Daniel Lee Mathews Obituary

We announce the death of Daniel Lee Mathews of Hertford, North Carolina, born in Edenton, North Carolina, who passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 71. Daniel will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Edward Mathews and Nellie Lee White Mathews; his wife Elaine Meher Mathews; and his brothers, Richard Edward Mathews Sr. and Charles Eldon Mathews.

He is survived by: his stepchildren, Daniel Herba, James Herba and Michelle Waggoner (Jack); his siblings, Charles Hurley Mathews (Betty) and Betty Jean Mathews; his sister-in-law Pearl Mathews; his nephew Richard Edward Mathews Jr.; his great-nephew Austin Mathews (Allison); his nephew Chad Mathews (Tracy); his niece Kay Mathews Hall; his great-niece Crystal Lynn Stokley; Presley Mathews.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Cedarwood Cemetery.