Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Orell V. Rowe, 93, of New Bern, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at The Home Place of New Bern.

O.V., as he was known to his family and friends, was a caring husband and father.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty, who he affectionally called “Honey”.

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Mar 13, 2025

Joseph Perry Dixon, Jr., 70, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Perry was a member of Rainbow Masonic Lodge #479. He retired from the family business, Dixon Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Perry was passionate about saltwater fishing, gardening, travelling, and watching sports. He found joy and happiness with his dogs,...

Mar 7, 2025

Fred Dewitt Williford, III, 54, “Woof” of Merritt passed away on March 7, 2025, after an extended illness.

Fred was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, William and Elsie Lupton; and daughter, Faith Williford.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Jennifer Sanders Williford; daughters, Jacie, Shelby and Sidney Williford; step-daughters, Kendall...

Mar 5, 2025

John Charles Brannon 75, of New Bern, NC went to glory to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Born January 1, 1950, Charles was full of life and a drive for adventure. Charles served our country during Vietnam where he was a gunners mate in the US Navy, he was very proud of his...

Mar 2, 2025

Benny Dale Scott, age 70, of Pamlico County, NC, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Hubert and Lydia Ensley Scott, and his brother, Charles Scott. He is survived by his son, Travis and Stephanie Scott, and granddaughter, Rylee. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, storyteller, and skilled woodworker, best...

Feb 25, 2025

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Burke “Bud” Royce Limeburner, Jr., 92, of Arapahoe passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, Bud then worked in Law Enforcement in Cape Cod, MA before furthering his career as Director of the Department of Natural Resources. While living in Cape...

Feb 22, 2025

James Franklin Green, 81, of Grantsboro went home to be with his Lord in Heaven on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from home.

Known by Jim, Bud, Brother, James Franklin, or Franklin, he will be remembered for being a true people person. He enjoyed time spent walking around the neighborhood and talking with those he would see. He...

Feb 19, 2025

Walter T. Brown, 92, of Oriental, left this world to join his heavenly family on February 19, 2025.

Walter was born in Bay Shore, New York on August 10, 1932, to Marie F. Brown and William G. Brown. He graduated from Bay Shore High School and SUNY Farmingdale. Walter served our country as a USN Radarman 2nd...

Feb 18, 2025

Hugh Lee Godwin, Jr., 81, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

Affectionately known as “Buddy”, he is a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. He worked as an automotive mechanic for the majority of his life.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Timmy Godwin (Christina) and...

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...