All Obituaries

Thomas Knight, Jr., was born June 1, 1957, to the late Thomas L. Knight, Sr. and Mary Louise Jernigan Knight. Thomas was a dedicated employee at Birdsong Peanuts, Suffolk, Va for 28 years, where he worked faithfully and took pride in doing his job well. Known for his willingness to lend a helping hand, he never hesitated to assist anyone in need. Whether it was a coworker, friend, or neighbor, he found joy in being helpful and making life a little easier for others. Left to cherish his ...

Mr. James Norman of Suffolk, Virginia was born on January 25, 1937, in Gates County, North Carolina.  He peacefully transitioned from this life on February 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Norman was widely known as a loving family man who cherished the time he spent with those closest to him.  He was a hardworking and dedicated individual who believed in providing for his family and setting an example of integrity, perseverance, and faith. A devoted servant of the ...

Clarence M. Rountree, Sr. was born on July 13, 1937, to the late Viola Rountree and the late Alphonsie Twine. He peacefully entered eternal rest on February 24, 2026, at his home. He received his education through the Chowan County School System. Clarence dedicated many years of service to his work, retiring after 25 years from the Dye Plant in Edenton. He also worked for 15 years at VEPCO in Virginia, from which he likewise retired. A devoted and faithful member of Welch’s Chapel ...

Alberta Boone Johnson, 88, of Gates County, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest at her home surrounded by family on February 22, 2026. Born on September 26, 1937, in Gates County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Parker Holland Boone and the late Oleywise Baker Boone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Henry Louis Johnson, and stepchildren Ella Jean White and Robert Henry Johnson Sr. Alberta was known for her loving and caring spirit. She ...

A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in our hearts, that can never be filled. God needed another Angel to worship His Throne, so He looked down from Heaven and called our loved one home. Emma Smith Knight, 72, departed her life on Monday, January 26, 2026 at ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. Emma Jean was born July 1, 1953 to Ella Ruth Smith. She joined New Piney Grove Baptist Church at an early age and later in life joined Ballards ...

John E. Pierce, a devoted husband, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully departed this earthly life on January 6, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on August 21, 1954, in Suffolk, Virginia, he was the cherished child of Alphonso Pierce Sr. and Etta Pierce who instilled in him strong values of faith, integrity, and perseverance. On May 31, 2025, John was joined in holy matrimony to Erica Gatling-Pierce (Erica Best Ever as John would say). Their God-ordained union was ...

Samuel Lee Smith transitioned peacefully December 28, 2025, at ECU Medical Center,  Greenville NC  surrounded by his loving family. Samuel was born to the late William and Frances Rodgers Smith on February 8,1959, in Suffolk Va. Sammy attended Gates County Public Schools and later attended ADAP and Solid Foundation Adult Centers in Ahoskie NC for many years. Sammy loved his family and always greeted them with a big smile, TV, old shows, Music, Good Food, Dancing and putting on ...

    Alvester Hurdle succumbed to the frailties of life on December 18, 2025.  He was exactly one month prior to his 69th birthday. The eldest child of Emily Hurdle and George Lee Hurdle that awoke  into this life on January 18, 1957.  Alvester grew up in the Carter Crossroads and Indian Neck area of Gates County, North Carolina with family.   Alvester was well known to family and friends with his dominant nickname, "Snack".  He ...

Sophia Hurdle, born on December 20, 1946, in Gates County, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned from this life on December 10, 2025.  A woman of immeasurable love, quiet strength, and generous spirit, Sophia touched countless lives through the way she lived-full of kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished. Sophia was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.  Her heart was always open, and her home was a place of warmth and ...

She had a beautiful smile that would brighten your day. Her life was full of love and laughter, family and friends. It is with a heavy, but joyful heart that we surrender her now to the arms of our Heavenly Father. Susie H. Riddick, daughter of the late Joe Henry Hall and the late France K. Hall was born on December 29, 1927, and    departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. In her early childhood, Susie accepted Christ and joined Sycamore Hill AME ...