Obituaries in Swanquarter, NC

With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived we announce the passing of Pamela Lovate Basnight of Durham North Carolina who entered eternal rest on January 30 2026 at the age of 49. Born on March 9 1976 Pams life was a powerful testament to faith service resilience and uncond...

Dennis was born in Marion South Carolin on May 9 1972. He loved working on the water as a commercial fisherman as well as fishing and boating for pleasure. He was kind and enjoyed helping others however he could. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends. A graveside service will be held at...

Audrey June Fisher Simmons was born on November 8th 1938 in Hyde County. She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Fisher. She was married to Joseph Leslie Simmons III. As a lifelong Hyde County resident Audrey worked for Sawyers Land Development for 15 years and served the...

Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado Durango Mexico on November 17 1970 to the late Gabriel Contreras Rodarte and Agustina Solorzano Andrade who survives. Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado Durango Mexico on November 17 1970 to the late Gabriel Contreras Rodarte and Agustina Solorzano Andrade ...

Becky Sawyer 83 of the Rose Bay Community entered her eternal rest on Saturday January 10 2026. Becky was born in Elizabeth City NC on August 2 1942 to the late William Earl Anderson and Pauline Silverthorne. She lived in Elizabeth City NC until her daddy died and then moved to Durham NC and lived t...

Allan Ballance was born in Hyde County on July 8 1929 to the late James Madison and Lydia Jones Ballance. He married the former Joyce Mooney on January 23 1954. Allan was a decorated veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and later spent his wor...

Betty Jo Cahoon Woodard 77 of Columbia died Thursday January 8 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty Jo was born in Tyrrell County on August 13 1948 to the late Joseph W. and Aleen Furlough Cahoon. She was married to William Gene Woodard who preceded her in death. A private gr...

Audrey June Fisher Simmons was born on November 8th 1938 in Hyde County. She was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Fisher. She was married to Joseph Leslie Simmons III. As a lifelong Hyde County resident Audrey worked for Sawyers Land Development for 15 years and served the...

Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado Durango Mexico on November 17 1970 to the late Gabriel Contreras Rodarte and Agustina Solorzano Andrade who survives. Armando was born in Panuco de Coronado Durango Mexico on November 17 1970 to the late Gabriel Contreras Rodarte and Agustina Solorzano Andrade ...

Betty Jo Cahoon Woodard 77 of Columbia died Thursday January 8 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty Jo was born in Tyrrell County on August 13 1948 to the late Joseph W. and Aleen Furlough Cahoon. She was married to William Gene Woodard who preceded her in death. A private gr...

Allan Ballance was born in Hyde County on July 8 1929 to the late James Madison and Lydia Jones Ballance. He married the former Joyce Mooney on January 23 1954. Allan was a decorated veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and later spent his wor...

Dennis was born in Marion South Carolin on May 9 1972. He loved working on the water as a commercial fisherman as well as fishing and boating for pleasure. He was kind and enjoyed helping others however he could. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents Benja...