Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

John Peter “Jack” Herman, Jr., 88, of Oriental passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.

He is a member of Oriental First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Eric Scott Herman; daughter-in-law, Hermoine Salole-Herman; and brothers, Robert and William Herman.

He is...

Jun 23, 2023

Melbie L. Rice, 79, passed away on June 23, 2023, at his home in Alliance, North Carolina after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

Though Alliance was always Melbie’s home, his early-career work as a dredge operator took him around the world. His adventures included addresses in Al-Jubayl, Saudi Arabia; Nassau, The Bahamas; St. Croix, the...

Jun 23, 2023

Malcolm Phillips Hassell, better known as Bud or Papa, passed away peacefully at home on June 23. He made it home to Glory to be with his love of 58 years, his wife Linda M. Hassell.

Born September 20, 1936, in Washington NC, he was the son of Malcolm Mitchell and Elizabeth Phillips Hassell of Washington NC....

Jun 23, 2023

Lesley Thompson Robinson, 91, of Oriental, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy “Pat” Robinson; daughter, Judy Rash; and son, Tommy Robinson.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Judy Robinson; granddaughter, Michelle Sersland (Dustin);...

Jun 22, 2023

Charles W. Dixon, 79, of New Bern, passed away June 22, 2023. He was born in New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina on June 29, 1943 to the late Charles E. and Lessie (Bennett) Dixon.

Charles entered the United States Marine Corps on August 8, 1960 while living in Akron, Ohio. Charles served three tours of duty...

Jun 19, 2023

James “Jimmy” Lawrence Potter, 75, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19th, 2023, with family by his side.

Jimmy was born July 3, 1947, to Myrtle G. Potter and Hal C. Potter Sr., of Aurora, NC. Jimmy owned and operated Potter Hardware in Aurora for a number of years. After selling the hardware store,...

Jun 12, 2023

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Samuel fue un hombre bueno, gentil y amoroso con sus hijos y hermanos. A Samuel lo caracterizaba su gran alegria y el optimismo con el que veia la vida. Todos lo que lo conocimos nos quedamos con un gran recuerdo de el.

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Jun 9, 2023

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Margaret Louise Mercer Sawyer, 89, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff D. Sawyer, Sr.; sisters, Lois McCoy (Newt) and Joyce Riggs.

She is survived by her son, Jeff D. Sawyer, Jr.; daughters, Debbie Arnold, Patricia...

Jun 5, 2023

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Charles “Charlie” William Edwards, 78, of Mesquite, Nevada passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Cliff Edwards; sister, Ruth Smith; and first wife, Sandy Edwards.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Sherron Edwards of...

Jun 3, 2023

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Johnnie Ivan Toler, 69 of Cayton passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Johnnie graduated from West Craven High School in 1972 and soon after began working at Hatteras Yacht in New Bern NC as a cabinet maker. He worked at Hatteras for 40 years.  He was an exemplary...

Jun 2, 2023

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Michael Wayne Henries, 47, of Stonewall, left this world for his heavenly home Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at ECU Health Hospital in Greenville. Better known as “Pookie” to most, he will be greatly missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Velma...

Jun 2, 2023

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Francis Albert Beauregard, Sr., 66, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at home.

He is a U.S. Army veteran. He loved the simplest things in life like spending time with family. He was an auto mechanic and enjoyed anything to do with cars.

He was preceded in death...

May 31, 2023

Matthew Mark Arnold, 56, of Stonewall, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mark grew up attending Trent Free Will Baptist Church. He worked for 14 years with Cahoon’s Bulldozer Services before working with Pamco Dixie for 21 years, spraying many fields in Pamlico and Beaufort Counties. Mark was also a volunteer firefighter for...

May 29, 2023

Allen Joel Olson, Sr., 83, of Apex, formerly of Merritt, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at WakeMed.

He served in the U.S. Navy, graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree from North Dakota State University, and retired from IBM after 30+ years of service. He was also a member of the Florence-Whortonsville Volunteer Fire Department.

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May 21, 2023

Stephanee Cordelia Drouin, 69 of Bayboro passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was born February 21, 1954, in Newark, Ohio and graduated from DeVilbiss High School and Owens Technical College in Toledo, Ohio, receiving an associate degree. She retired from the banking industry.

She loved traveling, shopping, horses, line dancing,...

May 19, 2023

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John Hermann Bischoff, 87, of New Bern passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was an active member of Saint Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

He spent his life dedicated to his craft. A few of his achievements include building homes for Habitat for Humanity and his one-of-a-kind...

May 18, 2023

Carl Frederick Barnes, 84, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Middleburg Rehab Center, Middleburg, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ila Carawan Barnes; his second wife of 11 years, Josy Coy; father, Frederick Barnes; mother, Esther May; sister, Marian Barnes Skinner; brother, Roger Lee Barnes; and...

May 16, 2023

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Johnnie Dewitt Cowell, Sr., 75, of Reelsboro passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at home.

He is a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, retired from the NC State Transportation Dept., and was an antique car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lela Cowell;...

May 8, 2023

Pamela Jean Reich Eastwood, 76, of Fairfield Harbour, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at her home.

Pam was predeceased by her precious husband, Donald Eastwood. She is survived by sister, Deb Creech, of Raleigh, NC; brother-in-law, Bill Creech, of Raleigh, NC; brother,...

May 7, 2023

William “Bill” Dale Veith, 74, of Arapahoe passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at home.

He is a member of Arapahoe FWB Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He also served the Army National Guard in West Virginia. He loved his family deeply, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded...