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Joannie Brandon ABBOTT

AYDLETT - Joannie Brandon ABBOTT, 63, of Aydlett, NC passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2017. She was born July 12, 1954 in Edgecombe County, NC to the late Norman Judson BRANDON and Peggy Ann Hill BRANDON.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Christina Brandon BATEMAN and three brothers, John BRANDON, William "Bill" BRANDON and Norman "Mike" BRANDON.  She is survived by two sons, Gary Wayne NEAL and Craig Allen NEAL; two grandchildren, Dillon Phillip NEAL and Katlynn Nicole NEAL; three nieces, Candace MILLER, Stephanie BASS and Bobbie Jo PARKER; three nephews, Jay LEONARD, Chandon Wayne BRANDON and Mike BRANDON; and many close friends.  She was a wonderful woman and a good friend to all who know her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Laurel Memorial Gardens officiated by Rev. Tom MEYER of Poplar Branch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Candace MILLER at 674 Aydlett Road, Aydlett, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the ABBOTT family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Brandon Harley ABEL-COOK

Brandon Harley ABEL-COOK, 22, of 109 Willow Drive, Moyock, N.C. died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Norfolk, Va., the son of Anita Hale ABEL-COOK of the residence, and the late James Edgar COOK, III. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Moyock, N.C. Brandon loved going on cross country truck driving trips with his father and grandfather, where they had many very special times. He was a wonderful and loving son, brother, grandson, and cousin. Brandon showed enormous support for his special needs brother and his single parent mother. Besides his mother, Brandon is survived by two brothers, Erik ABEL and wife, Tammy, of South Chicago, Ill., and Corey ABEL-COOK of Moyock, N.C.; his maternal grandparents, James and Marilyn HALE of San Antonio, Texas; three aunts, Debbie HUNTLEY and husband, Ray, of Virginia Beach, Va., Lisa GRIMSEY and husband, Richard, and Jamie HOLLIS and husband, Don, all of San Antonio, Texas, and Ernie CARBER and wife, Tammy, of Rockford, Ill.; and two nieces, a nephew, and 12 cousins. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Moyock, N.C., with the Rev. James HARRINGTON officiating. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C., is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - Thursday, February 22, 2007)

Lucy Virginia ABLES

MOYOCK - Lucy Virginia ABLES, 71, died Feb. 7, 2004, in a local hospital. A native of Chatsworth, Ga., she retired from Brock Candy Co. after 30 years of service in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy ABLES. She is survived by two daughters, Clara BENTON and husband, Gale of Moyock and Gayle TIPTON and husband, Ken of South Carolina. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2004 at Moyock United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, February 15, 2003.

Elizabeth M. ABSHIRE

BARCO – Elizabeth M. ABSHIRE, 85, died Sunday, June 3, in Portsmouth, Va. General Hospital.  Mrs. ABSHIRE was a native of East Bank, West Virginia.  She was a homemaker and a former member of Biltmore Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Va.  She was the widow of William Earl ABSHIRE, SR. and the daughter of the late George and Abbie Tinsley BOBBITT.  Survivors include four daughters: E. Irene BURDETTE and Hazel Marie ALLEN, both of Barco, Peggy June MITCHELL of Doylestown, Ohio and Isabel JOHNSON of Chesapeake, Va.; two sons: Thomas E. ABSHIRE of Kilsight, West Virginia and Earl ABSHIRE, JR. of Highland, Indiana; 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at Snellings Funeral Home in Chesapeake, Va. by the Rev. T.M. FRYE.  Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Chesapeake. (The Coastland Times – Thursday, June 7, 1990)

Margie Baker ACEY

Margie Baker ACEY, 83, of Kitty Hawk, NC died on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at her residence.  Mrs. ACEY was born in Hamilton, NC and was a homemaker.  She was a long time resident of Portsmouth, VA, before moving to Currituck, and then Kitty Hawk.  Mrs. ACEY was the daughter of the late Garland and Annie Belle Thomas BAKER and the widow of the late Charlie E. ACEY, JR.  She formerly attended Pilmoor United Methodist Church.  Mrs. ACEY is survived by a daughter, Phyllis REED and husband, Deen of Kitty Hawk, NC; a son, David ACEY and wife, Mary of Manakin-Sabot, VA; a sister, Lucille BRADY and husband, Melvin of Chesapeake, VA; three grandchildren, Ross REED, Scott REED and Heather PERRY; and two great-grandchildren.   A graveside service will be held in the Moyock Memorial Cemetery on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Manteo on Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ervin Carlton ADAMS, SR., 84, of Moyock, NC, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. Born on August 13, 1938, in Shawboro, NC, he was the son of the late Samuel Elwood ADAMS and Levert Jones ADAMS.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Janis Whitehead ADAMS; sons, Carlton ADAMS, JR. (Ruthie) of VA and Steven ADAMS (Jinnie) of TX; grandchildren, Chelsea ADAMS (Mike) of VA, Brent ROBERTS (Samantha) of TX; and step-grandson, Heath ROBERTS. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin L. ADAMS.  Ervin was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent his career as a Pipefitter at the Naval Shipyard, retiring in 2000 after many years of service. He was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his profession. His colleagues respected him for his knowledge and expertise in his field.  A man of strong faith, Ervin was a devoted member of Moyock Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was passionate about helping others and took great pride in his service to the church and the community. His selflessness and dedication to his faith were an inspiration to all who knew him.  n addition to his commitment to his faith and work, Ervin was an avid motorcyclist and a proud member of the Gold Wing Club. He enjoyed spending time with fellow club members, participating in rides and events, and exploring the open road on his motorcycle. This passion brought him joy and a sense of adventure throughout his life.  Ervin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always made his family his top priority. He was a thoughtful and caring man who took great pride in providing for his loved ones and ensuring their happiness. His gentle nature and warm smile will be remembered by all who knew him.  In his later years, Ervin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and happiness. He took great pride in their accomplishments and cherished the memories they made together. His love for his family was evident in the time and care he devoted to them.  A funeral service will be held at Moyock Baptist Church, 123 Oak Street, Moyock, NC 27958 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023 with the Rev. Vic Ramsey officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Moyock Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the ADAMS family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Henry Bingham ADAMS, SR.

Henry Bingham ADAMS, SR., 94, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1993, at Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Chesapeake. Mr. ADAMS was born in Swansboro, N.C., the son of the late John and Josephine ADAMS. He was retired as a quarter master from the Transportation Division at the Norfolk Naval Base and was a Navy veteran of World War I. He was a member of Moyock United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10949 and American Legion Post #0280. He is survived by his wife, Ellen B. ADAMS, two daughters, Jackie A. LEWARD of Duck, N.C., and Linda A. NYBORG of Parksley, Va.; two stepdaughters, Wilma P. KNOWLES of Virginia Beach and Barbara P. PARKER of Norfolk; two sons, Harry B. ADAMS Jr. of Richmond and Richard Lee ADAMS of Virginia Beach; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, with the Rev. John WOODARD officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 12, 1993; pg. D5)

John ADAMS

SOUTHERN SHORES – John ADAMS, 83, died Friday, January 3 at Sentara Nursing Home in Barco.  He was formerly from Brielle, New Jersey.  He was co-owner and president of Adams & Gray Inc. in Newark, N.J.  Surviving are his wife, Barbara ADAMS of Southern Shores; a step-daughter, Lauren J. STRAUB and husband Richard D. STRAUB; two step-granddaughters: Kira and Courtney STRAUB of Colington Harbor.  Also surviving are two sisters: Mary MASTERS of Charleston, N.C. and Helen SQUARTINO of Flemington, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.  Twiford Funeral Home of Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.  A private memorial service will be held at a future date.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, January 5, 2003; pg. 14A)]

Levert Jones ADAMS

Levert Jones ADAMS, 98, of 146 Pudding Ridge Road, Moyock, NC died Friday, June 18, 2014 at Chesapeake General Hospital.  Born in Pasquotank County, NC, she was the daughter of Willie and Alberta Stallings JONES and the widow of Samuel Elwood ADAMS. Mrs. ADAMS was retired twenty-five years ago as a manager at Drug Barn.  She was an active and dedicated lifetime member of Moyock Baptist Church.  Mrs. ADAMS is survived by a son Ervin C. ADAMS and wife, Janis of Moyock, NC; four grandchildren, Steven ADAMS of Farmington, NM, E. Carlton ADAMS, Marvin L. ADAMS, II and Terry REITZ all of Chesapeake, VA; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Marvin L. ADAMS.  A funeral service will be held July 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Moyock Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Vic RAMSEY and the Rev. Boyce PORTER.   Burial will follow in Moyock Memorial Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Twiford Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence of Ervin and Janis Adams, 262 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Adams family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Marvin Lee ADAMS

CHESAPEAKE - Marvin Lee ADAMS, 69, died June 8, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 3, 1935 in Shawboro, N.C. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years and after retirement continued in government civilian service as an electrician at the Naval Air Rework Facility, Norfolk, Va., from which he later retired. He was a long standing life time member of Moyock Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his father, Samuel Elwood ADAMS. He is survived by his loving mother, Levert Jones ADAMS of Moyock, N.C.; wife Peggy D. ADAMS; son Lee ADAMS and wife, Laura, and granddaughter, Brooke; daughter, Terry REITZ, and her husband, Richard, and three grandsons, Ryan, Cody and Kyle, all of Chesapeake; one brother, Ervin Carlton ADAMS and wife, Janis, of Moyock, N.C.; two nephews, Carlton ADAMS and wife, Ruthie, and their daughter Chelsea, and Steven ADAMS and wife, Jennie, of Farmington, N.M., along with a host of extended relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in New Bern, N.C. at the Pollock-Best Funeral Home. The Rev. David SALMON will preside over the service.  Arrangements by Pollock Best Funerals and Cremations, 2015 Beuse Blvd., New Bern, N.C  (Daily Press - June 10, 2005)

Samuel Elwood ADAMS

Samuel Elwood ADAMS, 80, died Feb. 17, 1992, in a Currituck nursing home.  Mr. ADAMS was born in Currituck County and had retired from the maintenance department of the Currituck County school system. He was a member of Moyock Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Levert Jones ADAMS; two sons, Ervin ADAMS of Moyock and Marvin ADAMS of Chesapeake; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 18, 1992; pg. D6)

Marvin Lee ADAMS

CHESAPEAKE - Marvin Lee ADAMS, 69, died June 8, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Shawboro, N.C. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years and after retirement, continued in government civilian service as an electrician at the Naval Air Rework Facility, Norfolk, where he later retired. He was a long standing lifetime member of Moyock Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his father, Samuel Elwood ADAMS. He is survived by his loving mother, Levert Jones ADAMS of Moyock, N.C.; wife, Peggy D. ADAMS; son, Lee ADAMS and wife Laura and granddaughter, Brooke; daughter, Terry REITZ and husband Richard and three grandsons, Ryan, Cody and Kyle, all of Chesapeake; a brother, Ervin Carlton ADAMS and wife Janis of Moyock; two nephews, Carlton ADAMS and wife Ruthie and their daughter, Chelsea and Steven ADAMS and wife Jennie of Farmington, N.M.; and a host of extended relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Pollock-Best Funeral Home, 2015 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560. The Rev. David SALMONS will preside over the service.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, June 11, 2005)

William H. ADAMS

GRANDY - William H. ADAMS, 64, passed away June 5, 2005, in his home in Grandy, N.C. Mr. ADAMS was a retired battalion chief with the city of Virginia Beach Fire Department, where he served more than 30 years and was an honorary member of the International Association of Firefighters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. After retirement, he moved to Grandy almost two years ago with his wife and was able to enjoy golfing and fishing. He was the son of the late John and Helen ADAMS and was also preceded in death by a brother, Delbert ADAMS. He  is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Mandy M. ADAMS; four children, Theresa WALD and husband Brian, Rusty ADAMS and fiancee Laurie BUTLER, Randy ADAMS and Nikki ADAMS; his former wife, Barbara ATKINS; two brothers, Horace ADAMS and Ricky ADAMS; three sisters, Barbara LUNDE, Delma AMBROSE and Susan TAYLOR; seven grandchildren, Jason, Jesse, Brandon, Ryan, Crystal, Kyle and Madison; one expected grandchild, Cadence; and three great-grandchildren, Haley, Mya and Hannah; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many good friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral will be held in Spring Branch Community Church, 1500 N. Great Neck Road, Thursday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road.  (The Coastland Times - Thursday, June 9, 2005; pg. 16A)

Walter Reams ADCOCK, JR.

GRANDY – Walter Reams “Pete” ADCOCK, JR., 66, died June 9 in Sentara Leigh Hospital.  He was born in Scottsville, Va., the son of the late Walter R. ADCOCK, SR. and Mamie Adcock DUNCAN.  He was formerly of Kempsville Road and was a retired body shop manager for Phillips Oldsmobile.  He was a Baptist and a member of Chesapeake Moose Lodge #1940.  During World War II he served in the Army in the 58^th Armored Infantry Company.  Survivors include his wife, Sarah “Jenny” ADCOCK; three daughters: Donna HAMM of Grandy, Darlene FRAIN of Chesapeake, Va. and Debbie COOPER of Virginia Beach; one son, Mike ADCOCK of Grandy; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were to be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Twiford Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake with the Rev. Ray JONES officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, June 13, 1993)

Sarah Louise ADDISON

Sarah Louise ADDISON, 76, died Dec. 4, 1994, in Portsmouth.  Mrs. ADDISON was born in Knotts Island, N.C., and was a Protestant. She was the widow of Clarence Linwood ADDISON.  Survivors include four daughters, Mary Ivey HARTLESS of Murfreesboro, N.C., Betty McMANUS, Dorothy LEHMAN and Doris WHITE, all of Chesapeake; two sons, Clarence Linwood ADDISON, JR. and Richard James ADDISON, both of Virginia Beach; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  (The Virginian-Pilot – December 7, 1994; pg. B4)

James M. ADKINS

MOYOCK - James M. ADKINS, 90, of Magnolia St., went to be with the Lord Sept. 11, 2005, in a local hospital. Born July 1, 1915, to Robert and Mary ADKINS, he will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel ADKINS, both parents and a daughter, Frances HAUGHT. He is survived by a son, James ADKINS and wife Diane of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Nancy INMAN of Moyock, Bobbie Jo CONDREY and husband Milton of Goochland, Va., and Mary AINSLEY and husband Wiley of North Carolina; two brothers, four sisters, 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. A graveside service will be held at noon Wednesday at Rosewood Memorial Park.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, September 12, 2005)

Bonita Breiholz AKERS

BARCO - Bonita Breiholz AKERS, age 60, of 3907 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Sentara Barco. Mrs. AKERS, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was the daughter of the late Marvin Henry BREIHOLZ, SR., and Elsie Winovich BREIHOLZ. She was a seamstress, a homemaker, and a member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ.  Mrs. AKERS is survived by a son, Rickey AKERS, JR., of Camden, NC; a daughter, Amy FRANKS of Grandy, NC; three brothers, Marvin H. BREIHOLZ, JR., of Kill Devil Hills, NC, George M. BREIHOLZ and Ricky L. BREIHOLZ both of Chesapeake, VA; and one grandchild.  A memorial service will be Friday, June 23, 2006 at 4:00 PM at the Jarvisburg Church of Christ with Minister Dennis CREHAN officiating. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Akers family.  (Daily Advance - Thursday, June 22, 2006)

Jimmy Aldon ALBERTSON

SHAWBORO – Jimmy Aldon ALBERTSON, 50, died May 11 at his residence.  He was born in Pasquotank County and was a contract specialist with SUPSHIP (Supervisor of Shipbuilding) in Portsmouth, Va.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church where he was a deacon, former Sunday School superintendent and teacher, a licensed minister and disciple training coordinator.  He was the son of Edward O. and Mrs. Doris Cartwright ALBERTSON of South Mills, and the husband of Sandra Gregory ALBERTSON of the home.  Besides his wife and parents, surviving are two sons: Steve ALBERTSON of Shawboro and Mike ALBERTSON of Newport; two sisters: Linda GRAY of Avon and Barbara WHITE of South Mills; a brother, Ronnie ALBERTSON of South Mills; and one grandchild.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 14 in the Providence Baptist Church by the Revs. Jess BROWN and Charles WELLONS.  Burial followed in Westlawn Cemetery.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City was in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, May 17, 1994; pg. 12A)

Shelton Otto ALEXANDER, SR.

Shelton Otto ALEXANDER, SR. of Currituck, NC died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Dare County, he was born June 19, 1927 in East Lake, NC to the late Vernon Judson ALEXANDER and Nat CREEF and was the husband of Wilanna Ferrell ALEXANDER.  He served his country in the US Air Force. He was a manager in the telecommunications industry, a member of the Hickory United Methodist Church, the Lions Club and loved to play golf.  In addition to his wife, Wilanna, of sixty-five years, he is survived by two daughters, Sharon Alexander MEADE and husband, Steven, and Elaine Alexander GOODWIN all of Aydlett; a son, Shelton Otto ALEXANDER, JR. and wife Katherine of Chesapeake, VA; a grandchild, Hunter Ford ALEXANDER; and a sister, Rita Alexander DEAN of Spring, TX.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Moyock Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Tom MERCER officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 3:00 ~ 5:00 p.m. at 241 Brumsey Road, Currituck, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Alexander family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Wilanna ALEXANDER

Wilanna ALEXANDER, age 91, of Brumsey Road, Moyock, NC died Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home. Born in Currituck, NC on March 18, 1929 to the late Joseph FERRELL and Wilma Etter FERRELL, she was widow of Shelton Otto ALEXANDER, SR.  Mrs. ALEXANDER attended Hickory United Methodist Church and was a registered nurse (a graduate of Norfolk School of Nursing) working with the Chesapeake Public School System until her retirement.  She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Alexander MEADE (Steven) and Elaine Alexander GOODWIN all of Aydlett; a son, Shelton Otto ALEXANDER, JR. and wife Katherine of Chesapeake, VA; and a grandchild, Hunter Ford ALEXANDER.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Moyock Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Scott TAYLOR officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Alexander family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Hattie Sanderlin ALFRIEND

Hattie Sanderlin ALFRIEND, 94, of the 400 block of Dundaff St., died May 7, 1993, in a local hospital.  Mrs. ALFRIEND was a native of Currituck County, N.C., and came to Norfolk with her family in 1898. She was the widow of John Samuel ALFRIEND, who had been president and chairman of the board of Virginia National Bank, now Nations Bank. She was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk; Loving Circle of The King's Daughters; Town and Country Garden Club; Algonquin Garden Club; and the Garden Club of Norfolk.  Survivors include two daughters, Anne A. ABBITT of Norfolk and Susan A. BEVAN of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elmwood Cemetery by the Rev. Ross WRIGHT.  H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - May 8, 1993; pg. D2)

Charlie Spruill ALLCOX

VIRGINIA BEACH - Charlie Spruill ALLCOX, 81, died Nov. 15, 2003 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Mamie, N.C., Mr. ALLCOX was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He had retired as a civil service employee at NAS Norfolk. He was also a past master of the Elizabeth Lodge No. 34 AM&FM and past president of the V.C.M.A. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine L. ALLCOX; three daughters, Patricia A. HARICH of Gaithersburg, Md., Sherry A. MORRIS of Chesapeake and Elaine A. PEARCE of Jarratt, Va.; a sister, Mary S. WISE of Eaton, Colo.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by the Rev. Carl SEXTON and the Rev. Dale BURDEN. Interment with Masonic rites will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, November 17, 2003)

Elaine May ALLEN

Elaine May ALLEN, an infant, died Feb. 3, 1994. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Knotts Island Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – February 9, 1994; pg. D2)

Joyce Lane ALLEN

ELIZABETH CITY - Joyce Lane ALLEN, age 61, of 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in Albemarle Hospital. She was a native of Currituck, NC, daughter of the late Arthur LANE and Minnie Lilly LANE, and was wife of the late Charlie ALLEN, III. She was a Baptist. Mrs. ALLEN is survived by two daughters, Rita HARE of Elizabeth City, NC, and Joy NULL of Camden, NC; five sisters, Bobbie, Faye, Carrie, Betty and Virginia; three grandchildren, Samantha and Robert HARE, and Bobbie NULL.  A graveside service will be Friday, May 27, 2005, at 11:00 AM in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Roland COOPER officiating. The family will be at 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford's Funeral Home)

June Fay Wilson Hurst ALLEN

GRANDY – June Fay Wilson Hurst ALLEN, 58, died April 6 in a Norfolk, Va. hospital.  Born in Portsmouth, Va., she was a retired employee of K-Mart at Mid City Shopping Center in Portsmouth and was also a self-employed tax consultant.  She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth.  Survivors include her husband, Sidney Jackson ALLEN; a daughter, Sheryl Ann Allen CRUDEN of Poplar Branch; three sons: Frederick Martin HURST, JR. of Norfolk, Frederick William HURST of Moyock, and Tanner Woodrow HURST of Manteo; three brothers: Dwight LEONARD of Richmond, William BOWEN of Charleston, S.C. and Gary Woodrow BROWN of Portsmouth; and 11 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George Woodrow WILSON and June Host GIBSON.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.  Snellings Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, April 10, 1997)

Nancy Bonner ALLEN

Nancy Bonner ALLEN died June 11, 1992, in a nursing home.  She was born in Moyock and was a member of New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church.  Survivors include a sister, Ruth WOODHOUSE of Virginia Beach.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. John C. Smith. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 14, 1992; pg. B2)

Reva Bernice ALLEN

Reva Bernice ALLEN died Dec. 16, 1992, in Lake Taylor Hospital.  Mrs. ALLEN was born in Currituck County, N.C. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.  Survivors include two sisters, Bessie Allen JARVIS of Norfolk and Ethel M. MARSHALL of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a nephew, Gordon WYNN.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Bethel Baptist Church by the Rev. Anthony MOSES. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Viewing will begin at 3:30 p.m. today in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m. for the processional. 

Teresa Davis Lancaster ALLEN

Teresa Lancaster ALLEN, 50, of 187 Wickham Road, Shiloh, NC died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her residence surrounded by those she loved. She was born September 16, 1969 in Norfolk, VA to Frances B. DAVIS of Norfolk, VA and the late Melvin Hope DAVIS and was the wife of George Lee ALLEN of the residence. She was a Christian and worked as a claim adjuster for USAA Insurance Company for many years where she made many lifelong friends.  In addition to her mother and husband she is survived by two sons, Joshua Shawn LANCASTER (Krystal) of Elizabeth City, NC and Brandon Ray LANCASTER of South Mills, NC; a sister, Sandra Lynn FELLAND of Norfolk, VA; three brothers, Robert Scott BRADSHAW (Debbie) of Jacksonville, FL, Melvin DAVIS of VA, and Glenn DAVIS of PA; two step-daughters, Jessica ASKEW of Chesapeake, VA and Bobbie BARNARD of South Mills, NC; and six grandchildren, Emeline, Clara, Gwyenth, Gabriel, Benjamin, and William.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Chaplain Scott TAYLOR with Albemarle Hospice officiating.  Burial will follow in Moyock Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Allen family.

Mittie Olivia Johnson ALLIGOOD

Mrs. Mittie Johnson ALLIGOOD, age 92, a resident of 5724 Slatestone Road, Washington, died April 24, 2006. She was born in Moyock, N.C. February 5, 1914, daughter of Charlie Ray JOHNSON and wife, Laura Olivia Waters JOHNSON.  A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday April 26, 2006 at Rosemary Church of Christ, officiated by Mike CAYTON and Marty ALLIGOOD. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Officers of the church will serve as pallbearers.  She was married to Leslie Ray ALLIGOOD on March 14, 1934 who preceded her in death on February 16, 2001. She is survived by a daughter Joyce A. HUGUELET and her husband, Eugene HUGUELET of Wilmington, N.C.; and a son, Gilbert Ray ALLIGOOD and his wife, Geraldine Cutler ALLIGOOD of Cary, N.C. Also surviving her are grandchildren and great grandchildren: David HUGUELET, wife Lauren, their children Austin and Colin of Chesterfield, MO; Gilbert Ray ALLIGOOD, JR. wife, Sherri, their children, Gilbert III and Kyle of Tarboro, N.C.; Gregory Charles ALLIGOOD, wife Jacque, their children Kent and Rachel of Columbia, MD; Geri A. CALLAHAN and her husband Scott CALLAHAN, their children Carson and Lauralee Olivia of Enterprise, AL. Also surviving are two sisters: Mable J. BROOKS of Chesapeake, VA and Francis J. MAYNARD of Newport News, VA.  She was preceded in death by granddaughter Laura Eve HUGUELET, brothers Charlie Paul JOHNSON, Hilton Needham “Buster” JOHNSON, Milbourne C. “Bill” JOHNSON, Ray Bernard JOHNSON, Edward Moye JOHNSON, Murral Rudolph “Doc” JOHNSON and Warren Donald JOHNSON.  Mrs. ALLIGOOD was a member of Rosemary Church of Christ, where she served as a Bible School Teacher and member of the Ladies Aid. She was a member of the 76ers Home Demonstration Club and the Beaufort County Grange.  The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Alligood Family.  (Washington Daily News - Tuesday, April 25, 2006)

Henry Melvin AMBROSE, SR.

Henry Melvin AMBROSE, SR., 68, of Moyock, N.C., died Wednesday, July 20, in a Chesapeake hospital.  Mr. AMBROSE, a native of East Lake, N.C., was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of the Harbor Light Holiness Church. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of WFO Racing Team. He was owner and driver of the ``Junk Yard Dog'' mud truck. He was the son of the late Henry and Rena Sawyer AMBROSE.  Mr. Ambrose is survived by one daughter, Shirley A. ELBRECHT of Moyock; one son, Henry Melvin AMBROSE, JR. of Moyock; two sisters, Mae PAYNE and Sarah HARRISON, both of Manns Harbor; one brother, Dolphus AMBROSE of Chesapeake, Va.; and one grandchild.  Funeral services will be held in the Harbor Light Holiness Church, Manns Harbor, on Saturday, July 23, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Bobby BEASLEY. Burial will follow in the East Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot – July 22, 1994; pg. B2)

Julie Pauline Serich AMES

Julie Pauline Serich AMES, 87, of 973 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, NC died Monday, April 28, 2014 at her home.  Born in Hibbing, MN, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Rose Ann Sekulich SERICH and was the wife of the late Lawrence Lloyd AMES.  Mrs. AMES was a self-employed beautician.  She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia CAHOON and husband Larry of Moyock, NC; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. AMES was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie LANGLEY.  A graveside memorial service will take place Monday, May 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Moyock Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Mitchell HARRISON officiating.  The family will receive friends at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Ames family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Lawrence Lloyd AMES

MOYOCK - Lawrence Lloyd AMES, 86, of 973 Tulls Creek Road, Moyock, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at his home. He was a native of Cass County, Minn., son of the late Chandler and Mrs. Veronica Tibbetts AMES. Mr. AMES was the husband of Julie Serich AMES of the home, a veteran of World War II, the Korean War while serving in the US Navy, and he was a Presbyterian. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cynthia CAHOON and husband, Larry, of Moyock; three sisters; three grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie LANGLEY. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. in Moyock Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne SAWYER officiating. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the Ames family.  (The Daily Advance - Tuesday, November 8, 2011)

Cheryl Lynn ANDERSON

GRANDY - Cheryl Lynn Roark ANDERSON, 46, of the 100 block of Holly Crest Drive, died Dec. 4, 2003. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, December 5, 2003)

Cheryl Lynn Roark ANDERSON, age 46, of 134 Holly Crest Drive, Grandy, NC, died Thursday, December 4, 2003. Mrs. ANDERSON, a native of Logan County, WV, was the wife of Robert Michael ANDERSON of the residence and the daughter of Carson Jack ROARK of Grandy, NC, and the late Nancy Lou O’Neil ROARK. She was a cashier at Food Lion and a Baptist.  Besides her husband and father, she is survived by two daughters, Misty Dawn BROWNING and Rebecca Sue BROWNING, both of Grandy, NC; three grandchildren, Terrence, Savannah, and Isabella; one sister Linda Carol BROWN of Ottawa, WV; and a brother David ROARK of Grandy, NC.  A funeral service will be Saturday, December 6, 2003, at 11:00 AM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. The family will receive friends before the service Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM and at other times at the residence of her father, Carson ROARK, Grandy, NC.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - December 4, 2003)

Dora Lee Forbes ANDERSON

HARBINGER - Dora Lee Forbes ANDERSON, 92, of the 100 block of Church Road, died May 30, 2004. A funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Powell's Point Christian Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, June 1, 2004)

Mrs. Dora Lee Forbes ANDERSON, age 92, of Harbinger, N.C., died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at Albemarle Hospital.  Mrs. ANDERSON, a native of Currituck County, was the daughter of the late Daniel Stanton FORBES and Lovie Brice FORBES.  She was a retired registered nurse and a member of Powells Point Christian Church.  She is survived by two daughters: Betty Koch BAILEY and Mary Alice ARMSTRONG, both of Harbinger; two sisters: Marry GALLOP and Launa OWENS, both of Harbinger; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  A funeral service will be today, June 2, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Powells Point Christian Church with the Rev. David COXSON and the Rev. Ben BAUM officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Twiford's memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Advance - Wednesday, June 2, 2004)

Edna Outlaw ANDERSON

Edna Outlaw ANDERSON, age 89, of Shawboro, NC died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Born in Currituck County on November 9, 1930 to the late Winton J. OUTLAW and Eva Beasley OUTLAW, she was the widow of Will Stevens ANDERSON, JR.  She was a member of Providence Baptist Church and worked as a receptionist for Dr. RIGGS, D.D.S. prior to retirement.  She is survived by a daughter, Linda DAVENPORT; five grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven R. ANDERSON and a sister, Nellie O. SHADDEAU.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Twiford Memorial Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Patrick MOORE. Burial will be in the Roberts Family Cemetery.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the ANDERSON family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Ruth Sawyer ANDERSON

MOYOCK, NC - Ruth Sawyer ANDERSON, 94, of Moyock, NC, died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Pasquotank County, NC to the late Will and Annie Williams SAWYER and was the widow of Edward M. ANDERSON, JR. She was a retired Registered Nurse having served private duty nursing as well as hospital nursing, was a graduate of Sarah Leigh School of Nursing, Norfolk, VA class of 1931, and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.  Mrs. ANDERSON is survived by one daughter, Patricia MASON and husband William of Moyock, NC; one son, Edward M. ANDERSON, III and wife Kathlene of Newark, OH; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by the Rev. David MOEHRING and the Rev. Mike McNAMARA. (The Virginian-Pilot – May 19, 2003; pg. B10)

 Steven Robert ANDERSON

SHAWBORO - Steven Robert ANDERSON, 56, of Shawboro, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Chesapeake General Hospital.  Born in Pasquotank County, he was the son of the late Will Stevens ANDERSON and Edna Outlaw ANDERSON of Shawboro. He had worked as a mechanic at Atlantic Yacht Basin in Great Bridge, Va. and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.   Along with his mother, Mr. ANDERSON is survived by a daughter, Robin JOHNSON and husband James, of Pittsboro; a sister, Linda DAVENPORT and husband, Herbert, of Elizabeth City; two grandchildren, Cooper JOHNSON and Wyatt JOHNSON; his best friend, Tanya SPEAR; three nieces; and one nephew.   A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Family Cemetery in Shawboro, with the Rev. Charles STEVENS and the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating.  The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, 436 N. Indiantown Road, Shawboro.  Twiford's Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is assisting the ANDERSON family.   (Daily Advance - Saturday, April 24, 2010)

Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt ANDERSON

GRANDY – Thelma Elizabeth Schmidt ANDERSON, 87, of Waterview Shores, died August 5 in Albemarle Hospital.  She was a native of Baltimore and a member of the Powells Point Baptist Church.  She was the daughter of the late Michael August and Annie B. Saunders SCHMIDT and the widow of Elmer H. ANDERSON, SR.  Surviving are three sons: Elmer H. ANDERSON, JR. of Florida, Gordon L. ANDERSON, SR. of Maryland and Louis M. ANDERSON, SR. of Grandy; three sisters: Helen RIDGEWAY and Katherine ROSE of Baltimore and Pearl SCHMIDT of Dundalk, Md.; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Graveside services were Monday in Lorraine Cemetery in Baltimore.  Twiford’s Funeral Home in Elizabeth City handled local arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, August 9, 1994; pg. 6A)

Geraldine Cotten ANDREWS

Geraldine Cotten ANDREWS was born March 21, 1937 in Abington, VA to the late Robert and Edwilder COTTEN. Gerri graduated from Douglass High School in 1955 and Virginia State University in 1959. During her college years she became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and was selected Homecoming Queen her senior year. Gerri started her career as a business and typing instructor at Crestwood High School in Chesapeake, VA. She eventually became the Supervisor of Librarians of the Chesapeake School System. After over 40 years with the Chesapeake Public School System, Gerri retired and spent another seven years in the North Carolina Library System.  Gerri loved to travel and took several trips to Europe and beyond.  She was an avid bid whist and pinochle player and she was learning Bridge before Covid shut things down.  She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Robert and her son, Jay. She is survived by her brother, Robert COTTEN (Minnie); son, Roderick (Joyce); daughter, Dorrence; niece, Tami AUSTIN; great-niece, Crystal; great-great-nieces, Zaria and Zoey; great-great-nephews, Zacor; and many, many cousins.  Thank you to everyone for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers.  A funeral service honoring Gerri’s life will take place at 2PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (437 Providence Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23325). Burial will take place in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. (Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home)

Louise Isadora ANDREWS

MOYOCK - Mrs. Louise Isadora ANDREWS, age 76, of Caratoke Highway, Moyock, NC, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, NC. Mrs. ANDREWS, a native of RI, was the daughter of the late Frank Lloyd ANDREWS and Isadora Louise Cooke ANDREWS. She was a homemaker and a member of McBride United Methodist Church.  She is survived by a daughter, Beverly SPECHT of Moyock, NC; and a son, Bradley SPECHT of Pollock Pines, CA.  A visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday, June 20, 2004 at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Johnston, RI.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - June 17, 2004)

Patricia Caruso ANDREWS

KITTY HAWK - Patricia Caruso ANDREWS, 60, of Southern Shores, died Dec. 24, 2004, in Currituck. Mrs. ANDREWS was born in Augusta, Ga., and was a registered nurse and a homemaker. She was a graduate of University Hospital School of Nursing and a Catholic. Mrs. ANDREWS was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Sarah Dixon CARUSO and the wife of Jim ANDREWS. Besides her husband, surviving are her daughter, Natalie Andrews SAITTA of Virginia Beach; her son, Ben ANDREWS, of Kitty Hawk; her brother, Salvatore CARUSO, JR. of Augusta; and two grandchildren, Emory ANDREWS and Adrienne SAITTA. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Twiford's Colony Chapel by Father Jim BUCHOLZ.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, December 27, 2004)

Bertha Morris ANSELL

Bertha Morris ANSELL, 92, died Aug. 29, 1991, in a nursing home.  Mrs. ANSELL was born in Knotts Island, N.C. She was a member of Laurel Avenue Church of Christ and was the widow of Carlton W. ANSELL.  Survivors include three daughters, Louise A. SMITH and Edna M. CARTER, both of Virginia Beach, and Margaret A. EVERTON of Norfolk; a son, William R. ANSELL, SR. of Suffolk; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 30, 1991; pg. D2)

Caleb ANSELL

Caleb Beasley ANSELL

Catherine ANSELL

CHESAPEAKE - Catherine ANSELL passed away Aug. 10, 2011, at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband, Julian Rea ANSELL. She was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Sondra Von SYOC, Ralph ANSELL and his wife, Mary Ann, and Terry Lee ANSELL and his wife Therese; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Knotts Island Baptist Church, with Pastor Chuck MANN officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, August 12. 2011)

Charlotte Virginia "Lottie" Sanderson ANSELL
[see her Find-A-Grave entry]

Cornelius Ben ANSELL
[see his Find-A-Grave entry]

Edmond C. ANSELL, SR.

Edmond C. ANSELL SR., 77, 1638 Bansi St., Orlando, died Saturday. Born in Knotts Island, N.C., he moved to Orlando from Norfolk, Va., in 1957. He was a retired bottling foreman for a brewery and was a Protestant. Survivors: wife, Nellie; son, Edmond, Glennville, Ga.; daughter, Betty BALLANCE, Glennville; sister, Rose LAMPIDAKO, Springfield, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; 29 great- grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod.  (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) - June 22, 1987; pg. B4)

George C. ANSELL, SR.

George C. ANSELL, SR., 88, of Nags Head, NC went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2016. He was born on Knotts Island, NC, and was the son of the late Willie Jordan ANSELL and Harriet Emily ANSELL.  George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary ANSELL; and their three children, Cheryl Lynn Ansell BURRUS, George C. ANSELL, JR., both of Kill Devil Hills, NC and Kimberly Dawn ANSELL of Nags Head, NC. He is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth WHITE of Virginia Beach, VA; and a brother, Keith ANSELL of Orlando, FL.  He was preceded in death by brothers, William Jennings ANSELL, Phillip Otis ANSELL, and Aubrey Vance ANSELL; and a sister, Shirley EVANS.  George served in the Merchant Marines, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Air Force. He was a painting contractor, building contractor, and former pastor of Roanoke Island Baptist Church, Manteo, NC and Nags Head Baptist Church, Nags Head, NC. He attended Fruitland Baptist Bible College in Hendersonville, NC and received his diploma in theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Among his other accomplishments, George owned and operated The Sandpebble Efficiency Apartments and Cheryl’s Drive-In in Nags Head, Beach Drive-In in Kill Devil Hills, and Sir Walter’s Steakhouse in Manteo.  To those who knew him, he was dad, husband, PawPaw and friend.  God bless you for your devotion and service to God, the church and always providing for your family. You will always be missed. We love you.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo with burial to follow at Laurel Memorial Gardens in Poplar Branch. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Guy ANSELL

Guy "Jack" ANSELL, 62, of Virginia Beach, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1993, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mr. ANSELL was born in Knotts Island, N.C. He was the son of the late Benny J. and Marie Smith ANSELL. He was a Baptist and retired from the City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department as a heavy equipment operator.  He is survived by his wife, Mildred F. ANSELL; one sister, Madge NEWMAN of Virginia Beach and one brother, Bill ANSELL of Knotts Island.  A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1993, at 11 a.m. in the Ansell Family Cemetery, Knotts Island, N.C. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot – September 6, 1993; pg. D2)

James Edmond ANSELL

Julian Rea ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND - Julian Rea ANSELL, 93, went to be with his Lord April 13, 2007. He was born Aug. 23, 1913, on Knotts Island and spent much of his adult life on the island where he operated the Currituck Gunning & Fishing Club for 36 years prior to his retirement at age 75. Julian is survived by his wife of 65 years, Catherine; two sons, Terry ANSELL of Knotts Island and Ralph ANSELL of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Sondra VanSYOC of Knotts Island in addition to his half-sister, Jackie OSTEEN of Fort Pierce, Fla.; half-brother, Leslie ANSELL of Toledo, Ohio; and step-mother, Maybelle PRESCOTT, also of Fort Pierce. Julian is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Blanche; three sisters, Bertha, Lucille and Betty; and a half-brother, Eugene. Julian was a military veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard prior to World War II. A service to celebrate Julian’s life will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Knotts Island Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The graveside service and interment will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Monday, April 16, 2007)

June Melrose Bonney ANSELL

Mrs. June Melrose Bonney ANSELL, age 87, former resident of Knotts Island, NC died Friday December 29, 2017 at River Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday January 2, 2018 at Knotts Island Baptist Church and will be officiated by her son, Kent ANSELL.  Mrs. ANSELL was born in Virginia Beach on June 1, 1930 to the late Floyd Emerson BONNEY and Cynthia Marie Land BONNEY. On July 12, 1947, she married William Jennings ANSELL who preceded her in death on July 30, 2011. She worked in the cafeteria of Knotts Island Elementary School.  Mrs. ANSELL was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church.  Survivors include her daughter, Darlene A. JETHRO and husband Phillip of Chocowinity, a son, Kent ANSELL of Knotts Island, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a brother, Floyd “Dunie” BONNEY of Virginia Beach, and a sister, Jane B. ETHERIDGE and husband Larry of Knotts Island.  She is preceded in death by her husband, William Jennings ANSELL and a son, Robert ANSELL.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour at Knotts Island Baptist Church.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Ansell family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Letha Grimstead ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND – Letha Grimstead ANSELL, 78, died October 3 in Virginia Beach General Hospital.  She was born March 22, 1918 on Knotts Island to the late Charlie and Nellie Bowden GRIMSTEAD.  She was the widow of Fred James ANSELL and a member of Knotts Island Methodist Church.  She was a homemaker for her family.  She is survived by three daughters: Patricia M. ANSELL of Knotts Island, and Nellie A. TWIFORD and Lind M. PALMER, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; one son, Donald Ray ANSELL of Knotts Island; a half-sister, Blanch GRIMSTEAD; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by two sons: Ronald Lee and William B. ANSELL.  A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. in Knotts Island Cemetery with the Rev. Frank JENNINGS officiating.  Twiford Funeral Home in Chesapeake is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, October 6, 1996; pg. 3A)

Mattie E. ANSELL

Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie E. ANSELL, who died Sunday, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Joseph WISEMAN, pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church at Maple.  The casket was covered with a pall of red and white carnations.  "Face to Face" and "Beyond the Sunset" were sung by the church choir, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Chester MORRIS.  Pallbearers were Ed DOXEY, Sam WILKINS, Joe WILKINS, Lindsey HAMPTON, Wallace DAVIS, and L.A. POWELL.  Burial followed in the Ansell Cemetery in Currituck County  (Unknown newspaper dated Wednesday, February 7, 1962)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings]

Raymond Oliver ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND - Raymond Oliver ANSELL, age 76, of 113 South Hemsath Lane, Knotts Island, NC, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at his residence. Mr. ANSELL was born in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Raymond ANSELL and Bertha Dillard ANSELL and was the widower of Lavender Horsepool ANSELL.  Mr. ANSELL was survived by three daughters, Mandy ANSELL of Folly Beach, SC, Tammy MADRID of Virginia Beach, VA, and Gloria MERRYLEES of NJ; four sons, Peter ANSELL of Montclair, VA, Raymond ANSELL of NJ; Billy ANSELL of Chesapeake, VA, and Sebastian ANSELL of Wilmington, NC; one brother, Neil BONNER of Norfolk, VA; and eighteen grandchildren.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

William Jennings ANSELL

WASHINGTON - Mr. William Jennings "Jenks" ANSELL, 93, a resident of Washington and a former resident of Knotts Island, N.C., died Saturday July 30, 2011 at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Knotts Island Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. George ANSELL and Pastor Phillip JETHRO. Burial will take place at Knotts Island Community Cemetery. Mr. ANSELL was born in Currituck County on April 12, 1918, son of the late Willie Jordon ANSELL and the late Emily Dough ANSELL. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Mr. Ansell married Melrose BONNEY on July 12, 1947 who survives. He operated "Jenk's Place" in Knotts Island from 1950 to 1985. Mr. ANSELL was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church. Survivors include Mr. ANSELL's wife, Melrose of Washington; a daughter, Darlene A. JETHRO and her husband, Phillip of Chocowinity; son, Kent ANSELL of Knott Island; two brothers, George ANSELL of Nags Head, N.C., Keith ANSELL of Winter Park, Fla.; a sister, Elizabeth WHITE of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Mr. Jenks was preceded in death by a son, Robert ANSELL on Nov. 30, 1987; a sister, Shirley A. EVANS; and two brothers, Aubrey "Sharkey" ANSELL and Philip ANSELL. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Knotts Island Baptist Church and other times at the home of his son, Kent ANSELL, 177 Bay Orchard Lane, Knotts Island.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve Mr. Jenks' family.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, July 31, 2011)

William R. ANSELL, SR.

VIRGINIA BEACH - William R. ANSELL, SR., 86, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006. He was born and raised in Knotts Island, N.C., on July 25, 1919. Mr. ANSELL served in the U.S. Army, was on Pearl Harbor when the war started and then was sent to Guadalcanal where he fought and was awarded the Bronze Star. He joined the Norfolk Fire Department and retired after 28 years. Mr. ANSELL is survived by his loving and caring wife of 30 years, Audrey M. ANSELL. In addition to his wife, Mr. ANSELL is survived by his son, William R. "Billy" ANSELL, JR.; his daughter, Cindy L. POOLE; two granddaughters, Ashley Marie POOLE and Mary Elizabeth POOLE. He is also survived by his wife’s children, George MISOK, Darlene MORRICAL, Danny SCULLION, Michelle BARROW; two grandchildren, Brandon MISOK and Daniel SCULLION; and great-granddaughter, Ruby MISOK. His sisters, Edna Mae CARTER and Margaret EVERTON, also survive Mr. ANSELL. A memorial service will be held in Immanuel Baptist Church, 1012 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, by the Rev. Dave LIBENGOOD and Associate Pastor Tracy GREGORY Thursday at 2 p.m. Flowers may be delivered to the church Thursday morning. The Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Monday, February 13, 2006)

Willie Jordan ANSELL

KNOTTS ISLAND – Willie Jordan ANSELL, 82, of Knotts Island, died Friday night in the Hampton, Va, Veterans Hospital after a long illness.  He was a native of Knotts Island , a former deputy sheriff of Currituck County, a farmer and hunting guide and a member of the Knotts Island United Methodist Church.  He was the son of the late Caleb B. and Mrs. Elizabeth White ANSELL and husband of Mrs. Emily Dough ANSELL of the home.  Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth WHITE and Mrs. Shirley EVANS of Chesapeake, Va.; five sons: W. Jennings ANSELL of Knotts Island, Philip O. ANSELL and Aubrey V. ANSELL of Virginia Beach, the Rev. George C. ANSELL of Nags Head and Keith B. ANSELL of Orlando, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Easter MARTIN of Norfolk, Va.; two brothers: Carlton ANSELL of Norfolk and Lacy ANSELL of Raleigh; 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Monday in the Knotts Island Methodist Church by the Rev. LaMar SENTELL, pastor.  Burial followed in the Knotts Island Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times – December 30, 1976)

John Crumpler APPLETON

John Crumpler APPLETON, SR., 59, of 120 Lighthouse View Road, Aydlett, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Chesapeake Regional Hospital. He was born in the state of Virginia and was the son of the late Colonel Morris Langhorn and Mrs. Mary Ford Crumpler APPLETON.  Mr. APPLETON had worked in construction. He is survived by his son, John C. APPLETON, JR. and wife, Joy, of Aydlett; and two grandchildren, Zoe APPLETON and Torrey COOK. A memorial service and gathering will be held at the Grandy Assembly of God Church in Grandy, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, is serving the Appleton family.  (The Daily Advance - June 22, 2011)

Margaret M. APPLETON

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - After a short illness Margaret M. "Peggy" APPLETON passed away Sept. 8, 2004, at the age of 50 years and 19 days. She was born in Norwich, N.Y. on Aug. 19, 1954, and was the daughter of Richard TARBELL and his wife Mary Saunders TARBELL. Her father passed away in 1956 and her mother married Lamar ROGERS who adopted Peggy and her sister in 1957. With her father being in the Navy, the family moved to many locations until finally settling in the Portsmouth area where she graduated from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake in 1972 and later married John C. APPLETON on March 23, 1974. They had one child on Feb. 16, 1977.  In 1996, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elizabeth City State University and was close to finishing her studies for her master's degree in education administration. She was a teachers aid for many years before she graduated from college and after she became a third grade teacher at Griggs Elementary School in Poplar Branch, N.C. She transferred to the fifth grade for three days before she became ill. She is survived by her husband, John C. APPLETON; her son, John C. APPLETON, JR. and his wife Joy Munsee APPLETON and their two children Torrie Rose COOK and Zoe Faith APPLETON, all of Currituck County, N.C.; her mother, Marilil ROGERS; sister, Cathy and husband Woody WIGGINS, Cathy's two children Amy PARKER and Jack TEMPLETON, JR. and their families of Chesapeake; and her aunt and uncle, Mary Pat and Glenn SINCERBOX of Tucson, Ariz. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Griggs Elementary School in Poplar Branch, N.C., followed by a buffet at the same location.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, September 15, 2004)

Barbara A. ARAVICH

DuBOIS, PA. – Barbara A. ARAVICH, 55m died Friday, Nov. 15 in a hospital.  She was born in Harbinger and was the wife of Robert P. ARAVICH, SR.  Other survivors include a daughter, Deborah L. KORD of Atsugi, Japan; a son, Robert P. ARAVICH, JR. of Reading, Pa.; four sisters: Marion ETHERIDGE of Powells Point, Norma Jean SOREY of Shiloh, Joan MATTHEWS of Harbinger and Rose PAYNE of Chocowinity; and a brother, John GALLOP of Elizabeth City.  Graveside services were held Nov. 19 in Morningside Cemetery.  Welton-Klaras Funeral Home in DuBois was in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, November 21, 1991; pg. 3A)

Anna Brabble ARCEMENT

BARCO - Anna Brabble ARCEMENT, 92, died Feb. 25, 2005 in Sentara Nursing Home. She was a native of Currituck County, NC, daughter of the late Edward E. BRABBLE, and Annie Poole BRABBLE. She was wife of the late Murray John ARCEMENT. She is survived by one daughter, Ida Newbern COOPER of Barco, NC; one sister, Esther B. SNOWDEN of Bells Island, NC; two grandchildren, Leslie NEWBERN of Barco, NC, and Lee Ann EVANS of Kitty Hawk, NC; three great grandchildren.  A graveside service will be Saturday, February 26, 2005, at 2:00 PM in the Snowden Cemetery, Maple, NC, with the Rev. Larmar HERNDON officiating.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Saturday, February 26, 2005)

Patrick Charles ARCHAMBO

Patrick Charles ARCHAMBO, 73, of 115 Michael Street, Jarvisburg, NC died Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Outer Banks Hospital.  Born in Greenfield, MA, he was the son of the late Francis Walter and Lillian Weeks ARCHAMBO and was the husband of Julia Reed ARCHAMBO.  Mr. ARCHAMBO had been a paramedic and firefighter for Currituck and Dare Counties and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He was a member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ.  In addition to his wife, Mr. ARCHAMBO is survived by two daughters, Theresa STEELE and husband Richard, and Rebecca THOMAS and husband Roland, all of Jarvisburg, NC; two sons, Michael ARCHAMBO of Elizabeth City, NC and John ARCHAMBO of Jarvisburg, NC; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin ARCHAMBO.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Jarvisburg Church of Christ officiated by Pastor Dennis CREHAN and Pastor James STEELE.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City is assisting the Archambo family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Alice R. ARGENBRIGHT

Alice R. ARGENBRIGHT, 82, died Dec. 30, 1994, in Virginia Beach.  She was born in Currituck, N.C., and was a member of Gospel Hall Church.  Survivors include a daughter, Lillian WEBER of Las Vegas; a son, Carlton SMART of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Elizabeh LEDOYEN, Annie TOMPSETT, Helen LIPPENLOTT, Audrey REVELL, Leo MIDGETT, Denny MOORE and Allan MOORE.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Riverside Memorial Park by the Rev. Bob COSTEN. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot – January 4, 1995; pg. B4)

Hope ARKERSON

NORFOLK - Hope ARKERSON, 83, of W. 48th St., passed away June 7, 2003 in his home.  He was a native of Knotts Island, N.C., and was the son of the late Leonard and Mattie ARKERSON. Hope was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines, serving as a seaman during World War II, Korea and Vietnam, after which he became a painter. He was member of the American Legion Post 60.  Survivors include his wife, Barbara Guy ARKERSON; a sister, Page TILLETT of Cockeysville, Md.; several nieces and nephews; and his little companion, Smokey.  A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 4700 Colley Ave., Norfolk.  (The Virginian-Pilot – June 17, 2003)

Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG, JR

Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG, JR., 75, of Point Harbor, NC died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home.  A native of Perquimans County, NC, he was the son of Doris Morgan WHITEHURST and the late Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG and was the husband of Ann Sheron Twiford ARMSTRONG.  In addition to his wife, Mr. ARMSTRONG is survived by a son, Alvin ARMSTRONG of Point Harbor, NC; a brother, Melvin ARMSTRONG and wife Janice; half brothers and sisters, Ada SANFORD, Linda VANN, Cecil WHITEHURST and wife Vivian, Lynn KOTZIAN, Ann BALLANCE and husband Ernest and Timothy Lee ARMSTRONG and wife Rebecca; a special friend, Bob LONDON; special niece, Michele MANWARREN and husband Randy; special nephew, Randy OVERTON and wife Irene; special sister-in-law, Grace OVERTON and husband Jan; and special pets, Joanie, George, Garfield and Little Girl.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Carlos Marvin ARMSTRONG, III; and a half brother, Bobby Carlos ARMSTRONG.  A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating.  Burial will be in Powells Point Baptist Church Cemetery with no graveside services.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately following the service in the lobby of the funeral home.  Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the  Armstrong family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

April Lynn ARMSTRONG

 

JARVISBURG - April Lynn ARMSTRONG, 32, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 7 at her home surrounded by her family. April was born February 14, 1971 to a very loving family. She attended the Trainable Mentally Handicapped Class in Camden County. She is survived by her mother, Linda Armstrong EVERETTE, and her grandmother, Jeannette ARMSTRONG of Jarvisburg; step-father, Aubrey EVERETTE, SR. of Moyock; two brothers: Aubrey EVERETTE, JR. and Michael EVERETTE of Jarvisburg; a nephew, Okoya DIAZ of Jarvisburg; two aunts: Florence D. WILSON and husband Rickey of Camden, and Myra A. BARNES and husband Rickie of Virginia Beach, Va.; and five uncles: James ARMSTRONG, JR. and wife Vivian of Jacksonville, Fla., Tony ARMSTRONG and wife Joanne of Grandy, Robert ARMSTRONG and Jeffrey ARMSTRONG of Jarvisburg, and Daniel SAUNDERS and wife Brenda of Chesapeake, Va. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Jarvisburg by the Rev. Walter JONES. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, April 8, 2003; pg. 7A)

Harry Roosevelt ARMSTRONG

Harry Roosevelt (Pete) ARMSTRONG, 80, of Barco, died Monday, Nov. 15, at Albemarle Hospital.  Born in Belhaven, his parents were the late Mattis Mayo and Maggie Dunbar ARMSTRONG.  He was retired from Orkin Exterminating.  Surviving are his wife, Sarah Gertrude English ARMSTRONG of Elizabeth City; four daughters: Thelma CARTER of Barco, Deloris TURNER of Elizabeth City, Linda BRICKHOUSE of Manns Harbor, and Sandra Joyce WHITE of Newport News, Va.; three sons: Harry E. ARMSTRONG of Attleboro, Mass., Elton R. (Dick) ARMSTRONG of Barco, and Wayne ARMSTRONG of Harbinger; four sisters: Josephine ANGE, Doris DADDERHOLDT and Margaret CUTHRELL, all of Hampton, Va., and Inez ELKS of Newport News; two brothers: Matthew ARMSTRONG, JR. of Rochelle, Ill., and Jayhue ARMSTRONG of Manteo; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  A graveside service will be held today, Thursday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. at Powells Point Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Frank THIGPEN officiating.  Twiford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  (Outer Banks Sentinel - Thursday, November 18, 1999; pg. 10A)

Marion  ARMSTRONG

JARVISBURG - Marion Jeannette ARMSTRONG, 83, of 7216 Caratoke Hwy. Jarvisburg entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her residence.  She was born in Currituck, and educated in public schools of Currituck County. She was a life long member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.  Funeral services for Mrs. ARMSTRONG will be held on Sunday November 1 at 1:30 p.m. in Corinth Missionary Baptist Church Jarvisburg by the Rev. Curtis BRINKLEY. Rev. Calvin OWENS, Eulogist. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be Saturday October 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.  She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters; Diane WILSON (Rickey) Myra BARNES (Rickie) and Linda EVERETTE; three sons; James ARMSTRONG, SR. (Miami) Tony ARMSTRONG (Joanne) and Jeffrey ARMSTRONG.  A. C. Robinson & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the ARMSTRONG Family.  (The Daily Advance - Oct. 30, 2015)

Tony Wayne  ARMSTRONG, SR.

Mr. Tony Wayne ARMSTRONG, SR., 63 of Grandy, NC departed from this earthly life on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his residence.  Life Celebration Services will take place on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Jarvisburg, NC with Pastor Curtis BRINKLEY, Officiating and Elder T. J. ETHERIDGE, delivering the words of comfort. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. He will lie in stat one hou prior to the service.  Tony leaves to cherish a beautiful legacy: his loving wife of 40 years Joanne S. ARMSTRONG one daughter J.E. Twanna SIMPSON (Rhonda), two sons, Antonio L. SIMPSON (Mary) Tony W. ARMSTRONG, JR. (Melissa), Adopted daughter Sabrina SIMPSON, seven grandchildren Dominic, Antonio Jr., Jasmine, Kaylyn, Avianna, Jesse, and Fred, five great-grandchildren, a goddaughter Kyleigh SPENCER, two brothers James ARMSTRONG (Miami) and Jeffrey ARMSTRONG, three sisters Florence WILSON (Rickey), Myra BARNES (Rickie) and Linda EVERETTE, two aunts Maggie SANDERS and Sandra HARVEY, one uncle Joseph HARVEY (Roshein), mother-in-law Tammer ARMSTRONG, four sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Two special friends Cory SUTTON and Adrian PERKINS.  Professional Services of Comfort have been entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations.  (MItchell Funeral Care and Cremations) 

Agnes Sawyer ARNOLD

ROPER - Agnes Sawyer ARNOLD, 77, died Friday, March 19 at Britthaven Nursing Center in Edenton.  Born in Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna Chambers SAWYER and was preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. ARNOLD and son, Brian CATON.  Mrs. ARNOLD was a homemaker.  Survivors include her daughter, Janet LIVINGSTON of Roper; and granddaughters: Ginger LIVINGSTON of Greenville and Vickie LIVINGSTON of Roper.  Memorial services were held Sunday, March 21 in the Maitland Funeral Home Chapel in Creswell with Thomas BIGGS officiating.  (The Coastland Times - March 23, 2004; pg. 6A)

Julian Ray ARNOLD

Julian Ray ``Bud'' ARNOLD, 57, of the 200 block of Sawyers Creek Road, died Aug. 16, 1990, in a Norfolk hospital.  Mr. ARNOLD, a native of Currituck County, was employed with McPherson Brothers Auto Supply for 35 years. He was a member and former chairman of the board of deacons of Sawyers Creek Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6060.   Survivors include his wife, Minnie Sawyer ARNOLD and three daughters: Mindy SMITHSON, Lynn SMITHSON and Arleen ARNOLD, all of Camden; a brother, Herman G. ARNOLD, JR. of Elizabeth City; and four grandchildren.  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, by the Rev. Joe BREWER and the Rev. James STAMEY. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 18, 1990; pg. B2)

Virginia S. ARPS

Virginia S. ARPS, 88, died Aug. 22, 1995, at her home.  Mrs. ARPS was a native of Currituck, N.C., and is survived by her husband, Harry M. ARPS of Norfolk; a daughter, Virginia ANDERSON, and her husband, Leonard of Norfolk; and a granddaughter, Lynn Anne HEMBREE of Virginia Beach.  A private service was conducted earlier this week.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 25, 1995; pg. B4)

Javier Avelino ARRANZ

MOYOCK, NC -  Maggie Ann Nicely ARRANZ, 62, of Moyock, NC, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Sentara Nursing Center – Currituck. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Arthur and Rowena NICELY and was a homemaker.  Mrs. ARRANZ is survived by her husband, Javier “Chico” ARRANZ of the residence; one daughter, Debbie MEDSGER of Gibsonia, PA; two sons, Nino ARRANZ of Elizabeth City, NC and Jeff ARRANZ of Annapolis, MD; one sister, Rosa BLACK of Clifton Forge, VA and six grandchildren.  A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 4:00 PM at the Northwest Naval Base Chapel, Chesapeake, VA.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - August 13, 2003)

Larry William ARTHUR

Larry William ARTHUR, age 69, a Vietnam veteran, of Bison Dr., Moyock, NC died on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born in Ironton, OH on July 23, 1951 to Doris L. Gannon and the late Charles W. ARTHUR and was the husband of Cheryl Clifton ARTHUR for 48 years. Larry served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy, then became a truck driver, enjoying traveling throughout the country. He visited every state except Alaska. Larry loved horses, being outdoors, and anything related to farming. He was open-hearted and practically adopted anyone who was around. Larry always looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one daughter, Chasity MILES (Timothy) of Moyock, NC; one son, William ARTHUR (Kimberly) also of Moyock, NC; his siblings, Connie ARTHUR and Doug ARTHUR (Linda) both of South Point, OH; six grandchildren, Winston, Kaleb, Courtney, Samantha, Ashli, and Desmond; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Silas; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, James and William.  A memorial service will be held at a later date at Moyock Baptist Church. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Arthur family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

KNOTTS ISLAND. NC - Janie Richardson ASKEW, 70, of the 400 block of West Gibbs Road, a loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Friday, March 6, 1998, in Chesapeake.  Mrs. ASKEW was born in South Norfolk and was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Sorey RICHARDSON. She was also predeceased by a sister, Edith RITTER.  Mrs. ASKEW had been a member of the Cava Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. Mrs. ASKEW had served two terms as a member of the Board of Elections for Currituck County and had served as a Currituck County Commissioner from 1990 to 1994. She was also instrumental in the establishment of the Mary Richardson Community Center, Gibbs Woods, N.C.  Survivors include her husband of 53 years, John Walter ASKEW, JR.; her son, John W. ASKEW, III of Gibbs Woods; two sisters, Rosa Lee HASSELL of Gibbs Woods and Martha Faye HAVERTY of Norfolk; a brother, Mackie RICHARDSON of Bedford, Va.; three grandchildren, David W. ASKEW of Illinois, Ricky D. ASKEW of Knotts Island, James "Jimmy" ASKEW of Gibbs Woods; and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin D. ASKEW and Brittany D. ASKEW of Illinois.  A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge.  Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin Sunday morning with family receiving friends from 6 to 9 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Saturday, March 7, 1998; pg. B7)

John Walter ASKEW, JR.

GIBBS WOODS - John Walter ASKEW, JR., 83, of the 400 block of West Gibbs Road, a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, died Friday, July 9, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. ASKEW was born in Virginia and was the son of the late John Walter ASKEW, SR. and Ethel Mae ASKEW. He was predeceased by his first wife, Janie Richardson ASKEW and a brother, Raymond A. ASKEW. John was an electrician and retired from civil service. He was a member of Cava Christian Church. John will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Ann ASKEW; his son, John W. ASKEW, III and wife Anne; three grandchildren, David W. ASKEW and wife Kiki, Ricky D. ASKEW, and James "Jimmy" ASKEW and wife Cheryl; and three great- grandchildren, Benjamin D. ASKEW and wife Rebecca, Brittany D. SMITH and husband Issac and Bailey D. ASKEW; six step-children, Rhonda MAYER and husband Greg, Belinda ARNOLD, Donna DEAN and husband Keith, Katrina BARNES and husband Bob and Rodney YOUNG and wife Cathy and Gary HARRELL and wife Vicky; as well as numerous step-grandchildren and a step-great-grandson; as well as a canine companion, Jack ASKEW. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. At all other times, the family will be at John's home and J.W.'s home.  (The Virginian-Pilot – Sunday, July 11, 2010)

Texie B. ASKEW

KNOTTS ISLAND – Texie B. ASKEW, 68, died Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital.  She was born in Franklin, Va. and was the widow of Raymond A. ASKEW.  She retired from Crestar Bank in 1982.  She was a member of Cava Baptist Church.  Survivors include her step-son, Raymond Gray ASKEW of Windsor; her brother-in-law, John W. ASKEW, JR. of Knotts Island; her friend, Tommy HEINZ of Knotts Island; and several nieces and nephews.  A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 12, 1996 in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, by the Rev. George BAKER.  Interment will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.  (The Virginian Pilot – Thursday, April 11, 1996)

Joyce Caroon ATHERTON

Joyce Caroon ATHERTON, 70, of 115 Michael Street, Jarvisburg, NC, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Albemarle Hospital. She was born in Aydlett, NC, on November 7, 1938 to the late Nathan and Elizabeth Dunton CAROON and was the widow of Stanley ATHERTON. She was a member of Jarvisburg Church of Christ and was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.  Survivors include a daughter, Cathy NIXON and Peter BINDULSKI of Harbinger, NC; three sons, Brian NIXON and Lisa of Aydlett, NC, Kerry NIXON and wife Jayne of Jarvisburg, NC, and Michael NIXON and wife Cindy of Harcelle, AL; and nine grandchildren, Amber, Breanna, Chris, Stephanie, Katline, Johnathan, Savannah, Tyler, and Matthew. She was preceded in death by a brother, Nathan A. CAROON.  A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:00 at Jarvisburg Church of Christ by Minister Dennis CREHAN. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and at other times at the residence of the son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Lisa NIXON, 474 Narrow Shores Road, Aydlett, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Atherton family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Stanley ATHERTON

MOYOCK - Stanley ATHERTON, 86, of 115 Michael St. Jarvisburg, NC died Monday May 14, 2007, in Sentara Barco Nursing Home. He was a native of Nova Scotia Canada son of the late Harry and Mrs. Annie Greives ATHERTON. He had retired form the US Navy as a Master Chief after 30 years of service, a Pearl Harbor Survivor and also a retired Electrician. He attended the Jarvisburg Church of Christ.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce Caroon ATHERTON, two sons Bob ATHERTON of Jacksonville NC, Tom ATHERTON of Kentucky, a step-daughter Cathy NIXON of Harbinger, NC., three step-sons; Michael NIXON of Powells Point, NC, Kerry NIXON of Jarvisburg NC, Brian NIXON of Nags Head NC., and two grandchildren.  Graveside services will be conducted Saturday May 19, 2007 at 2:00 o’clock in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by Dennis CREHAN with Military Honors provided by the US Navy Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 PM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, May 16, 2007)

Chris Lydell ATKINS

In the day of our Lord, September 15, 2021 Chris Lydell ATKINS, age 62, of Moyock, NC entered into eternal rest at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Franklin, VA on July 31, 1959 to Rose Faison ATKINS and the late David ATKINS, he was the husband of Cynthia Hill ATKINS for forty-two years. He was a member of Moyock Baptist Church. A hard-working and caring man, he had a passion for music, especially the guitar. Chris also loved western movies. But most of all, he loved his family and country.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Carrie “Carebear” BIDDISON (Joey); two sisters, Patricia CANNON (John) and Valeria MORRELL (Chris); two brothers, Mark ATKINS (Cheryl) and Lester ATKINS (Tina); his uncles, aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his cat, Joshua. “Uncle Buck” loved all of you!  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Moyock Baptist Church, 123 Oak Street, Moyock, NC 27958 with the Rev. Vic RAMSEY officiating. Burial will be in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the family of Mrs. ATKINS.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Bruce Frank ATKINSON, JR.

MOYOCK - Bruce Frank ATKINSON, JR., 53, of Moyock, NC, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Columbia, SC to Harriet Cunningham ATKINSON of Concord, NC and the late Bruce Frank ATKINSON, SR., and was the husband of Dianne Harris ATKINSON of the residence. He was an electrician. Besides his wife and mother, Mr. ATKINSON is survived by two daughters, Julie Atkinson CALDWELL and husband David of Charlotte, NC and Rachel Carmen ATKINSON of the residence; one sister, Virginia Atkinson MARIE of Concord, NC; two nieces, Carla and Karen MARIE both of Concord, NC; and one nephew, Matthew MARIE of Concord, NC. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Laurel Memorial Gardens, Poplar Branch, NC by Pastor Lee PORTER.  (The Virginian-Pilot - July 14, 2003; pg. B8)

Sherry McGuire ATKINSON

KNOTTS ISLAND - Sherry McGuire ATKINSON, 54, of 119 Brumley Road, Knotts Island, N. C. died Thursday December 21, 2006.  Mrs. ATKINSON was born in Lexington, N. C., and was the daughter of the late Billy Dean WALSER and Elaine Essick WALSER. She was preceded in death by her sister Donna WALSER. She was an avid animal lover, loved the outdoors, and was a cook with the Swan Island Hunting Club.  Survivors include her daughter, Kristie L. RADTKE and husband William of Knotts Island, N. C. her son, William Michael WILSON and wife Julie of Virginia Beach, VA. grandchildren, Wyatt E. RADTKE of Knotts Island and Emily Rose WILSON of Virginia Beach, VA. brothers, Mike McGUIRE of Virginia Beach, VA., and Craig WALSER of Thomasville, N. C. sisters, Cathy KIMERY, Diane ADAMS both of Thomasville, N. C.  A memorial service will be held Wednesday December 27, at 3:00 P. M. at the Knotts Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert GREEN officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church and other times at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Kristie and William RADTKE, 119 Brumley Road.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N. C. is assisting the Atkinson family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home obituary posted Saturday, December 23, 2006)

John ATWOOD

KNOTTS ISLAND - John Clayton ATWOOD, 27, died Sunday, August 20, 2006. Mr. ATWOOD was born in Norfolk, VA. to John ATWOOD and Donna Cason HERMANN. Mr. ATWOOD was a commercial fisherman.  Left to cherish his memory are his father, John ATWOOD and wife Jeanne; mother, Donna Hermann and husband, Jim; grandparents, Jack Atwood and June Cason; sister, Kimberly Hermann; brother, Jason Hermann and wife Nicole; dog, Rebel; and nephews, Ryan and Travis HERMANN.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm at Knotts Island United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert GREEN officiating. Burial will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake on Thursday from 7:00 until 8:30 pm.  (Twiford's Funeral Home records online on August 29, 2006)

George William AULABAUGH, SR.

George William AULABAUGH, SR., 74, of 1181 Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born in Berkeley Springs, WV, to the late Harold J. AULABAUGH and Emma Ambrose AULABAUGH. Mr. AULABAUGH was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.  Survivors include his companion, Kathy CORP of the residence; a son, George W. AULABAUGH, JR. of Inwood, WV; three step-children, JoAnne PRITCHARD of Portsmouth, VA, Billy ELKIN of Panama City, FL, and Linville ELKIN of Chesapeake, VA; two sisters, Ruth GIBEL of Pasadena, MD and Emma Jo SANTANA of Millersville, MD; and one grandchild, Sydney AULABAUGH. Mr. AULABAUGH was preceded in death, by a long time companion, Berta ELKIN.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Sharon United Methodist Church, 285 Poplar Branch Road, Poplar Branch, NC with Rev. Renee EDWARDS officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends following the service in the church social hall.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the AULABAUGH family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Chesley Thomas AUSTIN, SR.

HARKERS ISLAND – Chesley Thomas AUSTIN, SR., 80, of Harkers Island, died Saturday, May 9 at his home.  A retired plumber, he and his wife having been longtime residents of Winston-Salem, moved to Harkers Island in 1991.  Surviving are his wife, Irene Hays AUSTIN; a son, Chesley Thomas AUSTIN, JR. of Chapel Hill; a daughter, Gwen AUSTIN of Silver Spring, Md.; a half-sister, Grace DOWNWARD of New Castle, Delaware; a step-sister, Hazel GARRISH of Ocracoke; and 3 grandchildren.  A private family service will be held.  Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, May 12, 1998)

Carl Roy AUSTIN

BARCO – Carl Roy AUSTIN, 58, died April 28 at his residence.  Graveside services were held Monday in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Norfolk, Va. with the Rev. Charles WELLONS officiating.  Twiford’s Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake handled arrangements.  Mr. AUSTIN was born in Beaufort County and was a retired supervisor for the Ford Plant.  He was a Baptist and a former member of Shawboro Ruritan Club.  He was the husband of Mary “Libby” Elizabeth Burroughs AUSTIN and the son of Carl Bundy AUSTIN of Pinetown and the late Beulah A. Griffin AUSTIN.  Other survivors include two daughters: Kathy BALLANCE of Spruce Pines and Lisa HARRELL of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Barbara LEGGETT of Pinetown; and 2 grandsons: Jonathan Ray HARRELL, JR. and Justin Ryan HARRELL of Richmond, Va.  (The Coastland Times – Tuesday, May 4, 1993)

Clarence AUSTIN

GRANDY – Clarence “Toby” AUSTIN, 76, died Tuesday afternoon in Albemarle Hospital.  He was a native of Currituck County and a retired self-employed painter.  He was the son of the late Pell and Lela Hayman AUSTIN and the husband of Elsie Midgett AUSTIN.  Survivors include a daughter, Linda HOLLOWELL of Coinjock; two sons: Clarence AUSTIN, JR. and William Curtis AUSTIN, both of Grandy; three sisters: Louise AUSTIN of Poplar Branch, Grace MEADS of Virginia Beach, Va. and Alma EVERETTE of Poplar Branch; six brothers; Oswald AUSTIN and Milford AUSTIN of Grandy, Warren AUSTIN of Barco, Gene AUSTIN of Corolla, Harry AUSTIN of Shiloh and Wilbur AUSTIN of Elizabeth City; and 4 grandchildren.  Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 23 at noon in Laurel Memorial Gardens in Poplar Branch.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is in charge.  (The Coastland Times – Thursday, September 22, 1994; pg. 6A)

Elsie Gray Midgette AUSTIN

Gary Stephen AUSTIN, 75, of 105 Mimosa Lane, Grandy, NC died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to the late Oswald Spencer AUSTIN and Grace Elizabeth Miller AUSTIN and was the husband of Patricia Beasley AUSTIN.  He was a retired Unit Sergeant from the NC Department of Corrections and the owner of Austin Boat Company.  In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Pamela YOUNGER of Grandy, NC; a sister, Beth CHILDERS (John) of Waterlily, NC; two brothers, Donald AUSTIN (Sue) of Currituck, NC, and Michael AUSTIN (Stacey) of Jacksonville, FL; and two grandchildren, Austin YOUNGER and Sydney YOUNGER.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Austin family.  (Outer Banks Voice - Monday, December 17, 2018)

Gene Osborn AUSTIN

Gene Osborn AUSTIN, 78 of 1107 Reid Dr, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Pell Burris AUSTIN and Lela Belle Hayman AUSTIN and the husband of the late Shirley Justus AUSTIN.   Mr. AUSTIN attended Berea Baptist Church, was a Mason and Shriner and a member of the Eastern Star.  He was a former keeper of the Whalehead Club, a retired lighthouse keeper of the Currituck Beach Light and a retired deputy sheriff for Currituck County.  Mr. AUSTIN is survived by two daughters, Cathy Austin BUCHANAN and friend Ricky DOWDY and Jennifer Austin DICKENSON and husband, Richard, all of Elizabeth City, NC; three brothers, Milford Freeman AUSTIN and Ruth, Harry Edison AUSTIN and Kathleen and Warren Franklin AUSTIN; two sisters, Helen Louise AUSTIN and Grace Austin MEADS; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Lynne AUSTIN; four brothers, Oswald Spencer AUSTIN, Clarence Burrus AUSTIN, William Edgar AUSTIN and Wilbur Russell AUSTIN; and a sister, Alma Austin EVERETT.  A funeral service will take place Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel with 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 Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home; immediately following the service in the lobby; and at other times at the residence.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Austin family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

COINJOCK, NC - Grace Elizabeth Miller AUSTIN, 82, of Coinjock, NC died Saturday, August 23, 2003 at Sentara Center - Currituck. She was born in Brownsville, TX to the late George Donald MILLER, SR. and the late Elizabeth Michael MILLER and was the widow of Oswald Spencer AUSTIN. She was a retired Currituck County Librarian, a member of Sharon United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and the Currituck County Christian Women.  Mrs. AUSTIN is survived by one daughter, Beth Austin CHILDERS and husband John of Coinjock, NC; three sons, Donald S. AUSTIN and wife Sue of Knotts Island, NC, Gary S. AUSTIN and wife Pat of Grandy, NC, and Michael D. AUSTIN and wife Stacey of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, George Donald MILLER, JR. of Conroe, TX; seven grandchildren: Wendy BURGETT, Spencer P. AUSTIN, Stephen CHILDERS, Amy S. CHILDERS, Pamela YOUNGER, Christopher AUSTIN, and Bryan AUSTIN; and three great-grandchildren: Kyle and Shane BURGETT and Austin YOUNGER. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph E. MILLER and a grandson, Daniel AUSTIN.  A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 11:00 AM at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by the Rev. Steve CASTLE.  The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC on Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence of Beth and John Childers, 1375 Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC.  (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, August 26, 2003; pg. 15A)

Harry Edison AUSTIN

Harry Edison AUSTIN, age 83, of Shiloh, NC died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  He was born in 1931 in Currituck County to the late Pell Burrus and Lela Hayman AUSTIN.  Harry was active duty in the United States Coast Guard from 1949 to 1955.  He then served as a Coast Guard Reservist from 1955 to 1991.  He served as Bridge Operator and became Bridge Leader of Coinjock Bridge on the Inter Coastal Waterway working for Corps of Engineer.  He oversaw the Water Resources Operation and Navigation at the bridge.  He worked with the Corps of Engineers for thirty years.  He was also a well-known Sportsman’s Guide for hunting and fishing throughout Currituck and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  Mr. AUSTIN’s survivors include his daughter Margaret KING and husband, John of Elizabeth City; two grandchildren, Christopher KING and Jamie KING; three great grandchildren Arya, Leila and Tahlia; a sister Helen Louise AUSTIN and two brothers, Milford AUSTIN and Warren AUSTIN.   He was predeceased by his first wife, Mable Doxey AUSTIN; second wife Alma Russell AUSTIN; also a loving companion of twenty years, Kathleen HORTON; two sisters, Grace MEAD and Alma EVERETT and five brothers, Clarence AUSTIN, Oswald AUSTIN, Edgar AUSTIN, Wilbur AUSTIN and Gene AUSTIN.  A funeral service with military honors will be held Friday, January 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Nick KAHL.  Burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, following the service and at other times at the residence of John and Margaret KING, 102 Simeon Court, Elizabeth City.  The AUSTIN family is served by Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Inez Jones AUSTIN

Inez Jones AUSTIN, 74, of 4054 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. AUSTIN, a native of Currituck County, was the daughter of the late Cleveland JONES and Ada Walker JONES and the wife of Warren Franklin AUSTIN of the residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Coinjock Baptist Church.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Warren F. AUSTIN, JR., of the residence and Stanley C. AUSTIN of Walnut Island, NC; two sisters, Margaret JOLLIFF of Barco, NC and Flora WHARTON of Maryland; and a brother, Forest JONES of Elizabeth City, NC. She was predeceased by a half-brother, G.C. JONES.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Daily Advance [Elizabeth City] – Wednesday, March 4, 2009)

John Wendell AUSTIN

COROLLA - John Wendell AUSTIN, 90, died Thursday, Dec. 24 in Leigh Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late William Riley and Louise Peele AUSTIN and the widower of Virginia Tillett AUSTIN. He was an 89 year resident of Corolla and ran Austin General Store for 55 years. He was a retired postmaster, after serving the position for 35 years. He was a veteran of WW I; a member of Whale Head Baptist Church, superintendent of the Sunday School for 50 years and a member of the National Assc. of Postmasters. For the past 2 years Mr. AUSTIN had been a semi-invalid following a fall which left him with a broken hip. This past July he sustained the second broken hip in a fall at his home in the little village of Corolla, where he had lived since the age of two months. Mr. AUSTIN was born in Hatteras in July 1891 and came to Corolla as an infant with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. William Raleigh AUSTIN, when his father was transferred to be lighthouse keeper at Corolla. He grew up in the lighthouse keeper's quarters and spent the remainder of his years in the shadow of the lighthouse, residing in a near white frame house next door to the post office-store, which is a stone's throw from the lighthouse. In 1924 he became postmaster at Corolla and operated a general store in conjunction with his postmaster duties. In all, he ran the little store for 55 years and retired as postmaster in 1959. He is survived by two sons: O.W. AUSTIN of Virginia Beach and Norris AUSTIN of Corolla; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude HAYMAN of Virginia Beach; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 27 in Twiford's Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake, Va. by the Rev. Farrell WALKER. Burial was in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk.  (The Southern Post (Coinjock) - December 30, 1981)

Mable Jean Doxey AUSTIN

Mabel Jean Doxey AUSTIN, 69, of the 200 block of Lance Drive, died May 18, 1999. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Coinjock Baptist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel.  (The Virginian-Pilot – May 20, 1999; pg. B9)

Norris Wendell AUSTIN postmaster of 33 years and a published storyteller. During his lifetime, he was a volunteer of many organizations throughout the local communities including Masons, Lion’s Club, Hospice, and the Whalehead Club. He was a lifetime member of the John W. Austin Memorial Chapel in Corolla. Norris is survived by three nephews, Wayne AUSTIN and wife, Kendall and their children, Jessica and Rowdy of Wanchese, Jerry AUSTIN and wife, Sandy and their children, Nicholas and Lindsey of Virginia Beach, and Scott AUSTIN and wife, Catherine and their children, Sarah, Jennifer, and Carrie of Kitty Hawk. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Corolla Chapel with Rev. Farrell MILLER officiating. Burial will follow at Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo on Monday from 6:30 until 8:30 pm. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

POPLAR BRANCH - Oswald Spencer AUSTIN, 85, of Caratoke Highway, Poplar Branch, died Friday, March 1, 2002 in Waterlily. He was born at the keeper's house at the Corolla Light in Currituck County, NC, son of the late Pell B. and Lela Hayman AUSTIN and was the husband of Grace Miller AUSTIN. He was a retired automotive inspector for the federal government at Little Creek and a veteran, having served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was a U.S.S. Gregory survivor. Besides his wife, Mr. AUSTIN is survived by a daughter, Beth CHILDERS of Coinjock; three sons: Donald S. AUSTIN of Knotts Island, Gary S. AUSTIN of Grandy, and Michael D. AUSTIN of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters: Grace MEADE of Virginia Beach, Va., and Alma EVERETT and Louise AUSTIN, both of Poplar Branch; four brothers: Harry AUSTIN of Shiloh, Milfred AUSTIN of Poplar Branch, Warren AUSTIN of Barco, and Gene AUSTIN of Corolla; seven grandchildren: Wendy BURGETT, Spencer AUSTIN, Pam YOUNGER, Stephen CHILDERS, Amy CHILDERS, Christopher AUSTIN and Bryan AUSTIN; and three great-grandchildren: Kyle BURGETT, Shane BURGETT and Austin YOUNGER. He was predeceased by three brothers: Wilbur AUSTIN, Edgar AUSTIN and Clarence AUSTIN, and a grandson, Daniel AUSTIN. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 3:30 p.m. in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Lori BARTLEY officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the William Clarence Jackson Post 6060 of V.F.W. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth Cty from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening and at other times at the residence of Beth and John CHILDERS, Waterlily Rd., Coinjock.  (The Coastland Times - Sunday, March 3, 2002; pg. 14A)

COROLLA - Ottley Wayne “O.W.” AUSTIN, 71, passed away at home in the early hours of Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Born in Corolla, NC on March 27, 1935, he was the son of the late John Wendell and Virginia AUSTIN. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 21 years of service and was a graduate of Tidewater Community College. He was a Mason and was a Past Patron of the Roanoke Chapter #79 Order of Eastern Star.  Mr. AUSTIN is survived by his wife, Mazie Tillett AUSTIN; three sons, Wayne AUSTIN and wife Kendall of Wanchese, NC, Jerry AUSTIN and wife Sandra of Virginia Beach, VA, and Scott AUSTIN and wife Catherine of Kitty Hawk, NC; one brother, Norris Wendell AUSTIN of Corolla, NC; seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Sarah, Jessica, Lindsey, Jennifer, Carrie, and Rowdy; and two sister-in-laws, Mildred MIDGETT and husband Charles and Merlee AUSTIN all of Wanchese, NC.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo with Rev. Elmo DANIELS officiating. Burial will follow at the Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and immediately following the service at home of Scott and Catherine Austin, 110 Captain Hobbs Court, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the Austin family.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, March 14, 2007)

HATTERAS - Robert Lawrence AUSTIN, 85, died May 25, 2004, at Sentara Barco Nursing Home. Mr. AUSTIN was born in Hatteras and was a carpenter. He was a member of the Hatteras Assembly of God Church and the VFW. His military service included serving as a sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion and participated in the D-Day invasion at Normandy Beach. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Mr. AUSTIN was the son of the late Henry Bunyan AUSTIN and the late Minerva Wedmore Austin AUSTIN and was the widower of Joyce Busby AUSTIN. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer A. STOWE and husband Bill of Raleigh; and two sisters, Margaret BATEMAN of Arapahoe, N.C., and Wilma AUSTIN of New Bern, N.C. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna, Elaine and half sister, Olivia; three brothers, Arthur, John Littleton, Wilbur and half brother, Zach. A graveside service will be held at the Family Cemetery at 57305 Eagle Pass Road, Hatteras, Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John CULLOP and the Rev. Jim REYNOLDS officiating. The family will receive friends today at Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family will meet at the home of Monroe Stowe, 57084 Kohler Road, Hatteras, at other times.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, May 27, 2004)

Sandra Lee AUSTIN

ELIZABETH CITY – William Russell AUSTIN, 70, died in Norfolk Sentara Hospital on Friday, July 5.  A native of Corolla, he was the son of the late Pell B. AUSTIN and Lela Hayman AUSTIN.  He was the husband of Bertha Evans AUSTIN of the home.  Mr. AUSTIN, (Ret.) CPO U.S.C.G., was an EN8 and retired from Civil Service.  He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and Past Master of Eureka Masonic Lodge #317 AF&AM, also a member of the Scottish Rites and Sudan Temple and a Past Patron of the Eastern Star Chapter #44 in Elizabeth City.  Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Bonnie A. BROTHERS of Elizabeth City; two sons: Randy AUSTIN of Ft. Worth, Texas and Joey AUSTIN of Havelock; three sisters: Alma EVERETT and Louise AUSTIN, both of Poplar Branch, and Grace MEADS of Virginia beach, Va.; five brothers: Oswald AUSTIN, Milfred AUSTIN, both of Poplar Branch, Harry AUSTIN of Shiloh, Gene AUSTIN of Corolla, and Warren AUSTIN of Barco; and 10 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City with Dr. Roy HEAD officiating.  Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors by the Clarence Jackson Post #6060 of the VFW.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, July 7, 1996)

Barbara Walker AVERA

MOYOCK - Barbara W. AVERA, 82, of the 500 block of NW Backwoods Rd., went to join her beloved husband Jack C. AVERA on December 18, 2011.  A native of Virginia Beach, Va., she was the daughter of the late Morrison A. and Elsie S. WALKER. She was a founding member and Past President of The Virginia Beach Sand Witches, the first all women's fishing club in Virginia, and the only member to earn the Masters Fishing Award. S he loved being a wife and mother but enjoyed being a Nannie most.  She is survived by her two daughters, Andrea COLYER and husband Jim of Elizabeth City, N.C. and Kathy FALVEY of Moyock, N.C., 11 grandchildren, Wayne, Lori, Linda, Jack, Cindy, Barbara, Susan, Kevin, Keith, Forrest and Katrina, 36 great-grandchildren, 20 great great-grandchildren, her life long best friend, Joyce WHITE and many other family members.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Bayside Chapel with C.B. KNIGHT officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.   (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, December 20, 2011)

Claude Roland AVERY

NORTH CAROLINA - Claude Roland AVERY of Alydett, North Carolina went to be with his Lord Saturday, July 15th. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-four years Alice; brother, Donald Carlton AVERY and his wife Jane of Richmond; four children; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church in Moyock, North Carolina Thursday July 20th at 11 a.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Wednesday, July 19, 2017)

Charles Patrick AWBREY, JR.

KNOTTS ISLAND - The Lord came upon swift wings and took Charles Patrick AWBREY, JR. early December 23, 2011. Born March 14, 1991, "Patrick" or "Pat" was a lover of nature and spent nearly all his spare time outdoors fishing, surfing, skateboarding or tending to his many pets. Patrick also had an unquestionable love and passion for nature. This is shown in abundance by over 300 varying plants he grew at his home in Currituck County; ranging from a 400' long privet hedge pulled from the nearby woods to the large variety of flowering shrubs, fruit trees (some planted from seed), roses, Japanese maples, and countless bulbs nestled beneath the dirt waiting to meet the sun this spring.  Pat was undeniably a shining light to all he met and will be missed forever by those who knew him. Patrick's loved ones describe him as adventurous, kind, trusting, free-spirited, and owner of the biggest heart any of them had ever encountered. His positivity radiated into those around him.  Patrick is survived by his parents Charles Patrick AWBREY, SR. of Knotts Island, NC and Deborah Clark AWBREY of Norfolk, Va., and his siblings Sara Elizabeth AWBREY, Melissa Lauryn AWBREY and Andrew Clark AWBREY.  He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Abie D. and Elizabeth F. CLARK of Norfolk; his paternal aunt and uncles, Lauryn Earle AWBREY (Neil), Roy Dale AWBREY, JR. (Ginny), David Mizell AWBREY (Gayle), his maternal uncles, David D. CLARK (Leslie) and Brian P. CLARK (AnneMarie) and a host of loving cousins and friends. He is also survived by his two best friends, Jacob BEZIK and Benjamin SHACKLETTE.  Mr. SHACKLETTE honored Patrick with title of godfather to his daughter Payton. Patrick was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, The Reverend Kathleen D. AWBREY and Roy Dale AWBREY, SR.  Services will be held at Old Donation Episcopal Church located at 4449 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23455 at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012.   (The Virginian-Pilot - Tuesday, January 3, 2011)

Frank Baynard AYCOCK, JR.

Frank Bayard AYCOCK, JR., 91, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk.  He was a native of Freemont, N.C. Mr. AYCOCK was a retired attorney at law; member of the North Carolina State Bar and former superintendent of Currituck County Schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and he won the Legion of Merit Medal. He was the son of the late Frank B. and Martha Morgan AYCOCK and the husband of Nell Mitchell AYCOCK of the home.  Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Nell A. RICHARDSON of Houston, Texas; two sons, Frank B. AYCOCK, III of Charlotte, N.C., and James Edward AYCOCK of Black Mountain, N.C.; one brother, Jesse N. AYCOCK of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted in Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church today at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Bruce ALLEN, pastor. Memorial gifts may be made to the Crawford Township Currituck County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., Shawboro, N.C. Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot – November 4, 1995; pg. B5)

James Edward AYCOCK

Jim AYCOCK, 83, of Asheville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2021. He was surrounded by family, at Mission Hospital. He was born September 25, 1938 in Norfolk, VA to Frank Bayard AYCOCK, JR. and Nell Holder MITCHELL. Jim grew up in Currituck County, NC.  Jim attended the Peddie School for two years in Hightstown, NJ and graduated from Elizabeth City (NC) High School in 1956. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1961 with a BA in journalism. During college, Jim served a two-year tour of duty in the US Army where he had top secret clearance as a signal corps cryptographer in Kaiserslautern, Germany.  Jim had a passion for the news. He worked for newspapers in Smithfield, Shelby, and Greensboro, as well as for Richmond Community College, before moving to Black Mountain in 1969 to become publisher of the Black Mountain News. He became sole owner of the BM News from 1985 until 1995, when he sold it to the parent company of the Asheville Citizen-Times.  Jim was an avid golfer who also enjoyed cross-country road trips with his twin brother Frank.  Jim served on the boards of Swannanoa Valley Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Corporation, Swannanoa Valley Medical Center, Black Mountain Foundation, Community Council of the State Women’s Prison, Black Mountain -Swannanoa Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Mountain Area Child and Family Center (since renamed the Verner Center).  Jim is survived by his wife Patsy KEEVER, his two daughters: Janelle LUCKSAVAGE and her husband Phil of Murphy, NC; Glenna AYCOCK of South Lake Tahoe, CA; five grandchildren; twin brother Frank B. AYCOCK III. and his wife De of Charlotte, NC; and his sister Nell RICHARDSON and husband Sidney BUCHANAN of Houston, TX. He is also mourned by his wife’s daughters, son-in-law and five grandchildren in Wilmington, NC and San Francisco, CA.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  (Groce Funeral Home; Asheville)

Nell Mitchell AYCOCK

Nell Mitchell AYCOCK died on June 20, 2015, in Charlotte, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, with reception afterwards in the parlor. Interment will follow at a later date in Wakefield, Virginia. Nell was born in Wakefield on August 23, 1919. Following the early death of her mother, her father moved with Nell and her older sister Frances to Windsor, North Carolina. Nell attended Windsor High School, where she attracted the attention of principal Frank Bayard AYCOCK, JR. After observing the proprieties until Nell graduated at age 16, Bayard courted Nell during her freshman year at East Carolina Teachers College in Greenville. They then married and soon moved to Currituck County when Bayard was appointed as Superintendent of Schools. In 1938, Nell gave birth to twin sons Frank and James, and in 1943, to daughter Nell. Nell lived with the children in Fremont, North Carolina, while Bayard served in the Army during World War II. Bayard then went to law school on the GI Bill, after which he established a law practice in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and the family continued to live in Currituck. Nell loved Currituck County. She raised her children there while she made many friends and participated in a variety of activities - most notably golf, bridge, and volunteer work. She enjoyed being a member of the local Red Hat Society, known as the Red Hat Mamas. She read books voraciously and enjoyed talking politics with her husband, children, and friends. She was a tireless volunteer with the Currituck County Library and was honored by the Friends of the Library for outstanding work. She was a devout member of Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church, serving in multiple capacities including singing in the choir. Nell often visited shut-ins, delivering food and comfort to numerous grateful friends around the county. Nell's first job was managing Bayards brand new law office until he could afford to hire a fulltime manager. After all her children were in school, Nell became a Federal employee with the Selective Service, running the local draft board for twenty-five years. In 2005, Nell moved to Charlotte to be closer to family. She moved into Sharon Towers Retirement Home and became a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Nell was a bright and engaging woman with a sharp wit. She had strong views and high expectations, and she did not hesitate to inform others when they failed to meet her standards. She was a devoted mother and a loving grandmother who took her responsibility to mold young lives seriously, while still having fun. Nell was an excellent cook, preparing all the traditional Southern dishes - her family feasted on fried chicken, pot roast, collards, tomato pudding, chocolate meringue pie, and more. She had many friends, most of whom she could beat in bridge if not always in golf. She and Bayard regularly played cribbage at the kitchen table, and they were evenly matched. Nell shared the family passion for road trips, and over the years, she drove most roads in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as further afield to Maryland, South Carolina, Florida, and even Texas. Nell retained her sense of humor to the end. Whenever someone would say, "Nell, you look pretty today," she would jauntily respond, "I just cant help it." Preceding Nell in death were her husband Frank Bayard AYCOCK, JR., her parents James Edward MITCHELL and Sadie Tayloe Britton MITCHELL, and her sisters Frances Mitchell KNEELAND and Helen Mitchell BOND. She leaves a loving family behind including son Frank Bayard AYCOCK, III and wife De AYCOCK of Charlotte, N.C.; son James Edward AYCOCK and wife Patsy KEEVER of Asheville, N.C.; daughter Nell Aycock RICHARDSON and husband G. Sidney BUCHANAN of Houston, Texas; grandchildren James M. RICHARDSON of Duluth, MN, Allen Bayard RICHARDSON of Duluth, MN, Joan RICHARDSON-KWAK and husband Eric KWAK of Gardiner, NY, Janelle Aycock LUCKSAVAGE and husband Phil LUCKSAVAGE of Frederick, MD, Glenna AYCOCK of South Lake Tahoe, CA; great-grandchildren Violet RICHARDSON, and Zoie, Zane, Zander, Zola, and Zebediah LUCKSAVAGE; as well as her BUCHANAN and KWAK step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, plus many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to thank the staff of Sharon Towers and the Levine and Dickson Hospice House for their kindness and care during Nell's later years and final days.  (The Daily Advance - June 24, 2015)

Alvin Wilton AYDLETT

POWELLS POINT - Alvin Wilton AYDLETT, age 83, of Powells Point, NC, died Thursday, March 24, 2005, at his residence. He was a native of Currituck County, NC, son of the late Alvin AYDLETT and Rosetta Wicker AYDLETT, and husband of Shelby Seymour AYDLETT of the residence. Mr. AYDLETT served in the US Army, and was a retired US Postal Carrier, and a member of Powells Point Baptist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Carolyn CARTWRIGHT of Powells Point, NC, and many nieces and nephews.  A graveside services will be Saturday, March 23, 2005, at 2:00 PM in Powells Point Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ben BAUM officiating.  Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Friday, March 25, 2005)

Anna Rydelek AYDLETT

Anna Rydelek AYDLETT, 92, of Alpharetta, GA and formerly of Moyock, NC, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Seasons Hospice in Cumming, GA. A native of Syracuse, NY, she was born April 25, 1926 to the late Bernard RYDELEK and Mary Bihun RYDELEK and was the wife of the late John A. AYDLETT, SR. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.  She is survived by two daughters, Patricia AYDLETT and Barbara Aydlett AGARD and husband Mike both of Alpharetta, GA and son, Mark AYDLETT. She was preceded in death by two sons, John A. AYDLETT, JR. and Michael AYDLETT.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Aydlett Family Cemetery, Powells Point, NC with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Aydlett family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Bertie Virginia Sheffield AYDLETT

GRANDY - Bertie Virginia Sheffield AYDLETT died August 15, 1987 in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mrs. AYDLETT, a native of Rockingham Co., N.C., was a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church, Poplar Branch Arts and Crafts Club, Grandy Ruritan Club and Wesminister Chapter 99, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband Alvin Wilton AYDLETT; a son, Donald L. MIDGETTE of Virginia Beach; two sisters: Thelma STRADER of Reidsville, N.C. and Edna BROWER of Greensboro; a brother, Jeff SHEFFIELD of Greensboro; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Poplar Branch Baptist Church, Grandy, by the Rev. James CLARK. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. Twiford Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City is handling arrangements.  (Unknown newspaper but probably The Virginian-Pilot)

Cleveland A. AYDLETT

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - Cleveland A. AYDLETT, 71, died Wednesday at 10:40 p.m. in the Albemarle Hospital following a short illness.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Currituck County and lived at Grandy.  Mr. AYDLETT was a prominent farmer of Currituck County, also a former member of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners and was chairman of the Currituck County Game Board for several years.  He was a son of the late Elijah and Mrs. Clasie Owens AYDLETT.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Grandy.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Barco AYDLETT of Grandy; one son, Herman E. AYDLETT of Norfolk; three sisters: Mrs. Sallie OWENS of Norfolk, Mrs. Gertie BARNARD and Mrs. H.B. MERCER, both of Grandy; three brothers: Mark, Ike and Noah; grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, pending funeral arrangements.  (The Daily Advance - c. Nov. 14, 1958)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]  NOTE:  Cemetery records indicate Cleveland A. Aydlett was born June 22, 1887 and died Nov. 12, 1958.  He and his wife are buried in the Barco Cemetery in Grandy, N.C.

Cyrus Caleb AYDLETT

ELIZABETH CITY – Cyrus Caleb AYDLETT, 85, of Elizabeth City, died in the Albemarle Hospital Thursday afternoon.  He was a native of Currituck County, son of the late Nathaniel Taylor and Lydia Duncan AYDLETT and the husband of Augusta Walker AYDLETT.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #6060.  He was the owner of the Aydlett Realty Company and was instrumental in the development of several subdivisions in the Albemarle area, including Edgewood, Raleigh St. and Southern Shores.  He served from 1963-1981 as a director of the People’s Bank and Trust Co., 1964 was president of the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce, a 1954 graduate of the Realtors Institute, University of North Carolina, in 1955 was president of the Kiwanis Club of Elizabeth City, in 1968 was president of the Elizabeth City Board of Realtors and from 1963-1967 was chairman of the Elizabeth City Urban Advisory Committee.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard at Normandy, Southern France, Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions and earning a rank of Lt. Senior Grade.  Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Dr. Lydia AYDLETT of Chapel Hill, Rebecca Aydlett EVANS of Manteo and Virginia Aydlett TEACHEY of Wilmington; two sisters: Naomi A. CHESSON of Elizabeth City and Idella A. HARRELSON of Winston-Salem; two brothers: Sanford P. AYDLETT and W. Gaither AYDLETT of Elizabeth City; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were set for Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Walter HARRELSON and Rev. David MOEHING officiating.  Burial will follow with military honors conducted by the VFW Post #6060 in the Old Hollywood Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times – Sunday, February 19, 1995; pg. 10A)

Elijah Francis AYDLETT

GRANDY, N.C. - Elijah Francis (Frank) AYDLETT, 55, retired Coast Guardsman with 20 years of service, died Saturday at 3 p.m. in the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Norfolk, Va., after an illness of two days.  A resident of Grandy, he was born in Currituck County and was a son of the late John and Betty Rooks AYDLETT.  He was a veteran of World War II and belonged to Poplar Branch Baptist Church.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Claretta Reynolds AYDLETT; six daughters: Mrs. W.C. JOHNSON, JR. of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. J.C. TURNER of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. C.M. MERCER and Miss Shirley AYDLETT of Grandy, Mrs. W. TARKINGTON of Elizabeth City and Mrs. W.D. SIMPSON of Barco; six sons: E.F. AYDLETT, JR., W.T. AYDLETT, R.W. AYDLETT and J.W. AYDLETT of Charleston, W.C. AYDLETT of the USCG and Grandy, and O.L. AYDLETT of the USAF stationed in Japan; and 19 grandchildren.  The body was taken to Twiford Funeral Home.  The family will be at the home of Mrs. W.D. SIMPSON in Barco.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Sunday, November 20, 1960)  [Obituary submitted by Anne Jennings.]  NOTE:  Cemetery records show that Elijah F. Aydlett was born Dec. 3, 1904 and died November 19, 1960.  He is buried in the Olds-Newbern Cemetery south of Jarvisburg.

Herbert Olds AYDLETT

Horace Vernon AYDLETT

Funeral services for Horace AYDLETT who died Thursday afternoon, were conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the home at Poplar Branch by the Rev. G.C. BLAND, pastor of the Powells Point Christian Church.  "Shall We Gather at the River" and "When I've Gone the Last Mile of the Way" were sung by Mrs. Elsie JACKSON and Mrs. Oddie DOXEY.  The casket was covered by a pall of pink carnations and fern.  Pallbearers were Alford EVERETT, Otto BATEMAN, Vernon PUGH, Norman GREGORY, Ervin GALLOP, and Winfred GREGORY.  Interment was made in the Jacksonville Cemetery in Jacksonville, N.C. on Sunday.  (The Daily Advance - Monday, March 3, 1952)

Jasper Mathias AYDLETT

John Aubrey AYDLETT, JR.

John Aubrey AYDLETT, JR., age 66, died February 24, 2018 at Peak Resources, Nags Head, NC. He was born in Syracuse, NY on June 14, 1951 to the late John A. AYDLETT, served in the U.S. Navy, and was a carpenter by trade.  He is survived by his mother, Anna Rydelek AYDLETT; two daughters, Lori BOUCHARD and Nicki AYDLETT; two sisters, Patricia AYDLETT and Barbara Aydlett AGARD (Michael) of Alpharetta, GA; a brother, Mark AYDLETT (Roseanna) of NY; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Michael AYDLETT.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Aydlett Family Family Cemetery, Powells Point, NC with the Rev. F. Joe GRIFFITH officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Aydlett family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

John Aubrey AYDLETT, SR.

John A. AYDLETT, SR., 76, of Sims, Arkansas died January 24, 2004. He was a native of Grandy, NC and was the son of the late Mark L. and Katie E. Simpson AYDLETT. Mr. AYDLETT lived in Sims, Arkansas for several years and was politically involved with the ECO System Management Advisory Committee for that area. He served in the US Merchant Marines during World War II and later served in the U. S. Coast Guard.  He is survived by two daughters, Patricia L. AYDLETT of Currituck, NC and Barbara A. PIPKIN of Charlotte, NC; three sons, John A. AYDLETT, JR. of Charlotte, NC, Mark G. AYDLETT of Edenton, NC and Michael J. AYDLETT of Houston, TX; two sisters, Alethia BAUM of Grandy, NC and Ruth STONE of Jarvisburg, NC; two brothers, Guy AYDLETT of Suffolk, VA and Mark R. AYDLETT of Chesapeake, VA. Also, he is survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred EVANS.  A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, February 21, 2004, at 11:00am in the Baum Family Cemetery in Grandy, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of funeral arrangements.  (The Independent (Currituck Co., NC) - January 24, 2004)

SIMS, ARKANSAS - John A. AYDLETT, SR., 76, a native of Grandy, N.C., died Jan. 24, 2004. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Baum Family Cemetery, Grandy, N.C. Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.  (The Virginian-Pilot - Thursday, February 19, 2004)

Journeay Duncan AYDLETT

NORFOLK - Mrs. Weltha Virginia AYDLETT, 74, widow of Robert Lee AYDLETT, died Friday at 2:30 a.m. in a Portsmouth hospital.  A native of Currituck County, N.C., she had been a resident of the Norfolk area for 43 years, lately at 37 DeKalb Ave., Portsmouth.  She was a daughter of Henry and Mrs. Matilda Dowdy EVANS.  Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Roxie KELLAM of Portsmouth, Mrs. Ethel GERRARD of Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Mildred HEWITT of Suffolk; five sons: John H. AYDLETT of Atlanta, R.W. AYDLETT of Portsmouth, E.P. AYDLETT of Lynnhaven, D.L. AYDLETT of Charleston, S.C. and R.E. AYDLETT of Norfolk; one sister, Mrs. Carrie LEWIS of Grandy, N.C.; 23 grandchildren.  (The Virginian-Pilot - June 25?, 1960)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]

William Gaither AYDLETT, age 93, of Elizabeth City, NC passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Winslow Memorial Home. Born in Harbinger, NC on February 16, 1920, to the late Nathanial T. AYDLETT and Lydia Duncan AYDLETT and was the widow of Kathryn Love AYDLETT, he was the former owner/operator of Albemarle Welding Company.  Mr. AYDLETT served in the United States Marine Corps and he was also a member of First Baptist Church serving as an honorary lifetime deacon, a former Sunday School Teacher and Choir director for over 30 years.  He is survived by four sons, David AYDLETT and wife Joyce of Camden, NC, Charles AYDLETT and wife Joyce of Bath, NC, Tim AYDLETT and wife Michelle and James AYDLETT and wife Denise both of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Sanford AYDLETT of Elizabeth City, NC; two sisters, Naomi CHESSON of Taladega, AL and Idella A. HARRELSON of South Port, NC; seven grandchildren, David AYDLETT, John AYDLETT, Bryan AYDLETT, Chris AYDLETT, Charles AYDLETT, Katye AYDLETT and Kathy Jo AYDLETT; and two great-grandchildren, Ben AYDLETT and Alex AYDLETT and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Elton, Wyatt, Journeay, Cyrus and Gaither AYDLETT; and a sister, Eloise RICKETSON. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m, at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Old Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at Twiford Memorial Chapel from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; immediately following the service in the social hall; and at other times at the residence of Mike and Joyce AYDLETT, 166 Walston, Lane, Camden, NC.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Aydlett family.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Willis Ervin AYDLETT, 57, of Portsmouth, died Monday at 12:45 a.m. in a Portsmouth hospital after a brief illness.  He was the son of Noah AYDLETT and the late Mrs. Gertrude Brown AYDLETT.  A native of Grandy, he lived in Portsmouth 20 years.  He was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers and was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church, Gatesville Masonic Lodge #126 and Esther Chapter #37 Order of Eastern Star.  Surviving in addition to his father are his widow, Mrs. Placid B. AYDLETT; and four sisters: Mrs. Willie AUSTIN of Norfolk, Mrs. Robert WHITE of San Diego, California, Mrs. Marshall SANDERLIN of Manteo and Miss Edith HOMER of Salisbury, Md.  A funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Snellings Funeral Home by the Rev. Jack HILL of Western Branch Church.  Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park.  (The Coastland Times – October 26, 1962)

Willis R. AYDLETT

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., April 22 - Willis R. AYDLETT, 75, died Sunday at 8:10 at the family residence in Poplar Branch following a long illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Poplar Branch.  He was the son of Elijah and Calsie Owens AYDLETT and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Colington.  Surviving was his wife, Mrs. Mary Dowdy AYDLETT of Poplar Branch; four daughters: Mrs. A.C. DOYLE, Mrs. C.R. CRAIN, Mrs. Lilly BAUM, all of Norfolk, and Mrs. J.K. GEARHART of Altoona, Penn.; one son, Willard T. AYDLETT of Norfolk; three sisters: Mrs. Sallie OWENS of Norfolk, Mrs. Jane MERCER and Mrs. Gertie BARNARD, both of Grandy; four brothers: Noah AYDLETT, Mark AYDLETT, Cleveland AYDLETT and Isaac AYDLETT, all of Grandy; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Poplar Branch Baptist Church by the Rev. A.J. EURE, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Tommy HOLMES.  Burial will be in the family cemetery near Poplar Branch.  The body will be taken from the Twiford Funeral Home to the church one hour before funeral services.  (The Virginian-Pilot - April 23, 1957)  [Obituary kindly submitted by Anne Jennings.]

Betty Hollis AYERS

Betty Hollis AYERS, 81, of Moyock, NC, passed away February 11, 2019.   Born in Robersonville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Eva HOLLIS. She was preceded in death by a son, James T. AYERS, JR.  Left to cherish her memory: her husband, James T. AYERS, SR.; daughter, Jeanette MILLER; and a son, Wayne AYERS.   The family will receive friends at Fellowship Baptist Church, 871 Tulls Creek Rd., Moyock, NC on Friday, February 15, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will be conducted by Pastor James HARRINGTON at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel.  (Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home)

Delma V. Owens AYERS

Delma V. Owens AYERS, 76, formerly of Norfolk, died Aug. 17, 1992, in her home.  Mrs. AYERS was born in Harbinger, N.C. She was the widow of William T. AYERS.  Survivors include two sons, Bruce AYERS of Tulsa and Dr. William T. AYERS of LaGrange, Ga.; two sisters, Audrey BUNCH of Grandy, N.C., and Tillie CHRISTIE of Norfolk; four brothers, Bruce OWENS and Ellis OWENS, both of Virginia Beach, Wilbur OWENS of Chesapeake and Edward OWENS of Norfolk; and four grandchildren.  (The Virginian-Pilot – August 19, 1992; pg. D2)

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