Melissa Marie Duncan
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      Melissa Marie Duncan

      May 27, 2026

      Melissa Marie Duncan, 65, was called to her eternal home May 27, 2026 at the family’s Jarvisburg residence after bravely battling chronic illness. Her every need was attended to by her devoted husband of 19 years, Kenneth Lee Duncan of the home.

      Melissa was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Sylvia Ransone and her eldest sibling, Marlene Evans.  In addition to Kenneth,  also surviving are Melissa’s three children Jennifer Dixon; James “Jamie” Midgett, and Justin Midgett- all of Grandy; her two step-daughters, Nicole of Texas and Heather of Spring Hope, North Carolina; her siblings, David of New Mexico, Naomi of Auburn, CA, Pattie of Hampton, VA, and Shirley also of Virginia Beach; her brother-in-law Edward Jack Duncan, Jr. of the home as well as numerous other relatives, neighbors, friends, and her regular customers.

      Melissa was a loyal and popular employee with the Tobacco Barn store for many years as well as a bakery associate with Food Lion of Grandy. Kenneth is honoring Melissa’s preference for the simplicity of cremation with no memorial services planned. Please share expressions of love and support with Ken and the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com .

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        The Nags Head Chapel and Company Headquarters

        Nags Head Chapel

        Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.

        Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

        The Barco Memorial Chapel - Currituck

        Barco Chapel

        In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.

        Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

        Capital Crematory

        Capital Crematory

        In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.

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