OBITUARIES

Southern Shores- Emma B. Kesslinger, 91, died peacefully in her sleep March 2, 2008.  She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   She is survived by a son, Geoffrey G. Smith and his...

Buxton-  Sharon Lynn Powers, 35,  died unexpectedly at her residence February 17, 2008.  She was born in Norfolk, Virginia March 19, 1972. Sharon was the daughter of  Robert and Judy Midgette of Buxton. Sharon resided...

Nags Head-   Miriam Louise Norris, born November 5, 1919, widower of Raymond L. Norris, died February 12, 2008 in Nags Head. She was the daughter of the late Pierce Douglas Lever and Grace Florence Davis...

Southern Shores- Educator, inventor, flight pioneer, loving wife, and devoted mother Gertrude Sugden Rogallo died Monday January 28, 2008 at her Southern Shores residence. She was ninety-four.  Gertrude, born January 13, 1914 in Hampton Virginia...

Nags Head-  Helen Irene Rylott died Saturday January 26, 2008 after a brave battle with illness. She was 64 years old. Helen was born August 23, 1944 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter...

Kill Devil Hills-  David A. Vince of Kill Devil Hills died in his sleep unexpectedly on Monday morning January 21, 2008.  He was 43 years old. David is survived by his parents Dominick and Arlyne...

Manteo- Erma L. Tarkenton or “TOJO” as he was known by friends, departed to be borne in the arms of glory on January 15, 2008.  Thereabout the time of October 4, 1933 Tojo was born...

Kill Devil Hills, NC-  Joseph Melick Morgan, Jr. 68, and formerly of Great Bridge, Virginia died Thursday January 3, 2008 after a valiant battle with illness. He was the son of Mattie and the late...

Kitty Hawk. N.C.- Gustav Eugene Steese of Kitty Hawk passed away Monday December 24, 2007 at the family residence.  Born in Akron, Ohio June 29, 1929, Gustav graduated from West High School and attended college...

Mr. James Blackwell died Wednesday, December 19, 2007.   Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Still Waters Baptist Church, Nags Head with Pastor Tony Facenda presiding.  Burial will follow in Roanoke Island Memorial...