Obituaries

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.

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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...

Jun 27, 2022

Elizabeth “Beth” M. Grimm of Bayboro, NC, passed away suddenly, but peacefully at her home on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the age of 69. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Beth was born in New York on August 1, 1952. She was a Bayboro resident for 17 years and worked as the parish...

Jun 27, 2022

Peter Anthony Messina Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irene Lagoda Messina and Peter Anthony Messina Sr., Father-in-law Timothy J. O’Brien, Mother-in-law Dorothy Hauser, Brother-In-Law William S. Klotz, and Sister-In-Law Kathy Messina.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Messina, of 42 years, his beloved daughter Patty Shorey...

Jun 25, 2022

Hampton Walter “H.W.” Slade, Jr., 70, of Reelsboro passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

H.W. is a member of Amity Christian Church. He retired from PCS Phosphate after 43 years of service. He loved old model cars, car shows, and commercial fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jun 23, 2022

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Randolph Earl Watson, Jr. “Randy,” age 64, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC. Born July 26, 1957, he was a native of Bayboro,NC in Pamlico County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, R.E. and Virginia Watson.

Jun 13, 2022

Charles Calvin Sawyer, 89, of Bayboro passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

CMSGT Sawyer served proudly in the U.S. Air Force receiving numerous medals during his career to include, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal Europe, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Loops, Air Force Good Conduct Oak Leaf Cluster, Small...

Jun 13, 2022

Konradine “Muschi” Lieselotte Endres Sawyer, 87, of Bayboro passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Liesel Endres, two brothers, Otto and Max Endres, and only hours prior to, her beloved husband, Charles C. Sawyer.

She is survived by her sons,...

Jun 13, 2022

Rev. John R. Carawan, Sr., 71, of Aurora, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 13, 2022, from Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

Rev. John pastored Wardens Grove Free Will Baptist Church where he was a member, for many years. He was also the librarian at Beaufort-Hyde-Martin Library in Aurora and retired from...

Jun 12, 2022

Rita Casey Edwards, 74, of Stonewall passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her world revolved around her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Milton and Kitty Casey; and two brothers, Larry and Jimmy Casey.

She is survived by her husband...

Jun 12, 2022

William “Billy” Eugene Bray, 67, of Cash Corner passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at home in the care of his family (and animals) with the assistance of hospice.

He will be remembered as a selfless, giving man that managed to have joy in whatever circumstance or situation he found himself. To the frustration of his parents,...