Ann Parlette

Southern Shores, NC

Ann Marie Parlette, 87, of Southern Shores, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Colony Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nags Head.  Mrs. Parlette was born in Detroit, MI on August 5, 1923.  In 1941 she married Richard “Dick” Parlette.  Soon after he left for the war, she had a baby girl and named her Clarrie.  Ann was the owner/operator of the Tomahawk Motel in Kill Devil Hills for about 25 years.  She was also the editor, publisher and owner of the Surfside News and Guide.  She had complete insight into all activities on the Outer Banks.  Later, she owned and operated Cactus Corner in Kill Devil Hills.

Ann is survived by her sister, Jeannette Forrest and husband, Bill of Dearborn, MI, her niece and nephew, Jim Katona and Claudia McAinsh, and her step-son, Mitchell Parlette, and her many friends on the Outer Banks that she called family.

During these years Ann was very involved in numerous activities and was a charter member of the Outer Banks Community Foundation, and a long time member of the Senior Chorus, East Carolina Extension Service, Sweet Carolines, Sea Hags, Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, and Dunes of Dare Garden Club.  Also, a charter member of Duck Woods Country Club (avid golfer in the day with a hole in one on the 9^th hole).  She was also a member of the Dare County Arts Council and Forum.  She was a member and past chairman of the Church Women United and was one of their Valiant Women of the Year.

While active in her community, she was also very active in her church, Holy Redeemer by the Sea.  She was a member of the choir, President of the Ladies by the Sea and the Crafty Ladies and helped start the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

She was very talented with her painting, knitting, crochet, tatting and her cards that were works of art.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Dr. William F. Walsh OSFS officiating.

Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

Helen E. Daniels

Manteo, NC

Helen Daniels, a quintessential Outer Banker, passed away peacefully, in the presence of her family, in her home overlooking Shallow Bag Bay in Manteo, on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the age of 88 and as the oldest member of the Roanoke Island Etheridge clan.   Helen, also known as “Honey” to many loved ones, was born on the Northend of Roanoke Island on January 10, 1923 as the daughter of Coast Guard Lt. Commander Walter G. Etheridge and Sybil Dough Etheridge. Helen’s maternal grandfather, Will S. Dough, was one of the four members of the National Lifesaving Service that helped the Wright Brothers on the day of the First Flight in 1903.   Helen spent her childhood years on Roanoke Island but attended and graduated from Elizabeth City High School where she was a basketball star.  She attended and received a degree from Hardbarger’s Business School in Raleigh. 

On October 3, 1942 Helen married Luther Hamilton Daniels, her devoted husband for 68 years and who served several terms as a Councilman and Mayor of the Town of Manteo. They were married in the house at Northend, built with timbers from shipwrecks by her grandfather, Patrick Etheridge who had received a Congressional Medal of Honor for Lifesaving in the National Lifesaving Service and who is credited with the famous Coast Guard saying, “The Blue Book says we’ve got to go out and it doesn’t say a damn thing about coming back”.

Helen held real estate licenses in three states and also worked for the Coastland Times, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Selective Service.  Helen shied away from limelight but did much to help others. She volunteered as an aid during World War II at Mt. Vernon Hospital in New York, tending to wounded soldiers for which she received a citation from the American National Red Cross.  She attended the Boy Scout College in Valley Forge, PA and served as a troop leader. Helen was a Vista Volunteer in Dare County.  She was co-founder of the Friends of Roanoke Island, which addressed environmental causes affecting the Island. She started an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the old Manteo town hall on the waterfront and that now meets at the Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church.  In 1968 Helen was confirmed in the St. Andrews By The Sea Episcopal Church. She dedicated her body to medical research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 Helen is survived by her husband, Luther Hamilton Daniels and their three children and their spouses Sybil Daniels Ross (John Bowen Ross, Jr.), Luther Hamilton Daniels, Jr. (Connie Wright Daniels), and Walter Etheridge Daniels (Linda Markus Daniels), along with her nieces Anne Davis Creef, Barbara Jean Meekins, Helen McDonald, Kaye Davis, Patricia Salazar, Alice Mae Creef, nephews, Patrick Kee, Ricky  and William Daniels; grandchildren, Sybil Lynn Basnight Wilson, Michael Brynteson, Luther Jameson Daniels, Slater Patrick Daniels, and Etheridge Richard Daniels.   She was predeceased by her neice, Annie Laurie Key Collier, her brother, Ralph Etheridge and sisters, Willie Etheridge Jollif and Nonnie Etheridge Davis.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm at Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church on Thursday, February 3, 2011.  A reception will follow at the church. Helen Daniels did not like cut flowers, having preferred living things.  The family requests that, instead of flowers, contributions be made to Outer Banks Conservationists, Inc., P.O. Box 970, Manteo, NC 27954 for the restoration and maintenance of the Etheridge Home place, the 19^th century farmhouse and grounds of her great-grandfather, Adam Etheridge IV, which is now a public museum and historic site also at Northend.  One final exaltation:  Helen Daniels was a Democrat.

 Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leon Jennette, Sr.

Leon Edgar Jennette Sr., 76, of Buxton, NC, passed away at Wilson Medical Center on Sunday, January 30, 2011.  He was the son of the late Junius L. Jennette, Sr. and the late Leona Gaskins Jennette.  Leon loved his family very much.  He was well known in the community and was always eager to lend a helping hand.  Mr. Jennette proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard, was a lifetime member of the Cape Hatteras Angler’s Club, a member of Duck Woods Country Club and attended Lighthouse Assembly of God in Buxton.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Junius L. Jennette, Jr.

Leon is survived by his two daugthers, Rossie Jackson and husband Kevin of Buxton, Leanne Woods and husband Lonnie of Plano, Texas, and his son, Leon E. Jennette, Jr. and wife Nicole of Buxton. Also left to cherish his memory are his eight grandchildren, K.D. Jackson, Kristen Midgett, Hunter Woods, Annafaith Woods, Sophie Woods, Taylor Woods, Dallas Woods, and Trey Jennette.

The Funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Lighthouse Assembly of God in Buxton, NC.  The family will receive friends and family for a time of Visitation at Twiford Funeral Home in Hatteras, Wednesday Evening from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

Twiford Funeral Homes’ Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marv Frederick

Ernest Marvin “Marv” Frederick, 78, of Grandy, NC died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at his residence.  Born in Downingtown, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley Frederick and the late Etta Broschard Frederick and was the husband of Alethia Lee Frederick of the residence.  Mr. Frederick was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.  He had belonged to the Rotary Club while living in Pennsylvania, and later to the Kiwanis Club in Grandy.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Frederick is survived by his daughters, Linda F. Wilkinson and husband Tom and Jeanie Wilkinson and husband Don, all of Sadsburyville, PA; sons, Ken Frederick and wife Michelle of Grandy, NC and Mark Frederick and wife Jeri Anne of Honey Brook, PA; seven grandsons, two granddaughters, three step-granddaughters and four great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be conducted on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Scott Finicum officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the church social hall and also at the residence.  Flowers are welcomed, or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 404 Jessup Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Frederick family.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com.

Marjorie Banks

Marjorie Midgette Banks, Cape Hatteras, NC, 88, went to be with our Lord on Thursday January 27, 2011 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. She lived in Norfolk 69 years before coming to live with her son in Frisco. She was the daughter of Joshua D. Austin and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Willis.
She was a homemaker, care giver and enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She loved the Lord with all her heart and shared him with everyone who would listen. She was a great prayer warrior and gave from her heart. She loved painting pictures of the island, singing and playing her harmonica with her son while we all sang along.  One thing she truly gave her family was her love of Hatteras and we will keep her spirit alive in our hearts.
Surviving are one daughter, Jennifer Novak, San Antonio, TX; three sons, Steve Midgette and wife Laurie of Havertown PA, Gary Midgette and wife Catherine of Phoenix AZ, Robin Midgette and wife Jeanie of Frisco, NC; 10 grandchildren, Curtis, Jason, Hannah, Jonathan, Robert, Julie, Abigail, Nathanael, Jeana and Robbie; and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Banks was predeceased by three sons, Michael Midgette, Johnny Midgette and Howard Midgette all of Norfolk, VA; three brothers, Monford Austin of Hatteras, Barney Austin of Va Beach, VA, and Maurice Austin of Hatteras; and husbands, John Riggs Midgette of Buxton and Robert Banks of Norfolk.
The viewing will be held at Twiford’s Hatteras Island Chapel on Monday at 7:00-8:00 pm. Friends of the family are welcome.  Burial will be family only at the Quidley Cemetery in Buxton.
Mrs. Banks was a member of the Hatteras United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Honor of Marjorie M Banks to the United Methodist Men or the Hatteras Island Food Pantry. PO Box 1591 Hatteras NC 27920.

Twiford Funeral Homes’ Island Chapel, Hatteras, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

Virginia Fleming

Virginia Wright Gibbs Fleming, 91, of 124 Rosebud Ave., Elizabeth City, NC, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Albemarle Hospital. She was born January 5, 1920 in Engelhard, NC to the late William Osborne Gibbs and Lucy Wright Gibbs and was the devoted wife of the late Frederick Vance Fleming.  Mrs. Fleming was a member of The First Baptist Church and the Lion’s Auxiliary.  She was a graduate of the Elizabeth City Public Schools System and Pineland College.

Survivors include her sons, Bill Fleming of Charlotte, NC and Art Simmons of Elizabeth City, NC; six grandchildren, Steve Simmons, Patrick Simmons, Beth Wyatt, Nick Simmons, Kirsten Smith, and Sam Fleming; twelve great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.  Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother who helped raise her, Hilda K. Gibbs and her sister, Vivian Speer.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.  in Old Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel.  Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Fleming family.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.

James Atkins

ATKINS

Kitty Hawk, NC

James Wesley “Wes”Atkins, 62, died at his residence on Sunday January 30, 2011 in Kitty Hawk .  Born in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late Wesley and Geraldine Atkins.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Martha Bozarth.

Wes is survived by his wife Jacquelyn Atkins of the home; one son Jason Alexander Atkins and wife Leigh Ann and their daughter Avery Blythe Atkins of Newport News, VA; one daughter, Samantha Jaclyn Roberts and husband David and their son Charles John Roberts; and one brother, Sherwood Payne Atkins of Glenn Allen, VA.

A ceremony in celebration of Wes’s life shall be held on Friday, the fourth of February at 11:00AM at Outer Banks Presbyterian Church.  The church is located at 907 S. Croatan Highway, (milepost 8.5), Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Saint Jude’s Children Hospital, and/or, if local to the Tidewater area, donations be made in the name of Avery Atkins’ and Charles Roberts’ Grandfather for scholarships to Hidenwood Presbyterian Preschool, Newport News, Virginia.

Twiford Funeral Homes’ Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is assisting the family with arrangements.

Emma Morrisette

Emma Ruth Weeks Morrisette, 99, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011.  She was the daughter of the late Allen Weeks and Ruby Marks Weeks.  Emma was married to Major Mercer Morrisette, Sr. who preceded her in death in August, 1995.  Emma worked for many years at Belk Tylers in Elizabeth City, NC.  She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Elizabeth City.  She loved the Lord and lived her life faithfully serving God and the Church.  She was a blessing to so many people at the Edenton House and also to her family.   

She survived by two sons, Mercer Morrisette, Jr and wife Jeanne of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Bill Morrisette and wife Debra of Greenville, NC; grand children, Jennifer Cowden of Greenville SC and Kimberly Morrisette of Durham, NC; Allen Morrisette of Beaumont Texas and Kelly Morrisette of Greensboro, NC; and great grandchildren, Alex and Ben Cowden of Greenville,SC.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Old Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and immediately following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 402, Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0402.  Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Morrisette family.  You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com.

Luther Jacobs

Luther Ray Jacobs, 67, of 129 Brickhouse Lane, Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at his residence.  A native of Pasquotank County, NC, he was the son of the late Elliott Whitehurst Jacobs Sr. and the late Minnie Long Jacobs and was the widower of Linda McLawhorn Jacobs. He managed Kitty Hawk Pier & Restaurant, was the former owner of Temple Feed, and attended Berea Baptist Church.

 Mr. Jacobs is survived by four sons, Kevin Ray Jacobs of Kitty Hawk, NC, Marty Jacobs, “Randy” Jacobs, and Patrick Jacobs, all of Elizabeth City, NC; a sister, Patricia Brown of Elizabeth City, NC; a brother, Rusty Jacobs of Camden, NC; four grandchildren, Amber RaLynn Jacobs, Hailey Hope Howard, Ryan Cole Jacobs and Zachary Taylor Godwin and numerous nieces and nephews.

 A funeral service will be Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Wolford officiating.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Jacobs family.  You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com.

Audrey Key

Audrey Christine Key, 69, formerly of Pasquotank County, NC died Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Warsaw, NC.  She was a native of Pasquotank County and was the daughter of the late Joe James and Mrs. Darkes Brickhouse Key.  Audrey was a hairdresser.

Ms. Key is survived by a daughter, Mary Teresa Weatherly of Newland, NC; two sons, Ricky Powers of Hertford, NC and Jeffrey Powers of Newland, NC; one sister, Doris Jeanette Tadlock; three half sisters, Luwanna Sue, Venena Rose, and Mildred Arlene; two brothers, Linwood R. Key and James C. Key; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Baptist Church by Rev. Reggie Parker.  The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Key family.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.twifordfh.com.