Obituaries

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...

Jul 30, 2022

William “Bill” Scott Smith, 35, of Mesic passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 30, 2022, after a tragic accident.

Bill loved his family. His daughter, Julia, was his everything. “Bill-Bill” was a hard-working commercial fisherman who loved his time on the water and being the captain of the Birdie P.

He is survived by his wife,...

Jul 28, 2022

Mia Alese Horsley, 1 year, 9 months, and 15 days, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

Mia was preceded in death by her father, James Horsley; and aunt, Cara Townley.

Her precious memories will be cherished by her mother, Elyssa Micaela “Mica” Townley; brother, Memphis Townley; maternal grandmother, Annabelle Bennett;...

Jul 27, 2022

Larry Wayne Spivey, Sr., 70, of Grantsboro passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

He was a member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. He worked over 40 years with the Taylor family of New Bern. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death...

Jul 25, 2022

Kelly Peele Day, 71, of Florence passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at home with his family by his side.

Kelly was born September 8, 1950, to Bert Charles Day “B.C.” and Mary Peele Day.

He was preceded in death by his father; granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Meekins; and brother, Danny Day.

Left to...

Jul 21, 2022

Larry Moore Scott, Jr., 79, of Reelsboro passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a member of Rock of Zion OFWB Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Larry retired after 41 years of service from the telephone company. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

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Jul 19, 2022

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Joyce Ann Padilla, 70, of Arapahoe, passed away surrounded by love on Tuesday evening, July 19, 2022.

Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23 rd at Daniels-Sadler Funeral Home in Alliance, NC.

Joyce was born February 19, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Dorothy...

Jul 18, 2022

Renford Franklin Ensley, 87, of Scott Town Rd. passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Ren retired from Bosch.

He was preceded in death by his parents, White and Goldie Ensley.

He is survived by his sisters, Sylvia Smithwick and Carolyn Grimsley; and brothers, Rodney and Ralph Ensley.

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Jul 14, 2022

William “Billy” Bradford Murphy, 87, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mr. Billy loved his profession and worked 64 years as a long-haul truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Murphy.

He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Moore (Elwood) and Lawana Sampson;...

Jul 12, 2022

Jennifer Denise Toler Potter, 46, of Hobucken, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at home.

Jennifer loved her children and took pride in being a mother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Toler; and three sons, Landon Wade Potter, Nathan Toler and Colby Barnard.

Those left to cherish her...

Jul 11, 2022

Myrtie Marie Martin, was called to her heavenly home on July 11, 2022 with her loving and caring family by her side.  She was affectionately known as Mama, Grandma, GiGi and Aunt Rie. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She was born in Pamlico County, NC on March 4, 1950 and grew up on...

Jul 3, 2022

Teresa Alane Williams Shelton “crossed the rainbow bridge” as she would say, on June 30th, 2022, at the age of 59. Her spirit lives on through her daughters, Cara Beth Shelton-Harper and Alexa Adelaide Little; her granddaughters, Alana Beth Spriggs and Ziona Adelaide Harper; her sisters, Pamela Ann Causby and Wanda Beth Glemaud; her nieces, Olivia Lauren Harvey and...