Obituaries

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,...

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...