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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 […]
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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. […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
June 8, 1942 – January 4, 2025 WANCHESE — Charles Forrest Brodie, Jr. ascended to heaven on January 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on June 8, 1942, in Roanoke, VA. His love of trains and building race cars quickly developed into a profession in the automotive parts industry. [...] Obituaries | Full Article
August 6, 1975 – December 28, 2024 OCRACOKE — Christopher Robin Waller, 49, died peacefully at his home on Ocracoke Island, NC, on December 28, 2024. A native of Ocracoke and graduate of Ocracoke School, Chris was a handyman with many skills, such as carpentry, heating and air work, and plumbing. He was employed by Carl O’Neal [...] Obituaries | Full Article
September 3, 1950 – December 5, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — William Terry Dunn, known to some as WT or “Wild Thing,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 5, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on September 3, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Clifford and Margaret Dunn. WT graduated [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Richard Lauder McEwan, Sr. “Dickie” passed away unexpectedly on December 10th, 2024 from complications caused by pneumonia. The son of Winnifred and John McEwan, Richie was born in Albany, NY on January 21st, 1940. McEwan joined the U.S. Navy in 1960 where he served as a yeoman aboard the USS Newport News CA-148 and enjoyed [...] Obituaries | Full Article
April 8, 1976 – December 27, 2024 SOUTERN SHORES — Lori Frances Oldham Godfrey, age 48, passed away on December 27, 2024, at her home in Southern Shores, NC. Born on April 8, 1976, in Akron, OH, Lori lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and her profession. For the [...] Obituaries | Full Article
