Donnely Cowan

EC COWAN

Elizabeth City, NC

Colonel Donnely Gordon ‘Don’ Cowan, U. S. Army (Ret.) 71, of 104 Holly Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday May 28, 2005 at the Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Cowan was born December 31, 1933 in Halifax County, Scotland Neck, NC. He was the son of Mary Lois Little Cowan and the late James Early Cowan. On September 11, 1955 he married Beverly Ann Glenn Cowan. He was a retired Colonel of the U.S. Army, a graduate of Jacksonville High School Class of 1953, a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and former real estate agent with Chappell Realty Co.

Survivors include his wife; Beverly Ann Glenn Cowan, his mother Mary Lois Little Cowan of Eddy, Texas; one son Richard Dennis Cowan of Mount Airy, NC; three brothers, David Cowan of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, James Durwood Cowan of Weyers Cave, VA, and William Cowan of Eddy, Texas; four grandchildren Heather Rocco, Matthew Rocco, Zachary Rocco all of Lake Ridge, VA, and Dorian Cowan of Mount Airy, NC. He was preceded in death by one daughter Kathy C. Rocco who died in December, 1998.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 A. M. Tuesday May 31, 2005 from the Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC with the Rev. Josh MacKenzie and Pastor Durwood Cowan officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to; the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 220, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Cowan family. To sign the online guest register you may go online to www.twifordfh.com.

Thomas Meads

Thomas Ray Meads
Native of Pasquotank County, NC

Thomas Ray Meads, 81, of 438 Meadstown Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Albemarle Hospital. He was born in Pasquotank County, the son of the late John Anderson and Janie Luton Meads and the husband of Marilyn Austin Meads of the residence. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and was a member of Symons Creek Tabernacle. Mr. Meads was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in WWII.

Besides his wife, Mr. Meads is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Meads and friend Ted Boettcher both Elizabeth City, NC, and Katherine Meads and husband Stephen of Charlotte, NC; four sisters, Audrey M. Lane, Myrtle M. Best, Sadie M. Pritchard all of Elizabeth City, NC, and Kitty M. Godfrey of Camden, NC; and one grandson John Thomas Stolarczyk. Mr. Meads was preceded in death by a sister, Lizzie M. Chambers, and four brothers, Charlie, John, Frank, and Robert Meads.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 2:00 pm in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Daniel J. Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors performed by William Clarence Jackson, V.F.W. Post 6060. The family will receive friends at the residence of the daughter, Jeannie Meads, 438 Meadstown Road, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of funeral arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.twifordfh.com.

Robert C. Sabora

FRISCO, NC

ROBERT CHARLES SABORA, 69, of Frisco, NC died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at the Outer Banks Hospital, Nags Head. Mr. Sabora was born in Elizabeth, NJ and was a retired Truck Driver. He was the son of the late John and Stella Smolen Sabora.

Mr. Sabora is survived by his wife, Jeanne Bowne Sabora of the residence; two sons, Stephen Sabora of Frisco, NC and Robert Dale Sabora of Omaha, NE; two sisters, Helen Delfinis of Beach Haven West, NJ and Christine Miskovitis of Las Vegas, NV; one grandchild and two great grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Ida Graves

Ida Pat Davis Graves
Resident of Camden, NC

Ida Pat Davis Graves, 56, of 113 Pine Street, Camden, NC, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at her residence. She was born in Norfolk, VA, wife of Curtis McKee Graves, Sr. of the residence, and the daughter of the late James Morris and Addie Ferebee Davis. Mrs. Graves was a substitute teacher for the Camden public school system, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Kempsville, VA Chapter #196, a member of the Belcross Homemakers, and attended Towne South Church of Christ.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Graves is survived by two sons, Curtis McKee Graves, Jr. and wife Aimee of Portland, OR, and James Robert Graves and wife Christy of Camden, NC; and a granddaughter, Taylor Marie Graves of Camden, NC.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 1:00 pm in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Mike Duffer officiating. Burial will follow in Old Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 404 Jessup Street, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of funeral arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.twifordfh.com.

Katherine Charlton

Katherine V. Charlton

Chesapeake ‘ Katherine Vista Shirley Charlton, 92, went home to be with her Lord May 26, 2005. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, R. Wilbur Charlton. She was born in Princess Anne County to Laban and Bessie Bell Perkins Shirley. Her 6 siblings predeceased her: Myrtle S. Forman Walton, Edythe S. Pierce, Charlie W., Harry R., J. Cecil and Horace C. Shirley.
She was known as Aunt Kitty by her family and Miss Kitty by many friends both young and old. Although she never had children of her own, she was a second mother to her nieces and nephews. No one could have loved children as she did.
She was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church, a member of Joyful Noise Sunday School class, 63 year member of the church choir, Sunday School teacher of preschool children and Vacation Bible School preschool for 50 years, member of Order of Eastern Star #155 for 49 years, Christian Business Women, delivered ‘Meals on Wheels’ for 20 years, charter member of Hickory Senior Group, United Methodist Women and attended weekly Bible Study class every Tuesday morning.
If Ripley’s ‘Believe It Or Not’ only knew her, she probably sent more birthday, anniversary, get well, thank you, thinking of you, baby, wedding, graduation cards, etc. than anyone they knew. She never forgot any of these dates and she never forgot ages. If you wanted to know the date of anything, just ask Aunt Kitty. She could tell you. She had a very sharp memory right up to the end of her brave battle with cancer.
Her chocolate cake was everyone’s favorite and no one will be able to duplicate it. There was never a crumb left at family gatherings.
Her nieces, nephews and friends loved her very much and will miss her deeply. She was a true lady with unblemished character.
The family will receive friends Monday, May 30 from 7:00 until 8:30 pm at Twiford’s Funeral Home. Other times, family will be at the home of Adabelle & Pat Riddick, 5769 Blackwater Rd., Va. Beach. A celebration of her life will be at the funeral home Tuesday at 11:00 with Rev. Tom Mercer and Rev. G.C. Harbuck leading the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

Robert Bock

POWELLS POINT, N. C.

BOCK

Robert Felton ‘Bob’ Bock, 80, of 7441 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, N. C. died Thursday, May 26, 2005 at the Maryview Hospital in Portsmouth, VA.

Mr. Bock was born in Norfolk, VA and was the son of the late Carl and Sallie Felton Bock, Sr.

He was owner/operator of Bock’s Wholesale Nursery, member of the Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Driver, VA., veteran of the U. S. Army having served during World War II, charter member of the Bennett’s Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad in Suffolk, Va., former member of the Bennett’s Creek Ruritan Club and the Driver Volunteer Fire Department, a 1952 graduate of North Carolina State University, retired partner and president of Lancaster Farms in Suffolk, VA. Mr. Bock was Santa Claus for eleven years for the Drug Care of Grandy, and also at the Bank of Currituck and the Cotton Gin.

Survivors include his wife; Frances Dameron Bock, one daughter Catherine B. Switzer and her husband Dennis M. Switzer of Suffolk, VA., three sons; Felton L. Bock and his wife Beatrice and William ‘Fred’ Bock and his wife Mary all of Powells Point, NC and James C. Bock and his wife Daisy of McAlisterville, PA, four grandchildren Erica Switzer, Brenda Switzer, Timothy Bock and Madeline Bock. He was preceded in death by one son Terry L. Humphreys.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, May 29, at 3:00 P. M. at the Grandy Assembly of God with Pastor Steven King officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will join friends Saturday, May 28, from 6:30 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. at the Twiford Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC and other times at the home.

Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Bock family. You may sign the online register at twifordfh.com.

Jackson M. Cushing

FRISCO, NC

JACKSON MORSE CUSHING, 75, of Frisco, NC died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in a Nags Head hospital. Mr. Cushing, born in Westboro, MA, was the former owner and operator of the Avon Fishing Pier. He managed numerous businesses and was formerly with the Dept. of Agriculture. He was a graduate of Boston University, attended Springfield College and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was the son of the late Dr. Harold B. and Catharine P. Jackson Cushing.

Mr. Cushing is survived by his wife, Eleanor LaVolpe Cushing of the residence; a daughter, Valerie C. Willis of Frisco, NC; a son, Robert J. Cushing of Ramstein, Germany; two sisters, Erica Bradford of Columbia, CT and Valerie Gruber of Brookline, MA; a brother, Bradford S. Cushing of Exton, PA; three grandchildren, Ciara Plumley, Theresa Cushing and Elena Cushing.

A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Those interested in attending will need to contact the family at 252.995.3017 for memorial service location. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hatteras Island Rescue Squad, Frisco, NC 27936.
Twiford’s Island Chapel, Hatteras is assisting the family with arrangements

Joyce Allen

EC ALLEN

Elizabeth City, NC

Joyce Lane Allen, age 61, of 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in Albemarle Hospital. She was a native of Currituck, NC, daughter of the late Arthur Lane and Minnie Lilly Lane, and was wife of the late Charlie Allen, III. She was a Baptist.

Mrs. Allen is survived by two daughters, Rita Hare of Elizabeth City, NC, and Joy Null of Camden, NC; five sisters, Bobbie, Faye, Carrie, Betty and Virginia; three grandchildren, Samantha and Robert Hare, and Bobbie Null.

A graveside service will be Friday, May 27, 2005, at 11:00 AM in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Roland Cooper officiating. The family will be at 210 Cartwright Road, Elizabeth City, NC. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Liz “Snookie” Dahlborg

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC

MAE ELIZABETH GUIRKIN DAHLBORG, 81, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at her residence. Liz, also known as ‘Snookie’ Dahlborg, born in Tuscaloosa, AL, was an Artist and a former employee of The Christmas Shop. She was a graduate of Elizabeth City High School and served for two years in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII as a weather observer. She retired to the Outer Banks in 1978.

Liz is survived by a daughter, Deborah Louise Dahlborg, a granddaughter, Lisa Brecht, and great-grandson, Timothy Tillett, all of Kill Devil Hills, NC.
She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

A graveside service will be held in Westlawn Memorial Park, Elizabeth City, NC on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 2:00 pm with Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence in Kill Devil Hills. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Dare County SPCA, P.O. Box 3006, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948.
Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.

John Bray

EC BRAY

Shiloh, NC

John Anthony Bray, 39, of 150 Wharf Road, Shiloh, NC, died Saturday, May 21, 2005. A native of Pasquotank County, he was born the son of the late George Knauss and Mildred Morgan Bray, and was the husband of Tabitha Parks Bray of the residence. He was a salesman for a news group.

Besides his wife he is survived by: two daughters, Stacy Parks and Carley Riddle, both of Camden, NC; one son Tony Parks of Camden, NC; five sisters, Barbara Balance of Elizabeth City, Peggy Benog and Brenda Bray both of Chesapeake, VA, Wanda Newbold and Georgia Lamb both of Camden, NC; two brothers, William Knauss and Charles Knauss, both of Camden, NC; and one grandchild. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one sister Norma Mann, and one brother James Bray.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 2:00 PM, in New Hollywood Cemetery by the Rev. F. Joe Griffith. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is www.twifordfh.com.assisting the Bray family. To sign the online guest register visit