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James “Jimmy” Aaron Holzbauer, 59, passed away on September 15, 2024. Born in Riverside, CA, on April 15, 1965, he moved with his family as a child to Buxton, Hatteras Island, where he grew up and spent most of his adult years enjoying life. Jimmy was a graduate of Cape Hatteras High School. He was […]
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Heaven gained the sweetest angel on November 18, 2024. Anne Elizabeth Riffe, 85, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born in North Hamptonshire, England to the late Leonard and Agnes Manning. She met her late husband, Jack, there while he was serving in the Air Force. They had been married 50 years at […]
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John Patrick Canning Sr., of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 9, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edward and Margaret Canning, John was the fifth of eight children in a close-knit Irish family. John graduated from Father Judge High School in 1966 […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — William Thomas Grace, 58, passed away November 19, 2024 in Chesapeake surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on January 3, 1966, in New Jersey to the late William and Betty Lou Grace. Bill loved fishing, cooking and was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. Bill is survived by his wife, Bonnie; […]
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January 25, 1959 – October 31, 2024 Elaine Jordan sadly passed away at the age of 65, surrounded by her family in the United Kingdom. Surviving is Julie (Sister), Steve (Brother-in-law), Samantha (Neice), and Bradley (Nephew). Elaine was the eldest of two children of Jean and Wally and was born in Chatham, Kent, England, and […]
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June 16, 1960 – November 15, 2024 OCRACOKE — John Edward Simpson, beloved father, brother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, in Ocracoke, N.C., at the age of 64. Born on June 16, 1960, in St. Petersburg, F.L., John lived a life rich with passion, dedication, and love. A proud graduate […]
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May 3, 1936 – November 18, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Our dad, Richard S. Lawrenson, Jr. of Kitty Hawk, was peacefully transferred into the presence of his God and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2024. He moved to the Outer Banks from Durant, OK, recently after the death of his wife of almost 70 years […]
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June 23, 1946 – September 10, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Margaret “Peggy” Freeman Gladden, the loving wife of Eric Gladden for 21 years, passed away on September 10, 2024, at her home in Nags Head, NC, after a battle with cancer. Her husband and best friend, Sue Mullen of Virginia Beach, VA, were by her […]
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April 29, 1943 – November 14, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Jacquelyn Ann Williamson Fitton, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, in Kill Devil Hills, NC, at the age of 81. Born on April 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, she lived a life full of love and dedication […]
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May 1, 1951 – November 12, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Marna Glazebrook Gegenheimer, age 73, departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease. Born on May 1, 1951, in Hopewell, VA, to the late Richard Royster Glazebrook Jr. and Nellie Gray (Emerson) Berry, she leaves behind her […]
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December 14, 1925 – November 1, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Wilma Gladden, a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully at her home in Nags Head, NC, on Friday, November 1, 2024. She lived a life of unconditional love and always put others above herself. Born on December 14, 1925, in Soddy-Daisy, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
January 7, 1945 – November 9, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Patricia Louise Pielmeier, born on January 7, 1945, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully from this life on November 9, 2024, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at the age of 79. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Patricia was known for her warmth [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Hunter Burton Hogan-Schaible of Indialantic, FL, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, following a lifelong battle with heart disease. He was born in Norfolk, VA, on April 5, 2000. Hunter is missed by his immediate surviving family, which includes his father, Robert A Schaible of Nags Head, NC; his mother, Mary Harmon Hogan-Schaible of [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Christine Buckner died peacefully in her home on November 2, 2024 after a short illness. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 26, 1948 and grew up in Washington, DC. After attending Sullins Junior College in Bristol Virginia, she went on to obtain her journalism degree from American University. Christine was hired as the [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Mark Edward Fender, 59, transitioned from this life Friday October 25, 2024. He was at his Grandy home where he was surrounded by the family he loved. Mark was born in Urbana, IL. He was the son of Glen and Judy Fender, both deceased. Following high school, Mark bravely enlisted in the United States Army. [...] Obituaries | Full Article
September 12, 1933 – October 26, 2024 MANTEO — Ronald E. Schmidt, a devoted family man and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 12, 1933, in Camden, NJ, Ron led a life full of dedication and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 3, 1937 – October 28, 2024 MANTEO — Jess Lafayette Adams, Jr., age 87, of Canton, OH, and Manteo, NC, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born March 3, 1937, in Canton, a son of the late Jess and Ida-Mae (Wright) Adams, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in [...] Obituaries | Full Article
November 16, 1927 – November 5, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Marvin Lee Via, Jr., aged 96, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Kill Devil Hills, NC. He was born on November 16, 1927, in Mt. Fair, VA. Marvin served his country honorably in the United States Army and Air Force during World War [...] Obituaries | Full Article
June 29, 1945 – November 6, 2024 MANTEO — Johnny L. Walker, 79, of Manteo, NC, took his final “exit stage right” and hung his dancing shoes up one last time on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 12:32 pm. Johnny grew up in Alamance County, NC. He “step ball changed” his way across the world, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 20, 1953 – November 2, 2024 MANTEO — Patricia Ann Gannon of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Trenton, NJ, on February 20, 1953. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Margaret (Callan) Virili, and a son, Jeffrey Gannon. She is survived [...] Obituaries | Full Article
July 14, 1940 – November 4, 2024 MANTEO — Barbara Jean Hord Simpson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Manteo, North Carolina, at the age of 84. Born on July 14, 1940, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francis Louise Barbee [...] Obituaries | Full Article
April 7, 2004 – October 11, 2024 Sergei Evan Scoggins, known affectionately as Evan, died on October 11, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada, at the age of 20, trying to save his mother, Anastasia. Born on April 7, 2004, in Nags Head, Evan was a vibrant and multi-faceted individual cherished by all who knew him. Evan’s [...] Obituaries | Full Article
