Obituaries

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...

Aug 2, 2023

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William Boyd Cayton ”Baloney”, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center.

Baloney was a commercial fisherman and then a truck driver for more than 25 years. He loved every minute of it with his Doberman Pinscher, “Roscoe”.  They never met a stranger from the East Coast...

Aug 2, 2023

Frances Keel Wilkinson, 90, of Alliance passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Leona Keel.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother she leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 63 years, Dwight “D.T.” Wilkinson; children, Derald Potter, Jr., Cora...

Jul 29, 2023

Amber Lynn Golden Montoya, 38, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, in New Bern.

She loved her children and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed singing karaoke.

Amber was preceded in death by her father, Carlton Golden; her maternal grandparents, James Nobles and Marie Turnage Nobles; her paternal grandfather, Monnie “Bud”...

Jul 27, 2023

This is a tribute in memory of an extraordinary man, Juan Eduardo Hisada. Juan, 92, passed away July 27, 2023 at home with family following a prolonged nearly 12-year illness, his wife of 68 years, Alice Mac Manus, by his side.

Juan was a great man and a leader. For all blessed to know him, you knew...

Jul 27, 2023

Wayne Allen Simpson, 68, of New Bern, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Laura Simpson and sisters, Daisy Duncan, Jackie Houston, and Margaret Henries.

Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Billy Simpson; sisters, Laura Love Simpson and...

Jul 25, 2023

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Patricia Cowell, 84, of Reelsboro, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Patricia Ann Holmes was born on December 9, 1938 in the house of her maternal grandparents, Ben and Gertrude Walton, in the small village of Beckingham in the county of Lincolnshire which is situated...

Jul 24, 2023

Sally Brian Simpson Midyette died July 24, 2023, at her home in Oriental. She was born July 10, 1931, in Pamlico, NC. She graduated from Pierre S. DuPont High School in Wilmington, DE, 1949, and Delaware Hospital School of Nursing, Wilmington, DE, 1952.

She was preceded in death by her husband, G. P. “Brother” Midyette, Jr., and...

Jul 20, 2023

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Sadie was born December 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Eva and Robert Pittman. She graduated from Oriental High School in 1948, then married her love, Dallas, in 1950. Together they built a legacy of love and faith throughout their 73-year marriage, raising two sons. She passed away peacefully July 20, 2023.

Jul 18, 2023

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Trace Allen Nobles, 17, of Reelsboro passed away tragically Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Trace was one of a kind, he could light up anyone’s day. He made such an impact on everyone’s life without even knowing. Trace taught others to live life to the fullest, never have any regrets and never to...

Jul 15, 2023

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Herbert Ernest Willis, 88, of Arapahoe passed away July 15, 2023, at his home.

He retired from Texas Gulf after 30 years. He served in the United States Army Reserves.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mamie Willis; sisters, Jessie Lee, Thelma Bennett, Verda Many; Wilma...

Jul 14, 2023

Carl Douglas “Doug” Milburn, 71 of Minnesott Beach, NC passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home after a brief illness.

He was born November 18, 1951 to Carl Andrew Milburn and Janet Marie Minnick Milburn in Winchester, VA. He proudly served numerous years in the United States Marine Corps and retired to coastal NC. An...