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BUXTON — Jack Edward Quidley, Sr., 74, of Buxton, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 3, 2022, surrounded by his wife and three children. He was the son of the late Mahonie A. Quidley and Eula Mae Rhodes Quidley. Jack was a loving father and grandfather and will truly be […]
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KITTY HAWK — Joan M. Cornette, 75, of Kitty Hawk, NC, formerly of West Grove, PA, passed away at home on October 1, 2022. She was born in West Chester, PA and was the daughter of the late John V. Maroney and Lida Dashe Maroney, of West Grove. She was preceded in death by her […]
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MANTEO — Dare County native Mary McClease Conway surrendered her soul to God peacefully at her daughter’s home in Georgia September 22, 2022. She was 98 years loved on this earth and was the daughter of the late Cora and George McClease of Manteo, NC. Mrs. Conway was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Linwood […]
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David M. Copeland passed away on September 24, 2022, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. He was born on April 16, 1966, in Riverhead, New York. The family moved to Bedford, Virginia in 1974. David graduated from Liberty High School, where he was an avid tennis and soccer player. He worked at Chilli Peppers in […]
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August 5, 1946 – September 9, 2022 NAGS HEAD — On September 9, 2022, Ernest (Rick) F. Kerber, Jr., 76, of Nags Head, NC, passed away comfortably at his home with a full moon glowing over the Roanoke Sound. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Teresa; his loving, thoughtful, and compassionate […]
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November 30, 1930 – August 3, 2022 KITTY HAWK — Marc George Standley of Kitty Hawk, NC was born in Antananarivo on the island of Madagascar to French and British parents. From there, he began a successful and adventurous life: He grew up with his siblings exploring that island before moving to London to attain […]
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March 2, 1946 – September 18, 2022 NAGS HEAD — Dina Sample Lane Etheridge, age 76, of Nags Head, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Dementia. Dina was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 2, 1946, to Roy Winfred Lane and Ina Brothers […]
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July 15, 1981 – September 13, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Loretta Lynn Gibbs Long, 41, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Born in Elizabeth City, NC on July 15, 1981, she was the daughter of Maude Midgett Gibbs and James Ray Gibbs. In addition to her parents, Loretta is survived […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — James A. Speener, Jr, 61, transitioned from this life naturally at his home in Colington, NC September 15, 2022. Jamie, as he was lovingly known, was born in Peoria County, Illinois on March 20, 1961. After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Jamie worked hard developing various skill […]
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August 26, 1933 – September 17, 2022 WANCHESE — Wesley Jarvis Payne, Sr., 89, of Wanchese, NC passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Mr. Payne was born in Wanchese and was a former employee of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was the son of the late Wesley […]
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July 18, 1937 – September 19, 2022 Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. – Philippians 1:6 Patricia Reynolds-Denny, formerly “Patsy Faye Thompson” has completed her journey on this earth and stepped into her eternal life with [...] Obituaries | Full Article
FRISCO — Gordon Thompson, 71, of Frisco, North Carolina, died on September 13, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital of complications following successful surgery for cancer. He was born on May 26, 1951, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, to Elliott A. Thompson and Eleanor Bromley Thompson. A graduate of New England College, he lived and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 5, 1948 – September 10, 2022 WANCHESE — Winston “Winkie” Sprague Silver, 74, of Wanchese, NC passed on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Winkie was born on March 5, 1948, in Raleigh, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hinton Silver. He graduated from Broughton High School and attended The Citadel. He is survived [...] Obituaries | Full Article
May 7, 1979 – September 11, 2022 RODANTHE — On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Jerome Keenan Eisensmith passed away at 43 years of age. Jerome was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on May 7, 1979. He lived his life in Rodanthe, North Carolina. Jerome loved his family, friends, and fishing at the beach. Jerome is survived [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — David W. Mowers, 67, left this world on September 10, 2022, peacefully in his home in Kill Devil Hills after a short terminal illness David was the son of Frank Mowers of Elgin, Illinois, and Daisey King Mowers. He was predeceased by his mother Daisey Mowers Cox and Thomas C. Cox, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Connie Darlene Liverman died of natural causes in Washington, NC September 13, 2022, at the age of 76. Born June 15, 1946, in Elizabeth City, NC Connie was predeceased by several family members including her father, Sam Lee Liverman and her mother, Rose Beasley Liverman; her brother, Douglas Ray Liverman; and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
November 26, 1951 – September 12, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Marie Ann Osovet, 70, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Monday, September 12, 2022, at her home in Colington. Born in Suffolk County, NY on November 26, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Rose Lutz and John Smallberg. Marie worked and retired [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 18, 1927 – August 31, 2022 Richard Laurence Steele, 95, of Ayden, NC, formerly of Kill Devil Hills, NC, died August 31, 2022, at North Carolina State Veterans Home – Kinston. Born in Providence, RI on March 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Ellen Louise Whalin and Edgar A. Steele. In [...] Obituaries | Full Article
May 19, 1948 – September 2, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Anna Margaret Smith, 74, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Friday, September 2, 2022, at her home. Born in Richmond, VA on May 19, 1948, she was the daughter of Virginia Reams Smith and Wayne Rossiter Smith Jr. Anna Margaret earned her bachelor’s degree [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Thomas Christopher Meyers Sr. affectionately known as Capt’n Tom, Owner of Eastern Metal Works, Inc., passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, August 28th, at the age of 65, at his home in Wilmington, Nc with his significant other of 18 years Karyn Sykes. Tom is survived by his 2 Children Thomas “TJ” Meyers [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Gurney “Lee” Collins, III was born in Goldsboro, NC on June 3, 1957, to Gurney and Judith Collins. On Friday, September 2, 2022, at 65, Gurney left to take a well-deserved surf trip to paradise…where there is no pain and the waves are perfect all the time. As a child, he was an explorer, full [...] Obituaries | Full Article
NAGS HEAD — Mark H. Johnston died tragically in Currituck County on September 1, 2022, at the age of 57. He was born in Norfolk, VA May 28, 1965, and was preceded in death by his father Earl H. Johnston. Mark or “Marco” or “Mark St. John” as he was lovingly known throughout the Outer [...] Obituaries | Full Article
