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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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March 2, 1932 – December 26, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — James Lee “Jim” Feeney of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at the age of 92. A proud husband and father, James is survived by his loving daughters Jane, Karen (Ed), Nancy (Tim), Mary (John), Maggie (Lauron), and Kellie […]
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April 14, 1935 – December 17, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt Luise Friedhilde Zeller, née Hertel, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on December 17, 2024, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband Armin Josef Zeller and her sister Karin […]
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November 28, 1939 – December 26, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Sally Moore Herbert Roof, born on November 28, 1939, in Halifax County, NC, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 85 in Nags Head, NC. She devoted her life to being a homemaker, creating a nurturing and loving home for her […]
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December 25, 1961 – December 18, 2024 WANCHESE — Laura Belle Boning of Wanchese, North Carolina passed away on December 19, 2024 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was born in Dover Foxcroft, Maine on December 25, 1961. Laura was a beloved mother, sister, spouse, coworker, and friend. She radiated kindness and generosity. Her family [...] Obituaries | Full Article
AVON — Evelyn Jean “Jeanie” Gray, passed peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home in Avon. Jeanie was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on December 7, 1941. She met and married the late Cyril M. Gray Jr. in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on October 17, 1960. Cyril served in the military for 30 years where Jeanie supported [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Stephen Alexander Simon, 50, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, has gone to be with our Lord. Steve was greatly loved by his parents, Becky Williams, Steve Simon and Diana Simon; his brothers Allen Simon (Jennifer) and Paul Simon; his sister Sophia McConnell; and nephews James and Nikolas McConnell. Steve spent his [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Submitted by Joan L. Collins Darrell McNary Collins, 69, a native of Manteo, NC, passed to the Great Beyond on Christmas Eve with his wife Tonya by his side. He graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a B.S. in Geology/Minor in History. As a college student, the story of the Wright Brothers captivated Darrell [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 18, 1944 – December 15, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Molly Griggs Miller, 80, died at home in Nags Head, NC December 15, 2014. Molly, also known as Perky or Grandmolly by friends and family was born March 18, 1944 in Sunnyvale Hospital, New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Walton and Ruth Griggs. Molly’s local roots [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 13, 1951 – December 20, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Arthur Leighton White announces his passing at age 73 in his Kill Devil Hills, NC home on Friday, December 20, 2024. After a long battle with chronic illness, he passed in peace, at home surrounded [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Robert Whitman Hartis died suddenly of natural causes in Nags Head, NC, on December 21, 2024. He was 73. Robert was a local realtor for many years and was born in the Wilson, NC area. Survivors include his friend and former wife, Shelia Williamson of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and several relatives and friends. Robert’s [...] Obituaries | Full Article
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
