2008 Obituaries
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John ‘Jack’ Leatherwood, Jr.
FRISCO
-- Captain John “Jack” O. Leatherwood, Jr., USCG, Ret., 80,
of Frisco died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in Nags Head. Born in Baltimore,
Md., he was the son of the late John O. and Lillie May Thompson
Leatherwood. He was a member of the Hatteras Island Masonic Lodge, the
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, and the Chief Warrant Officers Association.
Mr.
Leatherwood is survived by his wife, Lovie Alice Peele Leatherwood, of
the home; two daughters, Jacqueline L. Engelbrecht and husband Jae of
Fairfax Station, Va., and Sharon L. Kirks of Frisco; a son, John O.
Leatherwood, III and wife Teresa of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers,
Billy Leatherwood of Florida and Donald Leatherwood of Maryland; five
grandchildren, Joe Engelbrecht, Kellie Isla, Jeffrey Engelbrecht, John
O. Leatherwood, IV, and Tiffany Bridges; and five great grandchildren.
A
funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at
Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, with the Rev. Dwight Burrus and the
Rev. David Stowe officiating. Burial will be in the Peele Family
Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral
home on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.
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William Joseph Smith
HATTERAS
-- William Joseph Smith, 69, of Hatteras, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008,
in his residence. Mr. Smith was born in York, S.C., and was
owner/operator of his own boat building company and a Mason.
He was the son of the late Joseph Darby and Mary Rogers Smith and the husband of the late Doris Glenn Smith.
Surviving
are his daughter, Judy S. Grist of Rock Hill, S.C., and his son, Joe
Smith of Frisco, and four grandchildren, Buddy Grist, Ben Grist, Will
Smith and Grayson Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his two
sisters, Margaret S. Adkins and Katharine S. Price.
A
service of remembrance will be in Hatteras United Methodist Church,
Monday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Cory Oliver. Inurnment will be in
Lakeview Cemetery in York, S.C.
Twiford Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family.
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Zora Bable Gaskins
OCRACOKE
-- Zora Bable Gaskins, 76, died Monday, Dec. 15, at his home. A native
of Ocracoke, he was the son of the late George Mathais and Iola O'Neal
Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins was a member of Ocracoke United Methodist Church
and owned several rental cottages in Ocracoke.
Mr.
Gaskins is surivived by his wife, Mable Mutro Gaskins, of the residence
and a daughter, Valerie Mason and husband Kenneth P. Mason, Jr. of
Ocrocoke. Mr. Gaskins is also survived by a stepdaughter, Candy
Gaskill, also of Ocracoke, two sisters, Euphemia Farrow Ennis of
Wilmington, Del., and Cora Louise Burrus of Hookerton, N.C.
Left
to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Kayla Mason, Preston
Mathais Mason, and Aidan Zorabable Mason, along with several nieces and
nephews.
A
memorial service will be held at the O'Neal-Gaskins Family Cemetery on
Saturday, Dec. 27, at 1:00 p.m. In addition to flowers, memorial
donations can be made to Community Home Care and Hospice of Engelhard,
N.C., or the Ocracoke EMS. The family would like to express its
appreciation to their dear friends, Ward and Linda Garrish, and their
thanks to Dr. John Kihm for his care.
Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Lucy Allen Stowe
HATTERAS – Lucy Allen Stowe, 83, died on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Autumn Care Nursing Home in Biscoe, N.C.
Miss Stowe was born on Hatteras and was the daughter of Freeman and Lucy Gaskill Stowe.
She
was a pioneer for women in the National Weather Service, which she
joined right out of high school. She served the Weather Service
in Hatteras and in Charleston, S.C.
She is survived by two sisters, Belinda Farrow and Cathleen Styron, both of Hatteras village, and many nieces and nephews.
Click here to read a memorial to Lucy Stowe by her niece, Alona Farrow Carter.
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Annie Fulcher Pellegrini
PFAFFTOWN,
N.C. -- Annie Fulcher Pellegrini, 88, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. Born
in Buxton, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Delora Austin
Fulcher and the widow of Frank W. Pellegrini. She was a homemaker and a
member of Marvin United Methodist Church.
Mrs.
Pellegrini is survived by two sons, Bobby Lee Pellegrini and William
Frank Pellegrini, both of Pfafftown, and a sister, Nevada Palmer, of
Arlington, Va.
A
funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. at
Little Grove United Methodist Church in Frisco by the Rev. Cory Oliver.
Burial will follow at the Fulcher Cemetery in Frisco. The family will
receive friends and relatives at the church on Wednesday from 7 until 8
p.m.
Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Mildred Elizabeth Basnett Poole
FRISCO
– Mildred Elizabeth Basnett Poole, 95, of Frisco, died Saturday
Nov. 1, 2008, in Nags Head. Mrs. Poole was born in Frisco and was
a homemaker and a member of Little Grove United Methodist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Rutherford Hayes and Margaret Van Basnett and the wife of the late Milton L. Poole.
Surviving
are two daughters, Barbara Ann Gray and husband Harry M. of Avon and
Bonnie Elaine Jones of Frisco; Grandchildren, Tanya Watkins and husband
Tom, Kevin Morris Jones, Karen Browning, Kendall Pyron and husband
Landrum, James Hall and wife Kim, Dana Phillips, Jennifer Stone and
husband Raymond and Allen Poole. A “special son” David
Basnett and wife Tina and relatives Grace Jeanette, Calvin and Millie
Burrus, Elmore Gray, Steve Smith and numerous great and great-great
grandchildren. Mrs. Poole was pre-deceased by her daughter, Margaret
Elizabeth Smith, and brother, Rutherford Hayes Basnett, Jr.
A
celebration of life will be held at Little Grove United Methodist
Church in Frisco, Wednesday Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Corey
Oliver. Burial will be in the family cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Little Grove United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 328, Frisco, NC 27936. The body will be placed in the
church for visitation Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on
Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Twiford Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Margot Mary Rochester
LUGOFF, S.C. -- Memorial services for Margot Mary Rochester, 72, will
be on Friday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. The Rev.
Philip Whitehead will officiate. The family will receive friends
Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. In lieu of
flowers, memorials can be made to Riverbank Zoo Botanical Garden or
Palmetto Health Hospice.
Mrs. Rochester died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Born in Los Angeles,
Calif., she was the daughter of the late Thomas McAuliffe and Margot
Peyser McAuliffe. A graduate of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles,
she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
Michigan. Margot earned her master's degree from the University of
South Carolina and later earned her Ph.D. in reading from the
University of South Carolina as well. She retired from Lugoff-Elgin
High School after 28 years of teaching English and chairing the English
Department.
Mrs. Rochester authored the "Earthly Delights" and "Down to Earth"
gardening books. She was a freelance writer with regular columns in The
State newspaper and Chronicle-Independent. Margot was a Master Gardener
and enjoyed speaking about gardening around the country.
Margo and her husband, Dick, also owned a home on Ocracoke for many
years. She was active in the Ocracoke community and wrote a
gardening column and other feature stories for The Island Breeze for
more than a dozen years.
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Richard James Rochester;
children, Thomas "Tom" R. (Cindy) Rochester of Cornelius, N.C., and Dan
(Bonnie) Rochester of Wilmington, N.C.; grandchildren, Haley Rochester,
Drew Rochester, Gray Rochester, Morgan Rochester and Margot Rochester.
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Cherri O’Neal Quidley
BUXTON -- Cherri O’Neal Quidley, 53, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. She was the daughter of Loretta O’Neal of
Buxton and the late George Oliver O’Neal, Jr. Ms. Quidley was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Gray. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica Gray of Avon;
two brothers and three sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held at Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras on
Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. The family
will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with
arrangements.
Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online
register.
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Michael Edward Peele
HATTERAS
-- Michael Edward Peele, 34, of Baltimore, Md., and formerly of
Hatteras, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Baltimore. Mr. Peele
was born in Columbus, Ga., and was a message therapist. He was a
graduate of Cape Hatteras High School and East Carolina University and
loved cooking and bowling.
He
was the son of Michael Oden Peele of Hatteras, and the late Sherry
Austin Peele, the grandson of Nan Austin of Grimesland, N.C., and the
late Edward Allen Austin, and Juanita Fulcher Peele of Buxton and the
late William Maxton Peele.
Besides
his father and grandmothers, Mr. Peele is survived by two sisters, Eva
Gowin of Ahoskie, N.C. and Cary Bowes of Timberlake, N.C., and numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends in Baltimore.
A
graveside service will be held in the Peele Family Cemetery, Hatteras,
on Monday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Agee and Dwight Burrus
officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford Island
Chapel, Hatteras on Sunday evening from 6 until 9 p.m.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Gary Wayne O’Neal
RODANTHE
-- Gary Wayne O’Neal, 53, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in his
residence. Mr. O’Neal was born in Norfolk, Va., and was a
retired plumber and a member of Fair Haven United Methodist Church.
He was the son of the late Frederick Dalton and Ethel Midgett O’Neal.
Surviving
are one daughter, Dusty Star Johnson of Greenville, N.C.; one son,
Courtland Wayne O’Neal of Rodanthe; two sisters, Verona Jennings
and husband Robert of Holiday Island, N.C., and Brenda Ewell and
husband Bob of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Frederick R.
O’Neal and wife, Mary of Rodanthe and aunts, nieces and nephews,
and numerous friends. Mr. O’Neal was preceded in death by a
brother, Dalton W. O’Neal.
A
celebration of life will be held at Fair Haven United Methodist Church
on Sunday, Sept.14, at 3 p.m. by Rev. Chris Nobles. Burial will
be in the family cemetery in Rodanthe. Friends may join the
family at Fairhaven United Methodist Church Saturday from 7 until
9.
Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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William J. Wenzel
FRISCO
– William John “Bill” Wenzel, 82, died Sept. 4,
2008. He was born in Philadelphia. Bill farmed in Bucks
County, Pennsylvania, and was a veteran who served in the U.S. Marines
5th Division during World War II in occupied Japan. He was a
farmer, millwright, hunter, fisherman, and animal lover. Bill
retired to Dare County in 1982 with his loving wife of almost 60 years,
Mildred VanHise Wenzel. He loved the water and spending time with
his wife, many friends, neighbors, and their pets.
At
Bill’s request, there will be no services. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of one’s
choice. Twiford’s Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling
arrangements.
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Robert James Sawyer
AVON--Robert
James Sawyer, 62, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at the Outer Banks
Hospital, Nags Head. Mr. Sawyer, a native of Avon, was born in Norfolk,
Va., and was a deck hand with the NCDOT, Ferry Division. He was a
Vietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard, and was a
member of St. Johns United Methodist Church. He was the son of Elsie
Scarborough Sawyer of Avon and the late James Edward Sawyer.
Besides
his mother, Mr. Sawyer is survived by an aunt, Emiretta Duncan of
Elizabeth City; two uncles, Steve Sawyer of Shiloh and Clayton
Brothers, Jr. of Avon; and many cousins and extended family friends.
Funeral
services will be at St. Johns United Methodist Church, Avon, on
Wednesday, Aug.20, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Dill officiating. Burial
will be in the Scarborough Family Cemetery in Avon. The family will
receive friends at the church on Tuesday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Norman R. Gray
AVON
-- Norman R. Gray, 82, of Avon went to be with the Lord and to be
reunited with his beloved wife, Estelle, on Monday, July 28, 2008.
Norman
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in the 78th
Lightning Division as one of the first Allies to cross over the Rhine
River into Germany. After being discharged from the Army, he enlisted
in the Coast Guard. During his enlistment of over 20 years in the Coast
Guard, he also completed a tour in Vietnam.
Left
to cherish his memory are his daughter, Dawn Gray Wetzel and her
husband Bruce, a much loved son-in-law, of Virginia Beach Va.; a son,
Norman Gray, Jr. of Avon; a brother, Oscar Gray of Avon; two sisters,
Blanche Williams of Beaufort, N.C., and Rena Dawson of Hampton, Va.;
and numerous much loved in-laws, nieces ,and nephews.
A
service of remembrance will be held Friday, August 1, at 2 p.m. at the
Avon Worship Center with Rev. Bryan Gray officiating. Burial will be at
the Gray Family Cemetery in Buxton. The family will receive friends at
the church from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. before the service.
Twiford’s Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family.
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Holland Scarborough Brothers
AVON
-- Holland Scarborough Brothers, 82, died Sunday July 27, 2008, in her
residence. Mrs. Brothers was born in Avon and was a homemaker and
member of Saint John’s United Methodist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Walker Blaine and Edna Midgett Scarborough and the wife of Clayton T. Brothers, Jr.
Besides
her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sandrea Brothers of
Renton, Wash., and Verna Antonen of Avon; one son, Eric Brothers of
Avon; one sister, Elsie Sawyer of Avon; four grandchildren, Genevieve
Denise Hernandez of Senleon, Tex., and Clayton T. Brothers IV of
Houston, Tex.; Jessica Letitia Sherwood and James Peter Sherwood, both
of Renton, Wash., and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brothers was
preceded in death by her son, Clayton T. Brothers III.
A
celebration of life will be in Saint John’s United Methodist
Church on Tuesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Roger Dills. Burial
will be in Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. Memorials may be made
to Saint John’s United Methodist Church in Avon.
Twiford’s Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family.
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Robert “Bobby” Barnett
CHESAPEAKE,
Va. -- Robert “Bobby” Rayle Barnett, 49, of Chesapeake,
Va., passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008 in a Suffolk, Va., nursing
home, after a three-year battle with cancer. Mr. Barnett was born
in Manteo and was a Maryland pilot boat captain. He was the son
of the late Bennie and Beatrice Peele Barnett and was also preceded in
death by a sister, Maria Rood. He loved to cook and fish and
spend time on the beach at Hatteras Island.
Mr.
Barnett is survived by two daughters, Whitney Barnett and Cassidy
Barnett, both of Chesapeake; a sister, Wendy Adams of Manns Harbor,
N.C.; two brothers, Benjie Barnett of Delaware and Nacie Barnett of
Windsor, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral
services will be held at Heritage of Faith Family Church, Frisco, on
Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m. with Rev. David Stowe officiating.
Burial will be in the Barnett Family Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at the church from noon until 1 p.m. prior to the
service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made to RBC Bank, P.O. Box 176, Buxton, NC 27920 payable to Whitney
Barnett to assist with funeral expenses.
Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Roberta A. Schaap
VIRGINIA
BEACH -- Roberta Austin Schaap, 64, passed away July 20, 2008.
She was born in Cape Hatteras to the late Edward and Mildred Austin.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Schaap, and her sister, Elida Staggs.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening at the Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, from 7 until 8:30 p.m.
The
funeral services will be at Hatteras United Methodist Church on
Thursday, July 24, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Austin
Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com
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Kaden Bryant Marks
HAYES, Va.-- Kaden Bryant Marks, age 3, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
Left
to cherish his memories are his parents, Steven and Melissa Marks;
sister, Shayla; paternal grandparents, Bryant and Linda Marks of Avon,
N.C.; and maternal grandparents, Scott and Elaine Brown of Hampton.
The family received friends and had a memorial service on April 4. Burial was private.
Peninsula Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Richard Spears III
HATTERAS - Richard "Capt. Richie" Shipman Spears III, 29, of Hatteras, died June 11, 2008, in Wilmington, N.C.
Survivors include his wife, Nikki Spears; mother, Bonnie Doyle Rosell of Sarasota, Fla.; father, Dickie Spears and wife Joyce of Wilmington; sisters, Brianne Rosell of Hatteras and Molly Spears of Wilmington; and brother, Jerry Rosell of Hatteras.
The family received friends on Friday, June 13, 2008, at Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City.
A memorial service in Hatteras village is planned for later this month.
Donations may be made to Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (www.hicf.org.), P.O. Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943.
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John Anthony Gillikin
BUXTON --John
Anthony Gillikin, 55, died Wednesday,
June 4, 2008, in Chesapeake
General Hospital.
John Gillikin was born in Morehead City, N.C., and was the son of Delores Jennette Lewis of Buxton
and the late Elbert R. Gillikin of Cedar
Island.
John was
raised on Hatteras Island and was a recipient of the Morehead-Cain Scholarship
after graduating from Cape
Hatteras High
School in 1971. John was an avid sailor and
waterman. An accomplished actor, John loved life, loved to laugh, and was often
the star of the show, both on and off stage.
John was
retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as a veteran, having served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He was also
retired from the U.S. National Park Service, where he enjoyed a long career as
a Park Ranger. He was stationed at the Wright
Brothers Monument
in Kitty Hawk and other posts along the Outer Banks, the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Park and the Everglades National Park in Florida. John Gillikin was a nationally known
expert on the Wright Brothers and the First Flight, appeared in several
documentaries, and was quoted in many publications on early aviation. He was
regarded by his peers as a world class ranger -- interpreter, a first-rate
historian, and a scholar.
He is
survived by his wife, Misty Brown Gillikin of the residence; his mother,
Delores Jennette Lewis and husband, Terry Q. Lewis; sister, Elberta Gillikin;
niece, Pam, and husband, Buddy Johnson and their children, Cameron and Christa
Johnson, all of Buxton; two grandchildren, Ryley and Xavier Brown of Virginia
Beach, Va., and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and "Buddy"
his beloved Labrador retriever.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Buxton Methodist
Church on Monday, June 9,
at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cory
Oliver officiating. A viewing will be held and family and friends will be
received at the Buxton
Methodist Church
from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on
Sunday.
In addition to flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Employee and
Alumni Association of the National Park Service at http://www.eandaa.org.
Twiford's Island
Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Madora Jane Gaskins Garrish
OCRACOKE
-- Madora Jane Gaskins Garrish, 80, of Ocracoke, died Sunday, May 11,
2008 in her residence. Mrs. Garrish was born in Ocracoke and was
a homemaker and member of the Ocracoke United Methodist Church and the
United Methodist Women and served her community.
Mrs.
Garrish was the daughter of the late William Joseph and Ethel Spencer
Gaskins and the wife of the late James D. Garrish, Jr.
Surviving
are one daughter, Shelia G. Fogarty of Connecticut; two sons, Dan
Garrish and Roger W. Garrish both of Ocracoke; five
grandchildren, Brooke Wells and Alex Garrish both of Ocracoke;
Heather Fogarty, Kyle Fogarty, and Brian Fogarty, all of
Connecticut. Mrs. Garrish was pre-deceased by six brothers and
one sister. She was a loving mother who will be greatly missed by
all.
A
service of remembrance will be Friday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in Ocracoke
United Methodist Church by Rev. Joyce Reynolds and Rev. Sam
Garris. In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to the
building fund of Ocracoke United Methodist Church.
Twiford’s Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family.
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Beatrice Austin Barnett
FRISCO
-- Beatrice Austin Barnett, 83, of Frisco, died Friday, May 2, 2008 in
Nags Head. Mrs. Barnett was born in Hatteras and was a homemaker and a
member of Frisco Assembly of God.
She was the daughter of the late Wallace Lee and Beatrice Austin Peele and the wife of the late Bennie Barnett.
Surviving
are one daughter, Wendy B. Adams and husband Tommy of Manns Harbor;
three sons, Benjamin Barnett and wife Terry of New Castle, Del., Nacie
Barnett and wife Mary Dawn of Windsor, N.C., and Bobby Barnett of
Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters, Lovie Leatherwood and Elise Dixon, both
of Frisco; one brother, Nacie Peele of Hatteras; 11 grandchildren and
11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barnett was predeceased by her daughter,
Courtney Marie Rood; her sister, Jaunita Jennette, and three brothers,
Maurice Peele, Maxton Peele and Lee Peele.
A
celebration of life will be Tuesday, May 6, in Heritage of Faith Family
Church in Frisco at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Roger Barnett and Rev. Dwight
Burrus. Burial will follow in Barnett Family Cemetery. Friends may join
the family Monday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Heritage of Faith Family
Church.
Twiford’s Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family.
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Blanche O’Neal Styron
OCRACOKE
-- Blanche O'Neal Styron, 85, died Friday, April 25, 2008 at her
residence. Born in Ocracoke, she was the daughter of the late James
Calvin O'Neal and Iva Spencer O'Neal and was the widow of David
Barnett Styron. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda
Styron Teeter. Mrs. Styron was a member of the Ocracoke United
Methodist Church and its Women's Society and was always involved in her
community.
Mrs.
Styron is survived by a son, David B. Styron, Jr. and wife Kari of
Ocracoke; a brother, Calvin O'Neal of Ocracoke; two grandchildren,
Samantha Styron and David B. Styron, III both of Ocracoke; and many
other relatives and friends whom she loved.
A
funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 29, at 1 p.m. at
the Ocracoke United Methodist Church by the Rev. Joyce Reynolds. Burial
will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends and
relatives at the church on Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorial
donations may be made to the Ocracoke United Methodist Church.
Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Leola Austin Rollinson
BUXTON – Leola Austin Rollinson, 81, died April 18, 2008, in a Norfolk hospital.
Mrs.
Rollinson was born in Hatteras village on July 14, 1926, the daughter
of Jack Simon and Iola Belle Austin. She was the widow of James
R. Rollinson, who died on Aug. 21, 2007.
She
was a retired teacher’s assistant with the special education
program at Cape Hatteras School. For more than 50 years, she was
a member of Cape Hatteras Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 303.
She served as Worthy Matron three times and held almost every other
office and was serving as treasurer when she died. In addition,
she was a member of the Buxton United Methodist Church, where she was
an active member of the choir. She was also a member of the
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Buxton Volunteer Fire Department.
Mrs. Rollinson was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and friend to many on and off Hatteras Island.
She
is survived by four daughters, Diana and her husband, Harold
Satterwhite, of Buxton; Shelly Rollinson of Buxton; Clara
“Jay” Rollinson of St. Louis, Mo., and Mikki Fuller and
Donnie of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Renae Gaskins and her
husband, David; Jack Quidley, Jr., and his wife, Lisa, and Melissa
Quidley and her husband, Ryan, all of Buxton, and Savannah Belle of
Virginia Beach; five great-grandchildren, Christan, Megan, and Kyle
Smithwick and Jack Quidley, III, and Hailey Quidley, all of Buxton.
She
is also survived by her brother Archie Austin of Morehead City and her
sisters-in-law, Pauline Rollinson and Audrey Rollinson, of Buxton.
A
Celebration of her life will be on Tuesday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at
Buxton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cory Oliver
officiating. The family will be at the church from 6:30 until 8
p.m. on Monday evening.
In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy go to
Buxton United Methodist Church, c/o Hatteras United Methodist Charge,
P.O. Box 310, Hatteras, N.C. 27943.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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James Albert Morrett
SALVO
-- James Albert Morrett, 77, died peacefully at home surrounded by his
loving family on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Salvo. He was born
in Harrisburg, Pa., the son of the late James A. Morrett, Sr. and the
late Eva E. Trimmer Morrett.
Mr.
Morrett was an architect, registered in several states, Professor
Emeritus of Architecture at Harrisburg Area Community College, a 32nd
Degree Mason and member of the Robert Burns Lodge # 464 in Harrisburg,
Pa., and a U.S. Navy veteran. He held two patents and was an awesome
Dad.
The
coffee pot was always on, and all were welcome to share conversation
and a joke. Jim was an adventurer with a distinct zest for
life. He loved to be creative and solve problems, and nothing
made him happier than to help his friends.
He was thankful to be a member of Clark’s Bethel United Methodist Church in Salvo.
Left
behind to cherish his memory and celebrate his life are his loving wife
and best friend, Kathy; daughter, Fawn Crossland and husband, Jeff, of
Chesapeake, Va.; son, Eric Morrett and wife, Gayle, of Harrisburg, Pa.;
four grandsons, Jared and Zachary Crossland, and Jason and Neil Baney;
and four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Thomas L. Morrett and
wife, Gayle, of Linglestown, Pa..
A
Service of Remembrance will be held at Clarks Bethel United Methodist
Church, Salvo, on Sunday, April 20, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Chris Noble
officiating.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village,
One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022, or to Clark’s Bethel
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 28, Salvo, NC 27972.
Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Salina Gaskins Farrow
FRISCO
-- Salina Gaskins Farrow, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at
her residence. Mrs. Farrow was born in Hatteras to the late
Loranzy and Mary Austin Gaskins. She was a homemaker and founding
member of the Frisco Assembly of God.
Besides
her parents, Mrs. Farrow was preceded in death by a stepmother, Lola
Gaskins; her husband, Lester B. Farrow; two sons, Lester Farrow, Jr.
and John Farrow; a sister, Zilphia Moscardini; and three brothers,
Herman Gaskins, Loranzy Gaskins, and Paul Gaskins.
She
is survived by five daughters, Mary F. Curles of Manteo, Janette F.
Foster and husband, Desmond of Manteo, Jean F. Bunting, Carolyn F.
Parker and husband, David, Barbara F. Bunting and husband, Roy, all of
Frisco; a son, Dick Farrow and wife, Margaret of Frisco; a
daughter-in-law, Frances Farrow of Frisco; a sister, Irene Basnett of
Frisco; a brother, Lindsay Gaskins of Portsmouth, Va.; 23
grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services will be held at Heritage of Faith Family Church, Frisco, on
Friday, April 11, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dwight Burrus and Rev. David
Stowe officiating. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday evening from
7 until 9 p.m.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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David Malachia Barnett
FRISCO
-- David Malachia Barnett, 74, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2008 in
the Outer Banks Hospital. Mr. Barnett was born in Buxton, the son
of the late Thomas and Martha Swain Barnett. “Dave,”
as he was known, was a country music recording artist and songwriter
with Cash Records. He performed in many places, including the
Grand Ole Opry, and with many well-known artists, such as Willie
Nelson. He appeared on “Hee-Haw” and the
“Louisiana Hayride,” as well at many charities and the
Frisco Jubilee.
He
is survived by his wife, Betty Wyndham Barnett, of the residence; three
daughters, Debbie Adams of Lafayette, La., Jamie Brown of Moyock, N.C.,
and Diane Dickerson of Monks Corner, S.C.; a son, Charlie Barnett of
Hatteras; two sisters, Georgia B. Gray of Buxton and Betty Barnett of
Frisco; fourteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Barnett, six sisters and two brothers.
A
Celebration of Life will be held in the building next to Little Grove
United Methodist Church, Frisco, on Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. with
Rev. John LeCount and Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will be
in the family cemetery in Buxton. The family will receive friends
on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. in the building next to the
Little Grove United Methodist Church in Frisco.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Lonie I. Williams Gray
AVON
-- Lonie I. Williams Gray, 85, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, in Nags
Head. Born in Avon, she was the daughter of the late Samuel I. and
Lonie O'Neal Williams and was the widow of James I. Gray. She was also
preceded in death by a brother, Roger Williams. Mrs. Gray was a member
of the Avon Worship Center.
Mrs.
Gray is survived by two daughters, Wanda Gray Dokken of Manteo and
Donna Gray Midgett and husband Carroll of Waves; a son, Jimmy I. Gray
and wife Joy of New Jersey; a sister, Eula Pearl Beacham of New Bern; a
brother, Johnny Ervin Williams of New Bern; four grandchildren, six
great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
A
funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at the
Avon Worship Center by Pastor Bryan Gray. Burial will be in the
Scarborough-Gray Cemetery. The family will receive friends and
relatives at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, on Tuesday from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. and at the Avon Worship Center on Wednesday at noon until the
funeral hour. A reception will be held at the church following the
service.
Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Donald Douglas Niskanen, Jr.
FRISCO -- Donald
Douglas Niskanen, Jr., 50, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 in Nags Head. Born in Portsmouth, Va.,
he was the son of the late Donald Douglas Niskanen, Sr. and Janice Rollinson
Niskanen. He was formerly a deck hand with the North Carolina Department of
Transportation Ferry Division and an EMT with Dare County.
Mr. Niskanen is survived by an uncle, Hilton Rollinson of
Frisco.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at Little Grove United Methodist
Church by the Rev. Cory Oliver and the Rev. Dwight Burrus. Burial will be in
the family cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the
church on Sunday from 7 until 8:30
p.m.
Twiford's Island
Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Sharon Lynn Powers
BUXTON
-- Sharon Lynn Powers, 35, died unexpectedly at her residence on Feb.
17, 2008. She was born in Norfolk, Va., on March 19, 1972. Sharon
was the daughter of Robert and Judy Midgette of Buxton.
Sharon
resided in Buxton with her parents from a young age. She attended
Cape Hatteras High School. After high school, Sharon was a busy
worker and held various positions in the local real estate and
restaurant industries. Most recently, Sharon was enjoying her
position as a cook at the Shrimp Shack Restaurant in Hatteras.
Sharon
enjoyed long walks on the beach and exploring area nature trails.
She also treasured the time spent with her two children and her
fiancé Joe Thomas’ children, Hunter, Tyler, and Joseph,
who will miss her dearly.
Besides
her parents, Robert and Judy Midgette and her fiancé Joe, Sharon
is survived by her daughter, Magen Lynn Powers, and her son, Tanner
Floyd Powers, both of Buxton; a sister, Anna Cheek, and husband Randy
of Weatherford, Tex.; Byron Wilson and wife Donna of Buxton; Robert
Midgette, Jr. and wife Jonna of Rodanthe, and nieces and nephews and a
host of dear friends.
A
memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. at the
Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Buxton. Pastor David
Waterfield will officiate. The family will receive friends at the
Buxton residence following the service. Memorial tributes in
Sharon’s memory can be made to the Powers Education Fund through
any RBC Centura Bank branch.
Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted to assist the family. Condolences may be sent via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.
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Muzel Belle Bryant
OCRACOKE
-- Muzel (Musie) Belle Bryant, 103, died Monday, Feb. 18, at her
residence. A native and life-long resident of Ocracoke, she was the
daughter of the late Leonard and Jane Bryant. Muzel was the last member
of the only African-American family residing on Ocracoke and was a
special legacy to the island.
She
is preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Bryant, and five brothers,
Artis, Lewis, Joffery, Julius, and John Thomas Bryant.
Ms.
Bryant is survived by two sisters, Annie L. Barber, 93, of Crosscreek
Health Care in Swan Quarter, N.C., and Mamie L. Bryant, 97, of New York
City; two nieces, Mary Bryant of New YorkCity and Nellie Lewis of
Jersey City, N.J.; one great-nephew, Bobby Lewis of Georgia; and one
great-great-nephew, Chris Godley of Greenville, N.C.
Ms.
Bryant is survived by one special person who loved her very much, Kenny
Ballance of Ocracoke. Kenny wishes to express special thanks to his
family and friends for all they did to help Musie.
Funeral
services and committal will be held at the Ocracoke United Methodist
Church on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. by Rev. Joyce Reynolds and Rev.
Sam Garris. Special music will be played, starting at 12:45 p.m., at
the church. Burial will be in the Ocracoke Community Cemetery. Kenny
will receive friends and family at the home – 50 Miss Elechia
Lane.
Twiford’s Colony Chapel of Manteo, NC, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Gary David Taylor
AVON
-- Gary David Taylor, 46, of Avon, NC went home to be with the Lord on
Feb. 9, 2008. Gary was born in Norfolk, Va., and lived in
Virginia Beach until he and his family moved to Avon in 2002. He
worked with the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad in the 1980s and as a dock
hand on the Hatteras Ferry. Gary also served as a volunteer with
the Avon Fire Department. He was an avid fisherman and Redskins
fan, but his greatest enjoyments were his wife and daughters, the
lights of his life.
He
is survived by his wife, Belinda Ann Taylor, and two daughters,
Samantha Ann and Rosa Mae; a brother, Guy (Sharon); and two sisters,
Millie (Parnell) and Donna (Howie), as well as a host of nieces,
nephews, and three grand-nephews. Gary was preceded in death by
his parents, Guy and Mildred Taylor, and grandparents, Guy and
Katherine Taylor and Harry and Mildred Wilson.
A
memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Methodist
Church in Avon on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Susie
Fitch-Slater officiating. The family will receive friends in the
church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Samantha Ann
Taylor and Rosa Mae Taylor Education Fund, c/o Centura Bank, Buxton, NC
27920.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Guy Aubrey Smithson
FRISCO -- Guy Aubrey Smithson, 69, passed away Feb. 9, 2008, of an unexpected illness.
Guy
was born in Virginia Beach, Va. and resided in Frisco. He was a
retired jockey and also retired from the NC Department of
Transportation. His passions were fishing, spending time with
family and friends, and his English bulldogs, Abbott, Gobbie, Molson
and grand-dog Kendal Jackson.
Guy
was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Elizabeth Ward Smithson;
father, Joshua Julian Smithson, Jr.; and brothers, Joseph Murden
Hogshire and Joshua Julian "Junie" Smithson III.
Guy
is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Dale Rankins Smithson;
daughters Cheryl Ann Smithson Parker and Sandra Jean Smithson;
grand-daughter Ashely Morgan Parker; brothers Wallace Jay Smithson,
Harry Roland Smithson, Karl Lorin Smithson; and sisters Laurel Hope
Smithson Holmes and Donna Jean Smithson Cook. Guy is also
survived by seven sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, nine nieces,
11 nephews, and 25 great nieces and nephews.
The
family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the
American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834, or
the SPCA, POB 1000, Manteo, NC 27954.
A memorial service will be held at Twiford Funeral Home in Hatteras on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m.
The family would like to thank all of our wonderful family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.
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William Aaron Ballance
OCRACOKE AND NEDERLAND, TEX.
-- William Aaron Ballance, 91, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at his residence in Nederland, Tex. A native of Ocracoke Island,
he was the son of the late Elisha and Emma Gaskins Ballance and husband of the late
Geraldine Ballance of Nederland. Mr.
Ballance was a member of the Ocracoke
United Methodist
Church and retired as a
professional painter.
Mr. Ballance is
survived by four children, all of Texas, Sue Sims and husband, Danny, Alice
Trahan and husband, Jerry, Mark Ballance and wife, Kerry, David Ballance and
wife, Kay; eight grandchildren, Aaron Vega, April Vega, Corey Trahan, Ashley
Cloud, Jerri Imlof, Jason, Jonathan and Jacob Ballance, all of Texas; four
step-grandchildren, Diane Wade, Angie Coats, Denise Gossett and Tracy Sims;
twelve step great-grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Brandy, Destiny, Kim, Tommy,
Allen, Nicholas, Cody, David, P.J. and Claci Cloud; one great-grandchild,
Hunter Imlof; and one step great-grandchild, Claci Cloud; one sister, Lorena
O’Neal, one brother, Maurice Ballance, both of Ocracoke.
Mr. Ballance was
preceded in death by two sisters, Elise Garrish, Clara Joyce Ballance, four
brothers, Elisha, Henry, Lawrence, and Reginald Gray Ballance, seven nieces and
three nephews.
The family wishes to
express thanks to Barbara and James Acrond for all their kindness and help
during their father’s illness.
Funeral services and
committal was at the Ocacoke
United Methodist
Church on Friday, Feb. 8,
with Rev. Joyce Reynolds and Rev. Sam Garris officiating. Burial was in the Ballance Cemetery. The family received friends and family at the
home of Kathy Hutcherson on Cemetery
Road.
Twiford Colony
Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Jose Luis Cruz Espinosa
OCRACOKE
-- Jose Luis Cruz Espinosa, 22, of Ocracoke, died Friday Jan. 25, 2008
in Buxton. Mr. Espinosa was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and was
a construction worker. He was the son of Jose and Bertha Cruz
Espinosa and was the father of one daughter, Beverly Nichol
Espinosa.
A
funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. in Our Lady
of the Seas Catholic Church in Buxton with Father Bob Brown.
Burial will be in Mexico City. Twiford’s Island Chapel
Hatteras is assisting the family.Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the
online register.
Otis Lee Willis
AVON
-- Otis Lee Willis died Jan. 25, 2008. Known as Junior to his
family and friends, he was born August 4, 1942 to Alivia Barnett Willis
and Otis Lee Willis, Sr. In addition to his parents, Mr. Willis
was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley and Janet. He is survived
by his wife, Brenda Gray Willis, son Kelly Lee Willis, sister Katrene
Johnson, brother Wayne Willis, mother-in-law Retta Meekins Gray, as
well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, in laws and friends. A
reception honoring his life will be held at his residence on Wednesday,
Jan. 30, from 4 until 6 p.m. All family and friends are invited to
attend. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and
his ashes will be scattered from Cape Lookout to Oregon Inlet at a
later date. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be
in the form of a donation in Mr. Willis’ name to the charity of
one’s choice. Twiford’s Island Chapel Hatteras is
assisting the family. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online
register.
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