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Robert Fraser Deacon
Robert Fraser Deacon, 74, died Dec. 25 at his residence.
Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Walter H. Deacon and the late Gladys McLaughlin Deacon and the husband of Rose Sievers Deacon of the home.
He was a retired sales engineer for the Torrington Company and a graduate of the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut where he earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering.
He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department, the Cancer Support Group and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Also surviving are two daughters, Denise Marie Deacon of Southern Shores and Rachel Louise Deacon of Kitty Hawk; two sons, Walter Thaddeus Deacon of West Lafayette, IN and Robert Andrew Deacon of Concord, CA; one sister, Jane Smith of Juno Beach, FL; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, Aiden Beard.
A funeral Mass was held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Dec. 30 with Father Joseph Klaus officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dare County Home, Health and Hospice or donate blood to your local blood bank.
Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo assisted the family with arrangements.
Richard M. Duckett
Richard M. Duckett, 64, of Kill Devil Hills, passed away Jan. 11 in his home.
Born in Oelwein, Iowa, he married
Marion Brown in 1963. Together they had three daughters. Early in life, he joined the U.S. Navy and was a plank owner of the USS Mars. He served for four years. After leaving the Navy, he started work for Unisys Corporation. During his time with Unisys, he lived in Woodbridge, VA, Burnsville, MN, and Sterling, VA. He retired from Unisys Corporation after 28 years. He and his wife started a business in Clarksville, VA in 1990 called The Little Retreat. After 10 years there, they retired to Kill Devil Hills. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid bowler.
Survivors include his wife, Marion, of Kill Devil Hills; three daughters, Pattie Duckett of Salem, VA, Debi Duckett of South Boston, VA and Kristi Mueller of Ridgeland, MS; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Jenkins Talent; his father, Gerald Duckett; and his sisters, Barbara Joan Foster and Marilyn Duckett.
A memorial service was held Jan. 17 in Twiford's Funeral Chapel in Manteo with Rev. Brad Bradshaw officiating.
Twiford Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Alma Austin Everett
Alma Austin Everett, 83, of 5978 Caratoke Highway, Poplar Branch, died Jan. 7, in the Outer Banks Hospital.
Born in Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Pell and Lela Hayman Austin.
She was a member of the Powells Point Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Zella Ann Brown of Poplar Branch; two sisters, Louise Austin of Poplar Branch and Grace A. Meade of Virginia Beach; four brothers, Milfred Austin of Poplar Branch, Warren Austin of Barco, Harry Austin of Shiloh and Gene Austin of Elizabeth City; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 11 at the Twiford Memorial Chapel in Elizabeth City. Burial followed in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Thomas Carl Fetty
Thomas Carl Fetty, Jr, 49, a resident of Nags Head for 30 years, died Dec. 14.
He was born in Fairmont, WV to the late Grace Fern Eby Sullivan. He is survived by his godfather, Joseph Patrick Murphy and his godmother, Marie Mary Murphy.
He is also survived by four sisters, Sharon Kyer of Fairmont, WV, Theresa Marie Fetty of Mt. Clare, WV, Pamela Ann Hammond of Tega Cay, SC and Cynthia Marie Murphy of Virginia Beach; and two brothers, Patrick Joseph Murphy of Norfolk and Michael John Murphy of Cork, Ireland.
A memorial service was held Jan. 2 at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Larry Ward Gibbs
Larry Ward Gibbs, 65, died at an Outer Banks medical facility Dec. 16.
Born in Port Jefferson, NY, he was the son of the late Hallett Ward Gibbs and Meatrice C. Gibbs and the husband of Betty Flowers Gibbs.
He was disabled and retired from the United States Coast Guard.
Also surviving are two sons, Ricky Ward Gibbs and Sonny Lane Gibbs, both of Wilmington; two sister, Norma G. Gibbs of Grimesland, NC and Carolyn G. Williford of Englehard, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the Manteo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 1934, Manteo, NC 27954; The Food Pantry at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 787, Manteo, or to the charity of one's choice.
Edward Lewis Goodwin
Edward Lewis Goodwin, 79, died Dec. 23 at an Elizabeth City medical facility.
Born in Nichols, NY, he was the son of the late Walter Lewis Goodwin and the late Lena Pearl Mills Goodwin and the husband of Ada Mae Wright Goodwin of the home.
He was a retired Navy radioman, a radio and television repairman and worked at Seascape Security. He was a member of the Dare County Radio Control Flyers and a ham radio operator. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked in the Pacific as a radioman and gunner and Catalina "Black Cat" flying boats.
Also surviving are three daughters, Melody Demarest and Michelle Suri, both of North Carolina and Melissa Alphonse of Minnesota; six sons, Roby Goodwin and Danny Goodwin, both of New Jersey, Steve Goodwin of Pennsylvania, David Goodwin of Washington, Timmy Goodwin of California and Chris Goodwin of North Carolina; one sister, Junia Oakley of New York; one brother, Charles Goodwin of New York; and 13 grandchildren.
A visitation was held at Twiford's Colony Chapel Dec. 29. Burial will take place at the Nichols Cemetery in Nichols, NY at a later date.
Twiford's Colony Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.
Wallace Richard Gray, Jr.
Wallace Richard Gray, Jr., 29, died on Jan. 22 at an Avon Medical Center. Mr. Gray was born in Elizabeth City and was a painter for the West Wade Construction Company. He was a member of the St. John's United Methodist Church and a graduate of Cape Hatteras High School. He was the son of Wallace Richard Gray, Sr. of Avon and Cherri O'Neal Quidley of Buxton.
Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Jessica Leigh Price of Raleigh; paternal grandfather Willard G. Gray of Avon and maternal grandmother, Loretta O'Neal of Buxton.
A funeral service will be held on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church with Rev. Susie Fitch-Slater officiating. Burial will take place in the Scarborough Family Cemetery, Avon.
Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras assisted the family with the arrangements.
