All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing  of Mr. Richard D. Saunders who entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina at the age of 56. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, April 18, 2026 beginning at 1:00pm at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A viewing and visitation will take place at the funeral home on Friday, April 17, 2026 from ...

When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul….. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Janet Marie Lee who entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 20, 2026 at her residence.    Her life will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 beginning at 12:00pm in the chapel of Adkins Memorial Funeral Home. Please remember her loving family in ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Amos Lee Batts who entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Richmond Virginia Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 70. A viewing and visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, North Carolina on Friday, March 6, 2026.   Professional services of ...

When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry The way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too...... It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mother Mary Louise Lamb Overton who entered into eternal rest on Monday, ...

Shantaja Sherelle Beasley, age 19, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on December 29, 2025. She was born on September 4, 2006, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Shantaja was a beautiful soul with many gifts. She was exceptionally talented at doing people’s hair and could sing beautifully, a gift she shared freely with those she loved. She attended H.L. Trigg School in Elizabeth City and later committed herself to completing her education through YouthBuild of ...

Our beloved, Joseph “Petey” Barnes, Jr., entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2025 at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.    His life will be celebrated on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Adkins Memorial Funeral Home beginning at 12:00pm with Rev. Dr. M.A. Pete White, officiating.    Professional services of comfort and love have been entrusted to Adkins Memorial Funeral Home of Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Our beloved, Bobby Ray Banks entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of 83.    His life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 15, 2025 beginning at 12:00pm at Victory Praise & Worship Center with Pastor Daniel Spence, officiating. He will be laid to rest at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.    A viewing and visitation will take place at the funeral home on Friday, November 14, 2025 from ...

Our beloved James C. Midgette entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his residence.    His life will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30, 2025 beginning at 12:00pm  at Samuel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Internment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. A viewing and visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at the church.    Professional services of love and comfort ...

When peace like a river attended my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul Our Beloved Murray Brothers, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79.    His life will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025 beginning at 1:00pm at New Bethel ...

  Our beloved Alexis Nicole Bullock entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. Alexis was born in the Bronx, New York on November 4, 1997, to the late Roderick (Tony) Bullock and Donna Lynn Frye. She worked at Capital Group as a Finance Client Services Advisor and was known for her warm spirit and generous heart. Alexis loved her relationship with God, spending time with family and friends, watching her favorite reality TV shows, and going to the beach. She ...