Stanley Lou Currie
Stanley Lou Currie, 69, of Roper, passed away Tuesday, March 31, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 10, 1956, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Harvey Glennworth Currie and Lillie Bell Wells Gardner. Stanley was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who truly loved his family. He enjoyed spending time in nature and had a passion for hunting and fishing.
He was also an avid NASCAR fan and especially loved Dale Earnhardt. Stanley loved all of his fur babies, especially his beloved Pearl. He proudly served as President of the Triple S Hunting Club in Bertie County, where he shared his love of the outdoors with others.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie Spruill Currie of Roper; son, Louis Matthew Currie (Karen) of Pantego; daughters, Janice Currie Taylor (Benji) of Winterville, and Sarah Elizabeth Currie (Partner, Derek Webster) of Roper; his sisters, Linda Rose Chesson of Vanceboro and Inez Kosto of Washington; and his beloved grandchildren, Mahala Currie, Gabby Taylor, Addyson Mizell, Scarlett Dunlow, and Carter Dunlow.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11a.m. at Zion's Chapel Church of Christ in Roper. Burial will follow at Zion's Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Maitland Funeral Home in Plymouth on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; ECU Health Cancer Center, PO Box 8489, Greenville, NC 27835; or Cross Trail Outfitters Inc., PO Box 706, Plymouth, NC 27962.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Nancy B. Ward
February 16, 1925 - April 9, 2026
Nancy Bunker Ward, born February 16, 1925, in Mount Airy, North Carolina to Albert Lemuel Bunker and Nina Angell Bunker, passed away peacefully at her home of 65 years on April 9th, 2026 in Plymouth, NC, surrounded by her loving children and devoted caregivers.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James H. Ward; her sisters, Adelaide Bunker Sink and Dorothy Bunker Almy; and her grandson, Peter Stellato. She leaves behind a sprawling and joyful legacy: her six children - Nancy Lou Bunker Ward of Decatur, GA, Jon Ward Shaw (Bob) of Greenville, NC, Adelaide Ward Burton (Dal) of Atlanta, GA, Jim Ward, Jr. (Myrla Florstedt) of Greenville, NC, Elizabeth C. Ward of Wilmington, NC, and Caroline Ward Cone (Steve) of Wilmington, NC - along with 14 grandchildren and 9 great‑grandchildren, all of whom carry forward her intelligence, character, and fierce love.
A lifelong learner, Nancy attended NC State University and Duke University before graduating from Cornell University. After raising six children with her husband she attended East Carolina University to earn her Teacher Certificate. Her commitment to service shaped much of her life; she was deeply involved with the Salvation Army, United Way, Girl Scouts of America, Cub Scouts, and both the First Baptist Church and Grace Episcopal Church, offering her time, leadership, and compassion wherever it was needed.
Nancy's heart was anchored by the places and passions she cherished most: her family – both direct and extended, her beloved farm, summers at her cottage on the Albemarle Sound, sewing clothes (for her daughters and their baby dolls), oil painting, the joy of playing the piano for homespun concerts with her children and husband (trumpet), and the freedom she found riding her Tennessee Walker horse – Dixie.
She was a force of nature - strong‑willed, moral, witty, and candid – qualities she carried with her gracefully until the very end.
She will be sorely missed by many.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth.
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