Edgar Howard

We have published another short video celebrating the life of native islander, Edgar Howard (1904-1990), who played banjo in vaudeville with his brother Walter in the band, the Five Harmaniacs, in the 1920s, and who returned home in the 1970s to entertain us with his music and song.

Edgar Howard, 1981, courtesy Art Mines & Elizabeth Dyer

You can see the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZJLb5F27Os&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3T634-T73OGy89gltmBHhNlKJ2jZvKhGxIkwW_ncJILUDRtMBUxd6L0ow.

Ansley O'Neal

Several  days ago Amy and I walked through the Community Cemetery and Amy made a video of me sharing a story about Ansley O'Neal (1911-1968), captain of the mailboat Dolphin. This is one of several videos celebrating some of Ocracoke Island's outstanding citizens who are no longer with us.

You can view the short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3MOpP3yU-g&feature=youtu.be

Bill Askren

Over the years Ocracoke has been home to a number of interesting and colorful people, some native islanders and some folks who came from other places.

Today we are publishing an Ocracoke Newsletter article about one such person, Bill Askren, who lived on the island in the late 1950s through the early 1960s.

 You can read the story of Bill and his connection with Ocracoke here: https://www.villagecraftsmen.com/bill-askren/

Theodore and Alice Rondthaler

Today we share the second in our series of chats about some of Ocracoke's notable residents who are no longer with us. Theodore Rondthaler was hired as the Ocracoke School principal in 1948. His wife, Alice, accompanied him as one of his teachers. They served the island for 14 years as educators, and later as valuable members of the community. They are buried side by side in the community cemetery.

You can view our video of Philip sharing stories of Theodore and Alice here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7oPLWZDp3w&feature=youtu.be

You can read more about the Rondthalers here: https://www.villagecraftsmen.com/the-rondthalers-of-ocracoke/

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Marvin & Leevella Howard

Several days ago a close family member joined me for a much needed outing. Wanting to maintain social distance in this time of coronavirus, we wandered down to the community cemetery where we could visit old friends in safety. As we walked among the grave markers I was reminded of so many wonderful and colorful islanders who had contributed much to our island community but who were no longer with us. We strolled slowly, stopping at many graves as we recounted stories and history.

Amy joined me the following day to record several stories of family and friends. Today I share with you some recollections of my uncle, Captain Marvin Howard, my aunt, Leevella Williams Howard, and Leevella's sister Irene and her husband Kelly.

You can listen to this first story on YouTube by clicking here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_VDsKxzKlg&feature=youtu.be

 
You can also read more about Captain Marvin Howard here: https://www.villagecraftsmen.com/marvin-howard-life-well-lived/

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