Annette Sawyer
Operation Toy Soldier – 2020
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
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+
Twiford participates in the YMCA’s Active Older Adults Day
Twiford Funeral Homes was invited to participate in the Albemarle Family YMCA’s first Active Older Adults Day, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, from 9:00 to 12 noon. Representing the funeral home were F. Joe Griffith, funeral director, and Kailee Brothers, a high school student with the ambition of entering funeral service as a career.
Those invited to participate were businesses who might have some appeal to the senior citizen community which included a drug store, hearing aid companies, fire department, country club and others. The display tables were through the entrance halls through which all YMCA members passed. An estimated fifty people stopped by the funeral home display for a variety of grief brochures and several brochures related to funeral preplanning. They also registered for a gift certificate to Cypress Grill.
Mr. Griffith and Miss Brothers were delighted to share with all who visited their display and hope to return next year for what hopes to be an even larger event.
Twiford Honors Veterans
Tons of Toys!
Tons of Toys! Our Largest
Operation Toy Soldier Donation to Date!
December 27, 2017
Pictured: SFC Beverly McCoy and SSG Kendall Williams of Alpha Company 690th, Brigade Support Battalion based in Elizabeth City, Edenton and Scotland Neck, receive over 17 barrels full of toys from David Twiford, J.J. Twiford, and David Twiford, Jr. to distribute to the children of our local military.
Twiford Funeral Homes, along with Veterans Funeral Care Network, proudly sponsored “Operation Toy Soldier” for the 5th 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 2017 Operation Toy Soldier campaign. Because of you, we were able to donate over 17 barrels full of 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; Outer Banks Family YMCA, Nags Head; Island Pharmacy, Manteo; American Legion Post 126, Hertford; Todd’s Pharmacy, Elizabeth City, Camden, Moyock; River City Chiropractic, Elizabeth City; Albemarle Family YMCA, Elizabeth City; Eagle Creek Golf Club, Moyock; Currituck Family YMCA, Barco; Footprint Christian Resources, Elizabeth City; Berea Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; and Edward Jones, Elizabeth City.
Supporting Dare Hospice
Twiford Funeral Homes,
a Proud Sponsor of Charity Classic
Pictured: Twiford Funeral Homes partner, David H. Twiford, Jr. and wife Jessica present Jodie Futch (right), Volunteer Service Coordinator for the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, and Laura Willingham (left), Outer Banks Tennis Association (OBTA) President, with a donation check of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Twiford Funeral Homes is Proud to Support
the TowneBank/Southern Insurance Agency Charity Classic Tennis Tournament and Dare Hospice with Masters Level Sponsorship
Dare County, NC – On Monday, September 25, 2017, Twiford Funeral Homes partner, David H. Twiford, Jr. and wife Jessica presented Jodie Futch, Volunteer Service Coordinator for the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services, and Laura Willingham, Outer Banks Tennis Association (OBTA) President, with a donation check of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). This generous Masters Level donation will help support Dare Hospice in providing local individuals and families assistance and critical services during life’s final journey.
Twiford Funeral Homes strongly believe in giving back to the communities they have served for over 84 years. Having assisted families that have received care from Dare Hospice, David and the funeral home staff know first-hand just how essential their service is. Providing exceptional care and support regardless of financial status is a major priority of Twiford Funeral Homes, as well Dare Hospice.
The TowneBank/Southern Insurance Agency Charity Classic Tennis Tournament began as a partnership between Dare Hospice and the Outer Banks Tennis Association and has raised more than $230,000 over the past 14 years. The success of this tournament has made it possible for Dare Hospice to provide holistic end-of-life care addressing the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
To learn more about the Charity Classic Tennis Tournament and how you can help Dare Hospice, visit outerbanks.usta.com/. Visit TwifordFH.com to learn more about their services.
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Annette Sawyer
Operation Toy Soldier – 2020
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
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+
Twiford participates in the YMCA’s Active Older Adults Day
Twiford Funeral Homes was invited to participate in the Albemarle Family YMCA’s first Active Older Adults Day, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, from 9:00 to 12 noon. Representing the funeral home were F. Joe Griffith, funeral director, and Kailee Brothers, a high school student with the ambition of entering funeral service as a career.
Those invited to participate were businesses who might have some appeal to the senior citizen community which included a drug store, hearing aid companies, fire department, country club and others. The display tables were through the entrance halls through which all YMCA members passed. An estimated fifty people stopped by the funeral home display for a variety of grief brochures and several brochures related to funeral preplanning. They also registered for a gift certificate to Cypress Grill.
Mr. Griffith and Miss Brothers were delighted to share with all who visited their display and hope to return next year for what hopes to be an even larger event.
Twiford Honors Veterans
Tons of Toys!
Tons of Toys! Our Largest
Operation Toy Soldier Donation to Date!
December 27, 2017
Pictured: SFC Beverly McCoy and SSG Kendall Williams of Alpha Company 690th, Brigade Support Battalion based in Elizabeth City, Edenton and Scotland Neck, receive over 17 barrels full of toys from David Twiford, J.J. Twiford, and David Twiford, Jr. to distribute to the children of our local military.
Twiford Funeral Homes, along with Veterans Funeral Care Network, proudly sponsored “Operation Toy Soldier” for the 5th 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 2017 Operation Toy Soldier campaign. Because of you, we were able to donate over 17 barrels full of 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; Outer Banks Family YMCA, Nags Head; Island Pharmacy, Manteo; American Legion Post 126, Hertford; Todd’s Pharmacy, Elizabeth City, Camden, Moyock; River City Chiropractic, Elizabeth City; Albemarle Family YMCA, Elizabeth City; Eagle Creek Golf Club, Moyock; Currituck Family YMCA, Barco; Footprint Christian Resources, Elizabeth City; Berea Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; Ramoth Gilead Baptist Church, Elizabeth City; and Edward Jones, Elizabeth City.
Supporting Dare Hospice
Twiford Funeral Homes,
a Proud Sponsor of Charity Classic
Pictured: Twiford Funeral Homes partner, David H. Twiford, Jr. and wife Jessica present Jodie Futch (right), Volunteer Service Coordinator for the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, and Laura Willingham (left), Outer Banks Tennis Association (OBTA) President, with a donation check of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Twiford Funeral Homes is Proud to Support
the TowneBank/Southern Insurance Agency Charity Classic Tennis Tournament and Dare Hospice with Masters Level Sponsorship
Dare County, NC – On Monday, September 25, 2017, Twiford Funeral Homes partner, David H. Twiford, Jr. and wife Jessica presented Jodie Futch, Volunteer Service Coordinator for the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services, and Laura Willingham, Outer Banks Tennis Association (OBTA) President, with a donation check of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). This generous Masters Level donation will help support Dare Hospice in providing local individuals and families assistance and critical services during life’s final journey.
Twiford Funeral Homes strongly believe in giving back to the communities they have served for over 84 years. Having assisted families that have received care from Dare Hospice, David and the funeral home staff know first-hand just how essential their service is. Providing exceptional care and support regardless of financial status is a major priority of Twiford Funeral Homes, as well Dare Hospice.
The TowneBank/Southern Insurance Agency Charity Classic Tennis Tournament began as a partnership between Dare Hospice and the Outer Banks Tennis Association and has raised more than $230,000 over the past 14 years. The success of this tournament has made it possible for Dare Hospice to provide holistic end-of-life care addressing the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
To learn more about the Charity Classic Tennis Tournament and how you can help Dare Hospice, visit outerbanks.usta.com/. Visit TwifordFH.com to learn more about their services.
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