Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

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Sadie Banks Pipkin Holton, 88, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is a member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Holton; son, Steven Pipkin; four brothers; and six sisters.

She is survived...

Sep 8, 2023

Landon Craig Campbell Jr., 81, of Merritt, NC, formerly of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023.

Craig was born on March 17th, 1942, in Portsmouth VA. After he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1960, he went on to study Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he was a member of Delta Sigma...

Sep 3, 2023

Richard was an Iron worker for most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Modigue and Wanda Mercer, and his brother Norwood Mercer.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Lee (Richard); and many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to his niece, Elizabeth Hardison and nephew, John Cullember for...

Sep 2, 2023

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It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Cathy Mross on September 2nd, 2023, in Bridgeton, NC. She was born on July 13th, 1969, in New Bern, NC. Cathy was a loving mother to her only daughter, Hanna Mross, and always a fun,...

Sep 2, 2023

Florence was a beautician for over 50 years. Anyone who ever met her loved her. She was a true “piece of gold” and will be greatly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Florence Houser, and sister, Mary Houser.

She is survived by her girlfriend/partner, Nancy Hart; son, Bruce...

Aug 31, 2023

Charles Hester Autry, 81, went to his Heavenly home in the late morning of Thursday, August 31, 2023 peacefully while sleeping at home, with his loving wife by his side.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Hester Autry and Nellie A. Autry, and sister, Louise Autry Bullard.

Charles was born and raised...

Aug 25, 2023

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Albert “Rusty” Kenneth Moore, Sr., 86, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mr. Rusty is a member of New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church, a retired U.S. Army veteran and retired from Bosch Home Appliances.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Judson...

Aug 25, 2023

Margaret Patricia Jacobs Beall, 84, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mrs. Margaret served the Lord all her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Barber (Billy); son, Garth Swimm, Jr. (Joyce); sister, Dottie Mack (David); four grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

A private service will be...

Aug 24, 2023

Winfield Scott Paul, Jr., 70, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is a Vietnam Veteran and retired from NADEP, Cherry Point. He enjoyed playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Midgette Paul.

He is survived by his daughter, Jaime Collins (Aaron); brothers,...

Aug 16, 2023

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Frieda Winfrey Hudson passed away (peacefully) shortly after midnight on Wednesday, August 16th after bravely battling through struggles that a catastrophic stroke created more than 15 years prior.

Frieda is survived by her daughters, Nancy Hudson (Chris) and Jessica Hudson Wenzel (Florian); grandchildren, Brayden and Benjamin; brother, Sandy Winfrey (Kathy); nephew, Hank...

Aug 13, 2023

Jody Glenn Tinney, 56, of Hobucken passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at home.

Jody worked as a commercial fisherman all his life and enjoyed being on the water. He loved his family dearly and would do anything for them.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alton and Alvinie Lewis; paternal grandparents,...

Aug 11, 2023

MAY CARLGREN BANA 101, a Euclid native from early childhood, passed on August 11, 2023, nine days before her 102nd birthday.

Born to Gerda and Gustav Carlgren in Varmland, Sweden, came to the USA through Ellis Island at two. Known affectionately as the "Hug Lady," she lived a full, exciting life. Graduated from Euclid Shore in 1939,...

Aug 8, 2023

Ruth Ireland Blandford, 81, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was the bookkeeper for Pamlico County Board of Education for awhile then managed multiple Munchie Mart stores before retiring from Pamlico Marine as their bookkeeper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe & Mae...

Aug 7, 2023

Daniel Thomas Sawyer, Jr., 73, of Reelsboro passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Pruitt Health-Trent Campus.

He is a member of Reelsboro Christian Church. He worked for Scott Plumbing & Heating for 30 years. He also taught Middle School Boys Basketball from 1982-1983.

He was preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Goldie Sawyer;...

Aug 7, 2023

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Claire “Michelle” Noevere, 64, of Merritt, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at UNC Medical Center-Chapel Hill.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bill Hall and mother, Miriam Hall.

Michelle leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 36 years, Eric Noevere; stepfather, Jim Gray; sons, August...

Aug 5, 2023

Bryson Allen Gotkiewicz was born on July 23rd 2023 with eyes wide open and feisty as ever.

He is survived by his parents, James Gotkiewicz and Kelsie Wilkinson; his grandparents, Stephine, Jeremy, Courtney, Robert and Joseph; great-grandparents, Ed and Rose Wilkinson; his aunt Ashlyn, uncle Christian, aunt Emme, aunt Ali and uncle Robert; as well as his...

Aug 5, 2023

Eugene McArthur Caton, 81, of Washington N.C., passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Caton.

He is survived by his son, Eugene Caton of Greensboro N.C.; grandsons, Joshua Nobles of Washington, N.C., and David Nobles of Harker Heights, Texas; great grandchild, Addi Nobles; and many...

Aug 4, 2023

Marguerite Wallace Howard, 94, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at The Gardens of Pamlico.

Marguerite was a member of Oriental First Baptist Church and a very active and talented member of the prayer shawl ministry within the Methodist church organization. She loved to knit, sew and crochet. She also enjoyed dancing and playing Bunco....

Aug 3, 2023

Daniel F. Collins, 80, of New Bern, formerly of Minnesott Beach passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Gertrude Collins and brother, John Collins.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Caroline Collins; children, Garnet Kendall Collins, Charles Collins, and Alison MacKenzie...

Aug 3, 2023

William “Billy” Earl Holliday, Jr., 70, of New Bern passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Julia Mae Holliday and three children.

He is survived by his daughter, Makayla Holliday; sister, Annette Cayton (Carl); and best companion, Rocky.

His memorial...