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Stuart, Nell Johnson - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ April 16, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Bells Island
Nell Johnston Stuart, 77 of 771 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in the Port Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born on March 28, 1932 in Martinsville, VA to the late Buell Craig and Lillian Alice Joyce Johnston. Mrs. Stuart was a retired [...]

Williams, Larry Pierce - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ April 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Ocracoke
Larry Pierce Williams, 79, of the 200 block of Granby Park, Norfolk and Ocracoke Island, passed away April 9, 2009. Born on Ocracoke Island, Larry was the youngest of seven children by Lola Howard Wahab and Zinie Williams. He was a graduate of Ocracoke High School and East Carolina University. Larry began his teaching career [...]

Huffman, Bruce E. - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ April 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Elizabeth City, NC
Bruce Evone Huffman, 58, of 507 Gaulberry Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Friday, April 10, 2009 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was a native of Onslow County, NC. Mr. Huffman was the son of Raleigh Bruce Huffman of Elizabeth City, NC and the late Gertie Mae Jarmen Huffman. He was [...]

Sheep, Betty Rogers - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ April 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Elizabeth City, NC
Betty Rogers Sheep, 84, of 403 West Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC died at Winslow Memorial Home on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born in New Bern, NC, she was the widow of Matthew Leigh Sheep, Jr. and daughter of the late John and Lillian Jones Rogers. She was a retired telephone operator [...]

Chappell, Justin - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ April 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Hertford resident
Justin Chappell, 21, of 1513 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, died Monday evening, April 13, 2009, in University of North Carolina Hospital, Chapel Hill. Arrangements are pending with Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford.
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Dozier, Ambrose Walston, V : Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ March 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Ambrose Walston “A.W.” Dozier, V, age 59, of 149 Elizabeth Circle, Moyock, NC died Thursday, March 5, 2009 in Williamston, NC. Mr. Dozier was born in Currituck County, NC, the son of the late Ambrose Walston Dozier and Ruby Swain Dozier and was the husband of Phyllis Copeland Dozier. He was employed with Barnhill Contracting [...]

White, Melvin Bert : Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ March 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

,b>Elizabeth City, NC - Melvin Bert “B” White, 76, of 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Albemarle Hospital. Mr. White, a native of Pasquotank County, was the son of the late Sam O. White and Bertie Keaton White. He operated a concession stand for thirty years for the [...]

Scott, Grace White : Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ February 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Elizabeth City, NC - Mrs. Grace White Scott, 91, of 919 Selby Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Guardian Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Scott, a native of Pasquotank County, was the daughter of the late Herman E. White and Sallie Sanders White and the wife of James Selby Scott of the [...]

Culifer, James Amos - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ February 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Moyock - James Amos Culifer, 80, 139 Pinto Drive, Moyock, N.C., died at his residence on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Greenville, N.C., he was the son of Tessie Baker Kirby of Kenly, N.C., and the late Amos Culifer, and was the husband of Charlotte Pearman Culifer of the residence. He was a retired [...]

Geoghegan, Barney J - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Kill Devil Hills - Barney Joe Geoghegan passed away December 21, 2008 of natural causes.  He was 68. Barney was born in Henderson, North Carolina May 2, 1940. He was the son of the late Charles and Ada Kathleen Geoghegan.
 
Barney served his country honorably in the United States Army in the late 1950’s. He [...]

Larson, Jewel T - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 21, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Kitty Hawk - Jewel Tiery Larson, 100, of Kitty Hawk, NC, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Britthaven of Outer Banks. Born in Wise County, TX, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Alice Stokes Tiery and was the widow of Levi Swede Larson. She lived in Shawnee, OK from 1932-1995 where she [...]

Staples, Patricia Beth - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Kill Devil Hills - Patricia Beth Staples, 48, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in High Point, NC, she was the daughter of Raymond Neil Wilson, Jr. and Patsy JoAnn Ashby.
Patricia was the loving wife of John Michael Staples for 28 years and the [...]

Williamson, Robert Ray - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Elizabeth City - Robert Ray “Bobby” Williamson, 54, of 901 Halstead Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Williamson, a native of Pasquotank County, was the son of the late George Herman Williamson and Lanie Bell Clemons Williamson. He was a member of the Church of God.
Mr. Williamson [...]

Walz, John William - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

John William Walz, 78, passed away at Sentara Nursing Home, in Barco, Wednesday, December 17, 2008. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 8, 1930 and was the son of the late John William Walz and Katherine Little Walz. In addition to his parents, Mr. Walz is predeceased by one sister, Anna Brooks.

Snyder, Sonja - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Infant - Sonja Anne Snyder, infant daughter of Amanda Kay Fisher and Christopher George Snyder, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Although much too short, Sonja’s life blessed many. She was greatly loved, and will be very much missed.
Besides her parents, Sonja is survived by her sister, Alexis Isabelle [...]

Morgan, Irvin Thomas - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Elizabeth City - Irvin Thomas Morgan “Daddy”, 83, of Main Street Extended, Elizabeth City, NC had a glorious homecoming Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Mr. Morgan, a native of Pasquotank County, was the son of the late Thomas Seth Morgan and Mary Liza Onley Morgan, and the husband of Jessie Louise Hardesty Morgan of Elizabeth City, [...]

Hamilton, Diane Wright - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Diane Wright Hamilton, 56, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Born in Jarvisburg, NC, she was the daughter of Sidney Wright, Sr. of Jarvisburg and the late Inez Morrisette Wright.

Vonella, Dennis Lee - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 16, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Manteo - Dennis Lee Vonella, 58, of Manteo, NC passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Vonella was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of Samuel Gordon and Geraldine Ann Vonella. He was a retired Chief Inspector for Baltimore County Public Utilities. After retirement he fulfilled his dreams by working at [...]

Gaskins, Zora - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 16, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Ocracoke - Zora Bable Gaskins, 76, died Monday, December 15 at his home in Ocracoke. A native of Ocracoke, he was the son of the late George Mathais and Iola O’Neal Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins was a member of Ocracoke United Methodist Church and owned several rental cottages in Ocracoke.
Mr. Gaskins is survived by his [...]

Penning, Geraldine - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 15, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Geraldine “Gerry” Pennington, 88, died December 13, 2008. Mrs. Pennington was born in Clay Center, KS. She was a long time resident of the Avalon Terrace section of Kempsville where owned and operated the Avalon Terrace Dog Kennel. Mrs. Pennington was a member of the National Kennel Club. She was predeceased by her husband, and one son.

Richards, Lisa D. - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 13, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Chesapeake - Lisa Diane Richard, 38, died December 12, 2008. The family will receive friends at Twifords Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake on Monday from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00pm at Riverside Cemetery

Anderson, Michael Eric - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Michael Eric “Big Mike”Anderson, 60, of Mashoes, NC died Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Swan Quarter, NC. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph Marinus Anderson and the late Alma Anderson Midgett. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country honorably in the Vietnam War and attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Smith, William J. - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 11, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Grandy - William “Bill” Judson Smith born to Bruce and Frances Smith Oct. 13, 1935 died from natural causes on Dec. 10, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Smith. Surviving him are his children, Jeff Smith and fiancée, Marcy Walker, Stephanie Swain and husband, [...]

Giles, Twyla - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Elizabeth City, NC - Twyla Lucas Giles, 66, of 632 Old U.S. Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, N.C. departed this life on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at Sentara Norfolk Hospital and went home to be with her Lord where she will spend eternity. Ms. Giles was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice Lucas [...]

Armstrong, Robert Leroy - Obituary

By The Independent ⋅ December 5, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Moyock - Robert Leroy Armstrong, 56 departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 at Albemarle Hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Currituck County and the son of the late James Rudolph Armstrong Sr. and Marion Jeannette Armstrong. He was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist. Robert attended the public schools [...]

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