Obituaries
Cynthia Kay Carpenter
Aug 10, 2025
Cynthia Kay Gehrke Carpenter, 71, passed away on August 10, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Cindy had a special fondness for Halloween, delighting friends and neighbors with her elaborate outdoor decorations each year. She shared her talents and love of performing as a past member of the Pelican Players Theater in Oriental, appearing in several of their productions. Cynthia also enjoyed...
Peggy Sawyer Armstrong
Aug 10, 2025
Peggy Sawyer Armstrong, age 66, of Grantsboro, passed away surrounded by love and family.
Born and raised in Pamlico County, Peggy was a proud Eastern North Carolina native who embraced the simple joys in life. She was the beloved wife of Johny Armstrong Jr., devoted mother to her daughter, Joy Bartle and her husband, Kenneth, and her son, the late Johny...
Cathey Carpenter Adolphson
Aug 6, 2025
Cathey Carpenter Adolphson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center surrounded by family. She was 71.
Born on October 26, 1953, in Samson, Alabama, Cathey was a woman of boundless love. She proudly served her country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1974 and dedicating eight years of her...
Ronald Douglas Hardison
Aug 6, 2025
Ronald Douglas Hardison, 85, passed away peacefully at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Ronald was a native of Pamlico County, having lived here all his life. He was known for his humor and quick wit, but most of all his kind heart. He always had a story to tell about the old days and...
Lillian Grace Tillman
Aug 4, 2025
Lillian Grace Tillman, 14, of Arapahoe, NC was born to proud parents, Christopher and Elizabeth Tillman on October 17, 2010, in Greenville, NC.
Lillian, fondly known as Lillie by her friends and family, is survived by her parents; her sister, Paisley Nicole Tillman; her maternal grandparents, John and Penny Dollar Farmer; her paternal grandparents, Curtis and Rhonda Scott Tillman; her aunts...
Forest Howard Williams, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Forest Howard Williams, Jr., 60, of Reelsboro passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at ECU Hospice House in Greenville, NC.
A devoted family man and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Forest lived a life defined by kindness, service, and a deep love for those around him.
Forest found great joy in riding his Harley alongside his family,...
John Beckham Alford, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Rev. John Beckham Alford, Jr., age 87, of New Bern, NC, and formerly of Littleton, NC, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, in his home. He was born August 27, 1937, in Norfolk, VA, the oldest son of John Beckham Alford, Sr., and Mary Christine Allsbrook Alford. He also counted his aunt, Toni Allsbrook, as his “second mother.”
Known among friends...
Andrew "Jack" Jackson Sadler
Jul 22, 2025
Andrew Jackson Sadler, 89, of Hobucken passed away on July 22, 2025, at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House surrounded by family.
Known to all as “Capt. Jack” he lived his life on Hobucken and spent more days on the water than he walked on land. He worked as a commercial fisherman all his life. The water was his home, but his...
Sandra Kay Jones O'Neal
Jul 21, 2025
Sandra Kay Jones O’Neal, age 81, of New Bern, NC passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
A member of Spring Garden Baptist Church, Sandra’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She found joy not only in attending her home church but also in worshipping with other congregations whenever...
Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton
Jul 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton, 80, of Arapahoe, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at home.
A faithful member of Bethany Christian Church, Barbara was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Elizabeth Wilcox; maternal grandmother, Alice G. Banks; beloved son, Mark Benton; daughter-in-law, Jane Benton; and love of her life, Robert E....
Virginia Kay Brinson
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia Kay Brinson, 70, formerly of Aurora, passed away peacefully at her home in Bayboro on July 15, 2025.
A devoted and loving mother, Virginia was always there for her children – steadfast, supportive, and full of warmth. Her family was her world, and she took great pride and joy in being present for every milestone, challenge, and everyday moment.
Virginia had...
Mary Carrie Banks
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Carrie Banks, 79, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the Caswell Center in Kinston, NC.
Carrie faced challenges from infancy that most never encounter. Yet, through it all, she remained a joyful and loving soul. Her spirit was unwavering – full of warmth, laughter, and deep affection for her family and for life itself. Those who knew her were...
Teresa Faye Lane Freeman
Jul 11, 2025
Teresa Faye Lane Freeman, age 66, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. Known for her generous spirit and deep compassion, Teresa lived a life rooted in love, service, and the unwavering desire to protect those who could not protect themselves-especially animals.
Born to Billy Woodard Lane and Mary Alice Price Lane, Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, as...
Roy Hughes Buck, Sr.
Jul 4, 2025
Roy Hughes Buck, 94, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 7, 1930, in Grantsboro, Roy lived a full and faithful life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and an enduring love for the simple things. As a young boy, he worked on the family...
Clara Jean "Jeanne" Ensley
Jul 3, 2025
Clara Jean Ensley, lovingly known as “Jeanne”, of Arapahoe, passed peacefully into her eternal home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 86.
Jeanne was a lifetime member of Bethany Christian Church, where she faithfully served in many roles throughout the years. She retired after more than 30 years with PCS Phosphate, where she worked in the Human Resources...
Esther Corinne Lewis Haynes
Jun 30, 2025
Esther Corinne Lewis Haynes, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Washington, North Carolina. Born in Ernul, North Carolina, Esther lived a life full of love, faith, and generosity. Her kind heart, warm smile, and welcoming spirit made her a friend to all and a pillar of strength to her family.
She was...
Sheri Lynda Stillion
Jun 23, 2025
Sheri Lynda Stillion, 1953-2025 was raised in Freeport, Ohio where she was adored by her maternal grandparents, Rose and Coleman Armstrong. As a teenager her family moved to Canton, Ohio where she spent the majority of her life.
The beloved and loving mother of her sons, Kenneth Coleman and Todd Michael, longtime companion of Deb McGee and beloved aunt of SueAnn,...
Gregory Wayne Mooningham
Jun 18, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Wayne Mooningham, 57, of Bayboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Greg was a man who lived life with passion, kindness, and a deep love for both people and animals. A dedicated Tennessee Walking Horse trainer, he poured his heart into his work at Fulcher’s Red Fox Stables, where he trained numerous world champion...
Deborah "Debbie" Malinowski Favinger
Jun 15, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Malinowski Favinger, 70, of Merritt, NC formerly of Trappe, MD passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her home.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Barbara Malinowski.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 46 years, Patrick “Pat” J. Favinger; children, Greg and Tim Favinger and Rachael Swift; grandchildren, Andrea, Jake, Johnny, and...
Bruce MacDonald Brown
Jun 13, 2025
Bruce MacDonald Brown
January 9, 1931 – June 13, 2025
Bruce MacDonald Brown of Merritt, North Carolina, formerly of Raleigh, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born in Ardmore, Pennsylvania on January 9, 1931, to Colin Campbell Brown and Harriett Parcells Brown. Most of his early years were spent in the Philadelphia...
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