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Raymond George Thoms

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Raymond George Thoms, Sr., 90 of 295 Maple Road, Maple, NC died Friday, February 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born October 28, 1930 in Blue Island, IL to the late Theodore Otto Thoms and Bobbie Hoyer Thoms and was the widower of Shirley Godfrey Thoms. He was an elevator mechanic, a US Navy... [read more]

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Elsie Kight Meads

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Elsie Kight Meads, 90, of 214 Dances Bay died Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born November 21, 1930 in Shiloh, NC to the late Henry Kight and Velma Brown Kight. She was an avid church member where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school and a known volunteer of Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and Albemarle Hospital. Elsie was... [read more]

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Judith Theresa Brunner

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Judith Theresa Brunner, age 69, of Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home. Born in South Bend, IN on December 29, 1951 to the late Marshall Zimmerman and Lucille Inman, she was a lifetime employee of Bell/Verizon. She is survived by her sons, William Smith (Candace) of Moyock, NC and Thomas Smith of PA; a sister, Lucy... [read more]

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Jerry Wood Markham

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Jerry Wood Markham, age 66, of Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in Elizabeth City on October 8, 1954 to the late Benjamin Franklin Markham, Jr. and Ruth Wood Markham Betts, he was the husband of Linda Askew Brothers Markham. Jerry was the owner and operator of the Causeway Marina since 1985.... [read more]

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Annette Sawyer

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Gladys Annette Gallop Sawyer, 85, of 227 Church Road, Harbinger, NC passed away on Monday November 23rd, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Annette was born March 21, 1935 in Harbinger, NC to the late Russell Lee Gallop and Hilda Mae Owens Gallop. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years, Nathan Dean Sawyer, Sr. and is... [read more]

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Operation Toy Soldier – 2020

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Operation Toy Soldier Collects Over 1,900 Toys!

Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC, along with Veterans Funeral Care Network, proudly sponsored “Operation Toy Soldier” for the 7th consecutive holiday season. This nationwide initiative is designed to provide toys to the children of deployed and non-deployed soldiers in our local area.

We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone throughout Dare, Currituck, Pasquotank, Camden, and Perquimans Counties who supported our 2019 Operation Toy Soldier campaign. Because of you, we were able to donate over 1,900 toys to local military children, making this year’s contribution our largest to date!

We would also like to express our thanks to the following businesses who allowed us to place a barrel within their location: Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church, Kitty Hawk; Edward Jones – Kelli Harmon, Nags Head; Island Pharmacy, Manteo; Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; Albemarle Family YMCA, Elizabeth City; Edward Jones – Doug Bates, Elizabeth City; Edward Jones – Chuck O’Keefe, Elizabeth City; Edward Jones – Andy Elliott, Elizabeth City; American Legion Post 126, Hertford; American Legion Post 288, Coinjock; Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, Elizabeth City; and Fountain of Life Church, Elizabeth City.

December 18, 2019

Twiford Co-Sponsor of Annual Hospice Memorial Service

This year’s 18th annual Dare County Memorial Service (held on Sunday, December 8, 2019), co-sponsored in part by Dare Hospice and Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC, is an amazing opportunity to honor and remember those we have lost. Gathered at the beautifully scenic Roanoke Island Festival Park, those in attendance observed a moment of silence and lighting of candles for the loss of loved ones due to opioids and suicide as well as those who selflessly served our country. An inspiring homily was spoken by Rev. Charles Daly and David H. Twiford, Jr. recited Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar”. This year’s service theme was guided by the quote “Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind.” Following the service, all are invited for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC would like to thank Dare Hospice nurses, volunteers, chaplains and all who make up this wonderful organization not only for providing such a wonderful annual memorial service but for the work they do throughout the year providing love and support during the most difficult time in one’s life.

Kicking off #GivingTuesday by Supporting Local YMCAs

The Outer Banks Family YMCA and the Albemarle Family YMCA are so thankful for David Twiford, Jr., J.J. Twiford, and Twiford Funeral Homes for kicking off our #GivingTuesday with a $500 donation for Camp Grom. Camp Grom is the YMCA camp for wounded warriors, Gold Star families and adults and children with differing abilities. Twiford Funeral Homes is the exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care for all of Northeast NC, whose mission is to support our veterans and their families in any way possible to help repay them for their service. The YMCA’s Camp Grom is unique in its service to our veterans and their families.
Quoted from the Facebook pages of the Albemarle Family YMCA and the Outer Banks Family YMCA. 

David H. Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine

Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine

Day, Chris. “Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine.” The Daily Advance, 16 September 2019, A1+

Last week’s second annual Patriot Day Celebration at Twiford Funeral Home in Elizabeth City paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Many of the lives lost that day were police, firefighters and other first responders, plus members of the military.

So it was only fitting that Wednesday’s event include a surprise for the man who has dedicated a considerable part of his life to remembering veterans and fallen first responders.

David Twiford, owner of Twiford Funeral Home, was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by state Sen. Bob Steinburg, R-Chowan. The award, which is the state’s highest honor presented to a civilian for service to their community, was a surprise kept well hidden from Twiford.

“It was a total surprise. I had no idea,” he said of the award. “It’s an honor. I’m very humbled to receive it.”

At the end of Wednesday’s hour-long service in Sam A. Twiford Veterans Park, Steinburg stepped to the podium and asked Twiford if he liked surprises. Steinburg then called on Elizabeth City resident Holly Audette, who had been seated in the audience and safekeeping the award until the announcement.

Joining Steinburg in the presentation was retired Marine Corps Sgt. Major Harold G. Overstreet, who’s also a longtime friend of Twiford’s. Overstreet had earlier given the event’s keynote speech.

With Twiford standing beside him, Steinburg read aloud the award citation, which was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper. The award was presented for the many years Twiford has worked to provide funeral care for veterans, as well as his local work to honor veterans and first responders.

In October 2011, Twiford dedicated Sam A. Twiford Veterans Park in honor of his father, who was a veteran of World War II. The park is located behind the funeral home at 405 E. Church St. in Elizabeth City.

Last year, Twiford Funeral Home hosted its inaugural Patriot Day Celebration, and Wednesday’s event, held on the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, attracted more than 200 residents. The celebration also featured the posting of a national flag that once flew over the World Trade Center rubble at ground zero in New York City.

“I thought it was awesome,” Twiford said of the event, adding the turnout was larger than last year’s.

Day, Chris. “Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine.” The Daily Advance, 16 September 2019, A1+
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Raymond George Thoms

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Raymond George Thoms, Sr., 90 of 295 Maple Road, Maple, NC died Friday, February 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born October 28, 1930 in Blue Island, IL to the late Theodore Otto Thoms and Bobbie Hoyer Thoms and was the widower of Shirley Godfrey Thoms. He was an elevator mechanic, a US Navy... [read more]

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Elsie Kight Meads

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Elsie Kight Meads, 90, of 214 Dances Bay died Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born November 21, 1930 in Shiloh, NC to the late Henry Kight and Velma Brown Kight. She was an avid church member where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school and a known volunteer of Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and Albemarle Hospital. Elsie was... [read more]

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Judith Theresa Brunner

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Judith Theresa Brunner, age 69, of Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home. Born in South Bend, IN on December 29, 1951 to the late Marshall Zimmerman and Lucille Inman, she was a lifetime employee of Bell/Verizon. She is survived by her sons, William Smith (Candace) of Moyock, NC and Thomas Smith of PA; a sister, Lucy... [read more]

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Jerry Wood Markham

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Jerry Wood Markham, age 66, of Elizabeth City, NC died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in Elizabeth City on October 8, 1954 to the late Benjamin Franklin Markham, Jr. and Ruth Wood Markham Betts, he was the husband of Linda Askew Brothers Markham. Jerry was the owner and operator of the Causeway Marina since 1985.... [read more]

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Annette Sawyer

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Gladys Annette Gallop Sawyer, 85, of 227 Church Road, Harbinger, NC passed away on Monday November 23rd, 2020 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Annette was born March 21, 1935 in Harbinger, NC to the late Russell Lee Gallop and Hilda Mae Owens Gallop. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-eight years, Nathan Dean Sawyer, Sr. and is... [read more]

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Operation Toy Soldier – 2020

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Operation Toy Soldier Collects Over 1,900 Toys!

Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC, along with Veterans Funeral Care Network, proudly sponsored “Operation Toy Soldier” for the 7th consecutive holiday season. This nationwide initiative is designed to provide toys to the children of deployed and non-deployed soldiers in our local area.

We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone throughout Dare, Currituck, Pasquotank, Camden, and Perquimans Counties who supported our 2019 Operation Toy Soldier campaign. Because of you, we were able to donate over 1,900 toys to local military children, making this year’s contribution our largest to date!

We would also like to express our thanks to the following businesses who allowed us to place a barrel within their location: Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church, Kitty Hawk; Edward Jones – Kelli Harmon, Nags Head; Island Pharmacy, Manteo; Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; Albemarle Family YMCA, Elizabeth City; Edward Jones – Doug Bates, Elizabeth City; Edward Jones – Chuck O’Keefe, Elizabeth City; Edward Jones – Andy Elliott, Elizabeth City; American Legion Post 126, Hertford; American Legion Post 288, Coinjock; Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, Elizabeth City; and Fountain of Life Church, Elizabeth City.

December 18, 2019

Twiford Co-Sponsor of Annual Hospice Memorial Service

This year’s 18th annual Dare County Memorial Service (held on Sunday, December 8, 2019), co-sponsored in part by Dare Hospice and Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC, is an amazing opportunity to honor and remember those we have lost. Gathered at the beautifully scenic Roanoke Island Festival Park, those in attendance observed a moment of silence and lighting of candles for the loss of loved ones due to opioids and suicide as well as those who selflessly served our country. An inspiring homily was spoken by Rev. Charles Daly and David H. Twiford, Jr. recited Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar”. This year’s service theme was guided by the quote “Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind.” Following the service, all are invited for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC would like to thank Dare Hospice nurses, volunteers, chaplains and all who make up this wonderful organization not only for providing such a wonderful annual memorial service but for the work they do throughout the year providing love and support during the most difficult time in one’s life.

Kicking off #GivingTuesday by Supporting Local YMCAs

The Outer Banks Family YMCA and the Albemarle Family YMCA are so thankful for David Twiford, Jr., J.J. Twiford, and Twiford Funeral Homes for kicking off our #GivingTuesday with a $500 donation for Camp Grom. Camp Grom is the YMCA camp for wounded warriors, Gold Star families and adults and children with differing abilities. Twiford Funeral Homes is the exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care for all of Northeast NC, whose mission is to support our veterans and their families in any way possible to help repay them for their service. The YMCA’s Camp Grom is unique in its service to our veterans and their families.
Quoted from the Facebook pages of the Albemarle Family YMCA and the Outer Banks Family YMCA. 

David H. Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine

Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine

Day, Chris. “Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine.” The Daily Advance, 16 September 2019, A1+

Last week’s second annual Patriot Day Celebration at Twiford Funeral Home in Elizabeth City paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Many of the lives lost that day were police, firefighters and other first responders, plus members of the military.

So it was only fitting that Wednesday’s event include a surprise for the man who has dedicated a considerable part of his life to remembering veterans and fallen first responders.

David Twiford, owner of Twiford Funeral Home, was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by state Sen. Bob Steinburg, R-Chowan. The award, which is the state’s highest honor presented to a civilian for service to their community, was a surprise kept well hidden from Twiford.

“It was a total surprise. I had no idea,” he said of the award. “It’s an honor. I’m very humbled to receive it.”

At the end of Wednesday’s hour-long service in Sam A. Twiford Veterans Park, Steinburg stepped to the podium and asked Twiford if he liked surprises. Steinburg then called on Elizabeth City resident Holly Audette, who had been seated in the audience and safekeeping the award until the announcement.

Joining Steinburg in the presentation was retired Marine Corps Sgt. Major Harold G. Overstreet, who’s also a longtime friend of Twiford’s. Overstreet had earlier given the event’s keynote speech.

With Twiford standing beside him, Steinburg read aloud the award citation, which was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper. The award was presented for the many years Twiford has worked to provide funeral care for veterans, as well as his local work to honor veterans and first responders.

In October 2011, Twiford dedicated Sam A. Twiford Veterans Park in honor of his father, who was a veteran of World War II. The park is located behind the funeral home at 405 E. Church St. in Elizabeth City.

Last year, Twiford Funeral Home hosted its inaugural Patriot Day Celebration, and Wednesday’s event, held on the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, attracted more than 200 residents. The celebration also featured the posting of a national flag that once flew over the World Trade Center rubble at ground zero in New York City.

“I thought it was awesome,” Twiford said of the event, adding the turnout was larger than last year’s.

Day, Chris. “Twiford honored with Long Leaf Pine.” The Daily Advance, 16 September 2019, A1+
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