Obituaries

Cleron Overton Carawan, 91, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on December 10, 1933, in Swan Quarter, NC, he lived a full life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep love for the water. Cleron proudly...

Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr., fondly named “Sport” and “Teddy”, was born to the late Theodore Meekins, Sr., and Lila Odessa Farrow Meekins on February 4, 1932. He peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Friday Morning, April 18, 2025, at Duke Hospice Hope in Durham, NC, surrounded by his...

Linda Rae Scarborough, 71 of Nags Head, North Carolina born June 2, 1953, in Elizabeth City, NC; beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and sissy to many, passed away at Chesapeake Regional Hospital on Monday, April 28, 2025. She left the world with the same grace and strength with which...

KITTY HAWK -- Susann Stokes Wright, a devoted mother and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, in Kitty Hawk, NC, at the age of 76. Born on May 11, 1948, in Elizabeth City, NC, Susann lived a life full of love, creativity, and community involvement. After graduating...

OCRACOKE -- Rudy Leroy Austin, a cherished native son of Ocracoke, North Carolina, was born on February 3, 1942, and peacefully passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 83. Rudy's life was a testament to dedication, service, and love for his community. He graduated from Ocracoke School...

Cora L. O’Neal was called home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2025, in Plymouth, North Carolina. She was 64 and born February 5, 1961 in Florida to Loretta Lee Midgett O’Neal and George O. O’Neal Jr.- both deceased. Cora was also preceded in death by her...

KITTY HAWK -- Thomas John Chisholm, 83, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, January 10, 1942, Tom graduated from Meadville High School and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. A lifelong adventurer, Tom was an...

October 14, 1940 – April 19, 2025 MANTEO -- Teddy Fendell Johnson, HMC, USN, Retired, passed away peacefully at his home in Manteo, North Carolina, on April 19, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 14, 1940, in Halifax, North Carolina, Teddy led a life marked by dedication,...

November 10, 1936 – April 21, 2025 WANCHESE -- Jane Sessoms Gray, a long-time resident of Wanchese, NC, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. She fought the good fight to the very end. Jane was...