Obituaries

Jessie Patricia Whitehurst

February 21, 2025 | Obituaries

COLINGTON — Jessie Patricia Whitehurst of Colington passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her sister’s Chesapeake, VA, home. She was 82 and was born in Norfolk, VA. Patricia, as most knew her, worked in the telecom industry for many years.

Survivors include three children, Bryan Bolkcom (of Minnesota and Colombia), Sam Rivers (of Wisconsin), and Tess Adams (of Florida); three sisters, Martha Frugard of Chesapeake, Carol Bean of Norfolk, and Diane Whitehurst of Kill Devil Hills; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Patricia’s specific directives for cremation will be honored, and there are no plans for services at this time. Please read the full obituary and share expressions of sympathy with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.

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Nelson Franklin Tinnell

March 24, 2025 | Obituaries

May 12, 1932 – March 22, 2025 MANTEO — Nelson Franklin Tinnell, 92, of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. He was born on May 12, 1932, in Schuyler, VA, to the late Gracie Dewey Barber and Howard Frank Tinnell. Nelson served in the United States Navy, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Medford Lynden Austin

March 24, 2025 | Obituaries

November 28, 1939 – March 22, 2025 FRISCO — Medford Lynden Austin, born on November 28, 1939, in Hatteras, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, in Frisco, North Carolina, at the age of 85. Medford led a life dedicated to service and hard work. He served his country honorably for two years [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Gloria Wojick White

March 24, 2025 | Obituaries

April 26, 1934 – March 21, 2025 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Gloria Wojick White, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, a dedicated educator and beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025. Born on April 26, 1934, in Bronx, NY, Gloria graced the world with her presence for 90 years. Gloria’s life was marked [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Betty Lou Tillett Henley

March 24, 2025 | Obituaries

March 6, 1941 – March 21, 2025 KITTY HAWK — Betty Lou Tillett Henley, 84 years of age, of Kitty Hawk, NC, beloved wife, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend passed from her earthly home to her eternal home with the Lord, surrounded by family, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Betty was born on [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Clara Poole Bellman

March 19, 2025 | Obituaries

NAGS HEAD — Clara Bellman passed away on March 16, 2025, in Nags Head, NC, at the age of 102. Clara was born November 25, 1922, in Charleston, SC, to Ethel (Welling) and Ralph Poole. Ralph was a U.S. Navy Corpsman, and so Clara lived around the world, including Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Marsha Mann Brown

March 18, 2025 | Obituaries

MANTEO — Marsha Mann Brown, 74, of Manteo, NC, was surrounded by her family when she grasped the hand of our Lord and Savior at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on March 14, 2025. Marsha was born on September 20, 1950, in Key West, Florida, where her father was stationed in the US Coast Guard. In [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Jeffery Quinn Sumerlin

March 17, 2025 | Obituaries

KILL DEVIL HILLS — Jeffery Quinn Sumerlin, 57, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 22, 2025. Jeff was born on May 31, 1967, in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Dodsworth & Lettie J. Sumerlin. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his brother [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Robert Williams Black III

March 17, 2025 | Obituaries

May 28, 1967 – March 1, 2025 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Robert “Rob” Williams Black III, born on May 28, 1967, in Raleigh, NC, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2025, in Kill Devil Hills, NC, at the age of 57. A talented carpenter and electrician, Rob’s hands were always busy crafting and creating, but [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Joshua Leigh Whitehurst

March 14, 2025 | Obituaries

WANCHESE — Joshua Leigh Whitehurst, age 46, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Joshua was born September 15, 1978 in Norfolk, VA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Marie Bunch Skinner. He loved the beach and enjoyed cooking. He is survived by his father, Floyd E. Whitehurst of [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Kathleen A. Maurer

March 11, 2025 | Obituaries

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Maurer, 88, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 in Nags Head, NC. Kathy was born on April 30, 1936 in Bayonne, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Catherine Reid; her husband, Frederick John Maurer; and sister, Joanne ‘Reid’ Fox. Together with her husband, Kathy raised [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Paul Alfred Byberg

March 11, 2025 | Obituaries

NAGS HEAD — Paul Alfred Byberg, 86, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Nags Head, NC. Paul was born on November 14, 1938, in Ridgway, PA. He is reunited with his parents Wern and Clara Byberg and his daughter, Suzanne Harman. Paul graduated from Cooley High School, Detroit, MI in 1957. He attended [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

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