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Norma Eliana Barreto

March 25, 2023 | Obituaries

June 19, 1941 – March 21, 2023 MANTEO — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Norma Eliana Barreto at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Norma was born in 1941 to Julio Zafra, Sr. and Juana Barreto in Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru.  She worked […]

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Ila Jean Wall

March 24, 2023 | Obituaries

The family of Ila Jean Wall has announced her death today March 23, 2023 in Colington, NC. She was born May 13, 1929 in Leeds, Alabama. In her long life, she weathered the passing of her parents, Shelly Bragg and Naomi Mitchell Bragg; her husband, William E. Wall; her sons, Nicky Wall, Charlie Wall, and […]

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Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise

March 23, 2023 | Obituaries

July 27, 1959 – March 20, 2023 MANTEO — Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise, 63, of Manteo, NC died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD on July 27, 1959, Sarah Dee was a faithful servant of the Lord and loving mother, daughter and wife. She joyfully served in many different areas […]

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Robert Benjamin O’Neal

March 23, 2023 | Obituaries

April 7, 1954 – March 21, 2023 OCRACOKE — Robert Benjamin (Ben) O’Neal, 68, of Ocracoke, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ben was a native of Ocracoke, NC and a graduate of Ocracoke High School. He had numerous jobs after high school; working with Army Corps of Engineers on a dredge in […]

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David James Kelmer

March 17, 2023 | Obituaries

October 23, 1947 – March 15, 2023 HATTERAS — David James Kelmer passed on March 16, 2023, at his home in Hatteras surrounded by his immediate family, he was 75. Born, October 23, 1947, and raised in Peapack, NJ he met his wife Karen and was married in 1968. After serving 4 years in the […]

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Lois Elaine Atkinson Smith-Acerra

March 13, 2023 | Obituaries

March 29, 1940 – March 7, 2023 MANTEO — Lois Elaine Atkinson Smith-Acerra, 82, of Manteo, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Born in Neptune, NJ on March 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lenora Brand Atkinson and Alfred Atkinson. She lived […]

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Margaret Ipock Henderson

March 13, 2023 | Obituaries

January 19, 1925 – March 7, 2023 Margaret Ipock Henderson, 98, of Manteo, NC died March 7, 2023, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks in Nags Head, NC. She was born January 19, 1925, in Craven County, NC, the daughter of the late James and Blanche Ipock. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded […]

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Magdalene Doyle Leonard

March 13, 2023 | Obituaries

Magdalene Doyle Leonard passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  She had just turned 83 years old. She was the daughter of Owen and Beatrice Doyle. She was born and raised in Louisburg, NC. Magdalene spent most of her adult life in and around Raleigh, NC.  She had a successful career first as a bookkeeper […]

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Thomas Ezell Gantt

March 10, 2023 | Obituaries

NAGS HEAD — Thomas Ezell Gantt or “Tommy” as he was best known and loved, finished his earthly journey in Nags Head, NC Wednesday March 8, 2023. He was 69 and the son of the late Esley E. Gantt and the late Kathleen Harris Gantt. Tommy was born in Danville, VA and raised in both […]

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Cordelia “Pat”Ann Harris

March 9, 2023 | Obituaries

MANTEO — Cordelia Ann Harris or “Pat” as most knew her; completed this earthly journey on March 3, 2023. A journey she began on December 17, 1956. Pat was born in Manteo, NC to the late Betty Gallop Spence and the late Collis Gallop, Sr. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death […]

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Victoria Marshall Noble

March 9, 2023 | Obituaries

KITTY HAWK — Victoria “Vicky” Marshall Noble, 93, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home. Born in Torrington, CT on July 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Victoria Rotar Marshall and John Marshall. Vicky was a longtime resident of New Milford, CT. In December 2020, she moved [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Andrew John Kina

March 9, 2023 | Obituaries

July 21, 1982 – March 3, 2023 AVON — Andrew John Kina, nicknamed Drew, from East Aurora, NY, died suddenly on March 3, 2023, in Avon, NC. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister as well as a brother-in-law, a grandmother, and many extended relatives who love him dearly. A grandmother and two [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Roger D. Pfendler

February 24, 2023 | Obituaries

KILL DEVIL HILLS — Roger D. Pfendler, 67 years old, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away on February 21, 2023, at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City after a long struggle with chronic renal disease. He was predeceased by his father, Norman Pfendler; and mother, Stella Mosicki. Roger leaves behind his wife, Catherine; brother, Norman; [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Paul Marshall Dunn

February 23, 2023 | Obituaries

April 1, 1953 – February 15, 2023 BUXTON — Paul Marshall Dunn, 69, of Buxton, NC died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 1, 1953, he was the son of Claire M. Dunn and the late Stephen F. Dunn Paul attended Brevard Community College [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Neil Stapelman

February 21, 2023 | Obituaries

February 29, 1936 – February 19, 2023 NAGS HEAD — Neil Stapelman, 86, of Nags Head, NC (formerly of Brooklyn, NY) passed away on February 19, 2023. Son of Abraham and Sarah Stapelman, he is predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Cohen. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Janet, children Eric Stapelman, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Kirby Jane Sadler

February 20, 2023 | Obituaries

February 23, 2002 – February 14, 2023 MANTEO — Kirby Jane Sadler of Manteo, N.C. passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 20. In her short time on Earth, Kirby was a prolific artist whose creativity knew no bounds. True to her artistic nature, she was never afraid to be an individual, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

William Arthur Hall

February 20, 2023 | Obituaries

October 6, 1938 – February 19, 2023 MANTEO — William Arthur Hall, aged 84, of Manteo, NC died peacefully on February 19, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Washington, DC. William, Bill to his friends, had a storied military career in the United States Marine Corps that spanned 22 years from 1961 [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Bruce Ray Walker

February 20, 2023 | Obituaries

July 24, 1956 – January 21, 2023 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Bruce Ray Walker, scholar, attorney, and friend, passed away January 21, 2023, following a short illness. He was born on July 24, 1956, in Charleston, West Virginia, and was a Stonewall Jackson High School alumnus. Bruce retired in 2018 after more than 35 years [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Henry F. Barker Jr.

February 14, 2023 | Obituaries

KITTY HAWK — Henry F. Barker Jr., of Kitty Hawk, NC, went to be with his heavenly father and heavenly family on February 12, 2023, at the age of 85. Henry was born September 26, 1937, and raised in Flint, MI, to Henry F. Barker Sr. and Anna Pauline Barker Bradshaw. Henry was a veteran [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Dan Shipley, Jr.

February 13, 2023 | Obituaries

June 4, 1943 – February 9, 2023 SOUTHERN SHORES — Dan Shipley, Jr.,79, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on February 9, 2023. His wife, Linda – always by his side – was with him when he passed. Dan was born on June 4, 1943, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Grace (Gross) and Dan Shipley. Dan was [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Robert Hal Gray

February 13, 2023 | Obituaries

December 12, 1934 – February 9, 2023 HATTERAS — Robert Hal Gray, 88, of Hatteras, NC, went peacefully to heaven at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the morning of February 9, 2023. Hal was the son of Damon Meekins Gray, Sr., and Rosa Dean Gaskins Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Marie Helen Swain

February 10, 2023 | Obituaries

February 15, 1935 – January 29, 2023 WAWNCHESE — Marie Helen Swain, 87, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of January 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Marie was born on February 15, 1935, to Wesley Gilchrist and Marie Masson in Moorestown, NJ. Previously of Brigantine, NJ, she was [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

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Marie Helen Swain

February 10, 2023 | Obituaries

William Miles Askew, Jr.

February 9, 2023 | Obituaries

Richard “Rick” Graf, Jr.

February 8, 2023 | Obituaries

Elizabeth (Betty) P. Boyer

February 7, 2023 | Obituaries

Charles Ronnie Stewart, Sr.

February 7, 2023 | Obituaries

Steven Douglas Palmer

February 5, 2023 | Obituaries

Phyllis Marie Daley Lints

January 30, 2023 | Obituaries

April Rose Gray Rimmer

January 30, 2023 | Obituaries

Irma Scarborough Forbes

January 27, 2023 | Obituaries

Juanita Faye Burke

January 27, 2023 | Obituaries

Gordon Murray Pinckney

January 26, 2023 | Obituaries

Courtland H. Grimm, Jr.

January 25, 2023 | Obituaries

Paul J. Gorzkowski

January 25, 2023 | Obituaries

William Elbert Brown

January 24, 2023 | Obituaries

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