Edward Frederick Decker, Jr.

EDWARD FREDERICK DECKER, JR.
U.S.M.C. veteran

Edward Frederick Decker, Jr., 66, 1802 Vine St., Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, in the Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Edward Frederick Decker and Susan Forbes Decker. He was retired from the U. S. Marine Corp.

Surviving, includes two cousins, Hildamary Scott of Moyock, NC and Patricia Baldt of Poughkeepsie, NY. He was preceded in death by a half brother, Arthur Edward Decker.

The body has been cremated and no memorial service is scheduled at this time.

Nerene M. Eves

Nerene Markham Eves, 85, of 1625 Salem Church Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, March 31, 2003, in the Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Pasquotank County to the late Joseph C. and Katie Cartwright Markham and was the widow of the late Willie J. Eves. She was a member of the Weeksville Lions Club Auxiliary, Marcia Albertson Community Club and the Salem Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Betty Carolyn Miller, Virginia Beach, VA, a brother, Eugene Markham of Elizabeth City, and a granddaughter, Carole B. Williams of Lake Gaston, VA. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Martin and Hilda Fitchett.

Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at 2:00pm in the New Hollywood Cemetery by Rev. Bill Otis. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Markham, 1143 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.

Randy Lee Garrett

RANDY LEE GARRETT
Native of Norfolk, VA.

Randy Lee Garrett, 46 of 379 Old Swamp Road, South Mills, NC died at his residence. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Fred and Queenie Cahoon Garrett. Mr. Garrett was a heavy equipment mechanic, a U. S. Marine Corps veteran, and an avid musician. He loved his family dearly.

Mr. Garrett is survived by his wife, Marlene Biggs Garrett of South Mills, NC, a daughter, Crystal Garrett of Newport News, VA.; three sisters, Joyce Olah of Chesapeake, VA, Marie Baker of Florida, and Norma Barnett of Norfolk, VA.; two brothers, Charles Garrett and Jerry Garrett both of Moyock, NC and a half brother Ken Garrett. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Garrett, Jr. and Marvin Garrett and two half brothers Doug and Donald Garrett.

The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC, Tuesday, April 1, 2003, from 6:00 until 8:00pm. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to his daughter, Crystal Garrett, 422-A Kingsmill Dr., Newport News, VA. 23601 to help defray expenses. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. Any wishing to sign the online register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.

Ida Etheridge Tatum

Ida Etheridge Tatum
Elizabeth City, NC

Ida Etheridge Tatum, age 73, 891 Body Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Friday, March 28, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Elizabeth City, NC, daughter of the late Christopher and Lizzie Hopkins Etheridge, and was the widow of Clarence Elwood Tatum. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

Mrs. Tatum is survived by a daughter, Jo Tatum Meads and husband Walter Ray of Elizabeth City, NC; two sons, Brownie Tatum and wife Jenny and Chubby Tatum and wife Imogene both of Elizabeth City, NC; seven grandchildren, Jason and Lisa Meads, Brandon, Summer, and Wesley Tatum, Kelli Robeson, and Heather Hammack; three great grandchildren; and a very special friend, Louise Raper.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at 2:00 pm in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Roy Head officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Corinth Baptist Church Building Fund, 1035 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909. The family will be at the residence. To sign the online register, visit www.twifordfh.com.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Mary Bogue Perry

MARY BOGUE PERRY
Native of Elizabeth City, NC

Mary Bogue Perry, 90, formerly of Third Street, Elizabeth City and presently a resident of Greenville, NC, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, in the Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC. She was born in Elizabeth City, NC to the late John P. Bogue Sr. and Narcissus Smith Bogue and was the widow of the late Curtis Edward Perry. Mrs. Perry was a member of the Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Doris P. Cox of Greenville, NC, Joyce P. Herring of Houston, TX., and Mary Ann P. Wussow of Kingwood, TX; two sons, Curtis Perry, Jr. of Carrolton, TX. and James R. Perry of Watauga, TX; one sister, Affie Spivey of Belvidere, NC; one brother, Oscar H. Bogue of Roanoke Rapids, NC; 13 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 30, 2003, at 3:00pm in the Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Bob Crisp. Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives in the Assembly Hall of the Church immediately following the funeral service and at other times at her residence, 916 Third Street, Elizabeth City, NC. Anyone wishing to sign the online register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.

William Thomas Ferrell

Kinston, NC

William Thomas Ferrell, age 52, of Kinston, NC, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003. He was a native of Pasquotank, NC, and was son of the late, Clarence Joshua and Marie Alderson Ferrell.

Mr. Ferrell is survived by five brothers, Charles Ferrell of Elizabeth City, NC, Carl Caudel Ferrell of League City, TX, Clarence Edward Ferrell of Hertford, NC, Robert David Ferrell of Weeksville, NC, and Donald Wayne Ferrell of Hertford, NC.

Funeral service will be Saturday, March 29, 2003, in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Reggie Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at the residence, 285 Old US 17 South, Hertford, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register please visit, www.twifordfh.com

Elva Cahoon Cartwright

Elizabeth City, NC

Elva Cahoon Cartwright, age 90 of 1303 Preyer St., Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, March 24, 2003 at her residence. She was born in Hyde Co., NC; daughter of the late Carroll and Armeta Jarvis Cahoon and was the widow of Elwyn Cartwright. She was a retired auditor for Sears, Roebuck, and Company, a member of the Englehard Disciple of Christ Church, a lifetime member of O.E.S, Hyde County Chapter # 213, and the Marcie Albertson Home Demonstration Club.

Mrs. Cartwright is survived a daughter, Cecilia C. ‘Ceci’ Austin of Elizabeth City, NC; two sisters, Mary C. Kelly of San Diego, CA and Lois C. Midgett of Chesapeake, VA; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers, Carroll Ephron Cahoon, Crawford L. Cahoon, and James Lawson Cahoon.

A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 2:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 PM and immediately following the service on Thursday and at other times, at the residence. To sign the online register please visit, www.twifordfh.com.

Twiford’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roland William Donath

Hertford, NC

Roland William Donath, age 83, of 143 Lazy West Lane, Hertford, NC, died at his residence on Saturday, March 22, 2003. He was a native of Bronx, New York, son of the late William Donath and Elizabeth Becker Donath, and husband of Elsie Engber Donath of the residence. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, and retired from Grumman Aircraft where he was a tool and dye maker. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force during WWII.

Besides his wife, Mr. Donath is survived by: one daughter, Carol Dillon of Elizabeth City, NC; one son, Robert Donath of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Eleanor Holochuck of Flushing, NY, and Gertrude Aguirre of Holly Hills, FL; six grandsons; and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 2:00pm in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery with military honors. The family will greet friends and relatives immediately following the funeral services in the church social hall and at all other times at their residence. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. Anyone wishing to sign the online register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.

Sara Wright Sawyer

SARA WRIGHT SAWYER, 68 of 593 Old US 17 South Elizabeth City NC died Saturday March 22 in Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville NC. She was a native of Camden County NC daughter of the late Haywood P. and Mrs. Pearl Riggs Sawyer and the wife of Walter Sawyer of the home. Mrs.. Sawyer was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church.

Besides her husband she is survived by two sons Johnny Sawyer and his wife Rhonda, Terry Sawyer and his wife Pam all of Elizabeth City NC five sisters Mary Dean and Florine Needham both of Shiloh NC Marvelane Gregory of Chesapeake Va. Hazel Gregory of Camden NC Linda Chappell of Elizabeth City NC two grandchildren Krystal and Wesley Sawyer. She was predeceased by a sister Jessie Mae Riggs.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon March 24, 2003 at 2:00 o’clock in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church St. Elizabeth City NC by Rev. Alan Gibson. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence.
You may sign the guest register online at www.twifordfh.com

Milford Twine

Elizabeth City Resident

Milford Ray ‘Mickey’ Twine, 79, of 710 Briarwood Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Friday, March 21, 2003 at Chesapeake General Hospital. He was born in Perquimans County, NC to the late Oscar Keaton and Della Stallings Twine and was the husband of Llewellyn ‘Sis’ Sawyer Twine of the home. He was a heavy equipment operator for Stevenson Sand Company.

Mr. Twine is survived by three sons, Milford ‘Buddy’ Twine, Jr. and family of Woodville, Steve Twine and family of Elizabeth City, and David Twine and family of Rhode Island; six daughters, Brenda Sawyer and family of Hertford, Patsy Brickhouse and family of South Mills, Judy Humphries and family of Powells Point, Sandra Gainey and family of Winterville, Linda Gregory and family of Shawboro, and Lisa Bullock and family of Bear Grass; eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 2:00 PM at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by the Rev. Steve Strickland. The family will be at the residence. To sign the online register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.

Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.