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DOUGLAS WINSTEAD DAVENPORT, SR, 79, died September 16, 1999 at his home in the Lake Phelps community of Washington County. He was the son of the late Aaron W. and Emma Woodley Davenport. He was a WW II veteran, member of American Legion Post 391, former Washington County commissioner, and an area farmer. He is survived by his wife: Vivian Holton Davenport; two daughters: Elizabeth D. Hunnings and Nancy D. Fish; one son: Douglas W. Davenport Jr; one sister: Lou D. Reynolds; two brothers: Ralph Davenport and Carol Davenport; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son: William Harold Davenport. A funeral service was held at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church and burial followed in the church cemetery.
ROBERT MICHAEL TARKINGTON JR, 38, died on September 11, 1999 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born in Edenton, NC and was employed as a mechanic. He was the son of Robert M. and Marie Basnight Tarkington of Creswell. He is survived by his parents; his wife: Kathryn Spruill Tarkington; one son: William Michael Tarkington; grandparents: Charlie O. and Cilla Basnight; two sisters: Shirley Pelletier and Joy Tarkington; and one nephew: Andrew Pelletier. A grave side service and burial took place at Hilltop Cemetery in Collington, NC.
VEATRICE MARIE AINSLEY, 80, of Columbia died on September 12, 1999 at Chowan Hospital in Edenton. She was a member of Holly Grove Methodist Church in the Cross Landing community. She was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Smith and Tellie S. Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Stanley Ainsley. She is survived by her daughter: Judy A. Davenport; three sons: J.T. Ainsley, Dwight Ainsley, and Phil Ainsley; her sister: Meriam Brown; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Walker Funeral Home and burial was at St. David's Episcopal Church cemetery in Creswell.
EVELYN STOLL GEDERBERG of Columbia died on September 14, 1999 at her home. She was the wife of the late Roger Charles Gederberg. She is survived by her daughter: Janet Krinic; her son: John Gederberg; a brother: Harold J. Stoll; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Azalea Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Tyrrell County.
MARIE JOLLY CLAY, 93, of Creswell died September 4, 1999 at Chowan Hospital in Edenton. She was the daughter of the late Will and Minnie Jolly and the wife of the late Roy L. Clay. She is survived by two daughters: Geneil C. Maska and Judith Davenport Marriner; one son: Gerald Roy Clay; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, William Frank Clay. A graveside service and burial took place at Union Memorial Gardens in Union, S.C.
ALICE MIDGETT BASNIGHT, 97, of Columbia died August 27, 1999 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was born in Tyrrell County on February 11, 1902 and was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons: Mint Basnight and Gurney Basnight; four daughters: Edith Goodall, Johnnie Austin, Barbara Saunders, and Mary Lee; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and burial was in the Community Cemetery.
MARY LOUIZA EDWARDS, 62, of Columbia died August 28, 1999 at her home. She was the daughter of the late James and Willie Batchelor. She is survived by her husband: Alton "Pappy" Edwards; one daughter: Pat Nicholson; two sisters: Clarise Stewart and Virginia Jordan; one brother: Sidney Batchelor; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Tim Mason. A funeral service will be held at Sound Side Free Will Baptist Church and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
DONALD SWAIN, I am sorry to annouce the death of Donald Swain (Bush) as he was known. Donald was well known by all, especially since he moved in the apartment on main street. Bush fought a long and hard battle against cancer but stayed active and smiling most of the time. My sympathy goes out to Nina, Chris, Jeffery, Lynn and all the members of his family.
MELVIN PLEDGER, I would like to let everyone know about the death of Melvin Pledger. Melvin was found dead on February 12th at his home in Alligator community which he loved so well. Melvin spent a great many of his years in Tyrrell county and in the past few years had spent a lot of time in Washington county near Creswell where his children live. I would like to express my sympathy to Arlene, Darlene, Andy, Bobby Jo, Joe, and all the rest of his family who have suffered more than their share of tragedy lately (Melvin's wife Phyllis died just before Thanksgiving 1996).
BILLY JACKSON, 49, of Huntington, West Virginia and formerly of Columbia, died March 25, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington. He was the son of the late William and Esther Jackson and is survived by three sons and three daughters as well as six grandchildren. My sympathy goes out to Scott, Barry, Heath, Stephanie, and Billie Jo and all the rest of Billy's family.
TRAVIS ROUGHTON, 63, of Columbia died on April 22, 1997. Travis was the son of Jimmy and Edria H. Roughton and a long time resident of the Sound Side community of Tyrrell County. Travis was a farmer, fisherman, and a friend to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. I would like to offer my condolences to his wife Ililda and his children: James, Tony, Heath, and Laverne. I would also like to offer condolences to his brother and sisters: O.B., Lorretta, and Geraldine as well as his mother, Mrs. Edria.
DOROTHY BRICKHOUSE HASSELL, 88, died April 29, 1997 after an extended stay at Britthaven Nursing Center in Edenton. Mrs. Dorothy was a long time resident of the Sound Side community and was the daughter of the late George and Penelope Brickhouse. I would like to wish my heartfelt condolences to her husband; Elmer, her sons; Elmo and Leonard, and all the daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mrs. Dorothy will be missed a great deal.
LUCIA HURDLE CUNNINGHAM, 83, a resident of Columbia, died on April 24, 1997 at Chowan Hospital in Edenton. Mrs. Lucia was the daughter of the late George and Mamine Bateman Hurdle and was a retired secretary. I would like to wish my condolences to her surviving family members: Camille Everton, Rodney Bateman, Sterling Brickhouse, and Harper Woodard, Jr.
KENNETH M. BISHOP, 43, died early Tuesday morning, May 20,1997, at his home in Columbia. Ken was the son of Rodger and Margaret Bishop of Sumter,SC and the husband of Jan Lilley of Columbia. Sadly, Ken leaves behind many who will miss him but most of all his four young sons: Mitch, Matt, Paul, and Parker. I had the pleasure of knowing Ken and serving on the Town of Columbia Planning Board with him for the past 2 years. Ken was very knowledgeable about zoning and was very concerned about the future of Columbia. His presence and knowledge will be greatly missed by the board members. Ken loved his adopted town of Columbia and I know that the people of Columbia and Tyrrell County loved him too. I would like to offer my condolences to Jan, her children, Cecil, Jenette, Cecil Jr., Mary Kay, Rodger, Margaret, Bret, and everyone else who was close to him.
WILLIAM GENE WOODARD, 55, of Dewey's Pier Road died March 28, 2001 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Tyrrell County on April 23, 1945 and was the son of the late John and Hazel Chambers Woodard. He was a member of The Church of Latter Day Saints and a veteran of the US Navy. He operated Woodard's Diesel Service from 1984-2000. He is survived by his wife: Betty Jo Cahoon Woodard; two sons: Scott and Heath Woodard; and two sisters: Faye W. Sawyer and Debbie W. Simmons. A funeral service was held at Walker Funeral Chapel and burial followed in Azalea Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
MARION DARDEN FREEMAN, 78, died on March 24, 2001 in Winter Park, Florida after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Tyrrell County on May 28, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Susan Walker and David M. Darden. She is survived by her husband: D. Crawford Freeman; one son: Daniel C. Freeman Jr; one daughter: Kaye F. Petkas; one sister: Patrick D. White; and three grandchildren. She was a member of the DAR and the American Contract Bridge League. Memorial services were held April 6, 2001 in the Winter Park Presbyterian Church in Winter Park, Florida.
MARGARET HOLLY BASNIGHT, 69, of Gum Neck died March 15, 2001 in Pitt Memorial Hospital. She was born in Tyrrell County on April 28, 1931 and was the daughter of the late William S. and Emily H. Bowser. She was employed as a motel housekeeper and was a member of Piney Grove Disciples Church. She is survived by three daughters: Diana Halcomb, Jacqueline Wrighton, and Pamela Spencer; four sons: Nelson, David, Raymond, and Felton Basnight; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Piney Grove Church of Christ and burial followed in the church cemetery.
LILLIAN MANN ANDREWS, 70, of Columbia died March 10, 2001 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. She was born March 6, 1931 in Tyrrell County and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Mann. She was employed at Pressor Cleaners and was a member of Zion Grove Christian Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons: William and Willie Andrews; three daughters: Debra Spencer, Alfreda Andrews, and Selene Mitchell; three sisters: Doris Spencer, Jeanette Cannon, and Edna Campbell; twenty one grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Zion Grove Church of Christ and burial followed in the church cemetery.
ALVIN WILLIAM COOPER, 68, of Windsor died November 9, 1997 at Pitt County Hospital. Alvin was born in Tyrrell County and was the son of the late Henry and Mary Swain Cooper. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired electrician with Weyerhauser. He is survived by one son: Tim Cooper; two daughters: Yvonne Cooper and Angela Cooper Russell; two sisters: Gladys Roughton and Margaret Sanford; one brother: Asa Cooper; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SHIRLEY BELANGIA PATRICK, 62, of route #2 in Columbia died on November 18, 1997 at Washington County Hospital. Shirley was born in Tyrrell County and was the daughter of the late Jim and Isabella Roughton Belangia. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of Praise Church. She is survived by her husband: David Patrick; a son: Anthony Turner; two daughters: Sara Belangia Arena and Frances Belangia Emmons; two sisters: Marie Belangia Deaver and Annette Belangia; and three grandchildren.
ROBERT JACOB SPEAR, 75, of Rt #1 in Creswell died on November 17, 1997 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Washington County and the son of the late Bailey and Crettie Allen Spear. Mr. Spear was a retired park ranger and farmer. He is survived by his wife: Hattie Snell Spear; a son: Fred Spear; two daughters: Cathy Spear Spruill and Bonnie Spear Ambrose; one sister: Dora Mae Clough; four brothers: Dutchie Spear, Lindsey Spear, Leo Spear, Delmar Spear; six grandchilren and one great-grandchild.
John Wilson Everett, 77, of Martha Street in Columbia died on October 16, 1997. Mr. Johnnie was born in Washington County and was the son of the late Nathan and Nan Phelps Everett. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired self-employed insurance agent. He was also a member of Providence Lodge No. 678 and had the distinction of being a former mayor of Columbia. He is survived by his wife: Kathryn Hollis Everett; two sons: John Terry Everett and Nathan Thomas Everett; a sister: Nancy E. Hopkins; a brother: Hallet Everett; and three grandchildren.
Leroy Milton Comstock, 73, of Mount Tabor Road in Creswell died October 8, 1997 in Pitt Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Leroy was born in Washington County and was the son of the late Milton and Addie Allen Comstock. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired road maintenance supervisor with the N.C. Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife: Doris Phelps Comstock; one son: Robert L. Comstock; one daughter: Starlyn C. Liverman; three brothers: Winifred Comstock, Hilton Comstock, and Jimmy Comstock; one sister: Virginia Perry; eleven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
