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Gene F. Hassell, Jr. May 27, 1972 – February 23, 2026 Gene F. Hassell, Jr., passed peacefully at ECU Health Chowan Hospital on February 23, 2026. Gene (Bud) was born May 27, 1972, to the late, Gene Hassell Sr. and Helen Fallon. He is survived by his loving wife, Wendy Wright Hassell, five children: Daniel Lafferty, Crystal Lafferty, Joshua Lafferty, Trinity Hassell, and Sebastian Hassell, his two sisters, Michelle Tarkington and Taurus Baker, seven granddaughters, as well as ...

Gene F. Hassell, Jr. May 27, 1972 – February 23, 2026 Gene F. Hassell, Jr., passed peacefully at ECU Health Chowan Hospital on February 23, 2026. Gene (Bud) was born May 27, 1972, to the ...

Robert Gray Columbia

Robert James Gray November 13, 1977 – February 20, 2026 Robert James Gray, 48, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home. Born in Chowan County on November 13, 1977, to William Robert and Deborah Kay Griffin Gray, Rob was a man who built a life as sturdy and honest as the houses he worked on during his years as a carpenter in residential construction. While he was a builder by trade, Rob was a "Jack of all Trades" by nature. He was the ...

Robert James Gray November 13, 1977 – February 20, 2026 Robert James Gray, 48, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home. Born in Chowan County on November ...

Pamela Basnight Durham

Pamela L. Basnight March 9, 1976 - January 30, 2026 With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Pamela Lovate Basnight, of Durham, North Carolina, who entered eternal rest on January 30, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on March 9, 1976, Pam’s life was a powerful testament to faith, service, resilience, and unconditional love. Pam was the beloved daughter of the late Arnold L. Basnight and Hazel Pearl Basnight. From an early age, she ...

Pamela L. Basnight March 9, 1976 - January 30, 2026 With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Pamela Lovate Basnight, of Durham, North ...

Dennis Byrd Engelhard

Dennis Earl Byrd May 9, 1972 – January 25, 2026 Dennis Byrd, 53, of Engelhard, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Dennis was born in Marion, South Carolin, on May 9, 1972. He loved working on the water as a commercial fisherman, as well as fishing and boating for pleasure. He was kind and enjoyed helping others however he could. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, ...

Dennis Earl Byrd May 9, 1972 – January 25, 2026 Dennis Byrd, 53, of Engelhard, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Dennis was born in Marion, South Carolin, on May 9, ...

Allan Ballance Fairfield

Allan White Ballance July 8, 1929 – January 25, 2026 Allan White Ballance, 96, of Fairfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Allan Ballance was born in Hyde County, on July 8, 1929, to the late James Madison and Lydia Jones Ballance. He married the former Joyce Mooney, on January 23, 1954. Allan was a decorated veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and later spent his working years involved in ...

Allan White Ballance July 8, 1929 – January 25, 2026 Allan White Ballance, 96, of Fairfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Allan Ballance was born in Hyde ...

Armando Contreras Solorzano Belhaven

Armando Contreras Solorzano November 17, 1970 - January 16, 2026 Armando Contreras Solorzano, 55 of Belhaven, died on Friday, January 16, 2026. Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado, Durango, Mexico, on November 17, 1970, to the late Gabriel Contreras Rodarte and Agustina Solorzano Andrade, who survives. Armando worked in the marine industry as a boat finisher. No service will be scheduled. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.

Armando Contreras Solorzano November 17, 1970 - January 16, 2026 Armando Contreras Solorzano, 55 of Belhaven, died on Friday, January 16, 2026. Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado, Durango, ...

Audrey Simmons Fairfield

Audrey Fisher Simmons November 8, 1938 – January 12, 2026 Audrey June Fisher Simmons was born on November 8th, 1938, in Hyde County. She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Fisher. She was married to Joseph Leslie Simmons III. As a lifelong Hyde County resident, Audrey worked for Sawyer’s Land Development for 15 years and served the Hyde County community for 16 years working at the Hyde County Health Department. Along with her husband, ...

Audrey Fisher Simmons November 8, 1938 – January 12, 2026 Audrey June Fisher Simmons was born on November 8th, 1938, in Hyde County. She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. ...

Becky Sawyer Rose Bay

Becky A. Sawyer August 2, 1942 – January 10, 2026 Becky Sawyer, 83, of the Rose Bay Community, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Becky was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 2, 1942, to the late William Earl Anderson and Pauline Silverthorne. She lived in Elizabeth City, NC, until her daddy died, and then moved to Durham, NC, and lived there for several years, and later moved to Hyde County, where she graduated from West Hyde High School. Following ...

Becky A. Sawyer August 2, 1942 – January 10, 2026 Becky Sawyer, 83, of the Rose Bay Community, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Becky was born in Elizabeth ...

Betty Woodard Columbia

Betty C. Woodard August 13, 1948 – January 8, 2026 Betty Jo Cahoon Woodard, 77, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Betty Jo was born in Tyrrell County on August 13, 1948, to the late Joseph W. and Aleen Furlough Cahoon. She was married to William Gene Woodard, who preceded her in death. A private graveside service will be held at Azalea Memorial Gardens. Rev. Royce Reynolds will officiate. Surviving are two sons, ...

Betty C. Woodard August 13, 1948 – January 8, 2026 Betty Jo Cahoon Woodard, 77, of Columbia, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Betty ...

Gail Cohoon Columbia

Lillian Gail Cohoon September 1, 1939 – December 28, 2025 Gail Cohoon, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton. Gail was born in Tyrrell County on September 1, 1939, to the late Cecil Earl and Blanche Walker Cohoon. She worked for over 30 years for the Virginia Public Schools as a Guidance Counselor, English Teacher, and an Adult educator for GED and ESL classes. Gail was a proud graduate of East Carolina ...

Lillian Gail Cohoon September 1, 1939 – December 28, 2025 Gail Cohoon, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton. Gail was ...

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