Here is our 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.
Willard M. Copeland
Jan 9, 1930 – Jul 24, 2025
Willard M. Copeland, age 95, formerly of 163 Nixon Street, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Patricia Joanne Pomeroy
– Jul 20, 2025
Patricia Joanne Pomeroy, of Edenton, NC, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Bruce Speight Taylor, Sr.
Aug 10, 1971 – Jul 11, 2025
Bruce Speight Taylor, Sr. , 53, of Merry Hill, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 in Greenville. Born August 10, 1971 in Chowan County, he was the son of Ida Overton Taylor and the late Bruce White Taylor.
Roger Leo Flood, Sr.
Oct 27, 1952 – Jul 10, 2025
Roger Leo Flood Sr. , 72, of Edenton, NC passed away at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Janet Hunter Cooke
Mar 4, 1940 – Jul 9, 2025
Janet Hunter Cooke, 85 of 1041 Northside Rd, Elizabeth City, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, following a brief illness.
Ronnie Joe White
Sep 8, 1964 – Jul 8, 2025
Ronnie Joe White, 60, of Windsor, NC passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Rhonda Sullivan Waters
May 23, 1950 – Jul 7, 2025
Rhonda Sullivan Waters, 75, of Hertford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Rosemary Ann Shepley Gilbert
Jun 24, 1961 – Jul 6, 2025
Rosemary Ann Shepley Gilbert, 64, of Edenton NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025 on Rocky Hock Rd.
James Earl Brinkley
Jun 14, 1938 – Jul 4, 2025
James Earl Brinkley, 87, of Sunbury, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Janet Louise Chappell Forehand
Jun 27, 1943 – Jul 4, 2025
Janet Louise Chappell Forehand, 82, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Janet was born in Belvidere, NC on June 27, 1943.
Doris Jean Lowe Umphlett
Aug 27, 1945 – Jul 4, 2025
Doris Jean Lowe Umphlett, 79, of Gatesville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025 at GatesHealth and Rehab.
Peggy Collins Kuchenbrod
Jun 5, 1955 – Jul 3, 2025
Peggy Collins Kuchenbrod, 70, died peacefully in her home in Sunbury, surrounded by her family.
Charles Edward Aswell
Jul 18, 1947 – Jul 2, 2025
Charles Edward Aswell, 77, suddenly and peacefully, went into the arms of Jesus, July 2, 2025.
Barbara Outlaw Cruz
Apr 4, 1942 – Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Outlaw Cruz, 83, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Thomas “Tommy” Aldridge
Feb 1, 1952 – Jun 29, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Aldridge, 73, of Mount Gould, Merry Hill, NC passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2025 surrounded by his wife.
Donnell Stokley Jr.
It is with sincere sadness that the Horton’s Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mr. Donnell Stokley Jr. as he peacefully answered the Master’s call on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Elizabeth City, NC.
Nicole Hall
“There’s a place in Heaven Prepared for me “When the toils of this life is over When the saints are clothed in white Before the throne Singing praises forever more…”
Cordell Long
As the day draws closer to the end than when it began, the Horton’s Funeral Home and Cremations Family joins with loving arms wrapped around the relatives of Mr. Cordell Long as we embark on the “Last Mile” on this side of the Jordan with him.
George Govan
As all remain in extreme sorrow and astonishing disbelief, the Horton’s Funeral Home Family joins with the family of George Edward Govan as they prepare to say, “Until We Reunite.”
Rebecca Jackson
Rebecca Joyce Tyson Jackson was born March 15, 1952. She peacefully departed this life on July 4, 2025. Rebecca loved hummingbirds, butterflies and just loved the outdoors.
Mazzie Twine
Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven, God shall wipe all tears away…..
Glinda Felton
As all remain in extreme sorrow and astonishing disbelief, the Horton’s Funeral Home Family joins with the family of Glinda Shamae Felton affectionally called “Marcy” as they prepare to say, “Until We Reunite.”
Melvin Perry Sr.
In extreme sorrow, the staff of Hortons Funeral Home and Cremations is embracing the tender hearts of the family of Mr. Melvin Lee Perry Sr. Mr. Perry entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2025 at Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Enos Mallory Jr.
Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away…..
Ella Flemming
With sincere compassion and concern, The Horton Family stands hand in hand with the relatives of Mrs. Ella Marie Bryant Flemming, as they prepare to celebrate her lasting legacy.
