Obituaries

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...

Ellen Louise Mcvitty

Nov 18, 2022

Ellen L. McVitty (Beck), age 92, of Oriental, NC, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2022, with her son, daughter, and son-in-law at her side.

Ellen was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on January 18, 1930, to Theodore and Ellen Beck.  She graduated from Perth Amboy High School on June 10, 1948.  After marrying William...

Charles Hollister Gaskins, Sr.

Nov 15, 2022

Charles Hollister Gaskins, Sr., 83, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home.

Charlie was born and raised in New Bern, NC the ninth of ten sons of Hugh and Gladys Gaskins with two sisters. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 before moving to California where he worked for the state as...

Ellen Plunkett Broderick

Nov 12, 2022

Beloved wife and mother, Ellen Marie Plunkett Broderick, 79, of Hobucken, NC passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Broderick; son and wife, Timothy and Susan Broderick; grandchildren, Melissa (Drew Garnett), Alex Broderick (Roxan); daughter and husband, Annemarie and Garr Kerr; daughter and husband, Kathy and...

Velna Heuser Bennett

Nov 12, 2022

Velna Mae Heuser Bennett passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Gardens of Pamlico. She was 91 years old.

Velna lived most of her life in Pamlico County. She married Ellsworth Lincoln Bennett, Sr. and together they raised four children: Patsy, Buddy, Steve, and Libby. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother....

Daylin Cross Hancock

Nov 10, 2022

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Daylin Cross Hancock, 23, of Florence NC passed away November 10, 2022 at home.

“Cross” as everyone knew him, was a man of faith. He attended Motion Church, where he met his friend and mentor Pastor Albert “AB” Almore. Cross enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeler riding, spending time...

Alton Wayne Jenkins

Nov 6, 2022

Alton "Wayne" Jenkins, 88, of Grantsboro, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Born Wednesday, February 14, 1934, in Memphis, Texas, he was the eighth of nine children born to Susan Viola and Lemuel Euin Jenkins.

Wayne married Linda Curtis on a Saturday, December 29th and they enjoyed 65...

Barbara Thurber Lynch

Nov 4, 2022

Barbara Rose Thurber Lynch died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 4, 2022, after an extended illness. Barbara was born on April 28, 1930, in Pawtucket, RI. The youngest of 5 and the only girl, she was the daughter of Frederick Thurber and Sadie (Jacques) Thurber. Barbara was raised in South Attleboro, MA, and lived there until she...

Wilma Sanders Whorton

Oct 30, 2022

Wilma Sanders Whorton died peacefully on Sunday, October 30. She was 98 years old.

Wilma lived her entire adult life in the Florence community of Pamlico County. In 1942, she married S.G. Whorton and together they raised three sons: Gary, Larry, and Kevin. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, and she was dearly loved...

Juanita Evelyn Feazell Thomas

Oct 26, 2022

Juanita F. Thomas left us on October 26, 2022.

She is survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She will be missed by all.