The Chowan Herald

ROCKY MOUNT - Vivian Mobley Easterling, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on July 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Mobley and Mamie Hopkins Mobley. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Harding Easterling; her sister, Lucy Nelson; her brothers, Ronald Mobley and William Mobley. Vivian retired from Chowan Hospital in Edenton, as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. Vivian and William enjoyed traveling with their RV as well as taking cruises in their retirement. Following the passing of her husband, William, she volunteered at Nash Day Hospital for a few years...

Susan F. Knighton, age 72 went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 20, 2021, at her home with her Fianc?e by her side. Susan was born on June 8, 1948, in Fort Wayne, IN to Paul Fruechtenicht and Gloria Coleman. She loved the beach and traveling. Susan was a wonderful mother who loved her church. She was a member of The Abbey at Pawleys Island. Susan was preceded in death by her Father Paul and her sister Carol. Susan is survived by her mother Gloria Fruechtenicht of Greenville; daughter Suzanne Knighton and her husband Jason Stiegelmeyer of Victor, Idaho; Fianc?e Alfred "Fred" Brown, Jr brothers Dennis Fruechtenicht of SC and David Fruechtenicht of MO. Memorial contributions may be...

Mr. Allen Keith Baker, age 70, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Duke University Hospital in Durham.He was born on March 23, 1950 to the late William C. Baker, Sr. and the late Nina Emminizer Baker. Allen worked hard his entire life to provide for his family, retiring after twenty-six years with International Paper.He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.He was a devoted member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Lumberton and was an avid Duke Basketball fan. Mr. Baker is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Wynn Baker, of the home; one son, Brandt Allen Baker of Greenville; one daughter, Tami George (Willie) of Lumberton; one brother,...

William "Bill" James Mitchener went peacefully home to the Lord on November 21, 2020 after winning a long-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on June 19, 1948 to parents John and Nancy, Bill embraced his role as the youngest sibling to his brothers, John and Joe. Growing up in Edenton off the North Carolina coast, Bill loved cane-fishing with his brothers and catching double-feature westerns at the movie theater. The latest in generations of Mitchener and Pike pharmacists, Bill grew up in the family business, learning to talk to anybody and everybody while delivering orders and manning the soda fountain at Mitchener's Pharmacy. Bill's love of sports and athletics blossomed at John...

Mr. Ted P. Chappell, of West End, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Penick Village, in Southern Pines at the age of 82. Mr. Chappell was born in Chowan County to the late Beecher P. Chappell and Eula H. Chappell. While Ted was a small boy, he moved to the farming community of Belvidere in Perquimans County. Ted graduated from Perquimans High School in 1956. Ted participated in baseball, football and track. He also drove a school bus, earning a big salary of $18.00 a month. Ted attended East Carolina and played baseball. He was married to Sarah Sutton, his high school and college sweetheart for 61 years. Upon graduation, Ted moved to Cumberland County and began teaching and coaching at...

Ann Blanton Lawson Fayetteville-Mrs. Ann Blanton Lawson, 81, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Annie Mae and Percy Graham Blanton. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Bob G. Lawson, of the home; two daughters, Cynthia Lawson Harding and husband, Flint, of Edenton and Cheryl Lawson Ray and husband, Hector, of Fayetteville; her grandsons, Lawson Ray and wife, Taylor, of Cary, Harrison Ray of Fayetteville, Flint Harding IV of Morehead City, Sam Harding of Edenton; and her granddaughter, Ann Louise Ray of Fayetteville. Additionally, Ann is survived by her brothers, Graham Blanton and...