There is no charge to publish obituaries. Please send the information to donna@islandfreepress.org.
June 23, 1946 – September 10, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Margaret “Peggy” Freeman Gladden, the loving wife of Eric Gladden for 21 years, passed away on September 10, 2024, at her home in Nags Head, NC, after a battle with cancer. Her husband and best friend, Sue Mullen of Virginia Beach, VA, were by her […]
Obituaries | Full Article
April 29, 1943 – November 14, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Jacquelyn Ann Williamson Fitton, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, in Kill Devil Hills, NC, at the age of 81. Born on April 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, she lived a life full of love and dedication […]
Obituaries | Full Article
May 1, 1951 – November 12, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Marna Glazebrook Gegenheimer, age 73, departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease. Born on May 1, 1951, in Hopewell, VA, to the late Richard Royster Glazebrook Jr. and Nellie Gray (Emerson) Berry, she leaves behind her […]
Obituaries | Full Article
December 14, 1925 – November 1, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Wilma Gladden, a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, friend, and neighbor, passed away peacefully at her home in Nags Head, NC, on Friday, November 1, 2024. She lived a life of unconditional love and always put others above herself. Born on December 14, 1925, in Soddy-Daisy, […]
Obituaries | Full Article
January 7, 1945 – November 9, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Patricia Louise Pielmeier, born on January 7, 1945, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully from this life on November 9, 2024, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at the age of 79. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Patricia was known for her warmth […]
Obituaries | Full Article
Hunter Burton Hogan-Schaible of Indialantic, FL, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, following a lifelong battle with heart disease. He was born in Norfolk, VA, on April 5, 2000. Hunter is missed by his immediate surviving family, which includes his father, Robert A Schaible of Nags Head, NC; his mother, Mary Harmon Hogan-Schaible of […]
Obituaries | Full Article
Christine Buckner died peacefully in her home on November 2, 2024 after a short illness. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 26, 1948 and grew up in Washington, DC. After attending Sullins Junior College in Bristol Virginia, she went on to obtain her journalism degree from American University. Christine was hired as the […]
Obituaries | Full Article
Mark Edward Fender, 59, transitioned from this life Friday October 25, 2024. He was at his Grandy home where he was surrounded by the family he loved. Mark was born in Urbana, IL. He was the son of Glen and Judy Fender, both deceased. Following high school, Mark bravely enlisted in the United States Army. […]
Obituaries | Full Article
September 12, 1933 – October 26, 2024 MANTEO — Ronald E. Schmidt, a devoted family man and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 12, 1933, in Camden, NJ, Ron led a life full of dedication and […]
Obituaries | Full Article
March 3, 1937 – October 28, 2024 MANTEO — Jess Lafayette Adams, Jr., age 87, of Canton, OH, and Manteo, NC, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born March 3, 1937, in Canton, a son of the late Jess and Ida-Mae (Wright) Adams, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in […]
Obituaries | Full Article
November 16, 1927 – November 5, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Marvin Lee Via, Jr., aged 96, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Kill Devil Hills, NC. He was born on November 16, 1927, in Mt. Fair, VA. Marvin served his country honorably in the United States Army and Air Force during World War [...] Obituaries | Full Article
June 29, 1945 – November 6, 2024 MANTEO — Johnny L. Walker, 79, of Manteo, NC, took his final “exit stage right” and hung his dancing shoes up one last time on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 12:32 pm. Johnny grew up in Alamance County, NC. He “step ball changed” his way across the world, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
February 20, 1953 – November 2, 2024 MANTEO — Patricia Ann Gannon of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born in Trenton, NJ, on February 20, 1953. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Margaret (Callan) Virili, and a son, Jeffrey Gannon. She is survived [...] Obituaries | Full Article
July 14, 1940 – November 4, 2024 MANTEO — Barbara Jean Hord Simpson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Manteo, North Carolina, at the age of 84. Born on July 14, 1940, in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francis Louise Barbee [...] Obituaries | Full Article
April 7, 2004 – October 11, 2024 Sergei Evan Scoggins, known affectionately as Evan, died on October 11, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada, at the age of 20, trying to save his mother, Anastasia. Born on April 7, 2004, in Nags Head, Evan was a vibrant and multi-faceted individual cherished by all who knew him. Evan’s [...] Obituaries | Full Article
June 6, 1933 – October 30, 2024 MANTEO — Larry Philip “Phil” Scarborough passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, in his Manteo home. Born in Wanchese on June 6, 1933, Phil lived a fulfilling life of 91 years, dedicated to God, his family, his country, and his community. Phil was a proud veteran who [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Cynthia Hodges Riddle passed away peacefully in her home in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 70. Cindy was born in Little Washington, North Carolina on March 10, 1954 to the late Marion Uriah “M.U.” Hodges and Peggy Rose Woolard. Cindy grew up in Franklin Virginia, where [...] Obituaries | Full Article
AVON — Claudia Denelsbeck-Laskow, 70, of Avon, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her home. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Claudia was the daughter of the late Robert Cassidy Denelsbeck and Marjorie Ballard; she was preceded in death by her sister, Wendy. She was a graduate of Central Bucks East High School, Class [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Henry Edward Brinkley, Jr., aged 73, passed away on October 25, 2024, in Dare County. Born on August 25, 1951, Henry dedicated 35- plus years of his life as a Union Iron Worker “Local 79”, showcasing his commitment and skill in his craft. Henry was a man of many interests, including hunting, fishing, and photography, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
December 31, 1932 – October 24, 2024 MANTEO — Jack Columbus Tillett of Manteo passed away on October 24, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Jack was born at home in Wanchese, NC, on December 31, 1932, to Margaret Midgett Tillett and Andrew Robertson Tillett, Sr. The whole world has celebrated Jack’s [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Murray Clark (Frisco Mo) of Hatteras passed away peacefully on August 27 in Florida, leaving behind a life filled with adventure, love, and stories that will be cherished forever. Born in 1929, Mo spent his early years in far-flung corners of the world, including the Philippines, China, and Peru. His father, Murray Whitney Clark, served [...] Obituaries | Full Article
March 19, 1963 – October 25, 2024 Heidi von Schmertzing Blackwood, 61, passed on Friday, October 25, 2024 while surrounded by her husband, her son and some of her closest family and friends. Heidi was born in Bethesda, Maryland on March 19, 1963. Heidi graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL in 1981. She [...] Obituaries | Full Article
