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Mahlon Masling Blue RODANTHE – Mahlon Masling Blue passed away on Jan. 30, 2012. Born in 1956, he was the loving husband of Judith Blue; wonderful father of Colleen (Lance) of Chapel Hill, N.C., Mahlon Jesse (Amanda) of Norfolk, Va., and Meagan (Tyler) of Rodanthe; adoring grandfather of Karina and Michael; and caring brother of A.C., Joe and Danny Blue. Mahlon spent most of his childhood in Manitoba, Canada, Fayetteville, N.C., and Norfolk. At 18, he joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he made lifelong friends and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. In Norfolk, he raised three children and worked at the Naval Base for more than 20 years. The lead singer of the Sunnyland Blues Band and Louisiana Mudbugs, Mahlon was a founding member of the Natchel’ Blues Network. He retired and moved to Rodanthe to be close to his beloved mother-n-law, Olive O’Neal Patrick. In Rodanthe, he enjoyed living at the beach, working, reading, and playing guitar with the Frisco Jubilee. Mahlon had a deep passion for all music, and loved his family and friends dearly. He will be sorely missed by all. A memorial service will be held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center at 23186 Myrna Peters Road in Rodanthe on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Fair Haven United Methodist Church or Duke Cancer Institute for esophageal cancer research. Linda Lee Carolan FRISCO -- Linda Lee Carolan (nee Grosse), 65, beloved wife of James “Jim” Michael Carolan, daughter of the late Gustav “George” Grosse and the late Mary Grosse (nee Hocker), passed away at her residence on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Born in Bay Shore, N.Y., she has resided on the Outer Banks for the past 33 years, serving as office manager for the family business, Bay Shore Construction. She was also a faithful member of Cape Hatteras Baptist Church, where she served as treasurer. She will be remembered as a friend to all who met her, always visiting the sick and offering words of encouragement. In addition to her husband of 39 years, Jim, she is survived by her daughters, Kathleen of Hatteras and Mary of Frisco and her son, Michael, and her daughter-in-law, Jackie, also of Frisco. Also surviving are her two sisters, Elizabeth Dee Jensen of Frisco and Kathy Benton, and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Cape Hatteras Baptist Church in Frisco with Pastor Russ Howard officiating. In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Carolan will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hatteras Island Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1591, Buxton, NC 27920. Twiford Funeral Home, Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. Frank Eldon McDowell FRISCO -- Frank Eldon McDowell, 40, died Jan. 1, 2012 in Bradenton, Fla. Born in Scottsbluff, Neb., he is the son of the late Connie Huerta McDowell. He was very active as a volunteer coach for the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department, a fourth generation shrimper in Brunswick, Ga., and loved his family and friends. He is survived by his father Frank Eldon McDowell of Frisco; one daughter, Precious Ella McDowell; one stepdaughter, Brandi Ann O’Neal; two sons, Christian Grey McDowell and Francis Woodrow Alexzander McDowell; one stepson, Nicholas Lee O’Neal and wife Sheryl and their son Jordon all of Frisco; three sisters, Maria Ryals of San Antonio, Tex., Melissa Clever and husband Carl of Buxton, and Gina Williams and husband Ronnie of Frisco; one brother, Ramon Galvan and wife Sandra of McAllen, Tex., and 13 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Heritage of Faith Family Church on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Stowe officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. Mary L. Tolson Mary L. Tolson, 86, formerly of Frisco and Norfolk, Va., passed away Jan. 13, 2012 at Colony Ridge Nursing Home in Nags Head. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse B. Tolson of Frisco and first husband Fred R. Reid, Sr. She is survived by children Fred R. Reid, Jr., Phyllis Peele, Mary M. Midgett and Lisa R. Tolson; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Western Union, Wilmark Services ,and Wyeth Laboratories were her employers. Mary was a passionate gardener and was originally from New Orleans, La. A family celebration of her life was held in Chesapeake, Va. She will be greatly missed. Robert Drane Harkey BUXTON -- Robert Drane Harkey, “Bob,” 71, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., died on Dec. 13, 2011 at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Harkey was born April 29, 1940 to S. Drane Harkey and Lois Brown Harkey. He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and then went on to serve four years in the United States Navy. After an honorable discharge, he returned to Charlotte to work alongside his father at Harkey’s Nursery. He later owned and operated Harkey’s Garden Center on Monroe Road in Charlotte. Mr. Harkey was an avid fisherman and loved living on Hatteras Island. Mr. Harkey is survived by one daughter, Susan Harkey Simpson, and husband George of Mint Hill, N.C.; one grandson, Tyler Haney of Mint Hill; one sister, Jean H. Harkey of Asheville, and his former wife, Barbara P. Campbell of Charlotte. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Twiford Funeral Home, Island Chapel, on Kohler Drive, in Hatteras, with the Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association at 222 A.S. Church Street, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202 or to Mulberry Presbyterian Church at 5600 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208. Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. Anderson Midgett BUXTON – Anderson Midgett, 88, of Buxton died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 in Norfolk, Va. Born in Dare County, he was the son of the late Theodore Stockton Midgett and Ersie Midgett. Anderson was an owner/operator of Midgett Realty. He was also instrumental in developing tourism on Hatteras Island. In 1938 he, along with his brothers, began the Manteo to Hatteras Bus Line. He was a founding member of what is now known as the Outer Banks Association of Realtors. Anderson was involved in the Outer Banks Masonic Lodges, Shriners and Eastern Star, the consolidation of Hatteras Island schools, the Oregon Inlet Bridge, the Pirate Jamboree, Dare County Tourism Board, Hatteras Marlin Club, the Hatteras Island Medical Center, and the Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as the first chief. Anderson is survived by five daughters, JoAnne Woodbury (Max) of Wilmington, N.C., Susie Austin of Buxton, MaryDawn Judy of Chocowinity, N.C., Andrea Kobylinski (Jim) of Hatteras, and Debby Willis (Amos) of Fredericksburg, Va.; one sister, Joyce Rucker of Buxton; one brother, Stockton Midgett of Hatteras; seven grandchildren, Kellie Woodbury, Max Woodbury, II (Tali), Lisa Fletcher (Anthony), Andy Judy (Jackie), Ryan Kobylinski, Charity Gray, and Malachi Gray; and five great-grandchildren, Noah Woodbury, Levi Woodbury, Opal Woodbury, Anna Fletcher, and Kennedy Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Midgett, Sr. A funeral service will be held at the Buxton United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Moseley and the Rev. Cory Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church on Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hatteras Island Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1591, Buxton, NC 27920.hh Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. 2011 Obituaries 2010 Obituaries 2009 Obituaries 2008 Obituaries 2007 Obituaries |
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