Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Ruby Lee Holton, 69, of Arapahoe passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home.

A true people person, Ruby had the ability to make everyone she met feel valued and loved. She will be remembered for her love of chocolate.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jessie Lee; husband, Lee Holton;...

Feb 14, 2025

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Charles Franklin “Frank” Brinson, Jr., 81, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A Vietnam veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Carolina Telephone after 36 years of service. In the 80’s Frank enjoyed scuba diving and co-owned an underwater marine vessel cleaning business....

Feb 11, 2025

Cecil Cowell Nobles, 87, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at home.

He attended Word Fellowship Church and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Cecil worked as a self-employed plumber and later retired from U.S. Civil Service-Cherry Point. After he retired he found enjoyment in helping his late friend, Billy Paul, with construction. When...

Feb 7, 2025

Harry Keith Bennett, 63, of Grantsboro, left this earth Friday morning, February 7, 2025, while at Grantsbrook for rehabilitation following a short illness.

Harry, born May 9, 1961, was the youngest child of the late Marshall and Hazel Bennett of Grantsboro and uncle to his brother’s infant son, Travis, who also preceded him in death.

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Feb 7, 2025

Seth Austin Willis, 64, of Kennels Beach passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at home.

Seth was a long-time member of Amity Christian Church and regularly attended Sunday school and church. During his working years he was a commercial fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Lois Willis, and siblings, Janice...

Feb 5, 2025

Brenda Walker Turnage, 60, of Bayboro passed away at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by family.

Originally from Beaufort County, Brenda was born on June 4, 1964, the youngest of five children. She moved to Pamlico County when she started her family with her husband at the time, Dwight Turnage. A devoted homemaker, Brenda devoted...

Jan 31, 2025

Linda Ann Martin Claudio, 78, of Aurora passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A beloved homemaker, Linda devoted her life to nurturing her family. She embodied the essence of home, radiating love and providing unwavering strength to her children. As a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, her love knew no limits.

Jan 31, 2025

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Roy Allen Batson, 85, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

Roy was a man of faith who loved the Lord with all his heart. He is a member of Word Fellowship Church. He spent the majority of his career as a commercial fisherman or...

Jan 31, 2025

Robert L. Goodwin, age 94, of Oriental and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, and a retired electronics engineer, died January 31, 2025 from vascular disease in Grantsboro, North Carolina. He had formerly lived in Syosset, Long Island, NY and in Rockville, MD before moving to Oriental, NC in 2000.

Born on June 22, 1930, he was the son...

Jan 29, 2025

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Philip Allen Rawls, Jr., 65, of Oriental passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at home.

Phil loved the Lord first and foremost and is a member of Trent FWB Church. Another passion in life was fishing. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and past Salvation Army Cadet.

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Jan 26, 2025

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Helen Catherine (McAndrews) McCleary, of Pamlico County NC, loving wife and mother of three daughters, passed away at age 84.

Helen was born on May 26, 1940 in Central City, Somerset County, Pennsylvania to George Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Jacob) McAndrews.

On July 1, 1959 she married childhood sweetheart Farrell...

Jan 26, 2025

Alice Marie Gauniel Smith, 92, of Grantsboro, NC passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Alice had a passion for cooking, you could always find her in the kitchen. She also loved every second of every family get together which was usually every Saturday afternoon.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy M. Miller, 83, of Oriental passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Bayview Nursing & Rehab Center.

Originally from Canton, Ohio, Nancy is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She and her husband, Paul, moved from Ohio to Oriental in 1995 to get away from the snow and enjoy boating. Nancy was a member of the...

Jan 23, 2025

John Erick Fisher, 56, of Vandemere passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Erick had a wonderful personality. He always brought light and life to any gathering. He loved working outside and cherished grilling and cooking with his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Rose Wright.

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Jan 23, 2025

Beverly Linda Joyner Page (Linda), age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2025, after a yearlong battle with congestive heart failure.

Linda was born on December 30, 1940, the oldest of four siblings.  She graduated from Rose High School in 1959 and went on to King’s Business College in Raleigh, NC, where she...

Jan 22, 2025

Theresa Earl Miller Royal, 55, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Theresa had an entertaining personality. She was quick-witted and always spoke her mind. Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She took every opportunity she could to spoil her grandbabies.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 22, 2025

Linda Marie Zielinski, of Oriental, North Carolina, passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born April 6, 1946, in Bay Shore, NY, Linda was the youngest of three children of William and Marie Brown.

After graduating from SUNY Oneonta, Linda moved to New Paltz, NY with her son Christopher. She worked...

Jan 18, 2025

Gary Spruill Harrison, 85, of Alliance passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at home.

Gary retired from the U.S. Navy – TDC after 20 years of service. He then owned and operated Marine Electronics and TV Repair for many years. A true passion for golf, he was past president and board member of Minnesott Golf & Country...

Jan 18, 2025

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Eleanor Adams Armstrong Harrell, 81, of Trent Woods passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Eleanor was a giving person. Her life from the beginning was always to help others in finding ways around a problem and to move forward. Her door was always open to anyone in need,...

Jan 11, 2025

Malcom Randolph “Randy” Jones, 51, of Grantsboro passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025, at home.

Randy worked with Trader Construction at Nutrien, Aurora until his health declined. He’s a member of both Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church and Grantsboro Church of God. He will be remembered for the immense love he had for his children.

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