Obituaries

February 3, 1942 – April 17, 2025 OCRACOKE -- Rudy Leroy Austin, a cherished native son of Ocracoke, North Carolina, was born on February 3, 1942, and peacefully passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 83. Rudy's life was a testament to dedication, service, and love for his...

Cora L. O’Neal was called home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2025, in Plymouth, North Carolina. She was 64 and born February 5, 1961 in Florida to Loretta Lee Midgett O’Neal and George O. O’Neal Jr.- both deceased. Cora was also preceded in death by her...

KITTY HAWK -- Thomas John Chisholm, 83, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, January 10, 1942, Tom graduated from Meadville High School and attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. A lifelong adventurer, Tom was an...

October 14, 1940 – April 19, 2025 MANTEO -- Teddy Fendell Johnson, HMC, USN, Retired, passed away peacefully at his home in Manteo, North Carolina, on April 19, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 14, 1940, in Halifax, North Carolina, Teddy led a life marked by dedication,...

November 10, 1936 – April 21, 2025 WANCHESE -- Jane Sessoms Gray, a long-time resident of Wanchese, NC, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. She fought the good fight to the very end. Jane was...

October 20, 1930 - April 19, 2025 BUXTON -- Elisabeth “Betty” Stoffel was born in Kiental, Switzerland, and to her last breath, memories of life in the Swiss Alps brought a smile to her face. She shared her fond memories of growing up in the Alps with everyone she met....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Kelly on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born October 11, 1976, in Norfolk, VA. Terry moved with his family in 1986 to the Outer Banks and worked in their family-owned and operated restaurant in Rodanthe, NC. That early experience...

Luis Reyes Perez Morales, 42, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. Born in Chiapas, Mexico, he was a proud resident of Manteo and the surrounding area. He leaves behind his wife, MaElena, and son, Brayan, as well as his older children, David and Valeria. Luis enjoyed being at sea and...

April 2, 1937 – April 15, 2025 AVON -- Earl Wesley O’Neal (USCG PO1 retired) of Avon, NC, peacefully crossed the bar to be with his Lord, surrounded by his wife and family on April 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Earl was born on April 2, 1937, to...