Obituaries

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Darrell McNary Collins

December 28, 2024 | Obituaries

Submitted by Joan L. Collins Darrell McNary Collins, 69, a native of Manteo, NC, passed to the Great Beyond on Christmas Eve with his wife Tonya by his side.  He graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a B.S. in Geology/Minor in History.  As a college student, the story of the Wright Brothers captivated Darrell […]

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Molly Griggs Miller

December 27, 2024 | Obituaries

March 18, 1944 – December 15, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Molly Griggs Miller, 80, died at home in Nags Head, NC December 15, 2014. Molly, also known as Perky or Grandmolly by friends and family was born March 18, 1944 in Sunnyvale Hospital, New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Walton and Ruth Griggs. Molly’s local roots […]

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Arthur Leighton White

December 27, 2024 | Obituaries

February 13, 1951 – December 20, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Arthur Leighton White announces his passing at age 73 in his Kill Devil Hills, NC home on Friday, December 20, 2024. After a long battle with chronic illness, he passed in peace, at home surrounded […]

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Robert Whitman Hartis

December 27, 2024 | Obituaries

Robert Whitman Hartis died suddenly of natural causes in Nags Head, NC, on December 21, 2024. He was 73. Robert was a local realtor for many years and was born in the Wilson, NC area. Survivors include his friend and former wife, Shelia Williamson of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and several relatives and friends. Robert’s […]

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Johnnie Dean Baum

December 21, 2024 | Obituaries

January 22, 1955 – November 21, 2024 Wilson, NC – Johnnie Dean Baum, aged 69, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Known affectionately as the Hatteras Island Poet, Johnnie was a cherished member of his community in Frisco, North Carolina, where his poetry, inspired by life in the Outer Banks, resonated deeply […]

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Ollie Renn Jarvis

December 21, 2024 | Obituaries

July 17, 1943 – December 19, 2024 Ollie Renn Jarvis, of Buxton, NC, a beloved coach, loving father and husband, successful businessman, dedicated teacher, and inspiring role model, passed away on December 19, 2024. Born on July 17, 1943, in Petersburg, Virginia, Ollie lived a vibrant life of 81 years, marked by a legacy of […]

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Wayne Franklin Ford

December 19, 2024 | Obituaries

July 8, 1957 – December 14, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Wayne Franklin Ford, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Born on July 8, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Wayne lived a life filled with love for family, nature, and community. Wayne’s professional journey included roles as […]

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Norma Carter Hurley

December 19, 2024 | Obituaries

November 2, 1930 – December 13, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Norma Carter Hurley, age 94, of Kill Devil Hills, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 13, 2024. Norma “Nonie” was born to Etta Mae (Ellsworth) and Norman Layafette Carter on November 2, 1930. She was the ninth consecutive daughter and was named after […]

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Maybell Holland Cox Stevens

December 19, 2024 | Obituaries

MANTEO — Maybell Holland Cox Stevens, affectionately known to close friends and family as Mazie, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Nags Head, North Carolina, at the age of 77. Born on January 16, 1947, in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina to Fannie Mavis, and Henry Holland. Maybell led a life filled with […]

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Linda Hoffler Tillett

December 19, 2024 | Obituaries

September 9, 1949 – December 15, 2024 MANTEO — Linda Hoffler Tillett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Manteo, NC, at the age of 75. Born on September 9, 1949, in Hertford, NC, Linda lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family […]

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Susan Cothran Dutt

December 19, 2024 | Obituaries

October 30, 1949 – December 11, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Susan Cothran Dutt, 75, of Kitty Hawk, NC, formerly of Yorktown, VA, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2024. Born to Edward and Georgia Cothran in Anderson, SC, she earned a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science from Clemson University and worked [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Brandon E. Daniels

December 13, 2024 | Obituaries

February 4, 1981 – December 11, 2024 WANCHESE — Brandon E. Daniels, born on February 4, 1981, passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 43. A resident of Wanchese, NC, Brandon was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend whose life was characterized by his love for the outdoors and his dedication [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

James Elvin O’Neal

December 12, 2024 | Obituaries

October 7, 1958 – December 9, 2024 OCRACOKE — James Elvin O’Neal, Jimmy, 66, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born on October 7, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA, Jimmy lived a life marked by service, hard work, and deep love for his family. Jimmy served his [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Roberta Marie Cunningham

December 10, 2024 | Obituaries

December 14, 1938 – December 6, 2024 MANTEO — Roberta Marie Cunningham of Manteo, NC, passed away in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, December 6, 2024.  She was born on December 14, 1938, at the home of her beloved grandparents, Julia and Joseph Houston, Magnolia Inn Farms in Caroline County, Virginia. Marie was preceded in [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Michael Lehmkuhler

December 10, 2024 | Obituaries

AVON — Michael Lehmkuhler, age 71, passed away on December 6 in his dream home at the beach, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Kathy Lehmkuhler; his daughter, Kristal Seaford of Richmond, Virginia, and her two children, Wyatt and Leona Seaford; and his daughter, Kate Blevins [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Elizabeth Ann Etheridge Wescott

December 10, 2024 | Obituaries

February 6, 1936 – December 9, 2024 MANTEO — Elizabeth Ann Etheridge Wescott, a lifelong resident of Manteo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 6, 1936, Elizabeth spent her entire life in the community she cherished, shaping its fabric with her entrepreneurial spirit and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Barbara J. Morris

December 9, 2024 | Obituaries

January 7, 1948 – December 1, 2024 BUXTON — Barbara J. Morris, of Salvo, NC, born on January 7, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 76. Barbara was always diligent and dedicated in her work as a bank teller, dental assistant, artist and the various jobs [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Robert Lee Newton

December 5, 2024 | Obituaries

July 3, 1954 – November 27, 2024 WAVES — Robert Lee Newton of Waves, NC went to be with his Lord and Shepherd on November 27, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1954, to Dorothy Libby Newton and Robert A. Newton. Upon graduation from Alamosa High School in Alamosa, CO, he enlisted in the [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Roland Heinrich Bläsi

December 5, 2024 | Obituaries

August 27, 1946 – November 26, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Roland Heinrich Bläsi, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, a culinary artist whose love for cooking took him across continents, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on August 27, 1946, in Bamberg, Germany, Roland found his passion early [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Kenneth C. Flatt

December 3, 2024 | Obituaries

November 26, 1958 – December 2, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Kenneth C. Flatt, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at his home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Born on November 26, 1958, in Baltimore City, MD, Kenneth lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his interests. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Frank Webb Williams, Jr.

December 2, 2024 | Obituaries

KITTY HAWK — Frank Webb Williams, Jr. of Kitty Hawk, born November 1, 1935, passed away on November 25, 2024. Webb was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Webb Williams, Sr. and Pauline Menzell Williams and a sister, Lucille MacDonald. Webb is survived by his wife, Sylvia Barkley Williams, and sons, Craig (Penny) and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

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