Obituaries

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Maurice Phelps “Phelpie” Edmondson

November 23, 2021 | Obituaries

MANTEO — Maurice Phelps (“Phelpie”) Edmondson, 85, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence.  Phelpie was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina.  He retired from Dare County and Coastal Redi-Mix.  Phelpie was the Dare County Public Services Director and was instrumental in the construction of the Public Works Complex, the Dare County Animal […]

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George Phillip Nelson

November 23, 2021 | Obituaries

December 16, 1940 – November 20, 2021 SOUTHERN SHORES — George Phillip Nelson, 80, of Southern Shores, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 20, 2021, after a decade-long battle with vascular dementia. Born December 16, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Florence and Henry Nelson. George […]

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Ronald L. Kline

November 19, 2021 | Obituaries

SALVO — Ronald L. Kline, 69, passed away November 17, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born in Beaver Falls, PA on March 8, 1952, to the late William and Betty Kline. Ron was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenn; his son, Matthew Kline; his brother William Kline, Jr.; and […]

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Manuel S. Medeiros, Jr.

November 19, 2021 | Obituaries

Manuel S. “Manny” Medeiros, Jr. a nuclear power engineer, an Outer Banks investor since 1969 and a full-time Outer Banks resident since 1986, passed away on November 17, 2021.  Born in Little Compton, R.I. in 1934, he received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering in 1956 from what is now known as the University of […]

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Edith P. Williams

November 19, 2021 | Obituaries

NAGS HEAD — Edith Paige Perry Williams loved to laugh and to try to lift the spirits of others. Her rich sense of humor and faith in Christ carried her through many trying and difficult circumstances during her lifetime. Edith passed away during the morning of November 16, 2021, as a consequence of renal failure. […]

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John Burton Vick

November 19, 2021 | Obituaries

John Burton Vick or “JB” as he was best known, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 16, 2021. He was surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite gospel hymns. JB grew up in Red Oak, North Carolina. He was born July 9,1930 to his parents- Irene and Levy Vick. […]

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Moises Escudero

November 17, 2021 | Obituaries

Moises Escudero, 55, died unexpectedly in Washington, NC November 14, 2021. He was known by many for his hard work, great humor, and big heart. He was a caring husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Moises put up a brave fight until the very end. He will be missed but will remain in our hearts […]

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Norman H. Tadlock, Jr.

November 17, 2021 | Obituaries

November 4, 1948 – November 12, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Norman H Tadlock, Jr, 73, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 12, 2021. Norman was born on November 4, 1948, to Norman H Tadlock, Sr., and Emma Turner Tadlock in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. After graduating […]

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Richard Earl Willis

November 15, 2021 | Obituaries

Richard Earl Willis, known as “Dickie” to friends, passed away November 11, 2021, at the age of 61 He was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad and preceded in death by his parents, sister, and son, Clifford Willis. He is survived by his 2 children and 8 grandchildren. The family will honor Richard’s request for […]

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Horatio Phillip Beck

November 15, 2021 | Obituaries

August 17, 1940 – November 12, 2021 RODANTHE — Captain Horatio “Raish” Beck, 81, of Rodanthe, NC passed away at home on Friday, November 12, 2021. Born August 17, 1940, in Rodanthe to Walter Henry Beck and Laura Etta Scarborough, he was the grandson of Levene Westcott Midgett and Lucretia Midgett. He graduated from Cape […]

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Elvin Linwood Hooper

November 11, 2021 | Obituaries

July 9, 1949 – November 4, 2021 BUXTON — Elvin Linwood Hooper, 72, of Buxton, NC died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his home. A native of Salvo, NC, he was born July 9, 1949, to the late Elenora Louise Worth Hooper and Edward Francis Hooper. A 1968 graduate of Cape Hatteras High School, Elvin continued [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Charles Schree Daniels

November 9, 2021 | Obituaries

May 18, 1928 – November 5, 2021 WANCHESE — On Friday, November 5, 2021, this 93-year-old fisherman set sail for his final destination – his heavenly home. There he is reunited with his loved ones and especially with the One who sailed with him through all the rough waters of the last 65 years – [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Charles Forrest Brodie, III

November 9, 2021 | Obituaries

Charles “Chucky” Forrest Brodie, III passed away unexpectedly in Virginia on November 5, 2021, at the age of 52. He is survived by his parents, Charlie and Darlene “Pud” Brodie; his daughter, Whitney Brodie; his son, Daniel Brodie (Hayley); two grandchildren, Keyonna Brodie and Austin Brodie; his brother Michael Brodie (Lori) and his sister, Amanda [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Julie Rae Walker

November 9, 2021 | Obituaries

Julie “Jules” Rae Walker unexpectedly left this world on Friday, November 5, 2021, in her sleep, at her home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, of natural causes. Julie was born on July 20, 1970, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. (Bet you didn’t know she was a Yankee!) Julie graduated from Varina High School in 1988 and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Patricia Sue Mills Ambrose

November 9, 2021 | Obituaries

October 15, 1939 – November 8, 2021 KITTY HAWK — Patricia Sue Mills Ambrose, 82, of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Mary Shaw Mills and Roy Mills. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Steve D. Howell

November 9, 2021 | Obituaries

November 17, 1948 – November 7, 2021 MANTEO — Steve D. Howell passed at peace unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Howell; mother, Edna Howell; and brother, Phillip Howell. Steve is survived by his wife, Martha [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Della Basnight

November 8, 2021 | Obituaries

August 15, 1943 – November 5, 2021 MANTEO —“You can remember me with a tear if you must … but I’d much prefer a smile.” Beloved daughter of Cora Mae and Andrew Saint Clair Basnight of Manteo, NC, Della departed this world while shopping at The Fresh Market in Nags Head – an activity she [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Belinda Joyce Etheridge

November 4, 2021 | Obituaries

February 21, 1951 – November 2, 2021 MANTEO — Belinda Joyce Etheridge, 70, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in Jarvisburg, NC on February 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Midyette Etheridge and Darcy Yates Etheridge. Belinda was a graduate of Manteo High [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

James Ray Scott, Sr.

November 3, 2021 | Obituaries

July 16, 1935 – November 2, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — James Ray Scott, Sr., 86, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his home. Born in Pasquotank County on July 16, 1935, he was the son of the late Emma Anderson Scott and Willard Scott. Jimmy owned and operated J.R. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Iris Lintern Byrne

November 3, 2021 | Obituaries

Iris Lintern Byrne, 94, of Norfolk, Virginia passed away on October 29, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Bryne Miles, granddaughters, Kelley and Kathleen Miles and great grandson, Gibson Miles Summerell. Iris is predeceased in death by her husband [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Rhaina Leeann Spencer

November 3, 2021 | Obituaries

April 10, 2021 – October 29, 2021 WINSTON SALEM — Rhaina Leeann Spencer of Winston Salem, NC died Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born on April 10, 2021, to Madison Lynn Cahoon and Amantay Nashiem Spencer. In addition to her parents, Rhaina is survived by a brother, Lane Alexander; her maternal grandmother, Trisha Cahoon [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

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