Denise Spruill

Denise Lynn Spruill, 54, of 1742 Soundneck Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Albemarle Hospital. Born in Madison, OH, she was the daughter of the late Richard Neal and Sylvia Lynn Butler Howington and was the wife of Charles Spruill of the residence. She was a medical transcriptionist at Albemarle Hospital.

Along with her husband, Mrs. Spruill is survived by her daughter, Ashley Spruill of Elizabeth City, NC; son, Jason Spruill of Elizabeth City, NC; a granddaughter, Jordyn Nichole Meadows; sisters, Nancy Burket and husband David of Maryland, and Rhonda Hypes and husband Robert of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, John Howington and wife Terry of Hagerstown, WV; step-daughters, Priscilla Etheridge and Kim Spruill; step-son, David Spruill; and all of her friends in the medical records office, especially Kay Smith and Barbara Yorth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-son, Charles Spruill, Jr.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Terry Howington officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service; immediately following the service in the lobby of the funeral home; and at all other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Spruill family. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Spruill family.

Louise Williams

Louise Sawyer Williams, 94, of 112 Rosedale Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at her residence. Born in Camden County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maude Upton Sawyer and was the wife of the late William George Williams who died on August 11, 2009 after 71 years of marriage. She was the past Noble Grand of the Elizabeth City Rebekah Lodge #62 and was a member of Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was in the Joy Club. She was a LPN at Albemarle Hospital until retirement.

Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Anne Williams and husband Kramer of Elizabeth City, NC; her son, W.G. “Bill” Williams, Jr. and wife Deborah of Elizabeth City, NC; five grandchildren, Sherry Grady and husband Matt, Frank Williams, Jr. and wife Tracy, Monica Wilmore and husband John, William Williams, III, and Melinda Gue and husband Kris; and seven great grandchildren, Sarah Grady, Ian Grady, Abigail Williams, Keeley Williams, Cameron Gue, J.B. Williams, and Drew Williams. The family wishes to extend special thanks to their caregivers, Sharon Armstrong, Jackie McMurrin, Ramona Sharber, and Pam Williams, and also to Albemarle Hospice. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Iva Swain; and her brother, Spence Sawyer.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Charles McKenzie and Rev. Corey Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Morgan Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service Friday at the church; on Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel; and at other times at the residence of Anne and Kramer Williams, 1814 Fearing Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Williams family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Samuel Overman

Samuel Ray Overman, 52 of 1525 Brumsey Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Overman, a native of Holland, MI, is survived by his wife Jerilyn (Bunni) Overman He was a retired chief with the U.S.C.G. and was currently employed at DRS at the Elizabeth City U.S.C.G. Base.

Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Brandy Atchley and husband David of Elizabeth City, NC; two sons, Michael Overman and wife Terry of Cleveland, OH and Brian Overman of Detroit, MI; two brothers, Mike Overman and James Overman both of Holland, MI; and four grandchildren, Caleb, Caitlyn, Adrianna, and Elijah.

A memorial service will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Wings of Faith Chapel at the Elizabeth City U.S.C.G. Base with the Rev. Mark Tanis officiating. You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.twiford.fh.com.

Mildred Tice

Mildred Sutton Tice, 72, of Frisco, NC died Monday, April 26, 2010 in a Chesapeake Virginia hospital. Mrs. Tice was born in Somers Point, NJ, the daughter of the late Carl and Edith Verna Mason Sutton. She worked as a cashier for Food Lion and loved playing Bingo. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Edmond Tice

Mrs. Tice is survived by three daughters, Linda Bunting and husband, Rex of Frisco, Donna Robinson and husband, Howard of EHT, NJ, and Debbie Carmen and husband, Tracy of Buxton; two sons, James Tozer of Hammonton, NJ, and Lewis Tozer and wife, Pam of Pennsylvania; two brothers, George Sutton and wife, Thelma of Lady Smith, VA, and Carl Sutton and wife, JoAnn of EHT, NJ; grandchildren, John Parker, Rex Bunting, Jr., Justin Bunting, James Tozer, Jr., Steven Tozer, Kenny Tozer, Dana Kiddy, Theresa Soto, Howard Robinson, Jr., Diane Marie Robinson, Bob Robinson, Bill Robinson, Brian Robinson, Amanda Tozer and Brandon Tozer; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Brock Quidley, Desiree Soto, Christopher Robinson, and Ethan Robinson.

A memorial service will be held at the Buxton United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Roger Barnett officiating.

Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

James Callison

James Bo Callison, 62, of 2102 Forest Circle, Elizabeth City, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his residence. Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, he was the son of James Robinson Callison and Jean Cook Callison and was the husband of Rebecca Buehler Callison for twenty-seven years. Mr. Callison retired from the Currituck County School System in 2007 after serving most recently as Director of Career and Technical Education. Mr. Callison graduated from Fairview High School, Dayton, Ohio in 1965. He received his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and his Masters Degree and Principal’s Certificate from East Carolina University. He began his teaching career at Hollansburg Middle School in New Madison, Ohio from 1973-1975 and then moved to Franklin Monroe High School in Pitsburg, Ohio from 1975-1982. He moved to Elizabeth City in 1982 and taught at Northeastern High School for a year before moving to the Currituck County School System.

Mr. Callison was an avid fisherman and an active member of the Albemarle Bassmasters where he served as Secretary/Treasurer for many years. Through this organization he made lifelong friends, many of whom he considered brothers.

Along with his parents and his wife, Mr. Callison is survived by daughters June Callison Hayes of Arcanum, Ohio, and Stacie Renee Callison and son James Roman Callison of Elizabeth City. He has one sister, Ann Callison Taylor and husband, Gary, of Dunn, NC and grandchildren Adam Hayes and Bryan Hayes of Arcanum, Ohio. He is also survived by several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins as well.

A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel (405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909) on Monday at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Steven Anderson

Steven Robert Anderson, 56, of Shawboro, NC died Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Will Stevens Anderson and Edna Outlaw Anderson of Shawboro, NC. He had worked as a mechanic at Atlantic Yacht Basin in Great Bridge, VA and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

Along with his mother, Mr. Anderson is survived by a daughter, Robin Johnson and husband James of Pittsboro, NC; a sister, Linda Davenport and husband Herbert of Elizabeth City, NC; two grandchildren, Cooper Johnson and Wyatt Johnson; his best friend, Tanya Spear; three nieces and one nephew.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roberts Family Cemetery in Shawboro, NC with the Rev. Charles Stevens and the Rev. Charles Wellons officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, 436 N. Indiantown Road, Shawboro, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Anderson family.

Vernon Hartley

Vernon Arthur Hartley, 60, of 234 Highway 343 South, Camden, NC died Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Albemarle Hospital. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Vernon E. and Anne Kimball Hartley. He was a member of the K.J. Eyer Chapter 64, D.A.V.

Mr. Hartley is survived by his sisters, Janice H. Burgess and husband E. Duke of Gregory, NC and Barbara H. Bartlett of Camden, NC; a brother, Sidney E. Hartley of Garner, NC; and several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Moehring officiating and military honors being rendered by the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Camden United Methodist Church, C/O Joyce Spruill, 188 Highway 343 South, Camden, NC 27921. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Hartley family.

Joe Haggard

Grandy, NC

The family and friends of Joe Haggard wish to thank him for many years of love, support and dedication. The cherished son of Minnie Jane Haggard, loving companion to his wife, Carolynn Haggard, deeply loved by his seven children and their families; Ann Marie and Nathan Borges, Audie Haggard, Julie, Ed, Allison and McKenzie Short, John Haggard and David Defries, Kelly Haggard, Dennis and Hunter Newbern, Laura, Don, Tara and Brooke Onnen, Bobby, Joseph, River and Benjamin Haggard and adored by his sheltie companions, Puffin and Wyatt. His beloved siblings Jane, Mark, Ken, Martin and Letty have extended tremendous support, which has been immeasurable to our family.

Throughout his life, Joe traveled and lived from coast to coast, establishing treasured friendships along the way. He was known for his dedication to work and was an accomplished manager of operations and systems. He was also known for his integrity and commitment to fairness throughout his years in business.

Joe was married to his best friend and high school sweetheart, Carolynn Marie Haggard, for 53 years. They were inseparable until her death in September 2009. Along the way, they raised 7 children and shared their love of travel, people, music and adventure. With unwavering commitment, they laughed through the good times and leaned on each other through more challenging days, setting a fine example of genuine love. To your children, you provided us with the perfect combination of leadership, love, encouragement and acceptance. You respected our independence and unique perspectives and encouraged us to pursue our own dreams. Dad, we thank you for your wisdom and for sharing your life with us. Please know that we appreciate your sacrifices and the life lessons you shared over the years. We are now, and will always be, proud to call you our dad.

Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in assisting the Haggard family.

Murray Baccus, Sr.

Murray Elton Baccus, Sr., 67 of 359 Hurdle Town Road, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his residence. A native of Perquimans County, he was the son of Velma Evans Baccus of Hertford, NC and the late Murray Odell Baccus and the husband of Marilyn Combs Baccus of the home. He was a retired Licensed General Contractor, a member of Woodville Pentecostal Holiness Church, Parksville Ruritan Club and Coastal Carolina Riders.

Besides his wife and mother he is survived by a daughter, Tammy Ponton and husband William of New Bern, NC; two sons, Murray Elton Baccus, II and wife Donna of Hertford, NC and Jarrod Scott Baccus and wife Jennifer of Raleigh, NC; a sister, Brenda Riddick of Belvidere, NC; and seven grandchildren, Collin Ponton, Hayley Ponton, Anna Grace Ponton, Nicholas Burchfield, Emma DeMent, Weldon DeMent, and Mary Evans Baccus.

A funeral service will be Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. William Rembert officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home lobby immediately after the service and from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Friday and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, PO Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1840. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

W.S. Chaffin Jr.

W.S. “Watt” Chaffin, Jr, 95, of 106 Farm Drive, Elizabeth City, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Carolina House of Elizabeth City. Born in South Mills, NC, he was the son of the late W.S. “Sanford” Chaffin, Sr. and Mary Taylor Chaffin and was the husband of the late Ruby Story Chaffin. Mr. Chaffin had been a salesman of Ford automobiles and was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in South Mills. In his younger years, he was very athletic and enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and tennis. He also was an avid weightlifter and enjoyed playing pool.

Mr. Chaffin is survived by his daughter, Alice Chaffin Williams of Greenville, NC; grandsons, Mike Williams and wife Kim of Greenville, NC and Roger Williams and wife Stephanie of Louisville, KY; great granddaughters, Brittany Williams and Avery Georgia Williams; a brother, Bobby Chaffin of Marietta, GA; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Chaffin of Shiloh, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Washington Sanford Chaffin, III and his brother, Judge John T. Chaffin.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. M.R. White and Rev. Franklin Griffin, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 113 Foxboro Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Carolina House for the special care they provided Mr. Chaffin. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Chaffin family.