HATTERAS– Mary Farrow Curles, 76 went to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2012 atthe Currituck House. Ms. Curles, a Hatteras native, was born on Nov. 4,1936, to the late Lester B. Farrow Sr. and the late Salina GaskinsFarrow. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Farrow Fosterand Jean Bunting, and two […]
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Timothy Earl Jennette
BUXTON– Timothy Earl Jennette, 53, of Buxton, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 athis residence. Tim was the owner of Jennette Construction. He was a skilled, hands-on craftsman who loved the challenge ofcompleting ambitious projects. He was the grandson of the lastprincipal keeper of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. He was proud ofhis island heritage and loved the […]
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Bradford Taylor Swain Sr.
FRISCO– Bradford Taylor Swain Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 13,2012. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving anddevoted wife of over 39 years, Donna Tolson Swain of Frisco; adaughter, Bonnie S. Trout of Nitro, W.Va., and husband Brooks Trout; ason, B.J. Swain Jr. and wife Mary of Ocracoke; […]
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Catherine Ann Jones
RODANTHE– Catherine Ann Jones, 54, died Oct. 10, 2012, at Gilchrist Hospice inColumbia, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her familyand friends. She was born Nov. 6, 1957 to William Calvin and Patricia Ann (Glass) Jones Sr. Shelived her early life in Frederick, moving to Baltimore when she was 7.After she finished junior […]
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William Dorsett Ward
GREENVILLE, N.C. — William Dorsett Ward, 57,passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, after a two-year battle againstcancer. He fought the disease with determination, dignity, andwit and with love and support of his family, close friends and, most ofall, faith in his Lord. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Wilkerson […]
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Daniel Robert Moore
Daniel Robert Moore, 75, of Sewell, N.J., passed away on Monday, Sept.17, 2012. He died sitting in his chair on the beach on Hatteras Islandwith his fishing line in the water. He had been a resident of Sewellsince 1962. Mr. Moore graduated from Glassboro State College and served in theUnited States Marine Corps. Devoted husband […]
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Bobby Durr
Greenville – Mr. Bobby Durr, 44, passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date on Hatteras Island. Bobby was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., lived on Hatteras Island for anumber of years, and lived in Greenville for the past 20 years. He worked for UPS for […]
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Alvin Daniel “Danny” Willis
Alvin Daniel “Danny” Willis, 64, of Elizabeth City, N.C., entered intoeternal rest on Sept. 10, 2012. Danny was born Sept. 24, 1947 inWashington, N.C., to Daniel C. Willis and Mildred Stowe Willis. Danny was a graduate of Great Bridge High School Class of 1965. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in piano from ShenandoahUniversity Conservatory […]
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Kelly Jean Gray
AVON– Kelly Jean Gray, 42, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in herresidence. Kelly was born in Chesapeake, VA., and was a retiredrestaurant owner and manager. She was the daughter of Osborne Gibb Gray of Avon and the late Alta Jean Holloway Gray. Besidesher father, surviving are her daughters, Savannah Eden Jean Mulder ofBuxton and Kalee […]
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Franklin Dewey O’Neal
July 9, 2012 | Obituaries | By: Island Free Press
LEVITTOWN,Pa. — Franklin Dewey O’Neal, 43, of Levittown and Ocracoke died MondayJuly 9, 2012, in his residence. Mr. O’Neal was a native of Ocracoke andwas a Certified Public Accountant with American Architecture. Hewas a graduate of Ocracoke High School and attended UNC Greensboro andwas a member of Ocracoke United Methodist Church. He was the son […]
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