KNOTTS ISLAND - Thomas James WOLFE, 58, died June 9, 2004 at home with his family at his side. Mr. WOLFE was born in Norfolk to the late Edna Des Marais WOLFE. He was a veteran, having served in the USMC. Mr. WOLFE worked as a supervisor in the Sheet Metal Shop of a loving and caring company, Bay Mechanical, and was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Chapter 10. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his loving aunt, Florence DES MARAIS who helped raise him.  Survivors include his bride of 32 years, Doris Ann Davis WOLFE; two daughters, Debra Ann TANDO and husband Michael of Knotts Island and Sheila M. HUBER and husband Thomas of Chesapeake; three sons, Jack POFF and wife, Marie of Knotts Island, Richard POFF and wife, Anna of Chesapeake, and Michael POFF and wife Dana of Norfolk; one brother, Richard “Dickie” WOLFE of Norfolk; a very special granddaughter, who was like a daughter, Ruby Darnell GADDIS and her husband Casey of Knotts Island; and ten other grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, his beloved mother-in-law, Ruby W. DAVIS of Knotts Island and extended family and faithful dog “Shea”.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Knotts Island United Methodist Church with Pastor Robert GREEN and Frank JENNINGS officiating. Burial will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake on Friday from 7:00 until 8:30 pm.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, June 11, 2004)

Sharon Delores WOMACK

Sharon Delores WOMACK, 64, died Sunday, March 27, in Virginia Beach, Va. She was a native of Lynchburg, Va., and a resident of Knotts Island, N.C., for eight years.  She is survived by her husband, Herman W. WOMACK; three daughters, Sylvia STARNES of Daytona Beach, Fla., Cheryl CAMERILLO of Alexandria, Va., and Carolyn WATERS of Hampton, Va.; two sons, Thomas WHEELER of Port Orange, Fla., and William WHEELER of Buchannon, W. Va.; two sisters, Kathleen WHEELER of Lynchburg, Va., and Joanne ALEXANDER of Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, Ronald HOPKINS of Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, Va. (The Virginian-Pilot – March 29, 1994; pg. D4)

Dorcas Morrisette WOOD

Felder M. WOOD, JR., 72, died Tuesday at Chesapeake General Hospital.  Mr. WOOD was born in Moyock, N.C., and was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose, Chesapeake Lodge #1940. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired machinist with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Survivors include his wife, Cora Nelson WOOD; his daughter, Deborah L. FORWOOD, both of Chesapeake; three sons, Hoy H. WOOD and Michael A. WOOD, both of Chesapeake, and Ralph C. WOOD.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 1, 1993; pg. D2)

John Elliott WOOD

(Unknown newspaper - 1963)  [According to his WW I Draft Registration Card, John Elliott Wood was born Feb. 23, 1891.  He died in Portsmouth, Va. on Oct. 1, 1963.]  Obituary clipping kindly submitted by Judy Merrell Brickhouse.

Linda Roberts WOOD

Viola Lane WOOD

Viola Lane WOOD, 96, formerly of Perkins Lane, Coinjock, NC died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Shawboro, NC. She was born March 21, 1922 in Sullivan, TN to the late George Decatur LANE and Ora Hamilton LANE and was the widow of Charlie Sherman WOOD. She was a homemaker and a member of Coinjock Baptist Church. She was one of the Rosie Riveter Girls during WWII and met Charlie while visiting wounded soldiers. They were married for forty-three years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a good cook and a seamstress. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn SHEARIN and Sandra DAVIS (James) all of Coinjock, NC, and Janie WHITLOW (Tony) of Shawboro, NC; two sons, Lowell WOOD (Linda) and William Henry WOOD (Nancy) all of Shawboro, NC; a sister, Pearl BOGGS of Johnson City, TN; fourteen grandchildren; and forty-nine great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Goldie HUNT and Mary Ruth PEAVLER; and five brothers, Earl LANE, Brady LANE, Roy LANE, Edgar LANE, and G. D. LANE, JR.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James HARRINGTON, Pastor Keith WOOD, and Pastor Erik SMITH officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 at the funeral home, immediately following the service in the funeral home lobby, and at other times at the residence of Janie WHITLOW, 396 East Ridge Road, Shawboro, NC. Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the WOOD family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Danny Martin WOODARD

COINJOCK – Pauline Tate WOODARD, 94, died March 8 in her home. She was born in Kitty Hawk. She had taught in the Currituck school system for 5 years and was a member of the Coinjock Baptist Church and was past president of the Coinjock Ladies Home demonstration Club and the Currituck Historical Society and instrumental in starting the Currituck Library. She was a member of the First Flight Society and a past worthy matron of Order of Eastern Star, Coinjock Chapter #218. She was the widow of Elmer R. WOODARD, SR. Survivors are a son, Elmer R. WOODARD, JR. of Coinjock; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, March 10, 1992)

Bessie Lewis WOODHOUSE

BARCO - Bessie Lewis WOODHOUSE, 92, of Grandy, N. C., died Tuesday December 19, 2006, at the Sentara Barco Nursing Home.  Mrs. WOODHOUSE was born August 29, 1914, in Currituck County, Jarvisburg, N. C. and was the daughter of the late Ben LEWIS and Carrie Evans LEWIS.  She was preceded in death by her husband James Leroy WOODHOUSE, sisters Essie SMITH, Lessie CRAIN, Opal LUPTON, Hallie BRICKHOUSE, Doris LEWIS and her brothers, Wilbur LEWIS, James LEWIS and Melvin LEWIS.  Survivors include her daughters, Joyce W. LEWARK and husband Lester of Harbinger, N. C. and Marjorie W. SPRY of Camden, N. C., son George ETHERIDGE and wife Marion of Powells Point, N. C. her sister Gladys WOODHOUSE of Barco, N. C., and ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  A graveside funeral service will be held Friday December 22, at 2:00 P. M. at New Hollywood Cemetery in Elizabeth City with Pastor David COXSON officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at Twiford Funeral Home, from 12:30 P. M. to 1:30 P.M. and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Lester LEWARK.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N. C. is assisting the Woodhouse family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Edwin W. [Wilbur] WOODHOUSE

GRANDY - Gladys Lewis WOODHOUSE, 85, of Grandy, N.C., died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 at the Albemarle Hospital. Mrs. WOODHOUSE was born Jan. 7, 1921, in Currituck County, Jarvisburg, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Ben LEWIS and Carrie Evans LEWIS. She was a member of Powells Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. WOODHOUSE on Jan. 4, 1997; her sisters, Essie SMITH, Lessie CRAIN, Opal LUPTON, Hallie BRICKHOUSE, Doris LEWIS and Bessie Lewis WOODHOUSE; her brothers, Wilbur LEWIS, James LEWIS and Melvin LEWIS. Survivors include her daughter, Carrie W. ALBERTSON and her husband, Melvin, of South Mills, N.C.; a nephew, which was like a son who resided with her for 45 years, Ray LEWIS, of Elizabeth City, N.C.; her grandson, Ray ALBERTSON and his wife, Terry; and her granddaughter, Jeneane RAPER and her husband, Wayne, all of South Mills, N.C.; and a great-granddaughter, Michele ALBERTSON of South Mills, N.C. A funeral service will be held at Twiford's Memorial Chapel at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, with Pastor Carl KRITES officiating. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the funeral home lobby and other times at the home of daughter and son-in-law Carrie W. and Melvin ALBERTSON, 173 Old Swamp Road, South Mills.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is assisting the Woodhouse family with arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Wednesday, January 3, 2006)

GRANDY – Harold Emory WOODHOUSE, 84, of Grandy, died at Sentara Barco on Saturday, January 4. Born in Currituck County, he was a retired produce distributor and a Baptist. He was the son of the late Leonard B. and Lovie Hayman WOODHOUSE and is survived by a daughter, Carrie W. ALBERTSON of South Mills; one brother, James Leroy WOODHOUSE of Barco; 2 grandchildren: Ray ALBERTSON and Jeneane HEWITT; one great-grandchild, Michele ALBERTSON, all of South Mills; and one nephew, Ray L. LEWIS of Grandy. He was formerly married to Gladys Lewis WOODHOUSE of Grandy and was predeceased by a brother, Orville WOODHOUSE. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. in New Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Ed HAWKINS officiating. Twiford's Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, January 7, 1997; pg. 9A)

James Edmond WOODHOUSE

James Leroy WOODHOUSE

GRANDY – James Leroy WOODHOUSE, 89, died Friday, August 4, at Sentara Nursing Home in Barco.  He was born in Grandy, the son of the late Leonard WOODHOUSE and Lovie Hayman WOODHOUSE, and the husband of Bessie Lewis WOODHOUSE of Barco.  Mr. WOODHOUSE was a retired self-employed carpenter.  Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Joyce Woodhouse LEWARK of Harbinger; a step-daughter, Marjorie SPRY of Camden; a step-son, George ETHERIDGE of Powells Point; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Graveside services were held Sunday, August 6 in New Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Forrest GUTHRIE officiating.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 8, 2000; pg. 9A)

J. M. [James Monroe] WOODHOUSE

	Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, VA) Friday, January 21, 1887; pg. 4	The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) Friday, January 28, 1887

PATTERSON, N.J. - Mary Elizabeth "Snook" WOODHOUSE, 85, of the 700 block of E. 22nd St., died Nov. 6, 2003, in Norfolk. A native of Barco, N.C., she was the widow of Jerry WOODHOUSE. She is survived by a daughter, Lorraine WOODHOUSE-SIMONS of Patterson, N.J.; stepdaughter, Betty Jean WOODHOUSE of Norfolk; son, Gerald WOODHOUSE of Patterson; stepsons, Richard WOODHOUSE of Chesapeake and Jerry WOODHOUSE, JR. of Maryland; sisters, Katherine MOORE of New York City, Katie WARE of Barco, N.C. ., Rosemary MANNING of Norfolk, Marjorie PARHAM of Norfolk and Flossie SMITH of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren, Shantrea SOUTHERLAND of Patterson and Andrea STUBBS of Macon, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a stepdaughter, Odarris WOODHOUSE; a son, Joseph WOODHOUSE; her parents, Lillie Mae and Ambrose WARDEN; and a brother, Hillary WARDEN. A funeral will be held at noon Tuesday in the Center Chapel Methodist Church, Barco, N.C. Burial will be in the McClease Family Cemetery, Barco. The family will depart from the residence of Mrs. MANNING at 10 a.m. enroute to the church. E.A. Hughes Funeral Home is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, November 9, 2003)

Ola Aydlett WOODHOUSE

Ola Aydlett WOODHOUSE, 77, died Aug. 7, 1990, in Norfolk.  Mrs. WOODHOUSE was a native of Currituck County. She was a member of United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was the widow of O.L. WOODHOUSE.  Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis POYNER and Rebecca HOWARD, and a son, O. Larry WOODHOUSE, all of Grandy; and two grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Emmit McCALL and the Rev. Jim CLARK.  Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 9, 1990; pg. D2)

Sarah WOODHOUSE
The Weekly Economist (Elizabeth City, NC) - Tuesday, April 12, 1881

Sarah D. WOODHOUSE

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah D. WOODHOUSE, 73, who died at her home at Poplar Branch Saturday afternoon at 4:20 o'clock, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Ebenezer Methodist Church at 4 o'clock with the Rev. M.E. COTTON, pastor, officiating.  Mrs. WOODHOUSE, widow of D. Wilson WOODHOUSE, was a native and lifelong resident of Currituck County and was a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church at Aydlett.  Surviving are a son, Wilbur Bradley WOODHOUSE of Poplar Branch; three grandchildren of Poplar Branch and one niece, Mrs. Russell GRIGGS of Coinjock.  She was a sister-in-law of Capt. Jim WOODHOUSE of Manteo.  Burial was in the family plot at Poplar Branch.  (Dare County Times - Friday, January 29, 1943; pg. 1)

Birdy White WOODLEY

SHAWBORO - Mrs. Birdy White WOODLEY, 77, of Shawboro, died at Chesapeake General Hospital in Chesapeake, Va. on Monday, August 23, 2004.  A funeral service will be held at New Sawyer's Creek Missionary Baptist Church Saturday at noon with the Rev. Keith SMITH officiating.  Burial will be in Mercer Family Cemetery.A visitation will be at Walson Funeral Home Friday from 5-9.  The family will receive friends at the residence of her son, Clifton WOODLEY in Moyock.  Walson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Mrs. WOODLEY was the widow of William H. WOODLEY and the daughter of the late Clifton R. and Lucille Brooks WHITE.  Survivors include a daughter, Henretta CARTWRIGHT of Camden; three sons: Clifton, William E. and Frank WOODLEY, all of Moyock; four sisters: Gracie EVANS of Milford, Delaware, Cliffie FEREBEE and Catherine HARRIS, both of Moyock, and Mary CARTWRIGHT of Hampton, Va.; five brothers: Dock L. WHITE of Bridgehampton, Long Island, NY, Morris WHITE and Paul WHITE, both of Chesapeake, Va., Harvey WHITE of Suffolk, Va. and Buxton WHITE of Moyock; 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  (The Daily Advance - Friday, August 27, 2004)

Shirley B. WOODLEY

Mrs. Shirley B. WOODLEY, of 1925 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Albemarle Hospital. Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, May 20, at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Shawboro, at 2 p.m. Viewing will be held at the funeral home Saturday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. The family will receive friends at her residence. Mrs. WOODLEY leaves to cherish her memories: husband, William WOODLEY of the residence; two daughters, Sharonda WOODLEY of Moyock and Natalie JONES (Ralph Jr.) of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Annie WHIDBEE of Elizabeth City and Mary Louis COWELL of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rivers Community Funeral Home is expressing sympathy through sincere service to the Woodley family.  (The Daily Advance - May 17, 2012)

Glenda Marie Clark WOOLFREY

GRANDY - Glenda Marie Clark WOOLFREY, 56, died September 5, 2005 at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. Mrs. WOOLFREY was born in Fredericksburg, VA and was an office manager for the Colony IV Hotel.  She was a member of the Triangle Baptist Church in Triangle, VA. Mrs. WOOLFREY was the daughter of the late Glenn Walter CLARK and Bessie Rodgers CLARK. She is survived by two sons; T.J. WOOLFREY and Glenn WOOLFREY, both of Nags Head; three sisters, Peggy CROPP of Nags Head, Louise DYE of Hartwood, VA and Lucille MUSSELMAN of Fredericksburg, VA; two brothers; William SMITH of Rochester, NY and Robert SMITH of Springfield, VA and many other relatives.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Twiford’s Funeral Home, Manteo, is assisting the family with these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, September 8, 2005; pg. 14A)

David Lee WOOSLEY

MOYOCK – David Lee WOOSLEY, 50, died April 27 in Norfolk, Va. He was a native of Beckley, W. Va. and was employed with Norshipco and was a member of International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers. He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife Ann Byrum WOOSLEY; his mother, Arietta WOOSLEY of Interlachen, Fla.; three sisters: Lora ATKINS of Gainesville, Fla., Linda WOODWARD of Hollister, Fla. and Sandra WATERS of Suffolk; and four brothers: Terry WOOSLEY of South Mills, Tommy WOOSLEY of Corapeake, the Rev. Ted WOOSLEY of Zuni and Don WOOSLEY of Hawthorne, Fla. Funeral services were held Friday in Twiford Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake by the Rev. S.I. PARSON. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. (The Coastland Times – Sunday, May 3, 1992)

Jack WOOTEN

Jack WOOTEN, aged 78, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024 at his home in Jarvisburg, NC. Born on September 17, 1945 in Dekalb County, AL, Jack led a life of honor and dedication.  After serving his country with honor in the U.S. Army with a tour in Vietnam, Jack went on to work as a Tugboat Captain. With his unwavering commitment to his profession, he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community.  Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Myrtle Tinker WOOTEN as well as his wife, Rose Everett WOOTEN, his brothers, Jerry Ike WOOTEN, SR., Bob WOOTEN, JR., and Danny WOOTEN and a sister, Irene WILSON. He was also preceded by his sister-in-law, Connie Barkley WOOTEN, his step-daughter, Nora Lee LYTLE, and a step-grandchild.  He is survived by his step-sons, Robert "Boogie" Foster LYTLE, JR. (Nina) and Richard Dale LYTLE (Merita). Jack is also survived by his brothers, Tommy WOOTEN and Hank (Judy) WOOTEN, as well as two step-grandchildren.  Services for Jack will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Twiford Memorial Chapel. A visitation will be held on Monday evening, February 12, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The graveside committal will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Laurel Memorial Gardens with military honors. A visitation will be held on Monday evening, February 12, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Wooten family.  (Twifprd Funeral Home)

Zalla Pugh WORKING

Zalla Faye “Zee” WORKING, 78, of Drumm Street, Moyock died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born January 4, 1938 in Spencer, Indiana to the late Cameron PUGH and Ruby Confer PUGH and was the widow of Larry Deo WORKING. She was a retired custom framing specialist. She was a member of Moyock United Methodist Church. She will be remembered for her kindness and love for all.  She is survived by two sons, Dennis WORKING and wife, Adora and Kenneth WORKING and wife, Sharon; six grandchildren, Nicole, Amanda, Brandi Lynn, Brandy Nicole, Patrick and Michael; six great-grandchildren, and three sisters. She was preceded in death by six brothers.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Moyock United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Bill MASCIANGELO.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Working family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Amanda Rebecca WORKMAN

CHESAPEAKE - After a long illness, Amanda Rebecca WORKMAN, age 80, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, July 19, 2014, while at her earthly home. Praise God! She suffers no more! Amanda was born on January 17, 1934 in Delbarton, WV and had lived in Altha for the past 8 years coming from Moyock, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn WORKMAN, a child, parents, siblings and friends. Amanda was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Altha, FL. Survivors include, daughter, Angela SAUNDERS and her husband, Robert of Altha, FL, sons, Dwayne WORKMAN and his wife, Debbie of Moyock, NC, Carl WORKMAN and his wife, Robin of Chesapeake, VA, brother, Garland COMPTON of WV, sister, Willie Irene EDWARDS of WV, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Family and friends will gather to remember her life and take joy in her homegoing. These gatherings will be held Friday, July 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM (EDT) at Moyock Assembly of God Church in Moyock, NC with Reverend Steve NETHERY officiating. Interment will follow Moyock Cemetery.  (The Virginian Pilot – Wednesday, July 23, 2014)

Myrtle Leotha WORKMAN

KNOTTS ISLAND – Myrtle Leotha WORKMAN, 74, died Sunday, September 7, 1986 in a hospital. A native of Carter County, Kentucky, she was the widow of Theodore J. WORKMAN. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Chesapeake. Survivors include three daughters: Leotha WORKMAN and Glena WALKER of Charleston, West Virginia and Drema LAKE of Dayton, Ohio; two sons: Holbert and Larry WORKMAN of Chesapeake; two sisters: Hazel BLAKEWAY of Knotts Island and Charlotte COOPER of Charleston, West Virginia; two brothers: Lee FRALEY of Norfolk and Kenneth FRALEY of Logan, West Virginia; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1986 in Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, West Virginia. Burial will be in Charleston, WV. Twiford's Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake provided information. (The Virginian Pilot – Tuesday, September 9, 1986)

Louise Daniels WORLEY

CHESAPEAKE - Louise Daniels WORLEY, 95, passed away on June 27, 2017.  Born Powells Point, NC, she was a retired School Bus Driver from the City of Chesapeake. She was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church.  Louise was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Dora Louise DANIELS; husband, Dempsey W. WORLEY; son, Larry Dea WORLEY; two sisters, Lila Mae WATERFIELD and Wilma Daniels PERRY; and a brother, Wilbur DANIELS. Left to cherish her memory: two daughters, Nancy Worley PARKE and husband, Michael, of Chesapeake and Audrey Worley REINEN and husband, Robert, of Murrieta, CA; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.  "Weezy" will be sorely missed by those who knew and love her.  The family will receive friends at Woodland Heights Baptist Church on Monday, July 3, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the church sanctuary by Rev. Dr. Ken BARNES. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Hollomon-Brown, Indian River Chapel.

Raymond Earl WORLEY

W.T. Griggs High School 1956	W.T. Griggs High School 1960

Raymond Earl WORLEY was born in Poplar Branch, NC on March 24, 1942.  He was a native of Currituck County, a graduate of Dr. W.T. Griggs High School in Poplar Branch, North Carolina,  Trooper WORLEY was a member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol who performed his duties admirably for 23 years, assigned to Troop A, District 1 in Northampton County.  On May 14, 1985, Trooper WORLEY lost his life in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County in the performance of his duties.  He is buried in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Conway, Northampton Co., NC.  The North Carolina Highway Patrol and the citizens of Currituck County felt that it was important to keep alive the memory of this community-minded individual so the 2-mile section of NC 3 from Bertha to Poplar Branch was dedicated on January 8, 1993 as a memorial to Trooper Worley.  [see details of WORLEYs murder on the Officer Down Memorial Page]

NOTE from Roy Sawyer, Jr.
     His mother was Wilma Daniels (Perry) (1920 - 2000).  She was a single mother.  (buried Austin Cem. Kitty Hawk)  She later married Carlis Lee Perry (1 May 1918 - 23 Dec 1990) and lived in Kitty Hawk.  When I was a child she worked at the amusement park in Nags Head where the merry go round was, and I always loved her dearly.  Later she lived at Coinjock and worked for Elmer and Pauline Woodard.  They lived much of his childhood with Wilma's parents: William Henry Daniels (24 Dec 1882 - 17 Dec 1959) (Powells Point Baptist Church and Dora Powers "Weedie" Daniels (27 Jan 1893 - 23 Jul 1983).  Mr. Henry and Ms. Weedie Daniels had 2 other daughters: Lila Mae Daniels (26 Oct 1913 - 23 Mar 2016) m. Wilbur Eris Waterfield (8 Oct 1917 - 19 May 1962) Dora Louise Daniels (1922 - 27 Jun 2017) m. Dempsey Walter Worley (12 Jun 1921 - 23 Sep 1992). *  I do not know the significance of Raymond Earl using the Worley last name and his aunt also being married to a Worley.

Anita Carol Swain WRIGHT

CHESAPEAKE - Anita Carol Swain WRIGHT, 50, formerly of Currituck County, N.C., died Oct. 7, 2003. A graveside service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Snowden Cemetery, Maple, N.C. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, October 9, 2003)

Charlie Austin WRIGHT, 68, retired farmer and produce dealer of Jarvisburg, died Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City after a long illness. Born in Beaufort County, he lived in Jarvisburg 68 years. He was a son of Benjamin F. and Mrs. Caroline Snow WRIGHT, and the husband of Mrs. Mattie Newbold WRIGHT. He was a member of Hebron Methodist Church and Ruritan Club. Besides his widow, surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Caroline WRIGHT, and a son, Dr. Charlie Newbold WRIGHT. Both of Jarvisburg; three sisters: Mrs. Sarah SYMONS and Mrs. Lessie HARRISON of Jarvisburg and Mrs. Pauline MORGAN of Edenton; and a granddaughter, Miss Paula Kathleen WRIGHT of Jarvisburg. A funeral service was conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hebron Methodist Church by the Rev. Gordon ALLEN, pastor, and the Rev. T.L. LEWIS of Poplar Branch Baptist Church. Burial was in Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery. (The Coastland Times – January 4, 1963)

Debbie WRIGHT

Debbie WRIGHT, 47, of 110 Faris Drive, Grandy, NC, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Outer Banks Hospital. She was born in Virginia Beach, VA, to the late Chester ROGERS and Barbara ROGERS.  Mrs. WRIGHT is survived by her husband, Ed WRIGHT of Grandy, NC; a daughter, Kelly WALNOHA and husband Jeff of TN; a son, Joey JONES of CO; and a grandson, Nate SHAVER.  A funeral service will be held Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Following the service the family will receive friends at the funeral home and at other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Wright family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Deborah Cason WRIGHT

KNOTTS ISLAND - Deborah (Debbie) Cason WRIGHT, 54, went home to be with her heavenly father, Monday, May 31, 2010.  Mrs. WRIGHT was born in Virginia Beach, Feb. 18, 1956. She was the daughter of Jeanette White CASON and the late Wilbur (Bug) W. CASON. Mrs. WRIGHT is survived by two children, Mr. Dennis R. WRIGHT, JR. and Miss Ashley WRIGHT.  Besides her children she is survived by her two sisters, Wanda BORG (Steve) and Anita SMITH (Brian); several nieces, nephews; and many more loved ones and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Knotts Island Baptist Church with Pastor Scott MANNS, SR. officiating. Burial will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, 929 Battlefield Blvd., South, Chesapeake, Va. is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Thursday, June 3, 2010)

Inez Morrisette WRIGHT

JARVISBURG - Inez Morrisette WRIGHT, age 76, of Jarvisburg, NC, died December 28, 2005, in Sentara Nursing Home. She was born in Norfolk, VA, daughter of the late William and Inez MORRISETTE, and was raised and loved by Henry and Sally GARRENTON. She was a loving and devoted wife of over 60 years of Sidney WRIGHT, SR., of the residence. She was a member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ.  Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Diane HAMILTON and her husband Patrick of Kill Devil Hills, NC; one son, Sidney "Sid" WRIGHT, JR. and his wife Kym also of Kill Devil Hills, NC; one sister Barbara ROGERS of Maryland; four brothers, Calvin MORRISETTE and Angelo PENELLO both of Norfolk, VA, Ray MORRISETTE of Williamsburg, VA, and Anthony PENELLO of Chesapeake, VA; seven grandchildren, Steve and Bryan WRIGHT, Mark GIBBS, January BOWLES, Candie HOLLAND, Jacklyn SPENCE, and Sabrina HAMILTON; eight great grandchildren; and a loving friend, Joan WEST.  A graveside service will be Saturday, December 31, 2005, at 2:00 PM in the Owens Family Cemetery, Harbinger, NC, with the Rev. David COXSON officiating. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, December 31, 2005)