Obituaries

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...

Feb 3, 2022

Walter Allen Manning, Jr., 62, of Aurora passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at home.

He worked at River City Construction several years and was also self-employed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter A. Manning, Sr.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Linda T. M. Carawan and John...

Feb 3, 2022

In memory of Franklin Monroe Keller Jr. whose passing was on February 3rd, 2022 following a brief illness.

Frank was born in the Air Force Hospital in Lake Mary, FL on September 5th, 1953. Growing up he lived in FL and CA. After graduating from Agoura H.S. in Agoura, CA, he lived in Thousand Oaks, CA briefly....

Feb 3, 2022

Marshall Van Winkle III passed peacefully on February 3, 2022.  He was born in Englewood, NJ in 1931 and attended Rumson Country Day School, to which he was a lifelong donor.

Marshall loved being on the water and as a young man he raced Jersey Speed Skiffs throughout New Jersey and the Eastern US.  From 1951 to...

Feb 1, 2022

Charlie Dupree Gaskill - Stonewall

1-2-1945 – 2-1-2022

Charlie was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. Charlie gained his wings on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rebert and Mary Gaskill of Bayboro, his brother, and his sister.

He is survived by his son,...

Feb 1, 2022

Donald Oliver Henderson died in his sleep early Tuesday morning, February 1, 2022 at his home in Oriental, North Carolina. He had just returned from a trip to Mexico, where he spent a wonderful three weeks with his dear companion and soulmate Linda Larson, and friends Harry and Finola. These were but a few of the many people and...

Jan 29, 2022

Bonnie Murphy Broome, 62 of Pamlico County, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. She was born April 9, 1959 to Selma and Louie (Dump) Murphy. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service....

Jan 26, 2022

Lewis I. Rawls, Jr., 67, of Bayboro, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Premier Rehab & Nursing in Jacksonville.

He was preceded in death by his son, Wesley VanHook.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Rawls; son, Cody VanHook & wife, Lauren; grandson, Levi VanHook “Tater Tot” whom he loved dearly.

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Jan 24, 2022

Dedicated daughter, wife, mother, teacher.

An inspiration to all who knew her.

Dorothea May Detwiler Osmun died on Monday, January 24, 2022.

Born on September 15, 1941, to Dorothy Browne Detwiler and Edwin Hewlett Detwiler in Oceanside, New York.  Dorothea grew up in several towns on Long Island, NY…Rockville...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. John Colin Adams, age 77, of Newport, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.

He was born May 18, 1944 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Robert K. and Elizabeth Miller Adams.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2022

Donald Grey Lewis, 67, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Donald was born on November 29, 1954 in Hobucken, NC and graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1974.

He worked as a commercial fisherman, lineman at CPL Electric Company, and most recently Willis Electric. He was an avid...

Jan 19, 2022

Janet Lantieri, 77, of New Bern, NC passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lantieri, Jr.; brother, Richard Schiminsky; son, Steven Lantieri; and grandson Brandon Jones.

She is survived by her sons, Ret. Col. William Venanzi, Jr. and wife, Jude, Charles Venanzi, Eric Venanzi and...