Obituaries
Juan Carlos Calderon-Chavez
Jun 26, 2026
Juan Carlos Calderon-Chavez, 26, of Reelsboro passed away on June 26, 2026.
Carlos was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Fidencio and AnaMaria Chavez; and sister, Samantha Calderon-Chavez.
Visitation will be held at Daniels-Sadler Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church...
Gregory "Greg" Scott Leonard
Jun 26, 2026
Gregory “Greg” Scott Leonard, 62, of Oriental, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2026.
Greg was truly the light of his parents’ lives. He embraced life with a joyful spirit and lived each day to the fullest until illness slowed him down. Blessed with a warm smile and an outgoing personality, Greg never met a stranger. He...
Linda Lee Brinson
Jun 24, 2026
Linda Lee Brinson, age 81, of Merritt, North Carolina passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026 at Carolina East Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Born in Greenville, North Carolina, she spent most of her life in Pamlico County, a community she dearly loved. She was a graduate of Pamlico County High School and later earned her bachelor's degree from East...
Della Elizabeth Hodges Mitchell
Jun 18, 2026
Della Elizabeth Hodges Mitchell, 86, of Reelsboro, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Elizabeth was a hardworking and devoted woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. Throughout the years, she was employed at several local businesses, including Hudson Manufacturing in the sewing room, Dollar General, and Britthaven of Pamlico, now known as...
Carol Rice Dixon Daniels
Jun 17, 2026
Carol Rice Dixon Daniels, 84, of Merritt passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Goose Creek, Pamlico County, North Carolina, on February 8, 1942, she began life surrounded by both loss and love. Shortly after her birth, her mother passed away, and she was lovingly raised by her mother’s sister...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Chupela O'Donnell
Jun 14, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann Chupela O’Donnell, 75, of Minnesott Beach, passed away at her home on June 14, 2026.
Pat was a woman whose warmth, energy, and generous spirit touched countless lives. A devoted member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, she lived her faith through service, kindness, and a genuine love for others. She was loved by everyone fortunate enough...
Craig Everett Simpson
Jun 13, 2026
Craig Everett Simpson, 56 of Bayboro passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Carolina East Medical Center.
Around his small town, Craig was very well known. Most knew him as the guy in the wheelchair that would ride up and down the sidewalk during the day or hang out with his huntin’ buddies at the gas...
Michael "Mike" E. Kefauver
Jun 13, 2026
Michael “Mike” E. Kefauver, 65, of Merritt, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Mike was a man of tremendous skill, integrity, and creativity whose hands and heart touched countless lives. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and a craftsman in every sense of the word.
Mike pursued his education with a passion for...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Bonner Ensley
Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026, at the age of 99 years and 6 months, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Bonner Ensley, died peacefully at The Home Place of New Bern, where she had resided for several months, receiving care for late-stage dementia.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George Washington Ensley (2007); her daughter, Jacquelyn Ann Ensley Robinson (2013); and...
Charles Ashley Lane
May 30, 2026
Charles Ashley Lane, 82 of Minnesott Beach, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Charles loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Arapahoe Methodist Church where he had previously served on the church board. He was a Veteran having served 24 years in the US Navy, four of which were in Vietnam. Charles had a love...
Timothy "Doc" Gray Carawan
May 25, 2026
Timothy Gray Carawan, D.D.S., P.A., 74, of Grantsboro passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Pruitt Health-Neuse in New Bern, NC.
Tim dedicated his life to caring for others, both through his profession and through the many ways he served his community. In 1977, he opened his dental practice, T.G. Carawan D.D.S., P.A., where he faithfully served generations of families...
Sue Gaskins Ireland
May 25, 2026
Sue Gaskins Ireland passed peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, just one day after celebrating her 90th birthday.
Sue was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and faithful friend whose life reflected grace, humility, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She lived a life centered on faith and service to others, and her...
Shawna Elizabeth Cooper
May 22, 2026
Shawna Elizabeth Cooper, 40, of Grantsboro, North Carolina, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Shawna earned an Associate’s Degree in the Arts and majored in Creative Writing for her Bachelors at UNC Asheville. She could morph into the personality of her choosing from Artist and Writer to Painter and Empath. As a media influencer,...
Juna Gail Lupton
May 21, 2026
Juna Gail Lupton, 83, of Florence, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and beloved pets.
Born in Florence on December 19, 1942, to Bert and Verdie Whorton, Gail grew up on her parents’ farm and graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1961. After raising her three sons, she attended Lamar University...
Jerry Lee Lowery
May 13, 2026
Jerry Lee Lowery, 65, of Goose Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Jerry was born on April 2, 1961, to the late Cecil Dixon and Ruth Dixon. He was a man who truly loved life, family, and the water. Whether he was fishing, shrimping, or simply spending time on the water, that was where he was...
Paul Junior Miller
May 13, 2026
Paul Junior Miller, 92, of Oriental, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.
Paul lived a long and meaningful life rooted in service, community, and a deep love for the coastal waters he called home. A proud resident of Oriental, he was known by many as a steady presence and a friendly...
Robert "Bob" Harold Yates
May 12, 2026
Robert “Bob” Harold Yates, 79, passed away on May 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and faithful companion.
Bob was born in New Bern, NC on July 13, 1946, to the late Harold and Jane Yates and grew up in Beaufort, NC.
He is preceded in death by both parents and younger brother, Charles “Chuck” Yates.
Bob is survived by...
Hermelinda Padilla Cruz
May 7, 2026
Hermelinda Padilla Cruz, 59, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Hermelinda was a woman of deep faith who found comfort and community in attending St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern. Her faith guided her life and was reflected in the kindness and generosity she showed to others...
Stephanie Ann Moore
May 6, 2026
Stephanie Ann Moore, 39, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at UNC Health-Wayne in Goldsboro.
Stephanie was a kind and gentle soul whose heart was full of love for others. She had a sweet spirit and a deep desire to be included, always cherishing the time and attention shared with those around her. Stephanie saw the good...
Dudley "Buddy" Alvin Paul III
May 5, 2026
Dudley Alvin Paul III “Buddy”, 61, of Alliance, NC passed away on May 5, 2026.
Buddy made his living as a commercial fisherman before his health declined. He had a love for country music, the outdoors, especially hunting, and cherished time spent with his niece, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, who brought him immense happiness.
He was preceded in death by his...
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