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September 5, 1956 – May 8, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Hampton Ross Wolfe III, 65, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Portsmouth, VA on September 5, 1956, he was the son of the late Florence and Hampton Wolfe, Jr. Having served his country […]
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MANTEO — Herbert Leon Holleman, 73, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Durham, NC on December 3, 1948, he was the son of the late Catherine M. Williams and Herbert Holleman. Leon devoted his life to education. He began his career as a middle and high […]
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COLINGTON — Susan Renee Belvin, 60, transitioned from this world naturally at her Colington home May 14, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Rick Belvin, and by her daughter, Destiney Akers- both formerly of Colington. Renee, as she was best known, was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA although she considered Colington home since […]
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KITTY HAWK — Richard T. Gillespie passed away in Nags Head, NC early in the morning of May 16, 2022. He was the son of the late Samuel and S. Viola Gillespie and brother of the late Robert Gillespie. Richard was born May 28,1930 in York, PA. Richard is survived by his wife of 71 […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Ashley Lynn Taylor left his earthly body on May 11, 2022. Ashley was born on August 24, 1965, and was raised in Newport News, VA. He later moved to Kill Devil Hills, NC to raise a family of his own. Ashley had a passion for surfing and was always drawn to […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, Theresa Rogers joined her daughter, Shawna Hartley; mother, Claire Taylor; father, Billy Taylor; and brother, William Taylor in Heaven. She leaves behind her sons, which she loved so much, Michael Rogers (Erin) and Robert Haire; her sisters, Patricia Taylor Parker (Gene), Lynn Taylor and Pamela Collier […]
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Cassandra Hughes Jones Garrison passed away peacefully at her home in Charlottesville, VA on May 2nd, 2022 in the company of her family. Sandi (“like the beach”) touched the lives of many and cared for her loved ones up to her final moments. Sandi appreciated and did not take for granted the life she was […]
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September 20, 1934 – May 4, 2022 SOUTHERN SHORES — Lynne Stevens Chase, 87, of Southern Shores, NC died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Boston, MA on September 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Florence Butchman and Harold N. Stevens. Lynne dedicated her life to serving […]
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October 12, 1965 – April 20, 2022 MANTEO — Shelia Claywell Howsare, 56, of Manteo, NC passed away Wednesday, April 2022 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Heidelberg, Germany on October 12, 1965, she was the beloved Daughter of Emma Jane Claywell and Rollin Junior Claywell. Shelia was the loving mother of […]
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October 26, 1934 – April 25, 2022 KITTY HAWK — Mary Alethia Frederick Burns, 87, a resident of Kitty Hawk NC, Kill Devil Hills, NC and Coatesville, PA passed away April 25, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mrs. Frederick was born in Swan Quarter, NC, the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Blake. She was […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Savannah Dawn Lewis, 20, went into her Savior’s arms April 23, 2022, in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Born in Suffolk, VA Savannah was raised in Kill Devil Hills, NC. She attended First Flight High School and proudly earned her diploma from Penn Foster. Savannah had many goals including a career in [...] Obituaries | Full Article
June 14, 1947 – April 18, 2022 SOUTHERN SHORES — Paulette R. Prodanchek, 74, of Southern Shores, NC died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Connellsville, PA on June 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Shaffer Rendine and Lawrence A. Rendine. A longtime resident of Salisbury, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
September 20, 1950 – April 23, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Amelia C. Overman (Millie), 71, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, after a short but brave battle with cancer. She was in her home surrounded by love and family. Millie was a beloved member of the OBX community, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Amy Lee (Bartels) Musil died on April 24th, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born on May 8th, 1953, in Lincoln, Nebraska, she spent most of her young life in Minnesota where she graduated from Lincoln High School in Bloomington and later from the [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 27, 1977 – April 23, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Michael Anthony Caleo, 45, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away suddenly on April 23, 2022. Michael’s infectious laugh and special humor will be missed by so many friends, fellow musicians, and family members. He is survived by his son, Connor Caleo; mother Shirl [...] Obituaries | Full Article
July 10, 1934 – April 18, 2022 MANTEO — Stephen Gaylord Basnight Jr. was born July 10, 1934 in Manteo, North Carolina to Capt. Steve G. Basnight, Sr. and Ann Gray Basnight. Steve Jr. died April 18, 2022 from injuries in an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Basnight, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 14, 1972 – April 16, 2022 MANTEO — Andrew Mason Berry, 50, of Manteo, NC died on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home. Born in Belhaven, NC on February 14, 1972, he was the son of Rita Berry Ballance of Manteo and the late Jimmy Webster Berry. An avid bow hunter and bass [...] Obituaries | Full Article
1936 – 2022 NAGS HEAD — Marilyn A. Meyer/Warren, 1936 – 2022, was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents, Henry and Jenny Meyer. She graduated from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI and Hunter College, NYC, and taught in Illinois, Michigan and NYC. From early childhood on, the faith-based journey was encouraged, and singing, learned from [...] Obituaries | Full Article
January 29, 1962 – April 10, 2022 KITTY HAWK — Susan Kaye Quidley, 60, of Kitty Hawk, NC, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in the Cancer Care unit of Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on January 29, 1962, to Mary Karolyn Whitfield Quidley and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Thomas Gerald (Jerry) Sheffield, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2022, at the age of 84 in Mathews, Virginia, not far from his beloved hometown of Norfolk. An avid sports fan his entire life, he was once invited to try out for the Cleveland Indians, Jerry’s parting can easily be summed up as the [...] Obituaries | Full Article
July 12, 1934 – April 14, 2022 MANTEO — Ann Krider Etheridge, 87, of Manteo, NC, lovingly known as “Ma”, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Ann was born in Charlotte, NC on July 12, 1934, to John Krider, Sr. and Ruby K. Krider. Moving to Dare County at a very [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Sandra L. Kierzkowski, aka Mrs. K of Salvo, passed away after a lengthy illness at her winter home in Tombstone, AZ on April 8, 2022. She is survived by her husband Joe and a myriad of nephews and nieces. There will be no funeral but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later [...] Obituaries | Full Article
