Obituary of Haywood Small

Haywood Louis Small Native of Perquimans Co., NC Haywood Louis Small, age 90, of Hertford, NC, died Monday, May 10, 2004, in Brian Center Nursing Home, Hertford, NC. He was a native of Perquimans County, NC. He was son of the late Joshua Clinton Small and Sally Ann Godfrey Small, and husband of Irene Casper Small of the residence. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lessie Stallings Small. He was a retired farmer and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and former Sunday school teacher for the Men’s Class and he served on several church committees. Mr. Small was active in politics and in the Democratic Party. He was loved and missed by all. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Clara Small Hollowell and her husband Ralph of Hobbsville, NC; one son, Carlton Haywood Small and his wife Gertie of Elizabeth City, NC; one stepdaughter, Bessie Sue Shortridge of Hertford, NC; one stepson, Robert Lee Casper of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister, Myrtle Small Rhue of Virginia Beach, VA; two grandchildren, Ralph Hollowell and Mark A. Small; two great grandchildren, Jacob Hollowell and Joshua Hollowell, two step grandchildren and two step great grandchild. Mr. Small was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at 4:00 PM at Cedarwood Cemetery, in Hertford, NC, with the Rev. Alan Gibson officiating. The family will be at the residence of Ralph Hollowell, Jr., 150 Doll Harrell Road, Hertford, NC and at Mr. Small’s residence, 676 Deep Creek Road, Hertford, NC. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2089 New Hope Road, Hertford, NC 27944. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St. Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com.