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Donnie Lee BEACHAM
POWELLS POINT - Donnie Lee BEACHAM, 54, of Powells Point, NC died Saturday, July 9, 2005 at the Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Jarvisburg, NC, he was the son of the late Garland Thomas and Jean Perry BEACHAM. Mr. BEACHAM was currently a concrete batcher for TNT Services, the former Emergency Management Director for Currituck County, a former volunteer with the Lower Currituck County Fire and Rescue, and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Special Forces during the Vietnam Era. Mr. BEACHAM is survived by three daughters, Danielle Lynn Beacham BOGINSKI and husband Peter of Grandy, NC, and Dawn Lynette BEACHAM and Denise Loray BEACHAM both of Powells Point, NC; their mother, Darlene Etheridge BEACHAM of Powells Point, NC; two brothers, Ronnie BEACHAM and wife Cherie of Kill Devil Hills, NC and Tommie BEACHAM of Kitty Hawk, NC; and many nieces, nephews, and loved ones. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Laurel Memorial Gardens, Poplar Branch, NC by the Rev. Steven KING. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC and at other times at the residence. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, July 12, 2005; pg. 6A)
Walter H. BEACHAM
Walter H. BEACHAM, retired Coast Guard man, a well-known citizen of Kitty Hawk, died suddenly Thursday afternoon in the Marine Hospital in Norfolk after a day's illness. He was on of the most highly regarded men of his community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertie BEACHAM; three sons: Calvin, Alvin and Glenn P.; a brother, Clyde BEACHAM; two sisters: Mrs. Joe PERRY and Mrs. Ethel GARD. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John BEACHAM and a life-long resident of Kitty Hawk, a member of the Fort Raleigh Post American Legion and the Primitive Baptist Church of Kitty Hawk. He was also a member of the Dare County Board of Elections. (The Coastland Times - Friday, November 7, 1958; pg. 1)
Thelma S. BEAHM
POWELLS POINT
– Thelma S. BEAHM, 74, a former Portsmouth, Va. beautician, died February 28 in Elizabeth City. She was born in Bayboro, S.C. and was a member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Leonard A. BEAHM; two daughters: Christine HILTON of Powells Point and Shirley RAY of Carthage, Tennessee; three sisters: Myrtle BENTON of Chesapeake, Annie ELLIOTT of Goose Creek, S.C. and Frances DAVIS of Lake City, Fla.; and 5 grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by the Rev. William J. SLEASMAN and the Rev. Dennis CREHAN. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, March 3, 1994; pg. 1B)COINJOCK
- Jack Milton BEALE, 65, died Thursday, March 20 at his home on Waterlily Road. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he was the son of the late Howard M. Sr. and Ruby Haywood BEALE. He was retired from Roanoke Cement Company as a sales manager and was a teacher and coach at Indian River High School. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and East Carolina University. Mr. BEALE was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard M. BEALE, JR. Surviving are a niece, Linda MASON; an aunt, Marie HARRISON and many lifelong friends including Ruth Ann BLAKELY and Terry BEILSMITH. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Olive Branch Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas L. MERCER, SR. officiating. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, March 25, 2003; pg. 10A)Holland Bunch BEALS
DUCK
– Mrs. Holland Bunch BEALS, 79, died Friday afternoon in Rich Square following an illness of two months. She was a native of Currituck County and lived in Duck all her life. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abner BUNCH and widow of Theodore BEALS. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons: Charlie D. BEALS of Cape May, N.J., Theodore (Jack) BEALS and St. Clair BEALS of Duck; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Twiford Funeral home in Elizabeth City and will be carried to the Austin Cemetery at Kitty Hawk for funeral services to be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. Horace McLAURIN, pastor of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Austin Cemetery at Kitty Hawk. (The Coastland Times – May 19 & 25, 1962)Iona Gallop BEALS
CRESWELL
- Iona Gallop BEALS,
80, of 2267 Ambrose Road, Creswell, NC and a former resident of Harbinger, NC,
died Monday, January 16, 2006, in the Chowan County Hospital. She was born
Harbinger, NC to the late Isaac M. and Vergie Moore GALLOP and was the
widow of the late Paul Herbert BEALS. Mrs. BEALS was a member of
the Jarvisburg Church of Christ, member of the Order of the Eastern Star,
Coinjock Chapter #218, and attended the Cabin Swamp Church of Christ Church in
Columbia, NC. She is survived by a daughter, Diane SAWYER and
husband, Don, of Creswell, NC; a son, Randy Isaac BEALS and wife, Pamela,
of Hertford, NC; two brothers, Pernell GALLOP of Columbia, NC and Edmond
GALLOP of Harbinger, NC; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at 1:00pm in
the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, NC by Adam HENDERSON. The family will be
at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don SAWYER,
2249 Ambrose Road, Creswell, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street,
Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the BEALS’ family. (Daily Advance -
Tuesday, January 17, 2006)
Reston Clinton BEALS Reston C. BEALS, 75, of Kitty Hawk, died Monday at 3:45 p.m. in Ft. Thomas Veteran Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Alice Cain
BEALS and a son of Paul D. and Mrs. Martha Elizabeth BEALS. He was a retired commercial fisherman and a member of Knotts Island Lodge of Red Men. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Johnny
KING of Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Maggie M. TWIFORD of Chesapeake, Va. A funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk by the Rev. Horace
McLAURIN of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church. (The Coastland Times – May 22, 1964)
Theodore Sanders BEALS
Theodore Sanders
(Jack) BEALS, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 2 in a Currituck nursing home.
A U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, he was a retired commercial
fisherman. His parents were the late Theodore D. and Holland Bunch
BEALS. Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 5, at Austin Cemetery
in Kitty Hawk with the Rev. Brad BRADSHAW officiating. Twiford Funeral Home
in Manteo handled arrangements (Outer Banks Sentinel - Thursday, November
11, 1999; pg. 8A)
Lawrence LeRoy BEAN
GRANDY
Audrey Woodhouse BEASLEY
GRANDY - Audrey Woodhouse BEASLEY, 74, of Seahawk Court, died Sunday, Dec. 30 at Albemarle Hospital. A native of Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Avery "C.A." WOODHOUSE and Lovie Scarborough WOODHOUSE. She was the widow of Burwell James BEASLEY, SR. She was a former secretary for Service Oil Co., a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, and Berkley Chapter #52 OES in Chesapeake. Mrs. BEASLEY is survived by two daughters: Patricia B. AUSTIN and Sharon B. FORBES, both of Grandy; three sons: B.J. BEASLEY of Point Harbor, Richard BEASLEY of Grandy, and Perry Wood BEASLEY of Columbia; two sisters: Mary Margaret SCARBOROUGH of Grandy and Betty Jean DERR of Virginia Beach, Va.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Mager G. WOODHOUSE. Graveside services were Wednesday, January 2 at Hampton Cemetery, Waterlily with the Rev. Glenn McCRAINE officiating. The family is receiving friends at other times in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary AUSTIN, 831 Poplar Branch Rd., Grandy. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 3, 2002; pg. 6A)
Beuana Jeannette BEASLEY
Beuana Jeannette BEASLEY, 75, of Dowdy’s Bay Rd., Grandy, NC died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mrs. Beasley was born October 3, 1940 to the late William Henry BALLANCE and Martha Elizabeth Rhodes BALLANCE and was the wife of the late Ernest William BEASLEY. She retired from Hardee’s Restaurant. Mrs. BEASLEY is survived by her three daughters, Janice T. BEASLEY and Tina MIDGETT and husband, Robbie all of Grandy, NC and Nina LYTLE and husband, Robert of Currituck, NC; a son, William E. BEASLEY of Jarvisburg, NC; two sisters, Louise HAGATHA of Weeksville, NC and Joanne WALSTON of Grandy, NC; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a grandchild. A graveside service will be held at Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Evan’s Cemetery, Grandy, NC. The family will receive friends at the residence of Robbie and Tina MIDGETT, 106 Edgewater Dr., Grandy, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Beasley family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Birdye Dozier Meiggs BEASLEY
MAPLE
- Birdye Dozier Meiggs BEASLEY, age 95, of Caratoke Highway, Maple, NC, died on
November 6. She was born in Camden County, the daughter of the late Henry
Gregory DOZIER and Ruth Leary DOZIER and the widow of William Walton
MEIGGS, her
husband of 49 years, and Marshall Jennings BEASLEY. She was preceded in death by
her daughter, Frances Meiggs MORRIS. Birdye was a longtime member of Pilmoor
Memorial United Methodist Church, where she served on the Altar Guild, the Board
of Trustees, and as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. She was a member
of the United Methodist Women for 62 years and was one of the first members of
the Friends of the Currituck County Library. Birdye was an elementary school
teacher in Currituck County for 12 years. Birdye is survived by her
daughter, Dana Meiggs REISSE and husband Robert, of Yorktown, Virginia; her
son-in-law, Travis MORRIS; six grandchildren, Walton MORRIS and wife Ginger,
Ruth Morris AMBROSE and husband West, Wayne Morris SAWYER and husband Rodney,
Rhonda Lee MORRIS, Andrew REISSE, Benjamin REISSE and partner Ashley; four
great-grandchildren, Chet MORRIS, Cameron Sawyer LOWE and husband Eric, Chandler
SAWYER and wife Jennifer, and Lily REISSE; and three great-great-grandchildren,
Ashton LOWE, Cayden LOWE, and Carsyn SAWYER. A funeral service will be
held on Saturday, November 8, at 2:00 PM at Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Scott WILSON-PARSONS and the Rev. Charles WELLONS
officiating. The family will receive friends at the home in Maple at 3668
Caratoke Highway and immediately after the service at the church. Burial will be
in Moyock Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East
Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.
(The
Coastland Times - Sunday, November 9. 2008; pg. 10A)
Burrwell Burford BEASLEY
PRINCESS ANNE Burwell James BEASLEY, SR.
Cassie Walker BEASLEY
Mrs. Cassie M. BEASLEY, 81, of Brown Avenue, died Monday at 5:05 p.m. at a local hospital after a long illness. A daughter of Nathan and Sarah Anne Simmons WALKER and the widow of Samuel BEASLEY she was a native of Poplar Branch, N.C. and lived here 60 years. She was a member of McKendree Methodist Church and of Woman's Benefit Association No. 5. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel PORTER, of Norfolk. The body was removed to the Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk. Funeral services will be held today at 3:30 p.m. at the McKendree Methodist Church. The body will lie in state for one hour before funeral services. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. (Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, February 26, 1947)
Charles Richard BEASLEY
GRANDY - Charles Richard
BEASLEY, 68, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. Born
December 20, 1951, Richard served his country proudly in the USCG on an
icebreaker. He was a member of the Coinjock Masonic Lodge #463 and helped start
and build up the Lower Currituck Volunteer Fire Dept. Richard loved long
distance trucking with his wife Josie. He was an avid outdoorsman, duck hunter
and fisherman. Richard was always known for his humor and his ability to make
everyone laugh. Surviving is his wife, Josie BEASLEY of Grandy; daughters,
Jennifer BEASLEY (Brandon) of Columbia and Sarah DEAN (Mark) of Roanoke; son,
Tommy AYERS of Poplar Branch; granddaughters, Audrey BRICKHOUSE and Amanda
HOLDREN; and grandson, Josh HOLDREN. He is also survived by his siblings, Pat
AUSTIN and the late Gary AUSTIN of Grandy, BJ and Wanda BEASLEY of Jarvisburg,
Sharon and Scott FORBES of Spot, and Perry WOOD and Penny BEASLEY of Columbia. Richard also leaves many nieces, nephews and his best friend Bill
WALKER. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Burwell and Audrey BEASLEY and grandson Ryan
BEASLEY. A service will be held at Josie and Richard’s home, 6469 Caratoke
Hwy Grandy, NC 27939 on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1pm. Gallop Funeral
Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral
Home)
Clarence BEASLEY
Clarence BEASLEY, 63, died Wednesday morning in Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. He was a native of Dare County and had live in Elizabeth City for the past 2 years. Prior to that he lived in Currituck County. He was the son of the late Grandy and Lovie Wicker BEASLEY and widower of Mary Jane Outlaw BEASLEY. He was a retired farmer and attended the Poplar Branch Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Katherine May Beasley PERRY of Elizabeth City and Mrs. Mattie Beasley BRIGHT of Elizabeth City; six sons: Clifton and John L. BEASLEY of Portsmouth, Clarence G., Elvin and Ernest W. BEASLEY of Grandy and Julian H. BEASLEY of Northwest, Va.; two sisters: Mrs. Winton OUTLAW of Grandy and Mrs. Lovie SAWYER of Wanchese; and 9 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Poplar Branch Baptist Church, of which he was a member, by the Rev. James SANSBURY and Salvation Army Capt. Robert BUTLER of Elizabeth City. Burial will be in the family cemetery near Grandy. (The Coastland Times – Friday, December 20, 1963)
Clarence Grandy BEASLEY
GRANDY – Clarence Grandy BEASLEY, 67, died June 14 in the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. A native of Grandy, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Jane Outlaw BEASLEY. He was a retired commercial fisherman, a member of the Poplar Branch Baptist Church and the Coinjock Post #288 of the American Legion. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sisters: Mattie B. CORBIN of Louisville, Kentucky and Catherine B. PERRY of Elizabeth City; two brothers: Elvin L. BEASLEY and Ernest W. BEASLEY, both of Grandy. A graveside service was held Monday in the Evans Family Cemetery in Grandy by the Rev. Michael JORDAN. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, June 18, 1996; pg. 10A)
Cora Madeline Miller BEASLEY
CURRITUCK - Cora Madeline Miller BEASLEY, 63, passed
away March 29, 2007. She was born in Maple, N.C., to the late Wallace Lee
MILLER, SR. and Ethel DOXEY. Her former husband, Julian Harold
BEASLEY, SR., predeceased her. Left to cherish her memory are daughters,
Regina Lynn Beasley BAGWELL and Cora Renee Beasley JOLLY and sons,
Julian Harold BEASLEY, JR., Billy Ray BEASLEY and David Wayne
BEASLEY. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel today
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A funeral will be held at the funeral home Monday at 11 a.m.
with burial to follow in Rutter family cemetery. (The Virginian-Pilot -
Sunday, April 1, 2007)
Curtis Ray BEASLEY, SR.
BARCO
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Curtis Ray BEASLEY, SR., 76, died June 3 at his residence. He was born
in Norfolk, the son of the late Carl Wendell BEASLEY and the late Sadie
Rae Perry BEASLEY. He was the widower of Geraldine Cooper BEASLEY.
Mr. BEASLEY was a World War II US Navy veteran, having seen combat during
the Solomon Island campaign. He retired as a truck driver for Central Grain Co.
earlier this year. Survivors include six daughters: Molly Beasley STEVENSON
of Moyock, Faith Hope BRINKLEY of Burlington, Iowa, Sadie Rae
STRICKLAND of Tampa, Fla., Frances BEASLEY of Currituck, Marlowe
FLATABOW of Mount Vernon, Wash., and Sonya YARBOROUGH of Phoenix,
Arizona; two sons: Curtis Ray BEASLEY, JR. of Tampa and Randy BEASLEY
of Carrabelle, Fla; a brother, Ernest BEASLEY of Rocky Mount; 24
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by
Twiford's Funeral Home, Church St., Elizabeth City. (The Coastland Times –
Thursday, June 8, 2000; pg. 10A)
Elvin Leon BEASLEY
Elvin
“Barlo” Leon BEASLEY, age 87, of 160 Neals Creek Lane, Poplar Branch, NC,
died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Sentara Barco Nursing Home. Mr. BEASLEY
was born in Currituck County, NC, the son of the late Clarence BEASLEY
and Mary Outlaw BEASLEY and was the husband of Susie Smith BEASLEY
of the residence. He was a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church and enjoyed
hunting, fishing, gardening, and family. Besides his wife of 65 years of
marriage, Mr. BEASLEY is survived by a daughter, Renee Beasley BROWN
and husband, Timothy of Roanoke Rapids, NC; a son, Larry D. BEASLEY and
wife, Linda of Poplar Branch, NC; a sister, Mattie CORBIN; ten
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Rodney L. BEASLEY, five brothers, and a
sister. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 25, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.
at Poplar Branch Baptist Church, Grandy, NC with the Rev. Dr. Tom OLIVER
officiating. Burial will follow in the Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery,
Harbinger, NC. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 24, 2012, from
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street,
Elizabeth City, NC and other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes,
Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Beasley
family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Ernest William BEASLEY
Ernest William “Graff” BEASLEY, 76, of 110 Dowdy’s Bay Road, Grandy, NC, died Wednesday morning, March 23, 2011 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Grandy, was the son of the late Clarence BEASLEY and Mary Jane Outlaw BEASLEY, and the husband of Beuana Jeanette BEASLEY of the residence. He was a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church and retired from the Knotts Island Ferry Department in Currituck on June 1, 1986. He was a commercial hunter and fisherman and was a volunteer EMT driver for several years for Lower Currituck VFD. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Janice BEASLEY of Grandy, NC, Nina LYTLE and husband Robert of Currituck, NC, and Tina MIDGETT and husband Robbie of Grandy, NC; a son, William E. BEASLEY of Jarvisburg, NC; a sister, Mattie CORBIN of KY; a brother, E. L. “Barlow” BEASLEY of Grandy, NC; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. A graveside funeral service will be Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Tom OLIVER officiating at the Evans Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Beasley family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Fred BEASLEY
Fred BEASLEY, 50, died Thursday last in a Norfolk hospital after an illness of two months. He was a native of Sea Gull community north of Corolla on Currituck Beach, N.C. and had lived in Norfolk the last 25 years. He was a son of Mrs. Maggie Bowden BEASLEY and the late Sollie J. BEASLEY. Besides his mother, surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Bateman BEASLEY; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Ann ARDIS of Norfolk; two step-sons and one step-daughter [not named]; two sisters: Mrs. Nancy BAUM of Norfolk and Mrs. Matoaka BEASLEY of Back Bay, Princess Anne Co., Va.; four brothers [only 3 named]: Charlie BEASLEY, Garland BEASLEY and Willie DAVIS, all of Norfolk; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday and burial was in Riverside Memorial Park in Berkley, Va. (The Coastland Times – October 16, 1959)
Geraldine Cooper BEASLEY
BARCO – Geraldine Cooper BEASLEY, 63, died Friday, Dec. 8 at her residence. She was a resident of Barco and a member of the Grandy Assembly of God Church and the DAV Auxiliary. She was the wife of Curtis Ray BEASLEY and daughter of the late George Edward and Mollie Ann Harrington COOPER. Surviving in addition to her husband are four daughters: Molly MORSE and Frances BEASLEY of Barco, Sadie STRICKLAND of Tampa, Fla. and Marlowe FLADEBO of Mt. Vernon, Washington; two sons: Curtis Ray BEASLEY, JR. of Tampa and Randy BEASLEY of Carabelle, Fla; 27 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Dec. 10 in Grandy Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Charles STRICKLAND officiating, assisted by the Rev. Doug HARN. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery in Waterlily. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, December 12, 1995)
Hazel Ward BEASLEY
IN GRANDY - Mrs. Hazel Ward BEASLEY, 79, of Grandy, died Tuesday morning at 9:20 o'clock in Guardian Care Rest Home after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel by Rev. H.H. HEMMINGWAY, pastor of Powells Point Baptist Church. Burial followed in New Hollywood Cemetery. Mrs. BEASLEY was a native of Ryland in Chowan County and lived in Grandy for the past 62 years. She was a member of the Poplar Branch Baptist Church and daughter of the late Starkey and Mrs. Penniah Ward WARD. (The Southern Post - September 21, 1983; pg. 11)
James Melvin BEASLEY
James Melvin BEASLEY, age 97, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his
home with his beloved wife by his side. Mr. BEASLEY was born in Grandy,
Currituck County, NC on February 21, 1924, the son of the late James Malachi and
Hazel Ward BEASLEY. Jim was a World War II veteran of
the United States Navy
aboard the battleship USS Texas which engaged in several major conflicts
including D-Day, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Jim was a graduate of North Carolina
State College with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a foreman for the
W.P. Morris Lumber Company until his retirement. He served as a volunteer
fireman for the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department for many years, was a member
of the American Legion in Ahoskie, NC and was also a Shriner. Jim was an avid
fisherman until the building of the Valley Pine Country Club at which time his
passion changed forever from fishing to golfing. Besides his parents, Jim
was preceded in death by a son, Tommy BEASLEY, and a brother-in-law, Joe
CHAPPELL. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 71 years,
Harriet Morris BEASLEY; his sister, Edna (Joe) CHAPPELL, of Clinton, MD; four
sons, Morris (Sheryl) BEASLEY, Lasker, NC, Joe BEASLEY, Jackson, NC, Nancy
(Tommy) BEASLEY, Pendleton, NC, Jerry (Judy) BEASLEY, Jackson, NC and Bill
(Kaye) BEASLEY, Currituck, NC; six granddaughters, Natalie (Andy) WOODARD,
Colerain, NC, Melissa (Brad) ASKEW, Raleigh, NC, Emily (Jason) WILLIAMS, Severn,
NC, Jessica BEASLEY (Nick ROY), Richmond, VA, Courtney (Justin) HILL,
Greenville, NC and Nicole BEASLEY (Brian GUNNELLS), Jackson, NC; five grandsons,
Brian (Adrienne) BEASLEY, Camden, NC, Nathan (Anna) BEASLEY, Clayton, NC, Zack
(Clara) BEASLEY, Moyock, NC, Austin (Ruby) BEASLEY, Maple, NC and Will (Sarah)
BEASLEY, Richmond, VA as well as 15 great-grandchildren. The family would also
like to thank Jim’s caregivers, Laverne, Jennifer, Denise, Cassandra and Mo.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 7:00 pm until
8:30 pm in the Jackson United Methodist Church Social Hall, Jackson, NC and, at
other times, at the home. A celebration of life graveside service will be
held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 11:00 am at Jackson Cemetery, Jackson, NC
with military honors. Rev. John TAYLOR will officiate. Garrett-Sykes
Funeral Service-Rich Square Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Beasley
family. (Garrett-Sykes Funeral Home)
John Lloyd BEASLEY
PORTSMOUTH, VA.
– John Lloyd BEASLEY, 62, of Portsmouth, died Dec. 22 at his residence. He was a native of Grandy and was a retired stock clerk for a grocery store. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Jane Outlaw BEASLEY. Survivors include two sisters: Mattie B. CORBIN of Louisville, Ky. And Katherine BEASLEY of Elizabeth City; three brothers: E.L. BEASLEY, C.G. BEASLEY and E.W. BEASLEY, all of Grandy. No funeral services are planned at the present time. Burial will be in the Veteran Section of New Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford's Northside Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, January 5, 1995; pg. 6A)Katherine May BEASLEY
Katherine May BEASLEY, 68, died April 16, 1999. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Evans Family Cemetery at Grandy. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. (The Virginian-Pilot – April 18, 1999; pg. B7)
Margaret Spry
BEASLEY
Marvin B. BEASLEY
Mattie Cayton BEASLEY
KNOTTS ISLAND
[Submitted by
Janet Joyner]
Mildred Quidley BEASLEY
Mildred Quidley "Betty" BEASLEY, age 73, of 5067 Caratoke Highway, Coinjock, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2019 in Elizabeth City, NC. She was born December 6, 1946 in Norfolk, VA to the late Leonard Dixon "Bud" QUIDLEY and Mildred Twiford QUIDLEY. She was retired from the NC Ferry System as a property guard and a member of Sharon United Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Karen Q. PIERCE and husband Mack; and dear friends, Katie LADD and Carolyn SHEARIN. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Forbes Family Cemetery in Poplar Branch, NC with the Rev. Brad WILLIAMS officiating. The family will receive at the residence. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Beasley family.
Morris BEASLEY
Morris BEASLEY, 77, died Wednesday morning at 4:50 o'clock at the family
residence in Colington following an illness of three years. He was a native of
Currituck County and a resident of Colington for 40 years. He was the husband of
Elizabeth J. BEASLEY and the son of the late Weighman and Lettie
BEASLEY. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Ernest B.
BEASLEY of Lynnhavem, Va., Lloyd and John BEASLEY of Colington; one
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth LANNIKAN of Palm Beach, Florida; one step-son,
Ivey JOHNSON of Norfolk; one step-daughter, Mrs. Melford SCARBOROUGH
of Washwoods; two sisters: Mrs. Polly MORSE of Elizabeth City and Mrs.
Ann HINES of Kitty Hawk; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Twiford's Funeral
Home in Manteo with the Rev. Frank DINWIDDIE officiating. Burial followed
in Nags Head Cemetery. (The Coastland Times - Friday, February 29, 1952;
pg. 8)
Rodney Leon BEASLEY POPLAR BRANCH
Rosanna Gerald Hill BEASLEY
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - Rosanna Hill BEASLEY, 68, a native of Knotts Island, N.C., passed away April 9, 2006, at a local hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1937, in Charlotte, N.C., the daughter of Ellis and Emma GERALD of Portsmouth. Mrs. BEASLEY was the corporate secretary and treasurer for Specialized Insurance Agency. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Dale H. BEASLEY of Knotts Island; a son, Robert Michael HILL of Alabama; two daughters, Teri Dale BEASLEY of Lexington, Va., and Keri Dale Beasley JONES and her husband Timothy of Bridgewater, Va.; a sister, Caroline Gerald COLLINS of Chesapeake; her sister-in-law, Joy GERALD of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Dylan Scott JONES and Ethan Alexander JONES. Her brother, Oscar GERALD, passed away before her. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. At her request, a private service will be held later when her ashes will be scattered over the Knotts Island Bay. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 11, 2006; pg. 12A)
Roy Woodrow BEASLEY
VIRGINIA BEACH - Roy Woodrow BEASLEY, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014, after a brief illness. Roy was born on September 19, 1920, on Knott's Island, NC, the youngest son of the late Luther James and Maude Whitehurst BEASLEY. His wife of 63 years, Beryl, preceded him in death in 2011. He attended Creeds High School and graduated in 1939. After graduation, he enlisted in the
United States Coast Guard and served his country until the end of World War II. After the war, Roy embarked on a successful 35 year career with the Ford Motor Company. Roy enjoyed fishing, bowling and spending time with his many friends and family. He was a longtime member of St. John's United Methodist Church where he faithfully served the needs of the Church and community. He is survived by his daughter Helen ROCKEFELLER and her husband Herbert; grandchildren, Susan CHERRY and her husband Pat, and Edward WARD and his wife Margaret; step-grandchildren Sebring ROCKEFELLER and Kristen PARRINO and their families; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Westminster Canterbury Chapel, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 1:00 PM. Burial will be private at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are made by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot - September 28, 2014)Ruby Justus BEASLEY
WATERLILY – Ruby Justus BEASLEY, 84, of Waterlily, died Jan. 18 in Hammond Nursing Home in Louisiana. She was a native of Del Rio, Tennessee and had resided in Waterlily, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Stephen R. JUSTUS and the late Jennie L. BROWN and the widow of Sammie E. BEASLEY. She is survived by a son, Glen BEASLEY of Waterlily; a son-in-law, Charles A. LESTER of Loranger, La.; one sister, Annie Lou KELLY of Newport, Tenn.; and a brother, Albert JUSTUS of Court Site, Arizona; 2 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. in Hampton Cemetery by the Rev. Ronnie MIDGETT. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, January 23, 1992)
Sammie E. [Elwood] BEASLEY
WATERLILY – Funeral services for Sammie E. BEALSEY, 61, were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Coinjock Baptist Church with the Rev. A.E. EURE officiating. Burial was in Church's Island Cemetery. Mr. BEASLEY died Wednesday morning in the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in Norfolk after an illness of 2 ½ months. He was a native of Sea Gull and lived in Waterlily 15 years. He was the son of Solomon and Cena O'Neal BEASLEY and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Justus BEASLEY; one daughter, Mrs. Charles LESTER; one son, Glen BEASLEY; and one sister, Mrs. John WHITSON, all of Waterlily; one brother, Jim BEASLEY of Kitty Hawk; and 2 grandchildren. (The Coastland Times – January 13, 1961)
Samuel M. BEASLEY
HAD HIS FOOT MASHED OFF - His many friends will be pained to learn of an accident which befell Hon. S.M. BEASLEY of Currituck County last Monday morning when his foot was so badly mashed by some moving machinery that he had to be taken to Norfolk for treatment. The information about the accident is very meager here, but it appears that Mr. BEASLEY was operating some machinery in a boat when his foot was caught and mashed. A special train was sent to Snowden to take him to Norfolk. Mr. BEASLEY was the father of little Kenneth BEASLEY who mysteriously disappeared several years ago. (The Tar Heel (Elizabeth City, NC) - Friday, July 30, 1910; pg. 4)
ANOTHER SAD INCIDENT IN UNFORTUNATE FAMILY - Samuel M. BEASLEY died at St. Vincent's Hospital at noon last Saturday where he had been under treatment since Tuesday week for injuries received while at work on a gasoline boat at Poplar Branch, N.C. He was carried to Norfolk the day on which the accident occurred and placed in the hospital. The accident which resulted in his death was having his toes torn from his right foot nearly severed from the ankle. A double amputation was performed by his physician, Dr. R.L. PAYNE, in order to save his life but despite every effort he passed away. The deceased was a native of Currituck County, N.C. where he lived until about 5 years ago when he moved with his family to Norfolk where he had since resided. Mr. BEASLEY was a prominent citizen of his county, taking a lively interest in its political affairs. He represented this district in the state senate and was a member of that body when his little son Kenneth so mysteriously disappeared from the home. The readers of the Tar Heel are familiar with these incidents, with the futile searching for the missing boy and the final abandonment of all hopes of ever recovering the child, and then the trial of Joshua HARRISON upon the charge of kidnapping the child, and the final end of the tragedy which resulted in the suicide of Mr. HARRISON. Mr. BEASLEYwas a prominent Mason and was Worshipful Master of Currituck Lodge #423 AF & AM. He was also a member of Poplar Branch Lodge #416 IOOF, and Norfolk Lodge #24 Jr.. OUAM. He is survived by a widow and one son, age 24 years, and a daughter 16 years old. He was a man of exemplary life and had many friends here in North Carolina. The funeral was held from his late residence at 213 East Brown Ave. at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. W.T. GREEN of the Methodist church. He was buried with the usual Masonic honors. (The Tar Heel (Elizabeth City, NC) - Friday, August 12, 1910; pg. 1)
The News-Herald (Morganton, NC) -
Thursday, Oct. 10, 1910; pg. 3
Susie Smith BEASLEY
Susie Smith
BEASLEY, 93 of 160 Neals Creek Road, Poplar Branch, NC died Friday,
July 10, 2020 at Waterbrooke Assisted Living. She was born October 17, 1926 in
Perquimans County to the late Percy Lee SMITH and Lillian Thompson SMITH and was
the widow of Elvin Leon “Barlo” BEASLEY. She was a graduate of Kitty Hawk High
School, a typist and file clerk for the FBI in Washington, DC during WWII, and a
school cafeteria manager for Griggs Elementary School. She was a member of
Poplar Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Renee Beasley
BROWN (Timothy) of Roanoke Rapids; a son, Larry Dale BEASLEY (Gail) of Poplar
Branch, NC; ten grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son,
Rodney Leon BEASLEY; two sisters, Minnie Lee NIXON and Eula Mae PERRY; and a
brother, Carlton SMITH. A private graveside funeral service will be held
Monday, July 13, 2020 in Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev.
Tom HALL officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East
Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the BEASLEY family. (Twiford
Funeral Home)
Will Davis BEASLEY, JR.
Will Davis BEASLEY, JR., 49, of 116 Dozier Street, Jarvisburg, NC died Thursday, January 23, 2013 at his residence. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Willie Davis BEASLEY,, SR., and Dorothy Ann Saunders BEASLEY and the husband of Lee Ann Sifford BEASLEY of the residence. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Will Davis BEASLEY, III of Jarvisburg, NC; a sister, Darlene LEMONS of Elizabeth City, NC; and a brother Graham NEWELL of NC. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the BEASLEY family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
William R. BEASLEY
The Coastland Times -
Friday, June 22, 1951; pg. 4
William Riley BEASLEY, JR.
William Riley BEASLEY, JR., 84, of Grandy, passed away at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. A native of Currituck County, he was the son of the late William Riley BEASLEY, SR. and the late Julia Ross BEASLEY. Mr. BEASLEY worked for many years in the Quality Control field at Ford Motor Co. and served 38 years in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Bill will be remembered as a skilled craftsman who was known for boat building and woodworking. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Judy Gardner BEASLEY. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sons, William Charles BEASLEY of Chesapeake, Va. and Gregory Clay BEASLEY and wife, Kimberly, of Reidsville; his two daughters, Caperice Beasley DENNIS of Hendersonville and Teresa BROOKS-MRHA of Trabuco Canyon, Calif.; and his good friends, Gary and Pat AUSTIN of Grandy. Also left to cherish his memory are his four grandchildren, Alexander MRHA, Jennifer MRHA, Hannah BEASLEY, and William Riley "Billy" BEASLEY. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. BEASLEY will be cremated and his remains will be buried in the Hampton Cemetery in Coinjock, at a date and time to be determined. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Minshew-Coley Funeral Home, Kenly. (Daily Advance - Tuesday, October 1, 2013)
Jerome George BEAUDIN
KNOTTS ISLAND - Jerome
"Jerry" George
BEAUDIN, 62, of Sandy Point Campground, passed away Sept. 30, 2003 in his
home. A native of Hartford, Conn., Mr. BEAUDIN was retired from the
United States Navy. He was a veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 1211, American
Legion Post No. 141, DAV Chapter No. 64 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles
No. 3204, Virginia Beach. After retiring he worked security at Little Creek
Amphibious Base, Indian Cove Campground and Sandy Point Campground where he
resided for 21 years. He is survived by his niece, Andrea BEAUDIN of
Hartford, Conn.; nephew, Ralph BEAUDIN of Okinawa, Japan; and many
friends. He loved campfires and bluegrass music and will be sadly missed. There
will be a cremation with interment in Connecticut. A local memorial service will
be held at a later date. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is
handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot – Sunday, October 5, 2003)
Patricia Hinson BEAUDRY
Patricia Hinson BEAUDRY, 73, of 141 Moyock Landing Road, Moyock, NC died Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Albemarle Hospital. She was a native of Savannah, GA, the daughter of the late Thomas Burnell CRAWFORD and Wiley A. HINSON and Florence Louise Bess HINSON and the widow of Henry Clifton "Skip" BEAUDRY. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Donald Lee DAWSON of Lancaster, OH, Alan Wayne DAWSON and wife Shelley of Boise, ID, and Michael Wiley DAWSON of Chesapeake, VA; two step-daughters, Nancy SIGMAN of Frederick, MD and Dawn PICKREN and husband Kelly of Jacksonville, FL; a step-son, William BEAUDRY of Starke, FL; seventeen grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Theresa “Peaches” CRAWFORD. A memorial service will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion UMC with the Rev. Glenn McCRANIE officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the BEAUDRY family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Joseph Russell BECK
KNOTTS ISLAND - Joseph Russell BECK, 39, passed quietly with loving family near on Dec. 25, 2003. He was an avid hunter, loved fishing and his many friends. He is survived by his mother, June E. BECK; sister, Susan R. GARRISON; one niece, Crystal F. JENNER; one great-niece, Taylor F. JENNER; good friend, Wayne PHILLIPS; and loads of family and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Robert Joseph BECK and his brother, Michael Joseph BECK. His passing will be handled privately by his family and close friends. (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, December 27, 2003)
June Earlene BECK
KNOTTS ISLAND - June Earlene BECK, 83, passed away July 21, 2012. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby MINSON. June leaves behind her daughter, Susan GARRISON and her fiance' Wayne PHILLIPS of Gibbs Woods, NC; her granddaughter, Crystal JENNER and her husband Michael; great-granddaughter, Taylor JENNER; three sisters, Colleen DIXSON, Linda DAUGHTERY, and Bonnie O'NEILL; two brothers, James MINSON and Sonny MINSON; and three sister-in-laws, Melba MINSON, Lucy MINSON, and Winnie MINSON. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. BECK; and two sons, Michael J. BECK and Joseph R. BECK. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Rosewood Memorial Park with Rev. Ernest L. TRUEBLOOD officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake Chapel, is handling the arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, July 24, 2012)
Kathryn BECKER
Kathryn "Kay" BECKER, age 97, of Bonita Springs, FL, died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Sentara Nursing Center Currituck. She was born in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late John and Emma Coleman STEGGALL and the widow of Franklin J. BECKER. Mrs. BECKER is survived by a son, Bob BECKER and wife Berni of Poplar Branch, NC. She was a member a First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, FL, Eastern Star Morning Star, chapter #289 in Marcellus, NY, and Hiawatha-Solvay chapter #567. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 8, 2004 at 11:00 am in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Oakwood-Morningside Cemetery, Syracuse, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements. (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - March 4, 2004)
Martin Paul BEICKERT, JR.
MOYOCK - Martin Paul BEICKERT, JR., 70, died July 1, 2004, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. BEICKERT, a native of Queens, N.Y., was the husband of Georgia Matthews Howell BEICKERT of the residence and the son of the late Martin Paul BEICKER, SR. and Evelyn Bidwell BEICKERT. He was a Korean veteran of the U.S. Marines, a retired shipfitter at the Norfolk Dredging Co. and a member of Moyock Assembly of God Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Davina B. SPRY and husband, Terry Lee SRPY, SR. of Suffolk, Patricia B. BARRS of Moyock, N.C., Catherine B. HOWELL and husband, Andy Ray HOWELL of Shawboro, N.C., and Samantha B. ROCHE and husband, Larry Wayne ROCHE of Virginia Beach; three sons, Martin Paul BEICKERT, III of Moyock, Mark Alan BEICKER and wife, Sandra of Moyock and Matthew Wayne BEICKERT and wife, Amie of Moyock; a sister, Dale CLEMENTE of Surfside, S.C.; three brothers, Michael BOYLE of Voorhees, N.J., George BOYLE of Cobleskill, N.Y. and Gregory BOYLE of Middlesex, N.J.; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel Bonifer BEICKERT and two brothers, Charles BOYLE and Jeffery BOYLE. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Moyock Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Scott POLLARD and the Rev. Joe BOUGHER officiating. Burial will follow in Moyock Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City and other times at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, July 2, 2004)Mrs. Kempy Forbes BELANGA
NORFOLK
- Mrs. Kempy Forbes BELANGA, 72, widow of Ernest Newton BELANGA and daughter of John L. and Mrs. Sirley Sykes FORBES, died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday morning, March 25, 1958, at a Norfolk hospital She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carl S. ANDERSON of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. O.B. JONES of Ahoskie, N.C.; a brother, Howard FORBES of Aydlett, N.C.; and a grandson, Carl S. ANDERSON, JR. of Norfolk. Mrs. BELANGA was a native of Currituck County, N.C. and had been a resident of Norfolk for 39 years, residing at 218 Burleigh St. Funeral services will be conducted at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Thursday morning, March 27, 1958, at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, March 26, 1958) [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]Silva BELANGA
Caleb BELANGIA Caleb (Tobby) BELANGIA,
age 26, died Sunday morning at 12:45 a.,. in the N.C. State Sanatorium after an
illness of 3 years. He was a native and lifelong resident of Currituck
County and a member of the Powells Point Christian Church. Hr is survived
by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.H. BELANGIA of Harbinger; one brother, James
Ray BELANGIA of Harbinger; four sisters: Mrs. Leon OWENS, Mrs.
Mildred OWENS, both of Harbinger, Mrs. Clara BARTON of Norfolk and
Miss Phyllis Ann BELANGIA of Harbinger. Two nephews, three nieces,
two aunts, five uncles. Remains will be carried to the Powells Point
Christian Church Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and lie in state until 3:00 p.m.
at which time services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Preston E.
CAYTON. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Funeral services for Caleb (Tobby) BELANGIA, who died Sunday
morning at the N.C. State Sanatorium, were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 in
the Powells Point Christian Church, Rev. Preston CAYTON officiating.
(Carolina Trees & Branches; Vol. 29, #4; January 2020; pg. 17 - Twiford Funeral
Home Records) Carrie Harris BELANGIA
ELIZABETH CITY
– Mrs. Carrie Harris BELANGIA, 87, died Thursday afternoon at 4:15 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence
WRIGHT, after a long illness. She was a native of Currituck County and lived at Duck but had been residing in Elizabeth City for the past 12 years. She was the daughter of the late Major and Caroline
HARRIS and wife of the late John F. BELANGIA. She was a member of the Christian Church at Jarvisburg. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by one son, Johnnie
BELANGIA of Norfolk; one sister, Mrs. Annie CRAIN of Poplar Branch; two brothers: Major
HARRIS of Powells Point and John HARRIS of Harbinger; 3 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The body was removed to Twiford Funeral home pending completion of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Friday, April 5, 1963)
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Harris BELANGIA, who died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence
WRIGHT, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 in the chapel of Twiford Funeral Home by the Rev. C.H.
DONNELLY, pastor of the Jarvisburg Christian Church, and the Rev. John THOMAS, pastor of the Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Poplar Branch Baptist Church Cemetery at Grandy. (The Coastland Times – Saturday, April 6, 1963)
The casket pall consisted of white chrysanthemums, white snapdragons and fern. "Goodnight and Good Morning" and "The Pearly White City" were sung by Miss Phyllis
DAVIS and William COOPER, accompanied at the organ by Dr. C.N. WRIGHT. Active pallbearers were Arthur
HARRIS, Claude HARRIS, SR., Ralph FORBES, Lloyd HARRIS, Cecil
HARRIS, and C.J. BARBER. Burial followed in Poplar Branch Baptist Church. (part of an obit in The Coastland Times – Tuesday, April 8, 1963)
Edith Waterfield BELANGIA
Grace Virginia Gallop BELANGIA
Grace Virginia Gallop BELANGIA, 77, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at her residence. Mrs. BELANGIA was a native of Currituck, N.C., and was the former owner and operator of Belangia's Drive-In Restaurant. She was a member of Powell's Point Christian Church. She was the widow of William Sylvester BELANGIA and the daughter of the late Isaac Merrell GALLOP, JR. and Virginia Adlia Moore GALLOP. Mrs. BELANGIA is survived by two sons, Donnie Sylvester BELANGIA and Lannie Dolan BELANGIA, both of Point Harbor; a sister, Addie Iona BEALS of Harbinger, N.C.; two brothers, David Pernell GALLOP of Columbia, N.C., and Edmund Dental GALLOP of Harbinger; and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Powell's Point Christian Church Cemetery with Minister Cecil STYONS officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, and at other times at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot – January 10, 2000; pg. B8)
William Sylvester BELANGIA
William Sylvester BELANGIA, 87, retired owner of Belangia's Drive In, died Nov. 4, 1992, in his home. Mr. BELANGIA was born in Currituck. He had also retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an electrician. He was a member of Powells Point Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Grace Gallop BELANGIA; two sons, Donnie BELANGIA and Lannie BELANGIA, both of Point Harbor; a brother, Shelton BELANGIA of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Powells Point Christian Church by Cecil STYONS. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City. (The Virginian-Pilot – November 5, 1992; pg. D2)
Dorcy
Gene BELCHER
Dorcy "Gene" BELCHER of Moyock, NC passed away Saturday at age
82 as he prepared to go play golf. He was quite surprised and disappointed. He
felt that his putting was improving and that he would once again be playing in
the "low-70's". Gene was a man of many talents and interests.
[May 6, 1932 - Sept. 13, 2014]
In addition
to being an accomplished golfer and fisherman, he was a master watchmaker,
entrepreneur, civil servant, business owner, inventor, an expert in aviation
electronics, a teacher of many things (golf, electronics, math, and life) and
committed to almost completing an endless array of projects at "The Cottage". He
was a life-long learner and leaves an unpublished theory of "Dark Matter and
Energy". Born in Grundy, VA to Claude and Opal BELCHER, at age 8 he moved
with the family to Norfolk, VA. He graduated from Maury High School where he
excelled at baseball, and was drafted by the NY Yankees and then the US Army.
After his military service, he was accepted into the apprentice program at NAS
Norfolk. He retired from NAS having worked as a technician, instructor,
supervisor and engineer. He then worked for AIRINC and TG Bauer.
He loved golf, but loved spending time with his family and friends even more. He
was happiest when he could combine all three, and often did at "the blue-collar
country club", Lake Wright Golf Course. He was a regular with the "Blitz" for 40
years and his children and grandchildren were always welcomed by the boys there.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Celeste Hensley BELCHER, his sons David,
his wife Carrie; Andy, his wife Marsha; his daughters Patti ANCTIL, her partner
Kelly PARR; Carol SAGE, her husband Mike; grandson Tom ANCTIL, his partner
Claire KEYS; grandson Michael SAGE; the apples of "GG's" eye, his
great-grandchildren Nathan and Brandon ANCTIL; his sister, Geneva HINES and her
sons Mike and Chris BOUGADES. Devotion to his family guided and defined
his life and his lasting gift to us. A celebration of life service will be
held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home.
(Kellum Funeral Home)
Betty Jean BELL
C
OINJOCK, NC - Betty Jean BELL, age 70 of Waterlily Rd., Coinjock, NC died Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at her residence. She was born in Pasquotank Co., NC; daughter of the late Horace Wright BELL, SR. and the late Janie Elizabeth Whaley BELL. She retired from Dupont and was a veteran, having served in the U. S. Air Force. Ms. BELL is survived by two brothers, Horace W. BELL, JR. and his wife, Joyce of Maple, NC and Robert M. BELL and his wife, Dot, of LaGrange, NC. She was predeceased by a sister, Miriam Bell ANGE. A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 11:00 am in Old Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. Dale PACE officiating. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot – February 28, 2003)Burwell Baxter BELL, JR.
Burwell Baxter (B.B) BELL, JR.,84, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001 after a brief illness. He was born in Ashville, NC on October 27, 1916. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Mary Dye RECTOR of Hot Springs, AR as well as his parents and brothers. B.B.'s father, Burwell Baxter BELL, his mother Myrtle Rollins BELL, and his two brothers, Thomas Rollins BELL and Jackson Rollins BELL, lived on the family farm near Shawboro, NC. B.B. attended Episcopal High School (EHS) In Alexandria, VA, where he lived with his uncle Wallace Eugene ROLLINS, Dean of Virginia Theological Seminary. After EHS, B.B. attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was then appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from West Point in 1943. After graduation B.B. married Mary and joined the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN, where he worked as an instrumentation engineer at the y-12 and k-25 nuclear plants. Upon his retirement in 1973, the BELLs relocated permanently to Watts Bar Lake near Kingston, TN. Survivors include his son, army Major General Burwell Baxter BELL, III, his daughter, Dr. Amelia Rector Bell KNIGHT, a granddaughter, Mary Amelia LOWERY, two grandsons, Richard Adrian WALKER, III and Burwell Baxter BELL, IV, two great-grandchildren, and one,great-great-grandson. In accordance with his wishes, his body will be cremated. Funeral services and interment of remains will be held at 2pm Saturday, June 2, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Harriman, TN. Kyker Funeral Home in Kingston is in charge of arrangements. (Kyker Funeral Home) [see the Bell-Baxter family photo album for more information]
Frederick W. BELL
George S. BELL
George BELL, age 58 [born Aug 10, 1887] died Sunday afternoon [Nov. 18, 1945] at 4:30 o'clock at the family residence, Southern Ave. Extd., after an illness of 1 year. He was a native of Currituck County but had been living in Elizabeth City for the past 17 years. He was the son of the late Jason and Jane Garrett BELL. Mr. BELL served in World War I. He was a member of the Seth Perry Post #84 of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mollie Jordon BELL, of this city; three sons [only 2 named]: George Homer BELL of the U.S. Navy stationed in the Pacific, and James Roland BELL of Elizabeth City; one half-sister, Mrs. Fannie DeCORMIS of Raleigh; several nieces and nephews. Remains were removed to the Twiford Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
Funeral Service for George BELL, who died Sunday afternoon at the family residence were conducted Tuesday afternoon [Nov. 20, 1945] at 4:00 o'clock in the chapel of the Twiford Funeral Home. Dr. E.H. POTTS, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated. "Who Will Our Pilot Be" and "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung by Mrs. Charles TILLETT, Mrs. Ernest SANDERS and Mrs. Cecil REEL and Mrs. J.L. KNAPP accompanied at the piano. The casket was draped with an American flag. Pallbearers were Haywood TILLETT, Hubert JONES, Woodrow WHITE, Foy WINTON, Kelly ARMSTRONG, and Joe SWINDELL. Members of the Seth Perry Posy #84 of the American Legion conducted rites at the grave and Mack WHITE sounded Taps. Interment followed in the New Hollywood Cemetery. (Carolina Trees & Branches; Vol. 29, #4; January 2020; pg. 17 - Twiford Funeral Home Records)
Horace Wright BELL, JR.
Horace Wright
BELL, JR. 87 of 186 Maple Road, Maple, NC died Monday, February
12, 2018 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1930 in
Pasquotank County to the late Horace Wright BELL, SR. and Janie Elizabeth Whaley
BELL and was the widower of Joyce Marie Snowden BELL. He was a Staff Sergeant in
the N.C. National Guard, retired from Ford Motor Co., Norfolk Assembly Plant as
a final inspector, and a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. He is survived
by two daughters, Charlene CUTHRELL and husband Jay of Elizabeth City, NC and
Sandra HEWITT and husband Billy of Jarvisburg, NC; two sons, Horace W. BELL, III
and wife Suzette of Currituck, NC and Warren Snowden BELL and wife Michelle of
Southern Shores, NC; a brother, Robert M. BELL and wife Dot of Swansboro, NC;
eight grandchildren, Alyssa LEARY and husband Troy, Jessica GALLOP and husband
Brad, Allison Cuthrell MEADS and husband Ryan, Ashley BELL, Tiffany
WHITE, Eric
WHITE and wife Hannah, Lindsay HEWITT, and Elizabeth HEWITT; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by three
sisters, Miriam Bell ANGE, Betty Jean BELL, and Jane Elizabeth BELL. A
funeral service will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Burial will be in
Snowden Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home
lobby immediately following the service and at other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City,
NC is serving the Bell family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Jasper N. BELL
DEATH OF ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF THE GRAND RIVER VALLEY
Died at his residence in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday evening, June 20th, 1873, Hon. Jasper N. BELL, aged about 55 years, formerly a citizen of Chillicothe.
The above brief announcement will convey sad news to many old friends in this city and county where Mr. BELL was an honored resident for about thirty years.
Mr. BELL was born in Currituck county, North Carolina, but came to Missouri in the year 1833 and was one of the first settlers of Livingston county. He came with his relative, the late Major Spencer H. GREGORY of this county, by whom he was raised, and saw this region transformed from a wilderness into an Eden. In early times he engaged in mercantile pursuits in this city, which he prosecuted with success for many years. He was twice elected sheriff of this county, and once as representative in the general assembly of the State, the duties of both of which offices he discharged with credit and honor to himself and his constituents. He formerly owned a fine farm just northeast of the city, a good part of which is now dotted with residences, and known to modern residents as the "Hammond Farm". Mr. BELL built the fine mansion on that farm at present owned and occupied by Sidney McWILLIAMS, Esq., cashier of the People's Bank, and which was the scene of the late bank robbery tragedy, which happened on the very night that Mr. BELL, the founder and former owner, peacefully expired at his home in far-off Atlanta. About the commencement of the late civil war financial reverses overtook Mr. BELL. He struggled hard to stem the torrent, but at last, like thousands of others, he was compelled to succumb. He gave up all his fine property to his creditors, and in 1863 removed with his family to California, there to start life anew. In 1869 he returned with his family to this city, and after a brief stay among their old friends and former neighbors, the family removed to Atlanta, Ga. where he died. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death, and their sorrow is shared by a large circle of sympathizing relatives and friends in this city and county. (The Constitution - Thursday, July 3, 1873; This obituary was reprinted in Carolina Trees & Branches; Vol. 16; Number 4; October 2007; pg. 109)
Joan Creekmore BELL
MOYOCK - Joan Creekmore BELL, 75, of Tull’s Bay Drive, Moyock, NC, died Friday, April 24, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mrs. BELL, a native of Fentress, VA, was the daughter of the late Allie Robert CREEKMORE, SR., and Ruth Lilley CREEKMORE and the widow of Robert Flora BELL, SR. She was a homemaker and a member of Moyock Baptist Church. Mrs. CREEKMORE is survived by two sons, Norman “Skeeter” BALLANCE of Moyock, NC and Bobby BELL and wife Ann of Shawboro, NC; two brothers, Bob CREEKMORE and wife Carolyn and Fred CREEKMORE and wife Sally all of Chesapeake, VA; two grandchildren, Christopher BELL and Sandy TAYLOR; and two great-grandchildren, Ashlyn TAYLOR and Amanda TAYLOR. Funeral services will be Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Moyock Baptist Church with Rev. Vic RAMSEY, Rev. Charles WELLONS, and the Rev. Charles STEVENS officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Church on Sunday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 28, 2009; pg. 6A)
Joseph Edward BELL
Joyce Marie Snowden BELL
Joyce Marie Snowden BELL, 84 of 186 Maple Road, Maple, NC died Friday, December
30, 2016 at Kindred Care Nursing Home. She was born May 14, 1932 in Camden
County but was raised in Currituck County. She was the daughter of the late John
Henry SNOWDEN and Josephine Williams SNOWDEN and the wife of Horace Wright
BELL, JR. of the residence. She was a secretary for Nationwide Insurance and a
homemaker and a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She attended Chowan College.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Charlene
CUTHERELL
and husband Jay of Elizabeth City, NC and Sandra HEWITT and husband Billy of Jarvisburg, NC; two sons, Horace W.
BELL, III and wife Suzette of Currituck, NC
and Warren Snowden BELL and wife Michelle of Southern Shores, NC; a sister, Jo
Ann MORRIS and husband Travis of Maple, NC; eight grandchildren, Alyssa
LEARY
and husband Troy, Jessica GALLOP and husband Brad, Allison CUTHRELL, Ashley
BELL, Tiffany WHITE, Eric WHITE and wife Hannah, Lindsay HEWITT, and Elizabeth
HEWITT; and seven great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a brother, John
Henry SNOWDEN, JR. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Kindred Care
for their care and compassion. A funeral service will be held Monday,
January 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe
GRIFFITH officiating. Burial will be in Snowden Family Cemetery. The family will
receive friends in the funeral home lobby immediately following the service and
at other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel,
405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Bell family. (Twiford
Funeral Home)Julian McDonald BELL, JR.
Julian
McDonald "Don" BELL, JR., 91, of 232 Shingle Landing Road, Moyock, NC
died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Albemarle Hospital. A native of Currituck,
he was the son of the late Julian McDonald BELL, SR. and Adelaide Flora
BELL and was the devoted and loving husband of Sarah Creekmore BELL
for sixty-four years. He served in the United States Coast Guard and was
retired from agricultural products sales. Mr. BELL enjoyed his time with
his many friends at the barn training horses and harness racing. Along
with his wife, he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Flora
BELL. A funeral service will take place Saturday, February 23, 2013 at
2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles STEVENS and
the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating. The family will receive friends
from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p. m. before the service in the lobby of the funeral
home. Burial will take place at Moyock Memorial Gardens. Twiford Memorial
Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Bell family.
(Twiford Funeral Home)
Mack BELL
Myrtle Rollins BELL
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C.
, July 11 - Mrs. Myrtle Rollins BELL, 67, died last night at 6:45 p.m. at the family residence in Shawboro. She was a native of Asheville but had been residing in Shawboro for the past 43 years. She was the daughter of Major William Wallace and Eliza Gudger ROLLINS, and the widow of Burbel Baxter BELL, SR. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church of Shawboro. Surviving are three sons, Burbel Baxter BELL, JR. of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Jackson R. BELL of Elizabeth City, and Thomas Rollins BELL of Edna, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. J.T. SEVIER and Miss Catherine C. ROLLINS, both of Asheville; one brother, Dr. Wallace Augene ROLLINS of Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Va.; and seven grandchildren. The body was removed to Twiford Funeral Home.SHAWBORO, N.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Rollins BELL will be conducted Friday at 4 p.m. at the Providence Baptist Church at Shawboro, N.C. by the Rev. Holland [should be Harland] R. GETTS. The body will be taken from the Twiford Funeral Home one hour before the services. Burial will be in the family plot near the home in Shawboro. (Both notices found in The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, July 12, 1957; pg. 12) [Newspaper clipping from the private collection of Alma O. Roberts and submitted by Anne Jennings.]
Randolph Mullen BELL
MOYOCK
-
Randolph Mullen
BELL,
75, of Sawyertown Road, died at his residence on July 16. He was the
husband of Maudell C. BELL of Moyock and the son of the late Oscar and
Martha Mullen BELL. He was a World War II veteran. Other
survivors include five daughters: Patricia Bell HILLIARD of Brockton,
Mass., Rita Bell FERGUSON of Wilmington, Del., Maxine Bell CULLEY
of Moyock, Lucille Bell YANCEY of Chesapeake, Va., and Jennifer Bell
POWELL of Moyock; four sons: Randolph BELL, JR. of Raleigh, Clinton
BELL of Neptune, N.J., Antonio BELL of Charlotte and Mark BELL
of Greensboro; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held the Christian Home Missionary Baptist Church Thursday at 2
p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Bell Family Cemetery.
Robinson & Son Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.
(The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 20, 2000; pg. 6A)
Sarah Creekmore BELL
Sarah Creekmore
BELL, 100, of Shingle Landing Road, Moyock, NC died Thursday,
November 24 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1916, the second of six
children, to Thomas Edward CREEKMORE and Edna Powell CREEKMORE. She was a
homemaker and a life-long resident of Moyock. She was a loving daughter, sister,
wife, aunt, and friend who will be missed by us all. “Bless her heart.”
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of sixty-three years, J.
M. “Don” BELL; three sisters, Edna NEWBERN, Mary ELLIOTT, Dorothy
WEST; and one
brother, Thomas E. CREEKMORE, JR. She is survived by one sister, Christine
BREINER of Fayetteville, GA and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and their
families. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November
28, 2016 at Moyock Memorial Cemetery officiated by Rodney SAWYER. Twiford
Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Bell
family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
William Edward BELL
William Edward
BELL, age 36, of Bartlett Road, Shawboro, NC died suddenly on
Monday, December 2, 2019 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. He was the son of
Frankie ENSLEY, Portsmouth, VA and Sherri BELL, Chesapeake, VA. He was the
husband of Lisa Ann Phalen BELL and was a machine operator for underground
construction. In addition to Lisa, his wife, he is survived by six
children, Mylia Katherine Louise BELL, Chesapeake VA, Katrina WILSON (Trent),
Hertford NC, Tiffany WILLIAMS (Kevin), Currituck, NC, Kenneth LaROCK, Sodus NY,
Dylan LaROCK, Warren OH, Nicholas DOXEY, Camden NC; grandchildren, Ayden DIAZ, Aaliyah
MOSS, Mason and Lincoln GINETT, Hayden WILSON, Chloe WILLIAMS, Madison
UTHE, and Kadence LaROCK; and siblings, Robert Earl ENSLEY, Wise County VA,
Kathy MADDY (Jeff), Elizabeth City, NC, Tammy GOINES, Moyock NC, Mickey
ENSLEY,
Portsmouth VA, and Tina ENSLEY, Portsmouth VA. Twiford Funeral Home, 405
East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the BELL family.
(Twiford Funeral Home)
Aldine Boswood BENNETT
NORFOLK
- Aldine Boswood BENNETT, 93, passed away October 8, 2012. Born October 13, 1918 in Maple, NC, she was the daughter of Katharine "Katie" Bright BOSWOOD and Ralph Vernon BOSWOOD of Currituck County, NC. Aldine was predeceased by her husband, H. Frank BENNETT, JR.; sister, Mary Sue DeMANUELE; brother, Ralph Vernon BOSWOOD, JR. Surviving are her nieces, Camilla Boswood ELLIOTT of Keller, TX and Martha Katherine "Kitty" BOSWOOD of Vero Beach, FL; step-niece and care giver, Jacquelyn Overton STONE of Virginia Beach; and a great-nephew and great-niece, both of Keller, TX. After graduation in 1936 from Poplar Branch High School, Coinjock, NC, she worked until retirement for The Beltline Railroad in the Norfolk area. Aldine was a charter member of the Elizabeth River Women's Club and enjoyed volunteering for Lee's Friends and Norfolk General Hospital as a "Pink Lady". She and her husband Frank, were members of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension and The Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Memorial services will be at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension at 2 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2012. A private burial will be held prior to the service. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot - Oct. 24, 2012)Evelyn Violet Westfall BENNETT
Evelyn Violet Westfall BENNETT, 87, of Powell’s Point, NC died Monday, March 30, 2014 at Sentara Barco Nursing Home. Born in Flintstone, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Verdie Harmon WESTFALL and the widow of Marshall BENNETT. Mrs. BENNETT was a member of Powell’s Point Christian Church and the Eastern Star, Chapter #315, Carrollton, OH. She is survived by a daughter, Marsha OWENS and husband Jesse of Harbinger, NC; one sister, Shirley WELTY of Carrollton, OH; two brothers Robert WESTFALL and Larry WESTFALL both of Carrollton OH: two grandchildren, Ryan OWENS and Rory OWENS; and five great-grandchildren, Sydney, Trace, Hunter, Ayden, and Coleman OWENS. She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Charles WESTFALL and Donald WESTFALL, and a sister, Mildred K. LEGGETT. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Powell’s Point Christian Church with Pastor Keith HAMM officiating. Burial will follow at Powell’s Point Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday at the church from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the home of her daughter, 111 Jesse Owens Drive, Harbinger, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Bennett family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Madge Miller BENNETT
BARCO
- Madge Miller BENNETT, 90, died Tuesday, February 27 in Barco. Born September 5, 1916 in Avon, she was the daughter of the late Henderson MILLER, SR. and Darcas Price MILLER, and the wife of the late Thomas Alfred BENNETT, SR. Survivors include two sons: Jack (Donna) BENNETT of Harbinger and Thomas Alfred (Karen) BENNETT, JR. of Simi Valley, California; 5 grandchildren: Christopher BENNETT, Pamela BEASLEY, Jennifer BENNETT, Christina BENNETT and Thomas BENNETT, III; 4 great-grandchildren: Morgan GRIFFITH, Victoria BENNETT, Alexandra BEASLEY and Kate Maris BENNETT; and one brother, Henderson MILLER, of Baltimore, Md. A visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Gallop Funeral Services Chapel in Nags Head. The funeral will be held Friday, March 2 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens in Chesapeake, Va. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, March 1, 2007; pg. 10A)Neil C. BENNETT, SR.
Neil C. BENNETT, SR. of Coinjock (born Sept 24, 1948) the son of late Arthur and Dorothy BENNETT of Salem, New Jersey was called home to meet his lord and savior after a furious battle with cancer. He was a humble man with a big heart that loved to tell stories about hunting, fishing, and what he called the good old days. He was a man of honor, but loved a good joke. He was a big guy, and a Marine of a very big war. He would tell you stories of that war that would make your skin crawl. You would never know it, and that is one thing that plagued Neil his whole life. He dealt with untreated PTSD that no one recognized until the very last years of his life. Once he discovered the disease and understood how to beat it, he got a new lease on life. With this new outlook of what war takes from you after the battle, he chose to embrace every minute with family and friends.
Left behind to cherish his memories: his wife Marcella BENNETT of Coinjock, NC; a son Neil C. BENNETT, JR. of Camden, NC with wife Martina; three daughters Stacy PERKINS of Fort Myers, Fl; Tina MIMS of Aydlett, NC with husband Mark; and Amanda TURNER of Coinjock, NC; three sisters Lois, Sandra and Ruthie and their spouses, all of New Jersey. There are ten grandchildren Patricia, Tony, Nick, Emma, Neil, Paeton, Nikki, Jackson, Olivia, Mark Jacob; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park at Coinjock, NC at on Saturday June 4th, 2016 at 12pm. The local American Legion will be officiating the event. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral Home)Jeffrey L. BENSON
CHESAPEAKE - Jeffrey L. “Worm” BENSON, 54, of Moyock, NC passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, surrounded by his family. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Carvel BENSON, SR. and Phyllis H. BENSON. Worm will be remembered for his love of late model racing and NASCAR. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends on his pontoon boat along the Currituck sound. Many days, Worm simply enjoyed spending time in his garage and taking care of his yard. He was a longshoreman with HRSA-ILA, Local 1624. Including his parents, Jeff is survived by siblings, Carvel E. “Gene” BENSON, JR. and Kristi B. BANK; nieces, E. Regan BANK and Chelsae B. MATTOX and husband Ben; a nephew, Mason A. BANK; a great-nephew, Aidan L. DeMARCO; his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Buster Brown, as well as many close friends. To honor Jeff’s wishes, the family will gather for a celebration of his life at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his home in Moyock. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. (Oman Funeral Home)Pauline Lydia BENTON
GRANDY
- Pauline Lydia BENTON, 67, died Feb. 19, 1993, in a Barco, N.C., nursing home. Mrs. BENTON was a native of Woodsfield, Ohio, and is the wife of Lawrence BENTON. She retired from Preston Pharmacy in South Norfolk and Peoples Drug Stores. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, C. Joseph DIAMOND of Delaware, Ohio; two step-daughters, Kay M. BESS of Virginia Beach and Anne E. SHAVER of Charleston, S.C.; four sisters, Helen PICKENS and Dorothy BURKHART, both of Columbus, Ohio, and Stella TAYLOR and Thelma WEBER, both of Woodsfield; four step-grandchildren; and a step-great-grandchild. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by the Rev. Jim CLARK. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and other times at 4804 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk. (The Virginian-Pilot – February 21, 1993; pg. D2)Pennie Baxter BERNARD
Pennie Baxter BERNARD died May 5, 1995, in Chesapeake General Hospital. Mrs. BERNARD was born in Powells Point, N.C. She was a member of Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, Powells Point, N.C. Survivors include her husband, Enoch K. BERNARD of Chesapeake; three sons, Enoch K. BERNARD, JR., William E. BERNARD and Paul L. BERNARD of Chesapeake; five sisters, Sadie GALLOP, Norma HALL and Erlene LEA of North Carolina and Charlene PATTERSON of Norfolk and Dollie JOHNSON of Portsmouth; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other survivors and friends. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church, Crestwood, by the Rev. Willie Lee SAMUELS. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Fitchett Funeral Home in charge. (The Virginian-Pilot – May 8, 1995; pg. B4)
Alice Dawson BERRY
Alice Dawson BERRY, 64, of Grandy, NC
died Monday, October 14, 2002, in the Barco Sentara Nursing Home. She was born
in Appalacha, Virginia to the late Harper and Zelma Hocutt DAWSON. Mrs.
BERRY was a retired accountant and a member of the Coinjock Baptist
Church. She is survived by a daughter, Tina Berry CRADDOCK and
husband, Steven, of Grandy, NC, a son, Ellis Harper BERRY and wife,
Virginia, of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Laura Catherine FORTUNE of Alta
Vista, VA and Ruth MIDGETTE of Grimesland, NC; a brother, Lewis DAWSON
of Jonesboro, GA and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son,
Michael Robert BERRY. Graveside services will be in the Hampton
Cemetery, Waterlily, Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev.
Charles H. WELLONS. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St.,
Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Warren BERRY, JR.
GRANDY- Charles Warren BERRY, JR., of Grandy, NC passed away peacefully at home December 24, 2021, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was 80 years young and lived what he called a “fat and sassy” life. Always full of sunshine and joy, Charles leaves behind a loving wife of 61 years, Mable; two daughters; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two brothers and countless friends who became family over time. Charles was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Grandy, North Carolina. The family has no immediate plans for a celebration of life. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral Home)
Eddie Cartwright
BERRY
The
Coastland Times - Friday, May 24, 1957; pg. 11
Edith Cole 
COINJOCK - This is not an obituary. Obituaries are about death, and Edith Cole
BERRY is a timeless soul who will forever demand only to live…once in a body and
now in the spirit of all who knew her. Edith was born on December 24, 1919 to
Malcolm and Louise COLE in South Norfolk, Virginia. She lived her life with a
loving, passionate spirit, and a positive attitude that was both upbeat and
infectious. She married Robert T. BERRY on January 25, 1926 and shared
many an adventure until his death in 1991. They operated a dairy farm in Deep
Creek with their son, Bob BERRY until the highway separated the barn and
pasture. At this point in their life, they retired to Waterlily Road in
Coinjock, built their forever home and began their love of travel. Edith became
active in the senior center, playing Scrabble with her Scrabble buddies, meeting
with her Red Hat mamas, and continuing her love and service in the Coinjock
Baptist Church. Edith is predeceased by her parents and husband as well as
her son, Robert T. BERRY, JR., her grandson Michael Robert BERRY and brother,
Malcolm COLE. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Patricia BERRY of
the home, grandson Ellis BERRY and Cyndi BERRY of Greensboro, NC, granddaughter
Tina Berry CRADDOCK and Steve CRADDOCK of Grandy, NC, and
granddaughter Lauren BERRY and Wayne BURCH of Moyock. She is also
survived by ten great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.
Her life was truly an expression of the grace of God. When the Lord came for her
on May 13, 2016, she went
peacefully with him onto the next adventure. Look out heaven, there is a new
star in town! The funeral services will be held Monday, May 16, 2016 at
6:30 p.m. at Coinjock Baptist Church. Friends and family may view Edith one hour
prior to the services. Burial will be private. Gallop Funeral Services,
Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Gallop Funeral Services)
Imogene Sorey BERRY CARY - Imogene Sorey BERRY, 81, of Cary, formerly of Raleigh, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2000 at Glenaire Retirement Community. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Westover United Methodist Church, 300 Powell Drive, Raleigh. Mrs. BERRY was born March 10 1919, in Currituck Co., NC, the daughter of the late Martin Joseph and Janie Dozier SOREY. She moved to Raleigh in 1935, where she was a graduate of the nursing school at Dorothea Dix hospital, working 30 years as a Registered Nurse at the hospital. In 1991, Mrs. BERRY moved to Ohio to assist her daughter and son-in-law, after the birth of their twin boys. She became an integral part of the boys' lives, guiding them through their formative years. In the fall of 1999, Mrs. BERRY came back to the Wake Co., area, moving into the Glenaire Retirement Community. She was a long-time active member of Westover United Methodist Church and also enjoyed bowling. Mrs. BERRY was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. BERRY, in 1985. Surviving are: her daughter, Jane Berry CRENSHAW and husband, Dennis Andrew CRENSHAW of Mechanicsville, Va; one sister, Edna RUSSO of WA; and three grandsons, Andrew CRENSHAW, Frank CRENSHAW and Joe CRENSHAW. Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Rd. Cary, in charge of arrangements. (The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC] - December 23, 2000; pg. B6)
Joseph R. BERRY
Mabell Brickhouse BERRY
Mabell
Brickhouse BERRY, 90 of Moyock, NC died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in
Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville, NC. She was born in
Tyrrell County, NC in 1923 to the late Lafayette and Janie Dodge BRICKHOUSE
and was the widow of the late George W. BERRY. Mrs. BERRY was
involved in many community activities. She was a member and Sunday School
teacher at Northwest Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA and a member of Moyock Home
Demonstration Club. Mrs. Berry worked for many years teaching crafts for the
College of the Albemarle and, at various times, for 4-H Club summer camps.
She is survived by two daughters, Peggy SILVESTER and husband Bill of
Jacksonville, NC and Patricia BERRY of Waynesboro, PA; three sons, Bill
BERRY and wife, Dorothy of Raleigh, NC, Roger BERRY and wife,
Connie of Camden, NC, and Orville BERRY and wife, Wanda of Moyock, NC;
two sisters, Pearl FURLOUGH of Columbia, NC and Lillian LOHLI of
Smithfield VA, fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Emma CAHOON
and a brother, Leslie BRICKHOUSE. A graveside service will be
conducted Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park
Cemetery with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Twiford
Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Berry
family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Ralph Lloyd BERRY, JR.
COINJOCK - Ralph Lloyd "Butch" BERRY, JR., 75, of 273 Waterlily Road, Coinjock,
NC died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Born in Norfolk,
VA on April 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Ralph Lloyd BERRY and Ethel Mae
Hatfield BERRY
and the husband of Judy Huss
BERRY of the residence. He worked
with Colonial Chevrolet for thirty-two years retiring as parts manager. After
retiring, he worked for R. K. Chevrolet and Courtesy Ford and was the former
owner of Grandy Express / Dairy Queen. He was a former member of the Kempsville
Lions Club and the Avery Mills Hunt Club. He treasured his family and was a
beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In addition to
Judy, his wife of fifty-six years, he is survived by two daughters, Kelly Berry
INGRAM and husband, George of Grandy, and Sandi Berry Clark BLAKE and husband,
Tim of Chesapeake, VA; six grandchildren, Hayley, Tyler, Maiya, Tyler, Danielle
and Derek; four great grandchildren, Melanie, Lily, Conner, Colton and one on
the way; a sister, Mary Ella PERUCCI and numerous nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Judy WOODARD and a brother, Linwood BERRY.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at
Coinjock Baptist Church with the Newton HAMPTON officiating. The family will
receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Twiford Funeral
Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Berry family.
(The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, March 29, 2018)
Robert Theodore BERRY, JR.
“Thanks
everyone, it was a hell of a ride.” To the philosopher, death is but the
next great adventure. Robert T. BERRY, JR. began that next adventure of
his life on August 31, 2011. He began his journey peacefully at home with family
members at his side. Bob was born on December 9, 1936 to Robert T. BERRY
and Edith C. BERRY in South Norfolk, Virginia. He was raised on a dairy
farm in Grassfield where he attended and graduated from Deep Creek High School,
class of 1955, and later attended ODU. He served in the Army where he was
stationed in France. This opened the door to his passion for travel, food, and
the outdoors, specifically hunting and fishing. His greatest passion and source
of pride was his family. He was predeceased by his father, Robert T. BERRY
and son, Michael Robert BERRY. Bob is survived by his mother, Edith
Cole BERRY; wife, Patricia Phoenix BERRY; son, Ellis H. BERRY
and wife Cyndi and their children, Ashley and Daniel; daughters, Tina B.
CRADDOCK and husband Steven, and Lauren I. BERRY-NEWSHAM and husband,
John Paul and their children, Ayden and Riley. He was blessed with an extended
family that consisted of six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Bob has
lived a full, meaningful life and died surrounded by the people he loved. He
loved to laugh and make people happy. He believed that all that mattered was
what came between birth and death. As he said, “Don’t take life too seriously,
because you will never get out of it alive.” In honor of the first day of Dove
season, a celebration of life with Masonic Rites will be held Saturday,
September 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Bill
MASCIANGELO. Family will receive friends at their home after the service for
a Pig Picking to celebrate and remember his life. Twiford Funeral Home,
405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Berry family. (Twiford
Funeral Home)
Robert Theodore BERRY, SR.
COINJOCK – Robert Theodore BERRY, SR., 79, died Nov. 11 in Chesapeake General Hospital in Virginia. He was a native of Norfolk and a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of the Coinjock Baptist Church, a member of the Deep Creek and Grassfield Ruritan Clubs, a member of the Chesapeake Farm Bureau where he served as past president. Mr. BERRY was a member of the South Norfolk Masonic Lodge #339, Khedive Shrine Temple and the Portsmouth Loyal Order of the Moose. He was the son of the late Linwood and Mary Ella Barnes BERRY and the husband of Edith Cole BERRY. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Robert T. BERRY, JR. of Coinjock; two brothers: Ralph L. BERRY and Earl BERRY, both of Chesapeake; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in the Hampton Cemetery in Waterlily by the Rev. Charles WELLONS. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, November 14, 1991)
Rosa SIVILLS
CHESAPEAKE - Rosa Sivills BERRY, 91, formerly of Norfolk and recently of Chesapeake, died March 10, 2002, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mrs. BERRY, a native of Currituck County, N.C., was the daughter of the late Samuel T. and Annie Gregory SIVILLS. She retired as a teacher from the Norfolk City Schools in 1973, and had previously taught in Weeksville, N.C., and Alexandria, Va. She was a member of local, state and national education associations, and until a lengthy illness, she was an active member of Estabrook Civic League, Norview United Methodist Church, Norview United Methodist Women, Sallie Browns Circle, and Esther Nicholson Sunday School Class. Mrs. BERRY was the widow of William G. ``Bunk'' BERRY. She is survived by two sons, Sam BERRY and wife, Peggy, of Chesapeake, and Bill BERRY of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Staci Berry PHELPS and Amy Berry WELLS, both of Chesapeake, Colby BERRY of Raleigh, N.C., and Tate BERRY of Charlotte, N.C.; great-granddaughter, Alden PHELPS of Chesapeake; nephew, John PERKINS of Shawboro, N.C. Mrs. BERRY also leaves many cousins and friends who have been extremely caring through the years. The funeral will be conducted at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, at 11 a.m. today by the Rev. John F. SHAPPELL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the funeral. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, N.C., at 2 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot – March 12, 2002; pg. B8)
Victoria Elizabeth Wilson BERRY
Victoria Elizabeth “Betty” Wilson
BERRY, 80, of 149 Milltown Road, Shiloh, NC
died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Sentara Albemarle Hospital. Born in Currituck
County, she was the daughter of the late Willie E. WILSON and Victoria Spence
WILSON and the wife of George Dewey BERRY, JR., of the residence. She was a
retired cosmetology instructor from College of the Albemarle and a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two
daughters, Ruth DAHLENE (Hank) of Eclectic, AL, and Linda B. MATHIAS (Jon) of
Mobile, AL; a sister, Willie Mae BALDWIN of Elizabeth City, NC; five
grandchildren, Barrett CARY, Jamie Ruth HITCH (Bryan), Brad CARY all of
Birmingham, AL, Courtney MATHIAS of Baltimore, MD, and Emily MATHIAS of Mobile,
AL; a great grandson, Ben Bryan HITCH, IV, of Birmingham, AL; and many special
nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Thursday, April 9, 2015 at
2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy ROYAL and the Rev. Roland
COOPER officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church
Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Berry family. (Twiford Funeral
Home)
Zion Hall BERRY
BARCO -
Zion Hall BERRY, 77, of Barco, died Wednesday, Jan. 10 at his residence. He was a member of the Macedonia Disciples of Christ Church in Poplar Branch; was a retired counter salesperson for Booth Supply Co. in Norfolk, Va. for 38 years; was a member of the Sandy Ridge Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Jarvisburg and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was the son of the late Maxie and Arounia Scarborough
BERRY, SR.. Surviving are his wife, Hattie Marie Burton BERRY of the home; seven daughters: Ruth
LEWIS of Elizabeth City, Juanita GREGORY of Virginia Beach, Va., Annette
BAILEY of Barco, Zella CASR of Carroboro, Stephanie CATES of Huber Heights, Ohio, Mary
BERRY-NOBBS of Chapel Hill and Arounia MULLEN of New Bern; one son, Robert L.
RICHARDSON of Norfolk, Va.; two sisters: Cora THOMPSON of Somerville, N.J. and Angerona
WHITE of Rocky Mount; three brothers: Lindbergh BERRY and Oscar BERRY of Manteo and Donald
BERRY of New Jersey; 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 13 at Macedonia Disciples of Christ Church with Bishop O.T.
NIXON officiating. Burial was in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Branch with Masonic and military rites. Stallings Funeral Home in Elizabeth City handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, January 28, 1996; pg. 12A) James Allen BESS
MOYOCK – James Allen BESS, 81, died August 31 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mr. BESS, a native of Currituck, had retired from the State of North Carolina maintenance Dept. at Maple. He attended Perkins United Methodist Church and was the widower of Roxie Sanderlin BESS. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia BESS of Moyock; and three brothers: Russell BESS of Chesapeake, Paul BESS of Greenville, N.C., and Winfred BESS of Moyock. Funeral services were held Sunday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City by Mrs. Margaret SAUNDERS. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, September 6, 1990; pg. 6A)
Joseph William BESS
Lillie Virginia BESS MOYOCK -
Lillie Virginia BESS, 65, 147 Bullyard Road, Moyock, N. C. died December
18, 2006 at her residence. Ms. BESS was born May 11, 1941, in
Currituck County, and was the daughter of the late James Allen BESS and
Roxie Sanderlin BESS. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse having
retired from Albemarle Hospital. A graveside memorial service will be held
Friday January 5, at 1:00 P. M. at West Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Charles
WELLONS officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church
Street, Elizabeth, N. C. is assisting the family arrangements. (The Daily
Advance - Wednesday, January 3, 2007)
Thomas Ray BESS. SR.
William Albert BESS
William Albert BESS, 67, of 4092 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Currituck County, NC to the late Lucian and Nellie Sanderlin BESS and was the husband of Glenda Gillikin BESS. Mr. BESS retired as a Lieutenant with the Currituck County Sheriff Department as a Jailor. He was a member of the Perkins Methodist Church, Currituck Ruritan Club, and was an avid race car fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Besides his wife, Mr. BESS is survived by his daughter, Lisa B. MADRE and husband Gene of Hertford, NC; a brother, Ray BESS of Moyock, NC and two grandchildren, William Seth MADRE and Collin MADRE. Mr. BESS was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Greg CLARK and Rev. Charles WELLONS. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home lobby following the service and other times at the residence. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)
James Morris BEU
MOYOCK
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James Morris BEU, 26, died July 11 in Chesapeake, Va. He was a native of Bainbridge, Md. And was a cabinet maker with Albemarle Woodworks. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lynn
BEU of Virginia Beach; one daughter, Brittany E. BEU of Virginia Beach; one son, Jonathan A.
BEU of Virginia Beach; his mother, Ferne M. BEU of Norfolk; his father and step-mother, Bertram J. and Paula
BEU of Moyock; one sister, Jennifer Lynn BEU of Norfolk; one step-sister, Tina Marie
OGLES of Moyock; one brother, Jack Edward BEU of Virginia Beach; one step-brother, Christopher Michael
OGLES of Oak Harbor, Washington; his paternal grandmother, Mildred A. BEU of Norristown, Pa.; and one nephew, Darrin S.
BEU of Norfolk. Graveside services were held Friday in Colonial Grove Memorial Park Cemetery by the Rev. W. Hyman
VANN. Holloman-Brown Funeral Home handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, July 16, 1995)
Jacob Nolan
Alton Glenn BIBB
GRANDY
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Alton Glenn BIBB, 91
of Grandy, NC died in the Albemarle Hospital, Wednesday, April 5, 2006. He was
the son of the late Ivey and Maggie Evans BIBB and was the husband of
Louise Gilden Pinner BIBB. Mr. BIBB was retired from the
U.S. Government and was a member of the Poplar Branch Baptist Church.
Other than his wife he is survived by four step-daughters, Judith MITCHELL
of Chesapeake, VA, Linda CRAFT of Fort Mill, SC, Hazel HARRISON of
Camden, NC and Rose PIERCE of Grandy, NC; four step-sons, James M.
CLARK of South Mills, NC, William H. CLARK of VA. Beach, VA, Donald
E. CLARK of Chesapeake, VA, and Johnny PINNER of Aydlett, NC; one
sister, Anita HARRELSON of Sneads Ferry; three brothers, Milton E.
BIBB of Bedford, VA, Earl BIBB and James BIBB both of Sneads
Ferry. Mr. BIBB was predeceased by a wife, Dorothy Clark BIBB.
A Funeral Service will be Friday, April 7, 2006 at 3:00 pm in Twiford’s Memorial
Chapel with Rev. Bill THORN and Rev. Jim CLARK officiating. The
family will receive friends and relatives in the lobby of the funeral home
following the ceremony and at their residence at other times. The burial will be
at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church
Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Bibb Family.
(Twiford Funeral Home records online)
Bernard Lee BIBB GRANDY
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Bernard Lee BIBB, 64, a mechanic, died Sept. 28, 1991 in his home. Mr.
BIBB was born in Nelson County, Va. He was employed by Stackhouse and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Dillon
BIBB; several daughters, sons and step-children; three sisters and a brother [none of them named]. Wells Sheffield Funeral Home in Lovingston, Va. is handling arrangements. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City has furnished information. (The Coastland Times – October 1, 1991)
Hazel Mildred Dillon Shook BIBB
GRANDY - Mrs. Hazel Mildred
Dillon Shook BIBB, 65, a native of King George County in Virginia, died
Thursday, July 8, 2004 at her home in Grandy. A funeral will be held at 11
a.m. Tuesday at Hanover Baptist Church in King George County. Burial will follow
in the church cemetery. She was married to Bernard L. BIBB, who
preceded her in death in 1991. Survivors include a brother, William
DILLON of Fredericksburg, Va.; a sister, Martha GREENE of Montross,
Va.; her former husband, Colonel C. SHOOK of King George County; four
daughters, Diane M. BEAVERS of Woodford, Va., Betty Jo SHOOK of
Washington, Brenda M. CHANCE of Lively, Va., and Darlene M. PITT
of King George County; two sons, Dennis J. SHOOK of Washington and Wayne
SHOOK of King George County; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at
Nash & Slaw Funeral Home in King George County. Arrangements are by Nash &
Slaw Funeral Home of King George County. (Washington Daily News - Sunday,
July 11, 2004) Rhoda Ansell BICKERS
Nancy H. BICKLEY Nancy H. BICKLEY died June 22, 1992, in a hospital. Mrs. BICKLEY was born in Moyock, N.C. Survivors
include her husband, James A. BICKLEY, SR.; three sons, James BICKLEY, JR.,
Rickey A. BICKLEY and Howard L. BICKLEY, and a sister, Lillie DAVIS, all of
Norfolk; a brother, Thomas SEARS of South Mills, N.C.; and three grandchildren.
The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
(The Virginian-Pilot – July 24, 1992; pg. D2)
MOYOCK
Billie Mays Sebrell BIDGOOD
COINJOCK - Billie Mays Sebrell BIDGOOD passed away March 8, 2011 in Coinjock. She was born Nov. 18 1918 in Portsmouth and graduated from Wilson High School in 1935. After her marriage to Charles P. BIDGOOD July 30, 1954, she worked as a bookkeeper until they retired from their Yacht Broker Business, Julius T. Herbst, located in Great Bridge, Va. After retirement in the mid-80s, they relocated to Coinjock. Shortly thereafter they started the Emergency Food Center of Pilmoore Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a sweet lady who loved her family and many friends, too numerous to mention, who called or visited daily to check on her wellbeing and to provide needed support. In addition, the family greatly appreciates the staff at Sentara Nursing Home who provided Billie such loving care. On many occasions she remarked to her nephew how very fortunate she was to have so many close friends. Indeed she was. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Nicholas SEBRELL and Elsie Lee MAYS; sister, Virginia Francis Sebrell BARNES; and her loving husband, Charles P. BIDGOOD. She is survived by her step-daughter, Barbara B. NORRIS of Chesapeake; niece, Jenny Barnes MOORE (Buddy), Riverside, Ala.; nephew, Grover (Woody) E. BARNES (Delma); great-nephew, Robert K. BARNES (Bridgett), great-niece, Christinia R. MOLTER; great-great-nieces, Monique S. BARNES, Maliah R. BARNES, Miranda R. MOLTER; great-great-nephew, Tanner V. MOLTER; and great-great-great-nieces, Alexia M. BARNES and Miyah L. COTTRELL, all of Gulf Breeze, Fla. Visitation and services will be held at Pilmoore Memorial United Methodist Church, 192 Courthouse Road, Currituck, NC. (The Virginian-Pilot – Thursday, March 10, 2011)
Ruth Genevieve BISHAL
Ruth
Genevieve BISHAL (nee SHERMAN), 79, of Reggie Owens Drive in Harbinger,
passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at home. Born in Chambersburg, PA, she
was the daughter of the late John SHERMAN and the late Mary Shoemaker
SHERMAN. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael William
BISHAL, of the residence. She will be remembered as a loving wife and
mother. Her passion for cooking will provide pleasant memories for any who knew
and loved her. In addition to her husband, Mrs. BISHAL is survived
by her two sons, Michael Steven BISHAL (Cynthia Marie) of Powells Point,
NC, Edward BISHAL of Plymouth, Michigan, her two daughters, Donna Rae
VALDAKIS (Edward) of Palm Bay, Florida, Debra BISHAL of Harbinger,
NC, two sisters, Mary GUSTAFSON and Nancy SCHRADER, both of
Pennsylvania, and two brothers, William SHERMAN and Donald SHERMAN,
both of Chambersburg, PA. Also, left to cherish her memory are her 9
grandchildren, Taylor, Nolan, Dalton, Ryder, Michael, Jessica, Donna Jean,
Michelle, Samantha, and 5 great-grandchildren. The Funeral will be
held at 5:00 pm on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo.
Following the service, the family will honor her wishes to be cremated.
Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo,
NC is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Elbert Muncie BISHOP, JR.
Elbert Muncie
BISHOP JR., age 96, of S. Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC, died
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in
Bath, NC on May 27th, 1924 to the late Elbert Muncie BISHOP and Sheila Williams
BISHOP, he was the widower of Minnie Estelle Whitehurst BISHOP, his wife of
seventy-six years. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during
World War II and was a Sheet Metal Supervisor at Norfolk Naval Shipyard until
his retirement. Mr. Bishop was a member of Pilmoor United Methodist Church.
Elbert and Minnie lived the past fifty years in Coinjock, overlooking the
beautiful sound, surrounded by caring neighbors. After retirement, they were
snowbirds and, in the winter, would travel to Punta Gorda, FL where Elbert
crafted many metal birdhouses for family and friends. Elbert loved gardening and
cut his own grass at the age of 96, often using his riding lawn mower as his
vehicle to visit neighbors. He also enjoyed poker, fishing with Ronnie, and
playing his favorite game of Aggravation with anyone who could be talked into
playing. He is survived by a daughter, Jackie CROSS of Chesapeake,
Virginia; a son, Larry BISHOP (Christine) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; five
grandchildren, Kelly BARRY, Carrie COCHRAN, Kevin COCHRAN, Meghan
BISHOP and
Michael BISHOP; and ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Paul
BISHOP. Mr. BISHOP was one of nine children and is survived by two sisters,
Marie KILLMON of FL and Peggy HANCHEY of CO. A graveside service will be
held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 12th, 2021 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in
Chesapeake, Virginia. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth
City, NC is serving the Bishop family. (Twiford Funeral Home)Richard K. BISHOP
Richard K. BISHOP, 58, of Colington Harbour, N.C., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994, at his residence. Mr. BISHOP, born in Long Beach, Calif., Jan. 6, 1936, was the son of Herbert E. BISHOP of Florence, S.C., and the late Helen K. BISHOP. Mr. BISHOP graduated from W.T. Griggs School in Currituck, N.C., the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and George Washington University in Washington. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired federal employee with 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church and the Duck Woods Country Club. Besides his father, Mr. BISHOP is survived by his wife, Ellen M. BISHOP of the home; three sons, Matthew K. BISHOP and wife, Trish, of Rock Island, Ill., Mark E. BISHOP and wife, Kathy of Fredericksburg, Va., and Gregory L. BISHOP of Virginia Beach, Va.; one granddaughter, Rachel Lynn BISHOP. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bethany Louise BISHOP. Also surviving are one brother, Michael E. BISHOP of Mollush, Va. and three sisters, Patricia LAZARUS of Homewood, Ala., Carolyn FRATE of Florence, S.C., and Pamela McLEAN of Charlotte, N.C. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Charles Gill. A memorial service will also be held at Memorial Chapel in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. with interment following in Arlington Cemetery. (The Virginian-Pilot – October 28, 1994; pg. B6)
Garland BISSETTE
Garland ''Pete'' BISSETTE, 52, died Monday May 6, 1996, in Currituck County, N.C. Mr. BISSETTE was born in Raleigh, N.C., and was the son of the late Aaron and Missouri Taylor BISSETTE. He was predeceased by a sister, Sudie MURPHY and a brother, Leon BISSETTE. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company, Norfolk assembly plant. He was a member of Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge (NU)178. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean BISSETTE; two daughters, Catherine MURPHY of Lucama, N.C., and Karen Denise BISSETTE of Chesapeake; a nephew, Gregory Keith BISSETTE of Chesapeake; four sisters, Alice VOEGTLY of Princeton, N.C., Anne CONE of Spring Hope, N.C., Faye RHODES of Newton Grove, N.C., and Dixie BRASWELL of Pine Level, N.C.; five brothers, O.D. BISSETTE of Portsmouth, Chester BISSETTE of Selma, N.C., Seba BISSETTE of Buffalo, N.Y., Aaron BISSETTE, JR. of Selma, N.C., and Leamon BISSETTE of Norfolk; two grandsons, Robert Franklin ALLEN and William Blake ALLEN, both of Lucama. A funeral service with Masonic rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Phillip PARKER. The family will receive friends at Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, today from 7 to 9 p.m.
(The Virginian-Pilot - May 9, 1996; pg. B6)Grace Elizabeth Pow BIZZELL
Joseph S. BLACK
Joseph "Joe" S. BLACK, 95, of Richmond, formerly of Norfolk, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2016, after a brief illness. Joe was born in Arlington, Va., on September 10, 1920. He worked for C&P Telephone as a phone usage forecaster, as well as other areas until his retirement in 1984. Joseph was honorably discharged as a Lt. Colonel from the Army National Guard after 35-plus years of service; he started his military career in the U.S. Navy in 1938, and served in all theaters during WWII. He was an accomplished violinist, having played with the Richmond Philharmonic for many years. Joseph was highly active with Reveille United Methodist Church for many years, and was a Master Mason. Joe was a loving husband and father, who will be remembered as an ardent golfer, sailor and a hard worker. Joseph is survived by his wife, Sidney Mollie (Forbes) BLACK, whom he married in 1946; his children, Joseph E. BLACK, PhD of Patriot, Ohio, Delany S. BLACK of Virginia Beach, Va. and Esther L. ASTORG, of Vienna, W.Va.; his last surviving sibling, Delaney BLACK of Suffolk, Va.; and one grandchild, Margaret ASTORG; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Gene BLACK; and sister, Yvonne PLEASANT; and a grandson, Carter ASTROG. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. The interment will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday March 2, in the Owens Family Cemetery, Harbinger, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, in Reveille United Methodist Church, Richmond, Va. and Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016. (Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, VA)
Sidney Forbes BLACK
Sidney Forbes BLACK, 99, of Mechanicsville, born October 13,
1924 in Currituck, NC, went to be with the Lord Thursday,
January 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of
69 years, Joseph S. “Joe” BLACK and is survived by her
children, Joseph E. BLACK, PhD, Delaney S. BLACK Gail Mitts),
and Esther L. ASTORG; granddaughter, Margaret Sidney ASTORG;
sister, Filena BEDDINGFIELD; as well as several nieces,
nephews, and extended family. She and her husband were active
members of Reveille United Methodist Church. Sidney was a
woman of strong faith; her favorite pastime was reading,
particularly the Bible. A celebration of Sidney’s life will
be held 2 pm Friday, January 12, in the Commons at Covenant
Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
Graveside services will be held 2 pm Saturday, January 13,
2024 at the Owens Family Cemetery in Harbinger, NC. (Bennett
Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, VA)
Rodney Leon BLACK
Rondey Leon BLACK, 13, died Oct. 6, 1994. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Christian Advocate Baptist Church, Currituck. Walson Funeral Service in Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Virginian-Pilot – October 8, 1994; pg. B5)
William Fleetwood BLACKMOND, JR.
WINTON -
William Fleetwood BLACKMOND, JR., affectionately know as "Bubble", died on November 20 after a long illness. He was born in Coinjock on May 24, 1931 and was raised in Manteo before moving and residing in Winton for the past 25 years. Mr. BLACKMOND was a member of the United States Army and spent 6 years in active reserve. He was employed with Carolina Aluminum Co. in Winton and retired after 25 years. He was predeceased by his parents, William Fleetwood BLACKMOND, SR. and Annie McClease BLACKMOND; a sister, Myrtle B. SCARBOROUGH; a loving devoted Uncle Henry McCLEASE; and his step-mother, Lola BLACKMOND. Surviving are his sons: William B. BLACKMOND and his wife Brenda, a special daughter-in-law who is truly one of God's angels, of Ahoskie, and Arnold B. BLACKMOND and wife Louetta of Manteo; one daughter, Emma BERRY and husband Charles of Manteo; a sister, Lola WESTBROCK of Azle, Texas; aunts Earlene SIMMONS of Manteo and Norma BLACKMOND of Philadelphia, Pa.; a great-uncle, Andrew BLACKMOND of New York City, NY; 8 grandchildren: Christian BURTON of Currituck, Laquan GOLDEN of Arizona, Alycia BLACKMOND of Manteo, Takia LEIGH of Kill Devil Hills, Sherie BERRY of Raleigh, Charles BERRY of High Point, Shonda BERRY and Felisha VICKERS of Manteo; 8 great-grandchildren: Detreveion, Carmillo, Treyvon, Tyana, Malok, Tajik, E'mya, and E'mari; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held November 23 at 1 p.m. at the Haven Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Manteo. Arrangements by Hertford County Undertakers in Winton. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, November 23, 2004; pg. 16A)Ethel Mansfield BLAKE
Ethel Mansfield BLAKE, 84, of Knotts Island N.C., died Tuesday, July 11, 1995, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Julian Carroll BLAKE of Virginia Beach; two step-daughters, Edna PARRISH of Virginia Beach and Doris McCLUSKEY of Benton Harbor, Mich.; and two sisters, Mary HUGHES of Moyock and Willie EURA of Virginia Beach. (The Virginian-Pilot – July 13, 1995; pg. B4)
William D. BLAKE, SR.
GRANDY - William D. "Dave" BLAKE, SR., 77, died Thursday, Feb. 10 at his residence. He was a native of Hyde County, the son of the late Charles and Betty Neal BLAKE and was the husband of Eloise Taylor BLAKE of the residence. He retired as a government employee after 36 years of service and also retired as a self-employed plumber in the Portsmouth area. He was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church and Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge #178 for approximately 50 years, Currituck Masonic Lodge #463, Scottish Rite, Elizabeth City Shrine Club and Chesapeake Hunt Club. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Joyce STRICKLAND and husband Michael of Chesapeake, Va.; a son, William D. "Bill" BLAKE, JR. and wife Lou of Moyock; a sister, Addie CREEKMORE, and brother, Travis BLAKE, both of Chesapeake, Va.; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers: Carroll, Morgan, Hubert, Ben and Melvin. A funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Mount Zion United Methodist Church by the Rev. Glenn McCRAINE and the Rev. Thomas TARKENTON. A graveside service will be held in the Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth at 11 a.m. on Friday with Masonic Rites. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, February 12, 1998; pg. 10A)
Donald Harold BLAMEY
POINT HARBOR
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Donald Harold BLAMEY, 56, died Sunday, Feb. 5 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. He was born in Moundsville, West Virginia and was the son of Harold O. and Frances Spear
BLAMEY of Pleasant Grove, Ohio. He was a cook and baker for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Kill Devil Hills. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Saulsbury
BLAMEY, and one son, John BLAMEY. Surviving are his parents; two sons: Michael
BLAMEY of Tampa, Fla. and Chris BLAMEY of Heath, Ohio; two daughters: Michele
BAUER of Wheeling, West Virginia and Dawn Renee BLAMEY of Bellaire, Ohio; and one brother, Richard
BLAMEY of Athens, Georgia. Services will be Friday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Brookside, Ohio with Rev. Terry
ERWIN officiating. Entombment will be in Park View Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Wheeling, West Virginia. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, February 9, 1995; pg. 6A)
Lena Smith BLANCHARD
BARCO, NC - Lena Smith BLANCHARD, 89, of Barco, NC, went to be the Lord on April 23, 2003. She was born in Chowan County, NC to the late Octavius and Ida Briggs SMITH and was the widow of Andrew BLANCHARD. She made her life as a homemaker and was a member of the Coinjock Baptist Church. Mrs. BLANCHARD is survived by one daughter, Eunice M. MORROW and husband William of Lincolnton, NC; two sons, Sidney T. “Bill” BLANCHARD and wife Doris of Chesapeake, VA and Richard A. “Dickie” BLANCHARD of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Carrie BAKER of Virginia Beach, VA and Marjorie ASHLEY and husband Robert of Tyner, NC; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by two sisters, Leora WILLIAMS and Annie BROWN and two brothers, Sam and Eddie SMITH. A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, April 27, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Coinjock Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles WELLONS. Burial will follow at the Hampton Cemetery, Waterlily, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot - April 25, 2003; pg. B7)
Lewis Beacher BLANCHARD, JR.
Lewis Beacher BLANCHARD, JR., 63, of Shawboro, NC, died Monday, November 25, 2002 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Maple, NC, the son of Ruby Carawan BLANCHARD of Barco, NC and the late Lewis Beacher BLANCHARD, SR. and was the husband of Rosa Roberts BLANCHARD of the home. He was a retired automotive school teacher with the Currituck County High School and was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Besides his wife and mother, Mr. BLANCHARD is survived by three daughters, Becky THOMPSON of Rockford, MI, Karen ALLEN of Buzzard’s Bay, MA, and Donna PERDUE of Shawboro, NC; one son, William BLANCHARD of Elizabeth City, NC; three sisters, Ann WENDLING of Eagle Rock, VA, Anita WILLIAMS of Virginia Beach, VA, and Carolyn LITCHFIELD of Clinton, MD; four brothers, James BLANCHARD of Virginia Beach, VA, Wayne BLANCHARD of Gatesville, NC, Thomas BLANCHARD of Harbinger, NC, and Edwin BLANCHARD of Cary, NC; and five grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, November 29, 2002 at 11:00 am at Emmanuel Baptist Church by the Rev. Ed HAWKINS. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot - November 26, 2002; pg. B7)
Ruby Carawan BLANCHARD
BARCO - Ruby Carawan BLANCHARD, age 82, of the 4000 block of Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died at her residence on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. She was born in Belhaven, NC, daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Annie Tripp CARAWAN. She was the widow of Lewis Beacher BLANCHARD, SR. She had worked in sales at Blair Co., and in sewing at Supak Mfg. Co., and was a member of Coinjock Baptist church. Mrs. BLANCHARD is survived by: three daughters, Patricia Ann WENDLING of Eagle Rock, VA, Anita WILLIAMS of Virginia Beach, VA, and Carolyn LITCHFIELD of Bowie, MD; four sons, James Richard BLANCHARD, of Virginia Beach, VA, Wayne Henry BLANCHARD of Shawboro, NC, Thomas David BLANCHARD of Harbinger, NC, and Charles Edwin BLANCHARD of Cary, NC; three brothers, Gene CARAWAN of Asheville, NC, Grover CARAWAN of Tampa, FL, and Ellis CARAWAN of Fairfax, VA; 21 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son Lewis B. BLANCHARD, JR. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 3, 2004, at 1:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles WELLONS and Rev. Ed HAWKINS officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel Friday evening, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and other times at the residence, 4117 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (The News & Observer - Friday, December 2, 2004)
Thomas David BLANCHARD
HARBINGER - Thomas David BLANCHARD, 60, a Currituck County native, passed away peacefully at his residence Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 surrounded by family and friends he loved after a courageous battle with brain and lung cancer. He was the son of the late Lewis and Ruby BLANCHARD. Tommy is survived by his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Bonny; two sons, Thomas D. BLANCHARD, JR. and wife, Alaina, of Kitty Hawk and Adam MARKERT of Coinjock; two daughters, Nicole SELLERS and husband, Bill, of Rocky Mount and Sarah Markert MICHAEL and husband, Andy, of Kill Devil Hills; four grandchildren, Liam SELLERS, Olin BLANCHARD, Weslee and Trent MICHAEL; sisters, Anita WILLIAMS of Virginia Beach and Carolyn LITCHFIELD; brothers, James BLANCHARD and wife, Pong, of Virginia Beach, Wayne BLANCHARD and wife, Debbie, of Elizabeth City and Charles Edwin BLANCHARD and wife, Diane, of Atlantic Beach; and sister-in-law, Rosa BLANCHARD of Shawboro. He was predeceased by a brother, Lewis BLANCHARD; and sister, Ann WENDLING. Tommy was a self-employed Electrical, Heating and Air Contractor servicing the Outer Banks and Currituck County. He earned an engineering degree and was a graduate of ODU and NC State University. In 1971, he was the youngest licensed electrical contractor in the state of North Carolina. Tommy was a member of Duck United Methodist Church. Tommy was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed surfing, snow skiing, and was an avid golfer. He will always be remembered for his entertaining adventures and life stories he always spoke of with a twinkle in his eye. He was known to always put a smile on everyone's face. The family would like to thank his many friends, co-workers of Johnson, Burgess, Mizelle & Straub and volunteers, Hands of Hope, Currituck Road to Recover and Sharon United Methodist Church who supplied special meals and outings. Also, thanks to Carawan Seafood for the special steamed shrimp. Special thanks to Community Home Hospice, Betsey KELLY, Cancer Advocate and Deb JONES, Nurse Navigator of UNC and Elizabeth WENTZ, CNA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Tommy's memory to UNC Children's Cancer Hospital, Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters Cancer Center (CHKD), the Outer Banks Relief Foundation or the the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group. The memorial service will be held at Duck United Methodist Church Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at 2 p.m. The Reverend John TYSON will officiate. In accordance with Tommy wishes his cremated remains will be dispersed privately over his favorite fishing spot. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. (Daily Advance - Thursday, December 22, 2011)
Wayne Henry BLANCHARD
Wayne Henry
BLANCHARD, 70, a loving husband, father and grandfather was called
home to be with the Lord February 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at
Norfolk Sentara Heart Hospital. Wayne, a resident of Elizabeth City, NC was born
on December 9, 1946 in Currituck County, NC to the late Lewis Beacher and Ruby
Carawan BLANCHARD. He graduated from Currituck High School in 1965 and entered
the U.S. Air Force. He served in Vietnam in 1967/68 and retired as a Master
Sergeant after 22 years. He then served 3 years as a Major in the Texas Army
State Guard. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Debbie Marriner BLANCHARD;
his son, Jonathan BLANCHARD (Tabitha) of Austin, TX; two step-sons, Ronnie
McLAWHORN and John McLAWHORN of Powells Point, NC; a step-daughter, Lora
McLAWHORN and fiancé Louis PORTER of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers, James
BLANCHARD (Bonye) of Virginia Beach, VA and Edwin BLANCHARD (Diane) of Morehead,
NC; two sisters, Anita WILLIAMS of Virginia Beach, VA and Carolyn LITCHFIELD of
Roanoke, VA; three grandchildren, Katurah, Sydney and Jared BLANCHARD; and nine
step-grandchildren, Shelby and Bradley BUCK, Raymond and Brandon BANCROFT,
Christopher FARR, Skyler Sills-McLAWHORN, Elijah and Jacob SILLS, Dylan Wells-McLAWHORN;
and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Wayne
BLANCHARD, JR.; two brothers, Lewis BLANCHARD JR. and Tommy BLANCHARD; and one
sister, Ann WENDLING. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the
BLANCHARD family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
Elizabeth Woodhouse Rawls BLEE
VIRGINIA BEACH - Elizabeth Woodhouse Rawls BLEE, 85, a resident of Jacksonville, N.C., died Feb. 4, 2006, at home after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, retired Navy Capt. Ben W. BLEE of Jacksonville; a son, Dr. Holman C. RAWLS, III of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Hunter Rawls GOINS of Lewes, Del.; a daughter, Mary Clinton Rawls GLOVER of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a step-daughter, Elizabeth Sumner BLEE of Tarrytown, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Jane Blee CREEL of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; a step-daughter, Martha Blee HOLLAND of Southport, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Clinton Monroe WOODHOUSE; her mother, Elizabeth Wingate WOODHOUSE; two brothers, Clinton and Franklin WOODHOUSE; a sister, Martha Woodhouse BLEE; and her first husband, Holman Calvin RAWLS, JR., who gave his life in the Korean War. Twenty years after his death she married Capt. BLEE, whose first wife, Martha Woodhouse BLEE, Elizabeth’s sister, had recently died. Elizabeth was born in Virginia Beach. She attended Norfolk’s Maury High School and Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va. In 1940, she married her first husband, Holman Calvin RAWLS, JR., a native of Norfolk. The couple resided in Virginia Beach for the next 10 years, until Holman lost his life. Thereafter, Elizabeth continued to live in Virginia Beach as a widow, raising her three children and working in various secretarial capacities until 1970 when she married Capt. BLEE and moved to Jacksonville. In Jacksonville, she mothered Captain BLEE’s three teenage daughters, while serving as a volunteer receptionist at Onslow Memorial Hospital. A devout Episcopalian, she was a longtime member of Galilee Episcopal Church, in Virginia Beach, and later of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville. Initial preparations for burial are being undertaken by The Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville, where the family received friends Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. Final burial arrangements are in the hands of the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, in Virginia Beach. Interment, with a graveside service, will take place Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the family burial plot located in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, directly behind the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. The Rev. Dr. Colman TYLER, Rector of Galilee Episcopal Church, will officiate. (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, February 7, 2006)
Billie Madge Kirk BLISARD
GRANDY - Mrs. Billie Madge Kirk BLISARD, age 75, of Grandy, NC, died Thursday, February 24, 2005, at her residence. Mrs. BLISARD, a native of Boone County, WV, was the daughter of the late Robert Reed KIRK and Ica Dora Hendricks KIRK and the wife of John Floyd BLISARD of the residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Cathy CRUM of Union, WV; a son, John Robert BLISARD of Elkview, WV; a brother, Robert KIRK of Union, WV; four grandchildren, Bud Kirk SAMPLES of Morehead City, NC; Angela Dora CRUM a student at Marshall University, Jake BLISARD of Texas, and Lisa COLLINS of Baltimore, MD; and three great grandchildren. A funeral service will be Monday, February 28, 2005, at 2:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ben BAUM. Burial will follow in Powell’s Point Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home lobby immediately following the service. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, February 26, 2005)
John Floyd BLISARD, JR.
UNION (WV)
- John Floyd BLISARD, JR., 83, formerly of Powells Point, died
Sunday, April 30, at the home of his daughter after a long illness. He was
born February 19, 1923 at Montcoal, Raleigh County, and was a son of the late
John and Mary Ridenour BLISARD. Mr. BLISARD was a member of
Powells Point Baptist Church. He was a former coal miner, a retired
employee of Kaiser Aluminum, Ravenswood, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having
served during World War II. Mr. BLISARD was preceded in death by
his wife, Billie Madge Kirk BLISARD, and one daughter, Linda Lee
BLISARD. Surviving are one son and his wife, John Robert and Pat
BLISARD of Elkview; one daughter and her husband, Cathy and Burl CRUM
of Union; and two sisters: Betty DRAKE of Pocatalico and Anna Lou PEAY
of Cleveland, Tenn.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Groves Funeral Home
Chapel, Union, with the Rev. Bob RATLIFF officiating. Graveside
rites will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Powells Point Baptist Church Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service Thursday at Groves Funeral Home,
Union. Groves Funeral Home, Union, is in charge of arrangements.
Local information provided by Twiford's Funeral Home, Elizabeth City. (The
Coastland Times - Thursday, May 4, 2006; pg. 10A)
Edna Lane BLOSSOM
BARCO -
Edna Lane BLOSSOM, 88, of the 3200 block of Caratoke Hwy., Currituck,
died Feb. 17, 2000.
She was predeceased by her husband William L BLOSSOM and a sister, Mary L
FORBES..
Guertha Sawyer BLOUNT
Guertha
Sawyer BLOUNT, age 97, of Hunnicutt Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC died
Friday, August 5, 2011, at Windsor House, Windsor, NC. Mrs. BLOUNT was
born in Currituck County, NC, the daughter of the late Alveston and Sarah
SAWYER of Spot, NC and was the widow of James Gardner BLOUNT. She was
one of the oldest members of Corinth Baptist Church. Mrs. BLOUNT is
survived by two sons, Al BLOUNT and wife, Judy, of Shiloh, NC and Jim
BLOUNT and wife, Sally, of Edenton, NC; a daughter, Letitia B. BRATTON
and husband, Charlie of New Bern, NC; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey BLOUNT
and wife, Theresa, of Greenville, NC, Stuart BLOUNT and wife, Toni of
Lauringburg, NC, Brandon BLOUNT and wife, Bobbi, of Shiloh, NC, Cameron
EVANS and wife, Dena, of Greenville, NC, Meg E. TEMKIN and
husband, Harry, of Montclair, NJ, Jim BLOUNT, JR. and wife, Kelly, of
Cary, NC, and Jenny Blount WILLIAMS and husband, Paul, of Edenton, NC; 15
great grandchildren and another on the way. A graveside service will be
conducted Monday, August 8, 2011, at 3:00 PM at Powells Point Baptist Church in
her native Currituck County with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
at Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Street, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford
Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is
serving the Blount family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
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