Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

John Fred Radtke, 84, of Merritt, NC, passed away on March 13, 2023, following a brief illness.

Born on May 27, 1938, to Lowell and Eileen (Schultz) Radtke in Sagle, Idaho.  He spent his teenage years in Sanborn, MN before moving to Chicago to start his career in Electrical Engineering.  It wasn’t all work in Chicago though.  ...

Mar 3, 2023

Jo Ann Bradley Storey, 59, of Aurora, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center-Greenville.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Bradley and beloved maternal grandmother, Annie Lewis.

She is survived by her mother and step father, Barbara and Nik Roelle; son, Jeffrey Storey (April); daughter, Dawn Clark; sisters,...

Mar 2, 2023

Eleanor Kienke Zaffer, 93, passed away March 2, 2023. Elanor was a native of Brooklyn, NY, daughter of her parents, Minna and Henry C. Kienke, German immigrants and proud of that heritage.

She was an accomplished secretary/typist, experienced in shorthand and sopranoist. She spent her career as a secretary to a Rabbi at North Shore Jewish Center...

Mar 1, 2023

Paul Douglas Trump was called to his heavenly home on March 1, 2023. Paul was born, Nov 25, 1957 to the parents of Richard Keith Trump, deceased, 1989 and Maye Trump-Coleman and Charles R Coleman. His beloved wife & mother of their 6 children, Carolyn Trump preceded him in death in 2015. They are survived by their 6 children, Wade,...

Feb 26, 2023

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Thelma Marie Thornton Dixon, 89, of the Goose Creek Community, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2023.

Thelma was born on August 15, 1933, in Snow Hill, NC to the late Mark and Mamie Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 24, 2023

James Edward Nobles, 88, of Alliance passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A U. S. Army veteran, James loved to travel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Coley and Julia Nobles; 14 siblings; his first wife, Marie Turnage Nobles; and grandson, Michael Paul.

Affectionately known...

Feb 19, 2023

Myra Lewis Kennison, 89, of New Bern was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a devoted and loving wife and mother who also loved being a Christian and loved her church and church family at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Feb 14, 2023

Kasey Elizabeth Tyndall, 34, of Alliance, passed away tragically Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Kasey was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Joann Tyndall; and maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Joyce Carawan.

She is survived by her parents, Mark and Jammie Tyndall; her brother, David Johnston, Jr. and wife, Selena (Clay and Taryn); her...

Feb 14, 2023

Donna Marie Critchfield Gillikin, 85, of Aurora, NC passed away Tuesday, February, 14, 2023 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born on October, 3, 1937 to Paul and Binnie (Auman) Critchfield in Somerset County, PA, she spent her childhood in Meyersdale, PA and Baltimore, MD. Donna attended Kenwood High School in Essex, MD, where she graduated in...

Feb 14, 2023

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Rhonda Brinson Spencer, 67, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She worked as a cosmetologist in her own shop in Alliance, then most recently worked at Hair Station Salon in Bayboro.

She was preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Spencer; parents, Clyde and...

Feb 11, 2023

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Karl Herman Weippert, Jr., 74, of Aurora passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home.

Karl worked at the Forensic Center in Michigan and also worked in masonry and carpentry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Catherine Weippert; son, Nathan Weippert; sisters, Margie Warmbier and Leona...

Feb 11, 2023

James Edward White, III, 73, of New Bern, NC, passed away on February 11, 2023, after an aggressive battle with Leukemia.

Jim was born on April 24th, 1949, to James and Nina White in Cove City, NC. After graduating from Jones Central High School, he went on to study History and Political Science at Louisburg College and...

Feb 11, 2023

On Saturday February 11 th , 2023, John Wilhelm Strobl, beloved husband to his loving wife Barbara of 49 years, passed away at his favorite spot at the kitchen table where he spent hours reading and overlooking the beautiful Neuse River from their home. John was born on July 29th, 1940 to the late Hans and Gertrude Strobl at...

Feb 10, 2023

Soon Ja Shuck went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 10th, 2023. Soon Ja, endearingly known by most as ‘Mom’, was born in Kangwon-Do, Korea on October 25th, 1941. Soon Ja was preceded in death by her father, Pak Chung-Yul and mother, Ei-Soonie Pak, as well as her husband of 46 years, John Egan...

Feb 9, 2023

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Richard “Ricky” Lee Manker was baptized on September 27, 2015, and passed into the loving arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ on February 9, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy H. Sadler; father, Vernon Manker; stepfather, Earl Sadler; maternal grandparents, Richard and Rosa Howerin; and paternal grandparents, Gus...

Feb 8, 2023

Patricia Bruce Penny, 87, formerly of Danville, VA, passed away peacefully at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC on February 8, 2023.

Pat was born on August 2, 1935, in Overhills NC, to Walter E Bruce, Sr and Vernice Harris Bruce.  She attended Harnett County Public Schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Meredith...

Feb 7, 2023

SHREWSBURY, MA / GRANTSBORO, NC – Priscilla (Birnie) Barnes, 90, of Shrewsbury, MA and Grantsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Holden Rehabilitation with her loving children at her side.

She leaves her children: David E. Barnes and his wife Denise, of Holden, Barbara E. Verdini and her husband Henry, of Holland, Martha...

Feb 5, 2023

Walter Andrew Powell, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at home with family in attendance.

He loved his church families at Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church, Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church, and recent years at Faith Free Will Baptist Church.

Walter, known as “gas man”, worked 52 years with Craven Gas, Scott Gas,...

Jan 31, 2023

Marlena Ann Dunn Dail, 76, of Reelsboro passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

She was a member and loved her church family at Broad Creek Christian Church. Marlena retired from Craven County Department of Social Services. She enjoyed time spent with her family and family vacations.

She was preceded in...

Jan 30, 2023

Zool Ireland, 80, of Lowland passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his cherished family.

He loved the Lord and had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Zool owned and operated his family seafood company, Harbor Packing Co., for 45 years. An...