Ruby W. WILKERSON

Ruby W. WILKERSON, 83, a retired salesperson, died April 7, 1991, in a nursing home.  Mrs. WILKERSON, a native of Knotts Island, N.C., had retired from Smith & Welton Department Store after 17 years. She was the widow of Fred Mitchell WILKERSON and was a member of Charity United Methodist Church.  Survivors include two daughters, Patsy W. SHIPP of Virginia Beach and June W. LANE of Atlanta; a brother, Lendell J. WATERMAN of Knotts Island; four great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Charity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Thomas P. REYNOLDS. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family at 1804 Pleasant Ridge Road. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements.

  (The Virginian-Pilot – April 9, 1991; pg. D2)

KNOTTS ISLAND - Bubba WILLIAMS passed away June 18, 2011. He lost his battle with cancer at the age of 51. Bubba was born to Hazel and the late Burnley WILLIAMS, SR. He was also predeceased by his brother, Gary "Possum" WILLIAMS and mother to his daughters, Patty WILLIAMS. Bubba loved horse shoes and duck hunting. He enjoyed being on the water and being with his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Karen; four daughters, Tanya, Chrisy, Jamie and Barbara WILLIAMS; four step-children, Bryan, Scott, Kirbi KNOWLES and Shelbi FERBER; five grandchildren, Alexis, Kayley, Skylar, Savannah and Taylor; brother, Marty WILLIAMS; three sisters, Louann HUDKINS, Debbie TATUM, Linda PRESCOTT, and sister-in-law, Sonia WILLIAMS; and numerous family and friends. Bubba was a native of Knotts Island and will be missed by all.  Family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake Chapel, 929 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake, VA 23322, on Wednesday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Knotts Island United Methodist Church Cemetery on Thursday, June 23, at 11 a.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, June 21, 2011)

Coza WILLIAMS

Coza WILLIAMS, 72, of the 400 block of Gust Lane, a retired beautician, died Feb. 19, 1992, in a hospital.  Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in Currituck County, N.C. She was the widow of Thomas S. WILLIAMS and was a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church, Norfolk.  Survivors include several cousins.  The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in New Rising Sun Baptist Church by the Rev. Zack PIPPINS. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. The family will assemble at 2:30 p.m. in Fisher Funeral Home.  (The Virginian-Pilot - February 21, 1992; pg. D2)

Don WILLIAMS, SR.

Don WILLIAMS, 75, of 3227 Caratoke Highway, Currituck, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Chesapeake General Hospital. Born July 10, 1936 in Currituck County, he was the son of the late Thomas Milton WILLIAMS and Stella Skinner WILLIAMS and the widower of Marie Simpson WILLIAMS. He was retired from the Norfolk Ford Assembly Plant. He is survived by two daughters, Carlette RETHFORD and husband, Mike, of Hertford and Jeannie HAZDRA and husband, Jay, of Chicago, Ill.; a son, Donald "Skip" WILLIAMS, JR., and wife, Janet, of Camden; two brothers, Bill WILLIAMS and Gilbert WILLIAMS, both of Elizabeth City; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by two sisters, Faye HEPNER and Sally OUTLAW. A graveside funeral service will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Hampton Cemetery in Waterlily, with David SAWYER officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the Williams family.  (The Daily Advance - May 17, 2012)

Durwood Lee WILLIAMS, JR.

Edmond Dailey WILLIAMS

POPLAR BRANCH - Edmond Dailey WILLIAMS, 75 of Poplar Branch NC died Wednesday in the Albemarle Hospital. He was a native of Wanchese, NC son of the late Tennyson and Carrie Baum WILLIAMS and step-son of Blanton SAUNDERS and the husband of Jean Blakenship WILLIAMS . He was a member of the Sharon United Methodist Church, Currituck Masonic Lodge # 463 AF&AM , Scottish Rite Bodies of New Bern NC, Sudan Shriners, Elizabeth City Shrine Club, Coinjock American Legion Post # 338, a veteran of the US Army and the Korean Conflict. He was retired form the Ford Motor Company in Norfolk and was an avid Sportsman.  Besides his wife Mr. WILLIAMS is survived by one daughter Donna POOLE and husband Bill of New Bern NC, one son Larry “Buck” WILLIAMS of Poplar Branch NC, 5 grandchildren Pam O’NEAL of Aydlett, NC, Megan CAMPBELL of Dare County NC, Chelsea, Shelby and William POOLE all of New Bern NC one great-grandchild Kevin CAMPBELL. Two special friends Ron LILLY and Julie STADNICHUK.  Mr. WILLIAMS was preceded in death by a daughter Sue O'NEAL.  Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Sharon United Methodist Church by Rev. Steve CASTLE. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church St. in Elizabeth City NC Saturday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 pm and other times at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, September 23, 2005)

Elmer WILLIAMS, JR.

GRANDY - Elmer WILLIAMS, JR., 64, of 113 Walnut Blvd., Grandy, N.C., died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at Albemarle Hospital. A funeral service will be held at Christian Advocate Baptist Church in Bertha, N.C., Saturday at noon with the Rev. Elwood DAVIS officiating. Burial will be in Williams Family Cemetery. A viewing will be held from noon until 8 p.m. Friday. There will be no viewing at the funeral. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. Mr. WILLIAMS was the son of the late Elmer A. WILLIAMS, SR. and Mary A. WILLIAMS. Survivors include his loving companion, Vivian Beatrice ETHERIDGE of the home; four daughters, Shandora DORSE of Antioch, Tenn., Toni WILLIAMS and husband, Tommy, of Virginia Beach, Va., Kimberly DOZIER of Chesapeake, Va., and Anitra WINSLOW and husband, Carlton, of Point Harbor, N.C.; two sons, Elder T.J. ETHERIDGE and wife, Tanya, of Elizabeth City, and Frederick BOWE, JR. of Corolla, N.C.; two sisters, Thelma E. CASE of Barco, N.C. and Lynn CAVE and husband, Greg, of Currituck, N.C.; and 13 grandchildren.  (Daily Advance - Thursday, March 29, 2007)

Eric Tavares WILLIAMS

MOYOCK - Eric Tavares WILLIAMS, 29, of Moyock, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 in Elizabeth City. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon A.M.E. Zion Church in Elizabeth City with the Rev. Tony HENDERSON as Pastor and the Rev. Ernest COLE as Eulogist. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Saturday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of his parents, Ernest and Valerie McPHERSON, 114 David Drive in Moyock. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents, Ernest Lee McPHERSON, JR. and Valerie Williams McPHERSON; a daughter, Shiley WILLIAMS of Moyock; two sons, Kanelle WILLIAMS and Christopher WILLIAMS, both of Moyock; two sisters, Natoya WILLIAMS and Tasheema RIDDICK, both of Elizabeth City; a brother, Trequon McPHERSON of Currituck; his grandmother, Helen McPHERSON of Norfolk; and his grandfather, James WILLIAMS of Elizabeth City.  (Daily Advance - Friday, October 15, 2010)

Ethel V. Walker WILLIAMS

Ethel V. Walker WILLIAMS, 78, of Point Harbor in Currituck County, died Nov. 21, 1993, in her residence.  Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in Norfolk and was a homemaker.  Survivors include her husband, George Brooks WILLIAMS; three daughters, Jacqueline S. WHITEHURST of Norfolk, Diane C. DONLAN of Pembroke, Mass., and Judith F. MURPHY of LaCrescent, Minn.; two stepdaughters, Linda W. EGGLESTON and Louise MERCHANT, both of Virginia Beach; three stepsons, Ralph W. CARRINGTON of Mathews, Va., Jerry A. WILLIAMS of Newport News and Larry E. WILLIAMS of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Margaret Wilson and Frances S. CHANEY, both of Norfolk; two brothers, Howard WALKER of Norfolk and Charles WALKER of the Eastern Shore of Virginia; 31 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  A funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest L. TRUEBLOOD. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and at 8332 Mona Ave., Norfolk, at other times.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 23, 1993; pg. D4)

Evelyn WILLIAMS

Evelyn WILLIAMS died Nov. 22, 1991, in a hospital.  Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in Currituck, N.C. She was a member of Macedonia Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Survivors include her husband, George WILLIAMS; three daughters, Ezelia WILLIAMS and Daisy WILLIAMS, both of Norfolk, and Lena HOLLY of Virginia Beach; three sons, Beverly WILLIAMS of Virginia Beach and Ray WILLIAMS and George WILLIAMS, both of Norfolk; a sister, Maryland BASNIGHT of Columbia.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 24, 1991; pg. B2)

Lucille Susan Bonney WILLIAMS

Lucille Susan Bonney WILLIAMS, 81, died May 21, 1993, in Virginia Beach.  Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in Knotts Island, N.C. She retired from the city of Virginia Beach planning department after 16 years and was a member of Knotts Island United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Wilton H. WILLIAMS.  Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Williams McCARTHY of Clarkson Valley, Missouri; a son, David WILLIAMS of Virginia Beach; a sister, Lucy B. CARROLL of Chesterfield County, Va.; a brother, E. Roy BONNEY of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Knotts Island United Methodist Church by the Rev. Frank JENNINGS and the Rev. Fred GROSSE. Burial will be in Knotts Island Cemetery. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Road Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 22, 1993; pg. D4)

Margaret Foster Evans WILLIAMS

Margaret Foster Evans WILLIAMS, age 89 of Moyock, NC died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Sentara Barco Nursing Home. A native of Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Orlando FOSTER and Sudie Voliva Evans FOSTER and the widow of Thomas H. EVANS and Alvah T. WILLIAMS. She was a dental assistant and a member of Moyock United Methodist Church.  She is survived by a daughter, Susan EVANS of Moyock, NC; a son, Fred EVANS and wife Kathy of Chesapeake, VA; two step-daughters, Carlie BERTRAM and Annette CONNER and two step-sons, Tenney WILLIAMS and Jimmy WILLIAMS; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Edward FOSTER and a half-brother Leonard FOSTER.  A graveside funeral service will be Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Powell’s Point Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Susie FITCH-SLATER officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Williams family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Margaret Walker WILLIAMS

Mary Ann Seymore WILLIAMS

BARCO - Mary Ann Seymore WILLIAMS, 77, of Barco Road, died Jan. 12 in a Chesapeake (Va.) hospital.  Mrs. WILLIAMS was a native of Maple and daughter of the late Roosevelt and Mary Trotman SEYMORE and the widow of Elmer A. WILLIAMS, SR.  She is survived by two daughters: Thelma CASE and husband Joseph of Barco, and Lynn CAVE and husband Greg of Currituck; one son, Elmer A. WILLIAMS and wife Vivian of Grandy; one sister, Emma S. BURKE and husband Clarence of Woodville; two brothers: Arthur SEYMORE and wife Daisy of Watermill, N.Y. and Philip SEYMORE of Elizabeth City; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Jan. 17 in Good Hope AME Zion Church, Sligo by pastor Randy JOHNSON.  Burial was in the William Family Cemetery on Barco Rd.  Arrangements by Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, January 22, 2002; pg. 3A)

Mary Ellen Snowden WILLIAMS

Mary Ellen Snowden WILLIAMS, 80 of 255 South Trotman Road, Camden, NC died Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Albemarle Hospital.  Mrs. WILLIAMS, a native of Currituck County, was the daughter of the late Blanton Hall SNOWDEN and Mary Caton SNOWDEN and the wife of G. T. WILLIAMS, JR., of the residence.  She was a homemaker and a member of Providence Baptist Church.  Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth BANKS and husband Allen of Elizabeth City, NC; a son, Gaston Thomas WILLIAMS, III and wife Pat of Camden, NC; four grandchildren, Dawn Williams LOWRY and husband Ty, Tanya Williams BARCLIFT and husband Bryan, David Allen BANKS and wife Kelley, and Troy Thomas BANKS and wife Tiffany; and seven great grandchildren.  A funeral service will be Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles STEVENS.  Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends immediately after the service in the lobby of the funeral home and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the WILLIAMS family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

KNOTTS ISLAND - Nellie Marie WILLIAMS, 75, died Jan. 8, 2005. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in New Bern, N.C., to the late Nellie Mae PITTMAN and Royal Corbett HUMPHREY. She was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church and the widow of Raymond Lee WILLIAMS, SR. Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Denise ROBBINS and husband Mickey of Plymouth, N.C.; a son, Raymond "Buzzy" WILLIAMS and wife Bonnie of Knotts Island; a brother, Chester HUMPHREY of Snowflake, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park with Pastor Chuck MANN officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, January 10, 2005)

Paulette Freeman WILLIAMS

Paulette F. WILLIAMS passed away quietly in Virginia Beach, June 10, 2023.  She was 75.  Paulette was born in Elizabeth City, NC.  She enjoyed a happy childhood in Aydlett, NC.  A great cook, Paulette worked in the family’s Sligo, NC restaurant. Later, she gained employment with the Currituck County Public Schools preparing meals in the cafeteria at Currituck County High School.  More recently, Paulette enjoyed her customers at several local businesses including Food Lion, the Sanderling Resort, Pine Island, and 7-Eleven. Outside of work, Mrs. WILLIAMS shared her time actively with the Girl Scouts and her church.  Paulette WILLIAMS is survived by her husband of nearly eight years, Dalton WILLIAMS, JR. of the Poplar Branch home; her two daughters, Earleen Guard WILLIAMS and Annette Guard WILLIAMS four grandchildren, Krystal HAMILTON, Tracie WILLIAMS, Misty ALONSO, and Margie WILLIAMS; four great-grandchildren (plus one on the way); her brother Donald FREEMAN; and a host of other relatives and friends.  The funeral will be held at Powells Point Christian Church Friday June 16, 2023 at noon.  The viewing will be held two hours prior at 10 am. Pastor Vincent RODKEY will officiate.  The burial will be private. The family gratefully suggests that memorial donations in Paulette’s name be donated to Powells Point Christian Church.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Pauline Louise WILLIAMS

NORFOLK - Pauline Louise WILLIAMS, 73, a retired nurse, died Feb. 13, 1994, in Norfolk.  Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in Moyock, N.C., and was the widow of Edward Walter WILLIAMS. She retired 11 years ago from civil service after 20 years of service. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, and was an elder and past church clerk.  Survivors include one daughter, Paula PAYTON of Virginia Beach; one son, Walter WILLIAMS of Plymouth, Mass.; one one sister, Maggie BROWN; one brother, James SAUNDERS; grandchildren, Shelton GODLEY and Stannetta WILSON of Virginia Beach; six nieces; five nephews; and many friends.  A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in First United Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, by the Rev. Wilbur DOUGLAS. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The funeral procession will leave 1449 Eddystone Drive, Virginia Beach, for the funeral service at 12:20 p.m. E.A. Hughes Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 16, 1994; pg. D2)

Rachel WILLIAMS

JARVISBURG - Rachel WILLIAMS, 94, of Caratoke Hwy., died in Bronx, N.Y. on Thursday, April 7, 2005. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Jarvisburg with the Rev. Reginald SAUNDERS, the Rev. TURNER and the Rev. Walter JONES, pastor, officiating.  Burial will follow in Corinth Church Cemetery.   Mrs. WILLIAMS was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Mother of Church and Usher Board.  She was predeceased by both parents, Jerry NIXON and Victoria FREEMAN.  She is survived by one daughter, Velma Ernestine JOHNSON of Bronx; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.   Stallings Funeral Homes Inc. in Elizabeth City is in charge.  (Daily Advance  - Saturday, April 9, 2005)

Raymond Lee WILLIAMS, Sr.

KNOTTS ISLAND - Raymond Lee WILLIAMS, SR., 76, died Oct. 28, 2003, at Bay Point Medical Center. Mr. WILLIAMS was born in Currituck, N.C., to the late Raymond Leroy WILLIAMS and Dona White BEASLEY. He was retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a member of the Knotts Island Baptist Church, Knotts Island Ruritan Club and the Berkley Masonic Lodge 167 AF&AM. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Nellie Marie WILLIAMS; a daughter, Denise ROBBINS and husband Mickey of Knotts Island; a son, Raymond "Buzzy" WILLIAMS, JR. and wife Bonnie of Chesapeake; two sisters, Fay ELLSWORTH of Bradenton, Fla. and Elva WATERFIELD of Knotts Island; a brother, Leroy WILLIAMS of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; four grandchildren, Raymond III, Virginia, Michelle WILLIAMS and Eric BECK; and a great-grandchild, Amber WILLIAMS. Graveside services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park with Pastor Gene THIEMAN and Pastor Chuck MANN officiating. Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - October 30, 2003)

GRANDY – Randolph Joseph WILLIAMS, 76, died Friday evening in the Albemarle Hospital. He was a native of Nash County and was retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a machinist. He was the son of the late George W. and Elizabeth Ella Cooper WILLIAMS and widower of Betty Sue Bush WILLIAMS. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are one daughter, Ginger SHANTELER of Yucaipa, California; fours sons: Michael Allen WILLIAMS of Portsmouth, Va., Kenneth Lee WILLIAMS and Don Willard WILLIAMS of Grandy, and Randolph Steven WILLIAMS of Moyock; three sisters: Mamie FARMER and Elizabeth RENFROW of Wilson, and Virginia THOMPSON of Fayetteville; and 6 grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson. Twiford's Funeral Home in Elizabeth City was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, January 27, 1997; pg. 5A)

Randolph Steve WILLIAMS, SR.

MOYOCK - Randolph "Steve" WILLIAMS, SR., 50, of Ranchland Drive, died at Albemarle Hospital Jan. 1, 2005. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Randolph Joseph and Betty Sue Busch WILLIAMS and husband of Vicki Andrews WILLIAMS of the residence. He was a tool and dye machinist for 20 years, a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, served in the U.S. Army and was a Baptist. Besides his wife, Mr. WILLIAMS is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Shay WILLIAMS of New York and Sheri Lynn Disney COLBERT of Chesapeake; three sons, Randolph Steve WILLIAMS, JR. of Grandy, Timothy Wayne DISNEY, JR. of Washington state and Danny Allen DISNEY of Currituck; a sister, Ginger WILLIAMS of California; three brothers, Don Willard WILLIAMS and Kenneth WILLIAMS, both of Grandy, and Mike WILLIAMS of Chesapeake; and three grandchildren, Travis James COOPER, William Thomas COLBERT, JR. and Joy Elise COLBERT. Mr. WILLIAMS was predeceased by a brother, David WILLIAMS. Information provided by the Cremation Society of Virginia.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, January 7, 2005)

Rosa Donalds WILLIAMS

CRESWELL – Roy Clifton WILLIAMS, SR., 81, of Creswell, died Monday, Dec. 15 at his son's residence following a long illness. Born in Currituck County, he was the son of the late L.A. and Olive Forbes WILLIAMS and was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Leary WILLIAMS and daughter Betty Jo DAVENPORT. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Free Will Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Survivors are his son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Cheryl WILLIAMS of Creswell; one brother, Elton WILLIAMS of Raleigh; two sisters: Marguerite MILLER of Greenville and Katherine BARCO of Shawboro; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. in the Providence Baptist Church with interment in the Griffin Family Cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth LITTLETON will officiate. Walker Funeral Home in Columbia has charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, December 18, 1997; pg. 5B)

Stella Skinner WILLIAMS

Stella Skinner WILLIAMS, 94, of Dozier Road, Moyock, N. C., died Wednesday July 25th, 2007, at Winslow Memorial Home. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born in Perquimans County, N. C. and was the daughter of the late William SKINNER and Sallie WHITE. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Milton SKINNER, her daughter Sally OUTLAW, four sisters and four brothers.  Surviving are her sons, William “Bill” WILLIAMS and his wife Sabra, Gilbert WILLIAMS and his wife Jean both of Elizabeth City, N. C. and Donald “Don” WILLIAMS of Currituck, N. C., her daughter Clara Faye HEPNER of Jacksonville, Fl., her thirteen grandchildren J. C. OUTLAW, Trudy OUTLAW, Melissa ROWLAND, Debra JUSTICE, Kimber TAYLOR, Willy HEPNER, Liza KLOSTERMAN, Bridgett ANDERSON, Bruce Allen HEPNER, Skip WILLIAMS, Carlette MAHER, Jeannie HAZDRA and Dawn WILLIAMS, sixteen great grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren, her sisters Laura EVANS of Edenton, N. C. and Nell TURNER of Virginia Beach, VA.  A graveside funeral service will be held Sunday July 29th, at 2:00 P. M. at the Moyock Cemetery, with Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening July 28th from 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. at Twiford Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son Bill WILLIAMS, 619 Pitts Chapel Road.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Williams family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Timmy WILLIAMS

Timmy WILLIAMS, age 28, of 109 North Mallard Court, Grandy, NC died Monday, May 5, 2008 at Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Timmy WILLIAMS, a native of Currituck County, NC, was the son of Larry WILLIAMS of Grandy, NC, and Celeste HOLT of Poplar Branch, NC, and the fiancé of Jennifer FOREST of Grandy, NC. He was a carpenter with Cozy Kitchens, an avid softball player, a softball coach for Cozy Kitchens, and an above average billiards player. He loved his job and family.  In addition to his parents and fiancé, he is survived by a son, Timothy Lee WILLIAMS, JR., “Deuce” of Grandy, NC; a sister, Nicole McCARTER; a step-mother, Michelle WILLIAMS; and a step-father, Roy HOLT.  Funeral services will be Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4:00 PM at Jarvisburg Church of Christ with Minister Dennis CREHAN and Tom HUNT officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 to 3:30 prior to the service and at other times at the residence. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Daily Advance – Wednesday, May 7, 2008)

Tully Baxter WILLIAMS, JR.

Tully Baxter WILLIAMS, JR., 68, of the 2600 block of Caratoke Highway, died March 5, 2001, at his residence.  He was born in Pasquotank County, N.C., son of the late Tully Baxter and Frances Barringer WILLIAMS, SR., and was the husband of Katharine Woodley WILLIAMS of the home. He was a magistrate, a deacon and lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church, graduate and member of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina State University, former owner and manager of Currituck Grain, Inc. in Moyock, a member of the Currituck Board of Education for two terms, and the Chairman of Currituck County Commissioners for two terms. He was an Eagle Scout, an active member of the Democratic Party and a veteran, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard.  Besides his wife, Mr. WILLIAMS is survived by a daughter, Camilla Williams SAUNDERS of Elizabeth City, N.C.; a son, David Aydlett WILLIAMS of Chesapeake; a brother, Robert Whitfield WILLIAMS of Richmond; and two grandchildren, Claire Baxter SAUNDERS and Clinton Reid SAUNDERS.  A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles WELLONS and the Rev. Ray GOUDE officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Mr. WILLIAMS' life immediately following the burial at the Shawboro Ruritan Club and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 7, 2001; pg. B9)

Valton Gage WILLIAMS, II

Valton Gage WILLIAMS, II, age 55, of the 100 block of North Gregory Road, Shawboro, NC, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at Winslow Memorial Home. Mr. WILLIAMS, a native of Currituck County, was the son of Jenetta Midgett WILLIAMS of Elizabeth City, NC and the late Valton R. WILLIAMS. He was a graduate of J. P. Knapp High School, a commercial fisherman, and a member of Perkins United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt.  Besides his mother he is survived by a son, Rusty WILLIAMS of Moyock, NC; two brothers, Tom WILLIAMS of Elizabeth City, NC and Larry A. WILLIAMS of Grandy, NC; and two grandchildren, Grant Russell WILLIAMS and Olivia Rae WILLIAMS. He was predeceased by a sister, Cheryl BLANK and a brother, Terry Lee ROLLER.  A memorial service will be Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Perkins UMC with the Rev. Ray TAVENNER officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of the brother, Tom WILLIAMS, 2513 Red Gate Drive, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Williams family.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 21, 2008; pg. 10A)

SUFFOLK, VA. – Wilma Austin WILLIAMS, 81, of Suffolk, Va. died July 15 at her residence. Mrs. WILLIAMS was a native of Corolla, resident of Ocracoke for most of her life, and a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Mrs. Isabell Barnett AUSTIN and the widow of Pinta David WILLIAMS. She is survived by one daughter, Alice W. CLARK of Suffolk; one sister, Ruby GARRISH of Ocracoke; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A church service will be held Tuesday, July 17 at 1 p.m. in the Ocracoke United Methodist Church by the Rev. Clyde DENNY. Burial will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery. Twiford's Island Chapel in Hatteras is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – July 1990)

William Cordell WILLIAMS

William “Bill” Cordell WILLIAMS, 81 of 619 Pitts Chapel Road, Elizabeth City, NC passed away May 19, 2013 at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital.  Born September 26, 1931 in Currituck County, he was the son of the late Thomas Milton WILLIAMS and Stella Skinner WILLIAMS.  Mr. WILLIAMS was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Currituck County.  He served four years in the U. S. Air Force and after retiring from the Norfolk Ford Assembly Plant he became an avid dancer and member of the following clubs:  River City Shag Club, Outer Banks Shag Club, Boots-N-Bows of Chesapeake, VA, Denim and Diamonds of Camden, and the Currituck Cut-Ups.  Mr. WILLIAMS is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Sabra Banks WILLIAMS, two daughters, Debra Kay JUSTICE and husband Steve of Currituck, NC, Kimber Williams TAYLOR and finance David FARLOW of Belvidere, NC; a brother, Gilbert WILLIAMS and wife Jean of Weeksville, NC; two grandsons, William Johnathan WILLIAMS of Currituck, NC, and Christopher James TAYLOR of Weeksville, NC; one granddaughter, Brittany Taylor JORDAN and husband Wesley; and a very special great-granddaughter, Jenna Mae JORDAN of Elizabeth City, NC.  He was pre-deceased by two sisters, Sally OUTLAW and Faye HEPNER; and a brother, Donald WILLIAMS.  A memorial service will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with David SAWYER officiating.  The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home lobby immediately after the service and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Williams family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

BUXTON – William Edward WILLIAMS, 64, died Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida POYNER of Barco, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Buxton, he was a son of Urias B. and Mrs. Sainty Stowe WILLIAMS. Besides Mrs. POYNER, he is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Irma WILLIS of Baltimore, and Mrs. Maria GRAY and Mrs. Pat ROLLINSON of Buxton; and two brothers: Urias B. WILLIAMS, JR. of New Bern, and Victor WILLIAMS of Washington, N.C. A funeral service was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Buxton Methodist Church of which he was a member. Burial was in the family cemetery in Buxton. The body was taken from Twiford Funeral home to the church at 1:30 p.m. (The Coastland Times – October 25, 1963)

William Henry WILLIAMS

Woodrow WILLIAMS, JR.

Woodrow "Willie" WILLIAMS JR., 76, of 2375 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, N.C., died Tuesday evening Aug. 14, 2007, at his residence. He was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Sussex County, Sparta, N.J., and was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson WILLIAMS and Margaret Byrd WILLIAMS. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette Brumsey WILLIAMS on July 7, 2005. Mr. WILLIAMS was a retired Tech Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force, and a retired employee and former board member of the Currituck County A.B.C. Board. Survivors include his daughter, Linda W. COLLINS and her husband, David, of Moyock; his sons, Don WILLIAMS and his wife, Cindy, of Moyock, and Gary WILLIAMS of Beaufort, N.C.; his grandchildren, Don WILLIAMS, JR., Thomas WILLIAMS, Jennifer CAREY and her husband, Robert, Adam COLLINS, Teresa COLLINS; and great grandchildren, Lindsey LYKINS, Kennedy LYKINS and Brittany CAREY; and his brothers, Jay WILLIAMS of Rotonda, Fla. and Eddie WILLIAMS of Florida. A graveside service was held Thursday Aug. 16, 2007, at Hampton Cemetery, in the Waterlily community of Currituck County. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, N.C., assisted the WILLIAMS family with arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Friday, August 17, 2007)

Joseph R. WILLIAMSON

CHESAPEAKE - Joseph R. WILLIAMSON, 79, of the 500 block of Briarfield Drive, went to be with the Lord Aug. 22, 2010, in Chesapeake. A native of Pitt County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clifton and Ada Teel WILLIAMSON and husband of the late Nellie WILLIAMSON. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a retired foreman with HRT. Mr. WILLIAMSON was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Moyock and the South Norfolk Moose Lodge for more than 40 years. He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Joyce WILLIAMSON, Elizabeth Teresa WILLIAMSON and Dawn Christina Williamson SIMPSON; two sons, the Rev. James Michael WILLIAMSON and John Wyatt WILLIAMSON; a brother, James Alfred WILLIAMSON; eight grandchildren, Chad, Timmy, Briana, Erica, Hannah, Micah, Sarah and Elijah; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake. Burial will follow at Moyock Cemetery, Moyock, N.C. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Following the graveside service, the family would like to extend an invitation to join them at Fellowship Baptist Church, 870 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Tuesday, August 24, 2010)

Paul H. WILLIAMSON, Jr.

Billy W. WILLIS

Elsie B. WILLIS

Elsie B. WILLIS, 74, a homemaker, died June 13, 1994, in Chesapeake General Hospital.  Mrs. WILLIS was born in Currituck, N.C., and was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, Chesapeake.  Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Ward R. WILLIS; one daughter, Rosemary "Susie" PHELPS of Chesapeake; four sons, J. Richard WILLIS of Virginia Beach, George WILLIS, JR., David "Poncho" WILLIS and Thomas "Runt" WILLIS, all of Chesapeake; one sister, Evelyn MASSEY of Virginia Beach; one brother, Clarence BURGESS of Moyock, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. David L. LIBENGOOD. Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 15, 1994; pg. B2)

BARCO – Irma Williams WILLIS, 84, of Barco, died Thursday, April 23 at Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Buxton, the daughter of the late Urias Blount and Saintie Stowe WILLIAMS and was the widow of Willard WILLIS. She was a member of Buxton United Methodist Church. She is survived by a brother, Victor WILLIAMS of Washington; and nieces and nephews. The body was to be removed from Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City to Twiford's Island Chapel in Hatteras on Saturday. A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Williams Family Cemetery in Buxton. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, April 26, 1998)

Almeada Ward WILSON

MOYOCK - Almeada Ward WILSON, 96, of 170 Poyner Road, Moyock, NC died on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Sentara Nursing Center in Barco, NC.  Mrs. WILSON was born Sept. 25, 1922 to the late Albaine Baxter WILLIAMS and the late Warren WILLIAMS.  Mrs. WILSON leaves to cherish her memories a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Good Hope AME Zion Church, 2438 Currituck Hwy. in Currituck.  The remains will lie in repose at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Burial will follow in the New Oak Grove Cemetery.  Walson Funeral Home, 723 Parsonage Street is in charge of arrangements. (The Daily Advance - November 15, 2018)

PLYMOUTH – Arthur Belmont WILSON, 67, died July 21 in Washington County Hospital. A native of Currituck County, he was the son of the late Willie E. and Victoria Spence WILSON. He was a retired employee of Weyerhauser Co. of Plymouth with 25 years of service. He was a member of Plymouth Church of God where he had been an adult Sunday School teacher for 22 years. He was a member of the Watermark Association. Surviving are his wife, Irene Jethro WILSON; a son, Keith WILSON of Plymouth; a daughter, Carolyn DEES of Perry, Florida; three sisters: Shirley W. CUTHRELL of Beaufort, Willie Mae BALDWIN of Elizabeth City and Betty BERRY of Shiloh; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday in Plymouth Church of God with the Rev. Bill BRASWELL and Phillip JETHRO officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Gardens. Horner-Walker Funeral Home in Plymouth was in charge. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, July 26, 1992; pg. 12A)

Charles Lee WILSON

MANTEO, NC - Charles Lee WILSON, 57, of Manteo, NC died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at his residence. Mr. WILSON, born in Currituck County and was a commercial fisherman. He was a lifelong resident of Dare County and a member of Roanoke Acres Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Willis L. and Gladys Berry WILSON and was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy WILSON.  Mr. WILSON is survived by his wife, Susan Hall WILSON of the residence; a son, Charles L. “Chuck” WILSON, JR. of Manteo, NC; fours sisters, Betty GROCE of Manteo, NC, Ginger REBER of Wanchese, NC, Nancy POWELL of Manteo, NC and Lisa MOSELEY of Waverly, VA; three brothers, Joe WILSON of Wanchese, NC, Dave WILSON of Port St. Lucie, FL and Mikey WILSON of Manteo, NC.  A graveside service will be held at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens, Manteo on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 11:00 am with Rev. Ronnie MIDGETT officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times Sunday, September 30, 2007; pg. 10A)

Dianna Ball WILSON

NORFOLK - Dianna WILSON passed away on February 3, 2007. Dianna was born on July 26, 1964 in Mayport, Florida. She was the daughter of Edward and Carol BALL of Camden, NC. Dianna is survived by her parents, a sister, Donna BRODRICK of Grandy, NC; a brother, Robert BALL of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, Robert WILSON, his wife Anne, and two granddaughters, Katelynne and Karen all of Kill Devil Hills, NC; nephews, Keith STANDLE, Brandon BALDWIN, Michael HOWERIN, Nicholas BALL and niece Crystal BALL.  Funeral services will be provided by Twiford Colonial Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., in Great Bridge at 1:00 PM on February 8, 2007 in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service will be held at the Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Branch, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. (Twiford Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, February 7, 2007)

GRANDY – Earl Dean WILSON, 50, of Grandy, died June 30 at his residence. Mr. WILSON was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and the owner/operator of E.D. Wilson Plumbing Co. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitters Union Local #110 in Norfolk, Va. He was the son of Mrs. Mattie Wilson BUMGARNER of Apache Junction, Arizona and the husband of Shirley McCracken WILSON of the home. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Bridgett WILSON of Georgia; one son, Earl Deal WILSON of Norfolk; two step-sons: Paul MOORE of San Diego, California and Curtis MOORE of Greeley, Colorado; three sisters: Peggy B. REITZEL of Apache Junction, Arizona, Mary B. JOHNSON and Dianne B. JOHNSON, both of Conover; three brothers: Larry M. WILSON of Claremont, Jerry L. BUMGARNER of Lenoir and Roy E. BUMGARNER of Rhodhiss. He was predeceased by his daughter, Karen Hope WILSON. A chapel service will be conducted Friday, July 3 at 2 p.m. in the Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo by the Rev. Don DENHAM. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, July 2, 1992; pg. 8A)

Edward “Eddie” Columbus WILSON was born on April 4, 1935, in Currituck County, NC to Glenna WILSON and Wiley COWELL.  He entered the heavenly Father’s fold on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Life Celebration Services will take place on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at the Mercer Family Cemetery on McKimmey Road in Camden, NC. A viewing will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Eddie has been preceded in death by his parents; his wife Eugine Mercer WILSON; two sons - Earnest GALLOP and Jeffrey WILSON; two brothers Grady WILSON and Cardwell “Trim” COWELL, SR.  Eddie attended school in Currituck County. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1961. He relocated to New York where he secured employment with New York City Transit as a bus driver. He met his late wife Eugine Mercer WILLIAMS after she moved to New York in the mid-1960s from Camden, NC. They were introduced by mutual friends. That introduction led to friendship and marriage. They shared a life together for over 40 years.  After his retirement from the New York Transit Authority, he continued to drive buses for several tour companies, taking customers to multiple places across the United States while living in Brooklyn, NY as well as after he and his wife relocated back to Camden, NC.  At an early age, he joined New Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Shawboro and upon returning to North Carolina rejoined New Providence where he became an active member of the church. He served as Trustee for a period. He became a member of the Deacons Laymen Union and enjoyed the fellowship and service of the group. He especially enjoyed being with the members when they went as a group to various revivals prior to the onset of COVID.  To mourn his passing but celebrate his release from pain and suffering and to cherish his memory are brothers Claywood WILSON JR. and William Henry TROTMAN, SR., both of Moyock, NC; sister Carol Diane WILSON of Norfolk, VA; a grandson: Jeffrey WILSON, JR., of Brooklyn, New York and two great-granddaughters: Zion Keyana Reese WILSON and Joy Promise WILSON both of Brooklyn, New York, two step-sons Shedred WILLIAMS (Arlene) of New Castle, DE and Selwyn WILLIAMS of Chesapeake, VA, one step-daughter Lillie WILLIAMS of Camden, NC and seven step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him dearly. Professional Services of Comfort has been entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations, Elizabeth City, N.C.  (Mitchell Funeral Home)

BARCO – Guankelita Sharvia WILSON, 21, died at Albemarle Hospital Saturday, December 21. A 2000 graduate of Currituck High School, she was employed as a sales associate for Belk-Tyler in Kill Devil Hills. She was also a member of New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, Marion W. WILLIAMS and Phillips RANDALL, JR.; step-father, Robert WILLIAMS; maternal grandparents, Elner and Robert WILSON of Elizabeth City; a maternal step-grandmother, Mildred WILSON of Elizabeth City; maternal great-grandmother, Annie EVANS of Camden; paternal step-grandparents, Charlie and Inez WILLIAMS of Barco; one brother, Tyron WILSON of the home; a step-sister, Nicole PIERCE of Elizabeth City; and a step-brother, Corey WILLIAMS of Elizabeth City. A funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 27 in the Currituck High School Cafetorium. Burial was in the Williams Family Cemetery. Walson Funeral Services in Elizabeth City handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, December 29, 2002; pg. 16A)

Harry William WILSON, SR.

Ralph C. WILSON, SR.

Ralph C. "Tim" WILSON, SR., of Dorchester, Mass., a retired store clerk, died Nov. 24, 1992, in Mattapan, Mass.  Mr. WILSON was born in Moyock.  Survivors include six daughters, Geraldine OWENS of Virginia Beach, Marva EVANS, Faith BURDEN and Robin HENDRICKS, all of Chesapeake, and Elder Alveeta COPELAND and Elder Barbara WHITAKER, both of Newport News; three sons, Ralph C. WILSON, JR. and Elder Dwight WILSON, both of Chesapeake, and Leamer WILSON.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 26, 1992; pg. D6)

Tully B. WILSON

Willard Journeay WILSON

SHILOH, NC - Willard Journeay WILSON, age 85, of 1264 South 343, Shiloh, NC, died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at his residence. He was born in Currituck County, NC, son of the late Samuel and Myrtle Crain WILSON. He was the husband of Mildred Bray WILSON of the residence. Mr. WILSON was a retired machinist with Norfolk Naval Shipyard, he also served in the Merchant Marines as a Warrant Officer. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and Hall Masonic Lodge # 53 AF & AM, Shawboro, where he was a Past Master and served as secretary for many years. He was a member of the York Rite Bodies and also a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter #319 where he had served as Past Worthy Patron.   Besides his wife Mr. WILSON is survived by two sons, David WILSON of Alexandria, VA, and Gerald WILSON of Williamston, NC; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be Saturday, October 4, 2003 in Wesley United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM with the Rev. David MOEHRING officiating.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends Friday evening 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East church St. Elizabeth City NC and at the residence all other times.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Thursday, October 3, 2003)

Wilton WILSON, JR.

HARBINGER - Wilton WILSON, JR., 77, of 121 West Mobile Road, Harbinger, died at Guardian Care Nursing Home, Elizabeth City, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006. A funeral service will be held at Weeping Mary Disciples of Christ Church, Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, Thursday, March 2, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Marcus ETHERIDGE as eulogist and the Rev. Virgil M. WILDER presiding. Burial will be in Piney Grove Disciples of Christ Church Cemetery, Harbinger. A viewing will be today from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Gladys JAMESON at 123 W. Mobile Road, Harbinger, N.C. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. WILSON was a native of Currituck County. He retired from city of Chesapeake, Va., Highway Maintenance Department. He was the son of the late Julis C. WILSON and Edna Silvers WILSON and is survived by one brother, Earnest WILSON, SR. and his wife, Sarah, of Barco; and a very special friend, Mrs. Gladys JAMESON of Harbinger, N.C.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, March 1, 2006)

Winnie F. WILSON

Winnie F. WILSON, a retired metalsmith, died April 28, 1992, in a hospital.  Mrs. WILSON was born in Currituck County, N.C. She had retired from the Naval Air Rework Facility after 31 years. She was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church and United Order of Tents.  She was the widow of Samuel H. WILSON, SR.  Survivors include two daughters, Leatha FEREBEE of Philadelphia and Shirley F. JOHNSON of Chesapeake; two sisters, Ruth ROBINSON of New York City and Martha NORMAN of Powells Point, N.C.; two brothers, Robert FEREBEE and Elder Luther FEREBEE, both of Norfolk; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in National Baptist Church by the Rev. Thomas JENNINGS, JR. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 1, 1992; pg. D2)ER

Henry Clayton WIMBLEY, SR.

Henry Clayton WIMBLEY, SR., 46, of 163 Wedgewood Drive, Moyock, NC died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at his residence. Born in Norfolk, VA he was the son of Sarah Marie Hoskin WIMBLEY of the home and the late Everette Lassie WIMBLEY. He was a Baptist.  Besides his mother, Mr. WIMBLEY is survived by one son Henry Clayton WIMBLEY, JR. of Elizabeth City, NC; six sisters Janice HICKS of Moyock, NC, Carol WRIGHT of Chesapeake, VA, Linda COY and Betty BROWN both of Moyock, NC, Lea WEATHERLY of Hertford, NC, and Hilda PARRISH of Portsmouth, VA; three brothers Everette C. WIMBLEY of Chesapeake, VA, Preston A. WIMBLEY of Portsmouth, VA, and Ronald G. WIMBLEY of Alabama, one grandchild, eighteen nieces and nephews, twenty one great nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 2:00PM in Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel 405 East Church St. in Elizabeth City, NC by Rev. James SCOTT. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Currituck County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 7:00 until 8:80 PM and other times at the residence of his mother 163 Wedgewood Drive  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Sarah Marie Hoskin WIMBLEY

Sarah Marie Hoskin WIMBLEY, 80, of 163 Wedgewood Drive, Moyock, died Friday, March 19, 2010, at her residence.  Mrs. WIMBLEY was born in  Sampson County, daughter of the late William "Willie" and Mrs. Katie Lou Hope HOSKIN and was the widow of Everette Lassie WIMBLEY.  She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Currituck County School System.   Mrs. WIMBLEY is survived by six daughters, Linda COY, Janice HICKS, Betty BROWN all of Moyock, Hilda PARRISH of Portsmouth, Va., Carol WRIGHT of Chesapeake, Va. and Lea WEATHERLY of Hertford; three sons, Everette C. WIMBLEY and Preston A. WIMBLEY, both of Chesapeake, Va. , Ronnie G. WIMBLEY of Alabama; two sisters, Doris BASS of Clinton, Edna GRADY of Wayne County; eighteen grandchildren; and twenty six great -grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a son, Henry C. WIMBLEY; and a brother, William HOSKIN.   A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, with the Rev. James CLARK officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens, Poplar Branch. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Twiford's Funeral Home 405 E. Church St. from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and other times at the residence.  (Daily Advance - March 20, 2010)

Adrienne Capps WIMMER

Bette Gregory WINCHELL

MANTEO – Alma Jones WINSLOW, 63, died Tuesday in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Va. after a brief illness.  Born in Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late James JONES and Laura Mae WINSLOW.  She was a retired restaurant chef and a former employee of The Coastland Times.  She was an active member of Free Grace Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ.  Mrs. WINSLOW is survived by two daughters: Janice BURTON and Loretta ADAMS, both of Manteo; a son, the Rev. Howard WINSLOW of Chesapeake, Va.; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Harris BURTON of Manteo; and a daughter-in-law, Lynn WINSLOW of Chesapeake.  A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Free Grace Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, with burial following in the church cemetery.  Walson Funeral Service in Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, July 6, 2003; pg. 15A)

Andrew Wilfred WINSLOW

ELIZABETH CITY - Andrew Wilfred "Drew" WINSLOW, 20, of Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday, April 16, 2005 as a result of an auto accident in Currituck County. He was born in Elizabeth City, NC and was a student at the College of the Albemarle. Drew was the son of Reginald Spivey WINSLOW of Elizabeth City and Elizabeth Brinn WHITEHURST of Elizabeth City.  Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Brinn WINSLOW and wife Denny Leigh WINSLOW, of Kill Devil Hills, a nephew, Briden Brinn WINSLOW of Kill Devil Hills; his paternal grandmother, Vivian Spivey WINSLOW of Belvidere, NC. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Gary WHITEHURST; his paternal grandfather, Winfred S. "Wink" WINSLOW and his maternal grandparents, Claude and Alma Liberty BRINN.  Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 18, 2005, at 2:00pm in the Evangelical Methodist Church by Rev. Max EDWARDS. Burial will follow in the Cedarwood Cemetery, Hertford, NC.  The family will be receiving friends and relatives at their residence, 109 Queenswood Blvd., Elizabeth City. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home)

BARCO – Brenda Faye Bailey WINSLOW, 35, died June 30 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. Mrs. WINSLOW was the wife of Arthur WINSLOW and the daughter of Bruce HOFFLER and Mrs. Lillie Mae HOFFLER of Elizabeth City. Other survivors include four daughters: Rene WINSLOW of Harbinger, Shekitta WINSLOW, Tryquita WINSLOW, and Alysia Marie WINSLOW, all of Barco; two sons: Arthur WINSLOW of Barco and Antonio WINSLOW of Harbinger; seven sisters [only 5 named]: Sharon HOFFLER of Edenton, Beverly HOFFLER, Debbie HOFFLER, Cynthia HOFFLER, and Latoya HOFFLER, all of Elizabeth City; a foster sister, Eunice SKINNER of Barco; and three brothers: Bruce HOFFLER, John HOFFLER and Quanandre HOFFLER, all of Elizabeth City. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Disciples of Christ Church in Harbinger. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Stallings Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. The family will be at the home of Ada BAILEY in Moyock. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, July 4, 1991; pg. 7B)

Doris Duncan WINSLOW

Doris Duncan WINSLOW, 68 of 811 McPherson Street, Elizabeth City, NC died at her residence Friday afternoon, March 11, 2011.  Mrs. Winslow was born in Shawboro, NC on May 22, 1942 to the late Jerome and Adelia Gregory DUNCAN and was the wife of Joe W. WINSLOW.  She was retired from Southern Insurance Company as Branch Manager and Corporate Bookkeeper and was a member of the Providence Baptist Church.  Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Kathlene D. HURDLE of Glen Mills, PA, two nieces, Kathy DELOZIER and husband, Joe of Aston, PA and Patricia ARMAND and partner, Karen McHALE of Collingswood, NJ; a nephew, Harvey HURDLE, JR. and partner, Kevin YODER of Philadelphia, PA.  Also, several great nieces, nephews, and cousins survive Mrs. WINSLOW.  A brother, Wilbur Craig DUNCAN, preceded her in death.  A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 11:00am in the Twiford Memorial Chapel, Church St. by Revs.. Mike DUFFER and Charles WELLONS.  The family will receive friends and relatives immediately following the chapel service in the lobby of the funeral home and at other times at the residence, 811 McPherson Street, Elizabeth City, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the WINSLOW family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

MOYOCK – Howard Johnson "Jr." WINSLOW, JR., 71 of Moyock, died Sunday, August 13 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was a native of Chesapeake, Va. and was a retired farmer. He was the son of the late Howard J. and Josie Powers WINSLOW. He was the husband of Mollie Creekmore WINSLOW and was a member of the Moyock United Methodist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Mollie Gail WINSLOW and Cathy W. MORRIS, both of Moyock; a son-in-law, Charles MORRIS of Moyock; and a granddaughter, Ashley Lee MORRIS of Moyock. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Moyock United Methodist Church by the Rev. Roderick MULLEN. Burial will follow in the Moyock Memorial Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, August 15, 1995)

JARVISBURG – Howard Shelton WINSLOW, 68, died Feb. 5 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. A native of Jarvisburg, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie Saunders WINSLOW. He was the husband of Edna Moore WINSLOW of the home. He was a retired truck driver from Dickerson Construction Company and was a member of Pleasant Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Powells Point. Surviving in addition to his wife are six daughters: Janice BURTON, Loretta WINSLOW and Patricia PLEDGER, all of Manteo, Lucy M. TILLETT and Lynnet WINSLOW, both of Jarvisburg, and Genevive MOORE of Upper Marlboro, Md.; three sons: Howard WINSLOW, JR. of Virginia Beach, Va., Charlie BANKS of Manteo and Carlton R. WINSLOW of Jarvisburg; three sisters: Ruth LEE and Minnie SAUNDERS of Jarvisburg and Mary DUNSTON of Poplar Branch; one step-sister, Rosa GALLOP of New York City; one brother, Joseph WINSLOW of Lakeland, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Church of Christ in Poplar Branch. Burial will be in the Moore Family Cemetery in Jarvisburg. Robinson & Sons Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, February 8, 1994)

Joseph L. WINSLOW

Joseph L. WINSLOW, 70, of 345 Jarvisburg Road, Jarvisburg, N.C., died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Atlantic City Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Disciple Church with Elder Naomi RIDDICK officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Doris WINSLOW, 345 Jarvisburg Road, Jarvisburg. Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements. Mr. WINSLOW was the husband of Doris WINSLOW of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Benny WINSLOW and wife, Carolyn, and Ronnie WINSLOW and wife, Monica; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  (Daily Advance - Wednesday, April 11, 2007)

Kathleen Wilson WINSLOW

Kathleen Wilson WINSLOW, 78, died March 3, 1992, in a hospital.  Mrs. WINSLOW was born in Moyock, N.C., where she was a member of Weeping Mary Disciples in Christ Church. She was the widow of Luther WINSLOW.  Survivors include a sister, Lillie TAYLOR of Moyock, and a brother, Tullie WILSON of New York City.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Weeping Mary Disciples in Christ by the Rev. Marcus ETHERIDGE. Burial will be in the Chapman family cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – March 6, 1992; pg. D4)

James Robert WINSTEAD

MOYOCK - Infant James Robert WINSTEAD of the 100 of N.W. Backwoods Road died March 15, 2006. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Moyock Memorial Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, March 19, 2006)

Horace Lloyd WISE

IN POINT HARBOR - Horace Lloyd WISE, 73, died in Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel by the Rev. H.A. HEMMINGWAY. Burial followed in New Hollywood Cemetery. Mr. WISE was a native of Pasquotank County and resided in Point Harbor. He was a former member of the Elks, Lions, and Moose Clubs of Portsmouth, Va. He attended Duke University, William & Mary College and the U.S. Coast Academy. He served on the Board of Directors of Beazley Foundation Boys Club and was Director of Parks and Recreation in Portsmouth, Va. from 1942 to 1948. He was a member of the Virginia and North Carolina Bar Association and practiced law from 1947 until 1971 in Portsmouth, Va. He was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth City and attended Powells Point Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Mrs. Lillian Lister WISE and husband of Mrs. Frances Grant WISE of the home. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Wise HANNA of Matthews County, Va.; two sons: Larry WISE of Chesapeake, Va. and Donald WISE of Portsmouth, Va.; a half-brother, Dr. Samuel DULIN, JR. of Seminole, Florida; and 8 grandchildren.  (The Southern Post - August 4, 1982; pg. 12)

Lillian Bundy ANSELL-WITHERINGTON

CHESAPEAKE - Lillian Bundy ANSELL-WITHERINGTON, 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2009. She was born in Old Norfolk County to the late Rosser and Clara Charlton BUNDY. She was a member of Moyock Baptist Church, the Faith Bible Class , Ladies on Mission and the Great Bridge Seniors Club. She was predeceased by two husbands Cordell ANSELL and Lawrence WITHERINGTON; a daughter, Barbara JENNINGS; son-in-law Robert JENNINGS; two sisters and a brother.  Left to cherish her memory are two grandchildren, Jeff JENNINGS and Mark and wife Ann Marie JENNINGS, all of FL; two great grandchildren; faithful companion, Hobo; and a host of friends.  The family will receive friends at Twifords Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake on Thursday from 7:00 until 8:30 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00am with Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

David John WITHERS

MOYOCK - David John WITHERS, 60, entered into eternal life Feb. 7, 2004. He died in his home with his family by his side after a long courageous battle with brain cancer. His loving family and devoted friends are so thankful that he is no longer suffering and that he is rejoicing in heaven. Born in Galesburg, Ill., Mr. WITHERS was the oldest son of six children of the late Donald and Judyth Sether WITHERS. He retired as a chief in the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He was a labor pool supervisor at General Dynamics, where he had been a very dedicated and loyal employee for seven years. Mr. WITHERS' dedication to his family was his driving force. He leaves a legacy of hard work, determination, courage and unmatched strength. He will always be in our hearts and memories. The love we had will always be forever. He will be remembered as a man of strength and character. Mr. WITHERS is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Connie Selby WITHERS; a son, Josh R. WITHERS and wife, Tamara of Virginia Beach; a step-son, Paul A. WILLIAMS and wife, Felicia of Moyock; a step-daughter, Lorie A. MOON and husband, James of Norfolk; four grandsons, Brendon, Zachary, Adam and Taylor; four sisters, Devra HANSON and husband, Dan of South Dakota, Mary Lou PLETCHER and husband, Jeff and Lynn TVEDT and husband, Les, all of Minnesota and Jan BELL and husband, Dan of New Hampshire; a brother, Al WITHERS of Minnesota; his loyal and devoted friend, Janet WITHERS, who has been with him for many years; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, by the Rev. Johnny IKNER. Viewing will begin Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, mentor and friend will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, February 8, 2004)

Douglas W. WITT

Douglas W. WITT, 51, of Aydlett, NC went home to be with the Lord Thursday March 20, 2008. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother and a devoted friend to those he leaves behind. After a long struggle with kidney disease, the Lord chose to end his pain quickly and quietly at home. Doug was kind and generous to all that knew him. An avid sportsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing and his passion surfing.   He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Maria WITT; parents Walter G. and Rebecca A. WITT, sister, Wanda F. JANZ and her husband Todd, brothers William J. WITT, Charles L. WITT and his wife Carolyn of Virginia Beach; son Adam P. WITT and his wife Winde of Victoria, Texas, daughter Sarah Marie HOLLOMAN of Virginia Beach; 3 granddaughters Liane, Joscelyn and Logan, his niece Lindsey EVANS and her husband Chris. He also leaves behind his loving mother-in-law Elizabeth M. FOLEY, who has resided in North Carolina at their home. Sam and Case “surf dogs”. He is preceded by nephew Aaron JANZ.   A Celebration of Life will be held at the family’s residence, 208 Tabernacle Lane Aydlett, NC on Sunday March 23, 2008, 1:00 pm. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the WITT family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

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