Obituaries
Barbara Alice Phillips Cahoon
Oct 23, 2025
Barbara Alice Phillips Cahoon, 82, of Kinston, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born to the late, Clarence “Jack” Phillips Sr. and Vera Pearl Potter. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched the lives of many.
She is survived...
Kathy Renee Nichols Swift
Oct 19, 2025
Kathy Renee Nichols Swift, 55, of Reelsboro, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, after a long battle with medical problems.
Kathy attended Grantsboro Church of God, where she found great joy in serving others. She loved helping to plan church events, especially those involving the children, and was always willing to lend a hand wherever she was...
Anita Fusari Willis
Oct 13, 2025
Anita Fusari Willis, 82, of Grantsboro, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
A resident of the Goose Creek community, Anita was a faithful member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she loved worshiping with her church family. She retired from Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after 18 years of dedicated service.
Anita found great joy in tending...
James Rudolph Wood Sr.
Oct 7, 2025
James Rudolph Wood, Sr., 79, of Matthews Rd., Bayboro passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at home.
Raised in the Asbury/Cove City area, Rudolph was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. He was well known in the community as the owner and operator of Wood’s Grocery in Spring Garden, where he worked faithfully until his retirement. After many years of hard...
Barbara Kramer Strobl
Oct 5, 2025
Barbara Kramer Strobl, 78, of Arapahoe, passed away on October 5, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Barbara’s life was defined by love, kindness, and thoughtfulness. A devoted dog mom, her home was always a safe haven for countless rescue dogs who found comfort and care in her gentle presence. She had a remarkable gift for remembering the important moments in the...
Ronald Rudolph Brunnen
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald Brunnen passed away at home after a short illness on September 29, 2025, with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law by his side. He was 93 years old.
Born May 2, 1932, on Long Island, New York, he served with the Army in Korea.
He married his high school sweetheart, Edna, and followed in his Dad's footsteps into the second-generation carpentry business.
A...
Kathleen Anne Fives Wilkinson
Sep 27, 2025
Kathleen Anne Fives Wilkinson, 76, of Merritt, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was born in Mount Vernon, New York, to the late Lieutenant Colonel William Fives and Harriett Wilson Fives, and was raised in the Roman Catholic faith.
Kathleen lived a full and purposeful life dedicated to education, family,...
Janice Marie Nobles Smith
Sep 20, 2025
Janice Nobles Smith, 63, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Janice loved spending time with her family and her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby “Marie” Nobles and James Nobles, as well as by her daughter, Amber Golden.
Those left behind to cherish her memory...
Freddie Rudolph Lewis, Sr.
Sep 18, 2025
Freddie Rudolph Lewis, Sr., 88, of Hobucken, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and son.
Born and raised in Hobucken, Feddie proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, where he dedicated 22 years before retiring. After returning home, he became a true jack-of-all-trades, willing to take on any...
Clifton Earl Williams, Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Mayor Clifton Earl Williams Jr, 70, of Aurora, passed away on September 15, leaving behind a legacy of devoted public service and heartfelt commitment to his community.
Born on December 19, 1954, in Little Washington, Clif grew up with strong values of hard work, integrity, and service to others. After studying at Chowan University, he joined Aurora Industrial Supply, the family...
Jules Hugo Woodard
Sep 15, 2025
Jules “Jay” Hugo Woodard, 76, of Grantsboro, passed away on September 15, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1967. Jay was a man who lived life on his own terms and carried himself with great confidence. He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman who found joy and peace in the outdoors. He was also...
Raymond Howard Nickla
Sep 13, 2025
Raymond Howard Nickla, 83, of Oriental, NC passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Mr. Nickla will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Garvin Charles Wells, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
Garvin Wells, Jr., a devoted father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in New Bern, North Carolina, on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71.
Born on June 28, 1954, in Hyde Park, New York, Garvin grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and an enduring passion for...
Richard Payne Willis
Sep 10, 2025
Richard Payne Willis, 78 of Grantsboro passed away September 10, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1946, in Morehead City, to the late Ned and Estelle Willis.
A veteran of the United States Army, Richard served his country with honor and was proud of his service before being honorably discharged.
He is survived by his first wife and mother of his...
William Michael Gates
Sep 10, 2025
William “Bill” Michael Gates, 77, of Oriental, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at home.
Bill was a faithful member of Oriental First Baptist Church. He lived a full and active life, enjoying boating, fishing, riding motorcycles, and cooking. He had a special talent for baking bread, which he loved to share with family and friends. A graduate of the University...
Roland Johnny Ward
Sep 9, 2025
Roland Johnny Ward Jr., 76, of Oriental, NC, passed away at home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 15, 1948, in Charleston, S.C. to Roland Ward Sr. and Norine D. Ward, Johnny went to work at an early age to help his mother provide for his six younger siblings. He became the man of the house...
Debra Jo Thomas
Sep 9, 2025
Debra Jo Thomas, 67, of Lowland, passed away September 9, 2025, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Debra was a devoted and loving mother who faced life’s challenges with strength and grace. She raised her children on her own, doing everything within her power to provide for them and surround them with love. Over the past year at Grantsbrook, she became...
Racinda Mary Snyder Whitworth
Sep 7, 2025
Racinda Mary Snyder Whitworth was born August 20, 1963 in Akron, OH to the late Geneva Jarvis McKee of WV and late James Preston Snyder of OH. She was the youngest of four children to Geneva. She is survived by her siblings, Pamela Yeager of Plainview, David Harold of Missouri, and Charlene Ross of Carlinville, as well as many nieces...
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Watson
Sep 7, 2025
Debbie Watson, 66, of Reelsboro passed away on September 7, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Debbie was married to her loving husband for 46 beautiful years. Their marriage was a true testament to unconditional love, commitment, and companionship. Known as Grammy to those she loved the most, Debbie cherished every moment with her family. Throughout her life she...
Vicky Scott Rogers
Sep 5, 2025
Vicky Scott Rogers, 63, of Grantsboro passed away at PAM Hospital in Rocky Mount on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Vicky was a devoted wife, sister, and friend whose life was filled with love and kindness. As long as her health allowed, she attended Silver Hill Christian Church, where her spirit of compassion and gentle heart touched those around her.
For 32 years,...
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