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AVON — Anitra M. Price of Avon died February 23, 2021 in Ahoskie, NC. She was 72. Her husband Ronnie Price preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs. Price leaves behind one sister, and her brother-in-law, Danny Price of Avon and other relatives. Mrs. Price’s plans for cremation will be honored and there are no […]
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September 8, 1932 – February 23, 2021 MANTEO — Gwendolyn Hopkins Heath, 88, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born in Winston Salem, NC on September 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lora Ella Spencer Hopkins and Ambrose “Pete” Hopkins, Jr. For 40 years, Gwendolyn was the owner and operator […]
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Joseph R. Morgan, a long-time resident of Kill Devil Hills, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2021 from complications with bladder cancer. He was born in Hazelton, PA and soon after his family moved to Washington, D.C. Joe attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA and Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University) to study graphic […]
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Thomas Michael McMahon, 66, of Manteo, formally of Elizabeth City, passed away at home from natural causes on February 23, 2021 in Manteo, North Carolina. Thomas Michael McMahon also known as “Tommy Mac” or “T Mac” was born in Dayton, Ohio to late Violet Mae Padgett and John Brian McMahon on August 9, 1954. He […]
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September 8, 1964 – February 20, 2021 BUXTON — Robert Norman Langevin, Jr., 56, of Buxton, NC died Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his home. Born in Portsmouth, VA on September 8, 1964, he was the son of Rose Jackson Harlin (George) and the late Robert N. Langevin, Sr. An avid waterman, Robert enjoyed fishing, […]
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Linda Kay Budd, 61, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away from cancer on February 15, 2021. Linda was born in Ponca City, OK on November 15, 1959 to Doyle and Viola Bowen. Linda is preceded in death by her mother Viola Bowen as well as her maternal and paternal grandparents. Linda enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding motorcycles, […]
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MANTEO — Neil Allen Mulkey died unexpectedly at his Manteo residence February 15, 2021. Allen- as he was best known was 53. Allen’s survivors include his wife, Cecilia Mulkey; his mother, Kay Nabers; his daughter, Erin Mulkey; and his son, Rodrigo Mulkey. Also surviving is his aunt, his uncle, several cousins and other extended family […]
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March 27, 1941 – February 16, 2021 BUXTON — Darrell Belmont Hardison, 79, died peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his sister’s home in Buxton, NC. Born March 29, 1941, he was the son of the late Durwood Hardison and Alvania Quidley Hardison. Darrell was a cheerful individual who liked to sing and play his […]
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02/02/44 – 02/15/21 FRISCO, NC – Doris Rankin, 77, formally of Bladenboro NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Vada Storms, her son Mark Rankin, brother Bobby Storms, and sister-in-law Wanda Storms. She is survived by her husband Don […]
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Carol Ann Wentzell O’Neal, 79 of Smyrna, NC died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, NC. She was born August 8, 1941 in Gloucester County, NJ to the late William Russell Wentzel and Jeanette Elder Wentzel and was the widow of Harry Franklin O’Neal, Sr. She was a desk clerk […]
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July 16, 1937 – February 15, 2021 KITTY HAWK — Kaye Elizabeth Whitfield, 83, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Monday, February 15, 2021, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. Daughter of the late Elizabeth Smith Whitfield and George Ashley Whitfield, she was born in Norfolk, VA on July 16, 1937 and lived in North Carolina [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Arlene Turner Ward of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 13, 2021 at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her mother, Mattie Riggs Sawyer; her stepfather, Howard E. Sawyer; her father, Joseph Gaston Turner; and her brother, Douglas Gaston Turner. Arlene was an educator in the Elizabeth [...] Obituaries | Full Article
SOUTHERN SHORES — Ellwood “Dick” Richard Hood, 80, died February 10, 2021 in his home in Southern Shores, NC. Dick Hood was born May 16, 1940 in Washington DC, to James and Elizabeth Hood. A science and technology enthusiast, Dick graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Physics and earned his Master of Science [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KITTY HAWK — Kathleen Harris Gantt, 91, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Sunday, February 14, 2021. A native of Kitty Hawk village, she was born April 20, 1929, to the late Fannie Dowdy Harris and Thomas “Jep” Harris. For over 30 years, Kathleen was a dedicated employee of The Cavalier By The Sea. An active [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 30, 1955 – February 9, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Lois Marlene Nelms, born March 30, 1955 of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home. Lois was predeceased by her parents, Frank Brinkley Nelms, Sr. and Joan Harrison Nelms and her brother Frank Brinkley Nelms, Jr. She [...] Obituaries | Full Article
June 26, 1922 – February 8, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Thomas Peter Daley, 98, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, formerly of Chesapeake, VA, died peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born in La Porte, IN, on June 26, 1922, Tom was the son of the late Elizabeth Scott Daley and Dr. Edward Henry Daley. [...] Obituaries | Full Article
September 27, 1941 – February 5, 2021 MANTEO — Henry “Hank” Lee Stock, Jr., 79, of Manteo, NC died Friday, February 5, 2021, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Born in Charleston, WV on September 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Frances Young Stock and Henry Lee Stock, Sr. Having served [...] Obituaries | Full Article
August 27, 1944 – February 3, 2021 NAGS HEAD — David John Feild passed away suddenly of natural causes at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Dave was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 27, 1944 to John and Marilyn Feild. He was the oldest of three children. The family moved to Chevy Chase, Maryland [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Charles William Emanuelson, Jr. of Kitty Hawk, NC died of natural causes in Nags Head, NC February 5, 2021. He was 72. No memorial services are planned at this time. Please express condolences to the family via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.
Warren G. Atkins, 93, passed away February 3, 2021. He lived on the Outer Banks for 30 years. Warren was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Simmons Atkins. Together they were blessed with five children, eleven grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He was also a WWII veteran. Warren will be entombed at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KITTY HAWK –Bert Tran Forbes, 92, of Kitty Hawk, NC died peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the family home. Born in Cedar Keys, Florida, Tran- as he was best known, was the son of the late Frank Bell and Lillian Gertrude Forbes. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Bertie Sanders and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Milton Odom Strickland, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Milton was born on November 24, 1940 in Rich Square, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, John A. Strickland and Sarah Bridgers Strickland, his brothers; John A. Strickland, Jr., Wingate Strickland, Wilton B. Strickland (twin) and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
