Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Jamie Byrd, 50, of New Bern passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by parents, Bobby and Diane Byrd; brother, Curtis Glenn Byrd; and nephew, Jared McCotter Holton.

He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Anne Bryan; fiancée, Stephanie Broadway; brothers, Robert Lewis Byrd, Jr. and Robert Edwards (Trina);...

Sep 16, 2022

Fred McCotter Holton, Jr., 59, of New Bern, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred McCotter Holton, Sr. and Shirley Garner; and son, Jared McCotter Holton.

He is survived by his wife, Candace Holton; daughter, Leah Raines; brother, Duane Holton; and sister, Debbie Early.

Sep 10, 2022

Lois Kathryn Harrison, age 94, lived a full and enriching life, right through her passing on September 10, 2022.

“For God so loved the world that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Lois was the light of our lives, a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and...

Sep 10, 2022

Dorothy Lee Fink Schweizer, 89, of Ernul passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, a daughter, and sister.

She is survived by her son, David Schweizer; daughters, Laura Sollers, Diane Coveney, Debbie Mittle, and Dawn Mackesy; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sep 4, 2022

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Michael Dan Potter, 64, of Bayboro passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He attended Ferrum College and later graduated from East Tennessee State University. Captain Mike, as he was known, ran the F/V Jane Carolyn and worked as a commercial fisherman all his life.

Sep 4, 2022

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Betty Irene Roach Buck, 93, of Reelsboro passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at home.

Mrs. Betty was a faithful member of Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tim and Era Roach; son,...

Sep 2, 2022

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Elwood Moses Lee, Sr. “Kingfish”

Elwood went to his heavenly home at 2:40 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2022, at his home in Silver Hill, with his family by his side.

Elwood was born September 16, 1939, to Woodrow and Jennie Lee of the Silver Hill Community.

He was...

Sep 2, 2022

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On September 02, 2022 at 8:25am at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern NC Capt. Roy West Pittman Sr. joined his father, John Henry “Johnny” Pittman, his mother, Dora Purifoy Pittman, and his sisters, Joy Pittman Henry and Faye Pittman Williamson in heaven. He would have been 83 on November 14 th .

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Aug 29, 2022

Charles Richard Van Salisbury, Sr, 82, a lifelong commercial fisherman and resident of Arapahoe, passed away on August 29, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Arlene Grier Van Salisbury.

Charlie is survived by his six children; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and four siblings.

Aug 25, 2022

William David Hewitt “Buddy Billy”, 87, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

His passion in life was fishing. He worked as a dredge boat operator.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Rufus and Daphne Davenport Hewitt; brothers, Guy Earl Hewitt, Sr. “Buddy Guy Earl”,...

Aug 23, 2022

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With great sorrow we announce the passing of Robert Earl Powers, known as Bob, on August 23, 2022.  Bob was born in New Bern on August 7, 1940, to the late Sadie Hancock and the late Carl R. Powers, Sr.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Louise...

Aug 17, 2022

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Emma Jane Ireland Hart, 86, of Bridgeton went to be with her Lord on August 17, 2022, while at home. She had been battling cancer for two years. She was born and raised in Bayboro.

Emma Jane was preceded in death by her father and mother, George and Emma Ireland; her husband,...

Aug 15, 2022

Travia Jean Radtke, 87, of Merritt, NC passed away at her home on August 15, 2022, after a year-long illness.

Originally from Flintstone, GA, Travia moved to New Jersey as a young mother with her husband John. During this time, she was also an avid...

Aug 9, 2022

Virgil Wilson, 87 of Grantsboro, NC passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Croatan Village Assisted Living, New Bern, NC.

Virgil was born September 29, 1935, to Marcelous and Thelma M. Wilson of Vanceboro, NC. He joined the Navy in 1952 and served his country until 1971 with active duty in Vietnam.

Surviving is his...

Aug 9, 2022

Kelly Jean Toler Rhoden, 42, of Lowland passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at home.

She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Toler; father-in-law, Ray Rhoden; and sister, Jennifer Toler Potter.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Bryan Rhoden; daughters, Lora and Sara Rhoden; mother, Sherry Jones; mother-in-law, Nancy Rhoden; half-sisters, Susan and...

Aug 9, 2022

Edwin Thomas Ireland, 80, of Lowland, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He worked as a commercial fisherman, merchant marine, and later with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was also proud of the fact that he took a class and learned how to perform CPR.

He was preceded in...

Aug 4, 2022

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Duane Clayton Rice, 47, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Luther and Mamie Rice; maternal grandparents, Frank and Nina Simpson; and stepfather, Franklin Brinson.

Duane is survived by his mother, Patricia Brinson; father, Jesse Rice (Joanne); sons,...

Aug 1, 2022

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James Leon “Lee” Overton, Jr., 65, of Aurora passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Lee is survived by his wife, Kelly Overton; parents, James Leon “J.L.” Overton, Sr. and Margaret Overton; son, James Leon Overton, III “Trey” (Erica); daughter, Jamie Overton (Sandy); brother, Rickey Overton (Tim); and five...

Aug 1, 2022

Sean Joseph Minally, 30, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, in Goldsboro, NC.

Sean enjoyed playing video games and reading comic books as well as playing cards at the Card Shop in New Bern. His compassion was evident in the way he helped people and animals.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 31, 2022

Robert “Bob” N. Keyser, 88, of New Bern, NC passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, NC.

Bob graduated from Georgia Tech with a mechanical engineering degree. A man of faith, he was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was active in golf and tennis at Taberna Country Club. He previously served...