Obituaries

Shirley Scott Wood

Jan 9, 2023

Shirley Ruth Scott Wood, 64, of Bridgeton passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at home.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Wood and daughter, Tara Wood.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her significant other, Connie Carawan; children, Derrick, Justin, Nathan, and Stacey Wood; and numerous grandchildren.

Her memorial service...

Marvin "Teddy" Ward

Jan 6, 2023

Marvin Teddy Ward, 38, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.

Teddy worked construction with family at Coastal Waterproofing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Ward.

Loved by everyone, Teddy is survived by his father, Gerry Ward; son, Ross Teddy Franklin Ward; daughter, Hailey Nicole Ward; paternal grandmother, Norine...

Dora Alice Banks Moritz

Jan 5, 2023

Dora Alice Banks Moritz of Rose Hill, NC gained her angel wings on Thursday January 5 th , 2023, after a brief battle with a brain tumor.

Dora was born January 21, 1941 in Arapahoe, NC to Rufus Manly and Leona Simpson Banks.  She was married to John Anthony Moritz from June 26, 1959 until his death...

Carol Sadler Whitfield

Dec 31, 2022

Carol Lee Sadler Whitfield, 81, of Hobucken went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

She worked as...

Wayne Leo Brady

Dec 31, 2022

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Wayne Leo Brady, 88, of Fairfield Harbor, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at home.

Wayne was a graduate of the University of Maryland and faithfully served his country in the Korean War. He started his career with Ford Motor Company and soon after was awarded franchise authority. Wayne had several Ford...

Christopher Allen Gladson

Dec 26, 2022

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Christopher Allen Gladson (Slipknot), 42 years old, of New Bern, NC passed away on December 26, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Chris was born on October 26, 1980. After graduating from Pamlico County High School in 1999, he worked in the log woods for a short time before starting his career...

Ruth Ann Dudugjian Schreckengost

Dec 24, 2022

Ruth Ann Dudugjian Schreckengost, 89, of New Bern passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

For the majority of her life, she worked as a real estate broker in Portage Lakes, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Myrtle Dudugjian; two brothers, Harold and Carl...

Lisa Darlene Latham

Dec 23, 2022

On Friday, December 23 rd , 2022, Lisa Latham, loving wife and mother of three children passed away in Lowland, NC. Lisa was born on August 02, 1967, in Leonardtown, Md.

Lisa had a passion for animals and her passion led her to caring for many different animals throughout her life including her beloved chihuahua, Shorty. Lisa...

Hal "Duffy" Duffy Walker, Jr.

Dec 13, 2022

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Hal Duffy Walker, Jr. 43, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Duke University Hospital.

Duffy was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, H.D. and Barbara Walker; maternal grandfather, H.L....

Edward Elvin Whitfield

Dec 9, 2022

Edward Elvin Whitfield, 81, of Hobucken went to his heavenly home Friday, December 9, 2022, leaving a mark on this world that his family is grateful of.

He was a hard worker, spending most of his time on the water recreationally and commercially. He worked for Dupont for 15 years then retired from the tugboat (Merchant Marine)....

Ervin Lester Sadler

Dec 8, 2022

Ervin Lester Sadler, 59, of Alliance passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at home.

He worked as a commercial fisherman all of his life and loved animals, especially cats.

Ervin was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Sadler.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Sadler; father, Jack Sadler; son, Ervin Sadler...

Talmadge "Oz" Osborne Hudgins, Jr.

Dec 8, 2022

Talmadge Osborne Hudgins, Jr., affectionately known as Oz, passed away in New Bern, NC surrounded by family on December 8 th , 2022. Oz was born on December 1 st , 1943, in Pamlico, NC.

Oz, also known as Captain Oz by the fishing community, was a well-known commercial fisherman along the East Coast. He was one...

Alex Luis Garcia

Dec 2, 2022

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Alex Luis Garcia, 25, of Oriental passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at home.

Alex had a kind, caring heart and was always willing to help anyone whenever possible. He loved cooking out or just being with his family and was passionate about all sports.

Those left to...

William Patrick Hewitt

Nov 29, 2022

William “Willie” Patrick Hewitt, 54, of Kinston, formerly of Pamlico County, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Hewitt, Sr.; and brothers, David Lee Hewitt of Pamlico County and David Lee Hewitt of Virginia.

He is survived by his mother, Judy Lane of Grantsboro; son,...

Barbara Bell Boyd

Nov 24, 2022

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Barbara Jean Bell Boyd, 85, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Barbara was a long-time member of New Bethlehem OFWB Church were she served as the church secretary and was an active member of the ladies auxiliary.

She was preceded in...

Jeannette Banks Hudson

Nov 24, 2022

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Jeannette Banks Hudson joined her heavenly Father, her daughter, her son, her parents, her brother, and many of her dear friends she loved on Thanksgiving Day.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard W. Hudson; her daughter, Teresa “Terry” Hudson Vaughn; her daughter-in-law, Christie Burroughs Hudson; her sister, Rosalie Peacock (George);...

Brenda Jivers Yett

Nov 23, 2022

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Brenda Evette Jivers Yett was born June 19, 1960, to Vertie and Roosevelt Jivers in West Columbia SC. Brenda was the 3 rd of 9 children.  She was the granddaughter of the late Esmond and Sally Manigault and Amy and Frank Jivers.

Brenda graduated from Brookland Cayce High School in Cayce SC....

Curtis "Stakes" Clifton Ireland, Sr.

Nov 23, 2022

Curtis Clifton Ireland, Sr. “Stakes”, 93, of Lowland passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He is a member of Lowland Church of Christ. As a member of the U.S. Army, he served in the Korean War. Known to friends as Stakes, he worked as a commercial fisherman for years before he...

Stephanie Ann Futch King

Nov 23, 2022

Beloved daughter, sister, mother, granddaughter, aunt, cousin and friend to all passed away on Wednesday, November 23rd at the age of 41, due to pulmonary complications. She is survived by her son, Ethan King, her parents Renée and Gary Sr. Futch, as well as her brother and sister-in-law, Gary Jr and Jennifer Futch, nephew Garren Futch, as well as her...

Mary "Maxine" Bennett Banks

Nov 19, 2022

Mary Bennett Banks, Maxine to friends, "Nanny" to her family, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 19, 2022, at her home. She was the widow of Charles Franklin Banks. They shared 43 years of marriage together.

Maxine was born June 28, 1953, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, but grew up in Stonewall, NC, where she...