, 2001; pg. B7)

Elizabeth Whitson BARCO

BARCO - Elizabeth Whitson BARCO, 87, of the 6600 block of Caratoke Highway, died Aug. 1, 2002. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 2, 2002; pg. B7)

Ida Evans BARCO

Loudica Owens BARCO
["Brace" surname is erroneous in this clipping]

Louie Ida Evans BARCO

GRANDY - Mrs. Louie Ida Evans BARCO, 87, died in Winslow Memorial Home following a long illness.  Mrs. BARCO was a native and lifelong resident of Grandy.  She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mrs. Polly Woodhouse EVANS and widow of the late Alphonso BARCO.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed from Twiford's Memorial Chapel.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  (The Daily Advance - August 26, 1979)

Luke Brockett BARCO

Luke Gregory BARCO, JR., 79, died May 25, 1995. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Providence Baptist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 27, 1995; pg. B4)

Mattie Belle Kinsey BARCO

Norma Saunders BARCO

Norma Saunders BARCO, 89, of Sentara Village, Virginia Beach, Va., died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Sentara Bayside Hospital. Mrs. BARCO, formerly of Grandy, was the daughter of the late Ellie Wilson SAUNDERS and Bessie Owens SAUNDERS and the widow of Ralph Evans BARCO. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the Coinjock Order of Eastern Star # 218. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Barco HART of Chesapeake, Va., Iris Barco RESNICK and husband, Robert, of Chesapeake, Va.; a son, William Randy BARCO of Grandy; a sister, Hazel HAWKINS of Chespeake, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Elsie MERRELL and Bertie ERICKSEN; and three brothers, Ralph SAUNDERS, Mervin SAUNDERS, and Blanton SAUNDERS. A funeral service will be Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion UMC with the Rev. David BLACKAMN officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church immediately after the service.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Advance - Wednesday, March 17, 2010)

SHAWBORO – Sarah Sanderlin BARCO, 95, died September 19 in a hospital. Mrs. BARCO was born in Currituck County. She was a member of Perkins United Methodist Church and was the widow of Luke G. BARCO, SR. Survivors include two sons: Luke G. BARCO, JR. of Shawboro and Levy S. BARCO of Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Lillie HUGHES of Shiloh; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City with Margaret SAUNDERS officiating. Burial is to be in Sanderlin Cemetery. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, September 22, 1991; pg. 12A)

William Carlton BARCO

William Carlton BARCO, 73, of 215 Four Forks Road, Shawboro, NC died Monday, June 20, 2011 at W.R. Winslow Memorial Home. Born in Currituck County, NC, he was the son of the late Luke Gregory BARCO, JR. and Katherine Williams BARCO and was the husband of Ada Overman BARCO of the home. Mr. BARCO had worked as a farmer for over fifty-six years prior to retirement. He was a former ASC Committee member in Currituck County and had represented Currituck County in the Farm Service Agency. Mr. BARCO was a member of Providence Baptist Church where he had been a deacon, the head usher, and served as the church clerk for twenty-five years. In addition to his wife of fifty-one years, Mr. BARCO is survived by his daughters, Linda Barco GODFREY and husband Dennis and Sandra Barco JONES and husband Wayne, all of Camden, NC; sisters, Edna Barco BARNES and husband Butch of Shawboro, NC and Katherine Barco WEEKS and husband Allen of Floyd, VA; a brother, Luke “Greg” BARCO, III and wife Elaine of Shawboro, NC; grandchildren, Bobby JONES and fiancé Danielle STIMAC, Megan GODFREY and Daniel GODFREY, all of Camden, NC; and his beloved, faithful companion, “Susie”. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles STEVENS, the Rev. Charles WELLONS and the Rev. Leon OVERMAN officiating. Entombment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home; immediately following the service on Wednesday in the lobby of the funeral home; and at other times at the residence of Linda and Dennis GODFREY, 180 S. Mill Dam Road, Camden, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Barco family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Horace Alonzo BAREFIELD. JR.

MOYOCK - Horace Alonzo BAREFIELD, JR., 66, of Route 2, died Jan. 22, 1999. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Walker Funeral Home Chapel.  (The Virginian-Pilot – January 24, 1999; pg. B9)

Robert Bell BARHAM

CHESAPEAKE - Robert (Bob) Bell BARHAM, 84, passed away on June 11, 2014 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on August 28, 1929 in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Osma Porter BARHAM and Elizabeth Gildea BARHAM.  Bob was predeceased by his son, James BARHAM of Virginia Beach; his close friends, F. M. and Jackie DURHAM of Virginia Beach and Melbourne Beach, FL; his brothers, Osma Porter BARHAM, JR. and William Samuel BARHAM; and his sisters, Mary Elizabeth BARHAM, Mildred Gildea DALTON, and Ruth IVO.  Bob was a resident of Carova Beach, NC and Lehigh Acres, FL. He was a Korean War Veteran and a long standing member of the Lake Drummond Lodge #178 AF & AM Masonic Lodge in Chesapeake. He was a founding member of the Carova Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Robert attended Old Dominion University and was the owner of ABC Printing.  He is survived by his sons, Robert BARHAM of California, David BARHAM of Knotts Island, NC, and Fredrick BARHAM of Virginia Beach; his sister, Trudy DAVENPORT of Virginia Beach and his brother, Herbert B. BARHAM of Phoenix, AZ . Bob leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Bob is also survived by his loving goddaughter, Joanne ELLINGTON and her husband James of Chesapeake; his good friend, Todd ROBINSON and his family of Carova Beach; and his friends, David and Jeannie RUNYON of Lehigh Acres, FL.  Bob loved the ocean, especially the little area at the north end of the NC Outer Banks. He enjoyed many years fishing, hunting, and crabbing there and cherished the friendships that were forged during that time. In recent years, he enjoyed living in Florida and had many friends there who will miss him. Bob loved people and was never happier than when he was hosting and entertaining friends and family. He was famous for always arriving early and for slipping away quietly and without fanfare. He retained these traits until the very end.  (Oman Funeral Home)

Raymond Antonio BARIL

GRANDY - Raymond Antonio BARIL, 77, died July 25, 2006. Mr. BARIL was born in Amesbury, Mass., to the late Arthur and Julia Barre BARIL. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines. He was an avid woodworker and carpenter and loved building furniture and decks. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 33 years, Dorothy Helms BARIL; sons, Raymond P. BARIL of Norfolk and James L. BARIL and wife Barbara of Virginia Beach; stepdaughters, Wanda THOMAS and husband Tom of Chesapeake and Julia FORBES of Chesapeake; sister, Shirley GILMAN and husband Bill of New Hampshire; brothers, Arthur BARIL and wife Linda of Massachusetts and Roger BARIL of New Hampshire; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake. Burial will follow at Moyock Cemetery. The family will receive friends at funeral home Friday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and at the residence of Wanda and Tom THOMAS following the services.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Wednesday, July 26, 2006)

Shirley BARKER

GRANDY – Shirley BARKER, age 76, of Grandy, NC, died April 13, 2004 in the Albemarle Hospital. He was born and raised in Colrain, NC, and was the son of the late George W. BARKER and Mable Felton BARKER, and the husband of Anne Catherine Harrell BARKER of 57 years. He was a Merchant Marine and served in the US Navy.  Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Deborah A. Barker WRAY of Grandy, NC; one son Danny Michael BARKER and his wife Diane of Maple, NC; one sister Jeanette COPELAND of Virginia Beach, VA; one brother George Felton BARKER of North Port, FL; two grandchildren, Danny Michael BARKER, JR., and Mary Catherine DILLARD, and one great grand-daughter, Abagail Nicole DILLARD. He was predeceased by one grandson, Christopher Jason BYRD.  No funeral service is planned at this time.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, April 16, 2004)

Jennifer Michelle BARNAK

COINJOCK - Jennifer Michelle BARNAK departed this world unexpectedly September 15, 2021 at her Coinjock, NC residence.  Jennifer was born November 4,1973 in Palatka, Florida but lived most of her life in Currituck County.  Following graduation from Currituck County High School, Jennifer attended Elizabeth City State University and the College of the Albemarle. In her spare time, she pursued many passionate interests including, motorcycles (especially Harleys), horses, reading books, and music (especially the Grateful Dead).  Above all, was her passion for her family.  She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother. Jennifer was also a member of Coinjock Baptist Church.  Jennifer leaves to cherish her memory; her husband Michael BARNAK of the Coinjock home; her two daughters, Brandi BARNAK of Camden, NC, and Skyla GIBBS of Coinjock,; her parents, Thomas and Mary OAKES, also of Coinjock; and one grandchild, Riversyn SAUNDERS of Coinjock.  Also surviving is Jennifer’s former husband, Skyla’s father, and dear friend, Tony GIBBS of Belhaven, NC.  Recently, Jennifer was able to contact her birth mother, Betty PATTERSON; as well as her half-brother and sister, Thomas PATTERSON and Stephanie TURPIN all residing in Tennessee.  Jennifer’s funeral will be held at Coinjock Baptist Church in the very near future. Burial will follow the funeral at the Hampton Family cemetery in Waterlily. Pastor Ken SIMPSON will officiate.  Details are pending, and masking will be a matter of personal choice.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral Home)

Vannly “Van” BARNES, 68, of Grandy, died in Virginia Beach, VA on April 10. He was born Nov. 7, 1947 and spent his childhood in Enfield. He was the son of the late Howard and Janie BARNES.  He retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections after 32 years of service. In recent years he enjoyed relaxing at home with family and attending Grandy Community Church.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Priscilla BARNES of the Grandy residence; one daughter, Debbie MELSON of Powells Point; one son, Garrie BARNES, also of Grandy; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many extended family members, friends and church family.  The family held a memorial service at Grandy Community Church with the Rev. Steven KING officiating. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.  (Outer Banks Sentinel - April 20, 2016)

Sidney Lee Barrett age 55, passed away on April 4, 2024, in Moyock, NC. He was born on March 28, 1969, in Newport News, VA to the late Fredrick Mitchell Barrett and Maryanne King Barrett. They spent his career as a Tugboat engineer and crabber, and was a lifetime waterman. He and his brother were also involved in working on the second crossing of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Known for his kindhearted nature and willingness to help others, he was very generous in many ways. He would give anyone the shirt off his back without hesitation. Sidney’s sudden departure has left a void in the hearts of those who loved him, and he will be profoundly missed. Sidney is survived by his loving sisters, Trish Bellamy (Owen) of Poquoson, VA and Beth Olett (Jim) of Key Largo, FL; his brother, Laurence K. Barrett of Poquoson, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Barrett Family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)