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NEAL, Alma Gray Gibbs

ENGELHARD - Alma Gray Gibbs NEAL, 88, died Tuesday, January 11, in Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born in Hyde County, May 30, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Israel Watson and Bertha Swindell Gibbs. She was the widow of Luke M. Neal who died in 1967. She was a member of the Engelhard Christian Church, a charter member of the former Home Demonstration Club and a former member of the Swan Quarter Rebecca Chapter. Surviving are a daughter, Delia Neal Burrus; two grandchildren: Robert Burrus and his wife Sherry, and Viciki Burrus, all of Engelhard; two great-grandchildren: Robert Sicilani and Myrinda Siciliani. Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by a twin sister, Jessie Elizabeth Gibbs; a sister, Lessie Lee Spencer; and a brother, Carl Edwin Gibbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Engelhard Christian Church. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. Burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is serving the Neal family. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 13, 2000; pg. 6A)

NEAL, Alvah Lee
Mar. 24, 1920 - Sept. 29, 1954
[unknown newspaper - Submitted by Janet Ford]

NEAL, Ambrose Elbert
Oct. 11, 1912 - Feb. 20, 1955
[unknown newspaper - Submitted by Janet Ford]

NEAL, Annie May, Minnie Lee & Sophronia
(Dare County Times - Friday, January 28, 1944; pg. 4)

NEAL, Charlotte Marshall

ENGELHARD - Charlotte Marshall NEAL, 71, of Engelhard, died Tuesday, June 25, at her home. Born in Engelhard on October 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Patsy Stowe Marshall. She was the widow of Royden Samuel Neal, Sr. who died in 1985. Mrs. Neal was an active member of Engelhard United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Royden S. "Pete" Neal, Jr. of Engelhard; two daughters: Patty N. Jones of Richmond, Va. and Mary Margaret N. Gill of Swan Quarter; a brother, Sam S. Marshall of Engelhard; three sisters: Edla M. Shaffer and Sarah Elizabeth M. Cahoon of Engelhard, and Calla M. Bonner of Greenville; and 6 grandchildren. Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by brothers, William A. Marshall and Charles Marshall; sisters: Thelma M. Hunter, Annie Blanche Marshall, Alice Marshall and Patty Todd Marshall; half-brothers: John Anson Marshall, Lloyd Marshall, Fred Marshall, and Linwood Marshall; and half-sister, Mary M. Patrick. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery. The Rev. L.R. Sparrow and Scott Sukeforth will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, June 27, 1996; pg. 10A)

NEAL, Daniel

HYDE COUNTY - Died, Daniel NEAL on the 29th ult. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, June 12, 1884; pg. 3; column 4) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

NEAL, Daniel Henderson
July 25, 1883 - Jan. 31, 1969
Submitted by Janet Ford

NEAL, SR., Dixie Blair
May 10, 1896 - June 24, 1968
[unknown newspaper - Submitted by Janet Ford]

NEAL, Jackson Benjamin

ENGELHARD - Jackson Benjamin NEAL, 71, died Friday, November 17 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November 19, 2000; pg. 16A)

ENGELHARD - Jackson Benjamin NEAL, 71, died Friday, November 17 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County on March 31, 1929, he was the son of the late Artis Jackson "Tinker" Neal and Claudia Mooney Neal. He was a commercial fisherman. Surviving are 11 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, John G. Neal and Ted D. Neal and sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ireland and Claudia N. Barber. Mr. Neal's caregivers included his "daughter at heat" Debbie H. Gibbs and her daughters, Tammy Webber and Genia Gibbs; and special children Tiffaney Webber abd Brittany Webber. Funeral services were held Monday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery with Scott Sukeforth and Steve Bryan officiating. Bryan Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, November 21, 2000; pg. 14A)

NEAL, Jennie Clara Sawyer
c1902 - May 27, 1968
[unknown newspaper - Submitted by Janet Ford]

NEAL, John G.

ENGELHARD - John G. NEAL, 62, of Route 1, Engelhard, died Oct. 17 in Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Born in Hyde County, October 4, 1932, he was the, son of the late Artis Jackson and Claudia Mooney Neal. He was a retired commercial fisherman. Surviving are two brothers, J.B. Neal of the home and Ted D. Neal of Engelhard; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Neal was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth N. Ireland and Mrs. Claudia N. Barber. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery. Rev. Phillip Knott officiated. The family is receiving friends at the home. Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, October 20, 1994)

NEAL, John Oliver
Oct. 12. 1874 - Aug. 3, 1961
[unknown newspaper - Submitted by Janet Ford]

NEAL, Luke M.
The Coastland Times - Friday, February 10, 1967; pg. 6

NEAL, Royden Samuel [Sr.]
The Beaufort-Hyde News (Belhaven, NC) - Thursday, March 13, 1980; pg. 10

NEAL, Royden Samuel Jr.

Royden Samuel (Pete) Neal, Jr. 56, of 33515 U. S. Highway 264, Engelhard died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.  Born in Beaufort County on January 9, 1951, he was the son of the late Royden Samuel and Charlotte Marshall Neal. He was a graduate of Mattamuskeet School, Class of 1969 and of Pitt County Community College with an Associate Degree in Mechanics. He spent most of his working years as a commercial fisherman and worked with N & S. Motors. He was a member of Engelhard United Methodist Church and was attending the Far Creek Baptist Church.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery. Pastors Charles Reber and Scott Sukeforth will officiate.  Surviving are two sons, Chad T. Neal and Seth W. Neal; a step-son, Danny Rogers; two sisters, Patty Neal Jones of Engelhard and Mary Margaret Neal Gill and her husband, Larry of Swan Quarter; two nieces, Heather Gill and Julie Jones; two nephews, Marshall Gill and Mike Jones.  The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and other times at the home of Patty N. Jones, 34176 U. S. Highway 264, Engelhard.  (Bryan Funeral Service obituary posted Thursday, December 13, 2007)

NEAL, Samuel S.

ENGELHARD - Funeral services for Samuel S. NEAL, prominent 75 year old resident of Engelhard, were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Horace G. Thompson of Colerain. Mr. Neal died at 10:38 a.m. Monday in Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. He was a retired businessman and was the son of the late J. Gray Neal and Julia Gibbs Neal of Engelhard. His wife, the former Retta McGraff of Salisbury, Maryland, survives. Other survivors include one son, Royden S. Neal of Engelhard; 2 grandchildren: Pattie and Pete Neal; one brother, Luke M. Neal of Engelhard; two sisters: Belle Neal of Engelhard and Mrs. John M. Spencer of Wilmington, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. (The Coastland Times - Friday, April 30, 1954; pg. 10)

NEAL, Ted Douglas

ENGELHARD - Ted Douglas NEAL, 65, of Engelhard, died Tuesday, May 23 at Britthaven of the Outer Banks, Nags Head. Born in Hyde County on April 11, 1935, he was the son of the late Artis "Tinker" Jackson and Claudia Mooney Neal. He was a commercial fisherman. Surviving are two sons: J. Douglas Neal of Kill Devil Hills and T.A. Neal of Engelhard; a daughter, Angeline N. Privette of Randolph, Miss; a brother, J.B. Neal of Engelhard; and two grandchildren: Jackson Wade Neal of Kill Devil Hills and Shelby Grace Privette of Randolph, Miss. Mr. Neal was preceded in death by a sister, Claudia Neal Barber and a brother, John G. Neal. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery at Engelhard. Scott Sukeforth and Steve Bryan will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, May 25, 2000; pg. 10A)

NEAL, William

The remains of Mr. William NEAL who died here last week at the age of 60, were carried to Hyde County. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, September 14, 1893; pg. 3; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

NEAL, Willie W.

ENGELHARD - Funeral services for Willie W. NEAL, 77, who died Thursday, March 11, in a Lumberton hospital, were conducted Saturday afternoon at the graveside in the family cemetery near Engelhard in Hyde County, by the Rev. Walter Armstrong. He was the son of Frank F. and Sue Gibbs Neal and a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Lelia Petterson of Currituck and a brother-in-law, J.W. Gibbs of Columbia. (The Coastland Times - Friday, March 19, 1954; pg. 10)

NELSON, Anthony Vincent

Anthony “Tony” Vincent Nelson, Age 41, passed away April 21, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  He was born January 25, 1980 in Hackettstown, New Jersey to Denise and David Nelson. While he lived in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia for a period of time, Tony moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina during his childhood and made Ocracoke his home. He was employed with the federal government for the past 4 years serving as a Maintenance Specialist where he earned several awards for going above and beyond in his duties.   Tony is survived by his wife, Sarah Neal; four daughters, Fiona, Kiera, Charlotte and Julianna Nelson; his parents, Denise and David Nelson; two brothers, Christopher and David Nelson Jr. as well as his nephews, Steven and Brian Nelson and his niece, Amanda Nelson.   He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Anthony and Annette Colombraro and Marjorie and Emil Nelson.   Tony was an incredibly adored and loved member of our family.  He was a devoted son, brother, husband and father. His generous and kind personality will be greatly missed by countless friends and all who knew him.  A celebration of life memorial service will be held in Ocracoke, North Carolina in the coming weeks. More information will be provided shortly on the date of that service.   (Ocracoke Current.com)

NEWBERN, Kay Bell

Kay Bell Newbern, 76, formerly of Sladesville Community in Hyde County and long time resident of Wake County, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital after a long illness.  Born in Hyde County on Feb. 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Ella Louise Gibbs Bell. She was married to Glenn Newbern who preceded her in death. She spent her working years as a bookkeeper.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the gravesite in the family plot at Sladesville Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Gary Saffel, pastor of the church, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church following the service on Saturday.  Surviving are a sister, Judith Bell, of Holly Springs. Mrs. Newbern was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Bell, in 2003.  Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.   (Washington Daily News - Thursday, November 17, 2011)

NEWMAN, SR., Gilbert Howard

Mr. Gilbert Howard Newman, Sr., age 85, a resident of Pantego, NC died Saturday December 16, 2023, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.  A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday December 18, 2023, at St. Clair’s Church of Christ Cemetery officiated by Craig Hagen.  The family will receive friends at Mr. Newman’s home following the service.  Mr. Newman was born in Pamlico County on January 30, 1938, son of the late Richard Dudley Newman, Sr., and the late Muriel Wahab Newman.  On July 26, 1957, he married the former Sylvia Patricia(Patsy) Credle, who preceded him in death on October 27, 2015, after fifty-eight years of marriage.  He was a retired lineman with Tideland Electric Membership Corporation in Pantego. His hobbies were woodworking, building swings, fishing, playing music and being a collector of anything he thought was of value.  He was a member of Belhaven Masonic Lodge 509 A.F. & A.M. and a member of Sudan Shriners in New Bern.  Survivors include his children: Gilbert H. “Bert” Newman, Jr. (Rebecca) of Winterville, Phyllis N Cordon (Rondol) of Washington, Karen N. Tetterton (Toby) of Bath, and Sylvia E. Newman (Karen) of Raleigh; sister: Florence Abel of Washington; eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.  Mr. Newman was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patsy, a grandson: Tyler Joel Tetterton; his brothers: Dickie, Tommy, Mitchell, and Harvey Newman; and his sisters: Nancy Williams and Nell Sears.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

NEWMAN, Mitchell Paul

Mitchell Paul Newman, 70, of 375 Main Street, Swan Quarter died Monday, February 15, 2016, at his residence.  Born in Beaufort County, September 29, 1945 he was the son of the late Richard Dudley and Muriel Wahab Newman. He was married to the former Patsy Jo Sadler who survives. Long active in community affairs, he served as Emergency Management Director for many years, was a veteran of the U. S. Army, was a former member of the Board of County Commissioners, a member of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Atlantic Lodge #294, attended Swan Quarter Baptist Church and for several years prior to his death, he was terminal manager at the Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal as an employee of the N. C. Ferry System.  Mitchell was a person with a generous and giving spirit, always giving more than his share in making life better for people in Hyde County. He was devoted to his family and provided for them in many ways. Beyond his immediate family, he was known to all as a helpful person and gave of himself through many organizations and committees so that others might do better.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Swan Quarter Baptist Church. Mike Wheeler and Jimmy Johnson will officiate.  Surviving is his wife, Patsy Jo S. Newman; three daughters, Michelle L. Newman of Swan Quarter and her fiancée Danny Johnson, Bridget N. Melvin and husband John of Swan Quarter, Annette N. Carroll and husband Dennis of Garner; two sisters, Florence N. Abele of Swan Quarter, Nancy Newman of Ponzer; two brothers, Gilbert Howard Newman of Pantego and Thomas Edward Newman and wife Susie of Swan Quarter; five grandchildren, Domanic Newman, Porter Carroll, Grant Melvin, Langlee Carroll, Hudson Melvin; and one adopted granddaughter, Brittany Nixon of Belhaven.  He was preceded in death by a sister Nell Sears; two brothers Richard Dudley Newman, Jr and Harvey Wahab Newman.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryan Funeral Service Swan Quarter.  Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.  (Bryan Funeral Service)

NEWMAN, Muriel Nancy Louise

Muriel (Nancy) Louise Newman, 84, of the Ponzer community, died, Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Cross Creek Health Care Center, Swan Quarter.  She was born in Hyde County on January 27, 1936, to the late Richard Sr. and Muriel Wahab Newman.   Family was the most important part of her life.   Throughout, she spent many hours enjoying the company of her beloved sisters and brothers.... they were some of her fondest memories.    She was wonderful with children and will be remembered with fondness and love by the many, many whose lives she touched.  She spent hours entertaining them with stories, puzzles, treasure hunts, tea parties and so much more.   Her only advice given on child-rearing: "set rules and be consistent... children will 'know" what is expected of them and that is important for every child".    She loved to buy and sell collectibles and antiques, enjoyed many types of music, and spent many happy hours dancing. She was a great cook, known for her special gift of putting an exceptional meal on the table for her family as well as friends.  A caring and giving mother to her 4 children,  who told her in her last hours,  she was the "BESTEST" mother in the world and we would pick you above all others if we had the chance to pick again.  A private service will be held at the family plot at St. John’s Episcopal Church Cemetery. Pastor Mike Wheeler will officiate.  Surviving are two daughters, Laura Perry of Jamesville and Bit Cahoon of Swan Quarter;  eight grandchildren, Nancy Jo Kaster of Middletown, VA, Dana Fish of Brunswick, GA, April Armstrong of Chocowinity, Richard Steel of Durham, William "Bill" Steel, James "Jim" Steel and Paul Steel all from of Jamesville and John Williams of Yankton, SD; eleven great-grandchildren, Noah Cahoon, Naomi Robbins, Makayla Williams, Kathleen “Kit” Williams, Rebecca Steel, Charlee Fish, Scottlynn Kaster, Olivia Steel, Lincoln Kaster, Georgia Steel, and BuddieAnne Fish; one great-great-grandchild, Ava Robbins; two brothers, Gilbert Newman of Pantego, Tommy Newman of Swan Quarter; one sister, Florence N. Able of Swan Quarter, and a large extended family with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Elwood Williams,  and Mayhew “Buddy” Williams, Jr.; one grandson, Rhett Steel; three brothers, Richard “Dickie” Newman, Jr., Harvey Newman, Mitchell Newman, and one sister, Nell N. Sears.  Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.  (Bryan Funeral Home)

NEWMAN, Sylvia Patricia Credle

Mrs. Sylvia Patricia Credle “Patsy” Newman, age 75, a resident of 284 Maple Street, Pantego, NC died Tuesday October 27, 2015 at her home.  A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday October 30, 2015 at St. Clair's Church of Christ Cemetery officiated by Craig Hagen.  The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday October 29, 2015 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and other times at the home.  Mrs. Newman was born in Hyde County on September 3, 1940 daughter of the late Francis Swindell Credle and the late Mary Estelle Harris Credle. She attended Engelhard High School and married Gilbert Howard Newman, Sr. with whom she shared fifty-eight years of marriage. Mrs. Newman dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, mother and grandmother.  Surviving along with Mrs. Newman’s husband Gilbert of the home is a son: Gilbert H. “Bert” Newman, Jr. of Greenville; three daughters: Phyllis N. Cordon (Rondal) of Washington, Karen N. Tetterton (Toby) of Bath and Sylvia E. Newman of Raleigh; a brother: Blount Credle of Lafayette, LA; a sister: Mary C. Carawan of Pantego; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Newman was predeceased by a grandson: Joel Tetterton and a brother: Jerry Credle.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Newman family.(Paul Funeral Home)

NEWMAN, SR., Thomas Edward

Thomas Edward “Tommy” Newman, Sr., 76, of Swan Quarter, died, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington.  Tommy was born in Hyde County on December 1, 1943, to the late Richard D., Sr. and Muriel Wahab Newman. He was married to the former Susie Meekins who survives.  Tommy worked as a commercial fisherman and for thirty-two years he was the owner and operator of Newman’s Seafood. He honorably served his county during the Vietnam War with the United States Army.  A private graveside service was held at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Pastor Mike Wheeler officiated.  In addition to his wife surviving are three sons; Thomas Edward “Eddie” Newman, Jr., and wife Gwen, Dell Allen Newman and wife Rhonda both of Swan Quarter, and Richard Gordon Newman of Belhaven; four grandchildren, Misty Newman, Taylor Newman, Rylie Newman, Thomas Edward Newman, III, and wife Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Thomas Edward Newman, IV, and William James Newman; one brother, Gilbert H. Newman of Pantego, and one sister, Florence N. Abel of Swan Quarter.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Mitchell Newman, R. D. Newman, Jr., Harvey Newman; and two sisters, Nell N. Sears and Muriel “Nancy” Newman.  Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.  (Bryan Funeral Service)

NEWTON, Henrietta M.

NORFOLK - Mrs. Henrietta M. NEWTON, 66, of the 6900 block of Pugh St. died June 21, 1997 in DePaul Medical Center. A native of Swan Quarter, N.C., and the daughter of the late James and Julia Holloway Whitney, she was a retired seamstress, formerly of Fines Men's Shop. She was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church and had been a devoted member of the church for more than 40 years. She was the widow of James H. Newton. She is survived by two sons: James T. Newton and Ronney R. Newton; three sisters, Gertrude Kenlaw of Washington, N.C., Marjorie Tilley of Norfolk and Willa Collins of Norfolk; three brothers: Johnny Holloway of Swan Quarter, Richard Holloway and Clifton Holloway of Norfolk; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a devoted daughter-in-law, Burnette M. Newton. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Second Calvary Baptist Church by the Rev. Geoffrey V. Guns. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends in Riddick Funeral Service from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Henrietta Newton at 2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, 23502. (Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, June 24, 1997; pg. 6B)

NIXON, Benjamin F.
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Thursday, March 17, 1910; pg. 12


NIXON, Bertha Bell Williams

Mrs. Bertha Bell Williams Nixon, 95, formerly of 308 W. Pungo St., Belhaven died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004 at Autumnfield Rest Home, Belhaven.  A funeral will be conducted today at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven with Michael L. Isbell officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Belhaven.  Tony Nixon, Jeffrey Nixon, Robert Nixon, Carlton Nixon, Georgie Baker and Paul Wood Jr. will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Nixon was born in Hyde County on March 11, 1909. She was the daughter of the late Sylvester Williams and Bertha Litchfield Williams. On Aug. 29, 1929, she married Wallace Barrett Nixon, who preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1983. She was a retired seafood processor who worked with Blue Channel Crab Company of Belhaven for 46 years. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.  Survivors include three sons, Harry Nixon and Carl Nixon, both of Belhaven, and Harold Nixon of Kill Devil Hills; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, October 27, 2004)

NIXON, Catherine Ann Deal

PONZER - Mrs. Carthine Ann Deal NIXON, 62, of Belhaven died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Olive Church of Christ with Scott Askew officiating. Burial will follow in Belhaven Community Cemetery.  Jody Adams, Eric Clayton, Wayne Woolard, Chuck Dunbar, Carl Baynor and William Sawyer Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Lee Brickhouse and Dennis Nixon will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mrs. Nixon was born May 19, 1942, the daughter of Ruby Gibbs Deal of Swan Quarter and the late Norfleet Earl Dean. On July 23, 1969, she married Earl Nixon, who survives. She was a cashier with Pungo River Pharmacy and "The Store" and was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Olive Church of Christ and its Ladies Circle.  Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Adams of Kill Devil Hills, Lisa Clayton of Pinetown and Theresa Summerlin of Ayden; one son, Jody Adams of Washington; two sisters, Edna Earle Equils of Swan Quarter and Lois Cahoon of Scranton; two brothers, Robert Deal of Lawton, Okla. and Durwood Deal of Washington and 10 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one brother, James Mitchell Deal.  The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven and other times at the home.  (Washington Daily News - Saturday, January 8, 2005)

NIXON, Cherry Daye Lockamy

Cherry Daye Lockamy Nixon, 40, of 4597 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, died on Friday, May 28, 2010 at her home.  Born in Lenoir County on July 19, 1969, she was the daughter of Alfred H. and Linda Cherry Lockamy who survive. She was a graduate of Mattamuskeet School in the Class of 1987. She received her B.S. degree in English from East Carolina University in 1995 and had worked on her master’s degree. Her entire teaching career was in the Columbia Middle School and Columbia High School where she also served as librarian for one year. She was a member of Fairfield Church of Christ.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Madge Van Horne Auditorium on the campus of Columbia High School. Steve Bryan and Mrs. Marcia Manning will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. Surviving are her husband, Donald L. Nixon; a son, Jacob Earl Nixon of the home; her parents, Alfred H. and Linda Cherry Lockamy of Winterville; a brother, Christian A. Lockamy of Greenville and her maternal grandmother, Edith D. Cherry of Greenville.  (Washington Daily News - Sunday, May 30, 2010)

NIXON, Dalbro Russell

ENGELHARD - Dalbro Russell NIXON, 67, of Engelhard, died in a West Palm Beach Hospital December 8th, his 67th birthday. He had been suffering from a heart aliment several months. A native of Stumpy Point, he was the son of Mrs. Betty Hooper Nixon and the late Samuel Spencer Nixon of Engelhard. He was a World War I veteran, a member of the Presbyterian Church in Islip, N.Y., and attended St. George's Presbyterian Church in Engelhard. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Manteo. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Effie Ecclesbon Nixon of Islip, N.Y; a son, Maj. D.R. Nixon, Jr. of Norfolk, Va.; 2 grandchildren: Joan and Johnny Nixon; his mother, Mrs. Bettie Nixon of Stumpy Point; one brother, Rosser Nixon of Manteo; two sisters: Mrs. Belle Payne of Stumpy Point and Mrs. Ruth Maness of Fayetteville. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home in Norfolk by the Rev. Douglas G. Ebert, pastor of Foundry Methodist Church of Norfolk, and the Rev. M.W. Maness, pastor of Camp Ground Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Burial followed in the National Cemetery in Hampton, Va. with military honors. Pallbearers were Dwight Hooper, L.W. Hooper, and Dr. W.O. Payne, of Norfolk, Linwood and Leland Wise of Elizabeth City and Stumpy Point, and Robert Midgette of Stumpy Point. (The Coastland Times - December 21, 1962)

NIXON, Harold O

Harold O. Nixon, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, in his hometown of Beaufort County, NC. He was born on May 18, 1940, to the late Wallace Barrett Nixon and Bertha Bell Williams.  Harold, known for his charm and infectious laughter, lived a fulfilling life that was highlighted by his work as a self-employed contractor. He built not just homes but also lasting relationships with those who were lucky enough to cross paths with him.  In his free time, Harold was an avid sports enthusiast. Basketball was his passion, but it was on the softball field where he truly shined, continuing to play well into his eighties. He was the King of Three-Pointers on the court and even brought home the bronze medal during the senior Olympics. His dedication and skill inspired many, proving that age is just a number.  Harold’s love and devotion extended far beyond sports. He was an incredibly loyal and supportive presence in his family’s life, always being there for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He took great pride in being a grandparent, never missing a recital or game. His genuine interest and unwavering support meant the world to those closest to him.  With a great sense of humor, Harold knew how to put a smile on anyone’s face. His quick wit and clever remarks could turn any situation into a lighthearted one. He had the remarkable ability to find joy in the simplest of things and his infectious laughter will forever echo in the hearts of those who loved him.  Harold is survived by his loving daughters Tiffany Webster and Ingrid Nixon Pittman, a twin brother Harry Franklin Nixon, adored granddaughters Jordan Tyer and Nevaeh Pittman, grandson Christopher Tyer, and two precious great-granddaughters, Lakelyn Tyer and Alayah Howard.  A visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 6, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the West Belhaven Church of Christ, officiated by James Scheffler.  The family will receive guests at their home, 590 Crabtree Rd, Belhaven, NC 27810.  Harold O. Nixon will be deeply missed, but his spirit will forever shine bright in the memories of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that his legacy of love and laughter lives on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.  Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service is honored to serve the Nixon family.  (Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Home)

NIXON, Jane E.
Dec. 30, 1858 -July 11, 1936
(Submitted by Bill & Trish Griffin)

NIXON, Jim C.

Jim C. NIXON died at his home near Engelhard at 3:15 Sunday afternoon, August 3, following a heart attack.  He was 72 years old.  Mr. Nixon was the son of the late William and Louisa Cox Nixon and was a life-long resident of the Engelhard area.  He was a member of the Middletown Christian Church.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Tina Rose Nixon; three daughters: Mrs. Tim Williams of Engelhard, Mrs. Paul Collins of Roanoke Rapids and Mrs. Cecil Gibbs of Engelhard; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from the home at 2:00 Monday conducted by the Rev. Frank Wibrial.  Burial following in the family cemetery near the home.  (The Coastland Times - Friday, August 8, 1958; pg. 12)

NIXON, Martha L. Midgett

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA - Martha L. NIXON, 99, of Amulet Dr. and a long time resident of Manteo, died April 26 in Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Engelhard, Hyde County, daughter of the late William and Sally Midgett. She was the widow of Rosser Nixon, a WW I veteran who died in 1973. Mrs. Nixon was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Manteo where she was active in the Women's group. Surviving are one daughter, Rennie Nixon Kory of Ft. Wayne; three sisters: Jean Wise of Winston-Salem, Bertie Mellish of Orlando, Florida, and Irene Olson of San Diego, California; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A son, Howard W. Nixon, died in 1986. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Bundy, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo has charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday April 30, 1995 and also Tuesday, May 2, 1995; pg. 4B)

NIXON, Ralph L.

ENGELHARD - Ralph L. NIXON, 63, husband of Mrs. Laura Spencer Nixon of Norview, died Friday, January 8th at the United States Public Health Center Service Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland after an illness of one year. Prior to moving to Norfolk he had lived many years at Stumpy Point where he engaged in fishing. A native of Engelhard, N.C., he had resided in Norfolk 12 years. He was a son of the late William and Mrs. Minerva McKinney Nixon. Besides his wife, surviving are three sons: R.M. Nixon, USN, W.M. Nixon, USCG, and B.B. Nixon of South Norfolk; three daughters: Mrs. Beatrice Cheek of Norview, Mrs. Edna Bernick and Mrs. Exie Russell, both of Norfolk; one sister, Mrs. Mae Zabawa of Petersburg, Michigan; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. (The Coastland Times - Friday, January 15, 1954; pg. 1)

NIXON, W.B. [William Benjamin Sr.]
Dec. 22, 1851 - Oct. 19, 1935
(Submitted by Bill & Trish Griffin)

NIXON, William J.
Hyde County Record - Tuesday, January 10, 1928; pg. 2

NIXON, child of Zack

HYDE COUNTY CHIPS - Zack NIXON's little son died very suddenly Saturday. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, September 6, 1894; pg. 1; column 3) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]

NOBLE, Bennie Lee

CHESAPEAKE - Bennie Lee NOBLE, 62, of the 1900 block of Spoonbill Court, died Sept. 14, 2000. Born in Hyde County, N.C., he was a carpenter for Eddie Smith Carpentry and was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Mr. Noble was a member of Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, Chesapeake. Survivors include three daughters, Tammy L. Noble of Norfolk, Sheila N. Wiggs and Karen R. Noble, both of Chesapeake; his mother, Mary Frances Noble, and a sister, Jean N. Null, both of Chesapeake; two brothers, Rowland D. Noble of Chesapeake and Prennis E. Noble of Alabama; and five grandchildren. There will be no viewing or visitation. Services will be held privately by the family. Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. (Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000)

NOBLE, Betty Lou

NORFOLK - Betty Lou NOBLE, 51, of the 1700 block of English Ave., died Nov. 6, 1992 in a hospital. Miss Noble was born in Norfolk. She was a member of Lyndale Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra K. Powell of Texas; her mother, Mary Frances C. Noble, and a sister, Jean Null, both of Chesapeake; four brothers: Bennie L. Noble, Rolland D. Noble and Bill Null, all of Chesapeake, and Prinnes E. Noble of Mobile, Ala.; and a grandchild. The funeral will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Twiford Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge, by the Rev. David Vaughan. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m Monday in Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery, Hyde County, N.C. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home and other times at 1901 Spoonbill Court. (Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, November 7, 1992; pg. 2D)

NOBLE, William E.
Hyde County Herald - Thursday, March 6, 1952; pg. 1

NOBLES, Cora Lee Payne

Mrs. Cora Lee Payne NOBLES, age 91, a former resident of Winsteadville, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Britthaven of Washington.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Crestview Memorial Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids.  The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven and other times at the home of her niece, Kathryn Cornelius, 448 Hub's Rec Road, Belhaven.  (Washington Daily News - March 10, 2005)

NORMAN, Juliet Spencer

CRESWELL - Juliet Spencer NORMAN, 92, of the 200 block of Golf Road, formerly of Creswell, died Sept. 25, 1991, in a nursing home. Mrs. Norman was born in Engelhard, N.C. She was a member of Creswell United Methodist Church and was the widow of Henderson A. Norman. Survivors include a son, Edwin A. Norman of Plymouth; a sister, Evelyn S. Carter of Dozier, Ala.; and two grandsons, Robert A. Norman of Kitty Hawk and Christopher A. Norman of Greenville. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Azalea Memorial Gardens Cemetery by the Rev. Paul T. Stallsworth. Horner-Walker Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Creswell United Methodist Church or to BSA Troop 383, 213 Ransome Drive, Plymouth, N.C. 27982. (Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, September 26, 1991; pg. 5D)

NORRIS, Mary G. Boomer

NORFOLK - Mary G. NORRIS, 78, of the 2500 block of Cove Point Place, died Aug. 22, 1996, in her residence. Born in Hyde County, N.C., she was the widow of Earl W. Norris. Survivors include two daughters, Doris Worth of Douglas, Ga., Lettie Strother of Virginia Beach; a son, Luther Grantham of Norfolk; two sisters: Molly DeLaHoussaye of Mansura, La., Emma Tinglan of Norfolk; a brother, Buddy Boomer of Virginia Beach; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Larry Davis in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 6 to 9 p.m. (Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, August 24, 1996; pg. 6B)

NORTHEN, John
Washington Progress [Washington, NC] - Thursday, February 4, 1904; pg. 2

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