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Twiford Funeral Homes - Outer Banks Staff

The staff of our Outer Banks locations are dedicated to the various communities that they serve. As with our other locations, the Outer Banks staff is unparalleled in their commitment to excellent service to all families regardless of their station in life. The average length of employment for full-time staff members would be over 20 years of service. Browse through the photos below and spend time reading about the devoted individuals who will assist your family on possibly the most difficult day of their life.

David H. Twiford, Jr.

David H. Twiford, Jr., Co-Owner and Manager of the Dare County locations, Colony and Island Chapel

David H. Twiford, Jr David.Twiford.Jr@TwifordFH.com

David H. Twiford, Jr., a native of Elizabeth City, NC, is a partner of Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC and manages the locations in Manteo and Hatteras, NC. He is married to Jessica Tade Twiford and has a daughter, Ragen Whitney Twiford and a son, Spencer Linwood Twiford. He is a 1992 graduate of Northeastern High School, attended NC State University, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Tyler Community College in Chester, VA, with an Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service. He is a member of the North Carolina Funeral Director’s Association, the Improved Order of Red Men and Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. His interests include spending time with his family, church and sports. David Jr. lives in Dare County, which is very special, since his great-grandfather, S.W. Twiford was a native of Dare County, having been born in Stumpy Point. David Jr. is the only Twiford associated with Twiford Funeral Homes that resides in Dare County where his great-grandfather once managed the Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo.

Roy A. Riddick

Roy A. Riddick
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Roy Allen Riddick, Assistant Funeral Service Manager in Dare County, is a native of Elizabeth City, NC and is a licensed North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer. Roy is married to Capria (Cap) and they have a daughter, Bethany. Roy is a graduate of Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science and College of the Albemarle. He is an active member of the International Church of the Assemblies of God Church. Roy joined Twiford Funeral Homes in February 1978 and his interest include music, reading and several sports.

 

Scott Willison

Scott Willison
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Scott H. A. Willison, funeral service licensee, is a native of Circleville, Ohio. Joining Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC in September 2018, he earned his Bachelor’s of Mortuary Science from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Sciences in 2008. Scott served in the Drum Corps and retired after playing for 25 years. He enjoys woodworking, music and tinkering and currently attends HHR/OBX Church of Christ. Since relocating to Manteo, Scott founded “Majestic Thunder Percussion”. He is the proud father to his daughter, Kayla.

Presley L. Eley, IV

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Presley L. Eley IV presley.eley@twifordfh.com

Presley L. Eley, IV, Preneed Funeral Consultant, received a Mortuary Science Degree from Tidewater Community College and is licensed in North Carolina and Virginia. He worked for funeral firms in Eastern North Carolina before moving into the planning side of the funeral business. Presley has traveled all over the East Coast speaking about the advantages of advanced funeral planning and brings a wealth of knowledge in helping families plan ahead.

Presley was born in Portsmouth, VA, and currently resides in Tyner, NC with his wife and daughters. He is a member of Open Door Church and in his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, boating, and fishing.

 

Lauris Etheridge

Lauris Etheridge
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Lauris Etheridge joined the staff in 1984 and is currently the maintenance supervisor for the Colony Chapel. He is a native of Wanchese, NC and is married to Delia. They are the parents of George, Jessie, Sophia, and Vela Grace. Lauris is a graduate of Wanchese Christian Academy and a member of Manteo First Assembly of God Church. His interests center around his family and church.

 

Jessica Twiford

Jessica Tade Twiford
Jessica.Twiford@TwifordFH.com

Jessica Tade Twiford, Office Manager, is a native of Elizabeth City, NC. She is married to David Halstead Twiford, Jr. and has two step-children, Ragen Whitney Twiford and Spencer Linwood Twiford. Jessica graduated from Pasquotank County High School in 2004 then Elizabeth City State University in 2008, where she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. She currently lives in Manteo and is a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church.

 

Nicholas Crow

Nicholas Crow
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Nicholas Crow, funeral service apprentice, began his full-time employment with Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC on September 1, 2020. A native of Luray, VA, Nick graduated from Dinwiddie High School in 2012 and is currently in his second year of Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Funeral Service degree program. He moved to the Outer Banks in 2016, where he lives with his wife, Michelle; two sons, Lukas and Greyson; and his pug named Turtle. Nick enjoys spending time with his family and visiting the beach. He considers funeral service a calling and feels truly blessed to serve the community he calls home. 

Billy Clements

Billy Clements
Funeral Assistant

Billy Clements Funeral Assistant

Ray Robinson

Ray Robinson
Funeral Assistant

Ray Robinson Funeral Assistant

Shelton Ott

Shelton Ott
Funeral Assistant

Shelton Ott Funeral Assistant

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405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909
Phone: (252) 335-4395
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