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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Jeffery Quinn Sumerlin, 57, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 22, 2025. Jeff was born on May 31, 1967, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Dodsworth & Lettie J. Sumerlin. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother […]
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May 28, 1967 – March 1, 2025 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Robert “Rob” Williams Black III, born on May 28, 1967, in Raleigh, NC, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2025, in Kill Devil Hills, NC, at the age of 57. A talented carpenter and electrician, Rob’s hands were always busy crafting and creating, but […]
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WANCHESE — Joshua Leigh Whitehurst, age 46, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Joshua was born September 15, 1978 in Norfolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Marie Bunch Skinner. He loved the beach and enjoyed cooking. He is survived by his father, Floyd E. Whitehurst of […]
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Kathleen “Kathy” A. Maurer, 88, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 in Nags Head, NC. Kathy was born on April 30, 1936 in Bayonne, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Catherine Reid; her husband, Frederick John Maurer; and sister, Joanne ‘Reid’ Fox. Together with her husband, Kathy raised […]
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NAGS HEAD — Paul Alfred Byberg, 86, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Nags Head, NC. Paul was born on November 14, 1938, in Ridgway, PA. He is reunited with his parents Wern and Clara Byberg and his daughter, Suzanne Harman. Paul graduated from Cooley High School, Detroit, MI in 1957. He attended […]
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October 31, 1964 – March 1, 2025 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Rebecca “Becky” Jean Riffe Bowman, 60, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 1, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1964, in South Charleston, WV and was the daughter of Franklin Delano Riffe […]
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August 22, 1960 – February 28, 2025 NAGS HEAD — On Friday, February 28, 2025, Elaine McMichael White passed away peacefully at home during her battle with cancer. From Pennsauken, New Jersey, Elaine was the only daughter of the late Wallace and Elaine McMichael (neé Daisey). Elaine will be greatly missed by her devoted husband […]
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September 8, 1962 – November 20, 2023 SOUTHERN SHORES — Retired Master Sergeant William David Boxmeyer, Jr. of Southern Shores, NC, passed away after a short illness on November 20, 2023, at the age of 61. Born on September 8, 1962, in Ridgewood, NJ, David made an enduring impact on the lives of those he […]
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April 21, 1939 – March 4, 2025 RODANTHE — Janice was born in her family home in Rodanthe, NC, to a long and storied Midgett family lineage on Hatteras Island. As a young woman, she enjoyed Westerns and dreamed of becoming a nurse, briefly working in an operating room before starting a family with her […]
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Thomas “Tom” Michael Doak passed away on the morning of March 1, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on November 22, 1956 in Norfolk, VA. Tom worked as a commercial fisherman for most of his life fishing all along the eastern coast from ports of New Bedford, MA, Newport, RI, Virginia, and […]
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Ellery Clark Midgett, II, age 91, passed peacefully on March 1, 2025, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born and raised in Rodanthe, NC, the son of the late Herbert Knowles Midgett and Dorcas Jane Midgett. In addition to his parents, Ellery was preceded in death by his loving wife, Reba Ann [...] Obituaries | Full Article
SOUTHERN SHORES — Linda Sue Gillette of Southern Shores passed away on March 2, 2025. Linda was born in Oregon, IL on October 2, 1948. Early years were spent in Mt. Morris, IL later moving to Milwaukee, WI, graduating high school there in 1966. Her considerable artistic ability began to manifest in high school as [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 22, 1977 ~ March 2, 2025 FRISCO — Timothy Morgan Kirkpatrick, 48 of Frisco, formally of Chapel Hill passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Transition Life Care Center in Raleigh after a brief illness. Timothy was an only child to Diane Hearne Caviness and Tim Kirkpatrick. Timothy was preceded in death by [...] Obituaries | Full Article
April 22, 1963 – February 28, 2025 KITTY HAWK — Sheri Marie Henley, 61, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. Born on April 22, 1963, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Sheri dedicated her life to her family as a loving homemaker. Her warmth [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 22, 1943 – February 9, 2025 BUXTON — Alan Farkas, a devoted father, grandfather, and talented artist, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in Buxton, NC, at the age of 81. Born on February 22, 1943, in New Brunswick, NJ, Alan led a life that was marked by service, creativity, and deep love [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Mary Frances Martin Ramsey, 95, went to be with her Lord on February 18, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Mary was born August 2, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dora Lee Martin and John Luther Martin, her husband, W.E. “Rock” Ramsey, and her brothers and sisters, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
May 23, 1955 – February 23, 2025 WANCHESE — Richard Michael Peabody, 69, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, in Wanchese, the place where he loved and called home for 40 years. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio. Richard was a well-known, skilled, certified welder before his retirement. He was a [...] Obituaries | Full Article
James Evans Hayes, 56, known as Jim, passed away suddenly with his family and friends by his side, on Monday, February 17, 2025. Jim was born in Lynchburg, Va. to Sally Evans Hayes and James Wayne Hayes on May 6, 1968. Raised in Manassas, Va., Jim first met Lisa (Baggan) Hayes, the love of his [...] Obituaries | Full Article
FRISCO — John Robert Ochs passed into the arms of his Lord Jesus February 21, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was 78 and preceded in death by his parents, Russell Ochs and Antonietta Rosiello Ochs, and his brother, Eddie Ochs. John was born into a military family in Naples, Italy. He emigrated to America [...] Obituaries | Full Article
HATTERAS — Gwendolyn Gray Evans (“Gwenie”) passed away at the age of 87 years old on February 21, 2025, in her home in Hatteras Village. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Thelma Gray, and the sister of the late Miller Gray. She is survived by her sister, Sandra Basnett, daughter-in-law Candy Evans (belated [...] Obituaries | Full Article
August 2, 1982 – February 19, 2025 WANCHESE — April Michelle Pope, 42, of Wanchese, passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. April was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 2, 1982. She was the daughter of Camilla Payne Piercy of the home and the late Robert “Bobby” Pope of [...] Obituaries | Full Article
COLINGTON — Jessie Patricia Whitehurst of Colington passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her sister’s Chesapeake, VA, home. She was 82 and was born in Norfolk, VA. Patricia, as most knew her, worked in the telecom industry for many years. Survivors include three children, Bryan Bolkcom (of Minnesota and Colombia), Sam Rivers [...] Obituaries | Full Article
