Obituaries
Shelby Jean Ireland Keech
Jan 28, 2026
Shelby Jean Ireland Keech, 89, of Lowland, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at home.
Raised in a farming family, she understood the importance of hard work and dedication from an early age. She spent many days working in the fields, helping raise corn, beans, tobacco, and cotton, and carried those strong work ethics and values with her throughout her life....
Penny Elizabeth Dollar Farmer
Jan 24, 2026
**Service date and time has changed due to inclement weather forecast***
The Reverend Penny Elizabeth Dollar Farmer, age 72, was called home to be with the Lord early in the morning on Saturday,...
Helen "Marie" Maready Holton
Jan 24, 2026
Helen “Marie” Maready Holton, 75, of Reelsboro, NC passed away January 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 27, 1950, in Duplin County to the late Norwood Maready and Hettie Mae Brock Maready.
Marie was a proud beautician who loved all of her clients, many who she called family and others she called...
Richard Gary Burchfiel
Jan 20, 2026
Richard Gary Burchfiel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving children.
Richard was a devoted husband to his late wife, Mary Suzanne “Suzanne” Burchfiel, who passed away on March 8, 2022. Richard and Suzanne shared 58 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and partnership. One of their greatest joys...
Joseph Alfred Pigeon
Jan 20, 2026
Joseph A. Pigeon, 79, from Merritt, NC, formerly of Key West, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his sisters.
Born in Bay Shore, NY on October 18, 1946, to Nellie and Alphonse Pigeon. He is brother of James, Elizabeth, Thomas, and Mary; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews; good friend to Joan Weaver; and dear...
Symantha "Sam" Nobles Lowery
Jan 19, 2026
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Symantha Ann Nobles Lowery, 51, of Grantsboro, left her earthly body on January 19, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Earl Nobles and Terry Elizabeth Cuthrell Nobles; her baby brother, Fred Jason Nobles “Teddy Bear”; her younger cousin, Sampson Bruce Cuthrell; and her beloved husband, William Loahford Lowery.
Symantha leaves behind her...
Robert "Bobby" Wade McGhee, Sr.
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Wade McGhee, Sr., affectionately known as Bobby, age 95, of New Bern, NC passed away on January 16, 2026, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
Bobby was a man of deep faith whose life was firmly rooted in his love for the Lord and his church. A devoted member of Spring Hope Free Will Baptist Church, his church family...
Thomas "Tommy" Whitford Gaskins, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Thomas Whitford Gaskins, Jr., 81, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
Tommy was a devoted Christian whose life was a testimony of faith, service, and love for others. He faithfully attended Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church beginning in 1969 and served in many roles throughout the years. He was known as a...
Robert Bryan Miller
Jan 14, 2026
Robert Bryan Miller, 92, of Bayboro, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at The Gardens of Pamlico in Grantsboro.
A lifelong resident of Bayboro, he was deeply devoted to his community and faithfully served it throughout his life. He proudly served as a past mayor of Bayboro.
He was also a member of the Bayboro Masonic Lodge No. 331 for more...
Herbert Emil Fritze
Jan 9, 2026
Herbert “Herb” Emil Fritze, 88, of Reelsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Born with a strong work ethic and a servant’s heart, Herb lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his faith, and his community. As long as his health allowed, he was an active and devoted member of St. Peter the...
Carolyn Rowe Rice
Jan 8, 2026
Carolyn Rowe Rice, 79, of Alliance, NC, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was a loving sister, mother, and devoted Granny to so many! Her generous spirit brought joy and happiness to many.
Carolyn was a warrior, brave and resilient. She stands in our hearts as a reminder of strength, perseverance and compassion.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Sharon "SJ" Joyce Pender Bennett
Jan 8, 2026
Sharon Joyce (Pender) Bennett, lovingly known as SJ, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 79. SJ was born on July 30, 1946, to Bob and Helen Pender in Endwell, New York. She attended Maine-Endwell Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1964. SJ went on to attend SUNY Delhi,...
Charles Milton Alexander
Jan 7, 2026
Charles Milton Alexander, 82, of Stonewall, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Charles was a man whose life was defined by service, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his community. A lifelong resident of Stonewall, he dedicated himself fully to the people and the place he called home. His work...
Ruth "Ruthie" Jaques McGhee
Jan 6, 2026
Ruth “Ruthie” Jaques McGhee, 90, of New Bern, NC passed away on January 6, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Ruthie was a member of Spring Hope Free Will Baptist Church, where her faith guided her throughout her life. Her church and her family were the center of her world, and she lived her life as a reflection of her love for...
Amy Barnes McCotter
Jan 6, 2026
Amy Barnes McCotter, 72, of Vandemere, NC passed away January 6, 2026, at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Bern.
Amy was known for speaking her mind – you always knew exactly where you stood with her. She lived life on her own terms and enjoyed it to the fullest. Fiercely loyal and deeply loving, her family meant everything to...
Ernest Lee Riggs
Jan 2, 2026
Ernest Lee Riggs, 93, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 02, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Ernest was a devoted husband to his late wife, Mildred Purifoy Riggs, for 70 years. He and Mildred had three children. He was a caring father to each of them as well as a caring grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather to his grandchildren. Ernest...
David Alan Peterson
Dec 27, 2025
David Alan Peterson, age 88, and a Pamlico County resident for 38 years, transitioned out of this world on the morning of December 27, 2025 in the company of his daughter, Veronica and caring staff of the Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab community, and with support of Hospice of Pamlico County, after enduring physical incapacitation and cognitive decline as a result...
Robbie "Joyce" Whaley Morris
Dec 22, 2025
Joyce Whaley Morris, 85, of New Bern, NC, received her Angel Wings on December 22, 2025, surrounded by Family and Friends, at Carolina East Medical Center, in New Bern, NC.
Joyce was born on April 20th, 1940, and was raised in Jones County. She graduated from Jones Senior High School in 1958, and, graduated from James Walker Hospital School of Nursing...
Joyce McGee Snell
Dec 21, 2025
Joyce McGee Snell, 78, of Aurora, passed away on December 21, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Joyce was born and raised in Beaufort County, NC and attended South Creek Baptist Church in her early years, where she built a foundation of faith and community that stayed with her throughout her life. She found great joy in the simple pleasures – working...
Anna Cartner Kafer
Dec 17, 2025
Anna Cartner Kafer, 85, formerly of New Bern, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at MacGregor Downs Health Center in Greenville, NC.
Born to the late William Joseph Cartner and Josephine Cable Cartner, Anna lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for her family and community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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