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Mrs. E.L. Taft of East Lake died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stephen Meekins, on Skinners Ave. in this city on Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband and two children, the youngest of which is an infant girl. Mrs. Taft came to Elizabeth City Monday seriously ill, hoping to get relief from medical treatment here, but died Tuesday [May 11, 1920]. The remains were carried to East Lake Tuesday night and buried Wednesday.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, May 14, 1920; pg. 3)

Geraldine Meekins Tandy

FRISCO - Geraldine Meekins Tandy, 64, passed away at her residence Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Born Sept. 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edison Willis Meekins and the late Audrey Mae Field Meekins. Mrs. Tandy will be remembered as an active member of the Hatteras Island Community including 32 years as a preschool teacher at Buxton United Methodist Church, an active membership at Hatteras United Methodist Church, and by working at "Changing Tide/Locomotion" in Buxton. Her presence in the community will be missed by many. Surviving are her daughters, Emily Tandy of Coinjock, N.C., Ami Tandy of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and her son, Garrett Tandy of Frisco, N.C. She is also survived by her brother, Douglas Meekins of Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Hatteras United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cory Oliver, the Rev. Dwight Burrus, and the Rev. Roger Barnett officiating. The burial of cremated remains will occur immediately following the service.  Twiford Funeral Homes' Island Chapel, Hatteras, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Wednesday, December 1, 2010)

FRISCO - Roy Garrett Tandy, Sr., 60, of Frisco, died Wednesday, December 12 in Chesapeake, Va.  He was born in Frisco and was a retired line superintendent with 30 years of service for the Cape Hatteras Electric Co.  Mr. Tandy was a member of Frisco Assembly of God and served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was the son of the late Henry Erle and Julia Robinson Tandy and husband of Geraldine Meekins Tandy.  Besides his wife, surviving are two daughters, Emily Tandy of Coinjock and Amy Tandy of Roanoke Rapids; one son, Roy Garrett Tandy, Jr. of Frisco; one sister, Erlene Tandy Willis and husband Harlon, Jr. of Frisco.  He was predeceased by a brother, Lee Wayne Tandy.  Funeral services were Saturday, December 15 at Frisco Assembly of God with the Rev. Roger Barnett and the Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating.  Burial was in the family cemetery. Hatteras.  Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, December 16, 2001; pg. 14A)

Betty Marie Tapscott

NORFOLK - Betty Marie Tapscott, 79, a native of Norfolk, passed away Dec. 11, 2009. She was born at home to Ora Rebecca Cunningham and Rueben Midgett, now deceased, along with her twin brother Robert Oliver Midgett, on June 12, 1930. Robert now resides in McClenney, Fla., with his wife Verna. She retired from Hertz Rent-A- Car at Norfolk International Airport and was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church and past Sunday school teacher for the five-year-old children. Mrs. Tapscott was past guardian of Bethel No. 3, IOJD, Ocean View, past president of Norfolk Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, and past president of Brookfield Park Garden Club in Norfolk. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Becky Hardison and her significant other Phil Morgan, and Kathy Gainus; grandchildren, Paul Twine, Kim Twine-Huffman and husband Robert, Christopher and Jacob Gainus, Bryan and wife Jasmine, Brad Burton, and Beth Burton-Kesler; eight great-grandchildren, Caleb and Tristan Burton, Alexis and Morgan Burton-Kesler, Trevor and Addisyn Huffman, Eric and Alyssa Twine; a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Tapscott was preceded in death by her loving companion of 32 years, Dusty Rhodes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, with Pastor Rick Eshcenburg officiating. Burial will be private in Manteo, N.C.  (Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] – Monday, December 14, 2009)

Erma L. Tarkenton "Tojo", 74, of Manteo, died Jan. 15.  Raised in Roper, he was the son of George Tarkenton and Ardeen Spruill Tarkenton.  He was one of nine children.  Upon coming to Manteo in his early years, he encountered many people along the way. They encouraged him in his pursuits and love of bicycles, "tape," and pool. He made his living by the "sweat of his brow." His waning years were spent at Britthaven Nursing Center in Nags Head.  His passing leaves a hole for the Bryants (Matthew and Aquilla) of Manteo, the care givers at Britthaven, and "a family" that loved him. (Mt 25:45). Plans for a memorial service are pending at this time. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. is assisting the family.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head, NC] - January 20, 2008)

Robert Michael Tarkington, Jr.

CRESWELL - Robert Michael Tarkington, Jr., 38, died Saturday, September 11 in Norman, Okla.  Mr. Tarkington was born in Edenton and was a mechanic.  He is the son of Robert M. Tarkington and Margaret Basnight Tarkington of Creswell.  He is survived also by his wife, Kathryn Spruill Tarkington, and one son, William Michael Tarkington of Creswell; maternal grandparents, Charlie O. and Cilla Basnight; two sisters: Shirley Pelletier of Creswell and Joy Tarkington of Norman; and one nephew, Andrew Pelletier of Creswell.  Graveside services were to be held Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Hilltop Cemetery in Colington with the Rev. Keith Pelletier, brother-in-law, officiating.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, was in charge.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, September 19, 1999; pg. 12A)

COINJOCK - Daniel Grady Tate, 80, of the 100 block of Emperor's Isle, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Chesapeake General Hospital. He was born in Duck, NC, and was the son of the late Thomas Tate and Hannah Scarborough Tate Spruill and the widower of Susan Griggs Cartwright Tate. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a retired veteran of the United States Coast Guard and finished his career as a civilian at the Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center. He was a member of Coinjock Baptist Church and the Currituck Masonic Lodge #463 AF &AM. Mr. Tate loved gospel bluegrass music and enjoyed researching family genealogy and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Tate is survived by three daughters, Glenna Wyatt and husband Andrew of Coinjock, NC, Brenda Golia and husband David of Hollis, NH, and Christy Maxwell and husband Mark of Elizabeth City, NC; four grandsons, David Golia, II, Daniel Golia, Drew Wyatt, and John Mark Maxwell; two sisters, Norma Perry of Kitty Hawk, NC, and Minnie Griggs of Harbinger, NC; and two brothers, Charlie B. Spruill of Powells Point, NC, and Foster K. Spruill of Harbinger, NC. He was preceded in death by a sister, Etta Bowden. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 22, 2005 at 2:00 pm in Coinjock Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Wellons officiating. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, April 24, 2005; pg. 10A)

Everett Douglas Tate

NAGS HEAD, NC - Everett Douglas Tate, 83, died February 26, 2008, at Outer Banks Hospital. He was born in the village of Duck, son of the late Ruth Scarborough Tate and Samson D. Tate. He was also predeceased by a son, Frank Elliott Tate.  During World War II, he served in the United States Navy. Following the war, he also served three years in the United States Coast Guard. He retired as Postmaster at the Nags Head Post Office. Throughout his life, a love of commercial fishing never escaped him. He especially enjoyed mullet fishing. He was captain of a shrimp boat in Charleston, South Carolina, where he met Suzanne, his wife of 54 years. Returning to Dare County in 1961, he opened and operated Tate's Landing, a bait and tackle shop, for four years on the Nags Head Causeway.  Besides Suzanne, he is survived by his son, Mark D. Tate, and wife, Pam; grandsons, Scott and Grant, and nephew, Douglas Cornette.  For 46 years, he was a member of Duck United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held there on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2 p.m., followed by a graveside service and burial in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Friday evening 7-9 p.m. and also at the home, 403 Villa Dunes Drive in Nags Head.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, February 28, 2008; pg. 10A)

Frank Elliott Tate

IN NAGS HEAD - Frank Elliott Tate, 19, of Nags Head died early Saturday morning on highway 158 in Kitty Hawk as the result of an automobile accident.  A native of Nags Head, he was the son of Everett D. and Suzanne Ricker Tate.  He was a 1981 graduate of Manteo High School and attended Duck United Methodist Church.  Tate, a student at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., was en route home.  Funeral services were held Monday in the Duck United Methodist Church by the Rev. Doug Jesse, pastor.  Curial followed in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - July 28, 1982; pg. 1)

Sidney Ray Tatem

MANNS HARBOR - Sidney Ray Tatem, 75, died Thursday, May 15 in an Elizabeth City hospital.  Mr. Tatem was co-owner and operator of Cleo's Seafood in Manns Harbor, and was a retired Independent Insurance agent.  He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict, and was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.  He was the son of the late Peter and Ruth Stenart Tatem.  He is survived by his wife, Clelia "Cleo" Verelli Tatem of the residence; two daughters: Bernadette T. Tillett of Avon and Mary T. McCoy of Williamsburg, Va.; two sons: Sidney G. Tatem and Stewart A. Tatem, both of Manns Harbor; one sister, Barbara Sawyer of Barco; and nine grandchildren.  A funeral mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kitty Hawk, on Tuesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. with Father Michael Butler officiating.  Burial will be in the Tatem Family Cemetery, Gibbs Woods at 3 p.m.  The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home on Monday from 7-8:30 p.m.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, May 20, 2003; pg. 12A)

Stewart Angelo Tatem

Stewart Angelo Tatem, 62, of Manns Harbor, NC died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.  Born in 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Sidney Ray Tatem and Clelia Tatem.  Stewart was a commercial fisherman in Dare County for 30 years. He enjoyed cooking for his family, and he was his mom's closest companion and caregiver.  Stewart is survived by his siblings, Sid G. Tatem, Mary McCoy, and Bernadette Tillett, and many nieces and nephews.  On Saturday, March 18, 2023, family and friends will gather at 11:00 am at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo for a memorial service. This will be followed by scattering of ashes at the Tatem family cemetery in Gibbs Woods.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ruth Scarborough Tate

DUCK - Ruth Scarborough Tate, 93, died Wednesday, December 1 at Kitty Hawk medical center. Mrs. Scarborough was born in Duck and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late George and Flora Denton Scarborough and was the wife of the late Samson D. Tate. She is survived by one daughter, Iva Tater Jordan of Duck; and one son, Everett Douglas Tate and wife Suzanne of Nags Head; two grandchildren: Douglas Cornette and Mark D. Tate and wife Pam; and two great-grandchildren: Scott and Grant. Graveside services will be held in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk on Friday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Clift officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo on Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. Twiford's Funeral Home, Manteo is handling the arrangements.   (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, December 2, 1999; pg. 15A)

 Billy Lee Taylor

MANNS HARBOR - Billy Lee Taylor,74, died Saturday, August 7.  He was born June 10, 1936, in Virginia. Billy served our country as a Marine and later as a police officer. He also worked for many years in the HVAC industry, but being a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was his greatest challenge and achievement.  Billy is survived by his Wife of 55 years and one true love, Claire Ann Taylor of the residence.  Also surviving are five children; Theresa, Patricia, Claire, William, and Pamela; 14 grand-children and 5 great-grandchildren.   The family will hold a celebration of Billy’s life Wednesday August 11, 2010 at 5 PM at the Rogers’ residence at 1007 Lisa Court in Kill Devil Hills.   Through this large family his life will be remembered forever and always. All things in life have a reason for happening though it may not be clear at first. Later in life, we may see the light and understand but at the end of the day the love of family and friends helps us through these times.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, August 10, 2010; pg. 10A)

Chad Michael Taylor

Chad Michael Taylor, 24, of Kill Devil Hills passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of Michael Daniel Taylor and Lori Ferguson Taylor. Chad graduated from First Flight High School in 2009. He enjoyed the beach and surfing, loved life and his dog, Lily. Chad was employed in the HVAC field. He had a smile that would light up a room.  Along with his parents, Chad is survived by a brother, Chance Ferguson and nephew, Cade Ferguson; maternal grandparents, Tommie Ferguson, Sr. and Betty; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lloyd Taylor, Sr. and Lois; and an uncle, Wally Taylor.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1:00pm at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo with Rev. Rick Lawrenson officiating. A committal service will follow at Manteo Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday evening from 7:00 until 9:00pm at the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Claire Ann Taylor

MANNS HARBOR - Claire Ann Taylor, 86, of Mann's Harbor, NC went home to be with HER heavenly  Father February 28, 2017-  with her family by her side.   Claire was born April 6, 1930.  She was the daughter of Rose and Cipriano Gadone; the wife of the late Billy L. Taylor; the mother of the late William J. Taylor; and the grandmother of the late Shawna L. Hartley.  Claire was smart and hardworking.  After many years of dedicated employment, she retired from General Electric.  Claire is survived by four daughters; Theresa Rogers, Patricia Parker(Gene), Lynn Taylor (Michael),  and Pamela Collier (Brian); 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many more she claimed as her own.  Claire was loved and adored by all.  Her memorial service will be held at Liberty Christian Church in Colington, NC March 6, 2017 at 2 p.m.  The family will host a  gathering for friends and family to celebrate Claire's life at the Airstrip Road residence following the service.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Gary David Taylor

AVON - Gary David Taylor, 46, of Avon, NC went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2008. Gary was born in Norfolk, VA, and lived in Virginia Beach, VA until he and his family moved to Avon in 2002. He worked with the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad in the 1980’s and as a dock hand on the Hatteras Ferry. Gary also served as a volunteer with the Avon Fire Department. He was an avid fisherman and Redskins fan, but his greatest enjoyments were his wife and daughters, the lights of his life.  He is survived by his wife, Belinda Ann Taylor and two daughters, Samantha Ann and Rosa Mae; a brother, Guy (Sharon); and two sisters, Millie (Parnell) and Donna (Howie), as well as a host of nieces, nephews and three grand-nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Mildred Taylor and grandparents, Guy and Katherine Taylor and Harry and Mildred Wilson.  A memorial service will be held at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Avon, NC on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Susie Fitsch-Slater officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service.   Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, February 12, 2008; pg. 10A)

George Taylor

TAMPA, FLA. - George Taylor passed away April 21, 2011. He was born Sept. 14, 1936 in Tampa, Fla., where he resided. George also resided in Cape Hatteras, N.C., for 10 years and had been visiting the area for more than 50 years as part of the "Midgett" family in Hatteras Village. He was very active in the community including cooking in the Saturday Fish Fry and as a judge for the Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament and the Hatteras Village Offshore Open Fishing Tournament. He loved fishing on the beach and offshore, but he loved the spirit and the people of the island most of all. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sylvia (Midgett) Taylor, who was his childhood sweetheart since junior high school. He is also survived by his loving children: son, George (Traci) Taylor; daughters, Charlotte (Joe) Eppich, Linda (Jeff) Abramson and Melody (Anthony) Kocsis. He adored his nine grandchildren, Kristen, Marlee, Jeffrey, Joey, Dallas, Trey, Madison, Cameron and Hayden. He is also survived by his brother, James (Betty) Davis; his brother-in-law, Allen Midgette; his uncle, Percy (Dottie) Midgett; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. God be with you till we meet again. Services will be held May 7, at noon in St. Catherine of Alexandria Church - Episcopal, 502 Druid Hills Road, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. Reception immediately following in the Fellowship Hall.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - April 24, 2011)

Indiola Scarborough Taylor

MILWAUKEE, WIS. - Indiola Scarborough Taylor, a native of Dare County, passed away in Milwaukee on July 20.  Ms. Taylor was the daughter of the late Alfonzo and Arounia Scarborough of Manteo.  She was preceded in death by a son, William Leo Tillett, Jr. of Manteo.  Ms. Taylor is survived by a daughter, Arvilla T. Bowser of Manteo, and a son, Charles Bennett.  Other survivors include four grandchildren: Jacqueline Tillett Fuller of Manteo, Tyrome Tillett of Cape Charles, Va., Andrian Tillett of Manteo and Christopher Tillett of Kansas City, Mo.; and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, August 6, 1995; pg. 2B)

Jeremy Ethan Taylor

Jeremy E. Taylor, 22, a veteran of the 82^nd Airborne and a student at Durham Technical Community College, died on June 5, 2014 as the result of a traumatic brain injury he experienced in a motorcycle accident.  The son of Lenie and retired Durham Police Sgt. Tom Taylor, Jeremy was in the process of completing an associate degree in Applied Science at DTCC and had hoped to continue on to NC State’s College of Engineering to complete his bachelor degree.  Growing up, Jeremy was very active and enjoyed hunting, fishing and practicing primitive living and outdoors skills while roaming the woods near his home.  He attended First Assembly of God of Raleigh.  After obtaining his high school diploma, Jeremy joined the army, where he served with the 82^nd Airborne in Ft. Bragg. During his service, he was deployed to Haiti to provide security and humanitarian relief after it was struck by a catastrophic earthquake in 2010.  Jeremy will be remembered for his easy- going nature and big heart, both of which attracted a wide range of friends from disparate backgrounds.  Non-judgmental and quick to put others at ease, he built many friendships both while serving in the military and while working in Durham at Tyler’s Taproom, Texas Roadhouse and Chick-fil-A.  In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his brother Brandon and his sister Shanna. Other survivors include: his grandparents, Jimmie T.  and Merle W. Daniels of Wanchese, N.C. and  Jeff and Jackie Wolkins of Palm Harbor, FL; his aunts and uncles Paul and Debbie Keel of Wachula, Fla., Rex and Vicki Simpson of Wanchese, Gilbert and Lori Ricotta of Wanchese,  Syd and Lou Ellen Quinn of Wanchese, and Randy and Jeanne Gates  of Dothan, AL; and numerous cousins.  Funeral services will be held at the Assembly of God Church in Wanchese, NC  on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 2:00pm . Visitation with the family will be at the church one hour before the funeral. Family will be receiving friends at Syd and Lou Ellen Quinn’s home at 150 Skinners Landing.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Vara Irlene Taylor

Vara "Lenie" Daniels Taylor passed away on March 11, 2023, peacefully at her home in Durham, NC, after a long battle with ALS. The daughter of the late Jimmie Tucker and Merle Wescott Daniels, born in Manteo, NC on October 2, 1961, Lenie was an active gardener and award-winning beekeeper. She was a faithful wife to her husband Tom for 40 years, and a wonderful mother to three children who meant everything to her. She loved God and drew her strength from His Word, and was a member of the Summit Church in Durham, NC. In her final year, she was able to experience the birth of her first grandson, see the Niagara Falls, and finish countless crossword puzzles. Predeceased by her son Jeremy Taylor, her sister Vicki D. Simpson of Wanchese, NC, and her mother-in-law Jackie Wolkins of Palm Harbor, FL, she is survived by her husband Tom Taylor, her son Brandon Taylor and daughter Shanna Evans (John), and grandson Koby Evans; three sisters, Debbie D. Keel (Paul) of Wauchula, FL, Lori D. Ricotta (Gilbert) of Wanchese, NC, and Lou Ellen D. Quinn (Syd) of Wanchese, NC; brother-in-law Rex Simpson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She had a very special place in her heart for her Uncle David and Aunt Mary Rodgers. The family will have a private graveside service, per her request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jim "Catfish" Hunter ALS Foundation or the Dare County Library - Manteo branch. "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." - Romans 5: 3-5. Family and friends will be received on Monday, March 13, 2023, and Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the home of Syd and Lou Quinn, 150 Skinners Landing, Wanchese, NC. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Hilary Ann Kpyen Terjesen

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Hilary Ann Koyen Terjesen unexpectedly passed at the age 64 on July 11,2017 due to complications with her heart. She has been a resident of Colington for many years. She was born in Plainfield NJ to E. Kenneth and Catherine Koyen on January 16th,1953. Hilary graduated from Monmouth College in West Long Beach, NJ with a Fine Arts Degree in 1975. She married the love of her life, Keith Terjesen on September 25th 1976 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Keith and Hilary spent over 40 beautiful years together raising their two children on the Outer Banks.  She is survived by her loving husband,  Keith Terjesen, daughter Kira Terjesen, granddaughter Madison Webster of Colington, son, Cheyne Terjesen and his wife Danny of  Dana Point California, and her only sister, Nancy D'Andrade of Colington.  Hilary was know by many in the community as a Kill Devil Hills mail carrier. She held this post for over twenty years. Her colleagues and friends will remember her always with a big smile to brighten their day & as a friend who always remembered  birthdays and extended a helping had to anyone who needed it.  Hilary will be remembered for her love for the ocean, beach combing, sunbathing and spending time with family on the beaches of Ocracoke Island, her favorite spot on the Outer Banks. She was one of the 1st Sanctuary Officers with The Corolla Wild Horse Foundation and assisted with the building of the Horse Fence. She organized, held events, and designed t-shirts kick starting what is now the Wild Horse Fund. Her love and compassion for animals always present in her everyday life, starting in her childhood years.  She was extremely creative in her art, poetry and photography. An avid antiques lover, always taking the opportunity in the moment to explore an old house or landmark, always up for an good adventure. Hilary's creative nature shinned through in her love for cooking a great meal, sharing her innovative flair with family meals and holiday gatherings with her friends and family. She had an unwavering admiration for what Mother Earth offered and always being grateful for it, her passion for nature was a big part of her beautiful and unique personality.  Hilary will be remembered as a loving and dedicated mother, wife and  best friend to her beautiful granddaughter Madison whom she cherished with every breath. Spending time with her family will be their greatest memories as her most joyful moments. A kind and compassionate friend always thinking of others, she had a kind of radiant spirit that captured life in the moment. If you were blessed to have known her your life was forever touched. Admired for her corky quick witted humor and rich vibrant spirit. Hilary's extinguished light makes the world a little darker for the rest of us, she will be dearly missed, but she is dancing on the beach under the full moon like no one was watching....Gallop funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Emerald Lee Byrum Proctor Thessin

Emerald Lee Byrum Proctor Thessin, 70, of Hertford, NC, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Brian Center.  Born in Chowan County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Hercules and Katherine Godfrey Byrum and was the wife of the late Robert Paul Thessin.  Mrs. Thessin is survived by a daughter, Darlene Twine and husband  Milford “Buddy/Moose” of Hertford, NC; two sons, Thomas Wesley Proctor and Ralph Proctor and wife Lourie, all of Winterville, NC; two sisters, Kay Councill of Gates County, NC and Fay Allen of Virginia; two brothers, Wayne Byrum and wife Kaye of Gates, NC and L.H. Byrum and wife Pat of Suffolk, VA; three step-sisters, Joan Russell and husband Frank of Sunbury, NC, Rita Lane and husband Roger of Gates, NC and Vernadette Buck and husband Joe of Gates, NC; and four grandchildren, Cpl. William Proctor, USMC of Winterville, NC, Oliver Proctor of Winterville, NC, Casey Twine of Greenville, NC and Katelyn Twine of Greenville, NC.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Gracie Howell Byrum and her step-brother, R.A. Howell.  A graveside funeral service will take place Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, NC.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence of Darlene Twine, 257 Red Banks Road, Hertford, NC.  Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Thessin family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

 Amos Thomas

Amos Thomas, aged 62, of Kitty Hawk, died at the U.S. Marine Hospital in Norfolk at 11:25 o'clock Sunday night after an illness of seven weeks.  He was a native of New Bern and had been living in Norfolk for nine years.  He was a member of Memorial Methodist Church.  Besides his wife, Mrs. Elsie Perry Thomas, he is survived by a daughter, Miss Mary Elsie Thomas of Kitty Hawk.  Funeral services were conducted at the grave in Austin Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2 p'clock with the Rev. J.C. Harmon, pastor of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church, officiating.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 26, 1943; pg. 1)

Don R. Thomas

Don R. Thomas, 71, passed away on October 9, 2015.  Born in Collington Harbor, NC, he was the son of the late Randolph Thomas, Sr. and Zeda Haywood Thomas. He retired from the Paint Shop from Ford Motor Company and also served in the Army National Guard. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris Jean Thomas; children, Scott Thomas (Pam), Terry Thomas (Dawn), Kimberly Thomas and Christopher Thomas; brothers, Randolph Thomas, Jr. of South Carolina and Roland Thomas of North Carolina; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, from 1 to 2 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.  (Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home)

Gloria Hayman Thomas

NAGS HEAD - Gloria Hayman Thomas, 68, died Monday, July 13, in Nags Head.  Mrs. Thomas was born in Williamston and was a homemaker.  She worked at the Arlington Hotel and the Seafare Restaurant, businesses in which her parents started and was also employed at Kelly's Restaurant.  She was a member of the St. Andrew's By-The-Sea Church.  Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late Dewey and Phoebe Gould Hayman and the wife of Albert Louis "Bill" Thomas, Jr. of Nags Head.  Besides her husband, she is survived by 4 daughters: Linda Toler and Teresa Pickrel of Nags Head, Debbie brown of Wanchese and Beck Miller of Kill Devil Hills; 4 sons: Andrew Thomas of Nags Head, Raymond Thomas of Wanchese, Albert Thomas of Manteo, and David Thomas of Atlanta, Ga.; and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, Christopher Parent and by one brother, Michael Hayman.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 17, at 10:30 at St. Andrew By-The-Sea with Robert Morisseay officiating.  Burial will take place in the Manteo Cemetery.  Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, July 16, 1998; pg. 10A)

Laura Stone Thomas

FRISCO - Laura Stone Thomas, 79, died Wednesday, September 22 in a Barco Nursing Home.  Mrs. Thomas was born in Berwick, Maine, was the owner and operator of a restaurant and a member of the Frisco Assembly of God Church.  She is the daughter of the late Warren and Ethel Abbott Stone and the widow of Charles Thomas.  She is survived by two daughters: Jackie Scribner of Norwell, Mass. and Cheryl Lane of Frisco; two sons: Rodney Thomas and D. Jeffrey Thomas, both of Wolfboro Falls, N.H.; one sister, Alice Duffy of Somersworth, N.H.; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Frisco Assembly of God Church on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Barnett officiating.  Visitation was to be at the church Saturday evening from 7-8:30 p.m.  Twiford Island Chapel is handling the arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, September 26, 1999; pg. 10A)

Randolph Thomas, Jr.

ANDERSON, SC - Randolph Thomas, Jr., 80, of Cole Circle, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Regency Hospital in Greenville.  Born September 9, 1939 in Colington Harbor, NC, he was the son of the late Randolph Thomas, Sr. and Zeda Haywood Thomas. He graduated from Griggs High School in Poplar Branch, NC and Louisberg Jr. College in Louisberg, NC. He retired with 40 years of service from Gerrish Milliken and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. Randolph was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Barbara Brown Thomas of the home; two daughters, Lisa Thomas and her husband Tony Hernandez of Conway, SC and Tracie Thomas of Anderson and a grandson, Duncan Thomas Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter and brother, Don R. Thomas. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.   Funeral service will be held at 3pm Friday (Nov. 8) at New Prospect Baptist Church with Rev Bobby Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3pm prior to the service at the church.  The family is at the residence.  (Sullivan-King Mortuary)

Raymond Vincent Thomas

WANCHESE - Raymond Vincent Thomas, 47, died Saturday, Mary 25 at the Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head.  Mr. Thomas was born in Elizabeth City and was a commercial fisherman.  He was the son of the late Raymond Vincent Parent and the late Gloria Gould Hayman Thomas.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donna Gibbs Thomas of the residence; a daughter, Lisa Ann Thomas and a son, Raymond Vincent Thomas, Jr., both of Wanchese; 4 sisters: Linda Toler of Nags Head, Deborah Brown of Wanchese, Terese Pickrel of Nags Head and Rebecca Miller of Kill Devil Hills; 3 brothers: Albert Thomas of Manteo, David Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., and Andrew Thomas of Chapel Hill.  A graveside service will be held in Tillett Cemetery in Wanchese on Wednesday, May 29 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Etheridge officiating.  Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC]  - Tuesday, May 28, 2002; pg. 15A)

Verdie Mae Thomas

Verdie Mae Thomas went on to join her soul mate January 13, 2008.   She was born September 12, 1930 and grew up in Portsmouth, Va. A devoted homemaker, Verdie and her beloved husband of 30 years raised five children who were here crowning glory.  After moving to Kill Devil Hills in 1980’s, Verdie became a member of Outer Banks Baptist Church .  Left to cherish Verdie’s  memory are two daughters; Katherine J. Richardson of Portsmouth, Va., Vivian M. Monds and son-in-law Michael of Kill Devil Hills, three sons, Eairs D. Thomas, Jr., and wife Elena of Tallahassee, Fl, John B. Thomas, Sr. of Kill Devil Hills, and Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Thomas of Elizabeth City; two brothers Dick Dixon, and Buddy Dixon, one sister Eva Dale; six grand-children Dawn Denton, Christine Kent, Bryan Thomas, Shannon Taylor, Kelly VanValkenburg, Jason Thomas, and seven great-grand children.  A funeral is planned for Friday January 18, 2008 at Outer Banks Baptist Church in Kill Devil Hills, at 11:00 o’clock in the morning with burial following at 2:30 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Virginia Beach.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, January 17, 2008; pg. 12A)

Bessie Lee Tillett Thompson

MANNS HARBOR - Mrs. Bessie Lee Thompson, 91, died March 23 at Britthaven Nursing Home. A native of Manns Harbor and a homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Mann and Varina Hayman Tillett and the widow of Robert Lee Thompson. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Isabelle Thompson Vaughn of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters: Beulah Twiford and Bertha Gibbs, both of Manns Harbor; and one grandchild. A church service will be conducted Friday, March 25, 2 p.m. in Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Douglas Lamb. Burial will follow in the Twiford Family Cemetery. The body will be carried from Twiford's Colony Chapel to the church Friday at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends at the Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, March 24, 1988)

Adam Nicholas Thompson

Adam “Nick” Thompson was born Dec. 20, 1984 and passed away peacefully May 9, 2021.  Loved by many, he will be forever missed for his quick wit, willingness to help everyone, and gift of gab.  He truly never met a stranger.  A native of Dare County, Nick loved boating, fishing, and his community.  Nick is survived by his mother and father, Ruby and Larry Thompson of the Powells Point home; his sister, Katie Slaughter (Steve); his niece, Olivia Slaughter all of Jarvisburg; his beloved fur baby, Dixie; as well as a numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.   A graveside service will be held at the Manteo Cemetery Thursday May 13, 2021 at 10:00 am.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Harry James Thompson, Jr.

NAGS HEAD - LTC (U. S. Army, Retired) Harry James Thompson Jr., 81, of Nags Head, passed away at his home on June 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; four children: Deborah, Kate, Jim, and Amanda; grandchildren: Nathan, Alan, Jena, Christopher, Andrew, Courtney, Lindsay, and Amanda; step-grandchildren: Andrew, Ryan, and Jillian; and great grandchildren: Lily and Alexis.   Harry entered active duty at Fort Benning, Georgia, on August 14, 1952. He served in the Infantry for 27 years in a variety of positions within the Army (including two tours in Vietnam, the first with the "Military Advisory Assistance Group - Vietnam" [MAAG-V], and the second with the 4th Battalion 9th Infantry), retiring Honorably on July 31, 1978, at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with four Battle Stars, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachute Badge, and Army General Staff Identity Badge.   Harry was active in the Nags Head community, regularly attending Town Hall meetings. He was appointed a Nags Head Commissioner in February 1994 and served the Town of Nags Head through the end of 1995. After his term as a Nags Head Commissioner, he remained active in local activities. He participated in fund raising for the Dare County hospice, and he was also instrumental in the “Eight is Enough” campaign to limit the size of rental homes to preserve the flavor of Nags Head.   A graveside service with full military honors will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery on August 26 at 0900.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, June 11, 2009; pg. 12A)

William Rowland Thorp

It is with great sadness that the family of William Rowland “Will” Thorp of Kitty Hawk announces his passing on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 62 years after a brief yet brave battle with thyroid cancer. A visionary restaurateur, master storyteller, caring mentor, and loving husband and father, Will was born July 27, 1961 in Rocky Mount, NC. Will was predeceased by his father, Dr. Lewis Thorp, Jr., his mother Harriet Williamson Thorp, and his stepmother Nancy Yelverton Thorp; he was also predeceased by his cousin William Mahler Thorp. Will graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High in 1979. He briefly attended UNC Wilmington and then earned an associates degree in Culinary Arts from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. He moved to the Outer Banks in 1984 and worked as a chef at Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head, and subsequently helped launch the restaurant at the Village of Nags Head Golf Links. While he enjoyed these positions and made many lifelong friends, Will was anxious to create his own establishment, and in December 1989 opened Tortugas Lie in Nags Head, an innovative concept for its time. Seeing the need for a casual dining space in Kitty Hawk, Will opened Rundown Café in April 1993, and then returned to his eastern North Carolina roots by inaugurating High Cotton BBQ in Kitty Hawk in April 2002.  While his professional successes were many, Will will be most fondly remembered for his exceptionally generous nature. Always ready with a smile, kind word, funny joke, or amusing story, he was the consummate host and loved making people feel special. He also took great delight in helping others, from mentoring at-risk youth through the Dare County Friends of Youth program, to mentoring a vast number of employees, many of whom recognized great success of their own thanks to his caring guidance. He also had a true love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and shooting; he was a member of the Mt. Carmel Hunt Club and the Outer Banks Gun Club, and was an honorary member of the G.J. Mendel Botanical Society. Will maintained a special love for the wide open spaces of South Dakota, where he spent many happy times as an honorary cowboy. His greatest love, however, was his family, and he was always ready to boast of his daughter Helen’s accomplishments; he proved himself to be the Best Horse Dad Ever.  Will will be sorely missed by his wife, Sherry White Thorp and daughter Helen Mae Thorp, both of the Kitty Hawk residence. Will is also survived by a sister, Routh Cooper (Matt) of Mars Hill, NC, and brothers Lewis Thorp III (Cindy) of Advance, NC, David Thorp of Raleigh, NC, and Bob Bennett of Richmond, VA. His cousins were like siblings to him: Helen Thorp of Chapel Hill, NC, John Thorp Jr. (Joe Carol) of Chapel Hill, NC, Dan Thorp of Sheldon, SC, and Hall Thorp (Sharon) of Rocky Mount, NC. He will also be dearly missed by his mother-in-law, Linda White of Southern Shores, NC. Will also leaves behind a host of other relatives and, because he never met a stranger, a countless number of friends, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  The family wishes to thank Adoration Hospice for their kind and loving care of Will in his final weeks. Will also wished to recognize and thank Dr. and Mrs. Donny and Jackie Lynn of Petersburg, VA, whose generous loan enabled Will to open Tortugas Lie in 1989, eventually paving the way for many other successful Outer Banks restaurants.  A celebration to remember and honor Will will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 from 3-5 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk. Friends are welcome to share memories of Will at this time if so desired.   Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.

Albert Glenn Tillett
The Coastland Times - Friday, Jan. 12, 1968; pg. 6

Aletha (Mann) Tillett

MANNS HARBOR - Mrs. Aletha Tillett departed this life Wednesday at 2 p.m. She had been a patient sufferer for several months and seemingly she had made every preparation for the great beyond and her death was no surprise to her many friends, She was a good wife, a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor. She leaves a husband and three children.  (The Tar Heel [Elizabeth City, NC] - November 6, 1903; pg. 5)  [NOTE:  Aletha C. Mann married John Henry Tillett on Dec. 25, 1892]

Alice Creef Tillett

Alice Creef Tillett, 93, of Manns Harbor, NC went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She passed away peacefully at The Outer Banks Hospital.  Born September 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nevada Pearl Twiford Creef and Elmer Bruce Creef.  Alice was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.  She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Frances Tillett of Manns Harbor; two grandchildren, Christina Purtee (Britt) and Chessie Tillett (Becca) of Manns Harbor; a great-grandchild, Damian Tillett of Manns Harbor; a sister, Theresa Temple of East Lake; a brother, Warren Creef of Manns Harbor; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Chester Tillett; a son, Chester A. Tillett; and a brother, Willis A. Creef.  A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Manns Harbor. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

A. [Alton] Clay Tillett

KITTY HAWK - A. Clay Tillett, 79, of Kitty Hawk, died Nov. 22 in an Elizabeth City hospital. A native of Kitty Hawk, he was the son of the late Alphonso and Lenora Harris Tillett and was the widower of Elizabeth "Libby" Grubbs Tillett. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a 1st class telephone technician. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard in WWII and was the landing operator when the Marines went ashore at Guadalcanal. Mr. Tillet is survived by two sons: Ronnie Tillett of Kitty Hawk and Kenneth Clay Tillett of Colington; one step-daughter, Annie Mae Whitman of Kitty Hawk; two step-sons: Cecil Pentecost of Eustis, Florida and Don Pentecost of Kitty Hawk; 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A church service will be conducted on Friday, Nov. 27 in the Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Kitty Hawk by the Revs. John Decarmo, Eugene McLawhorn and elder Lester Eason. Burial will follow in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 26, 1992)

Alton LaSalle Tillett, Sr.

Alton LaSalle Tillett, Jr.

WANCHESE - Alton LaSalle Tillett, Jr., 81, died Sunday, March 15, in Norfolk, Va. Born in Wanchese, he was the son of the late Alton “Peter” LaSalle Tillett, Sr. and the late Mary Daniels Tillett. Mr. Tillett was a retired Chief Engineman with the U.S. Coast Guard and a retired Yard Foreman with the NCDOT. He was a former Merchant Marine during World War II and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church.  Mr. Tillett is survived by a daughter, Mary Jean Griffith of Farmingdale, NJ; two grandchildren, Aaron Kinsley and wife Anna and Ian Griffith; a sister-in-law, Barbara Tillett of Wanchese; two nephews, Larry and David Tillett both of Wanchese; and three step grandchildren, James, Caine, and Joseph. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Tillett, Sr.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Bill Cottingham. Burial will follow at Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, March 19, 2009; pg. 12A)

Alton T. Tillett

Alton T. Tillett of Oklahoma and formerly of Wanchese, died December 10.  He was the son of the late Elisha and Sophronia Tillett.  He is survived by two sons: Alton "Beau" Tillett, Jr. and Jim Kraemer; two daughters: Geneva T. Cameron and Raychel S. Young and their spouses, children and grandchildren; and two sisters: Lou Tillett and Joyce Meekins, both of Wanchese.  He was preceded in death by four brothers: Dalton Tillett, formerly of Seattle, Wash.; Wiley Tillett, formerly of Sneads Ferry; Ray "Ossie" Tillett, formerly of Houman, La. and Robert Allen Tillett, formerly of Grandy.  A funeral service was held Monday, December 15 at Sunny Lane Chapel with burial at Sunny Lane Cemetery, St. Del City, Okla.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, December 28, 2008; pg. 8A)

Alton T. Tillett was born 2/6/1936 and died 12/10/08. He is survived by wife Tena Tillett, 2 sons, Alton, Jr. "Beau", Jim Kraemer, 2 daughters Geneva T. Cameron, Raychel S. Young and their spouses, children and grandchildren. God broke the mold when he created him and blessed all those lives he touched. A stronger more humble man you will never meet. Stranger or friend, he was always there for us all. An angel on earth. A man loved by all. Services will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2008 at Sunny Lane Chapel with burial at Sunny Lane Cemetery.  (The Oklahoman [Oklahoma City, OK] - December 14, 2008)

Alton Wilbert Tillett, Sr.

Alton “Flab” Wilbert Tillett, Sr., 96, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at River Pointe Health Care and Rehab in Virginia Beach, VA.  A native of Manteo, he was born August 3, 1924, to the late Evelyn Midgett Wescott and Cleon “Sonny” Tillett.  Having served his country honorably, Flab was a veteran of the United States Navy. His career was spent as a commercial fisherman and self-employed trucker.  Flab is survived by a daughter, Wanda Muhammad; a son, Alton W. Tillett, Jr.; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also, surviving is a brother, Del Roy Bowser.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ella Panter; a sister, Alberta Gray; and a brother Cleon Harvey.  Plans for a memorial service are pending at this time.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Andrew Roberson Tillett

Andrew Roberson Tillett, 62, of Nags Head, died Sunday [January 13, 1974] at 3 p.m. in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. A native of Wanchese, he was the son of the late Titus S. and Mary Payne Tillett. He owned and operated the 66 Trailer Court in Manteo. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese, Manteo Masonic Lodge #521, Sudan Shrine Temple, Royal Order of Jesters, and a past patron of Eastern Star Chapter #79. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Midgett Tillett; two daughters: Mrs. Jill Cote and Miss Tessie B. Tillett; two sons: Jack C. Tillett and Andrew R. Tillett, Jr., all of Manteo; one brother, William S. Tillett of Engelhard; three sisters: Mrs. Florine Williams of Wanchese, Mrs. Mabel Gray of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Rita Wool of San Carolos, California; one uncle, Dameron Payne of Wanchese; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese by the Rev. Roy Burgess. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery with Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo in charge.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, January 15, 1974)

Annie Twiford Tillett

Mrs. Annie Twiford Tillett, 68, widow of the late W.C. Tillett of Manns Harobr and daughter of the late G.W. and Martha Twiford of Manns Harbor, died Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the home of her son, W.O. Tillett at Manns Harbor. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the Manns Harbor M.E. Church, Rev. W.B. Parkin officiating. Interment was in the family plot in the Tillett Cemetery. The pallbearers were Huff Mann, Claude Midgett, G.C. Gard, Floyd Gard, C.R. Fulcher and L.M. Twiford. The church choir sang "Abide With Me" and "The Old Rugged Cross" and at the grave "I Give My Life To Thee" was sung. Surviving relatives are two sons: W.O. Tillett of Manns Harbor and Bob Tillett of Washington, N.C.; three daughters: Mrs. T.O. Sutton, Mrs. V.G. Midgett and Mrs. J.M. Creef of Manns Harbor; two brothers: Sam W. Twiford of Elizabeth City and Lloyd Twiford of California; and two sisters: Mrs. J.T. Gard and Mrs. B.F. Hopkins of Elizabeth City. She had been in failing health for some time and her death was caused by a sudden heart attack.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 20, 1945; pg. 1)

Avery Belove Tillett

LAKE LANDING - Avery Belove TILLETT, 65, a life long resident of Manns Harbor, died of a heart attack Monday afternoon [Nov. 16, 1953] at Lake Landing while hunting. He was the son of the late Avery and Mary Walker Tillett and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. He was a commercial fisherman at Manns Harbor. He was one of the most popular and helpful men in our community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Pinner Tillett; one daughter, Miss Mary Tillett; two sons: Thelbert Tillett and Chester Tillett, all of Manns Harbor; two sisters: Mrs. Clark Mann of Manteo and Mrs. Frances Jones of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers: Will Tillett of Manns Harbor and George Tillett of Elizabeth City; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church by Rev. A.G.L. Stephenson. Burial was in the family cemetery. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 20, 1953; pg. 1)

Barbara Boyce Etheridge Tillett

Barbara Boyce Etheridge Tillett, 82, died June 28, 2013, at the Tarboro Nursing home. She was born on February, 16^th, 1931, to the late Jesse Emerson Etheridge, and Darrow Malone Tillett, in Wanchese, NC. Barbara was a loving wife and mother, who took great care of the home. She loved attending church, keeping faith and prayer a big part of her life.  She is survived by her husband, David Caswell Tillett, of 49 years; her daughters, Darlone Daniels, and husband George, of Wanchese, NC, Sally Daniels and husband Charlie, of Tulsa Oklahoma; her son, Landrey Gaskins, and wife Mary Helen, of Rocky Mount, NC; her sister, Carol Tillett, of Manteo, NC; her sisters in law, Betty Lou Henley, Sarah Etheridge, and Betty Ballance; her grandchildren, Angie Sawyer and husband Keith, Vicky Hodges and husband George, Dr. Shane Daniels, and wife Sheila, Heather Sulkowski and husband Ryan, and Rachael Rowland, and husband Jason; Great Grandchildren, Dylan Hodges, Drake Hodges, Dayne Hodges, Taylor Sawyer, Doxie Sulkowski, Hunter Rowland, Ali-Joy Rowland. Including her parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Laurette Swindell; brothers, Mac Etherdige, Darcey Etheridge, and Jessie Etheridge Jr.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at 4:00 pm, at the Wanchese Assembly of God, with the Reverend Stephen Wescott, Reverend Roger Barnett, and Reverend David Daniels officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, July 2^nd, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at Twiford Funeral Home, 500 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Barbara Jean Sanders Tillett

Barbara Jean Sanders Tillett, 88, of Wanchese, NC passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021.  She was a faithful servant of the Lord.  She loved her church, her family, and her friends. Barbara was a hard worker in her church wherever she was needed. She worked diligently in the children’s department at Bethany United Methodist Church for decades. That was her pride and joy.  She had so many fond memories of the time she spent with them.  Born and raised in Weeksville, she was the daughter of the late William (Willie) Thomas Sanders and Minnie Rogerson Sanders.  Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Larry LeGrande Tillett; a son Larry LeGrande Tillett, Jr. both of Wanchese; and a sister Rose Sanders Phillips (Gene) of Hertford.  She is survived by her son David Craig Tillett of Wanchese; a brother William (Billy) Thomas Sanders, Jr (Dianne) of Elizabeth City; and a sister Florence Sanders Overman (Bob) of Moyock. Also, survived by a daughter-in-law Martha Tillett; two step-grandsons Jake and Jamie Gibbs of Wanchese; two step-great-grandchildren Jasmine and Ethan Gibbs of Wanchese; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and a great-great-nephew.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese, NC. A private burial service will follow.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Beatrice Estelle Burrus Tillett

MANTEO - Beatrice Estelle Burrus Tillett traveled to her final destination on Thursday, January 7, 2010. She was born on September 11, 1917 to Mary Davis and Orlando Burrus.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Coy Tillett, Sr and one son, Philip Douglas Tillett. She was also predeceased by her five sisters, Delnoy Burrus, Irlene Wescott, Eloise Burrus, Mary Scarborough, and Margaret Williams, and six brothers, Belton Burrus, Richard “Dick” Burrus, Frederick Burrus, Reybun Burrus, Jule Burrus and Sam Burrus. She is survived by one brother, Jack Burrus.  Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Coy Tillett, Jr. and wife Donna and Saint Clair Tillett and wife Linda both of Manteo; daughter-in-law, Jackie Tillett of Virginia Beach; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and special friends, Muriel Daniels, Natalie Mandell, Alice McChesney and Dot Burrus.  She retired from the Dare County Register of Deeds and was the first woman driver license examiner in the State of North Carolina. She served as a deputy for the Dare County Sheriffs Department, was a lifetime Democrat, as well as a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church of Manteo. She performed in the 1937 production of The Lost Colony and remained a supporter and member of the RIHA until her death, and served as a chairman of Southern Albemarle Association.  She loved to travel and has been all over the world. Her bags stayed packed for her final journey. The family would like to thank Dr. Walter Holton, staff at Spring Arbor, and Barco Sentara Nursing Home.  A celebration of life will be Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church by Rev. Jerry Cribb. Burial will be in Manteo Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m. and at other times the family will welcome friends at the home of Coy Tillett, Jr., 170 Rogers Road, Manteo, NC.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, January 10, 2010; pg. 10A)

Bebe Daniels Tillett

Bebe Daniels Tillett, 75, of Wanchese, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head.  Born in Wanchese, she was the daughter of the late Llewellyn Cudworth Daniels and Vera Midgett Daniels and was the widow of Orville Tillett. She retired as secretary of the Wanchese Assembly of God where she was a faithful member and was a wonderful mother that raised three boys.  Mrs. Tillett is survived by three sons, Kenneth Grover Kee and wife, Laura of Wanchese, Stanley James Kee and wife, Licia of Waves, and Daniel Tillett and wife, Jennifer of Wanchese; one sister, Myra Daniels Thompson and husband, Keith of Wanchese; two brothers, Jimmie Tucker Daniels and wife, Merle of Wanchese and Robert Luther Daniels and wife, Valerie of Wanchese; a half brother, Llewellyn “Little Lew” Midgett of Wilmington; five grandchildren, Whitney Lauren Dane, Stanley James Kee, II, Shanna Leigh Kee, Lindsey Marie Kee and Ivey Walker Tillett; and a great grandson, Jack. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Daniels Biggs and two brothers, Llewellyn “Sonny Boy” Daniels and Dixie Walker Daniels.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Wanchese Assembly of God with Pastor Mark Hinson and Pastor Kenny Midgett officiating. Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and at other times at the residence.   Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

 Calcedonia Tillett

Mrs. Calcedonia Tillett, 69, widow of the late Timothy Tillett of Wanchese, died at 9:30 Thursday morning [Mar. 18, 1943] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George A. Daniels at Wanchese. Mrs. Tillett had been in poor health for about two years. She was a native and life long resident of Wanchese. Survivors include five sons: Loren E. Tillett of Norfolk, S.B. Tillett, Earl Tillett and Royden Tillett of Wanchese and Alfred Tillett of Washington, DC; five daughters: Mrs. George A. Daniels of Wanchese, Mrs. Joe Meekins of Elizabeth City, Mrs. Rena Midgett of Norfolk, Mrs. H.E. Stokely of Washington, DC and Mrs. Grace Daniels of St. Augustine, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. J.E. Culpepper of Nags Head; one half-sister, Mrs. W.C. Simpson of Wanchese; four half-brothers: M.R. Daniels and M.P. Daniels of Wanchese, M.A. Daniels and M.L. Daniels of Manteo; and a large number of grandchildren.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 19, 1943; pg. 1)

MRS. TIMOTHY TILLETT BURIED AT WANCHESE - Funeral services for Mrs. Timothy Tillett, 69, who died last Thursday morning at Wanchese, were held at the Wanchese Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 3:00 with Rev. James W. Sneeden officiating. Interment followed in the Cudworth Cemetery at Wanchese. Active pallbearers were C.S. Meekins, A.J. Williams, John Tillett, O.H. Daniels, Porter Nixon and B.F. Garrison. Honorary pallbearers were J.L. Gaskill, J.S. Simpson, Dr. W.W. Johnston, B. H. Davis and W.C. Gaskill. The profusion of flowers showed the esteem in which she was regarded in the community. Out of town people who attended the funeral were Mrs. Joe Meekins and son Lawrence of Elizabeth City, Mr. & Mrs. H.F. Stokley and son and Alfred Tillett of Washington, DC, Mr. & Mrs. Ira Midgett and children, Royden Tillett of the USCG, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Tillett and children and Mrs. Bill Parker of Norfolk, Mrs. Almetia melson, Ike Merril and John Tillett of Currituck, Mrs. John Culpepper and Mrs. Horation Culpepper of Nags Head, Miss Levina Meekins of Washington, DC, Melvin Daniels, Jr. and Thomas Tillett of Norfolk, Miss Lucy Tillett of Hatteras, Miss Carolyn Mae Daniels of ECTC in Greenville and Miss Ola Tillett of Burlington.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 26, 1943; pg. 1)

Carroll Zane Tillett

Carroll Zane Tillett passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2024. He was born to Dick and Sabra Tillett on June 17, 1943, in Wanchese, NC. He was soon nicknamed Frog and was thereafter known by that name. Destined for a life on the sea, Frog became a commercial fisherman at a young age, working his way up to Captain. After retiring from fishing, he spent his time in Wanchese working on nets, growing veggies in his garden, and spending time with people he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Orville, and two sons, Ritchie and Wayne. He is survived by Michelle Tillett and their daughters Mara (Mike), Erin, and Kayleigh. Also surviving are sister June; daughter-in-law Melissa; grandchildren Tori (Alek), Kael, Siana, Richard, Chance, Elora, Leah, and Ruth; great-grandson Owen; many beloved extended family members; and an amazing crew of close friends. He was well known up and down the East Coast, always ready to share a laugh or a story. Those who knew Frog will remember him as one-of-a-kind, a legend even. A service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Bethany Church of Wanchese. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Cecil Alvin Tillett

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at two o'clock p.m. at Haven Creek Baptist Church for Cecil Alvin Tillett, 41, member of a prominent Roanoke Island colored family, who died Tuesday in New York after a long illness.  He was a retired post office employee and had lived in New York for the past 15 years.  He was the son of Joe H. Tollett and the late Arvilla Golden Tillett of Roanoke Island, and the husband of Mrs. Sabra Wise Tillett, and also left two young daughters, Deborah and Josephine.  He is survived too by the following brothers and sisters: Cleon and Leo Tillett of Manteo, John and Percy of New York, Mrs. Estelle Boone and Mrs. Delma Meekins of Manteo.  The body will be brought to Manteo Sunday and burial will be in the family plot.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 27, 1959; pg. 4)

Celia Gray Tillett

Celia Gray Tillett, 81, died July 18, 1990, in a Currituck nursing home.  Mrs. Tillett, a native of Avon, was the widow of Hester O'Dell Tillett.  Survivors include a son, Jerrold Tillett of Moyock; a sister, Mamie G. Meekins of Nags Head; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Austin Cemetery by  George Pollock. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - July 19, 1990)

Charles Sigsbee Tillett
The Coastland Times - Friday, Dec. 16, 1960; pg. 10A

Charlotte Midgett Tillett

MRS. LOTTIE TILLETT DIES AT AGE OF 89 - Mrs. Charlotte Midgett Tillett, one of the oldest persons in Dare County, died at the age of 89 Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, S.C. Tillett, in Manteo following a lingering illness of several years. Mrs. Tillett was the widow of the late Leon Tillett of Wanchese and the daughter of the late Spencer and Frances Midgett of Stumpy Point. She was a lifelong resident of Dare County and had made her home in Manteo for many years. Surviving are one son, S.C. Tillett of Manteo; three daughters: Mrs. Sophia Evans and Mrs. A.J. Willis of Manteo and Mrs. J.T. Etheridge of Norfolk; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:30 at the graveside in the Tillett Cemetery at Wanchese. Rev. James W. Sneeden, pastor of the Wanchese Methodist Church, and Rev. M.W. Maness, pastor of the Manteo Methodist Church, officiated. Active pallbearers were C.S. Meekins, Melvin R. Daniels, W.B. Fearing, W.C. Gaskill, R.E. Tillett and M.K. Fearing.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 25, 1944; pg. 1)

Chester Arlen Tillett

Chester “Chessie” Arlen Tillett, of Manns Harbor passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of October 20, 2013. He was 61 years old. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  His father, Claude Chester Tillett has passed before him. He leaves behind his wife of 37 ½ years, Frances Tillett; his mother, Alice Creef Tillett; his daughter, Christina Purtee, and her husband, Britt Purtee; his son, Chessie Tillett, and his partner Becca Reeves; his grandson, Damian Tillett; his father-in-law, Bobby Walston; his mother-in-law Molly Walston; his brother-in-law, Jesse Walston and his partner Hazel; his brother-in-law, Robert Walston and his wife Vanessa; his brother-in-law, Ashley Walston and his wife Donna. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece, nephews, great-nieces, and friends.  Chester served in the United States Navy for six years. He worked at Manteo Furniture Company for 23 years and the Dare County Detention Center for nine years. He volunteered with the Manns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. He loved fishing, outdoor projects, and reading.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, in Manns Harbor, at 2:00 PM.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Chevis Ryan Tillett

Chevis Ryan Tillett, 27, passed away, unexpectedly, in Manns Harbor on Friday, April 15, 2011. Born in Chowan County, he was the son of Rollins “Buddy” Davis Tillett, Jr. of Derry, New Hampshire and Shannon Greene Tillett of Manns Harbor.  Most recently, Chevis was working at Zion Bible College in Haverhill, MA and was previously a member of Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department and Manns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. He attended Manteo High School, was an avid hunter, never met a stranger, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  In addition to his parents, Chevis is survived by his daughter, Brinley Tillett, her mother, Christina Rotolo, and his brother, Emery Tillett.  The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Manns Harbor with the Rev. Bettie Francis officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service in the Church Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Claud Chester Tillett

MANNS HARBOR - Claud Chester Tillett, 78, of Manns Harbor, died Wednesday Dec. 25, in an Edenton hospital. Mr. Tillett was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He retired from the N.C. Dept. Of Transportation Ferry Division Shipyard and was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of WWII. He was the son of the late Avery Belove and Katherine Twiford Tillett. Survivors are his wife, Alice Creef Tillett; a son, Chester Arlen Tillett of Manns Harbor and two grandchildren. Funeral services were to be held Saturday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. in Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo by the Rev. Jim Tosto, with burial to follow in the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, December 29, 1996)  Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock.

Colinda Alice Gallop Tillett

FUNERAL FOR MRS. TILLETT TO BE FRIDAY - Funeral services for Mrs. Colinda Alice Tillett, 72, will be held today (Friday, August 17) at the Wanchese Methodist Church with Rev. V.A. Lewis, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Tillett Cemetery. Mrs. Tillett, a life long resident of Wanchese, passed away at her home Wednesday night [Aug. 15, 1945] at 11 o'clock following a lingering illness. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Caroline Daniels Gallop of Wanchese and widow of the late Willitt M. Tillett. She was a member of the Wanchese Methodist Church. Surviving are five sons: Dallas, Sigsbee, Peter, Billie and Reginald Tillett, all of Wanchese; five sisters: Mrs. Dora Davis, Mrs. Carrie Green, Mrs. Martha Etheridge, Mrs. Lillie Daniels and Mrs. Eliza Tillett, all of Wanchese; and two brothers: Ezekiel and Leslie Gallop, both of Wanchese; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, August 17, 1945; pg. 1)

Cottie Culpepper Tillett

MRS. J.H. TILLETT DIES AT NAGS HEAD - Mrs. Cottie Culpepper Tillett, 63, third wife of Joe H. Tillett, well known citizen of Nags Head, died Tuesday night suddenly at her home and was buried Wednesday. She is survived by her husband and by one brother, J.W. Culpepper of Nags Head and several step-children.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - July 5, 1935; pg. 1)

Dallas Langston Tillett, age 65, one of the most helpful and highly esteemed citizens of his community, died Saturday evening [August 27, 1960] in the Elizabeth City Hospital after a week's illness. He was a life long resident of Wanchese, husband of Mrs. Rena Baum Tillett and son of the late William Mott and Colinda Alice Gallop Tillett. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Stanley Tillett of the Merchant Marines; three brothers, Reggie, Peter and Sigsbee Tillett. Burial was in the Cudworth Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 2, 1960)

DavidCaswell Tillett

David Caswell Tillett, 85, of Elm City, NC died on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Nash General Hospital. A native of Kitty Hawk, NC he was the son of the late Melvin C. and Verona M. Tillett. David attended Campbell University and East Carolina University. He married his late wife, Barbara Etheridge Tillett, on October 20, 1964. David retired as a tug boat captain with Maritrans Corp.  David is survived by two children, Sally Daniels and husband, Charlie of Tulsa, OK and Dearlone Daniels and husband, Georgie of Wanchese, NC; a daughter-in-law, Mary Helen Gaskins of Rocky Mount, NC; five grandchildren, Angie D. Sawyer and husband, Keith, Vicky G. Hodges and husband, George, Heather D. Sulkowski and husband, Ryan, Rachael D. Rowland and husband, Jason and Shane Daniels and wife, Sheila; eight great grandchildren, Dylan Hodges, Drake Hodges, Dayne Hodges, Taylor Sawyer, Doxie Sulkowski, Hunter Rowland, Ali Joy Rowland and Asher Daniels; a sister, Betty Lou Henley and husband, Rex of Kitty Hawk, NC; nieces, Leslay Yvonne Henley and Debbie H. Scarborough; and nephews, Leslie Rex Henley, Jr. and David Lee Henley. Along with his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a son, Landrey Gaskins; step mother, Zola Tillett; Ester and Eldredge Beacham and Claude Midgett; and special cousins, Burvel Beacham and Boyd Midgett.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 4:00pm at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo, NC. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home after the service. Burial will take place at Cudworth cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

David Wayne Tillett
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000; pg. 10A

MANNS HARBOR - Dolly Jean Bailey Tillett, 62, of Manns Harbor, died Sunday, July 13, in a Raleigh hospital. Mrs. Tillett was born in Goldsboro and was a telephone operator. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and the Roanoke Island Chapter #79 of the Order of Eastern Star. She was the daughter of the late William Bosley And Mary Bailey Camerilli and the wife of Rollins Davis Tillett, Sr. of Manns Harbor. Besides her husband, Mrs. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Linda Darlene Tillett Gard of Manns Harbor; one son, Rollins Davis Tillett, Jr. of Manns Harbor; one sister, Jude Paul of Bath; one brother, Donald Eddie Wright of Manns Harbor; 4 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo on July 16 with the Rev. Gary Bateman and Chaplain Steven C. Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - July 15, 1997)

Dora Twiford Tillett
The Belhaven Pilot [Belhaven, NC] - Thursday, March 30, 1950; pg. 3

Dorothy Hoyt Tillett

IN WANCHESE - Mrs. Dorothy Hoyt Tillett, 60, of Wanchese, died Friday morning at 5:40 in Winslow's Memorial Home following a long illness. Mrs. Tillett was a native of South Norfolk, Va. and had lived in Wanchese for the past 36 years. She was a member of the Outer Banks Worship Center at Nags Head. She was the daughter of the late John and Mrs. Lucy Winfield Hoyt and wife of Ralph Edward Tillett, Jr. of the home. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughrer, Mrs. Conchita Burrus of Hampton, Va.; two sons: Hoyt Edward Tillett and Dave Taylor Tillett, both of Wanchese; two sisters: Alice Bell of Norfolk and Mary Lowry of Virginia Beach; two brothers: Paul Hoyt of Norfolk and Rodman Hoyt of Chesapeake, Va.; and 6 grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - March 31, 1982; pg. 14)

Dorothy Pinner Tillett

MANNS HARBOR, N.C. - Dorothy Pinner Tillett, 74, a native of East Lake and a Manns Harbor resident for 33 years, died Tuesday [July 1, 1980] in her home. Mrs. Tillett, the widow of Belove Tillett, was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Beatrice Armstrong of Virginia Beach and Mildred Harrell of Wilmington; and three brothers, Wilbur Pinner and Bill Pinner of Manns Harbor, and Gaston Pinner of Elizabeth City. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. today in Mount Carmel United Methodist Church with Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, in charge. Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 1.  (The Ledger Star [Norfolk, VA] - Thursday, July 3, 1980)  Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock.

Earl Vanderine Tillett

IN WANCHESE - Earl Vanderine Tillett, 77, of Wanchese, N.C., died Thursday, February 10, at 6:00 a.m. at his residence after a short illness.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 in Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, N.C. by Rev. Johnny Chase, pastor of the Wanchese Assembly of God Church.  Burial followed at the Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese.  Mr. Tillett was a native and life-long resident of Wanchese, a retired contractor, a member of the Wanchese Assembly of God Church.  He was the son of the late Timothy O. and Mrs. Calsodonia Daniels Tillett.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kathryn Eleanor Cushman Tillett of the home; three daughters: Mrs. Rose Marie Hewitt of Va. Beach, Va., Mrs. Eleanor T. Meekins of Manteo and Mrs. Hettie T. Cudworth of Wanchese; three sisters: Mrs. Joe Meekins, Mrs. Rena Midgette and Mrs. George A. Daniels; one brother, Alfred Tillett, all of Wanchese; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, February 16, 1983; pg. 9)

 Edgar Allen Tillett

NAGS HEAD CHILD DIES OF SPINAL MENINGITIS - Edgar Allen Tillett, aged 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tillett of Nags Head, died Tuesday evening in the St. Vincents Hospital in Norfolk. The child have been sick for some time and had been carried to the hospital only two days before. According to an unofficial report, the diagnosis of the cause was spinal meningitis. Those surviving were the mother, father, and two sisters, Harriet Ann and Minnie Bell.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, August 23, 1935; pg. 1)

Elizabeth Hines Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Elizabeth Hines "Lizzy" Tillett, 77, of West Kitty Hawk Rd., died February 22 in Chesapeake General Hospital, Va. She was born in Kitty Hawk, the daughter of the late Bannister and Lizzy Perry Hines and the widow of Herman A. Tillett.  Mrs. Tillett was employed by Kitty Hawk Elementary School. She attended Providence Baptist Church, Kitty Hawk and was a member of the Eastern Star, Roanoke Island, Chapter #79. Mrs. Tillett is survived by a son, Radford A. Tillett of Kitty Hawk; three sisters: Ruth H. Midgett, Buena H. Baum and Robanna H. Wise, all of Kitty Hawk; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, with the Rev. Bill Presnell officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of the son, Radford Tillett, 4200 Ivy Lane. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Feb. 25, 1993)

E. [Elman] Thomas Tillett

NORFOLK - E. Thomas Tillett, 87, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Wanchese, N.C,. and was a graduate of Manteo High School. Thomas moved to Norfolk in 1942 to begin a career with C&P Telephone Company. During the war, he joined the U.S. Army, and while in Joplin, Mo., he met and married, Mary Annis Russell. They were a loving couple for 62 years and resided in Norfolk. Thomas is survived by his sons and their wives, Stephen and Barbara Tillett, of Gambrills, Md., Edward and Laurie Tillett of Orlando, Fla.; and daughter, Sallye Stephens and her partner Robert Lovick of Norfolk. He was so proud of his grandchildren, Melissa and Stephen Tillett, Eric and Adam Stephens, and their families; and his many great-grandchildren. Thomas was an Army veteran, and member of Park Place United Methodist Church. He was a Mason in the Corinthian Lodge, and active with the Communication Workers of America Retired Members Club. Since retiring from Verizon, Tommy became a "master cake baker" and was well known for his delicious confections. He got up every morning, went swimming at the Northside Pool, then began filling orders for cakes, pies and bread. He loved life and never met a stranger. The family will receive friends in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Friday, Jan. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m Saturday, Jan. 22, in Park Place UMC, 35th and Colonial Ave., Norfolk.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Sunday, January 16, 2011)

Emily Lou Tillett

WANCHESE - On Monday, October 11, 2010 the biggest heart in Wanchese beat for the last time.  Ms. Emily Lou Tillett, a lifelong resident of Wanchese, NC passed away after a year of declining health.  Ms. Lou was a multi-talented lady.  She was well-known for her floral designs and creations.  Her Island Florist Shop was in downtown Manteo until the late 70’s when she moved her business to Wanchese.  An award as “Floral Designer of the Year” gave her the opportunity to teach floral design at the College of the Albemarle.  She loved being a “chicken and egg person” (as she called it).  Her flowers were visible in some local restaurants and, in exchange, she enjoyed fine dining.  Lou also made it a point to see that those in need of flowers received them, even when payment was in question.  Lou was generous to a fault.  If she had a dime in her pocket, she gave away nine cents of it.  If a stranger needed a ride, she never hesitated to offer transportation and used it as an opportunity to witness in the Lord’s name.  She always said, “That may be Jesus I’m helping.”  Eastern Star was an important part of her life as a 50 year member.  During those years she created many beautiful and unique decorations for banquets and stage settings.  Whatever she needed to carry out her décor, she wasn’t bashful about borrowing, but in turn, always gave a credit to the lender for the donation.  Although a lifetime member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese, Lou enjoyed visiting other churches, especially the Assembly of God congregations.  She always made sure her home church had Easter lilies in the Lenton season and poinsettias during Advent.  Ms. Lou was a dutiful, loving daughter to the late Mrs. Sophronia Meekins Tillett.  In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by four brothers, Dalton Tillett, Wylie Tillett, Oswald Tillett, and Alton Tew Tillett.  Left to cherish her memories are her sister, Mrs. Joyce Meekins of Wanchese, numerous nieces and nephews, special friends and caregivers, her loved cats, BeBe and Butter.  She will live forever in our hearts and memories.  A loving friend and true disciple of the Christ, Ms. Lou will be laid to rest at Bethany United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm, with interment at the Tillett Cemetery next to her mother and officiated by Rev. David Daniels, Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith and Rev. Mark Hinson.  The family will receive friends at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo on Saturday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and at other times at the home of her sister, Joyce Meekins in Wanchese.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.   (Twiford Funeral Home)

Emma Green Tillett

Mrs. Emma Green Tillett, 73, of Manteo, died Sunday in Norfolk General Hospital after a long illness.  Funeral services were held Tuesday in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church In Manteo, of which Mrs. Tillett was a member.  The Rev. Harold F. Leatherman officiated.  Burial was in the Manteo Cemetery.  Mrs. Tillett was a native of Wanchese, a daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Montague Green, but had lived in Manteo for a number of years.  She is survived by one son, McCoy Tillett of Manteo; one brother, Edward Green of Wanchese; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Pallbearers were C.W. Biggs, Sam Midgett, Elmer Midgett, Seldon Midgett, Dorian Quidley and James O. Basnight.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – November 29, 1963)

Ernie Vale Tillett
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Feb. 7, 1974; pg. 1

Esmeralda Tillett
(The Ledger Dispatch [Norfolk, VA] - Saturday, December 17, 1983.  Kindly submitted by Alma (McIver) Reece

Evalena Tillett

MRS. EVALENA TILLETT DIES AT WANCHESE - Funeral services for Mrs. Evelena Tillett, who died at her home at Wanchese Friday morning [July 6, 1945; tombstone says July 7] following a long illness, were conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. Vance Lewis, pastor of the Wanchese Methodist Church of which Mrs. Tillett was a member.  Assisting Mr. Lewis were Rev. D.B. Lawrence of Edenton and Rev. Loyd Pierce of the Wanchese Holiness Church.  Pallbearers were M.R. Daniels, C.S. Meekins, Crowder Davis, Dallas Tillett, Ralph Tillett and Dick Tillett.  Out-of-town people attending the funeral included Mr. & Mrs. Irving Williams, Mr. & Mrs. W.L. Daniels of Norfolk, P.D. Midgett, Jr. of Fairfield, and Parker Midgett of Elizabeth City.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 13, 1945; pg. 1)  [Evelena Lane married Thomas Crowder Tillett.  Both are buried in the Tillett Cemetery in Wanchese.]

 Franklin Linwood Tillett

IN KITTY HAWK - Franklin Linwood Tillett, 76, of Kitty Hawk, died at his residence Friday at 3:20 a.m. following a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by the Rev. Doug Jesse. Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery with Twiford's Colony Chapel in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Tillett was a native of Colington and had lived all his life in Dare County. He was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and the Kitty Hawk Volunteer Fire Department. He had served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was the son of the late William Lewis and Mrs. Helen Frances Stetson Tillett and husband of Mrs. Oma Pearl DeLaune Tillett of the home. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tanya Dawn Crow, Bethesda, MD.; two sisters: Mrs. Bessie T. Partridge of Kill Devil Hills and Mrs. Maxine Evans of Kitty Hawk; and four grandchildren.  (The Southern Post - September 8, 1982; pg. 8)

 George Avery Tillett

George Avery Tillett, 81, of Elizabeth City, died Sunday [Feb. 11, 1962] in Albemarle Hospital after a long illness.  A native of Manns Harbor, he was a son of Avery and Mrs. Mary Walker Tillett.  He was a widower of Nancy Twiford Tillett.  He was a retired coast guardsman, having served 31 years, and was a member of City Road Methodist Church and Seth E. Perry Post, American Legion.  He was a veteran of World War I.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Houghton of Elizabeth City; two sisters: Mrs. Frances Jones of Baltimore and Mrs. A.C. Mann of Manteo; a brother, Will Tillett of Manns Harbor.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the chapel of the Twiford Funeral Home in Elizabeth City by the Rev. C.G. Nickens, pastor of City Road Methodist Church.  The casket was covered with a pall of red and white carnations.  "Abide With Me" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" were sung by members of the City Road choir, accompanied at the organ by Miss Beth Bondurant.  Pallbearers were J.J. Walston, Frank Kramer, Sr., Frank Harris, A. Parker Midgett, Norman Hopkins and J. Scott Lister.  Burial was in New Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - February 16, 1962)

Gilbert Roscoe Tillett

Gilbert R. “Moon” Tillett crossed the bar for the last time on January 21, 2024. A native of Wanchese, he was born on December 17, 1929, to the late Leslie R. “Billie” Tillett and Lennie Basnight Tillett. He was known as “Moon” because, as a young boy, he admired the moon and always said he would talk to it. This admiration stayed with him forever.  Moon was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Tillett, in 1998. In 2003, he married Jean Curles Tillett of the residence. Jean was instrumental in his health and care for the last few years. He was also preceded in death by grandsons, Ramey Tillett and Marvin McGahan.  In addition to his wife, Jean, Moon is survived by his sister, Lois Gallop; daughter, Starr Winstead; sons, Billy Carl Tillett (Gayle), Craig Scott Tillett (Leslie), and Douglas Curles (Misty); grandchildren, Ryan Tillett (Presley), Farrah Warrick (Chad), Brocke Tillett, Michelle Anderson, Ashley Tyler (Tyler), Walter Davis, Ashley Deweese (Johnathan), Jessica Wood (Woody), Zach Winstead (Jennifer), Levi Curles (Deanna), and Jordy Curles (Tasha); and great-grandchildren, Grayson Rippons, Barrett Tillett, Brooke Tillett, Kyle Warrick, Bryson Warrick, Malori Warrick, Peyton Anderson, Kaden Anderson, Jael Anderson, Lexi Quinn, Jaley Bell, Emma Bell, David Bell, Chase Deweese, Riley Perciful, Savannah Perciful, and G.C. Curles.  Known as one of the original charter boat captains, Moon helped pave the way for what charter fishing is to the Outer Banks today. He ended this career in 1965 when he bought his first trawler, the Captain John Duke. He fished commercially up and down the East Coast from Massachusetts to Georgia. In 1975, he purchased another trawler, the Linda Gayle, and in 1977, he began a seafood business, the Moon Tillett Fish Company, selling seafood all over the world. In 1979, Moon purchased another trawler, the Gallant Fox. A strong advocate for the stabilization of Oregon Inlet, Moon spent many tireless hours alongside others trying to promote this cause. In 2012, he received the Living Legend Award.  Earning his 50-year pin in 2023, Moon was a dedicated member of Manteo Lodge #521 A.F. & A.M. Additionally, he was a 30-year member of the Dare County Shriners, an original member of the Oregon Inlet Guides Association, past chairman of the Oregon Inlet Waterway Commission, and a member of the North Carolina Fisheries Association.  The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Bethany Church of Wanchese, with Pastor Kenny Midgett and Pastor Jerald Craddock officiating. A graveside committal service in Tillett Cemetery will follow.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home)

Helen Stetson Tillett
The Coastland Times - January 20, 1972; pg. 8

Isaac Erby Tillett, Jr.

BACHELOR WILLS ALL TO HIS SWEETHEART
Isaac Eurby Tillett, Jr. Dies Suddenly at Wanchese; Was Preparing for Marriage

By his will Isaac Eurby Tillett, Jr. of Wanchese, leaves all his property to his sweetheart, Miss Elvari Payne of Wanchese. Mr. Tillett died suddenly at the home of D.B. Payne Saturday evening at the age of 58. He had been making his home at Wanchese for the past year. He had bought the old I.N. Davis home and was reconditioning it, and was to have married his old sweetheart, Miss Payne, whom he calls his "beloved friend" in his will. He was worth about $2,000. Mr. Tillett was a native of Nags Head, and had spent many years in New York where he was employed by the U.S. Engineer Department. He was a member of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church. He had never married. Funeral services were conducted at Wanchese by Rev. V.A. Lewis, Methodist pastor, and Rev. G.W. Crutchfield of Kitty Hawk. He was buried in the Davis Cemetery. His surviving relatives are his father and step-mother, Mr. & Mrs. I.E. Tillett, Sr. of Nags Head; six half-sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Harris of Kitty Hawk, Mrs. Cal Perry of Norfolk, Mrs. John Austin of Corolla, Mrs. Aurelia Lewark and Mrs. Esther Beacham of Washington, DC, Mrs. Mary Chapman of Smithfield, Va. Four half-brothers, John, Walter and Boone D. Tillett of New York and Herman Tillett of Norfolk.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 20, 1945; pg. 1)

Jack Gilbert Tillett, Sr.

CHESAPEAKE, VA - Jack Gilbert Tillett, Sr., 77, died October 11. Mr.  Tillett was born in Wanchese, NC to the late Rosser and Margie Ann Tillett. He was a ship captain, former owner/operator of Tillett Oil Transport Co, and a member of Great Bridge Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Tillett was predeceased by daughter, Sharon Garner and son David Wayne Tillett.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Polly Tillett; daughters, Vonda T. Michael and husband Vernon of Chesapeake, Paula T. Magruder and husband Larry of Portsmouth, and Eva Tillett and husband Bruce Pierce of Chesapeake; son Jack Tillett; eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home, Chesapeake on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 1 pm at Tillett Family Cemetery in Wanchese, NC with Rev. Keith Miller and Rev. Harold Bergey officiating.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 13, 2009; pg. 6A)

James C. Tillett

Funeral services were conducted Thursday for James C. Jim" Tillett, 83, a native of Nags Head, who died in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital Tuesday afternoon [Aug. 12, 1958].  He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Norfolk.  Mr. Tillett is survived by his wife, Nancy Baum Tillett; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Tillett Dickens of Wilmington, Del.; four grandchildren: Ernest S. Dickens, Jr. of Newark, Del., Lewis T. Hall, Jr., James C. Hall and Richard D. Hall, all of Norfolk; and six great-grandchildren.  Mr. Tillett had been a resident of Norfolk for 54 years, residing at 3745 Nansemond Circle.  He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and World Wars I and II.  Mr. Tillett is survived by several nephews and other relatives in Dare County.  He resided for a short time in Kitty Hawk a few years ago, and returned to Norfolk following his retirement from government service.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, August 15, 1958; pg. 1)

Jeanine Daniels Tillett

Jeanine Daniels Tillett “Neenie,” 86, of Wanchese, NC passed from this transitory to that eternal state of bliss on Thursday, May 11, 2017.  Mrs. Tillett was born in Manteo, NC on September 30, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Albert and Florence Virginia Daniels.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willett Tillett; brothers, Jerry, Curtis, Luther, Cloyce, Bill, and Murray; and sister, Annie Laurie.  She is survived by her five children, Justin Tillett (Margie), Shelly Keller, Jerry Tillett (Tanya), Arty Tillett (Pam), and Lori Toler (Les); ten grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Caroline, Ara, Will, Evan, Madee, Cassie, and Macy; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Ashby, and Asher; and a sister, Frances Coleman.  Her mother a Midgett, father a Daniels, and husband a Tillett, Jeanine was as local as you get. Mrs. Tillett retired from the Dare County Schools Transportation Department after 30 years of service as a clerk. She had also worked alongside her husband in operating and building (literally and in the business sense) The Fin N’ Feather Motel. She was devoted to the Shriners organization, always finding joy in furtherance of its charitable causes.  Jeanine was characterized by an uncanny ability to make each person feel special, an omnipresent affectionate smile upon tilted head and a keen and ascerbic wit. Her quips, zingers and barbs were pointed but not sharp; stinging only slightly while amusing all around. Flora Jeanine was known to everyone from politicians to children, doctors to Walmart clerks as “Neenie,” a moniker with which was dubbed by her oldest grandson. She birthed five children, loved nieces and nephews as her own but was a mother to many. Before giving up cooking several years ago she was prone to cook large meals “using Army pots” as noted by one visiting Turkish college student. In the words of her longest care-taker and now friend, “Everyone she meets fall in love with Neenie.”  She will be remembered for many things, not the least of which was her sartorial propensity, (even when going for medical treatment). She was brightly attired with perfectly matching outfits and accessories, including earrings, handbag, scarf, necklace, shoes, etc. Who imagined there could be so many accouterments in each particular shade of blue. Who, knowing her will forget her affinity for (or obsession with) the little white ceramic adorned with blue know as “blue delft.” There was always an array, from a menagerie of animals, nativity scene, ornaments and thimbles ubiquitously appearing throughout her home.  Having survived adversity, tragedy and near poverty without dwelling upon either of them, she developed a toughness and resiliency with which she contended and bounced back from the myriad of ailments and diseases which attacked her. Her life exemplified the philosophy “you don’t have to be rich to be generous.” She was generous to the last.  Jeanine was happiest when she could herd her large family to gather anywhere for any occasion. She remained sanguine throughout her life but a few days ago she said “I’m ready to see Jesus.”  Her mansion, not made with hands, will no doubt be colorful and lavishly ornamented. Until then, when we gather there with you “Neen,” tot kijk (farewell).  A funeral will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Coastal Family Church with Rev. Stephen Wescott and Rev. Reggie Scarborough officiating. Burial will take place at Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives for a visitation one hour prior to the service.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

 Jerrold Odell Tillett

MOYOCK - Jerrold Odell Tillett, 67, of Wedgewood Lakes, died September 13, in Currituck County. Mr. Tillett lost a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Kitty Hawk, a retired tug boat captain with C& P Towing, and a Baptist. Mr. Tillett was the son of the late Hester and Celia Gray Tillett and the husband of Ruby Beasley Tillett of Sentara Nursing Home in Barco. Besides his wife, Mr. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Anita Tillett of Moyock; one son, Christopher of Moyock; three step-daughters: Carole and her husband William Strawhand of Knotts Island, Linda Reed Of Moyock and Gwen and her husband Jay Shelly of Virginia Beach, Va.; two step-sons: James Garrett and his wife Dabra of Shawboro, and Ronnie Garrett and his wife Pat of Smithfield, Va.; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Hampton Cemetery in Waterlily today at 2 p.m. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, September 15, 1998; pg. 5A)

John Willis Tillett

POPLAR BRANCH MERCHANT WAS NATIVE OF NAGS HEAD - John Willis Tillett, 65, died Wednesday morning at his home at Poplar Branch at 5:10 o'clock after a short illness. He was a beloved citizen and well-known throughout northeastern North Carolina. He was a native of Nags Head but had been living at Poplar Branch for the past 41 years. He was the son of the late Easter Holly and John W. Tillett, husband of Mrs. Kathryn Kent Tillett; a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church at Aydlett; a member of the Coinjock Masonic Lodge #463 AF&AM and a well-known merchant. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. S.L. Dennis of Brigantine, N.J.; one son, Paul V. Tillett of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. R.S. Chapman of Smithfield, Va.; two half-brothers: Will Twiford of Norfolk, Va. and Lewis Twiford of Coinjock; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 4, 1952; pg. 1)

Joseph Stancil Tillett

Joseph Stancil Tillett, 75, died Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock following an illness of 12 days.  He was a native of Kitty Hawk but had been living in Elizabeth City for the past 45 years.  He was the son of the late Samuel Avery and Melissa Green Tillett and was a member of the First Christian Church and Woodmen of the World.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Koch Tillett; two daughters: Mrs. Doris Tillett Reneker of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Edith Tillett Roberts of Chicago; one son, Richard Tillett of Elizabeth City; one sister, Mrs. J.T. Combs of Columbia; one brother, Charlie W. Tillett of Elizabeth City; and six grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Twiford Funeral Home by the Rev. Howard James, pastor of the First Christian Church.  Burial was in New Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 1, 1952; pg. 1)

Kaen Denise Tillett

Karen Denise "Dolly" Tillett, 63, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her home. A native of Dare County, she was born April 7, 1955, to Marian “Patsy” Tillett and Omie Jennings Tillett of Wanchese. Dolly had many amazing talents including sewing, singing, quilting, and painting. She worked as a computer programmer for Sprint. Along with her parents, Dolly is survived by a daughter, Lauren Buckner Gornell (Chris) of Manteo; a son, Jason Midgett of Wanchese; three grandchildren, Omie Adeline, Taylor Grant and Logan Fisher; two great-grandchildren, and a sister, Gail Lane (Ricky) of Manns Harbor. She was preceded in death by a son, Grant Buckner. A funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Wanchese Assembly of God. A reception will immediately follow the service at the Whole Ministries Center. Private burial will take place at Tillett Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Kathryn E. Cushman Tillett

WANCHESE - Kathryn E. Cushman Tillett, 86, of Wanchese, N.C. died Wednesday, October 26, in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Tillett, a native of Jersey City, N.J., was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Cushman and the widow of the late Earl V. Tillett.  Mrs. Tillett is survived by three daughters, Rose Marie Hewitt of Norfolk, Eleanor T. Meekins of Manteo, N.C., and Hettie T. Cudworth of Wanchese, N.C.; She was preceded in death by a son, Ernie Vale Tillett.  Funeral services will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, on Saturday, October 29, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Billy Holliday and Rev. David Daniels. Burial will follow in the Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Friday, October 28, 1994)

Kenneth Clay Tillett

KILL DEVIL HILLS -- Kenneth Clay Tillett, 64, of Colington, died Friday, May 22, in an Elizabeth City Hospital. Mr. Tillett, a native of Kitty Hawk, was retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech. Sergeant with 22 years of service and was a veteran of the Korean War. After retirement, he worked as a commercial fisherman. He was a Methodist and the son of the late Clay and Edna Tillett and the husband of Ruby Beasley Tillett of the home. Besides his wife, Mr. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Bonnie B. Cooper of Sneads Ferry; 4 sons: Ricky Tillett of California, Travis Tillett, Corley Tillett and Vince Tillett, all of Kill Devil Hills; two sisters; Wanda Heron and Carol Stonecypher, both of Plymouth; and one brother, Ronnie Tillett of Kitty Hawk. A graveside service will be held in the Hilltop Cemetery, Colington on Sunday, May 24, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Pitsch officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, May 24, 1998; pg. 10A)

Larry LeGrande Tillett

Larry LeGrande Tillett, 75, of Wanchese died Sunday, October 7, 2007 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Born in Wanchese, he was the son of the late Alton L. and Mary Daniels Tillett. He was a retired Chief Engineer with the U.S. Coast Guard with 20 years of service and a former general manager with Hassell & Creef Motor Company. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible Class. Mr. Tillett is survived by his wife, Barbara Sanders Tillett of the residence; two sons, Larry L. Tillett, Jr. and wife Martha of Wanchese and David C. Tillett of New Orleans; one brother, Alton L. Tillett, Jr. of Wanchese; two step grandsons, James and Jacob Gibbs both of Wanchese; and a step great granddaughter, Jasmine Gibbs and her mother, Kelly Davis both of Wanchese.  A funeral service will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2:00 PM by the Rev. Bill Cottingham and the Rev. Bill Holliday. Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 239 Wanchese, NC 27981. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 9, 2007; pg. 10A)

Larry LeGrande Tillett, Jr.

WANCHESE - Larry LeGrande Tillett, Jr., 55, of Wanchese, died Saturday May 15, 2010 in Greenville, NC. A native of Dare County, Larry was retired from the State of North Carolina as a maintenance supervisor with the N.C. Aquarium in Manteo and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.   He was the son of Barbara Sanders Tillett of Wanchese and the late Larry LeGrande Tillett and was the husband of Martha Gray Tillett.  Besides his wife and mother, surviving are two step-sons, James Gibbs and Jacob Gibbs and a brother, David C. Tillett all of Wanchese and two step-grandchildren, Jasmin Gibbs and Ethan Gibbs.  A celebration of life will be in Bethany United Methodist Church, Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the home of his wife and the home of his mother both in Wanchese.  Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Lenora Harris Tillett

MRS. LENORA H. TILLETT OF KITTY HAWK IS DEAD - Mrs. Lenora Harris Tillett, 73, died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the U.S. Public health Hospital in Norfolk following an illness of two months. She was a faithful wife and mother, reared an upstanding family, and of her it may be said that her children may rise up and call her blessed. She was a native and lifelong resident of Kitty Hawk, widow of Alphonso D. Tillett and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Kitty Hawk. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry Hamilton of Sea Level; three sons: N. Avery Tillett of Kill Devil Hills, B. Allen Tillett and A. Clay Tillett of Kitty Hawk; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 14, 1958; pg. 1)

Leslie Roscoe Tillett

Leslie Roscoe Tillett, 48, known to his friends as "Billy", died instantly when his 1950 Ford truck driven by Jack Gilbert Tillett, a cousin, age 19, ran off the road near Kitty Hawk Coast Guard Station, and turned over.  He was a highly popular citizen and had been in the fishing business all his life, and at the time of his death was engage in the oyster business and had returned from a trip selling oysters.  He was the son of the late Wilbur Mott and Colinda Alice Gallop Tillett and the husband of Mrs. Leona Basnight Tillett, and the father of two children: Gilbert Roscoe Tillett and Lois Tillett of Wanchese.  Four brothers also survive him: Peter, Reggie. Dallas and Sigsbee of Wanchese.  Prompt aid was rendered by an ambulance from Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo, and Gilbert Tillett was taken to the Elizabeth City hospital for treatment.  He was found to have injuries about the head and back.  The truck, after running off the road, turned over and damaged a house belonging to Miss Claudia Sanderlin of Kitty Hawk.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 2, 1951; pg. 1)

Funeral services for Leslie Roscoe (Billy) Tillett, who was killed in an automobile accident, were held at Wanchese Methodist Church of which he was a member, Friday at 2:30 with Rev. C.W. Guthrie officiating.  Pallbearers were George Daniels, Arnold Daniels, Wayland Baum, Cage Hayman, Tom Basnight and B.C. Spencer.  Interment was made in the Tillett Cemetery.  [A list of out-of-town people who attended the funeral followed.]  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 9, 1951; pg. 1)

Libby [Elizabeth] Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Libby Tillett, 79, of Kitty Hawk, died August 4 at her residence. Mrs. Tillett, was a native of Roanoke, Va. She was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Isac and Annie Hall Grubbs, and the wife of Clay Tillett of the home. Besides her husband, Mrs. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Annie Mae Whitman of Kitty Hawk; four sons: Cecil Pentecost of Eustis, Fla., Don Pentecost of Kitty Hawk, Ronnie Tillett of Kitty Hawk, and Kenneth Clay Tillett of Colington; three sisters: Fannie Folden of Roanoke, Laura Simmons of Weymouth, Mass., and Ercelle Wickham of Tampa, Fla.; two brothers: Tom Grubbs of Tampa, Fla. and Carl Grubbs of Greensboro; 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church on Friday at 11 a.m. by the Revs. Bill Presnell, John DeCarmo and Eugene McLawhorn. Burial will follow in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. The family will receive friends at the residence. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 6, 1992)

Linda Spencer Tillett

Linda Spencer Tillett, 69, of Wanchese, died Friday, June 19, in Chesapeake General Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband, Gilbert (Moon) Tillett. A native of Engelhard, Mrs. Tillett has resided in Wanchese with her husband for more than 49 years and has been a homemaker and secretary for Moon Tillett Fish Co., which they operated until they retired. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and the Roanoke Island Chapter #79 of Order of Eastern Star, and the daughter of the late Bonnie C. and Ola Cahoon Spencer. Mrs. Tillett is survived by two sons: Billy Carl Tillett and Craig Tillett, both of Wanchese; one brother, John W. Spencer of Smithfield; and 4 grandchildren: Ryan, Farrah, Brocke, and Ramey Tillett. She was predeceased by a brother, Carl R. Spencer. Services were held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 21, with the Rev. Bill Holliday officiating. Burial was in the Tillett Cemetery with Eastern Star Rites at the graveside. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo was in charge of arrangements. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, June 21, 1998; pg. 10A)

 Loren E. Tillett, Sr.
(Ledger-Dispatch & Star [Norfolk, VA] - Saturday, Oct. 3, 1959) - Kindly submitted by Alma (McIver) Reece

 Lovie Burrus Tillett

MAPLE, N.C. - Mrs. Lovie Burrus Tillett, 86, died Tuesday [July 25, 1967] at 5 a.m. in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City after a long illness. A native of Manns Harbor, she lived here 10 years. She was a daughter of John Fletcher and Mrs. Josephine Pugh Burrus and the widow of C. Tom Tillett. She was a member of City Road Methodist Church. She was a former seamstress of House of Hurdles in Elizabeth City. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward Woodard of Maple; three sons: Leslie Tillett of Elizabeth City, Burrus Tillett of Santa Ana, California, and Norman Tillett of Tacoma Park, Maryland; a brother, J.F. Burrus of Elizabeth City.  (The Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] -  July 1967)

WANCHESE - Lovey Marie Daniels Tillett, 100, went to be with the Lord Nov. 28, 2007, in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Tillett, born in Wanchese, was a homemaker and also worked in the cafeteria for Dare County Schools. She was the daughter of the late Baron DeKalb and Minnie Lee Daniels and the widow of Charles Ketcham "Cliff" Tillett. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tessie Rogers; three sisters, Mary Tillett, Debbie Daniels and Wynola Sparocina; three brothers, Kalb Daniels, Amos Daniels and Spencer Daniels. Mrs. Tillett is survived by a son, Rondal Tillett and wife Nell; a son-in-law, Orville Rogers; grandchildren, Jackie Beasley, Santa Daniels, Rhonda Tillett, Ginger Tillett, Laurie DeGabrielle, Robin Tillett, Patricia Rogers and Marcy Mann; great-grandchildren, Hank Beasley, Sascha Watkins, Jason Chrismon, Hunt Daniels, Ketch DeGabrielle, Rachel DeGabrielle, Tess Twyne and Dallas Twyne; great-great-grandchildren, Cole, Fisher and Keagan Beasley, Caleb, Matthew and Lindsey Daniels and Caitlin and Noah Leonard; two nephews, who were raised by Marie, Carroll Daniels and Louie Hornsby Daniels. A celebration of life will be held in Bethany United Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Twiford’s Funeral Home, Manteo, Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Thursday, November 29, 2007)

Lydia Love King Tillett

Lydia Love King Tillett passed away peacefully on October 3, 2014, surrounded by her loving children.  Ms. Tillett was born October 30, 1935, on Roanoke Island, NC, and considered herself a native of Manteo.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lee and Carrie Louise Ward King, and by her daughter, Cindi Louise Tillett-Knighten.  She is survived by her loving children, Jacquelynn Tillett (Richard Saks), Andrea Lynn Tillett McConnell (Tad), and Kevin Michael Tillett (Carolee).  She was an exceptional Nana to her cherished grandchildren, Alexis Malcolm Tillett-Saks, Andrew Builder Tillett-Saks, and Carrie Rose Tillett-Saks. She is also survived by her former husband and the father of her children, Jack Columbus Tillett, and her sister, Linda Putnam.  She will be missed by numerous friends and relatives.  Ms. Tillett led a life that was varied and adventurous.  She was a Girl Scout leader, an elected School Board member, an Innkeeper in Kill Devil Hills, and a Tavern manager among many other pastimes.  She was an excellent seamstress and made wedding dresses for Jacquelynn and Andrea.  Ms. Tillett doted on her grandchildren and was always describing their accomplishments to her friends.  She attended all of their college graduations (Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin; Columbia University, New York City; and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC) and visited Andrew in New York City many times.  She recently returned from a visit to Chicago with Alex and an Alaskan cruise with Jacquelynn, Andrew and Carrie.  Ms. Tillett was opinionated, intelligent and beautiful and she will be remembered by many whose lives she touched.  Services will be at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo, NC, on Friday, Oct 10, at 3 pm.  The family will receive friends after the services at the home of Ms. Tillett, 711 Francis Drake Street, Manteo, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Margaret Midgett Tillett

MANTEO - Margaret Midgett Tillett, 84, died Saturday, February 10 at her residence. Mrs. Tillett was born in Skyco and was the retired owner and operator of Andmar Gas Co. She was a member of the Roanoke Island Chapter #79 of Order of Eastern Star, Coastal Court #12 of Amaranth, White Shrine of Virginia and the Homeworker Club of Dare County. She lovedUnited Methodist Church. Mrs. Stevenson is survived by two daughters, Sheila D. Latham and husband the Rev. Taylor Latham of Stoneville, N.C., and Debra Lynn Stevenson of Crestview, Fla.; seven sisters, Marceline Gray, Phyllis Stowe, Olive O'Neal, Gail Matney and Edith Scarborough, all of Avon, Sylvia Midgett of Waves, N.C., and Clara Williams of Buxton, N.C.; three brothers, Seymour F. Gray, Bannister B. Gray and Robert P. Gray, all of Avon; and three granddaughters, Sarah Leanna Latham, Rachel Larissa Latham and Mary Eileen Latham. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Johns United Methodist Church by the Rev. Susie Fitch-Slater and the Rev. Leon Fowler. Burial will be in the Gray Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001; pg. 7A)

Margie Gard Tillett

MANNS HARBOR - Margie Gard Tillett, 82, died Jan. 15 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City.  Mrs. Tillett, a native of Manns Harbor, was the daughter of the late Fred and Cora Hayman Gard and the widow of Thomas N. Tillett.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Harbor Light Church.  Mrs. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Jeannette T. Ambrose of Manns Harbor; two sons: Marshall T. Tillett of Chesapeake, Va. and Orville L. Tillett of Manns Harbor; one sister, Dorsey Beasley of Manns Harbor; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Harbor Light Church in Manns Harbor by the Rev. Bobby Beasley.  Burial followed in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - January 19, 1993)

Marie Tillett
Submitted by Lisa Reece

Marjorie Etheridge Tillett

Death claimed three people in Dare County Tuesday [May 8, 1951], ranging in age from new born to 84.  Mrs. Marjorie Etheridge Tillett, 50, widow of Rossor Tillett, died at her home in Wanchese.  She was the daughter of Mrs. Martha Gallop Etheridge and the late Albert Etheridge.  Two children survive her: Jack Gilbert Tillett of Wanchese and Mrs. Valentin Pacquette of Newport News.  Also the following brothers and sisters: Fitz Etheridge of Port Isabel, Texas, T.R., Jess E. and Henry Burr of Wanchese, Mrs. John Cudworth of Wanchese, Mrs. Hal W. Culpepper of Nags Head, and Mrs. Jackson Midgett of Manteo.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Wanchese Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. C.W. Guthrie, assisted by Rev. D.B. Lawrence, officiating.  [The other 2 deaths were also mentioned in this article]  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 11, 1951; pg. 1)

Mary Daniels Tillett

WANCHESE - Mary Daniels Tillett, 94, died September 3 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.  She was a native of Wanchese and the wife of the late A.L. "Peter" Tillett.  Mrs. Tillett was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, and a Sunday School teacher for many years.  Survivors include two sons: A.L. "Lasalle" Tillett, Jr. and Larry L. Tillett and his wife Barbara J., both of Wanchese; three grandchildren: Mary Jean Griffith and husband Jim of Farmingdale, NJ, Larry Tillett, Jr. of Wanchese and David C. Tillett of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; and 5 great-grandchildren.   A funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Supplee with burial in the Cudworth Cemtery. Mrs. Tillett will be carried to the church at 10 a.m. Friday. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002; pg. 10A)

Mary Daniels Tillett

CAMDEN - Mary Daniels Tillett, 89, of Sleepy Hollow Rd., and a former resident of Manteo, died Friday, January 2 at Albemarle Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Ephream and Lear Pendleton Daniels and the widow of Cleon Tillett.  Surviving are two sons: Richard Tillett of Manteo and Percy Daniels of Camden; two sisters: Annie Daniels of Manteo and Sarah McPhall of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Free Grace Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Manteo.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Elder Carie Holmes officiating.  The remains will lie in state at the church Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of the service.  Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, January 6, 2004)

Mary Leontine Willis Tillett

Mrs. Mary Leontine Tillett, 64, died Thursday, February 22, in the Marine Hospital in Norfolk following an illness of five weeks.  She was a native of Skyco but had been living in Elizabeth City for the last 16 months.  Prior to living there she had resided in Beaufort.  She was the daughter of Jim and Rebecca Hayman Willis and a member of the Ann Methodist Church in Beaufort.  She was twice widowed, her first marriage being to Elmer Daniels of Wanchese and her second to Roland Davis of Beaufort.  Surviving are her husband, George A. Tillett; a daughter, Mrs. Chris Antosen of Elizabeth City; a son, Robert L. Davis of Beaufort; two sisters: Mrs. Desdia Daniels of Wanchese and Mrs. Elva Hatsell of Beaufort; one brother, Corbett Willis of Manteo; and three grandchildren.  Saturday the funeral was conducted at Ann Methodist Church in Beaufort at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Mr. Jenkins.  Burial was in the Beaufort Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 2, 1951; pg. 2)

Mary Winn Tillett

Mrs. Mary Winn Tillett, 85, died Sunday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Brucie Vanderslice of Wanchese after a long illness.  She was a native of Currituck County and resided in Wanchese for the past 70 years.  She was the daughter of the late George and Jane Gregory Winn and widow of W.B. Tillett.  She was a member of Wanchese Methodist Church.  She is survived by four daughters [only names 3]: Mrs. Sadie Daniels and Mrs. Brucie Vanderslice of Wanchese, and Mrs. Mattie Owens of Norfolk; three sons: Dewey Tillett of Wanchese, Sam and Chester Tillett of Nags Head; 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Bethany Methodist Church at Wanchese by the Rev. C.L. Warren, pastor, Rev. C.W. Guthrie and Rev. Carroll Daniels.  Burial followed in the Tillett Cemetery at Wanchese.  "This World is Not My Home" was sung by her niece, Mrs. Leslie Gallop, and a duet, "Blest Be The Tie", was sung by Mrs. Gallop and Mrs. Reggie Tillett, with Mrs. Rena Tillett at the organ.  The pall was of white carnations, Easter lilies and ferns.  Pallbearers were Macon Meekins, Ralph Meekins, Peter Tillett, Dick Tillett, Reggie Tillett and Dallas Tillett.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, June 5, 1959; pg. 10)

Mattie Beasley Tillett

Mrs. Mattie Beasley Tillett, 62, wife of W.F. Tillett of Nags Head and daughter of the late Jerome and Nora Mann Beasley of Manns Harbor, died Monday evening [Jan. 7, 1952] at the home of her sister, Mrs. J.V. Mann of Elizabeth City.  She had been in poor health a long time.  She was a member of the Methodist Church of Manns Harbor where she had spent most of her life until removing to Nags Head to operate a tourist home a few years ago.  Funeral services were conducted at Manns Harbor Wednesday afternoon and burial was in the family plot.  Mrs. Mann [should be Tillett] is survived by two brothers: Calvin and Marvin Beasley of Manns Harbor; and two step-sons: Richard Mann of Nags Head and Jaccie Burrus of Manns Harbor.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 11, 1952; pg. 1)

Melba Midgett Tillett

VIRGINIA BEACH - Melba Midgett Tillett, 90, of the 600 block of 23rd St., passed away April 6, 2008. Born in Waves, N.C., she was the daughter of Dorland and Betty Midgett. She was a member of the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, its Service Guild and Beasley Bible Class, The Eastern Star and a volunteer at the Old Coast Guard Station. She was predeceased by her husband, Coulter L. Tillett. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Constance Rosser and husband Earl of Norfolk, Coulter D. Tillett Sr., Deborah Tillett, Elise Wolf and husband Tom and daughter-in-law, Martha Tillett, all of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Colt Tillett, Carl Rosser, Cammy San Luis, Dorland Rosser and Clay Rosser; six great-grandchildren, Koa San Luis, Maluhia San Luis, Olivia Tillett, Edan Rosser, 'Aka San Luis and Hannah Tillett. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery following the reception.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] – Tuesday, April 8, 2008)

Melvin C. Tillett

Funeral rites were conducted by the Rev. W.J. Freeman at the Austin Cemetery at Kitty Hawk on Wednesday afternoon for Melvin C. Tillett, 43, who died at his Kitty Hawk home on Monday [March 26, 1951], two days after suffering a heart attack.  Mr. Tillett was a veteran of 17^1/2 years service in the Coast Guard.  He retired from the service in 1945 and had attained the rank of Chief Machinist's Mate.  He is survived by his wife, Zola Beacham Tillett of Kitty Hawk; one son and one daughter, David C. and Betty Lou Tillett of Kitty Hawk; three brothers: Pennel A. Tillett of Kitty Hawk, Vernon H. and Coulter L. Tillett of Virginia Beach, Va.; and one sister, Mrs. Esther G. Beacham of Kitty Hawk.  Melvin was the son of the late Theocanus and Florence Dowdy Tillett.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 30, 1951; pg. 1)

Myrtle D. Tillett

WANCHESE - Myrtle D. Tillett, known to everyone as "Mom Myrt," died in her home early Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 2008. She was born May 27, 1911, to the late Arthur and Lillian Williams. She was a native and resident of Wanchese and was a lifelong member and former pianist of Bethany United Methodist Church. Mom Myrt was preceded in death by her husband, Reggie Tillett; daughter, Joy Scarborough; and a son, Willett R. Tillett. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Jeanine D. Tillett; grandsons, Ricky Scarborough (Annette), Reggie Scarborough (Bea), Justin Tillett (Margie), Jerry Tillett (Tanya) and Arty Tillett (Pam); and granddaughters, Myrlene Talbott (Danny), Shelly Keller (Phil) and Lori Toler (Les). She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and her special caregiver, Rose Hawkins. A funeral will be conducted at Bethany United Methodist Church, Wanchese, Tuesday at 2 p.m. The burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service and at other times at Mom Myrt's residence. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Monday, February 4, 2008)

Nellie White Tillett

Nelma Tillett

WANCHESE - Nelma Tillett, better known as Momma Nell, was born on March the second of 1927 in Duck, North Carolina during an unusual winter storm.  It’s said snow was belly high on the delivery doctor’s horse.  Her life continued to be as remarkable as the conditions of her birth.  She is remembered by countless yarns and tales of growing up on the remote Outer Banks at a time when boats, horses, and beach driving provided all transport.  She spent her childhood in Duck helping run the family general store and wading the shallow, grassy shoals for soft crabs.  Later, she married Rondal Tillett and moved to Wanchese, where she reared a beautiful family of six daughters and built a fishing business where the family worked.  In addition to raising her own daughters, Momma Nell lifted up countless others who needed family, shelter or just someone to love them.  Her compassion and care for a soul or animal in need was boundless.  Like many Outer Banks old-timers, she had the uncanny ability to build anything out of seemingly nothing.  She used this resourcefulness to construct a life and home large enough to support her overflowing compassion, which was eclipsed only by her gratitude.  Later in life, she was somewhat comically known for mowing half of the grass in Wanchese, and insisting on going for boat rides, even at 95 years old.  On June the third of 2022, she left this world in her home, with grace, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and others who loved her.  She is survived by all six of her daughters, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  Her legacy will endure through her teachings and stories.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Cudworth Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home) 

Nelson Avery

KITTY HAWK - Nelson Avery Tillett, 59, a retired Coast Gaurd chief who in recent years has served the town of Kill Devil Hills as assistant chief of police and street superintendent, was fatally injured shortly before noon Thursday when a town truck pinned him between it and his automobile.  He was dead on arrival at Dr. C.N. Wright's office in Jarvisburg.  A native of Dare County, he returned here when he retired from the Coast Guard.  He was a son of the late Alphonso D. and Lenora Tillett.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zora Tillett; two daughters, Sherryl Ann of the home and Mrs. William Gard of Alexandria, Va., a former Elizabeth City teacher; two brothers, B.A. and Clay Tillett of Kitty Hawk and a sister, Mrs. Harry Hamilton of Sea Level.  The body was removed to Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo pending completion of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 29, 1963)

KITTY HAWK - A funeral service for Nelson Avery Tillet, who died Thursday morning, were conducted Saturday in Kitty Hawk Methodist Church by the Rev. Horace Lee McLaurin, pastor.  "Amazing Grace" was sung by the church choir.  A solo, "Crossing the Bar", was sung by Mrs. Minnie Twiford.  Mrs. Jessie Baum accompanied at the organ.  The casket was draped with the American flag.  Active pallbearers were Carl Osmond, Jack Finn, Clyde Beacham, Tom Dowdy, George Frank, Walter Perry, Jack Twiford and Jep Harris.  Burial followed in Austin Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, April 2, 1963

Ola Lee Tillett

WANCHESE - Ola Lee Tillett, 80, died Saturday, March 22, in her home. Miss Tillett was a member of both Bethany United Methodist Church and Bethany United Methodist Women, and was a retired telephone operator. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Sallie Baum Tillett. She is survived by one sister, Lucy Willis of Wanchese; one brother, Thomas Tillett of Norfolk, Va.; six nieces and nephews; one grandneice and five grandnephews. Funeral services will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel March 25, 1997. Burial will follow in the Cudworth Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, March 25, 1997)

Oma Pearl DeLaune Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Oma Pearl DeLaune Tillett, 94, died Wednesday, January 9 in Fairfax, Virginia. Although Mrs. Tillett has been in declining health she still enjoyed traveling with her daughter and son-in-law and had accompanied them to the Washington, D.C. area for the holidays. Mrs. Tillett was a resident of Kitty Hawk since was was 5 years old. She was born in Galveston, Texas in 1913 and was the daughter of Rosalind Hayman DeLaune Swain of Kitty Hawk and Gardiner Kernan DeLaune of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1918 her mother and family returned to the Outer Banks to reside in Kitty Hawk. Mrs. Tillett attended schools in Kitty Hawk, Clayton and Manteo and graduated from high school in Manteo. She was married to her late husband, Franklin Linwood Tillett of Kitty Hawk for 52 years and lived in Narraganset, Long Island, New York for several years while her husband was in the US Coast Guard. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Kitty Hawk, a Dare County school bus driver in the 1940's, employed in the local hotel business in the 1950's and 60's and was a talented homemaker and, like her mother, an extraordinary gardener. During the 70's and early 80's both she and her husband traveled frequently with their daughter and son-in-law; after her husbands death she joined them on most of their travels. She toured all 50 US states, most of the Canadian Provinces and all of the Mexican border states. Mrs. Tillett is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Trenton Crow of Kitty Hawk and Bethesda, Maryland; 4 sisters: Frances DeLaune Hard of Kitty Hawk; RoseMarie Swain Burney and husband Hal of Taylor, Texas; Doris DeLaune Roberts of Zavalla, Texas; and Ada DeLaune Birdwell and husband Joe of Joinerville, Texas; 3 brothers: Ralph DeLaune and wife Clara of Godley, Texas; David DeLaune of Joinerville, Texas; and Donald DeLaune [and wife Wanda] of Winona, Texas; 4 grandchildren: Lynn Crow Cole and husband Jack; David Crow and wife Patti; Stephen Crow and wife Cindy; and Cynthia Crow Beacham-Price and husband Billy; 8 great grandchildren: Meredith Cole Kanton and husband Tom; Jay Cole; Matthew Crow; Elizabeth Crow; Matt Price; Laura Price; Sarah Beacham; and Jessie Beacham; one great great grandchild, Adelaide Kanton; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends of all ages. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tillett is predeceased by one sister: Susan DeLaune Chapline and 5 brothers: Edward DeLaune; Gardiner Kernan DeLaune, Jr.; Jerre DeLaune; and Douglas DeLaune [and Robert DeLaune]. The family will receive friends and relatives at Gallop Funeral Services in Nags Head from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 18 and other times at Mrs. Tillett's home, 3857 Moore Shore Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, at 3 p.m. at the Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk with Reverend Brad Bradshaw officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Feline Hope Animal Shelter, 843 Herbert Perry Rd., Kitty Hawk, 27949.  Gallop Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, January 15, 2008; pg. 6A) [Photo of Oma taken in January 2000 by Dan & Mary Hayman Kemp]  (The Funeral Card seen below was submitted by Tanya Tillett Crow, Oma's only daughter, and the extra information seen in brackets in the above obituary is information supplied by Tanya which was not printed in the original obituary)

FUNERAL CARD

Omie Jennings Tillett

Omie Jennings “Sportsman” Tillett, 90, of Wanchese, NC crossed the bar on Friday, July 5, 2019.  A native of Dare County, he was born March 9, 1929, to the late Theresa Wescott and Hiram Gregory “Sambo” Tillett.  Along with his father and brother, Tony, Omie pioneered the Outer Banks’ offshore charter fishing industry. Captain of the Sportsman out of Oregon Inlet, his boatbuilding skills were renowned.  In January 2009, Omie was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor in North Carolina, for his exceptional accomplishments and exemplary service as a citizen in his community. A member of the International Game Fish Association’s Hall of Fame, he was the 2010 Dare County Living Legend.  Above all, Omie was ‘topped off’ with love for the Lord. His signature “woooo” and holy ghost hugs were as well-known as his skills as a captain and boatbuilder.  He began every morning by blessing the fleet which started a tradition that continues today.  Omie is survived by his wife, Patsy Tillett; daughter, Gail Lane (Ricky) of Manns Harbor, NC; five grandchildren, Wendy Fearing of Indiantown, FL, Woody Fearing, Jason Midgett, and Lauren Gornell (Chris) all of Manteo, NC; and six great-grandchildren, Taylor Midgett of Manteo, NC, Logan Midgett of Gastonia, NC, Mary Ann Fearing of Wilmington, NC, Omie Gornell of Manteo, NC, Brody Midgett of Gastonia, NC and Evelynn Midgett of Gastonia, NC. Also, surviving is his sister, Sarah Wynn Austin (Barry) of Hatteras; brother, Tony Tillett (Dianne) of Manteo, NC; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen “Dolly” Tillett; grandson, Grant Buckner; sister, Polly Tillett; and brother-in-law, Jack Tillett.  A funeral will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Whole Ministries Center (826 ER Daniels Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981) with Pastors Stephen Wescott and Kenny Midgett officiating. Private burial will take place at Tillett Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel (500 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954).  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Orville Lee Tillett

Orville Lee Tillett, 79, passed away at his residence on Shipyard Road in Manns Harbor on Saturday morning, April 28, 2012.  A Manns Harbor native, he was the son of the late Thomas Nevada Tillett and the late Margie Gard Tillett.  Mr. Tillett served in the U. S. Coast Guard from April of 1951 to April, 1954 and retired after 30 years as an Inspector with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.  He was also an avid outdoorsman and member of the Big Buck Hunt Club in Columbia, NC.  Mr. Tillett is survived by his wife, Janet Midgett Tillett.  In addition to his wife, Janet, Mr. Tillett is survived by his son, Thomas “Bud” Tillett and his significant other, June K. Knotts of Columbia, NC, his daughter, Janet Lee Craddock and husband Lee of Manns Harbor, one sister, Jeannette Ambrose and husband Coy of Manns Harbor, and his brother, Marshall Tillett and wife Laura of Chesapeake, VA.  Also surviving are his three grandchildren, Jennifer Overman, Toby Tillett (fiancée Brandy Mims), Sarah Henry (husband Bryan) and three great grandchildren, Katy Lee, Shyanne, and Levi.  Also left to cherish his memory are a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends, too numerous to mention them all.  The funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo with visitation Monday Evening, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.  Private Burial will follow the funeral service in Mt. Carmel United Methodist Cemetery in Manns Harbor.  A reception will be held at Faith Baptist Church of Manteo for a time of fellowship, immediately following the Funeral Service in Manteo.  Twiford Funeral Home, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Paula Doreen Tillett
June 19, 1933 - February 19, 2016

CHESAPEAKE - Paula "Polly" Doreen Tillett, 82 died February 19, 2016.  Mrs. Tillett was born in Manteo, NC to the late Hiram G. and Theresa Wescott Tillett.  She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Jack G. Tillett, Sr.; children, David Wayne Tillett, Sharon Garner, and Jack Tillett, Jr.  Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters, Vonda T. Michael of Chesapeake, Paula T. Magruder (Larry) of Portsmouth, and Eva Tillett (Bruce Pierce) of Chesapeake; siblings, Omie Tillett of Wanchese, NC, Tony Tillett of Wanchese, NC, and Sarah Tillett Austin of Hatteras, NC; eleven grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake on Monday from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 am at the Tillett Family Cemetery, Tillett Rd, Wanchese, NC.  (Altmeyer Funeral Home)

Pennel A. Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Pennel A. Tillett, 84, of Kitty Hawk, died Friday [Nov. 11, 1983] in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Virginia, following a short illness. A native of Kitty Hawk, he was the son of the late Theocanus and Mrs. Florence Dowdy Tillett. He was the husband of Mrs. Ruth Gallop Tillett of the home. He was retired after 33 years from the U.S. Coast Guard as a Chief Boatswain Mate. He served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean conflict. He was the longest living active member of the American Legion in North Carolina with 63 years membership. He was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, member for 55 years in the Coinjock Masonic Lodge No. 463 AF & AM, Scottish Rites Bodies, Sudan Temple in New Bern and the Amaran Temple; former member of Dare County Commissioners; former chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and a former tax supervisor. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lida Bowman of Virginia Beach, Va.; one son, Jesse Tillett of Harkers Island; one step-daughter, Mrs. Joyce Gaus of Virginia Beach, Va.; one step-son, Earl Gallop of Norfolk, Va.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by the Rev. Eddie Barber, pastor. Burial with Masonic Rites by the Coinjock Lodge No. 463 followed in the Austin Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, was in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - unknown date)

Percy B. Tillett

MANTEO - Percy B. Tillett of Burnside Road departed this life on September 13.  He was born in Manteo on November 21, 1906 to the late Joseph H. and Arvilla Golden Tillett. Throughout his life he remained a kind and gently person who was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He attended Roanoke Academy (later called Roanoke School) in Manteo, and Elizabeth City State Normal School (which is now Elizabeth City State University).  Later he spent two years at Lincoln University in Lincoln, Pa. studying pre-med when the Great Depression Era forced him to find work with the New York Transit Authority where he remained for 35 years.  He married the late Mary Whitaker Tillett and from that marriage there are two children: James "Ronald" Whitaker of Bronx, N.Y., and Jaquelin Tillett McCord of Manteo.  On June 20, 1951 he married the late Margot Shaw Tillett.  From that marriage he had two step-daughters: Juanita Shaw and Valerie Shepard.  He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, John W. Tillett and wife Lula; one sister, Delma Tillett Meekins; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and devoted friends.  He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.  Funeral services will be held at Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Manteo at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17.  The family will receive friends at the home on Burnside Road.  Arrangements are being handled by Stallings Funeral Home of Elizabeth City.  Interment will be in the Tillett Cemetery immediately following the services.  Percy Tillett was the oldest black man in the community.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, September 17, 2000; pg. 14A)

Ralph Edward Tillett

WANCHESE - Ralph Edward Tillett, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 31, in Britthaven of the Outer Banks.  Mr. Tillett was born in Wanchese and was a retired carpenter.  He attended Wanchese Assembly of God and was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was the son of the late Ralph Edward, Sr. and Laura Tillett Tillett and the husband of Sadie Hayes Tillett.  Besides his wife, surviving are a daughter, Conchita M. Burrus of Wanchese; two sons: Hoyt E. Tillett of Wanchese and David T. Tillett of Nags Head; two step-daughters: Carolyn Duke of Durham and Faye Nichols of Wanchese; two step-sons: Rev. Johnny Chase of Decaturville, Tenn. and Bruce Chase of Durham;  a sister, Texie T. Meekins of Wanchese; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  A funeral service was held Sept. 2 in the Wanchese Assembly of God by the Rev. David Dalton.  Burial followed in the Tillett Cemetery.  Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 4, 1997)

Ramey Spencer Tillett

Ramey Spencer Tillett, 28, of Wanchese, NC died Thursday, July 30, 2020.  A native of Dare County, he was born December 3, 1991, to Ricki Wilson Tillett and Craig Tillett (Leslie) all of Wanchese.  Ramey loved to be on the water.  He loved to go out in the boat for a day at the sand island, a quick trip around the harbor, a dip in the ocean or to participate in any water sporting activities.  He also enjoyed fishing and worked as a commercial fisherman.  Ramey was a hard worker and gave “it his all” in every endeavor he tried.  He loved to help people and would go out of his way to do so; he had a big heart.  Ramey had a relationship with the Lord and felt comfort in knowing that Jesus was his Savior.  Ramey was a special man who loved people with an intensity that few possess.  The time he spent with his friends and family was precious to him.  Those who knew him well found his witty, sarcastic way to be humorous and endearing.   He was nicknamed lots of titles “Ramos” “Ram Rod” “Rambo” and more…each given by friends whom he loved like a brother.  Ramey and his brother, Brocke, had a special bond that could never be broken.  He loved dogs especially HallieMae and Emmitt.   But his greatest love was Hope Shiflet.  From the moment she walked into his life, he knew his life had been blessed; and he was a better man.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Brocke Tillett and Kolton Henderson; and three stepsiblings, Ashley Bell, Michelle Anderson, and Walter Davis; grandparents, Gilbert “Moon” and Jean Tillett; and a host of extended family members, relatives, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William “Billy” and Janet Wilson, paternal grandmother, Linda Tillett; and a paternal step-brother, Marvin McGahan.  A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. Private burial will take place at Tillett Cemetery in Wanchese.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Rena Mae Baum Tillett

WANCHESE - Rena Mae Baum Tillett, age 92, of Wanchese, died Thursday, Oct. 26, in a local nursing center. Mrs. Tillett was born in Wanchese, the daughter of the late Samuel III and Betty Midgett Baum and the wife of the late Dallas L. Tillett. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and a graduate of Louisburg College. She was a homemaker and a music teacher. Survivors include one sister, Pearl Baum Scharff Of Wanchese; a niece, Gertrude Q. Daniels; a great-niece, Phyllis Q. Sanderlin and a great-nephew, Phillip H. Quidley, all of Wanchese; 11 great-great nieces and nephews; 22 g-g-g nieces and nephews and 2 g-g-g-g nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Oct. 29 in the Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Billy Holliday with burial to follow in the Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - October 29, 1995)

Richard O'dell Tillett

Richard O’dell Tillett, 62, of Manns Harbor, NC died on Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home. Born in Tyrrell County, he was the son of the late Willis O’dell Tillett and Naomi Beatrice Mann Tillett. Mr. Tillett worked as a commercial fisherman. Richard is survived by his wife, Linda Basnight Tillett; a daughter, Charlene Tillett of Virginia; a granddaughter, Madison Brooke; and a sister, Ramona Merritt and husband, Richard of Baldwin, WI. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Willis “Bud” Tillett; and two sisters, Virginia Eason and Mary Agnes Midgett. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Robert F. Tillett

Funeral services for Robert F. Tillett, 64, of Beaufort, who died Thursday afternoon [Aug. 30, 1951] in Morehead City Hospital after a short illness, were held from Ann Street Methodist Church with the Rev. T.R. Jenkins officiating.  Burial with full military honors followed in Ocean View Cemetery.  Tillett, a retired Coast Guardsman and veteran of both world wars, is survived by his wife Mary; three brothers: Ray V. of Cranford, N.J., Elisha G. of Grandy, and Marshall F. of Nags Head; and three sisters: Mrs. J.L. Davis of Fair Bluff, and Mrs. W.D. Brown and Mrs. Roy Brown, both of Zebulon.  Mr. Tillett was a native of Nags Head and the son of the late Tillman Tillett.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 7, 1951; pg. 7)

Ronald Herman Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Ronald H. Tillett, 62, beloved husband, father, step-father, and grandfather, died suddenly Tuesday, February 9.  Ronnie, a Kitty Hawk native, was born August 29, 1947 to Alton Clay Tillett and Elizabeth Pentecost Tillett.  He spent his life as a local carver and owned and operated Bill & Till Landscaping Services and was an active member of the Outer Banks Harley Owners Group.  He loved his family, the occasional cigar and was an avid fan of First Flight High School athletics where his step-sons participated in many activities.  He was a loyal friend to man, was generous to a fault, spoke ill of none and he never met a stranger.  He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Dawn Davis Tillett of Kitty Hawk, his son James Clay Tillett and wife Ashley Tillett of Linn Creek, Mo.; son Samuel Isaac Tillett and daughter, Elizabeth Ellen Tillett, both of Lebanon, Mo.; step-daughter, Meghann Cole Pauls and husband Jamie Lee Pauls of Kill Devil Hills, Meridith Cole Watts and husband Hagen Watts of Linn Creek, Mo.; step-sons: Aubrey Waid Cole and Gerald Waid Cole of Kitty Hawk, and grandchildren Grace Elizabeth Tillett, Judah Tillett, Cole Hagen Watts and Abigail Lee Pauls.  Calling hours will be at the Gallop Funeral Services Chapel in Nags Head, Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 6-8 pm. A graveside funeral service will be held at Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk on Monday, February 15th at 11 am. The Reverend Robert Pitsch will officiate. Following the funeral a celebration of life will take place at at Lucky 12 Tavern in Nags Head.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, February 11, 2010; pg. 6A)

Rondal Ketcham Tillett

Rondal Ketcham Tillett, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Dearly loved, he will be missed by all but, we know he has “Gone home to Jesus” and we take our comfort there. Ron was born in Wanchese on July 14, 1925 to Charles Ketcham (Cliff) and Lovey Marie Daniels Tillett who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Tessie Rogers.  Ron served on numerous boards and committees for the county and state of NC, including the Conservation and Development Board, ABC Board and RBC Bank. He was a Shriner and served as Chairman of the Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park. He also served as a Dare County Commissioner for 12 years. Active for many years in the seafood industry, he was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese, but also loved the people and the sweet spirit of the Lord at the Wanchese Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nelma (Nell) Rogers Tillett; six daughters, Jackie Beasley, Santa Daniels, Rhonda Tillett, Ginger Tillett, Laurie DeGabrielle and Robin Tillett; six grandchildren, Hank Beasley, Hunt Daniels, Sascha Watkins, Jason Chrismon, Rachel and Ketch DeGabrielle; and nine great-grandchildren who will miss him very much. Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith and Danny Daniels officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ruby Beasley Tillett

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Ruby Beasley Tillett, 75, died Wednesday, March 28 in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Tillett was born in Colington, the daughter of the late Weightman and Carrie Perry Beasley and was in the commercial fishing and crabbing business. She was the widow of the late Kenneth Clay Tillett. Mrs. Tillett is survived by a daughter, Bonnie B. Cooper of Colington; four step-sons: Ricky Tillett of California, Travis Tillett, Corley Tillett and Vince Tillett, all of Colington; two brothers: Allen Beasley and Troy Beasley of Colington; four grandchildren: Douglas Ray Abbott of Creswell, Shannon Gene Abbott of Kitty Hawk, Ernest Leon Cooper, III of Colington, and Charlie Eugene Cooper of Kill Devil Hills; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Ruby Elizabeth Cooper. Graveside services will be at Hilltop Cemetery in Colington on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Pitsch officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Maneto is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, April 1, 2001; pg. 12A)

Ruth Henley Gallop Tillett

On Aug. 26, 1997, Ruth Henley Gallop Tillett left this world to join her loved ones who went before her, a son, Earl; and grandson, Joshua, will be especially glad to welcome her home. Mrs. Tillett, 86, lived a full and simple life surrounded by people who loved her. She belonged to the Eastern Star; Amaranth Coastal Court No. 12; and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was an active member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church for many years and recently transferred her membership to Thalia United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. She loved the beach, travel, flowers, her friends and family, enjoying their infinite variety and distinct individuality. Left behind to live without her quick smile and tender hugs are her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Bill; grandchildren, Ruthie, Tirn, Kathy, Bobby, Brad and their spouses; 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Those who will no longer share Ruth's triumphs and tragedies, her sister, Mae; her nieces turned daughters, Joan and Kay and special nephew Rex will see that her spirit lives in each one of them and is shared with their families. There are countless family members and friends who will cherish their memories of time spent with Ruth fishing, crabbing, " putting " up fruit and vegetables, sewing, playing dominoes and cards and just sittin' and rockin'. We all share bittersweet tears and smiles as we wish our Mama, sister, Nanny, Aunt Ruth and dear friend Godspeed and farewell. Following cremation, the family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Hampton Roads Chapter, 20 Kroger Executive Center, Norfolk, Va. 23502, Suite 233. At a later date, there will be a private burial by the family at Powells Point Christian Church where Ruth will join her first husband, Bradford Bryan Gallop.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, Va.] -  August 28, 1997)

Sabra Wise Tillett

NEW YORK - Sabra Wise Tillett, 68, died Friday, Oct. 27, in a New York hospital.  A native of Dare County, she was the daughter of Edna Wise and the late John Wise and the wife of the late Cecil Tillett.  She was a retired telephone operator with 30 years with the New York Telephone Co.  Survivors include two daughters: Josephine Parks of Piscataway, N.J. and Deborah Tillett of New York, N.Y.; her mother, Edna Wise of Manteo; one sister, Dellerva Collins, and one brother, Elwood Wise, both of Manteo; one granddaughter, Sharonda Lee of Bronx, N.Y.; one grandson, Cameron Tillett of New York; and one great-grandson, Jonque Lee of Bronx.  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 1 in New York.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at Haven Creek Baptist Church, Manteo with the Rev. Calvin Moore officiating.  Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 2, 1995; pg. 10A)

 St. Clair Tillett, Jr.

St. Clair Tillett, Jr., 27, of Manteo, died early Sunday morning in a Norfolk hospital after several months of ill health. Funeral services were conducted at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Manteo Methodist Church by Rev. M.W. Maness, pastor. Special music was rendered by the church choir and a duet was sung by Mrs. E.R. Wescott and Mrs. R.I. Leake. Burial was in Manteo Cemetery. Mr. Tillett, affectionately known to all his friends as "Punk" was one of the best-liked young men in Manteo and his death is mourned by a host of friends and relatives. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Alice Hampton; his father, S.C. Tillett of Manteo; his mother, Mrs. Emma Tillett of Portsmouth, Va.; one brother, McCoy Tillett of Manteo; three aunts: Mrs. R.C. Evans, and Mrs. A.J. Willis of Manteo, and Mrs. J.T. Etheridge of Norfolk; and a number of cousins. Pallbearers were Raymond Wescott, Belton Burrus, Sam Midgett, Earl Green, Dorian Quidley and Marvin Rogers.  [A lengthy list of out-of-town people followed.]  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 10, 1943; pg. 1)

Shannon Green Tillett

Shannon Green Tillett, 58, of Manns Harbor, N.C. died on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 after a long battle with cancer, at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center. Shannon was born in Ohio to Robert and Sheila Green.  Shannon is known for her love for her children and animals. Shannon operated Red Star Feed and bred horses and dogs for many years.  Shannon was preceded in death by a son, Chevis Ryan Tillett and is survived by her son, Emery Nathan Tillett; Allie Dozier, daughter in law; Christina Rotolo, daughter in law; and grandchildren, Brinley Abagail Tillett and Harlan Davis Tillett.  Shannon attended Harbor Light Church in Manns Harbor and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.  Though born in Ohio, Shannon loved Dare County, especially Manns Harbor, family and close friends.  A service for Shannon is pending at a future date.  Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Tillett family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Stanley Tillett

Stanley Tillett, 34, of Wanchese died suddenly in the automobile he was driving Friday. George Davis Toler, who was riding with him, was injured and taken to Elizabeth City Hospital but was released after treatment of minor injuries. The car left the road and went into the woods on the left hand side a distance of 70-80 yards. The mishap occurred within a few hundred yards of the scene of the death of Ronald Payne the week before near the Methodist Church. Tillett, who was a merchant seaman, had recently come home to attend the funeral of his uncle, Sigsbee Tillett. Several weeks ago, his father, Dallas Tillett died. He was the son of the late Dallas L. and Mary Daniels Tillett and was born at Wanchese August 28, 1926. He was a member of the Bethany Methodist Church, he is survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Rena Baum Tillett. The funeral was conducted at Bethany Methodist Church Christmas day by the pastor, Rev. J.M Carroll, and Rev. C.W. Guthrie, former pastor. Burial was in Cudworth Cemetery. A solo, "Crossing the Bar" was sung by Miss Mary Jolliff. Mrs. Rennie Williamson accompanied at the organ. The casket was covered with a pall made of yellow mums and fern. Active pallbearers were Melvin Daniels, Jr., Willis Tillett, Larry Tillett, Gilbert Tillett, Rondall Tillett and Dan Parker. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - December 30, 1960)

Stephen Beasley Tillett
The Coastland Times - Friday, September 25, 1959; pg. 1

Tessie Basnight Tillett

Tessie Basnight Tillett, age 79, of Manteo, NC passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in her home. Tessie was born to Margaret and Andrew Tillett in 1940. She had a number of different jobs throughout her life including stenography, and co-owning Video Andy’s. She truly lived life to the fullest by way of simple pleasures; roaming in her Corvette, hanging with friends and family, knitting, smoking, and drinking. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Jill Cote. She is survived by her two brothers, Jack and Andy Tillett of Manteo, nieces, nephews, and other dear family and friends. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Theocanus Tillett
Dare County Times - Friday, June 17, 1938; pg. 1

Thomas Avery Tillett

Thomas Avery Tillett, 74, prominent citizen and merchant of Manns Harbor, died Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at his home after a week's illness.  He was the husband of the late Cynthia Hayman Tillett and the son of the late Avery and Mary Virginia Walker Tillett.  He is survived by two sons: Troy Tillet of Norfolk and Tom Tillett of Manns Harbor; a daughter, Mrs. Eloise Tillett Gard of Norfolk; three brothers: George Tillett of Elizabeth City, W.M. and A.B. Tillett of Manns Harbor; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mr. Tillett, who was born August 10, 1874, was a lifelong resident of Manns Harobr, and was noted as a man of upright and businesslike character.  He had engaged for many years in the fishing and boatbuilding industries.  Funeral services will be conducted at Manns Harbor Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church.  Rev. A.L.G. Stephenson, the pastor, will conduct the service and burial will be in Twiford Cemetery nearby.  Twiford's Funeral Home, directors.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 21, 1951; pg. 1)

Funeral services for Thomas Ave Tillett, who died at the family residence at Manns Harbor Thursday afternoon [Dec. 20, 1951], were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Manns Harbor Methodist Church by the Rev. A.L.G. Stevenson, pastor.  During the service members of the church choir sang "Farther Along" and "Nearer My God to Thee" and a duet composed of Miss Lyna Gard and Mrs. Eddie Burgess sang "Lord I Am Coming Home" accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Martha Creef.  The casket was covered with a pall of red carnations and white glads.  Interment was made in the Twiford Cemetery with Roy Midgett, Wallace Taylor, H.T. Gibbs, Jaccie Burrus, Clarence Holmes and Richard Mann serving as pallbearers.   (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 28, 1951; pg. 1)

Thomas Nevada Tillett

MANNS HARBOR - Thomas Nevada Tillett, 79, of Manns Harbor, died early Wednesday morning at his residence following a long illness. A native and lifelong resident of Manns Harbor, he was the son of Thomas Avery and Mrs. Cynthia Hayman Tillett. He was the owner and operator of Tom Toke's Grocery Store and a commercial fisherman. He was the husband of Mrs. Margie Gard Tillett of the home. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jennette Ambrose of Manns Harbor; two sons: Marshall Tillett of Chesapeake, Va. and Orville Tillett of Manns Harbor; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, by pastor W.K. Beasley, pastor of International Pentecostal Assembly of God Church in Manns Harbor. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Manns Harbor.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 29, 1983)  Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock.

Mrs. M.C. (Verona Midgett) Tillett
(Melvin Caswell Tillett married Verona Midgett in 1928 and after her death in June 1937 he married Zola Beacham in 1939.)

Virginia Simmons Tillett
May 22, 1941 ~ October 7, 2021

As the Angelic Host rejoices with the arrival of another anointed woman of God, those who remain to endure have heavy hearts and indescribable sadness as a result of this tremendous loss. Virginia Simmons Tillett gently laid her head in the Master’s arms and went to sleep in Paradise on Thursday, October 7, 2021.  Precious moments have been set aside to spend intimate time while reflecting on fonder memories. Services to celebrate the life and legacy of this virtuous woman of God will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 12 noon in the sanctuary of Manteo First Assembly in Manteo, NC with Pastor Brian Lee Taylor officiating. Following the formalities in the sanctuary, Mrs. Tillett’s delicate temple along with her adored family, will be escorted to Haven Creek Baptist Church Cemetery for Interment Rites.  Although her heartbroken family will have to depart, leaving her earthen vessel in this designated place, all that knew Mrs. Tillett can rest knowing that she is now a part of the glorious number that John The Revelator spoke of in the final book in the Bible. John said he looked and saw a Great number, that no man could number and The Lord informed him, that those were the saints that had come up through hard trials and tribulations and had washed their Robes In the blood of the Lamb.  Guests are being received at the residence of the deceased located at 809 Fernando Street Manteo, North Carolina 27954 where they will also assemble in preparation for the Prestigious Horton Ebony Motorcade.  ** Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic all proper safety protocols will be strictly enforced. Masks are required. **  The professionals at Horton’s Funeral Home and Cremations are accommodating each request and personal desire of the Tillett and connected families.  (The Outer Banks Voice - Sunday, October 10, 2021)

Walter R. Tillett [Sr.]

Funeral services for Walter Tillett, 48, who died Sunday [June 10, 1851] at the Marine Hospital in Norfolk, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Wanchese Methodist Church.  The rites were conducted by the Rev. C.W. Gregory.  Burial was made in the family plot at Nags Head.  Pallbearers were Arnold Daniels, George Daniels, E.C. Greene, Reggie Tillett, Dallas Tillett and Steve Tillett.  The Methodist choir sang "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee" during the service.  Mr. Tillett was a native of Nags Head.  He had lived the last 15 years of his life at Wanchese.  He was the son of Isaac Erb and Maggie Tillett and husband of Hazel Spencer Tillett.  He was a member of the Wanchese Methodist Church and employed by the Standard Oil Co. as a pilot.  Survivors are his mother; his wife; eight daughters: Mrs. Olive M. Cappoallo, Mrs. Evelyn Logan, Mrs. Norma M. Russell, Mrs. Joan Scipione, Margaret, Carol, Priscilla ad Hazel Tillett; three sons: Walter R Jr., Richard Douglas and Duran E. Tillett, all of Wanchese; five sisters: Mrs. Elizabeth Harris of Kitty Hawk, Mrs. Virginia Austin of Corolla, Mrs. Sadie Perry of Norfolk, Mrs. Esther Beacham of Washington, DC, and Mrs. Aurelia Tarantola of Germany; three brothers: Boone D. of Columbus, Ga., John of New York and Herman of Kitty Hawk; There are four grandchildren.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, June 15, 1951; pg. 7)

Willett Reginald Tillett

MANTEO - Willett Reginald Tillett, 61, of Manteo, died Monday, May 21 in an Elizabeth City hospital. A native of Wanchese, he was the husband of Mrs. Heanine Daniels Tillett of the home and the son of Mrs. Myrtle Daniels Tillett of Wanchese and the late Earl Reginald Tillett. Besides his wife and mother, surviving are two daughters, Vashelda T. Brabrand of Kill Devil Hills and Lori N. Tillett of the home; three sons: Justin H. Tillett of Orlando, Jerry R. Tillett of Manteo, and Arthur C. Tillett of the home; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at First Assembly of God Church, Manteo, on May 23. Burial with Masonic rites will be at the Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, May 24, 1990)

William Franklin Tillett

The funeral of William Franklin Tillett, 67, one of the finest citizens of the coastland, who died suddenly Thursday at his Nags Head home, will be held at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Manns Harbor Friday afternoon by a former pastor, Rev. A.L.G. Stephenson of Rocky Mount, and the pastor, Rev. Charles Olson. Mr. Tillett had lived most of his life at his birthplace, Manns Harbor. His wife, the former Mattie Beasley Tillett, died several years ago after they removed to Nags Head to operate their motel business. The couple brought up two orphaned nephews as foster sons, Jaccie Burrus and Richard Mann, and helped them toward a substantial start in life and to be citizens of consequence. Five "grandchildren and one great-grandchild" from these sons blessed Mr. Tillett's last days. Most of his life was spent in the fishing industry, and he was successful. He was a generous church and community man. His instincts were always charitable, helpful, and honest to the highest degree. He came of parents of sterling character, the late Samuel and Varina Hayman Tillett. He was affectionately regarded by everyone, and the childhood nickname of "Bug" stuck with him through his lifetime. Four sisters survive him: Mrs. R.L. Thompson, Mrs. Herman Gibbs, Mrs. Charlie Midgett and Mrs. R.E. Twiford, all of Manns Harbor.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 24, 1959; pg. 1)

William Leo Tillett [Sr.]

William Leo "Snooks" Tillett of Manteo died Tuesday, Jan. 21  He was 84.  A native of Manteo, Mr. Tillett was a retired commercial fisherman, a trustee of his church, and a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge No. 804.  He was the son of the late Joseph and Arvilla Tillett and the husband of Virginia Simmons Tillett of the home.  Besides his wife, Mr. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Arvilla Tillett Bowser (Lindsey) of Manteo; two sons, Johnny Tillett of Raleigh and Michael Tillett of Manteo; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Tillett of Manteo; two brothers: Percy and John Tillett of Manteo; a sister, Delma Meekins of Durham.  Also five grandchildren: Jackie and Andrian Tillett of Manteo, Tyrome Tillett (Pam) of Cape Charles, Va., Christopher Tillett of Kansas City, Mo., and Trovene Gibbs of Queens, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren: Justin and Nichols Tillett of Cape Charles, Va. and Marquenette Fuller of Manteo; father and mother-in-law, Seward and Earlene Simmons of Manteo.  Also six sisters-in-law: Mary Tillett, Lula Tillett and Vera Basnight, all of Manteo, Pecolo Strayhorn of Kinston, M. Trovene Artis (Joe) of Norfolk, and Geneva Taylor (Frazier) of Prince George, Va.; one brother-in-law, Eddie Simmons (Sally) of Manteo; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives.  He was preceded in death by a son, William Leon Tillett, Jr.  The funeral was held Friday, Jan. 24, at Haven Creek Baptist Church in Manteo.  Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, was in charge of the arrangements.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head, NC] - Thursday, January 30, 1997; pg. 7D)

William Rollins Tillett

William Rollins "Bob" Tillett, 44, died at his home at Manns Harbor at 7:00 Wednesday morning. He was the son of the late William C. and Annie Tillett and the husband of Jennie Gibbs Tillet of Manns Harbor of which community he was a native and almost a lifelong resident, having for short periods lived in Washington, Manteo and Elizabeth City, and had been engaged in mercantile business in Manns Harbor and Manteo. Besides his wife and one son, Rollins Davis Tillett of the U.S. Navy, is survived by one brother, Odell Tillett; and three sisters: Mrs. V.G. Midgett, Mrs. Tom Sutton and Mrs. J.M. Creef, all of Manns Harbor. The body was prepared at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo but arrangements were incomplete pending contact with his son with the Navy in Florida. He was a member of the Methodist Church and funeral and burial will be at Manns Harbor.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 9, 1952; pg. 1)

Willis M. Tillett
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Sept. 10, 1981; pg. 11A

Willis Odell Tillett

MANNS HARBOR - Willis Odell Tillett, 61, a native and lifelong resident of Manns Harbor, died Saturday morning in Raleigh hospital following a long illness.  He was a retired fisherman, son of the late William C. and Eleanor Ann Twiford Tillett, and a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Naomi Mann Tillett; two daughters, Mrs. J.R. Eason and Miss Ramona Tillett of Norfolk; two sons, Willis Myron and Richard Odell Tillett, one step-daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Midgett, three sisters, Mrs. Irma Midgett, Mrs. Tom Sutton and Mrs. J.M. Creef, all of Manns Harbor; 3 grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in Mt. Carmel Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles R. Olson, pastor, and the Rev. Bobbie Beasley, pastor of Manns Harbor Holiness Church.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  (Unknown Newspaper – Monday, July 1, 1963)

MANNS HARBOR - Funeral services for Willis Odell Tillett, who died Saturday morning in a Raleigh hospital, were conducted Monday afternoon in Mt. Carmel Methodist Chrurch by the Rev. Charles R. Olson, pastor.  "Safe in the Arms of Jesus", "Abide With Me" and "Beyond The Sunset" were sung by the church choir.  Roger Gard accompanied at the piano.  The casket pall consisted of red and white carnations and fern.  Active pallbearers Were Thelbert Tillett, Ralph Craddock, Hugh Craddock, Wallace Taylor, Jacie Burrus and Larry Midgett.  Burial followed in the church cemetery at Manns Harbor.  (Unknown Newspaper – Tuesday, July 2,1963)

Zeta Daniels Tillett

WANCHESE - Zeta Daniels Tillett, 85, died Friday, April 26 at her residence.  Born in Wanchese, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Jake Daniels and the late Nettie Cudworth Daniels.  Mrs. Tillett was a homemaker and a member of the Manteo Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #79.  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  Surviving are 2 daughters: Margaret T. Daniels of Manteo and Dianne T. Meekins of Columbus, Georgia; one sister: Lucille D. Midgett of Wanchese; 4 grandchildren: Gary Page Meekins, Scott Meekins and Mark Williams, all if Atlanta, Ga. and Stephen Williams of Winston-Salem; 3 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese with the Rev. Billy Holliday officiating.  Burial will be in the Cudworth Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, April 28, 1996)

Zola Beacham Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Zola Beacham Tillett, 82, died Saturday, March 8, at her residence. Mrs. Tillett was born in Otilla and was a homemaker. She is the daughter of the late Decatur and Annie Eliza Perry Beacham and the wife of the late Melvin C. Tillett. Mrs. Tillett is survived by one daughter, Betty Tillett Henley of Kitty Hawk; one son, David C. Tillett of Kitty Hawk; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held March 11 in Austin Cemetery with the Rev. David Daniels officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, March 11, 1997)

Zora Estelle Parker Tillett

KITTY HAWK - Zora Estelle Parker Tillett, 93, died Tuesday, November 28 in a Barco nursing home. Mrs. Tillett was a native of Kitty Hawk and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star, Roanoke Island Chapter #179. She was the daughter of the late Hollis and Ella Midgett Parker and the widow of the late nelson Avery Tillett. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannette T. Gard. Mrs. Tillett is survived by a daughter, Sheryl Ann Tillett and husband George Viverette of Rocky Mount; a son-in-law, Bill Gard of Kill Devil Hills; three granddaughters: Susan Gard Nelson, Janet Gard McQueen and April Viverette; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, on Friday, December 1 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Brad Bradshaw officiating.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 30, 2000; pg. 10A)

Jane Johnson Tine

Jane Johnson Tine, 69, of Southern Shores, died Friday, July 4, 2014 in Norfolk, VA. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Olah Johnson and was the wife of John N. Tine of Southern Shores. She was retired from Bell Atlantic and moved to the Outer Banks in 1992.  She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother, a rescuer of animals, a traveler, and an artist.  In addition to her husband, Mrs. Tine is survived by two step-daughters, Lauren Tine Morningstar and Karin Tine Allen; a step-son, Paul N. Tine; and five step-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Kinsey and a brother, Johnny Johnson.  A graveside memorial service will held at Southern Shores Cemetery on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tom Wilson officiating. A reception will follow at Duck Woods Country Club.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

John Newton Tine

John Newton Tine passed away at his home in Southern Shores on December 28, 2020 at the age of 82.  John grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and, after graduating from Brown University in 1961 as a member of Delta Phi Fraternity, began his work with C&P Telephone.  Eventually he finished his career with Bell Atlantic in Rome, Italy.  Having come to the Outer Banks since he was a boy, he retired to Southern Shores in 1993.  John enjoyed golfing, skiing, and had a passion for travel.  He will be remembered for his charm and for his wonderful and playful sense of humor.  John was preceded in death by his father Amasa, mother May, and wife Jane.  He is survived by his three children Lauren Morningstar, Karin Allen, and Paul Tine as well as his sister Mary Peckens, 5 grandchildren, and friend Nikki Kessing.  Interment in Southern Shores Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

James Patrick Tobin

James Patrick Tobin, 69 of Manns Harbor, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born August 11, 1954 in Berkeley, California. Jim was the son of the late William P. Tobin and Marnelle L. Tobin.  Jim spent most of his career as an entrepreneur. Beginning his professional career at Conam Nuclear where he inspected nuclear power generating stations. During his tenure at Conam, he met his wife Tammy. In 1989, they moved to Tammy’s home town where they married and began a commercial fishing business, fishing pound nets for flounder and fished for 15 years before selling the business. During this same timeframe they started Caimen Gardens, a retail nursery. The business quickly outgrew their backyard location and they moved the business to Manteo, NC in 1996 and operated it in that location for 8 years. In 2004, they sold the Caimen Gardens location to CVS and embarked on a 2 ½ year sabbatical sailing the Caribbean aboard their 51’ sailboat. Many beaches and countless dives later, they returned to the United States and shortly after arriving home in 2007, an opportunity emerged to operate and own the business at Pirate’s Cove Marina.  Jim was incredibly community minded. He served with distinction on the Dare County Board of Commissioners, representing District 1 of Dare County, North Carolina, which includes Roanoke Island and the Dare County mainland. Jim was the driving force in establishing a public-private partnership that resulted in Dare County having access to a privately owned dredging vessel that operates under local control and direction. Before this partnership became a reality, the local watermen could only hope that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would have the time and resources to keep the region’s inlets open and navigable. As a result of Jim’s leadership and determination, the dredge has been a game-changer for commercial and recreational fishermen.  All throughout Jim’s life, he was involved in civic and fraternal activities from serving as a Lieutenant/Safety Officer with the Manns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, president of the Manteo Rotary Club, chairman of the Oregon Inlet Task Force, chairman of the NOAA Monitor Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council, and vice-chairman of the North Carolina Marine Industrial Park Authority. Further, he also served on the Dare County Waterways Commission, Cooperative Extension Advisory Council, Older Adult Services Advisory Council, Transportation Advisory Board, Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County Board, and the Nursing Home Community Advisory Board, where he was an outspoken advocate for the needs and rights of the citizens. He also serves on the county’s Nursing Home Community Advisory Council, where he was advocate for the needs and rights of senior citizens and those residing in institutional facilities.  Jim was always known for his passion for the outdoors and always found pleasure cooking the fresh local catch to canning the produce that was grown in his garden. He is survived by his wife, Tammy T. Tobin of Manns Harbor, North Carolina; sisters Carole T. Smith (William) of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; and Janet Tobin of Hercules, California; brother William L. Tobin (Sherie) of El Dorado Hills, California; father-in-law Melvin T. Twiddy, Jr., of Manns Harbor, North Carolina; brother-in-law Melvin T. Twiddy, III (Harriett) of Charlotte, North Carolina; nieces Amanda Twiddy, Allison Twiddy, and Megan Twiddy; and nephews David Combs (Alexandra), Brian Combs, Zack Smith, Matthew Smith, Patrick Tobin, and Daniel Tobin (Allyson).  A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at three o’clock in the afternoon at the Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo, NC. A reception will take place immediately following the celebration of life.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

James E. Todd, Sr.

James E. Todd, Sr., 95, World War II veteran of Southern Shores, NC, died peacefully at 2:25 a.m., March 30, 2024, with two of his daughters at his side. Funeral Services will be Friday, April 5, 2:00 p.m., at the Kitty Hawk Baptist Church, 3946 N. Croatan Hwy, Dr. Rev. Cherrie Wheeler officiating. Internment follows at Southern Shores Cemetery. Donations to Kill Devil Hills Library, in gratitude for years of service to James.  Arrangements were entrusted to Gallop Funeral Services, Inc.   Gallop Funeral Home)

Addie Cowell White Toler

Mrs. Addie Cowell Toler, 64, died Monday [July 2, 1962] in U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in Norfolk, Va. after an illness of 3 months. A native of Currituck Co., she lived in Kitty Hawk 17 years. She was a daughter of Leon and Mrs. Maggie Cowell White. She was a member of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church. Surviving are her widower, Albert Toler Of Kitty Hawk; two daughters: Mrs. Hope Beecham of Kitty Hawk and Mrs. B. S. Redford of Portsmouth; two sons: Albert W. Toler of South Lincoln, Mass. and Curtis L. Toler of London Bridge; four sisters: Mrs. Bess Sessoms and Mrs. Dona Beasley of Kitty Hawk, Mrs. Lucy Beasley of Glenrock, Va. and Mrs. Margaret Raynor af Long Island, N.Y.; two brothers: Columbus White of Virginia Beach and Wilson White of Norfolk; 11 grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted Thursday in Kitty Hawk Methodist Church (the rest of this obituary is missing.) "Currituck Co., N.C. Cemetery Records" by the Albemarle Genelogical Society states Addie Cowell Toler is buried on the Marshall P. Cowell estate on Cowell Road.)

Caleb Hobbs Toler

Funeral services for Caleb Hobbs Toler, 81, of Kitty Hawk, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. B.I. Rhodes of Norfolk, assisted by W.W. Midgett of Kitty Hawk. Interment was in Austin Cemetery. Mr. Toler, a native of Pasquotank County, died at his home in Kitty Hawk Monday afternoon at 2:30 following a short illness. He was a retired Coast Guardsman and served for 37 years. Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary Wynn Toler, he is survived by three daughters: Mrs. W.D. Rogers and Mrs. B.D. Gard of Kitty Hawk and Mrs. S.B. Perry of Washington, DC; five sons: C.W. Toler and W.R. Toler of Kitty Hawk, A.L. Toler of Virginia Beach, H.H. Toler of Norfolk and C.L. Toler of Camp Claiborne, Louisana; 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  (Dare County Times - Friday, November 20, 1942; pg. 1)

Elizabeth Crank Toler
Mar. 4, 1903 - Oct. 15, 1986
(Unknown newspaper & date) - Kindly submitted by Sandy Midgett

George Davis Toler

George Davis Toler, 77, of Wanchese, died Monday October 17, 2011 in Nags Head. George was born in Manteo and worked in commercial fishing. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and was a member and Past President of Wanchese Lions Club.  He was the son of the late John T. and Rosa Gibbs Toler.  A celebration of life will be in Bethany United Methodist Church, Saturday October 22, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. by Dr. Jerome Smith. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Friday from 7p.m. to 9p.m.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

John Toler & wife, Lula (Beasley) Mann Toler

TWO KILLED BY CAR SATURDAY AT NAGS HEAD - John Toler, age 70, and Lula Mann [see note] of Nags Head are dead, struck by an automobile driven with parking lights at 9:30 Saturday night by Dan Davis, 19 year old son of I.P. Davis of Manteo who was bound north to the Casino with a party of 5 young friends. Mrs. Mann, who was about 50, died instantly and Mr. Toler lived less than an hour. The two people were walking down the highway and had turned to cross the road toward the Mann home when young Davis espied the woman and applied his brakes and attempted to turn past her but Mr. Toler impulsively grabbed her to pull her in his direction with the result that both were struck down. A coroners jury empanelled by Coroner Marvin Rogers Sunday morning held an inquest and arrived at the verdict that Davis, a student at the University of North Carolina, home for the holidays, was blameless, when witnesses testified that the dead people had been drinking. The accident was investigated by State Highway patrolman Lane and County Officer Harry Smith. Witnesses questioned were the companions of Davis, these being Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Meekins, Jr., Gilbert Duvall, Dick Burrus and Edward Mason of Manteo, Coast Guardsman Bliven of Nags Head, Mrs. Roy Kessenger, and others. Mr. Toler, who spent many years of his life at Mashoes, had been living at Nags Head at Mrs. Mann's home for some 15 years. He is survived by five sons: Sam Toler of Florida, Asa Toler of Nags Head, Timothy, Cary and Albert. Mrs. Mann, the widow of the late Latham Mann, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charlie Johnson of Nags Head and three sons, Billy, Latham and Louis Mann; a brother, Charlie Beasley of Colington; three sisters: Mrs. John Wise and Mrs. J.H. Reber of Nags Head and Mrs. Polly Mann of Baltimore.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 1, 1943; pg. 1) [NOTE:  Lula Lee Beasley married Thomas Lathan Mann (1894-1922) in 1913.  She married John Toler c1931.  In this obituary she should have been listed as Lula Mann Toler instead of Lula Mann.]

MR. & MRS. JOHN TOLER BURIED FRIDAY MORNING - Funeral services for John Toler and his wife, Mrs. Lula Mann Toler, who were the victims of a recent automobile accident on the Nags Head highway, were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the home at Nags Head. Rev. J.C. Harmon, pastor of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Dolly burying ground at Nags Head. A large number of friend attended the funeral and there were many floral offerings. Music was rendered by a choir led by Mrs. Preston Daniels of Wanchese.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 8, 1943; pg. 1)

John Thomas Toler

Funeral services for John Thomas Toler, 65, who died last Thursday afternoon [Jan. 25, 1962] in the Veterans Hospital at Kecoughtan, Va., were conducted in the Wanchese Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Pullman, assisted by the Rev. C.W. Guthrie, retired Methodist minister.  A solo, "How Great Thou Art", was sung by Casper Meekins and "Beyond The Sunset" was sung by the church choir.  Mrs. Rena Tillett accompanied at the organ.  The casket was covered with a pall of red and white carnations and fern.  Active pallbearers were Keith Fearing, Earl Green, Dorian Quidley, Raymond Wescott, Malcolm Daniels and Carlisle Davis.  A native of Manteo, Mr. Toler lived in Wanchese 9 years.  He was a son of the late Tom and Mrs. Patsy Staples Toler.  He was a member of Wanchese Methodist Church and Manteo-Wanchese Tribe #123 Order of Red Men.  He was a veteran of WW I Navy service.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rosa Gibbs Toler and a son, George Toler of Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 2, 1962)

Leola Estelle Perry Toler

KITTY HAWK - Leola Estelle Perry Toler, 86, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Daphne Toler Casper (Raye) Kitty Hawk, NC. She was the daughter of the late Leon Hardy Perry and Eva Leola O’Neal. She was a member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. With her husband, Sidney, she operated the Kitty Hawk Grocery for a number of years. Mrs. Toler’s biggest love was for her children and grandchildren, and working in her garden.  Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Sidney Caleb Toler, a brother Norman Lee Perry, and a grandson Steven Ray Midgett.  Mrs. Toler is survived by two sisters, Doris Perry Pruitt of Kitty Hawk and Reda Perry Midgett (Edison) of Manteo. She has six children Tommy Toler and wife, Margaret Joy, of Wanchese, Sandy Toler Midgett and husband, Ray of Southern Shores, Blaine Toler and wife, Gail of Manteo, Daphne Toler Casper and husband, Raye of Kitty Hawk, April Toler Hardison and husband, Carl of Plymouth, NC and Melanie Toler and Tim Narron of Kitty Hawk. She is survived by eleven grandchildren, Les Toler and Ted Toler of Wanchese, Carrie Toler Booth of Raleigh, Randy Midgett of Elizabeth City, Phebe Toler Cooper of Kill Devil Hills, Kristian Blaine (Buddy) Toler of Kitty Hawk, Shannon Toler Glaser of Florida, Joshua Casper, Jesse Casper and Jeffrey Wescott of Kitty Hawk, Fred Melvin Wescott, III, of Greenville and thirteen great-grandchildren; and Shelia Hassell, Leola’s special care giver.  Family visitation will be at the home of Raye and Daphne Casper, 3952 Poor Ridge Road, Kitty Hawk, NC.  A graveside service will be in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2011 by Rev. Kenneth Midgett.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home and The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] July 28, 2011; pg. 8A)

Minnie Lee Cartwright Toler

MANTEO--Minnie Lee Cartwright Toler, died Thursday, March 19, at her residence. Mrs. Toler was born in Currituck and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Burlie Byrd and Henry Martin Cartwright and the wife of the late Curtis Toler. She is survived by one daughter, Phylis Sawyer Richards of Biscoe; two sons: Phillip Sawyer of Manteo and Norman Sawyer of Harbinger; one sister, Ellen Snow of Powells Point; one brother, Shelton Cartwright of Boydton, Va., five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at the residence at 1100 Burnside Road, Manteo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dare County Library or the Dare County Animal Shelter. Please address either donation to P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, 27954. Twiford's Colony Chapel,, Manteo, is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, March 22, 1998)

Ruby Mae Payne Toler

Ruby Mae Payne Toler, age 95, of Clayton, NC, died peacefully in Nags Head, NC Monday, November 19, 2018. Ruby was born and was raised in Rodanthe, NC to the late Ruford Benjamin and Sudie Midgett Payne. She was the wife of the late Marvin Colon Toler and the sister of the late Lillian Midgett.  Ruby’s survivors include her daughter Patricia Toler O’Neal; three grandchildren, Laurie O’Neal of Salt Lake City, Utah; Chrissy McCamy (Kevin) of Zebulon, NC; and Kimberly Brown (Randall) of Lindale, Texas; four great- grandchildren, Gabriella LaMaye O’Neal, Lilliana Casey McCamy, Devin Patrick O’Neal and Jadalyn Mai Brown; a niece Janice Haines, a nephew, Steve Midgett, her great-niece, Donna Covey and a host of other extended family members and friends.  A Memorial Service will be held Friday November 23, 2018 at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, 24240 Seabreeze Drive, Rodanthe, NC at 11 am.  (Outer Banks Voice)

Sidney Blaine Toler

Sidney Blaine Toler, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Nags Head on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born on June 11, 1948, in Elizabeth City, NC, to the late Sidney Caleb Toler and Leola Perry Toler of Kitty Hawk Village.  Blaine graduated from Manteo High School in 1967, where he was named cutest of his senior class. He married his high school sweetheart, Gloria Linda Parent, the mother of his three children, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1967-1973. He worked overseas on an oil barge in the North Sea while his family lived in the Netherlands for a year. He retired from the National Park Service, where he was employed as a mechanic for 27 years.  Blaine wasn’t much of a talker, but he meant every word he said. He always arrived early and had a fierce love for his family. He was a mechanic by trade and could fix absolutely anything. He liked his coffee black and picked up snakes with his bare hands. He enjoyed fishing, fast cars, adventure novels, cheesecake and good scotch.  He was his firstborn daughter’s hero. He never let her down a day in her life. He once used a blow torch to make her a set of metal Wonder Woman bracelets to deflect bullets.  His son was his best friend. He caught his biggest king mackerel ever with him off Oregon Inlet. He taught him everything he knew about fishing, car engines and motorcycles, and took pride in helping him build a custom orange and silver flame chopper.  He affectionately called his youngest daughter “kiddo” and taught her to be self-sufficient. He made sure she knew how to change a tire, jumpstart a car, rewire a dryer and assemble a jungle gym for her twins in 30-degree weather.  In addition to his parents, Blaine was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Virginia Gail Toler; his nephew, Steven Midgett; and his brother-in-law, Ray Midgett. He is survived by his three children, daughter Phebe Toler Cooper of Kill Devil Hills; son Kristian Blaine “Buddy” Toler of Kitty Hawk; and daughter Shannon Toler Glaser (Edward) of Kill Devil Hills; four grandchildren, Peyton Emily Dare Cooper of Raleigh; and Flynn Sidney Campbell Cooper, Emerson Natalie Glaser and Easton Blaine Glaser, all of Kill Devil Hills; beloved brother Tommy Toler (Margaret Joy) of Wanchese; four sisters, Sandra Midgett of Southern Shores; Daphne Casper (Raye) of Kitty Hawk; April Hardison (Carl) of Plymouth; and Melanie Toler (Tim) of Kitty Hawk; aunts Doris Pruitt of Kitty Hawk; Melba Perry of Southern Shores; and Shirley Toler of Havelock; uncles Wally Wise of Moyock; and Edison Midgett of Manteo; and many close cousins, nephews and nieces.  His children’s love for him is deeper than the ocean, and he will be dearly missed. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk, with cousin Rodney Perry officiating.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Sidney Caleb Toler

Sidney Caleb Toler, 82, died Thursday, December 29, 2005 in Norfolk Sentara Hospital, following a long illness. Born in Corolla, NC, he was the son of the late William Roosevelt Toler, Sr. and Elizabeth Mae Crank. He was a member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. Following retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard he was a self-employed businessman. With his wife, Leola, he operated the Kitty Hawk Grocery and later co-founded Casper & Toler Construction Company. Mr. Toler was the first fire chief for the Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores and Colington volunteer fire departments. He served on the first Kitty Hawk Town Council and was the town’s first building inspector. He served on the Dare County Board of Education and was past president of Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. Surviving, is his wife of 62 years, Leola Perry Toler of Kitty Hawk and six children; Tommy Toler and wife, Margaret Joy, of Wanchese, Sandra Midgett and husband, Ray, of Southern Shores, Blaine Toler and wife, Gail, of Manteo, Daphne Casper and husband, Raye, of Kitty Hawk; April Hardison and husband, Carl, of Plymouth, N.C., and Melanie Toler and Tim Narron of Kitty Hawk. He is survived by eleven grandchildren; Les Toler and Ted Toler of Wanchese, Carrie Lee Booth of Durham, NC, Randy Midgett of Elizabeth City, NC, Phoebe Cooper and Shannon Fussell of Florida, Kristian (Buddy) Toler of Kitty Hawk, Joshua Casper and Jesse Casper of Kitty Hawk, Fred Melvin Wescott III of New Bern, NC, Jeffrey Wescott of Kitty Hawk and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Toler was pre-deceased by a grandchild, Steven Midgett of Brooklyn, NY. Also, surviving is a brother, William Roosevelt Toler, Jr. and his wife, Shirley, of Havelock, NC, a sister, Anges Toler Wise and husband, Wally, of Kitty Hawk. Family visitation will be at the home of Ray and Sandra Midgett, 154 Duck Woods Drive, Southern Shores. Graveside services will be conducted at Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, Sunday, January 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Kenneth Midgett, officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, January 1, 2006; pg. 10A)

Tom Toler

CAPT. TOM TOLER DEAD - Capt. Tom Toler, Dare County's oldest citizen, died at his home near Manteo last week after an illness of several months, at the age of 92 years. Mr. Toler was an interesting citizen, having spent much of his younger life on sailing ships plying around Cape Horn or the Pacific Coast, he was able to relate many stories of his voyages for the entertainment of his visitors. After being a widower for several years he married the widow of his son, Mrs. Pattie Toler, who survives him. One son, John Toler of the U.S. Navy and two daughters, Mrs. L.N. Midgett and Mrs. Charles Midgett also survive.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, May 12, 1922; pg. 3)

Virginia Gail Sutton Toler

Virginia Gail Toler, 61, of Manteo, NC died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at her residence. Born in Williamsburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Grace Sutton. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church.  She was survived by her husband by her husband of 17 years Sidney Blaine Toler; by her children, Hunter Read Dowdy and wife Katie of Manteo, NC, Amy Ree Dowdy Nichols, Michael Blake Dowdy and wife Tonya of Point Harbor, NC, and Devon Wade Dowdy; step-children, Gary Joseph Dowdy Jr. of Frisco, NC, Melinda Dowdy Kurent, grandchildren, Savannah Grace Nichols and Ashton Taylor Swain. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Phebe Toler Cooper of Nags Head, NC, Kristian Blaine Toler of Kitty Hawk and Shannon Toler Glaser and husband Ed of Vero Beach FL; grandchildren, Peyton Emily Dare Cooper, Flynn Sidney Campbell Cooper, Emerson Natalie Glaser and Easton Blaine Glaser; two brothers, Page Sutton and John Sutton both of Williamsburg, VA. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday, September 9, 2011 11:30AM at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo with the Rev. Jerry Cribb officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday 7:00 to 8:30PM.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Wednesday, September 7, 2011)

William R. [Roosevelt] Toler, Jr.

William R. "Bill" Toler, Jr.., 93, of Havelock, died March 30, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.  He was a founding member of Cherry Point United Methodist Church and he retired from NARFE.  He is survived by his wife Shirley Toler, two sons, Rusty Toler of Savannah, GA; Ray Toler of New Bern; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Cherry Point United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 3, 2015 in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, NC.  Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.  (Cotton Funeral Home)

William Roosevelt Toler [Sr.]
Sept. 4 1900 - Apr. 9, 1966
(Unknown newspaper & date) - Kindly submitted by Sandy Midgett

 Albert Leston Tolson, Sr.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - Albert Leston Tolson, Sr., 78, died October 16. He was born in Buxton, the youngest child of ten, to Willie and Charlotte Tolson. He was a member of International Pentecostal Church of Christ. A WW II veteran, he retired from the City of Virginia Beach with 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. Tolson; a son, Albert Leston Tolson, Jr. of Currituck; daughter, Linda Diane Banton of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 19 at Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001; pg. 6A)

 Alice Rena Austin Tolson

FRISCO - Alice Rena Austin Tolson, 75, died Friday, February 4 at her residence. Mrs. Tolson, born in Hatteras, was a homemaker and a member of the Frisco Assembly of God church. She was the daughter of the late Edward Allen Austin, Sr. and Lovey Styron Austin. Mrs. Tolson is survived by her husband, Elwood Parson Tolson of the residence; six daughters: Eugina Willis of Hatteras, Amelia Barnett and Catherine Phelps, both of Frisco, Anna Baum of Wanchese, Donna Swain and Avis Butler, both of Frisco; three sons: Elwood "Woody" Tolson, Jr. of Frisco, Edward Tolson of Manteo, and Gary Tolson of Frisco; two brothers: Edward Allen Austin, Jr. of Greenville and Medford Austin of Frisco; 18 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Frisco Assembly of God on Monday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Barnett and the Rev. Charles Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in the Tolson Family Cemetery. The family will receive friend at the church on Sunday evening from 6-9 p.m. and at other times at the home of Catherine and Charlie Phelps in Frisco. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, February 6, 2000; pg. 13A)

FUNERAL HELD THURSDAY - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie B. Tolson of Frisco were held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock with her pastor, the Rev. Andrew Stirling, officiating.  Surviving are her husband, J.P. Tolson; one daughter, Nellie Willis; six sons: Elwood, Edgar, Jessie Jr., Lauris, Leslie and Adrien; two brothers: John and Adrien Austin; and one sister, Mrs. Nan Rose of New Bern.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 23, 1945; pg. 3)

Anson W. Tolson
The North Carolinian [Elizabeth City, NC] - Wednesday, October 9, 1872; pg. 2

Arnold Gwyndolon Tolson, Jr.

Arnold Gwyndlon Tolson, Jr., 76, of Skinnersville, died Feb. 6. He was the son of the late Arnold and Inez Tolson Sr. of Manteo. Arnold was raised in Manteo, where he developed into an expert waterman. He fished commercially and captained his own charter boat known as the Sea Whisperer for many years out of Oregon Inlet. Besides the fishing industry Arnold also developed and managed mobile home communities. Through those ventures he met and married Deborah, and the two embarked to Idaho where they grew a successful mobile home development business. Arnold and Deborah also used their gifts to establish a thriving non-denominational outreach ministry. Arnold’s love of animals led him to raise, train and handle award-winning champion Labradors both domestically and throughout western Canada. In recent years Arnold and Deborah moved back the North Carolina. They continued working in developing successful mobile home communities. He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Deborah, of the Skinnersville residence; his five children, Bull, Inez, Melinda, Rachael and Natalie; his two brothers, Bobby and Dean; his six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; as well as numerous friends and colleagues in Idaho and North Carolina. A memorial service will be held at the Gallop Funeral Chapel in Nags Head on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Pastor Deborah Tolson will officiate. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Arnold Gwyndolon Tolson, Sr.

MANTEO - Arnold Gwyndolon Tolson, Sr., 81, died Wednesday, February 26 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. Mr. Tolson was born in Frisco and was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and was also a retired auto dealer, most recently from Lighthouse Truck and Automotive Center. Mr. Tolson was a member of Manteo Masonic Lodge #521 AF&AM, New Bern Scottish Rite, Sudan Temple in New Bern, past president of the Dare County Shrine Club, former chairman of the Crippled Children's Committee for Sudan Temple, former jester and past president of Sudan Temple Wrecking Crew and was founder of the British Cemetery in Ocracoke. He was the son of the late Dallas Leigh, Sr. and Maude Whidbee Tolson and the husband of Inez Gray Tolson. Besides his wife, surviving are four sons: Arnold G. Tolson, Jr. of Priest River, Idaho, Darrell Gray Tolson and Robert L. "Bobby" Tolson, both of Manteo, and Dean Martin Tolson of Wanchese; one sister, Ernal Cyrus of Beaufort; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mr. Tolson was predeceased by a son, William A. "Bill" Tolson. A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. in First Assembly of God in Manteo by the Revs. Ron Denham, Stafford Berry and Deborah Tolson. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - March 2, 2003; pg. 14A)

Carol Jean Tolson

Carol Jean Tolson, 68, died on November 25, 2009 following a brave battle with cancer. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and worked for over 40 years in various nursing positions. During later years in her life, she served on the Board for the Family Enrichment Partnership of Hatteras Island as well as volunteering for Dare County Community Health Care. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Carol will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, optimistic spirit, and loving heart. Born on January 22, 1941, in Appleton, WI, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucille Donnermeyer. She was also predeceased by her son, Remy Andre Perot. She is survived by her husband, Larris Tolson; two daughters, Suzanne Ackley-Perot and husband, Donald of Syracuse, NY, Annette Perot of Durham; two sisters, NorRita Corsmier and husband, Fritz of Appleton, WI, Mary Donnermeyer of Kaukauna; two brothers, Richard Donnermeyer and wife Carol of Waupun, WI, and Michael Donnermeyer of Manitowoc, WI; two grandsons, Bruce and Connor Ackley-Perot of Syracuse, NY; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service, honoring the life of Carol Tolson, will be held at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, NC at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 and at Little Grove Methodist Church in Frisco, NC on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow each service. Internment will be private. The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the staff of Duke Hospital, Hillcrest Convalescent Home and Duke Hospice/Hock Family Pavilion for the loving, compassionate care they provided during the final days of Carol’s life.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, December 1, 2009; pg. 6A)

 Charlie S. Tolson

NORFOLK - Charlie S. Tolson, 72, husband of Mrs. Levise Bragg Tolson and son of John N. and Mrs. Mary Austin Tolson, died in a hospital Sunday [Sept. 8, 1963]. A native of Hatteras, N.C., he lived on Ocracoke Island 35 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Besides his widow, he is survived by a brother, John Q. Tolson of Hampton. The body was taken from Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home to his home on Ocracoke Island where a funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the family cemetery on Ocracoke Island.  (unknown Sept. 1963 newspaper)

Curtis Vaughn Tolson

FRISCO - Curtis Vaughn Tolson, 36, died Monday, October 19 in Frisco. Mr. Tolson, born in Elizabeth City, was a carpenter, an avid musician and loved working with computers. He was the son of the late Edgar Jones Tolson and the late Minerva Jane Stowe Tolson. Mr. Tolson is survived by his wife, Myla Desh Tolson of Frisco; two daughters: Tasha Tolson and Bonnie Tolson, both of Frisco; one son, Jay Tolson of Frisco; one sister, Rugy Fagley Creason of Eagle Springs; five brothers: Joey Fagley of Manns Harbor, Allen Fagley of Hatteras, Larry Tolson of Norfolk, Va., Ronnie Tolson of Nags Head, and Larris Tolson of Frisco. A memorial service will be held at Little Grove United Methodist Church today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Huskins officiating. Twiford's Island Chapel in Hatteras is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, October 22, 1998; pg. 10A)

ONE KILLED, FOUR HURT IN WRECK - One person was killed and four were injured in a two-vehicle wreck October 19 on Highway 12 in Frisco. Curtis Vaughn Tolson, 37, of Buxton was killed after his vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle headed in the opposite direction. The two cars met head to head, reports indicate. After impact, Tolson's vehicle went back to the right lane, turned over, then came to rest on its top along the shoulder of the southbound lane. The two riders in Tolson's car sustained severe injuries. Emily Canary, 19, of Frisco and Hamilton Gray, 23, of Hatteras were taken by helicopter to Sentara Norfolk General. Canary suffered from a compound fracture of her right leg, friction burns on her face and forehead and damage to her right ear. She was released from the hospital Oct. 24. Gray sustained a broken collarbone and a bruised spleen. He was released Oct. 22. The second vehicle, driven by Tracy Lee Carmen, 39, also of Buxton, spun off the shoulder on the north side. Carmen was also flown to the hospital for treatment of injuries.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head, NC] - October 29, 1998)

Dallas Lee Tolson

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Dallas Lee Tolson, 80, of 111 Anne Ave., Chesapeake, Va. and Bayview Drive, Manteo, died Tuesday afternoon at 5:45 p.m. in the Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake, Va., following an illness of five months. A native of Frisco, he was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a machinist. He was the son of the late Martin B. and Mrs. Victoria Rollinson Tolson and the husband of Mrs. Maude Lee Tolson of the home. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Ernal Keaveny of Carlsbad, Calif. and Mrs. Sybil Bogue of Nags Head; one son, Arnold G. Tolson of Manteo; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Rollinson of Portsmouth, Va.; and half-sister, Mrs. Virginia Mannina of Richmond, Va.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, by the Rev. Carroll Daniels, pastor of Manteo First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in the Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Va. The family will be at the funeral home in Manteo Friday night from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The family will be staying at the home on Bayview Drive in Manteo.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, February 18, 1982)

IN MANTEO - Dallas Lee Tolson, 80, died Tuesday [Feb. 16, 1982] in Chesapeake General Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday in Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo by the Rev. Carroll Daniels. Burial followed in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Chesapeake, Va.  Mr. Tolson was a native of Frisco, NC and lived in Chesapeake and Manteo, NC.  He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and had worked as machinist at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.  He was the son of the late Martin and Mrs. Victoria Rollinson Tolson and husband of Mrs. Maude L. Tolson of the home.  Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Ernal Keaveny of Carlsbad, Calif. and Mrs. Sybil Dogue of Nags Head, NC; one son, Arnold Tolson of Manteo, NC; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Rollinson of Portsmouth, Va.; one half-sister, Mrs. Virginia Manina of Richmond, Va.; ten grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, February 24, 1982; pg. 11)

Darrell Gray Tolson

Darrell Gray Tolson, 62, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 in Chapel Hill, NC. A native of Dare County, NC, he was the son of the late Arnold G. Tolson, Sr. and Inez Gray Tolson. He was the owner/president of Barron International Travel Agency in Raleigh, NC and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.  Mr. Tolson is survived by a daughter, Laura Elizabeth Tolson of Eugene, OR; a son, Darrell Gray Tolson, Jr. and wife Christa of Asheville, NC; three brothers, Arnold Tolson, Jr. of Skinnersville, NC and Robert and Dean Tolson both of Manteo, NC; and four grandchildren, Roan, Cade, and Wylee Tolson and Cody Jennings. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Tolson.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Cudworth Cemetery by the Rev. David J. Daniels. The family will receive friends and relatives at Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Edgar Jones Tolson

FRISCO, N.C. - Edgar Jones Tolson, 72, a retired civil service worker, died June 25, 1988 in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Tolson, a native of Dare County, N.C., was the widower of Minerva Jane Stowe Tolson. He had retired as a dredge engineer. He was a member and lay leader of Little Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ruby F. Creason of Jacksonville, Fla.; five sons: Lauris Tolson and Curtis Tolson both of Frisco, Larry Tolson and Ronnie Tolson, both of Norfolk, and Allen Fagley of Hatteras, N.C.; three brothers: Adrian Tolson of Norfolk, Elwood Tolson of Frisco and Leslie Tolson of Conroe, Texas; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Little Grove Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Sweeley. Burial will be in Tolson Family Cemetery. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, is handling arrangements.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Elwood Parsons Tolson, Sr., 92, passed away at his home in Frisco, NC on Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Mr. Tolson, born in Frisco on October 9, 1912, was a retired truck driver for NC Dept. of Transportation. He was the son of the late Jessie Benjamin and Anna Belle Austin Tolson and the widower of the late Alice Rena Austin Tolson. Mr. Tolson is survived by six daughters, Eugenia Willis of Hatteras, NC, Amelia Barnett, Avis Butler, Catherine Phelps and Donna Swain, all of Frisco, NC, Anna Baum of Wanchese, NC; three sons, Gary Tolson, Woody Tolson and Edward Tolson, all of Frisco, NC; two brothers, Adrian Tolson of Norfolk, VA and Leslie Tolson of Texas; twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at the home of Edward Tolson, Frisco, on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 11:00 am with Rev. H. J. Willis officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives at the home of Catherine Phelps in Frisco on Friday, September 2, 2005. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, September 4, 2005; pg. 10A)

Inez Gray Tolson

INEZ GRAY TOLSON, 82, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Tolson was born in Avon, NC and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late William Andrew and Cora Gray, and the widow of the late Arnold G. Tolson, Sr.. She was also preceded in death by a son, William A. Tolson and a brother, James Gray. Mrs. Tolson is survived by four sons, Arnold G. Tolson, Jr. of Idaho, Darrell G. Tolson, Robert L. Tolson and Dean M. Tolson, all of Manteo, NC; two sisters, Emelis G. Meekins of Manteo, NC and Beth G. Quidley of Buxton, NC; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Manteo First Assembly of God on Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 11:00 am with Rev. Ron Denham and Rev. Deborah Tolson officiating. Burial will be in the Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese, NC. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Manteo on Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, March 18, 2004; pg. 13A)

Jesse Benjamin Tolson
The Coastland Times - Tuesday, June 9, 1981; pg. 13

Levice M. [Bragg] Tolson

OCRACOKE, N.C. - Mrs. Levice M. Tolson, 75, the widow of Charlie Tolson, died Saturday [April 13, 1974] in her home. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. A funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. in her home by the Rev. Robert Riley and the Rev. James Creech. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery with Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, in charge.  (unknown newspaper & date)

Lonie Bragg Tolson

BUXTON, NC - A funeral service for Mrs. Lonie Bragg Tolson, 74, of Richmond, Va., will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Buxton Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Mary E. Wiles of Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church in Richmond. Burial will be in the Tolson Family Cemetery with Twiford Island Chapel in Hatteras in charge. The family is at the home of a sister, Mrs. Pearl Midgett, in Buxton.  (The Virginian-Pilot - unknown date)  NOTE:  Lonie died Jan. 29, 1976.

Maude Lee Tolson

MANTEO - Maude Lee Tolson, 85, formerly of South Norfolk, died July 8, 1988 in a Chesapeake hospital. Mrs. Tolson, a native of Buxton, N.C., was the widow of Dallas Lee Tolson. She was a Methodist. She was a member of Elizabeth Chapter 45, Order of the Eastern Star, Norfolk. Survivors include two daughters, Earnel Keaveney of San Diego, Calif. and Sybil Bogue of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; a son, Arnold Tolson of Manteo; a brother, Fulton Scarborough of Hatteras; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. William A. Tolson. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake. The family will meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  (unknown newspaper - July 1988)

Minerva Stowe Tolson

FRISCO - Mrs. Minerva Stowe Tolson, 60, died Monday morning [June 23, 1980] at her residence. She was a native of Hatteras but had resided in Frisco for the past 30 years. She was a housewife. She was a member of the Little Grove United Methodist Church, Frisco. She was the daughter of the late Freeman and Mrs. Lucy Gaskill Stowe and the wife of Edgar Tolson of the home. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter Miss Ruby Fagley of Aberdeen; four sons: Joseph Fagley, Allan Fagley, Larris Tolson, and Curtis Tolson, all of Frisco; two step-sons, Ronnie Tolson of Elizabeth City and Larry Tolson of Norfolk, Va.; three sisters: Mrs. Linda Farrow, Mrs. Cathleen Styron, and Miss Lucy Stowe, all of Hatteras; one brother, Freeman Stowe of Hatteras; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Little Grove United Methodist Church by the Rev. Feed Roberts, pastor. Burial will follow in the family cemetery, Frisco. The body will be taken to the church at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, June 24, 1980)

Solon Peele Tolson, Jr.

FRISCO - Solon Peele Tolson, Jr. died Tuesday, November 18 after a brief illness.  He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service.  He is survived by wife Anne Bruce Tolson and children: Deborah Austin, Daniel Tolson, Sandra Cranson, Patricia Adams, Mary Picard, and Lawrence Tolson; step-sons: Douglas Wayne Howell and Charles Bruce Howell; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 1 at the Fulcher Family Cemetery, Frisco.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 20, 2003; pg. 14A)

William Andrew Tolson

Rev. William Andrew Tolson, 46, pastor of Salvo Assembly of God, died Aug. 8, 1990, in a Norfolk hospital.  Mr. Tolson, a native of Norfolk, was formerly employed with Carolina Telephone Co. and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.   He was a Coast Guard veteran.  Survivors include his wife, Carol Miller Tolson; two daughters, Stephanie Tolson and Heather Tolson, both of Kill Devil Hills; his parents, Inez G. and Arnold G. Tolson of Manteo; and four brothers.  Burial will be in the Austin Cemetery, Dare, NC.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - August 9, 1990)

Victoria Anne Toms

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Victoria Anne Toms, 57, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away September 8, 2012 at her residence. A native of Miami, FL, she was the daughter of Olive Herman and the late Harry Herman.  Victoria grew up in Hialeah, FL and began her dance training at a young age. She was selected for and received a scholarship to the Miami Junior Ballet Theatre, where she performed for nine years, including lead roles in The Sleeping Beauty, Etudes and Walpurgis Night. Ms. Toms began her professional career in 1973 as a featured dancer with the Florida Family Opera and member of The Lemon Twists. The ensemble toured for five years, performing with many legendary entertainers, including Bob Hope and Tony Bennett. In 1978 she moved to New York City and continued her training. After operating dance studios in Miami, Victoria moved to the Outer Banks and founded Atlantic Dance in 1995.  In addition to her mother, Victoria is survived by her husband Sam Toms, brothers Robert Wilkerson and Richard Herman, and her nieces and nephews. She will also be mourned by the hundreds of students whom she inspired and nurtured over her long career as a dance instructor.  A memorial service will take place Sunday September 30, 2012 at 2 pm at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC.  Arrangements were entrusted to Gallop Funeral Services.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Sunday, September 16, 2012)

Joseph Toner

Joseph “JT” Toner, of Frisco, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the age of 54. He was well liked by all. JT was born to Catherine and Frank E. Toner on July 18, 1959 in Ventnor City, N.J. Upon finishing high school, JT lived for a period of time in California and then Texas prior to moving to Hatteras Island. JT is predeceased by his father Frank E. Toner and his brother Francis “Bootem” Toner.  A gifted athlete with a deep love for the ocean, he excelled in a number of water sports, including surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing as well as fishing. He also was an avid golfer and snowboarder. JT loved to play music, namely guitar, and would often host friends for “jam sessions.”  A contractor by trade, JT owned a business, Joseph Toner Construction. During his 27 years on Hatteras Island, he built numerous custom homes.  He is survived by his mother Catherine, two brothers, Michael Toner (Ellen) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. and John Toner (Brenda) of Round Rock, Texas, one sister, Lori Toner (Bruce) of Doylestown, Pa., numerous nieces and nephews, and best friend Claudette Lemonde-Gray and her family.  A memorial “paddle out” service for everyone whose lives were touched by JT will be held on Hatteras Island on Saturday, May 24.   Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Angela Dawn Touchet

Angela Dawn Touchet (TSGT USAF), 40, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.  Angela was born in Keflavik, Iceland on October 14, 1970.  She was a graduate of East Carolina University and was previously employed with Kindercare in Greenville and earned her Master’s Degree in Information Technology.  Angela was currently working in Intelligence for the United States Air Force.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Methodist Church in Avon, North Carolina with Pastor J. Roger Dill officiating.  The interment will follow with full military honors at Hooper Family Cemetery.  Angela is survived by her parents, Loran P. O’Neal and Wanda Gray O’Neal of Avon, NC; her sisters, Mary Elizabeth O’Neal of Florence, SC; Patricia Mae O’Neal of Buxton, Ethel Ann O’Neal of Watertown, NY and Pamela S. O’Neal of Buena, New Jersey; her brothers, Loran P. O’Neal III and wife Stephanie of Avon and Clifton O’Neal and wife Sherry of Midlothian, VA.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. John’s Methodist Church in Avon, North Carolina.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Maria Virginia Tramontano

Maria Virginia “Ginger” Tramontano, 77, longtime resident of Manteo, NC, died Monday, February 4, 2021, at Currituck Health & Rehab Center.  Born in New Jersey on November 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Viola Molitor and Victor J. Kaufman.  Ginger was the owner and operator of Downtown Manteo’s The Green Dolphin Restaurant and Pub. She loved dogs and enjoyed reading and visiting the Old Swimming Hole.  She is survived by her daughter, Dawn T. Beacham of Manteo, NC; and son, Robert Tramontano II of Asbury Park, NJ.  A celebration of Ginger’s life will be held at the Old Swimming Hole in the future with details to be announced.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Suzanne Olive Trefny

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Suzanne Olive Trefny died peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2009, in Portsmouth, Va. Suzie was a native of Portsmouth, Va., the daughter of the late Alex Oliver and Goldie Lowe Oliver. She was retired as an eligibility worker from the Kinston Dept. of Social Services and had formerly worked in similar positions in Chesapeake and Newport News, Va. and Wake County. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Manteo. She and her husband Jimmy met on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and she loved and lived for the beach ever since. Survivors include her husband, James E. Trefny; daughter, Megan Trefny Bracy and husband, James Scott Bracy, of Portsmouth, Va.; and a sister, Jane Smith and husband, Carlton Smith, of Chesapeake, Va.. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Va. by the Rev. Jerry Cribb and the Rev. Dennis Levin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.  (The Daily Reflector [Greenville NC] – Tuesday,  May 5, 2009)

Francis Gabriel Tromba

Francis Gabriel Tromba, 78, of 40 Honeysuckle Lane, Southern Shores, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Mr. Tromba was born Oct. 19, 1920, in New York City. He served in the Army in Europe during World War II and received the first Ph.D. in parasitology ever awarded by the University of Maryland. He worked for the Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD, for 30 years, and during that time he received worldwide attention for his novel procedures to eradicate parasitic infections in livestock. Predeceased by his wife, Marguerite "Tita" Inez Formoso Tromba and a son, Francis "Frank" Charles Tromba [Born 4 Jul 1944 in New York City - Died Mar 1999 in Bedford, Ohio]. Survived by a son, Dennis Peter Tromba and his wife, Marjorie A. Tromba, of Southern Shores; a daughter, Joyce Marie Tromba and a son-in-law, Walter Plotkin.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - June 27, 1999)

Marguerite Inez Tromba

Marguerite "Tita'' Inez Tromba, 76, of the 40 block of Honeysuckle Lane, died June 10, 1996, after a brief stay at Sentara Hospital in Norfolk.  A New Yorker, she was born in La Caruna, Spain, the daughter of first-generation immigrants, Peter Formoso, from Spain, and Margaret Egan, from Ireland. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Francis Gabriel Tromba, daughter Joyce, sons, Frank, Dennis and Peter and seven grandchildren. Marguerite grew up in the Bronx, N.Y.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - June 12, 1996)

Marie M. Tromba

IN KITTY HAWK - Mrs. Marie M. Tromba, 88, of Adelphi, Md., died October 11 in the Manor Care Nursing Home in Adelphi.  Graveside services were held October 14 at 10 a.m. in the Austin Family Cemetery in Kitty Hawk.  Father John O'Brien of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kill Devil Hills officiated with Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, in charge of arrangements.  She was a native of New York and widow of the late Dr. Salvadore Charles Tromba.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rose Borgia of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sons: Francis G. Tromba of Adelphi and Joseph Tromba of Ft. Pierce, Fla.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - October 20, 1982; pg. 8)

Sabra Basnight Trombley

Mrs. Sabra Basnight Trombley, 56, Central Islip, N.Y., died Sunday morning [June 19, 1977]. She was the daughter of the late Samuel C. and Florence M. Basnight, Sr. of Mashoes. Survivors include her husband, Harold Trombley; three sons: Major James Trombley, USAF, Texas, Martin Trombley of Central Islip and Capt. R. Richard Trombley, US Army, Italy; one sister, Mrs. Herman Scaff of Moyock; three brothers [names four]: Donald Dough of Colington, Boyd Basnight of Wanchese, Floyd Basnight of Hampton, Va. and Mashoes and Samuel C. Basnight, Jr. of Manteo; and five grandchildren. The family will be at the Tom Walsh Funeral, Carlton Ave., Central Islip on Tuesday evening until 10 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Central Islip Methodist Church Wednesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Washington Memorial Park.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - June 1977.  Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock.

Ann Lewis Tugwell

MANTEO - Ann Lewis Tugwell, 92, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Bethel, N.C., and was the widow of Harry King Tugwell. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church and its Methodist Women and was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Tugwell is survived by three sons, Bill Tugwell of Virginia Beach, Bob Tugwell and wife Flossie of Manteo, and Lee Tugwell and wife Lynn of Manteo; five grandchildren, Scott, Jennifer, Lang, Daniel, and Troy; and three great-grandchildren, Tony, Luke and Blake. A funeral will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Manteo Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Homes Colony Chapel.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Tuesday, August 3, 2010)

Laura Gilbert Tupper

NAGS HEAD- Laura Gilbert Tupper will be celebrating her 101st birthday in heaven!  Lolly, as everyone knew her, passed away peacefully at Peak Resources in Nags Head, NC, on Saturday, August 21, 2021.  She was the loving wife of the late Robert R. Tupper and the daughter of Stanley and Laura Gilbert.  Born in Utica, NY, on November 14, 1920, Lolly was naturally gregarious and fun-loving.  She created a life that was filled with family, travel, work, and volunteering.  She had a passion for animals, especially dogs, that was evident throughout her life. Gardening was another passion of Lolly’s.  Lolly's love for the Outer Banks began in the 1960s, when the family purchased a vacation cottage in Southern Shores.  The family owned and operated the Croatan Inn in Kill Devil Hills from 1969 through 1974.  In 2006, Lolly made a final move from upstate New York to the Outer Banks to be closer to family.  In her mid-eighties, still wishing to make a difference, Lolly began volunteering at the Elizabethan Gardens. Her time there was a joy that lasted until just a few years ago. Lolly’s peers at the Gardens no doubt remember her homemade brownies!  On the very special occasion of her 100th birthday, Lolly’s many friends and family members from near and far wished her a joyful and memorable celebration.  Lolly is survived by her three sons, Robert Tupper (Ellie) of Bethesda, Maryland; Richard “Rick” Tupper (Didi) of Nags Head, NC; and Tom Tupper, also of Maryland. She leaves three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren to reflect on her remarkable life. The Tuppers’ plans for memorial services and interment at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, are pending at this time.   Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

James Sutherlin Turner

BUXTON, N.C. - James Sutherlin Turner, 69, died Sunday [Mar. 10, 1968] at 5 p.m. in Portsmouth Naval hospital after an illness of four months. A native of Daville, he was the husband of Mrs. Lillie Miller Turner and a son of James S. and Mrs. Louisana Neal Turner. He was a retired Navy lieutenant with 28 years of service, including World War I and World War II. He was a member of Buxton Methodist Church, Ocean View Masonic Lodge 335, and Hatteras Eastern Star Chapter 303. Besides his widow, surviving are a son, James Turner of Baltimore; three half-brothers, Bruce Turner, Charles Turner, and William Turner of Reidsville; and three grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Buxton Methodist Church by the Rev. Hobart Burnside and the Rev. Carroll Daniel. Burial will be in Miller's Cemetery, Buxton. The body will be taken from Twiford Funeral, Hatteras, to the church at 1 p.m. Wednesday.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - March 1968)

Raymond J. Turcan

Raymond J. Turcan, 83, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Friday, December 14, 2018.  A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Holy Trinity by the Sea Catholic Chapel with Rev. John Hanley, osfs officiating. Burial will follow at Manteo Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

John Martin Turner

John Martin Turner, 51, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at his home. Born in Nash County on July 22, 1966, he was the son of the late Selma Herring Turner and Arthur Mooring Turner III.  An Eagle Scout, John grew up working at Camp Bonner during the summers. He later moved to Manteo, where he enjoyed giving tours of the town and often volunteered at The Elizabethan Gardens and was awarded Volunteer of the Year for The Lost Colony.  John was a floral designer for the majority of his life. Most recently, he operated The Flower Gallery of Harris Teeter, Kill Devil Hills. He also served as a board member and treasurer of the Outer Banks Wedding Association.  John is survived by his brother, Arthur “Chip” Mooring Turner IV and wife Allison of Tarboro; and five nieces, Kristen Headlee, Jennifer Hatchel, Brittany Turner, Kelsey Owens, and Brooke Owens.  A funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. John Dutton officiating. Burial will follow in Manteo Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday evening from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Russell Turner

COLINGTON -  Russel Turner of Colington died August 1, 2016 after a bravely challenging pancreatic cancer. He was 71.  Russel mastered a number of occupations including a professional fine artist. Survivors include his wife Maureen of Colington, and their children as well as many other relatives and friends.  Plans for a memorial service are still pending at this time.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Services)

Blanche Kessinger Twiddy

EAST LAKE - Blanche "Bobbie" Kessinger Twiddy, 67, died Wednesday, September 22, at Britthaven Hursing Home.  Mrs. Twiddy was born in Buffalo, Ky. and was retired from cafeteria work with the Dare County Schools.  She was a member of the East Lake Holiness Church and Order of the Eastern Start, Manteo Chapter #79.  Mrs. Twiddy was the daughter of the late Henry Clay Kessinger and the late Elizabeth Nelson Kessinger, and the widow of Earl Willis Twiddy.  She is survived by Patricia N. "Trish" Twiddy of Grandy; five sons: Jimmy, Tommy and David Twiddy of Manns Harbor, Earl Glenn Twiddy of Grandy and Joe Twiddy of Newhall, Calif.; two brothers: Arvin Kessinger of Hodgensville, Ky.; and eight grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo on Saturday, September 25 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Anthony Ralph officiating and East Star Rites.  Burial will take place in the East Lake Methodist Church Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  The family will be at the home of Tommy and Shannon Twiddy in Manns Harbor.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is in charge of these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 23, 2004; pg. 14A)

Calvin Glenmore Twiddy, Jr.

Calvin Glenmore “Glen” Twiddy, Jr., 68, of Manteo, NC died on Friday, November 27, 2015 at his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Calvin Glenmore Twiddy and Elizabeth Jane Fox Twiddy.  Glen is survived by a sister, Janet Twiddy Styron and husband, Andy of Virginia Beach, VA; a niece, Leslie Styron Meekins; three nephews, Ralph Styron III, Ryan Styron and Kyle Styron; and twelve great nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, December 4, 2015 at Riverside Memorial Park in Norfolk, VA.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Doris Hassell Twiddy

Doris Hassell Twiddy, 90, of Columbia, NC died Thursday, May 31, 2018. A native of East Lake, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lillie Cain Hassell and James Clinton Hassell and the widow of Jesse Seaton Twiddy, Jr.  A longtime member of East Lake Holiness Church, Doris was a homemaker.  Doris is survived by two daughters, Betsy Sethman and Yulonda Leach both of Columbia; a son, JC Twiddy of Manns Harbor; eight grandchildren, Doris K. Pledger, Kenny Ray, Kevin Leach, Nora Leach, William Leach, Skylar Parker, Zack Twiddy, and Austin Twiddy; thirteen great-grandchildren, Daniel, Kyle, Lillian, Bella, Leeland, Tori, Jesse, Mason, Savannah, Katniss, Willow, Carson and Aiden; and two great-great-grandchildren, Rileigh and James.  A funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at East Lake Holiness Church with Pastors Anthony Ralph and Asa Lowe officiating. Private burial will take place at the East Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ken Maynard Twiddy

LITTLE BOY DIES AT EAST LAKE HOME - Ken Maynard Twiddy, 10-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Twiddy of East Lake, died suddenly about four o'clock Saturday morning.  The child awakened with a severe pain in his stomach and death followed almost immediately presumably due to a heart attack.  The child apparently had been in good health and his sudden death was a shock to his family and friends.  Due to the isolation of the home, it was impossible to secure the services of a physician in time to render aid.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the East Lake Methodist Church.  Mrs. Nixon, Holiness preacher, officiated.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  The child is survived by his parents; two brothers: Elbert and Richard Twiddy; and two sisters: Geneva Ann and Hilda Twiddy.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 20, 1945; pg. 4)

Margaret Gallop Twiddy

MANNS HARBOR - Margaret Gallop Twiddy, 88, passed away in Nags Head on Monday, February 8, 2010. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Clyde Gallop and the late Mollie Shannon Gallop. Survived by her husband, Melvin T. Twiddy, Sr., of the residence, she will be remembered for her talent as a seamstress, working for many years at the Galleon Esplanade and for her beautiful Afghan creations that she made for the church community in Manns Harbor. She ran the cafeteria at the Manns Harbor School and eventually ran the cafeteria at Manteo High School. She will be dearly missed. Mrs. Twiddy is predeceased by her sister, Lilian G. Payne and her brothers, Shelton C. Gallop, Herrel L. Gallop, and Hiram C. Gallop, as well as her grandson, Ronald Morris Foreman, II. In addition to her husband, Melvin, she is survived by a daughter, Sherry T. Foreman and husband Ron, a son, Melvin T. Twiddy, Jr. and wife Vivian, both of Manns Harbor, seven sisters, Elizabeth G. Cox of Manns Harbor, Myrkie G. Stevens and husband Keith of Norfolk, VA, Lucille G. Sykes and husband Howard of Virginia Beach, VA, Mildred G. West of Wanchese, Ruth G. Creef of Manteo, Lucinda G. Baum of Manns Harbor, and Mollie G. Royals of Chesapeake, VA. She is also survived by two brothers, Julian C. Gallop and wife JoAnn of Harbinger, NC and Abraham Lincoln Gallop and wife Leona of Beaufort, SC. She also leaves three grandchildren, Melvin T. Twiddy, III and wife Lorraine of Charlotte, NC, Tammy Tobin and husband Jim of Manns Harbor, and d’Andrea F. Hinkle and husband Christian of Springfield, VA. A funeral will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Manns Harbor, NC. Interment will be in the Midgett Cemetery, also in Manns Harbor. A visitation will be held from 7 – 8:30 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, February 11, 2010; pg. 6A)

Margaret Renee Twiddy

Margaret Renée Twiddy, 49, of Manns Harbor, NC died on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Chowan County on May 17, 1967, she was the daughter of Rachel Gard Twiddy and Franklin Irdell Twiddy, Sr.  Along with her parents, Renée is survived by five sisters, Dolores King and husband Wardell, Cindi Twiddy, Mimi Twiddy, Amelia Twiddy, and Falana Twiddy-Gallaga and husband Juan; two brothers, Franklin Irdell Twiddy, Jr. and wife Kim and Adrian Twiddy and wife Amber; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Although Margaret did not have any children, she treated her furbabies, Little Bit, Spooky, Sassy, Petey, Oso, and Snuggles, like family.  A private family memorial service will be held.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Rachel Gard Twiddy

Rachel Gard Twiddy, 78, of Manns Harbor, NC died Monday, November 7, 2022, at The Outer Banks Hospital.  A native of Manns Harbor, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Gibbs Gard and Alton E. Gard, Sr.  Rachel was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Women.  She is survived by her husband, Irdell Twiddy; five daughters, Dolores King (Wardell) of Manns Harbor, NC, Cynthia Twiddy of Tampa, FL, Mimi Twiddy of Zolfo Springs, FL, Amelia Vazquez (Luis) of Manns Harbor, NC, and Falana Twiddy of Columbia, NC; two sons, Buddy Twiddy of Hertford, NC and Adrian Twiddy (Amber) of Willis, TX; thirteen grandchildren, Kelly, Michael, Ciara, Casey, Cameron, Miguel, Darren, Shelby, Matthew, Marcos, Ayden, Aaron, and Marisela; twelve great-grandchildren, Darius, Briana, Dylan, Alexandra, Arrianna, Abigail, Olivia, Aiden, Mauricio, Mylah, Madeline, and Bailey; and two great-great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Josiah. Also, surviving are two sisters, Myra Twiddy of Manns Harbor, NC and Arlene Basnight (Louie) of Manns Harbor; and one brother, Ferrell Gard (Irma) of Henderson, NC.  In addition to her parents, Rachel was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Twiddy; grandson, Hector; sister, Amy Kelvy; brothers, Elroy Gard and Herman Gard; sister-in-law, Lydia Gard; and brother-in-law, Andrew Twiddy.  The family will hold a private service at a later date.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Richard Andrew Twiddy

Richard Andrew Twiddy, 80, of Manns Harbor, NC died Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home.  Born in Creswell, NC on March 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Patsy Ward Twiddy and Jesse Seton Twiddy, Sr.  Richard retired from Dare County Public Works Department.  He is survived by his wife, Myra Gard Twiddy; daughter, Yvonne Twiddy; sons, Niles Twiddy (Margie), Stanley Twiddy (Glenda), Calvin Twiddy (Kimmers), and Derl Twiddy; grandchildren, Judson (Amy), Ashley, Sammy, Andy, Conner, Caitlin, Nick, Anthony, Mark, Joseph, Houston, Shelby, Elijah, Carley, Cameron, and Charlie; and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Aiden, Bella, Junior, Stella, and Lily. Also, surviving is his brother, Irdell Twiddy and his wife, Rachel.  In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a daughter, Nova Lea Twiddy.  A memorial service will be held in the future.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

 Abia Etheridge Twiford

WIDOW OF OLIVER TWIFORD OF KITTY HAWK DIES AT 70 - Mrs. Abia Etheridge Twiford, 70, widow of the late Oliver Twiford of Kitty Hawk, died Wednesday morning following a long illness. She is survived by four prominent sons: L.O. Twiford of Powells Point, C.L. and A.C. Twiford of Elizabeth City and W.P. Twiford of the Coast Guard. Her sisters are: Mrs. Harris Midgett, Mrs. Matilda Baum, Mrs. Bertha Perry, Mrs. Hildegard Perry of Kitty Hawk and Mrs. William Partridge of Norfolk; and two-half brothers: Edward and Elsworth Baum of Kitty Hawk. She was the daughter of the late Truxton and Emmeline Etheridge.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, October 8, 1943; pg. 1)

A. (Alf Dozier) Twiford

EAST LAKE - Mr. A. Twiford, who has been confined to his bed for a long time, departed this life November 15th.  He leaves a broken-hearted wife and five children to mourn his loss.  (The Tar Heel [Elizabeth City, NC] - November 27, 1903; pg. 5)

Almira Quidley Twiford

IN MANTEO - Mrs. Almira Quidley Twiford, 80, of Norfolk, Va., died Friday night [July 16, 1982] at Leigh memorial Hospital. She was a native of Manteo. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo. Burial followed in the Manteo Cemetery. Mrs. Twiford was the daughter of the late Leonard and Susan Hooper Quidley and the widow of the late Henry Hudson Twiford. She was a member of the Squires Neniruak Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. She is survived by two sons: Ralph and Robert Twiford; one sister, Mrs. Mary Midgett of Manteo; 7 grandchild and 6 great-grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, July 21, 1982; pg. 9)

 Anna Twiford

EAST LAKE - On the 18th of Dec. death removed from us the venerable Aunt Anna Twiford.  She was one of the oldest persons in this section and a fine character of noble womanhood.  She leaves seven children, thirty grandchildren and about fifteen great-grandchildren.  (The Tar Heel [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, January 3, 1902; pg. 3) [see her tombstone here which states she died on the 17th]

Annie Twiford

MISS ANNIE TWIFORD DIES IN NORFOLK - Miss Annie Twiford, 23, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Twiford of Norfolk, formerly of Manteo, died Wednesday morning at the family residence on Poplar Avenue after an illness of several days.  She had not been in good health for a number of years but remained in good spirits until the last, and knowing that death was approaching, said she didn't mind dying.  She was a granddaughter of Mrs. Charles P. Meekins of Manteo, and have many relatives on Roanoke Island.  She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Inez Jenkins of Norfolk, and Mrs. Hazel Lewis of Portsmouth.  The funeral was conducted Friday and interment was in Riverside Memorial Park.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 3, 1943; pg. 1)

Arden Twiford

Benjamin Franklin Twiford

FRANK TWIFORD OF MANNS HARBOR DEAD - Frank Twiford, one of the best known and best liked citizens of Manns Harbor, died Thursday night in St. Vincent's Hospital in Norfolk after a stroke earlier in the week.  He was past three score and ten, but had been actively engaged in the fishing business until his death.  He was universally loved and respected and his friendliness and genial nature will be greatly missed.  He had been married four times, his last wife surviving, being Mrs. Jennie Sutton of Manns Harbor before her marriage.  He has two children by a former marriage, Mrs. Lillie Cox of Manteo and Mrs. Frank Hemilwright of Manns Harbor.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 5, 1943; pg. 1)

TWIFORD FUNERAL HELD LAST SATURDAY - Funeral services for Benjamin Franklin Twiford of Manns Harbor, who died last Friday in a Norfolk hospital, were conducted at 2:30 at the Manns Harbor Methodist Church.  Rev. M.W. Maness, pastor of the Manteo Methodist Church, officiated, and was assisted by Rev. J.L. Evans of Atlanta, Ga.  Interment was in the family plot.  Pallbearers were Bob Morris Midgett, Wilma Midgett, C.R. Fulcher, Tom Sutton, Preston Twiford and Jennings Twiford.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 12, 1943; pg. 1)

Bethel Midgett Twiford
Dec. 15, 1896 - Nov. 18, 1982
(The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - November 1982)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock]

IN MASHOES - Mrs. Bethel Midgett Twiford, 86, died in Albemarle Hospital after a long illness.  She was a native and life long resident of Mashoes and a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church in Manns Harbor.  Funeral services were Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church by Rev. Vance Way, pastor.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas Loyal and Mrs. Missouri Midgett and the widow of the late Clyde R. Twiford, Sr.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alma T. Midgett of Mashoes; son, Clyde Twiford, Jr. of Manns Harbor; a sister, Mrs. Ronald Craddock of Manns Harbor; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, November 24, 1982; pg. 13)

Bettie Meekins Twiford

MANNS HARBOR, N.C. - Mrs. Bettie Meekins Twiford, 67, died Sunday [Jan. 28, 1973] in her home. A native of Mesic, she was the wife of Rufus Preston Twiford and a daughter of Jim M. and Mrs. Nancy Liverman Meekins. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Velma Joyce Twiford of Chesapeake; a brother, Frank Meekins of Hobucken; five sisters: Mrs. Mary Morris of Aurora, Mrs. Phoebe Whitford of Mesic, Mrs. Mildred Marchburn of Newbern, Mrs. Greg Warren of Islamorada, Fla., and Mrs. Glendine Walker of Virginia Beach; and three grandchildren. The body will be taken from Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, to Mt Carmel United Methodist Church for a funeral service today at 4 p.m. by the Rev. H.B. Harrell. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - January 1973)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock]

Beulah Dare Tillett Twiford

MANNS HARBOR - Beulah Dare Tillett Twiford, 89, died Monday, June 11 in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Twiford, born in Manns Harbor, was a homemaker and member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and attended Harbor Light Assembly of God. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Mann Tillett and Varina Davis Hayman Tillett and was the widow of the late Robert Elwood "Jake" Twiford. She is survived by a son, Wayne Twiford of Manns Harbor, and one grandchild, Marenda Twiford. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Manns Harbor at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 14 with the Rev. Anthony Ralph officiating, assisted by the Rev. Kenny Tillett. Burial will be in the Twiford Family Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, June 14, 2001; pg. 10A  [Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock]

Calsie Payne Twiford

MANTEO, N.C. - Calsie Payne Twiford, 87, of Baytree Apartments, died Oct. 24, 1988 in a Chesapeake hospital. Mrs. Twiford, a native of Stumpy Point, N.C., was a member of Manteo Baptist Church. She was the widow of Belove Twiford. Survivors include a daughter, Janie M. Keith of San Pedro, Calif.; two sons, Horace Twiford of Stumpy Point and Elwood Twiford of Newport News; two sisters: Velma P. Smith of Norfolk and Lydie P. Midgett of Tampa, Fla.; four brothers: Ruben Payne of St. Petersburg, Fla., Bennie Payne and Rupert Payne, both of Stumpy Point and Truxton Payne of Norfolk; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Manteo Baptist Church by the Rev. James Davenport. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Twiford's Colony Chapel and at the residence at other times.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - unknown date)

Carl Ray Twiford

Carl Ray “Buddy” Twiford, 62, of Manns Harbor died on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his home. Born in Tyrrell County, he was the son the late Carl Shelbert Twiford and Gladys Marie Simmons Twiford.  Buddy is survived by a daughter, Beverly Virginia Twiford; two sisters, Violet Perry and husband, Gary of Kitty Hawk and Carol Ann Twiford of Manns Harbor; several nieces and nephews including Dawn Ambrose of Manns Harbor; and close friend and former wife, Sandra Rice. Along with his parents, Buddy was predeceased by a son, Nathan Ray Twiford; and a sister, Cassie Louise Twiford.  A memorial celebration of Buddy’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the home of Dawn Ambrose, 6337 Preston Twiford Road, Manns Harbor. A private burial will be held at a later date.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Carl Shelbert Twiford

MANNS HARBOR - Carl Shelbert Twiford, 81, died Tuesday, September 9 at a Chesapeake, Va. hospital.  Mr. Twiford was born in Mashoes and was a commercial fisherman and a member of the Manns Harbor Church of God.  He was the son of the late Mance and Monteray Twiford and the widower of Gladys Simmons Twiford.  He is survived by two daughters: Violet Perry of Kitty Hawk and Carol Ann Twiford of Manns Harbor; one son: Buddy Twiford of Manteo; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Twiford's Family Cemetery in Manns Harbor with the Revs. Gary Bateman, Bobby Beasley and Mitchell Edwards officiating.  Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] -Thursday, September 11, 1997)

Carolyn Culpepper Twiford

KITTY HAWK - Carolyn Culpepper Twiford, 79, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Monday, October 06, 2008 in the Outer Banks Hospital, Nags Head. Mrs. Twiford was born in Nags Head and was a retired Postal clerk and also former co-owner of Twiford’s Self Service Store. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Carrie Partridge Culpepper.  Mrs. Twiford is survived by her husband, William Elton Twiford of the residence; two daughters, Deborah Twiford and companion, Kelin Brewer of Raleigh, and Denise Hines and husband, Keith of Luverne, AL; a son, Dennis Twiford and wife, Lucy of Kitty Hawk; two grandchildren, Anna Jeffreys and Sarah Grodzickic and husband, Nick; and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Ayden Grodzickic.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 7, 2008; pg. 10A)

Cassie Louise Twiford

Cassie Louise, 5-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelbert Twiford of Manns Harbor, playing with matches Tuesday afternoon shortly before 3 p.m., was so severely burned when her dress caught fire, that she died late that night [Jan. 10, 1951] in the Columbia Hospital where she was taken for treatment.  Her mother, Mrs. Gladys Twiford, was severely burned about the arms while trying to put out the fire.  Besides her parents, she is survived by two small sisters, Violet, eight, and Carol Anne, two years old.  The funeral was conducted at Manns Harbor Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday.  The Rev. Tracey Varnum conducted the service, assisted by the Rev. Ernest Grinder.  Burial was at Mashoes.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 12, 1951; pg. 1)  [NOTE:  Death certificate states Cassie was buried in the Twiford Cemetery in Manns Harbor.]

Charlie Burton Twiford

ELIZABETH CITY - Charlie Burton Twiford, 72, died Tuesday morning.  He was a retired night watchman and a member of the City Road Methodist Church.  He was the husband of Pattie Elizabeth Twiford.  He was a native of Dare County but had been living in Elizabeth City for the past 24 years.  Prior to coming to Elizabeth City he lived in Mackeys for 25 years.  Besides his wife he is survived by 7 daughters: Mrs. Louise Phelps of Plymouth, Mrs. Iva Smith of Sandston, Va., Mrs. Dorothy Nebb of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Frances Morrola of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs. Marie Basnight and Mrs. Bertha Sawyer, both of Elizabeth City, and Mrs. Doris White of Camden; two sisters: Mrs. Odessa Meekins and Mrs. Lora Basnight, both of Elizabeth City; 21 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at the Twiford Funeral Chapel by  the Rev. C.G. Nickens, pastor of the City Road Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. James Nealis, pastor of the Church of Christ of Camden.  Burial will follow in the New Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - November 20 & 22, 1963

Clement W. Twiford

FAYETTEVILLE - Clement W. "W.C." Twiford, age 90, died Aug. 9 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.  A native of Dare County, he was the son of the late Dallas C. and Antha Creef Twiford.  He was a retired principal of Goldsboro High School and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Ethel Williams Twiford; a son, Clement W. Twiford of Fayetteville; a sister, Thelma Simmons of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Archie Twiford of Norfolk, Va.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Aug. 12 from St. Paul United Methodist Church in Goldsboro.  Burial followed in Willow Dale Cemetery with Dr. John Paschal and Rev. Bob Bame officiating.  Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro, handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, August 20, 1995; pg. 2B)

Clyde Patrick Twiford, Jr.
Jan. 23, 1928 - Apr. 12, 1987
(The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - April 1987)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock]

Clyde Patrick Twiford, Sr.
Aug. 23, 1890 - Oct. 25, 1970
(The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Oct. 1970)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock]

Connie Twiford

Connie Twiford, 44, died suddenly at the residence at 4712 Shafer St., Norfolk, on Friday [July 17, 1959] at 7 a.m. He was a native of East Lake and had lived in Norfolk for 20 years. He was a retired farmer and a disabled veteran of World War II. He was a son of Mrs. Melissa Everton Twiford of Norfolk and the late John W. Twiford. In addition to his mother, surviving are 5 sisters: Mrs. Lina Powell, Mrs. Laylond Wales, Mrs. Zelda Doshier, Mrs. Norma Brown and Mrs. Juanita White; and three brothers: Heckstall Twiford and Marvin Twiford, all of Norfolk, and Willard Twiford of Richmond. He was a member of Primitive Baptist Church at East Lake. The body was taken to the Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo Saturday afternoon for funeral services at the grave in East Lake Baptist Church Cemetery Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. W.E. Cholerton, pastor of the Manteo Baptist Church. The casket was covered with an American flag. Pallbearers were Pvt. Robert L. Lamb, Pvt. Ronald W. Deauan, Pvt. Lee R. Johns, Jr., Str. Edwin P. Engle, SU Key D. Crefew and SN Stephen G. Basnight.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 24, 1959; pg. 7)

Dallas Celestia Twiford

DALLAS TWIFORD, FORMER CITIZEN OF DARE PASSES - Some 25 years ago Dallas Celestia Twiford was an active man in Dare County affairs, a prominent citizen of East Lake, and had spent his life there. He passed away Saturday in Norfolk, having recently retired from the Navy Yard where he was for many years leading man. He had a wide circle of friends and he will be greatly missed. When he left East Lake he removed to Elizabeth City for a short time. Then he went to Norfolk, but he never lost his love for his old home and came back often. He was genial and friendly to a marked degree and he and his good wife had brought up a family of splendid children. He was 70 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Twiford, the husband of Mrs. Antha Creef Twiford, died at a hospital Saturday, August 2 at 3:15 after having been in failing health for the past year. He was a native of East Lake and had been a resident of Norfolk for 20 years, residing at the time of his death at 2805 Kimball Terrace. He was a son of the late Manly D. and Mrs. Adline Basnight Twiford. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Thelma T. Simmons, Mrs. Jean T. Carroll and Miss Rosa C. Twiford, all of Norfolk; two sons: Clement W. Twiford of Norfolk and Archie R. Twiford of the USNR; two brothers: John W. Twiford of East Lake and Marshall L. Twiford of Norfolk; three sisters: Mrs. Sarah Cohoon and Mrs. Ida Hassell of East Lake and Mrs. Cincinnati Davidson of Norfolk; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Twiford were performed at the Cox Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. C.O. Gardner, pastor of Brambleton Avenue Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in the family plot in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, September 8, 1944; pg. 1)

Dennis S. Twiford
May 19, 1892 - Nov. 2, 1918 France
(Unknown newspapers - Kindly submitted by Kay Kellam France who found these items in her grandmother's (Lula Ida Twiford Mann Hassell) Bible)

Dewey Norman Twiford, Jr.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - Dewey Norman Twiford, Jr. of the 3200 block of Clubhouse Court, was born Jan. 5, 1930.  He died on Aug. 30, 1995 at a local hospital.  He was a Lt. Bird Col. in the U.S. Army.  He was born in Norfolk and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.  He was a graduate of Maury High School, Class of 1949, and then attended the College of William and Mary.  He transferred to the Officers Candidate School in Kansas City, and was then transferred to Korea.  He was a veteran of the Korean War, Past Exaulted Ruler of Elks Lodge #48, member of the 408 and member and past commander of the American Legion post #204.  He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Norman Twiford, Sr.  Survivors include his mother, Nellie Cropsey Twiford of Norfolk and formerly of East Lake; his wife, Bessie Joyner Twiford; a step-son Robert C. Joyner and his wife Toni Joyner of Virginia Beach; two step-daughters: Carla M. Joyner and Sherry L. Joyner of the home; a special nephew, David R. Holt of Virginia Beach; an uncle, Woodrow W. Twiford of Norfolk; two sunts, Mabel Twiford Marshal and Dee Twiford Summerell of Norfolk; and two granddaughters: Nicole and Morgan.  Funeral services were held Sept. 2 at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, by the Rev. Clayton Crigger and the Rev. Roy White.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 7, 1995; pg. 4B)

Donald Jay Twiford

Donald Jay Twiford, 64, died with family by his side Thursday, November 19.  Jay was a Dare County native and was born December 24, 1944.  He was preceded in death by his parent the late Jackson Sanderlin Twiford and Josephine Partridge Twiford.  He was a graduate of Frederick Military Academy in Portsmouth, Va. He then attended East Carolina University in Greenville before entering the military.  Jay went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. After his military service, Jay returned home and became self-employed in commercial fishing.  Jay will be fondly remembered for his humor and compassion.  Surviving are one sister Jackie Twiford Smith and husband Sammy of the Kitty Hawk residence; four nieces Mincie Coder and husband Mike; Michelle Smith; Melissa Smith-Ambrose and husband Roy of all Kitty Hawk; Monique Martin and husband Barry of Southport, NC; six great-nephews; two great nieces; and a host of extended family members and treasured friends.  A graveside service was set for November 21 at Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk with the Reverend Bob Pitsch officiating.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted to assist the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, November 22, 2009; pg. 12A)

Doris Hooper Twiford
Sept. 27, 1920 - Mar. 1, 1973
[Submitted by Pat Twiford Vestal]

Earl D. Twiford
The Coastland Times - Thursday, March 25, 1971; pg. 10A

Elwood Twiford

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE LIFE OF ONE OF OUR HEROES OF THE WORLD WAR - Forgotten and unaided by the beneficent Government which gave him the Cross of War and dozens of other decorations for heroic service in France, Elwood Twiford passed thru here last Friday to his old home in East Lake, Dare County to die. Soon after his discharge from the army, Twiford developed symptoms of tuberculosis. Unprepared to face unemployment and the high cost of treatment at private sanitariums, he appealed to the government for aid. After the usual delay in matters of this nature, he was informed that it could do nothing for him, since he was in apparent good health at the time of his discharge. So without any pension or outside aid, he has dragged out his days amid rapid stages of a hopeless case, until he was forced to go back to East Lake. While in France he was separated from his sector and facing death at the hands of a German detachment, he became desperate and with the aid of an abandoned machine gun, captured single-handed a score or more of the enemy. The story of his exploit filled Associated Press Dispatches and was featured for days on the front pages of the foremost papers in the county; and later when he was called to Washington to be decorated for his bravery, columns were devoted to the recounting of his deeds. Elwood Twiford is the son of William Twiford of East Lake. Both his parents are living. He also has two brothers and four sisters and he is about 27 years old.  (unknown 1920 newspaper - Kindly submitted by Kay Kellam France)

ELWOOD TWIFORD HAS HEARD THE CALL OF TAPS - A hasty victim of that dread scourge tuberculosis, Elwood Twiford of East Lake, a much mentioned hero of the World War, laid down the arms of life last Saturday night [Oct. 25, 1920] at 11:30 o'clock and departed the land for which he surely gave his life. The Independent told the story last week of Twiford's heroism and how when tuberculosis attacked him as a result of wounds and exposure on the battlefields of France, the American government refused to provide any assistance toward recovery. The examining doctor who sent him to Camp Jackson for entrainment prior to his service in France, says that he was about as near perfect a specimen of manhood as N.C. ever turnes out and that he was without sign or suggestion of tubercular bacilli at that time. Information just received from Twiford's father corrects the statement of last week and states that he came home from the army with a case of tuberculosis and did not contract it afterwards.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, October 29, 1920; pg. 1)

Fowler Miller Twiford

East Lake, N.C. January 4 - Funeral services for Fowler Miller Twiford, age 41, son of the late Manliff and Adeline Twiford, who died at his home here Tuesday morning [Dec. 29, 1936] of pneumonia, were held at the Trinity Baptist Church at East Lake Wednesday with burial in the family plot of the cemetery. Pallbearers were Doc and Dennis Twiford, Laubet Cahoon of Norfolk; Connie Twiford, Wilber Cahoon, of East Lake and Frank Cahoon of Manteo, all nephews of Mr. Twiford. Mr. Twiford is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Luther Davidson, of Norfolk; Mrs. D.H. Hassell and Mrs. A. M. Cahoon, of East Lake; three brothers, Dallas C. and Marshall L. Twiford, of Norfolk and John W. Twiford of East Lake.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - December 1936]

G.W. [George Washington] Twiford
Charlotte Observer - July 11, 1914
Submitted by Linda Lau

 Henry W. Twiford

FINALS RITES FOR HENRY W. TWIFORD - Funeral services for Henry W. Twiford of Stumpy Point, who died Friday night [March 1, 1952] in the Marine Hospital in Norfolk, were conducted Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Stumpy Point Methodist Church by Rev. A.L.G. Stephenson, pastor. Pallbearers were Dick Best, Woodrow Best, Riley Payne, Guy Best, Alton Best and Milton Hooper. Burial was in the local cemetery. The Berry Co. directors. Surviving are his wife, Cara Wise Twiford; one daughter, Mrs. Hildred Golden; two sisters: Mrs. Alice Barbour of Edenton and Mrs. Etta Bray of Elizabeth City; two brothers: A.T. Twiford and Eugene Twiford of Norfolk; also several nieces and nephews.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] -  Friday, March 7, 1952; pg. 4)

Jackson Sanderlin Twiford, Jr.

Jackson Sanderlin Twiford, Jr., 62, of Kitty Hawk, died Sunday [Nov. 9] at 10:10 p.m. in the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Norfolk after a short illness.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Kitty Hawk, a member of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church, a member of the Manteo Masonic Lodge-Scotish Rites Bodies, Newbern and Sudan Temple, Roanoke Island Order of Eastern Star, Coastal Court Order of Amaranth, Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He retired in 1954 with 25 years of service.  He was employed by the Dare County ABC board for three years.  He was the son of the late Jackson Sanderlin Twiford and Emma Perry Twiford, Sr.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Partridge Twiford; one daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Twiford Smith of Kitty Hawk; one son, Donald Jay Twiford of Kitty Hawk; two brothers, Earl D. Twiford of Norfolk; and Elton C. Twiford of Kill Devil Hills; a sister, Mrs. Mattie T. Reichle of Kitty Hawk and three grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Kitty Hawk Methodist Church by the Rev. H. M. Wilkinson.  Burial was in Austin Cemetery.  Masonic rites were held at the graveside and the following Masons served as pallbearers:  Norman Foster, Jack Finn, Andrew Tillett, Ervin Hines, John W. Evans and Russell Perry.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Friday, Nov. 14, 1969)  [Kindly submitted by Arlene Vause]

James L. Twiford

FISHERMEN LOSE LIVES IN LAST WEEK'S STORM - Discovery of Sunken Vessel and Oilskins Points to Drowning of Hyde County Men - The discovery of oilskins identified as belonging to Barney Burrus and James L. Twiford, two Hyde County fishermen who disappeared early last week, is further confirmation of the belief that the men lost their lives in the gale that swept the sounds on Wednesday of last week. The two men had been camping alone near the mouth of Long Shoal river. They left their homes in Engelhard last Monday and have not been seen since Tuesday when they shipped their morning's catch to Elizabeth City by the gas boat "Rebecca". The failure of the two men to stop up at their homes at the end of the week, as is the custom with fisherman, excited the fears of their families and the search that was instituted resulted in findng their sunken fishing vessel. Later in the week the oilskins were found. It is believed that the boat was swamped in the gale and the men were swept overboard. A small skiff used by the two men to go back and forth in from their boat, was found washed ashore. Burrus was a brother-in-law of Twiford and was 28 years old. He has a wife and two small children in Engelhard. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Burrus and he had four brothers and three sisters, one of them being Mrs. C.R. Fulcher of this city. Twiford was 40 years old and the son of Mrs. Martha Twiford of Manns Harbor who is now seriously ill at the home of her son in this city. He was reared at Manns Harbor but married in Hyde County and moved there. He is survived by a wife and two children; two brothers, S.W Twiford and L.B. Twiford, and one sister, Mrs. F.B. Hopkins.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, March 16, 1923; pg. 1)

Jane White Twiford

MANTEO - Jane White Twiford, 53, died Monday, June 28 at Chesapeake, Va. Hospital.  Born in Edenton, she lived in Manteo for over 30 years.  Jane will be remembered for her joyful and persistent spirit even in the most difficult of times.  She loved her works as a magistrate for Betty Mann as well as her work and customers at Star Value and Dunes Restaurant.  Jane loved her church family and Petey, the chirpy gray cockatiel that was her constant companion.  She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Meekins; her father, Sid White, Sr. of Edenton; brothers: Sid White, Jr. and wife Norma of Edenton and Jerry White and wife Freda of Chesterfield, Va.; and a sister, Judy Hollowell of Hertford.  A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2 at Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church.  A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at the Beaver Hill Cemetery in Edenton.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Manteo, is assisting the family with these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, July 1, 2004; pg. 12A)

Janice Marie Twiford

GRANDY - Janice Marie Twiford, 45, of Grandy, died Thursday, Nov. 9 in Elizabeth City. Mrs. Twiford was born in Columbia and was a homemaker. She was a former member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Twiford was the daughter of Leaverne Twiford of Stumpy Point and the late Lena Mae Taylor Twiford. Besides her father, surviving are three sons: Jimmy Spangler, Leaverne Spangler and Michael Spangler, all of Grandy; three sisters: Dorothy Bernier of Lebanon, Maine, Faye Roush of Rifle, Colorado and Annie McDuffie of Wilmington; and three brothers: Cecil Taylor of Hamilton, Ray Twiford of Chincoteague, Va. and Jack Twiford of Stumpy Point. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in her residence at 373 Grandy Road, Grandy. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, November 12, 2000; pg. 14A)

Jennie Sutton Twiford

PROMINENT MANNS HARBOR WOMAN DIED WEDNESDAY - Mrs. Jennie Sutton Twiford, daughter of the late Thomas Emory Mann and Julia Ann Craddock Mann, died in the 68th year of her age at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.F. Burrus in Elizabeth City Wednesday after a long illness.  She was one of Manns Harbor's best citizens.  She was twice married, her last husband being Frank Twiford of Manns Harbor who died two years ago.  Her first husband was Charles Sutton of Manns Harbor by whom are the following children:  T.O. Sutton and Harvey Sutton of Manns Harbor, Charles Beamon Sutton of Norfolk and Mrs. J.F. Burrus of Elizabeth City.  There are six grandchildren.  She was a lifelong member of Manns Harbor Methodist Church and burial and funeral took place Friday (today).  (Dare County Times  [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 4, 1945; pg. 1)

John Wesley Twiford

JOHN W. TWIFORD, NOTED CITIZEN OF EAST LAKE, DIES - John Wesley Twiford, 65 years old, died in Norfolk Sunday afternoon at 5:25 and his body was brought back to the old home burying ground at East Lake and laid to rest Monday in the Primitive Baptist Church burying ground. He outlived his brother Dallas by only a few months. Both of them were prominent in the business and political life of Dare County 40 years ago when they had leading positions in the lumber business operated by the Dare Lumber Company. Both were prosperous and prominent citizens. Dallas moved away to Norfolk when things began to decline around East Lake, but John W. stayed on, except for a brief residence in Manteo where he once served as chief of police before the World War. He was the father of many children and was the son of a prominent and well known citizen, the late Manliff D. Twiford and his wife Adeline Basnight Twiford. For several years he had not been in the best of health and several weeks ago he removed to Norfolk to live near his children when it was discovered that he had only a short time to live. In Norfolk he lived at 4907 Meadow Road, Broad Creek Village. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Everton Twiford; five daughters: Mrs. Lena DeVincenzi, Mrs. George Wales, Mrs. Floyd Dozier, Mrs. Roy White and Miss Norma Kent Twiford, of Norfolk; four sons: Hextall, Marion Wesley, Williard Ray Twiford, of Norfolk, and Connie Twiford of the U.S. Army; a brother, M.L. Twiford; three sisters: Mrs. D.H. Hassell, Mrs. L.R. Davidson of Norfolk, and Mrs. A.M. Cahoon of East Lake; and 9 grandchildren. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at East Lake.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 8, 1944; pg. 1)

Josephine Partridge Twiford

Mrs. Josephine Partridge Twiford, 61, of Kitty Hawk, died early Saturday morning [March 3] in Norfolk General Hospital following a short illness.  A native of Currituck, she had lived most of her life in Kitty Hawk.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Minnie [Mincie] Twiford Partridge and the widow of Jackson Sanderlin Twiford.  Mrs. Twiford was a retired postal clerk from Kitty Hawk Post Office and a co-partner in Island Florist in Manteo.  She was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church.    Surviving are one daughter: Mrs. Samuel O. (Jackie) Smith of Kitty Hawk.  One son: Donald Jay Twiford of Kitty Hawk.  Two sisters: Mrs. Carrie Dunbar of Kill Devil Hills [and Mrs. Tom (Irma) Beacham of Kitty Hawk] and four grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted Monday in the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by the Rev. William Simpson, pastor and the Rev. Clay Davis, pastor of the Rock Church of the Outer Banks.  Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, March 6, 1979)  [Kindly submitted by Arlene Vause]

Kathleen Hooper Twiford

IN MANNS HARBOR - Mrs. Kathleen Hooper Twiford, 62, died Thursday morning [March 4, 1982] at 1:00 a.m. at her Chesapeake residence following a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Vance Way. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Mann in Manns Harbor. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, N.C. was in charge. Mrs. Twiford was a native of Stumpy Point, N.C. and resided at 1517 Elder Avenue, Chesapeake, Va. and was a member of the Indian River Baptist Church in Chesapeake. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mrs. Ada Midgett Hooper and wife of the late Royce Hilton Twiford, Sr. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Kathy Twiford Cain of Chesapeake; two sons: Royce H. Twiford, Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va. and Arthur M. Meekins of Burney, California; two sisters: Mrs. Helen B. Simpson of Edenton, N.C. and Mrs. Alma H. Hardy of Manteo, N.C.; three brothers: Hoyle J. Hooper of Alexandria, Va., Lorman H. Hooper of Chesapeake and Charlie A. Hooper of Manassas, Va.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  (The Southern Post (Coinjock, NC) - Wednesday, March 10, 1982; pg. 13)

Lloyd Tracy Twiford

Lycurgus Milton Twiford, Jr.

Lycurgus Milton Twiford, Jr., 80, of 1353 Four Forks Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Pasquotank County, he was the son of the late Lycurgus Milton Twiford, Sr., and Nancy Hughes Twiford and was the husband of Loyce White Twiford. They were married fifty-six years. He was a farmer and had been a Pasquotank County Tax Lister, a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Odd Fellows, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Nancy Twiford Robertson of Elizabeth City, NC and Janet Twiford Askew and husband John of Gatesville, NC; two sons, Kirk Milton Twiford and wife Margie and Joel White Twiford and wife Zacki all of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Louis Twiford of Elizabeth City, NC; eleven grandchildren, Krystal Melonie Twiford, Zachary Kirk Twiford, Ross Askew, Loni Askew, Cole Twiford, Ashlyn Twiford, Madeline Twiford, Aidan Twiford, Brad Robertson, Niki Robertson and Owen Robertson; and one great grandchild, Brylee Rae Robertson.   Funeral services will be Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Don Carter officiating and military honors rendered by the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post #6060. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, immediately following the service in the lobby of the funeral home, and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, is serving the Twiford family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Mabel Estelle Higginbotham Twiford

STUMPY POINT - Mabel Estelle Higginbotham Twiford, 74, died Thursday, July 10, at her residence. Mrs. Twiford was born in Shreveport, LA. and was a seamstress. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalists of the Outer Banks. She was the daughter of the late James Luther and Fannie Odessa Ginn Higginbotham. She is survived by her husband, Horace Elroy Twiford. No services are scheduled at this time. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, July 13, 1997)

Maggie Beale[s] Twiford
The Coastland Times – Sunday, September 17, 1989; pg. 10A

Martha Twiford
Greensboro Daily News - August 11, 1936
Submitted by Linda Lau

MRS. MARTHA TWIFORD, A BELOVED WOMAN DIES - Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Twiford, age 72, were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Manns Harbor M.E. Church. Mrs. Twiford was a resident of Manns Harbor but she had made her home for the last few years with her youngest daughter, Mrs. J.T. Gard of Elizabeth City. She was the widow of the late George W. Twiford. Surviving her are three daughters and two sons: Mrs. W.C. Tillett of Manns Harbor, Mrs. Fenner Hopkins of Elizabeth City, Mrs. J.T. Gard of Elizabeth City and Floyd Twiford of Chicago and Sam W. Twiford of Elizabeth City. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were many. The casket was covered with a beautiful spray of Easter lilies and ferns. Pallbearers were: Odell Tillett, Bob Tillett, Curtis Twiford, Sam Twiford, Floyd Gard, Oliver Gard and Fenner Hopkins, Jr. Interment was in the family lot at Manns Harbor. Mrs. Twiford was one of Manns Harbor's most highly respected and beloved women. She was dearly loved by both young and old. She was kind to the sick and always ready to extend a hand to those in need. Her memory will always be cherished by the whole community.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, August 14, 1936; pg. 2)

Martin Twiford
Washington Progress - March 9, 1905
Submitted by Linda Lau

Marvin Wesley Twiford

EAST LAKE - Marvin Wesley "Beck" Twiford, 66, of Norfolk, Va. died Monday, Feb. 22, in a Norfolk, Va. hospital.  A native of East Lake, he was the son the late John Wesley and Melissa Everton Twiford.  Mr. Twiford was retired from the Norfolk-Portsmouth Ferry Division and was a former police officer on the Norfolk Naval Base.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy.  Mr. Twiford is survived by four sisters: Zelda T. Doshier of Manteo; Layland Wales of Petal, Mississippi; Juanita White of Kill Devil Hills and Norma Kent Brown of Chesapeake, Va.  A graveside service will be held in the East Lake Baptist Church Cemetery on Feb 26 by the Rev. Clarence Garner.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - February 25, 1993)

Melissa Everton Twiford

Mrs. Melissa Everton Twiford, 74, died Wednesday morning in Chesapeake, Va. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Juanita White.  A native of East Lake, Mrs. Twiford was the widow of the late John Twiford of East Lake.  She had lived in Norfolk for the last 18 years.  She was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.  Surviving are three sons: Hexstall, Willard and Marvin Twiford of Norfolk; five daughters: Mrs. Juanita White of Chesapeake, Mrs. Lina Powell, Mrs. Layland Wales, Mrs. Zilda Doshier and Mrs. Norma Brown of Norfolk; four brothers: Joe Everton of Norfolk, Roy Everton of East Lake, Cloy and Earl Everton of Elizabeth City; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon in the chapel of the Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo by the Rev. Linwood Peterson.  Burial will be in the family plot in East Lake.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Friday, January 11, 1963)

Melissa Everton Twiford, age 74, died Wednesday morning Jan. 9, in Chesapeake, Virginia.  She was the widow of John Twiford.  Survivors include sons: Hexstall, Marvin, and Willard; daughters: Juanita White, Lina Powell, Layland Wales, Zilda Doshier and Norma Brown; brothers: Joe Everton, Roy Everton and Earl Everton.  Burial was in the family plot in East Lake.  (The Economist [Elizabeth City, NC] – Friday, January 11, 1963)

Milburn Ersell Twiford

Milburn “Dick” Ersell Twiford, 98, of Manteo, NC died on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his home. A native of Dare County, he was the son of the late Sylvester Hassell Twiford and Annie Basnight Twiford. A United States Army veteran, Dick served his country honorably during World War II. He worked as a captain and supervisor with the NCDOT – Ferry Division and was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. Dick was the widower of Cora Gray Twiford.  Dick is survived by two daughters, Debra Twiford Mueller and husband, Art of Fuquay-Varina, NC and Penny Twiford Craven of Raleigh, NC; two sons, M.E. “Buddy” Twiford and wife, Winnie of Manteo, NC and Roy Gray and wife, Louise of Manteo, NC; seven grandchildren, Lauren Mueller, Arthur Mueller, Josh Craven, Sherree Price and husband, Gordon, Whitney Hatchell and husband, Caleb, Michelle Johnson and husband, Scott and E. W. Gray and wife, Melissa; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Amy Jordan; and a brother, Tony Twiford.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with Rev. John M. Check and Rev. Jerald Craddock officiating. The family invites friends and relatives for a reception in the social hall immediately following the service.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Raynor R. Twiford

Raynor R. Twiford, age 86, died at his home at Manns Harbor on August 24 after an illness of two years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dea C. Twiford; three sons, Laverne and Buren of Stumpy Point and Delbert of Manns Harbor. Two daughters, Mrs. Will Tillett of Manns Harbor and Mrs. Shelby Brinn of Hickory, Va. Burial was in Stumpy Point Cemetery.   (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 2, 1960)

Robert Bryan Twiford

NORFOLK - Robert Bryan Twiford, 66, of the 3500 block of Tennessee Ave, died October 2, 1998, at a local hospital. A native of Manteo, N.C., he was an appliance technician with general Electric and a member of American Legion Post #204. He is survived by his wife, Judy A. Twiford; three daughters: Debbie T. Daly and her husbadn, harold of Florida, Alison "Dale" Kuehn and her husband Michael of Virginia Beach, and Tammy T. Halstead and her husband Bruce of Chesapeake; one son, Bryan "Todd" Twiford of Norfolk; one brother, Ralph Twiddy; one aunt, Mary Q. Midgette, both of North Carolina; two nephews, Joe Scott of North Carolina and Henry Rudy Scott of Chesapeake; and 7 grandchildren: Beth, Theresa, Becky, Darcy, Gregory, Kristy and John Michael. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. at Smith and Williams Norfolk Chapel. Burial will be in Manteo Cemetery in Manteo, N.C. A graveside service will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday in N.C. following the chapel service that morning in Norfolk. This additional service is being provided for his friends and family in N.C. with the help of Twiford's Manteo Chapel.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 6, 1998; pg. 3A)

Ruby Berry Twiford

Mrs. Ruby Berry Twiford, wife of Murrell Twiford of Stumpy Point, died after a long illness Monday morning in Norfolk. The family has been residing there for several months. She was the daughter of the late Bob Berry of Hyde County and besides her husband, she leaves four children: Mrs. Erlene Jordan, Essie, Elizabeth and Grady Twiford. Funeral services were conducted at Stumpy Point Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the community cemetery. The Berry Company of Swan Quarter directors.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 14, 1952; pg. 4)

Russell Etheridge Twiford

Russell Etheridge Twiford died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born on March 7, 1926, the son of the late Clarence LeRoy Twiford and Blanche Cannon Twiford. Russell is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Rosabelle Whitehurst Twiford, daughters Terry Sue Cartwright, (Bootie), Darlene J. Cross, (David), son Daniel D. Jennings, (Beth) all of Elizabeth City, four grandchildren, Danielle C. Clarke, (Brian) of Cary, Will D. Jennings, (Kelley), and Betty Rose Washburn, (Mark) of Elizabeth City and Deanna T. Cross of Durham. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Tater and Karley Jo Jennings and John Clarke. A life-long resident of Pasquotank County, he graduated from Elizabeth City High School where he was President of the Student Body. A veteran of World War II, he served three and one-half years in the United States Navy. His last active-duty station was as First Lieutenant aboard the U.S.S. Auburn (AGC 10) and following his release from active duty, served as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Naval Reserve for several years. He attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a Certificate in Naval Science and Engineering and an AB Degree in Political Science. While at The University, he was a member of the University Band, the Men’s Glee Club, NROTC Unit and the ATO Social Fraternity. In 1997, he was appointed a member of The Chancellor’s Club. In 1952, Russell received his Law Degree, LLB, from Wake Forest College School of Law, Wake Forest, North Carolina. He was the Vice President of his graduating class and a member of the P.A.D. Law Fraternity. He received a JD Degree from Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he served a four-year term on The Law Alumni Council and he was later elected for two four-year terms on The Board of Visitors. Following his admission by the North Carolina State Bar in September 1952, he opened his private office for the general practice of law in Elizabeth City. In 1962, he opened his second law office in Manteo. He was engaged primarily in civil and criminal litigation. Locally he was elected and served as Prosecuting Attorney for Pasquotank and until its merger with the City, as the Attorney for the Elizabeth City Department of Public Utilities, Inc.; State Vice President of the North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce, local Jaycee President; Director of the American Red Cross; Commodore of the Pasquotank River Yacht Club; Race Chairman for the Unlimited Hydroplane International Cup Regatta; President of the Northeastern Young Democrats Club; the first local President of Ducks Unlimited and Director in the Senior Chamber of Commerce. He was attorney for and served on the Board of Directors of The Planters National Bank and Trust Company. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Pine Lakes Golf and Country Club, and The First Baptist Church, where he donated The Blanche and Clarence Twiford Memorial Library in remembrance of his parents. At the time of his retirement from the practice of law, he was the senior partner in the law firm of Twiford, Morrison, O’Neal, Vincent and Williams (now The Twiford Law Firm, L.L.P.) with offices in Elizabeth City and Manteo. He was a life-sustaining member of The Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference, The American Bar Association, the Academy of Trial Lawyers and The North Carolina Bar Association. Twiford was a member of The North Carolina State Bar, The North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, The American Judicature Society, Albemarle Inns of Court and The First Judicial District Bar Association. Russell was admitted to practice before The United States Supreme Court, The United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, The United States District Court for North Carolina, The Interstate Commerce Commission, The United States Treasury Department, The United State Court of Appeals for the Armed Services, The North Carolina Supreme Court, The North Carolina Court of Appeals and all Courts in the State of North Carolina. He established the Russell E. Twiford Scholarship Funds for deserving students from Northeastern North Carolina, for undergraduates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and for law students at Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem. An avid outdoorsman, his hobbies were boating, waterfowl hunting, in shore fishing, power boat racing, deep sea fishing, and snow skiing. Dare County, where his forefathers were shipwrecked, was his ancestral home and he always felt close to the county and its people. One of his main interests was the protection of the environment of the fragile maritime forest and toward that end, he donated land to The Nature Conservancy, Nags Head Woods Preserve, Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the Buxton Woods Preserve. He also donated land to the Kitty Hawk Municipal Center, Nags Head Recreation Center, Dare County Middle School at Nags Head, Dare County Municipal Center and for the Dare County College of the Albemarle campus. One of his interests was real estate transactions and development. He owned and operated the Nags Header Hotel and The Carolinian Hotel. He was a developer in Sea Side Enterprises, Inc; Lake Drive Corporation; Gulf Stream Waves; Roanoke Harbour, Inc. (now Pirates Cove); TWEACR Partnership; Roanoke Retreat; Hatteras Captain’s Beach; Hatteras Retreat; Dandare, Inc; Riverview Estates; Long Point; Northside and Currituck Commons Shopping Centers. Russell was a life member of The Old Timers. He was a recipient of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of his contributions to the people of North Carolina and was named a Nags Head Lightkeeper in recognition of his leadership and contributions to Nags Head and Dare County. Russell was a founding Director-Stockholder of Gateway Bank and Trust Company. Other than Northeastern North Carolina and its people, his second love was Aspen-Basalt, Colorado. The family wishes to thank his loving and faithful caregivers, Mary Sutton and Dennis Dance as well as Elizabeth and the staff at Amedisys Hospice. A funeral service with military honors will be held at Twiford Funeral Home’s Veteran’s Park on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The family will greet visitors after the service at the funeral home. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Twiford family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Samuel Washington Twiford
The Coastland Times – Friday, February 10, 1967; pg. 6

Sandra Kay Bratton Twiford

Sandra Kay Bratton Twiford, 74, of Manteo, NC died on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Dare County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Hoover Bratton and Evelyn Marie Basnight Bratton. Kay retired from the Dare County Public School System as a cafeteria manager and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.  Kay is survived by her husband of 57 years, Brantley Twiford; two daughters, Angela Twiford and Kim T. Mabe both of Manteo; two sons, William Brantley Twiford, Jr. and wife, Gina and Bradley Kevin Twiford and wife, Julie all of Manteo; six grandchildren, Laura Szilvagyi, Levi Mabe, Tess Moore, Sarah Szilvagyi, Kassey Twiford, and Eric Nixon; and four great-grandchildren, Layla, Elijah, Josalynn, and Evelyn. Also surviving Kay are three siblings, Violet McCranie and husband, Glenn of Grandy, Donnie Bratton and wife, Joyce of Greenville, and Linwood “Buster” Bratton and wife, Debbie of Manns Harbor.  A funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church with Rev. Glenn McCranie and Rev. Charles Daly officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Sylvester Wilson Twiford

EAST LAKE - Sylvester Wilson Twiford, 82, of East Lake, died Friday, April 25, at his residence. Mr. Twiford was a native of East Lake and was retired from the N.C. Dept. Of Transportation Shipyard as a painter. He was a member of the East Lake United Methodist Church and the VIP. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. Mr. Twiford is survived by one daughter, Esther Mae Morris of Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters: Amy Jordan of Chesapeake and Bertha Craddock of Manns Harbor; two brothers: Dick Twiford of Manteo and Tony Twiford of Elizabeth City; three grandchildren: Vicky Patrick, Darcey Morris, Lee Patrick and his wife, Rosie; and three great-grandchildren: Jessica, Chrissy and Timothy. Funeral services will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, on Sunday, April 27. Burial will be in the East Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, April 27, 1997)  Obituary kindly submitted by Vickie Craddock

Theodore S. Twiford

Theodore S. Twiford died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday morning at 7:30 at his home in Stumpy Point. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Stumpy Point Methodist Church by Rev. W.B. Parkin, pastor of the church, and Rev. R.H. Lewis, former pastor. Burial was in the Stumpy Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leslie Wise, U.G. Wise, Riley Payne, Ronald Gray, Garland Meekins and Lewis Hooper. Mr. Twiford is survived by his widow, Mrs. Britt Hooper Twiford; two daughters: Mrs. T.L. Midgett and Mrs. E.O. Payne of Norfolk; three grandchildren; three brothers: J.T. Twiford and E.T. Twiford of Elizabeth City and R.R. Twiford of Stumpy Point. Mr. and Mrs. Twiford celebrated their golden wedding in May 1942.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 21, 1944; pg. 1)

Towe Twiford

TOWE TWIFORD - Towe Twiford, 17 years old, died of typjod fever and spinal meningitis at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Twiford on Center Street Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  The young man had been employed for some time in the grocery store of E.M. Cox on Cypress St. and all who knew him trusted and respected him.  The funeral was conducted at the Twiford home by Rev. J.W. Bradley at three o'clock Monday afternoon and interment was made in the Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, September 3, 1920; pg. 3)

William Brantley Twiford

MANTEO - William Brantley Twiford, 78, of Manteo, N.C. died on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C. A native of Dare County, he was the son of the late William Glenn Twiford and Doris Earle Hooper. Brantley was a Real Estate Broker, former Commercial Fisherman, Pilot and Flight Instructor, to mention just a few of his numerous ventures throughout his lifetime. He was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Brantley is survived by a daughter, Angela Twiford of Manteo, two sons, William Brantley Twiford, Jr. and wife, Gina and Bradley Kevin Twiford and wife, Julie all of Manteo; six grandchildren, Laura Szilvagyi, Levi Mabe, Tess Moore, Sarah Szilvagyi, Kassey Twiford and Eric Nixon; and six great grandchildren, Layla, Elijah, Josalynn, Evelyn, Grayson and Kimberly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Bratton Twiford, daughter, Kim T. Mabe and sister, Patricia Vestal. A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 9, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Manns Harbor with the Rev. Glenn McCranie officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Gallop Funeral Home in Nags Head. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

William Glenn Twiford
Apr. 3, 1918 - Mar. 18, 1985
[Submitted by Pat Twiford Vestal]

  Willie O. Twiford

WILLIE O. TWIFORD DIES AT K.D. HILLS - Willie Otis Twiford, 57, son of a well-known native coastland family, died September 30th at 5 p.m. after a short illness following several years of declining health. He was a retired fisherman, the son of the late William Otis and Nellie Russell Twiford. He was born at Nags Head, Nov. 16, 1900 and had resided about 28 years at his present homeplace, Kill Devil Hills. He was the husband of Mrs. Pearl Hooper Twiford and is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Caldwell Perry and Mrs. Hezekiah Payne of Kill Devil Hills. Also by three sisters: Mrs. M.G. Hollowell and Mrs. J.H. Midgett of Nags Head and Mrs. Uriah Fulcher of Norfolk. The funeral was conducted at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Frank Dinwiddie, Nags Head Baptist pastor, and by Rev. D.S. Moyer of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church in Norfolk. Burial was in the family plot in Nags Head. Pallbearers were Walter Perry, Walter Gray, Eddie Reber, Avery Tillett, Charles M. Johnson and Horace Barnett.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, October 3, 1958; pg. 1)

Zad[ock] Twiford
(Jan. 14, 1860 - Jan. 5, 1887)
The News & Observer - Friday, January 21, 1887; pg. 3

Alvania F. (Midgett) Twine

DIED AT MANTEO - Mrs. Elisha Twine died at her home near Manteo Monday [Mar. 2, 1903]. She had been a sufferer for some months and the end was not unexpected. Mr. Twine loses a noble and faithful wife. Two or three children are without a fond mother and the community will miss the good woman.  (The Tar Heel [Elizabeth City, NC] - March 6, 1903; pg. 2)

Trina B. Twine

WANCHESE - Trina B. Twine, 53, of Wanchese, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at her residence.  Born in Wanchese, she was the daughter of the late Ronald W. Cox and Ruth Marie Cudworth.  Trina is survived by three sons, Chandon Wayne Brandon, Noah Lewellyn Twine, and Tanner Altman Twine; and an uncle, Jack Cox.  A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Cudworth Cemetery by Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

 Alton McAdoo Twyne

MANTEO - Alton McAdoo "Mac" Twyne, 85, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in a Nags Head nursing home. Mr. Twyne was born in Manteo and was a retired fire fighter with the NC Forest Service. He was the son of the late George Brinton and Bernie Rogers Twyne. He is also preceded in death by his son, Alton M. Twyne, Jr., and two brothers, Brennan M. Twyne and Wiley Twyne. Mr. Twyne is survived by his wife, Elma Twiford Twyne of the residence; two daughters, Carole T. Whittington and Anita M. Twyne both of Manteo, NC; two brothers, Howard K. Twyne of Winston-Salem, NC and Donovan F. Twyne of Manteo; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl and Rosa Jean Mann of Manns Harbor, NC; eight grandchildren, Joshua Whittington and Amanda Baker both of Manteo, NC, Roni Whittington of Nags Head, NC, Sascha Stroebert, Sebastian Stroebert, Sierra Stroebert, Desirre’ McMurran and Desmond McMurran all of Manteo, NC; two great-grandchildren, Janiaz Baker of Manteo, NC and Christina Moldoven of Nags Head, NC; and eleven nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 4:00 pm with Rev. John Charles officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mac Twyne Special Fund, c/o State Employees Credit Union to help with medical expenses. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 30, 2007; pg. 12A)

Dallas Colby Twyne

Dallas Colby Twyne, 30, of Manteo, NC died unexpectedly Friday, March 11, 2022.  A native of Dare County, he was born November 16, 1991, to Marcy Rogers Mann (Edward) and Donnie Wayne Twyne.  An avid waterman, Dallas worked as a commercial fisherman and was happiest when he was on the river, sound, or ocean. He could build and fix anything and master any trade he put his mind to. Dallas loved his family and favorite dog June Bug. He loved to find and sell driftwood and make decoys for friends and family. Always loyal, he showed love for everyone everywhere he went. He was lively, spunky, hilarious, and loved to tell jokes and keep people smiling. Never idle, Dallas always kept busy with new projects, jobs, and activities. He loved life and loved it to the fullest every single day.  In addition to his parents, Dallas is survived by his wife, Caitlin Hannah Byrum Twyne; sister, Tess Meekins; stepsister, Cheryl Mann Grather; stepbrother, Eddie Mann; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his chocolate lab, June.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Bethany United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Susanna W. Fitch-Slater and Rev. Kenny Midgett officiating.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Donovan F. Twyne, Sr.

Donovan F. Twyne, Sr., 93, died April 16, 2012 in his Manteo home surrounded by his family.  Born in Manteo, N.C., on January 4, 1919, Donnie was the son of the late George Brinton and Bernie Rogers Twyne and husband of Lois Sears Twyne.  He was a Deputy Sheriff, retired Police Chief of Nags Head, N.C., and a local building contractor.  He was a member of Manteo Baptist Church, Manteo Masonic Lodge 521, York Rite Masons, Sudan Shiners, and Retired Peace Officers Association.  He is survived by his wife Lois Sears Twyne of Manteo; five children, Donnie Wayne Twyne, Eddie Twyne and wife Beth, Don Twyne, Jr. and wife Beverly, Ronnie Twyne and wife Teresa, and Donna “Missy” Twyne McPherson and husband Jason, all of Manteo; and eleven grandchildren, Jeff Twyne, Brint Twyne, Tess Twyne, Dallas Twyne, Paige Twyne, Chipper McPherson, Donovan Twyne, III, Lillie Claire Twyne, Melody Twyne, and Elizabeth and Emily Gamiel.  He is preceded in death by four brothers, Howard, Brinton, Wiley, and Alton “Mac” Twyne.  The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo on Wednesday, April 18 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.  The funeral service will be at Manteo Baptist Church on Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 pm followed by a Masonic graveside service at Manteo Cemetery. (Twiford Funeral Home)

Elma Carole Twiford Twyne

MANTEO - Elma Carole Twiford Twyne, also known as Nanny to her grandchildren, received her angel wings early morning on June 26, 2018. She was born on a sunny morning in Atlantic City, New Jersey on August 15, 1940. Her family then moved to Manns Harbor, where she spent her childhood, until she met her husband and moved to Manteo. Nanny was greeted in heaven by her mother, father, late husband Alton “Mcadoo” Twyne, her son Alton “Mcadoo” Twyne Jr., two sisters, and granddaughter Desiree McMurran. As a teenager she worked in The Casino running her favorite game, Bingo. She then got married to Alton "McAdoo" Twyne and had three children. She worked and then retired from the Dare County Sheriff’s department as the first 911 operator and the personal secretary for the Sheriff, Burt Austin. She was devoted to her Church and loved being involved in craft shows. She was secretary to multiple pastors at Roanoke Island Baptist Church. She devoted her time to running the church van ministry, and vacation bible school. She also was very passionate about making sure those she met in her life, and those in her community, knew what it was like to feel God’s love. She is survived by two daughters, Carole Twyne Whittington and Anita Meryln Twyne both of Manteo. Seven grandchildren; Joshua Whittington, Ronni Jean Moldovan, Amanda Whittington, Sascha Strobert, Sebastian Strobert, Desmond McMurran, and Sierra Stroebert. She also has 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of cousins. The family are welcoming those to join them and will have a viewing 7-9pm Friday night June 29, 2018 At Gallop funeral home and a funeral service Saturday June 30th held at Still Waters Baptist Church in Nags Head NC at 2pm, followed by a committal at Mt. Carmel United Methodist church in Manns Harbor NC. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Hazel Willis Midgett Twyne
The Coastland Times - Thursday, Nov. 24, 1988; pg. 6

Lois Sears Twyne

MANTEO - Lois Sears Twyne, of Manteo, passed away peacefully October 6, 2013 at Outer Banks Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Grandy, NC on March 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Matilda Jones Sears and Herman Lee Sears. She was the beloved wife of the late Donovan F. Twyne, Sr. and mother of six.  In her earlier years, she was the first female town commissioner of Nags Head and a PE teacher at Manteo Elementary School. She proudly served as the Eastern NC Babe Ruth District Commissioner. Later, she retired from Dare County’s Older Adult Services. She was a member of Manteo Rebekah Lodge No. 52 and Manteo Baptist Church. Granny could be found attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and was known as a dedicated fan.  Lois is preceded in death by her first son, Freddie Lee Midgett. She is survived by five children Donnie Wayne Twyne, Eddie Twyne and wife Beth, Donovan F. Twyne, Jr and wife Beverly, Ronnie Twyne and wife Teresa, and Donna “Missy” Twyne McPherson and husband Jason all of Manteo; and eleven grandchildren, Jeff Twyne, Brint Twyne, Tess Twyne Meekins, Dallas Twyne, Paige Twyne Chipper McPherson, Donovan F. Twyne, III, Lillie Claire Twyne, Melody Twyne, and Elizabeth Gamiel and Emily Gamiel. She is also survived by one sister Jean R. Godfrey and husband, Larry of Manteo and one brother Ralph Sears, and wife Mildred of Grandy; two half brothers, Adell Quidley of Jarvisburg and Charles Quidley and wife Gwen of Manteo; and many nephews and nieces.  The family will receive friends at Twifords Funeral Home in Manteo on Tuesday, October 8th from 7:00-8:30pm. The funeral service will be at Manteo Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Manteo Cemetery.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Steven B. Tyler

Steven B. Tyler, 59, of East Lake, NC passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1957, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he was the son of the late Harry M. Tyler, Jr. and Betty B. Tyler. Steven was an HVAC technician for the Dare County School System for 18 years and was previously employed with the NCDOT Ferry Division.  Steven is survived by his wife, Kimberly Cahoon Tyler; four children, Whitney Tyler Horne and husband Brian, Ryan Tyler, Jennifer Daisey and husband Kevin, and Steven B. Tyler, Jr. and wife Laura; and four grandchildren, Emma Horne, Brian Horne, Jr., Nixon Daisey, and Arden Daisey. He is also survived by three siblings, Patty Tyler, Karen Bryant and husband Kevin, and Randy Tyler; along with numerous nieces and nephews.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at East Lake Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Ralph officiating.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funera Home)

Ralph Wilson Umphlett, Sr.

MANTEO, NC - Ralph Wilson Umphlett Sr., 90, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his home.  A celebration of life followed by Masonic Rites will be held Saturday, December 3, at 1:00 p.m. in Manteo Baptist Church, officiated by the Revs. Billy Dennis and Ken Simpson. The family will receive guests following the service in the church family life center.  Surviving Ralph is his wife of 65 years, Margarette Midgett Umphlett; two daughters, Tanya Tillett and husband, Jerry of Manteo, NC; Diane Jones and husband, Bert of Jacksonville, NC; one son, Ralph Umphlett, Jr. of Manteo, NC. Also surviving are four sisters; Lois Lawrence, Marion Spivey, Faye Hoffler and Alta Gray; brother, M.Q. Umphlett; five grandchildren one great grandson.  (The Virginian Pilot - Thursday, November 29, 2016)

Anna Ballance Utley

SOUTHERN SHORES - Anna Ballance Utley, age 83, passed away quietly on  June 2, 2009 at her home in Southern Shores, NC following a long journey through Alzheimer’s.   Born in Hatteras, NC, Anna  was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Juanita Tillett Ballance. She is the wife of 6l years of Elmo Utley; mother of daughter, Deloris Harrell and husband Bobby of Manteo, NC and son, Barry Utley and wife Kaye of Madison, GA; and grandmother to Christopher, Brent and Jordyn Utley of Georgia and Kate and Tess Harrell of Manteo.   Anna is survived by her beloved brothers and sisters of Wanchese, NC , Larry Ballance and wife Dorita, Jean Daniels and husband Popeye, Tom Ballance and wife Bet, and Wayne Ballance; her aunt, Shawnee Brothers; and countless nieces, nephews and  related family.   A passionately devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, Anna supported  husband Moe through a 40 year career with Otis Elevator Company and also joined him in his favorite sport, golf, as far away as St. Andrews in Scotland.  She was always her husband’s, her children’s and her grandchildren’s biggest fan.   A memorial service will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese on  Friday, June  5, 2009 at four o'clock in the afternoon.   Family and friends will gather following the service at Queen Anne's Revenge.   Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, June 4, 2009; pg. 10A)

Blanche Scarborough Utz

DUCK - Blanche S. Utz, 81, died Friday, August 29, 2003 at an Outer Banks Medical Facility. Mrs. Utz was born in Duck and was a homemaker. She was a former resident of Norfolk, VA and was employed with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia. Mrs. Utz was a member of the Duck United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ellen Roger Scarborough and the widow of Turner Utz. Mrs. Utz is survived by two daughters; Judy Taylor and husband Robert of Columbia, SC and Jene Sakowski and husband Ray of Pinehurst, NC; two sisters: Marlene Ward of Duck and Melba Perry of Southern Shores; four grandchildren: Susan Sprawls, Jim Taylor, Joseph and Douglas Sakowski; and two sisters-in-law: Jewell Scarborough and Ada Scarborough. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Jim and Ray Scarborough. A funeral service was to be held September 1 at Duck United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Clift officiating. Burial followed in the Austin Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 4, 2003; pg. 12A)

 Christopher Michael Vacha

AVON, NC - Christopher Michael Vacha, 23, of Avon, NC died Monday, September 6, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Vacha, born in Norfolk, VA, was a cook for the Froggie Dog Restaurant and attended the Avon Worship Center.  Mr. Vacha is survived by his father and step-mother, Michael Wayne Vacha and Lisa M. Vacha and step-brother, Patrick Ford of Marion, VA; his mother and step-father, Darlene Smith Hooper and Darren Hooper of Avon, NC; three sisters, Jessica Lynn Vacha, Stephanie Leigh Vacha and Logan Jeanette Hooper, all of Avon, NC; two brothers, Richard Keith Vacha, II and Roger Darren Hooper, Jr., both of Avon, NC; maternal grandparents Donald and Shirley Smith of Moyock, NC; Paternal grandparents, George and Mildred Vacha of Marion, VA; two aunts, Susan B. Smith and Bonnie D. Williams; one uncle, Donald M. Smith, Jr.. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Wayne Vacha, Jr. and an uncle, Richard M. Smith.  Funeral services will be held at the Avon Worship Center on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11:00 am with Rev. Timothy Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Family Cemetery, Avon. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and at other times at the home of his mother and step-father, Darlene and Darren Hooper, 40401 McMullen Road, Avon.  Twiford’s Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 9, 2004; pg. 12A)

Rosa Isabel Aburto Valencia

BUXTON - Rosa Isabel Aburto Valencia departed this life suddenly in Currituck,NC Thursday August 24, 2017. Rosa was nine years old. Among the numerous heartbroken and devastated family she leaves behind are her parents, Roberto Carlos Aburto Sanchez and Santa Adriana Valencia-Hernandez of Buxton and her brothers and sister, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins as well as her extended family members, teachers, and friends.  The funeral service will be held at Our Lady By the Sea Catholic Church in Buxton, NC Wednesday August 30, 2017 at 1:30pm. The burial will follow the service on Wednesday. Pastor Billy Rutledge will officiate with Ivan Castillo translating.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (Gallop Funeral Home)

Glenda Austin Van Hook

Glenda Austin Van Hook, 79, native of Hatteras, NC died on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Glenda was a graduate of the North Carolina School for the Deaf, Morganton, NC and worked as a seamstress in Norfolk, VA for many years.  Glenda is survived by a very close niece, Donna O’Neal, whom she referred to as “her baby.” Donna along with her husband, Jimmy of Middlesex, NC cared for and looked after her for many years. She is also survived by a host of additional nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, Moody Chappel Austin and Ruth Roberts Austin; sister, Elsie Carol Webster; brother, Ulysses Crowder Austin; and niece, Glenda Ruth Stafford.  A funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Heritage of Faith family cemetery with the Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. A private family burial will take place at the Austin family cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church on Thursday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  Twiford Funeral Home, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Robert Eugene Van Zee
The Coastland Times - Tuesday, May 1, 2007; pg. 10A

Martha Rose Varney
The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 13, 2004; pg. 11A

Laura Meekins Venuti

Laura “Doll” Meekins Venuti, 100, of Stumpy Point, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at Sentara Barco Nursing home. She was born to Arthur and Louisa Hooper Meekins, in Stumpy Point. Doll was a very active woman and lived a healthy life. She loved to sew, read, and watch tv, especially the wrestling, and she enjoyed fried chicken. Doll lived for a time in Boston with her son Boyd, and was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her son, Lester Boyd Cahoon, and wife Deborah, of Suffolk, VA; four grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and fifteen great-great grandchildren. Including her parents, she is predeceased by two husbands, John Cahoon, and Tony Venuti; her daughter, Marie Cahoon; her son, Bentley Bird Cahoon; her six siblings; and a granddaughter.  Funeral services will be held at Shiloh United Methodist Church, on Saturday, March 15, at 2:00 pm. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carl Wendell Vestal

Carl Wendell Vestal, 59, of Manteo, NC died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at his home. Born in Siler City, NC on January 7, 1961, he was the son of the late Virginia Bray Vestal and David St. Clair Vestal, Jr. Carl enjoyed his career as a landscaping supervisor with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, gardening, and landscaping. Carl is survived by his wife, Lana Scarborough Vestal; mother-in-law, Erma Scarborough of Avon, NC; brother, Daniel Kent Vestal of Ramseur, NC; special nieces, Katie Vestal and Sarah Cox (Isaac); several sisters and brothers-in-law; many aunts and uncles; and numerous beloved friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Noah Vestal; and father-in-law, Herman C. Scarborough, Sr. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo with Rev. Gina Miller officiating. Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Eleanor Pernay Via
The Coastland Times - Thursday, July 16, 2009; pg. 10A

Kenneth Blaine Via

KITTY HAWK, NC - Kenneth Blaine Via, 51, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Thursday, December 22, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Via was born in Hershey, PA and was a plumber. He was the son of Marvin Lee Via of Kill Devil Hills and the late, Gloria Ann Corrado Via.   Besides his father, Mr. Via is survived by his step-mother, Rose Savage Via of Kill Devil Hills, NC; a son, Anthony Dean Via of Reston, VA; two sisters, Vicki Via of Falls Church, VA and Linda Lewis of Kitty Hawk, NC; three brothers, Michael Via of Ortonville, MI, Timothy Via of Manassas, VA and Dennis Via of Culpeper, VA.   A Service of Remembrance will be held at Colington United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 7, 2005 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Robert Pitsch officiating.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

David A. Vince

KILL DEVIL HILLS - David A. Vince of Kill Devil Hills died in his sleep unexpectedly on Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2008.  He was 43 years old.  David is survived by his parents, Dominick and Arlyne Vince of Clearville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Frisco.  Additional survivors include his daughter, Rachael Vince; sister, Toni Wiker; two nephews, Billy Wiker and Andy Wiker; and companion Barbara Snowden, as well as numerous aunts and uncles.  A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Seas, Buxton on Friday, Jan. 25 at 10 o'clock in the morning.  Father Andre Izac will officiate.  Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] -Thursday, January 24, 2008; pg. 10A)

Veronica Marie Voegtlin

STUMPY POINT - Veronica Marie Voegtlin (nee End) of Stumpy Point, NC , age 74 died 12/07/09, the Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor of which she survived as a young child. She was born 01/12/1935 in Philadelphia, PA, to Gerard E. End and Veronica M. End (Rafferty) is predeceased by her loving husband, Gerard, son, Michael, her parents, her brother Gerard E. End, Jr. and her loyal dog, Girl.  Veronica is survived by 7 children: David (Cindy) of Burlesson, TX, Dianne Fox (Ronald) of Palermo, NJ and Stumpy Point, Paul (Reyma) of Burlesson, TX, Thomas (Elizabeth) of New Jersey and Florida, Stephen (Patty) of Woodbridge, VA, Christopher (Linda) of Denis Twp, NJ and Lawrence (Stormy) of Collington, 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Her motto: "If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist!"  The celebration of her life and resurrection is Saturday December 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Nags Head, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dare County Animal Shelter and the National Alzheimer Foundation.  Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted to assist the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Thursday, December 10, 2009; pg. 10A)

Bessie Baker Voliva

IN CAMDEN - Mrs. Bessie Baker Voliva, 93, of Route 1, Camden, died Sunday morning [Sept. 26, 1982] at 3:30 in the Springfield, Pa. hospital.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 in Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo by Rev. Steve Wilson, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church.  Burial was in the Manteo Cemetery.  Mrs. Voliva was a native of Pasquotank County and lived in Camden most of her life.  She recently lived at 937 Church Road, Springfield, Pa.  She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, daughter of the late Noah and Mrs. Mildred Garrett Baker and widow of Rufus M. Voliva.  (The Southern Post - Wednesday, September 29, 1982; pg. 8)

Dennis Lee Vonella

MANTEO, NC - Dennis Lee Vonella, 58, of Manteo, NC passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Vonella was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of Samuel Gordon and Geraldine Ann Vonella. He was a retired Chief Inspector for Baltimore County Public Utilities. After retirement he fulfilled his dreams by working at the Nags Head Fishing pier and for the Crystal Dawn Corporation.  Mr. Vonella was a volunteer in a number of clubs and organizations including the American Legion, Elks, and Kentucky Colonels. He was a Cub Scout leader, a Little League Baseball coach, and a past president of the St. Mary’s Church Council.  An American hero who proudly served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army, he received four Bronze Stars, the Air Medal with Valor Device, the Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, Valorous Unit Emblem, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Aircraft Crewman Badge. He loved woodworking, fishing, boating and NASCAR and his dog “Harley”. His favorite pastime was making toys for children.  He never met a child that he did not like. He loved his family and friends and would help anyone who needed it, whether he knew them or not.  Mr. Vonella is survived by his wife, Debbi Lynn Vonella of the residence; a son, Sergeant First Class Dominic Anthony Vonella and a daughter, Laura Faye Vonella; a brother, Samuel Vonella and wife, Allison, their children, Garret and Tyler; a sister, Christine Fronckoski and husband, Jim, their children, Amanda and Beth, a sister, Sandi Myers and children, Jenny and Katee; mother-in-law, Delores Mae Heltibridle. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leon David Heltibridle.  A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s ELCA, Silver Run, MD on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm with a wake to follow at Roops Mill in Westminster.  There will also be a memorial service on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Nags Head Pier House, Nags Head, NC. Ashes will be spread in the ocean from the Crystal Dawn at Pirates Cove departing at 2:30 pm.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Stella McDonnell Vrablic

WANCHESE - Stella McDonnell Vrablic, 58, of Wanchese, NC, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at her residence.  Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Angela Ferrazzoli McDonnell and was a Catholic and Registered Nurse employed with Dare County.  Besides her parents, Stella was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Lee Vrablic.  Stella is survived by her husband, Frank Vrablic of the residence; a daughter, Monica Jane Vrablic of Wake Forest; a sister, Angel Oaklund; two brothers, Steven McDonnell and Edwin McDonnell; and a special person, Sue Batista.  Funeral services will be held at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:00 am with Rev. Deacon Don Wobser officiating.  Burial will be in the Manteo Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

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