OBITUARIES

Knotts Island- Born July 8, 1966, Jerry “Henry” Allen passed away in his home on February 11, 2023. A lifelong Virginia Beach native, Henry had a colorful life enjoying his family and friends throughout challenges...

Henry F. Barker Jr., of Kitty Hawk, NC, went to be with his heavenly father and heavenly family on February 12, 2023 at the age of 85. Henry was born September 26, 1937 and raised...

Joan G. Wright, 76, of Coinjock passed away February 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born May 14, 1946 in Charlotte, NC to the late Edward and Elizabeth Garman. Her older sister,...

William “Bill” Miles Askew, Jr., 74, of Kitty Hawk died suddenly Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  He was the son of the late William Miles Askew, Sr. and Eleanor Hetrick Askew. Bill was born and raised...

The unexpected passing of Richard "Rick" Graf, Jr. Monday February 6, 2023 at the Colington home has been announced by Rick's wife, Karen Graf. Rick as he was best known, was 71 and born in...

Jarvisburg- Rose Marie Firestone, 63, went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2023 In Chesapeake, VA. She was born August 21, 1959 in Roanoke Rapids, NC and raised in the Baptist faith. Rose...

Manteo - Charles Ronnie Stewart, Sr., 83, passed away on February 4, 2023. Ronnie was born in Spartanburg, SC but relocated to Durham, NC at the age of two. He was raised following the teachings...

Barbara “Barb” Shimpach, 79, of Rodanthe, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City on January 24, 2023. Barbara was born in November 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. In her...

Point Harbor - Janet Ann Russell went home on January 21, 2023 from the Outer Banks Hospital after a short illness.  Born in Baltimore, MD July 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late...

Eleanor Louise Wesenberg, 97, of Duck, NC passed away peacefully January 19, 2023 in Barco, NC. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania October 23, 1925, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Julius and Hedwig Ritter. Eleanor’s...