Perquimans Weekly

Elizabeth "Anne" Rogerson White, 91, of 1228 Harvey Point Road, passed away Thursday, July 14 surrounded by her family. Mrs. White was born in Chowan County on August 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Joseph Elmer Rogerson and Violet Carrie Hollowell Rogerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Towe White, Sr.; by her son-in-law, John Jones; and by her grandson-in-law, Chris Conway. A homemaker, she was a member of Hertford Baptist Church. Mrs. White served her church as a director and leader of the Girls in Action (GA) group and as a director of the Women's Missionary Union (WMU). Although Mrs. White was not able to physically attend church in...

Billy Lee Winslow peacefully passed away early in the morning, Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home on Crescent Drive in Hertford. He lived a full life for 91 years in Perquimans County. Billy was born in Whiteston to Elmer and Bessie White Winslow on June 29, 1931, the sixth of nine children. His brothers and sisters, all deceased, were Clarence, Bernard, Wink, Mary Love, Carl, Lela, Allen, and Johnny. They lived the life of a farm family in the Up River Friends Quaker community. He met the love of his life in the eighth grade. A beautiful blonde-haired girl from New Hope, Janice Perry, captured his heart and following high school they were married. Over their 72 years of marriage,...

Anne Skinner McMullan, 93, died on Monday, May 23, in Nags Head, North Carolina. Born in Edenton, North Carolina, on April 23, 1929, to Philip and Annie McMullan, she held a Master in Library Science and her career culminated as Edenton town librarian. She is survived by four children - Philip Iredell Jones (Elizabeth), Columbia, South Carolina; Elizabeth Porcher Jones; Penelope Whedbee Jones Carroll (Dave), Nags Head, North Carolina; and Marion DuBose Jones Hopkins (Mike), Atlanta, Georgia - six grandchildren, and her brother Philip Sidney McMullan, Jr. (Norma), Blythewood, South Carolina. A memorial service is planned for June 25, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in...

Eura Saunders Hall, 99, of Elizabeth City, NC, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Hall was born in Perquimans County on September 3, 1922, and was the daughter of the late Gideon Johnathan Saunders, Sr. and Mafra Winslow Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Hall, sisters, Mildren Saunders and Linda "Lovie" Winslow, a brother, Gideon J. Saunders, Jr., and by several infant siblings. Retired from Sanders Company in Elizabeth City following 30 years of employment, in earlier years she had been employed with Consolidated in Elizabeth City. The oldest woman attending member of Up River Friends...

Rebecca Gregory "Beckie" Perry, 81, of 140 Russell Drive, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 in ECU Health, Greenville, where she was surrounded by her family. Mrs. Perry was born in Norfolk, VA on October 20, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Noah Paul, Sr. and Elsie Bunch Gregory. Beckie remembered as a little girl sitting on a stool while her mother sold tickets at the old Hertford Theatre, and going with her up in the Hertford watch tower as she identified planes in the war effort. For that, Mrs. Gregory received a National Defense Service Ribbon (Beckie said she got one too!). A 1959 graduate of Perquimans County High School where she was the Homecoming Queen her senior year,...

Christine Winslow Chappell, 85, of 1803 Belvidere Road, died Saturday, May 14, 2022 in her home where she was being cared for by her family. Mrs. Chappell was born in Perquimans County on January 7, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Willie Allen and Gertrude Blanchard Winslow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Winslow Bundy; and by grandsons, Grant Phillip and Mark Allen Chappell. A homemaker, faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a member of Happy Home Pentecostal Holiness Church, its Ladies Auxiliary, the Perquimans Senior Choir and the Ryland Ruritan Club. Surviving is her husband of 70 years, Wilmer B....

Dannie Edward Gray, Jr., 55, of Perquimans County, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 in his home where he was surrounded by his loving family. Born at Langley AFB, Hampton, Virginia on September 19, 1966, he was the son of the late Dannie Edward Gray, Sr. and Diane Hurdle Riddick. Dannie loved his family deeply and making memories with them was his favorite pastime. He considered himself a "parrot head" and spent as much time as possible on the beach. A salesman of construction materials with Kempsville Building Supply, Dannie was committed to his job and drove all over eastern North Carolina and Tidewater Virginia helping people make their dream homes become a reality. A member of Open...

Fred Douglas Colson, 80, of 457 Old Neck Road, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 in his home where he was cared for by his family. Mr. Colson was born in Perquimans County on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941, and was the son of the late Sterling and Mattie Lee Corbitt Colson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Staley Douglas Colson, Sr.; and by a sister, Dottie Campbell. After high school Mr. Colson went to work at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock for 15 years, and helped his father on the family farm. In 1979 he began farming full time and continued for over 40 years, and even after what he called retirement, helped his son as needed. Some will...

Edwina Wright Lane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Vidant Chowan Hospital, Edenton, NC. A resident of Hertford, she was born December 31, 1946 and was the 3rd of six daughters of the late Dr. W. Alan and Elizabeth Wright. Edwina, or "Neddie" as she was called, was raised in Montclair, NJ and was a 1964 graduate of Montclair College High School and a 1968 graduate of Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. She was presented on Jan. 1, 1965 at the New Year's Day Ball Debutante Cotillion at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. She was married to William A. Sablon, Sr. in 1975 and they had five sons. Their marriage ended in divorce, and later she married...

James William "Jim" Crosland, of Hertford, left to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the age of 80. A veteran, he served his country honorably in the Marine Corps. Surviving is his brother, two children, and two grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held. The family and close friends deeply appreciate one's thoughts and prayers during this time. Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

Tommy Larry Lane, 85, of the Snug Harbor community of Hertford, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, in his home where he was being cared for by family. Mr. Lane was born in Scott County, VA on July 26, 1936, and was the son of the late Claude Anderson Lane and Dorothy Hollars Lane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ashworth, and by a brother, Keith Lane. Retired from Texaco Oil Company in 1992 following 32 years of employment, he attended Snug Harbor Community Church, and as an avid golfer was a senior member of The Links at Mulberry Hill in Edenton. A veteran, he had served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1960. Surviving is his wife of 65...

Blannie Rea Winslow Copeland, 88, of 837 Ryland Road, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation following a time of being cared for by family. Mrs. Copeland was born in Perquimans County on January 4, 1934, and was one of eight children born to the late Jesse Thomas Winslow, Sr. and Mary Lizzie Chappell Winslow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dorus Elihu Copeland, an infant sister, and other sisters, Allie E. Winslow, Jessie Mae W. Williams, Clarine J. Winslow, Delsie W. White (husband, Edmond, deceased), and Millie W. Eder (husband, Paul, deceased); and by a brother, Jesse Thomas "J.T." Winslow, Jr. A...

Benjamin Leon Harrell, 91, of 222 Crescent Drive, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 in his home where he was cared for by his family. Mr. Harrell was born in Perquimans County on March 4, 1931, and was the son of the late Meador Elsworth and Thelma Pike Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Maurice Harrell. An employee of Don Juan Manufacturing for 40 years, he later worked as a manager with the Hertford ABC Board in the local store, retiring just four years ago, and part-time at the Waste Convenience site on Center Hill Highway. A US Marine Corps veteran, he was a member of the William Paul Stallings Post #126 of The American Legion, and had...

Johnie William Gregory, 87, of 106 Russell Drive, affectionately known as "Paw Paw" by his grand and great-grandchildren, died Monday, March 21, 2022 in Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation Center, Elizabeth City. Mr. Gregory was born in Perquimans County on May 3, 1934, and was the son of the late Johnie and Nettie Whitehurst Gregory of Woodville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wilton Gregory and wife, Alice; and in 2007 by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ann McDonald Gregory. A graduate of Central High School, he was the retired owner of the family business, Johnie Gregory Truck Bodies. Through the years, Mr. Gregory was a faithful member...

Thomas Martin Sawyer, 83, of 119 Hoskins Lane, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. Martin was born in Perquimans County on April 3, 1938, and was the son of the late Mason and Ruby Cartwright Sawyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Bobby Lane. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1995 following 30 years of service, and after retiring he spent his time building and running Sawyer's Lawn Care, which he operated for 12 years. A member of Fountain of Life Church, other enjoyments included fishing, farming, tractors, and red Ford trucks. Surviving is his wife of 38 years, Linda Chappelle Sawyer; his former wife, Yvonne Sawyer; eight children,...

Irene Jean Byrum Broughton, 95, of 729 W. Grubb Street, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Broughton was born in Chowan County on October 6, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Tom and Bell Dail Byrum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian "Little Man" Broughton; son-in-law, Steven Sharber; a sister, Viola Goodwin; and by brothers, Tommy, Hercules, and Britton Byrum. A homemaker, she was a member of Hertford Baptist Church. Surviving is her daughter, Betty Carol Broughton Sharber; a son, Jeff Broughton and wife, Faith; her granddaughter, Katelyn Broughton Sharber, all of Hertford; a sister,...

Melvin Douglas Styons Sr., of 356 River Front Drive, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born in Washington County on September 7, 1932 to Joseph Christopher Styons and Bessie Adelaide Hardison Styons, and was the devoted husband of Dorothy Lee Miller for 68 years. Melvin graduated from Roanoke Bible College in 1953 and pursued a Master's degree at University of Virginia and then received his doctorate in education from NOVA. He held his first ministry at the age of 18 for Berkeley Church of Christ in the summer of 1950. This congregation later became Avalon Church in Virginia Beach. In following years, he ministered at Buckroe Beach, Sheva Church, Geneva Park Church...

Thomas James Thurlow, 80, formerly of East Palmyra, NY, and more recently of Hertford, NC, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Brookdale of Elizabeth City. Mr. Thurlow was born in Rochester, NY on December 15, 1941, and was the son of the late James Henry Thurlow and Cora Creveling Thurlow Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60 years, Judith Garlow Thurlow, and by brothers-in-law, Jack Lavery and Emerson Cullings. A retired guidance coordinator having worked most of his career in education with Wayne County BOCES in Williamson, NY, he enjoyed various hobbies including golfing and fishing, and had been involved in the local...

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...

Ellen Baker Wagner, 97, formerly a 40+ year resident of Norfolk, died April 14, 2020 in her Roanoke Rapids home. Mrs. Wagner was retired from the NOB Navy Exchange in Norfolk. Surviving is her daughter, Patricia Cullipher of Roanoke Rapids; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 2 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Wagner will be cremated. The online guest register may be signed at hockadayfs.com. Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids.