All Obituaries

Jesus loves the little children, all the little children of the world. Since we know this to be true, we understand He only takes the very best. Our Heavenly Father did just that on Sunday, March 29, 2026 when He went to ECU Chowan Hospital and took Baby Aulani Leeann Lemaster to come play and enjoy a beautiful life in Heaven. Private services will be held.  The Compassionate Family of Horton’s Funeral Home and Cremations is there around the clock to assist this cherished ...

Though the clouds may hang over  there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away…..  It is with sincere sadness that the Horton’s Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mr. Harry Truman McCleese as he peacefully answered the Master's call on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Greenville, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2pm at Horton’s Funeral Home and ...

Our loving arms of compassion are wrapped around the heartbroken shoulders of the family of Mr. Ersell McCullen Sr.  who answered the Master's Call on Sunday, March 22, 2026.  On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning at 11am a Graveside Service with Military Honors will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. During this time, family and visitors can reminisce on the days of old and embrace everlasting memories, while beginning the healing ...

James “Jim” Walter Hylton of Lilburn, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Hertford, NC. Born August 18, 1957, in Canada, he was the son of the late James Truman Hylton and Dorothy Marie O’Quinn Hylton. Jim was stationed in Panama South America in the U.S. Army during 1975 through 1979.  He worked in construction for many years.  Jim fell in love with Judo, a Japanese martial art, and Olympic combat sport.  He placed third in the world ...

With determination to provide genuine comfort during this difficult moment in a family’s life, The Horton’s Funeral Home Family has been charged with the solemn duty to advise all that Mr. Jessie Simpson has transitioned from this life into life eternal as of Saturday, March 14, 2026.  The services have been methodically arranged in an order that those special to Mr. Simpson and his adored family can take part. Commencing on Sunday, March 29, 2026 a Memorial Service will ...

Though the clouds may hang over  there will be a brighter day  in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away…..  In extreme sorrow, the staff of Hortons Funeral Home and Cremations is embracing the tender hearts of the family of Mr. Norman Ford who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC. From there, he picked up his new wardrobe and golden keys for his everlasting life in Heaven. The ...

Our loving arms of compassion are wrapped around the heartbroken shoulders of the family of Talbitha Yvette  Felton, who answered the Master's Call on Saturday February 28,2026 at Sentara Albemarle Hospital Elizabeth City, NC On Tuesday March 10,2026 beginning at 2pm a Triumphant Celebration of Life Service will be held at Hortons Funeral Home and Cremations Chapel Hertford, NC with Dr, Kera Johnson,officiating. She will lie in state from 1pm until time of service During this time, ...

Though the clouds may hang over there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven, God shall wipe all tears away….. With sincere compassion and concern, The Horton Family stands hand in hand with the relatives of Mrs. Tashanek Latrice Holley, as they prepare to celebrate her lasting legacy. Mrs. Holley transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia.  A Service to remember this precious jewel will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at ...

Though the clouds may hang over  there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away…..  It is with sincere sadness that the Horton’s Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Deacon Frankie Lorenzo Etheridge Sr. as he peacefully answered the Master's call on Tuesday February 10,2026 at ECU Chowan Hospital Edenton, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday February 22,2026 at 2pm at ...

Though the clouds may hang over  there will be a brighter day in that land, they call heaven God shall wipe all tears away…. As the Angelic Host rejoices with the arrival of another anointed woman of God, those who remain to endure have heavy hearts and indescribable sadness as a result of this tremendous loss. Mrs. Adell Pretlow Boone gently laid her head in the Master’s arms and went to sleep in Paradise on Saturday, February 7, 2026.  Precious moments ...