Obituaries

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William W. O’Brien

September 4, 2024 | Obituaries

SOUTHERN SHORES — William O’Brien was born June 25, 1934, in Roanoke, VA, and passed away on July 5, 2024, at his home in Southern Shores, NC, at the age of 90. He worked and visited 87 countries, was married for 63 years, and had ten holes-in-one. It was a very good life! He served […]

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Catherine Santalucia

September 3, 2024 | Obituaries

HATTERAS — Catherine (Kay) Santalucia, age 97, passed away peacefully at Peak Resources of Nags Head, NC on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Kay was born in New York on February 12, 1927 where she raised four boys (Anthony, Frank, Lenny, and Da-mon). After Kay retired from the New York Board of Education, she made Hatteras […]

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Nancy L. Wood

September 3, 2024 | Obituaries

Nancy L. Wood of Nags Head peacefully departed from her earthly journey on August 27, 2024 at Currituck Health and Rehab. She was born August 18, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Preston E Thompson and Margaret Lorraine De Long Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Geoffrey L Wood in 1995, […]

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Barbara Ann Wise

August 28, 2024 | Obituaries

October 7, 1941 – August 28, 2024 Barbara Ann Wise, born on October 7, 1941, in Nags Head, NC, passed away on August 28, 2024, at her daughter Sarah Dozier’s home in Raleigh, NC. Barbara was a dog groomer with a deep love for animals. She spent most of her life taking care of dogs in her […]

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Donald James Kelly

August 21, 2024 | Obituaries

April 18, 1931 – August 19, 2024 SOUTHERN SHORES — Donald James Kelly, born on April 18, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Southern Shores, NC, at the age of 93. Donald graduated in 1956 from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, NY, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. […]

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David Lindsey Keighly-Peach

August 20, 2024 | Obituaries

David Lindsey Keighly-Peach, 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 30th after a brief illness. He was born in Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom, on August 27, 1959. He grew up in Norfolk, graduated from Ryan Academy in 1977, and lived most of his adult life on Cape Hatteras Island.  He loved his pets, family and friends with all his heart. His […]

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Albert Franklin Hollifield

August 20, 2024 | Obituaries

NAGS HEAD — Albert Franklin Hollifield, passed away peacefully on August 16, of 2024, at the age of 85. Albert was born on June 1, 1939, in Asheville, NC. He was proceeded in death by his parents James Franklin Hollifield and Edna Ward Hollifield as well as his brother, Virgil Hollifield. Albert is survived by his beloved wife, […]

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Ellen “Marsh Mamma” Berg

August 12, 2024 | Obituaries

KITTY HAWK — Ellen Berg, age 69, of Kitty Hawk, NC, died August 9, 2024, after a courageous, two-year battle with liver and pancreas failure. Ellen was born May 20, 1955, in Evanston, Illinois. After high school, she earned a nursing degree and worked in intensive care in Cook County, Ill. After several years, Ellen […]

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Janice Lee Kedzierski

August 8, 2024 | Obituaries

January 25, 1945 – August 3, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Janice Lee Kedzierski, 79, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at the Outer Banks Health Hospital. Born on January 25, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, Janice led a life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Zachary McDaniel Owen

August 8, 2024 | Obituaries

SOUTHERN SHORES — Zachary McDaniel Owen of Southern Shores, age 29, passed away on August 4, 2024. He was predeceased by his father, William C. Owen, and grandparents, William L. Owen, Jr. and Christine M. Owen and Robert E. McDaniel and June H. McDaniel. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Janet M. Owen-Rosso [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Richard T. Swisstack

August 8, 2024 | Obituaries

BUXTON — Richard T. Swisstack, 82, of Buxton, NC, formerly of Rahway, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at home. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he lived in Rahway, NJ for many years before moving to Buxton, NC. He was employed by Merck and Co., Rahway, NJ, as an electrician for over 32 years before retiring. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

James B. Groff

August 7, 2024 | Obituaries

June 17, 1932 – July 31, 2024 SOUTHERN SHORES — James (Jim) B. Groff, CAPT, CEC, USN (Ret) of Southern Shores, NC, died July 31, 2024. He was 92 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Groff Stern, George B. Groff and his wife of 36 years, Anna Marie Groff. Captain [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Humphrey Hardy Gillam, Jr.

August 6, 2024 | Obituaries

April 28, 1955 – August 5, 2024 WANCHESE — Humphrey Hardy Gillam Jr. (“Hardy”), age 69, of Wanchese, NC, passed away on August 5, 2024, at ECU Health Center in Greenville, NC. Born on April 28, 1955, in Windsor, NC, Hardy devoted his life to both his family and his passions. Hardy began his working [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

JoAnne Norris Junkin

August 6, 2024 | Obituaries

KILL DEVIL HILLS — JoAnne Norris Junkin, 73, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2024. Born on December 25, 1950, in Raleigh, NC, JoAnne’s life was a rich tapestry of love, service, and unwavering devotion. JoAnne was a dedicated Navy wife who moved all over the country with [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Hickman Lee Finch II

August 2, 2024 | Obituaries

April 18, 1952 – July 31, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Hickman Lee Finch II, 72, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, succumbed to kidney failure on July 31, 2024. Hickman was a native of Henderson, NC, born April 18, 1952, to Hickman Lee Finch and Thelma “Jackie” Jackson Finch. He attended school in Henderson, graduated [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Valerie S. Norris

August 2, 2024 | Obituaries

KILL DEVIL HILLS — Valerie S. Norris nee Brooks of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away suddenly on her birthday – July 31, 2024. She is reunited with her daughter, Dusttany L. Rector, parents William and Joyce Brooks, and best friend Daneen Wicks. Valerie’s love for her family and friends kept her roots in Ohio, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Herbert “Brandt” Bryant

July 30, 2024 | Obituaries

KILL DEVIL HILLS — Our beloved Herbert “Brandt” Bryant of Kill Devil Hills, NC went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at ECU Medical Center, in Greenville, NC. Brandt was born in Portsmouth, VA on April 24, 1962. He graduated from Old Dominion University in 1984 with a BA in Communications. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Ronald Thomas O’Neal, Jr.

July 29, 2024 | Obituaries

September 21, 1951 – July 23, 2024 OCRACOKE — Ronald Thomas O’Neal, Jr., 72, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024. Born on September 21, 1951, in Morehead City, NC, Ronald lived a life full of dedication and passion both on and off the waters that he loved so dearly. After attending [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Lou Joyce Jordan

July 26, 2024 | Obituaries

October 20, 1932 – July 25, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Lou Joyce Jordan was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on October 20, 1932, in Dunn, North Carolina, and was a long-time resident of Kill Devil Hills, NC. Joyce was preceded in [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Godfrey (Jinx) Caylor

July 26, 2024 | Obituaries

AVON — Godfrey (Jinx) Caylor, age 97, of Avon, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Sparrows Point, Md., to the late James and Lillian Brown. Godfrey was known as Jinx to her family and friends, a nickname that reflected her fun and outgoing personality. She grew up in south [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

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