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A2 THE CHOWAN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 4 Washington County Hospital reopens STAFF REPORTS PLYMOUTH - Wash ington County Hospital reopened its doors today after being closed since February when bank ruptcy proceeding were initiated. “The staff of WCH are excited to embark on this once in a lifetime chance of reopening,” said Me lanie Perry, the hospital’s chief executive officer. “There are so many rural hospitals nationwide that have closed, but do not have the opportunity to even entertain the thought of reopening, so we are blessed beyond measure. As we move forward, we look at the future of our facility with vigor and will continue to work hard for the mem bers of our community.” In January, the hospital stopped accepting ambu lance-transport patients and on Feb. 14 suspended all clinical services be cause of ongoing financial trouble. Washington County Commissioners voted to file suit to force the hospital’s parent com pany to file bankruptcy and to activate a contract clause that would revert the facility back to the county’s ownership. When the hospital ceased operations, Ply mouth Primary Care Ru ral Health Clinic remained open for prescription re newals and has resumed certain operations under the direction of Dr. Robert Venable. The Plymouth facility serves a large rural area in Washington, Tyrrell and Hyde counties. Resi dents have had access to critical care through Vi dant and non-Vidant hos pitals and medical prac tices in and around Wash ington County. CYCLE NC Continued from Al Mount Vernon, Ohio. Edenton has its charms be it the grand houses, the shops on Broad Street, the friendly people and .their pride in preserving history. “Edenton is beautiful - a little historic town,” said Kahrl, a retired school teacher. “A lot of us really love history.” Barbara Parott added, “We loved the trolley tour. We loved the historic, beautiful mansions. It’s just how well everything has been preserved. It’s amaz ing how you have some of these homes built in the 1800s. And we learned that the Barker House was moved - chimneys and ev erything.” The group from central Ohio enjoyed the pan cakes, eggs and that giant sausage before their ride to places near and far. “The breakfast was lovely,” Parrott said. Kahrl added, “This is the biggest piece of sausage that we’ve ever been of fered.” Earlier in the week, the group biked from Edenton to Hertford and now was planning a multi-mile trek across the Albemarle Sound to Columbia. Jeff Hunter said the breakfast was good as he explained why he traveled from Columbus, Ohio, to Chowan County. “I figured this would be a good ride early in the sea son to help get in shape,” he said. “And it looked like it was going to be pretty in Edenton, and from what I’ve seen, it is. I like the wa ter and all the old homes, along with the quaint store fronts.” Kahri’s stepson, Michael, said described the trip as delightful, particularly as he is familiar with the area from his tour of duty TURNER Continued from Al forth. Monday night at Perquimans Central, Jack- son said one of those at tending apologized for “stealing” Turner from the Chowan school system. Jackson said that wasn’t a problem. “We thank you for loan ing Tanya Turner to us for the last 17 years,” Jackson told the crowd. School board Chair An nie White said it must to be rare to have a former student return to the school system where they were raised and become HOURS Continued from Al Edenton State Historic Site, Edenton Historical Commission, Cupola House Association, Ma sonic Lodge, Chowan Arts Council and Destination Downtown all pitching in,” she wrote in an email. Throughout the event, town and county agencies worked to ensure Cycle NC’s success. “Edenton and Chowan Comity Departments from Emergency Management, Edenton Police Deptart- ment, Chowan County Sherriffs Office, Edenton Chowan Public Schools, Edenton Chowan Parks and Recreation, Edenton Chowan Chamber to Public PETER WILLIAMS/PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Edenton-Chowan Schools Superintendent Rob Jackson speaks Monday at the swearing in ceremony of Tanya Turner as the new Perquimans County Schools superintendent. superintendent. She also pointed out that a former student of Turner’s, John Works were not only on call throughout the four days but worked long, very long hours keeping everyone safe and the Town looking beautiful with an abun dance of trash pick-up, bathrooms cleaned and well-stocked to installing all that was needed for shower trucks, parking and traffic control,” Nichols said. Chowan County busi nesses, as well as others along the routes, all worked overtime, she noted. Exact figures of the economic im pact of Cycle NC was un available at press time. Among those businesses staying open beyond their normal hours were Sugar Bears Candy and Gifts. Owners Jeanne and Michael Wilson put out ex tra outdoor seating and Obituaries Virginia King Chappell BELVIDERE - Virginia Mae King Chappell, 88, of 1141 County Line Road, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA. Mrs. Chappell was born in Norfolk on January 2, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Douglas Mcllwaine “Buck”, Sr. and Ida Mae Mizzell King. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Anne Catho- hc Church in Edenton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Rountree Chappell; a sister, Ruth Ann Curling; and by two brothers, infant “Teeny Bud” and Douglas M. “Yebo” King, II. Surviving are her three daughters, Jennifer Leigh Lamm of Belvidere, Donna Nell Davis and husband, Charles, of Tyner, and Nancy Harvina Maitland and husband, Terry; a son, Alan Harvey Chappell and wife, Angela, all of Belvidere; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass was held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anne Catholic Church. A private entombment was in the Chappell Family Cemetery near the home. Friends joined the family in the Parish Hall of the church immediately following the service on Monday, and all other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any chapter of the American Cancer Society. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virgin ia Road, Edenton, is handling arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www. millerfhc.com. serving in the Navy during Ids time in Norfolk, Va “It’s nice to come back to see the Sound and the water,” he said. As to the ride, he said, “Compared to Ohio, the roads are much smoother. We got caught in a rain, but we were able to stop in an engine repair shop until the storm blew over. An old man opened up his barn for us. Overall, a good trip. We’ve been to Hert ford and back - Rocky Hock too.” For this group of Buck- eye cyclists, this was their first trip to Edenton and eastern North Carolina Asked if he would re turn, Kahrl said, “Yes, I think we’d all come back. We don’t have too many bike tours where we live this early in the year. The people here have been very friendly.” Parrott added, “Have the people been friendly? Oh my, yes. And we love the shops. Susan and I went shopping Friday at the con signment store. If I lived here, that would be the only place I would go. There were so many lovely things - good deals too. And I got a two-dip ice cream cone at Blount’s Mu tual Drug for $2.67 - that’s unheard of where we’re from.” The group had their tents set up by Elizabeth Van Moore Park by Queen Anne’s Creek - the perfect spot for launching a kayak. “We’re going to go out with some kayaks later — can’t wait,” Parrott said. When all was said and done after the bicycles, kayaks and tent villages were cleared from various waterfront venues, Holler offered this observation. “I think they enjoyed the hospitality of the local town folks, but also the waterfront camping and beautiful scenery that Edenton offers,” he said. Lassiter, is now principal at Hertford Grammar School. Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole did the honors of swearing Turner in. For her part, Turner talked of “home.” “I believe there is a lot of truth in the phrase, ‘home is where your heart is,’” Turner said. She talked about a grandmother who was one of the first teachers at what is now Perquimans Central and how Turner herself got her start there. She talked about her fa ther who served eight years on the Perquimans County Board of of Edu cation. stayed open longer during the weekend. “He was here making ice cream until 9 p.m yesterday,” Jeanne Wilson said of her husband Michael Wilson dur ing an interview Saturday. Jeanne Wilson noted that in terms of sales, busi ness was off the charts. “People really appreci ated that we stayed open late,” she said. “We had ex tra seating for people to sit down and they really ap preciated having a spot to sit outside.” Malcolm King, owner of Edenton Bay Trading Com pany, also noted that busi ness was going very well. He noted that the Cycle NC crowd is always fun. “It’s great to see Cycle NC here. We always have a really nice group of people.” She also talked about as a young girl riding her bicycle to Hertford to have an orange-aid at Woodard’s Pharmacy. About watching fire works at Missing Mill Park. About raising a son in the Perquimans system and watching him mature and go on to college. Mostly in her brief re marks she talked about her vision for the children of Perquimans today. “No one ever rises to low expectations,” Turner said. “I am passionate about shooting for the moon. Every child, every day.” Her first day on the job is today, May 1. During Cycle NC, the Edenton Coffee House opened its door at 5:30 a.m. Owner GiGi Charlebois noted the staff rolled in around 2:30 a.m. to prep for the day ahead. Business remained steady during the weekend with Edenton Coffee House serving between 300 and 500 people a day, Charlebois estimated. “We’ve had really good people come in here,” she said. “They’re respectful and nice, the sweetest group of people.” Charlebois noted that all-in-all, events like Cycle NC are good for Chowan County’s businesses. “A lot of people who have come in remember us from last time, and are re peat customers,” she said. Martha Ann Shuford ALBEMARLE - Martha Ann Shuford, 84, of Albe marle, passed away Tuesday April 23; 2019 in Trini ty Place. Her funeral ser vice was held at 2 pm on Sunday April 28, 2019 in the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chap el of Albemarle with Rev. Danny Laws and Rev. Tab Whitley offici ating. Burial followed in Fairview Memori al Park. The family re ceived friends from 12 until 1:30 pm prior to the service and at other times the family was at her home. Martha was born January 18, 1935 in Stanly County, NC and was the daughter of the late Odom Lee Pennington and Mellie Katherine Gudger Pen nington. Mrs. Shuford was the former owner of the Colonial Restaurant in Edenton, NC and was a member of South Albemarle Baptist Church. Mar tha, throughout her life, she always appreciated a good sermon and on any day of the week. She attended any service she could with her husband Bob to thank God for his many blessings. Mrs. Shuford is survived by her husband Bob Shu ford. She is also survived by two sons Gary Fincher (Kathy Smith) of Ansonville, NC and Frank Bak er, HI of Cameron, NC,; daughter Beverly Baker of Merry Hill, NC; sister Betty Mason of Albemarle, NC; six grandchildren Jeff Smith of Wilmington, NC, Greg Fincher (Rachel) of Clanton, Alabama, BJ Potts (Yvette) of Edenton, NC, Tiffany Potts of Edenton, NC, Clarissa Tracy (Paul) of Wilmington, NC. and nine great-grandchildren Jonah, Brooklyn, Jonathan, Brandon, Paulie, Scarlett, Trey, Johrina and Kendall. Martha was also preceded in death by a brother Dwayne Pennington. A special thank you to all the care givers at Trini ty Place, whom she loved with all of her heart. Memorials may be given to Trinity Place Resi dent Care Fund, 24724 US Highway 52 S., Albemar le, NC 28001. Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Shuford Family. Tracy Hocutt Spruill PLYMOUTH - Tracy Ann Hocutt Spruill, 49, of Plymouth, NC, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, in her home. Born in Pasquotank County on February 16, 1970, she was the daughter of Jeffery Ferrel Spruill of Creswell and Sandra Russell Spruill of Plym outh. Employed with Regulator Marine for many years, she attended Faith Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Preston Hocutt. Surviving are her two daughters, Kendra Spruill of Greenville, and Shanna Armstead; a son, R.J. Armstead; a brother, Larry Hocutt, all of Plymouth; a granddaughter, Jorunee Vanterpool; a special niece, Ariyona Armstead; and her god-son, Em manuel Williams. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 25th, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and were conducted by Pastor Danny Gurganus. Friends joined the family for a time of visitation in the fu neral home the hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. Deborah K. Palmer HOBBSVILLE - Deborah Kay Wypasek Palm er, 61, of 110 Gliden Road, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Autumn Care of Chesapeake, VA. Mrs. Palmer was born in Richmond, Virginia on February 25,1958, and was the daughter of the late Andrew V. and Victoria Kowalski Wypasek. She was homemaker and a seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Randall Palmer. Surviving are her husband, R. Randall Palmer; her daughter, Kelly Becker of Acworth, GA; her sister, Barbara Vellenga of Mount Carmel, TN; her brother, Raymond Wypasek of Union, KY; and two grandchildren, Elisabeth Anna Kay Palmer and Jef fery Joseph Palmer. A gathering for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. DEATHS EDENTON — Shirley Ann Smith Marshall, 72, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Funeral was held Tuesday at 11 a.m., at Im manuel Baptist Church. Visitation was held 7-8 p.m. Monday in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory. Chowan Perquimans ^ Habitat I I for Humanity' Restore Open Tues., Thurs., Sat. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm We pick- up large donations! only Flat Screen TVs will be accepted. NO Paint is accepted 1370 N. Broad St., Edenton 482-2686 CHOWAI(HEKALD (USPS 106-380) Published Every Wednesday Cooke Communications North Carolina, LLC Entered as a second-class matter August 30, 1934 at the Post Of fice of Edenton, North Carolina, under Act of March 3, 1870. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Daily Advance home delivery area $30* (Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck, parts of Gates) Elsewhere in continental United States $47 *Plus applicable sales tax. Activation fee of $2.99 will be collected with all new subscriptions. Deactivation fees may apply for early cancellation. 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