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Joseph Leroy Dail, Jr., 65, died Nov. 23, 2007, in his residence. Joe was born in Franklin, the son of the late Joseph Leroy and Annie Worrell Dail and reared in Newsoms, Va. He was a graduate of Southampton High School, attended East Carolina University and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam era. Joe was a former relief pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. Joe retired from the technical department of Union Camp Corporation and was a former Realtor. He was a member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. Joe was very involved in community affairs, having served on the board of Paul D. Camp Community College, the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce. An avid golfer, he helped organize many charity golf tournaments. He was a former basketball coach at Southampton Academy in Courtland, a former YMCA basketball coach in Franklin and was a former member of the Courtland Ruritan Club. Joe was chairman of the clean-up committee of downtown Franklin after the flood from Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lannie Gene Gardner Dail; one daughter, Dee Larion and husband Ken; one son, J. Michael Dail and wife Amy; five grandchildren, Victoria Dail, Jacob Larion, Kelsey Honeycutt, Deanna Larion and Kyle Honeycutt. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home, 206 W. 4th Ave., Franklin, VA 23851 with the Dr. John Check officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 27, 2007; pg. 10A)

Arkansas Hooper Dailey

ELIZABETH CITY - Funeral rites for Mrs. N.W. [Nasa William] Daily, who died Tuesday [Nov. 11, 1952] at her home following a long illness were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at the home by the Rev. R.L. Jerome, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery.  Mrs. Daily was a native of Salvo and was a member of one of the most prominent families of the Outer Banks. She had lived in Elizabeth City for 48 years. She was the daughter of Captain Edward and Mary M. Hooper, widow of Nasa William Daily and a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons: Dallas T. Daily of Raleigh and William A. Daily of Houston, Texas.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 14, 1952; pg. 1)

Benjamin Baxter Dailey (1844-1914)
(unknown newspaper)

Fabius F. Dailey

CAPE HATTERAS LOSES OLD TIME LIFE SAVER - Fabius F. Dailey, 69, one of the best known citizens of Buxton, Cape Hatteras, passed away [April 18, 1937] at the age of 69 at the Marine Hospital in Norfolk after several weeks illness with a heart ailment. For several days he had been kept under an oxygen tent to aid his respiration. Mr. Dailey was a retired surfman of the Coast Guard and had taken part in many wrecks along the coast. He was a plain, honest, upright citizen who lived at peace with the world, and died with the good will of all his neighbors. Besides his wife, Palmira Midgett Dailey, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louria F. Midgett of Buxton, N.C., and Mrs. Zella G. Simpson of Staten Island, N.Y.; two sons, Richard B. Dailey of Hatteras, and Fabius H. Dailey of Alexandria; three brothers, N.W. Dailey of Elizabeth City, J.B. Dailey of Long Island, N.Y., and J.H. Dailey of Buxton; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Dailey was a native and lifelong resident of Buxton, son of the late Captain Ben Dailey. He was a member of the Buxton Methodist Church, Wanchese Lodge A.F. & A.M., Manteo Tribe, I.O.R.M., and Hatteras Camp, W.O.W.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Joseph Benjamin Dailey

Joseph Benjamin Dailey, age 79, died [Dec. 11, 1953] in Babylon, New York. Graveside services will be conducted Dec. 15 in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery by the Rev. H.R. Ashemore, pastor of the Manteo Methodist Church. He was a native of Buxton and a former resident of Manteo. He has been a resident of Babylon, N.Y. for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Armecia Wilson Dailey; 2 sons: J.B. Dailey and Aldon Dailey and 3 grandchildren, all of Babylon, New York. Pallbearers are: Horatio G. Midgett, Dewey A. Midgett, D. Creedan Midgett, W. Harris Midgett, Asa H. Gray, Sr. and Jack Wilson.  (The Virginian Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1953)

Myrtle Midgett Henry Dailey

NORFOLK - Myrtle Midgett Henry Dailey, 75, of Norfolk Va., a retired supervisor supply technician died Dec. 12, in her home.  Mrs. Dailey was born in Mashoes, Dare County.  She was the widow of George W. Dailey.  She was retired from the Naval Supply Center in Norfolk and was a member of Glenwood Park Presbyterian Church.  Survivors include a son, W.T. Henry, Sr. of Pineland, Texas.; three grandchildren, W.T. Henry, Jr. of Norfolk, G.S. Henry and V.L. Henry, both of Bettendorf, Iowa; two great-grandchildren, J.D. Henry of Norfolk and A.J. Henry of Bettendorf, Iowa.  Graveside services were held Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Samuel D. Austin.  Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, handled arrangements.  (The Virginian Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - December 14, 1994)

Albert Jerry Daniels

MANTEO - Albert Jerry Daniels, 67, died, Wednesday, November 19, in his residence. Mr. Daniels was born in Manteo and was a retired Chief Mate with the Merchant Marines. He was a member of Manteo Masonic Lodge #521 AF&AM and Dare County Shrine Club. He was the son of the late Albert Hayes and Florence Midgett Dainels and the husband of Marion Gaimel Daniels. Besides his wife surviving are three daughters; Cori Peters and husband Scott of Statesville, N.C., Jeri "Fuzzy" Hollis and husband Tommy of Wanchese and Wendy Linzey and husband Mike of Florida, two sons; Harley Hayes and wife Renee and Lance Hayes and wife Barbara both of Wanchese, two sisters; Jeanine Tillett and Frances Coleman both of Manteo, one brother; Luther Daniels, Sr. of Manteo, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in Cudworth Cemetery by Dr. David Dalton. Masonic rites at the grave.  Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the Daniels family.  "A father is not always the biological father.  In this case you are not my biological dad, but I consider you the best father a young woman could have had.  My family owes you so much for all you've done for us over the years.  My biological father could not compare to your gracious gifts of love that I know comes from the love you have for my children and me.  We know without a doubt, your caring lover, kindness, and respect have helped mold them into wonderful young adults they have become.  We love and respect you so much.  We also want you to know the difference you have made in our lives.  Thank you Dad and Granddad, we love you."  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, November 23, 2003; pg. 14A)

[Alexander] Jake Daniels

Jake Daniels dies at his Wanchese home. Wife Nettie Cudworth and sister Mollie Baum. Buried in Cudworth Cemetery. [This microfilm was very dim and the whole lengthy article could not be read. kms] (Dare County Times - Friday, November 20, 1942; pg. 1)

A.C. [Alphonso Carsdale] Daniels

ALLIE C. DANIELS DIES AT ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. - A.C. "Allie" Daniels, 79, died Saturday at 9:47 p.m. at the home in St. Augustine, Florida after being critically ill for three weeks. He was a native of Wanchese and had many friends and relatives there and had lived in St. Augustine for the past 32 years. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Daniels of Wanchese. Funeral services were held at the Nazarene Church on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. with burial in a St. Augustine cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rachel Lightsey; two sons: Gideon and Elmer, all of St. Augustine; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Bettie Gaskill of Wanchese; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was well known and active in church work, being a Superintendent of Wanchese Sunday School for a number of years before going to Florida with the Lighthouse service from which he retired on disability. Relatives attending the funeral from this area were Mr. and Mrs. Horton Austin of Hatteras, Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Rogers of Manteo and Glenn Gaskill of Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 7, 1958; pg. 5)

Alton Bruce Daniels

APTOS, CALIFORNIA - Alton Bruce "Danny" Daniels, 75, died January 11 of cancer at the home of his niece in Layton, Utah. He was born March 9, 1922 in Wanchese to Flora and Spencer Daniels, his education began in Wanchese. After his mother's death he completed his schooling in California, where he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Edith And Cecil Daniels. He served in the navy for 4 years. He married Marjorie Faye Wahaus on November 25, 1944. They lived in Aptos, California. He was a deputy with the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Department for 25 years. Danny's favorite activity was gardening and sharing the produce with his neighbors. He had a pet bluejay named Charlie and an adopted cat named Toki. He loved his family, particularly the love of his life, Marjorie. He is survived by his niece whom he raised, Pamela Ann Rive of Layton, Utah; brothers: Carroll Daniels and wife Evelena, and Arnold Daniels and wife, Imogene, all of Wanchese, Lou Daniels and wife Loretta of Manteo; sister-in-laws, Maude Daniels of Wanchese and Ruby W. Creech of Cornish, Utah; 31 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, his parents, and a brother, Malcolm Daniels. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Norman's Family Chapel Mortuary in Soquel, California with his brother, Rev. Carroll Daniels, officiating. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Piedmont, California. Local funeral directors, Lindquist's Layton Mortuary are in charge.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - January 18, 1998)

Amariyah Lynn & Kassandra Rain Daniels

MANNS HARBOR, NC - Kassandra Rain Daniels, 19 months old, died Friday June 27 in Nags Head, and her sister, Amariyah Lynn Daniels, 31 months old, died Saturday, June 28 in Norfolk, VA.  Kassandra was born in Lumberton, NC and Amariyah was born in Nags Head.  They were the daughters of Shawn Daniels and Amy Cooper.  Besides their parents, surviving are one brother, Kendrick Tyree Daniels; maternal grandparents, Gary Cooper and Michele White; and paternal grandparents, Charlie and Mary Johnson.  A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. at Free Grace Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Manteo, with Rev. T. J. Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may join the family at the church on Wednesday prior to the service.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, July 1, 2008; pg. 10A)

Arnold Barron Daniels

MANTEO, NC - Arnold Barron “Top” Daniels, 72, of Daphne Lane, Manteo, NC died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Chesapeake, Va.  Born in Wanchese, NC, he was the son of the late Spencer and Vivian Cudworth Daniels. He was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a Chief Boatswains Mate and was a retired agency manager with Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He was a member of Manteo Faith Baptist Church and the NC Baptist Men's Disaster Relief having served in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina and in Texas following Hurricane Ike.  Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Imogene Shannon Daniels of the home; one daughter, Karen Daniels Blackburn of Currituck, NC; one son, Kevin Duane Daniels of Elizabeth City, NC; two brothers, Carroll Daniels of Wanchese, NC and Louie Daniels of Norfolk, VA; six grandchildren, Eric Daniels, Christopher Daniels, Denetra Daniels, Kristi Gray, Nathan Harrell, and Imogene Blackburn; and three great grandchildren, Tristan Bell, Olivia Slaughter, and Cy Harrell. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm and Bruce Daniels.  Funeral services will be held at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Ken Simpson officiating. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery. A reception will immediately follow the chapel service at Manteo Faith Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Twiford Funeral Home , Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, February 15, 2009; pg. 10A)

Arnold Leston Daniels

WANCHESE - Arnold Leston Daniels, 90, died Monday, November 20 in Elizabeth City. He was born in Wanchese, the son of the late Joe Tom and Florence Ward Daniels and the husband of 67 years to Miriam Cudworth Daniels. He was retired from the N.C. Department of Marine Fisheries as a patrol boat captain on the Croatan and was a retired commercial fisherman. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, a member of the Men's Bible Class and served on the official board. He was a former member of the N.C. Fisheries Advisory Boars, Albemarle Association, Marine Science Council, and wa a local craftsman and woodworker for the past 35 years. Besides his wife, surviving are two daughters: Shirley Daniels Webber of Jarvisburg and Brenda Daniels Stephenson of Wanchese; five grandchildren: JoAnn Wright Jaunich and husband Joe of Melbourne, Fla., Donna Wright Donovan and husband Edward of Pembroke, Mass., Thomas Leston Harrison and wife Heather of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Melissa Webber of Ashland, Va., and Randon Webber of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Creef and husband Dennis of Virginia Beach. Va. He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 22 in Bethany United Methodist Church with burial following in Cudworth Cemetery. Arrangements by Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 23, 2000; pg. 12A)

Binkie Bailey Daniels

MANTEO, N.C. - Binkie Bailey Daniels, 22, died Saturday [May 23, 1970] at 5:30 a.m. in a Norfolk hospital. A native of Wanchese, he was a son of Orville M. and Mrs. Millicent Beasley Daniels. He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Wanchese and was employed by Daniel Oil Co. Besides his parents, he is survived by three sister: Mrs. Arline David of Kitty Hawk, and Miss Harriett Daniels and Miss Dola Gay Daniels of Wanchese; and two brothers: Orville M. Daniels, Jr. and Paul L. Daniels of Wanchese. The body was taken to Twiford Colony Funeral Home.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Brockie Daniels

Brockie Daniels, 94, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, June 7, 2007 in a Nags Head nursing home. Miss Daniels, a native of Roanoke Island, NC, was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Wescott Daniels. She was a member of Manteo Baptist Church for over 80 years. Retired from the U.S. Air Force, she was a veteran of WWII, having served in both the U.S. and Europe. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi Wescott and Lena Price Putnam, two brothers, Cass Daniels and Pope Daniels, and a nephew, Vernon Daniels. Miss Daniels is survived by a nephew, Lynwood Putnam, Jr. of Virginia and several great-nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held in Manteo Cemetery on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Ken Simpson officiating. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, June 10, 2007; pg. 10A)

Cecelia Stowe Daniels

OUR SISTER "CEIL" - Excerpts from a tribute to Cecelia Stowe Daniels by her daughter-in-law, Karen
    There are many things I would like to say about Ceil...about her engaging grin, about the gracious wonderful mother-in-law, mother, grandmother she has been to my family.  I want to talk about Ceil's purpose in life.  For indeed one of my own children struggled with the purpose of Ceil's existence in the past few years when she has been so helpless, needing assistance with every little thing.  I want to testify to you and to my children that all life has purpose, and that people can and do continue to teach valuable and important lessons, to give valuable service, and Ceil Daniels accomplished some mighty things in the past ten years.  Ceil's 88 years here were fraught with purpose, and her last ten years had some particular purposes.
    I know of only some of them, and I assure you that those I know about are only the tip of the iceberg.  Ceil had many things to teach, and I was a willing learner.  From Ceil I learned to keep up with all of the latest information on Alzheimer's and osteoporosis prevention, so that I might do my best to avoid the problems she was plagued with.  I learned to be more conscious of my own fitness and to pay attention to strength training to avoid feebleness.  What a service she provided to my family, probably to you my child, with these important temporal lessons.
    I learned many spiritual things from Ceil as well.  I learned from Ceil that when the memory of even how to eat is gone, lessons etched into your brain at younger ages will live on.  When I head Ceil recite the Apostles Creed I resolved to burn into my own brain the 13 articles of faith from my church.  When I saw how engaged Ceil was in church, how she came alive like no other time, I resolved and learned to cherish more than ever my own time in worship.
    Many of you visited Ceil after Royce died.  She didn't even know who you were, but you visited anyway.  She forgot you were there the minute you left and yet you visited anyway.  And for the time you spent with her, enjoying a cup of tea, engaging her in conversation, it was time well spent.  From you I learned that true friendship can survive one of the hardest things of all, when the friend no longer knows you or remembers the memories of past times shared.  To visit Ceil and to help make sure that part of her day was spent being engaged, was to render service to Royce Daniels also.  I learned compassion.
    Ceil remained amazingly gracious up to the very end.  I learned from Ceil that when you need help in all aspects of life, and when you are gracious, the help comes quickly and with genuine affection.  Ceil's caretakers loved her, and it is no small thing when you are helpless to be treated with love.
    Ceil Daniels, I too love you.  I love you for many thing.  I love you for teaching my daughter how to set a proper table.  I love you for raising my husband to be the kind, honest, gentle man that he is.  I love you for all the valuable lessons that you taught me.
    "Our sister "Cecil" taught us much too."  /s/ Gilda Stowe Gallop and Dawn Midgett Stowe
Cecelia Stowe Daniels was born in Wanchese February 4, 1916 [her birth certificate indicates she was born in 1915].  She was the wife of the late Capt. Royce Daniels and mother of David Daniels.  She died in November 2003 at the age of 88.

Cecil R. Daniels

Cecil R. Daniels, 69, son of the late Charles Bailey and Ella Mann Daniels, a native of Wanchese, and for many years a resident of California, died in Oakland, California, October 12th, and his funeral and burial was held in that city. Besides his wife, Mrs. Edith Daniels, he is survived by a son, Richard Bruce Daniels of Oakland and a sister, Mrs. Jerry Banberry of Atlanta, Ga., three brothers, Carl D. Daniels of Manteo, W.O. Daniels and Paul M. Daniels of Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - October 20, 1961)

Charles Daniels

Charles Daniels, youngest son of E.R. Daniels, well-known merchant and fisherman of Wanchese, died Wednesday night in this city from a sudden attack of pneumonia. He is survived by a wife and one child; by his fahter, E.R. Daniels; a sister, Mrs. Frank Harris of this city; and the following brothers, Preston and Roscoe Daniels of Wanchese and John, Lloyd and A.S. Daniels of this city.  (The Independent (Elizabeth City, NC) - Friday, November 7, 1924; pg. 5)

Charles Bailey Daniels, Jr.

Charles Bailey Daniels, Jr., 63, native and life long resident of Wanchese, died in a Norfolk hospital Saturday morning [Oct. 6, 1951] after an illness of two months.  Born in Dare County April 5, 1888, he was the son of the late Ella M. and Charles B. Daniels and the husband of Mrs. Deborah Daniels.  He was a fisherman by occupation and a member of the Wanchese Methodist Church.  He was a prominent citizen of the community and highly regarded.  Funeral services were conducted in the Wanchese Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  The Rev. C.W. Guthrie, pastor, officiated, and the church choir sang "Sunrise Tomorrow" and "He'll Understand and Say Well Done" and "Last Mile of the Way" was sung at the grave.  The casket pall was made of white gladioli and white mums and fern.  Burial was made in the Cudworth Cemetery with Ralph Meekins, Macon Meekins, Bernie Daniels, Arnold Daniels, George Daniels, and Willie Etheridge serving as pallbearers.  Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife; three sons: Charles and Elmo H., both of Wanchese, and Harold of Norfolk; two daughters: Mrs. Belton Burrus of Manteo and Mrs. Lewis Cudworth of Wanchese; five brothers: W.A., Paul, and Carl Daniels, all of Wanchese, Cecil Daniels of Oakland, Calif. and Joe Daniels of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Bramberry of Beloit, Wis; and eight grandchildren.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, October 12, 1951; pg. 5)

Cloyce Remington Daniels

WANCHESE - Cloyce Remington Daniels, 86, died Saturday, February 5 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. Mr. Daniels was born in Wanchese and was a chief chemist for Exxon Corp. for 40 years in Pittsburg, Pa. After his retirement in 1971 he returned to Wanchese where he was an active member obe held in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk on Friday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev David Clift officiating. Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo is handling the arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, February 8, 2000; pg. 11A)

Daniel Joseph Daniels

MANTEO - Daniel Joseph Daniels, 17, died Friday, July 6 at his residence. Mr. Daniels loved animals and the outdoors and was a rising senior at Manteo High School. he was a native of Dare County and was the son of Betty Moscatiello McPeak of Deltona, Fla. and Luther H. Daniels, Jr. of Manteo. Besides his parents, surviving are one sister, Jayme Price of Stumpy Point; a step-brother, Jamie Daniels of Manteo; his step-mother, Connie Daniels of Manteo; step-father, Randall McPeak of Deltona; maternal grandfather, Richard Joyal of Deltona; and paternal grandparents, Luther and Helen Daniels, Sr. of Manteo. A memorial service was held Sunday, July 8 at 3 p.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Supplee.  Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, July 10, 2001; pg. 11A)

David McCoy Daniels

CHESAPEAKE- David McCoy Daniels, 76, passed away peacefully May 8, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Daniels was born in Wanchese, NC to the late Ruben M. Daniels and Mildred Pannell Daniels. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He was survived by his sister, Addie White and her husband John of Chesapeake; his niece, Sherri Young of Norfolk; his nephew, Wayne White and his wife Paula of Chesapeake. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his wife Selma Sawyer Daniels.  The family will receive friends Saturday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake and on Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo. Burial will follow at Cudworth Cemetery.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

CHESAPEAKE- Davie "Coy" Daniels, 76, died May 8 at his residence.  Mr. Daniels was born in Wanchese to the late Ruben M. Daniels and Mildred Pannell Daniels.  He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  He is survived by one sister, Addie White and her husband John of Chesapeake; his niece, Sherri Young of Norfolk; his nephew, Wayne White and his wife Paula of Chesapeake. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his wife Selma Sawyer Daniels.  The family will receive friends Saturday, 7 to 8:30 at Twiford Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake and on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo.  Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo.  Burial will follow at Cudworth Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, May 11, 2008; pg. 10A)

 Dixie Walker Daniels

WANCHESE - Captain Dixie Walker Daniels, 68, of Wanchese, NC died on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the Outer Banks Hospital. Mr. Daniels was born in Wanchese, the son of Llewellyn Cudworth Daniels and Vera Midgett Daniels. He was a retired tug boat captain and commercial fisherman. He was a member of Wanchese Assembly of God and The Gideons International.  Besides his parents, Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by a brother, Llewellyn “Sonny Boy” Daniels, and a sister, Joan Biggs.  He is survived by his wife, Ruth Stetson Daniels of the residence; three daughters, Barbara Hayes of Wanchese, Tori Daniels and husband, Faron of Wanchese, and Rose Whipple and husband, Craig of Ledard, CT; one son, David Wade Daniels and wife, Cristie of Wanchese; two sisters, Bebe Tillett and Myra Thompson and husband, Keith, all of Wanchese; three brothers, Llewellyn Midgett and wife, Ruby of Wilmington, NC, Jimmy Tucker Daniels and wife, Merle and Bobby Luther Daniels and wife, Valerie, all of Wanchese; a brother-in-law, Tommy Biggs of Manteo; a sister-in-law, Ede Daniels of Wanchese; and eight grandchildren, Misty Cordesio, Blaze Hayes, Fara Daniels, Dallas Daniels, Jared Whipple, Lauren Whipple, Taryn Daniels and Dylan Daniels.  Funeral Services will be held at Wanchese Assembly of God on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Kenny Midgett, Rev. Mark Hinson and Rev. Elmo Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friend at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

Dola Tillett Daniels

WANCHESE - Dola Tillett Daniels, age 95, died at a Windsor nursing facility. Mrs. Daniels was a native of Wanchese, a homemaker and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese. She was the daughter of the late William Brinkley Tillett and the late Mary Winn Tillett and the wife of the late Paul Mclearon Daniels. Surviving are 2 daughters: Brooks D. Stetson of Wanchese and Wanda D. Cox of Manteo; one son: Orville M. "Timer" Daniels of Wanchese; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were set for Sept. 23 at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, with the Rev. Billy Holliday and the Rev. David Dalton officiating and burial to follow in the Tillett Cemetery, Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 24, 1995)

Dora Powers Daniels

IN HATTERAS - Mrs. Dora Powers Daniels, 90, of Hatteras, died July 23rd at 7:30 a.m. at the family residence in Hatteras after a short illness.  Funeral services were held July 25th at Powells Point Baptist Church by the Rev. H.A. Hemingway, pastor.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.  Twiford's Colony Chapel was in charge of arrangements.  Mrs. Daniels was a native of Pasquotank County, lived most of her life in Currituck County and for the past 17 years she lived in Hatteras.  She was a member of the Powells Pount Baptist Church and widow of the late William Henry Daniels.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - July 27, 1983; pg. 4)

Edna Tillett Daniels

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Tillett Daniels were conducted Sunday afternoon in Bethany Methodist church at Wanchese by the Rev. Robert S. Pullman and the Rev. Charles Etheridge, pastor of the Assembly of God Church.  Burial was in Cudworth Cemetery. "Room at the Cross" was sung by Mrs. Charles S. Daniels, and "The Old Rugged Cross" was sung by Mr. & Mrs. Elmo Daniels. Mrs. Rena Tillett accompanied at the organ. Pallbearers were Royden Tillett, Earl Tillett, George A. Daniels, Arnold Daniels, Ralph Meekins and Buddy Terry. Mrs. Daniels, 51, died Thursday night [Sept. 6, 1962] in Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk after a long illness. She was a native of Dare County and resided at Wanchese all of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur P. and Nellie White Tillett and wife of Victor V. Daniels, Sr. She was a member of Bethany Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Maggie Cannady, Mrs. Milah Dough and Miss Nellie L. Daniels, all of Wanchese; one son, Victor V. Daniels, Jr. of Wanchese; three brothers: Leland L. And Macon Tillett of Norfolk and Frederick Tillett of Wanchese. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, September 14, 1962)

Edward Pugh Daniels

Funeral services for Edward Pugh Daniels, who died at his residence in Wanchese last Friday [Feb. 12, 1954], were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Wanchese Methodist Church with the Rev. C.W. Guthrie, pastor, officiating. Members of the church choir sang "When They Ring Those Bells" and "Abide With Me". Mrs. Dallas Tillett accompanied on the organ. The casket was covered with a pall of white carnations. Ralph Meekins, Richard Tillett, Arnold Daniels, George Daniels, Royden Tillett and J.T. Daniels served as pallbearers. Burial followed in the Cudworth Cemetery at Wanchese.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Elizabeth Boggs Daniels

IN WANCHESE - Mrs. Elizabeth Boggs Daniels, 73, died Sunday afternoon [Aug. 29, 1982] in the Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. She was a native of Norfolk. Funeral services were held in the Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev, Thomas Clark, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Jerry Jackson. Burial following in the Cudworth Cemetery. Mrs. Daniels was the daughter of the late John William and Macon Chaunock Boggs and the wife of Mr. Amos Raynor "Tart" Daniels, Sr. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, member and Past Worthy Matron of the Manteo Chapter #79 O.E.S. Besides her husband, Mrs. Daniels is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Flora D. Webber of Norfolk; two sons: Amos R. "Tart" Daniels, Jr. of Portsmouth and John William "Bill" Daniels of Manteo; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, September 1, 1982; pg. 8)

Elizabeth Wells Daniels

Elizabeth (Betty) Wells Daniels, 83, passed away on February 12, 2006 at 10:40 PM surrounded by her family at her home in Wanchese following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Louise Wells of Bristol, RI. Mrs. Daniels is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Joe Tom (J.T.) Daniels of the home; two daughters, Ann Mihovch and husband Andy and Kathy Ruhle and husband Jimmy all of Wanchese; a son, Johnnie Daniels and wife Connie of Wanchese; nine grandchildren; C.C. and Vicki Mihovch, Darana, Bobby, and Steven Ruhle, Betsy West, Julie Rodriquez, and Chris and Joey Daniels; eleven great-grandchildren, Ashley and Amber Mihovch, Frank Scott, Casey Rodriquez, Avery, Jorden, Rylan, and Tyler Daniels, Laurin and Lexi Ruhle, and Ethan West; a sister, Louise Ledoux of Bristol, RI; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Davis and husband Dan of Columbia, NC; a brother-in-law, James Daniels and wife Jackie of Roper, NC; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jim Ruhle, a great grandson, T.J. Rodriquez, a sister, Kate Brinkley, and a brother, Joseph Wells. She was a devoted wife and mother and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and the Ladies Bible Class. A funeral will be conducted on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Bill Cottingham. Burial will follow at the Tillett Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Colony Chapel on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence, 147 Lovers Lane, Wanchese, NC. (Twiford Funeral Home obituary)

Elliot Curtis Daniels

WANCHESE - Elliott Curtis Daniels, 37, of Wanchese, NC died Saturday, November 5, 2005 in Wanchese. Mr. Daniels was born in Elizabeth City, NC and operated Daniel’s Construction. He was the son of Malcolm Spencer “Apple” Daniels, Jr. of Argentina and the late Lizzette Dough Daniels. Besides his father, Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Amy Creef Daniels of the home; two daughters, Blaize Tolson of Manteo, NC and Cassie Leigh Daniels of Wanchese, NC; a step-daughter, Hannah Simon of Wanchese, NC; a sister, Paulette Daniels of Wanchese, NC; a brother, Shane Daniels of Kill Devil Hills, NC; half-brothers, Tony London of Wanchese, NC, Max Callum of Manteo, NC; half-sisters, Erin Callum of Wanchese, NC, Jade Callum of TN, and Sharon Daniels of Brazil; two nieces, Brittany and Haley Daniels. Funeral services will be held at Wanchese Assembly of God on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 2:00 pm with Rev. David Dalton and Rev. David Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements . (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 8, 2005; pg. 14A)

Elrado Elizabeth Daniels

WANCHESE, N.C. - Miss Elrado Elizabeth Daniels, 99, a native of Wanchese and a former resident of the Berkley section of Norfolk, died Thursday [April 27, 1978] at 1:45 p.m. in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City.  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Wanchese, and the XYZ Club.  Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lillian Williams of Wanchese; and two brothers: Clarence Luther Daniels of Seattle, Wash. and Caswell Daniels of Kirkland, Wash.  The body was taken to Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo (unknown newspaper and date)

Elsie Pigford Daniels

MANTEO - Elsie Pigford Daniels, 104, died Thursday, April 4 at her residence on Scarborough Ave.  She was born Dec. 12, 1891 in Manteo, daughter of Dennis G. and Martha Meekins Daniels.  She grew up and attended grade school in Manteo and high school in Edenton.  Mrs. Daniels was a member of the Free Grace Church in Manteo, where she taught Sunday School for many years.  She was a housewife, secretary of the local senior citizens club and was a substitute teacher at the old Roanoke School, Manteo.  She is survived by one daughter, Sadie D. King of Manteo.  She was preceded in death by a son, James Creecy Daniels; sisters: Maulsie Phillips, Lelia Mitchell, and Lurena Daniels; brothers: John Pigford, Noah Pigford, Richard Pigford, Jr. and Clarence Pigford.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Free Grace Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Manteo.  Burial will follow in the Haven Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The body will lie in state at Free Grace Church Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service.  Walson Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, April 8, 1996; pg. 10A)

Esta Edna Simpson Daniels

WANCHESE - Esta Edna Simpson Daniels, 104, of Wanchese, died Wednesday, January 07, at her daughter’s home in Kill Devil Hills. Mrs. Daniels was born in Wanchese the daughter of Willie and Algertie Daniels Simpson. Through the years she worked at a number of places including the Daniels Crab House, The Lost Colony, Snowbird Drive-In, Cavalier Motel and Manteo High School. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  Besides her parents, Mrs. Daniels is preceded in death by her husband, Ivey Ethelbert Daniels, two sons, “Mickey” Daniels and Willie Gert Daniels, and a brother, Norman Simpson.  Mrs. Daniels is survived by two daughters, “Doll” Gray of Kill Devil Hills, NC and “Wheat” Young of Norfolk, VA; thirteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and thirty-four great-great-grandchildren.   A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Bill Cottingham, Rev. Jerry Jackson, Rev. David Daniels and Rev. Jeff Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Family Cemetery in Wanchese. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and at other times at 1000 Airstrip Rd., Kill Devil Hills, NC.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, January 8, 2009; pg. 8A)

 [Eugenia A. Pugh] Daniels

Mrs. E.R. Daniels of Wanchese, Dare County, died at Sarah Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Va. Sunday night [Mar. 22, 1920] after being there for treatment about two weeks. In the death of Mrs. Daniels, Roanoke Island loses a kind, generous, helpful, public-spirited woman. She was 60 years old. Mrs. Daniels is survived by her husband and eight children. The sons are Arthur and Lloyd Daniels of this city, Leonard Daniels of Morehead City, Preston, Charles and John of Wanchese, and Roscoe Daniels of the United States Navy. The daughter is Mrs. Frank Harris of this city.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, March 26, 1920; pg. 13)

 Flora Mamie Daniels

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DANIELS INFANT - Funeral service for Flora Mamie Daniels, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Daniels, who died at Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk Monday, March 22, shortly after birth, were conducted from the home of its grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Etheridge, Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock by Rev. J.W. Sneeden. "Looking This Way" was sung. Interment was made in the Cudworth Cemetery. Besides her parents, the child is survived by one brother, Kenny Lou; her maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Willie Etheridge; and paternal grandfather, Spencer Daniels.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 26, 1943; pg. 1)

George Columbus Daniels

NORFOLK, VA. - Capt. George Columbus Daniels, 82, the husband of Mrs. Florrie Leigh Daniels and retired Port Captain, died Wednesday [March 17, 1977] in a Virginia Beach hospital. A native of Wanchese, N.C., he lived here for 62 years. He was a navy veteran of World Wars I and Ii and was a licensed pilot. He was a life member of the Retired Officers Association, member of Park Place United Methodist Church and formerly on its administrative board. He was a 50-year member of Manteo Masonic Lodge #521, member of Khedive Shrine Temple, and Scottich Rite Bodies. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Virginia D. Simmons of Norfolk; two step-sons, Edward C. Leigh of Wanchese and James R. Leigh of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian D. Williams and Miss Rado Daniels of Wanchese; two brothers, Cass Daniels of Kirkland, Washington and Luther Daniels of Seattle, Washington; 5 grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday in Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Masonic Rites also will be performed at the funeral home.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, March 19, 1977)

Gertrude Baum Quidley Daniels

WANCHESE - Gertrude Baum Quidley Daniels, 81, died Saturday, February 27 in Elizabeth City. Mrs. Daniels was born in Wanchese and was a retired seamstress. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Manteo and a Pocahontas. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Edith Davis Baum and the widow of George Hale Quidley and Bernard Afton Daniels. Surviving are a son, Phillip Hale Quidley, Sr. and a daughter, Phyllis Q. Sanderlin, both of Wanchese; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. in Twiford Colony Chapel by the Rev. Ron Denham with burial in the Sam Baum Family Cemetery in Wanchese. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, March 2, 1999; pg. 6A)

Gladys Richardson Daniels

WANCHESE - Gladys "Granny" Richardson Daniels, 97, died Saturday, December 29 at Britthaven Nursing Home, Nags Head. She was born in Portsmouth, Va. to the late John Richardson and Estella Richardson Luke. Granny was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Ruford Anderson Daniels and a sister, Viola Luke. She is survived by three daughters: Thelma Baum of Wanchese, Reba Conrad of Charlotte, and Laura Paul of Wanchese; three sons: Robert Daniels, Dennie Daniels and Tommy Daniels, all of Wanchese; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Bethany United Methodist Church Dec. 31 with the Rev. Steve Crews officiating. Burial was in Cudworth Cemetery. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, January 3, 2002; pg. 6A)

Glenn Rosswell Daniels

NORFOLK - Glenn Rosswell Daniels, 57, a police corporal for Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnell District, died in a hospital Friday [Nov. 19, 1971] at 4 a.m. A native of Wanchese, N.C., he lived in Norfolk 36 years. He was the husband of Mrs. Matilda H. daniels and a son of Mrs. Terrah Whidbee Daniels and the late William L. Daniels. He had been a tunnel policeman since the opening of the tunnel. Prior to that he was with Chesapeake Bay Ferry Commission 18 years. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving besides his wife and mother are a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Southall of Norfolk; two sons: William Linton Daniels of St. Joseph, Missoura and Lee Rosswell Daniels of Norfolk; a sister, Mrs. Esther Darden of Virginia Beach; a brother, LeMoin H. Daniels of Hampton; and 8 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held in Cox Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Robert F. Bryan of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Ida Perkinson Daniels

WANCHESE - Mrs. Ida Perkinson Daniels, 73, widow of Theodore Daniels, died Friday afternoon [Sept. 4, 1964] in a Raleigh hospital after a short illness. A native of Colington, she lived in Wanchese 60 years. She was a daughter of Henry and Mrs. Zenova Perry Perkinson. She was a member of Bethany Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Theodore W. Daniels and a daughter, Mrs. Zenova Tillett, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, H.C. Perkinson Of Portsmouth; a sister, Mrs. Zorado Wall Of Arlington; and a grandchild. The body was taken to Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 5, 1964)

Idail Midgett Daniels

WANCHESE, N.C. - Idail Midgett Daniels, 95, died Aug. 15, 1986 in a Norfolk hospital. Mrs. Daniels, a Wanchese native, was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese. Survivors include a daughter, Maxine D. Daniels of Wanchese; a son, Royce Daniels of Arlington, Va.; three brothers: P.D. Midgett, Jr. of Engelhard, N.C., John B. Midgett of Hillsboro, N.C. and A. Parker Midgett of Elizabeth City; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bethany United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Tillett Cemetery in Wanchese. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - August 16, 1986)

James Burton Daniels

James Burton (Buster) Daniels, 27, died Monday night [Jan. 14, 1963] in the Norfolk General Hospital after a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Wanchese and member of Wanchese Methodist Church. He was the son of Barron DeKalb and Maxine Daniels Daniels. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. J.B. Daniels; one son, Barron Dekalb, III; one daughter, Elizabeth Maxine Daniels of the home; two brothers, Bryan Grayson and Morris Ray Daniels of Wanchese; one sister, Mrs. Betty Ray Beasley of Carolina Beach; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Willis Daniels of Wanchese. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in Wanchese Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Pullman, assisted by the Rev. Charles Etheridge, pastor of Assembly of God Church of Wanchese. Burial was in Cudworth Cemetery. Pallbearers Were C.C. Duvall, W.B. Fearing, Jr., Carlisle Davis, Orman Mann, Randy O'Neal and Malcolm Daniels, Jr.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 18, 1963)

Joe [Joseph Gideon] Daniels

Joe Daniels, 48, former fish dealer and more recently a boatman of Norfolk, Va. for several years, died Tuesday afternoon [Sept. 24, 1952]  following a heart attack at Engelhard. With his wife, the former Nellie Cuthrell of Fairfield, he was enroute to Fairfield after visiting relatives on Roanoke Island. He was well known in Belhaven where he had been engaged in the fish business and he lived for several years at Stumpy Point. He was the son of Mrs. Evelina Mann Daniels and the late Charles B. Daniels of Wanchese. He was a member of Wanchese Masonic Lodge. Besides his mother and wife, he is survived by two children by a former marriage (not named); by four brothers: Cecil of California, Willie O., Paul M. and Carl D. Daniels, all of Roanoke Island; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was conducted at Fairfield Thursday.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, September 27, 1952; pg. 1)

Lennon Gregory Daniels

Joe Lennon Daniels of Morehead City, son of E.R. Daniels of Wanchese, died Thursday [Dec. 7, 1922] at Asheville.  Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife and two children, his father, six brothers: Arthur, Lloyd, John, Preston, Roscoe and Charles; and one sister, Mrs. Frank Harris of this city.  Mr. Daniels was in business in Morehead City and had been doing well until the great white plague laid its hand upon him and drove him to the hills in search of recovery.  He was the oldest son of his father and his death was a cruel blow to E.R. Daniels in these, his later years when he had begun to find pleasure amid a large and loving family grown to manhood and womanhood.  He was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Morehead City.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Tuesday, December 12, 1922; pg. 4)  [Note:  Even though this newspaper had his name listed as Joe Lennon Daniels, his death certificate gives his name as Lennon Gregory Daniels who died of tuberculosis.  His wife's name is listed as Geraldine Willis Daniels on the certificate and the informant was his sister, Mrs. Mattie Harris.]

Lizzette Headley Daniels

WANCHESE - Lizzette Headley Daniels, 64, died Wednesday, April 17 in her home after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Daniels was born in Manteo and was a devoted mother and homemaker. Mrs. Daniels was the daughter of the late Everett R. Headley and Mae Dough Daniels and wife of Malcolm S. Daniels, Jr. of Wanchese. Besides her husband, surviving are a daughter, Paulette R. Daniels of Wanchese; three sons: Tony Lonon of New York, Malcolm S. Daniels and wife Annie of Kill Devil Hills, and Elliott Curtis Daniels of Manteo; two sisters: Connie H. Leitner of Virginia Beach and Alice M. Creef of Manteo; and three grandchildren: Brittnee Jordan, Blaize Daniels and Haley Daniels. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Colony Chapel by the Rev. David J. Daniels with burial in the Cudworth Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel is handling arrangements.  The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, April 18, 2002; pg. 6A)

Llewellyn Daniels

WANCHESE - Llewellyn "Sonny Boy" Daniels, 61, died Saturday, August 20 at the home of his daughter in Wanchese. Mr. Daniels was born in Wanchese, N.C. and was a commercial fisherman and a chief electrician in the Merchant Marines. He was former owner and operator of Crab Slough Seafood Company in Wanchese, an early pioneer of Dare County Parks and Recreation, a veteran of "Operation Desert Storm" and Somalia. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a member  of the Bethany United Methodist church. Mr. Daniels was the son of the late Llewellyn and Vera Midgett Daniels and the wife of Edith Creef Daniels of Wanchese. Besides his wife, Mr. Daniels is survived by one son, Charles Creef of Pensacola Fla.; one daughter, Armelle d. Minton of Wanchese; two sisters: Bebe D. Tillett and Myra D. Thompson, both of Wanchese; 4 brothers: Jimmy T. Daniels, Dixie W. Daniels, and Bobby L. Daniels, all of Wanchese, and Llewellyn Midgett of Wilmington, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Adkins of Norfolk, VA.; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 22, at the Wanchese Assembly of God by the Rev. Charles Etheridge. Graveside services will take place in the Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. (The Virginian Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - August 21, 1994)

Lorena Christine Miller Daniels

MANTEO - Lorena Christine Miller Daniels, 93, of Manteo, died November 8 in a Nags Head nursing home. Mrs. Daniels was a native of Avon and a resident of Manteo. She was the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus and Minnie Midgett Miller and the widow of Alonzo Merrill Daniels. She was a retired assistant librarian for the Dare Co. Library and a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. She is survived by 6 nieces: Ellen Meekins of Norfolk, Va., Cora Mae Basnight and Sybil Jones Ward of Manteo, Hope Duvall and Edna Daniels of Wanchese, and Carolyn Daniels of Norfolk, Va.; five nephews: Ellsworth Midgett and Tommy Daniels of Manteo, Melvin Daniels, Jr. of Elizabeth City, Pete Daniels and Adam Stirling of Georgia; several great nieces and nephews. A chapel service will be conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo by the Rev. Clarence Garner. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - November 10, 1992)

Lucy Peele Daniels

Mrs. Lucy P. Daniels of Seattle, Washington died Sunday April 22 [1979] in the U.S.P.H. Hospital in Seattle following several months illness. She was a member of the United Methodist Church where the funeral was held. She is survived by her husband, Luther Daniels, and one daughter, Mrs. Robert Seoule of Seattle; two sisters: Mrs. Margaret Quidley and Mrs. Fulford Scarborough of Hatteras. and 2 granddaughters of Seattle. She was the daughter of the late Minerva and George Peele of Hatteras.  (unknown newspaper & date)

Lynton R. Daniels

Lynton R. Daniels, 70, died Thursday of last week [July 11, 1959] after several years of poor health. He was born at Wanchese July 10, 1889 but had resided in Norfolk for the past 35 years, following his retirement from the Coast Guard Service. He was the son of the late Joe Tom and Florence Ward Daniels of Wanchese and the husband of Mrs. Terry Whedbee Daniels who is a native of Cape Hatteras. Mr. Daniels was a man with intense love and loyalty for his old home community and frequently visited his relatives in Dare County. In fact, he had been home for a visit a few days before his death. He is survived by the following brothers: George A., Arnold and Basil of Wanchese, J.H. Daniels of Columbia, Robert H. Daniels of Alpena, Michigan, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Cudworth of Wanchese. By two sons: LeMoyne Daniels of Hampton, Va. and Glenn of Norfolk; a daughter, Mrs. Bill Barden of Norfolk; 5 grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted at Holloman-Brown Funeral Home in Norfolk on Saturday at 1 p.m. by Rev. James C. Murphy, pastor of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Entombment was in the Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers were F.E. Marshall, W.J. Casterton, T.D. Hayman, Gus Montague, Capt. George C. Daniels, and J.H. Summerall. Active pallbearers were W. Fred Hall, J.W. Dennis, Jr., A.B. Edelbute, W.A. Booth, O.L. Lookabill and T.E. Acey. Mr. Daniels was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Methodist Church.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 17, 1959; pg. 8)

Maude Etheridge Daniels

WANCHESE - Maude Etheridge Daniels, 84, of Wanchese, died Thursday December 28, 2006, at 4:45 am at her residence following a long illness. A native of Wanchese, Maude was a member of the Wanchese Assembly of God and served as the ladies adult Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and also served as the Women’s Ministries president. She was the wife of the late Malcolm Spencer Daniels founder of Wanchese Fish Company and Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant in Wanchese and the daughter of the late Willie R. and Mamie Perry Etheridge. She was preceded in death by her brother, Willie R. Etheridge, Jr. and her grandson, Elliot Curtis Daniels. Mrs. Maude Daniels is survived by four daughters, Faith D. Miller of Wanchese, Nan D. Channer of Mizzoula, Montana, Esther D. Wilder of Jacksonville, Fla. and Amy D. Lanier of Wauchula, Fla., eleven sons, Kenny Lou Daniels, Malcolm (Apple) Daniels, Jr., William (Punk) Daniels, Rev. David Daniels, Timothy B. Daniels, Michael P. Daniels, Joey R. Daniels, Chris E. Daniels, Mark W. Daniels, Tom Bill Daniels and Sam C. Daniels. Mrs. Maude Daniels is survived by 53 grandchildren, 28 great grand children and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of the life of Maude Daniels will be held Sunday December 31, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. in Wanchese Assembly of God by Dr. David Dalton, Rev. Charles Etheridge and Rev. Carroll Daniels. Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo is assisting the family. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, December 31, 2006; pg. 10A)

Maxine Daniels Daniels

WANCHESE - Maxine Daniels Daniels, 91, of Wanchese, NC passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at her son’s residence in Chesapeake, VA. Mrs. Daniels was a native of Wanchese and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willis L. and Idail Midgett Daniels and the widow of the late Barron DeKalb “Kalb” Daniels. She was also preceded in death by two sons, James Burton “Buster” and Morris Ray Daniels, two brothers, Royce and Stewart Daniels and one nephew, Barry Daniels. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Brian Grayson “Jitterbug” Daniels and wife, Linda of Chesapeake, VA and one daughter, Betty Kay Daniels Beasley and husband, John of Wanchese, NC; six grandchildren, Barron Daniels Carpenter, Maxine Daniels Carpenter Liner, Nancy Daniels Keenan, Troy Daniels, Tony Beasley and Jim Beasley; eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and one nephew, David Daniels of Falls Church, VA. Mrs. Daniels was a graduate of Manteo High School and East Carolina Teachers College majoring in third grade education. She loved working with children and taught at the preschool at Bethany United Methodist Church when it first opened. She loved history and was proud of her Dare County heritage. She wrote poetry and was an avid reader right up to her death. She loved her church and was a very active member. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years, working with the youth in her younger years and later taught the Ladies Bible Class until she had to give it up for failing health. She was the church’s delegate for the Methodist Conference for 25 years. Throughout her lifetime, she served in many capacities. Mrs. Daniels loved crafts, especially crocheting. She was owner and operator of the Added Touch Craft and Gift Shop and participated in a lot of craft shows. She worked at the Seafoam Motel for seventeen years and was hostess and cashier at Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant for ten years. Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Bill Cottingham and Rev. P.D. Midgett, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese. The family will receive friends at Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, June 5, 2007; pg. 10A)

Mildred Pannell Daniels

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Mildred P. Daniels, 84, died Saturday, March 9 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. She was retired from Rices-Nachmans Department Store as a sales clerk after 20 years of service. Mrs. Daniels, born in Narrows, Va., was the daughter of the late Charles And Julia Pannell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben M. Daniels. Survivors include one daughter, Addie D. White of Chesapeake; one son, Davie "Coy" Daniels of Chesapeake; two sisters, Mona Perry of Chesapeake and Virginia Richardson of San Diego, California; two grandchildren & one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be conducted at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo on March 13 by the Rev. David Daniels. Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery In Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - March 12, 1996)

Minnie L. Daniels Daniels

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie L. Daniels, 75, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marie Tillett, Monday morning [Jan. 22, 1951], were conducted at the Methodist church, of which she was a member, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. C.W. Guthrie officiating, assisted by Rev. D.B. Lawrence.  Pallbearers were Arnold Danils, Willie Etheridge, Sr., Richard Tillett, Macon Meekins, Ralph Meekins and Herbert Tillett.  Hymns, "Have Thine Own Way", "Sunrise Tomorrow" and "Does Jesus Care" were sung by the Methodist choir.  Interment was made in the family burying ground.  Surviving besides Mrs. Tillett are three other daughters: Mrs. Deborah Daniels and Mrs. Marie Daniels of Wanchese and Mrs. Wynola Smith of Washington, DC; three sons: Spencer, Amos and DeKalb Daniels of Wanchese; a sister, Mrs. Emma Meekins of Rodanthe; 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  [A list of out-of-town people attending the service followed.]  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 26, 1951; pg. 5)

Miriam Cudworth Daniels

Miriam Cudworth Daniels went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her parents, William (Pete) Cudworth and Lucye Daniels Cudworth Midgett, her step-father, Lanis Midgett, and her husband of 67 years, Arnold Leston Daniels. She was born and bred in Wanchese, NC, attended Wanchese Elementary School, graduated from Manteo High School, and attended East Carolina Teachers College (ECU). She was brought up in the Bethany United Methodist Church and served it well as an adult. She was active in the UMW both on a local and district level. She helped to organize the Miriam Daniels UMW Circle at Britthaven and served as President and advisor as long as her health allowed. She was also a tireless leader in the Methodist Youth Fellowship. She was a Dare County delegate to the Southern Albemarle Conference, and was a member of the Pocahontas Lodge.  She supported her husband, Arnold, as a commercial fisherman by driving the previous days catch to Norfolk, VA for sale. She was one of Dare County's first women fish truck drivers. She worked for the US Postal Service as a Clerk in the Wanchese Office until her retirement in 1976. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Daniels is survived by two daughters, Shirley D. Webber and husband, David of Jarvisburg and Brenda D. Stephenson and husband, Gerald of Wanchese; a sister, Barbara Midgett Creef and husband, Dennis of Virginia Beach, VA; five grandchildren, JoAnn Jaunich and husband, Joe, Donna Donovan and husband, Edward, T.L. Harrison and wife, Heather, Melissa Webber and Randon Webber; eight great-grandchildren, Army Lt. Andrew Jaunich and wife, Megan, Gregory Jaunich, Kirk Jaunich, Mark Donovan, Matthew Donovan, Mary Donovan, Sydney Harrison and Morgan Harrison; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Bethany Methodist Church, Wanchese on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bill Cottingham and Rev. Tony Facenda officiating. Burial will be in the Cudworth Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 144 Lovers Lane, Wanchese. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation C/O Duke Center for Human Genetics Development, POB 3445, Durham, N.C. 27710, the Church of one’s choice, or the Medical Research Organization of one’s choice. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, November 5, 2006; pg. 12A)

Moncie Lee Daniels, Sr.

Moncie Lee Daniels, Sr., 81, of Manteo died Monday morning [Nov. 16, 1964] at his home after a long illness. He was a native of Wanchese and lived in Manteo for the past 59 years. He was the son of the late Benjamin Thomas And Sarah Etheridge Daniels, husband of Mrs. Belva Midgett Daniels, a member Of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, owner of the Ben Franklin Store and the Daniels Oil Co. at Manteo. He was in the mercantile business for 55 years and associated with the Standard Oil Co. for 52 years. He was former chairman of the Dare County Democratic Party for 25 years, chairman of the Dare County Board Of Commissioners, chairman of the Dare County ABC Board, charter member of the Roanoke Island Historical Assn., and charter member of the Dare County Tourist Bureau. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Survivors besides his wife include one daughter, Mrs. Cora Mae Basnight of Manteo; two sons, Moncie L. Jr. and Tommy D. Daniels of Manteo; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Simpson of Wanchese; two brothers, Melvin and Pete Daniels of Wanchese; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church by the Rev. Herman Winberry, pastor. Burial was in the Manteo Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 17, 1964 & Friday, November 20, 1964)

Nettie Cudworth Daniels

Mrs. Nettie Cudworth Daniels, 77, widow of the late A. Jake Daniels, a prominent citizen and former county official, died Wednesday [Feb. 11, 1959] at 2:45 p.m. in a Norfolk hospital following a heart attack a few days before. She was a native and lifelong resident of Wanchese and the daughter of the late Lewellyn and Rebecca Creef Cudworth. She is survived by a son, Wilbur Daniels of Norfolk; three daughters: Mrs. Zeta Tillett of Manteo, Mrs. Chesley Midgett of Wanchese and Mrs. Margaret DeSilva of Atlantic City; two sisters: Mrs. Lora Creef and Mrs. Arvilla Midgett, both of Wanchese; two brothers: Vance Cudworth of Manteo and George Cudworth of Norfolk. She was a member of Bethany Methodist Church at Wanchese and of Roanoke Island Chapter #79 O.E.S.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 13, 1959; pg. 1)

Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Cudworth Daniels, who died Wednesday afternoon in the U.S. Public Health Hospital at Norfolk, were conducted Saturday afternoon at 3:00 in the Wanchese Methodist Church by the Rev. C.L. Warren, pastor, assisted by the Rev. C.W. Guthrie, retired former minister. "One of God's Days" was sung by Mrs. Jim Scarborough. Mrs. Rena Baum Tillett accompanied at the organ. Active pallbearers were H.O. Bridges, George Hale Quidley, Arnold Daniels, Edwin Midgett, Warren O'Neal, and George A. Daniels. Honorary pallbearers were dr. W.W. Johnston, W.B. Fearing, M.L. Daniels, Sr., W.F. Baum, M.R. Daniels and H.L. Davis. Burial followed in the Cudworth Cemetery at Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 20, 1959; pg. 8)

"Rags" Daniels

RAGS ONLY A DOG BUT GOT PRINCELY FUNERAL - "Rags" Daniels of Manteo is dead. He was only a little dog that Charlie Fulcher brought down from Duck one dismal day 15 years ago. He gave him to M. Alonzo Daniels. "Rags" endeared himself to the two people in that childless home in the manner that a true and faithful dog can do, and he became the object of such love and are as a great many children do not enjoy. "Rags" had his special place in the home and as the years bore down upon him he was the object of more care and attention. Perhaps he was not so agile as in former years and this week he made the mistake of getting in the way of an approaching automobile. "Rags" Daniels was buried in a fine baby's casket, silk-lined and plush covered with silvered handles. Undertaker Marvin Evans put on the funeral. The dog was buried on the plot of land on Roanoke Sound where Mr. and Mrs. Daniels are building a new home and where they can always see his grave. In time it will be suitably marked. Amidst their grief over the loss of their pet, Mr. and Mrs. Daniels say they do not want another dog.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 30, 1945; pg. 1)

Robert Richardson Daniels

WANCHESE - Robert Richardson Daniels, 79, died Tuesday, March 30 in a Chesapeake, Va. Hospital. Mr. Daniels, born in Wanchese, was a commercial fisherman and a Methodist. He was the son of the late Ruford and Gladys Daniels and the widower of the late Loma Moore Daniels. Mr. Daniels is survived by three sons, Robert Dale Daniels of Huntington Beach, CA, William Tony Daniels and Teddy Doyle Daniels, both of Wanchese, NC; three sisters, Thelma Baum of Wanchese, NC, Laura Paul of Winterville, NC, and Reba Conrad of Charlotte, NC; two brothers, Tommy Daniels and Denny Daniels, both of Wanchese, NC; and three grandchildren, Meredith Preve Daniels, Robert Benjamin Daniels and Paula Devusser. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wanchese Assembly of God on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 2:00 pm with Charles Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Manteo on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, April 1, 2004; pg. 12A)

Royce L. Daniels

Royce L. Daniels, Capt., USN (ret.), 88, of Arlington, Va., died Friday, October 12 in a Virginia hospital. Capt. Daniels was born in Wanchese, the son of the late Willis and Idail Midgette Daniels. He graduated from Manteo High School and joined the US Navy in which he served for 40 years. Capt. Daniels for many years welcomed family and guests to the annual Daniels Day Reunion held at Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese. He gave the welcome at the reunion held this past August 18. He was the beloved husband of 67 years of Celia Stowe Daniels; loving father of David L. Daniels and wife Karen; grandfather of Jonathan, Heidi, David and Thomas; and great-grandfather of Cole and Miles. Also surviving is his sister, Maxine Daniels Daniels of Wanchese. He was predeceased by a brother, Steward Daniels. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington on Tuesday, November 6 at 1 p.m. Interment with full military honors will be at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington is in charge.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001; pg. 5A)

Ruford Dennie Daniels

WANCHESE - Ruford Dennie Daniels, 80, died Friday, October 2, in Elizabeth City.  Mr. Daniels was born in Wanchese and retired as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and received the honor of being a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.  Mr. Daniels was predeceased by his parents, Ruford Anderson and Gladys Richardson Daniels; sister, Viola, and brother, Robert Daniels.  Surviving are his wife, Elaine Midgett Daniels; two daughters, Robin D. Jackson of Wanchese and Rhonda Daniels of Banner Elk, NC; step-daughter, Anita Tillett of Currituck; sons-in-law, Richard Jackson of Citrus Springs, FL and Rob Wall of Banner Elk, NC; grandchildren, Corey Jackson of Kingsland, GA, Duncan Daniels of Banner Elk, NC, and Perry Jackson of Citrus Springs, FL; great grandchildren, Katlin, Jordan and Chase Jackson; sisters, Reba D. Conrad of Charlotte, Thelma Baum of Wanchese, and Laura Paul of Winterville; brother, Tommy Daniels of Wanchese and many dear nieces and nephews.   A celebration of life will be held in Bethany United Methodist Church, Monday, October 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM by Rev. Steve Crews and Rev. Dr. Jerome Smith. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. Friends may join the family at Twiford’s Funeral Home, Sunday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. At other times the family will be at the home of his daughter, Robin Jackson 733 Old Wharf Road, Wanchese.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, October 6, 2009; pg. 6A)

Ruth Williams Daniels

WANCHESE - Ruth Williams Daniels, 91, died on Thursday, January 3 at her residence. Mrs. Daniels was born in Wanchese and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Ladies' Bible Class, Roanoke Island Chapter #79 Order of the Eastern Star, Pocohantas and was involved with garden clubs in Florida. Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lancelot M. Daniels. She is survived by daughters: Patricia Andersen and husband Richard of Newport, Minn., Mavis Tompkins and husband Loren of Mebane, and Deborah Andrews and husband Rob of Oakland, N.J.; a sister, Lucrecia "Creecy" Stetson of Wanchese; seven grandchildren: Denise, Michael, Marcee, Jill, Daniel, David and Jentry; 10 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Daniels was also predeceased by a sister and brother. Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church, Wanchese, on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Supplee and the Rev. David J. Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - (Tuesday, January 8, 2002; pg. 6A)

Sallie Montague Daniels

WANCHESE - Sallie Montague Daniels, 68, died Wednesday morning [July 31, 1963] in Norfolk General Hospital following a long illness. She was a native of Dare County and lived in Wanchese most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Cal R. and Lucetta D. Daniels, and the widow of Preston Daniels and a member of Bethany Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Midgett of Manteo; three sons, Maynard and Dick Daniels of Nags Head and Gene Daniels of Wanchese; five sisters, Mrs. Dell Saunders, Mrs. Ophelia Daniels and Mrs. Ray Davis of Wanchese, Mrs. Ivey Evans of Manteo and Mrs. Nancy Atkinson of Norfolk; two brothers, Lance and Gus Montague of Norfolk; 3 grandchildren. The body was removed to Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo pending completion of arrangements.  (unknown newspaper and date)

WANCHESE - funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Montague Daniels, who died Wednesday in Albemarle Hospital, were conducted Friday afternoon in Bethany Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert L. Pullman, pastor, and the rev. C.W. Guthrie, retired Methodist minister. "Above The Bright Blue" was sung by Mrs. Elmo Daniels and the choir sang "Lead Kindly Light". Mrs. Raynor Tillett accompanied at the organ. The casket pall consisted of pink and white carnations and fern. Pallbearers Were Royden Tillett, Herbert Tillett, Dick Tillett, Cliff Tillett, Ralph Meekins and George Daniels. Burial followed in Cudworth Cemetery.  [The first obit states she died in Norfolk, Va. but this obit states Albemarle Hospital which is in Pasquotank Co., Elizabeth City, N.C. I don't know which is correct.]  (unknown newspaper and date)

 Sarah Frances Etheridge Daniels

MRS. SARAH F. DANIELS DIES AT WANCHESE HOME - Mrs. Sarah Frances Etheridge Daniels, 86, died at her home at Wanchese Tuesday night [Oct. 27, 1943] following an illness of several years. Mrs. Daniels, who was a native and lifelong resident of Wanchese, was the widow of the late Benjamin T. Daniels and was the mother of a family prominent in local affairs. She was the daughter of the late Alonzo M. and Sarah Etheridge of Wanchese. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gertie Simpson of Wanchese; four sons: M.R. Daniels and M.P. Daniels of Wanchese, M. L. Daniels and M. A. Daniels of Manteo; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a step-daughter, Mrs. Alwilda Culpepper of Nags Head. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at eleven o'clock at the home and were conducted by the Revs. James W. Sneeden, M.W. Maness and D.B. Lawrence. Burial was in the family plot. Pallbearers were the four sons: M.R., M.P., M.L. and M.A. Daniels and two step-grandsons, Steve B. Tillett and Earl V. Tillett.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, October 29, 1943; pg. 1)

Susan Gilbert Daniels

Mrs. Susan Gilbert Daniels, 76, died at her home in Wanchese Tuesday morning [Oct. 30, 1951] following an illness of 16 years.  Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the grace side in Cudworth Cemetery, Wanchese.  Mrs. Daniels was the widow of the late Frank T. Daniels of Wanchese and the daughter of the late Mary Jennings Gilbert and Frank Gilbert of Pasquotank County.  A native of Pasquotank County, Mrs. Daniels had made her home in Wanchese for 50 years.  She had been an invalid for 16 years.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Corbett Payne of Wanchese, and several grandchildren.  Rev. D.B. Lawrence officiated.  Pallbearers were: Reggie Tillett, Jess Hayman, Basil Daniels, Jr., Ronald Tillett, Seldon Barnett and Richard Tillett.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 2, 1951; pg. 1)

Theresa Gallop Daniels

WANCHESE -- Theresa Gallop Daniels, 92, died Tuesday, April 22 in her home. Mrs. Daniels was born in Wanchese and lived in Pittsburgh, Pa. for 31 years before returning to Wanchese in 1971. She was a homemaker and member of Bethany United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Wanchese Home Workers Club. She was the daughter of the late Marvin Leslie and Delilah Meekins Gallop and the wife of the late Cloyce Remington Daniels. Surviving are one daughter, Molly Daniels of Wanchese; three sons: Marvin Forbes and William Daniels, both of Virginia Beach, and Richard Daniels of Wanchese; one brother, William H. Daniels of Wanchese; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Supplee and the Rev. David Dalton. Burial will be in Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, April 24, 2003; pg. 12A)

T.W. [Thomas William] Daniels

TWO DIE IN DARE - Roanoke Island lost two citizens last week, the one being T.W. Daniels, brother of E.R. and Bailey Daniels, about 75 years old, a resident of Wanchese. The other was J.T. Dough, about 60 years old, of Manteo. He is survived by a wife and four children.  (The Independent (Elizabeth City, NC) - Friday, April 25, 1924; pg. 2)

Vernon Edward Daniels

KITTY HAWK - Vernon Edward Daniels, 71, died Aug. 12, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Columbia, N.C. He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Patricia Ann Daniels; daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Bill Davis of Mount Airy, Md.; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Nikki Daniels of Harbinger, N.C.; son, Buddy Daniels and special companion Susan Marshburn of Powells Point, N.C.; five grandchildren, Ryan, Bailey and Aaron Davis of Mount Airy and Lexi and Aiden Daniels of Harbinger; and sister, Cecelia Kizziah of Birmingham, Ala. He served three years in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Eustis, Va. He served 25 years in the Portsmouth Fire Department and retired as captain in 1984. He received the Fireman of the Year award in 1982. For the last 15 years, he and his wife Ann enjoyed spending the winter months in Lake Okeechobee, Fla., truly befitting the title of "snowbirds." He was loved and treasured by many and will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, with Pastor Joe Covey officiating. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 20, 2009; pg. 14A)

Walter Charles Daniels

NAGS HEAD - Walter "Waldie" Charles Daniels, 49, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at his parent’s residence in Wanchese. Waldie was employed at Broad Creek Fishing Center as the manager. He was the son of Rev. Elmo and Jean Daniels of Wanchese and the husband of Cecilia L. Daniels. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two children, Michael and Katherine Lee; one brother, Brock H. Daniels of Nags Head; one sister, Tanga Lee Saunders and husband Terry of Manteo; seven nieces and nephews, Tara Gray, Karen Long, Toby Saunders, Laura Daniels, Walter Daniels, Devin Daniels and Gunnar Daniels; a great niece and nephew, Madison Gray and Jeffrey Gray. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ashley Page Daniels. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Wanchese Assembly of God on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 3:00 PM with Dr. David Dalton and Rev. David Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese. The family will receive friends at Twifords Funeral Home, Manteo, Saturday, March 19, 2005 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and at other times at the home of his parents, 3850 Mill Landing Road, Wanchese. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with these arrangements. (Twiford Funeral Home obitaury)

William Nathan Daniels

Funeral services for William Nathan Daniels, 65, who died Friday night [Nov. 14, 1952] at his home in Wanchese, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Church by the Rev. C.W. Guthrie, pastor, assisted by Rev. G.B. Lawrence, pastor of the Assembly of God Church. Burial followed in the Cudworth Cemetery at Wanchese. Mr. Daniels died at 6:30 at the family residence following a short illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Wanchese and son of the late Robert William and Selinda Payne Daniels and a member of the Wanchese Methodist Church. Pallbearers were W.C. Saunders, George Daniels, Arnold Daniels, Ralph Meekins, Dallas Tillett and Bart Garrison. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Daniels of Wanchese; one step-daughter, Mrs. Reggie Tillett of Wanchese, one sister, Mrs. Leola Wilkinson of Suffolk; two brothers: Louis and Ruford Daniels of Wanchese; and two step-grandchildren.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, November 21, 1952; pg. 4)

William White Daniels

William White Daniels, 78, died after a long illness Saturday morning [August 30, 1958] at the home of his sister, Mrs. Bartlett F. Garrison with whom he had made his home for several years. He was a lifelong resident of Wanchese, a retired fisherman, and the son of the late William Thomas and Deborah Ansell Daniels. During World War I he served in the Coast Guard. A member of a large family, he is survived by only one sister, Mrs. Garrison. He was a member of the Wanchese Methodist Church where funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. C.L. Warren assisted by Rev. Carroll Daniels of the Holiness Church at 4 p.m. Burial was in the Cudworth Cemetery. Members of the church choir sang "When They Ring Those Golden Bells", a solo, "No One Cares For Me Like Jesus" was sung by Mrs. Charles Daniels. The casket was covered with a pall of read and white carnations and fern. Pallbearers were Ward Daniels, Willie Daniels, Paul Daniels, George A. Daniels, L.W. Stetson, Jr. and Reggie Tillett.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, September 5, 1958; pg. 1)

Willie E. Daniels

Willie E. “Gert” Daniels, 84, of Wanchese, NC died Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in a Portsmouth, Va. hospital. Mr. Daniels was a native of Wanchese and was a commercial fisherman. He was a former Dare County Deputy Sheriff for ten years, was an ambulance driver, and was instrumental in bringing the first helicopter to Dare County. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was the son of Edna Simpson Daniels, age 102 of Wanchese and the late Ivey Ethelbert Daniels. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Carmitchell “Mickey” Daniels. Besides his mother, Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Ruth B. Nelson Daniels of the residence; four daughters, Darlene “Pud” Brodie of Wanchese, Deanna D. “Ann” Briggs of Manteo, “Lonie” Whaley and “Debbie Gert” Johnson both of Wanchese; two sons, Willie E. Daniels, Jr. and Vance Ivey Daniels, both of Wanchese; four step-children, Marjorie Maybin, Brenda Gandy, Richard Nelson and Glenn Gilbert; two sisters, Wheat Young of Norfolk, VA and Doll Gray of Nags Head; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. A Graveside service will be held at the Daniels’ Family Cemetery, Old Schoolhouse Road, Wanchese, on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 5:00 pm with Rev. David Dalton and Rev. Charles Etheridge officiating. The family will be at the home of Amanda Schillings, 356 Pond Road, Wanchese.  Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, April 26, 2007; pg. 10A)

 Wilson Daniels

WANCHESE - It is with regret that we record the death of Mr. Wilson Daniels on March 13 at his home near Mill Landing. It was not unexpected as he had been very ill with pneumonia for several days. Mr. Daniels was well known in this section as a christian gentleman. The regard in which he was held was evidenced by the immense crowd at the funeral ceremonies which were performed by his pastor, the Rev. Mr. Moyle. Mr. Daniels was 57 years old and left a wife and several children, all of whom are grown. To the sorrowing family we extend our sympathies.  (The Tar Heel [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, March 21, 1902; pg. 6)

Charles Raymond Darlington

HATTERAS, NC - Charles Raymond Darlington, 73, of Hatteras, NC died Friday, August 22, 2003 at Albemarle Hospital. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late William and Catherine Slack Darlington and was the husband of Dixie Meekins Darlington of the residence. He was a retired technical writer for IBM and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Coast Guard. Besides his wife, Mr. Darlington is survived by four daughters, Karen Garmany and husband Robert of Raleigh, NC, Janice Darlington of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Laurie Hedgpeth and husband Tim of Fuquay Varina, NC, and Julie Conner and husband Kevin of Powells Point, NC; one sister, Janet Wensink and husband Bill of Gladwin, MI; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home obituary)

Elida Dixie Meekins Darlington

HATTERAS - Elida Dixie Darlington was born on November 26, 1930 in Hatteras. She was raised by her father, Milton Wood Meekins, and grandmother, Nancy Jane Meekins, after her mother Erma Queen Gaskins died suddenly after giving birth. She met her future husband, Charles Raymond Darlington of Detroit, Mich., who was stationed at Hatteras while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. During their 52 year of marriage they lived in Bowie, Md., Coral Springs, Fla., and Raleigh before retiring in 1992 to her family home in Hatteras Village. Dixie was an active, friendly and loving wife, mother and grandmother who lived for her family and her many pets. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and visiting friends and family. She left us suddenly to be with our Lord on Monday, May 9 and will be forever missed and always in the hearts of her four daughters: Karen Garmany of Raleigh, Janice Darlington of Kill Devil Hills, Laurie Hedgpeth of Fuquay-Varina and Julie Conner of Powells Point; and her 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. She will be cremated and laid to rest in Hatteras. Memorial services will be held in Raleigh at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on May 14 at 4 p.m. and in Hatteras at a later date.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, May 12, 2005; pg. 14A)

Ida Davenport

Ida Davenport, aged Manteo Negro, died suddenly of a heart attack Thursday afternoon while making a purchase in the store of Dan Hopkins.  The aged woman had just arrived in Manteo from a trip to Norfolk and had stopped in the store on her way home from the bus station when her sudden death occurred.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 13, 1945; pg. 2)

Sydney Ambrose Davenport

Mrs. Sydney Ambrose Davenport, 88, wife of A.H. Davenport of Manteo, died at her home about 6:30 Friday morning.  She had been an invalid for several years, and several weeks ago she suffered a severe attack of flu from which she failed to recover.  Funeral services will be held at the grave in Manteo Cemetery at 3:00 Saturday afternoon.  Rev. D.W. Charlton, pastor of Mt Olivet Methodist Church of which Mrs. Davenport was a member, will officiate.  Mrs. Davenport was a native of Washington County but had lived in Manteo for approximately 50 years.  She is survived by her husband; three daughters: Mrs. W.C. Topping of Manteo, Mrs. William Mavros of New York City and Mrs. R.O. Skau of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one son by a former marriage, Milton Comstock of Washington County; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Among out-of-town people present for the services were Mrs. Skau, Mrs. Mavros and son, Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Comstock, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deacon of Virginia Beach.  (The Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 14, 1945; pg. 1)

Erma Tillett Davidson

MANNS HARBOR - Erma Tillett Davidson, 86, of Manns Harbor, died March 13, at a Nags Head medical center. She was a native of Manns Harbor, the daughter of the late W.C. and Mrs. Annie Twiford Tillett and the widow of Luther Davidson and a homemaker. Mrs. Davidson was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son: Lloyd Midgett of Manns Harbor; one step-daughter, O'Nella Mann of Manns Harbor; three step-sons, Red Davidson and Cedric Davidson both of Chesapeake, Va. and Bobby Davidson of Ohio; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in the Mount Carmel Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Douglas Lamb. The family will be at the home of Lori and Donnie Hux, Manns Harbor.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - March 15, 1990)

Nat Twiford Davidson

Mrs. Nat Twiford Davidson, 62, died at 7:20 Friday morning [Dec. 26, 1958]  in Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Va. after an illness of several days. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 from the Primitive Baptist Church in East Lake. Mrs. Davidson is survived by her husband, Luther R. Davidson of Norfolk; three sons: Luther, Jr., Cedric and Bobby, all of Norfolk; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; two sisters: Mrs. Sarah Cahoion of East Lake and Mrs. Ida Hassell of Norfolk; and one brother, Marshall Twiford of Norfolk.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Carlisle Newton Davis

MANTEO - Carlisle Newton Davis, 66, died Feb. 16, 2001 at his residence.  Mr. Davis, born in Manteo, was an insurance agent and was owner and operator of the Carlislie Davis Agency which he opened after retiring from the NC Farm Bureau Insurance in Manteo.  He was a former mayor of Manteo, was chairman of the Dare County Board of Elections and served on the Manteo Town Council for 16 years.  He was a past master and current secretary of the Manteo Masonic Lodge No. 521, a member of the Dare County Shrine Club, the Sudan Temple, Scottish Rite of Free Masonry of New Bern, York Rite, the Royal Order of Jesters, Tyrian Council No. 19, and the Outer Banks Beach Bums.  He was an actor for years in the Lost Colony, was understudy and played the part of Chief Uppowoc.  He played league baseball and once hit a home run off a pitch from Catfish Hunter.  Mr. Davis was a veteran, having served with pride aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Ingham.  Mr. Davis was the son of the late Isaac Newton and Irene Midgett Davis and the husband of Pauline Bullard Davis of the residence.  Besides his wife, Mr. Davis is survived by a daughter, Fay Irene and husband, Brian D. Edwards; a sister, Charlotte L. and husband Norman S. Ward; and a granddaughter, Mollie Jordan Davis, all of Manteo.  A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Speake officiating.  Burial with Masonic Rites will be held in the Manteo Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Twiford Funeral Home.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - February 2001)

Catherine Midgett Davis

MANTEO - Catherine Midgett "Sam" Davis, 76, died Monday, July 29 in Durham. Mrs. Davis was born in Skyco and was a retired bookkeeper for Daniels Oil Company and long-time employee of The Christmas Shop. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Marcus and Carrie Hayman Midgett and the wife of the late Isaac Peter Davis, Jr. Surviving are one daughter, Susan Page Davis of Chapel Hill; one sister, Aline M. Robbins of Skyco; nephews: Johnnie Robbins of Skyco and Marcus Robbins of Elizabeth City; longtime companion, Wallace Gray of Buxton; and special friend, Richard Henry Lee of Skyco. Mrs. Davis was predeceased by her sister, Nina M. Etheridge. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Supplee. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002; pg. 5B)

Charlie Preston Davis, Jr.

WANCHESE - Charlie Preston Davis, Jr. 52, died suddenly Tuesday June 30, 2009 in Wanchese. “Preston” as he was called by family and friends, was the son of Charlie P. Davis, Sr. of Stoneville, and the late Helen Wheeler Davis. Born September 12, 1956, he was a native of Alamance County, and resided in the Wanchese area since 1982.  After completing his schooling, he worked as a plumbing contractor.  Preston eventually owned his own tractor service called Davis Ventures. Preston was an avid outdoorsman.  He particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.  Surviving Charlie is his wife Donna Davis of Wanchese, one son Zachary Davis also of Wanchese, one sister Cynthia Davis Smith and husband Terry of Stoneville, a host of extended family members and cherished friends.  A celebration of Preston’s life will be held Monday July 6, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Gallop Funeral Services Chapel in Nags Head.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Sunday, July 5, 2009; pg. 10A)

Daniel Hines Davis

Mr. Daniel Hines Davis, 84, of the N. C. Special Care Center in Wilson and formerly of Manteo, died at the Longleaf Neuro Care Center, Wilson on Sunday, Dec. 16.  A Manteo native, he was the son of the late Isaac Peter Davis and Susan Hines Davis.  He was a lieutenant commander in the U. S. Navy serving during World War II. He was a graduate of Manteo High School and of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1943 where he was a Golden Gloves boxer and a football player. He went on to graduate law school at New York University. He retired as an attorney.  Survivors include two sons, Danny Hines Davis, II and Isaac Peter Davis, III, both of Chapel Hill and two sisters, Elizabeth MacNabb of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Evelyn Slott of Burlington.  A graveside service will be held at a later date.  Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service, Burlington is assisting the family.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head, NC] - Tuesday, December 25, 2007)

Dora Gallop Davis

Mrs. Dora Gallop Davis, 92, widow of the late Daniel Edward Davis, daughter of the late Peter Gregory Gallop and Caroline Daniels Gallop, died Tuesday morning [Aug. 16, 1960] at 5:45 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Baum of Wanchese.  Mrs. Gallop was born at Wanchese on May 9, 1869 and was the oldest member of the Bethany Methodist Church.  Two other daughters survive her; Mrs. Harold Howard of Norfolk and Mrs. Ester Reifers of San Diego, California; a son, Edward M. Davis; four sisters; Mrs. Eleazar Tillett, Mrs. Martha Etheridge, Mrs. Lilly Daniels, and Mrs. E.C. Green.  One brother, Ezekiel R. Gallop, all of Wanchese. (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, August 19, 1960)

Ernest Garland Davis

IN NAGS HEAD - Mr. Ernest Garland Davis, 59, of Nags Head, died Friday evening at 6:30 in the Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Va. following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 in the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jesse Dough, pastor. Burial followed in the Baum Family Cemetery in Kitty Hawk. The body was taken from Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo to the church Sunday at 1:00. Mr. Davis was a native of Franklin County, N.C, a former resident of Chesapeake, Va. and had lived in Nags Head for the past 5 years. He was the son of the late Ernest G. and Ila Breedlove Davis and the husband of Mrs. Rae Meekins Davis. He was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church and a veteran of Worl War II, having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Davis was a retired driver for the Carolina Coach Company (Trailways). Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Judith D. Servos of Wheeling, W.V.; one son, Gary Davis of Roanoke, Va.; five sisters: Mrs. Mollie Coppage of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Elizabeth Layton, Mrs. Eula Mae Gilliam and Mrs. Geneva Lester, all of Lewisburg, N.C., and Mrs. Louise Boone of Spring Hope, N.C.; one brother, Vernon Davis of Spring Home; and 3 grandchildren.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - June 23, 1982; pg. 9)

Iola Midgett Davis

TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Mrs. Iola "Bummy" Midgett Davis, 84, of Tucumcari, N.M. died suddenly at her residence on January 29. Mrs. Davis was a native of Kitty Hawk and former resident of Wanchese. She was the daughter of the late Mary E. and Franklin Harrison Midgett and the widow of Crowder Davis. Mrs. Davis is survived by one sister, Mary "Wid" Dowdy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Tucumcari, N.M. Burial followed in the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. Dunn Funeral Home, Tumcucari, N.M. handled the arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - February 8, 1990)

Isaac P. Davis, Jr.

Isaac P. Davis, Jr., 57, of Manteo, died Tuesday morning in a Norfolk hospital. He was a native of Pelham and lived in Manteo most of his life. He was the husband of Mrs. Catherine Midgett Davis of Manteo and the son of Mrs. Susan Hines Davis of Manteo and the late Isaac P. Davis, Sr. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo Masonic Lodge #521 AF&AM and Fuqua-Varina American Legion Post #116. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and an insurance agent for the Paul revere Agency in Raleigh. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill and was a graduate of East Carolina College in Greenville. He received his master's degree in business administration. He was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi fraternity and a member of the Varsity Club. He was a former coach of the Weldon High School, Cherry High School, Cary High School, Jacksonville High School and Chowan Junior College at Murfreesboro. Davis also served as principal of the Weldon High School, the Fuqua-Varina High School and the Windsor, Va. High School. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by one daughter, Miss Susan Page Davis of Manteo; two sisters: Mrs. Evelyn D. Stott of Burlington and Mrs. Elizabeth D. MacNab of Lutherville, Maryland; one brother, Daniel H. Davis of Alexandria, Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Olivet Methodist Church by the Rev. H.A. Bizzell, pastor, assisted by Father Stan Easty. Burial will follow in the Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, June 24, 1976; pg. 12A)

James Wadsworth Davis

James Wadsworth Davis, 80, of Wanchese died Wednesday, December 14, at his home after an illness of one month, although he had been in failing health for some time. Mr. Davis was born in Wanchese on July 22, 1886, the son of William Spencer Davis and Alwilda Lane Davis. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1946 after 32 years of service, and returned to Wanchese to live. He was a member of Bethany Methodist Church in Wanchese, Manteo Lodge #521 AM & FM and the Wanchese Ruritan Club. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Midgett Davis; two sons, Capt. Larry L. Davis, USCG, Juneau, Alaska and James Worth Davis of Huntington Beach, California; two brothers, William Alex Davis and Crowder C. Davis of Wanchese; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Simpson of Portsmouth, Va.; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time Thursday.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 16, 1966)

Lessie Midgett Davis

MANTEO - Lessie Midgett Davis, 84, died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at a Norfolk hospital. Mrs. Davis, born in Salvo, daughter of the late John Guthrie and Missouri Gray Midgett, was the wife of H. Vernon Davis of the home. She was a homemaker and was retired from Davis Store of Manteo. She was a member of the Manteo Rebeccah Lodge #52, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church and the Hampton Boat Racing Assc. Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters: Levern D. Parker of Kill Devil Hills and Ella D. Wilson of Pequea, Pa.; two sisters: Alice McChesney of Manteo and Inez Ausley of Jacksonville, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia D. Staab. Funeral services will be held Aug. 31 at Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo with the Rev. Dennis Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery. [A photo of Lessie accompanied this obituary.]  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, August 29,1996)

Mildred Midgett Davis

IN WANCHESE - Mrs. Mildred Midgett Davis, 94, died Friday [Jan. 21, 1983] night in the Winslow Memorial Rest Home after a long illness.  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese with the Rev. Tom Clark and Rev. P.D. Midgett, III officiating.  Burial will follow in Cudworth Cemetery.  The body will be taken from Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo.  (The Southern Post [Coinjock, NC] - Wednesday, January 26, 1983; pg. 8)

Roy Linwood Davis, Jr.

Roy Linwood Davis, Jr., 43, died suddenly Wednesday morning, March 7, at his home in Manteo. Mr. Davis, the son of the late Roy Linwood Davis and the late Grace Burrus Davis, was a native of Wanchese, but had lived in Manteo most of his life. He was employed as a welder by the La Porte Dredging Co. He served with the U.S. Navy during WW II and had also served in the Merchant Marines. He is survived by 2 daughters: Grace Javan Davis and Jennie Lee Davis of Colerain; one brother, John Thomas Davis of Houston, Texas. The body was taken to Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo, pending completion of funeral arrangements.  (unknown newspaper - Friday, March 9, 1962)

Vernon Davis

MANTEO - Vernon Davis, 94, died May 5, 2006, at his daughter’s residence in Kill Devil Hills. Mr. Davis was born in Manteo and was owner/operator of Davis Clothing Store. He established Davis Boats and built E Class Championship Runabouts with his brother, Ralph, and was former Manteo Town Commissioner from 1943-47 and served as a volunteer fireman with the Roanoke Island Fire Dept. He was named Man of the Year for the Town of Manteo and was former Man of the Year for the American Power Boat Association in 1996. Mr. Davis was the son of the late Carson W. and Ella Creef Davis and the widower of Lessie Midgett Davis. He is survived by two daughters, LeVern Davis Parker of Kill Devil Hills, Ella D. Wilson of Pequea, Pa.; 11 grandchildren, Mike Staab, Richard Staab, Ralph Staab, Charles Staab, Steve Staab, Ian Wilson, Dane Wilson, Earl Parker, Ryan Parker, Patricia Staab and Rosemary Staab; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia D. Staab; a sister, Ann D. Meikle; and one brother, Carson Ralph Davis. The family would like to also thank his caregivers, Sylvia Sawyer and Tammy. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Manteo Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Cribb officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 310 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609 or Chesapeake Maritime Museum, P.O. Box 636, St. Michael’s, MD 21663. ( The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, May 7, 2006)

Earl Dean

EARL DEAN, NEWSPAPERMAN, DIES IN MANTEO MONDAY - Earl Dean, 48, well-known newspaperman, historian and lover of historical things in the Coastland, died at 5:00 at his home in Manteo Monday morning [Jan. 12, 1959] after an illness of 6 months. He was a native of Elizabeth City, the son of the late Charles A. and Catherine A. Greenleaf Dean, and had made his home in Manteo for the past 6 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hayman Dean, of Manteo. He is also survived by two brothers: Joe H. Dean of St. Petersburg, Fla. and C.A. Dean of Smithville, Ga. Returning home from a newspaper assignment near Cape Cod last summer, he was stricken with an illness which proved to be from throat cancer, and he was treated in Duke Hospital for several months. After an operation, which left him speechless, he came home at Thanksgiving time with hopes of recovery of speech through therapy courses. He had expected to resume his newspaper writing this summer and had accepted several assignments for this and other Coastland newspapers. He was an authority on coastland history and his collection on seashore events and history constitute exceptional memorabilia of shipwrecks and human interest unequalled in this state. Some months ago Mr. Dean contributed this material to the library of the University of N.C. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church by the pastor, Rev. L.A. Aitken, Rev. George F. Hill of Elizabeth City, retired rector of Christ Episcopal Church of which the deceased was a member. Pallbearers were M.K. Fearing, Jr., J.O. Basnight, John Livesly, Frank Cahoon, C.S. Meekins and Victor Meekins. Burial was in the Manteo Cemetery.  ( The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 16, 1959; pg. 1)

Reid DeBlieu

MANTEO - Reid DeBlieu, a native of Roanoke Island and a junior at Manteo High School, was tragically killed in a traffic accident Monday [March 16, 2009] in Nags Head. He was 16.  Reid was an honors student and had planned to study chemical engineering in college. He played guitar and was known for his dry sense of humor. He studied martial arts for ten years and earned a black belt in karate and brown belts in four other martial disciplines. In 2004 he traveled to Japan with an elite youth martial arts team from around the United States for an international martial arts gathering. Reid died doing what he loved to do most, spending time with his longtime girlfriend, Taylor Carawan. His departure leaves a huge hole in the lives and the hearts of his family and friends.  Reid is survived by his father and mother, Jeff and Jan DeBlieu of Manteo; his maternal grandparents, Helen and Ivan DeBlieu of Wilmington, Delaware, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Nags Head Saturday, March 21, at 10 am.  Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Twiford Funeral Home)

MELBOURNE, FLA. - Marretta Austin Derrickson, 81, of Melbourne, died November 1.   Mrs. Derrickson was born Nov. 19, 1916 in Manteo. She was the daughter of Orphia and Homer T. Austin and the widow of Paul E. Derrickson. She is survived by one son, Paul E. Derrickson, Jr.; two daughters: Kathy D. Guerro and Lisa Dzarta of Florida; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; three sisters: Sidney Jones of Manteo, Mildred Gray of Satellite Beach, Florida, and Hilda A. Williams of Dover, Del. She was predeceased by two brothers: Homer T. Austin, Jr. and Willie Austin, and one sister, Sybil A. Dowdy. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. in Florida Memorial Funeral Chapel north of Melbourne, Fla.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, November 15, 1998; pg. 10A)

MELBOURNE, FLA.- Paul Edward Derrickson, 74, died Monday, September 2 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. He was born in Ocean View, Del. and was the son of the late Harry Derrickson and Alice Socknider Bowers. He formerly lived in Manteo and operated Derrickson Store and had made his home in Florida for 35 years. He was a Coast Guard veteran of WW II and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Marretta Austin Derrickson (a Manteo native), one son, Paul Derrickson, Jr. of Palm Bay, Fla.; two daughters: Kathy Johnson of Melbourne and Lisa Dvzata of North Bay Village, Fla.; a sister, Katherine Norgan of Seaford, Del. Services were held at Harbor City Baptist Church and graveside services with military honors followed at Florida Memorial Gardens.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - September 12, 1991)

Joseph Walter Dexter

FRISCO - Joseph Walter Dexter, 67, died Saturday, Jan. 20, at an Elizabeth City hospital.  Mr. Dexter was born in Livingston, Mont., son of the late Roy A. Dexter and the the late Meena M. Heist Dexter and the husband of Alice Dexter of the home.  He was retired from the National Park Service ad was an artist.  He was a member of the Livingston Masonic Lodge #32, Cape Hatteras Lodge #698, Hatteras Island Order of the Eastern Star #303, and the Wood Carvers Association.  He was also a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters: Susan C. Wyckoff and Katy J. Stowe, both of Frisco, Kaellen M. Fagley of Hatteras and Sally R. Heath of Bristol, Conn.; one son, John J. Dexter of Waynesboro, Va.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Mr. Dexter was preceded in death by two children, Joyce R. Dexter and Ted R. Dexter.  Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Hatteras United Methodist Church by the Rev. James Huskins and John D. Cullop.  Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, is in charge of arrangements.  (unknown newspaper and date)  [NOTE: Social Security Deaths indicate that Mr. Dexter was born Sept. 20, 1928 and died Jan. 20, 1996]

Helen Midgett Dickerson

CROZET - Mrs. Helen Midgett Dickerson, 35, died yesterday [December 1, 1964] at a Charlottesville hospital.  Born in Wanchese, N.C., Sept. 3, 1929, she was the daughter of Mrs. Bernice Saunders Midgett of Wanchese, N.C. and the late Frank Midgett.  She is survived by her mother; her husband, Robert Mac Dickerson; a son, Kenneth Wayne Dickerson; four daughters, Joann Dickerson, Judy Gail Dickerson, Wanda Sue Dickerson and Jennie Mae Dickerson, all of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Rubolotta of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Curtis Case of Greensboro, N.C. and Mrs. Eugene Gallop of Wanchese, N.C.; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dell Saunders of Chesapeake.  A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Crozet Baptist Church, with burial in Rockgate Cemetery.  (Charlottesville Daily Progress [Charlottesville, VA] - December 2, 1964)  Kindly submitted by Josh Myers.

Phenix Taylor Dickey

HATTERAS - Phenix Taylor Dicksey, 90, died Sunday, September 12 in a Nags Head nursing home. He was born in Wilmington and was retired from the U.S. Navy and civil service. Mr. Dicksey was a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the USS Cummings and a member of the Naomi Masonic Lodge #87 AF&AM in Norfolk, Va. He was the son of the late Andrew H. Dicksey and Catherine Horne and the husband of the late Christinia Scarborough Dicksey. Mr. Dicksey is survived by one daughter, Chris Vallance of Hatteras; one son, James Dicksey of Burkburnett, Texas; two sisters: Alma Thompkins and Catherine Grohman, both of Wilmington; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Hatteras United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Huskins officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Twiford Funeral home is handling the arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999; pg. 10A)

William Patrick Dillon

BUXTON, N.C. - A funeral service for William Patrick (Bill) Dillon, 50, Hatteras Island representative on the Dare County Board of Commissioners, who died Wednesday night [March 20, 1974] will be held today at 2 p.m. in Buxton United Methodist Church.  Officiating will be the Rt. Rev. Leo Edward McIllrath.  Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Buxton.  The body will be taken from Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, to the church at 1 p.m.  Dillon apparently suffered a heart attack while refereeing a basketball game at Hatteras High School.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Bertie Dixon, Jr.

FRISCO - Bertie Dixon, Jr., 74, of Frisco, died Monday, August 12, in an area hospital. Mr. Dixon was born in Morehead City and was a retired owner/operator of Bert's Supermarket and retired from the N.C. Dept. of Transportation Ferry Division. He was a member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God, Cape Hatteras Masonic Lodge #698, Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, and was a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He was the son of the late Bertie and Eva Bragg Dixon, Sr. and the husband of Elise Peele Dixon. Besides his wife, surviving are a son, Bertie Dixon, III of Deep Creek, Va.; a sister, Lorena Hassell of Suffolk, Va.; and 2 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Aug. 14 in the Lighthouse Assembly of God by the Rev. Shawn Mizelle and Jim Huskins. Burial will be in the Quidley Cemetery. Twiford Island Chapel In Hatteras is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, August 13, 1996)

Merian Nichols Dixon

BUXTON - Merian Nichols Dixon, 75, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1995, in a Suffolk hospital.  Mr. Dixon, a native of Morehead City, was retired from the Ford Motor Company and after retirement owned a small engine repair business. He was a past master of the Masonic Lodge of Suffolk and a member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Buxton. Mr. Dixon was the son of the late Bertie Dixon Sr. and Eva Bragg Dixon.  Mr. Dixon is survived by one daughter, Brenda Shurger of New Orleans; sister, Lorena Hassell of Suffolk; and brother, Bertie Dixon Jr. of Frisco, N.C.  A church service was conducted Saturday, Nov. 18, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, Buxton, by the Rev. Shawn Mizelle. He was interned in the Quidley Cemetery, Buxton. Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Sunday, November 19, 1995; pg. 9B)

Milburn Joseph Dobbs

PORTSMOUTH, VA. - Milburn Joseph Dobbs, 76, died Aug. 25 at the Veterans Hospital in Hampton, Va. He was the son of the late Curtis Monroe and Sarah Stanford Dobbs. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, a retired car salesman for Sun Motor Company and a member of the Portsmouth Assembly of God. Mr. Dobbs was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Estelle Midgette Dobbs. Survivors include two daughters: Cheryl Setser of Portsmouth, Va. and Donna Evers of Carrsville; one sister: Eula Dobbs of Rome, Ga.; three grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. A service was set for Aug. 27 in Portsmouth Assembly of God with the Rev. Homer Peterson officiating. Graveside services are set for 3 p.m. in the Gray Family Cemetery in Buxton, N.C. with the Rev. Larry Stitt officiating. Twiford Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, Va. is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - August 28, 1994)

Sanuel L. Dosher

SAMUEL L. DOSHER DIES AT HIS SOUTHPORT HOME - Samuel L. Dosher, Mayor of Southport, died suddenly at his home there this week. He was a native of Southport but for several years was a resident of this section, practicing law at Manteo for about five years, prior to removing to Southport. At one time he was Mayor of Manteo. A brother-in-law, C.B. Gaskins, lives in this city. Before going to Manteo he was an observer connected with the U.S. Weather Bureau and was stationed at Hatteras for several years. While there he married Miss Cora Gaskins who survives him. They adopted a son, Hugh, who is the only child. Mr. Dosher was a Mason, having been a member of Wanchese Lodge AF&AM for several years. He was about 56 years old. Samuel Dosher was one of the biggest hearted, most conscientious and humane men in the world. As a friend, he was loyal, liberal and patient. His charity extended to all he knew and all who knew him loved him.  (The Independent (Elizabeth City, NC) - Friday, May 19, 1922; pg. 5)

"...The position of weatherman has traditionally been a prestigious one in government service on Hatteras Island. None were more respected that Samuel L. Dosher, a native of Southport, N.C., who was appointed the weather observer at Hatteras in 1897. Dosher was from a prominent family in Southport, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, which was an important port town that provided pilots for shipping in the region. Sam was born in 1866 and was one of 3 brothers and 3 sisters born to Asa Dosher and Sarah Lehew Dosher of Southport. About the age of 24, Dosher entered the US Weather Service as observer at Southport. In 1892 he was assigned to duty at Mainstee, Michigan on Lake Michigan. A year or two later he returned to the Lower Cape Fear region at Wilmington where he was chief of the weather bureau there. On Sept. 20, 1897, Dosher boarded a schooner bound for Hatteras to assume his duties as observer at the weather bureau. Not long after his arrival in Hatteras village, he met a young woman named Cora Gaskins and married her. She was the daughter of Capt. George Washington Gaskins and the granddaughter of Zorababel Gaskins, also a ship captain and important figure in Hatteras history. They had one son, Hugh, listed in the 1910 census at Hatteras..." "Soon after the great hurricane of August 1899, Sam Dosher relocated to Manteo where he retired from the Weather Bureau and entered politics. He was a lawyer of excellent standing from his arrival there, and his name appears on many of the deeds at the Dare County Register of Deeds office. Dosher also served as mayor of Manteo from 1913 to 1917 and county commissioner from 1917-1919..."  (The Island Breeze - August 1999; pgs. 32-35)

Alma Owens Doty

FREDERICK, MD - Alma Owens Doty, 90, formerly a resident of Manteo, NC, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was born in Alligator, NC to the late Robert Valentine and Martha Alexander Owens and was the widow of A.C. Stratton, Jr. and Dale E. Doty. She was a member of the Order of Rebekah Lodge of Manteo, NC.  Mrs. Doty is survived by a son, Timothy J. Stratton and wife Marianne of Ijamsville, MD; three grandchildren, Hayley Stratton and Daniel Stratton both of Ijamsville, MD and Pamela Johnson of Frisco, NC; two great grandchildren, Cameron Johnson and Christa Johnson both of Frisco, NC; three sisters, Thelma Perry of Newport News, VA, and Marie Ratchford and Clara Mae Shannon both of Manteo, NC; a brother, Bobby Owens of Manteo, NC; a cousin, Marguerite Tulley of Elizabeth City, NC; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, A.C. Stratton, III, a grandson, A.C. Stratton, IV, a brother, Leon Owens, and a step mother, Clara Owens.  A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC, by the Rev. Jim Davenport. Burial will be in Manteo Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, January 13, 2004; pg. 12A)

Henry Edwards Douan, Jr.

MANNS HARBOR - Henry Edwards “Hank” Douan, Jr., 57, of Manns Harbor, died Sunday, August 9, in Nags Head.  Hank was born in Charleston, South Carolina and was employed with Hurricane Mo’s and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy.  He was the son of the late Henry Edwards Douan, Sr. and the late Cynthia Agnus Barton Douan and the husband of Mary Ellen Austin Douan of Manns Harbor.  Surviving are his son, Charles Bradford Douan of South Carolina; one sister, Marie Rickborn and two brothers, Kenneth Douan and Ernie Douan all of South Carolina.  A service of remembrance will be in Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo, Tuesday August 11, at 3:00 p.m. by the Rev. Roger Barnett.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, August 11, 2009; pg. 6A)

Adam E. Dough

KITTY HAWK - Adam E. Dough, 74, died Thursday night [April 4, 1963] in a Portsmouth hospital after an illness of 18 months. He was a native of Manteo but had been living in Kitty Hawk for the past 52 years. He was a retired carpenter, member of the North End Baptist Church of Manteo, husband of Mrs. Dora O'Neal Dough and son of the late Thomas and Deleria Meekins Dough. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Edward M. Dough Of Portsmouth; two daughters, Mrs. John Jack of Norfolk and Mrs. Edward Doughman of Alexandria, Va.; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday in Kitty Hawk Methodist Church by the Rev. Horace McLaurin, pastor. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery. The body will be taken from Twiford Funeral Home In Manteo to the church on Sunday afternoon.  (The Daily Advance [Elizabeth City, NC] - Saturday, April 6, 1963)

KITTY HAWK - Funeral services for Adam E. Dough, who died Thursday night, were conducted Sunday in Kitty Hawk Methodist Church by the Rev. Horace McLaurin, pastor. The casket was covered with a pall of white carnations, Easter lilies and fern. "Shall We Gather by the River" And "How Firm a Foundation" were sung by the church choir, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Jesse Baum. Pallbearers were Jack Twiford, Lionel Shannon, Gordon Riddick, John W. Evans, Cliff Midgett and Claude Midgett. Burial followed in Austin Cemetery.  (unknown newspaper - Monday, April 8, 1963)

Emma Frances Johnson Dough

MRS. EMMA DOUGH BURIED SUNDAY - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Frances Johnson Dough, 71, who died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.G. Etheridge near Manteo, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Etheridge home by Dr. G.A. Martin, pastor of the Roanoke Island Baptist Church of which Mrs. Dough was a member. Dr. Martin was assisted by Rev. D.W. Chariton, pasotr of the Manteo Methodist Church. Burial was in Manteo Cemetery with services by the Manteo Rebekah Lodge of which Mrs. Dough was a member. Mrs. Dough was a ligelong resident of Roanoke Island. She was the daughter of the late Joshua and Ettie Midgett Johnson and the widow of the late William S. Dough, retired Coast Guardsman. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. W.G. Etheridge of Manteo, Mrs. Helen Chappell of Tyner and Mrs. E.R. Headley of Norfolk; three sons: Lt. Lloyd L. Dough, USCG of Ohio, Lt. Graydon Dough, USCG of Baltimore, and Wilbur Dough, Chief Petty Officer, USCG of Ocean City, N.J.; one brother, Capt. M.L. Johnson of Manteo; one sister, Mrs. A.D. Swindell of Manteo; two half-sisters: Mrs. C.P. Meekins of Manteo and Mrs. Helen Dough of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for the funeral were Coast Guardsmen Allen Mann, Paul Midgett, Johnny Vinson, Thomas E. Dough and Augustus H. Etheridge. Mrs. Dough, widow of the late Willie S. Dough who was one of the eyewitnesses of the first airplane flight in 1903, died Friday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.G. Etheridge of near Manteo.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 27, 1945; pg. 1)

[Grover] Cleveland Dough

CLEVE DOUGH DEAD - Surfman W.S. Dough of Coast Guard Station 173 at Kill Devil, passed thru here Wednesday enroute home after having been to the funeral of his brother, Cleveland Dough, who died at his home in Chesterfield Heights, Norfolk, Sunday as a result of injuries obtained in the explosion of a gas tank. Mr. Dough was a well-known engineer from this section. He was employed at the government station at St. Helena where he was burned when a gas tank became ignited. He was 36 years old and is survived by a wife, two children and several brothers and sisters.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, June 9, 1922; pg. 4

Helen Dowdy Dough

MRS. HELEN DOUGH DEAD - Mrs. Helen Dough, 85, widow of the late Chester (Chep) Dough, died this week in Brooklyn where she had made her home for the past 30 years. She had been in failing health for some time. Recently she sold her old home at Skyco to Carl Daniels. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Ellen Dowdy and her surviving near relatives on Roanoke Island are a sister, Mrs. Winnie Meekins, and a half-brother and sister, Capt. M.L. Johnson and Mrs. Lillie Swindell. Two children survive her: Madelon Daough and Clyde Dough of Brooklyn. Funeral and burial was in Brooklyn.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, June 1, 1945; pg. 1)

 Janie Marie Dough

Janie Marie Dough, 15-month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William B. Dough of Norfolk, formerly of Manteo, died Thursday in Norfolk and was buried Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Manteo Cemetery. Rev. M.W. Maness conducted the services at the graveside. Six little girls, Millie Ward, Lelia Ward, Carolyn Midgett, Marguerite Skinner, Laura Lee Midgett and Doris Alford, sang "Jesus Loves Me" and "In the Garden". Pallbearers were Alvin Meekins, Milton Midgett, David Farrow and E.J. Alford. The little girl is survived by her parents and two sisters. Her mother was formerly Miss Priscilla Midgett of Manteo.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, September 3, 1943; pg. 2)

J.T. [John Thomas] Dough

TWO DIE IN DARE - Roanoke Island lost two citizens last week, the one being T.W. Daniels, brother of E.R. and Bailey Daniels, about 75 years old, a resident of Wanchese. The other was J.T. Dough, about 60 years old, of Manteo. He is survived by a wife and four children.  (The Independent (Elizabeth City, NC) - Friday, April 25, 1924; pg. 2)

Madeline Pinner Dough

MANTEO - Madeline Pinner Dough, 84, died Monday, April 29 at the Outer Banks Hospital. Mrs. Dough was born in Elizabeth City and was a homemaker and a member of Roanoke Island Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Connie Waco Sawyer and the widow of Thomas E. Dough. She was also preceded in death by two sisters: Goldie P. Taft and Mary Frances Sawyer. Mrs. Dough is survived by three daughters: Connie Haywood and husband Phil Ray of Colington, Carolyn Stetson and husband Rusty and Mary Ann Bliven and husband Hubby, all of Manteo; five sons: Allen Dough and wife Hope, William T. "Bill" Dough and wife Laura, James E. "Jim" Dough and wife Kathy, and Donald D. Dough, all of Manteo, and Robert R. "Bobby" Dough and wife Milah of Wanchese; a brother, Alfred Sawyer of Elizabeth City; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Roanoke Island Baptist Church on Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Charles officiating. Burial will be in the Dough Family Cemetery. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, May 2, 2002; pg. 10A)

Myrtle Meekins Dough

COLINGTON - Myrtle Meekins Dough, 77, of Colington, died, Saturday, August 9, in Elizabeth City.  Mrs. Dough was born in Colington and had retired as co-owner of Stop and Shop Grocery in Kill Devil Hills and was a member of Colington United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late William Lewis and Ida Haywood Meekins and the wife of the late McDonald Dough. Surviving are two sons; Mike Dough and wife Jane and Mark Dough and wife Cindy both of Kitty Hawk, daughter in law; Linda Dough of Kill Devil Hills, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dough was pre-deceased by her son Rodney Dough. A celebration of life will be held, Monday, August 11, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. in Hill Top Cemetery in Colington by the Rev. Robert Pitsch.  Memorial donations may be made to the Thomas A. Baum Senior Center, Kill Devil Hills c/o P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, N.C. 27954.  Twiford’s Colony Chapel Manteo is assisting the Dough family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, August 12, 2003; pg. 12A)

Rodney Kent Dough

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Rodney Kent Dough, 57, died Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at his residence. Mr. Dough, born in Colington, N.C., was a retired sales representative of the Lance Corp. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and attended Colington United Methodist Church. he was the son of the late McDonald Dough and Mrs. Mattie Meekins Dough of Colington, N.C., and the husband of Linda Mann Dough of the home. Besides his mother and wife, Mr. Dough is survived by two sons: Allan Dough of Poplar Branch, N.C. and Keith Dough of Colington, N.C.; and two brothers: William Michael Dough and Mark Dave Dough, both of Kitty Hawk, N.C. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hilltop Cemetery, Colington with the Rev. Robert Pitsch officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Friday, October 2, 1998)

Rosa Flowers Dough

MANTEO -- Rosa Flowers Dough, 84, died Tuesday, October 1 at Britthaven Outer Banks in Nags Head. A native of Pamlico County, she was the daughter of the late George Brown and Bertie Brite Flowers and the widow of Wynne T. Dough. She was a homemaker, an alumna of the College of the Albemarle and Roanoke Bible College, a member of Manteo Baptist Church and an active volunteer. She is survived by a son, Wynne C. Dough, and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Flowers Scott and three brothers: George Flowers, James Purdy Flowers and Frontice Clifton Flowers. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Clifford Britton officiating. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002; pg. 6A)

William L. Dough

KITTY HAWK BOY DIES IN FOURTH DISTRICT - The body of William L. Dough, 20 year old boy, who died in the Coast Guard service in the Fourth District last week, was laid to rest at Manteo this week. Young Dough was catching lobsters alone near the station when he died, evidently of a heart attack, as he was an experienced swimmer, the water was shallow and he was not more than 50 yards from the shore. He was the son of W.S. Dough of Kill Devil Hill Coast Guard Station. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Zorada Tillett, and one child. His parents are living and there are several brothers and sisters.  (The Independent [Elizabeth City, NC] - Friday, June 22, 1923; pg. 4)

Wynne Townsend Dough

MANTEO - Wynne Townsend Dough, 91, died at home Friday, June 26. He was a boatbuilder, first in a family enterprise known for its shad boats, then at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and he retired from the National Park Service. He was a native and long-time resident of Roanoke Island and a member of Roanoke Island Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Walter Otis and Elizabeth Etheridge Dough and was the husband of Rosa Flowers Dough of the home. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Wynne C. Dough of Manteo; and a granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Dough of Raleigh. Visitation was Monday at Twiford's Colony Chapel. A funeral service will be held there at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, with the Rev. John Charles officiating. Burial will occur in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, June 30, 1998; pg. 8A)

Lafayette Douglas

Lafayette Douglas, 79, for the past three years a resident of Manteo where he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Milton Robinson, died Saturday afternoon [July 12, 1958] at the home after a short illness.  He had been in failing health for several years but more seriously sick for the past month.  He was a retired fisherman, a native of Rodanthe, and had lived most of his life at Salvo.  He was born June 5, 1879.  Mr. Douglas was an outstanding citizen of his community.  He was a loyal supporter of Clark's Bethel Methodist Church, and was always in the lead in every activity for the advancement of his community during his active life.  He was a fine host, friend and neighbor, and the Douglas home was one that received many visitors.  He was the son of the late Annie Midgett and John Douglas of Rodanthe, and the husband of the late Marcia Midgett Douglas.  His only surviving child is Mrs. Robinson.  He had five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  A half-sister, Mrs. Josephine Gray, of Salvo also survives him.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P.M. Porter, former pastor, and Rev. G.T. Goodwin, the pastor at Clark's Bethel Church in Salvo, on Monday at 2 p.m.  Burial was in the family plot at Salvo.  Pallbearers were Julian Gray, Ed Hooper, Fred O'Neal, Perry Farrow, Herbert Midgett, and Alexander Meekins.  There were many flowers and a large attendance at the funeral.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, July 18, 1958; pg. 6)

Tiffany Anne Beasley Douglas

KITTY HAWK - Tiffany Anne Beasley Douglas, 35, died Monday, December 16 at her home. Surviving are her husband, Steven Douglas of the home; her mother, Shirley Lutz of Nags Head, her father, Dwight Ray Beasley of Long Island, N.Y.; her brother, Ricky Beasley of Nags Head; an uncle, Rocky Williams of Manteo; and an aunt, Velez Barton of Key West, Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002; pg. 14A)

KITTY HAWK - Tiffany Anne Beasley Douglas, 35, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 16, 2002 after a long battle fighting lung rejection. Tiffany had her second double lung transplant in July of 2000. Her first transplant was November of 1991. [next few lines same as above obituary with the exception of extra survivors mentioned] great-aunt, Ann Walker of Pawley's Island, S.C.; great-uncle, Van Altman of New Jersey; and special cousins, Betty Pryor, Jack Cox and Jean Merrill. Tiffany was a graduate of Manteo High School making dean's list several times. She received an associates degree from the College of the Albemarle, a Bachelors degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and an associate degree from Accomack Community College in Burlington. In 1997 Tiffany was employed as a registered nurse by Albemarle Home Health Care of Elizabeth City. During her illness the staff at Albemarle Home Health Care went above and beyond to care and support her. The family expresses their deep gratitude for all their help. A very special thank you to Cathy Edward of Albemarle Home Health Care for always being there. Services will be held at the Ark Worship Center in Nags Head on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002; pg. 10A)

Carlos R. Dowdy

DUBUQUE, IOWA - Carlos R. Dowdy, 73, died Sunday, February18 in Mercy Medical Center following a brief illness. Carlos was born March 9, 1927 in Virginia Beach, Va., son of Carlos C. and Mary E. Midgett Dowdy. he married Vera V. Mootz Holzhammer December 12, 1965. Carlos grew up in the Kitty Hawk area and served for 20 years with the United States Coast Guard. He retired on July 1, 1967 as a Chief Petty Officer. His lover for the water led him to piloting vessels on the Mississippi for many years after retirement. Included in his endeavors were piloting the "Mary" for Newt Marine, the "River Rogue" and the "Spirit of Dubuque" for Robert's River Rides, the "Island Princess" and the "Cassville Ferry". Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Vickie Daniels and husband Joey of Wanchese; step-daughters and husbands: Carol and Michael Wiegand of Cedar Rapids, Michigan, Paula and David Chapin of Galene, Illinois, and Kay and Dick Sisler of Dubuque; a sister, Shriley and husband Bill Toler of Havelock; and 4 grandchildren. he was preceded in death by his parents and a step-son, Randy E. Holzhammer on August 13. Funeral services will be at noon, Thursday at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory in Dubuque. Burial with military rites by American Legion Post #6 will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, February 22, 2001; pg. 11A)

Cora Lee Dowdy

Funeral rites for Mrs. Cora Lee Dowdy, 72, were conducted Saturday at the Powells Point Christian Church by the Rev. D.W. Davis.  Interment was made in the church cemetery.  Mrs. Dowdy died at the Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City on Thursday, ay 31.  She was a native of East Lake in Dare County but had made her home at Harbinger in Currituck County for the last 35 years.  She was the daughter of William Jefferson and Affie Basnight Twiford, wife of T.G. Dowdy and a member of the Powells Point Christian Church.  Survivors are her husband; four step-sons: Elwood of Sanford, Elmer of Hillsboro, Grandberry of Manteo and Lindsey L. Dowdy of Harbinger; three step-daughters: Mrs. C.L. Whitehurst of Norfolk, Mrs. Edward Jennings of Berkley and Carla Dowdy of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers: J.G. Twiford of Point Harbor and G.M. Twiford of East Lake; one sister, Holland Twiford of Portsmouth, Va.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, June 8, 1951; pg. 2)

Delton Ivy Dowdy

MANTEO - Delton Ivy Dowdy, 93, of Mother Vineyard Road, Roanoke Island, died Saturday, November 9. Mr. Dowdy was born in Kitty Hawk, the son of the late William Ivy and Missouri Sibburn Dowdy. He was the widower of Sybil Austin Dowdy of Manteo. Retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Mr. Dowdy was also retired from the N.C. Dept. Of Transportation, Ferry Division, and a retired charter boat captain fishing from Oregon Inlet. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Kitty Hawk and a Mason for more than 60 years, Manteo Lodge #521. Mr. Dowdy is survived by a daughter [step-daughter], Estelle Jones Wilson, and a grandson, John F. Wilson, IV, both of Manteo, and Hilda Austin Williams of Dover, Delaware. One of 10 children, Mr. Dowdy is also survived by a sister, Ernestine Dowdy of Great Bridge, Va. A graveside service was conducted at the family plot in Manteo Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 11. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, November 12, 1996)

Joseph Henry Dowdy

MANTEO - Joseph "Joe" Henry Dowdy, 76, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. Mr. Dowdy was born in Grandy and was the owner/operator of Dowdy's Amusement Park located in Nags Head. He was a member Of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Alliance And Carrie Hayman Dowdy and husband of Melva Creef Dowdy of Manteo. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Sandra Jump of Manteo; one son, Gary Joseph Dowdy of Nags Head; one sister, Arvilla Owens of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Aubrey Dowdy of Grandy; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Oct. 18 at Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo with the Rev. David Daniels and the Rev. Bruce Warrington officiating. Burial followed in the Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Twiford's Funeral Home in Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, October 20, 1996)

Mary Midgett Dowdy

KITTY HAWK - Mary "Wid" Midgett Dowdy, 91, of Kitty Hawk, died Nov. 27 in a New Bern hospital. Mrs. Dowdy was born in Kitty Hawk, daughter of the late Franklin Harris And Mary Etheridge Midgett and the widow of Carlos Crespo Dowdy. She was a member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, Roanoke Island Chapter #79, Order of the Eastern Star, Coastal Court Order of the Amaranth and a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley D. Toler of Havelock; a son, Carlos Russell Dowdy of Dubuque, Iowa and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church by the Rev. Brad Bradshaw with burial following in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1993; pg. 10A)

Melva Creef Dowdy

MANTEO - Melva Creef Dowdy, 88, of Manteo, NC was swept into everlasting life on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at her residence. Melva was born in Buffalo City, NC and was best known as co-founder, along with her late husband, Joe Dowdy, of Dowdy's Amusement Park in Nags Head. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and actually attended The Ark International Church in Nags Head and First Assembly of God in Manteo until her health failed. She was the daughter of the late Cloice and Maggie Rogers Creef. Melva leaves behind a son, Gary J. Dowdy of Nags Head, NC; a daughter, Sandra Dowdy Jump of Manteo, NC; two sisters, Mae Wiggins of Gates County, NC and Rosealie Groce of Belhaven, NC; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may join the family at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo on Friday, November 30, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Assembly of God, Manteo, on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 1:00 pm with Rev. David Daniels and Rev. Ron Denham officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, November 29, 2007; pg. 10A)

Sybil Austin Dowdy

MANTEO - Mrs. Sybil Austin Dowdy, of Mother Vineyard, died July 5. She was the daughter of the late U.S. Lighthouse Keeper, Homer Treadwell Austin and Orphia Midgett Austin. She was a native and lifelong resident of Roanoke Island. She is survived by her husband, Delton I. Dowdy, USCG (ret.) of the home; a daughter, Estelle J. Wilson of Manteo; one grandson, John F. Wilson, IV, of Manteo; four sisters: Sidney A. Jones of Manteo, Marretta A. Derrickson of Eau Gallie, Fla., Mildred A. Gray of Satellite Beach, Fla., and Hilda A. Williams of Dover, Del.; one brother, Homer T. Austin of Wanchese. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Manteo with interment to be in the Manteo Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - July 6, 1990)

Thomas Granberry Dowdy [Jr.]

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST--35 YEARS AGO (MAY 21, 1961) - The body of Thos. Granberry Dowdy came ashore Saturday and lodged in some cypress roots on the shore of Albemarle Sound, and was found by Kelly and Curtis Smith, caretakers of the Durant Island Club. Dowdy, 49, of Manteo, lost his life when the tug he was in charge of went down in Albemarle Sound in a storm on April 15. John M. Creef escaped death, after drifting ashore on a life raft and endured bitter cold for a night on the shores of Camden County. Capt. Dowdy displayed his finer qualities in being the last to leave his vessel. He insisted his crewmen take the life raft, and he depended on a breeches buoy, which provided little safety in a turbulent sea.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - May 21, 1996)

Thomas Granberry Dowdy, Sr.

PROMINENT CURRITUCK MAN DIES IN MANTEO - Thomas Grandberry Dowdy, Sr., 83, died Saturday morning at the Beacon Nursing Home following a long illness.  He was a native and life-long resident of Harbinger and was the son of the late Lindsey and Cynthia Dowdy.  He was a retired farmer.  He is survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Cynthia Whitehurst of Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Lorena Bowden of Berkley, Va., and Miss Clara Dowdy of Decatur, Georgia; 4 sons: Lindsey Dowdy of Harbinger, Grandberry Dowdy of Manteo, Elwood Dowdy of Sanford and Elmer Dowdy of Hillsboro; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Burial was in the family plot near Harbinger.  His first wife was Miss Clara M. Daniels of Wanchese, who mothered his large family and who died about 20 years ago.  His second wife was Cora Twiford Basnight, formerly of East Lake and who died about 2 years ago.  The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, January 16, 1953)

Vance S. Dowdy

KITTY HAWK - Vance S. Dowdy of Kitty Hawk died Dec. 9 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. He was born in Kitty Hawk and resided in the Dowdy family homeplace most of his life. He was the son of the late William Ivy and Missouri S. Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church of Kitty Hawk. One of ten children, Mr. Dowdy is survived by a brother, Delton Ivy Dowdy of Roanoke Island; two sisters, Ellen Dowdy Meekins of Norfolk, Va. with whom he lived for several years, and Ernestine Dowdy Dowdy of Great Bridge, Va. A graveside service is scheduled in Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk on Dec. 11 with Rev. Charles Etheridge to officiate. The family was at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Radford Tillett, 4200 Ivy Land, Kitty Hawk. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - December 12, 1993)

Velma Ernestine Dowdy Dowdy

CHESAPEAKE, VA. - Velma Ernestine Dowdy, 71, died September 20. She was a counselor for the Christian Broadcast Network and a homemaker. Mrs. Dowdy was also a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church, the Christian Women's Club and the Joy Sunday School Class. Born in Kitty Hawk, she was the daughter of the late Ivey and Elnora Dowdy. She was the wife of Lindsey Lee Dowdy, Jr. of the home. Besides her husband, Mrs. Dowdy is survived by one daughter, Delores Dail and her husband, Thomas of Norfolk, Va.; two sons: Randy Thomas Dowdy and his wife Nancy of Baltimore, and Lindsey Lee Dowdy, II of San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren; James, Asron and Michael Kovach of Norfolk, Nathan, Andrew and Lindsey Dowdy of Baltimore, Md, and Rachel Eckard of Virginia Beach; and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Twiford Colonial Chael with the Rev. Charles Moseley officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, at 2 p.m. Twiford Funeral Home, Great Bridge, is handling these arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, September 23, 1999; pg. 10A)

 Virginia Dare Beasley Dowdy

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Virginia Dare Beasley Dowdy, 78, died Wednesday, July 19 in her residence. Born in Currituck Beach, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Broderick and Virginia Dare Tillett Beasley and was the wife of the late Thomas Milton Dowdy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kitty Hawk Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Milton Wayne Dowdy of Virginia Beach, Va.; and grandchildren: Michelle Ann Dowdy and Kimberly D. Profitt and husband Craig, all of Virginia Beach, Michael Wayne Dowdy and Thomas Charles Dowdy, both of Cherry Hill, N.J.; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Friday, July 21 in the Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk by the Rev. Brad Bradshaw. Twiford's Colony Chapel Manteo handled arrangements.  The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, July 23, 2000; pg. 14A)

William Ivy Dowdy

KITTY HAWK - William Ivy Dowdy, 88, died Monday night [March 9, 1964] in Albemarle Hospital following a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Kitty Hawk, a retired fisherman and son on the late Samuel and Elizabeth Harris Dowdy and widower of Missouri Sibern Dowdy. He is survived by 5 daughters: Mrs. Herbert Perry, Mrs. T.J. Harris, and Mrs. Evelyn Haskett, all of Kitty Hawk, Mrs. Ernest Meekins of Norfolk and Mrs. Lindsey Dowdy, Jr. of Norfolk; four sons: Carlos C. and Vance S. Dowdy of Kitty Hawk, Thomas Milton Dowdy of Kill Devil Hills and Delton Ivy Dowdy of Manteo; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. The body was removed to Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo pending completion of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, March 10, 1964)

KITTY HAWK - Funeral services for William Ivy Dowdy, who died Monday night were conducted Wednesday at the graveside in Austin Cemetery by the Rev. Horace Lee McLaurin, pastor of Kitty Hawk Methodist Church. The casket was covered with a pall of red and white carnations. Mrs. Minnie Twiford, Mrs. Virginia Smith, Mrs. Winnie Campbell, Mrs. Barbara Rice, Mrs. Dea Baum, Mrs. Helen Cook and Edgar Perry Sang "Abide With Me" and "Rock of Ages". Pallbearers were Aubrey Harris, Clyde Beacham, Eldridge Beacham, Tom Beacham, Jack Wilson and Hallett Perry.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, March 12, 1964)

Edward Marvin Dowe [Dough]

Edward Marvin Dowe, 77, of Lee Hwy. in Bristol, Virginia, died April 27, 1992 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Bristol. He was the son of Adam & Dora O'Neal Dough. He was born in Manteo, N.C. The surname, according to the clipping, was changed in the U.S. Army. He had retired as a fireman in Portsmouth, Va. Survivors include wife, Mary Elizabeth, daughter, Rose Marie Smith of Portsmouth, and son, Wayne Dowe of Bristol.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - May 21, 1992)

Ada Mann Doxey

Mrs. Ada Mann Doxey, wife of Henry G. Doxey and daughter of Augustus O. and Laura Ann Midgett Mann, died that the residence at 301 Avon Rd., Norfolk, Va. on Monday [Mar. 31, 1952].  Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph H. Oates of Norfolk; four sisters: Mrs. Arthur Dowdy of Princess Anne County, Mrs. R.L. Cartwright of Norfolk, Mrs. P.W. Hollingsworth of Newport News and Mrs. H.S. Barnham of Virginia Beach; two brothers: E.B. Mann of Ocean Park and J.E. Mann of Norfolk' and two grandchildren. Mrs. Doxey was a native of Manns Harbor and had been a resident of Norfolk for 12 years. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church and Coinjock Chapter of OES.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 4, 1952; pg. 1)

Annie Olane Meekins Drake

MANTEO - Mrs. Annie Olane Meekins Drake died at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, September 22. She was born September 26, 1930 to the late Theodore and Odessa Meekins.  Annie was a 77-year native of Manteo.  She was educated in Manteo Public Schools and became one of the culinary arts cornerstones of the Outer Banks.  She worked diligently at serving thousands at establishments such as Owens Restaurant, the Oasis and Millers Steakhouse, just to name a few.  Most recently she served as a personal cook for the Lion Club and Rotary Club members.  She was married to her husband William for 63 years.  During their matrimony they were blessed with nine children.  Mrs. Drake is survived by her husband, William C. Drake, Sr.; seven sons: William C. Drake, Jr. (Patricia), James M. Drake (Patricia), Larmarvin Drake (Donna), Leon Drake, Timothy Drake, and Tony Drake (Cathy); two daughters: Annie L. Drake-Coop (David) and Barbara Selby (Jerome, deceased); two brothers: Nick Meekins (Linda) and Roosevelt Meekins; two sisters: Wilma Keys (Linwood) and Ossie Dunston; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.  A memorial service will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at the Assembly of God, Manteo.  A life celebration service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Manteo, by Elder Laura A. Debrough.  Viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m.  Interment will be in Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, September 28, 2008; pg. 8A)

Alpheus W. Drinkwater

(Unknown newspaper - circa September 26, 1962) [Clipping submitted by Judy Merrell Brickhouse]

Dorothy Lee Drinkwater

Dorothy Lee Drinkwater, 74, of Manteo, died Friday morning [Feb. 27, 1981] in Kecoughtan Veterans Hospital, Hampton, Va. following a long illness. She was a native of Manteo and lived here most of her life. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Manteo. She was retired from the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, serving in Casablanca, Africa and Italy during World War II. She was a daughter of the late Alpheus W, and Mrs. Rose Gray Drinkwater. She and her father operated the U.S. Weather Station in Manteo for some thirty years. She is survived by one son, William (Billy) Cox of Manteo; one sister, Mrs. Margierite D. Booth of Manteo; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, by Rev. M.W. Warren, pastor of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and the Rev. Carroll Daniels, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, Manteo. Burial with military rites followed. The family is at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Cox.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Ida O'Neal Drinkwater

Mrs. Ida O'Neal Drinkwater, 81, widow of the late Edward Drinkwater of Virginia Beach, died Wednesday afternoon in a Virginia Beach hospital.  Mrs. Drinkwater had recently suffered a broken hip and succumbed to that and other complications.  Mrs. Drinkwater was a daughter of the late Thomas and Canary O'Neal, and was a native of Currituck Inlet (now Penny's Hill) in Currituck County.  She is survived by two sons: Vernon Drinkwater of Virginia Beach and Edward Drinkwater of Hartford, Conn.; one daughter, Mrs. Walter D. Perry of Kill Devil Hills; two sisters: Mrs. Pattie Smith and Mrs. Kitty Gray of Manteo; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - February 21, 1964)

Nora Etheridge Drinkwater

MANTEO - Nora Etheridge Drinkwater, 86, died Friday, September 7, 2007 at the Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Manteo, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Lydia Pearl Midgett Etheridge and was the widow of Herman Drinkwater. She was a member of the Roanoke Island Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Drinkwater is survived by a daughter, Alice D. Snow of Manteo, NC; a sister, Peggy E. Harris of Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Brian Snow and wife Melissa of Nashville, TN and Jennifer Thomas and husband Chris of Easley, SC; and three great-grandchildren, Parker Snow, Paul Snow, and Bryce Thomas. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy L. Etheridge and Fred G. Etheridge. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Twiford's Colony Chapel by the Rev. John Charles. Burial will be in the Roanoke Island Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, September 11, 2007; pg. 10A)

Rosa Gray Drinkwater

MANTEO, N.C. - Mrs. Rosa Gray Drinkwater, wife of Alpheus W. Drinkwater, the only woman in the history of N.C. to hold the post of Wreck Commissioner, among the first to manage a telegraph office and long a leading figure in the religious, fraternal and civic life of northeastern North Carolina, died in the Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, shortly before midnight Tuesday night, December 16, 1952, 12 hours after suffering the first of a series of cerebral hemorrhages. Coming as a bride to Manteo from her native Currituck County 47 years ago at the age of 20, she shortly was taught telegraphy by her husband, who was at that time in charge of communications for the United States Weather Bureau and when the Western Union established an office here, she was placed in charge of it, a post in which she continued until her death. She was appointed Wreck Commissioner, once a post of great importance, by Gov. J.M. Broughton and reappointed by Gov. Cherry. Her husband was appointed to succeed her by Gov. Scott. Too shocked to remember clearly Wednesday, Dec. 17, her bereaved husband was not too sure of his recollection, but she used to recall that it was 49 years ago this week when she first met her husband. He was on duty on the beach across Currituck Sound from her home on Long Point, having established a telegraph office there to keep President Theodore Roosevelt informed as to progress in the salvage of the first submarine, the Moccasin. It was from there that he sent out 49 years ago Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1952 the message that informed a not particularly interested world that the Wrights had flown an airplane from Kill Devil Hill. After 1903, she came to Manteo and taught for a year in the schools of the town and the following summer, she was married at her home in Currituck. A home was built that in time came to be the center of the community's celebrated hospitality. She was an ardent gardener, and the grounds around her house have long been as show place on Roanoke Island. Always, she had time for her family, her husband and his friends, her telegraph office, her flowers, her church and the fraternal organizations in which she was always active. She was one of the charter members of the Roanoke Island Garden Club, the Manteo Music Club, the Home Demonstration Club, the Rebekah Lodge and the Eastern Star. She was also active in the work of Mt. Olivet Church, from which she will be buried Thursday, Dec. 18, 1952. Surviving besides her husband are 2 daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Drinkwater of Manteo and Mrs. John L. Booth of Norfolk; 3 grandsons, the oldest of which grew up as her own child. Also surviving are her step-mother, Mrs. Annie L. Gray of Norfolk and 2 half-sisters: Mrs. Ethel Gray Lewis and Mrs. Marian Gray Coleman, both of Norfolk; a half-brother, C.K. Gray of Norfolk.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Thursday, Dec. 18, 1952)

Mrs. Rosa Gray Drinkwater, wife of Alpheus W. Drinkwater and in her own right one of the most widely influential and beloved women ever to live in Dare County, and for more than two score years a leader in the community's religious, civic and fraternal life, died at 11:29 in Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City after a series of massive cerebral hemorrhages which began before mid-day. Conscious almost to the moment of her death, Mrs. Drinkwater, though she must have realized the gravity of her condition better even than those around her, continued cheerful and she died, after an instant of apparently convulsive pain, her hand in the hands of her oldest daughter who was with her from the moment of the onset of the attack that ended her life. Also at her bedside was Dr. C.R. Brown of Manteo and Dr. W.W. Sawyer of Elizabeth City who had just left the hospital in a hopeful mind about her recovery, provided she survived the initial stages of the attack. Until the last night of her life Mrs. Drinkwater was active in her home, in her community and on the last evening attended one of the organizations with which she was so long and influentially connected. She awoke feeling unwell Tuesday morning with little energy for the day's duties, as she remarked to Mr. Drinkwater when she set about the day. He urged her to just take it easy and within two hours the first minor attack came on. Physicians in attendance which also included Dr. W.W. Johnston, were agreed that a massive hemorrhage at the base of the brain had occurred and might recur unless she was kept quiet. She was not alarmed or if she was she gave no hint of it.  Funeral services for Mrs. A.W. Drinkwater, who died Tuesday night after an illness of one day, were conducted at 2:00 Thursday afternoon in Mount Olivet Methodist Church in Manteo by Rev. H.R. Ashmore and Rev. H.V. Napier. Mrs. E.R. Wescott and Mrs. H.A. Creef sang "Whispering Hope"; Robert H. Midgett sang "Crossing the Bar"; John H. Long sang "Good Night and Good Morning"; and the church choir sang "Abide With me", "Now the Day is Over" and "We Shall Sleep But Not Forever". Services were concluded at the grave in Manteo Cemetery by the Manteo Rebekah Lodge. The choir sang "We'll Never Say Goodbye" and the Rebekah nymn "Nearer My God to Thee". Pallbearers were Sam Midgett, Belton Burrus, Edwin Midgett, Raymond Wescott, G.G. Bonner and Robert Ballance.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, December 19, 1952; pg. 2 & 10)

Susie Brinkley Drinkwater

Mrs. Susie Brinkley Drinkwater, widow of Herman M. Drinkwater, former Mayor of Virginia Beach, died at her residence in Virginia Beach, Saturday, December 27, 1952. A native of Manteo, N.C., she had resided at Virginia Beach for 62 years. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Mrs. Melvina Baum Brinkley. She was prominent in the church and women's activities at the beach, was a member of the Galilee Episcopal Church and the Virginia Beach Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are 3 daughters: Mrs. Bessie D. Hayes of Virginia Beach, Mrs. Walter B. Reynolds of Elmira, New York, and Mrs. Camille D. Boden of Virginia Beach; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one brother. J.V. Brinkley of Manteo. Funeral services will be conducted from the Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, Monday, December 29. Burial will be in the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - Sunday, December 28, 1952)

Watson G. Drinkwater

MORGANTON [NC] - Watson G. Drinkwater, 87, died October 2.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, October 5, 2008; pg. 10A)

Mary Rebecca Barnett Dubois

BUXTON, N.C. - Mrs. Mary Rebecca Barnett Dubois, 79, died Sunday [June 26, 1977] in Winslow Memorial Home. A native of Frisco, she was the widow of George Henry Dubois and a member of Grove United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Cape Hatteras Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include a brother, Andrew F. Barnett, Sr. of Buxton and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Twiford Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Ella Willis Dudley

VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Ella Willis Dudley, 69, died Monday [Dec. 21, 1959] at 10:45 p.m. in a local hospital after a short illness. She was a native of Hatteras, N.C. and had resided in Princess Anne County for the last 47 years. She was a resident of Virginia Beach at the time of her death. She was a member of the Virginia Beach Methodist Church and Virginia Beach Chapter #35 Order of Eastern Star. Her husband, Linwood Lee Dudley, died in 1958. She is survived by three sons: Garland W. Dudley of Princess Anne Co., Oswald A. Dudley of Fox Hall, Norfolk, and J. Leon Dudley of Warwick; one sister, Mrs. Emma Daniels of Wanchese, N.C.; and 3 grandchildren. The body was taken to Maestas Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at Virginia Beach Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. C.O. Kidd, pastor. Burial will be in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery in London Bridge.  (unknown newspaper and date)

Carrie Baum Dunbar

KILL DEVIL HILLS - Carrie Baum Dunbar, 84, of Baum Bay Drive, died Feb. 4, in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital.  She was a native of Kitty Hawk and a homemaker.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mrs. Mincie Twiford Partridge.  Mrs. Dunbar was a charter member of the First Baptist Church, Kitty Hawk.  She is survived by one daughter: Carolyn C. Twiford of Kill Devil Hills; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  The body was cremated.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, Kitty Hawk, by the Rev. William Creef.  The family suggests that contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Post Office Box 165, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 27949.  Twiford Colony Chapel Manteo is in charge of arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1990)  [Kindly submitted byArlene Vause]

Joann Dickerson Dunnivan

BATESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Joann Dickerson Dunnivan, a Batesville housewife, will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Ed Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Mrs. Dunnivan died Friday [Feb. 8, 1974] at University of Virginia Hospital. She was 23.  Born in Albemarle County on April 25, 1950, she was the daughter of Robert Dickerson and the late Mrs. Helen Midgett Dickerson of Charlottesville.  She was a member of the Crozet Baptist Church.  In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Donald Miller Dunnivan of Batesville, one son, Mark Wayne Dickerson of Batesville, three stepsons, Donald M. Dunnivan, Jr. of Batesville, Butch Allen Dunnivan of Waynesboro and Billy Jo Dunnivan of Waynesboro.  Also surviving are one stepdaughter, Michelle Lucille Dunnivan of Waynesboro, one brother, Kenneth Dickerson of Richmond, and three sisters, Miss Wanda Dickerson, Mrs. Judy Drumheller and Miss Judy Mae Dickerson, all of Charlottesville.   The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home.  (Charlottesville Daily Progress [Charlottesville, VA] – unknown date)

Mrs. Joann Dickerson Dunnivan, 23, of Batesville, Va., died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974. She was the daughter of the late Helen Midgett Dickerson.  She is survived by her husband and one child; her father, Mack Dickerson; three sisters, Judy Drumheller, Wanda and Jennie; and one brother Kenny; her grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Dickerson of Charlottesville, Va., and Mrs. Bernice Midgett of Wanchese.  Those attending the funeral in Charlottesville, Va. Monday from Wanchese were Mrs. Bernice Midgett, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gallop, Tammy Martinez, Mrs. Ophelia Daniels, Mrs. Edward Davis, and Harold Gessford of Hampton, Va.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] – unknown date)  Both obituaries submitted by Josh Myers.

Calvert Holden Duvall

NAGS HEAD - Calvert Holden Duvall, 79, of Nags Head, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, in a Chesapeake, Va. Hospital. Mr. Duvall was born in East Lake and was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a chief and served in WWII. He was the son of the late Ephraim and Mae Odell Tillett Duvall and the husband of Mary Brady Duvall. Besides his wife, surviving are 2 daughters: Diane Duvall King of Savannah, Ga. and Susan Duvall Lochridge of St. Simons Island, Ga.; and 3 grandchildren: Mara and James "Jake" King of Savannah and Jill Hayes of Charleston, S.C. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb. 6 in the Manteo Cemetery by the Rev. David J. Daniels. Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, February 5, 1998)

Hope Daniels Duvall

WANCHESE - Hope Daniels Duvall, 85, died Sunday, October 10 in a Chesapeake, Va. hospital. Mrs. Duvall, a native of Wanchese, was a homemaker and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  She was the daughter of the late Marvin P. and Cleopatra Midgett Daniels.  Surviving are three daughters: Christine Strong of McAllen, Texas, Cleo Rowe of Manns Harbor and Cheryl Mello of Charlotte; one brother, Pete Daniels of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a son, C.C. Duvall.  Funeral Services were held at Bethany United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with the Rev. Arland Strong and the Rev. Bill Holliday officiating.  Burial followed in the Tillett Cemetery in Wanchese.  Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo handled arrangements.  (Outer Banks Sentinel [Nags Head, NC] - Thursday, October 14, 1999; pg. 9A)

John Robert Duvall

John Robert Duvall of Kitty Hawk, died suddenly at 1 o'clock Thursday morning [April 24, 1952] at Manns Harbor where he had been living for the past several months while managing a logging operation at East Lake. He was the son of the late John E. and Cynthia Pritchett Duvall of East Lake where he was a resident most of his life, moving there at an early age with his parents from Tyrrell County, where he was born. At the time of his death he was owner of a cottage court and store at Kitty Hawk which he had operated for the past 6 years. He was also Chairman for the past 3 years of the Dare Beaches Sanitary Board for which post he had recently filled without opposition. Most of his life had been spent in the timber business, and for a time he had been employed in the logging industry in Haiti and other Caribbean islands. He also worked for a while in the oil fields of the southwest. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Jordan Duvall; several step-children, step-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. he was a brother of Claude C. Duvall, Chairman of the Dare County Commissioners, and he has two sisters, Mrs. L.E. bray of Elizabeth City and Mrs. Evvie Pinner of Manns Harbor. He was a member of the East Lake Methodist Church, of the Wanchese Masonic Lodge and of Sudan Shrine temple. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. H.R. Ashmore at the Manteo Methodist Church and burial will be in the Manteo Cemetery. Twiford Funeral Home, directors.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, April 25, 1952; pg. 1)

Funeral services for John Robert Duvall, who died Thursday morning, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. H.R. Ashemore, pastor of Mt. Olivet. A large crowd attended with many old friends present from distant towns, and former business associates from New Jersey and elsewhere. Members of the church choir sang "Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown' and "I Will Sing You a Song", accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Rennie Williams. The casket was blanketed by a pall of white carnations, white lilies and fern. There were many floral offerings. Pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge of Wanchese; Lawrence Swain, Ralph Swain, Hugh Basnight, G.G. Bonner, Melvin Daniels and H.G. Bridges. Interment was made in the Manteo Cemetery with members of the Masonic Lodge in charge of the graveside rites. Frank Cahoon, Master of the Wanchese Lodge, led the services.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, May 2, 1952; pg. 1)

Mary Brady Duvall

NAGS HEAD - Mary Brady Duvall, 82, died Friday, August 17 at her residence. Mrs. Duvall was born in Baltimore, Md. and attended the University of Baltimore School of Law. She was a retired administrative secretary for Essex College and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Duvall was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Katherine Kopp Brady. She was the widow of the late Calvert Holden Duvall. Surviving are two step-daughters: Diane Duvall Kind of Savannah, Ga. and Susan Duvall Lochridge of Brunswick, Ga.; one sister: Helen Brady Hall; and one brother, Edward Brady, both of Baltimore; and two grandchildren: Mara King Harley and James Robert King. Services will be held at the graveside in Manteo Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. with Father Michael Butler officiating. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001; pg. 12A)

Odella Tillett Duvall

WIDOW OF LATE EPH. DUVALL DIES AT HOME IN MANTEO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON - Mrs. Odella Tillett Duvall, 54, was found dead when a neighbor, Capt. Lum Midgett, called on her about five Wednesday afternoon, sitting in a chair in her home on the corner of First Avenue and Road St. in Manteo.  She had been dead about an hour.  She was the daughter of the late Tillman and Harriett Ann Tillett of Nags Head and wife of the late Eph. Duvall of East Lake and Manteo.  She was a member of the Manteo Baptist Church and the Manteo Rebekah Lodge.  She is survived by three sons: Maynard of Ft. Pierce, Fla., Calvert of Baltimore, and Gilbert Duvall of Manteo.  Wayland, a fourth son, was killed during the late war in the Pacific.  She has several grandchildren and nephews and nieces.  She is survived by the following brothers: Ravon Tillett of New Jersey, Marshall Tillet of Nags Head, Elisha Tillett of Grandy and Robert Tillett of Beaufort; three sisters: Mrs. Winnie Brown and Mrs. Adelia Brown of Zebulon and Mrs. CeCe Davis of Currituck County.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  The body is at Twiford Funeral Home.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, February 9, 1951; pg. 1)

[Robert] Wayland Duvall [Sr.]

One of Dare County's fine young men, Wayland Duvall, was recently killed in battle in the Pacific. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Evelyn Dowdy Duvall of Kitty Hawk and two small children. He was the son of Mrs. Odell Duvall and the late Eph. H. Duvall of Manteo. He served several years in the Coast Guard. Besides his wife, children and mother, he is survived by three brothers: Maynard, Calvert and Gilbert. The first be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo on Saturday, November 25 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. C.L. Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Hooper Family Cemetery in Rodanthe. Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo is handling arrangements.  (Dare County Times [Manteo, NC] - Friday, October 16, 1942; pg. 1)

Ruth Brothers Dykstra

MANTEO - Ruth Brothers Dykstra, 91, died Sunday, December 23 in Nags Head. Mrs. Dykstra was born in Wanchese and was a former co-owner and operator of Dyke's Fishing Center in Dare County. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, a graduate of Hicks Beauty Academy, and was an Avon representative for 10 years. She was the daughter of the late Claud and Alice Hayman Brothers and the wife of the late George Dysktra, Jr. Surviving are a daughter, Faye B. Austin of Manteo; one sister, Maude B. Parrish of Durham; 2 grandchildren: Jay Austin and wife Renee and Deanie Midgett and husband Timmy; and 2 great-grandchildren: Brittney and Kelsey Midgett. A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. in Bethany United Methodist Church by the Rev. Tom Supplee and the Rev. Carroll Daniels. Burial followed in the Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese.  Twiford's Colony Chapel in Manteo handled arrangements.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001; pg. 7A)

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