Obituaries

Oct 25, 2022

Mary Faye Whitmarsh Batson, 82, of Grantsboro went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was a member of Word Fellowship Church. Mrs. Mary loved her animals and was passionate about supporting rescue efforts for them. She was a member of Pamlico Rescue for 8 years. An avid...

Oct 25, 2022

Denard Thurman Potter Jr., 52, of Reelsboro passed away on October 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son, Landon Potter, and grandson, Braydon Potter.

He is survived by his parents, Denard and Helen Potter; his children, Morgan Potter, Tyler Potter, and Ian Potter; grandchildren, Bryce, Emily, Clara, and Micah; sister, Christy Potter...

Oct 25, 2022

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Mora Dawn Bulloch Swindell, 55, of James City, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in a house fire along with her beloved chihuahua, Rico.

Dawn was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Lupton Bulloch.

She is survived by her father, Hugh Melvin Bulloch; son, Aaron Raynor; brother, Wade...

Oct 21, 2022

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Louis Earl Daniels, 72, of Alliance, devoted husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother, Uncle, and friend passed away from this world to heaven on Friday, October 21, 2022, at home.

He was born June 18, 1950, in Maribel, NC – Pamlico County to the late, Julius Garley Daniels, Sr. and Ruth Willis Daniels.

Oct 19, 2022

Gayle Marie Rowe Isenhart, 74, of Stonewall passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at home.

Gayle was a genuinely sweet soul who was loved by everyone she crossed paths with. She shared her love and her beautiful smile everywhere she went. Gayle was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with...

Oct 18, 2022

Alfred Darold Ulvog, Jr., 90, of Oriental, North Carolina died on his birthday, October 18, 2022.  Born in Vermillion, South Dakota he served in the Korean conflict then went on to earn a BS degree in Accounting from the University of South Dakota, graduating with honors.  Al had a long, successful career with the Department of Agriculture, first as...

Oct 17, 2022

Kenneth R. Eliot (BUB), 79, Oriental, NC passed away on 17 Oct. 2022, at home surrounded by his “Heart Song”, Gail Good.

Bub was a true sailor having taught himself how to sail on the ponds of Kansas. He discovered Oriental while reading sailing books and had to see why all of them included Oriental in their...

Oct 16, 2022

Herbert David Brinson, 74, of Aurora passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curlie and Nora Brinson; one brother; and one sister.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Virginia “Ginger” Brinson; children, Lena Brinson, Cindy Lynn Moen, Elizabeth Ann Robinson, and Martin David...

Oct 16, 2022

Eric Phillip Wasula, 52, of Arapahoe passed away suddenly Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Ritzville, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Wasula.

Eric is survived by his wife of 18 years, Renee Wasula; mother, Sheila Wasula; children, Jeremy, Deborah, Elisha and Ezekiel “Zeke” Wasula; sister, Corey Wasula Garnsey (David); father- and...

Oct 11, 2022

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Gloria Jean Hoffler Mercer, 81, of Grantsboro, formerly of Lowland, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at home.

She was a member of Hobucken Pentecostal Holiness Church and a strong supporter of the Republican Party.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ivy and Lennie Stowe; husband,...

Oct 5, 2022

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Gladys Irene Ireland Lee, 90, of Arapahoe, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at home.

She was born and raised on her family farm in Alliance. She worked as a buyer for women’s fashion at Belk of New Bern then moved to Charleston, SC where she worked in the mayor’s office. She...

Oct 5, 2022

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Bernice Jarvis Brothers, 102 of Lowland, NC passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at home.

She is a member of Lowland Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Leon Brothers and two sons, James Heber Brothers and Donald Linwood Brothers.

She is survived...

Oct 4, 2022

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Luray Lee Jones, 79, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home.

She was a member of Vandemere United Methodist Church. After working with Scott Gas Co. she worked with the County of Pamlico first at the PC Water Dept then as a dispatcher with the Pamlico County Sheriff’s Office....

Oct 3, 2022

Shelby Christine Starling Wall, 84, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab.

She is a member of New Bethlehem FWB Church. Shelby was a life-long supporter, former secretary, and member of the Pamlico County Rescue Squad. She was also director of the Health Safety for the American Red Cross for three...

Oct 1, 2022

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Wayne Raye Leary Potter, 89, of Vanceboro previously of Hobucken and Lowland, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 1, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Wayne Raye was born in Hobucken on July 7, 1933, to Lathiel and Allie Williamson Leary. She was widowed on March 11, 2017, from her husband,...

Sep 30, 2022

John Pete Valassis went to his eternal rest on September 30, 2022. He was born October 24, 1934, in Kalamata, Greece and promptly nicknamed “Tyke” by his family. John and his family immigrated to the United States, fleeing their homeland during World War II. Initially settling in Pennsylvania, as most 9-year-olds, he immersed himself in the TV Westerns, and...

Sep 28, 2022

Jesse Gray Winfrey - Oriental NC

June 7, 1960 - September 28. 2022

Husband, father, son, brother, friend. After a two-year battle with Metastatic acinic cell carcinoma, Gray passed away at 10:28 am on September 28, 2022.

Gray grew up in Raleigh but spent weekends and summers in Oriental. After graduation in 1978...

Sep 27, 2022

Brittney Nichoal Lowery, 31, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at ECU Health-Greenville.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Sonny Lowery, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Debra Ellen Loar Lowery; maternal uncle, Sonny James Lowery, Jr.; paternal grandfather, Linburg Hunt; paternal grandmother, Nancy James Kabata; and paternal uncle, Eric Michael Hunt.

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Sep 25, 2022

Todd Gordon Popperwill, 52, of Hobucken passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at home.

Todd worked as a commercial fisherman all his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Varion Popperwill; mother, Jean Daniels; and brothers, Tommy Popperwill and Tracy Popperwill.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jennifer...

Sep 21, 2022

Robert Dale Tingle, 55, of Bayboro died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Elizabeth “Libby” Kite.

He is survived by his father, Robert Tingle and wife, Carmen; sons, Andrew and Wesley Tingle; brothers, Mike Tingle and wife, Letha, and Tommy Tingle and...