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SADLER, Alice Virginia Sawyer
SCRANTON - Alice Virginia Sawyer Sadler, 90, formerly of the Scranton Community, and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center, died February 13, 2008 at Cross Creek. Born in Hyde County, March 7, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Becton and Aileen Pegram Sawyer. She was married to Ellis Dalton Sadler who preceded her in death. She was a member of Rose Bay Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Rose Bay Baptist Church. Steve Bryan and Sam Eburn, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be C. D. Gibbs, Dewey Sawyer, Larry Phelps, Paul Cohn, Lee Williams, Barry Equils and Steve Sawyer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Sawyer and Wayne Sawyer. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy S. Equils and Faye S. Gibbs both of Washington; a brother, Roger Sawyer of Plymouth; three sisters, Doris Phelps of Manteo, Nell Lee of Richlands and Hilda O’Neal of Fairfield; five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Sadler’s grandson Mr. Barry and Sherry Equils 1581 New Lands Rd., Fairfield. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, February 17, 2008; pg. 10A)
SADLER, Alla Smith
Alla S. Sadler, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, January 7, 2014 at her home in Fairfield, NC. Alla was born on June 15, 1930 in the Fairfield Township of Hyde County to the late Carroll Demock Smith and Olive Watson Smith. On November 3, 1950, she married H.L. Sadler, Jr,, who preceded her in death. Along with her husband, they operated Sadler Texaco in Fairfield for 28 years. The rest of her life she was a homemaker and a caring mother and grandmother for her children and grandchildren. Her favorite pastime was enjoying friends and family. Alla was also preceded in death by her brother, Erwin Smith. She is survived by her two sisters, Shelby Sawyer of Fairfield, NC and Marcelline Gilbert of Williamston, NC. Alla is also survived by her son, Donald Sadler and wife, Lorraine ,of Williamston, NC and daughter, Tina Sadler Eakes and husband, David, of Fairfield, NC. She had three grandchildren Anita Sadler Roberson and husband Brent of Williamston, NC and Cruz and Payton Eakes of Fairfield, NC. She also had two great grandchildren Mary Spencer and Liam of Williamston, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00pm on Friday January 10, 2014 at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, NC and other times at the home, 8675 Piney Woods Rd. Fairfield, NC 27826. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 11th at 11:00 am at the Fairfield Christian Church with graveside service following at the Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, NC. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, January 8, 2014)
SADLER, Benjamin Franklin
(1912 - 2007) Benjamin Franklin Sadler, 94, of 20757 U. S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Cross Creek Health Care Center. Born in Hyde County on December 6, 1912, he was the son of the late Frank and Amandia Midyette Sadler. He was a retired farmer and attended Swan Quarter Christian Church. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, Irene Pugh Sadler; two sons, Joe Frank Sadler and Reid Gregory Sadler both of Swan Quarter; three daughters, Dale S. Fick of Chesapeake, Va., Lana S. Blake of Newport News, Va. and Kerry S. Carawan of Swan Quarter; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Emmitt, Herbert, Eugene, Ottis, Linwood and Hiram Sadler; sisters, Meta Rose, Luvenia Hodges, Ella Gibbs, Maggie Dodd and Lillian Sadler. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Richard Smartnick and Steve Bryan will officiate. The family expresses their deepest appreciation to Dr. Richard Young, Dr. Mark Beamer, Susan Utley and the entire staff at Cross Creek Health Care Center for their special care and love extended to Mr. Sadler during his illness. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service on Tuesday evening, 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Kerry and Donald Carawan, 21490 U. S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, June 12, 2007)
SADLER, Bettie Pegram
Betty Pegram Sadler, 63, of 760 Main Street, Swan Quarter, died early Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Born in Washington, N.C. on February 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Virginia Dare Cutrell Pegram. She was married to Larry Paul Sadler, Sr. who survives. Betty served as dietician at Cross Creek Health Care in Swan Quarter until her retirement. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan will officiate. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Michael Wayne Sadler and wife, Jennifer of Engelhard and Larry Paul Sadler, Jr. and wife, Melissa of Swan Quarter; a brother, David Pegram, Jr. of South Carolina; grandchildren, Michael Dean Sadler, Jenna Ellis Sadler, Gage Sadler and Brittany Nixon; her very special friend, her dog "Girl". Betty was also preceded in death be a son, Melvin "Marty" Dean Sadler and a brother, Marvin Pegram. The family will received friends at Bryan Funeral Service on Saturday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Bryan Funeral Service)
SADLER, Betty T.
SADLER, Bobby
SWAN QUARTER — Mr. Bobby “Hound Dog” Sadler, 74, died May 19, 2010 at Cross Creek Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 2 p.m. at St. Lydia Church Cemetery. The service will be preceded by a viewing from noon to 2 p.m. at the cemetery. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, May 23, 2010)
SADLER, Caddie Smith
SWAN QUARTER - Caddie Smith SADLER, 75, died December 30 in Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Mrs. Sadler, a native of Leechville, was the daughter of the late Pilos and Sudie Keefer Smith. She worked for many years as a seamstress with the former Belhaven Manufacturing Company. Survivors include a son, Delmer M. Sadler of Swan Quarter; five daughters: Sybil S. Gibbs of Swan Quarter; Ellen S. Wood, Mae S. Ambrose and Jane S. Chesson, all of Plymouth; and Brenda S. Roper of Scranton; a sister, Lillian Henries of Washington; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held January 2 at 3 p.m. at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery. The Rev. Lynn Manilla, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, officiated. Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, January 4, 1994)
SADLER, Carrie Tate
MAYSVILLE - Carrie Tate SADLER, 85, formerly of Swan Quarter, died January 20, at Britthaven Nursing Home of Jacksonville. Mrs. Sadler was a native of Beaufort County. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Sadler, and her daughter, Christine Stotesberry. Surviving are four granddaughters: Carol S. Aman and Wanda S. Morton of Maysville, Lisa Stotesberry of Felda, Florida, and Susie Gibbs of Engelhard; and three grandsons: Marty Sadler of Maysville, Curtis and ernie Stotesberry of Swan Quarter; 14 great-grandchildren; and her son-in-law, Roland Stotesberry of Swan Quarter. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Maysville with the Rev. George Packer officiating. Burial will be in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery in Maysville. The family will receive friends at the home of Jack and Carol Aman in Belgrade. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 23, 1997; pg. 8A)
SADLER, Charles Glenn
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SADLER, Charlie Eugene
SWAN QUARTER - Charlie Eugene SADLER, 27, died Wednesday, October 14, 1998. Born in Glynn County, Georgia November 17, 1970, he was the son of Garry Wayne and Lynn Jennette Sadler. He worked as a commercial fisherman. Charlie joined the Swan Quarter Baptist Church in September of this year and was baptized at that time. Funeral services were held Friday at the gravesite in the family plot at Soule Cemetery. Steve Bryan officiated. Surviving in addition to his parents are his paternal grandmother, Hazel T. Sadler, and his two brothers, Vernon T. Sadler and Eric W. Sadler, all of Swan Quarter. Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, October 18, 1998; pg. 10A)
SADLER, Clydia Mae
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Nov. 26, 1987; pg. 12
SADLER, Deborah
Daily Free Press (Kinston, NC) - Thursday, February 22, 1923; pg. 6
SADLER, Delmar Murl
Delmar Murl Sadler, 65, of Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, at Cross Creek Health Care Center. Born in Swan Quarter, July 25, 1942, he was the son of the late Murl and Caddie Smith Sadler. He spent his entire working years as a commercial fisherman and was a friend to all of the seafood community. A funeral service will be held at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Mike Wheeler will officiate. Surviving are five sisters, Sybil S. Gibbs of Swan Quarter, Brenda S. Roper of Scranton, Ellen S. Wood and Mae S. Ambrose both of Plymouth, Jane S. Chesson of Jamesville. The family will receive friends at the home of Sybil Gibbs, 2106 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home
SADLER, Dempsey B.
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Thursday, Nov. 17, 1859; pg. 4
SADLER, Dorothy Caroll Gibbs
FAIRFIELD - Dorothy Carroll Gibbs SADLER, died Tuesday, April 2 at her home on Church Street. Born in Scottsdale, Westmoreland County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles Bruce and Bertha Rachel Hill Carroll. She was a retired salesperson and buyer in retail clothing and was first married to Windley Mann Gibbs who preceded her in death in 1978. She was then married to John Carroll Sadler who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church and the Fairfield Chapter #247, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a brother, James Russell Carroll of DeLand, Florida; a half-sister, Virginia Burke of Lititz, Pa; a half-brother, Donald C. Carroll of Englewood, Florida; and two nieces: Susie Quinn of Jacksonville, Florida and Connie Horton of Green Cove Springs, Florida. Mrs. Sadler was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth E. Carroll in 1990. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Valerie Ballance will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fairfield Cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, April 4, 2002; pg. 4B)
SADLER, Elizabeth Marie Simpson
Mrs. Elizabeth Marie “Sissy” Simpson SADLER, 49, of 600 Juniper Bay Road, Swan Quarter, died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Craddock officiating. Mrs. Sadler was born in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 23, 1957. She was the daughter of Evelyn Pinner Simpson Gibbs and the late Jimmy Simpson. She was married to Jimmy L. Sadler, who survives. She worked with her husband in commercial fishing prior to her illness. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Guy Sadler of the home; two stepdaughters, Faithe S. Simpson of Swan Quarter, and Hope Sadler of Greenville; two brothers, Darrell Lee Simpson of Williamston, and Michael Scott Simpson of Swan Quarter; two sisters, Arlene S. Harris and Beverly S. Miller, both of Swan Quarter; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, December 6, 2006)
SADLER, Ellis Dalton
SCRANTON - Ellis Dalton SADLER, 87, of Route 2, and recently a patient at Cross creek Health Care Center, died Friday, May 29, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Hyde County on February 17, 1911, he was the son of the late James Edgar and Challie Sawyer Sadler. He was a long active member of Rose Bay Missionary Baptist Church where he had served as deacon for many years. Mr. Sadler was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Bell Island Camp and was a part of so much that is enjoyed in Hyde County today. He worked as a truck sales representative for the Rose Bay Oyster Company under the management of Mr. Jennette and later with Swan Quarter Crab Company. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Alice Sawyer Sadler; two daughters: Dorothy S. Equils and son-in-law William M. Equils of Scranton, and Edith Fay S. Gibbs and son-in-law David Gibbs of Washington; one brother, Lee Sadler of Edenton; one sister, Belle S. Brickhouse of Avon Lake, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grand- children. He was preceded in death by brothers: Staton Sadler, Edmond Sadler, Lundy Sadler, and Sheridan Sadler, and sisters: Lulu S. Sawyer and Blanche S. Brickhouse. Funeral services were held Monday in the Rose Bay Baptist Church. Sam Eburn, Jr., Douglas A. Gibbs and Steve Bryan will lead the service and burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service in swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, June 2, 1998; pg. 12A)
SADLER, Essie Equils
Essie Equils Sadler, 89, of 5491 U.S. Highway 264, Scranton, died Wednesday morning, December 17, 2008 at her home. Born in Hyde County, November 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Ella Mae Jarvis and William R. Equils. She worked for several years with the Department of Social Services, was a well known seamstress and an avid worker in her church until her latter years. She was a member of Scranton Christian Church. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Scranton Christian Church. David W. Mason and Michael Swindell will officiate. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery. Surviving are husband of 66 years, Gaston Bell Sadler; two daughters, Audrey Dianne Lumsden of the home and Dorinda Lois Guzzo and her husband, Michael of Cape Coral, Florida; a brother, William M. Equils and wife, Dorothy of Washington; four sisters-in-law, Henrietta Equils of Richmond, Va. and Edna Equils, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Swan Quarter, Hazel Worthman of Washington and Lucille Jones of Engelhard; brothers-in-law, Travis Sadler and wife, Christine of Washington and Robert Lee Sadler and wife, Millie of Marlboro NY; nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sadler was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters in youth, a son, Thomas Deree Sadler; a granddaughter, Heather Dianne Lumsden; a son-in-law, Roy Wilson Lumsden; Three brothers, William Kelly Equils and wife, Zadia, Gilbert Bradt Equils, Zonnie Eugene Equils; sister, Rosa “Tiny” Cahoon and husband, Robert; brother-in-law, Lindsey Warren Sadler; sister-in-law, Kathleen Sadler McKinney. We would like to thank Pungo District Hospital, Boyette Medical Center, Hydeland Home Health, Community Home Care and Hospice, Hyde County Rescue, and Bertie Ambulance Co. for all of their help and kindness during my mother’s illness and also to one special person who told me what to expect next and for coming to our rescue when she wouldn’t listen to anyone else. You know who you are and we love you. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funreal Service in Swan Quarter on Thursday evening, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Thursday, December 18, 2008)
SADLER, Evelyn Swindell
On June 7, 2023, Evelyn Swindell Sadler, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend passed away at the age of 97 years young at the Piedmont Hospice Home in High Point, NC. She was born (March 8, 1926), to the late Cecil and Nina Swindell inNew Holland, NC and sole survivor of ten brothers and sisters. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gervis E. Sadler of sixty-seven years. They were married in 1945 and raised three children, Linda Smith (Smitty) of Kernersville, NC, Dana Miller (Allan) of San Antonio, TX, Tony Sadler (Laurie) of Manteo, NC. She has four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Each of these were the joy of her heart! She was a lifetime member of Soule Methodist Church in which she participated in teaching, choir, an officer of the church, and volunteering for any activities going on in the church. She also attended Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Manns Harbor for six years while living in Manteo and grew to be a very loved part of the congregation, and she returned that love with great pleasure. She substituted at Mattamuskeet High School for 23 years and was loved by staff and students. At the request of her grandchildren, she wrote a book “The Smell of Black Dirt” about our growing up on our farm. The good and bad times. It was a wonderful childhood remembrance for all of us. Her great passion was refinishing and buying antique furniture. She had Mattamuskeet Antiques for a number of years where again she made many friends. She loved all the neighborhood children and had “Cookie Dough Parties” for them, usually in the fall. Last of all she was a devoted wife and mother. She lived for her family. We will all remember her good cooking and her festive decorations at Thanksgiving and all holidays. Her home was open to all at any time and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held at Soule Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023. Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate. Burial will follow at Soule Cemetery in Swan Quarter. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SADLER, Faye Credle
We sadly report the accidental death of Faye Credle Sadler in Greenville. She was a long time and faithful part of Soule Church and dearly loved by many. Funeral Services will be held at in the chapel of Wilkerson Funeral Home on East Fifth St. in Greenville. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends during the hour prior to the funeral service. Our sincere sympathy and prayers are lifted up for her daughter, Lisa and her siblings and their families. (Soule Methodist Church Newsletter - July 18, 2013)
Faye Credle Sadler died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11 am in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park, Reverend Beth Thompson of Oakmont Baptist Church will be officiating. Faye was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mabel Credle, of the Sladesville community in Scranton, NC. She was born in Washington, NC on August 21, 1944 and attended Sladesville School, West Hyde High School and Chowan College. She worked for the East Carolina Bank for thirty six and a half years beginning in 1972 and ending as branch manager in December of 2008. She loved volunteering in ambulatory surgery at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro and golf and her friends in the Plymouth Ladies Golf Association. She enjoyed attending plays, concerts, movies, shopping, and playing cards with her “posse,” Peggy and Scott Coble of Swan Quarter, Carolyn Watson of Durham and Engelhard, and Judy Harris of Swan Quarter. Non- card- playing “posse” are Carolyn’s husband Ernie and Judy’s husband, Jerry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Credle Hodges of Tarboro. She is survived by her: daughter, Lisa Kathryn Sadler of Greenville; two beloved cats, Socks and Sassy; a brother, Jack Credle of Belhaven; sisters, Hazel Rose of Belhaven, and Margaret Scott and husband, Duane of Clayton and three nieces and two nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers if desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association of North Carolina, Eastern Chaper,1305 Navaho Dr., Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27609, American Diabetes Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27607, or to a Hospice Center of your choice. (Wilkerson Funeral Home)
SADLER, Gaston Bell
Gaston Bell Sadler, 89, of 5491 U. S. Highway 264, Scranton died at home on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, going to be with his Lord and family including Essie Equils Sadler, his wife of 66 years, a son, Thomas Deree, his granddaughter, Heather and son-in-law, Wilson Lumsden, and his parents, Charlie R. and Sudie Pearl Harris Sadler, and Brothers, Mack Deree Sadler and Lindsey Warren Sadler and sister, Kathleen McKinney. He is survived by his daughters, Audrey Dianne Lumsden of the home and Dorinda Guzzo and husband, Michael of Cape Coral, FL; two brothers, Robert Sadler and wife, Millie of Marlboro, NY and Travis Sadler and wife, Christine of Washington; two sisters, Hazel Worthman of Washington and Lucille Jones of Engelhard; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, William Equils and wife, Dot of Washington; two sisters-in-law, Edna Equils of Cross Creek Health Care in Swan Quarter and Henrietta Equils of Richmond, VA. He was a member of Scranton Christian Church and an avid commercial fisherman. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Scranton Christian Church. David W. Mason and Mike Swindell will officiate. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery at Ponzer. The family will receive friends on Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, December 18, 2009)
SADLER, Gervis Elwood
Mr. Gervis Elwood Sadler, 86, of 20965 U.S. Highway 264, Swan Quarter, died at his home on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, after an extended illness. Born in Lake Landing Township of Hyde County, Aug. 8, 1924, he was the son of the late Herbert L. and Katie Zerola Midgette Sadler. He attended the former Swan Quarter School and was married to the former Evelyn Swindell who survives. An avid hunter, he was a member of Hyde County Waterfowl Association and was inducted into the association’s Hall of Fame in 2001. A great supporter of local schools and youth, he was instrumental in getting the first activity bus for Mattamuskeet School and was an active member of Soule United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in Soule United Methodist Church. Pastor Jerald Craddock and Steve Bryan will officiate and burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Tony Sadler and his wife, Laurie of Manteo; two daughters, Linda S. Smith and her husband, James of Kernersville, and Dana S. Miller and her husband, Allan of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, O.E. Sadler of Swan Quarter and H.L. Sadler, Jr. of Fairfield; two sisters, Edith S. Pugh of Lake Landing and Bettie S. Spencer of Engelhard; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Soule United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, February 1, 2011)A TRIBUTE TO GERVIS E. SADLER - Gervis was one of a kind. He lived life to the fullest and will long be remembered as one of the greatest story tellers. He loved every moment of life and brought happiness to many as he guided in hunting geese and duck through his earlier years. He shared time of his past with many who traveled this way and always left one happy that they had passed his way. His life in Soule Church was one of blessing to all of us. Faithful for as long as his health would permit, he entered quietly, sat in “his” pew, served as an usher and attended all of the Sunday evening dinners and services until recently as his health kept him at home. The church, filled to capacity for his funeral this past Wednesday, was an indication of how he was loved and regarded as special to all who attended and many more. His wife and children were obviously warmed by the many who encircled them to show their love and support. We will not soon forget the presence and the loyalty of one who expressed his devotion and love for his Lord. I give thanks for the friendship that I knew in Gervis and I loved the many times that he stepped forth to offer something special in worship, in the community and in his home. Evelyn, Dana, Linda and Tony and all the family have a heart filled with memories that will live forever. He taught his children well and the lessons learned made sense because Gervis wanted the best for his family and he was willing to make sacrifices. May our hearts be warmed by the memories we hold dear as we commend him to God’s keeping. Our loss becomes Gervis’ victory as he receives the crown of righteousness promised by his Lord and Savior and all who await His return with power.--Steve Bryan, 2011 (Soule Methodist Church Newsletter - February 7, 2011)
SADLER, Hazel Thompson
On Sunday, March 10th 2013, Hazel Thompson Sadler, peacefully left this earth at the age of 94, yet she will stay in our hearts and minds forever. Born in Hyde County, September 20, 1918, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Williams Thompson of Swan Quarter. She was temporarily residing at Cross Creek Health Care. She lived her life in Swan Quarter and was married to the late Charlie Sadler. She devoted her life to being a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a hardworking woman in and outside of her home. She was a lively, strong willed and amazing woman. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Pastor Mike Wheeler will officiate. Surviving are three sons, Larry Paul Sadler of Swan Quarter, Gary Wayne Sadler and wife Lynn of Swan Quarter, Stewart Eugene Sadler and wife Kelly of Brunswick, GA; a daughter Patsy S. Newman and husband Mitchell of Swan Quarter; and son-in-law, Sammie Williams of Swan Quarter, thirteen grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son Glenn Sadler, a daughter Diana S. Williams; grandsons Marty Dean Sadler and Charlie Eugene Sadler; sisters Pauline T. Cahoon, Ernestine T. Cuthrell; two brothers, Norman Thompson and Curtis Thompson; a daughter in-law Betty Sadler. The family will receive friends at the home of Mitchell and Patsy Newman, 375 Main Street, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Service)
SADLER, H.L. [Herbert Lee] Jr.
H.L. SADLER JR., 81, a resident of 8675 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at his home. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Fairfield Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Bryan Funeral Service. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, April 27, 2011)
Herbert Lee Sadler, Jr. “H.L.”, 81, passed away early Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at his home in Fairfield, NC. H.L. was born on March 21, 1930 in the Lake Landing Township of Hyde County to the late Herbert Lee Sadler, Sr. and Katie Zerola Midyette Sadler. On November 3, 1950 he married Alla Joyce Smith, who survives. He served his country in the Armed Forces in the Korean War and later had numerous occupations, which included farming, operating Sadler Texaco in Fairfield for 28 years and the latest as owner and operator of the Mattamuskeet Campground in Hyde County. His favorite pastime was working and fellowshipping with his numerous friends and family. H.L. was also preceded in death by his brother, Gervis Sadler. He is survived by his brother, Otis Earl Sadler and two sisters, Edith Pugh and Betty Spencer, all of Hyde County. H.L. is also survived by his son, Donald Sadler and wife Lorraine of Williamston, NC and daughter, Tina Sadler Eakes and husband David of Fairfield, NC. He had three grandchildren Anita Sadler Roberson and husband Brent of Williamston, NC and Cruz and Payton Eakes of Fairfield, NC. He also had two great grandchildren Mary Spencer and Liam Roberson of Williamston, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday April 29th at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, NC and other times at the home, 8675 Piney Woods Rd. Fairfield, NC 27826. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 am at the Fairfield Christian Church with graveside service following at the Fairfield cemetery. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, NC. (Bryan Funeral Service)
SADLER, Herbert Lee [Sr.]
SWAN QUARTER - Herbert Lee SADLER, 89, Rt. 1, died Dec. 20 in Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services were held. Friday in Soule cemetery. Sadler, a native of Hyde County, was the son of the late Frank and Mollie Midgette Sadler. He was a prominent farmer in the Lake Comfort Community and was a member of the Middleton Christian Church, as well as the Atlantic Lodge AF& AM for more than 50 years. Sadler was a member of the Hyde County Board of Commissioners from 1947-61. He was chairman of the board for several years. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Zerola Midgette Sadler of the home; three sons: Gervis E. Sadler, Ottis E. Sadler and H.L.Sadler of Fairfield; two daughters: Mrs. Edith S. Pugh and Mrs. Betty S. Spencer of Rt. 1, Engelhard; a brother, Frank Sadler of Swan Quarter; a sister, Mrs. Maggie S. Dodd of Belhaven; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to the Middleton Christian Church, Rt. 1, Engelhard 27824. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - December 24, 1989; pg. 10A)
SADLER, Irene Pugh
Irene Pugh Sadler, 94, of 20757 U.S. Highway 264 died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Cross Creek Health Care Center. Born in Gull Rock, Hyde County, August 3, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Amanda Payne Pugh. She was married to Benjamin Franklin Sadler who preceded her in death. She attended the Swan Quarter Christian Church. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Richard Smartnick, Dr. Ira (Sonny) Furrow and Steve Bryan will officiate. Surviving are two sons, Joe Frank Sadler and special friend, Olga Jarvis, and Reid Gregory Sadler and wife, Sharon of Swan Quarter; three daughters, Dale S. Fick of Suffolk, VA , Lana S. Blake of Newport News, VA and Kerry S. Carawan and husband, Donald of Swan Quarter; a special sister, Essie Pugh Webster of Swan Quarter; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a special niece, Elsie Pugh Selby of Engelhard. She was preceded in death by brothers, Earl, Leonard, Carl, James and Joe Pugh. Special thanks are extended to Cross Creek Health Care Staff, Dr. Charles Boyette and Dr. Richard Young. (Washington Daily News - Friday, January 15, 2010)
SADLER, James Milton
BELHAVEN - James Milton SADLER of Union St., Belhaven, died April 1 at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. He was born at Lake Landing to the late Zachariah Spencer and Lillian Spencer. He served in the Army during World War II. He was married to Lydie Mae Hankins Sadler. Surviving are six daughters: Mary Mosely, Judy Mae Benjamin and Cheryll Ebron, all of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ella Mann of Belhaven, Hazel Basnight of Gum Neck and Teresa Salsbury of Baltimore; six sons: James Boomer of Pantego, William Sadler of Brooklyn, N. Y., Andrew Sadler of Wayne County, Oden Sadler of Baltimore, Herman Linton of Greenville and Sherman Linton of Acre Station; two sisters: Barbara Bonner of Queens, N.Y., and Glenda Lanier of Belhaven; two brothers: Zachariah Spencer, II of Grimesland and Artis Spencer of Pantego; 41 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at White Plains Free Will Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Douglas Cogdell, officiating. Burial was in Northside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Fourth St., Washington. (The Coastland Times - April 9, 1992)
SADLER, Jimmy Lee
Mr. Jimmy Lee Sadler, 58, of 600 Juniper Bay Road, Swan Quarter, died at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007. Born in Tyrrell County, April 19, 1949, he was the son of the late Guy and Margaret Lee Berry Sadler. He was married to Elizabeth Simpson Sadler who preceded him in death. He worked with the Mid-East Housing Authority as a wastewater treatment operator until his retirement because of health problems. He also spent years in hog farming and as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of Watson’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Rev. Jerald Craddock will officiate. Surviving are a son, Jimmy Guy Sadler of the home; two daughters, Faithe Simpson of Swan Quarter and Hope Sadler of Greenville; a brother, Sam S. Sadler of Engelhard and two grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Boyd in 1980. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and other times at the home of Faithe and Michael Simpson, 86 Third St., Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, October 14, 2007)
SADLER, John B.
SCRANTON - John B. Sadler, 67, died Wednesday. He was a veteran of World War I and was retired from the Navy yard in Norfolk. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emily Mason Sadler; one son, John Stanton Sadler of Washington, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. M. R. Phillips of Norfolk, Va.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at Eunice Chapel Church by Rev. Walker Perry. Burial will be in the family cemetery. (The News and Observer, Raleigh, NC - Thursday, May 3, 1962, pg. 12)
Contributed by Horace BraswellSADLER, John Carroll
FAIRFIELD - John Carroll SADLER, 88, of Route 1, died January 11 in Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. A native of Hyde County, he was the son of the late Jesse Woodley and Lydia McKinney Sadler. He was the owner and operator of the former J.C's Motel and Restaurant for 26 years, serving hunters throughout the state of North Carolina. Mr. Sadler was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church. He was married first to the former Mae Willis Roberts who died in 1981. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Carroll Gibbs Sadler; a sister, Maude Sadler Pinkham of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. January 14 in Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. W. Thomas Clarke will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 14, 1993; pg. 7A)
SADLER, John Donald
SCRANTON - John Donald SADLER, 66, of Route #1, Scranton, died Sunday, May 28, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, June 1, 1995; pg. 8A)
SADLER, John G.
It becomes my duty to write a few lines in loving memory of our loving brother. He was born March 16, 1830, died May 23, 1917, making his stay on earth 87 years, 2 months and 7 days. Oh I do feel so unworthy to write about such a dear one, he was so much my superior but I want to be ready and willing to obey. He united with the Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1873, and was baptized by Elder Albert Cartright the following Sunday morning. Shortly the church saw the marks of a deacon and he was chosen and ordained and proved to be faithful to the end, always contending for peace. [the rest of this lengthy obit is cut off] (Zion's Landmark - August 1, 1917; pg. 426-427)
SADLER, SR., Larry Paul
Larry Paul Sadler, Sr., 74, of Swan Quarter, died, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Hyde County, September 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Charlie and Hazel Thompson Sadler. He was married to the former Betty Pegram who preceded him in death. From an early age, Larry became a hardworking, big hearted commercial fisherman. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2017 at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Steven Mills will officiate. Surviving are two sons, Michael W. Sadler and wife Jennifer of Engelhard, Larry Paul Sadler, Jr. and wife Melissa of Swan Quarter; four grandchildren, Michael Dean Sadler and wife Lindsey of Belhaven, Jenna Sadler of Engelhard, Gage Sadler of Swan Quarter and Brittany Nixon of Belhaven; two great grandchildren, Grady Sadler and Graham Sadler; two brothers, Gary Sadler and wife Lynn of Swan Quarter and Stewart Sadler and wife Kelly of Brunswick, Ga.; a sister, Patsy Jo Newman of Swan Quarter; a brother in law, Sammie E. Williams. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by son Melvin “Marty” Dean Sadler; a brother, Glenn Sadler; a sister, Diana S. Williams and a brother in law, Mitchell Newman. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the home place on 760 Main Street, Swan Quarter. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SADLER, Linda Gayle Pegram
Linda Gayle Pegram Sadler, 66, of Engelhard, died, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Washington. Gayle was born in Beaufort County, August 6, 1952 to the late Edward and Mattie Taylor Pegram. She was married toSam S. Sadler who survives. Her professional career was spent with the former East Carolina Bank in the data entry department for over 25 years. Prior to her involvement with the banking industry she worked for the Engelhard Red and White and C and C Groceries in Fairfield. She enjoyed singing, dancing, was a former past president of the Parent Teacher Association and former softball coach with the local recreational league. She also loved garden tractor pulling. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Bryan Copeland and Jerald Craddock will officiate. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Samantha S. Monroe and husband, Kevin of Winterville; two grandchildren, Emma Rayne Monroe and Rowan Gale Monroe; three brothers, David Pegram of Roanoke, VA, Frankie Pegram of Engelhard and Bryan Copeland of Pantego, and two sisters, Ginny McGowan of Bath and Barbara Deese of Fairfield. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Pegram, Dale Pegram, and one sister, Betty Sadler. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SADLER, Lindsey W.
FAIRFIELD - Lindsey W. SADLER, a Fairfield native and long time operator of Sadler's Fairfield Motel, died Saturday afternoon in Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. He was 77. Funeral services were Monday in Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. W. Thomas Clarke, pastor, and Steve Bryan, lay speaker, officiated. Burial was in the family plot in Fairfield Cemetery. Sadler was born in Fairfield, the son of the late Jesse Woodley and Lydia McKinney Sadler. He was a member of Fairfield United Methodist Church and had spent his years in business in Fairfield catering to hunters and fishermen and guests in the county. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ballance Sadler; a son, James Woodley Sadler of Greensboro; a daughter, Barbara Sadler Harris of Greenville; a brother, Jesse Carroll Sadler of Fairfield; a sister, Maude Sadler Pinkham of Baltimore, Md.; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren. The family is at the home in Fairfield. Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times-July 30, 1991)
SADLER, Lorraine Spencer
Lorraine Spencer Sadler, 62, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 2, 2014 at her home in Williamston, NC. Lorraine was born February 13, 1952 in Engelhard, NC. to the late Theola Gibbs Spencer. On September 5, 1970 she married Donald Sadler, who survives. Lorraine was an active member of Community Christian Church. She was the owner and operator of Lorraine's Cuts and Curls for 26 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was happiest when spending time with family and friends. Her giving and outgoing personality led her to perform as "Granny" in community projects and charity events, including Relay for Life and ALS fundraisers. Lorraine was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dortha Gibbs, special uncle, Winford Gibbs, and sister, Ivydell Hammond "Tootsie". She is survived by her daughter, Anita Sadler Roberson and husband Brent, and two grandchildren, Mary Spencer Roberson and Liam Roberson of Williamston. She is also survived by sisters, Janet Midgett and Jackie Gibbs of Engelhard, NC and sister-in-law, Tina Eakes and husband David of Fairfield, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Community Christian Church, in Williamston, NC and other times at the home. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2:00pm at Community Christian Church with graveside service following at Martin Memorial Gardens. (Biggs Funeral Home)
SADLER, Lucille Hawkins
SCRANTON - Lucille Hawkins SADLER, 93, longtime resident of Hodges Road, Scranton, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Cross Creek Health Care Center where she had been a patient for some time. Born in Beaufort County, April 29, 1910, she was the widow of William Staton Sadler, who died in 1972. She was a retired retail laundry route operator and was a member of Sladesville Missionary Baptist Church, where she was active in the church choir. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sladesville Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Tommy Glover will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Surviving are her daughter, Virginia S. Young of Yulee, Fla.; a brother, Eugene Hawkins of Tucson, Ariz.; a nephew, Allen Sadler and a niece, Marie Osborne, both of St. Augustine, Fla.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceding Mrs. Sadler in death were two brothers, Frank Hawkins and Bruce Hawkins. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at noon on Saturday until the hour of the funeral. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Friday, April 30, 2004)
SADLER, Luella Cuthrell
ENGELHARD - Luella Cuthrell SADLER, 82, died Monday, December 18 at Chesapeake, Va. General Hospital. Born in Gulrock in Hyde County on September 23, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Edward Tooley and Bethanie Virignia Puth Cuthrell. She spent many years in medical office work in Virginia. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, George Tooley Ransom of Chesapeake; two sisters: Inez C. Spencer and Edith C. Davis, both of Engelhard; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Henry Cuthrell and John Everett Cuthrell and a sister, Maggie C. Sadler. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at the family plot in Amity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lake Landing. Steve Bryan will officiate. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 19, 2000; pg. 13A)
SADLER, Lydia Mae
The Belhaven Times & Hyde County Record (Belhaven, NC) - Friday, January 5, 1934; pg. 1
SADLER, Maggie Cuthrell
ENGELHARD - Maggie Cuthrell SADLER, 95, formerly of Engelhard and more recently a patient at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter, died Friday, October 13 at Pungo District Hospital. Born in Hyde County December 30, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Edward Tooley and Bethanie Virginia Pugh Cuthrell. She was a member of the former Middletown Christian Church. Surviving are three sisters: Luella C. Sadler, Edith C. Davis and Inez C. Spencer, all of Engelhard. Mrs. Sadler was preceded in death by her husband, Staley Sadler; a son, Stafford C. Mooney; and two brothers, Henry Cuthrell and Everett Cuthrell. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in Amity Methodist Church Cemetery with Steve Bryan and Scott Sukeforth officiating. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, October 15, 2000; pg. 14A)
SADLER, Marjorie Gibbs
Marjorie Gibbs Sadler, 88, of 20925 US Hwy 264, Swan Quarter died Monday September 14, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Hyde County April 4, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Will R. and Margaret Ballance Gibbs. She was married to Ottis E. Sadler who survives. She was a member of Soule United Methodist Church and the former Homemaker Extension Club. She was known for her baked cookies. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, but above all she loved to rock her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday at Soule United Methodist Church. Rev. Jerald Craddock and Pastor Mike Wheeler will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Scott R. Sadler and wife Vicki of Swan Quarter; two daughters, Veronica S. Marshall and husband Martelle of Engelhard, Deborah S. Hodges and husband Binnie of Swan Quarter; eight grandchildren, Brandon Marshall and wife Adriane of Engelhard, Justin Marshall and wife Amy of Carolina Beach, Bryan Marshall and wife Abigail of Grimesland, Jake Hodges and wife Shelley Fairfield, Austin Hodges and wife Julie of Swan Quarter, Christie Sadler of Swan Quarter, Nicholas Sadler and wife Mindy of Farmville, Karen Sadler of Swan Quarter; twelve great grandchildren, Ciara, Molly, Makenzie, Kloey, Carsyn, Watson, Vivian, Melanie Grace, Bailey, Kaylee, Rex and Kolin; a brother, Russell Gibbs and wife Faye of Greenville; a sister Celia G. Cahoon of Swan Quarter. She was preceded in death by a brother Curtis Gibbs and a sister Elsie G. Berry. The family will receive friends at the home place Wednesday immediately following the service. (Bryan Funeral Home)SADLER, Marva Jones
Marva Jones Sadler, 46, of 3636 Quarter Road, Swan Quarter died late Tuesday, March 1, 2011, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Paris, France, August 11, 1964, she was the daughter of Lucille Cottney Jones Stepp and the late Marvin Jones. She graduated from Glyn Academy in Brunswick, GA, attended Beaufort County Community College, worked as a post master relief with the U. S. Postal Service in the Swan Quarter Post Office and attended Swan Quarter Penecostal Holiness Church. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the gravesite in Soule Cemetery. Mike Wheeler, her pastor, will officiate. Surviving in addition to her mother and step-father, Doyle Stepp of Hanahan, SC are, her husband, Vernon T. Sadler; three daughters, Diana W. Belmarez and her husband, Valentine of Swan Quarter, Macy T. Sadler and Madison E. Sadler both of the home; a brother, Keith Jones of Clanton, AL; three sisters, Donna J. Manning of Brunswick GA, Debbie J. Davis and Joni J. Stratton both of Mt. Pleasant SC; a grandchild, Zoey Julianna Belmarez of Swan Quarter; two step-brothers, Gene Stepp of Gray, TN and David Stepp of Summerville SC; two step-sisters, Christine McMillan of Huntersville NC and Cindy Parker of Ridgeville SC. A grandchild, Aleanna Belmarez, died in the accident with her grandmother. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Service)
SADLER, Mattie Bell Lucas
Mrs. Mattie Bell Lucas Sadler, 95, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care, Swan Quarter, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church, Swan Quarter, with the Rev. Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery, Swan Quarter. Mrs. Sadler was born Aug. 6, 1913, in Hyde County. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Sadler Lucas and James Willis Lucas. She attended the Hyde County public schools and was a seafood technician with Jarvis Crab house. She was a lifelong member of St. Lydia Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to Milton Sadler, who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Wilton Sadler of New York City; two sisters, Willie Mae Brown of Washington and Robena Lucas of Swan Quarter; one brother, Dalis Lucas of Greenville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of her nephew, James Blount, and Wanda Blount, 658 Gullrock Road, Engelhard. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Monday, September 29, 2008)
SADLER, Nicholas Scott
Nicholas Scott “Nick” Sadler, 34, of Swan Quarter, died unexpectedly Monday, August 29, 2016. Nick was born in Beaufort County, September 15, 1981, he was the son of Scott R. and Vicki Cahoon Sadler. He was married to the former Mindy DeLarco who survives. Nick grew up with a fondness for trucks and tractors, and he made some of his fondest memories working on the farm with his daddy. His daddy and grandfather filled him with knowledge allowing him to become a man of many trades, they taught him everything he knew and “his” way was always “the right way” He admired and thought the world of his grandfather, and only wanted to make him proud. Nick had a passion for sports especially baseball, and he shared that same passion with his daughter Makenzie and her love for softball. His children were his pride and joy. He loved cooking, gardening, fast cars and loud trucks, but most of all Nick loved his family, his friends and his beloved dogs “Blue and Diesal”. Nick was a hard worker and had a heart of gold and was loved by so many. Nicholas Scott Sadler will be forever in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2016 at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate. In addition to his parents and wife surviving are two daughters, Makenzie L. Sadler, Kloey S. Sadler, a son Kollin R. Sadler all of the home; two sisters Christy S. Barfield and Karen Sadler both of Swan Quarter; his paternal grandfather, Ottis E. Sadler of Swan Quarter; three nieces, Ciara Barfield, Molly Zedd and Kaylee Sadler and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Edmond L. and Shelby Spring Cahoon, his paternal grandmother, Marjorie Gibbs Sadler. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)SADLER, Ottis Earl
Ottis Earl Sadler, 90, of Swan Quarter, died, Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Cross Creek Health Care Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Hyde County, January 3, 1927 he was the son of the late Herbert Lee and Katie Zerola Midgette Sadler. He was married to the former Marjorie Gibbs who preceded him in death. He was owner and operator of Sadler and Son Grain, later becoming Lake Phelps Grain. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Pastor Jerald Craddock will officiate. Surviving is a son, Scott R. Sadler and wife Vicki of Swan Quarter, two daughters, Veronica S. Marshall and husband Martelle of Engelhard, Deborah S. Hodges and husband Binnie of Swan Quarter; seven grandchildren, Brandon Marshall and wife Adriane of Engelhard, Justin Marshall and wife Amy of Carolina Beach, Brian Marshall and wife Abigail of Engelhard, Jake Hodges and wife Shelley of Fairfield, Austin Hodges and wife Julie of Swan Quarter, Christie Sadler of Swan Quarter, Mindy Sadler of Swan Quarter, Karen Sadler of Swan Quarter; thirteen great grandchildren, Ciara, Molly, Makenzie, Kloey, Carsyn, Watson, Vivian, Melony Grace, Bailey, Kaylee, Rex, Kolin, Hunter and a sister, Betty S. Spencer of Engelhard. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a grandson Nicholas Sadler; two brothers Herbert Lee “H.L.” Sadler, Gervis Sadler and a sister Edith S. Pugh. Friends may visit with the family at the home place on 20925 US 264, Swan Quarter. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Tuwanda Outlaw, the staff of Amedisys Hospice and Cross Creek Health Care. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SADLER, Ruth Ballance
FAIRFIELD - Ruth Ballance Sadler, 97, of 315 Church St., Fairfield, died early Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. Born in Hyde County on July 10, 1918, she was the daughter of the late James Madison and Lydia White Ballance. She was married to Lindsey Woodley Sadler, who preceded her in death. She was devoted to her family and Hyde County, for which she had a deep love. In the 1940s, she was well-known to visitors as she issued hunting and fishing licenses. Later, she and her husband operated the former Sadler's Fairfield Inn, which was later known as Mattamuskeet Inn. She and her husband later moved and operated the Sadler's Bed and Breakfast, and she operated that until she was 90 years old. She was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church and the Friendship Book Club and always enjoyed hosting meetings in her home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Josh Horne and Steve Bryan will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. Surviving are a son, J. Woodley Sadler, of Greenville and Fairfield; two brothers, Allen Ballance and Gene Ballance of Fairfield; a sister, Joyce B. Jones of Fairfield; a granddaughter, Teresa H. Cunningham and husband, Jack, of Walstonburg; two great-grandchildren, Emily Ruth Cunningham and Travis Cunningham and wife, Mindy, all of Greenville. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Sadler Harris; brothers, Clen and Kirk Ballance; and a sister, Cora B. Best. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Monday, June 6, 2016) [ Photo on Bryan Funeral Service]
SADLER, Samuel
NC Christian Advocate (Greensboro, NC) - Thursday, September 10, 1908; pg. 12
SADLER, Samuel B.
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - Whereas, our heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom on January 10, 1906, saw fit to remove from us our brother, Samuel B. SADLER, from a life of suffering, to eternal glory in his home above. He was a fine business man, one whom the public often sought for good advice. He was a member of Fairfield Lodge #520 AF & AM. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife, loving children, and relatives. (The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City) - Wednesday, February 14, 1906)
SADLER, Samuel S.
SADLER, Scott Rodney
Scott Rodney Sadler, 61, of Swan Quarter, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Beaufort County, March 26, 1956, he was the son of the late Ottis Earl and Marjorie Gibbs Sadler. He was married to the former Vicki Cahoon who survives. He was a member of Soule United Methodist Church. He was a farmer and a grain buyer. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Jerald Craddock will officiate. In addition to his wife surviving are two daughters, Christy L. Sadler and Karen A. Sadler; a daughter in law, Mindy Sadler, all of Swan Quarter; six grandchildren, Ciara Barfield, Molly Zedd, Makenzie Sadler, Kloey Sadler, Kaylee Sadler and Kollin Sadler; two sisters, Veronica S. Marshall and husband Martelle of Engelhard, Deborah S. Hodges and husband Binnie of Swan Quarter. He was preceded in death by a son Nicholas "Nick" Scott Sadler. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SADLER, Thomas Milton
BODY OF HYDE COUNTY BOY ARRIVED THIS WEEK - The body of Thomas Milton SADLER, killed in the famous drive near Bellecourt, France in September 1918, arrived in Elizabeth City Saturday and was taken to his old home at Fairfield, Hyde County on Wednesday night. The remains will be interred with military ceremonies at Fairfield today. The dead soldier was a private in the 120th Infantry of the 30th Division. He was wounded by a machine gun bullet. While being lifted from the trenches to be carried back to the lines for medical aid a bursting shrapnel inflicted other wounds upon him from which he died in a few hours. He has several relatives in this City. (The Independent (Elizabeth City, NC) - April 29, 1921; pg. 1) NOTE: In Memory Of states that Thomas Milton Sadler was killed Sept. 30, 1918.
SADLER, William
Kinston Free Press (Kinston, NC) - Saturday, March 3, 1923; pg. 6
SADLER, William C.
One of Belhaven's oldest citizens died Thursday night. William C. Sadler, native of Hyde County, passed away at his home at the age of 87. He is survived by a son, Harry Sadler of Belhaven; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Jim Sadler and a sister, Mrs. Ellen O'Neal, both of Washington. He was a member of the West Belhaven Church of Christ, from where funeral services were conducted at 4:00 Friday with Marion Elliott officiating, and burial was in the Community Cemetery. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, Friday, July 10, 1959; pg. 1)
SANDERLIN, Laura O'Neal
Laura O’Neal Sanderlin, 82, formerly of Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, July 19, 2010 in Two Rivers Nursing Home, New Bern, NC. Born in Engelhard, NC, she was the daughter of the late Major Jerry and Nancy Murray Gibbs O’Neal and was the wife of the late Raymond Guyton Sanderlin. She was a member of Pearl Street Pentecostal Holiness Church and worked at the Elizabeth City Hosiery Mill as a Pairer and at Roses as a Sales Clerk. Mrs. Sanderlin is survived by her daughter, Wanda S. Parks and husband Robert E. “Woody” Parks of New Bern, NC; a son, Raymond Richard Sanderlin; twin brother, Melvin Robinson O’Neal of Carrsville,VA; grandchildren, Robert Preston Parks of Bridgeton, NC, Stephen Ray Parks and wife Becky of Maysville, NC, and Robin Elizabeth Parks of Bridgeton, NC; great grandchildren, Jessica Nichole Parks of New Bern, NC, and Kalle Ann Parks of Maysville, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Eva Mae Gurganus, Lula Belle Todd, Annie Simmons, and Lucy Pearl O’Neal; and her brother, Major Warren O’Neal. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Pearl Street Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Rick Lowery officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanderlin Cemetery in Shawboro, NC. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Sanderlin family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
SANDERSON, Bobby Ray
SWAN QUARTER - Bobby Ray SANDERSON, 62, died Monday, Dec. 21, at his home. Born in Hyde County on April 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Sammie and Anlis Sanderson. He was a retired swine farm worker with Spencer Heritage Farm and had attended Mattamuskeet Opportunities in Fairfield since 1995. He was a member of the Swan Quarter Christian Church. Surviving are two aunts: Zona Bell Harris and Audrey Brooks, both of Swan Quarter; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery with Raffael Farrow, Jr. officiating. The body will lie in state at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter until being moved for the funeral on Wednesday. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 22, 1998; pg. 7A)
SANDERSON, Dessie Marie Williams
Dessie Marie Williams Sanderson, 79, of Swan Quarter, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at her residence. Born in Hyde County, November 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Romulus Sanderson and Laura Marie Spencer Williams. She was married to Thomas E. “Tommy” Sanderson, Jr. who preceded her in death. She was a faithful member of the Swan Quarter Christian Church. Dessie was known for her love for flowers, her gifted green thumb, her pull candy and her love for animals. She also worked at Mattamuskeet School as a custodian, the Mattamuskeet Lodge in the kitchen area and operated the former Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant in Swan Quarter. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Swan Quarter Christian Church. Sonny Furrow, Raffael Farrow and Phil Emmert will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Elaine S. Spencer and husband Carl of Engelhard and Ruby S. Brickhouse and husband Donnie of Scranton; eight grandchildren, Marie Blanks and husband Richard, Derek Spencer and wife Amber, Melissa Sanders and husband Jared, Rachel Clark and husband Harry, Daniel Brickhouse, Amanda Hudnell and husband Dustin, Brittany Brickhouse and fiancée James Johnson and Cassandra Brickhouse and fiancée Thomas Doeing; seven great grandchildren, Isaac Spencer, Benjamin Sanders, Xavier Johnson, Jaxon Brickhouse, Aida Sanders, Lilly Clark and Kayleen Hudnell; two sisters, Vergie W. Jones of Washington, Vera W. Blandford of Washington; a sister in law, Lois S. Carawan of Swan Quarter. She was preceded in death by brother, Dorrie Anthony Williams. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter and other times at the home place. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SANDERSON, Eunice Hodges
ENGELHARD - Eunice Hodges SANDERSON, 81, of the 700 block of Oak Grove Road, a seamstress, died Oct. 1, 1990. Mrs. Sanderson, a native of Engelhard, N.C., had been employed with Gaylord's Inc., Draperies. She was the widow of Jay Sanderson. She was a member of Bayview Baptist Church in Norfolk and the Order of Eastern Star, Old Dominion Chapter 100. Survivors include a daughter, Linda S. Cahoon of Virginia Beach; a brother, Max Hodges Sr. of Engelhard; 2 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Engelhard Christian Church. Burial will be in Fulford Cemetery, Engelhard. Friends may join the family from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. (Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, October 4, 1990; pg. 2D)
SANDERSON, James Gaston
Aug. 6, 1900 - Apr. 29, 1961 [see his Virginia death certificate]
[Source: Microfilm 053.02001 of the Engelhard Christian Church]
SANDERSON, Minnie Barber
SWAN QUARTER - Mrs. Minnie Barber SANDERSON of Swan Quarter, 82, died Thursday night of last week in the Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven after a critical illness of several days. Mrs. Sanderson was the daughter of the late Cullen and Rena Credle Barber and spent all of her lifetime in Hyde County. She was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church at Lake Landing, the Woman's Auxiliary and was active in the Sunday School and choir as long as her health permitted. She was the widow of Thomas E. Sanderson. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Eugenia S. Marshall of Swan Quarter; one granddaughter; one sister, Mrs. A.C.D. Noe of Bath; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at St. George's Episcopal Church at 2:30 p.m. Saturday conducted by the Rev. Paul Mears, rector. Burial was in Amity Church Cemetery at Lake Landing. Pallbearers were Thomas O'Neal, Dick O'Neal, Royden E. Clarke, Sr., John S. Noe, Jimmy Dunbar, and Sherill Fisher. (The Coastland Times - Friday, December 16, 1966; pg. 8)
SANDERSON, Romulus Benjamin
The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 29, 1971; pg. 12
SANDERSON, JR., Thomas Earl
Thomas Earl Sanderson, Jr., 81, of 621 Main St., Swan Quarter died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at his residence. Born in Hyde County, August 29, 1933, he was the son of the late Earl Thomas and Adelle Rose Sanderson. He was married to the former Dessie Marie Williams, who survives. He was a member of the Swan Quarter Christian Church where he served as an elder for several years, he was instrumental in the organization of the Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department and the Hyde County Rescue Squad. He loved to farm and enjoyed fishing. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at the Swan Quarter Christian Church. Sonny Furrow, Phil Emmert and Raffael Farrow, Jr., will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in Soule Cemetery. In addition to his wife, surviving are two daughters, Elaine S. Spencer and husband Carl of Engelhard and Ruby S. Brickhouse and husband Donnie of Scranton; a sister Lois S. Carawan of Swan Quarter; eight grandchildren Marie Blanks and husband Richard, Derek Spencer and wife Amber, Melissa Sanders and husband Jared, Rachel Clark and husband Harry, Daniel Brickhouse and special friend Megan, Amanda Hudnell and husband Dustin, Brittany Brickhouse and special friend James, Cassandra Brickhouse and special friend Tommie; five great grandchildren, Isaac Spencer, Benjamin Sanders, Xavier Johnson, Jaxon Brickhouse and Aida Sanders. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and other times at the home. (Bryan Funeral Home)SATTERTHWAITE, Bryan
The Wilson Mirror [Wilson, NC] - Wednesday, August 14, 1889; pg. 4
SATTERTHWAITE, Charles R.
The Danville Register - Sunday, October 2, 1966; pg. 15
SATTERTHWAITE, Earl N.
NORFOLK - Earl N. SATTERTHWAITE, 81, of the 2900 block of Chelsea Road, a retired insurance agent, died May 7, 1993, in his residence. Mr. Satterthwaite was born in Hyde County, N.C. He was the widower of Lucille B. Satterthwaite. Survivors include one son, Robert E. Satterthwaite of Williamsburg; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Norfolk, by the Rev. Jerry M. Haywood. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will be at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. (Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, May 8, 1993; pg. 2D)
SATTERTHWAITE, Eula Tyson
Mrs. Eula Tyson Satterthwaite, 61, wife of John B. Satterthwaite, died at the residence, 223 West Seventeeth Street, last night at 7 o’clock after a long illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Woodhouse of Lynnhaven, and Mrs. W. B. Picot, of Norfolk; three sons, E.N., J.W., and J.G. Satterthwaite; all of Norfolk; three half-sisters, Miss Lela Tyson and Mrs. Clyde L. Stancil, of Raleigh, and Miss Verna Tyson of Washington; her stepmother, Mrs. George G. Tyson; a half-brother, Wendell Tyson, also of Washington, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Satterthwaite was a native of Beaufort County, NC, and had resided in Norfolk for the last 13 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples. Funeral services will be conducted at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. (c.1939 unknown newspaper) - [Obituary kindly submitted by Faye Satterthwaite]
SATTERTHWAITE, George
George SATTERTHWAITE died on the 31st of August at his father's residence near Burgess Mill in Hyde County. He was the son of W.N. and Mary Satterthwaite and was about 18 years old. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, September 17, 1891; pg. 2; column 1) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
SATTERTHWAITE, John Bunyan
Portsmouth - John Bunyan Satterthwaite, 92, of 5001 Dogwood Trail, died in a hospital Sunday. He was a native of Hyde County, NC, and lived in this area 42 years. He was the husband of Mrs. Eula Tyson Satterthwaite and a son of William N. and Mrs. Mary Catherine Gower Satterthwaite. Before his retirement, he was associated with City Coal, Wood & Oil Co. He was a member of First Christian Church, Norfolk. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edna Woodhouse of Norfolk and Mrs. Kathleene Quigley of Jackonsville, FL; two sons, Earl N. Satterthwaite of Norfolk and J. Glenn Satterthwaite of Portsmouth; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Latham of Portsmouth and Mrs. Lena Russell of Norfolk; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Norfolk, Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will be at the home of a son, Earl N. Satterthwaite of 1440 Norcova Avenue, Norfolk. (The Ledger-Star [Norfolk, Va.] - Monday, March 8, 1971) [Obituary kindly submitted by Faye Satterthwaite]
SATTERTHWAITE, John Wilfred
SAUNDERS, Lois Cudworth
MANTEO - Lois Cudworth SAUNDERS, 84, formerly of Manteo, died, Friday, May 14, 2004 in Elizabeth City, N.C. Mrs. Saunders was born in Engelhard and was a member of the United Methodist Church. Lois was known as “Bobi” by all of her grandchildren, who will miss her dearly. Mrs. Saunders was owner of The Drafty Tavern for many years. She was the daughter of the late Vance and Ina Midgett Cudworth and was the widow of Gaston Saunders. Surviving are one daughter; Sandra S. Webb of Tarboro, N.C., two sisters; Wilma Scarborough and Jean Daniels both of Wanchese, one brother; Louis Cudworth of Baltimore, MD, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Iris Midgett. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 17, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. in Twiford’s Colony Chapel. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home on Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at other times 406 Woodard Road Kitty Hawk. Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo is assisting the Saunders family. (Twiford's Funeral Home)
SAUNDERS, Randolph Roosevelt
Randolph Roosevelt Saunders, originally from Swan Quarter, North Carolina, passed away at his home in Swan Quarter on July 5, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1943 to Willie Frank and Maudecie G. Saunders Green. After attending Hyde County Public Schools, Randolph moved to New York for a period of time before eventually returning to North Carolina. During his life, Randolph was a member of Jobe's Chapel Baptist Church and later Old Richmond Baptist Church, both located in his home town of Swan Quarter. Randolph is survived by his two sisters, Hattie Louise Cooper and Mary Lou Johnson Murray, and his brother, Willie Frank Saunders. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. (Congleton Funeral Home, Greenville, NC)
SAUNDERSON, Benjamin R.
The Raleigh Register - Dec. 22, 1847
Submitted by Linda Lau
Died Monday 6th ult. at the house of James S. Morrow, Benjamin R. SAUNDERSON of Hyde County, aged about 15, he was one of Mr. W.J. Bingham's pupils who came up in July. His widowed mother, 300 miles distant, her only son. On Tuesday, the 7th, he was buried in Bethlehem Churchyard. "Hillsboro Recorder" (Washington Democrat - Wednesday, January 12, 1848; pg. 3; column 2)
SAUNDERSON, Romulus S.
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Wednesday, April 21, 1880; pg. 6
SAUNDERSON, Sallie
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Wednesday, June 11, 1879; pg. 3
SAWYER, Ada
SWAN QUARTER - Mrs. Ada SAWYER, wife of Mr. Lee Sawyer, died Wednesday, October 27th. (The Daily Economist (Elizabeth City) - Wednesday, October 24, 1906)
SAWYER, Alfred Grealy
FAIRFIELD - Alfred Grealy SAWYER, 76, a retired dragline operator of Route 1, died Monday morning at his home. A native of Tyrrell County, he was the son of the late Julian and Amanda Spencer Sawyer. He had lived in Hyde County for 21 years and was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillian Payne Sawyer; a daughter, Mrs. Christine S. Hopkins of Goldsboro; a step-son, Clyde Litchfield of Columbia; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Phil Emmert will officiate. Burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. The body will lie in state at Bryan Funeral Service until noon Thursday when it will be moved to the church. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, September 1, 1992)
SAWYER, Alice V.
Mrs. Alice V. SAWYER, wife of Capt. J.T. Sawyer, died at Smith's Creek in Hyde County on the 18th inst. She was born and reared in Baltimore, Maryland and had lived in Hyde for several years. She was buried at Mt. Olive. (The Washington Gazette - Thursday, December 24, 1891; pg. 5; column 3 and The Washington Gazette - Thursday, January 7, 1892; pg. 4; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III] [In Memory Of states Alice V. Sawyer was born March 14, 1848 and died December 1, 1891. Her second husband was Joseph Thomas Sawyer.]
SAWYER, Amanda Spencer
The Coastland Times - Thursday, June 3, 1971; pg. 12A
SAWYER, Billy
SWAN QUARTER - Departed this life at Swan Quarter, Hyde County, on the evening of the 17th of January, Billy SAWYER, aged 77 years. This aged man came to his death from the dead limb of a tree while chopping wood on the farm of Capt. John Berry. Born in Hyde County about 1816, and residing at the place of his nativity until grown, he grew discontent with farm life and resolved to try his fortunes upon the deep seas. He was a rover for 42 years from ocean to ocean and port to port without hearing from anyone from his county. Never did he lost hope of the fortune he left home to seek. Twelve or fifteen years ago he returned to the land of his birth. His sisters, still living, received him after being convinced he was no imposter. He was not a member of any church but of strong Primitive Baptist faith. Peace to his ashes. (The Economist-Falcon Weekly (Elizabeth City) - Friday, February 2, 1894)
SAWYER, Calvin
Calvin SAWYER, 86, of South Mills, N.C., died Sunday, Sept, 16, 2007, at Guardian Care Nursing Home, Elizabeth City, N.C. He was born in Hyde County, Fairfield, N.C., and was the son of the late William John Sawyer and Nancy Elizabeth Squires Sawyer. He was a retired crane operator, a member of the Good News Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at the Sawyer Family Cemetery in the Burnt Mills Community of Camden County with the Rev. M.R. White III officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Robert and Judy S. Hewitt, 661 Fire Tower Road. Survivors include his nephew and niece, Robert Earl and Judy S. Hewitt of Elizabeth City; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Peggy Riddick and Winfred Riddick of South Mills; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Mable Sawyer and his brother Norwood Sawyer. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, is assisting the Sawyer family. (The Daily Advance - Monday, September 17, 2007
SAWYER, Chancy Junior
SCRANTON - Chancy Junior SAWYER, 70, of Route #1, died Tuesday, June 9, at his home. Born in Hyde County in the Montgomery community, January 31, 1928, he was the son of the late Chancy J. and Lydia Mae Tyson Sawyer. He was married to the former Nellie Mae Allen on September 2, 1950. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was a member of the National Rifleman's Association, the Pungo River Hunting Club and was a commercial fisherman. He was an active member of the Scranton Christian Church. Surviving are his wife; four sons: Joe Don Sawyer, Guy Woodward Sawyer, Mike Lynn Sawyer, all of Scranton, and John Wayne Sawyer of Pantego; four daughters: Juanita Faye Acker of Ernul, Hattie Marlene Bridgman of Faquay-Varina, Margaret Ann Gibbs of Greensboro, and Angela Mae Truluck of Charleston, S.C.; a sister, Joyce S. Koonts of High Point; 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Scranton Christian Church. David W. Mason and the Rev. Bobby Jordan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sawyer family cemetery at the Montgomery homeplace. Visitation was at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, June 11, 1998; pg. 10A)
SAWYER, Clara Mae Harris
Clara Mae Harris Sawyer, age 87, of Rochelle Dr., Elizabeth City, NC died on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her home. She was born in Swan Quarter, NC on October 21, 1933 to the late James Allen Harris and Edith Duke Harris. Clara was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and was a teacher for many years. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed gardening and fishing. She remained close with her high school graduating classmates over the years. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Spencer Ritter of Elizabeth City, NC; and a cousin, Eddie O’Neal, and his wife, Bonnie. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Twiford Memorial Chapel, officiated by the Rev. F. Joe Griffith. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Sawyer family. (Twiford Funeral Home)
SAWYER, George P.
SAWYER, Gilbert Ellis
SAWYER, Hansel Abner
NEW BERN - Hansel Abner SAWYER, 79, died Thursday, January 24 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Born in the Makelyville community of Hyde County on October 6, 1922, he was the son of the late Griffin and Florida Green Sawyer. He worked as a saw mill operator for many years. Surviving are a sister, Louise Sawyer Waters of the Ponzer community in Belhaven and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by sisters: Dora S. Lupton and Marie S. Lawson; and brothers: Charlie Sawyer, Alex Sawyer, Oswald Sawyer, and Gilbert Sawyer. The family will have a private service with burial in the Warner Cemetery in the Sladesville community of Hyde County. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is serving the Sawyer family. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, January 27, 2002; pg. 14A)
SAWYER, James F.
HYDE COUNTY NATIVE DIES IN WASHINGTON - Funeral services for James F. SAWYER, 92, resident of Washington and native of Hyde County, were conducted at the graveside in the family cemetery at Sladesville Saturday afternoon. Mr. Sawyer, who had been in failing health for some time, died at his home in Washington last Friday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. R.W. Watson of Swan Quarter; and two sons: M.H. Sawyer and G.S. Sawyer of Washington. (The Dare County Times - Friday, January 22, 1943; pg. 3)
SAWYER, Joe Don
Joe Don SAWYER, 52, of 4995 Loop Road, Scranton, died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at his home. Born August 24, 1955, he was the son of Nellie Allen Sawyer and the late Chancy Junior Sawyer. He was married to the former Phyllis Lee, who survives. Joe Don was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church in Sladesville and was an avid hunter and member of the Pungo River Hunting Club. He worked many years as a commercial fisherman and had operated boats for several different seafood companies. Funeral Services will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. The Reverends Valerie Balance, Ken Davenport and Chris Humphries will officiate. Burial will follow at the Sawyer Family Cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are three sons, Joe Don Sawyer II of Engelhard, Timothy Sawyer of Pinetown and Mallory Sawyer of Scranton; a daughter, Andrea Sawyer Gregory of the Ponzer community; three brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, September 18, 2007)
SAWYER, II, Joe Don
Joe Don Sawyer, II, 41, of Scranton, died, Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Vidant Greenville. Born in Belhaven, May 14, 1976, he was the son of the late Joe Don Sawyer and Phyllis Lee Sawyer who survives. He was a commercial fisherman with a giving soul and a contagious smile. He loved to ride his motorcycle feeling the wind in his face and taking his stepson Landon fishing and spending time with his family. Must of all he loved his mother and his girlfriend Macey. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Engelhard Fishing Docks, Goshen Back Road, Engelhard. Steve Bryan will officiate. In addition to his mother surviving is a brother, Mallory Sawyer and wife, Candy of Scranton; a sister, Andrea S. Gregory of Bath; paternal grandmother Nellie Sawyer of Pantego; his girlfriend, Macey Pittman and his adopted son Landon Earl Pittman-Sawyer; four nieces, Alexandria Gregory, Danielle Gregory, Savanna Sawyer, Jasmine Sawyer; a great nephew, Barrett Dale Sawyer and several aunts and uncles. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Sawyer, his paternal grandfather, Chancey Junior Sawyer and his maternal grandparents Jack and Sarah Watson. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SAWYER, Joseph Leon
SAWYER, Lewis Edward
RANSOMVILLE - A man who made his mark in the ministry following his upbringing in Sladesville, Hyde County, passed away Friday evening last in the Ransomville community. Rev. Lewis Edward SAWYER, 81, retired minister of the Methodist church, retired 7 years ago. He was the son of Samuel and Annie Peele Sawyer. Following his schooling in Hyde County he later entered Trinity College, now Duke University, to study for the ministry. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Roper Sawyer; and two daughters by a former marriage: Miss Lucy Sawyer of Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Mary Morton of Baltimore, Md.; two grandsons: John and Douglas Clarkson; two sisters: Mrs. Ella Bell of Belhaven and Mrs. A.S. Cooper of Raleigh. Mr. Sawyer was a former member of the Belhaven- Pantego Lions Club and a member of the Belhaven Masonic Lodge No. 509 and a member of the York and Scottish Rites Bodies and of the Shrine. (The Coastland Times - Friday, November 20, 1953; pg. 8)
SAWYER, Lillian Payne C.
FAIRFIELD - Lillian Payne C. SAWYER, 73, of Route l, died Sunday, March 5, in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Born in Gum Neck, Tyrrell County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Sudie Williams Payne. She was the widow of Alfred Grealy Sawyer, who died on August 31, 1992. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, John Wade Spencer of Hertford; a brother, J. Hugh Payne of Virginia Beach, Va.; a half-brother, Steve Payne of Rt. 1, Fairfield; two half-sisters: Patricia P. Gibbs of Rt. 1, Fairfield and Beadie P. Gibbs of Engelhard; two grandchildren; a nephew, Tony Aaron of Virginia Beach. Mrs. Sawyer was preceded in death by a sister, Edith "Peachie" Aaron in 1985 and a brother, Everett Payne in 1974. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Grove Church of Christ with Phil Emmert officiating. Burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery, Engelhard. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night, and at the church from 11 a.m. to the hour of service on Wednesday. (The Coastland Times-March 7, 1995)
SAWYER, Lloyd Woodrow
Mr. Lloyd Woodrow ‘Buddy” Sawyer, age 73, a resident of 6863 Free Union Church Road, Pinetown, NC died peacefully Saturday December 7, 2019 at his home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday December 10, 2019 at FreeUnion Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Harold Swinson and Rev. Tony Parrish. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery in the Ponzer community of Belhaven. Trent Midgette, Glen Quidley, Lloyd Williams, Robert Clayton, Scott Williamson and Howard Rose will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Midgette and Arthur Clayton. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday December 9, 2019 at Free Union Free Will Baptist Church and other times at the home. Mr. Sawyer was born in Hyde County on January 6, 1946 son of the late Walter Acton Sawyer and the late Mabel Lowe Sawyer Marshall. He attended John A. Wilkinson High School. On May 30, 1965 he married the former Gloria Paige Sparrow who preceded him in death on March 27, 2012. He was owner/Operator of Lloyd Sawyer Welding Service and Grunt Strain Trucking. Mr. Sawyer was a member of Free Union Free Will Baptist Church. He loved working, fishing and could fix anything mechanical. Survivors include two children: Lloyd W. Sawyer, Jr and his wife Terry of Washington and Sonya S. Midgette and her husband Steve of Belhaven; two sisters: Dorothy Gibson and her husband John of Charlottesville, VA and Ann Braddy and her husband Wayne of Belhaven; four grandchildren: Trent Midgette and his wife Julie, Megan Sawyer, Kristina Midgette and Ashlan Sawyer; one great grandchild: Harper Jane Midgette and his faithful sidekick Tickle. He was predeceased along with his parents and wife by a sister: Doris Rose and three brothers: Wilbur G. Sawyer, Sr., Walter “Jake” Sawyer and Robert Sawyer. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Sawyer family. (Paul Funeral Home)
SAWYER, Louise Williams
Louise Williams Sawyer, 82, of 9812 North Lake Road, Fairfield, died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. Born in Engelhard, August 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Maranda J. Brinn Williams. She was married to Roscoe Sawyer who preceded her in death and was a life-long member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Leon Williams and Russell Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, Joan Sawyer of Elizabeth City, Sharon Thornton and and her husband, Steve, Rhoda Marsh and her husband, Bill both of Richmond, VA; two sisters, Amelia (Sugar) Pledger of New Bern and Edna W. Lewis of Fairfield; five grandchildren, Brady Thornton, Timothy Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Kristin Baskin, Brandon Marsh; two great-grandchildren, Calvin Baskin and Audrey Thornton. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Weston Marsh; two brothers, Orville Williams and Ashley Williams; two sisters, Margaret Gibbs and Beulah Mae Mooney. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Sunday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and other times at her home. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, November 10, 2007)
SAWYER, Meredith Irene Jones
Mrs. Meredith Irene Jones Sawyer, age 89, a resident of Washington, NC died Monday February 19, 2018 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday February 22, 2018 at Mt. Olive Church of Christ and will be officiated by Rodney Sawyer and Mike Caton. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Sawyer was born in Hyde County on January 1, 1929 to the late Timothy Alfred Jones and Minnie Irene Cahoon Jones. She attended Beaufort County Schools. On August 23, 1946 she married Floyd Wilson Sawyer who preceded her in death August 8, 2013. She was a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ. Survivors include her son, Floyd "Al" Sawyer and wife Stephanie of Pantego, three daughters, Elaine Simpson and husband Lenwood of Greenville, Peggy Jordan and husband Jack of Belhaven, Ruthie DeReadt and husband Jim of Caseville, MI, eight grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Jones, two sisters, Ludie Cartwright and Ina Mae Gibbs. The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Sawyer family. (Paul Funeral Home)
SAWYER, Metrah Craven
NC Christian Advocate (Greensboro, NC) - Thursday, September 10, 1908; pg. 12
SAWYER, Micajah A.
This is to inform you of the death of my husband, Elder Micajah A. SAWYER, who departed this life Dec. 21st, 1884 after a long and painful illness like consumption of the bowels. He was born February the 27th, 1822, and departed this life on the date above written, having lived 62 years, 9 months, and 22 days. He offered to the church at Mattamuskeet in Hyde county, and was received January the 1st 1864, and was baptized the first Lord's day in June following by Elder Wm. Reynolds, and entered the ministry in 1872. He never moved his membership, though we moved to an adjoining county. His afflictions were great, but his faith was firm and strong in Christ his Savior and so I will try to be contented in my sorrows and afflications.
Yours truly,
Henrietta E. Sawyer
Goose Creek Island, N.C.(Zion's Landmark - Primitive Baptist semi-monthly published in Wilson, N.C.; February 1, 1885) [Kindly submitted by Kathryn B. "Kitty" Humphries]
SAWYER, Mary Lupton Raburn
SWAN QUARTER - Mary Lupton Raburn SAWYER, 79, of Route 1, died Feb. 25 at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. Mrs. Sawyer was born in Sladesville Community of Hyde County, daughter of the late Walter and Lenora Cullipher Lupton. She was a homemaker, a nurse's aide with Pungo District Hospital and a member of the Swan Quarter Christian Church. She was first married to Joseph M. Raburn, who preceded her in death in 1961 and later married Reuben E. Sawyer, Jr. who died in 1969. Survivors are three sons: James Madison Raburn of St. George, Utah; John P. Raburn and Joseph W. "J.W." Raburn, both of Swan Quarter; four daughters: Harriet R. Pendleton of St. George, Utah; Lenora R. Bright and Doris R. Cahoon, both of Swan Quarter, and Josephine R. Haywood of Portsmouth, Va.; a brother, James L. Lupton of Hampton, Va.; five stepdaughters: Ruth S. Hopkins of High Point, Zella S. Stassfort of Marietta, Ga., Gloria S. Fotusky of Norfolk, Va., Mary Lou Sawyer of Panama City, Fla. and Rachel S. McCain of Florida; three stepsons: Floyd W. Sawyer, Jr. and William D. Sawyer, both of Belhaven, Rueben E. Sawyer, Jr. of Manns Harbor; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grand- children, 14 step-grandchildren, and 26 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter Mary Lou R. Clausing in 1992. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday from the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Bclhaven, conducted by Mike Cayton and Phil Emmert. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery, Route 1. Belhaven. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will he at her home, Route 1, Swan Quarter. In lieu of. flowers, memorials may he made to the Swan Quarter Christian Church, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times-Tuesday, March 1, 1994)
SAWYER, Myrtle Spencer
Ms. Myrtle Spencer Sawyer, 93, of 911 Beulah Road, Scranton, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, and other times at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, July 26, 2008)
SCRANTON - Myrtle Spencer Sawyer, 93, of Beulah Road, Scranton, died Friday, July 25, at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter. Born in Hyde County, January 30, 1915, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Blanch Carawan Spencer. She graduated from the former Sladesville High School and was married to Harry Sawyer, Sr. on October 27, 1933. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1970. She operated a general store for more than 30 years, was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and was a member of Eunice Chapel Church of Christ where she was active in the Ladies Circle for more than 45 years. Funeral services were Monday at Eunice Chapel Church of Christ. Pastor Thomas Biggs officiated and Lemmie Davenport, her son-in-law, shared in the service. Burial followed in the Sladesville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving are two sons: Harry Sawyer, Jr. and wife Sandra, and George (Georgie) L. Sawyer and wife Miriam, all of Scranton; six daughters: Agnes S. Gibbs, Shelby S. Williams and husband Willie, Becky S. Davenport and husband Lemmie, all of Scranton, Linda S. Modlin and husband Bud, of Pinetown, Sandra S. Brooks and husband Ted, of Edenton and Myrtle S. Kirk and husband Tommy, of Belhaven; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard; a brother, Harold Spencer; grandchildren, Jeffrey Brooks and T.J. Kirk; and a great-grandchild, Ryan Sawyer. The family expresses their deepest appreciation to Community Home Care and Hospice for the excellent care provided for Mrs. Sawyer. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter assisted the family with arrangements. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, July 29, 2008; pg. 10A)
SAWYER, Nellie Allen
Nellie Allen Sawyer, 88, of Scranton, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, Washington. Mrs. Nellie was born in Beaufort County, NC on April 5, 1935, to the late Guy L. and Asia Bell Stotesberry Allen.She was married to Chancy Junior Sawyer who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Scranton Christian Church a place that was always dear to her heart and where she enjoyed attending and fellowshipping with her church family. Mrs. Nellie’s most fond memories were made surrounded by her family. She cherished every moment with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gathered around her table to enjoy her cooking and the homemade biscuits she often made for her husband. Among her favorite things were crocheting and cane pole fishing. A gathering with friends and family will take place on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Surviving are three sons, Guy W. Sawyer of Scranton, Mike L. Sawyer (Charlene) of Scranton, John W. Sawyer (Lisa) of Pantego; a foster son, Mike Blizzard of Scranton; four daughters, Juanita S. Acker of Vanceboro, Marlyn S. Bridgman (Kirby) of Fuquay Varina, Margaret S. Gibb (James) of Greensboro and Angelia S. Truluck (Robert) of Darlington, SC; one daughter in law, Phyllis Sawyer of Virginia; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a sister Annetta S. Smithwick of Grifton. She was preceded in death by a son, Joe Don Sawyer; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two brothers and two sisters. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SAWYER, Pamela Jewel
Pamela Jewell Sawyer, 64, a resident of Washington, passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024. Pamela is preceded in death by father, Wesley Jewel Hardison and mother, Nancy Powell Hardison. She is survived by daughter's, Darla Mae Sawyer, and Cherish Jewel Parker; and son, Joseph Randell Hardison. Services to celebrate Pamela's life will be held at Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by the Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm. Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service is honored to serve the Sawyer family. (Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Home) [NOTE: Pam was the Deputy Register of Deeds for Hyde County for several years.]
SAWYER, Richard L.
The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)
Sunday, May 9, 1965; pg. 16
SAWYER, Sally Jarvis
Sally Jarvis Sawyer, 93, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Born in Swan Quarter, NC, she was the widow of George W. Sawyer. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, a son-in-law, George Smith, Sr., and a grandson, Nathan Smith. Sally loved the Lord and her church. She sang for many years in the Senior Choirs of Woodland Heights Baptist Church and lately at Deep Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish Sally's memory are her three daughters, Judy Smith of Chesapeake, VA, Marilyn Wesner (Darrell) of Suffolk, VA and Lynn Cooke (Glenn) of Virginia Beach, VA; two sons, Franklin Sawyer (Joan) of New York and David Sawyer (Joyce) of Chesapeake, VA; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandson. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m Monday in the funeral home chapel by Rev. Kenneth Barnes and Rev, Larry Ryals. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. (Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home)
SAWYER, Vernon Lupton
Vernon Lupton Sawyer passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on February 12, 2018. He was born in Swan Quarter, a small farming and fishing town in North Carolina along the Pamlico Sound on July 3, 1922. Vernon loved
planes from a very young age. An all-star student and athlete throughout high school, Vernon excelled in everything he laid hands on. After his freshman year in college, Vernon came to Norfolk to work a summer job. There, he met the love of his life, Marie, who would become his wife of 60+ years and the mother of his two sons, Richard and Phil. Vernon served as a B-25 Mitchell Bomber pilot during World War II. He was a member of the “Air Apaches” flying the low level attack B-25 Strafer version more than 40 missions in the Pacific Theater and earning the Air Medal. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After several years in Norfolk, Virginia, Vernon and his family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where Vernon took on the task of urban renewal for the City of Charlotte. As the Director of the Charlotte Redevelopment Commission for more than 20 years, Vernon played a crucial role in the revitalization of one of the roughest areas of Charlotte into the beautiful and vibrant downtown area of today. Described by those who had the pleasure of knowing him as a true gentleman, Vernon remained dedicated to making the people and places around him thrive. Throughout his long and successful career in urban development, Vernon took a service-based approach to leadership. He lived by a “better together” philosophy in his personal and professional life. His modesty, warmth, kindness, and charm -even in the most trying of times- were a true reflection of his character and an inspiration to others. Above all, Vernon followed his heart throughout his 95+ years of life. He was a beloved husband, father, patriot, leader, and friend. When asked how he managed to do it all, Vernon would just smile his luminous smile, with eyes gleaming, shrug, and say, “Well, I was just doing my job.” Rest easy, Vernon. A graveside service will be held on Sunday February 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. HD Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Rd Chapel is handling arrangements.
SAWYER, Walter A.
AUTO MISHAP TAKES LIVES OF TWO SLADESVILLE MEN NEAR BELHAVEN SUNDAY - Funeral services were held Thursday for Harry Skinner BROOKS, 54, and Walter A. Sawyer, 40, victims of an automobile crash Sunday night on US 264 four and a half miles east of Belhaven. Although the services were held at Mt. Olive Christian Church, the one for Mr. Books, held first, included Masonic rites, while the service for Mr. Sawyer, two hours later, did not. Brooks was killed instantly when his 1946 Buick left the road at the beginning of a curve where the highway intersects a rural road. The car traveled 342 feet after it left the pavement, turned over several times and came to a stop a few feet from a house occupied by Frances Windley, colored. According to Jack Gaylord, deputy coroner, Brooks died of a broken neck. His body was hurled 33 1/2 feet from the car. He was riding in the front seat between Walter Sawyer who was driving, and C.J. Sawyer, father of Walter and father-in-law of Brooks. The elder man sustained minor injuries. When the car, which had been headed east, came to a stop it caught fire but the flames were quickly extinguished by occupants of the house and a passerby who pulled C.J. and Walter Sawyer from the automobile. Walter Sawyer, bought to the hospital in Belhaven, died late Monday afternoon. All the ribs on one side were crushed and he received internal injuries. Brooks, whose family live at Montgomery, near Sladesville, was home on a 30-day leave. He was a chief engineer serving on merchant ships and worked out of New York, although he was a native of Hyde County. A son of Mrs. and Mrs. David Brooks, he married Miss Roxy Sawyer. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters and a son. Walter Sawyer, whose home was Terra Ceia, was married to Miss Mabel Lowe of Ponzer, who survives, as do seven children: Robert, Dorris, Walter Jr., Wilbur Gene, Dorothy, Woodrow and Mabel Ann. His parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.J. Sawyer of Montgomery, a brother and four sisters, including Mrs. Brooks, survive. (The Coastland Times - Friday, April 20, 1951; pg. 8)
ACCIDENT VICTIMS' FUNERAL CONDUCTED - Funeral services were held Thursday at Mt. Olive Christian Church in Hyde County for Harry S. Brooks and Walter A. Sawyer, victims of an automobile accident which occurred the previous Sunday night on Highway 264, five miles from Belhaven. The Rev. George Downey, pastor of the First Christian Church in Belhaven conducted the rites. Masonic rites also were held for Mr. Brooks. The men were brothers-in-law. Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife, Mrs. Roxie Brooks; and three children: Harry S. Jr., Sally Helen and Ruth, all of Scranton. Other survivors are Dock Brooks of Belhaven, Golden G. Brooks of Pinetown, Earl E. Brooks of Troy, N.Y., and William David Brooks of New York City. The latter two brothers were unable to be here for the rites. (The Coastland Times - Friday, April 27, 1951; pg. 1)
SAWYER, Wilbut Gene Sr.
Mr. Wilbur Gene Sawyer, Sr. age 69, a resident of 1475 Schrams Beach Rd., Belhaven, died Monday May 24, 2010. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday May 28, 2010 at Mt. Olive Church of Christ Cemetery and will be conducted by Pastor Phillip Jethro. Andrew Cadle, James Cadle, Phillip O’Neal, Alan Miles, Michael Braddy and Bob Gibson will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Sawyer was born in Hyde County on January 24, 1941 to the late Walter and Mable Lowe Sawyer. He was a self employed commercial fisherman, it was his life and his love. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was loved and will be deeply missed by all. Survivors include two daughters, Laura Bortz of Bath, Amy Cadle and husband Brian of Bath; two sons, Jason Z. Sawyer and fiancée Dawn of the home, Wilbur Gene Sawyer, Jr. and wife Carol of Bath; two brothers Walter Gay “Jake” Sawyer and wife Lillian of Pinetown, Lloyd “Buddy” Sawyer and wife Paige of Pinetown; three sisters, Dorothy Gibson and husband John of Earlysville, Virginia, Doris Rose and husband Bill of Pantego, Ann Braddy and husband Wayne of Belhaven and nine grandchildren, Bobby Bortz, Jr., Andrew Cadle, Vicky Bortz, James Cadle, Amber Sawyer, Dylan Sawyer, Tucker Sawyer, Austin VanStaalduinen, Kelly Van Staalduinen and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Sawyer. The family will receive friends at the home of Laura Bortz, 200 Bortz Lane, Bath, NC 27808. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Sawyer family. (Paul Funeral Home)
SCARBOROUGH, Jean Boyette
MANDEVILLE, LA. - Jean Boyette SCARBOROUGH, 66, of Mandeville, LA., died Tuesday, May 24, in a Louisiana health center. She was a native of South River County, a former resident of Ocracoke, and a retired owner and operator of the Cockle Crick Gift Shop in Ocracoke. Mrs. Scarborough was the daughter of the late Clenon F. and Beulah Bass Boyette. Mrs. Scarborough is survived by one son, Kelly Scarborough of Mandeville; one sister, Lanie B. Wynn of Ocracoke; one brother, Clenon F. "C.F." Boyette of Daytona Beach, Fla.; a niece; three nephews; and three grandchildren. A church service was conducted in the Ocracoke United Methodist Church on Friday, May 27, by the Rev. Jim Johnson. Burial followed in the Ocracoke Community Cemetery. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times-Sunday, May 29, 1994)
SCARBOROUGH, Susan Gaskill
OCRACOKE - Friends and relatives were saddened by the death on Thursday, March 25, of Mrs. Susan Gaskill SCARBOROUGH, age 76, following several days of illness caused by a second stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Scarborough was born at Ocracoke and had spent most of her life here. She was the daughter of Sarah Owens and Benjamin Gaskill. In December 1897 she was married to Charles Scarborough. Surviving besides her husband are three sons: Ernest of Audobon, N.J., Alton of Pedricktown, N.J., and Charles Thomas of New Orleans, La; three grandchildren; one brother, Lum Gaskill of Ocracoke. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church with Rev. Robert L. Vickery, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Community cemetery. "Miss Sue", as she was affectionately called, was a member of the Methodist Church and active in the Woman's Society of Christian Service, as well as types of community and civic work. (The Coastland Times - Friday, April 2, 1954; pg. 2)
SCARBOROUGH, Thaddeaus W.
CHESTER, PA - Thaddeaus W. SCARBOROUGH, native of Ocracoke, died on Friday, March 27th, at the home of his son, N.B. Scarborough, at Chester, Pa. His age was eighty-three. Funeral services were conducted at Ocracoke on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. W.Y. Stewart officiating. N.B. Scarborough and family of Chester, Pa., and his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Foster and two daughters of Philadelphia, were here for the services. Other survivors are a brother, Charlie M. Scarborough, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth J. Williams, both of Ocracoke, and 4 other grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (The Coastland Times-Friday, April 3, 1953; pg. 1)
SCARBOROUGH, Warren
OCRACOKE - Mr. Warren SCARBOROUGH, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 27th following a heart attack. Services were held late Saturday afternoon at the Ocracoke Methodist Church with Rev. W.Y. Stewart officiating. Burial was in the family plot. He is survived by his wife and three children and two grandchildren, all of whom were called home by their father's sudden illness, T.C. Scarborough and wife from South Carolina, the daughters, Dorcas Jane and Hilda from Asheboro, N.C., and grandchildren, Michell Ray and Anthony Morris of Atlantic. (The Coastland Times - Friday, July 3, 1953; pg. 1)
SCHEERBAUM, Wilbur Henry
ENGELHARD - Wilbur Henry SCHEERBAUM, 69, of Engelhard, died Monday, November 9, at his home after a long illness. Born in Allegheny County, Pa., February 8, 1929, he was the son of the late Henry and Dara Neucamp Scheerbaum. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Tinnemeyer; a son, Keith Scheerbaum of West Deer Township, Pa.; two daughters: Sharon Sagi of Butler County, Pa. and Shannon Myers of Blawnox, Pa.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Ellena Funeral Home in Russelton, Pa. Burial will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park in Dorseyville, Pa. Local arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, November 12, 1998; pg. 10A)
SCHMIDT, Randy Lee
Randy Lee SCHMIDT, 59, of the Gull Rock community, died, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at his residence. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the son of the late Gilmore and Margorie Schmidt. He is survived by his beloved friend Kathy Gibbs of the home. He loved and was involved with the former Bethany United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and shooting. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Brooks family cemetery. Rev. George Merrick will officiate. Additionally, he is survived by a son Randy Lee “J.R.” Schmidt, Jr.; a daughter, Tabitha Schmidt, both of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Ron Schmidt of Lincoln, NE and Toby Schmidt of Iowa; a sister, Tami Schmidt of Florida. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronny Dale Schmidt. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)SCHMIDT, Ronny Dale
Ronny Dale SCHMIDT, 30, of Lincoln, Nebraska died August 19, 2015. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of Randy Lee Schmidt of the Gull Rock community and Diane Schmidt of Chesapeake VA. Ronny was an avid bike rider, an extreme animal lover who loved his cats. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday September 5, 2015 at Gull Rock Bethany Church. Inurnment will follow at family plot in the Brooks Family Cemetery. The family will gather with friends following the service. In addition to his father and mother surviving is a brother, Randy Lee Schmidt, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA; a sister Tabitha Lynn Schmidt of Chesapeake VA; his godmother and guardian Katherine Mildred Gibbs of Gull Rock. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. (Bryan Funeral Home)SCHMITT, JR., Alfred John
Alfred John Schmitt, Jr., 92, of Swan Quarter, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the home of his daughter Annette Howard in Pink Hill, NC. He was surrounded by his three loving daughters. Al Schmitt was born in New Holland NC to the late Alfred Schmitt Sr. and Marietta Weston Schmitt. He grew up in Engelhard where he spoke of many adventures in the community. After graduating from Engelhard School he joined the US Air Force and worked in communications during the Korean War.
After serving the military 4 years he attended Louisburg College and NC State University studying courses in electrical technology. He later received his electrical license. He worked for many years for Western Union. He was proud to say he shook the hand of several presidents. While working in Charlotte, NC, he met and married the love of his life, Katheryn Lancaster. After leaving Charlotte, they moved to Raleigh and then settled in Rocky Mount. Together they raised their three daughters. After retiring from Western Union he worked for Consolidated Diesel and opened his own antique reproduction furniture shop. He became a master craftsman. The furniture is his home was mainly antique reproductions which he personally built. Al returned to Hyde County to refurbish an old home which he moved to his family's homestead. He shared his love of reading and history with any who were interested. He helped write several historical books including Landmarks of Hyde County. He loved to be active in the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Gardening, building boats, and scavenging for Native American artifacts were some of his favorite activities. He has always been an active servant of the Lord and member of the community. As a young boy, Al was a member of the Engelhard United Methodist Church. As an adult he was an elder in the Edgemont Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Swan Quarter. Al was a Mason and Shriner for over 60 years. His journey started at the Mattamuskeet Lodge at the age of 23. After moving to Rocky Mount he helped establish the Twin County Lodge 257 where he achieved Master Mason. After retiring to Swan Quarter he moved his membership back to Hyde County. When local lodges combined he became a member of the Atlantic 294 Masonic Lodge of Swan Quarter. He was also a member of the Lions Club of Swan Quarter while it was active. He was involved in the Octagon House Restoration committee, Hyde Historical Society, and Hyde Transit Committee. The memorial service will be at 11 am on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Soule United Methodist Church. Reverend Spottswood Graves will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert (Bobby) Schmitt, wife Katheryn Lancaster Schmitt, and a grandson,William Cody Catlett. Surviving are daughters, Amy (Joe) Newton of Rock Hill SC, Annette (Clay) Howard of Pink Hill, and Jennifer (Aubrey) Cahoon of Engelhard. He has nine surviving grandchildren, Jonathan Howard, Sarah (Logan) McGarity, Scott (Amanda) Johnson, Mary Katheryn (Marcus) Bryant, Ryan (Ashley) Catlett, Jessica (Jacob) Lewis, Audra Cahoon, John Aubrey Cahoon, and Hyden Cahoon, and several great grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society, P O Box 517, Engelhard, NC 27824 or Calvary Presbyterian Church, P O Box 125, Swan Quarter, NC 27885. (Pink Hill Funeral Home)
SCHMITT, Amanda Lou Sears
Amanda Lou Sears Schmitt, 72, of Engelhard, died November 21, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Amanda was born in Beaufort County on October 10, 1949, to the late Daniel Webster and Maribelle Gibbs Sears. She was married to Robert“Bobby” Schmitt who preceded her in death. She was a former member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fairfield and later became a member of St. Georges Episcopal Church in Engelhard. During her early years, Amanda worked in the land developing industry and, in that time, she became very close with her dearly loved co-workers. Later she worked for Hyde County EMS as an Emergency Medical Technician-I, for over twenty years where she took great pleasure serving the people of her community. She had many special interests and talents in life including ceramics, cake decorating, and floral arranging. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Amity United Methodist Church. Father James Lupton will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at St. George’s parish house. A private inurnment will follow at the family plot at Soul Cemetery. Surviving is one son, Bryon G. Schmitt (Elsa) of Engelhard; three grandchildren, Sydney Schmitt (Justin), Mandy Schmitt, Garrett Schmitt; one great-grandson, Sterling Gray Schmitt; one brother Charles Sears of Fairfield; five sisters, Marie S. Barnhill of Williamston, Marlis Smith of Fairfield, Sara S. Meekins of Engelhard, Mary Armstrong (Jerry) of Fairfield, Janet Russ (Anthony) of Fairfield; two God Daughter Kristie Sisson (Kevin) of Raleigh, Marianna Russ of Fairfield and many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Maryanne Green. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel Webster Sears, Jr. and Nathan Sears. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SCHMITT, Robert Gray
ENGELHARD - Robert Gray SCHMITT, 63, of the 34400 block of US Hwy. 264, died Jan. 4, 2006, at his home. Born in Engelhard July 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Alfred John Schmitt Sr. and Marietta Weston Schmitt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the Vietnam War and was past president of the Hyde County Chapter 561 of the Vietnam War Veterans. He was a career employee in the maintenance department with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services at Mattamuskeet Refuge and was a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church at Lake Landing. Surviving are his wife, Amanda Sears Schmitt; a son, Bryon Gray Schmitt and wife Kim of Engelhard; a brother, Alfred J. Schmitt Jr. and wife Katheryn of Swan Quarter; his grandchildren, Sydney Marie Schmitt, Amanda Elizabeth Schmitt and Garrett Gray Schmitt; many cousins whom he loved dearly as brothers and sisters. Mr. Schmitt was preceded in death by two very special cousins, Clement Hunter Weston and Mary Weston Shields, both of whom were reared in his home as brother and sister. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. The Rev. Edwin Bishop will officiate. Joseph Payne will deliver the eulogy and the Rev. George Merrick will offer a prayer. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Services, Swan Quarter. (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, January 6, 2006)
SCHROEDER, David John
David John Schroeder, 59, of Grassy Ridge, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home. David was born in Elyria, Ohio on February 19, 1965, to the late Walter J. and Beulah Wise Schroeder. He married Cindie
Billcheck, who survives, on August 4, 1990, and they enjoyed 33 years of marriage. To them were born four children. Surviving is a daughter, Cora Pratt (Wyatt) of Hicksville, OH, one son, Caleb Schroeder of Belhaven, NC; and daughters Joanna Schroeder of Belhaven, NC, and Rebekah “Beckie” Schroeder (Karl Martin) of South Boston, VA. Also surviving are three brothers, Kenneth Schroeder (Jeanette) of Cleveland, OH, Norman Schroeder (Margie) of Solon, OH, Thomas Schroeder (Dana) of New York, and a sister, Kathleen S. Konya (Jeff) of Medina, OH. David enjoyed many things in life but most iconically, a leisure drive in his orange convertible VW Bug, or his green Jeep. He could also be found riding through town on his most recent baby, his red Harley. He had a deep love for Ocracoke Island and spent as much time as possible out there. His heart of compassion for all humans speaks louder than words. You could always find him talking to someone and making a new friend. His heart was big and he cared deeply for everyone. He was always ready to lend a hand or a listening ear. He loved working with his family on any project that came up. He was very talented at many things and if he didn’t know how to do something, he’d figure it out one way or another. The family will gather with friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Union Grove Church of Christ. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at Union Grove Church of Christ. Pastor Eddie and Pastor Ivey will officiate. The final resting place will be at Davis Cemetery. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many, many people who have shown love and support during this extremely difficult time. Y’all are appreciated. Pallbearers: Caleb Schroeder, Wyatt Pratt, Pete Snellman,Timothy Wilkerson, Arty Nissley, Kyle Beiler, Marcus Yoder,Deryk Beiler. Honorary Pallbearers: Tim Beiler, Wes Hershey. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SCOTT, George D.
Died in Hyde County on the 23rd ult., George D. SCOTT, only son of Mr. Hector Scott of said County, aged about 18 years. (American Recorder - Friday, July 3, 1818; pg. 3, column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
SCOTT, Margaret Credle
Apr. 9, 1940 - June 7, 2018CLAYTON - Margaret Credle Scott, 78, died Thursday. Born in Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Gratz Credle and Mable Joyner Credle. Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Sunday at Garner Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 3:00-4:00 pm Sunday prior to the service. A private family burial will be held Monday. Survivors include her husband Duane Scott; daughter, Kathy Scott Parrish and husband, Kent of Smithfield; sons, Kenneth Duane Scott and wife, Angela of Alpharetta, GA and Kevin Eugene Scott and wife, Sharon of Raleigh; brother, Jack Credle of Belhaven; grandchildren, Brandon Scott, Hunter Scott and wife, Catie, Makayla Scott, Michael Parrish, Meredith Parrish, Andrew Scott, Justin Scott and Abigail Scott and one great-grandchild, Phoebe Scott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Katherine Hodges, Hazel Doerter and Faye Sadler. (Bryan-Lee Funeral Home)
SEARS, JR., Daniel Webster
SEARS, SR., Daniel Webster
The Coastland Times - Tuesday, July 9, 1974; pg. 16
SEARS, JR., Frank William
ENGELHARD - Frank William SEARS, JR., 76, of Route #1, died Friday, December 8, at Britthaven of Washington, where he had been a patient for several years. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Frank William and Olga Ausiere Sears. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII and was a manager of the Engelhard Plant for Cargill, Inc. until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of American Legion Post #211, VFW Post #9352 and was a Mason in Mattamuskeet Lodge #328, AF & AM. Surviving are his wife, Marceline Jones Sears; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Flossie M. Jones; his sister-in-law, Lucille S. Jones; two nieces: Cathy J. Ireland of Engelhard and Sue J. Harper of Belhaven; three nephews: Myron Jones, Jr. of Brunswick, Ga., Avner Jones of Gull Rock and Charlie Jones of Engelhard; a great-niece and seven great-nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at Middletown Christian Church. The Rev. Albert Stuck, pastor, officiated and Mattamuskeet Lodge rendered Masonic rites. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 12, 1995)
SEARS, JR., James Dalton
James Dalton Sears Jr., affectionately known as Jim, passed away peacefully from heart failure on October 5, 2023, in Greenville, NC. Born on April 30, 1958, in Charlotte, NC, and spent most of his life a resident in Hyde County Jim lived a life full of passion, love, and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. Jim was the beloved son of Mary Lou Alexander of Mississippi and the late James Dalton Sears Sr. He was the cherished brother of Napoleon Sears, Chris Sears, JoanSears Cox, and the late Pete Sears. As a father, he was deeply loved by his three children, Tracey Alanna Sears, Rachael Marie Sears, and Andrew James Sears. He was an adoring grandfather to Matthew Chance Garrish, Camaan Malachi Aldridge, and Emma Rae Taylor, and a proud great-grandfather to Orion Lee Garrish. Jim completed his Associate's Degree in Architectural Drafting, a testament to his meticulous nature and inherent creativity. His professional life was equally diverse, reflecting his many talents and interests. He spent many years working as a commercial fisherman and carpenter, roles that allowed him to demonstrate his resilience and resourcefulness. Beyond his professional endeavors, Jim was an incredibly gifted musician, a talent that brought joy to many. He could play anything handed to him, but his heart belonged to the guitar, piano, and bass. His passion for music was infectious, and he was often found at the center of any gathering, providing the soundtrack to many cherished memories. Jim's life was marked by his love for his family, his passion for music, and his dedication to his work. He was a beacon of strength and resilience, always ready to lend a helping hand or share a word of encouragement. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will forever be treasured by his family and friends, who will remember him as a loving father, a devoted son, a caring brother, and a doting grandfather. His music, his laughter, and his love will echo in our hearts, reminding us of the joy he brought into our lives. In memory of Jim, let us remember his unwavering strength, his infectious passion for music, and his unending love for his family. His life was a testament to the power of perseverance, the beauty of creativity, and the importance of family. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit will continue to inspire us every day. In closing, James Dalton Sears Jr. was more than a man - he was a melody that played the song of life with passion and courage. His tune may have ended, but his music will play on in our hearts forever. May he rest in peace, surrounded by the music he so dearly loved. A Memorial Service for Jim, will be held on October 15th ,2023 at the St. Johns Episcopal Church, located on Sladesville-Credle Rd, in Sladesville, NC at 3 p.m. We Encourage everyone to congregate and celebrate Jim's Life with family and Friends. (Rouse Mortuary)
SEARS, James Henry
SEARS, Marceline Jones
ENGELHARD - Marceline Jones SEARS, 71, died Thursday, September 13 at Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter where she had been a patient for several months. Born on January 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Randolph and Flossie Midgette Jones. She was married to Frank W. Sears who preceded her in death. She was a member of the former Middletown Christian Church. Surviving are three nephews: Myron Jones of Brunswick, Ga., Avner Jones and Charles Jones of Engelhard; two nieces: Sue Harper of Belhaven and Cathy Ireland of Engelhard; her sister-in-law, Lucille S. Jones of Engelhard. Mrs. Sears was also preceded in death by a brother, Myron Jones. Funeral services were held September 15 at 2 p.m. at the family plot in Middletown Christian Church Cemetery. Scott Sukeforth and Steve Bryan officiated. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, September 16, 2001; pg. 12A)
SEARS, Mary Carma
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Wednesday, October 11, 1893; pg. 7
SEARS, Mary Gibbs
FAIRFIELD - Mary Gibbs SEARS, 82, of Fairfield, died Friday, Nov. 1, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Sladesville on December 14, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Braxton and Ethel Ayers Gibbs. She was the widow of Daniel Webster Sears, Sr. who died in 1974. Mrs. Sears was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fairfield where she served as secretary and treasurer for many years, and was a member of the advisory board of the Diocese of East Carolina for the Episcopal Church. She was a long-time member of the executive committee of the Southern Albemerle Association and was honored as Hyde County's "Democrat of the Year" by the Democratic Party. She enjoyed writing and for many years was Hyde County correspondent for Washington Daily News and The Coastland Times. In more recent years, she served as the Hyde correspondent for Beaufort-Hyde News. She was a devoted mother and community person, and was an avid athletic supporter and member of the Mattamuskeet Athletic Boosters. Surviving are sons: Nathan B. Sears of Ocracoke, Charles R. Sears and wife Debbie of Fairfield; daughters: Marie S. Barnhill of Williamston, Marlis S. Smith and husband Erwin of Fairfield, Sarah S. Spencer of Williamston, Mary S. Armstrong and husband Jerry of Fairfield, Amanda S. Schmitt and husband Bobby of Engelhard, Janet S. Russ and husband Anthony of Fairfield; a sister, Elizabeth G. Windley of Belhaven; a sister-in-law, Dorothy S. Mitchell of Henderson; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grand- children. Mrs. Sears was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Webster Sears, Jr. in 1952. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in All Saints Episcopal Church in Fairfield. The Rev. Webb Simon and the Rev. Bob Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November 3, 1996)
SEARS, JR., Napoleon Forest
SCRANTON - Napoleon Forest SEARS, JR., 72, of the Sladesville community, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, at his home. Born in Hyde County on July 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Napoleon Forest and Lucille Lupton Sears. He attended school, graduated from Henderson High School, attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with the class of 1954. He was the proprietor of N.F. Sears store in Sladesville which his father founded. He was a member and lay reader in St. John's Episcopal Church, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Belhaven Lodge #509 AF&AM. He was first married to the former Helen Newton who preceded him in death and later married Nell Newman Sawyer who also preceded him in death. Surviving are five daughters: Helen S. Cahoon and Gwen S. Cahoon, both of Swan Quarter, Jill S. Tunnell of Washington, Paulette Faith Sears of Zebulon, and Charlotte E. Sears of Raleigh; two step-sons: Ronald and Randy Sawyer, both of Brunswick, Ga.; a step-daughter, Debbie Hinson of Kinston; a brother, Dr. Albin Bradford Sears of New Bern; four sisters: Glade S. Harris of Greensboro, Elizabeth "Betty" S. Carter of Newport News, Va., Rebecca S. Thompson of Simpson, and Judith S. Collins of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Myra S. Mutschler; a brother James Dalton Sears and a step-grandchild, Richard Sawyer. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Sladesville with Rev. James Lupton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter is in charge. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 12, 2005; pg. 14A)
SEARS, Nathaniel Bennett
OCRACOKE - Nathaniel Bennett “Heavy” Sears, 68, of Ocracoke died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Sentara-Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Va. after a lengthy illness. A life-long resident of Hyde County, he was born March 20, 1939 to Daniel Webster and Mary Gibbs Sears. He made his home in Fairfield from 1939 to 1983 when he moved to Ocracoke Island. He received his education in the East Hyde School, Port Security School, IT School, Obstructional Fire Fighting School at Naval Base, Norfolk, Va. And attended mosquito control schools and had a real knowledge of airport, roads and highway construction. He served for ten years in the U. S. Coast Guard as second class engineman, 1959-69 and worked as a self-employed farmer from 1966 to 1981 and was a retired maintenance employee of the N. C. Department of Transportation having worked most of those years on Ocracoke. He also worked with Ocracoke Crab Company and later as Ocracoke Mosquito Control Officer. He was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Fairfield. Mr. Sears, currently serving as a member of the Hyde County Board of Commissioners as a representative of the Ocracoke District, was long active in many civic and community affairs where he could make a difference for Hyde County. He was a member of the former Fairfield Ruritan Club, served as treasurer of Mattamuskeet Jaycees. He served on the Scenic Byways Committee, Southern Albemarle Association, The Albemarle Commission, the Hyde County Recreational Development Committee, was a county representative to the Rural Planning Organization for the First District and the Hyde County Revolving Loan Fund Board. On Ocracoke, he was a member of the Ocracoke Business and Civic Assn., the Historic Preservation Committee and represented Ocracoke and the county on the Regional Rural Development and Recreation Board. He was active in the petitioning of the State for mainland to Ocracoke ferry sevice and also the establishment of the ABC stores in the county. He was a prior recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Hyde County Jaycees and also was recognized as “Outstanding Young Man of America” by the Jaycees in 1971 and he enjoyed “playing” Santa Claus around the county in all 9 communities for many years and seeing happy children. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m on Sunday in the Fairfield United Methodist Church. Ann Dale, Episcopal Lay Reader will officiate. Burial will follow on the family plot in Fairfield Cemetery. Surviving are a son, Trevor Sears of Greenville and Manteo; a daughter, Rhonda Sears of Manteo; a granddaughter, Rhianna Sears of Manteo; a brother, Charles Sears of Fairfield; six sisters, Marie S. Barnhill of Williamston, Marlis S. Smith of Fairfield, Sarah S. Spencer of Williamston, Mary S. Armstrong of Fairfield, Amanda S. Schmitt of Engelhard and Janet S. Russ of Fairfield; his former wife, Brenda Payne Ward and her son, Sherald Ward, Jr. of Kill Devil Hills. The Family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter on Saturday evening, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at other times at the home of Marlis S. Smith, Piney Woods Road, Fairfield. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Service obituary posted Friday, April 6, 2007)
SEARS, Trevor Lorne
Trevor Lorne Sears, 49, of New Port, PA, died Friday March 21, 2014 at his residence. Born in Washington, NC, July 6, 1964, he was the son of the late Nathaniel B. Sears and Brenda Payne Ward who survives. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday April 6, 2014 in the Fairfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. James Lupton will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fairfield Cemetery. In addition to his mother surviving are a daughter, Rhianna Lynn Sears of Manteo; a sister Rhonda R. Sears of Manteo; a brother, Sherald Ward, Jr. and wife Dora of Minneapolis, MN; special friend Mimi Ornelas of Manteo; eight aunts, Marie S. Barnhill, of Williamston, Marlis Smith of Fairfield, Sarah S. Spencer of Fairfiels, Mary S. Armstrong of Fairfield, Amanda S. Schmitt of Engelhard, Janet S. Russ of Fairfield, Etta P. Seagle of Cheasapeake, VA, Patsy Payne of Macclesfield, NC; three uncles, Charles R. Sears of Fairfield, Ken Payne of Wanchese and Wilton Payne of Dauplin Island, AL. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Daniel W. Sr. and Mary Gibbs Sears; maternal grandparents Oscar and Doris Holmes Payne. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. (Bryan Funeral Service)
SELBY, Arrabella
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Thursday, Nov. 17, 1859; pg. 4
SELBY, Bennie A.
SELBY, Bernice
SELBY, Beverly Williams
STUMPY POINT - Beverly Williams SELBY, 54, died August 13 in High Point. A native of Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Mildred Williams. She was a houseparent at the American Children's Home in High Point. Surviving are her husband, David H. Selby of High Point; a daughter, Connie S. Ferrell of Apex; sons, Paul Selby of Stumpy Point and Arliss Selby of Manns Harbor; two grandchildren. A memorial service is planned at a date to be announced. Sechrest Funeral Service, High Point, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Children's Home, P.O. Box 1288, Lexington, N.C. or Kimberly House, 622 Westwood Avenue, High Point, N.C. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, August 16, 1992)
SELBY, Charles F.
OWNED BEAUTY SCHOOL - Charles F. SELBY, 98, of the 500 block of George Washington Highway, a retired tax consultant and beauty school owner, died Jan. 30, 1991, in his home. Mr. Selby, a native of Hyde County, N.C., retired as owner of Charles Beauty School. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 249 in Belhaven. He was a Navy veteran of World War I, and a Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Margaret E. Selby; two daughters, Pamela Hemmings of Chesapeake and Angela Shelton of San Diego, Calif.; three sons, Charles F. Selby and Donald F. Selby, both of Albuquerque, N.M., and Thomas D. Selby of Chesapeake; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest Myers. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Virginian-Pilot - Friday, February 1, 1991; pg. 2D)
SELBY, Clydia Midgette
ENGELHARD - Clydia Midgette SELBY, 88, long time resident of Engelhard and more recently a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter, died Tuesday, December 3 at Cross Creek. Born in Hyde County on October 19, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Georgia Ballance Midgette. She was a devoted member of the Middletown Christian Church where she was greatly involved in the church bazaars each year and was a member of the Happy Hearts Club. She was the widow of John Thaxton Selby who died April 23, 1982. Surviving are a son, T. Wade Selby of Engelhard; a sister, Elma Gray Harris of Engelhard; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the family plot in Soule Cemetery. Scott Sukeforth will officiate. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002; pg. 10A)
SELBY, David
SWAN QUARTER - Mr. David SELBY, 77, of Cross Creek Health Care Center, Swan Quarter, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Mrs. Rebecca Bryant, 20 Greenhill Road, Engelhard. Arrangements will be announced by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News - Friday, July 9, 2004)
Mr. David Lee SELBY, 77, of Cross Creek Health Care Center in Swan Quarter died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at the center. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Walter O'Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Mr. Selby was born Nov. 20, 1926 in Hyde County. He was the son of the late Arthur Selby and the late Mable Selby. He attended Hyde County Schools. He furthered his studies at North Carolina A&T State University. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Kehe of Pensacola, Fla., and Beverly Howard of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a son, David L. Selby of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three sisters, Lucinda Davenport of Norfolk, Va., Rebecca Bryant of Engelhard and Flonia Davenport of Virginia; and a brother, John Selby of Briarwood, N.Y. The body will be taken to the church at 11 a.m. for the final viewing. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Rebecca Bryant of 20 Green Hill Road in Engelhard. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home of Washington. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, July 11, 2004)
SELBY, David Gaskill
SELBY, David Hubert
SELBY, Eldrado Midyette
SELBY, Eliza
SELBY, Flossie
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SELBY, Genie
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Dec. 11, 1986; pg. 10A
SELBY, George Daniel
George Daniel SELBY, 45, of Edenton, died at Chowan Hospital, Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. Funeral service will be held at St. Percy Disciple Church, Engelhard, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. Blair Funeral Service, Edenton, is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Advance - Thursday, December 15, 2005)
SELBY, Col. Henry
Weekly Raleigh Register - Friday, Feb. 14, 1812
SELBY, Henry
Died Wednesday morning, Henry SELBY, late of Hyde County, in the 27th year of his age, of inflammation of the brain. (American Recorder - Friday, May 2, 1823; pg. 3; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
SELBY, Henry
HYDE COUNTY - Mr. Henry SELBY, an old Confederate soldier, died the 11th inst. After a lingering illness of two years. (The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City) - Tuesday, March 24, 1891)
SELBY, Mrs. John
HYDE COUNTY - Mrs. John SELBY died February 23, 1818 in Hyde County. (Raleigh Register - March 13, 1818) [Excerpt taken from "Marriage and Death Notices from the Raleigh Register and North Carolina State Gazette 1799-1825" complied by Carrie L. Broughton; pg. 154]
SELBY, Lemuel
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Wednesday, May 10, 1893; pg. 7
SELBY, Lessie Veraldine Lanier
Mrs. Lessie Veraldine Lanier Selby, age 66, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center and a former resident of US Hwy. 264, Engelhard, NC died Thursday June 21, 2007 at Pungo District Hospital. A funeral will be held 11:00 Am Monday June 25, 2007 at the Engelhard Christian Church officiated by Scott Sukeforth and Rev. Charles Reber. Burial will follow in the Selby-Spencer Family Cemetery. Bill McCue, Matt Halla, Landise Cuthrell, Randy Midgett, Odell Williams and Danny Carawan will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Selby was born in Beaufort County on January 2, 1941 daughter of the late David Ronald Lanier and the late Lillian Belle Carawan. She was a 1959 graduate of Pantego High School. Mrs. Selby married Sherwood Jones Selby on October 20, 1965 who preceded her in death on June 13, 2006. She was a homemaker and owner of Selby Pool Room in Engelhard. Mrs. Selby attended Engelhard Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters: Sherri Denise Selby and her fiancé Bill McCue of Engelhard and Viola Kaye Selby Williams and her husband Odell of Swan Quarter; a brother: Herman Lanier of Kinston; a sister: Gladys Spruill of Creswell and two grandchildren: Tyler Williams and Mary Grace Williams both of Swan Quarter. Mrs. Selby was preceded in death by a sister: Josephine Gibbs in 2003 and a brother: William Nichols in 1988. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday June 24, 2007 at Engelhard Christian Church and at other times at the home located at 35363 US Hwy 264, Engelhard. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Selby family. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, June 26, 2007; pg. 10A)
SELBY, Letha
The Coastland Times - Tuesday, July 10, 1973; pg. 11
SELBY, Lilly
HYDE COUNTY - Miss Lilly SELBY, age 20, died Saturday of grippe. (The Economist Weekly (Elizabeth City) - Tuesday, March 29, 1892)
SELBY, Lizzie D.
NC Christian Advocate [Greensboro, NC]- Wednesday, February 15, 1905; pg. 14
SELBY, Magieline T.
Mrs. Magieline T. SELBY, 74, of Swan Quarter, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Cross Creek Nursing Home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in Saint Mary’s Church of Christ, Swan Quarter. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Selby was born in Hyde County. She was a member of Saint Mary’s Church of Christ, Swan Quarter. Survivors include one son, Maxwell Selby Jr. of Fairfield; six daughters, Maxine Shelton, Anita Selby and Rosie Selby, all of the home, Denise Blount and Christine Harris, both of Swan Quarter, and Bonnie Gibbs of Raleigh; three brothers, Robert Topping and Clifford Topping, both of Swan Quarter, and Marvin Topping of Bronx, N.Y.; two sisters, Cariner Gorham and Florence Cayruth, both of Washington; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Church of Christ, Swan Quarter. Arrangements are by Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden. (Washington Daily News - Friday, December 9, 2005)
SELBY, Maxwell
SWAN QUARTER - Maxwell SELBY, 82, of Route 1, Swan Quarter, died December 5 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Mr. Selby was born in Hyde County on March 4, 1915 to the late Burge Selby and Pinkie S. Spencer. He was a member of St. Mary's Church of Christ. He was married to the former Magieline Topping. In addition to his wife, survivors include six daughters: Maxine Shelton of Lancaster, Pa., and Denise Blount, Christine Harris, Bonnie Gibbs, Anita Selby and Rose M. Selby, all of Swan Quarter; one son, Maxwell Selby, Jr. of Williamston; two sisters: Rosa L. Gibbs of Engelhard and Monnie Adams of Norfolk, Va.; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grand- children. Funeral services were held December 10 at St. Mary's Church of Christ in Swan Quarter with burial in Brooks Cemetery in Engelhard. Whitfield and Whitley Funeral Home was in charge. (The Coastland Times-Tuesday, December 16, 1997; pg. 11A)
SELBY, Milton
The Wilmington Morning Star [Wilmington, NC] - Saturday, June 5, 1886; pg. 1
SELBY, Milton Alfred
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - Milton Alfred SELBY, 92, of Auburn Drive, died in a local hospital Oct. 28. Mr. Selby was born on June 21, 1901, in Lake Landing. He was the son of the late Milton E. and Nancy Gibbs Selby. In his early years, he was a farmer and fisherman in Hyde County, and later a wheelsman for Little Creek to Cape Charles Ferry. He retired as a traffic controller at the Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel. He was married to Nancy Pearl Selby, Dec. 13, 1923. She preceded him in death. He was a member of Laurel Avenue Church of Christ. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Chester and Betty Selby; two grandsons, four great-grandchildren, all of Gage, Okla.; two nieces and two nephews. The funeral services were set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Rupert R. Wallace with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. (The Coastland Times-October 1993)
SELBY, Olive Beckwith
Mrs. Olive Beckwith Selby, 97, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center and formerly of the Slocomb community of Engelhard, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Wallace Selby officiating. Burial will follow in Cox Cemetery. Mrs. Selby was born in Hyde County on April 21, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Dave and Katie W. Beckwith. She attended the Hyde County Schools. She was married to Genie Selby, who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Percy Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), where she served on the Mother board. Survivors include five sons, Briddie Selby and Larry Selby, both of Engelhard, Eugene Selby and Gregory Selby, both of Chesapeake, Va., and Wallace Selby of Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Thelma Johnson of Queens, N.Y., Emma D. Johnson of Engelhard and Goldie S. Talton of Hampton, Va.; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; six great-great-great-grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lydia and 10 siblings. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Emma D. Johnson, 5245 Nebraska Road, Engelhard. A walk-in visitation will be held today from 1-7 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, August 8, 2007)
SELBY, Percy
SELBY, Sammie Lee
NORFOLK, VA. - Sammie Lee SELBY, 62, died on September 2. He was a native of Engelhard and was the son of the late Arthur and Mable Selby. He was a member of Phillippi Church of Christ Disciples. He was married to Barbara King. He was employed by Hebrew National in Maspath, N.Y. until his retirement in 1980. He was a graduate of Hyde County public schools and a believer in lifelong learning. Sammie studied biology and chemistry at Norfolk State University. Survivors include son, Sammie Tyrone Selby of Rio Rancho, N.M.; four daughters: Cheryl Selby and Lisa Patterson of North Plainfield, N.J., Angela Selby of Bronx, N.Y. and Brittany Selby of Norfolk; three brothers: Charlie Selby, David Selby and John Selby; three sisters: Lucinda S. Davenport, Rebecca S. Bryant and Flonia S. Davenport; 6 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Wednesday in Graves Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Engelhard. (The Coastland Times - Thursday, September 9, 1999; pg. 10A)
SELBY, Samuel
Died on the 13th inst. at Mattamuskeet, Hyde County, Mr. Samuel SELBY, at an advanced age. (American Recorder - Friday, August 24, 1821; pg. 3; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
SELBY, Sherwood Jones
Mr. Sherwood Jones Selby, age 78, a resident of 35363 U.S. Hwy. 264, Engelhard, NC died Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Cross Creek. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Engelhard Christian Church with Pastor Scott Sukeforth and the Reverend Charles Reber officiating. Burial will follow in the Selby-Spencer Cemetery. Randy Midgett, Danny Carowan, Brian Cuthrell, Wade Selby, Joe Pugh and Joseph Andrews will serve as pallbearers. Members of the Masonic Lodge will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Selby was born in Hyde County on February 22, 1928, son of the late Dennis Lee Selby and Viola Mae Gibbs Selby. He attended East Hyde High School. On October 20, 1965, he married the former Lessie Veraldine Lanier, who survives. He was a commercial fisherman and owner of Selby’s Pool Room. Mr. Selby was a member of the Middletown Christian Church and later attended the Engelhard Christian Church. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW Post 9353, Masonic Lodge 294, American Legion Post 211 and Order of the Eastern Star, Hyde Chapter No. 213. In addition to his wife, Lessie of the home, he is survived by two daughters: Sherri Denise Selby and her friend, Bill McCue of the home and Viola Kaye Selby Williams and her husband, Odell Williams of Swan Quarter; her two children: Tyler and Mary Grace Williams and his sister: Camilla Burrus and her husband, R.B. “Bob” of Suffolk, Va. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 Thursday at Engelhard Christian Church. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Selby Family. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, June 15, 2006)
SELBY, Sidney
Hyde County native, Sidney Selby, famed jazz blues musician and guitarist, died on September 23, 2020. He was born in the Lake Landing area of Hyde County, North Carolina on July 28, 1931. Selby sang in church as a child and in his mid-teens went with his mother to live in New York City. He was surrounded by music, partly through an aunt who worked at a US army camp where touring swing bands and bop musicians appeared. In the 60s, playing guitar and singing, he recorded a number of singles and toured with artists such as Ben E. King, the Isley Brothers, and The Drifters but despite gaining recognition from his peers it was not until he went to Europe that he began to attract an admiring audience. This prompted him to stay there and for some years he has been resident in Freiburg, Germany. Selby played as a solo act and also worked with visiting artists, such as Katie Webster and he was with her during a gig in Freiburg when she suffered a stroke that effectively ended her career. He was married to Mara von Hartz-Selby. Selby’s original nickname was “Bone Crusher” but he was later known as “Guitar Crusher” following an incident at a club where he was performing. A customer became rowdy and Selby smashed him over the head with his guitar. (Photo from Wikipedia)
SELBY, T. [Thomas] Mayhew
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Dec. 23, 1971; pg. 12
SELBY, Tucker Jarrett
SELBY, Tucker M.
SELBY, Vernas Wiggins
Vernas Wiggins Selby, known by her family and friends as “Vanessa” or “Mookie” was born March 22,1955 to the union of Betty and Willie Davis in Belhaven North Carolina. Vernas received her formal education at O. A. Peay School in Swan QuarterN.C. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at Zion Temple Baptist Church and was later united with Jobes Chapel Baptist Church where she served on the kitchen committee. Vernas was united in holy matrimony to Maxwell Selby in Decembe 2000 in Belhaven N.C. She was employed by Pungo District and Ridgewood Nursing Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Vernas was also employed as a cook for over 27 years at Cross Creek Health until her retirement. In her leisure, she enjoyed cooking, crabbing, fishing,and watching the soap opera, “The Days of Our Lives”. Vernas departed this life on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Davis; mother, Betty Davis; son, Marshall Holloway; daughter, Barbara Wiggins; and brother, Alonzo Russell. She leaves to cherish her memory: her spouse, Maxwell Selby; children, Betty Moore, James Wiggins, and Temica Wiggins; grandchildren, Shakiar McCabe, Jasmine Fields, Erica Johnson, Shawn Washington Jr., and Kadjha Rome; one brother, Willie Davis; one aunt,Slyvia Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heavenly Arms Family Mortuary & Cremation Services, 906 W. 15th Street, Washington, N.C. (Heavenly Arms Family Funeral Home)
SELBY, William
SELF, Robert Wayne
Robert Wayne Self, 73, of Ocracoke, North Carolina, passed away on April 1, 2024. Wayne was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 24, 1950. Wayne was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Judith Ann Groff. Wayne and Judy fell in love with Ocracokewhen they first visited in the early 70s. After buying property in the 80s, they lived and loved in the home that Wayne designed and built. In addition to his wife, Judy, he leaves behind his nephew, Scott Self, and his three girls, Allison, Corey, and Evie. Wayne is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marianne Buerkle and husband Randy (deceased); sister-in-law, Susan Groff; brother-in-law, George Groff and wife, Linda. Wayne was also a loving uncle to his niece Gretchen McNaughton and husband Rob and their two daughters, Emily and Ava McNaughton, his niece Amie Blanchette and husband Jon, his nephew Adam Groff, and his niece Lauren Groff. Wayne was a skilled and talented carpenter with many hobbies. He had a unique ability to repurpose materials and create beautiful woodwork within his own home and so many others. He was an extremely creative craftsman. Wayne had a passion for the outdoors. He loved both the mountains and the ocean. In the summer, he enjoyed gardening, tending to his fig trees, working in the garage, shooting his bow, fishing, and especially clamming trips in the Sound with his family. In the fall, Wayne and Judy spent time off the island at their camp in Pungo. They enjoyed hunting and sharing campfires with their dear friends. Throughout his life, Wayne had a soft spot in his heart for animals. On Ocracoke, Wayne was active in supporting Ocracats and hand-made many feeding boxes seen throughout the island. Wayne was dedicated to caring for and feeding the island cats each morning. Wayne leaves behind many talents and skills that he has shared with his family. His strong, quiet demeanor and authentic heart will be deeply missed by many friends, his family, and especially his loving wife, his Babe, Judy. May he rest in peace. A celebration of Wayne’s life will take place at a future time. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)
SERMONS, Elema
On November 3, 1907, the death angel visited the home of D.S. and Florida McGowan and took Elema Sermons. She had been a faithful worker on earth. She seemed to bear her sufferings patiently, and was ready, she said, to die, and meet her Savior in heaven, where there is no parting, sorrow, nor pain. She leaves one daughter to mourn her loss, but she is not like those who have no hope. We pray that God's wonderful blessings will rest upon the bereaved ones. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. /signed/ A.E.C. AND F.H.M." (Raleigh Christian Advocate - December 12, 1907) [Kindly submitted by Merlin Berry who states that he believes the authors of this obituary are Annie Ethel (McGowan) Cahoon and Florida Helen (Jarvis) McGowan.]
SERMONS, Sam
Raleigh Christian Advocate - Thursday, Oct. 17, 1912; pg. 12
SEWELL, Aubrey Christopher
SWAN QUARTER - Aubrey Christopher SEWELL, 79, died Saturday, October 9 at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. Born in Lake Landing, Hyde County on August 25, 1925, he was the son of the late George W. and Lydia Gibbs Sewell. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was captured in the Battle of the Bulge, however, he was able to escape before being declared a prisoner and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following military service, he worked as a tester in oil fields in Alaska, Beirut and other locations around the world. In the mid-1970's he returned to Hyde County and later owned and operated Land's End Seafood. He retired in 1999 following Hurricane Floyd's damage to his business. Surviving are 6 sisters: Edna Powell and Elizabeth Bell, both of Smithfield, Va., Lida Mae Stapleton of Swan Quarter, Dixie Kienker of Maitland, Fla., Glenda Turner of Lagrange, Ga. and Lois Schipansky of Davison, Michigan. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, at Bryan Funeral Service. Steve Bryan will officiate. Mr. Sewell was preceded in death by two brothers: Avery and Glenn Sewell. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, October 12, 2004; pg. 11A)
SEWELL, Keith
Keith Sewell passed away on March 7, 2008. He was 91 years old. Keith was born in Swan Quarter, North Carolina on August 11, 1916. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, got married and started his family in North Carolina and then settled in Bakersfield in 1952. He was a "Jack of all trades", but spent the majority of his working years as a self-employed plumber. Fond memories of him include his prize winning Lake Street vegetable garden, fishing off the Redondo Beach pier and catching catfish in the Bakersfield Aqueduct, hand cranking homemade ice cream for all of the family functions and always having a pet cat that disliked everyone except for him on his lap in his favorite recliner. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Ollie and his son, Ken. He is survived by his three daughters, Kay Newman and husband, Mike of Bakersfield, Karen Boyance and husband, James of Cave Creek, AZ, and Kathy Osmond and husband, John of Woford Heights; step-daughter, Verna Rivers of De Queen, AR; grandchildren, Scotty Weringer, Tanya Mauldin, Rochelle Vaughan, Johnny Rivers, Amie Sevie, Monica Sewell and Elaine Sewell; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Sam Sewell; and sister, Mabel Cox. He is also survived by his special friend, Esther Meyer. Visitation is Tuesday, March 11, from 6-9 p.m., at Greenlawm Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 p.m., at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd. (Bakersfield Californian - March 11, 2008)
SEWELL, Thomas Avery
NORFOLK - Thomas Avery SEWELL, 66, of the 2400 block of W. Landing Road, died Dec. 3, 1996. Mr. Sewell was a native of Englehard, N.C. He was the widower of Lillian Nadine Sewell. Survivors include a daughter, Tamara Jean Jenkins of Virginia Beach; a son, George Thomas Sewell of Virginia Beach; six sisters, Edna Powell, Elizabeth Bell, both of Smithfield, Va., Lydia Stapelton of Swan Quarter, N.C., Dixie Kienker of Maitland, Fla., Glenda Turner of La Grange, Ga., Lois Komdakor of Davison, Mich.; a brother, Aubrey Sewell of Swan Quarter, N.C.; and 4 grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Rick Hocker. The family will receive friends at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, from 7 to 8 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. (Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, December 4, 1996; pg. 7B)
SEYMOUR, Brenda Ballance
ELIZABETH CITY AND OCRACOKE — Brenda Ballance Seymour, 76, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after a short illness at Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation. Brenda graduated from Ocracoke High School and later attended Kee’sBusiness College in Norfolk, VA. She was a member of the Ocracoke United Methodist Church. Brenda moved to the Richmond area where she started employment at Long’s Trucking Company. Brenda was the daughter of the late Henry Scarborough Ballance and Doris Sabra Ballance. She is survived by three stepchildren, Tammy Seymour Dunnington (Mark) of Ruther Glen, VA, Doug Seymour (Debbie) of Aylett, VA, and David Seymour (Robin) of Richmond, VA. She was preceded in death by her late husband William Albert Seymour and stepson, Bobby Seymour. Also, surviving Brenda are two aunts, Mary O’Neal of Elizabeth City, NC and Maude Ballance of Ocracoke, NC. She had many cousins and one special companion, Charles McClain of the home in Elizabeth City. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church with a private burial in the Ballance Cemetery in Ocracoke following the service. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Island Free Press)
OCRACOKE - William Albert SEYMOUR, 61, of Ocracoke, died Friday, July 25, after a 6-month battle with cancer. Mr. Seymour was employed with Long's Express Trucking Co. of Richmond, Va. for 20 years, then spent the last 16 years with the North Carolina Dept. of Transportation, Ferry Division. He was born and raised in the Richmond area, the son of Charles E. Seymour and Nannie Taylor. He also belonged to the Ocracoke United Methodist Church and was in the Naval Reserve. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Ballance Seymour, and mother-in-law, Doris Ballance, both of Ocracoke; his mother, Nannie T. Anderson and step-father, Clarence Anderson, both of Richmond; one daughter, Tammy Seymour Morris of Richmond, Va.; three sons: Robert "Bobby" Lee Seymour and wife Penny of Richmond, Douglas Seymour and wife Debbie of Aylett, Va., and David Seymour and wife Amy of Richmond; one brother, Edward E. Seymour and his wife Sue of Doswell, Va.; 6 grandchildren: Charlie, B.J., Doug, Daniel, Toni, and Scott; and 5 step- grandchildren. Mr. Seymour was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Welbie L. and Bernard L. Seymour. Services will be held at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church on Monday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Twiford Island Chapel in Hatteras is in charge. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, July 27, 1997) SEYMOUR, William Albert
SHAFFER, Edla Marshall
ENGELHARD - Edla Marshall SHAFFER, 78, of 34605 U.S. Highway 264, Engelhard, died Tuesday morning, July 12, 2005, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in Engelhard August 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Patsy Stowe Marshall. She graduated from the Engelhard School and was married for 57 1/2 years to John Allen Shaffer Sr., who survives. They lived in Virginia for many years where she retired as transportation supervisor of the Fairfax County school system and she did much work with special education children. They returned to Engelhard where she was an active member of the Engelhard United Methodist Church and the Nora Berry Circle. She also worked with the Hyde County Board of Elections in the Engelhard voting precinct for many years. Since the merging of the Methodist congregations, she had been attending Watson's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was the last of the 21 children born of her father. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Watson's Chapel United Methodist Church in the Nebraska community. Pastor Valerie Ballance will officiate. Burial will follow in Fulford Cemetery in Engelhard. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, John Allen Shaffer Jr. of Engelhard and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service on Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will assemble at the Olde Store in front of the church prior to the funeral service. (Washington Daily News - Wednesday, July 13, 2005)
SHAFFER, SR., John Allen
March 11, 1926 - September 30, 2017John Allen Shaffer, Sr., passed away peacefully at Cross Creek Nursing Home on Saturday, September 30, 2017. His son John Allen Shaffer, Jr., was with him at the time. Mr. Shaffer was in the nursing home with a long-term ailment a little more than a year. He was the oldest living Shaffer of the family. His younger two brothers, Ronald Lee Shaffer and Robert Harry Shaffer passed away recently and his wife, Edla Shaffer passed away in July, 2005. His parents were Harry Allen Shaffer and Anna Dorothy Whitaker Shaffer. His father died in 1997 and his mother died in 1992 in Pennsylvania. Mr. Shaffer was a medic in the United States Army and was part of the occupying forces in Japan during World War II. He was discharged from the Army in Japan and stayed there a while working for the Civil Service. He left Japan and returned to his home in Pennsylvania in 1947. He married his wife, the former Edla Marshall in Pennsylvania. Later, John and Edla Shaffer moved to Alexandria, VA. John worked at Cressky's in Alexandria for a while and later at the Navy Annex in Arlington, VA. He went to work for the United States Treasury Department, he was also a bartender at the Navy Annex in Arlington, VA. He had a part time job with the Dixie Dime Store in Fairfax County, VA. After retiring from the Treasury Department, Mr. Shaffer worked as a carpenter for the largest realty company in Virginia, Charles E. Smith. He and his wife finally moved to Engelhard around the early eighty’s. Mr. Shaffer served in the Southern Albemarle Commission, Octagon House Board of Directors and he also delivered meals on wheels for years. He ran the Engelhard Seafood Festival in its best days for years. He was also the children’s fund orchestrator with the three county Partnership for Children and was the driver for the NC Governor during the inauguration of the Mann’s Harbor Bridge. He was the recipient of several NC awards. He gave an enormous amount of blood to the Red Cross. Gallons! Mr. Shaffer was an icon for Hyde County, he loved the place! All I can say, job well done. [by John Allen Shaffer, Jr.] A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the family plot in Fulford Cemetery. The family will gather with friends immediately following the service. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Bryan Funeral Home)
SHANKLIN, Orpha (Neal)
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SHANNON, Roger Edward
Roger Edward Shannon, 53, of Manteo, NC died Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was the son of Eleanor D. Mitchell of Manteo, NC and the late Robert B. Shannon. Growing up in Swan Quarter, Roger graduated from Mattamuskeet Early College High School. He worked for Shannon Painting Company and was a member of Swan Quarter Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Roger Ethan Shannon and Ryan Edward Shannon; sister, Margaret E. Taylor (Robert) of Pine Tops, NC; brothers, Charles B. Shannon of Manteo, NC and Harold A. Smith (Susan) of Raleigh, NC; nieces and nephews, Joy and Jason Taylor and Timothy (Savannah) and Catherine Smith; and many extended family members. No services are planned at this time. Inurnment will take place in Manteo Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)SHARBER, Minnie Garrish
Mrs. Minnie G. SHARBER, 78, of Melbourne, Fla., died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, S.C. A memorial service was conducted June 11, 2005 in the chapel of Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne, Fla. Mrs. Sharber was born in Scranton on Aug. 2, 1926. She was the daughter of Henry Wilson Garrish and Mamie Hazel Richards. She was married to Ray Sharber, who survives. She was a retired convenience store owner. She was affiliated with First Baptist Church of Melbourne, Fla. Survivors include one daughter, Faye Archer; two sons, Ronald Bridgeman and Michael Guesse; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Brinn and Cottie Williams. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, June 21, 2005)
SHARP, Zolin
SCRANTON - Zolin SHARP, 79, of Route 1, formerly of Blounts Creek and Washington, died Friday, March 5, at his home. A native of Jamestown, Tennessee, he was born June 6, 1913 and worked for many years in the coal mines and later as a machinist. He was married to Oma Stewart Sharp who died in 1981. Surviving are four daughters: Linda S. Thomas with whom he made his home, Betty Price, Sandy South and Roselie Sharp, all of Jamestown, Tennessee; a son, Jimmy Sharp of Kinston; two step-sons: Clyde Hicks and William Hick, both of Muncie, Indiana; two sisters: Ora Stephens and Elsie Choate, both of Jamestown, Tennessee; and 6 grandchildren. Mr. Sharp was preceded in death by a son, Wendell Sharp, in 1974. Funeral services were held Monday at the gravesite in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Steve Bryan officiated. Bryan Funeral Home, Swan Quarter, handled arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, Marcy 9, 1993)
SHAVENDER, Mary Swindell Selby
ENGELHARD - Mary Swindell Selby SHAVENDER, 83, long time resident of Washington, and more recently of Tarboro, died June 17 at Heritage Hospital, Tarboro. A native of Hyde County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sallie Spencer Swindell. She was a lifelong Methodist and a member of First United Methodist Church, Washington, a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a retired teacher in the public schools of North Carolina. Surviving are a son, Jack Selby of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters: Miss Bettie Swindell and Miss Alma Swindell, both of Cypress Glen Retirement Center in Greenville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Amity United Methodist Church, Lake Landing. The Rev. Gladys Williford, pastor, and the Rev. Frank Fortescue, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be sent to Amity United Methodist Church, Rt. 1, Engelhard, N.C. 27824. Arrangements were by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times - June 21, 1992)
SHAW, JR., Foy J.
Foy J. Shaw, Jr. of Ocracoke, North Carolina, entered Eternal Life on March 4, 2017 at 80 years of age. Foy was born on September 19, 1936 to Foy J. Shaw, Sr. and Nola T. Thompson Shaw of Durham, North Carolina. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Foy went on the receive a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Radford University. Foy devoted many years of his teaching career to the pupils of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, where he was fortunate enough to meet and then share a significant part of his life with his dear friend and partner, Larry P. Williams. In 1979, Foy and Larry left their teaching positions in Virginia Beach to begin a new phase of their lives in Ocracoke where they purchased and operated The Island Inn. Foy truly developed a great sense of home and love for the island and enjoyed many pursuits, especially the continuation of his acting efforts in Ocracoke. His love of and for the theater, cultivated from his time acting at the Little Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia, often took Foy and Larry to New York City to support their multitude of thespian friends by attending their wonderful plays. Left to cherish his bright memory are his nephew, Charlie Reaves, his niece, Melanie Reaves, and the many friends he loved as dearly as if they were his family, especially many family members of Larry. Foy was preceded in death by his parents, Foy J. Shaw, Sr. and Nola T. Thompson Shaw, his beloved partner, Larry P. Williams, and his sister, Sandra Shaw Reaves. A memorial service for Foy will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Ocracoke United Methodist Church (71 School Road, Ocracoke, NC). Interment at the Maplewood Cemetery in Durham, North Carolina will occur at a later date. The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Chesapeake Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. (Altmeyer Funeral Home)
SHAW, JR., James Luke
FAIRFIELD - James Luke SHAW, JR., 48, died Tuesday, November 10, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. A native of Hyde County, he was the son of Rosetta G. and James L. Shaw, Sr. of Norfolk, Va. He is survived by three brothers: Milton Shaw of Georgia, Lawrence Shaw of Kinston, and Bobby C. Shaw of Manteo; and three sisters: Ernestine Selby of Norfolk, Eunice Russell of Currituck, and Jeanette Spencer of Norfolk. Funeral services will be held today (Sunday) at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Church of Christ with the Rev. Phil Emmert officiating. Burial will be in Brown Memorial Cemetery in Engelhard. Rowsom Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November 15, 1998; pg. 10A)
SHAW, Levon
Mr. Levon SHAW, 35, of 838 Gull Rock Road, Engelhard, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. A funeral will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in the Mattamuskeet High School gymnasium with the Rev. Dr. Mar Speller officiating. Burial will follow in Cox Cemetery. Mr. Shaw was born in Beaufort County on July 10, 1970. He was the son of Otis L. Shaw Sr. and Sylvia G. Shaw. He was a graduate of Mattamuskeet High School. He was employed with Hyde County Correctional Institution. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Otis Shaw Jr. of Greensboro; two sisters, Deloris Whitfield of Cameron and Mary C. Lewis of Charlotte; and his grandparents, James and Bethanie Gibbs and Hannah Farrow, all of Engelhard. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News - Friday, December 16, 2005)
SHAW, Rosetta
NORFOLK, VA. - Rosetta SHAW, 75, died February 16 at her residence. She was born in Hyde County to Nettie Gibbs who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by three sons: Larry Shaw of Kinston, Bobby Shaw of Manteo and Milton L. Shaw of Ga.; three daughters: Jennette McNeal of Va., Eunice Murray of Camden and Ernestine Selby of Currituck; two sisters: Lula Gibbs and Willie B. Gibbs, both of Engelhard; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Engelhard on Tuesday, February 21 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Brown Memorial Cemetery in Engelhard. Rowsom Funeral Home of Columbia is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, February 21, 2006; pg. 12A)
SHELBY [SELBY], Col. Henry
HYDE COUNTY - Col. Henry SHELBY [possibly SELBY], died January 14, 1812 in Hyde County. (Raleigh Register - February 14, 1812) [Excerpt taken from "Marriage and Death Notices from the Raleigh Register and North Carolina State Gazette 1799-1825" complied by Carrie L. Broughton; pg. 145]
SHELDON, Mahetable Ann
Died on Saturday the 12th inst. at Mattamuskeet, Hyde County, Mrs. Mahetable Ann SHELDON, consort of Israel Sheldon, Esq., Clerk of the Superior Court of that County. (American Recorder - Friday, July 25, 1823; pg. 3; column 2) [Posted here with kind permission from John H. Oden, III]
SHELTON, James Ernest
Mr. James Ernest Shelton, a resident of 22 Saint Lydia Road, Swan Quarter, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. The family will receive friends at 29 Saint Lydia Road, Swan Quarter. Arrangements will be announced by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Saturday, September 24, 2011)
SHELTON, Johnnie Earl
Mr. Johnnie Earl SHELTON, 41, of 1230 Farrow Fork Road, Engelhard, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Faithful Hannah Baptist Church, Engelhard, with pastor Larry Shelton and the Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Memorial Cemetery, Engelhard. Mr. Shelton was born in Beaufort County on June 7, 1965. He was the son of Eva Grey Mann Shelton and the late Henry Avener Shelton. He attended the Hyde County schools. He was a member of Faithful Hannah Baptist Church, Engelhard. Survivors include seven sisters, Annie Mann Gibbs, Gloria Cunningham and Francino Fulford, all of Engelhard, Delores Gibbs of Swan Quarter, Liza Chance of Fairfield, Edith Shelton of Raleigh and Darnell Credle of Norfolk, Va.; and seven brothers, Thurman Shelton of Winston-Salem, Wallace Shelton of Manteo, Brian Shelton of Nags Head, Timothy Shelton of Fayetteville, Frederick Benston of Washington, Marvin Jordon of El Paso, Texas, and Henry Shelton of Swan Quarter. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, November 7, 2006)
SHELTON, Kenneth A.
SHELTON, Luddie Mae Blount
Luddie Mae Blount Shelton, 93, of Engelhard, NC departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mt.Pilgrim Baptist Church 4506 Nebraska Rd Engelhard NC 27824 "Slocum Community". Interment will follow in the Cox Cemetery. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. (Purcell Funeral Home)
SHELTON, Nicey Shaw
Mrs. Nicey Shaw Shelton, 86, of 32105 US 264 East, Engelhard died Friday June 12, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Hyde County, April 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Leeman Shaw and Fannie Jones Shaw. She was married to Kennie Shelton, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Faithful Hannah Missionary Baptist Church and was known to her church family as “Mama Nicey”, she was a loving mother and grandmother. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Surviving are four sons; Kennie Shelton, Jr., John L. Shelton both of Lancaster, PA, Buster L. Shaw and wife Tina of Fairbanks, Alaska, James Shelton and wife Sarah of Swan Quarter; a daughter, Claudia S. Chadwick of Lancaster, PA; a sister, Eva S. Cardell of New Bern, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lillie Ruth Shelton Spencer, Evelyne Shelton Spencer; three brothers, Luke Shaw , Lee Shaw and Anson Shaw; sister Verna S. Moore.
SHELTON, Thomas Allen
Mr. Thomas Allen Shelton, 56, of 386 Gullrock Road, Engelhard, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Cross Creek Health Care in Swan Quarter. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Mt. Pilgrim DOC, Slocum. Burial will follow in Cox Cemetery, Slocum. Arrangements are by Bonner Street Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News - Friday, December 21, 2012)
SHELTON, William R.
SWAN QUARTER - William R. SHELTON, 16, of Swan Quarter, died August 7 in a single-car accident on U.S. 264 in Hyde County. Young Shelton was a rising junior at Mattamuskeet High School. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mattamuskeet School Gymnasium. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery in Swan Quarter. Whitfield and Whitley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 11, 1992)
SHEPPARD, Madeline Williams
Madeline Sheppard, 90, died April 30, 2024. A native of Sladesville, North Carolina, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ellsworth Sheppard, Jr.; and parents, Clafton and Malvina Wahab Williams. Madeline retired as a machine operator with General Electric and was a member of Living Waters Christian Fellowship. She is survived by her daughter, Clarice Dalton and husband Barry; son, Steven A. Sheppard and wife Margery; six grandchildren, Jacob Sheppard, Isaac Sheppard, Alisha Winters, Amanda Stafford, Andria Sheppard and Erik Dalton; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 3, at 2 PM at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is handling arrangements. (Sturtevant Funeral Home - Portsmouth, VA)
