Obituaries
Evelyn "Kay" Batson Weary
Mar 28, 2026
Evelyn Kay Batson Weary, 77, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Vera Batson.
Kay is a beloved mother and granny. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest blessing in life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
She is survived by her loving children, Jennifer Cesal (Andy), Wayne...
James "Jimmy" Edward Ragan, III
Mar 26, 2026
James “Jimmy” Edward Ragan, III, 84, of Oriental, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home in Oriental, NC.
Born on July 21, 1941, in New Bern, NC to James Edward Ragan, Jr. and Sue Sanders Ragan.
Jimmy graduated from Pamlico County High School, North Carolina State University, and later, the University of Baltimore School of Law. He married...
Patricia “Patsy” Bayliss Cross
Mar 25, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Bayliss Cross, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Patsy and her husband, Ed, spent many cherished years in Vandemere before making their home in Minnesott Beach. She was a member of Vandemere United Methodist Church for many years. Patsy had a gift for making connections – she never met a stranger, and...
Christine Edwards Cahoon
Mar 16, 2026
Christine Edwards Cahoon, 91, of Grantsboro, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro, NC.
Beginning in 1956, she co-owned and operated Cahoon True Value Hardware alongside her husband, Alfred E. Cahoon, devoting many years of hard work and care to the business.
Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Cahoon; parents, Ray &...
Martha "Diane" Sadler Tompkins
Mar 14, 2026
Martha Diane Sadler Tompkins, 78, of Hobucken, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by family.
Diane was a devoted woman of faith and a longtime member of Hobucken Methodist Church, now known as Hobucken Community Church. For more than 20 years, she faithfully served as the church pianist, sharing her musical gift and bringing comfort and...
Margaret Newton Rose
Mar 4, 2026
Margaret Newton Rose, 89, of Vandemere, NC, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the Gardens of Pamlico in Grantsboro.
Margaret was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Original Free Will Baptist Church, where she faithfully served her church family in many capacities over the years. She was a member of the pastoral board, served on the decorating committee, and...
Constance Beatrice Komsa Herman
Mar 4, 2026
Constance Beatrice Komsa Herman, 85, of Minnesott Beach, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Constance was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Severna Park, MD, where her strong faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She devoted nearly 33 years of service to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, exemplifying commitment,...
Kathleen Marie Spencer
Mar 3, 2026
Kathleen Marie Spencer, 61, of Arapahoe, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after a long illness.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Lee Griffith; her father, Alan Spencer; and her brother, Edward Spencer.
Kathleen leaves behind the love of her life, Chance Melvin Eckloff; and her beloved dog, Ruppert.
Kathleen's life will...
Marjorie Anne Emerson Limeburner
Mar 1, 2026
Marjorie Anne Emerson Limeburner, 94, of Minnesott Beach passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Marjorie Anne proudly served four years in the Women’s Royal Air Force. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Burke Royce Limeburner, Jr. Together they moved to the United States where she turned...
Bobby "Les" Lester Owens, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Bobby Lester “Les” Owens, Jr., 72, of Olympia, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Les retired from CenturyLink after years of dedicated service and was also a proud retired veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with honor and commitment.
A faithful member of Lowell Masonic Lodge No. 590 and St. John’s Lodge No....
Lawrence William Stembridge
Feb 28, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” William Stembridge, 67, of Reelsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – a man whose strength ran deep and whose love ran even deeper. He was always determined to take care of those he loved. He was dependable to his core, the steady hand...
Sue Hill Frawley
Feb 25, 2026
Sue Hill Frawley was born on June 14, 1939, in Oriental, North Carolina, to the late Vaughn Hill, Sr. and Ruby Mallison Hill. On February 25, 2026, she passed peacefully at Riverpoint Crest Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Throughout her life, Sue’s faith in the Lord was her foundation and strength. She cherished time...
Russell Bryan Stevenson
Feb 23, 2026
Russell Bryan Stevenson, 93, of Oriental, NC, passed away February 23, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Russ carried with him a spirit of adventure and a deep love for the sea throughout his life. In 1981, he moved to the United States, first settling in Michigan. In the early 1990s, drawn by his lifelong passion...
Phillip Howard Martin
Feb 20, 2026
Phillip Howard Martin, 78, of Olympia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Phillip was a faithful member of Bridgeton Christian Church and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ taking great joy in daily studies of His word. He dedicated 27 years of service to NADEP at Cherry Point before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially...
Daniel Owens Dudley, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Daniel Owens Dudley, Jr., 72, of Fairfield Harbor passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He retired in 2014 from Baltimore Gas & Electric/Raven Power as an electrician.
Dan leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Rhonda Miller; children, Nathan (Abbie) of Sheperdstown, W.V., Kathryn of Bel Air, MD, and Joshua (Michelle) of Street, MD; and nine grandchildren.
He...
Robert "Rob" Daniel Dixon, III
Feb 18, 2026
Robert “Rob” Daniel Dixon III, 55, of New Bern, passed away at his home on February 18, 2026.
Robert lived life with creativity, adventure, and deep devotion to his family. An accomplished chef, he refined his culinary talents while living in St. Thomas, where he mastered the art of preparing authentic German cuisine. His time on the islands was marked not...
David Harold Paul
Feb 17, 2026
David Harold Paul, 59, of Merritt, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
David was a familiar and trusted face throughout the community, known for his years of dedicated work as an HVAC technician. He installed and serviced countless heating and air units across the area, and many relied on his skill, honesty, and steady work ethic....
Eugene Malloy
Feb 17, 2026
Eugene Malloy, 71, passed away on February 17, 2026, in New Bern, NC. Born on September 2, 1954, Gene dedicated his life to his passions and the people he loved.
Gene was renowned for his career as an auto mechanic, a profession where his hands were as skilled as his heart was generous. There was truly nothing he couldn’t fix, a...
Joanne McCue Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Joanne Carol McCue Smith, 84, of New Bern, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Joanne lived a long and meaningful life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and the many things that brought her joy. She spent 80 years of her life in Missouri before relocating to New Bern five years ago.
Joanne retired after...
Erdogan Hakki Ertan
Feb 14, 2026
Erdoğan Hakki Ertan, 91, of Arapahoe, NC passed away peacefully at home.
He enjoyed the outdoors, travelling, fishing and sailing.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jackie Ertan; brother, Bülent Ertan; two nieces; and one nephew.
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