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January 15, 1929 – January 25, 2025 KITTY HAWK — Doris was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1929, in Kitty Hawk, NC, to the late Leon Hardy Perry and Eva O’Neal Perry, both of Kitty Hawk. She went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025, just as she wanted, […]
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October 6, 1940 – January 15, 2025 OCRACOKE — Alda Vann O’Neal Gaskill, of Ocracoke, passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2025, with family by her side. She was born in Beaufort, NC on October 6, 1940, to the late Ansley and Neva Gaskins O’Neal. Alda was a loving and dedicated daughter, […]
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February 12, 1932 – January 23, 2025 WANCHESE — Marian Patricia “Patsy” Tillett, 92, of Wanchese, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025. As a devoted homemaker, Patsy’s commitment to serving others extended beyond her home, as she volunteered for over 30 years with Hotline, exemplifying her lifelong dedication to helping those in […]
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Elizabeth Marge Corsa, 72, was born on February 29, 1952 in Westfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of professional golfer, John Marge and his wife Virginia, a flight attendant. As a child in Westfield, Eliabeth was passionate about ballet dancing and showed an early talent for visual art. After high school she worked in bookstores […]
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Marguerite “Helen” Alford, born on April 30, 1930, in Ottawa, Canada, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Southern Shores, North Carolina. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ernest and Marguerite Towsley. Helen was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who held her family close to her heart. She is survived by […]
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September 9, 1955 – January 16, 2025 MANTEO — Donald Dexter Dough, born September 9, 1955, passed from this life on January 16, 2025. His parents were Thomas E. and Madeline P Dough. He is survived by brothers, W. Allen Dough, William T. Dough (Laura), James E. Dough, Robert R. Dough (Milah); sisters, Mary D. […]
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Ed Conjura, a man of sharp wit, amazing energy, and a truly remarkable mind, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Ed lived a life that was anything but ordinary – full of laughter, adventure, and a love of learning. Ed’s academic journey was impressive as it was unique. From […]
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August 8, 1944 – January 18, 2025 Helen Louise Gauvreau, 80, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Laury Gauvreau, and her parents, Jesse Lee and Louise Lee. Helen was born in the Bronx, New York, to Jesse and Louise Lee. She grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, […]
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March 19, 1940 – January 20, 2025 NORFOLK, VA — Cyrus Gerald Gray, aged 84, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. Born on March 19, 1940, in Rodanthe, North Carolina, he lived a life dedicated to his family and service. Cyrus was the grandson of the notable Capt. […]
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November 26, 1955 – January 21, 2025 MANTEO — Angela Rose Hecke, 69, of Manteo, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on November 26, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Sharon Lee Javorsky and Nicholas Chris Hatzis but was raised by Arthur W. Kingery. She graduated from Herscher […]
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November 17, 1953 – January 20, 2025 OCRACOKE — Michele White, 71, of Ocracoke, died peacefully at home January 20, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was the companion of Barney Bielecki. Born November 17, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Maybelle (Noel) Lamb in Oswego, New York. She [...] Obituaries | Full Article
January 4, 1985 – January 19, 2025 OCRACOKE — Daniel Patrick Isbrecht, born on January 4, 1985, in Greenville, NC, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Ocracoke, NC, at the age of 40. Daniel graduated from Cape Hatteras High School and pursued further education at Cape Fear Community College, UNC-Wilmington, and NC State University. [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Ed Conjura, a man of sharp wit, amazing energy, and a truly remarkable mind, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Ed lived a life that was anything but ordinary – full of laughter, adventure, and a love of learning. Ed’s academic journey was impressive as it was unique. From [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Gary Ronald Church, 82, died January 9, 2025 in the love and comfort of his Kill Devil Hills home. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald, both parents, and three brothers. Gary spent his career as a musician – a lead singer in bands that he ran and bands [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Lola C. Thompson, 90, passed way of natural causes January 9, 2025. Lola was predeceased by her husband, Carl Ray Thompson; her son, Carl Robert Thompson; her parents, Gordon and Lena; as well as her three siblings. Lola was born in Ashland, Ohio and grew up in Point Pleasant, WV. After [...] Obituaries | Full Article
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Gary Edward Ferguson of Nags Head, North Carolina. Gary passed away on December 12, 2024 after sustaining a severe brain injury. Gary was born on June 23,1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Elizabeth Anne and Cecil Ferguson, Jr. After graduating from Stephen Decatur High School in [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KITTY HAWK — Margaret Ramsey “Peggy” Roughton passed away of natural causes January 6, 2025 at her Kitty Hawk, NC home. Peggy was 93 years old. She was born in Mount Carmel, PA, the daughter of the late William and Mary Ramsey. Peggy was active, extremely smart, and a kind and loving wife and mother. [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 24, 1946 – January 7, 2025 NAGS HEAD — Donna Lee Price Savage passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Nags Head, NC, at the age of 78. Born on February 24, 1946, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Fletter Price and Arthur Price. She was also preceded [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KITTY HAWK — Kerrie Jean Lanigan Daly, 56, of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2025. Kerrie was born on May 15, 1968, in Greenlawn, New York, to Donald and Edna Lanigan. Kerrie graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a degree in political science and earned a paralegal certificate from The George [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Megan Elizabeth Zobel was born on July 4, 1994 as a beloved daughter to Reid and Linda passed away on January 2, 2025. As the oldest sister to Hannah, Katelyn, David, she always loved her family- growing up playing barbies and dress up. Megan loved music and singing- from a young [...] Obituaries | Full Article
BUXTON — Nancy Ellen (Cooke) Giannotti, born June 25, 1937, in Lawndale, NC, is now praising Jesus in heaven having passed away peacefully at the age of 87 in Greenville, NC, on January 4, 2025. Nancy was a rare gift in this world, to know her was to see the love of Jesus. Growing up [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KITTY HAWK — Dolores Lorraine Whamond died peacefully in her Kitty Hawk, North Carolina home on Jan. 1, 2025. She leaves behind her husband of 43 years, William E. (Bill) Whamond, who was her loving caregiver during the final years of her life. Dolores was the mother of Heather Whamond of East Hartford. CT and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
