The Obituary Section

Jr. Leo Joseph Wachter

, North Carolina

Leo Joseph Wachter, Jr., of Williamsburg, Virginia, entered into eternal life on October 9, 2026, at the age of 89.Leo was born on August 18, 1937, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Leo Joseph Wachter, Sr. and Verneda A. (Sponseller) Wachter. He graduated from Bishop Guilfoyle High School in 1955 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a proud member of the Army ROTC program. Leo graduated from Notre Dame in 1961 and, later that year, married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Fischer.Leo’s Army service took him first to Indianapolis, Indiana, and then to Heidelberg, Germany, where his first daughter, Karen, was born. In 1964, the family returned to Altoona, where Leo joined Penn Alto Bottling Works, an independent Pepsi-Cola bottling company. A savvy businessman and an early adopter of technology, he became President and grew the…

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Timothy "Timmy" Craig Midgett

, North Carolina

October 9, 2026

Timothy “Timmy” Craig Midgett, age 62, of Windsor, NC, passed away at Windsor Rehab and Healthcare Center on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 14, 1964, to the late James Graves Midgett, Jr. and Vickie Williams Midgett.Timmy is survived by his brother, James G. Midgett, III (Anita); his niece, Kimberly Barnes (Jeff); his nephews, Jimmy Midgett (Jill) and Matthew Midgett (Mandy); four great nieces; one great nephew; and one great-great nephew. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at West Lawn Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC, with Chaplain Kevin Reiver officiating. Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is honored to serve the Midgett family. Condolences and memories may be shared on Timmy’s obituary page at www.TwifordFH.com.

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Patrick Lee Fischer

, North Carolina

May 17, 1972 — October 10, 2026

Patrick Lee Fischer, age 54, of Moyock, NC, passed away at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was born in Manitowoc, WI, on May 18, 1972, to Kathleen Binsfeld Fischer and the late Leland Fischer, and was the husband of Amber Ackley Fischer.Patrick honorably served his country in the United States Navy for six years. Following his military service, he continued his career in public service as an IT Project Manager with the Department of Defense. He was also a member of Moyock Baptist Church.In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Jennifer McKinney, Adreanna McKinney, and Erabella Fischer; a son, Nicholas Fischer; a sister, Pam Fields (Marco); four brothers, Jon Fischer (Heather), Andrew Fischer (Nicole), Francis Fischer (Casey), and Alan Fischer (Jessica); and sixteen nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026,…

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David Thomas Dozier

, North Carolina

October 9, 2026

David Thomas Dozier, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.He is survived by his loving wife, Fern Dozier; his two daughters, Andrea Belcher and Amy Mastro; and his three grandchildren, Amanda Elder, Brooke White, and Daniel Mastro.David was born on April 6, 1944. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard for four years. Following his military service, he went on to become the proud owner of Dozier Enterprises, dedicating 35 years to building and operating his business. His strong work ethic, determination, and dedication were evident throughout his life.Outside of his work, David knew how to enjoy the beauty of life. Whether he was traveling to new places, spending a day on the golf course, or simply enjoying the company of his loved ones, he treasured the moments that mattered most. He found happiness…

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