Here is the week’s obituary report – be sure to check the Obituaries tab day to day.  

Rather than paying for an expensive obituary in a local media outlet — and then getting billed again to purchase a legal ad for the estate in that same newspaper — here is a FREE listing of local obituaries. If folks have other names to add to the weekly obituary report, please send the names and the obit links to the funeral homes to mileslayton1969@gmail.com.  We publish the weekly obit report late Saturday/early Sunday.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Albemarle Observer has a tab on its front page – Obituaries – so rather than creating a new file week to week, we’re just going to update the existing file. Funeral homes, if you’d like to advertise, please contact us at that email address.  

Lueta Sellers

Lueta C. Sellers, a remarkable woman of passion and unwavering dedication, embarked on her next great adventure on April 3rd, 2025. She was 81 years old.

Robert Gene “Bob” Francis, Sr. 

Robert Gene “Bob” Francis, Sr., 90, of South King Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, in his home where he was surrounded by family.

William Robert “Bill” Provencher

William Robert “Bill” Provencher, 86, of Edenton, NC, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

John Edgar Bundy

John Edgar Bundy, 76, of 196 Old Neck Road, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

Maxine Stallings Wiggins

Maxine Stallings Wiggins, 97, of 308 Sandy Cross Road, Hobbsville, NC died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her residence.

Thomas Wesley Vann

Thomas Wesley Vann, 78, of NC Hwy 137, Eure, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 after a brief illness.

Robert L. “Bobby” Hollowell, Jr.

Robert Louis “Bobby” Hollowell, Jr., 76, of Hertford, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in W.R. Winslow Memorial Home, Elizabeth City, after a recent decline in health.

Deborah Lilley “Debbie” Slaughter

Deborah Lilley “Debbie” Slaughter, 71, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home.

Fenton Towe Eure, Jr.

Fenton Towe Eure, Jr., 81, of Greenhall Road, Edenton, NC passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton, NC.

Mercer Leroy Saunders

Mercer Leroy Saunders, 83, of 109 Hertford Beach Road, Hertford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in his home where he was being cared for by family.

David Sutton Sr.

It is with sincere sadness that the Horton’s Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mr. David Wayne Sutton Sr. as he peacefully answered the Master’s call on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Elizabeth City, NC.

George Collins

Though the clouds may hang over  there will be a brighter day  in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away….. 

Mary Lou Stanley

With sincere compassion and concern, The Horton Family stands hand in hand with the relatives of Ms. Mary Lou Stanley, as they prepare to celebrate her lasting legacy. 

Walter “Buddy” Allen III

Walter “Buddy” Allen III, age 62, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital.

Samuel Adams

Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day  in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away….. 

Myra Watson

With sincere compassion and concern, The Horton Family stands hand in hand with the relatives of Ms. Myra Rene Watson, as they prepare to celebrate her lasting legacy. 

Ricky Alan Perry, Sr.

Ricky Alan Perry, Sr., age 68, passed away on April 17, 2025. He was born in Pasquotank County on July 26, 1956, to the late Robley Evans Perry, Sr. and Marjorie Williams Perry.