All Obituaries

Our beloved, Mr. Joseph R. Hunt, departed from this earthly life on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Um Laurel Regional Medical Center in Maryland.  His earthly remains rest in care of Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations. 

Our beloved, Claude “Michael” Barrington, 61 of Elizabeth City, NC departed from this earthly life on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Mike was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Mike will always be remembered for his smile that would brighten any sad day. Viewing and Visitation will take place on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Due to COVID-19, please follow the guidelines and restrictions with no more than...

Volanda Cain Watts, 57 of Elizabeth City, NC, died on Sunday May 17, 2020. Funeral will be held Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 am at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Due to COVID 19, services are limited. Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.   She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Eugene Watts of the home; two children, Elise Landrum (James, III) of Elizabeth City, NC and Ethan Watts (Jenna) of Clayton, NC; seven...

Our beloved, Kenneth Eugene Brooks, of Elizabeth City, NC departed from this earthly life on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his residence.  Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations with Pastor Ernest Cole, officiating. The services will be streamed live for relatives and friends unable to attend due to COVID-19. 

Our beloved, James Louis “Fishman” Riddick, 76 transitioned from this life on the afternoon of Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Graveside Services will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 “up the lane” in the Riddick Family Cemetery, Hertford, NC at 2:00 pm. The services will be streamed live for the loving family and friends unable to attend DUE TO COVID-19. 

Our beloved extraordinary, argumentative, very strong in faith, lover of family and family oriented, Audrey Lee Thomas transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday, May 11, 2020 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.  Life Celebration Services will take place on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations Chapel with Pastor Kevin Lighty, officiating. Viewing will take place at the funeral home on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19...

Our beloved, Jacqueline Hovik Hammond, 77 of Moyock, NC, transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her residence.  Life Celebration Services are pending at this time. 

Our beloved, Misty Felicia Brown Overton, 56 of Elizabeth City, NC departed from this earthly life on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Life Celebration Services will take place on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations Chapel. Services will be streamed live beginning at 1:00 pm. Due to COVID-19, the services have been limited to 50 people and we ask that you’d make contact with the family for your attendance. Please be...

Our beloved, Lizzie Johnikins transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, May 5, 2020 in New Jersey.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time as she will be laid to rest in the Perry Cemetery, Winfall, NC. 

Our beloved, Elder Roy Morris, Jr., departed from this earthly life on Sunday, May 3, 2020.  Life Celebration Services will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations Chapel. Viewing and Visitation will take place on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Due to COVID-19, please follow the guidelines and restrictions with no more than 10 people at a time for viewing and practicing Social Distancing. Please wear your mask at all times while in...