Twiford funeral home elizabeth city nc obituaries

Herbert Whittier Carder, Jr., age 65, of Hertford, NC died at his residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  He was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 23, 1957 to the late Herbert Whittier Carder, Sr. and Harriet Lyon Hamner.  Herbert was a self-employed carpenter after honorably serving his country in the United States Army.  He enjoyed surfing, fishing, and was... [read more]

Rena Grace Garrish Gaskill, 87, of Ocracoke, NC died Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home. A native of Ocracoke Island, she was born October 19, 1935, to the late Maude Williams Garrish and Uriah Wahab Garrish. Mrs. Gaskill was a member of Ocracoke United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Group. In addition to her parents, she was... [read more]

Lynwood Jordan Putnam, Jr., 80, of Manteo, NC died Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home. Born in New York City, NY on July 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Lena Price Daniels and Linwood Putnam. Having served his country honorably, Lynwood was a veteran of the United States Navy. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and... [read more]

Jasper Donnie Gamiel, age 78, of Currituck, NC died on Friday, October 21, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Dare County, NC to the late Jasper Robert Gaimel and Nancy Pearl Midgett Gaimel, he was a Master Electrician and a member of the IBEW.  He retired from Ford Motor Company after serving his country honorably in the United States Air... [read more]

Jim Heinrich of Southern Shores, NC died on October 21, 2022 at 90 years of age. Jim was the son of Kenneth C. Heinrich and Ada L. Cook Heinrich of Brockport, NY, on December 23, 1931. Jim grew up on Park Ave. and at Onteo Beach on the shores of Lake Ontario. During his high school years, he worked on... [read more]

Michael Thomas Ellis, Jr., age 77, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center.  Born in Wareham, MA to the late Michael Thomas Ellis, Sr. and Jeanne DeCosta Ellis, he was an Operations Specialist in the United States Navy.  Michael was a strong willed, determined, and caring man who loved his family, The... [read more]

Cecil Calvin “Cal” Harrelson, Jr., age 74, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Tabor City, NC to farmers, the late Cecil Calvin Harrelson, Sr. and Clyde Lee Prince Harrelson. Cal graduated from Williams Township High School (1966) shortly before being drafted into the Vietnam War. He served with the... [read more]

David Thomas Kopacz died unexpectedly at home on October 17, 2022.  He was born on December 15, 1958 to William and Phyllis Kopacz.  David was raised in Walpole, NH and graduated from Fall Mountain Regional High School in 1976.  He worked at Hubbard Farms and was a machinist at Hicks Machine for many years alongside his dad.  In 1978 he... [read more]

James Clifton “Cliff” Rountree, Jr., age 64, of South Mills, NC died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.  He was born in Pasquotank County, NC on June 2, 1958 to Alma Rose Rountree and the late James Clifton “JC” Rountree.  Farming was Cliff’s passion.  He loved working side by side with his father and mother... [read more]

Faye Bishop Jensen, age 81, of South Mills, NC died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Pasquotank County, NC on November 25, 1940 to the late Arthur Cyrus Bishop and Norma Lowe Bishop, she was the widow of David O. Jensen. Faye worked as an Operations Manager in the banking industry until retirement.... [read more]