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2010 OBITUARIES

Cynthia Austin Etheridge

WANCHESE -- Cynthia Austin Etheridge, 84, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in Barco. Mrs. Etheridge was born in Hatteras and was a homemaker and member of Harbor Lights Holiness Church.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Pearlie Austin Austin and the wife of the late Ernest Chester Etheridge.

Surviving are one daughter, Sharon E. Austin of Wanchese; two sons, Jerry Etheridge of New Castle, Va., and Ernest C. Etheridge Jr. of Roanoke, Va.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of life will be Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. in Twiford Colony Chapel by Rev. Anthony Ralph. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home, 500 Budleigh St., Manteo, Tuesday, from 7 until 8:30 p.m.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Wesley Rudolph Peele

MANTEO -- Wesley Rudolph Peele, 85, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Nags Head. Mr. Peele was born on Hatteras Island on July 12, 1925. Mr. Peele was a commercial fisherman and former trucking company owner and was also a charter boat captain from the late 1950s until his retirement in the mid 1990s on the Martha Ann and the Honey.

Mr. Peele served the Town of Manteo as a commissioner from 1983 until 1985, was a member of the Manteo Masonic Lodge #521 AF&AM where he was Past Master, and served his country honorably in the United States Navy.

Rudolph was the son of the late Wesley Litchfield and Etta Stowe Peele and the husband of 58 years to Maxine Russell Peele of the home.

He is also survived by one daughter, Martha Ann Peele Lewk and husband Jim of Coconut Grove, Fla.; one son, Thomas Wesley Peele and wife Nancy of Manteo; five grandchildren, Thomas Ryan Peele and wife Jennifer of Manteo, Nicole Lewk of Orlando, Fla., Shane Lewk of Coconut Grove, Fla., Lyle W. Peele and Cain W. Peele, both of Manteo, and one great-granddaughter Sailor McKenzie Peele of Manteo.

A celebration of life will be in Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Friday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Ronnie Midgett. Burial will be in Manteo Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home 500 Budleigh St., Manteo, on Thursday from 7 until 8 p.m.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Ina Williams Long

MANTEO -- Ina Williams Long, 84, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 in Kill Devil Hills. Born in Salvo, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Patsy Gray Williams and was the widow of John H. Long. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Claudia L. Davis.

Mrs. Long is survived by a daughter, Pattie Olerich and husband, Bob, of Manteo; a sister, Alma W. Macdonald of Virginia Beach; a son-in-law, Miles W. Davis of Kitty Hawk; two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Manteo Cemetery by the Rev. Jerry Cribb. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo on Monday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Geraldine Meekins Tandy

FRISCO -- Geraldine Meekins Tandy, 64, passed away at her residence on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Born on Sept. 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edison Willis Meekins and the late Audrey Mae Field Meekins.

Mrs. Tandy will be remembered as an active member of the Hatteras Island community including 32 years as a preschool teacher at Buxton United Methodist Church, an active membership at Hatteras United Methodist Church, and by working at “Changing Tide/Locomotion” in Buxton. Her presence in the community will be missed by many.

Surviving are her daughters, Emily Tandy of Coinjock, N.C., Ami Tandy of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and her son, Garrett Tandy of Frisco. She is also survived by her brother, Douglas Meekins of Washington, D.C.

A memorial service will be held at 1p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Hatteras United Methodist Church with Rev. Cory Oliver, Rev. Dwight Burrus, and Rev. Roger Barnett officiating. The burial of cremated remains will occur immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943 or the United Methodist Men Foundation, PO Box 1591, Buxton, NC 27920.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Angela Dawn Touchet

GOLDSBORO, N.C. -- Angela Dawn Touchet (TSGT USAF), 40, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Angela was born in Keflavik, Iceland, on Oct. 14, 1970. She was a graduate of East Carolina University and was previously employed with Kindercare in Greenville and earned her master’s degree in information technology. Angela was currently working in intelligence for the United States Air Force.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Methodist Church in Avon with Pastor J. Roger Dill officiating. The interment will follow with full military honors at Hooper Family Cemetery.

Angela is survived by her parents, Loran P. O’Neal and Wanda Gray O’Neal of Avon; her sisters, Mary Elizabeth O’Neal of Florence, S.C., Patricia Mae O’Neal of Buxton, Ethel Ann O’Neal of Watertown, N.Y., and Pamela S. O’Neal of Buena, N.J.; her brothers, Loran P. O’Neal III and wife Stephanie of Avon and Clifton O’Neal and wife Sherry of Midlothian, Va.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society at 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John’s Methodist Church 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 or www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

Timothy John “T.J.” Cary

RODANTHE -- Timothy John “T.J.” Cary, 49, passed away at the Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head on Monday, Nov. 22. T.J. was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to George and Geraldine Loughlin Cary. He worked in Richmond, Va., as an electrician for Virginia Power (VEPCO) before retiring to the Outer Banks, where he became manager of the Rodanthe Pier. T.J. was also an avid Miami Dolphins fan. He is survived by his wife, Almedia “Dolly” Bell Cary of the residence and is predeceased by his sister, Colleen Cary.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Marjorie Feliciano, six brothers, George Cary, Jr. of Granbury, Tex., John and Thomas Cary, both of Richmond, Va., Daniel and Michael Cary, both of Andover, N.J., and Christopher Cary of Centennial, Colo. T.J. is also survived by his special friends, which include Kenny Weaver, Joseph and Virgie Goode, Wayne Andrews, and the Burkett family.

There will be a private memorial service held at the Rodanthe Pier. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. The website is www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Hudean Randolph O’Neal

WANCHESE -- Hudean Randolph O’Neal, 76, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. A native of Manteo, he was the son of the late Warren R. O’Neal and Pearl Daniels O’Neal. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Lee O’Neal, of the residence.

Mr. O’Neal had a distinguished career in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW04). After his time in the Coast Guard, he sailed as a Merchant Marine officer and also went on to become a captain with the NCDOT Ferry Division – Hatteras Inlet.

He was a true man of faith, an avid fisherman and firearms expert. He won the National Pistol Championship and was a White House Pistol Instructor under the Kennedy Administration. Mr. O’Neal ‘s civic involvement was extensive. He was a member of the Manteo Masonic Lodge #521, Order of the Eastern Star R.I. 79, Order of the Scottish Rite of New Bern, Order of the Amaranth - Coastal Court 12, and the Khedive Temple of the Shrine. He was also a Lost Colony alumnus, a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, including the United Methodist Men and the Albemarle Emmaus Community, and was a lifetime member of the Military Officers’ Association.

Mr. O’Neal was a father and hero to his children, Lynn O. Fidanzato and husband Mike, Peggy O. MacQuinn and husband Allen, Randolph W. O’Neal and wife Bonnie, Shannon O. Twiddy and husband Tommy, and Erin O. McCown and husband Buddy. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Max L. Brown and wife Jami, Michael T. Brown, J. Hudean Schillings and wife Amanda, Mary L. Schillings, Dennis W. Schillings, Trenton R. O’Neal, Sarah K. Davis, Evan T. Davis, and Wallace H. McCown, III. Left to cherish his memory are his great-grandchildren, Warren A. Brown, M. Taylor Brown, Jr., Allison K. L. Brown, and A. Scout Schillings.

The Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov.16, at Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese with Coast Guard honors rendered at Cudworth Cemetery, immediately following the church service. The visitation will be on Monday evening at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In lieu to flowers, donations can be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church, “Youth Room Fund,” P.O. Box 609, Wanchese, NC 27981.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Johanna G. Amundsen

FRISCO -- Johanna G. Amundsen, who was born Sept., 17, 1919, died Oct. 15, 2010 in Connecticut at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband Alf O. Amundsen in January, 1993.

She leaves behind her daughter, Jeanette Bothroyd and her husband, Glenn, of Cheshire, Conn., and her son, Paul Amundsen and his wife, Delores, of Garner, N.C., and a very dear friend who was like a son, Robb Ward of Chantilly, Va. She was also the grandmother of seven children and great-grandmother of 15 with another due in March. Through the marriages of her two children she became grandmother of another six, great-grandmother of another nine and great-great-grandmother of nine.

A church service was held in Cheshire, Conn., on Sunday, Oct. 17. A resident of Frisco for more than 40 years, she was a member of the Little Grove United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Little Grove United Methodist Church on Highway 12 in Frisco with Pastor Cory Oliver officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to the Little Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943.

Myrna King Robke

AVON -- Myrna King Robke was born April 13, 1941 in Norfolk, Va., to Johnie L. King, Sr. and Lina W. King. She was the granddaughter of Mary “Mamie” Meekins. She married Harvey Robke in 1963 and traveled the world as a Navy wife. Myrna settled back in Avon in 1975.

Upon returning to Avon, Myrna spent 20 years working in real estate. She always loved to share her home with those in need during the holidays. She was an avid bingo player and adored animals. Myrna considered her family to be her biggest accomplishment in life.

Surviving are her children Lena, Kim and husband Rick; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamie and Thomas; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Alex, and her many pets. She is preceded in death by her son, James Edward Hayes, Jr., and daughter Deborah Lynn Hayes.

Services will be at St. John’s United Methodist Church on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. with visitation at the church beginning at 1 p.m. All those who knew and loved Myrna are welcome to attend.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Gerald Davis Williams

AVON -- Gerald Davis Williams, 78, of Avon died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Born in Avon, he was the son of the late Charles T. Williams II and the late Iantha O'Neal Williams. He was a retired chief yeoman with the U.S. Coast Guard and was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Mr. Williams is survived by four sisters, Velma Barnett, Retta Quidley, Vera Meekins, and Gloria O'Neal, all of Avon, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Hooper, and a brother, Charles T. Williams III.

A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church by the Rev. Roger Dill. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Viola Rae Styron Farrow

BUXTON -- Viola Rae Styron Farrow, 77, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in a Norfolk, Va., hospital. Mrs. Farrow was born in Hatteras and was a retired motel desk clerk with the Sea Gull Motel. She was a member of Hatteras United Methodist Church and attended Lighthouse Assembly of God and was a loving mother.

She was the daughter of the late Junius and Lona Stowe Styron and the wife of the late Roger Reid Farrow, Sr.

Surviving are her daughter, Gail S. Packer and husband Billy of Buxton and her son, Roger Reid Farrow, Jr. and wife Kelly of Somerset, Mass.; grandchildren, Eric Midgett of Waves, Alicia Packer and Lindsey Packer, both of Buxton, Jessica Farrow of Somerset, Mass., step-grandchildren Brooke Medeiros and John Medeiros, both of Somerset, Mass., and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Farrow is also survived by her only first cousin, Aubrey Austin and wife June of Greenville, N.C.

A celebration of life will be in Lighthouse Assembly of God on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. by Rev. T. J. Rausch and Rev. David Stowe. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Buxton. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Eula Wesley Price Gray

ELIZABETH CITY -- Eula Wesley Price Gray, 89, of Elizabeth City, passed away at her daughter’s residence in Chocowinity, N.C., on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. She was born April 17, 1921 on Portsmouth Island, N.C. to the late Alvin Wesley Price and the late Edna Austin Price and married Malachi Wesley Gray, who also preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gray is preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara G. Stanna; three brothers, Alvin Mann Price, Benjamin Earl Price, James Bannister Price; an infant son, Mahlon P. Gray, and her infant daughter, Edna Carol Gray.

She is survived her by two daughters, Connie Gray Bradford of Elizabeth City and Edna Carol Ashe of Chocowinity; three sons, Malcolm Worth Gray of Antigua, Guatemala, Terry Wayne Gray of Wilmington, N.C., and William Michael Gray of Elizabeth City, and two sisters, Rosa P. Scarborough and Nita P. Miller, both of Avon.

The Funeral will be at 11: a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, at the Avon Worship Center in Avon. Interment will be in the Scarborough Cemetery, immediately following the church service, also in Avon.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Eva Rella Williams Waller

OCRACOKE -- Eva Rella Williams Waller, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 in Swan Quarter, N.C. Born in Ocracoke, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Brittina Williams and was the widow of Rudolph K. Waller.

Mrs. Waller is survived by a daughter, Kay Brelig of Ocracoke, and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a son, Ray T. Waller; three sisters, Nina Williams, Maude Garrish, and Vera Ballance; and a brother, Jones M. Williams.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. at Ocracoke United Methodist Church by the Rev. Laura Stern.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Betty Hummel Fulcher

FRISCO -- Betty Hummel Fulcher, 78, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Fulcher was born in Pine Grove, Pa., the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Frantz Hummel. She was a member of Buxton United Methodist Church and was a choir member.

Mrs. Fulcher is survived by her husband, Walton J. Fulcher of the residence; four daughters, Donna Tackaberry and husband, Jeff; Joy Carter; Patti Robinson and husband, Lyle, and Denise Norville; one sister, June Hummel; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Buxton United Methodist Church on Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Cory Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the Quidley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Buxton United Methodist Church, POB 310, Hatteras NC 27943.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Elaine Marcia Schmidt

FRISCO -- Elaine Marcia Schmidt, 65, died on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 in a Nash County hospital. Mrs. Schmidt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a chief operating officer in the banking industry. She was the daughter of the late William and Marcella Bogart Davis. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Morris, and a brother, Glen Davis.

Mrs. Schmidt is survived by her husband, Paul Schmidt of the residence; three daughters, Jackie Suess and husband, David, of Indianapolis, Ind., Dawn Roth and husband, Mike, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Victoria Gilkey and husband, Dan, of Savannah, Ga.; one son, John Schmidt and wife, Nancy, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and eight grandchildren, Jacob, Max, Zoe, Jordan, Zack, Cameron, Hannah, and Conner.

A memorial service will be held at Webster Funeral Home, 3080 Homeward Way, Fairfield, OH 45324, on Saturday, Sept. 11, from noon until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

James Gold Cornette

OCRACOKE -- James Gold Cornette, 67, comfortably passed from this world to the next on Sept. 3, 2010, leaving a wake of giggling nurses and healthcare providers shaking their heads. He was the son of Grady and Elaine Cornette and husband of the incredibly tolerant Rebecca Swanzey Cornette.

James grew up in Charlotte, where he was a star baseball player and athlete in high school and college. He was on his way to the major leagues when knee injuries sent him down his other pathway as a teacher. He taught in tough Charlotte City Schools before settling with his young family on Ocracoke, where he and Becky raised their three boys. He completed his 30-year career as a teacher, teaching from one generation through the other at Ocracoke School.

James lived his life by surrounding himself in fun, sarcasm, and humor, always first draw with the one-liner. He lived to poke fun with or brighten the moment of anyone having a bad day. A talented closet artist, he painted and drew Patrick and “Spongesquare Bobpants,” creating their new adventures to the delight of his grandkids. James always had a soft spot for anyone in need and was a champion for the underdog. He was actually seen negotiating Mexican street vendors up on their prices because he thought they needed the additional pesos.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his brother Milton (Myrtle) and family of Charlotte and his sons, Jim (Ellen) Cornette of Hampstead, Eric (Katie) of Fountain, and Daniel (Patricia) of Boone. He is missed tremendously by his family, but especially by his grandkids, Lisa, Pedro, CJ, Frazer, and great-grandkids Spencer and Camden.

His legacy remains within all of the hearts that he touched, as well as the school kids that he worked to start their lives out “Tipper Topper!”

A celebration of James’ life will be held at 3 p.m.on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Ocracoke United Methodist Church. There will be a time of visitation from 2 to 3:00 p.m. just before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ocracoke School College Fund, P.O. Box 1277, Hampstead, NC 28443.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Cyril Midgett Gray

AVON -- Cyril Midgett Gray Jr., 73, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in a Norfolk, Va., hospital. Mr. Gray was born in Dam Neck, Va., and served his country honorably for 30 years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Gray served in the Airborne and spent 24 years of his service career in Special Forces. He spent four tours of duty in Vietnam, where he received the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. In addition, Mr. Gray was awarded a Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Star with Army Commendation Medal 4th Oak Cluster. He was also formerly employed with the Virginian Pilot.

Mr. Gray was predeceased by his parents, Cyril Midgett Gray Sr. and Grace A. Gray Gray, and is survived by his wife, Evelyn Jean “Jeanie” Smith Gray.

Other survivors are two daughters, Felicia G. Tom of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Charity Marie Gray of Avon; three sons, Richard Wayne Gray of Batesville, Ark., Robert H. Gray of Florence, Ky., and Cyril M. Gray III of Hot Springs, Ark.; three sisters, Amelia Fermil of Virginia Beach, Va., Norma Gray of Sarasota, Fla., and Connie Lineberry of Baltimore, Md.; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life with military honors will be in Saint John’s United Methodist Church, Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Roger Dill. Burial will be in T.P. Gray Cemetery in Avon. Memorials may be made to Saint John’s United
Methodist Church, Avon, NC 27915. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation at Saint John’s United Methodist Church, Monday from 7 until 9:00 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.

William Monroe Stowe Sr.

HATTERAS -- William Monroe Stowe Sr., 90, died on Aug. 31, 2010. Mr. Stowe was the son of the late Ulysses and Annie Gaskill Stowe and the husband of the late Velma Morris Stowe. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, a grandson, and four great-grandchildren.

Mr. Stowe was a commercial fisherman, a veteran of World War II, and was retired from the North Carolina State Ferry Division. He was one of the first ferry captains at Hatteras Inlet. He was also a Mason and a member of the Eastern Star.

Mr. Stowe is survived by three daughters, Eloise Glonek and husband Al; Natalie Swindell; Belle Hedrick and husband Michael, and one son William (Bill) Monroe Stowe, Jr. and wife Jennifer. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held in the front yard of his home at 57084 Kohler Road, on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 10:00 a.m. by the Rev. Dwight Burrus and the Rev. Cory Oliver. Burial will take place in Quidley Cemetery in Buxton. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at Twiford’s Island Chapel in Hatteras.

Before his death, Mr. Stowe requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hatteras Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943 or Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 442 Hatteras, NC 27943.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Dennie Milton Sutherland

Dennie Milton Sutherland, 64, of Warrenton, Va., died on Aug. 15, 2010 in Hatteras village.

He was born on May 29, 1946 in Wytheville, Va., a son of Shirley Grubb Sutherland and the late John Milton Sutherland of Wytheville, Va.

Dennie worked for many years as the manager of The Paint Shop in Warrenton. He was currently serving as a member of the Town Council of Warrenton. After his retirement from the Paint Shop, he worked with Piedmont Dispute Resolution in Warrenton and the Restorative Justice Program in Prince William County. He also had time to continue his father's lifelong tradition of beekeeping. He was known by many and loved by all.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Anita D. Sutherland; his children, Kate Sutherland, Natalie Scott, and Rebecca Sutherland, all of Hatteras village, and Neil Sutherland of Philadelphia, Pa.; and his brother John F. Sutherland of Richmond, Va. He also leaves behind his son-in law Kenneth P. Scott III, also of Hatteras village, and a large extended family.

The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18,
at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St., Warrenton, Va.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wytheville, Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fun-For-All Playground Project, Warrenton Aquatic Recreation Facility (WARF), Attn: Margaret Rice, 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA 20186 or to Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

Edward ‘Buddy’ Farrow

BUXTON -- Edward “Buddy” Farrow, 51, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 in Norfolk, Va. Born in Portsmouth, Va. he was the son of Rose Anne Cullipher DuRose of Haines City, Fla., and the late Perly L. Farrow, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Buddy is survived by a son, Dylan Farrow of Buxton; two sisters, Patricia Leigh Wolfe of New Bern, N.C., and Theresa Lynn Kemmerlin of Clarksville, Tenn., and a brother, Donald Ray Farrow, of Haines City, Fla.
No services are planned at this time.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Cathy Lynn Burrus Smith

Memorial Service will be Aug. 28 for Cathy Lynn Burrus Smith

A celebration of the life of Cathy Lynn Burrus Smith will be on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Buxton United Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Cory Oliver and the Rev. Dwight Burrus. It will be followed by a committal service with military honors in the Quidley Cemetery in Buxton, where Cathy Lynn will be buried beside her father, Conrad Burrus, Sr., and her brother, Conrad Burrus, Jr.

Cathy Lynn, 50, died in a tragic accident on Thursday, July 22, 2010, in Buxton while she was visiting her mother.

She was the daughter of Cathy Burrus of Buxton and late Conrad Burrus Sr. and the wife of William P. Smith of Orange Park, Fla.

Cathy Lynn was born on Sept. 1, 1959 in Victoria, Tex., and grew up on Hatteras Island, her father’s home and her mother’s adopted home. She graduated from Cape Hatteras School in 1977, attended Methodist College in Fayetteville, N.C., and joined the U.S. Navy in 1986. She served as an Oceanographic Technician Analyst in Iceland and Wales and as an Aviations Electronic Technician in Jacksonville, Fla., until her retirement from the Navy as a Petty Office Second Class in 1994.

After her retirement from the Navy, Cathy Lynn earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from University of Phoenix and was almost finished with her master’s degree. She worked as a project manager for Verizon Business, where she handled the account for CSX, a large transportation company based in Jacksonville.

She was married to Bill Smith in May, 1994, at the Buxton United Methodist Church, and they lived in Orange Park with their four dogs. They hosted several foreign exchange students, and Cathy Lynn enjoyed her new hobby of riding her Harley with Bill.

Cathy Lynn was baptized in the brand-new Buxton United Methodist Church on April 2, 1961, and joined the church on April 2, 1972. She was a 25-year member of the Hatteras Island Chapter No. 303 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Cathy Lynn was predeceased by her father, Conrad Burrus, Sr. and her brother Conrad Burrus, Jr.

In addition to her husband and her mother, she is survived by her brother, Travis Burrus, and a loving family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, stepdaughters, and friends.

Cathy Lynn will be remembered as a loving, caring person, always willing to lend a helping hand.

The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Buxton United Methodist Church AC Fund, PO Box 310, Buxton, NC 27920, or the Outer Banks SPCA, PO Box 2477, Manteo, NC 27954.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Lucy Luffman Dearing

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Lucy Luffman Dearing, cherished wife, sister, mother and grandmother died July 5, 2010 after a long illness at Duke Hospice in Hillsborough. She was born May 28, 1934 to Winfrey and Butrice Luffman of State Road, N.C., the youngest of three sisters.

From the beginning, Lucy was always a champion for anyone that needed help and was the first to stand up for anyone treated badly, even in elementary school. She could often be found on Sundays, still dressed in her Sunday School clothes, climbing her father's cherry trees to eat the cherries before they were picked. She inherited from her father a sense of humor that enabled her to laugh in even the hardest situations.

She endured two years at Mars Hill College, and then was able to transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill, where she met her "living, breathing doll," John Proctor Dearing. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UNC with a B.A. in psychology, and married John on June 1, 1957. Lucy and John became teachers, first in West Yadkin, N.C., and then, in a wondrous twist of fate, they moved to Ocracoke to teach at the Ocracoke School.

They both fell in love with the island and its people, and even after moving to Massachusetts to teach at the Stockbridge School, they returned to their home, the Dia Bando Cottage, at every opportunity. Lucy and John loved to sail together on the Pamlico Sound for hours and were well known to local fishermen and park rangers. She ended her teaching career at the Phelps School in Malvern, Pa., and then she and John retired in 1996 and returned to Ocracoke.

They remained there until, due to declining health, they moved back to Chapel Hill, where they first met. She was grateful to have more time to get to know and love her granddaughter. She was the heart of her family. Her greatest teaching was teaching her husband and children about love. In a family that loves music, she was the steady alto that kept us together.

She is survived by her sisters, Winnie Luffman and Jean Humber; her brother-in-law John Humber; her daughters, Lori Sandridge, Rachel Pakenham, and Briana Dearing; her sons-in-law Benji Sandridge, Jim Pakenham, and Tim Benton; her granddaughter, Aissa Dearing-Benton, and her most beloved husband John.

She kept her sense of humor to the last, telling her family shortly before she died, the punchline to an old family joke, “Well, we've always been a morose bunch.”

Clayton Tuttle Brothers Jr.

AVON -- Clayton Tuttle Brothers Jr., 85, passed away at the Outer Banks Hospital on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Born in Wanchese, he was the son of the late Clayton T. Brothers and the late Achsa Williams Brothers. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Holland Brothers; a son, Clayton T. Brothers III, and infant Holland Brothers. Mr. Brothers proudly served in the United States Coast Guard and retired in 1962. He was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church in Avon and was a past member of Little Grove United Methodist Church in Frisco. He served as a lay minister, and his knowledge of the Methodist ministry was impressive and a source of inspiration to many who knew him.

Mr. Brothers is survived by his son, Eric Brothers and wife Andrea of Avon, two daughters, Sandrea Brothers of Washington state, and Verna Antonen (husband Tony), also of Avon. He is survived also by his four grandchildren, Clayton T. Brothers IV, Genevieve Denise Brothers, Jessica Sherwood, James Sherwood, and eight great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Avon with Lay Pastor Pam Stoffel officiating and Pastor Dwight Burrus assisting. Interment will immediately follow the church service at Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. In addition to floral tributes, donations can be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 129, Avon, NC 27915.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Francis Warren Meekins, Sr.

MANTEO -- Francis Warren Meekins, Sr. died Wednesday, June 23, at his home in Sunnyside on Roanoke Island. Born in Mooresville, N.C., on June 14, 1933, he was the son of the late D. Victor Meekins and the late Catherine Deaton Meekins of Sunnyside.

He was editor and publisher of The Coastland Times. He will be remembered for his love of North Carolina and its people, especially of Dare County and the Walter Raleigh coastland. He was involved in local real estate and was a familiar sight at auctions.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia H. Meekins of the home; daughters, Susan M. Simpson of Manteo and Holly M. Williams and husband, Harry, of Inez; a son, F. Warren Meekins, Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Manteo; a sister, Mary Blanche Harwell and husband, Boyce, of Manteo; a brother, Roger P. Meekins and wife, Celia, of Manteo; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two grandsons.

Visitation was on Thursday, June 24, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo.

The family invites those who wish to attend to a graveside service that will be held Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Meekins Family Cemetery, Sunnyside, Roanoke Island.

Memorial donations may be made to the Roanoke Island Historical Association, Manteo, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

William Howard Sawyer

BUXTON -- William Howard Sawyer, 67, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 in his residence. Mr. Sawyer was born in Elizabeth City and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy as a Mess Specialist for 20 years. He was, with his wife, former owner/operator of Beach Mart in Buxton, helped in making Connor Lures, and worked as a butcher in Conner’s Supermarket for several years.

He predeceased by his parents, Woodrow Wilson and Lillie Williams Sawyer, and his wife, Merian Conner Sawyer.

Surviving is his daughter, Marsha L.S. Holmes and husband, James, and his brother-in-law, Johnny Conner, Jr. and wife, Rauna, all of Buxton, and his nieces and nephews.

A service of remembrance will be Tuesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in Buxton United Methodist Church by the Rev. Cory Oliver and the Rev. Dwight Burrus. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Society, 3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Cathleen S. Styron

HATTERAS -- Cathleen S. Styron, 87, moved on June 11, 2010, at her home in Hatteras, surrounded by her family.

Surviving are her daughter Brenda Freitager and husband Max; daughter Rhonda Rasmusson and husband Ras; son Homer Styron and wife Mary; daughter Anne Styron of the home; son Edgar Styron; daughter Sherry Styron and husband Ray, and daughter Sue Styron and husband Cliff.

She had six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.

She is also survived by special nieces, Ruby Creason and husband Kenneth and Carol Sue McCracken and husband Mark; many other nieces and nephews; adopted daughter Dee Callahan, special niece Irma Austin, and special friend Edith Olson.

Mrs. Styron was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edgar L. Styron.

The family thanks Patti and hospice and also Dr. Al Hodges.

She was an avid reader, and her special friends included Ms. Helen and her library staff. She loved her family, her home, and her Lord.

You “better believe it”, too.

A private service was held Monday, June 14, at the home by Revs. Cory Oliver, Dwight Burrus, and Ken Creason. Memorials may be made to the Hatteras United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Hatteras, NC 27943 or Dare County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954. Twiford Island Chapel Hatteras, NC is assisting the family.

Kathy Jo Kellogg Petersen

AVON -- Kathy Jo Kellogg Petersen, 61, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Omaha, Neb. on Aug. 14, 1948.

Ms. Petersen is survived by her father, Erwin Schultz, and wife, Sue, of Fort Pierce, Fla.; two daughters, Amy Annelle Petersen Messer and husband, Derek. of Apex, N.C. and Jennifer Anne Petersen of Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Tricia Marsh and Lynne Boro; one brother, Jay Schultz; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Segelberg Kellogg Schultz.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at the Avon Pier. Kathy loved the beaches of the Outer Banks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to obpa-nc.org.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

William Eugene Clinton

BUXTON -- William Eugene Clinton, 51, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, Va., and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served our country honorably from 1978-1984.

Mr. Clinton is survived by his father, Oscar Eugene Clinton and wife, Fran, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; his mother, Barbara Cullipher Neidrauer and husband, Robert, of Haines City, Fla.; a daughter, Willa Grosz of Mount Airy, N.C.; a son, William E. Clinton, Jr. of Buxton; two sisters, Melissa Laskin of Haines City, Fla. and Rose Scott of Baton Rouge, Fla., and a brother, Michael D. Clinton of Buxton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Allen Clinton.

Burial will be in the Farrow Cemetery in Buxton. A memorial service will be held at the Lighthouse Assembly of God on Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. David Stowe.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

William Harrison Jemison

OCRACOKE -- William Harrison Jemison, 78, CEO of Heyco Inc., passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 30, 2010. Born in Elizabeth, N. J., he was the son of the late Leroy Jemison and the late Leonie Perrot Jemison. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his two brothers, Roy and Lee Jemison, and one grandson, Cord Jemison.

Mr. Jemison is survived by his wife, Barbara Pierro Jemison, of the residence. Also surviving are three sons, William Jemison of Boulder, Colo., Michael Jemison of Wyomissing, Pa., Steven Jemison of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Susan Jemison of Wyomissing, Pa.; one sister, Helen Springob of Leonia, N.J., and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 7, at Ocracoke United Methodist Church in Ocracoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department, P O Box 332, Ocracoke, NC 27960. Mr. Jemison admired and appreciated the fir fighters for all of their hard work and commitment to the community at times of need.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Virginia O’Neal Meekins

BUXTON -- Virginia “Ginger” O’Neal Meekins, 60, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Born in Wanchese, she was the daughter of the late James Bristo O’Neal and the late Alice Brothers O’Neal. She is also predeceased by one brother, Randall O’Neal.

Mrs. Meekins is survived by her husband, Stanley E. Meekins, of the residence; three daughters, Crystal Rose Meekins of Buxton, Stacy M. Davis and husband Timmy of King William, Va., and Kimberly Ann Durr Austin of Avon; one son, Robert Paul Durr, Jr. of Greenville, and one brother, Mark O’Neal.

Also left to cherish her memory are her four grandchildren, Christian Everrett Meekins, Brittny Nicole Austin, Ivey Royce Austin, Jr. and Hailey Brooke Durr.

A memorial service will be held at 11a.m., Friday, May 28, at Twiford Funeral Home – Hatteras with the Rev. Roger Barnett officiating.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Theodore Raleigh Hartung

BUXTON -- Theodore Raleigh (Bootsie) Hartung, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Virginia Beach General Hospital. Ted was a native of Portsmouth, Va., and grew up in Prentis Park. He was the son of Theodore S. Hartung and Marion Y. Hartung. Ted played on the 1956 Wilson State Champion Football Team. He attended Western Kentucky University, where he also played football.

Ted was a Virginia state trooper for six years and served them as a diver and pilot. He retired as an air traffic controller for the FAA after 27 years. He was retired and living with his wife of 46 years on Hatteras Island. Ted was an avid fisherman, member of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, Outer Banks Preservation Association, and volunteered for the National Park Service’s Fish with the Ranger Program. He will be dearly missed but always remembered.

He is survived by his wife Connie, sons Todd and Heath, brother Leroy, sister Delores Owen and four grandchildren; Hunter, Gabriel, Riley and Carlie.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at the Loving Funeral Home 3225 Academy Avenue Portsmouth VA 23703. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Little Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 293, Frisco, NC 27936.

A memorial service will be held on Hatteras Island in the near future.

Joseph Al Hodges, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Al Hodges, Sr., age 77, a resident of Pantego, N.C., died Monday, May 3, 2010 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven, N.C.

Graveside services will be held at 11a.m. on Thursday, May 6, at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington. A memorial service in celebration of life will also be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at St. James Episcopal Church in Belhaven. Both of these services will be officiated by the Rev. Randy Green.

Mr. Hodges was born on April 14, 1933, to the late Johnnie Dewey Hodges and Myrtis Vivian Harris Hodges. He was a 1952 graduate of Pantego High School and continued his education at Western Carolina College, graduating in 1962. Mr. Hodges served his country in the United States Army. He married the former Betsy Jane Long, who preceded him in death. Mr. Hodges was an industrial cooperative training teacher at Washington High School. Other than the passion he had for his family, Mr. Hodges had a passion to see his students be able to develop trade skills, so they might do well and be productive members of society.

Mr. Hodges is survived by a son; Joseph Al Hodges, Jr. M.D. and wife Alexis (Alex) Garretson Hodges of Hatteras; two sisters; Margaret Hodges Kunkle and Erma Hodges Sadler; four grandchildren; Ashley Christine Hodges, Meredith Adelaide Hodges, Rebecca Caroline Hodges, and Joseph Al Hodges, III all of Hatteras.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by a brother; Johnnie Dewey Hodges, Jr. DDS.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 5, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pungo District Hospital Foundation, 202 East Water Street, Belhaven, NC 27810.

Online Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Hodges family.

Mildred Sutton Tice

FRISCO – Mildred Sutton Tice, 72, died Monday, April 26, 2010 in a Chesapeake, Va., hospital. Mrs. Tice was born in Somers Point, N.J., the daughter of the late Carl and Edith Verna Mason Sutton. She worked as a cashier for Food Lion and loved playing Bingo. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Edmond Tice Mrs. Tice is survived by three daughters, Linda Bunting and husband, Rex, of Frisco, Donna Robinson and husband, Howard, of EHT, N.J., and Debbie Carmen and husband, Tracy, of Buxton; two sons, James Tozer of Hammonton, N.J., and Lewis Tozer and wife, Pam, of Pennsylvania; two brothers, George Sutton and wife, Thelma, of Lady Smith, Va., and Carl Sutton and wife, JoAnn, of EHT, N.J.; grandchildren, John Parker, Rex Bunting, Jr., Justin Bunting, James Tozer, Jr., Steven Tozer, Kenny Tozer, Dana Kiddy, Theresa Soto, Howard Robinson, Jr., Diane Marie Robinson, Bob Robinson, Bill Robinson, Brian Robinson, Amanda Tozer and Brandon Tozer; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Brock Quidley, Desiree Soto, Christopher Robinson, and Ethan Robinson.

A memorial service will be held at the Buxton United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 1, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger Barnett officiating.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Kelly Lee Willis

AVON -- Kelly Lee Willis passed away on April 6, 2010. He was born on Oct. 19, 1964, in Goldsboro, N.C. to Brenda Gray Willis of Avon and Otis Lee Willis deceased. He is survived by a son, Jaden Bailey of Woodbridge, Va., and his grandmother, Retta Meekins Gray of Avon. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

At his request, he will be cremated and his ashes scattered from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout as were his father’s. To honor his memory, a bone marrow donor drive will be held on June 30 in Avon. Expressions of sympathy may be made to either Dare Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954 or BtheMatch Registry – SE National Marrow Donor Program, 6605 W WT Harris Blvd Suite L, Charlotte, NC 28269.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Bonita Austin Williams

AVON -- Bonita Austin Williams, 79, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. A native of Avon, she was the daughter of the late William J. Austin and the late Rachel Jennette Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Williams, III.

Mrs. Williams will be remembered for her love of being outside and meeting people, especially at the store in Avon that she co-owned with her husband, Charles. She was well known for her cooking skills and loved being surrounded by family and friends. She was an active member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and held offices in the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Williams is survived by her three children -- sons, Charles Williams IV and wife Bonnie and Michael Williams, both of Avon, and daughter, Annette O’Neal and husband Kyle of Frisco; eight grandchildren -- Hannah Dunavant, Matthew Williams, Keith Williams, Andrew Williams, Kate Williams, Dustin Peele, Warren O’Neal, and Lindsay O’Neal -- and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Faye Cartwright, and husband Montell of Port Charlotte, Fla.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, at St. Johns United Methodist Church in Avon with the Rev. Roger Dill officiating. Visitation will be the night before, from 6 – 8:00 p.m., also at the church. According to her wishes, Mrs. Williams will be interred alongside her husband and parents in the family cemetery in Avon immediately following the funeral service in Avon.

In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Johns United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 129, Avon, NC 27915 in memory of Mrs. Bonita A. Williams.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Lovie Alice Peele Leatherwood

FRISCO -- Lovie Alice Peele Leatherwood, born Jan. 5, 1929, the wife of the late John Ollie Leatherwood Jr., died Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Wilmington, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Beatrice Peele of Hatteras Village.

Mrs. Leatherwood is survived by three children: Jackie Englebrecht and husband Jae of Fairfax Station, Va.; John O. Leatherwood III and wife Teresa of Wilmington, and Sharon Leatherwood of Wilmington. She was also blessed with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be Wednesday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at Twiford's Funeral Home, Hatteras with the Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will be in the Peele Family Cemetery in Hatteras.

Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the Leatherwood family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Walter E. Moscardini

FRISCO -- Walter E. Moscardini, 83, of Frisco died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dare Home Health and Hospice, 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.

Leighton A. Quidley

BUXTON -- Leighton A. Quidley, born in Buxton to the late John A. Quidley and Ruth Quidley, died on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Mr. Quidley retired from the United States Army after over 20 years and having served in the Vietnam War. He was the recipient of many military awards including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and Technical Medal 2nd Class (Vietnam). Mr. Quidley was a Freemason as well as a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shrine. He retired from the Department of Veterans Administration after 20 years of service.

A member of the Buxton United Methodist Church, Mr. Quidley is survived by his loving wife, Grace L. Quidley of Augusta; daughter, Deborah (Quidley) Bates, of Alexandria, Va.; son, Michael L. Quidley, of Woodbridge, Va.; his granddaughter, Kimberly A. Bates, of Alexandria, Va., and granddaughter, Victoria A. Quidley, of Manassas, Va. He was predeceased by a son, Leighton A. Quidley, Jr.

A viewing with the family will be held at Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras on Tuesday March 16, from 6 until 8 p.m. Mr. Quidley will be laid to rest at the Quidley Cemetery following a full military funeral at the Buxton United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to the American Heart Association.

Mr. Quidley was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed.

Harmon Jones Willis Jr.

HATTERAS -- Rev. Harmon Jones Willis Jr., 73, died on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Willis was born in Hatteras, the son of Harmon Jones Willis Sr. and Catherine B. O’Neal Willis. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Willis was a member of the Hatteras Assembly of God, where he served as a deacon and did hospital ministry for 25 years.

Mr. Willis is survived by his wife, Lucy Snead Willis of the residence; three sons, Tony H. Willis and wife, Michelle, Johnny M. Willis and wife, Sherry, all of Frisco, and Durwood A. Willis and wife, Joy of Hatteras; a daughter, Barbara Jackson of Frisco; two sisters, Iva Printz and Kathy Ruter, both of Frisco; two brothers, Talmadge M. Willis and Sheldon A. Willis, both of Hatteras; eight grandchildren, Tony Willis, Jr., Angie Ballance, Dyan Gavetti, Woody Willis, Bridgette Groce, Natasha Farrow, William Willis, and Catherine Willis; ten great-grandchildren, Andrea Willis, Bud Willis, Tayler Gavetti, Karlene Ballance, Neveah Willis, Logan Willis, Jackson Harris, Kimber Ballance, Zeke Willis and Madison Groce. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin Calvin Willis.

Funeral services will be held at Hatteras Assembly of God on Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bennie A. Smith and Rev. Elmo Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the Oden Cemetery, Hatteras. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 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.

Charlotte Nemesia Castro

OCRACOKE -- Charlotte Nemesia Castro, 2 1/2, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Charlotte was the miracle child of Marcy Brenner and Lou Castro.

Charlotte is survived by her parents, Marcy Brenner and Lou Castro; her grandparents, Max and Barbara Brenner and Nemesia Castro; her aunts/uncles, Zory and Robert Morgan, Linda and Ira Locke, Judi and Mark Coyne, Nora and Ron Forlano, Mary and Jay Regan; her cousins, Christine, Clint, Chase, Walker and Sadie Morgan, Jason Sherman, Jonathan Pembroke, Aron Forlano, Eli Regan, and the Parra family. She is also survived by her birth parents.

She was born Aug. 7, 2007. She loved music, people, animals, drawing, play-school, friends, swimming, and dancing. She brought immense joy to everyone who ever had the pleasure to meet her.

A public memorial service celebrating the joy she brought to us all will be held Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at Ocracoke United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Ocracoke Child Care, P.O. Box 284, Ocracoke, NC 27960.

Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo is handling the arrangements (252-473-2449). Condolences may be expressed to the Castro family at www.twifordfh.com.

Dalton Davis Williams

JACKSONVILLE -- Dalton Davis Williams, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Jacksonville. Mr. Williams was born in Avon and was a member of Saint John’s United Methodist Church.
He was the son of the late Isaac Stanley and Louisa Price Williams.

Surviving are his brother Oliver Linwood Williams of Lancaster, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams was predeceased by his two sisters, Marion W. Hardy and Melba Saltow, and a brother, Cecil Stanley Williams.

A celebration of life will be Monday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in Twiford Colony Chapel Manteo by Rev. Roger Dill. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Avon.A celebration of life will be Monday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in Twiford Colony Chapel Manteo by Rev. Roger Dill. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Avon. Memorials may be made to Saint John’s United Methodist Church, Avon, NC 27915.

Twiford Funeral Homes Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Irma Ruth Gray Lange

BUXTON -- Irma Ruth Gray Lange, 95, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Nags Head. Mrs. Lange was born in Avon and was a homemaker and former owner/operator of the Hatteras Gift Shop. She was a member of the Buxton United Methodist Church, Cape Hatteras Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #303, and a longstanding member of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club. She attended Avon Elementary School and graduated from South Mills High School. Mrs. Lange was in Pearl Harbor with her husband during the Japanese attack.

She was the daughter of the late Willie and Ershula “Ersie” Gray Gray and the wife of the late Harry Davis Lange for 62 years.

Surviving are her son Harry M. “Skip” Lange of Nags Head; one granddaughter, Megan Ann Lange, and great-granddaughter, Allie Jean Hoy. Mrs. Lange was predeceased by her sister, Myrtle Burrus, and brothers, Elwood Gray, Clyde Gray, Vance Gray, and Carroll Gray.

A celebration of life will be in St. John’s United Methodist Church, Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Roger Dill. Burial with Eastern Star Rites will be in the Gray Cemetery in Buxton. Friends may join the family at the church at 1 p.m. for a time of visitation. In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to the Buxton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, 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.twifordfh.com.

William Horace Barksdale

FRISCO -- William Horace Barksdale, 68, died Monday, Feb.1, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Barksdale was born in Calhoun County, Alabama, and was a retired supervisor linesman for Cape Hatteras Electric Co-op. He was the son of the late Herman and Janie Ruth Eaves Barksdale and the husband of Ann King Barksdale of the residence.

Besides his wife, Mr. Barksdale is survived by a daughter, Alisa; two sons, Terry and Bryan; two sisters, and several grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Lamm Family Cemetery in Wilson, N.C.

Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

John (Jack) Michael Hebenstreit

FRISCO -- Jack M. Hebenstreit passed away on Jan. 13, 2010, just shy of his 83rd birthday at Sentara Nursing Home in Barco, N.C.

He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Barbara Satterthwaite-Hebenstreit; six children from a previous marriage: Christopher Hebenstreit, Pat Beltz, and Nancy Tallman of Lakewood, Colo., and Ellen Cuffari, Stephen Hebenstreit, and Susan Mitchell of the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania, and nine grandchildren. He is predeceased by a sister, Ann Margraff, and a brother, Charles Hebenstreit.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jack spent his early years in the WPA art education program at the Philadelphia.Museum of Art. He graduated from Northeast High School. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the South Pacific and Japan during World War II and reaching the rank of First Class Signalman. He studied at the Hussian School of Art and also studied for three years at the Barnes Foundation, which houses the most comprehensive display of impressionists and modern painters in the world. He was an art director at RCA Service Co. in New Jersey. He later had his own art and design studio with an associate, Considine-Hebenstreit, in Philadelphia, for 35 years. He was a part-time teacher at the Hussian School of Art and the Print Club in Philadelphia. He taught drawing and painting along with design layout.

After moving to Frisco 20 years ago, he taught evening adult watercolor classes for the College of the Ablemarle’s continuing education at Cape Hatteras High School and also gave private lessons. He was a well-known watercolorist and exhibited his work in numerous art shows in Dare County. Jack was an avid fisherman and wrote a fishing column for The Island Breeze newspaper. He was also an accomplished poet. He was a member of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club.

There will be a memorial service on Sat., Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at Little Grove Methodist Church in Frisco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Grove Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 293, Frisco, NC 27936.

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