Obituaries

Jun 11, 2022

Anita M. Fischer passed away quietly at her home in Minnesott Beach, NC surrounded by family on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Born in Queens, NY on January 21, 1923, she was married for more than 50 years to her late husband, Joseph J. Fischer.

She is survived by her three children, James (Vickie), of New...

Jun 6, 2022

Jamey Anthony Lupton, 63, of Arapahoe made his last sundown tow on Monday, June 6, 2022.

He was an avid lifelong hunter, commercial fisherman, and master craftsman. He loved his family and friends.

Jamey was preceded in death by his father, James “Rondyl Bear” Lupton.

He is survived by his mother, Linda T....

Jun 4, 2022

Richard Earl Burroughs,”Dickie”, 71 of Bayboro, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Richard was born in New Bern, NC and graduated from New Bern High School in 1968. After graduating he hit the road to begin his musical career. Alabama became his home and lead/played in the house band at the Fuzzy Duck in...

Jun 3, 2022

Genevieve Gladys Landon Remus, 85, of Merritt, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Allen Remus; three brothers, Walter, George, and Charles; and two sisters, Mary and Jessie.

She is survived by her children, Robin Hibble (Mike), Patty Oliver (Robbie), Jenny Kolbe (Wayne), and Freddie...

May 28, 2022

Charles Clifford Henderson “Chucky”, 51, of Vanceboro, passed away unexpectedly, May 28, 2022, at home.

Chucky worked most of his life as a commercial fisherman. Most recently he started driving a log truck after driving a dump truck for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Clifford Henderson.

May 25, 2022

Mayor Rodman L. Williams, 75 of Bridgeton, died unexpectedly May 25, 2022, at Carolina East Medical Center. He was born February 15 th , 1947, in Cove City the son of Henry Lee Williams and Rachel Heath Williams.

Rodman graduated from New Bern High School, class of 1965. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air...

May 25, 2022

Arlene Grier Van Salisbury, 82, of Grantsboro, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Arlene was born in New Brunswick, NJ and raised in Franklin Park, NJ. A graduate of New Brunswick High School, she moved to Grantsboro, North Carolina in 1988.

Arlene was retired from RCA in Princeton, NJ.  Arlene and her...

May 21, 2022

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Benders “Benny” George Golden III, 78, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home.

Benny enjoyed anything related to the river, such as fishing, oystering, and netting. He also enjoyed restoring boats and classic cars and helping his family. He retired as a Tugboat captain after 32+ years.

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May 21, 2022

Larry Gene Becker, 78, of Bayboro passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Duke University Hospital.

He is a member of Mt. Zion OFW Baptist Church. Larry is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Frances Becker; one brother (Loren) and three...

May 18, 2022

On Wednesday, May 18 th , 2022, God looked down at Ralph Dunn and said “you have suffered enough. Your body is tired of fighting. Come to me and rest.”

He left his earthly life and entered everlasting Glory, there to be forever with his Lord and many loved ones.

Left to grieve their loss...

May 14, 2022

Joseph Daniels McClees, age 77, of Oriental, North Carolina, died on Saturday, the 14th of May 2022.

Joe was born on 12 February 1945 to Joseph Manson McClees and Reba McLawhorn McClees in Oriental. He grew up hunting in the fields and woods around the family farm and fishing in the Neuse River with his first cousin...

May 14, 2022

Sandra Gaskins Connor, 82, of the Croatan Community, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A devout Christian, she loved the Lord and attended Lighthouse Assembly of God until her health would not allow.

Sandra was very artistic, her passion was painting pictures for her family. She also loved working...

May 12, 2022

Cynthia Springer Porter passed away peacefully at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina, on May 12, 2022, following a long illness.

Cynthia (Cindy) was predeceased by her husband, Dr. G. William Porter, and her father, Donald A. Springer, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Constance (Hayes) Springer of Berlin, NH, three sisters, Carol...

May 8, 2022

Jimmy Lawrence Buck, 84, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at home.

He attended Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church as long as his health allowed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva T. Buck; brothers, Milon and Herman Buck; and sister, Lois Riggs.

He is survived by Angel Ireland and...

May 1, 2022

Victoria “Vickie” Lewis Paul, 80, of Alliance, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a member of Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church. She will be deeply missed by her family, church family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, William Timothy “Tuggy”...

Apr 28, 2022

Adrian Earl (AE) Watson Jr, age 82, of Lowland passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Grantsbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Hope Watson; brother, Bruce Watson; son, Adrian Watson III

He is survived by his daughter, Ruthie Watson; daughter, Adrienna Kelley(Mike); son, Ernie Watson(Nanette); son,...

Apr 24, 2022

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Robert Eugene Britt, Sr. passed away on Sun., April 24, 2022 in New Bern, NC at home surrounded by his wife and son. Robert was born in Lindale, Floyd Co., GA, Nov. 5, 1934, and lived to be 87 yrs. of age.

He is preceded in death by parents, Colbert Effin Britt,...

Apr 22, 2022

Lloyd Hardison Willis, Jr., 58, of Bayboro passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Amelia Willis; sister, Helen Oxendine; and brother, Norman Willis.

He is survived by two sons, Ricky Willis & wife, Ashley, and Randy Willis; two grandchildren, Laityn and Corbin Willis;...

Apr 19, 2022

Larry Holton Prescott, age 83, of Grantsboro, Pamlico County, North Carolina died at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born at home in Grantsboro on September 16, 1938, to the late McVernon Prescott, Sr. and Grace Holton Prescott. He was the husband of Frances Harris Prescott whom he married in 1963. Mr. Prescott retired...

Apr 18, 2022

Malinda Pearl Paul Campen, 63, of Oriental passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Malinda was devoted to serving the Lord and enjoyed attending services at Temple Church in New Bern. She also spent a lot of time with family enjoying the rivers and beaches of North Carolina. She worked in Arapahoe as a...