OBITUARIES

Thomas Lee Baker, 75, peacefully passed away at his home in Moyock, North Carolina, on March 6, 2026. A proud Marine Corps veteran and dedicated public servant, Tom lived a life defined by service, integrity,...

Freeman “Gene” Sutton left this earthly world and entered into eternal peace on March 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Virginia Sutton; his sister, Cathy; and his brothers, Robert...

Mark Gregory Creef, 67, best known as “Marky Mark” passed away March 5, 2026 at his Manteo home. Mark was born on July 8, 1958. Everyone said he was a pretty baby. Mark was a...

Harriet Ann George 70, of Moyock, NC died of natural causes in Elizabeth City, NC March 4, 2026. Though her health had been in decline for several years, she maintained her humor and grateful spirit....

James William “Jimmy” Graham, 69, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, passed away on March 4, 2026. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Doug Graham, and brother Scott Graham. He is...

Southern Shores, NC - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Margaret Louise Coleman. Born on February 8, 1943, in Richmond, VA, Margaret left us unexpectedly on March 3, 2026, following emergency open-heart surgery. Her departure...

Lillian “Sue” Petersen of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 of natural causes. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 6, 1943. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents,...

With love, the fondest memories and a toke, we announce the passing of our young father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend, Benjamin “Bingo” Logan Rider. Bingo departed this life in Colington February 26, 2026....

Nancy Darr passed away on February 27,  2026 after a prolonged battle with a variety of health issues.  The daughter of Mr. Arthur B and Elizabeth F.  (Stone) Sheets, Nancy was born on August 3,...

Norman Wayne “Norm” Sparks, 93, of the Avery Point community in Richmond, VA (formerly of Southern Shores, NC, and formerly of Northern Virginia), died February 25, 2026 in Richmond Virginia.  Born in Connersville, Indiana in...