The Outer Banks Voice - Obituaries

Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Obituaries

Wanda M. Fergusson Petrey of Grandy, March 17

Wanda M. Fergusson Petrey of Grandy, March 17

Wanda M. Fergusson Petrey of Grandy, NC, passed away at her home on March 17, 2023. Full story

Wanda M. Fergusson Petrey of Grandy, NC, passed away at her home on March 17, 2023. Wanda was born May 23, 1951 in Norfolk, VA to Waddy A. Fergusson and Virginia Lee Tillery. She graduated from Granby High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.

While attending college, Wanda had an opportunity to go to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Norfolk field office. Wanda started her FBI career in 1970 and retired in 2007. During her career she traveled and enjoyed seeing the different parts of the country.

Peggy Parker Newbern of Powells Point, March 25

Peggy Parker Newbern of Powells Point, March 25

Peggy Parker Newbern, also known as “Peggy Sure”, age 88, of Powells Point, NC, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital. Full story

Peggy Parker Newbern, also known as “Peggy Sure”, age 88, of Powells Point, NC, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital. Full story

Marjorie L. Jester of Elizabeth City, March 27

Marjorie L. Jester of Elizabeth City, March 27

Marjorie Lacy Ballance Jester, age 79, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Waterbrooke Assisted Living. Full story

Marjorie Lacy Ballance Jester, age 79, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Waterbrooke Assisted Living. Full story

Wiley Dwight Hooper II of Kitty Hawk, March 14

Wiley Dwight Hooper II of Kitty Hawk, March 14

Wiley “Buddy” Dwight Hooper II, 67, of Kitty Hawk, NC died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. from complications of pneumonia. Born in Norfolk,… Full story

Wiley “Buddy” Dwight Hooper II, 67, of Kitty Hawk, NC died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC. from complications of pneumonia. Born in Norfolk,… Full story

John Nelson Butler of Stumpy Point, March 23

John Nelson Butler of Stumpy Point, March 23

John Nelson Butler, of Stumpy Point, NC, a loving father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, at Beth Sholom Village in Virginia Beach, VA. Full story

John Nelson Butler, of Stumpy Point, NC, a loving father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, at Beth Sholom Village in Virginia Beach, VA. Full story

Tina Marie Tillett of Manteo, March 23

Tina Marie Tillett of Manteo, March 23

Tina Marie (Ellinwood) Tillet, 56, of Manteo, NC, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, after an extended illness. Full story

Tina Marie (Ellinwood) Tillet, 56, of Manteo, NC, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, after an extended illness. Full story

“Stoney” Merritt Calvin Stone

“Stoney” Merritt Calvin Stone

“Stoney” Merritt Calvin Stone passed away unexpectedly on February 16th while doing one of his favorite things-traveling and spending time with his beautiful wife and best friend, Carol, and his beloved dogs, Billy and Charlie. Full story

“Stoney” Merritt Calvin Stone passed away unexpectedly on February 16th while doing one of his favorite things-traveling and spending time with his beautiful wife and best friend, Carol, and his beloved dogs, Billy and Charlie. Full story

Josephine Maria West of Moyock, March 25

Josephine Maria West of Moyock, March 25

Josephine Maria West, 92, of Tulls Creek Rd, Moyock, died March 25, 2023. Full story

Josephine Maria West, 92, of Tulls Creek Rd, Moyock, died March 25, 2023. Full story

Ruth Lowman Lanyon of Manteo, March 20

Ruth Lowman Lanyon of Manteo, March 20

Ruth Lowman Lanyon, 91, of Manteo, NC, formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Full story

Ruth Lowman Lanyon, 91, of Manteo, NC, formerly of Norwalk, CT passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Full story

Mark William Ferdinandsen of Manteo, March 24

Mark William Ferdinandsen of Manteo, March 24

Mark “Ferdi” William Ferdinandsen, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023, in Manteo, North Carolina. Full story

Mark “Ferdi” William Ferdinandsen, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023, in Manteo, North Carolina. Full story

Ila Jean Wall, March 23

Ila Jean Wall, March 23

The family of Ila Jean Wall has announced her death today March 23, 2023 in Colington, NC. Full story

The family of Ila Jean Wall has announced her death today March 23, 2023 in Colington, NC. Full story

Lloyd Edward “LE” Winslow, Jr. of Elizabeth City, March 23

Lloyd Edward “LE” Winslow, Jr. of Elizabeth City, March 23

Lloyd Edward Winslow, Jr,. (“LE”), age 91, of Elizabeth City, NC died surrounded by family Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. Full story

Lloyd Edward Winslow, Jr,. (“LE”), age 91, of Elizabeth City, NC died surrounded by family Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. Full story

Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise of Manteo, March 20

Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise of Manteo, March 20

Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise, 63, of Manteo, NC died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home. Full story

Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise, 63, of Manteo, NC died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home. Full story

Ruth Marie Beall of Stumpy Point, March 22

Ruth Marie Beall of Stumpy Point, March 22

Ruth Marie Beall or “Marie” as she was known by most, passed away of natural causes in Nags Head, NC Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Full story

Ruth Marie Beall or “Marie” as she was known by most, passed away of natural causes in Nags Head, NC Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Full story

Betty Ann Wingate of Kitty Hawk, March 23

Betty Ann Wingate of Kitty Hawk, March 23

Betty Ann Wingate, of Kitty Hawk, NC, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Full story

Betty Ann Wingate, of Kitty Hawk, NC, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. Full story

Vickie H. Sattie of Elizabeth City, March 21

Vickie H. Sattie of Elizabeth City, March 21

Vickie Ann Hartwell Sattie, age 70, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Full story

Vickie Ann Hartwell Sattie, age 70, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Full story

Donnie G. Jones, Sr. of Elizabeth City, March 22

Donnie G. Jones, Sr. of Elizabeth City, March 22

Donnie Gene Jones, age 78, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Full story

Donnie Gene Jones, age 78, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Full story

Robert Benjamin O’Neal of Ocracoke, March 21

Robert Benjamin O’Neal of Ocracoke, March 21

Robert Benjamin (Ben) O’Neal, 68, of Ocracoke, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Full story

Robert Benjamin (Ben) O’Neal, 68, of Ocracoke, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Full story

Norma Eliana Barreto of Manteo, March 21

Norma Eliana Barreto of Manteo, March 21

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Norma Eliana Barreto at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Full story

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Norma Eliana Barreto at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Full story

William Joel “Joe” Sutton of Kill Devil Hills, March 20

William Joel “Joe” Sutton of Kill Devil Hills, March 20

William Joel Sutton or “Joe” as most knew him of Kill Devil Hills, NC, went to be with The Lord Monday March 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Full story

William Joel Sutton or “Joe” as most knew him of Kill Devil Hills, NC, went to be with The Lord Monday March 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Full story

Laura D. Midgett of Jarvisburg, March 17

Laura D. Midgett of Jarvisburg, March 17

Laura Denise Midgett, age 64, of Jarvisburg, NC died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center – Beaufort Campus. Full story

Laura Denise Midgett, age 64, of Jarvisburg, NC died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center – Beaufort Campus. Full story

Jean Aydlett Tarkington of Elizabeth City, March 17

Jean Aydlett Tarkington of Elizabeth City, March 17

Jean Aydlett Tarkington, age 89, of Elizabeth City, NC, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, March 17, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Full story

Jean Aydlett Tarkington, age 89, of Elizabeth City, NC, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, March 17, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Full story

Willie C. Sanderlin of Camden, March 17

Willie C. Sanderlin of Camden, March 17

Willie Clifton Sanderlin, age 92, of Camden, NC died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center. Full story

Willie Clifton Sanderlin, age 92, of Camden, NC died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation Center. Full story

David James Kelmer of Hatteras, March 16

David James Kelmer of Hatteras, March 16

David James Kelmer passed on March 16, 2023, at his home in Hatteras surrounded by his immediate family, he was 75. Full story

David James Kelmer passed on March 16, 2023, at his home in Hatteras surrounded by his immediate family, he was 75. Full story

Stewart Angelo Tatem of Manns Harbor, March 14

Stewart Angelo Tatem of Manns Harbor, March 14

Stewart Angelo Tatem, 62, of Manns Harbor, NC died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home Full story

Stewart Angelo Tatem, 62, of Manns Harbor, NC died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home Full story

Laura Anne Roberts, March 13

Laura Anne Roberts, March 13

Laura Anne Roberts, 56, passed away peacefully Monday, March 13, 2023 in Norfolk, VA. Full story

Laura Anne Roberts, 56, passed away peacefully Monday, March 13, 2023 in Norfolk, VA. Full story

Lois Elaine Atkinson Smith-Acerra of Manteo, March 7

Lois Elaine Atkinson Smith-Acerra of Manteo, March 7

Lois Elaine Atkinson Smith-Acerra, 82, of Manteo, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Full story

Lois Elaine Atkinson Smith-Acerra, 82, of Manteo, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Full story

Margaret Ipock Henderson of Manteo, March 7

Margaret Ipock Henderson of Manteo, March 7

Margaret Ipock Henderson, 98, of Manteo, NC died March 7, 2023, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks in Nags Head, NC. Full story

Margaret Ipock Henderson, 98, of Manteo, NC died March 7, 2023, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks in Nags Head, NC. Full story

Magdalene Doyle Leonard, March 11

Magdalene Doyle Leonard, March 11

Magdalene Doyle Leonard passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Full story

Magdalene Doyle Leonard passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Full story

Vara “Lenie” Daniels Taylor, March 11

Vara “Lenie” Daniels Taylor, March 11

Vara “Lenie” Daniels Taylor passed away on March 11, 2023, peacefully at her home in Durham, NC, after a long battle with ALS. Full story

Vara “Lenie” Daniels Taylor passed away on March 11, 2023, peacefully at her home in Durham, NC, after a long battle with ALS. Full story

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