Obituaries

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Roger D. Pfendler

February 24, 2023 | Obituaries

KILL DEVIL HILLS — Roger D. Pfendler, 67 years old, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away on February 21, 2023, at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City after a long struggle with chronic renal disease. He was predeceased by his father, Norman Pfendler; and mother, Stella Mosicki. Roger leaves behind his wife, Catherine; brother, Norman; […]

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Paul Marshall Dunn

February 23, 2023 | Obituaries

April 1, 1953 – February 15, 2023 BUXTON — Paul Marshall Dunn, 69, of Buxton, NC died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 1, 1953, he was the son of Claire M. Dunn and the late Stephen F. Dunn Paul attended Brevard Community College […]

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Neil Stapelman

February 21, 2023 | Obituaries

February 29, 1936 – February 19, 2023 NAGS HEAD — Neil Stapelman, 86, of Nags Head, NC (formerly of Brooklyn, NY) passed away on February 19, 2023. Son of Abraham and Sarah Stapelman, he is predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Cohen. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Janet, children Eric Stapelman, […]

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Kirby Jane Sadler

February 20, 2023 | Obituaries

February 23, 2002 – February 14, 2023 MANTEO — Kirby Jane Sadler of Manteo, N.C. passed away on February 14, 2023, at the age of 20. In her short time on Earth, Kirby was a prolific artist whose creativity knew no bounds. True to her artistic nature, she was never afraid to be an individual, […]

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William Arthur Hall

February 20, 2023 | Obituaries

October 6, 1938 – February 19, 2023 MANTEO — William Arthur Hall, aged 84, of Manteo, NC died peacefully on February 19, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Washington, DC. William, Bill to his friends, had a storied military career in the United States Marine Corps that spanned 22 years from 1961 […]

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Bruce Ray Walker

February 20, 2023 | Obituaries

July 24, 1956 – January 21, 2023 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Bruce Ray Walker, scholar, attorney, and friend, passed away January 21, 2023, following a short illness. He was born on July 24, 1956, in Charleston, West Virginia, and was a Stonewall Jackson High School alumnus. Bruce retired in 2018 after more than 35 years […]

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Henry F. Barker Jr.

February 14, 2023 | Obituaries

KITTY HAWK — Henry F. Barker Jr., of Kitty Hawk, NC, went to be with his heavenly father and heavenly family on February 12, 2023, at the age of 85. Henry was born September 26, 1937, and raised in Flint, MI, to Henry F. Barker Sr. and Anna Pauline Barker Bradshaw. Henry was a veteran […]

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Dan Shipley, Jr.

February 13, 2023 | Obituaries

June 4, 1943 – February 9, 2023 SOUTHERN SHORES — Dan Shipley, Jr.,79, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on February 9, 2023. His wife, Linda – always by his side – was with him when he passed. Dan was born on June 4, 1943, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Grace (Gross) and Dan Shipley. Dan was […]

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Robert Hal Gray

February 13, 2023 | Obituaries

December 12, 1934 – February 9, 2023 HATTERAS — Robert Hal Gray, 88, of Hatteras, NC, went peacefully to heaven at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the morning of February 9, 2023. Hal was the son of Damon Meekins Gray, Sr., and Rosa Dean Gaskins Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death […]

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Marie Helen Swain

February 10, 2023 | Obituaries

February 15, 1935 – January 29, 2023 WAWNCHESE — Marie Helen Swain, 87, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of January 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Marie was born on February 15, 1935, to Wesley Gilchrist and Marie Masson in Moorestown, NJ. Previously of Brigantine, NJ, she was […]

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William Miles Askew, Jr.

February 9, 2023 | Obituaries

William “Bill” Miles Askew, Jr., 74, of Kitty Hawk, died suddenly Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  He was the son of the late William Miles Askew, Sr., and Eleanor Hetrick Askew. Bill was born and raised in Elizabeth City, NC, and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Bill enjoyed fishing, was [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Richard “Rick” Graf, Jr.

February 8, 2023 | Obituaries

The unexpected passing of Richard “Rick” Graf, Jr. Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Colington home has been announced by Rick’s wife, Karen Graf. Rick, as he was best known, was 71 and born in Long Island, New York. He was the son of Richard Graf and Eleanor Meyer Graf who preceded him in death [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Elizabeth (Betty) P. Boyer

February 7, 2023 | Obituaries

Elizabeth P. Boyer (Betty) passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023, in Plantation, Florida, at the age of 80. She is survived by Robert Boyer, her husband, and their children, Eric Boyer and Polly Owen (Steve), grandchildren Billy Owen (Brittney) and Sally Owen, her sister Mary Davis and brother George Noppenberger. Betty was a teacher, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Charles Ronnie Stewart, Sr.

February 7, 2023 | Obituaries

September 7, 1939 – February 4, 2023 MANTEO — Charles Ronnie Stewart, Sr., 83, passed away on February 4, 2023. Ronnie was born in Spartanburg, SC but relocated to Durham, NC, at the age of two. He was raised following the teachings of the Primitive Baptist Church due to his mother, father, and grandparents’ influence. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Steven Douglas Palmer

February 5, 2023 | Obituaries

January 12, 1957 – February 3, 2023 BUXTON — Steven Douglas Palmer, 66, of Buxton, NC died Friday, February 3, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Greenville, PA on January 12, 1957, he was the son of Virginia Pearce Palmer and Harold Palmer. Growing up in Greenville, PA, Steven was [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Phyllis Marie Daley Lints

January 30, 2023 | Obituaries

March 4, 1965 – January 26, 2023 MANTEO — Phyllis Marie Daley Lints, 57, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Phyllis formerly worked at Mcdonald’s and Subway in Manteo. She is survived by her boyfriend, Terry Douglas; and her daughter, Ashley Daley. A memorial service [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

April Rose Gray Rimmer

January 30, 2023 | Obituaries

April 1, 1955 – January 29, 2023 AVON –April Rose Gray Rimmer, 67, of Avon, NC died Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her home. A native of Buxton, she was born April 1, 1955, to the late Barbara Joan Gray and Theodore Boyd Gray. April was preceded in death by her son, Wesley Boyd Rimmer. To [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Irma Scarborough Forbes

January 27, 2023 | Obituaries

March 21, 1953 – January 23, 2023 WANCHESE — Irma Scarborough Forbes, 69, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of January 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. Irma was born on March 21, 1953, to Marvin Edward Scarborough of Wanchese, and Nora Meekins Scarborough, previously of Hatteras, NC. She [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Juanita Faye Burke

January 27, 2023 | Obituaries

April 8, 1940 – January 25, 2023 MANTEO — Juanita Faye Burke, 82, of Manteo, NC died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home. Born in Jamestown, TN on April 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Jane Wright and Marvin A. Smith. Juanita attended school at God’s Bible College in Cincinnati, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Gordon Murray Pinckney

January 26, 2023 | Obituaries

Gordon Murray Pinckney, age 68, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Gordon is survived by Patricia (Bertron) Pinckney, devoted wife for nearly 40 years. Also survived by brother Michael F. Pinckney; nephews Devin M. and Collin R. (and wife Lisa) Pinckney; sister Anne Hensel; Joanne (Bertron) Mooney and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Courtland H. Grimm, Jr.

January 25, 2023 | Obituaries

February 10, 1946 – January 22, 2023 AVON — Courtland H. Grimm, Jr. (Courty) passed peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2023.   He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane, their two loved sons, Courtland David (wife Stacey) and Edward Blake Grimm and one loved grandson, Courtland Jacob Grimm. Born February 10, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Paul J. Gorzkowski

January 25, 2023 | Obituaries

December 4, 1971 – January 22, 2023 MANTEO — Paul J. Gorzkowski passed away in his home in Manteo surrounded by his family on January 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Bright Lynn and Stanley Anthony Gorzkowski; stepfather, Ben Lynn; and brothers, John and Steven Gorzkowski. Paul is survived by [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

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