2009 Obituaries |
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| Patricia Austin Burrus HATTERAS - Patricia Austin burrus, 75, died Nov. 7, 2009 at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, N.C. Born in Elizabeth City, N.C., on March 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Violet Gaskill and William Horton Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Steven Burrus Sr.; her son, Gilbert Steven Burrus Jr., and her brother, Grady S. Austin. Surviving are a daughter Jennifer Burrus Stover of St. Louis, Mo., and a brother William H. Austin Jr. of Roxboro, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hatteras United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 310, Hatteras NC 27943. A memorial will be held at a later date. |
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| Linda Minor Marks AVON -- Linda Minor Marks, 55, of Starboard Drive died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at her home. Born in Williamsburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Alice McKown Minor. She was a former retail sales associate in the banking industry and was a member of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Mrs. Marks is survived by her husband, Bryant Eugene Marks of the home; a daughter, Bonnie Lynn Marks of Williamsburg; a son, Steven Eugene Marks and wife Melissa of Gloucester, Va.; a granddaughter, Marley Jo Marks of Gloucester; two sisters, Mary Morgan and husband Dave of Avon and Betty Readel and husband Donald of Williamsburg; and a sister-in-law, Lois Minor of Williamsburg. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Marks was preceded in death by a grandson, Kaden Bryant Marks and a brother, Charles M. Minor, Jr. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the York River Baptist Church and on Monday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. at Cape Hatteras Anglers Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943 or to the Dare County EMS, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954. Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Lindsay Warren Gaskins CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Lindsay Warren Gaskins, 75, of the 1700 block of Jolliff Road, died Dec. 24, 2009, in his home. A native of Hatteras, he went to work doing commercial fishing with his dad as a very young boy. A Korean War veteran, he spent four years in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked over 45 years as both a captain and mate on tugboats in the Norfolk harbor. He was predeceased by his parents, Loranzy and Lola F. Gaskins; brother, Paul Gaskins; half-brothers, Loranzy Jr. and Herman Gaskins; half-sisters, Zelphia Moscardini and Salina Farrow; grandson, Troy M. Williams; and mother-in-law, Nancy G. Wampler. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Margaret V. Gaskins; sons, Alan Gaskins and wife Gina of Chesapeake, and Robert Stone and wife Simone of Hampton, Va.; daughter, Bonnie Gaskins of Chesapeake; sister, Irene G. Basnett and husband Wayne of Hatteras; aunt, Edna F. Garrish of Chesapeake; two grandchildren, Teresa Barnett and Jesse Power; several step-grand and step-great-grandchildren; and lifelong friends, Jimmy Willis and Ronald Styron. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 4 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 until 9 p.m. He is safe in the harbor now. http://www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com |
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| Barbara W. Jennette BUXTON -- Barbara Willis Jennette, 81, of 46323 Flowers Ridge Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, at W.R. Winslow Memorial Home. Born in Hatteras, she was the daughter of the late Josephus and Lora O. Willis and was the widow of Clarence B. Jennette. Mrs. Jennette was a member of Hatteras United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, Hatteras Island Chapter 303, and of the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post 6060 Auxiliary. Mrs. Jennette is survived by her daughters, Brenda Russell and husband Joe of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Dona Wright of Buxton; sons, Harold D. Carlin and wife Sonia, and Glen H. Carlin and wife Dana, all of Buxton; a granddaughter, Lora Carlin, whom Mrs. Jennette raised as her own daughter; sister, Gerald Choy of Elizabeth City; brother, Lonnie Willis of Hatteras; six grandchildren, Richie Russell and wife Kim, Michael Russell and wife Rene, Theo Wright and wife Tracy, Stan Wright and wife Reiko, Brooke Nessen, and Luke Powell; six great-grandchildren, Ashley, Adam, Shelly, Lindsay, Joshua, and Kayla Russell; a niece, Tammy Willis; a nephew, Joe Willis; and all of her friends at the campground, which are too numerous to mention by name. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, and by her brother, Josephus Willis, Jr. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. at New Hollywood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec., at 2 p.m. at Twiford’s Island Chapel, Kohler Drive, Hatteras. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is assisting the Jennette family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. |
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| Margaret Willis Peele HATTERAS – Margaret Willis Peele, 96, died at home with her family on Dec. 22, 2009. “Miss Margaret” as she was known by almost everyone, was the oldest woman in Hatteras village and was proud of it, especially at the party her family hosted last year for her 95th birthday. She was born on Halloween in 1913 in Hatteras village, the second of the four children of Willie and Mae (Austin) Willis. In her lifetime, Margaret Peele weathered many a storm, endured tough economic times, and witnessed German U-boats blowing up Allied shipping within sight of her village in World War II. She has lived in her home on Kohler Road since 1938 and raised her four children there. Miss Margaret was a big fan of old-time country music and had the trip of her life when her daughter and son-in-law took her to the Grand Ole Opry where she was honored with seats in the first row. Margaret Peele was pre-deceased by her parents; her husband, Fulford; son Shanklin Peele, and grandson Robbie Gray. She is survived by daughter Winona Burroughs and husband Dan and Margie and George Easley and children Hali, Maggie, and Robbie Easley, Carrie and Waylon Barley and Laya Barley; Melodi and Bobbie Schwartz and children Stefan and Lacey Schwartz and Justin Davis; daughter Mona Walters and husband Jeff and Heath Brown and Coral Dickens; son Barry Peele and wife Jeannie and Barry Jr., Laura Young, Christopher Miller, Amy Peele and children Ross, Liam, and Emory, Stacy Sparks and children Hanna and Molly; daughter-in-law Donna Peele and son Brian Ellison; Holly Peele and children Zoe and Stevie; Laura Fulcher and children Austin, Levin, and Royce. She is also survived by her sister Careda Midgette and brother Lionel Willis. In the words of her 6-year-old great-great-granddaughter, Laya: “The five generation names were Margaret Peele that was the first, the second one was Winona Burroughs the third one was Margie Easley the fourth one was Carrie Barley the fifth one was Margaret’s great-great-granddaughter named Laya Barley. She had a great 96 life. Everyone loved her very very much and they still love her very very much.” Services will be on Saturday, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Hatteras United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cory Oliver. Family will receive guests at a reception after the service at the Hatteras Community Building. Twiford Funeral Home of Hatteras will be opened between noon and 6 p.m. on Christmas Day for viewing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hatteras United Methodist Church building fund or the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation. Click here to read an article about Miss Margaret 95th birthday party with a slide show and another article about her long and remarkable life in Hatteras. |
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| Myla Tolson-Meekins FRISCO – Myla Tolson-Meekins, 46, passed away Dec. 15, 2009. She was born Dec. 19, 1962 in Gainesville, Fla., the daughter of Hugo and Betty (Munden) Desch. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her beloved husband, Luther H. Meekins, Jr.; her parents, Hugo and Betty Desch; three children, Jon Tolson, Bonnie Rast, and Natasha Tolson; one brother, Tommy Smith; three sisters, Sharon Stamper, Dana Desch-Dadena, and Bonnie Naylor, as well as two grandchildren, Autumn and Ezra. A celebration of Myla’s life will be on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at Diplomat Wesleyan Church, 1833 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services, 4224 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33901, www.gendronfuneral-home.com. |
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| Kathleen Hooper Gaskins BUXTON -- Kathleen Hooper Gaskins, 90, died on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 in a Norfolk, Va., hospital. Mrs. Gaskins was born and raised in Kinnakeet, the daughter of Luther and Dora Hooper. Kathleen married Edgar Chadwick Gaskins, Sr., her husband of 57 years, in July 1940. They spent their early married years in Norfolk and moved back to Hatteras Island after Edgar retired in the late ‘60s. She was one of the oldest women in Buxton. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar, in 1997; her brother, Luther Grandy Hooper, and wife, Rita, and a sister, Edith Hooper Gray, and brother-in-law, Carl Gray. Kathleen graduated from Kinnakeet High School in 1936 and went on to attend St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. She loved taking yearly trips around the country with her sister and friends. Quilting and sewing were some of her favorite hobbies, and she enjoyed teaching her skills to others. Her cooking skills were renowned, and she loved having the entire family to the house for Sunday dinners. Miss Kathleen’s favorite past time was watching the Atlanta Braves, keeping a journal of the “stats” for each player and learning their personal histories. She had the trip of her lifetime when she traveled to Atlanta in 1998 to see her beloved Braves play. Kathleen was born and raised in the Kinnakeet Assembly of God Church and after moving back to Hatteras Island attended Lighthouse Assembly of God in Buxton. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Gaskins Jennette Jordan, and husband, Randy, of Buxton; a son, Edgar Chadwick “Buddy” Gaskins, Jr., and wife, Mary Ann, of Chesapeake, Va.; a daughter, Kathleen Gaskins Mackenzie, and J.T. Mayis of Buxton. Miss Kathleen had six grandchildren, Suzanne, Leo, Holly, Adam, Chad, and Kevin; three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step-greatgrandchildren. Miss Kathleen had many special people in her life who brought her joy and happiness -- her nieces, Debbie Etheridge, Carolyn Gray Lett, Tina, and two special grandchildren, Kaylee and Chaz. Funeral services will be held at Lighthouse Assembly of God, Buxton, on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Stowe and Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras on Saturday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Carol Jean Tolson FRISCO -- Carol Jean Tolson died on Nov. 25, 2009, following a brave battle with cancer. She graduated from the nursing program at Saint Lawrence and worked for more than 40 years in various nursing positions. During later years in her life, she served on the Board for the Family Enrichment Partnership of Hatteras Island, as well as volunteering for Dare County Community Health Care. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Carol will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, optimistic spirit, and loving heart. Born on Jan. 22, 1941, in Appleton, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucille Donnermeyer. She was also predeceased by her son, Remy Andre Perot. She is survived by her husband, Larris Tolson; two daughters, Suzanne Ackley-Perot and husband Donald of Syracuse, N.Y., and Annette Perot of Durham, N.C.; two sisters, NorRita Corsmier and husband Fritz of Appleton, Wis., and Mary Donnermeyer of Kaukauna; two brothers, Richard Donnermeyer and wife Carol of Waupun, Wis., and Michael Donnermeyer of Manitowoc, Wis.; two grandsons, Bruce and Connor Ackley-Perot of Syracuse, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service, honoring the life of Carol Tolson, will be held at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, N.C., at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, and at Little Grove Methodist Church in Frisco on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. A reception will immediately follow each service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Duke Homecare & Hospice (Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Dr, Ste 101, Durham, NC 27704), Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (PO Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943), or Little Grove UMC (“Building Fund” in memo line, PO Box 310 Hatteras, NC 27943). The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the staff of Duke Hospital, Hillcrest Convalescent Home and Duke Hospice/Hock Family Pavilion for the loving, compassionate care they provided during the final days of Carol’s life. |
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| Asa Hamilton Gray IV CAPE HATTERAS -- Asa Hamilton Gray, IV, 34, of Cape Hatteras found peace on Nov. 18. Hamilton was the first baby of the new year, born in Elizabeth City on Jan. 1, 1975. He was a graduate of Cape Hatteras High School. He loved basketball, surfing, and most of all, fishing. He was a commercial fisherman. His survivors include his mother and step-father, Dawn and Danny Fenyak; his father, Asa Gray, III; sisters, Danielle Fenyak, Cassie Gray, Caitlyn Gray, and Caroline Gray; grandparents, Clifton and Susan Austin; the love of his life and soul mate, Jennifer Rodriguez; his dog and companion, Baby; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Asa II and Elizabeth Gray. A memorial service will be held on the Pamlico Sound, Monday, Nov. 23. Boarding will begin at 2 p.m. at Oden’s Dock. Following the service, everyone is invited to attend a celebration of life at the Hatteras Civic Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DCDPH-New Horizons, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. |
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Alta Jean Holloway Gray AVON -- Alta Jean Holloway Gray, 71, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at her residence. Born in Campbell County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Odell Holloway and the late Marian Hazel Mitchell Holloway. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Billie Jean James; a sister, Ann Fredrickson; a brother, Paul Holloway; and a granddaughter, Samantha Foster. Mrs. Gray is survived by her husband, Osborne Gibb Gray, Jr. of the residence; two daughters, Suzanne Williams and Kelly Jean Gray both of Avon; three sons, Mitchell C. James of Hatteras, Brian K. James of Buxton, and Shawn James of Chesapeake, VA; one step son, Ozzie Gray of Jarvisburg; 11 grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Savannah Mulder, who was raised by Mrs. Gray, and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the family cemetery, Avon. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family atwww.twifordfh.com. |
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| George Chrisman Bingaman, III FRISCO -- George Chrisman Bingaman, III, 88, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, at his residence. Born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George C. Bingaman, II and the late Mamie Weeks Bingaman. He is predeceased by his wife, Freda Roan Bingaman and also predeceased by his brother, Clarence Bingaman and his son, George C. Bingaman, IV. Mr. Bingaman graduated from Catawba College, attended Vanderbilt University and also served in the U.S. Army. He was a Real Estate Broker in Atlanta, GA., and the Outer Banks. He will be remembered as an active participant in the Senior Olympics and for his love of gardening, reading, traveling, ballroom and square dancing, and duck hunting. He especially loved his house, looking out over the water, and always enjoyed a good glass of wine. Mr. Bingaman is survived by his daughter, Debra Romas, and husband James, of Galena, Ohio, and his granddaughter, Kelly Romas, also of Galena. He is also survived by one sister, Clara Morgan, and one brother, Gilbert Bingaman, both of Port Charlotte, Fla. A Memorial Service is planned for a later date. However, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Mr. Bingaman’s Memory, to Hatteras Island Meals, P.O. Box 854, Buxton, NC 27920. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. |
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| Tilman Ray Gray, III FRISCO -- Tilman Ray Gray, III, 1 year old, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in Hatteras. Tilman was born in Nags Head and was the son of Tilman Ray Gray, Jr. and Tami Duncan Gray of Frisco. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Paloma Wright of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Southall and Dallas Duncan; paternal grandparents, Tilman R. Gray, Sr. and Bonnie M. Gray; paternal great-grandparents, Oscar and Jenette Gray, and paternal great-grandmother, Louelle Midgett. A celebration of life will be in Avon Worship Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 11 .m. by the Rev. Bryan Gray. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Avon. Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel Hatteras,NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. |
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| Richard J. ‘Dickie’ Miller FRISCO -- Richard J. “Dickie” Miller, 52, passed away at his residence, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Born in California, he was the son of the late Barbara Ruth Coates and Richard George Miller. He leaves his wife, Suzy Miller, of the residence. Dickie will be remembered for his love of four wheeling and beach fishing. He will also be remembered for his fondness of his grandson, Dawson P. Williams. and his daughter, Doris S. Bailey, both of Avon. Also surviving are his brothers, Joey Miller, Jimmy Miller, and Larry Miller, all of Virginia Beach, Va., and Bobby Miller, of New Jersey. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Sue Roberts, and husband George Roberts; his mother- in-law, Janet Hughes, and his father-in-law, Craig Hughes of Boston, Mass. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Little Grove United Methodist Church in Frisco at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, with the Rev. Cory Oliver officiating and the Rev. Dwight Burrus assisting. In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to Dare Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954 or the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943. Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twiford.com. |
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| Albert W. Austin, Jr. HATTERAS -- Albert W. Austin, Jr. passed away Oct. 2, 2009, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Austin was born on Hatteras Island on Nov. 9, 1943. He is predeceased by his father, Albert W. Austin, Sr.; mother, Annie S. Austin, and stepmother, Lona S. Austin. He is survived by his son Albert "Butch" Austin, daughter Kimberly Ann Austin, his sister Eileen A. Miller and stepsister Rea S Farrow. Mr. Austin was recently retired from the U.S. Merchant Marine and a member of the Hatteras United Methodist Church. Additionally he was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Cape Hatteras Masonic Lodge #698, Cape Hatteras Order of the Eastern Star #303, and the Scottish and York Rite Bodies of New Bern, N.C. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at Hatteras United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, Hatteras Island Meals, or The American Heart Lung Foundation. |
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| Issac Daniel (I.D.) Fuller Isaac Daniel (I.D.) Fuller, 72, died Sept., 13, 2009 from complications related to diabetes and heart disease at Reston Capital Hospice, Virginia. I.D. (as he is known to his friends) was born Dec. 29, 1936 in Rocky Mount, N.C., to Arline and Atlas Fuller. I.D. began what would be his life-long career in newspaper production at a tender age, delivering newspapers. I.D. then went on to work for the Peterson Printing company in Rocky Mount as a typesetter and printer where he caught the attention of executives at The St. Petersburg Times. I.D. was asked to join them in their production department; he packed his young family up and traveled to Florida, where he would spend the next 17 years working his way up to Production Manager. Again, he caught the eye of executives at yet another publisher, The Congressional Quarterly (CQ) in Washington, D.C. I.D. joined CQ and moved his family north. I.D. finished his career at CQ, retiring in 1996 after 38 years in the newspaper business. I.D. became a Mason at the Elmer O. Smith Lodge #307 in Pinellas Park, Fla., on Aug. 21, 1972 and then became a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Shriner’s. I.D. will be remembered for his enormous love for his family, for being the kind of friend that you could call anytime, day or night, and know that he’d be there, whatever the need and also for making the best Eastern Carolina barbecue. He and his wife also owned a home in Avon where they were off-season residents. His parents, Arline and Atlas Fuller and his son, Isaac Daniel Fuller, Jr., precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia Langley Fuller, of Nashville, N.C.; his daughters, Tambre Leah Ormes and Angela Adair Gibb, both of Ashburn, Va.; his granddaughter and her husband, Shannon Adair and Christopher Joseph Coderre of Charles Town, W. Va., and their children, and his great-grand children, Sydney Grace and Mason Christopher Coderre. Memorial services were held on Friday, Oct. 2, in Herndon, Va. Guests may leave remembrances for the family at Legacy.com. |
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| Maurice (Reese) Lee Quidley Jr. AVON -- Maurice “Reese” Lee Quidley Jr., U.S. Navy, 36 years old. We wish to announce the sad news of the passing of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician First Class Maurice “Reese” Lee Quidley Jr. in a motorcycle accident in Sigonella, Sicily, on Sept. 27, 2009. He was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., on May 7, 1973 and is a Hatteras Island native. Reese joined the Navy in October, 1993, with his most recent service as an EOD Technician serving two combat tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and one tour in support of Special Operations Command Europe. Reese was stationed in Sigonella, Sicily, with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight. He is survived by his wife, Jasmin D. Quidley, his son, Alexander E. Quidley, and his daughter, Ashlyne M. Quidley. He also leaves his parents, Sandra and Maurice L. Quidley Sr. of Avon; his brothers and sister, Benjamin, Nathanael, Jeremey, and Veronica D. Dent, and brother-in-law, Donnie D. Dent; his paternal grandparents, John D. Quidley (deceased) and Retta Quidley and maternal grandparents, Wallace and Ann L. Beckham of Avon, as well as his much loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Avon Worship Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bryan Gray and Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will follow in the Quidley Cemetery on Quidley Lane, Buxton. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Theodore Brandis AVON -- Theodore Brandis succumbed to illness at home Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 1, 1919 and resided in Avon for many years. The family will have a memorial service on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Avon Fire Station. Memorial donations may be forwarded to Hatteras Island Meals at PO Box 854, Buxton, NC 27920. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Brandis of Portland, Ore.; two stepsons, Ronnie Price and wife Anitra of Dundee, N.Y., and Danny Price and wife Jomi of Avon, and two sisters, Dorothy Kornelly of Tucson, Ariz., and Evelen Leonard of Folsom, Calif.. Condolences to the family may be sent via the on-line register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. |
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| Herbert John O'Neil CITRUS SPRINGS, Fla. – Herbert John O’Neil, 59, passed away on Sept. 9, 2009. Herb was born in Methuen, Mass, on Mar. 19, 1950, and lived in Hatteras for 30 years before retiring to Citrus Springs. He was the son of the late Robert O’Neil of Rodanthe. Herb’s beloved survivors include his wife of 20 years, Linda P. O’Neil; two daughters, Betty Tolson of Frisco and Belinda O’Neil of Buxton; three stepdaughters, Nancy McNally of Sterling Heights, Mich., Becky King of Mt Airy, N.C., and Cindy Veal of Buxton and a stepson, John Owens of Charleston, S.C.; his mother, Dorice O’Neil of Gainesville, Fla.; three sisters, Bobbi Shank of Bloomington, Ind., Peggy Smith of Gainesville Fla., and Dorrie Spoto of Citrus Springs, Fla.. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren. Herb had served his country for eight years in the U.S. Navy, where he worked as a nuclear maintenance engineer. He also owned and operated O’Neil Heating and Air in Hatteras village for 20 years. Before retirement, Herb worked for both Village Marina and Hatteras Harbor Marina in Hatteras. Linda O’Neil invites friends to join the family at a memorial service aboard the Miss Hatteras on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. After the memorial service all are invited to gather with Linda and family for a celebration of Herb’s life at Betty and Gary Tolson’s residence in Frisco. |
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| Robert Dawes Ames Robert Dawes Ames, 83, of Hagerstown, Md., and Buxton passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. He was born Oct. 15, 1925 in Chicago to the late Edith Winter Ames and Knowlton Lyman Ames, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathryn "Kay" Wallace Ames. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his daughters, Robin Ames and her husband Mark O'Neal of Avon, Marta Martinez and her husband Luis of Frisco, Haven Younger and her husband Brandon of Hagerstown, Md.; his grandchildren, Ryan Langowski, Bennet Langowski, Felipe Martinez, Leighton Younger, and Emerson Younger; and his faithful companion Jet. He is also survived by three nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers K.L."Bud" Ames, III and Thomas Ames, and his stepfather, Paul McGinnis. A veteran of World War II, Bob served in the U.S. Army Air Force in Italy. He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in journalism and a minor in Russian history. Growing up, Bob developed a love of the water and was a lifeguard in Southern California. He was a superb body surfer with a style all of his own. Throughout their married life, Bob and Kay traveled to many seaside destinations where they enjoyed swimming and snorkeling. When their first grandson was born, they bought their beach home on Hatteras Island in Buxton. Bob and Kay spent many happy times with family and friends at their beach home. Bob was an avid golfer. He especially enjoyed playing with his three sons-in-law, the perfect foursome. Following graduation from college, Bob worked in the newspaper business for many years. Later he started and ran a successful business, Ames Advertising Specialties. Bob shared his business knowledge as a volunteer with SCORE. A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at St. John's Episcopal Church 101 South Prospect Street in Hagerstown, Md. The family will receive visitors after the service at the residence of Haven and Brandon Younger, 12910 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown, Md. Another celebration of his life will be held on Hatteras Island at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Washington County Humane Society 13011 Maugansville Rd, Hagerstown, Md. 21740. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home,1331 Eastern Blvd North, Hagerstown, Md. Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com |
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| Johnny Lawson Caldwell SALVO -- Johnny Lawson Caldwell, 42, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2009. Johnny was born in Norfolk, Va., on Dec. 5, 1966, and has lived on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for several years. Johnny was predeceased by his father Jackie Lee Caldwell and grandmother Lillian H. Koonce, also know as “Sitto.” Johnny’s beloved survivors include his wife Mary of Salvo and a stepdaughter Tara White with Jason Strawderman of Parson, W.Va. and a stepson Jason White of W.Va.; mother Cheryl Caldwell with Bill Sanford of Norfolk, Va.; two sisters Cheryl Watson with Phillip Rogers of Norfolk and Diane Magnuson and husband Harold of Norfolk, and one brother Edward Lee Caldwell with Karen Hamer of Kills Devil Hills. Also he is survived by an uncle, John O. Koonce of Norfolk; three grandchildren, Brandon, Daniel, and Alyssa; two nieces, Holly and Crystal Watson, and one nephew Seth Magnuson. Johnny had an abundance of friends and extended family. Johnny had a love for fishing with his best companion and beloved pet dog Boots. The family will receive friends and family from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, at Twiford Funeral Home, 500 Budleigh St., Manteo, N.C. |
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| Fletcher C. Hoggard, Jr. OCRACOKE -- Fletcher Colbert Hoggard, Jr., 78, of Ocracoke, died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 in Nags Head, N.C. Mr. Hoggard was born in Norfolk, Va., the son of Fletcher C. Hoggard, Sr. and Catherine Phillips Hoggard. He a veteran, having served as a sonarman in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of the Ocracoke United Methodist Church. Besides his parents, Mr. Hoggard is preceded in death by a daughter, Melinda Hoggard Williams and a brother, Earl Ray Hoggard. He is survived by his wife, Merian Garrish Hoggard of the residence; a daughter, Kathy O’Neal and husband, David of Ocracoke; a son-in-law, Kemp Williams of Hampton, Va.; a sister, Julia Ann Coppedge of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, William Edward Hoggard of Virginia Beach, Va., and James Raymond Hoggard of Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren, David Fletcher O’Neal and wife, Heather, Eric Kemp Williams and wife, Diana, and Rachel Cameron O’Neal; five great-grandchildren, David Hunter O’Neal, Ethan Somers O’Neal, Grayson Brandt O’Neal, William Golden O’Neal and J.R. Winall; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m.with Rev. Joyce Reynolds and Rev. Sam Garris officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. or the Ocracoke United Methodist Church Recreation Hall Fund. Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Claude Dudley Howard RODANTHE -- Claude Dudley Howard, 86, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Cary, N.C., he was the son of the late Barton Hill Howard and Captain Mary Dudley Howard. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served for 20 years including tours during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was also a former public school teacher, a founding member of the Chicamacomico Banks Volunteer Fire Department, and a very active volunteer for the Dare County EMS on Hatteras Island. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy Wilkerson Dickens Howard of the residence; a son, Claude Dudley Howard, Jr. and wife, Sara of Tallahassee, Fla.; a grandson, Christopher D. Howard of Sacramento, Calif.; and two stepgrandsons, Maj. Gerald Caldwell of the U.S. Marine Corps and Ralph E. Caldwell. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building by the Rev. Tom Murphy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chicamacomico Banks Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 125, Rodanthe, NC 27968. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Shelby Medlin Harrison HATTERAS -- Shelby Medlin Harrison, 72, of Hatteras, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Chesapeake, Va. Mrs. Harrison was born in Nash County, N.C. and owned and operated the Channel Bass Restaurant in Hatteras for 39 years. She had a lifetime passion for fishing, gardening, and cooking. Mrs. Harrison was pre-deceased by her parents, Juluis and Susan Williams Medlin, her son, Ronnie Harrison, and 10 siblings. She was the wife of Jackie Ray Harrison of the home for 52 years and is also survived by her two daughters, Brenda Harrison and Debbie Harrison, both of Hatteras, and two brothers, Pete Medlin of Newport News, Va., and Bernard Medlin of Atlanta, Ga., and her grandchildren, Desmond, Matthew, and Heather Harrison. A celebration of life will be held Friday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. in the Hatteras United Methodist Church by the Rev. Corey Oliver and Rev. Dwight Burrus. Entombment will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home Hatteras, Thursday from 6until 8 p.m. Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel ,Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. |
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| Tammy Lynn Bancale HATTERAS -- Tammy Lynn Bancale, 43, passed away, Thursday, July 16, 2009 after a 22-year courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of MaryEllen Ogden and the late Kenneth Louis Bancale. She was the stepdaughter of Walter Hannon, whom her mother married after Kenneth Bancale. Tammy was a local Hatteras Island girl who spent time cooking in local restaurants and when not working, as a homemaker raising her son, Trevor. She was truly a daughter of God and will be deeply missed by all. Ms. Bancale was the granddaughter of Irene Midgett Bancale and Silvio Bancale and was the great-granddaughter of Luey Midgett and Sally Ann Oden of Hatteras Island. In addition to her son Trevor of Hatteras Island, she is survived by a sister, Kimberly Bancale, of Hatteras Island and Staten Island, N.Y.; a brother, Walter Hannon, Jr., and fiancé, Angelika Milonas of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three nephews, Gary, Randy and Weston Hannon; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and especially her dearest cousins, Tracie Oden Callahan, Shelley Oden, and MerrySue Foster. She will also be deeply missed by many friends, especially Sue Jones, Ana Lee Bibbey, and her friend/companion, Stanley Davis. A memorial service will be held at the Hatteras United Methodist Church on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. with Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Following the service, friends are invited to bring a covered dish and join the family at the home of MerrySue Foster, 57128 Kohler Dr., Hatteras. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Blessing Ministry for Trevor Bancale, c/o Dwight Burrus, POB 640, Hatteras, NC 27943. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| W. Michael Rollinson BUXTON -- Michael Rollinson, 55, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. Born in Buxton, he was the son of the late Robert Crisp Rollinson, Jr. and Mildred Joyce Hehl Rollinson. Michael is survived by three sisters, Connie Rollinson, Caryn Montelione and husband, Greg, and Tamera Dodds and husband, Gene; two brothers, Kenneth Rollinson and wife, Shelby and Robert C. Rollinson and wife, Kim; two daughters, and several aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m.at Heritage of Faith Family Church, Frisco, by the Rev. David Stowe. The family will receive friends and relatives in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses may be made to Heritage of Faith Family Church, P.O. Box 297, Buxton, NC 27920. Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Dan Gray Oden, Sr. HATTERAS -- Dan Gray Oden, Sr. passed away July 28, 2009. A lifelong resident of Hatteras, Mr. Oden was born Feb., 14, 1946. Mr. Oden was a member of Hatteras United Methodist Church, Cape Hatteras Masonic Lodge, Elizabeth City York Rite Bodies, Sudan Temple, and served on the board of directors of the NC Seafood Industrial Park Authority. He was a 1965 graduate of Fishburne Military School and later served in the United States Coast Guard. He was the owner and operator of Oden’s Dock, a waterfront establishment that his father, the late Donald Oden, Sr., started in 1950. The Oden family carries on his legacy through the operation of the business. He is survived by wife, Jane and mother- in- law, Kate Walters; two sons, Dan Gray Oden, Jr., and wife, April and Donald Christopher Oden and wife, Heather; two granddaughters, Clara Jane Oden and Alice Mae Oden; brother, Donald Oden, Jr. and wife, Eyvonne, and brother, Mark Oden and wife, Ella; brother-in-law, Ralph C. Kellum. The family will receive friends at the Oden home in Hatteras on Saturday evening Aug. 1, from 7 until 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Hatteras United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hatteras United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943. |
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| Hermond Lewis Midgette BUXTON -- Hermond Lewis Midgette, 76, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2009. He was the son of the late William Edward and Anna O’Neal Midgette. Mr. Midgette retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from K and W Equipment in Owensboro, KY. Upon retirement, Mr. Midgette returned to his childhood home in Buxton. Here he was the owner and founder of HLM and Company Inc. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a committed member of the Owensboro, Ky., Commanding # 15. He was also a dedicated member of the NRA. Besides his parents, Mr. Midgette was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Dorthea Midgette; four brothers, Edward Midgette, Allen Midgette, Perry Midgette, and William Midgette; and two sisters, Mary Baggette and Alvania Sims. He is survived by a loving family including his wife, Kathryn Midgette; three sons, Hermond, Jr. and wife, Angie, Michael and wife, Diane, Timothy and wife, Shelley, and a cherished daughter, Karen Heath and husband, Wayne; his sister, Zella Phillips; three brothers, Milton and wife, Etta, Robert “Bobby” and wife, Judy, Bradford and wife, Mary; four stepdaughters, Ruth Caudle, Diane Oakley and husband, Jimmy, Brenda Chapman, Lena Escobar and husband, Rodolfo; 10 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mr. Midgette’s life will be held at the Lighthouse Assembly of God, Buxton, on Sunday, July 26, at 3 p.m. The family requests that memorials be made to The Ministry of Karen and Wayne Heath, 307 Longfellow Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303. Mr. Midgette’s daughter, Karen, is a missionar,y and he was extremely proud of her work. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Marcella ‘Marcia’ Bogart Davis FRISCO -- Marcella “Marcia” Bogart Davis, 95, of Frisco, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Davis was the beloved wife of the late William E. Davis and beloved mother of Donna Morris and Elaine Schmidt and was predeceased by her son, Glenn Davis. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jacquelyn Suess, Dawn Roth, Christy Adams and Kathleen Swearingen; great grandchildren, Jacob Seltzer, Morgan Adams, Taryn Cassell, Max Suess, and Zoe Suess; beloved daughter-in-law, Judy Davis and beloved son-in-law, Rick Schmidt. Mrs. Davis was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and while in good health, enjoyed working in church activities. She was a member of Buxton United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be held at Hodapps Funeral Home in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The family will gather between 5 and 7 p.m. The service will begin at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dare Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954. Twiford Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Olga ‘Pete’ Perdomo Gray BUXTON -- Olga “Pete” Perdomo Gray, 84, of Buxton, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Carolina House of Smithfield, N.C. Mrs. Gray was born in Tampa, Fla., and was a former bookkeeper with Planter’s National Bank, a member of Buxton United Methodist Church, Cape Hatteras Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and served her country honorably in the United States Coast Guard. Mrs. Gray was the daughter of the late Thomas and Blanca Fernandez Perdomo and the wife of the late Herbert Curtis Gray. Surviving are one daughter, Lynn G. Price of Selma, N.C.; two grandchildren, Joannah Gray Lassiter of Jackson, N.C. and John Curtis Davis of Selma, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Laurali, and her “canine companion, Grayce. Mrs. Gray was predeceased by her brother, Roy Perdomo. A celebration of life will be Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m. am in the Buxton United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dwight Burrus. Burial will follow in the Quidley Cemetery in Buxton. Friends may join the family at the Buxton United Methodist Church, Thursday from 7 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, 604 Meadow St., Greensboro, NC 27405. Twiford Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Mark John Szemereta BUXTON -- Mark John Szemereta, 59, of Buxton, died Thursday June 11, 2009, in his residence. Mr. Szemereta was born in Perth Amboy, N.J., and lived on the Outer Banks for 14 years, moving here from Maryland. Mark enjoyed landscaping and was an avid fisherman, who loved being in the outdoors. Surviving Mark, are his wife, Bonnie Mundy Szemereta, and his daughter, Dana Elizabeth Szemereta, both of the home; his parents, Anthony and Mary Clazey Szemereta; father-in-law, Robert W. Munday; two sisters, Helene Strauss and husband Alan and Mary Beth Szemereta; two brothers, Tony Szemereta and Michael Szemereta and wife Laura; his goddaughter, Katie Strauss, and numerous nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be at Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church, Tuesday, June 16, at 5 p.m. by Father Bob Brown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a trust fund for Dana E. Szemereta, c/o RBC Centura Bank in Buxton, NC 27920. Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Christian Ann Van Druten Christian Ann Van Druten was born March 29, 2009 and spent a short time with us before passing on the same day. Christian had been diagnosed with a fatal birth defect early in the pregnancy and served as a guardian angel for her twin, Liam Gene. Prior to her call home, she was baptized by Rev. Cory Oliver. Christian Ann is survived by her brother, Liam, and parents, Kelley and Brian Van Druten of Buxton. A memorial service will be held at Hatteras United Methodist Church by the Rev. Cory Oliver on June 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hatteras UMC Building Fund, P.O Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Mitzi Oden Kellum HATTERAS -- Mitzi Oden Kellum, 69, died Thursday, May 28, 2009. following a late diagnosis of a rare form of cancer. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, May 28, at 4 p.m. in the Hatteras United Methodist Church by the Rev. Cory Oliver. A second service will be held in Fort Wayne, Ind., at a date to be announced. Mrs. Kellum, daughter of the late Donald and Pauline Peele Oden, was a native of Dare County. She attended Chowan College and East Carolina University where she received her teaching degree. She taught at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Naha, Okinawa, where she met her husband. Mrs. Kellum was a dedicated volunteer in the community and in the Hatteras United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was an avid bridge player and puzzle-solver. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Chris Kellum; two daughters, Paula Suzanne Hughes and husband, Chris, and their son, Beale Kellum Hughes, who was the apple of his grandmother’s eye, and Christy Danielle Kellum, all of Fort Wayne, Ind.; brothers, Donnie Oden and wife, Eyvonne, Danny Oden and wife, Jane, and Mark Oden and wife, Ella, all of Hatteras. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 30, from 3 to 5 pm at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hatteras United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com. |
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| David Stick KITTY HAWK -- David Stick passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Leonard Stick, mother, Maud Hayes Stick, and sister, Charlotte McMullan Stick. He is survived by his three sons, Michael (Debra), Gregory, and Timothy (Kathy); seven grandchildren, Aimee, Renee, Robert, Michael, Josh, Trevor, and Honor; and his dear friend, Louise “Billy” Mishkind. Mr. Stick was born in New Jersey in 1919, and moved with his family to Roanoke Island, NC in 1929. He graduated from Elizabeth City High School and attended the University of North Carolina, then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a combat correspondent in the Pacific during World War II. Following the war, he worked in Washington, D.C., and New York before moving back to the Outer Banks for good in 1948. During the next 60 years he involved himself in nearly every aspect of the community. As a businessman, he developed what eventually became the Town of Southern Shores, was part owner of a construction company, and owned and operated a bookstore. He was elected or appointed to numerous governmental bodies, serving on the Dare County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina Commission to Study Library Support, and the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, to name just a few. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Outer Banks Community Foundation, and the donation of his library led to the creation of the Outer Banks History Center. But his real love was research and writing, particularly on the topic of his beloved Outer Banks. He wrote books about the history of the Outer Banks, the history of shipwrecks along the coast, the history of Roanoke Island, Bald Head Island, and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and an account of the Ash Wednesday storm of 1962. During his later years, he liked nothing better than sitting in his living room overlooking Kitty Hawk Bay, telling stories of the old days to a steady stream of visitors. He was fortunate during this time to have a devoted group of friends and neighbors who gave him so much love and attention that, to the end, he called himself “the luckiest man I know.” His family extends their utmost gratitude to these devoted individuals. A memorial service will be held at the Pavilion at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills on Monday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m., coordinated by the Outer Banks History Center and Twiford Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to express their condolences consider a gift to the Outer Banks History Center, or to the Frank Stick Memorial Fund of the Outer Banks Community Foundation. http://hamptonroads.com/2009/05/north-carolina-author-historian-dies-89 |
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| Lanie Boyette Wynn OCRACOKE -- Lanie Boyette Wynn, 86, of Ocracoke died Monday, May 25, 2009 at her residence. Born in Wilson County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Clenon F. and Beulah Bass Boyette. She was an owner/operator of the Boyette House, a member of the Ocracoke United Methodist Church, and an avid bridge player. Ms. Wynn is survived by three sons, W. J. Wynn, III and wife Carolyn of Ocracoke, Jonathan Bass Wynn of Ocracoke, and Paul Boyette Wynn and wife Joan of Greenville, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Eloise Boyette of Daytona Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Wynn Cox; a sister, Jean B. Scarborough, and a brother, Clenon F. Boyette, Jr. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church by the Rev. Joyce Reynolds. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| John Franklin Wright King, Jr. AVON -- John Franklin Wright King, Jr., 92, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Outer Banks Hospital, Nags Head. Mr. King was born in Wilmington, Del., and was an electrical contractor. He was a member of the Hatteras Lodge # 698 AF & AM, the NUR Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. of New Castle, Del., the Granite-Corinthian Lodge #34 AF & AM of Talleyville, Del., and the director of the Wilmington Trapshooting Association of Newark, Del. He was the son of the late John Franklin Wright King, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Ann Moore King, and was the widower of Mary Smith King. Mr. King is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Thorogood of Port Richie, Fla., and Margery Albright of Claremont, N.H., and one brother, George King of Hollis, N.H. A funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held at Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras on Monday, May 18, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Grace Episcopal Cemetery, Wilmington, Del. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Charles Curtis Compher FRISCO -- Charles Curtis Compher, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Compher was born in Waynesboro, PA., the son of Bernard and Lulu Good Compher. He was a retired meteorologist with the U.S. Air Force, where he received the National Defense Medal, the Good Conduct Metal and the Army of Occupation Metal. He also worked with the National Weather Service and always signed off his report with “Enjoy your day.” Mr. CompherÂ’s favorite response when asked how he was doing was “Finer than Frog’s Hair!” Mr. Compher is survived by his wife, Hulda Diffenderfer Compher of the residence; a daughter, Heather Robbins of Powells Point, N.C.; a son, Gregory C. Compher of Buckingham County, Va.; a brother, Bernard Compher of Georgia; and four grandchildren, Laurel Compher, Jacob Compher, Robert Robbins, and Andrew Robbins. A memorial service will be held at Buxton United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Cory Oliver officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Buxton United Methodist Church, POB 310, Hatteras, NC 27943, Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, POB 442, Hatteras, NC 27943, or Dare Home Health & Hospice, POB 1000, Manteo, NC 27954. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Raymond Charles Edward Smith FRISCO -- Raymond Charles Edward Smith, (1920 – 2009) passed away peacefully in his sleep at Sentara Nursing Center in Barco. Mr. Smith was born in St. Louis, Mo., grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., and lived over half of his life on Hatteras Island. He was a veteran of WWII, where he served as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in Europe. He completed 52 missions while in the service. He was a graduate of Carnegie Tech, (now Carnegie Mellon), majoring in art. He was a prominent architectural designer in both Pittsburgh and the Outer Banks. Many of his paintings still serve as background for the habitat cases at Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, Pa.. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ila M. Smith of Frisco; two daughters, Holly Smith-West of Frisco and Shawn M. Budd of Waterlily, and a loving son-in-law, Tom Budd also of Waterlily; three grandchildren, Spring Weight and husband, Bryan, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Heather Gardner and husband, Krage, of Manteo, N.C., and Ben Budd of State College, Pa.; and four great-grandchildren, Daniel, Chase, Taylor and Ella. Honoring his request, a private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Iona May Williams Teeter OCRACOKE -- Iona May Williams Teeter, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Teeter was born in Ocracoke and attended the Ocracoke Assembly of God and the Ocracoke United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie F. and Nancy Gaskins Williams and the widow of Frank D. Teeter, Sr. Mrs. Teeter is survived by a daughter, Linda Garrish (Ward) of Ocracoke; two sons, Wayne (Ada) of Ocracoke and Carl “Toad” (Mary) of Silver Spring, Md.; four grandchildren, Sandy, Bubbie, Chris (Brooke), and Kyle; seven great-grandchildren, Abby, Brittany, Brieanna, Becky, Brendan, Ari and Nick. Funeral services will be held at the Ocracoke Assembly of God on Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m.with Rev. Sam Garris and Rev. Joyce Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Ocracoke Community 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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| Etta “Ogga” Carter Styron Spencer OCRACOKE -- Etta Carter Styron Spencer, 91, better known to the community of Ocracoke as “Ogga,” passed peacefully with her family by her side on April 3, 2009. Ogga was born on January 8, 1918, the daughter of Elijah Styron and Estelle O’Neal Styron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Sommers Spencer, and daughter, Margaret Estelle Spencer. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. A life long resident of Ocracoke, she loved the island she called home and the community that she was committed to for 91 years. When those who know her think of her, they will remember that she was a hard-working, dependable, and incredible woman who took care of her family. Family was most important to her, as there were five generations living on Ocracoke when she passed. Mrs. Spencer is survived by her two daughters, Susan Spencer Austin and husband, Clifton Austin, Sr. of Hatteras Island and Stella Spencer O’Neal and husband, Edward C. O’Neal, Jr. of Ocracoke Island; six grandchildren, Clifton Austin, Jr., Dawn Fenyak, Eddie O’Neal, Andy O’Neal, Stephanie McLeod and Albert O’Neal; nine great-grandchildren and one-great-great grandchild, Carter Sommers O’Neal, who will carry on her name. In addition, Ogga was survived by several nieces and nephews and friends who were too numerous to count. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at 1 p.m.at The Ocracoke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce Reynolds officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ocracoke United Methodist Recreation Hall Restoration, Ocracoke, N.C. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Belinda Farrow HATTERAS -- Belinda “Lindy” Farrow, 93, originally of 57144 Kohler Rd., passed away peacefully at Britthaven Nursing Home, Nags Head, on Thursday, March 19, 2009, in the company of her family. She was a lifelong member of the Hatteras United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Hatteras Island Chapter No. 303. She enjoyed fishing and her family. She was the daughter of the late Freeman and Lucy Stowe. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Farrow, her brother Freeman Stowe, and sisters, Minerva Tolson and Lucy Stowe. She leaves behind a sister, Cathleen Styron; three daughters, Alona Carter, Dee Woolard, Carol Sue and husband, Mark McCracken; six grandchildren, Seth Carter, Gail and husband, Jack Spence, Wendy and husband, Billy Sawyer, Gene Woolard, George and wife, Michelle Farrow, Markie McCracken and partner, Sylvia Mattingly; eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Cory Oliver and Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park, Elizabeth City, at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Sunday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o Hatteras Island Adult Care, Inc., POB 159, Frisco, NC 27936. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Wendell A. Howell POCOMOKE CITY, MD. – Wendell A. Howell, 68, died on Dec. 26, 2008 in Coastal Hospice at the Lake. Mr. Howell was born on Hatteras Island. He was the son of the late Charles A. Howell and Murrell E. Howell of Hatteras village and the nephew of the late Roberta Schaap of Hatteras village. Mr. Howell was a retired fire officer for the Baltimore City Fire Department Engine 43. He also served for seven years in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked for Bethlehem Steel. After his retirement from the fire department, he worked for the Eastern Correctional Facility on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joann T. Howell; two sisters, Carole Howell and Vernell Dorner; and his children , Philip and Terry Leeson of Delaware, Kimberly A. Smith of Baltimore, Md., Paige and Eric Halfpap of Baltimore, Md., Paul and Melissa Ziolkowski of Westover, Md., Joseph D. Adams of Pocomoke, Md., Charles A. and Kathy Howell of Hurricane, W.Va., and Dennis P. Howell of Pocomoke, Md. He was predeceased by a daughter, Melanie Renee Leeson of Baltimore, Md. He also leaves behind five grandchildren -- Kayla, Charlton, Adian, Tyler, and Austin. His cremains were sent to the U. S. Coast Guard for a ceremony and burial at sea. A memorial stone will be placed in the Austin Burial Cemetery in Hatteras village. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a tree or rose bush be planted in his memory as it was his love to plant rose bushes and trees and care for them. |
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| Theodore Mutro OCRACOKE -- Theodore Mutro, 88, died Monday, March 2, 2009. Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Mithell and Anastasia “Nellie” Mutro. He was stationed at Ocracoke with the United States Coast Guard in 1941 and was the last living member of the burial detail during World War II for Stanley Craig and Sub. Lt. Tom Cunningham of the HMT Bedfordshire. After being discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard, he went on to work for the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers and the N.C. Department of Transportation Ferry Division. Besides his parents, Mr. Mutro was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Styron Mutro, and a daughter, Dorothy Williams. He is survived by a brother, Coty and wife Marge of Chester, Pa.; a sister, Helen and husband Don of Chester, Pa.; two daughters, Mable Gaskins and Evlena Mutro, both of Ocracoke; a son, Anthony Mutro of Ocracoke; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by a niece that he and his wife raised, Suzanne Durivage of Pennsylvania, and a nephew, Sam Lewis of California. A graveside service will be held at the Ocracoke Community Cemetery on Friday, March 6, at 11a.m.. Donations may be made to the Ocracoke Assembly of God, Ocracoke United Methodist Church, or to the Ocracoke Fire Department. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Dan Dexter O’Neal HATTERAS -- Dan Dexter O'Neal, 58, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at his residence. Born in Portsmouth, Va., he was the son of the late Kathrine and Beverly Moss O'Neal and was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Cassidy O'Neal. He was a captain with the NCDOT Ferry Division, a sergeant with the U.S. Army Reserves, and was a 40-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, where he was a past Virginia state president and regional officer. Mr. O'Neal is survived by his wife, Marianne Nielsen O'Neal; two sons, Gregory O'Neal and wife Martha and Michael Brauer; two daughters, Debra Hendricks and husband Thomas and Patricia Soukup and husband William; six grandchildren, Danica J. O'Neal, Cassidy R. O'Neal, Amanda G. Oppenheim, Sarah K. Hendricks, Katelyn G. Hendricks, and Seth A. Hendricks and wife Amber; and numerous cousins and friends, too many to mention but much appreciated and loved. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 3, at 1 p.m. at the Hatteras United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Moseley and the Rev. Cory Oliver. A graveside service will be held at Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk, Va., on Wednesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 8109, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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Keith Alan Willis Cmdr.
Keith Willis assumed command of USCGC TAHOMA (WMEC 908), home-ported in Keith
is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn Ann Willis; a daughter, Melissa
Willis; a son, Matthew Willis; his parents, Erlene Tandy Willis and Harlon
Clyde Willis; a sister, Karen S. Stowe and brother-in-law, Jeff Stowe. He also
leaves behind numerous other devoted relatives and friends. Keith
was a member of the Churchland Assembly of God where he served as Royal Ranger
Commander. He loved to play basketball and his favorite team was the A
funeral to celebrate Keith's life will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Churchland
Assembly of God by Pastor Larry O'Brien. Burial will follow the service in the
Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Memorial
contributions in Keith's memory may be made to the Willis Children's
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Rose Anna Evans Parson BUXTON -- Rose Anna Evans Parson, 83, died Friday, Feb.13, 2009 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Eva Lowden Evans and the widow of Herbert Parson. Mrs. Parson is survived by a son, Glen Berry Parson of Buxton; two sisters, Eva Buhalo of Philadelphia, Pa. and Helen Mae O'Neal-Jump of Elizabeth City, N.C.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, William Thomas Parson and Herbert Bonner Parson. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb.19, at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Assembly of God by the Rev. David Waterfield. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Herbert Ryder Andersen HATTERAS -- Herbert Ryder Andersen, 65, passed away at his residence on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. He was the owner of Island Enterprise Inc. in Hatteras. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., on May 5, 1943, and was the son of the late Herbert and Mildred Andersen. Mr. Andersen is survived by his son, Will Andersen of Hatteras, and a sister, Karen Hubenet of Atlanta, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| William Landry Gray GREENVILLE -- Mr. William “Landry” Gray, 49, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, following a battle with brain cancer for almost two years. A memorial service to honor his life will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the St. James United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. A graveside committal service will be conducted Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Gray-Midgett Family Cemetery, 47054 Highway 12 in Buxton. Landry, a native of Buxton, was born on May 15, 1959 to Ray and Vandetta Gray. He attended East Carolina University and received a bachelor’s degree in special education and master’s degrees in learning disabilities and administration. He spent over 18 years teaching exceptional children at Southwest Edgecombe High School in Tarboro and then was the Exceptional Children’s Director in Washington County for two years. He currently held a position with Pitt County Schools as Exceptional Children’s Pre-School Coordinator. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church, Greenville. Landry taught GAMA Goju Karate for over 25 years at Charles June Karate Institute, located on Evans Street in Greenville. He received an 8th Degree Black Belt and title of “Kyoshi” in the Art of GAMA Goju Karate. He had a great passion for life and was an expert surfer. Landry was loved by all who knew him and changed so many lives. Surviving are his parents, Ray and Vandetta Gray; his beloved wife, Dr. Wendy Haddow-Green Gray; four sons, Micah Gray, 1, Max Gray, 5, Kyler Ferruzzi, 16, and Drake Ferruzzi, 17; sister, Rauna Conner of Buxton; brother, Ray Dale Gray, Jr. of Buxton; nephews, Alex Gray and John Conner, III; nieces, Rebecca Salyers and Angela Tawes; and six great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Educational Foundation-Pitt County Schools, H. U. G. S. Program (Helping Us Grow Successfully) – for Autistic Children, 1717 W. 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858. |
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| Robert Fowler O’Neal, Sr. OCRACOKE -- Robert Fowler O'Neal, Sr. passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at his home. He was the son of the late Robert Benjamin O'Neal and Fannie O'Neal. He is survived by his wife, Chloe Garrish O'Neal of the residence. Mr. O'Neal was a native of Ocracoke and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Coast Guard during the attack on Midway Island. He also worked and retired as a Quarter Master from the N.C. Ferry Division. He is predeceased by one sister, Gabriella O'Neal Smith, and one brother, John Freeman O'Neal. Mr. O'Neal is survived by two daughters, Gloria O'Neal Nash of Newport News, Va., and Joan Ann O'Neal of McGrath, Alaska; one son, Robert Fowler O'Neal, Jr. of Ocracoke, and one brother, Ronald T. O'Neal, also of Ocracoke. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Ocracoke United Methodist Church on Monday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Wanda Leigh Austin Miller HATTERAS -- Wanda Leigh Austin Miller, 87, died Thursday Jan. 22, 2009, at home in Manteo, following a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was born in the village of Hatteras in 1921 to Virginia Dare and Harry Leigh Austin. Mrs. Miller was the epitome of a true southern lady and was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cantwell Thomas Miller, Jr.; a son, Glenwood Ray Clark; a grandson, Robert Gray Miller, and a brother, Lacy Wilbur Austin. She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Steiner of Manteo and Robin Crump of Chesapeake, Va., and a son, Cantwell Thomas Miller, III, also of Chesapeake, and a granddaughter, Julie Poston, of Richmond, Va., a grandson, Benjamin Thomas Williams of Manteo, and a great-grandson, Richard Allen Poston of Richmond, Va. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, in the village of Avon. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of Jack and Mary Gray on Highway 12 in Buxton. Flowers are welcome, but for those who so desire, might please consider making donations to the Outer Banks Preservation Association, P.O. Box 1355, Buxton, NC 27920, to help keep her beloved Hatteras Island beaches open for all to enjoy as she did in her lifetime. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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| Alan Wayne Tune AVON -- Alan Wayne Tune, 62, died Friday, Jan.16, 2009, at his home. Born in Champlain, Va., he was the son of the late Willard Grant Tune and Clarice Allen Tune. Mr. Tune was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with his beloved dogs, the late Bubba and Boomer, as well as Bear. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Tune, of the residence. Mr. Tune is also survived by his two daughters, Susanne Tune Duke and husband Pal Shannon Duke of Atlanta, Ga., and Sarah Tune Price and husband Thomas Winston Price of Richmond, Va., as well as the children of his wife, Maria Lytton and husband Jack Lytton of Venice Beach, Fla., and Giulio Gentile of Colorado Springs, Colo. Left to cherish his memory are his four grandchildren, Audrey Grace and Benjamin Alexander Duke of Atlanta, as well as Theodore Winston and Kathryn Kelly Price of Richmond, Va. He is also survived by his brother, Willard Marvin Tune, and his wife Shelby Sanders Tune, of Champlain, Va., as well as his two nieces, Michelle Tune Thompson of Mechanicsville, Va. and Melanie Tune VanHuss of Champlain, Va. Mr. Tune is also survived by his maternal aunts, Edna Allen Dillard and Dorothy Chinault Allen, as well as numerous cousins, all of Champlain, Va., especially Robert Gary Allen. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Avon Fire Station on Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Outer Banks Preservation Association (OBPA) P.O. Box 1355, Buxton NC 27920 or by visiting their Web site, www.obpa.org. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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| Nacie Austin Peele HATTERAS -- Nacie Austin Peele, 89, of Hatteras died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. Born in Hatteras, he was the son of the late Leo and Beatrice Austin Peele. He was a retired commercial fisherman, carpenter, and boat builder. Mr. Peele was a member of the Hatteras United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having been a survivor of the torpedoing of the Alexander Hamilton during World War II. Mr. Peele is survived by two sisters, Elise Peele Dixon and Lovie Peele Leatherwood, both of Frisco; a special nephew and caretaker, Michael Peele and wife Claudia of Hatteras; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Peele Jeanette and Beatrice Peele Barnett; and three brothers, Wallace Lee Peele, William Maxton Peele, and Maurice Peele. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras on Monday, Jan. 19, from 1 until 2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Peele Family Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Cory Oliver and the Rev. Dwight Burrus with a reception to follow at the old home place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Men, P.O. Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. |
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Sara Agnes Anna BUXTON -- Sara Agnes Anna died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.
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| Desmond Roderick Foster, Sr. HATTERAS -- Desmond Roderick Foster, Sr., 71, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, in Ahoskie, N.C. Born in Hatteras, he was the son of the late Halas C. and Rosa Evelyn Burrus Foster. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with the NCDOT Ferry Division. Mr. Foster is survived by his wife, Janet Farrow Foster of the home; two daughters, Carolyn F. Austin and husband Tate of Virginia Beach, Va., and Linda Foster of Tarboro, N.C.; a son, Desmond “Buddy” Foster, Jr. and wife Faye of Hatteras; a sister, Opal Scarborough and husband Ray of Buxton; a brother, Bernie Foster and wife Cecilia of Hatteras; seven grandchildren, Desmond Harrison, Aren Austin, Lacy Schmidt, Matthew Harrison, Marshall Foster, Heather Harrison, and Krystal Foster; and three great-grandchildren, Shawn Doyle, Zander Harrison, and Kendall Harrison. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Hatteras United Methodist Church with the Rev Cory Oliver and the Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives in the church social hall immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register. 2008 Obituaries 2007 Obituaries |
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