Ralph Walter Coward

January 22, 1955 – November 21, 2024 Wilson, NC – Johnnie Dean Baum, aged 69, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Known affectionately as the Hatteras Island Poet, Johnnie was a cherished member of his community in Frisco, North Carolina, where his poetry, inspired by life in the Outer Banks, resonated deeply [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

July 17, 1943 – December 19, 2024 Ollie Renn Jarvis, of Buxton, NC, a beloved coach, loving father and husband, successful businessman, dedicated teacher, and inspiring role model, passed away on December 19, 2024. Born on July 17, 1943, in Petersburg, Virginia, Ollie lived a vibrant life of 81 years, marked by a legacy of [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

July 8, 1957 – December 14, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Wayne Franklin Ford, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Born on July 8, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Wayne lived a life filled with love for family, nature, and community. Wayne’s professional journey included roles as [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

November 2, 1930 – December 13, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Norma Carter Hurley, age 94, of Kill Devil Hills, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 13, 2024. Norma “Nonie” was born to Etta Mae (Ellsworth) and Norman Layafette Carter on November 2, 1930. She was the ninth consecutive daughter and was named after [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

MANTEO — Maybell Holland Cox Stevens, affectionately known to close friends and family as Mazie, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Nags Head, North Carolina, at the age of 77. Born on January 16, 1947, in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina to Fannie Mavis, and Henry Holland. Maybell led a life filled with [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

September 9, 1949 – December 15, 2024 MANTEO — Linda Hoffler Tillett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Manteo, NC, at the age of 75. Born on September 9, 1949, in Hertford, NC, Linda lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

October 30, 1949 – December 11, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Susan Cothran Dutt, 75, of Kitty Hawk, NC, formerly of Yorktown, VA, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2024. Born to Edward and Georgia Cothran in Anderson, SC, she earned a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science from Clemson University and worked [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

February 15, 1947 – December 4, 2024 SOUTHERN SHORES — Captain Carl John Lilieberg, III, USN, Ret. passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born in Niagara, NY on February 15, 1947. Carl was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Dr. Najib and Hilda Nackley, of Hyannis, MA, Father, Carl John Lilieberg, Jr., [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

February 4, 1981 – December 11, 2024 WANCHESE — Brandon E. Daniels, born on February 4, 1981, passed away on December 11, 2024, at the age of 43. A resident of Wanchese, NC, Brandon was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend whose life was characterized by his love for the outdoors and his dedication [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

October 7, 1958 – December 9, 2024 OCRACOKE — James Elvin O’Neal, Jimmy, 66, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born on October 7, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA, Jimmy lived a life marked by service, hard work, and deep love for his family. Jimmy served his [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

December 14, 1938 – December 6, 2024 MANTEO — Roberta Marie Cunningham of Manteo, NC, passed away in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, December 6, 2024.  She was born on December 14, 1938, at the home of her beloved grandparents, Julia and Joseph Houston, Magnolia Inn Farms in Caroline County, Virginia. Marie was preceded in [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

AVON — Michael Lehmkuhler, age 71, passed away on December 6 in his dream home at the beach, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Kathy Lehmkuhler; his daughter, Kristal Seaford of Richmond, Virginia, and her two children, Wyatt and Leona Seaford; and his daughter, Kate Blevins [...] Obituaries |  Full Article