Obituaries

Apr 14, 2022

Today the world and our family mourn the loss of a truly extraordinary human being. We fondly refer to him as dad, Paw Paw Ray, Ray, Uncle Ray, Brother and so on. He was one of the good guys for sure.

Raymond Millard Orndorff, Jr., 82, of Bayboro passed away peacefully while in the loving care of...

Apr 12, 2022

Michael Coleman Boulware, 75, of Arapahoe, NC completed his earthly tour of duty on April 12, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Eva and Coleman Boulware on April 18, 1946, in Danville, Virginia.

Shorty after graduating from George Washington High School, he enlisted in...

Mar 29, 2022

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Albin “Albie” Rhodes Henries, 73, of Dawson Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Albie retired from Express Marine as Chief Engineer after 35 years of service. He was dedicated to attending church and fellowshipping with his church families as long as his health allowed. He enjoyed boating...

Mar 20, 2022

Hope Minnette Nash Hughes, 91, of New Bern passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022.

She was born the daughter of Hope Barrington and Minnie Mae Potter Nash in the Great Smokey Mountains in north east Georgia on a Friday, the thirteenth of March, 1931.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael Thomas...

Mar 17, 2022

Robert Franklin Linson, 68, of Grantsboro, NC, entered into eternal rest on 18 March 2022.  Robert was born the youngest of seven children, in Springer New Mexico in 1953.   “Rob” as he was known by his friends and family, was raised in the high country of New Mexico, a place that would shape his larger than life personality and...

Mar 17, 2022

Ronnie Eugene Avery, 82, of Olympia passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at home.

He was a patrolman with the New Bern Police Department in the 1960’s; the Winter Park Police Department in Florida from 1965 to 1989 where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant; Chief of Police in Williamston, NC and in the early 90’s...

Mar 15, 2022

Joseph Arnone, 81, of Oriental, NC passed away on 3/15/22 after battling a progressive illness.

Joe was born in Syracuse to James and Mary Arnone on August 14 th , 1940.  After graduating from Eastwood High School in 1958, he entered the Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1961. Joe graduated from Syracuse University with a degree...

Mar 14, 2022

Merrion Neal Caroon “Tom Thumb”, 81, of Oriental, NC, was called home to be with the Lord & Savior on Monday morning, March 14, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC.

Tom was born in Clinton, NC on May 3, 1940. His family moved back to Oriental when he was 6 years old. There he...

Mar 14, 2022

Marty Dalton Barnes, b. August 24, 1953 d. March 14, 2022, born in Aurora, Beaufort County, NC, named after country singer Marty Robbins.

Preceded in death by his father, Willie Cecil Barnes; step-father, Ralph Rowell; mother, Ida Mae Jones Barnes Rowell; brother, Autry; sisters, Angela  and Lillian; and wife, Kim Gibbson.

Survived by daughters, Emily...

Mar 9, 2022

Enriquez Henry Smith, 86, of New Bern, formerly from Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at home.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in the Korean War. He retired from Earl M. Jorgensen Steel after 30 years. He loved to travel and was a collector of Hot Wheels cars. He enjoyed time...

Mar 9, 2022

Michael Craig Kokes, 59, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, in New Bern, NC. Michael (Mike) was born on February 9th, 1963, in Washington, D.C. and later moved with his family to Virginia Beach, where he became a graduate of Cox High School and where much of his life was happily spent. As a young...

Mar 7, 2022

Long-time Minnesott Beach resident, Bobby Don Adkins, passed away at the age of 89 at CarolinaEast Medical Center on March 7, 2022.

Bobby was born in Danville, VA on December 17, 1932 and joined the United States Navy in 1951.  He was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii where he met his future bride, Janet Anita Brown.  The couple...

Mar 6, 2022

George Bradford Hodges “Brad”, 71, of Grantsboro, NC, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday morning, March 6, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern.

Brad was born at Craven County Hospital, New Bern, NC on February 26, 1951. He was passionate about his walk with Christ. It was that...

Mar 5, 2022

Alice Daughety Ross (Peanut), 72 of New Bern passed away Saturday, March 5 th .

She was born the daughter of Sam and Addie Daughety with ten siblings. She had a son Lee Daughtey and lived in Florida in her younger years but moved back in her 20s where she eventually met and married Wesley Ross and...

Mar 4, 2022

Michael Thomas “Tommy” Mitchell, Sr., 74 of Alliance passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Tommy retired from PCS Phosphate where he was an electrician for 40+ years. When his two children were growing up, along with his wife, Judy, they enjoyed times at the beach and camping. He also...

Feb 23, 2022

Robert “Bob” Andrew Verhaeghe, 86, of Merritt, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at home.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Verhaeghe.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Louise “Lou” Verhaeghe; sons, Don Verhaeghe and wife, Jeri Jorgensen, and Rob Verhaeghe; brother, Allan Verhaeghe; and grandchildren, Sophie & Max...

Feb 18, 2022

Herman E. Dunbar, 91, of Bayboro, NC passed at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 18, 2022.

He was born on June 7, 1930, in Ronceverte WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewin and Lomie Dunbar, and his 9 siblings.

He is survived by his loving wife, Imogene Dunbar; two daughters,...

Feb 8, 2022

Glenda Morris Dees, 87, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mrs. Dees was an active member of Bayboro Missionary Baptist Church since the early 60’s. She was also a member the Pamlico Co. Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary. Her role as a wonderful homemaker was treasured by her family.

She...

Feb 5, 2022

Richard Lee Huffaker, Sr., 86, of Vanceboro passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Pruitt Health-Trent.

He was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church and attended Juniper Free Will Baptist Church. He is a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy veteran and later retired from TexasGulf/PCS Phosphate. He volunteered at the hospital each year as “Santa...

Feb 5, 2022

Raymond A. Tingle, Sr., 94, of Oriental passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a graduate of Oriental High School. He traveled the world with the U.S. Navy and Esso before returning home to farm, his lifetime passion.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Spruill...