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Herbert Allan Haines

Herbert Allan Haines, 67, of Salvo, died Monday, December 02, 2013, at his home. He was born to Archie L. Haines and Frances Bray in Washington D.C. on July 7, 1946, and was the husband to Elaine Lilly Haines.  He was a United States Marine and served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1968. Herbert worked for AT&T as a technician, and attended Stillwaters Baptist Church in Nags Head.   Including his wife, he is survived by his sons; Andrew, and his wife Mellisa, of Statesville, NC, and their children, Brayden and Lilly; Mark, and his wife Terah, of Charlotte, NC, and their son Cade; Adam, and his wife Laurel, of Charlotte, NC, and their children, Wyatt and Levi; Luke, and his wife Sarah, of Charlottesville, VA, and their children, Griffin, Kaleigh, and Tanner; he is also survived by his brothers Donald, and Kenny. He is predeceased by his sister Joan Jordan.  Services will be held at Stillwaters Baptist Church on Saturday, December 7, at 11:00 am.   Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ira Haines

WAVES, NC - Ira "Butch" Haines, of Waves, NC, formerly of Green Creek, NJ and Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 21, 2005 at his residence after an extended illness. “Butch” worked at the A&P in Cape May Court House prior to moving to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Until recently, Butch was employed by Island Convenience in Rodanthe, NC.  Butch is survived by his wife, Janice Midgett Haines of the residence; a son Kevin Haines of South Dennis, daughter-in-law, Marcia; a daughter, Susan Shanahan, son-in-law, Tom; daughter, Donna Covey, son Joseph Moher; loving grandfather to Bryan Haines, Brooke Haines, Salvatore Abbruzzese, Sarah Shanahan, Daniel Covey, Erika Covey and Andrea Covey; brothers, Charles Murray, Joseph Murray, in addition to his many friends and extended family he had on Hatteras Island.  He was preceded in death by his parents Eugene & Catherine Haines, a brother, Walter Haines and a sister, Mary Doyle.  Services will be at Twiford Funeral Home, 500 Budleigh St., Manteo, NC 27954 on Monday, April 25, 2005 at 11:00 am. A viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. In addition, a memorial service will be held at a later date in Philadelphia, PA. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Elsie Wescott Hale
The Coastland Times - Friday, November 7, 1969; pg. 8

Fred G. Hale

HATTERAS, NC - Fred G. Hale, 68, died at home in Hatteras, NC on November 14, 2004. His family and constant companion, Amos were by his side.   Fred Hale was a long-time resident of Hatteras and was known locally as a building contractor and author who enjoyed writing the Cape Hatteras mysteries.  Fred Hale was born on January 15, 1936 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He graduated from Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass, Oregon in 1952 and the United States Naval Academy in 1960.  His early Naval assignments included duty onboard USS Newport News,(CA-148) and following submarine school, duty onboard USS Torsk (SS-423), USS Darter (SS-576) and USS Trigger (SS-564). He served a one year tour in Viet Nam with the Naval Advisory Group. Later assignments included instructor and director of the counterinsurgency branch. Special Training Division, Naval Amphibious School; the Marine Corps Command and Staff College; duty with Commander Service Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and with the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as comptroller for planning, policy and budgeting for the amphibious forces. Fred retired from the Navy in 1978 with the rank of commander.  Fred was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with star, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, Republic of Viet Nam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation of the Gallantry Cross with Palm, Viet Nam Campaign Medal with device, National Defense Service Medal with star and the Good Conduct Medal.  Following his retirement from the Navy, Fred formed a consulting firm, Quatrain Corporation. This company developed a coal off-loading capability for the port of Portsmouth, VA. Later, he formed Hale and Associates, Inc., which was active in oil and natural gas ventures in Kansas. Dash Partners, a consulting firm, Fred owned with his wife, provided business formulation expertise and Fred was actively managing a company that imports and markets back packs when he died.  Fred served as the Administration Officer for the Reagan Bush Campaign of 1984 and subsequently served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Republican National Convention held in Dallas, Texas in August 1984 and held a similar position for the 1985 Presidential Inaugural Committee.  Fred was preceded in death by his father, Paul C. Hale, of Gulfport, Mississippi, and mother, Glenda E. Cook of Grants Pass, Oregon. Fred leaves his wife Jo Anne Hale of Hatteras, NC, a son Frederick G. Hale, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA, two daughters, Cynthia Hale Coffelt of Reston, VA and Elizabeth Hale of Falls Church, VA; three grandchildren, Merriweather, Jackson, and Dalton; two brothers, Roy Hale of La Plata, MD and Richard Cook of Manchester, Washington.  A funeral service will be held at Twiford’s Island Chapel, Hatteras, on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM, one hour before the service. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:00 AM.   Twiford’s Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with these arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Braxton Bragg Hall, Jr.

Braxton Bragg Hall, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Buxton, NC on June 24, 2022. He had been surrounded by a loving “Care Web” of family and friends who made sure he was comforted and passed with a high level of dignity after a long battle with Cancer.  Braxton was the son of Braxton Bragg Hall, Sr., a former jet engine mechanic at Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point and Edith Cavel Davis Hall, a registered nurse at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City and the brother of David G. Hall, founder of Mitchell Village Animal Hospital in Morehead City, all of whom predeceased him.  He graduated from West Carteret High School in 1969 and was awarded the American Legion Citizenship Award and voted ”Most School Spirited!” From 1969-1974 he attended East Carolina University earning a BS in History and was also the Speaker for the Student Government and a member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society. He was named to “Who’s Who Among American College Students”, “Most Outstanding Senior” in the History Department and Awarded a Teaching Fellowship for Graduate School in 1974.  However, his greatest achievement was his teaching career at Cape Hatteras High School from 1974-2010. He received many accolades during his 36-year career including Dare County Teacher of the Year in 1985, the Terry Sanford Award of Creativity in the classroom in 1984, President of the Dare County Association of Educators for 3 terms, a leader in the North Carolina Association of Educators and President of the NCAE District 15.  Braxton was the Sponsor and Organizer at CHHS of the Student Government Association, the National Honor Society, the Yearbook, Homecoming and was infamous for proudly calling out the names of graduating seniors at 32 Graduations!   His passion and love of theatre were shared when he became the Director of the CHS Drama Club where he directed 10 stage productions including plays: It’s Great to Be Crazy; Tea and Arsenic; Don’t Drink the Water; Bell, Book and Candle; Ten Little Indians and Musicals: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown; Once Upon a Mattress; The Fantasticks; Grease and Little Shop of Horrors.  As a teacher, Braxton encouraged open expression of ideas, political expression on all sides, student debates, simulations and no student will ever forget his incorporation of music and drama into almost every lesson plan he ever taught! He was very proud of the fact that he helped hundreds of students register to vote during his 36-year career.  Braxton will be truly missed by Dale Midgett, his loving partner of 17 years; Chris Bennett and his wife Tiffany, Chris was Braxton’s personal assistant, driver, landscaper and caregiver for the last 4 years and Chris considered Braxton a mentor and a Father Figure; Tami Jordan Thompson, his Award Show Watching, Broadway Loving, Call Me Anytime Even in the Middle of the Night for any reason, the Thelma to His Louise Friend of 44 years and VIP Friends: Joyce Bornfriend, Patricia Butler, David Ibarra and Elke Schwartz, all of whom he shared special friendships with, His Personality Plus Shitzu, Miss Kamala Hall; Quirky but Sweet Cat Bella; a Bevy of Loving Cousins Martha and Robert O’Brien, Sally and Danny Boyd, Diane and Doug Willis, Molly Barker, Susan Barts (Bill), Cathy Campbell (Mike), and Joe Meekins. He will also be missed by his fellow Educators, Constituents and Beloved Students who had the honor to work and learn from him at Cape Hatteras School.  There will be a “Celebration of Life” at the Beach Klub, at Koru Village in Avon, on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm and expect a little fanfare! Flowers can be received at the Beach Klub before the Ceremony or donations can be made to any of the Islands Local Charities to honor the Ompactful, Generous and Wonderful Life of Braxton!  There will also be another “Celebration of Life” held in Morehead City on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 10:00 am at Munden Funeral Home which is sure to be a wonderful Celebration as well!  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Carol Fay Temme Hall

MANTEO, NC - Carol Fay Temme Hall, 69, of Manteo, NC died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel Smith Temme. She was a retired public school teacher in Stafford, VA, a member of the Lion’s Club in Stafford, VA, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam Era as a nurse.  Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband, William Arthur Hall of the residence; a son, Christopher William Hall of Richmond, VA; and a sister, Marie T. Skerritt of Albany, NY.  A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens by Deacon Don Wobser. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC on Thursday at 10:00 AM.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Marion C. Hall

Marion C. Hall, 84, Sunrise May 12, 1925; Sunset August 31, 2009. Born in Manteo.  She was a God fearing woman and member of Johnstown Independent Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents George W. and Lydia A. Pledger, husband Fred Hall Jr. of 35 years and son-in-law Willie J. Crawford, siblings James, Arthur, Della and Dorothy Pledger and Janie Lee Pledger Overton. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Cornelia C. Crawford, Ann M. (Timothy) Valentine, Connie L. (Andre') Phillips, Anita J. (James) Mack, Frederica H. Zabala; sons, Fred (Pattie) Hall III and George D. (Sheri) Hall; brother, George W. Pledger; sister, Catherine P. Bowser; sister-in-law, Marian Pledger; 23 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, five great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation 9 a.m. and Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church, 675 E. Markison Ave. Burial at Greenhill Cemetery in Johnstown, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home,, Chapel of Peace, 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 10, 2009; pg. 10A)

Melba Haywood Hall

CHESAPEAKE - Melba Haywood Hall, 75, passed away peacefully at her residence, April 8, 2008. She was born in Dare County, NC to the late Henry and Sally Haywood. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church and Eastern Star, Berkley Chapter 52.  Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Shani Hall Selby, and husband David of Chesapeake; her son, James Keven Hall, and his wife JoAnn of Pocomoke City, MD; her brother Henry Dean Haywood of Colington, NC; her six grandchildren, Alexis Selby, Quentin Selby, Jamie Lynn Hall, Amanda Hall, Andrew Travers and Stephanie Selby Hatch; and her great-grandchild, Henry Hatch.  Her husband, James Clarence T. Hall, predeceases Mrs. Hall.  The family would like to thank Carolyn Parker, Shelia Ansell and Maggie Valenza for their care and compassion extended to their mother during her illness  The family will receive friends, Sunday, 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Twiford Colonial Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. The funeral will be Monday, 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Randy McMillen officiating. Burial will follow the service at Princess Anne Memorial Park.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, April 13, 2008; pg. 10A)

William Arthur Hall

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 to 1983. He served two tours In Vietnam where he was awarded numerous medals for valor. Bill retired from the military in 1983 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  Following his military career, Bill spent years as a successful real estate agent in northern Virginia before retiring to the Outer Banks to enjoy his retirement.  An avid and accomplished fisherman, his favorite days were spent trying to land the big drum with his fishing buddies. Bill loved physical fitness, and his daily gym trip was super important.  Bill loved his only son Chris and granddaughter Skye beyond measure and enjoyed spending time having family dinners and teaching Skye to fish.  Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan and Mary Hall; and his beloved wife, Carol Hall.  He is survived by his son, Christopher Hall (Jamie); granddaughter, Skye Carol Hall; and his brother, Tom Hall and family.  Friends are invited to gather and share memories of Bill at Twiford Colony Chapel, 500 Budleigh Street, Manteo on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10:00 am. A short graveside burial with military honors will follow at 11:00 am at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens.  Friends are invited to stop back at Bill's house, 1163 Burnside Road, Manteo, following the burial for a quick bite and a Bud Light… Bill requested that we let anyone attending know that the dress is "casual fishing clothes - no ties!!!"  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Zelda Austin Hamilton

Zelda Austin Hamilton, 79, of Virginia Beach, passed away peacefully Sunday April 7, 2019 at home in the arms of her family. She was born November 19, 1939 in Frisco, NC to George and Maggie (Whedbee) Austin. Faith and family was her priority, and she loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Everyone who knew her was touched by her kindness and sweet personality. Zelda had the opportunity to travel the world as wife of Ben Hamilton, USN (Retired) and once moving to Virginia Beach worked hard as a Real Estate agent; a career she loved. Zelda is survived by her sister, Aleta Gray, her children, Debbie (Cecil) Spencer, Gayla Lindros, Charles (Praew) Hibbetts; 7 grandchildren, Darren Whitehead, Sean Whithead, Jason Spencer, Benjamin Lindros, Christopher Lindros, Dayna Hibbetts, Cory Hibbetts; 7 great grandchildren, Kalen (Taylor) Bergsma, Megan Whitehead, Jon Whitehead, Gabbi Lindros, Abby Spencer, Emmalynn Spencer, and Lyla Lindros. Her family would like to thank Sentara Hospice and the staff at Preferred Care at Home for the loving care that they provided. A memorial service will be held on Thursday April 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Salem United Methodist Church, 2057 Salem Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Rd Chapel is handling arrangements.  (H.D. Oliver Funeral Home)

Elizabeth Baum Hanbury

CHESAPEAKE - Elizabeth Baum Hanbury, 88, died Nov. 4, 2008. She was the widow of Lawrence Jefferson Hanbury, Sr. and the daughter of Renan Carlyle and Emma Patterson Baum. She was a graduate of Florida Southern College and received her master's degree from The College of William and Mary. Mrs. Hanbury served the Chesapeake public schools, first as a teacher of English at Great Bridge High School, later as supervisor of English instruction, and the last 12 years of her career were spent as assistant principal for instruction at Indian River High School. Upon formation of the City of Chesapeake in 1963, she became the first president of the Chesapeake Education Association. In the late 1960s, she was president of District T of the Virginia Education Association. Upon her retirement in 1980, Mrs. Hanbury became interested in historical and genealogical research. She was the author of "Currituck Legacy: The Baum Family of North Carolina," which she described as a blend of northeastern North Carolina history and the history of the Outer Banks Baum family. She also wrote "Getting to Pine Island," a work of historical fiction based on the Baum family diaries. In 1998, she revised and guided the republication of Elizabeth Baum Wingo's 1965 edition of "The Battle of Great Bridge" for the Norfolk County Historical Society. Mrs. Hanbury was a past president of the historical society and was the first regent of the Chesapeake chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation. At Centerville Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school and served as a deacon. She is survived by two daughters, Laura Hodges and Marianne Okal and sons-in-law, James Hodges and Charles Okal; one son, Lawrence Jefferson Hanbury Jr. and his wife Debbie; granddaughters, Elizabeth Robson, Susannah Hogge, Rebecca Dodelin and Emily DeFiesta; grandsons, Ben Shanaberger and Jakob Hanbury; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Centerville Baptist Church. The Rev. Richard T. Moore will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will gather at the home of Jeff and Debbie Hanbury, 228 Vanette Drive, after the graveside committal service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Thursday, November 6, 2008)

John A. Hancock

HATTERAS - John A. Hancock passed away quietly on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in Nags Head, NC. John was a wonderful, fun loving, happy guy.  He lived in Hatteras, NC for over 40 years.   John was born in Richmond, VA on January 19, 1946.  He lived in Richmond and Williamsburg during his young adult life. John was a graduate of Hermitage High School in Richmond.  While in the Outer Banks, John worked many years for Colony Realty and the Channel Bass Restaurant.  He was loved and greatly respected by all in the community, and he quietly helped so many people.  He was a wonderful cook. You could always talk to him and receive assurance that everything is in God's hands.  John was the son of the late John Ernest and Elvera Hancock, of Mathews County, VA and the brother of the late Wanda Bethea.    He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Holleman, and his brother, Tom T. Hancock.  He was a loving uncle to Susan Holleman and David Holleman; his great-nephew, Yates Holleman; and his great-grandnephew, Carter Holleman.  Also surviving John is his longtime friend, George Becker of Hatteras.  No services are planned at this time.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

John Walden Hancock

MANTEO, NC - John Walden Hancock, 84, of Manteo, NC died at 6:00 am on Friday, July 27, 2007 at Britthaven Outer Banks. Mr. Hancock was born September 13, 1922 in Okmulgee, OK, the son of Walden Wood Hancock and Alice Allred Hancock. Wally, as he was called, was a printer by trade and retired from the Government Printing Office as a proof reader and cost analyst. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints until failing health prevented regular attendance. He was a veteran, having served in WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corp.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Vera Jensen Hancock.  Besides his wife, Mr. Hancock is preceded in death by his son, J. Wally Hancock, twin sons, Frank and David Hancock and one grandson, Eli Jeremiah Hancock.  He is survived by three children, Tamalie Hancock of Fort Smith, AR, Robert B. Hancock of Manteo, NC, and Barry W. Hancock of Grabill, IN; four grandchildren, Shauna Barker, Mandy Bartell, Jessie Hancock and Lacey Hancock; and six great-grandchildren, Christian, Caleb and Kate Barker, Isabella Bartell, Brayden Eilert, and John Jeremiah Hancock.  Viewing for family and friends will be at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC on Thursday, August 2, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at the Midgett Cemetery, Manteo, on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10:00 am.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Vera J. Hancock

BARTLESVILLE, OK - Vera J. Hancock, 79, of Bartlesville, OK, died Sunday, February 1, 2004 in Bartlesville. She was born in Manassa, CO to the late Christen Peter and Kate Estella Mortensen Jensen and was a retired Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of Defense in the United States Department of Defense.  Mrs. Hancock is survived by her husband, John Walden “Wally” Hancock of Bartlesville, OK; a daughter, Tamalie Hancock of Fort Smith, AK; two sons, Robert Brent Hancock and his wife, Ann of Manteo, NC and Barry Wood Hancock and his wife, Sharon of Fort Wayne, IN; a sister, Wanda Adair of Logan UT; five grandchildren, Shauna Marie Barker and her husband, Christian of Williamsburg, VA, Mandy Laurane Bartell and her husband, John of Richmond, VA, Jessie Renee Hancock and Lacey Kate Hancock, both of Manteo, NC, and Kealy Ostrom of Grabill, IN; and four great grandchildren, Christian Joseph and Caleb Daniel Barker, Isabella Jadyn Bartell, and John Jeremiah Hancock.  A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Midgett Family Cemetery, Manteo, with President Jeff Jacobson officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel on Wedensday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and at other times at the residence of Robert and Ann Hancock, 155 Gareth Circle, Manteo, NC.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Charles L. Hand
Raleigh Christian Advocate – Wednesday, January 11, 1888; pg. 5

Rosa Lee Bratten Hand

MANNS HARBOR - Rosa Lee Bratten Hand, 77, of Manns Harbor, died Tuesday, May 27 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. Hand was born in East Lake and was a retired beautician and a member of Manteo Assembly of God. She was the daughter of the later Julia Mae Crain and the widow of Milton Neil Hand. Mrs. Hand is survived by her sister, Willie Me "Tish" Ambrose of Manns Harbor; a step-son, Milton Eugene Hand of Norfolk, Va.; an aunt, Lucy Gibbs of Manteo; 4 step-grandchildren and 8 great-step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Manteo Assembly of God on Friday, May 30 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Denham officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Manns Harbor. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, May 29, 2003; pg. 10A)

Anna Perry Hanley

MASHOES - Anna Perry Hanley, 62, of Mashoes, died Thursday, Ocotber 21, 2010, in a Chesapeake, Va  hospital.  Mrs. Hanley was born in Edenton, NC and was retired from Wachovia Bank. Mrs. Hanley worked in customer service and was an assistant branch manager, working with The Mall Bank, First Union and Jefferson National Bank.  She loved animals and the beach.  She was the daughter of the late Merrill Twine and Betty Cobb Perry and was the wife of William Edward Hanley, Jr. of the home.  In addition to her husband surviving are her step-son, Chris Hanley of Whitestone, Va; her sister, Pamela Perry Weyant of Nags Head and her brother, Merrill Twine Perry, II of Edenton; two step-grandchildren, Ethan and Catherine Hanley and nieces Jamie East of Barco and Lauren Williams of Edenton and one great-nephew, Ethan East.  A celebration of life will be in Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Ken Simpson.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Lyna (Zorado Caroline) Mason Harbour

MANTEO - Lyna Mason Harbour, 97, died in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. Harbour was a native of Stumpy Point and a former resident of Norfolk, Va. She had been a resident of Manteo since 1946. She was the daughter of Robert Lee and Mrs. Margaret Hooper Mason and the widow of John Edward Harbour. Mrs. Harbour had retired from Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo in 1976 after having worked there since January 1, 1947. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Women, Betsy Dowdy Chapter of the D.A.R, Order of the Eastern Star and Coastal Court #2. She was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Greenville #7, Order of Pocahontas #28, Manteo Rebeccah Lodge #52 and Past Noble Grand Club. Mrs. Harbour is survived by one niece: Selma Johnson of Raleigh; two nephews: Royce W. Jones of Virginia Beach, Va. and Robert D. Mason of Newman, Ga. A chapel service was held Monday in Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo by the Rev. Clarence Garner. A graveside service followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery In Norfolk, Va.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - August 25. 1992)

Frances DeLaune Hard

KITTY HAWK - Frances DeLaune Hard, 94, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Sunday, March 14, 2010 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. Hard, born in Galveston, TX, was a homemaker and a member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Gardiner Kernan DeLaune and the late Rosalind Hayman DeLaune Swain. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her step-father, James Hickey Swain, her husband, Adrian Glen Hard, Sr., a son, Adrian Glen Hard, Jr., a daughter, Jeanne Hard Wadkins, two sisters, Oma Pearl DeLaune Tillett and Susan DeLaune Chapline, seven brothers, Robert Swain, Edward DeLaune, Gardiner DeLaune, Jr., Jerre DeLaune, Douglas DeLaune, Robert DeLaune and Donald DeLaune.  Mrs. Hard is survived by a son, Michael Hard, Sr. and wife, Sharon of Altamonte Springs, FL; three sisters, Rose Marie Burney and husband, Hal of Taylor, TX, Ada Birdwell and husband, Joe of Joinerville, TX and Doris Roberts of Zavalla, TX; two brothers, David DeLaune of Joinerville, TX, and Ralph DeLaune and wife, Clara of Godley, TX; a sister-in-law, Wanda DeLaune; grandchildren, Rose Marie Mason and husband, Bobby of the residence; Clarence Garrison and wife, Sonya of Norfolk, VA, Steve Garrison and wife, Sherry of Chesapeake, VA, Becky Meadows, and husband, Randy of Roseland, FL, Michael Phelps and wife, Debbie of Thialand, Michael Hard, Jr. of Cummings, GA, Dianna West of Beaver Dam, KY, Tim Hard of KY, Daniel Hard of SC, and Adrian Hard, III of Chesapeake, VA; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and many other loved ones.  Funeral services will be held at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Curtis Campbell and Rev. Colin Snider officiating. Burial will follow in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, March 16, 2010; pg. 6A)

Phyllis June Hardison

MANNS HARBOR – Phyllis June Hardison, 69, passed away peacefully at the Manns Harbor home under the loving attention of her family June 15, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence Hudson and Mary Sawyer and by her sister, Sylvia.  Born in Lynchburg, VA, Phyllis spent most of her youth in Elizabeth City, NC. She also lived in Florida for many years before joining family members in the Outer Banks in the early 1990s. Here, she met her future husband, Mike and completed her nursing assistant certification.  Phyllis accepted a position with Dare County Social Services from which she eventually retired after years of devoted service to her patients. Outside of her career Phyllis had many interests including quilting, fishing, and gardening.  She was also a gifted seamstress but most of all loved spending family time and spoiling her grandchildren and her new great-grandbaby.  Phyllis Hardison is survived by her doting husband, Michael T. Hardison of the Manns Harbor residence; three daughters, Nikki Crum (Sean) of Ohio, Toni Rippons (Ben) of East Lake, NC, and Crystal Bush (Jarrett) of Manteo, NC; two sons, George Hardison also of Manteo and Josh Hardison of Manns Harbor; 10 grandchildren Shane, Ashlynn, Cayden, Alli, Aiden, Adelyn, Julie, Sarah, Katie, and Sydney; one great-grandson, Oliver; and two sisters, Linda and Bonnie as well as many extended family members, in-laws, and friends and her special friend Brittney.  The family extends its special thanks to the nurses of Dare County Home Health & Hospice.  As Phyllis directed, she will be cremated and there are no plans for services.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Alma Hooper Hardy
July 24, 1908 - October 25, 1986

Carrie Perry Hardy

Carrie Perry Hardy, 81, of Manns Harbor, NC died on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home. A native of Dare County, she was the daughter of the late John Raymond Perry and Elizabeth Rogers Perry.  Carrie is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Camposano; two sons, Ronald and Michael Camposano; two grandchildren, Jenna Leigh Joyner and Christopher Martin Camposano; three great-grandchildren, Felisa Leigh Janisch, Cody Michael Camposano and William Matthew Meekins; and a sister, Gladys Jackson.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Jack Lewis Hardy

MANTEO, NC - Jack Lewis Hardy, 74, of Manteo, NC, died Saturday, November 6, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Hardy, a native of Dare County, NC, was a retired self employed tile setter and attended the Church of God of Prophecy. He was the son of the late Earl Denny and Alma Hooper Hardy.  Mr. Hardy is survived by his wife, Bertha Polo Hardy of the residence; two daughters, Michelle Abbott and husband Ray of Manteo, NC and Rosemary Broadhurst and husband James of Manteo, NC; four sons, Myron Hardy and wife Lynn of Manteo, NC, Terry Hardy and wife Mona of Lorton, VA, Martin Hardy and wife Teresa of Nags Head, NC, and Joseph Hardy and wife Christa of Wanchese, NC; two sisters, Sue Berry and husband Allen of Wanchese, NC and Renee’ Hayes and husband Harley of Wanchese, NC; fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC by Pastor Steve Crews. Burial will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home and at other times at the residence of James and Rosemary Broadhurst, 145 Sherwood Drive, Manteo, NC.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 9, 2004; pg. 11A)

Joseph Earl Hardy

Joseph Earl Hardy of Manteo, N.C. passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the age of 57.  Joseph was born to parents Jack Lewis Hardy and Mary Francis Lamb on December 23, 1961 in Manteo, N.C.  He was employed as a carpet installer with A&B Carpets for several years.  He also worked with Johnson Boatbuilders as well as being self-employed with his own business of installing carpet in yachts for several boat builders on the Outer Banks.  In his later years, he worked as a commercial fisherman with Floyd Gibbs, a position that he enjoyed tremendously.  Josie, as he was known by his family and friends, was an avid fisherman.  He loved being on the water or at the beach trying to catch that one big fish that would always get away!  He was a wonderful father and grandfather to Danielle, Sabra and Joseph Jr. (Little Joe) and granddaughter, Kylauni. He was also a wonderful friend to all who knew him and would help anyone that needed his help.  Josie is survived by his daughters, Danielle C. Hardy, Sabra Basnight Hardy and son, Joseph E. Hardy Jr. (Little Joe); granddaughter, Kylauni Hardy; sisters, Michelle (Bill) Congleton, Rosemary (Jim) Broadhurst; brothers, Martin L. Hardy, Myron Hardy, Terry (Mona) Hardy and Carl (Mary) Hunt and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack Lewis Hardy and Mary Francis Lamb.  Josie’s memorial service will be held at the Gallop Chapel in Nags Head, NC Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2 pm.  Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Valerie Lynn Johnson Hardy

Valerie Lynn Johnson Hardy, 54, of Woolwine, VA, died Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was born in Norfolk, VA to Alice Midgett Bundy and the late Norman L Johnson. She was the wife of Myron L. Hardy Sr. Valerie was an EMT Intermediate with Dare County for 18 years and a member of the Roanoke Island Baptist Church. She was very outgoing, loved going on motorcycle rides, expressing love and spreading laughter. Many would say she was the life of the party.  Including her husband and mother, she is survived by her daughter, Danielle Hardy of Manteo; her sons, Travis Crumpler of Manteo, Myron Lewis Hardy Jr of Lorton, VA and David S. Hardy of Manassas, VA; sisters, Loya Locklear and Jennifer Eckard; brothers, Roger Johnson and Ronnie Johnson; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also predeceased by her grandparents, St. Clair and Mamie Midgett.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30th at 11:30am at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo. A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, January 29^thfrom 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Hazel Meekins Hare

Hazel Meekins Hare, a native of Wanchese, NC but currently residing in Elizabeth City, NC passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center at the age of 82. She was born on December 26, 1940, in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Casper Dalton Meekins, Sr. and Eula Daniels Meekins. Hazel’s life was filled with love and dedication to her friends and family. She worked in the Gift Shop at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, where she shared her warm smile and friendly demeanor with visitors. Hazel had a love for arts and crafts, spending hours coloring. However, spending time with her family and friends, especially during their annual family reunion known as "Daniels Days" was always the height of her summer, reminiscing about the days gone by. She had an uncanny ability to remember important dates such as birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones in her friends’ and family’s lives. Her loving nature and incredible hugs will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have received them. She was affectionately known as "Hugging Hazel". Hazel was a faithful member of Bethany United Methodist Church, a place of worship that held a special significance to her heart, as it was a church her grandfather built. She was predeceased by her parents, Casper Dalton Meekins, Sr. and Eula Daniels Meekins; her brother, Casper Dalton Meekins, Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Helen Meekins and Sue Meekins. Hazel is survived by her brother, Rudy Meekins; nieces, Karen M. Malo (Norman), Kathryn M. Burgess (Grant), and Elaine Wood (Larry); nephews, C. D. Meekins, III (Debra) and Bryan Meekins (Sue); great-nieces and nephews, Todd, Allison, Caroline, Casey, Jessica, and Aaron; great-great-nieces and nephews, Jack, Graham, Ava, Ethan, Jordin, and Hudson; and her children, Lisa, James, and Wesley. A funeral service to honor and remember Hazel's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Bethany Church of Wanchese, located at 101 Wharf Road, Wanchese, NC 27981. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will take place in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Dick Harper

Dick Harper, 85, of Nags Head, NC, died peacefully June 13, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Chatham County, NC on April 26, 1937 to the late Clara and Wade Harper.  Dick attended NC State University and served in the Army. In 1958, he was stationed in Nags Head at the Nags Head Life Saving Station, which was an early warning radar site for the Cold War at the time. He loved Nags Head and lived there for the rest of his life. He served on the Nags Head Planning Board and the Nags Head Board of Commissioners. He was an avid fisherman, and served as president of the Nags Head Surf Fishing Club. He enjoyed a successful career for 25 years as a real estate agent on his beloved Outer Banks.  He was predeceased by his parents Clara and Wade Harper, his brother Carlton Harper, and his sister Joann Harper. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Howerton Harper, his daughter Tina Oneto and husband Tim Caudill, and their children Kateland and Sam, his son Rich Harper and wife Tami and their children Drew and Zane, and his son Britt, wife Nicole and their daughter Sophia, and two great-grandchildren Archer and TJ. He is also survived by his brother Billy Harper and his brother-in-law George Howerton and many loving nieces and nephews.  The family is grateful for the loving care of his caregiver, and friend Juasarra Dough, his daughter Tina, and the kind services of Adoration Hospice Care. His favorite things were having his family around him and cooking for family gatherings and time spent on the water with them. He will be so missed by his family, friends, and community.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Saint Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Osmond J. Harrell

Osmond “Ozzy” J. Harrell, age 79, of Moyock, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center after a long struggle with cancer.  Born in Dare County, NC on October 8, 1939 to the late Alfred J. Harrell and Arthur and Inez Quidley Garrington, he grew up in Old Trap and resided in Moyock.  He was predeceased by his brothers, David C. Harrell and Ronald L. Harrell.  Osmond served his country honorably in the U. S. Air Force. He was an electrician and was employed at Smith & Keene, Norfolk Naval Shipyard and retired from Southland Trade. He was a very caring and talented man who loved to play music and took great pride in his collections.  He leaves behind Louise, mother of his sons J. Sean Harrell (Ruth) and Jason H. Harrell (Nancy), both of Moyock, NC; a grandson, Paris Harrell of Moyock, NC; his special little dog, Domino; and many beloved family members and friends to cherish his memory.  Special thanks to the nurses and medical staff of the 4th floor ICU at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for their loving care of Ozzy in his final days.  A Celebration of Life will be held September 5, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Southland Restaurant.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Harrell family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Annie Luvenia Miller Harris

MANTEO - Our beloved mother, Annie Luvenia Miller Harris, age 86, died unexpectedly in Idaho while traveling on August 23, 2021. She was born May 2, 1935 to the late Allen and Adele Miller.  Annie lived in Manteo, NC.   She leaves to cherish her memory eight sons; Elbert, Quinton (Grenda), James, Michael (Deborah), Benjamin, Melvin, Anthony, and Johnnie.  Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.   The family will hold a memorial service at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, NC on Sunday August 29, 2021 at 11 am.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Bruce Wayne Harris

BUXTON - Bruce Wayne Harris, 48, died Wednesday, April 24 in Elizabeth City. Mr. Hariss was employed with Teach's Lair Marina and attended Lighthouse Assembly of God. He was the son of Melita Midgette Harris of Buxton and the late Troy Wilson Harris. Surviving besides his mother are one daughter, Amanda Joe Harris of Buxton; one sister, Tamara Gail Harris of Buxton; a niece, Kimberly Peele of Frisco; and a nephew, Lonnie Woods, III of Plano, Texas. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. in Lighthouse Assembly of God by the Rev. David Waterfield. Burial will be in Quidley Cemetery in Buxton. The body will be placed in the church Friday. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, April 28, 2002; pg. 15A)

Carolyn Marie Bascue Harris

MANTEO - Carolyn Marie Bascue Harris, 71, of Manteo died Sunday, December 6, 2009 in a Norfolk, VA hospital. Mrs. Harris was born in Martinsburg, WV to Arthur and Mary Dick Bascue. She was a retired finance officer for Dare County Schools and a member of Manteo Baptist Church. She was an organist and pianist for Manteo Baptist Church and formerly, the Martinsburg Baptist Church since she was 15 years old. She loved camping, her family, and all the kids at school.  Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, James L. Harris of the residence; three daughters, Lisa Gayle Whitt of Manteo, NC, Jean Marie Edmonds of Fredericksburg, VA and Jennifer Blandford of Moyock, NC; two sons, William Edward Shanholtzer,JR of Manteo, NC and James Arthur Harris of Fuquay-Varina, NC; and Stephanie Lorynn Harris, a granddaughter whom she raised; a brother, Charles Bascue of Houston, TX; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Manteo Baptist Church on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ken Simpson and Rev. Steve Crews officiating.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Catherine Hooper Harris

SALVO - Catherine H. Harris, 60, of Salvo, died Friday, March 21, at her residence. Mrs. Harris was a native of Rodanthe. She was the daughter of the late Edward Burgess Hooper and Zenovah Hooper of Salvo, and the widow of the late Dale Kirkland Harris, Sr. She was a homemaker, a member of the Clarks Bethel United Methodist Church and the Outer Banks Rebecca Lodge #165. Besides her mother, Mrs. Harris is survived by one daughter, Catherine H. Gray-Hardison of Buxton; one son, Kirk Harris of Salvo; one sister, Annette O'Neal of Salvo; one brother, Johnny B. Hooper of Salvo; 4 grandchildren, Korey and Kelsea Harris of Virginia Beach, Va., Cassie Gray and Krystal Hardison, both of Buxton. Funeral services will be held at the Clarks Bethel United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 23 with the Revs. Ray Warren , John Carlotte, and Berry Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Hooper Family Cemetery. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, March 23, 1997)

Charles Malcolm Harris

Charles Malcolm Harris, 82, of Manteo, NC, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Dare County, he was the son of the late Florence Mann Harris and Sylvanus Cantwell Harris.  Having served four years in the United States Navy, Malcolm retired as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Coast Guard.  Malcolm is survived by a sister, Millie Baldacci; a brother, Wayne Harris; and several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Evelyn Harris.  Per his wishes, there will be no service at this time. Malcolm will be buried in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Cordelia Ann Harris

Cordelia Ann Harris or “Pat” as most knew her; completed this earthly journey on March 3, 2023.  A journey she began on December 17, 1956. Pat was born in Manteo, NC to the late Betty Gallop Spence and the late Collis Gallop, Sr.  In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her brother, Collis Gallop Jr.; niece, Yvette Gallop; grandparents, Laten and Mary “Meme” Collins; and special friend Resinold Spence (Peaches).  Left behind to cherish her memories are her sons, Alvin Gallop (Jennifer) and James Harris Jr.; her siblings, Walter “Butch” Baker, Mary Alena Gallop, Melissa Gallop-Liverman (Allen) and Laten “LD” Gallop (Kelly) and a special auntie/granny Louise Spencer; special cousins, Nina Spencer and Lenora Ramsey; as well as seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was loved by many and referred to as ” Momma Pat”.  She loved spending time doing crafts, exploring yard sales with her mom, and fishing with her “Meme”.  Family and friends may view from 6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Gallop Funeral Chapel in Nags Head.  The homegoing service will be Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1 pm, at Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Manteo, NC. The committal and burial will follow immediately at the historic Haven Creek Cemetery.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Dale Kirkland Harris

SALVO - Dale Kirkland Harris, Jr., 48, of Salvo, died, Tuesday, August 24 in Chesapeake, Va. Mr. Harris was born in Norfolk, Va. and was affiliated with Clark’s-Bethel United Methodist Church.  He was the son of the late Dale Kirkland and Catherine Hooper Harris, Sr.  Surviving are a daughter; Kelsea Lynn Harris of Knotts Island and a son; Korey Dale Harris of New York, a sister; Catherine H. Gray of Buxton, maternal grandmother; Zenovah Hooper Gray of Salvo, aunt; Annette O’Neal, uncle; Johnny Hooper and wife Linda and family all of Salvo and two nieces; Cassie Gray and Krystal Hardison.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the graveside in the Hooper Cemetery in Salvo, Friday, August 27, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Susie Fitch-Slater and Billy Rutledge . Friends may join the family at the residence 27211 Sand Street, Salvo, Thursday evening.  Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo is assisting the Harris Family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 26, 2004; pg. 12A)

Denise Ann Woodard Harris

Denise Ann Woodard Harris, 58, of Chapel Hill, NC, formerly of the Outer Banks, died on Monday, October 3, 2016 after fighting cancer since 2012. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of Ralph W. Woodard and Carolyn Browning Woodard of Kill Devil Hills, NC. Denise was a Care Partner at The Outer Banks Hospital.  Along with her parents, Denise is survived by her three children, Evie Harris of Chapel Hill, Stephen B. Harris, and Alan “Woody” Harris both of Southern Shores; and her husband, Larry Stephen Harris. She is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn Wakeley and husband, Doug and Yvonne Bason and husband, Kent; two brothers, Winston Woodard and Mac Woodard; seven nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces and great-nephews.  A funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo. Burial will follow at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Edith Midgett Harris

MANTEO - Edith Midgett Harris, 84, of Manteo, died November 8 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. Harris was a native of Manteo. She was the daughter of the late David Oliver and Luray Smith Midgett and the widow of Walter Seth Harris. She was a retired saleslady for Fearings Inc. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and a former member of the choir. Mrs. Harris is survived by one daughter: Shirley Dunbar of Elizabeth City; one son: Charles Harris of Terre Haute, Ind.; one sister-in-law: Virginia Midgett of Manteo; one nephew: Carroll Midgett of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren and several other nieces and nephews. A chapel service will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo by The Rev. Clarence Garner. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 10, 1992)

Edna Baum Harris

KITTY HAWK - Edna Baum Harris, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 at an Elizabeth City hospital. A native of Kitty Hawk, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Hettie Baum Baum and the widow of Aubrey Alonzo Harris. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, the Roanoke Island Eastern Star Chapter #79 and Order of Amaranth Coastal Court #12. She is survived by one daughter, Geneva H. Perry of Kitty Hawk and one son, William Aubrey Harris of Morehead City; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Roy Clark Harris. A funeral service will be held Nov. 24 at the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Bradshaw officiating. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, November 24, 1996; pg. 4B)

Florence Mann Harris

CULPEPPER, VA. - Florence Mann Harris, 86, of Culpepper, died Saturday, Oct. 26 in a local hospital. Mrs. Harris was a native of Mashoes but lived in Manteo most of her life, except for the past year when she moved to Culpepper to reside with her daughter. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and was employed by Buck's Seafood for a number of years. She was the daughter of the late George and Pattie (should be Hattie) Partridge Mann and the wife of the late Sylvanus C. Harris. Surviving are one daughter: Mildred Irene Baldacci of Culpepper; three sons: Howard Willis Harris of Southport, Charles Malcolm Harris of Manteo and Gregory Wayne Harris of Alexandria, Va.; one sister: Iodel Mann Ward of Anderson, California; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Tuesday in the Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo by the Rev. Bill Holliday with burial in the Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 29, 1996)

Floyd G. Harris

NORFOLK, VA. - Floyd G. Harris, 79, a resident of Norfolk for 40 years, died Tuesday, February 9 in Veterans Hospital in Hampton, Va. A native of Kitty Hawk, he was the son of the late Wilson and Polly Perry Harris. Mr. Harris was retired from the U.S. Civil Service with Air Craft Electronics and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. He is survived by his wife, Geneva T. Harris; a son, Floyd G. Harris, Jr. of Virginia Beach; two daughters: Vickie E. Mullins of Naples, Fla. and Susan Columbia of Oxford; and two grandchildren: Nathan Hollifield of Norfolk and Natalie Anne Columbia of Oxford. A graveside service was conducted Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk by the Rev. Mike Smith. L.B. Wood Funeral Home, Hampton, handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999; pg. 12A)

Frances Williams Harris

Frances Williams Harris died April 26, 2021, after a courageous struggle with breast cancer. She was born October 27, 1936, to Lillian Twiford and Daniel E. Williams in Elizabeth City, NC. Fran graduated from Elizabeth City High School, president of the student body in 1955. In 1959, she graduated from Woman’s College in Greensboro with a degree in home economics. That same year, she married the love of her life, William A. Harris. After his graduation from Guilford College, he joined The National Park Service serving at Fort McHenry, Mt. Rushmore, Custer Battlefield, Fort Moultrie, and Cape Hatteras. Fran was his greatest asset for she made acquaintances easily with quiet grace, caring for others well being with all she met. She was unmatched in her loyalty to her many friends. A lover of the 50’s and 60’s, she gathered and enjoyed memorabilia from movie stars to music and clothing to home furnishing. Fran was devoted to The Roanoke Island Woman’s Club working tirelessly to raise money for scholarships for deserving young area artists. Fran worked for Manteo Elementary as a teacher’s assistant, Dare County Extension Service, and The Veterans Office before she became Clerk to the Dare County Board of Commissioners until she retired. A position with which she took great pride. While there, she worked with Rhonda Creef, whom she grew to love as a second daughter and dear friend. Fran was predeceased by her parents, her former husband, Bill Harris and her dear friends, Ellsworth Midgett of Manteo, and Dan Fogg of Arizona. She is survived by her loving daughter and dearest friend, Judith Harris Fearing, her husband Craig and, her three precious grandchildren, Jillian, Chandler, and Lindsea, her sister in laws, Geneva Perry Ward (Alvah), Ann Harris Bundy, and Lorna S. Clark. Her cousins, Bessie Brumsey, Jean Hanson, Sam Twiford (Claudia), David Twiford (Darlene), Jayne C. Henderson (Roy), Luther Culpepper (Sarah Ann), Webb Williams (Sylvia), Joyce Medlin. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Mike Harrell (DeDe), Cathy Elwang, Matilda Zuhars, Melanie Michael (Greg), Clay Harris (Lisa), Allison Hope (Jeff), and a number of other relatives and her lifelong dear friends Closs. J. Gilmer and Sonja Remington who will cherish her memory forever. The family wishes to thank caregivers CK and Edwin, Albemarle Hospice for their tender care. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 3:30 pm, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. Masks are required. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.

James Lee Campbell Harris

James Lee Campbell Harris, 61, of Manteo, NC died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Davenport, VA, he was the son of the late James Edward and Margaret Virginia Fugate Harris and was the widower of Carolyn Marie Bascue Harris. He was a service technician with Century Link and a member of Manteo Baptist Church.  Mr. Harris is survived by two sons, William Shanholtzer and wife, Shawn of Manteo, NC and James Arthur Harris and wife, Trisha of Fuquay-Varina, NC; four daughters, Lisa Gayle Whitt and husband, Jeff of Durham, NC, Jeanne Marie Shanholtzer of Montpelier, VA, Jennifer Lee Blanford and husband, Randy of Currituck, NC, and Stephanie Harris of Manteo, NC; four sisters, four brothers, twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dana Shortridge and Vivian Moten and a brother, Larry Harris.  A funeral service will be held at Manteo Baptist Church on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM by the Rev. Ken Simpson and Pastor Steve Crews. Burial will follow at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.   Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

James William Harris, III

James William Harris, III died at his home in Manns Harbor, NC with Linda, his wife of 43 years, at his bedside on October 5, 2019.  Jim was born in Dallas, TX on August 14, 1946.   He graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas (1964), Vanderbilt University (1968), and Harvard Business School (1973).  He was a standout athlete in high school baseball and became captain of the baseball team at Vanderbilt University.  He turned down an opportunity to try out for a major league team, opting instead for the challenges and opportunities of the financial industry in New York City. He began his career in workouts and bankruptcy cases at Citibank for ten years. He then moved on to serve as managing director for Lehman Brothers' financial restructuring division before opening his own investment-banking firm, Seneca Financial Group, based in Greenwich, CT in 1993. He also taught business classes at the Columbia Graduate School of Business and the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jim and his family were residents of Pleasantville, NY. In 2005, Jim and Linda moved to Manns Harbor, NC, where they built a waterfront home on property that has been in her family for generations. Part of the property included a small post office, a distinctive local landmark, and a fallow pecan orchard. As he had with many corporations in his investment-banking career, Jim revived the pecan orchard. O.P. Food Products, LLC, named after his mother-in-law, Oma Pearl Daniels, who had owned the orchard, became a successful enterprise selling its crop to local restaurant, Lone Cedar, and local distillery, Outer Banks Distilling. Jim was a voracious reader and had a sharp sense of humor. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Linda, his son and favorite golf partner, Jimmy, his cherished daughter-in-law, Tracy, granddaughters, Campbell and Riley, who captured his heart, his beloved brother and sister, Jeff and Hawley, their spouses and nephews. Respecting his wishes, Jim will be cremated, and his ashes spread in Oma Pearl's pecan orchard. No service will be held but family and friends will gather to celebrate his life on a date to be determined.

Lillie Hooper Harris

MRS. LILLIE HOOPER HARRIS DIES IN RALEIGH AT 83 - Mrs. Lillie Hooper Harris, 83, a native of Stumpy Point, died on Oct. 16 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Elvira O'Neal Hooper, and has been a resident of Raleigh since 1914, and the widow of John Lowry Harris, formerly of Elizabeth City. She is survived by two daughters and two sons and six grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral and burial was in Raleigh Friday. She was the last survivor of a large family. A brother, George W. Hooper, was a prominent Stumpy Point merchant.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] -  Friday, October 24, 1958; pg. 1)

Lizzie Tillett Harris

Lorene Miller Harris

Mrs. Lorene Miller Harris, age 87, of 40156 O’Neal Lane, Avon, NC, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at her daughter’s residence in the Newland Section of Pasquotank County. Mrs. Harris, the daughter of the late L. Sigsbee Miller and Rhetta Meekins Miller, was the widow of J. C. Harris, Jr. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and a retired book keeper/tax accountant.  Mrs. Harris is survived by two daughters, Carolyn and husband Garland Scott and Pat and husband Ivie Elliott all Elizabeth City, NC; three sons, J. C. Harris, III, and wife Nancy, Tommy and wife Brenda Harris all of Elizabeth City, NC, and Clay Harris of Frisco, NC; two sisters, Myrtle Turner of Richmond, VA, and Vivian Forehand of FL; two brothers, James Miller of Virginia Beach, VA, and Luther Miller of New York, NY; seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a son, George Harris and two sisters, Stella Ward and Rita Wells.  A graveside funeral service will be Friday, April 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Susanna Fitch-Slater and the Rev. Toni Wood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence of the daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Garland & Carolyn Scott, 1311 Campground Road, Elizabeth City, NC.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, April 5, 2007; pg. 10A)

Patricia Evelyn Harris

MANTEO, NC - Patricia Evelyn Harris, 64, died at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD on Friday, December 12, 2003. Mrs. Harris was born in Passaic, NJ and was a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She attended high school and college in Baltimore and St. Joseph’s College in Maine earning several college degrees. Mrs. Harris was the daughter of the late Horace Cromwell Davis and the late Evelyn Faria Davis and the wife of Charles Malcolm Harris, Manteo.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Harris is survived by two sisters; Dianne D. DeSmidt of Channahon, IL and Gwendalyn C. Jackson of Atlanta, GA.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kitty Hawk Road, on Friday, December 19, 2003 at 10:00 AM with Father Joseph Klaus officiating. Burial will be in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, with a Wake Service beginning at 7:30 PM.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Reese Craig Harris

Reese Craig Harris, 59, of Powells Point, NC died Thursday, January 31, 2019, at his home. A longtime resident of Dare County, he was born April 14, 1959, to the late Nonie L. White and Leroy Harris.  Active in the Masonic Fraternity, he was a member of Manteo Lodge 521 AF & AM.  Reese is survived by his wife, Cynthia Bracy Harris; daughter, Ashley Renkosiak and husband Tom; granddaughter, Scarlett Elizabeth; and nieces and nephews, Beth Batten, Austin Batten, A.J. Batten, Carter Bracy, Kennedy Bracy, Landon Bracy, Jordyn Bracy, Grayson Bracy, Jayda Copeland, Brynn Copeland, Clarke Copeland, Aiden Hudson, and Lauren Bracy.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Cooke.  A funeral with Masonic rites will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo. Burial will follow at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Sylvanus V. Harris [Jr.]

Thomas Jefferson Harris

KITTY HAWK - Thomas Jefferson "Jep" Harris, 95, of Kitty Hawk, died Sunday, May 18 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. Mr. Harris, a native of Kitty Hawk, was retired after 30 years of service in the Coast Guard, having served as Chief of the Oregon Inlet Coast Guard Station and the Kill Devil Hills Station. He was also a charter boat captain for 25 years for the "Ella-M" and the "Ranger". Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served during WWII and was a Primitive Baptist. He was the son of the late Sylvanious and Ellen Beacham Harris and the husband of the late Fannie Dowdy Harris. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Lizzie Tillett Harris. Mr. Harris is survived by one daughter, Kathleen H. Gantt of Kitty Hawk; 4 grandchildren, Richard "Dickie" Gantt and Thomas "Tommy" Gantt, both of Kitty Hawk, Sandra Callis of Ahoskie and Karen Gray of Kitty Hawk; ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service with military rites will be held at Austin Cemetery on May 21 with the Rev. Clinton Hardee officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, May 20, 1997)

Timothy Clay Harris

Timothy Clay Harris, 53, of Frisco, NC died Monday, October 14, 2019, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Elizabeth City, NC on May 10, 1966, he was the son of the late Lorene Miller Harris and Jordan Clarence Harris, Jr. Clay was a chief engineer with the NCDOT - Ferry Division. He enjoyed motorcycles, NASCAR, traveling, and mowing the lawn. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and helping others, especially the elderly. Clay is survived by his wife, Dyan Willis Harris; three children, Royce Austin Harris (fiancé Leah Sioux Wood), Tayler Dyan Gavetti; and Jackson Willis Harris; grandchild, Camden Royce Harris; two sisters, Carolyn Scott (Garland) and Pat Elliot (Ivie); two brothers, J.C. Harris III (Nancy) and Tommy Harris (Brenda); several nieces and nephews; and his NCDOT – Ferry family. Clay was looking forward to meeting a new granddaughter in January 2020. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Harris. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 4, 2019, at Hatteras Assembly of God. Twiford Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Rwiford Funeral Home)

Walter Seth Harris

IN MANTEO - Walter Seth Harris, 74, died Tuesday [June 22, 1982] at 4:30 a.m. at his residence on Burnside Road after declining health. He was a native of Elizabeth City and had lived in Manteo for 32 years. He was a licensed funeral director having worked for Twiford Funeral Home 42 years. For the past 32 years he managed Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo. Arrangements are incomplete with Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo in charge. He was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church and a member of the Manteo Masonic Lodge #521 AF&AM.  He was the son of the late Simeon W and Mrs. Ora Jennings Harris and husband of Mrs. Edith Midgett Harris of the home.  Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alton (Shirley) Dunbar of Elizabeth City; one son, Charles Walter Harris of Terre Haute, Indiana; one brother, Marion Harris of Elizabeth City; and 3 grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, June 23, 1982; pg. 9)

William Aubrey Harris

William Aubrey “Bill” Harris, 80, of Kitty Hawk, passed away peacefully at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Saturday, March 18, 2017. A native of Kitty Hawk, he was the son of the late Aubrey Alonzo Harris and Edna Baum Harris. He graduated from Elizabeth City High School, and Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. He served 8 years in the United States Coast Guard and USCG Reserves.  Upon graduation, he joined the National Park Service and became a Historian at Wright Brothers National Memorial Cape Hatteras National Seashore Park, Ft. McHenry National Park (MD), Mt. Rushmore (SD), and was promoted to Superintendent of Custer Battlefield (MT), Ft. Moultrie and Ft. Sumter (SC), Cape Hatteras National Seashore (NC), Cumberland Island (GA), and Cape Lookout (NC). He was then a special assistant in the Atlanta Regional Office before returning to Cape Hatteras National Seashore where he retired after 38 years with the National Park Service.  After retirement, he returned to his roots in Kitty Hawk where he served on the Town Council as mayor 2001-2005. His love of Kitty Hawk drove this native to many years of extensive research and recording history of the families, events, and community. He recently completed the script for his proposed book about the Village of Kitty Hawk and its people. His hobby became photography of nature and local landmarks and he built an extensive collection.  He was a Lifetime Member of the First Flight Society, serving for many years on its board and as its chairman. He had a special love of The Wright Brothers’ story due to his early family ties. He was a member of the Manteo Lodge #521 AF&AM, Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, active in local genealogy associations, and he was involved on various community committees over the years.  Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and family man. His love and devotion to family connected him to many individuals in the community and he never met a stranger and could find a family relationship in his daily contacts.  Along with his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother, Roy Clavis Harris.  Bill is survived by his daughter, Judith Harris Fearing (Craig), and her mother, Frances Williams Harris; sister, Geneva Perry-Ward (Alvah); and grandchildren, Jillian, Chandler and Lindsea Fearing. He is also survived by nephews, Mike Harrell (DeDee), and Clay Harris (Lisa); nieces, Cathy Elwang, Melanie H. Michael (Greg), and Allison H. Hope (Jeff); great-nieces, Randi H. Skaggs (Jerry), Tricia H. Tawes (David), and Chelsea E. Schoonmaker (Ray); great-nephews, Josh Elwang, and Scott Hope; great-great-nephew, Tucker Skaggs; great-great-nieces, Kesleigh and Samantha Harris, Julia and Anna Tawes, and Macy Skaggs; special cousins, Lorna S. Clark (family) and Matilda B. Zuhars (family); and many many cousins and extended family.  A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church to be officiated by Reverend Jonathan Mills. Friends are invited to visit the family at Bill’s home in Kitty Hawk.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

William St. Clair Harris

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - William St. Clair Harris, 87, of First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, died July 27, in a Virginia Beach nursing center.  He was the son of the late William S. and Penny Harris and the widow of Ester Guther Harris.  Mr. Harris was retired from the Princess Anne Country Club as a Greens Keeper of the golf course.  Surviving are a son, William S. Harris and his wife Cheri; a step-son, Charles Mack, all of Virginia Beach; and five grandchildren.  A graveside service will be held at the Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk at noon on Monday, July 31, with the Rev. Marcelene Basnight officiating.  The family will receive friends at the Twiford's Funeral Home, Ghent Chapel, Norfolk on Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence of the son on Sykes Ave. in Virginia Beach.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Ghent Chapel, Norfolk, Va., is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, July 30, 1995; pg. 2B)

Jackie Ronald Harrison

HATTERAS - Jackie Ronald Harrison, 42, of Hatteras, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, in a Norfolk, Va. hospital.  Mr. Harrison, born in Norfolk, was a carpenter with Tocci & Associates of Avon.  He also worked for several years as a mate with the Albatross Fleet in Hatteras, and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was the son of Jackie Ray and Shelby Medlin Harrison of Hatteras.  Besides his parents, Mr. Harrison is survived by one daughter, Heather Harrison of Manteo; two sons: Matthew and Desmond Harrison, also of Manteo; two sisters: Deborah and Brenda Harrison, both of Hatteras.  Funeral services will be held at the Cape Hatteras Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Cullop and the Rev. Don Brown officiating.  Entombment will be in the Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens in Manteo.  Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Thursday, January 23, 1997; pg. 7B)

Sarah Ambrose Harrison

MANNS HARBOR - Sarah Ambrose Harrison, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 26 at an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. Harrison was born in East Lake and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Irene Sawyer Ambrose and the widow of Ritchie Allen Harrison. She is survived by one son, Gene K. Ambrose of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Mae Payne of Manns Harbor; one brother, Dolphus Ambrose of Chesapeake, Va.; 3 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Dec. 28 at Twiford's Colony Chapel on Manteo with the Rev. Bobby Beasley officiating. Burial will take place in the East Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, December 28, 1995)

 Shelby Medlin Harrison

HATTERAS - Shelby Medlin Harrison, 72, of Hatteras, died Monday August 24, in Chesapeake, Va. Mrs. Harrison was born in Nash County, NC and owned and operated the Channel Bass Restaurant in Hatteras for 39 years. She had a lifetime passion for fishing, gardening and cooking.  Mrs. Harrison was pre deceased by her parents Juluis and Susan Williams Medlin, her son Ronnie Harrison and her 10 siblings.  She was the wife of Jackie Ray Harrison of the home for 52 years and is also survived by her two daughters, Brenda Harrison and Debbie Harrison both of Hatteras and two brothers, Pete Medlin of Newport News, VA and Bernard Medlin of Atlanta, GA and her grandchildren, Desmond, Matthew and Heather Harrison.  A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hatteras United Methodist Church by the Rev. Corey Oliver and Rev. Dwight Burrus. Entombment will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home Hatteras, Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel ,Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 27, 2009; pg. 10A)

Virginia Weldon Harrison

HATTERAS - Virginia Weldon Harrison, 84, of Hatteras, died Sunday, Feb. 23 [1997], at her residence.  Mrs. Harrison, born in Weldon, was a homemaker and a member of the Cape Hatteras Baptist Church.  She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mollie Shaw and the widow of Saint Elmo Harrison.  Mrs. Harrison is survived by one son, Jackie Harrison of Hatteras; two grandchildren, Deborah and Brenda Harrison, both of Hatteras; and three great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Cape Hatteras Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Cullop and the Rev. Don Browning officiating.  Entombment will be in the Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens in Manteo.  Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, February 25, 1997)

LaVerne Hartford

LaVerne Hartford, 81, passed away on Saturday December 29^th at the Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head, North Carolina.  Daughter Shirley and son-in-law, Bob Ruff of Southern Shores, North Carolina and son, David Hartford of Omaha, Nebraska, survive her.  She was also proudly the grandmother of Elizabeth Ruff of Southern Shores, working on her doctorate at Florida State University and Bruce Hartford, a commercial artist married and living in Lincoln, Nebraska with wife Molly and children Hannah, David and Dominic.  Her beloved siblings Marilyn Dunbar, Ed Wood and George Wood and all of their beautiful children, also survive LaVerne.  LaVerne was born March 4, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska to Gladys and George Wood.  She was married to Bruce Hartford for 49 years and worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone for 36 years.  She loved her husband and all her co-workers.  LaVerne was one of the first female engineers for the phone company and she enjoyed her supervisory position.  She moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina five years ago to recuperate from an ankle break.  She liked it so much she stayed.  She was active at Duck United Methodist Church, took water aerobics at Barrier Island, painted, knitted and sewed.  She lived two years at Spring Arbor and five months at Britthaven where she met many new friends and was well attended.  She loved all the welcoming people she met on the Outer Banks, the big ocean and bigger sky.   In lieu of cards, flowers, gifts or donations LaVerne would like you to support your local Dairy Queen by eating a sweet treat.  While living with Shirley and Bob Ruff she would drive every day to the Dairy Queen on milepost 8 and purchase a cone.  The people working there became some of her favorite Outer Bankers.  In the last years she was chauffeured there frequently and then treated to a nice long drive or a good sit at the Avalon Pier.  LaVerne dreamed often of her husband, mother and father in heaven.  She said Bruce informed her that there was no cable TV in heaven but assured her that Dairy Queen ice cream originated there.  Many will miss LaVerne.  Celebration of life gatherings will be planned at Duck United Methodist Church in Duck, North Carolina and St. Paul Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska.  Contact the children for dates.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted to serve the Hartford family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, January 3, 2008; pg. 12A)

Amanda LeeAnn Fletcher Hartleben

Amanda LeeAnn Fletcher Hartleben, 38, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Saturday, July 25, 2020.  A native of Dare County, she was born on July 28, 1981, to Mary Ann Seto Fletcher and Mark Lafayette Fletcher.  LeeAnn will always be remembered as a selfless mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend who always had a smile on her face. An avid hunter and fisher, LeeAnn truly loved the outdoors, especially surf fishing. She was known to her friends as “Martha Stewart” because of her love of baking, gardening, entertaining and crafts, especially Christmas decorating. Even though she was brutally honest, there was nothing she would not do for someone. She was an incredible woman of strength and love and the love of her children superseded anything else. She was always supportive and encouraging and she couldn’t have been prouder of them both.  In addition to her parents, LeeAnn is survived by two children, Erica Claire Hartleben and Ethan Archer Kochi; a brother, Mark Cole Fletcher; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends who she loved dearly.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Dana Seto; and a son, Dylan Fisher Hartelben.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo with burial to follow in Southern Shores Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Betty Ogden Hartleben

DUCK - Betty Ogden Hartleben, 73, died Monday, October 18 in a Virginia hospital.  Mrs. Hartleben was born in Hilton, Va. and was a retired secretary for the research and development division with Eastman Kodak Company.  She was also a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, former treasurer of the Duck Civic Association, was a licensed real estate salesperson with Duck Realty and was a secretary during WWII with the OSI.  She was the daughter of the late H.W. and Muriel Sallows Ogden and the wife of Fred Harold Hartleben.  She is survived by one daughter, Janice O. VanGorden and husband Robert of Eddystone, Pa.; one son, Eric Hartleben and wife Robin of Kitty Hawk; and five grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Bradshaw officiating.  Burial will follow at the Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 19, 1999; pg. 14A)

June Walls Hartman

June Walls Hartman, 70, of 142 Ranchland Drive, Moyock, NC died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at her residence.  A native of Martinsville, VA she was the daughter of the late Guy Milford Walls and Velma Stanley Walls and the wife of Claude Edward Hartman of the residence.  She was a retired grocery store clerk and a Baptist.  Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Denise Duncan of Moyock, NC, Mary Evelyn Bage of North Point, NC and Sandra Eley of Dinwiddie, VA; twelve brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  A graveside funeral service will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dove Family Cemetery on Greenhill Drive in Martinsville.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Wallace Watson Harvey, Jr.

Capt. Wallace Watson Harvey Jr., M.D., 74, died Friday, Aug. 22, 1997, in an Elizabeth City Hospital.  Dr. Harvey was born in Greensboro, N.C., and was the son of the late Dr. Wallace Watson Harvey Sr. and Jimmie Sue Huling Harvey. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Dr. Harvey was a member of St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church, was an Episcopal lay reader, and had currently been attending First Assembly of God Church. He graduated from Wake Forest College and Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Harvey was a former mayor of Manteo and a Dare County commissioner. He served on the North Carolina Rural Health Commission, was the president of the Dare County Water Ways Improvement Commission and the Tri-State Medical Association. Dr. Harvey had a presidential appointment to the First Water Pollution Advisory Control Board under the Environmental Protection Agency from 1969 until 1973. He was a member of the Richardson Foundation, which awards scholarships to East Carolina University and was appointed to the North Carolina Standard and Accountability Commission.  Dr. Harvey practiced medicine in Manteo for 18 years. He was commissioned as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Public Health Service; he served 17 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was stationed in Mobile, Ala.; Alameda, Calif.; Governor's Island, N.Y.; Washington, D.C.; and Portsmouth.  Dr. Harvey is survived by his wife, Margaret McMurran Nelson Harvey of Manteo; two daughters, Elizabeth H. Granitzki and husband, Jeffrey, of Manteo, and Judith H. Bowen and husband, Norman, of Atlanta; a son, Wallace Watson Harvey III and his wife, Nancy S., of Manteo; and a twin sister, Wilma H. Richardson and her husband, Eldon B., of Lynchburg, Va. He was predeceased by his brother, Jimmie H. Harvey.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in First Assembly of God Church, Manteo, by the Revs. Ron Denham and the Revs. Charles Gill. Burial will follow in Manteo Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Sunday, August 24, 1997; pg. 9B)

Della Partridge Haskett

MRS. REUBEN HASKETT OF KILL DEVIL HILL DIED - Mrs. Della Partridge Haskett, age 31, wife of Reuben Haskett, died Monday morning [Jan. 17, 1944] in the Elizabeth City hospital following a brief illness.  A native and life long resident of Kill Devil Hill, Mrs. Haskett was a member of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church.  Besides her husband, Reuben Haskett, she is survived by one daughter, Mincey Vionita [Mincie Vonita] Haskett; one son, Reuben Haskett, Jr.; her mother, Mrs. Mincey [Mincie] Partridge, all of Kill Devil Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Twiford of Charleston, S. C., Mrs. W. T. Beecham [Beacham] of Long Island, New York and Mrs. C. C. Baum of Nags Head; one brother, R. E. [Ira] Partridge and several nieces and nephews.  (The Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] – Jan. 21, 1944.

Mary Amanda Pinner Haskett

AVON PARK, FLA. - Mary Amanda Pinner Haskett, 94, born in East Lake on October 6, 1900, and died Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Lake Placid, Fla.  She had resided in Avon Park since 1950, having moved there from Hampton, Va. (Buckroe Beach).  She was a native of East Lake and daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Jane Twiford Pinner.  She was a public school teacher and a member of First Baptist Church in Avon Park.  Surviving are a son, Eric "Carl" Haskett of Fort Myers, Fla; two sisters: Irma Sawyer of Manteo and Hazel Addison of Norfolk, Va.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.  Services were conducted on Feb. 3 with burial following in Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park, Fla. with the Rev. Aden Childress officiating.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, February 5, 1995)

Wilson J. Haskett

IN KITTY HAWK - Wilson J. Haskett, 77, of Kitty Hawk, N.C., died Monday [Sept. 26, 1983] at 2:53 in the Albemarle Hospital following a long illness.  He was a native of Elizabeth City and had lived in Kitty Hawk for the past nine years.  He was a retired electrician from the E.C. Arnst Electrical Company in Washington, D.C.  Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by Rev. Edward Barber, pastor.  Burial will follow in the Austin Cemetery.  Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge.  Mr. Haskett was the son of the late Ruben and Mrs. Josephine Moore Haskett and the husband of Mrs. Nancy Midgett Haskett of the home.  Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Kay Sample of Camden, N.C., and one brother, Nathan Haskett of Arlington, Virginia.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - October 5, 1983; pg. 12)

Alethia (Lane) Hassell

CARD OF THANKS - We, at Wanchese, the sisters of Mrs. Alethia Hassel, whose death occurred a short time ago at her home at Manteo after an illness of only a few days, wish to show our appreciation by extending our sincere thanks to the people of that town for the interest taken and the valuable services rendered by them during these sad hours. We also wish to thank them for the courtesy shown us during those last days that we spent with her, we being away from our homes as we were. /s/ Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels; Mrs. Alwilda Davis; Mrs. Evelyn Tillett.  (The Independent (Elizabeth City) - Friday, January 26, 1923; pg. 2)

Alphonzo Charles Hassell

SUFFOLK - Alphonzo Charles Hassell, 77, of Brewer Street, died April 1, 1995. A native of Manteo, N.C., he was the son of the late Abner and Lillian Wise Hassell. Mr. Hassell had retired from the civil service at Ft. Monroe and formerly taught at P.D. Pruden Vo-Tech Center. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of the American legion, the VFW and the Toastmaster's Club. He was a past president and member of the Suffolk Cosmopolitan International. Survivors include his wife, Lorena Dixon Hassell; a daughter, Diane H. Cuthrell of Suffolk; a son, Charles Hassell of Norfolk; two granddaughters, Logan and Lauren Cuthrell of Suffolk; and a sister, Sophia Fulcher of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Charles W. Thompson. The family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - unknown date)

Brian Keith Hassell

BODY OF MISSING BOATER FOUND - The body of a Manns Harbor man missing since Saturday in the Croatan Sound was found Wednesday afternoon, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission.  Brian Keith Hassell, 28, had been missing since Saturday night after he fell out of a boat in Callaghan Creek just south of Manns Harbor.  According to investigators, alcohol was involved in this accident.  Sgt. Earl Brinkley, supervisor for the NCWRC in this area, said investigators are ruling this as an accidental drowning.  Added Brinkley, "We interviewed the other man in the boat and we feel he's telling the truth."  Greg Winsett, the second man aboard the boat, told investigators that he and Hassell were drinking when their boat ran out of gas.  About an hour after sunset, he explained, Hassell fell out of the boat and tried to swim to shore.  That was the last time Hassell was seen until his body was located just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, according to reports.  The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search at 8:40 Sunday night after searching for nearly 13 hours.  The NCWRC. the Civil Air Patrol, the National Park Service, the Dare County Sheriff's Office and close family members continued searching until he was found.  Investigators have ruled out any signs of foul play.  An autopsy of Hassell's body is planned.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, October 18, 2001; pg. 4B)

MANNS HARBOR - Brian Keith Hassell, 28, died Saturday, October 13.  Mr. Hassell was employed as a carpenter and a commercial fisherman.  He was a Protestant.  He was predeceased by his mother, Linda Thompson Hassell.  He is survived by his father, George "Dickie" Hassell of Manns Harbor; his fiancee`, Alana B. Race of Manns Harbor; paternal grandmother, Martha "Brent" Hassell of Manns Harbor; one son, Hunter Rae Milton Hassell of Hope Sound, Fla.; three sisters: Ruetha Thompson of Columbia, Tavia Hawkins of Deep Run, and Tammy L. Basinger of Manns Harbor; and one brother, Johnny Rae Basinger of Nags Head.  Funeral services will be held at Twiford Colony Chapel on Tuesday, October 23 at 10 a.m. with Glen Sutherland officiating.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 7 to 8:30.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, October 21, 2001; pg. 11A)

George Milton Hassell

George “Dicky” Milton Hassell, 72, of Manns Harbor, NC died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA.  Born in Columbia, NC on December 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Martha Brent Hassell and Clarence Windsor Hassell. He was a commercial fisherman and attended Manteo First Assembly.  In addition to his parents, Dicky was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Thompson Hassell; a son, Brian Keith Hassell; and five siblings, Joseph Hassell, Shirley Jackson, Ella Swain, Henry Hassell, and Jennie Gibbs.  Dicky is survived by two daughters, Ruetha Thompson (Noah Ambrose) of Columbia, NC and Tavia Apple (Brian Apple) of Kinston, NC; five grandchildren, Hunter Hassell of Florida, Linda Pappas of Virginia, Michael Hawkins of Kinston, NC, Tavia Hawkins of New Bern, NC, and Morgan Strumski of Manns Harbor, NC; three great-grandchildren, Autumn Johnson of Manns Harbor, NC, Abigail Hawkins and Mason Hawkins both of Kinston, NC; and three sisters, Alpean Terry of Jonesville, VA, Frances Forbes of Shiloh, NC, and Sucellia Murphy of Powells Point, NC.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Manteo First Assembly with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives following the service for light refreshments in church youth house.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

George O. Hassell

HAMPTON - George O. Hassell, 72, of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Born Feb. 23, 1935, in Manns Harbor, N.C., to the late Joseph W. and Myrtle Hassell, he served his country during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. George retired from the Army with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3, and was rewarded twice with the Bronze Star for Valor.  He became a member of Buckroe Baptist Church in 1984 and served as chairman of deacons.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 52 years, Juanita Tillett Hassell; son and daughter-in-law, David O. and Kathleen Hassell; daughters, Gwendolyn M. Webber and Karen M. Hogge; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Marion Hassell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Warren Creef, Katie and Linwood Lowe; grandchildren, Michelle Hassell, David Hassell Jr., Shawna Mozoleski, Elizabeth Teas, Courtney Webber, Mandi Pardee and Clifton Moen; and great-grandchildren, Ryan O'Donnell, Zachery Frey, Sabian Pardee, Chase Dively, David Hassell III, Ethan Mozoleski and Naomi Mozoleski. A celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 20, at Buckroe Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.  Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton.  (Daily Press - April 18, 2007)

Ida Mann Hassell
The Coastland Times - Friday, May 5, 1961; pg. 1

Juanita Tillett Hassell

Juanita ("Neet") Hassell, age 81, of Hampton passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was born to the late Thelbert and Melrose Tillett on February 2, 1939 in Manns Harbor, NC. After spending many days sitting in the corner of her school room for talking too much, Juanita found the love of her life in George Hassell. The two were married on March 5, 1955, beginning a vagabond life of world travel based on George's Army career. The next three years saw three children born to them; Gwen, David, and Karen. There were stints in Germany, Alaska, Oklahoma, Washington, Georgia, North Carolina, and Vietnam and Korea (for George). When Juanita couldn't be with George, she spent time back in Manns Harbor with family and friends, like her life-long best friend, Rita Mann. At the completion of George's Army career, the family finally settled in Hampton, where the kids finished school and Juanita worked as an accountant with AAFES. George began his second career working for the Navy, which led to the two of them moving to Kuwait for three years, which also allowed for a sight-seeing trip to Scotland. Her time in Hampton was filled with work, her church family at Buckroe Baptist, Bunko and game nights, grandkids (nine) and then great grandkids (nineteen). She also played a mean game of pinochle and dominos. In addition to her many other interests, Juanita embroidered Christmas stockings, tablecloths, pillowcases, and wall art, providing very personal remembrances to her family. Of course, those items pale in comparison the many fun memories and stories she shared. She had a terrific memory, and it seems she filled it with the best of funny stories and unique perspectives on herself, her life, and her family. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters Shirley and Sandy, her husband George, and her grandson Clifton. Because of the current health situation, a private funeral service was held. There will be a memorial service in the near future when we can all gather together to celebrate the multifaceted, multicolored life of Juanita - like no rainbow we've ever known.  (The Daily Press - April 26, 2020)

Lillie Mae Cain Hassell

Mrs. Lillie Mae Cain Hassell, 66, a native of East Lake and a resident of Manns Harbor for the past 10 years, died while attending services Sunday night [July 5, 1959] at 9:30 at the East Lake Pentecostal Church. She was the wife of James C. Hassell and the daughter of the late Daniel and Jane Basnight Cain. She is survived by a son, James Pierce of Elizabeth City, and by two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Twiddy, Jr. of Manns Harbor and Mrs. Nora Ambrose of Elizabeth City.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 10, 1959; pg. 1)

Martha Brent Twiddy Hassell

MANNS HARBOR - Martha Brent Twiddy Hassell, 87, died Sunday, January 13 in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Hassell, born in East Lake, was a homemaker and a member of the East Lake Holiness Church. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ella Cain Twiddy and the widow of Clarence Hassell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Henry Hassell. Mrs. Hassell is survived by two sons: Joseph Hassell and George Milton Hassell, both of Manns Harbor; six daughters: Ella Swain of Columbia, Shirley Jackson of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Alpean Terry of Jonesville, Va., Frances Forbes of Shiloh, Jennie Gibbs of Wanchese, and Sucellia Fagley of Manns Harbor; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at East Lake United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Beasley and the Rev. Anthony Ralph officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, January 15, 2002; pg. 5A)

Mary Ima Jolliff Hassell

Mary Ima Jolliff Hassell died on December 27, 2000 in Houston, Texas where she lived near her elder son, Leigh. She was 91. Mrs. Hassell was born on September 6, 1909 in Belvidere, North Carolina to the Rev. Marvin and Mrs. Mary White Jolliff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leigh D. Hassell, Sr., who was for many years, the proprietor of the only Chevrolet dealership in Dare County on Raonoke Island in Manteo. She was one of 10 children and is survived by her brother, Palmer Jolliff; her two sons: Leigh D. Hassell, Jr. and his wife Janice, and James Clyde Hassell and his wife Arlene; her grandchildren: Alethia Jolliff Hassell Brown and her husband Mark Brown, James Clyde Hassell, Jr. and his wife Debbie and two children, Katherine Leigh Hassell Schock and her husband Rodney; and her two great-grandchildren: Samantha Ann Schock and Matthew James Schock. Her father was a Methodist minister, at one time at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, and so the church held a dear place in her heart. She loved gardening and many people on Roanoke Island benefited from her "green thumb" and her generous sharing of her plants. Her beautiful garden contained over 50 different kinds of camellias as well as many other species of plants. Her reputation as a great baker was renown--her fresh coconut cake, her lime tarts, her orange walnut and German sweet chocolate cake will long be remembered. For years she was on the school board and to the end she adored babies and children. After her husband's passing, Mrs. Hassell got to realize some of her wishes: to see Grandfather Mountain in Banner Elk, NC, to visit Alaska and all its beauty, and to see the bluebonnets of Texas. Mr. & Mrs. Hassell initiated and generously supported the organ fund at Mt. Olivet. Services will be held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George Speake presiding. She will be buried in Manteo beside her husband and near her church. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo are handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000; pg. 12A)

Peggy Hardy Hatton

MANTEO, NC - Peggy Hatton, 77, formerly of Manteo, died, Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Peggy was born in Dare County and was a homemaker and member of the Church of God of Prophecy.   She was the daughter of the late Earl D. and Alma Hooper Hardy and the wife of the late James Warren Hatton.  Surviving are one daughter, Sheriee Alker and husband Gregory of Kill Devil Hills; two sisters, Susan Berry and Renee’ Hayes both of Wanchese; a brother, Jack L Hardy of Manteo and her granddaughter, Katy Summer Alker of Kill Devil Hills.  A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 22, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. in Twiford’s Colony Chapel by the Rev. Steve Crews. Burial will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the home of her sister, Susan Berry, Mill Landing Road Wanchese, N.C.  Twiford’s Funeral Home, Manteo, is assisting the family with these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, October 21, 2004; pg. 8A)

Elizabeth Dinwiddie Haugh

Elizabeth ‘‘Betsy’’ Dinwiddie Haugh, 47, died April 16, 2003 in her residence. Betsy was born in Elizabeth City and lived most of her life in Manteo. She received her B.S. degree from Berea College and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree and was a member of the Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Dept. She served as a former church administrator for Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church.  She was the daughter of Laura Johnson Dinwiddie Tillett of Wanchese and the late Rev. Frank Dinwiddie and was the wife of Robert L. Haugh of the home. Besides her mother and husband, surviving are a daughter, Kathryn Haugh; two sons, David Haugh and William ‘‘Will’’ Haugh; two sisters, Virginia Zdanski and Agnes Blanchard, all of Manteo; and two brothers, Frank Dinwiddie of Manteo and Howard Dinwiddie of Greensboro, N.C. A funeral will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in Manteo Baptist Church by the Rev. Clinton Hardee and the Rev. Jim Southern. Burial will be in the Manteo Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Haugh Children’s Trust, c/o East Carolina Bank, Manteo, NC 27954. (The Virginian Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - April 17, 2003)

William Louis Hauschild

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC - William Louis Hauschild, 74, of Colington Harbour, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mr. Hauschild, born in Greensburg, PA, was a general manager of several wire rope manufacturing companies and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio and was an Eagle Scout. He was active in the Baum Center, the Senior Games and in local politics.  Mr. Hauschild was the son of the late Lester Paul and Margaret McKee Hauschild.  He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Crymble Hauschild of the residence; six daughters, Wendy Wainscott of Ruther Glen, VA, Jamie Wood and husband, Brian of Colington Harbour, NC, Kelly Moody and husband, Rich of Danbury, CT, Karin Hauschild and husband, John Carwile of Ottowa, Canada, Peggy Matthews of Mechanicsville, VA and Loui Beacham and husband, Tim of Kitty Hawk, NC; a brother, Lester P. Hauschild of New Castle, PA; fifteen grandchildren, Jennifer Cowell and husband, Brian, Jeremy Wainscott, Casey Pugh and husband, Ryan, Cody Wainscott and wife, Tori, Mackenzie Wood, R.J. Moody and Stephanie Moody, Katie Carwile, Maddie Carwile, Kelsey Matthews, Haley Matthews, Harper Matthews, Sarah Beacham, Samuel Beacham and Maggie Beacham; three great-grandchildren, Kaidon Pugh, Kolby Pugh and Hunter Cowell.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 2:00 pm with Rev. John Check officiating. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Theresa Beasley Havens

IN NAGS HEAD - Mrs. Theresa Beasley Havens, 58, of Nags Head, died Saturday night [Sept. 25, 1982] at 7:05 in Albemarle Hospital following an illness. She was a native of Nags Head. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 in the Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, by the Rev. Carroll Daniels and Rev. Stafford Berry. Burial was in the Manteo Cemetery. Mrs. Havens was the daughter of the late Henry and Lorena Wise Beasley. She was a former employee for the U.S. Postal Service as a postal clerk. She is survived by one brother, Mr. Henry D. Beasley of Wanchese and an uncle, Charlie Johnson of Nags Head.  (The Southern Post - Wednesday, September 29, 1982; pg. 8)

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The Coastland Times - Thursday, November 11, 2004; pg. 12A

 Carol Midgette Hayes

COLINGTON - Carol Midgette Hayes, 63, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Barney Edward Midgette and Zenora Beasley Midgette of Colington. Besides her mother, Mrs. Hayes is survived by a daughter, Gayla McMahan and husband Lind of Kill Devil Hills; two sons: Rick Belvin and wife Mae of Colington and Leonard Belvin and wife Patricia of Kitty Hawk; two sisters: Ann Johnson of Beaverton, Ore. and Eunice Erickson of Fruitland, Idaho; a brother, Rocky Midgette of Manteo; 9 grandchildren: Ricky Belvin, Jr., Carol Belvin, Linday Hamilton, all of Colington, John Belvin, III and Jamie Belvin, both of Kitty Hawk, Barri Turner, Kristin Beasley, Shannon Beasley and Chace McMahan of Kill Devil Hills; and 4 great-grandchildren: Kamrin, Kailey, Ryan and Tavia. A memorial service will be held at Colington United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Putsch officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, July 25, 2002; pg. 6A)

Clarence Turner Hayes, Jr.

Clarence Turner Hayes, Jr., 55, of Wanchese died Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Hampton, VA. He was the son of Clarence Turner Hayes, Sr. of Wanchese and the late Iona Aldean Midgett Hayes and was a commercial fisherman. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Zack Hayes.  C.T. is survived by his wife, Sheila Ireland Hayes; two sons, Turner and Roscoe Hayes both of Wanchese; three sisters, Irma Jean Williams of Gulfport, MS, Winona Twiford of Manteo, and Lisa Clark of Wanchese; and three grandchildren, Felicity, Harmony, and Melody Hayes.   A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo by the Rev. Dustin Daniels. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Viewing hours will be on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.   (Twiford Funeral Home)

Clarence Turner Hayes, Sr.

WANCHESE - Lt. Clarence Turner Hayes, Sr., U.S. Coast Guard, (retired), 83, of Wanchese, died, Monday, April 21, 2014, in Norfolk, VA.  Mr. Hayes was a member of Wanchese Assembly of God and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. He  loved spending time with his  grandchildren and his “Y” friends, being out on his dock at home and riding his “Harley”.   He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence Randolph “Slim” Hayes and Irma Turner Hayes and his first wife Aldean Midgett Hayes, his son, C.T. Hayes, Jr. and a grandson, Zachariah Levi Hayes.  Surviving are his wife Ruth Stetson Daniels Hayes; three daughters, Irma Jean Williams and husband, Ronnie of Gulfport, Mississippi; Winona Aldean Twiford and husband, Buddy of Manteo and Lisa Michelle Clark of Wanchese; one sister, Romona Creef of Wanchese and one brother, EltonTed Hayes,Sr. of Florida; daughter in law Sheila Hayes;11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  A celebration of life will be in Twiford Colony Chapel, Thursday April 24, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. by Rev. David Daniels. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home, Wednesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Clarence Turner Hayes, III

Clarence Turner Hayes, III (aka Turner Burner), born December 14, 1977, unexpectedly died on March 6, 2021, at just 43 years old.  Turner was a devoted father, fisherman, contractor, jack of all trades, and an active native community member of Wanchese NC. With his spontaneous personality, he was the life of party, a joker, and lightened every kind of mood. A perfectionist in his own way, he gave the best hugs. Turner was always smiling and asking how your family and children were, first!  Turner is survived by his fiancée, Jennifer Warfield; his daughter Michele Warfield; his son, Caleb Turner Hayes; his mother, Sheila Ireland; his brother, Roscoe Hayes, and many other family members.  Turner’s burial will be private. The family will receive friends and family from near and far, and exchange heartfelt stories and food on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 4:20 pm until 7 pm. The location of Tuner’s celebration of life will be determined in the future.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Elton Terrance Hayes, Jr.

WANCHESE - Elton Terrance "Ted" Hayes, Jr., 45, died Thursday, September 8 at his residence. Mr. Hayes, born in Currituck County, was a commercial fisherman and a Protestant. He was the son of Elton Terrance "Ted" Hayes Sr. of Wanchese and Marion Gaimel Daniels of Manteo. Besides his parents, Mr. Hayes is survived by a daughter, Jamie D. Hayes of Wanchese; two sons: Elton Terrance "Trey" Hayes, III of Wanchese and Storm Terrance Hayes of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Jeri H. "Fuzzy" Hollis of Wanchese; and two brothers: Harley D. Hayes and Lance M. Hayes, both of Wanchese. Funeral services will be held at Twiford's Colonu Chapel in Manteo at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11 with the Rev. David Dalton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 7-8:30 and at other time at the home of his mother and step-father, Marion and Jerry Daniels in Manteo. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, Sept. 11, 2000; pg. 14A)

Iona Aldean Hayes

WANCHESE - Iona Aldean Hayes, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 6, 2007. Born May 16, 1934 in Rodanthe, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Midgett, Jr. and the late Lillian Aldean Payne Midgett. She attended Wanchese Assembly of God where she was a Sunday School teacher and nursery provider for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was rarely seen without one of her grandchildren. She was a dedicated homemaker and thoroughly enjoyed her many years volunteering at Hotline in Manteo. She loved yellow roses and had a very giving spirit and enjoyed helping everyone. Mrs. Hayes was the dedicated wife of 54 years to Clarence T. Hayes, Sr. of the home; the loving mother of Irma Jean Williams and husband Ronnie of Gulfport, MS, C.T. Hayes, Jr. and wife Sheila of Wanchese, Winona Aldean Twiford and husband Buddy of Manteo, and Lisa Clark of Wanchese; the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, Charles, Matthew and Jason Williams of Mississippi, Turner, Roscoe and the late Zack Hayes of Wanchese, Amy Sheree Twiford of Columbia, NC, Whitney Aldean Twiford of Manteo, Debe Clark of Chambersburg, PA, John Clark of Kill Devil Hills, and Shailor Clark of Wanchese; and the proud great grandmother of nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by a loving sister, Janice M. Haines of Waves; two brothers, Steve Midgett and C.E. Midgett, III both of Rodanthe; an aunt, Ruby Tolar of Rodanthe; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of life service will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 11:00 AM by the Rev. Elmo Daniels. Burial will follow at the Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Aldean to the American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or to Dare Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, August 7, 2007; pg. 10A)

Isaac Clarence Hayes

Isaac Clarence Hayes, age 73, died [Oct. 31, 1945] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Luther Midgett in Wanchese, after a short illness. He was a life long resident of Wanchese, a member of Wanchese Methodist Church, and a member of Tribe #123 Improved Order of Red Men of Wanchese. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Luther Midgett and Mrs. Dewey Mann; and one son, C. Ralph Hayes, all of Wanchese. 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 3:00 from the Wanchese Methodist Church by the Rev. V.A. Lewis, pastor, assisted by L.V. Pierce, pastor of the Assembly of God in Wanchese. Burial will follow in the Cudworth Cemetery.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 2, 1945; pg. 1)

Jean Bunton Hayes

SOUTHERN SHORES, NC - Jean Bunton Hayes, of Southern Shores, NC died Thursday. November 15, 2007 in a Norfolk hospital. Mrs. Hayes was the widow of the late Charles J. Hayes, Sr.  Mr. and Mrs. Hayes were natives of Pittsburgh, PA. They came to live in Virginia Beach, where they operated Cavalier Nurseries, before moving to Southern Shores. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Princess Anne County, Virginia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Mrs. Hayes is survived by two sons, Charles J. ‘Mickey’ Hayes, Jr. of Corolla, NC, Michael Edward Hayes, Sr. of Southern Shores; and one grandson, Michael Edward Hayes, Jr. of Manteo, NC.  Memorial services for Mrs. Hayes will be private.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Joseph Carl Hayes

Joseph Carl Hayes, 80, of Skyco, NC died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at The Outer Banks Hospital. A native of Dare County and lover of Skyco, he was born July 4, 1938, to the late Marie Daniels Hayes and Joseph Guy Hayes. Often doted on by his grandparents, Carl dearly loved and took great care of his mother. After graduating as Valedictorian of his Manteo High School senior class of 1956, Carl served his country honorably in the United States Army and as a Merchant Marine Seaman. He later continued his education at East Carolina University earning his bachelor’s degree; while there he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After working in various sales capacities, he settled into a long career as a Dare County magistrate. In that capacity, his motto was always the same- “I will treat you just as good as you will let me.” Carl also served his community on the Dare County ABC Board. Carl had a masterful command of the English language and an eloquent delivery. He was well read, and his communications skills and quick wit allowed him to make friends easily- he will be missed. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Twiford Colony Chapel with Rev. Ken Mann officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow at Sam & Omie’s Restaurant. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Lance Marlin Hayes

LANCE MARLIN HAYES, 45, of Wanchese, NC died Monday, April 18, 2005 in Hampton, VA. Mr. Hayes was born in Okinawa, Japan and was a commercial fisherman. He was the son of Elton Terrence Hayes, Sr. of Gainesville, FL and Marion Gaimel Daniels of Manteo, NC. Besides his parents, Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, Barbara Daniels Hayes of the residence; a daughter, Misty Rose Hayes of Wanchese, NC; a son, Justin Blaze Hayes of Wanchese, NC; a sister, Jeri “Fuzzy” Hayes Hollis of Wanchese, NC; a brother Harley Davidson Hayes of Wanchese, NC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elton Terrence Hayes, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 7:00 pm with Rev. David Dalton officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family at P.O. Box 405, Wanchese, NC 27981. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, April 21, 2005; pg. 10A)

Marie Daniels Hayes

Marie Daniels Hayes, 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 28 in a Nags Head nursing home. She was a retired telephone operator and member of Manteo Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late Carl D. and Annie Midgett Hayes [should be Carl D. & Annie Midgett Daniels] and widow of Guy Hayes. Surviving is a son, Carl Hayes of Skyco. A memorial service was held at Manteo Baptist Church on Friday, Oct. 1, with the Revs. Jim Davenport and Charles Etheridge.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head] - Thursday, October 7, 1999; pg. 9A)

Mary Pugh Wroten Hayes

WANCHESE - Mary "Billie" Wroten Hayes, 92, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Novmeber 9. She was the daughter of the late Charles Washington Pugh and Delphine Daniels Pugh. A true lighthouse keeper's daughter, Mary, known best as "Billie", was a native of Wanchese. She attended Bethany United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles E. Wroten and husband Clarence "Slim" Hayes. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Helen Wroten; her granddaughter, Yvonne Wroten and husband John Morrissey; two great-granddaughters: Zoe Wroten-Morrissey and Stephanie Morrissey; two step-daughters: Ramona and husband H. Creef of Wanchese, and Jennie and husband Jack Debec of Fla.; two step-sons: Clarence and wife Aldene Hayes of Wanchese, Ted and wife Cougar Hayes of Fla.; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and her first husband Harry Wroten. A graveside service will be conducted by Pastor Willis Dowling Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 12:30 p.m. in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 11, 2003; pg. 14A)

Renee Hardy Hayes

WANCHESE - Renee Hardy Hayes, 50, of Wanchese, died Friday , February 20,  in her residence. She was born in Alexandria, VA and was a cashier for Mann’s Red and White Supermarket and attended Wanchese Assembly of God.  Renee was predeceased by her parents, Earl D. and Alma Hooper Hardy; her sister, Peggy Hatton; and her brother, Jack Hardy. She was the wife of Harley Davidson Hayes of the home.  Besides her husband, survivors include two daughters, Teresa H. Massie and husband Freddie of Manns Harbor and Ashley H. Bascue and husband Josh of Columbia, NC; one sister, Sue H. Berry and husband Allen of Wanchese; two grandchildren, Tyler and Aaron Massie; and her mother-in-law Marian Daniels of Manteo.  A service of remembrance will be Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Twiford's Colony Chapel by Dr. David Dalton. Friends may join the family at the home of her mother-in-law, Marian Daniels, 38 Hideaway Lane, Manteo, NC 27954.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - February, 24, 2009; pg. 6A)

Alice Gallop Hayman

NORFOLK, VA. - Alice Gallop Hayman, 90, died Nov. 29 in Lake Taylor Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Delilah Meekins Gallop and the widow of Robert Fritz Hayman. She was a member of the Wanchese United Methodist Church and retired as assistant dietitian at Leigh Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hayman was born in Wanchese. Mrs. Hayman is survived by two daughters: Alma Singleton and Nina Hayman Brothers, both of Norfolk; two sisters: Teressa Daniels of Wanchese and Stella Creef of Norfolk; one brother, William "Bill" Gallop of Wanchese; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were set for Dec. 2 in the Wanchese United Methodist Church with the Rev. Billy Holliday officiating and burial to follow in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese. Twiford's Funeral Home, Ghent Chapel, Norfolk, Va. is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, December 3, 1995; pg. 2B)

Alma Beacham Hayman

Alma Beacham Hayman bid farewell to Spring Arbor of The Outer Banks on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was 100 years old, only a few months shy of her 101st birthday. A native of Kitty Hawk, NC, she was born on November 14, 1922, to the late Inez Gaimel Beacham and William Roy Beacham, Sr. Alma was the beloved wife of the late Guy Holden Hayman. Together they considered their nieces and nephews as if they were their own children. In addition to her parents and husband, Alma was preceded in death by her sisters, Vera, Melba, Shirley, and Ruth; and her brothers, Roy, Jr. and Jerry. She leaves behind fond memories and a lasting impact on her nieces and nephews, who will forever cherish the moments shared with their beloved aunt. Alma's legacy of love and devotion will continue to live on through those she touched. A graveside memorial service to celebrate Alma's life will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 10:00 am in Austin Cemetery. It will be a time to come together as a community, share stories, and honor the life of this remarkable woman. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.   (Twifor Funeral Home)

Daniel Webster Hayman

Capt. Daniel W. Hayman, native of Dare County and for many years a steamboat captain on the waters of this state and more recently master of ocean going ships, died in Norfolk at 11 o'clock Thursday morning [May 8, 1952]. He had made his home in that city for the past 30 years. he was the husband of Mrs. Laura Midgett Hayman, formerly of Wanchese, and the father of one child, Mrs. Don Elliot of Norfolk. He leaves two grandchildren; several sisters and a brother, Rev. Louis D. Hayman of Southport; an uncle, J.D. Hayman of Wanchese, and three aunts: Mrs. Maggie Midgett, Mrs. Mary Midgett and Mrs. Sallie Gard at Manns Harbor. Funeral services will be at 12:00 Saturday in Norfolk. Capt. Hayman was a man of lovable personality. Back in the mid-twenties he was back in Dare County out in the forefront at the beginning of the boom in the Dare County beachlands, buying and selling. He always found his way to top jobs in ships of the Engineer Corps, the Merchant Marine, and he was highly commended for his bravery and efficiency in the Pacific during the recent war.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 9, 1952; pg. 1)

Funeral services for Capt. Daniel W. Hayman, 66, Master mariner who died Thursday morning of last week in the Marine Hospital in Norfolk, were conducted Saturday at noon from the Oliver Funeral Chapel in Norfolk and burial was in a beautiful new section of Forest Lawn Cemetery. Members of the Norfolk Masonic Lodge #1 concluded the service at the grave. Rev. A. Irvin Orndoff, pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, officiated. Pallbearers were: J.E. Hudgins, Lynton R. Daniels, Eddridge R. O'Neal, A.C. Cox, Jr. W.S. Hayman and E.C. Keener. Capt. Hayman was born at Kitty Hawk but his mother died at an early age and he grew up with relatives at Wanchese and Manns Harbor. He was well-known on the sounds and rivers of the state where he began his steamboat career. He was the son of the late Daniel W. and Mary Perry Hayman. He was a member of the Masons, the Scottish Rite and the Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Laura Midgett Hayman; one daughter, Mrs. Mary H. Elliott; one brother: Rev. L.D. Hayman of Carolina Beach; eight sisters: Mrs. W.S. Penn and Mrs. Cynthia Guerry [should be Aguirre] of Clayton, Mrs. Charles Corbell of Norfolk, Mrs. Rosaline Swain of Kitty Hawk, Mrs. Southgate Lohman, Mrs. Howard A. Jordan, Mrs. Bessie Eiland and Miss Mary Dan Hayman; and his step-mother, Mrs. D.W. Hayman, all of Great Bridge, Va.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 16, 1952; pg. 1)

CAPT. DAN HAYMAN'S CAREER REVIEWED BY HIS BROTHER, REVEREND LOUIS HAYMAN - (Note: the following article has been prepared by Rev. Louis D. Hayman, Methodist minister of Carolina Beach, and will be included in the files of the Hayman Clan which will hold its annual reunion in Manns Harbor in July. It concerns his only brother, Capt. Daniel W. Hayman, whose death was recently reported in these columns.)  Daniel Webster Hayman, better know to northeastern North Carolina, Norfolk and the Atlantic seaports from Boston to the Gulf of Mexico as "Captain Dan", has completed his last earthly voyage and tied up his ocean-going tug, the John E. McAllister, at her home port of New York, reported to the office of his company, the McAllister Brothers, Inc., and took leave of his friends there and his officers and crewmen, departing for his home in Norfolk, the first week of April 1952. His ship being called in for inspection and repairs, and he to await sailing on call of this company. His sailing days are over. The first of last July, Capt. Hayman entered the Norfolk Marine Hospital for treatment of injury received in the line of duty on his vessel previously three weeks ago. The doctors found that he had a bulging arterial injury on his left side and decided on operating in order to save his life. The operation, while it proved to be immediately helpful, his people were told that at best he would hardly survive a year, as the history of such cases are generally fatal even though operations are resorted to, within a few weeks to within a few days. Dan outlived his illness by almost a year, However, after a short visit to his old home on Roanoke Island, and mingling with boyhood friends there, he returned to Norfolk and in a few days was compelled to return to the Marine Hospital where his doctors found his condition beyond the help of medical skill. He lingered but a few days, passing quietly and peacefully to his eternal home at 11:15 a.m. May 8, 1952.  Capt. Hayman's funeral was conducted at the Oliver Funeral Home on Colonial Avenue in Norfolk by Rev. A. Irvin Orndoff, pastor of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of this city. At the Forest Lawn Cemetery, the final rites were said by a detail of Scottish Rite Masons with the Grand Honors of the Order. His body rests in this beautiful cemetery hard by the Harbor where for more than forty years his entry and departure were frequent occurrences. At the service, the musical selections (music only) were "Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy" from the hymn "Let the Lower Lights be Burning" and "The Old Rugged Cross". In closing, the minister read by special request Tennyson's "Crossing of the Bar"--a most fitting characterization of Dan's life as a Master Mariner since boyhood.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 23, 1952; pg. 1)

Irene M. Hayman

HAYMAN - Funeral services for Mrs. Irene M. Hayman, 54 will be held at 2:30 today in the chapel of the R. C. Honsa Funeral Home with the Rev. King of the Anderson Memorial Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park.  Mrs. Hayman of 1414 Domas St., Arlington, died Saturday [Dec. 1, 1956] en route to hospital after a heart attack.  She was born in Manteo, N. C. and had lived in Jacksonville since 1941.  She was a member of the Anderson Memorial Methodist.  Mrs. Hayman had lived in Jacksonville 25 years.  Survivors include her husband, W. G. Hayman, Sr.; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. A. Clark Mann of Manteo; three daughters,  Mrs. Daniel Kemp of Jacksonville,  Mrs. William E. Russell of Decatur, Ga., and Mrs. F. C. Berry of Atlanta, Ga.;  two sons, W. G. Hayman, Jr. of Jacksonville and C. E. Hayman Tallahassee;  three sisters, Mrs. Mary Collins of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Alma Ward of Elizabeth City, N. C. and Mrs. Neva Medgatt of Manteo, and one brother, Max E. Mann of Manteo.  Pallbearers will be Ben Harper, Lee Hardiman, J. E. Van Voorhis, Glen Gormly, R. B. Hendry and B. B. Poston, Jr.  (Submitted by Mary Hayman Kemp)

(Jacksonville Times Union [Jacksonville, Fl.] - December 1957

John Hayman
The North Carolinian (Raleigh) - May 2, 1907
[Note: John Hayman was born Aug. 4, 1887 & died April 23, 1907]

John Hayman

CAPT. JOHN HAYMAN PASSES SUNDAY NIGHT [July 25, 1943] - Capt. John Hayman, retired Coast Guardsman, and for many years operator of a well-known food cafe in Manteo, died about 12 o'clock Sunday night at his home in Manteo at the age of 81. He would have reached his 82nd birthday in September. Capt. Hayman had been in ill health for several years and became suddenly worse about a week ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Katie Wise Hayman; three daughters: Miss Mary Hayman and Mrs. M.L. Midgett of Manteo and Mrs. Gus Kermaidos of Smithfield, N.C.; one son, Cage Hayman of Edenton; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Alice Barnard of Camden and Mrs. Rebecca Willis of Beaufort. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning at ten o'clock with Rev. M.W. Maness officiating. Burial followed in Manteo Cemetery. Pallbearers were C.B. Parker, M.L. Daniels, Sr., and R.D. Sawyer of Manteo, John Wise and Charlie M. Johnson of Nags Head and Grandy Barnard of Camden. Out-of town people in Manteo for the funeral were Mr. & Mrs. Gus Kermidos, Mr. & Mrs. Cage Hayman, Miss Vivian Hayman, Mrs. Juanita Cousins and daughter Juanita of Edenton, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hayman and daughter Carolyn, Mrs. Erlene Evans and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hayman, Jr. of Elizabeth City, Mrs. Alice Barnard, Grandy Barnard, Mrs. Lena Jordan and Jack Jordan of Camden.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 30, 1943; pg. 1)

CAPT. JOHN HAYMAN - Old Captain John Hayman who died this week lived past his four score years. He had many friends, and was generally beloved. He was one of two known survivors in Manteo who attended the tragic wreck of the Huron at Nags Head in 1878. The other is Dan Hopkins, esteemed colored man. Capt. John will long be remembered as a famous cook on steamboats plying these waters. Later he ran a popular restaurant in Manteo until he was 80, doing the cooking himself and scorning the aid of younger people. We will all miss him. Peace to his soul. He leaves pleasant memories with his family and friends and goes to his last voyage with peace and good will.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 30, 1943; pg. 2)

Kate Wise Hayman

Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Wise Hayman, 82, who died Monday [March 30, 1953] at her home in Manteo, were conducted Wednesday at the Twiford Funeral Home chapel in Manteo. Burial was in the Manteo Cemetery. Mrs. Hayman was a native and lifelong resident of Dare County, the daughter of Joe and Elizabeth Midgett Wise, the widow of John T. Hayman, a member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, a member of Woman's Missionary Society and a member of the Home Demonstration Club. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Frances Kermidos of Durham, Mrs. Marcus Midgett of Skyco, and Miss Mary Hayman of Manteo; one son, C.W. Hayman of Edenton; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Hassell of Manteo; one brother, John Wise of Nags Head; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 3, 1953; pg. 1)

Lloyd Hayman

GAS HEATER FUMES KILL FIVE IN HOME; Norfolk, Va.; Feb. 7, 1938 - Five persons were dead here today, victims, Coroner C.D.J. Mac Donald said, of carbon monoxide gas from a hot water heater.  They were David O'Neal, 40, former tugboat first mate here; Mrs. Goldie Payne O'Neal, 32, his wife; Goldie O'Neal, 7, their daughter; Lloyd Hayman, a roomer, and Mrs. Effie May Alligessen, 19.  The bodies were discovered at the O'Neal home by two little girls who came to play with Goldie.  They entered the unlocked front door and saw the bodies on the floor and assumed the five were asleep.  Going outside to play, they told George Jensen, a neighbor, that the O'Neals were sleeping on the floor.  Jensen investigated and called the police.  The little girls were Ramona Williams, 9, a niece of Mrs. O'Neal, and Marie Setzer, a friend.  Coroner MacDonald said the five died about 9 o'clock Saturday night.  Mrs. Alligessen was in bed.  O'Neal's body was across the bed in a posture which indicated he had fallen.  The other 3 were on the floor.  (San Antonio Express [San Antonio, TX] - February 7, 1938; pg. 1)

 Louisiana Hayman

CLOTHES CAUGHT FIRE, SHE DIED - Mrs. Louisiana Hayman, aged 62 years, died at her home on Bell Street in this city Tuesday night as a result of burns received when her clothing caught on fire from a heater in her room. This is the second case of the kind reported in this vicinity within a week. Mrs. Hayman was a widow of the late W.H. Hayman and a native of Tyrrell County. She had lived in this city about eighteen years. She is survived by two sons: William N. Hayman and Dewey L. Hayman of this city; by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Roughton of Harrellsville; and by three step-daughters: Mrs. L. Twiford of this city, Mrs. Cora Guard and Mrs. Ella Mann, both of Manns Harbor.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, March 5, 1920; pg. 1)

Michael Dewey Hayman

NAGS HEAD - Michael Dewey Hayman, age 51, of Nags Head died May 20 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of the Outer Banks. Michael, more than anyone else, probably exemplified both the history and spirit of the Outer Banks. He was the son of the late Dewey and Phoebe Hayman, who owned the Arlington Hotel in Nags Head for 40 years, and the grandson of the late Captain Nathaniel Gould, a New England sea captain who first came to the Outer Banks to become an innkeeper at the turn of the century. Michael attended McDonough Military Academy in Baltimore, Md. and N.C. State University in Raleigh, where he was a champion swimmer and member of Lambda Chi Fraternity. After college, Michael served for 2 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. It was as a restaurateur and promoter of the Outer Banks that Michael became a standard bearer. He assumed operations of the Seafare Restaurant when it was little more than a raw bar for guests at the Arlington who wanted to dine casually. He transformed the Seafare into one of the finest restaurants in the country. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Burnett Hayman; three sons: Todd Michael Hayman, Shaun Russell Hayman and John-Michael Dewey Hayman, all of Nags Head; one sister, Gloria Thomas of Nags Head; two aunts, Adelle "Addie" G. Mathis of Kill Devil Hills and Natalie G. Mandell of Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services will be May 23 at St. Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head by the Rev. Charles E.B. Gill. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - May 23, 1995)

Olive Perry Hayman

KITTY HAWK - Mrs. Olive Perry Hayman, 89, of Kitty Hawk, died Monday night [Aug. 12, 1985] in Britthaven Nursing Home in Edenton following a long illness.  She was a native of Kitty Hawk, the daughter of the late Charlie B. and Mary Love Tillett Perry and the widow of Frank Hayman.  She was a homemaker.  She attended the Primitive Baptist Church in Kitty Hawk.  Surviving is one son, Guy Holden Hayman of Kitty Hawk.  Graveside services were conducted Wednesday in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk by the Rev. Eddie Barber, pastor of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, was in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 15, 1985)

Patricia Marie Hayman

MANTEO - Patricia Marie Hayman, 56, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 in Nags Head. Born in Cottonwood, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Hayman and Helen Marie Fitzgerald Hayman and was a member of Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church. Ms. Hayman is survived by a sister, Mary Ann Bohannon of Manteo; two brothers, Tommy Hayman and wife, Shirley, of Baltimore and Bobby Hayman and wife, Jeanie, of Elizabeth City; two nieces, Mary Veronica Elliott of Manteo and Bobbie Jean Lowe and husband, David, of Hertford; a nephew, John F. Hayman of Baltimore; and three great-nieces. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. Dr. William F. Walsh, O.S.F.S. at Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Elizabeth City.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, December 22, 2009; pg. 6A)

Rachel Morgan Hayman

Mrs. Rachel Hayman, 34, of Nags Head, died Sunday night in the Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. She was a native of Manteo, but had resided in Nags Head for the past 12 years. Mrs. Hayman was co-owner of the Seafare Corporation and Restaurant in Nags Head. She was a former model in New York City and also the Outer Banks. She was a member of the Manteo Assembly of God Church. She was a daughter of Mrs. Orella Russell Watkins of Elizabeth City and the late William (Bill) Morgan, and the wife of Michael Dewey Hayman of the home. Besides her husband and mother she is survived by her step-father, Harry Russell Watkins of Elizabeth City; two sons: Shaun Russell Hayman and Michael Todd Hayman, both of the home; two sisters: Mrs. [Daniel] Benjamin (Linda Bibb) Midgett of Manns Harbor, and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Hannon of Elizabeth City; maternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Russell of Manteo. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the Manteo Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Carroll Daniels, pastor. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery. Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - June 1978)

Memorial of Rachel Hayman (photo included)
Rachel Hayman was a lovely woman, a wife, mother of two children who made a remarkable fight against cancer. Encouraged by those who cared about her and given enormous support by her husband Mike, Rachel had to pursue life, to participate and to be active. Rachel had professional experience as a model and was called on to make her striking appearance in the most popular local fashion shows. In one of the last shows Rachel appeared in she was poised and graceful. Afterwards she told me that before she came out she felt really shaky but when she came on the walkway and saw me there, grinning and holding my camera ready, she knew she was going to be okay. Of course, everybody there was pulling for Rachel because they knew she had one of the ultimate attributes--pure courage. Now there is not much more to say except her spirit prevailed, her body could not, and we are the ones who will feel shaky when we don't see her.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - June 1978)

Samuel Davis Hayman

Samuel Davis Hayman, 58, husband of Mrs. Dora Tillett Hayman and son of Mrs. Zorado Hayman of Wanchese and the late Mathias D. Hayman.  He was a retired tugboat Captain.  He served 18 months in the Navy during WWI.  Besides his mother and wife, he is survived by a brother, Robert Fritz Hayman of Norfolk and a sister, Mrs. Dewey Tillett of Wanchese.  Burial was in the Tillett cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - [Avon Personals] Friday, March 27, 1953)

William Henry Hayman

William Henry Hayman, 91, retired Coast Guard Surfman, died Sunday [March 17, 1963] at his home in Coinjock. A native of Dare County, he was a son of William Henry And Mrs. Frances Tillett Hayman and husband of the late Mrs. Lillie Lewark Hayman. He was a member of Pennys Hill Methodist Church. He is survived by 5 sons: William Henry Hayman, Jr. of Elizabeth City, J. Clarence Hayman of Virginia Beach, Va., Curtis C. Hayman of Edgewater, Fl., Phillip Ray Hayman of Coinjock and Shelton Hayman of Midland, N.J.; two daughters: Mrs. Lela H. Austin of Poplar Branch and Mrs. Dora H. Small of Portland, Ore.; a brother, Joseph H. Hayman of Coinjock; two sisters, Mrs. Lonnie Woodhouse of Grandy and Mrs. Alice Brothers of Wanchese; 23 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 22, 1963)

Zorado Daniels Hayman

Elizabeth Heil Hays

MANTEO, NC - Elizabeth Heil Hays, 51, of 167 Langley Lane, Manteo, NC, died Friday, April 29, 2005 at Duke University Hospital. Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Magdeline Galinis Heil. She was a math teacher at Columbia Middle School, a graduate of Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, and was a member of St. Andrews By-the-Sea Episcopal Church.  Mrs. Hays is survived by her husband, Michael D. Hays of the residence; a step daughter, Michelle Bonham of Clarksville, TN; a step son, Jeffrey Hays of Clarksville, TN; two step granddaughters, Marie and Kellie Bonham of Clarksville, TN; a sister, Lynn Gill of San Jose, CA; a brother, Benjamin Heil of San Mateo, CA; and a nephew, David Heil of Wildwood, MO.  A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrews By-the-Sea Episcopal Church by the Rev. Charles Gill. Burial will follow at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Michael Dennis Hays

MANTEO - Michael Dennis Hays, 60, of Langley Lane, Manteo, NC died Sunday, November 2, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Robert and Joan Joecken Hays. He was a retired test pilot in the U.S. Army and later was a history teacher in several different public school systems including Columbia, NC. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Heil Hays and a grandchild, Christian Hays. Mr. Hays is survived by his wife, Pamela Roughton Hays of the residence; a daughter, Michelle Bonham and husband Steve of Clarksville, TN and their daughters, Kellie and Marie; a son, Jeffrey Hays of Clarksville, TN; three sisters, Patti Ann Hays, Diane Johnson and husband Johnnie, and Mary Schuster and husband Mike all of Ohio; two brothers, Tim Hays and wife Mary Ann of Michigan and Phil Hays and wife Patty of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.  A funeral service will be held at St. Andrews By-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Randy Green officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held prior to the church service at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.   Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 6, 2008; pg. 8A)

Lynn Clay Hayward
The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, April 26, 1994; pg. 12A

Clara Perry Haywood

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Clara Perry Haywood, 86, died Tuesday, August 4, in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Haywood was born in Kitty Hawk and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Levette Rogers Perry and the widow of Ernest Lennon Haywood. Mrs. Haywood is survived by two daughters: Janelle Perry of Kitty Hawk and Barbara Duvall of Kill Devil Hills; one son, Gaskill Austin of Salvo; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk on Friday, August 7, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Pitsch officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 6, 1998; pg. 10A)

 Esther Frances Pugh Haywood

WELL KNOWN COLLINGTON WOMAN DIES TUESDAY - Mrs. Esther Frances Haywood, widow of the late Philmore Haywood of Collington, died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Barney B. Midgett of Kill Devil Hills. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Pugh of Collington. Her surviving relatives are her daughters: Mrs. B.B. Midgett and Mrs. J.P. Midgett of Long Island; four sisters: Mrs. Willie Crank of Back Bay, Va., Mrs. Celia Williams of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Mary O'Neal of Poplar Branch and Mrs. Clancy Carmine of Raleigh; one brother, John Pugh of Raleigh; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was buried in the family burying groung Thursday. She was a lifelong member of the Collington Methodist Church and the funeral was conducted there at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. G.W. Crutchfield.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, June 9, 1944; pg. 4)

Fred Ray Haywood

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Fred Ray Haywood, 73, of Colington, died Monday, April 1 at his residence. Mr. Haywood, a native of Colington, was a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Colington United Methodist Church and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was the son of the late Henry Clayton Haywood and the late Sally Evelyn Meekins Haywood. Mr. Haywood is survived by his wife, Rosa Walsh Haywood of the home; two daughters: Paula Carpenter of Virginia Beach, Va. and Joann Phillips of Suffolk, Va.; one son: Fred "Freddie" Ray Haywood, Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; four step-daughters: Belva Brooks, Shirley Wilson, Dorothy McMichaels and Suzie Wood; one step-son, Michael Walsh, all of Spotsylvania, Va.; one sister: Melba Hall of Chesapeake, Va. and one brother, Henry Dean Haywood of Colington; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Colington United Methodist Church on April 4 with the Rev. Robert Pitsch officiating. Burial will follow in the North End Family Cemetery in Colington. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of the arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, April 2, 1996)

Henry Dean Haywood

Henry Dean Haywood, 85, died on June 28, 2015 at Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late Henry and Sally Evelyn Haywood. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Julia Haywood.  Henry was a native and lifelong resident of Big Colington Island. He retired after 32 years from the National Park Service, where he was very dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Wright Brothers National Memorial. He received the Distinguished Employee Award from the National Park Service/ Department of the Interior. He proudly served in our nation’s military as a United States Marine. He was very passionate about Dare County and served on numerous boards including the Dare County Health Board as Vice Chairman and Chairman and the Dare County Planning Board. He was a large supporter of the Colington Volunteer Fire Department where he was the first Fire Chief.  Most importantly was his love for his church, Colington United Methodist Church. His family donated the land in 1885 for the church to be built. He served as trustee for so many years no one knows the exact dates.  Surviving are his children, Phil Ray Haywood (Connie) of Colington, Robert Clayton “Bobby” Haywood (Carol) of Manteo, Terry Haywood Beasley of Currituck, David Scott Haywood (Penny) of Colington and special niece, Tina Daniels of Wanchese. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marla Dean Haywood. He was a proud grandfather to Charles Haywood (Marcie), Kari Lynn Haywood, Micky Haywood, Katy Jo Haywood Walker (Joe), Mikey Buck Haywood, Jennifer Beasley and Whitney Haywood. He loved being “Papa” to his great grandchildren, Abby and Caroline Haywood, Leah and Jordan Haywood, Audrey Brickhouse, Carter Collins and Baylee and Madeline Gail Walker. He was predeceased by a great grandson, Ryan Beasley.  The family appreciates all the love and support their family has received, especially from Colington United Methodist Church and the Colington Volunteer Fire Department.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 2:00pm at Colington United Methodist Church with the Rev. Teresa Holloway officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Colington North End Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Julia Jordan Haywood

Julia Jordan Haywood, 83, died October 2^nd at The Outer Banks Hospital. She is survived by her husband, three sons, one daughter, and her mother who will be 103 this month.  Julia, born in Buffalo City, was owner and operator of Jennifer Alterations. She was named Dare County’s Citizen of the Year by the Dare County Board of Commissioners in July 2014 for the many years of volunteer service that she unselfishly gave. Three years ago the Outer Banks Woman’s Club established the Julia Haywood Scholarship to honor her. She was co-chairman of the Dare County Angel Gift Project.  She loved helping others but nothing was as important to her as her family.  Henry Dean Haywood and Julia would have celebrated 66 years of marriage in December.  Surviving are children, Phil Ray Haywood (Connie) of Colington, Robert Clayton “Bobby” Haywood (Carol) of Manteo, Terry Haywood Beasley of Currituck, and David Scott Haywood (Penny) of Colington. Her mother, Amy Twiford Jordan, lives in Chesapeake, Va. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marla Dean Haywood; her father, Henry Jordan; and sister, Louise Jordan Lawrence.  She is survived by a sister, Sandy Jordan Holloman (Frank) of Florida; a brother, Henry Grandis Jordan (Kathy) of Chesapeake, VA; and her special friend, Gwen A. White of Columbia. She was a proud grandmother, known as “Granny” to Charles Haywood (Marcie), Kari Haywood, Micky Haywood, Katy Jo Haywood Walker (Joe), Mikey Buck Haywood, Jennifer Beasley, and Whitney Haywood.  She loved being “Granny” to great-grandchildren: Abby and Caroline Haywood, Leah and Jordan Haywood, Audrey Brickhouse, Carter Collins, and Baylee and Madeline Gail Walker. She was pre-deceased by a great grandson, Ryan Beasley.  She appeared to have the energy of people half her age, she was a homemaker, an excellent seamstress, did arts and crafts, was a club leader in the Outer Banks Woman’s Club, and active in district and state activities in the General Federation of Women’s Club-NC, was active in Colington United Methodist Church, loved the Dare County Angel gift program, and loved helping anyone who needed her.  When her children were young – they all were good athletes — she raised money for booster clubs, she served as PTA president, booster club president, worked concession stands, and drove thousands of miles through the years because she never missed a football, basketball, or softball game.  Julia had a heart attack last December and her health began declining. She didn’t let it get her down and she made sure that she talked with her co-chairman of the Angel Gift program so they would have things organized for this December. Even then, she was thinking of others and wanting to get the job done.  The family appreciates all the love and support their family has received, especially from the Colington United Methodist Church and the Colington Volunteer Fire Department.  The visitation will be Saturday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 5^th, at 2 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home with the burial in the Colington North End Cemetery.  A reception will be held following the service at the Colington United Methodist Church.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Manie Haywood

KILL DEVIL HILLS--Manie Haywood, 71, died Tuesday in U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in Norfolk after a long illness. A native of Colington, he lived here 31 years. He was the husband of Mrs. Gladys Meekins Haywood and a son of the late Israel and Mrs. Clara Green Haywood. He was a member of Colington Methodist Church. He was a retired coast guard chief boatswain's mate, having served 25 years and a veteran of World War II. Besides his widow, surviving are 2 daughters: Mrs. Nina Miller of Kill Devil Hills and Mrs. Shirley Germmet?/Gunnet? of Spring Grove, Pa.; a brother, Henry Haywood and a sister, Mrs. Ida Meekins, Both Of Colington; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held Friday in Kitty Hawk Methodist Church by the Rev. Hank Wilkinson, pastor. Burial will follow in Austin Cemetery at Kitty Hawk.   (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - October 30, 1969)

Marla Dean Haywood

Marla Dean Haywood, 54, of Kill Devil Hills, passed away at home after a long illness. Marla was a rare and special person and you knew that while in her presence. Her love for music and her family, will live forever in their hearts.  Marla is survived by her parents Henry Dean and Juila Haywood, her brothers Bobby, Phil Ray, Scott, a sister Terry Haywood Beasley and many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Twifords Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Pauline Williams Haywood

Pauline Williams Haywood, 84, loving and supporting mother of four children, died Nov. 20, 2007, in her home. Born in Wanchese, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Author James and Carlie Calhoon Williams. For more than 25 years, Mrs. Haywood served as the mailroom supervisor at Lone Star Industries. She was a past president of the Great Bridge High School PTA and a multiple medal winner in swimming at the Senior Citizens Golden Olympics. Survivors include her children, Faye Lewark Daniels of Statesville, N.C., Fred Ray Haywood II of Norfolk, Paula Haywood Carpenter and her fiance James F. Moore of Collington, N.C., JoAnn Haywood Phillips and husband Gary of Suffolk; grandchildren, Wendy D. Linzsey, Cori J. Peters, Christopher Neeley, David S. Carpenter, Shannon Carpenter, Amber M. Bryant, Jonathan W. Phillips; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jorden and Jayden; sisters, Myrtle Tillett and Barbara Gilchrist; sister-in-law, Margret Williams. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at noon at the graveside in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese, N.C., by the Rev. Dr. Susie Fitch-Slater. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Friday, November 23, 2007)

Sally Meekins Haywood

COLINGTON - Sally Meekins Haywood, 90, of Colington, died September 19 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. Mrs. Haywood was a native of Colington, the daughter of the late John Hawkins and Sally Shannon Meekins and the widow of Henry Clayton Haywood. She was a member of the Colington United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are 2 daughters: Clara Fay Daniels of Wanchese and Melba H. Hall of Chesapeake, Va.; two sons: Fred R. Haywood and Henry D. Haywood, both of Colington; 11 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the Colington United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Pitsch. Burial will follow in the Haywood family cemetery. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 22, 1992)

Dora Aldrich Hazen

Dora Aldrich Hazen of Wanchese, 84, died Friday night at her residence after a long illness. A native of Campbell, N.Y., Hazen was the daughter of the late Hiram and Effie Strickler Aldrich, and the widow of the late Alvin Hazen. Hazen's body has been donated to science.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Faith A. Gassen of Wanchese; three sons: Alson L. Hazen of Wanchese, Julian E. Hazen of Manns Harbor and Claude D. Hazen of Corning, N.Y.; one sister, Gladys Kesler of Akron, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Twiford's Colony Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - July 7, 1982; pg. 13)

Gretchen L. Head

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Gretchen L. Head, 84, died Wednesday, August 30 at a Nags Head nursing home.  Born in South Mills, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Lida Cason Jones Smith.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and a homemaker.  She was predeceased by her husband, Henry E. Head, and a son, Everet Ray Head.  She is survived by her son, William R. Head; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Head; three grandchildren: Terri Head, Jackie Gamiel, and Steve Head; one great-grandchild, Madison Gurkin, all of Kill Devil Hills; and one sister, Evelyn Swain of Venice, Fla.  There will be a graveside service at Austin Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. with Father Michael Butler officiating.  Twiford Colony Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 31, 2000; pg. 10A)

Thomas Heald, Jr.

HATTERAS, N.C. - Thomas Heald, Jr., 51, a native of England and a resident of Hatteras 10 years, died Friday [Nov. 22, 1963] in the Veteran Administration Hospital in Kecoughtan, Va. after a long illness.  He retired from the Coast Guard in 1960 after 22 years.  He was a son of Mrs. Florence Heald Smith of Hudson, N.Y. and the late Thomas Heald.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. May Styron Heald of Hatteras; three daughters: Mrs. Susan Whidbee of Norfolk, and Miss Mary Ann Heald and Miss D'Andra May Heald of Hatteras; two sons: Raymond Heald and Tommie Heald of Ocean City, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Alvis Johnson of Hudson, N.Y.; and a brother, Raymond Heald of Hudson.  The body was taken to Twiford Funeral Home in Hatteras.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Hatteras Methodist Church by the Rev. Wayne Winfield.  Burial will be in the family cemetery.  (unknown newspaper)

Aubrey Fearing Heath, Sr.

Aubrey Fearing Heath, Sr., 84, of Kill Devil Hills, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Chesapeake, VA. Born in Elizabeth City, he was the son of the late Aubrey Leigh Heath and Mary Fearing Heath. He was a retired mitigation specialist with FEMA, a former operations manager for 18 years with Julian Ott and Associates Holiday Inn, a member of Manteo Lodge  #521 AF & AM and a Shriner. He served our country honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Mr. Heath is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Hopkins Heath of the residence; two sons, Aubrey Heath Jr. of Manteo and Bryan Heath of Kitty Hawk; a sister, Rosemary Jones of Smithfield, NC; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dr. Alan Swartz. A reception will follow in the social hall.   Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Gwendolyn Hopkins Heath

Gwendolyn Hopkins Heath, 88, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Born in Winston Salem, NC on September 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lora Ella Spencer Hopkins and Ambrose “Pete” Hopkins, Jr.  For 40 years, Gwendolyn was the owner and operator of Heath Pest Control. Active in her community, she was a member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, Dare County Democratic Women, and Democratic Women of North Carolina.  Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gwendolyn is survived by two sons, Aubrey Heath, Jr. of Manteo and Bryan Heath of Kitty Hawk; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Fearing Heath, Sr.; and sister, Polly Hunter; and brothers, Hugh Hopkins and Allen Hopkins.  Gwen was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She made friends everywhere she went and was a large part of her church family at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church where everyone loved her and appreciated her hard work and dedication.  The family deeply appreciates and thanks sincerely the outpouring of love from all her friends. It is so very special to always hear “your mom was such a sweet lady”, a response heard from everyone that has known or met her.  All who loved her dearly will never forget her tenacity, wit, charm, grace, and undying love and caring for them. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.  A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2020, at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church with Rev. Colin Snider and Rev. Betsy Haas officiating.   Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Joseph Aaron Heath

Joseph Aaron “Joey” Heath, 47, of Sandy Hook Road, Shawboro, NC, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at his residence. Born August 31, 1959 in Dare County, NC, he was the son of the late Elbert Heath, Sr. and Julia Midgett Heath. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and employed with York River Electrical Company.  Survivors include his son, Jeremey Dalton Heath of Greenville, PA; his foster mother, Patricia White Heath of Shiloh, NC; his half sister, Tina Roberts of Italy; his sister Doreen Heath Ball and husband Billy of Old Trap, NC; his brother Elbert Heath, Jr., and Roy Heath and wife Debbie, all of Shiloh, NC.  A memorial service will be held Friday, March 9, 2007 at 3:00 PM at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Old Trap, NC with the Rev. Wayne Wood officiating. The family will be at the home of his foster mother Patricia W. Heath, 1450 NC 343 South, Shiloh, NC, following the memorial service. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Heath family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Patricia Dawn Midgett Heath

GRANDY, NC - Patricia Dawn Midgett Heath, 73, died at home January 13, 2016. The daughter of Edwin R. Midgett and Marjorie D. Midgett, she was born in Wanchese, NC and raised in Manteo, NC and had been a longtime resident of Hampton before moving to North Carolina. Patricia completed the X-ray technician program at Dixie Hospital in Hampton and had gone on to work as an X-ray Technician and Mammographer for Riverside Health Systems until her retirement. She was a faithful servant and loved the Lord with all of her heart. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be remembered as the sturdy foundation of her family. She was called by the Lord to serve others, and showed love and compassion to her patients as well as friends and family she was called to care for. During her time in Hampton she had been a faithful member of Ivy Memorial Baptist Church. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and brother Edwin R. Midgett Jr. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Stephen E. Heath; son, Stephen E. Heath Jr. of Texas; daughter, Abbey Dawn Heath Cartwright (Nathan) of Grandy; grandchildren, Madeline Dawn Cartwright, Layla Meade Cartwright, Colton Russell Heath, and Hannah Marie Heath. The family will receive friends at Sharon United Methodist Church in Poplar Branch, NC on Sunday January 17, 2016 from 1:30-2:30PM. A funeral service will follow at the church at 2:30PM. An interment in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton, VA will follow at a later date. Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton, VA.  (Daily Press (Hampton, VA) - January 16, 2016)

Evelyn Gard Hedrick

Evelyn Gard Hedrick, 78, of Buxton died in Elizabeth City on April 1. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Anges Gard. She is predeceased by her brother, Herbert Gard, Jr., and grandson, Ehan Hooper.  She attended school in Norfolk, VA and worked as a Virginian Pilot delivery person. She is survived by her three children, Tracey Hooper (John), Kenneth L. Jennette (Jodi) and Stacey Jennette-Meiggs; her sister, Geraldine Stamper; and her sister-in-law, Mary Gard.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Ministries in Elizabeth City. A celebration of her life will follow the service. Entombment will take place at a later date beside her deceased husband, Bernard L. Jennette, in Buxton. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head, NC] - April 2013)

Nina Barnett Hehl

BUXTON, N.C. - Mrs. Nina Barnett Hehl, 74, the widow of William Henry Hehl, died Thursday [Aug. 28, 1980] in her home. She was a native of Buxton and lived here all her life. She was a member of Buxton Assembly of God. Survivors include two daughters: Mrs. Joyce C. Rollinson of Buxton and Mrs. Edward Kincard of Virginia Beach, Va.; a son, Billy Hehl; three sisters: Mrs. Arvilla Barnett, Mrs. Alma Barnett, and Mrs. Edna Barnett, all of Buxton; two brothers: Aundra Barnett of New York and Floyd Barnett of California; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Buxton Assembly of God by the Rev. David Raynor. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Buxton. Twiford Island Chapel has charge of arrangements.  (unknown newspaper)

 William Henry Hehl

William Henry Hehl, 79, of Buxton, died Friday [Feb. 28, 1975] in the US Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va. after a long illness. He was a native of Brooklyn, NY and lived in Buxton for the past 29 years. Hehl retired in 1946 after serving 26 years in the US Navy. He was a Navy veteran of WW I & II and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Buxton. He was the son of the late William Henry Frederick Lewis and Mrs. Emma Carrozza Hehl. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina D. Barnett Hehl of the home; two daughters: Mrs. Mildred Joyce Rollinson of Buxton and Mrs. Donna Marie Kincaid of Biloxi, Miss.; one son, William Dwight Hehl of Buxton; one sister, Mrs. Marie Smith of Brooklyn, NY; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday in the Assembly of God Church in Buxton with the Rev. John Spry and the Rev. David Raynor officiating. Burial followed in the Jennette Family Cemetery in Buxton.  (unknown newspaper)

Ella Elazabeth Perry Hemilwright

Ella Elizabeth "Liz" Perry Hemilright, 77, of Kitty Hawk, NC died unexpectedly Monday, April 13, 2020, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born October 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Minnie Parker Perry and Roland Perry. In addition to her parents, Liz was preceded in death by a brother, Rupert Perry, Sr.; a son-in-law, Wes Meekins; and her former husband, Frankie Hemilright. She is survived by four children, John Tisdale (Judy), Heidi Meekins, Dewey Hemilright (Sara Hallas), and Chad Hemilright (Joanne); four grandchildren, Owen Meekins, Meredith Meekins, Parker Hemilright, and Josiah Tisdale; a grand fur baby, Annie Girl; and many loved nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law. Being a native of the Outer Banks of NC, Liz loved the salt air, sand between her toes, ocean swims and nighttime breezes. She often reminisced about growing up in Nags Head at her mother’s Sea Rock Cottage Court and great memories of childhood on the Outer Banks. Her family loved listening to the many adventures especially her accounts of being in the Ash Wednesday Storm as a teenager and the happiest of times spent with family. A 1961 graduate of Manteo High School Class, Liz retired as a USPS mail carrier having served the Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills area for over 24 years. In the more recent years, Liz looked forward to helping her son tend the crab shedders in her backyard each spring. If she was not looking after the crabs, she was feeding and watching her backyard birds and critters which have brought her many hours of enjoyment. Liz has touched so many lives young, old, near, and far. She will always be remembered for her amazing strength, faith in Jesus, her gracious kind heart, and huge giving spirit. Whatever was hers was yours. She was also known for her bright loving smile, sweet hugs, home-cooked meals, and delicious cakes. Her greatest gift was to her children and family which she showed unconditional love. In 2014, Liz received one of her most treasured gifts of life being reunited with her first-born child John after 50 years. By whatever name you have known her, whether it was Ella, Elizabeth, Liz, Miss Liz, Lizzy, Momma, Granny, or Aunt Liz, cherish her memory in your heart. Our lives are forever enriched because of her. A service celebrating Liz’s life will be held in the future. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Selma Twiford Hemilwright
The Coastland Times - Friday, January 20, 1961; pg. 4

Qumilla Golden Hemphill

MANTEO - Qumilla Golden Hemphill, Burnside Road, died Thursday, July 20 in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City.  She was the wife of the late James Hemphill and daughter of the late Elizabeth Golden Barber.  Mrs. Hemphill is survived by her sister: Shirley Mitchell of New Bern and several nieces and nephews.  Visitation: Saturday, July 22 at Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City from 5-9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Haven Creek Baptist Church, Manteo, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, July 23, 2000; pg. 14A)

Margaret Ipock Henderson

Margaret Ipock Henderson, 98, of Manteo, NC died March 7, 2023, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks in Nags Head, NC. She was born January 19, 1925, in Craven County, NC, the daughter of the late James and Blanche Ipock.  In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Seth Henderson. Surviving is her children, daughter Katherine May, sons Charles and David Henderson, and six grandchildren.  A graduate of East Carolina University, Margaret taught school for several years. She is remembered fondly for 15 years of teaching at Manteo Elementary School. She was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church.  No services are planned.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)

Seth Borden Henderson

MANTEO, NC - Seth Borden Henderson, 82, of Manteo, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 in Norfolk, VA. Mr. Henderson, born September 5, 1924, the son of William Daniel and Hattie Waters Henderson, was a retired Superintendent for Dare County Schools and also worked at Fort Raleigh with the National Park Service for several years. He was a graduate of East Carolina University and was a veteran, having served during WWII with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Henderson was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was an avid fisherman and gardener.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William A. “Bill” Henderson.  Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife, Margaret Ipock Henderson of the residence; two sons, David B. Henderson of Manteo, Charles T. Henderson and wife, Dorothy of Manteo; a daughter, Kathryn H. May and husband, George of Chesapeake; two sisters, Marie H. Summers and Lucille H. Rogers, both of Wilmington; seven grandchildren, Thomas Henderson, Nathan May, Lydia May, Joanna May, Abigail May, Ruth May and Amy Holsinger; five nephews and two nieces.  A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jerry Cribb officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Vernelle Thomas Henderson

MANTEO - Vernelle Thomas Henderson joined her family and friends that have passed over into the arms of God on July 15, 2008.  Born May 2,1940 in Windsor, NC, she moved to Manteo, NC in 1962. Vernelle was a 14-year survivor of breast cancer, a courageous and inspiring spirit, who lived her life as the most incredible wife, mother, grandmother, and friend that anyone could have.  Vernelle was an active member of St. Andrews By The Sea and St. Andrew's Altar Guild. She was a participant in the Susan B. Komen Race For the Cure since 1999. She was a dedicated mentor and educator to those seeking support and guidance with rheumatoid arthritis and breast cancer. She loved laughter, especially that of her grandchildren, making others laugh with a good joke or funny story, beachcombing for beach glass and seashells, shopping till you drop, and getting lost in a good book. She treasured the good times spent with family and friends and the happy memories that were shared.  Vernelle is survived by her husband George C. Henderson; daughters: Ginny Henderson Willoughby and Mariah Henderson; grandchildren: Luke and Chandler Willoughby, Eli Taieb, Ian and Quinn Barrera. She is preceded in death by her sister, Janet Forehand and by their parents, Earlene and Chesson Thomas.  A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew's By the Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head, NC at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Please wear bright colors and if you wish to wear something green, that was Vernelle's favorite color. The family would like you to join them in a celebration of Vernelle's life to be held at Kelly's Restaurant in Nags Head, NC immediately following the service.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, July 20, 2008; pg. 8A)

Annie Margaret Tolson Hendricks

BUXTON - Annie Margaret Tolson Hendricks, 84, of Chesapeake, Va., died in Chesapeake General Hospital on May 25.  Born in Buxton, she was the daughter of the late Willie G. Tolson and Charlotte Midgette Tolson.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Grant Hendricks.  Surviving are one brother, Albert Leston Tolson of Virginia Beach, Va. and one sister, Fannie Tolson Williams of Buxton.  Funeral services were held Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. in Brown and Holloman Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, Va.  Burial was in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk, Va.  (The Coastland Times - June 1, 1997)

Dell Beasley Henley

KITTY HAWK - Dell Beasley Henley, 81, of West Kitty Hawk Road, died March 3 [1990], in a Nags Head nursing home.  She was a native of Dare County and the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Mrs. Virginia Dare Tillett Beasley and the widow of Leslie James Henley.  She was a member of the Nags Head Baptist Church where she was organist for over 35 years.  Mrs. Henley is survived by two sons: Leslie Rex Henley of Kitty Hawk and Gilbert Lee Henley of Pasadena, Md.; one sister, Virginia B. Dowdy of Kill Devil Hills; one brother, Marshall Jennings Beasley of Bells Island; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Monday in the Nags Head Baptist Church by the Rev. Stafford Berry.  Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - unknown date)

Leslie Rex Henley, Jr.

Leslie Rex Henley, Jr., 55, of Kitty Hawk died peacefully at home with his loving family and friends by his side on Friday, May 28, 2021.  A native Outer Banker, born October 20, 1965, Rex was the loving son of Leslie Rex Henley, Sr. and Betty Lou Henley of Kitty Hawk. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Melvin Tillett and Zola Beachum Tillett (Gram) and paternal grandparents Leslie James Henley and Oriental Dell Henley. Also preceded in death, a beloved brother-in-law Nick Ward.  Rex is survived by his devoted wife Diane Midgett; and his most cherished blessing, a daughter Dawn Henley. Also, two step-sons, Alan Guthrie and Adam Finley; and a step-grandson, Elijah Smith, all of whom he loved as his own.  A very close-knit family, Rex was the youngest child of four and is survived by his loving siblings, two protective and nurturing sisters Leslie Henley and Debbie Scarborough (Jimmy Ray) and one brother and best friend David Henley (Sheri). Also, included is a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Macon and Debbie Vaughan, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  After graduating from Manteo High School, Rex proudly served in the United States Coast Guard where he received his electrical training. Upon his honorable discharge, Rex obtained his electrical license and began a career serving the Outer Banks as one of the most respected and sought-after electricians. He left his thumbprint of expertise starting at the Manns Harbor Shipyard then on to many years of loyal employment for Tommy Twiddy (Ace Mechanical OBX) and always available to anyone and everyone with a need.  Rex was very proud of his deep-rooted Outer Banks heritage. He spent many years fishing, crabbing and surfing her waters. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed gatherings at the “Henley Compound” playing his guitar making music and lasting memories.  Per Rex’s request, the family had a private gathering with a Celebration of Life being scheduled for a later date.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Leslie Rex Henley, Sr.

Leslie Rex Henley, Sr., 88, of Kitty Hawk, NC took his final voyage home to be with his Lord on November 20, 2023. Born on June 17, 1935, in Corolla, NC, he was known to many as Rex, Chief, Daddy, Pop, Pop Pop, Dandy, and Grandaddy. Rex lived a life of dedication and service to his country, community, and family. He was a member of Roanoke Island Christian Fellowship in Manteo, NC. Rex proudly served his country as a United States Coast Guard member for twenty years. In 1973, he retired as Boatswain’s Mate Senior Chief Petty Officer and returned home to Kitty Hawk, NC with the love of his life, four children, and his mother-in-law. He continued to serve his community as a deputy with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office and with Dare County EMS. He was a hard worker and very much lived his life with great integrity, honesty, and drive to always do his best, treat people with love and respect, and always be early! If you were right on time in Dad’s book, you were late. You had better be fifteen minutes early. He will be remembered for his dedication and love for his family. Rex will be dearly missed by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Betty Lou Henley; and children, Leslie Henley, Deborah Scarborough (Jimmy), and David Henley (Sheri). Rex’s memory will also be treasured by his grandchildren, Shawn, Nick, Jamie, David “Bubba”, Joshua, James, Sarah, Dawn, Adam, and Alan; great-grandchildren, Willow, Marley, Noah, Nevaeh, Dylon, Hutner, Holden, Hudson, Zephyr Osage, Nadia, and David; and his nephew Gary Henley (Cindi) of Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie James Henley and Oriental D. Henley; his son, Leslie Rex Henley, Jr.; brother, Gilbert Lee Henley; grandson, James Scarborough; and son-in-law, Nick Ward. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at The Outer Banks Hospital for the beautiful care shown for Rex during his final days. The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Rex’s wonderful pastors, friends, and family for all their loving support. At this time, there will be a private family burial in Austin Cemetery due to family illness. A Celebration of Rex’s life will be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Robert Lee Henning

Robert Lee Henning, 46, of Manteo, NC, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home. Born in Pasquotank County, he was the son of Jeanetta Overcash Henning of Manteo and the late James Alonzo Henning, Sr. Robert retired as deputy sheriff after 24 years of service and was a member of the Police Benevolent Association.  Along with his mother, Robert Is survived by his wife, Vivian Jackson Henning; a brother, James Henning, Jr. of Poplar Branch; niece, Kaleigh Spivey of Elizabeth City; and great-niece, Jessie Spivey of Elizabeth City.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Bessie Minerva Henry

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC - Bessie Minerva Henry, 99, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, formerly of Fairmont, WV died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Sentara Nursing Center – Currituck. Born in Hempfield Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Anthony Henry and the widow of Luther M. Henry. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Esta Mae Sadler and a brother, Herbert Henry. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church By the Sea in Nags Head, NC.  Mrs. Henry is survived by a daughter, June Donham of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a son, Jack Henry of Kill Devil Hills, NC; four grandchildren, Jeff A. Henry, Christopher J. Henry, Kimberly J. Henry, and Julia P. Manning; and ten great grandchildren.  Burial will take place in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover, WV.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with local arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 24, 2008; pg. 10A)

Patricia Williams Rollinson Herbert

RODANTHE - Patricia Williams Rollinson Herbert, 92, died Thursday, Oct. 10, at her residence. Mrs. Herbert was born in Buxton and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Fair Haven United Methodist Church in Rodanthe and Past Noble Grand of the Outer Banks Rebecca Lodge #165, Rodanthe. Prior to moving to Rodanthe, she was a former member of the Buxton United Methodist Church, a life member of the United Methodist Women and the assistant pianist and organist at both churches. She was the daughter of the late Urias B. and Sainty Celest Stowe Williams. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Crisp Rollinson, Sr., her second husband, John Edgar Herbert, Sr., and two sons, Robert Crisp Rollinson, Jr. and John Boyd Rollinson. She is survived by 5 daughters: Peggy Gilbert of Spindale, Shirley O'Neal of Hatteras, Audrey Rollinson of Buxton, Celia Rollinson Maree of Thomasville, and Bette Gray of Rodanthe; one son, Victor Rollinson of Wanchese; three step-children: John E. Herbert, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla., Nora Elizabeth Roadcapp of Virginia Beach and Jazania O'Neal of Rodanthe; one sister, Irma Willis of Rodanthe; one brother, Victor Williams of Little Washington; 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 21 step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Fair Haven United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Warren and the Rev. Barry Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Urias B. Williams Cemetery in Buxton. Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, October 13, 1996)

Michael Scott Herbin

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Michael Scott Herbin, 45 died unexpectedly in Nags Head September 20.  He was the son of the late George Raymond Herbin and Vivian Kelly Herbin of Nags Head. He was born in Greensboro January 5, 1963. Scott, as friends and family knew him, resided in the Outer Banks since the mid-seventies. He was a graduate of Manteo High School and was a member of the Manteo Tennis Team. Scott also had a life long passion for fishing and surfing.  Surviving are his mother Vivian Herbin; two brothers, Tim Herbin and wife Amy and Kevin Herbin and wife Alice, and a host of extended family members and dear friends.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday September 27 at First Flight Church (His Dream Center) in Nags Head at 1 p.m.   Calvary Fellowship Church Pastor Michael Danaher and Reverend David Daniels will officiate. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Gallop Funeral Services Inc., Nags Head, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, September 25, 2008; pg. 12A)

William George Herd
The Coastland Times - Tuesday, November 9, 2004; pg. 11A

Ernest Samuel Herring

AVON - Ernest Samuel Herring, 57, of Avon, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in his residence. Mr. Herring was born in Harrisonburg, VA and was a carpenter for 36 years.  He attended St. John United Methodist Church and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and the NFL.  He loved beach life with his family, boating, fishing and enjoying the surf as well as being a fan of NASCAR racing.  Mr. Herring was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Samuel Herring, Sr. and his mother Margaret Brown Herring, and was the husband of Renee Warlitner Herring of the home.  Besides his wife surviving are two daughters, Kimberly Herring and Brittany H. Farrow and husband, Matthew both of Avon; one son, Dustin Herring also of Avon; one sister, Brenda Royston and husband, “Lou” of Timberville, VA; four grandchildren, Kaylie Farrow, Amerika Farrow, Matthew Farrow and Gavin Herring; a special nephew, “Bubby” Royston and numerous nieces and nephews.  A celebration of life will be in the private residence of “Lou” and Brenda Royston in Timberville, VA, Saturday February 9, 2013 from 1:00 pm until.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ima Jean Gray Herring

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Ima Jean Gray Herring, 72, died Sunday, December 16 in a Virginia Beach medical facility.  Mrs. Herring was born in Dare County and was a bank manager.  She was the daughter of the late Van Buren and Betty Lee Etheridge Gray.  Mrs. Herring is survived by a daughter, Melody Baldwin and husband James of Virginia Beach; a sister, Guilda Gray Hosteller of Monrovia, California; two brothers: Van Buren Gray, Jr. of Ivor, Va. and Phillip Maynard Gray of Wanchese; three grandchildren: Jennifer Lane Torbert, James Matthew Baldwin and Robert Scott Baldwin; and one great-grandchild, Haley Noriko Torbert, all of Virginia Beach.  A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 18, 2007; pg. 10A)

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Ima Jean Gray Herring, 72, died Sunday, December 16 in a Virginia Beach medical facility.  Mrs. Herring was born in Dare County and was a bank manager.  She was the daughter of the late Van Buren and Betty Lee Etheridge Gray.  Mrs. Herring is survived by a daughter, Melody Baldwin and husband James of Virginia Beach; a sister, Guilda Gray Hosteller of Monrovia, California; two brothers: Van Buren Gray, Jr. of Ivor, Va. and Phillip Maynard Gray of Wanchese; three grandchildren: Jennifer Lane Torbert, James Matthew Baldwin and Robert Scott Baldwin; and one great-grandchild, Haley Noriko Torbert, all of Virginia Beach.  A memorial service will be held in Manteo Cemetery on Saturday, January 5 at 2 p.m.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, January 3, 2008; pg. 12A)

Selma Oden Hershman

CAREY, OHIO - Selma Oden Hershman, 75, died Monday Feb. 13 at her residence. Born in Hatteras, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Alice Peele Oden and the widow of William E. Hershman in 1992. Mrs. Hershman was a homemaker and assisted in management of various motels and hotels. She attended Louisburg College, Louisburg, and was a member of Nocatee United Methodist Church of Nocatee, Fla. Surviving are a daughter, Kay Sue Leppart of Louisville, Ky; a son, Jerry Hershman of Carey, Ohio; a sister, Louise Graham of Mooresville, N.C.; a brother, Carlos Oden of Hatteras; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Feb. 15 in the Grace United Methodist Church, Carey, by the Rev. Gary Beckwith. Interment will be at a later date. Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home, Carey, Ohio, was in charge.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, February 16, 1995)

Harry B. Herzer, III

Dr. Harry B. Herzer, III passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at the age of 83.  Harry was born in Emporia, Kansas in 1934, graduated from the College of Emporia, and was briefly in the Chemical Corps division of the Army. After that, he pursued his Teacher’s Certificate and taught chemistry, math, and biology at several local high schools.  After earning a doctorate at Oklahoma State University, he was offered a position with NASA’s Aerospace Education Program. He carried lunar samples to many strange places, one of which was Lexington, KY, where he met Arlene, his bride of 42 years.  After retiring from NASA, Harry and his family moved from Maryland to the Outer Banks, where he had many passions. He was very active in Theatre of Dare, Friends of Youth, Stamp Club, Scottish Libation Society of Roanoke Island, Civil War Roundtable, Masonic Lodge, and Birds Fly Men Drink Society. Harry also regularly attended biennial ChemEd conferences.  Harry is remembered as a loving husband, beloved father, dear friend, and phenomenal storyteller. Harry is survived by his wife Arlene, son Paul, daughter Kristi, and countless other family and friends.  Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo, with burial to follow at Manteo Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Deanie Elizabeth Gray Hess

On February 23, 2020, Deanie Elizabeth Gray Hess went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after an illness. She loved, and was loved by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Edward Bruce Hess; her son Darrel R. Jennette; grandchildren Timeca Parker, Johnnie Parker, Jr., Deandra Smith, and Taylor Parker, and several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Debra Starr Parker Elliot, who passed in 2009. Deanie was born on Cape Hatteras Island in North Carolina, where she was raised in the village of Avon. She relocated to Norfolk, Virginia in the 50’s, which remained her home. She was a beautician for over half a century but her true love was the love she shared with her devoted husband. She loved her church, Ocean View Lighthouse Church, which she attended with her husband since 1971. She was baptized there in1974, and remained a member through the remainder of her life. She was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends Friday, February 28, 2020 from 7-8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown, Tidewater Drive Chapel. A service will be held at Ocean View Lighthouse Church on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Cemetery.  (Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home)

Naomi Augusta Collins Hester

MANTEO - Naomi Augusta Collins Hester of Manteo went to be with her Lord in Glory while surrounded by family in her Manteo home on April 22. Naomi was born in Manteo, North Carolina on July 28, 1938 to the late Marshall Claude and Gussie Berry Collins. Naomi (Augusta, as family knew her) was well known and loved throughout Dare County.  Naomi completed her formative schooling in Manteo where she enjoyed playing basketball and was competitive with any type of sporting activity. She went on from high school to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from North Carolina Central University, where she was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her first work as a teacher brought her to Virginia and Maryland until finally coming back to teach at Manteo High School from 1974-75 as the first black teacher after integration.  Her lifelong legacy not only as a teacher, but also as a community servant and friend was bringing people of all cultures together to work in harmony. She went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Norfolk State University and worked for Dare County Social Services with older adults at risk. She moved on to a position as Coordinator of Student Services with Dare County Public Schools, working with students throughout the County where she retired in 1998, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  Always concerned with the welfare of youth and community, Naomi was involved with many aspects of Dare County, including founding Monday Night Alive for children at risk. She was an early member of the Freedmen’s Colony Association, Volunteer at Outer Banks Hotline, member of the Patient Advisory Advocacy Program, President of Dare County Heritage Club, and she served as a Board member for NC Aquarium and Centura Bank Planning Board. A life-long member of Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church, she served in many roles throughout the years, in addition to being a Sunday school teacher and Deaconess. She was the founder and chairperson for the Dare County Interagency Council and even after her illness, Naomi delivered meals on wheels, and continued to sing in the Echoes of Heritage, which she co-founded. She also used her beautiful voice to entertain her friends at GEM and sang at many other events throughout Dare County to spotlight Alzheimer Awareness. She once promoted a motivational seminar at Manteo High School with the famous neurosurgeon, Ben Carson as the keynote speaker, always with the goal of inspiring us all to be the best we can be. She was a featured speaker in the Coast Guard documentary, Gladdened Hearts, speaking about the importance of working together to serve each other and accomplish goals. She was selected as Dare County Citizen of the Year in 2004 and received many other community service awards throughout her lifetime because of her devotion to others. However, her most important legacy was that she was a child of God and she always told us, it’s all about Jesus. Left to cherish Naomi’s memory is her loving husband of over four decades, Osborne (Chuck) Hester of Manteo. She also leaves her three children, son Frank Osborne Hester of Manteo (daughter-in-love, Lynda); daughter, Gussie (Buffy) LaKathryn Hester Shavers of Leesburg, VA (son-in-love, Sjon); and son, Radcliff Collins Hester of Gastonia, NC (daughter-in-love, Abeer). In addition, she leaves seven grandchildren: Raechel (Harrisonburg, VA), Sara (Laurel, MD), and Renae Hester (Manteo, NC), Makenzie and Madison Shavers (Leesburg, VA), Ameena and Adam Hester (Gastonia, NC). She also had five stepchildren; Calvin Hester (Cindy) of Biloxi, MS; Shelia Gatlin of Altanta, GA; Quincey Hester (Daun) of Norfolk, VA; Dennis Hester of Hempstead, TX; and Ernie Faye Williams (Larkin Sr.) of Columbia, SC, and many step grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Finally, she leaves her twin brothers, Herbert M. Collins (Gert) of Olney, MD and Hubert Z. Collins (Bernice) of Norfolk, VA. She leaves her sisters-in-love, Vanessa Green and Thelma Hester of Morehead City, NC and brother-in-love, Romeo Hester of Alpharetta, Georgia and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. Naomi was predeceased by her five brothers Claude, Darmon, Vincent, Rudolph, Frank, and one sister, also named Naomi.  The family would like to especially thank all of those who assisted in caring for Naomi in the last several years including family, friends, her dear friends at GEM, Dare County Social Services, Visiting Angels, and Dare County Home Health and Hospice. The family would like to send heartfelt thanks to her special caregivers; Tina, Cleo, Neeva, Jowanna, Marlene, Barbara, Jennifer, Toni, Janie, Debbie, Jan and many more. Since Naomi always believed that flowers should be for the living; in lieu of flowers, we invite those who knew and loved her to make donations in her honor. The family recommends donations to the Hester Family Legacy Fund with the Outer Banks Community Foundation so we can continue her lifelong legacy of community service and helping those in need; especially older adults, veterans, and children at risk. Other recommended charities are GEM, Visiting Angels, DC Home Health and Hospice, DC Social Services or the Alzheimer’s Association. A service of Remembrance will be held at First Assembly of God in Manteo from 2:00- 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2009 to celebrate Naomi’s life and legacy. Following the service of remembrance, a visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Gallop Funeral Services Chapel MP 16 Nags Head. The funeral service will be held at Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church at 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2009 with a viewing at 30 minutes prior to the service. Rev. Leon Credle will officiate. Burial will be at Haven Creek Cemetery immediately followed by a repast at the Lion’s Club. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. of Nags Head, NC was entrusted with arrangements.  Gallop Funeral Services, Nags Head  was entrusted with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, April 26, 2009; pg. 10A)

 

Rose Marie Tillett Hewitt

Rose Marie Tillett Hewitt, 87, of Grimesland, NC, formerly of Wanchese, NC died on April 14, 2015 at Sentara Nursing Center – Currituck.  Born in Rockaway Beach, New York, she was the daughter of the late Earl V. Tillett and Kathryn Cushman Tillett. Rose and her late husband, Herman Cecil Hewitt, owned and operated That’s a Burger in Nags Head. Rose was also the widow of her second husband, Howell Setzer.  Rose is survived by two sisters, Eleanor T. Meekins and Hettie T. Cudworth, both of Wanchese; and two grandchildren, Holly Caroline Hewitt of Casper, WY and Rochelle Marie Hewitt Buchanan of San Gabrielle, CA. Along with her husbands and parents, she was predeceased by a son, Herman Cecil Hewitt.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo with Rev. David Daniels and Rev. Edwin Hall officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Cudworth Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Christopher Stephen Hickman, II

HATTERAS - Christopher Stephen Hickman II, 42, of Hatteras, NC passed Friday, December 23, 2022, peacefully at his home after a valiant fight against cancer. Born in Elizabeth City, NC on July 8, 1980, he was the son of Lesley Scarborough Hickman and Christopher Stephen Hickman. A Cape Hatteras High School graduate, Stephen continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earning his bachelor’s degree. Stephen then served his community as a Sergeant with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, among other positions, since 2004. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Carinne Robinson Hickman; daughter, Taylor Ann Hickman; sister, Jessica Barnett; nephew, Grayson Barnett; and his extended family and friends. As a lifelong resident of Hatteras, Stephen was an athlete and avid waterman. He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer, baseball, commercial fishing, hunting, and most of all, sharing his knowledge of these with his daughter and family. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Hatteras United Methodist Church. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

 Charlie Hill

 

Charlie Hill, age 72, died at his home in Colington Sunday morning at 1:10 after a lingering illness. Son of the late John and Mary Neal Hill, he was a native and lifelong resident of Dare County and a member of the Colington Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Pugh Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Cora Lee McPhee of Colington; one sister, Mrs. Mary J. Haywood of Colington; three grandchildren, one great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 28, 1944; pg. 1)

 

Colleen Roberts- Hill

 

COLINGTON - Colleen Roberts-Hill of Colington passed away November 26, 2015 in Nags Head.  Colleen was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 19, 1967.  Colleen graduated from Manteo High School in 1985.  She studied cosmetology and real-estate and worked for many years as an office administrator working in many local real-estate offices over the years.  Colleen was also a member of Colington United Methodist Church.  She loved singing, the ocean and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. She was also an artist and a music lover.  In her spare time, she was an amazing mother, grandmother and daughter.  Colleen is survived by her parents, Robert and Cheryl Roberts of Colington Harbour; her daughter, Jessica Merritt (Chris) of Colington; son, Cody Hill of Colington; grand daughter, Lilly Grace Merritt; aunt, Kay Allen (Jim) of Pittsburgh, PA; many extended family members and dear friends.  The funeral will be held at Colington United Methodist Church, Monday, November 30, 2015 at 12pm.  Reverend Bob Pitch will be the eulogist.  Friends may gather following the service at the Merritt residence in Colington.  The burial will be private.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with local arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Services)

 

Mary Jackson Hill

 

NORFOLK - Mary J. Hill, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. She was born in Wanchese, NC to the late William Benjamin and Frances Quidley Jackson of Buxton, NC. Mrs. Hill had lived in several cities, including Key West and St. Petersburg, FL before settling down in the Ocean View section of Norfolk, where she worked as a cook at the Sandbar Restuarnt. She was a member of East Ocean View Baptist Church and was known for her famous potato salad.  Left to cherish her memory are friend and companion of 21 years, George Gallett; daughter, Marjorie Mary Galbrecht; sons Russell Eick and Tommy Hill; brother, Chaplain William Willis; grandchildren, Cindy Anne Williams, Tommy Williams Galbrecht, Jr. and Kinsey J. Hill; and a host of friends and “Bingo” buddies.  The family will receive friends at East Ocean View Baptist Church, 9609 9th Bay Street, Norfolk, on Sunday from 4:00pm until 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00am at the church with Dr. Charles Stover officiating. A reception will follow services. Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:00am in the Quidley Cemetery in Buxton, NC.  Twifords Funeral Home, Chesapeake is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, August 30, 2009; pg. 8A)

 

Louise Wescott Hill

 

SOUTHERN SHORES - Louise Wescott Hill, 90 of 105 Chicahauk Trail, Southern Shores, NC died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Winslow Memorial Home. She was a native of Dare County, NC; daughter of the late Captain John and Mrs. Eugenia Midgett Wescott; and widow of the late David Hollowell Hill. They were the former owners and operators of Hill’s Confectionary, a member of the City Road United Methodist Church and attended the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Hill is survived by two daughters Gwen Hill Bray of Elizabeth City, NC, Helen Hill Hoppe and husband Lou of Kitty Hawk, NC, one son David Hollowell Hill Jr. and wife Janet of Hatteras Island, NC, one sister-in-law, Helen Hill Kleyla of Nags Head, NC, nine grandchildren - Jeanne Jackson and husband, Andy, William Bray and wife, Julie, Judy Kovac and Maria, Millie Bray McPherson and fiance, Randy Culpepper, Evelyn Bray Gregory and fiancé, David Eves, Caroline and Louie Hoppe, Terry and Trey Hill; and six great grandchildren – Ashley McPherson, Jordan Bray, Russ and Adam Bray, Madison Gregory, Brandon, Nicholas, Ava and Colton Hill.  Louise Wescott Hill has left us, and we, her family and friends, are all the poorer because of her death. She, however, would want us all to think of “The Good Times,” both the song that she & her late husband, David, loved to dance to, and the good times that we all shared with her and David and their children, Gwen, Helen, David, Jr. (“Duck”), and her extended family. “For the Good Times,” her mantra, was on a plaque in her kitchen where everyone could see it.  Louise was born in Manteo where she shared many good times with her family and her friends. However, she met the love of her life, David, and she lived her adult life in Elizabeth City on Raleigh Street. Louise believed that love does not exclude; love includes. She could make anyone feel better with her loving smile, her humor, her love for others. Numerous people were “raised” by Louise and David who ran Hill’s Confectionary for years and years. They fed many a teenager, loved many a person, and opened their hearts and their door to all who came to “the town’s meeting place.” She and David moved back to her beloved Dare County where Louise and he relished the sun, the sea, and the “good times” with her family, friends, and her “ adopted” family. Sitting on her porch at Chicahauk, enjoying conversation, and feeding her red fox friends was something she loved.   Life is meant to be enjoyed and Louise made sure everyone around her knew that. Any little thing was cause for a celebration. She would throw a party on short notice, and would provide, at times, the entertainment: “the rabbit dance” – a dance, which was popular in her youth, being a favorite.   Her house and heart were always open to her friends and family. Labor Day, Thanksgiving, birthdays and the 4th of July, which always included a parade around Riverside and back to Raleigh Street. She especially enjoyed watching her beloved “Tar Heels” play and win in the ACC Tournament. Celebrations of these events will still be “good times” for those of us who loved her, but won’t ever be the same, without our beloved Louise Wescott Hill.   Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the City Road United Methodist Church by Rev. Charles McKenzie. Burial will follow in Old Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St. in Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. and also immediately following the Church Service in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. All other times, the family will be at the residence of her daughter, Gwen Bray, 1323 Horner Street in Elizabeth City, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Hill family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Thursday, July 2, 2009; pg. 10A)

Mamie Twiford Hill

Mamie Twiford Hill, 96, of Whitehurst Street, Elizabeth City, NC, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Guardian Care Nursing Home. She was born in Dare County, NC to the late John Thomas and Martha Ann Midgett Twiford. She was the widow of John W. Hill. She was a member of the City Road United Methodist Church and a Registered Nurse. Mrs. Hill was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army field hospital from D Day until the end of the War. She received the Bronze Star and reached the rank of Lt. Colonel. Following her military career she completed her Nursing career primarily in North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her sister Mildred Albertson, two brothers, John Talmadge Twiford and Lloyd Twiford. She is survived by six nieces, Martha Ann Quinn of Surf City, NC, Betty Jean Twiford of Newport, NC, Celeste Hausle of Moyock, NC, Signe Albertson-Snipes of Atlanta, GA, Jo Brent Austin of Charlotte, NC, Lois T. Wheat of Reedsburg, WI, two nephews, Curtis D. Albertson of Elizabeth City, NC, John T. Twiford of Titusville, FL, a sister in law Annabelle Foster of Newport, NC.  Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan.14, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the City Road United Methodist Church by Rev. Charles McKenzie. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of the church on North Road St. Twiford’s Northside Chapel 1115 North Road St. is handling the arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

David Ernest Hilton

KITTY HAWK – Commander David Ernest Hilton, USN (Ret), known as Ernie to his family and friends, went home to be with his Lord, February 19, 2012, in Kitty Hawk, NC at the home of his son, Dave Hilton, surrounded by his loving family.  Ernie was born in Waycross, GA on April 8, 1913, son of the late David Eddie Hilton and Pearl Smith Hilton.  His wife Sarah Elnora Stafford Hilton and son Thomas Forney Hilton as well as sisters Thelma Brownlee, Bertha Jones, Lena Munroe and Bonnie Hilton predeceased him.  He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Captain David Hilton, USN (Ret) and daughter-in-law, Lola Hilton of Kitty Hawk, and his daughter, Sue Kathleen (Kay) Kenneally of Elizabeth City. Grandchildren include David Vincent Hilton and wife Amy, Ocracoke; Michael Hilton and wife Linda, Hatteras Village; Patrick Hilton and wife Mary Helen, Chesapeake; Michele Hilton and husband Dragos Bordinca,  Jacksonville, FL; and Cynthia Blackwell, Brooklyn, NY. Great grandchildren, Colin and Casey Hilton; Nina Bella and Emma Bordinca, and Olivier and Jean-Michel Severin.  Ernie was the brother to 10 sisters. Surviving sisters include: Lola Mae Peterson of Rocky Mount; Betty Martin and husband Stu of Athens, GA; Veneda Hilton of Atlanta, GA; Geneva Hilton of Atlanta, GA; Audrey Tucker and husband James of Waycross, GA; and Lutrelle Smith and husband Rod of York, PA and a host of loving nieces and nephews.  Ernie’s service to his country spanned more than 30 years and he loved his country every day of his life.  He joined the Navy in 1934 going to boot camp at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He began his career in the field of shipboard gunnery serving on gunboats, destroyers and the Heavy Cruiser USS Chester achieving the grade of Gunners Mate First Class Petty Officer (E-6).  With World War II approaching and the rapid introduction of aircraft into the Navy, he was offered the opportunity to shift career paths and enter the field of Aviation Ordinance where he was rapidly promoted to the grade of Aviation Ordinance Chief Petty Officer (E-7).  In 1943 he was transferred to Port Lyautey, French Morocco, North Africa to support the invasion of North Africa and Sicily.  During this assignment he was selected to become a Limited Duty Officer, Aviation Ordinance and was promoted to Ensign, USN.  In his new career path he served in various assignments and became recognized as an expert in aviation mines.  In 1953 he was assigned to Naval Air Station Iwakuni, Japan serving as the Security Officer.  He was promoted to Commander on 1 April 1960 while serving as Training Officer for Aviation Ordinancemen, at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Jacksonville, Florida.  His final assignment was Weapons Officer, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, where he retired from naval service on 30 June 1964 with 30 years and 4 months of honorable service.  Ernie was extremely proud that he was a Navy “Mustang Officer” rising from the enlisted rates and serving in every pay grade in route to his statutory limit of Commander.  At the time of his retirement he was the most senior Navy Aviation Ordinance Officer on active duty.  His awards include, American Defense Medal, European African Theater Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Medal, and the National Defense Medal. He was also qualified as an expert shooting the Pistol.  Following his Navy career and after the passing of his wife Elnora, he married Lucille Higgins Floyd and they lived in Asheville, NC.  Her family became his family. They include stepdaughters Floralynn Odom & Myron Smith, of Atlanta; and Freddie Hargis of Kentucky.  Grandchildren include Wendy Thomas and husband Trent; Kristin and Jordan Hargis; Brandon Hargis and wife Kim; Troy Mangrum and Tony Mangrum. Great Grandchildren include: Shae, Ty and Tripp Trent; Camden Hargis; Sean, Amber and Chase Mangrum;  Kevin, Brianna and Tyler Mangrum; and Leslie, Christian and Corey Mangrum.  His wife, Lucille Hilton, stepdaughter Anita Mangrum and grandchildren Lloyd and Gene Mangrum predeceased him.  In 2004 Ernie moved to Elizabeth City to live with his daughter, Kay and be close to his son and grandchildren in Eastern, NC.  He soon found his wonderful church family through a new acquaintance who would become one of his dearest friends, Sonny Howell and wife, Faye.  His church, City Road United Methodist Church and Pastor Charles McKenzie, welcomed him with open arms.  Before long, Ernie was a member of his new church and beloved Sunday school, The Collier Class.  He was also a regular at the Methodist Men’s Fellowship Breakfast; Albemarle Hospital Cardiac Rehab Exercise Class (where he was the role model for many as he worked out and exercised). Ernie was a 32^nd Degree Mason for over 50 years and lifetime member of the Military Officers Association of America.  In December he moved to Kitty Hawk to spend his final days with his son, David, and daughter-in-law, Lola.  The family expresses appreciation to the entire Dare Home Health and Hospice Team headed by Ellie Ward; Outer Banks Hospital; Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church “The Seekers” Sunday school class; and special caregiver Char Gauvreau.  Ernie never met a stranger and his quick wit gentle soul endeared him to all who came to know him. We know he is having a grand “Welcome Aboard” party with his family in Heaven and his Savior, Jesus Christ.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 till 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23 at Twiford Memorial Chapel. A celebration of his life will be conducted at noon on Friday, February 24 by the Reverend Charles McKenzie, at City Road United Methodist Church, 511 N Road Street, Elizabeth City, 27909 followed by Interment at West Lawn Cemetery, Elizabeth City. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Hilton family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Charley Hines

Last Friday death visited the home of Mr. Thomas Hines at North Banks and took from it the little boy, Charley, Saturday. The body was brought to Kitty Hawk and buried in the graveyard near the home of Mr. G.W. Baum.  (The Daily Economist [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, June 29, 1906)

Dora Curles Hines

KITTY HAWK, NC - Dora Curles Hines, 84, of Plant City, FL and formerly of Kitty Hawk, NC died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in Florida. Mrs. Hines was born in Duck, NC and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Jackson and Fannie Rodgers Curles and the widow of the late Lemuel Crawford Hines. She is also preceded in death by a son, Anthony Hines, brothers, Aldridge, Alonzo, Jack, and G.C. and a sister, Josephine.  Mrs. Hines is survived by three daughters, Elsie Ippolito of Bradenton, FL, Darlene Turner of Plant City, FL and Lyn Hines of Bradenton, FL; two sons, William Hines of Russellville, AR and Keith Hines of Sparta, GA; a sister, Gladys White of Virginia Beach, a brother, Major Curles of Wanchese, NC; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be held in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo on Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 16, 2006; pg. 12A)

Ernest Ray Hines

CHESAPEAKE - Ernest Ray Hines, 64, died Tuesday August 12 in a Chesapeake hospital. Mr. Hines was born in Norfolk to Pearl Perry Hines of Chesapeake and the late Ernest Elmer Hines. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norfolk.  Mr. Hines is survived by his mother, Pearl Perry Hines; one sister Bernice H. Hyatt of Norfolk; two brothers, Lonnie Elmer Hines and his wife Jean of Wirtz, VA and Wilber Lee Hines and his wife Paula of Kitty Hawk, NC.  Funeral services were held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake with Rev. Johnny McDonald officiating.  Interment: Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, August 17, 2003; pg. 17A)

Etha Alice Best Hines

VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Etha Alice Hines, 65, died Thursday [Dec. 3, 1964] at her home after a long illness. A native of Kitty Hawk, N.C., she lived here 38 years. She was a daughter of Walter W. and Mrs. Marion Perry Best and the widow of William Clayton Hines. She was a member of Pentecostal Church Of Christ. Surviving are 5 daughters: Mrs. William R. Hewitt, Mrs. Leslie Terry and Mrs. Roger F. Cahoon, all of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Ralph L. Smith of Norfolk and Mrs. James Pittman of Elkton; two sons, Jesse W. Hines and Blane A. Hines and a sister, Mrs. Alex Harris, all of Virginia Beach; a brother, Wilbur Best of Norfolk; 26 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. The body will be taken From Twiford Funeral Home in Norfolk to Virginia Beach Pentecostal Church of Christ for a funeral service Sunday by the Rev. Elwood Kerns. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Friday, December 4, 1964)

VIRGINIA BEACH - Funeral services for Mrs. Etha Alice Hines, who died Thursday, were conducted Sunday at noon at the Virginia Beach Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Elwood Kerns, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Norman Davis, pastor of Pearl Street Pentecostal Church in Elizabeth City. "Beyond The Sunset" and "The Last Mile of the Way" were sung by Bobby Hewitt and "No Tears" was sung by the Davis Sisters, accompanied by Mrs. Janet Creef at the piano. The casket was covered with a pall of pink carnations, white snapdragons and fern. Pallbearers were Jimmy Pittman, Walter Pittman, Louis Smith, Jr., David Hines, Stephen Hines and Clayton Terry. Burial was in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Monday, December 7, 1964)

Lillie Mae Hewitt Hines

VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillie Mae (Hewitt) Hines passed peacefully from this life June 14, 2005, surrounded by her devoted husband, children and grandchildren. Lillie was born Feb. 28, 1931, in Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach, and grew up in the Lynnhaven area, daughter of the late Linwood Wilson "Dick" and Violet Theresa (Vellines) Hewitt. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, the Rev. Garland K. Hines Sr.; her children, the Rev. Dr. Garland K. Hines Jr. and wife Leslie of Suffolk, Eunice Culbertson and husband Steve of Chicago, Daniel Hines, John Hines and wife Susan, Connie Cahoon and husband Roger of Virginia Beach and James Hines of Waverly. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Messiah United Methodist Church, corner of Cedar Lane and Dominion Boulevard, Chesapeake. Burial will be at Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, N.C., at a later date. The family will receive guests Monday beginning at 2 p.m. at 3017 Edinburgh Drive, Virginia Beach. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach office, is assisting with arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - June 18, 2005)

 Vera Midgett Hines

MANTEO - Vera Midgett Hines, 80, died Sunday at her residence.  Mrs. Hines was born in Manteo and was a homemaker. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Manteo Lodge Chapter #79 and Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Hines was the daughter of the late Franklin Harris and Ella Midgett Midgett and the wife of the late Ervin G. Hines.  She is survived by one son: Ralph G. Hines of Raleigh; two sisters: Estelle Mayo of Manteo and Ella Cox of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and several nieces and nephews.  A funeral service will be held on Wed., Nov. 19 at Twiford's Colony Chapel with the Rev. Vance Midgett, a nephew, officiating.  Burial will take place in the Manteo Cemetery.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November. 18, 1997)

Wilbur Lee Hines

Wilber Lee Hines, 84, of Grandy, NC died on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Chesapeake, VA. He was born on August 18, 1937 in Kitty Hawk, NC. and was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Paula Meekins Hines in 2016. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pearl Hines and his brother Ernest Ray Hines. Wilber worked for most of his career in Civil Service, at the Corps of Engineers in Norfolk, VA and spent the last six years of his career at the National Park Service on the Outer Banks. He loved nature, whether flowers or animals, and enjoyed capturing the beauty through photography. He took great pleasure in printing and matting the photos to give to family and friends. He is survived by his three children that he adored; daughters, Dana Gray of Currituck, NC and Lynn Manning of Chesapeake, VA, and son, Andrew Hines (Sarah Gannon) of Kill Devil Hills, NC; two grandsons, Adriel Gray and Caleb Pantelides; granddaughter, Scarlette Hines; and great grandson, Keenan Gray. Also surviving are a sister, Bernice Hyatt and a brother, Lonnie Hines; as well as numerous family and friends and his best buddy/furbaby, Otis. As he requested, there are no plans for a memorial service. The family rejoices that he is no longer suffering and is now in the presence of his Heavenly Father; for we know that to be absent with the body is to be present with the Lord. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Barbara Decker Hirsch

MANTEO - Barbara Decker Hirsch passed away on  January  23, 2012 in Newport News, Va. surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Hirsch battled diabetes for many years with grace and dignity.  She was born in West Orange, NJ on March 17, 1940 to Gerard and Evelyn Decker.  Mrs. Hirsch worked as a secretary for Chubb and Sons prior to her marriage.  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese, NC.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Decker of Arizona.  She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Harvey A. Hirsch, Jr. He was her constant companion and caregiver for all the years of her illness and took care of her with much love, often saying “she is my hero”.  She is also survived by two daughters, Nancy Brown of Manteo, NC and Linda Drake and husband Neil of Newsoms, VA.  She was a loving and doting grandmother to Emily, Grayson, William and Emma.  They were her pride and joy and will long serve as an example of faith and endurance.  She was also loved by a host of family and friends.  A service will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Thursday January, 26 at 3:00 pm followed by burial at Manteo Cemetery.  A reception will follow at their home at 112 Puddle Lane in Manteo.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)