OBITUARIES

Frisco - On June 30, 2018 at approximately 3:10 am, Mr. Joseph F. Brunson “Joey”,62, passed away from an extended illness, quietly and comfortably in his home with his wife, Kelly Brunson.  Mr. Brunson was...

Waves- George Johnson who just recently turned 39, died unexpectedly Thursday June 28, in Waves while visiting his companion. George had connections in the entertainment industry and was also an artist and a trained journeyman....

Kill Devil Hills - Daniel Morgan Lane, or “Morgan” as he was lovingly known, left this earth tragically doing what he most loved, flying, June 27, 2018 in Manteo, NC. Morgan was born in Pittsburgh,...

Manteo - Elma Carole Twiford Twyne, also known as Nanny to her grandchildren, received her angel wings early morning on June 26, 2018.  She was born on a sunny morning in Atlantic City, New Jersey...

Mrs. Phyllis K. Smith 86, died June 25, 2018 in Nags Head, NC. She was from the Ottawa, Illinois area and was visiting her daughter. Survivors include her daughter, Jan Paoletti of Southern Shores and...

Kill Devil Hills- Claudius I. “Bud” Vermilye, 89, died at his home June 22, 2018 where he retired in 1997. He was born in 1928 in Bayside, New York where he graduated from PS 41...

James “Jay” Randolph Ellis (March 13, 1962 - June 22, 2018) was born in Suffolk, Virginia to Nancy Cowper Williston and grew up in Gatesville, NC. He attended high school and college in San Diego...

Manteo - Santo John Battaglia, 89, of Manteo NC was the beloved husband of Arlene Battaglia, his wife of 57 years, and was called home on June 19, 2018. Sam was a loving husband, father,...

Moyock- LaCarol Hill, Sr. lovingly known as Lakey, age 81 of Moyock, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his residence.  He was born August 16, 1936 in Scotland Neck, NC, lived in New Jersey,...

Kitty Hawk - Ethel M. Hurley was born as Ethel M Looker and first widowed as Ethel Hill from her WWII US Marine first husband, Franklin Van Dyke Hill. She then was blessed with 55...