OBITUARIES

Kitty Hawk - James Andrew Dixon, of Kitty Hawk, NC passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in his home after a long battle with ALS.  Jim was born in Washington, DC and retired from L.F. Jennings...

Ronnie Joe Cooper, Jr., 53, passed away on December 9, 2020 in Aydlett, NC. Ronnie was born in Norfolk, VA on May 19, 1967. In Ronnie’s 53 years, he filled many roles; Beloved Son, Brother,...

Jeffery Simuel Rose, 59, died of natural causes on December 8, 2020 in Hampton, VA.  He was a US Coast Guard Veteran. Jeff was predeceased by his mother, Claudette Gatlin. Jeffery is survived by his father,...

Jarvisburg - Edward J. Duncan, Sr. died of natural causes in Elizabeth City, NC Tuesday December 8, 2020.  He was 85.  Mr. Duncan was a US Air Force Korean War veteran and a long-time resident...

Grandy - Rachel Marie Fleck passed away all too soon on December 8, 2020 at her home in Grandy, NC at the young age of 34. She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to...

Florida  – Rein Roots, 77, passed away December 6, 2020 in Elizabeth City.  Rein is survived by his mother, Ella Roots; and sister Hene MacDonald, both of Florida.  Rein is also survived by his brother, Martin...

Kill Devil Hills - On December 3rd, 2020, Betty Newcomb Hamlett gained her angel wings after 88 wonderful years of life. She was also known as Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Beatrice. Betty was born on July...

Coinjock – Albert B. Croom, 81, passed away November 29, 2020 in Coinjock, NC. He is survived by his wife, Barbara C. Croom and two children and their families, including two grandsons. A graveside service...

Grandy - Edward Stanley Rakowski, 74, passed on November 26, 2020 at home with his family at his side.  He was born on February 21, 1946 in Norristown, PA.  Ed graduated from Bishop Kenrick Catholic...

Bonita J. Smith (Bonnie) passed away from liver failure on November 25, 2020 at home in Kill Devil Hills. She was born on May 22, 1943 in Broome County NY, the daughter of the late...