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.
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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
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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]