Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Michael “Mikey” Craig Malone, 60, of Hobucken passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He worked as a commercial fisherman all his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Malone; mother and stepfather, Glennie and Malcolm Flowers; significant other, Jennifer Potter and her sons, Nathan Toler and Colby Barnard,...

Mar 31, 2023

Linda J. Malkowski Rippe Buck, 71, of Bayboro and Ocracoke, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home in Bayboro.

Growing up in the Chicago area, she learned a lot about music and its composition and was always an avid listener. She was the former owner of the Ocracoke Observer Newspaper and enjoyed time spent fishing...

Mar 27, 2023

Willard Thomas “Will” Huff passed away in his home in New Bern, North Carolina, on March 27th at 89 years of age. He was preceded in death in 2020 by his wife of 66 years, Nancy Kuhlthau Huff, whom he knew since childhood. He was born on February 24th, 1934 to parents Willard Newman Huff and Bertha Lachenmayer of...

Mar 23, 2023

Daylon Elijah Saunders, 11 days old, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Vidant Medical Center-Greenville.

He is survived by his mother, D’Anna Saunders; father, Devin Pickett; maternal grandmother, Virginia Saunders; maternal grandfather, C.J. Saunders; maternal great-grandmothers, Shirley Saunders and Shirley Allen; aunt, Tamia Saunders; and uncle, Breydon Saunders.

A memorial service will be announced...

Mar 23, 2023

Nicholas (Nic) Boyd Mayo of Dover, NC went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 23 rd , 2023, surrounded by his family at Carolina East Medical Center.

Nic is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Melanie Mason Mayo of the home; daughter, Kimberly Mayo of Dover, NC; son, Nic Mayo Jr. and his wife,...

Mar 22, 2023

Sidney Mae Carroll Bowers Welch, 75, of New Bern passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jeannette Josephine Bowers.

She is survived by her significant other, Kenneth Myers; sons, William Bowers (Tamrin), Kenneth Bowers (Christina), Thomas Benjamin Bowers, and Robert Paul Bowers; 13 grandchildren;...

Mar 20, 2023

Drake Everett Day, 32, of Merritt passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on March 20, 2023, in Harnett County.

Drake loved the water and was known for being a jack of all trades. He was currently working as a welder/fabricator in Dunn, NC and was a member of Rack’s Deep 4-Wheeler Association.

He was...

Mar 17, 2023

Betty Dupree Suitt, 86, of New Bern passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph E. Dupree and her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Dupree; her husband, Floyd Suitt; sister, Shirley; and brother-in-law, Dan. She is survived by her sons, Brad Leonard Suitt and wife, Reem F. Baloch and Chet Michael...

Mar 14, 2023

James Mark Fenner, 62, of New Bern passed away suddenly on March 14, 2023, at home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Fenner.

Mark is survived by his father, Bayard C. “Skip” Fenner; daughter, Jamie Fenner; sisters, Tracy Kam and Debbie Welch; and one granddaughter.

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...