Obituaries

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...

Jan 18, 2022

Gladys Ives (Sadler) Holton at age 92, peacefully departed to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born in Mesic, North Carolina, as the first daughter of Charlie and Mary Ives (both deceased). Her father built a store by the draw bridge in Hobucken, North Carolina where she and her brother Whitty, and...

Jan 17, 2022

Mary Ann Broughton Harrison, 80, of Alliance passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at home.

She is a member of Bayboro United Methodist Church. Mary Ann was a Certified Health Records Specialist and retired from Craven Regional Hospital as the Health Information Service Director. When her sons were small, she was a Cub Scout Den Mother. She...

Jan 15, 2022

Shirley Wall Nanney, 85, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

She is a member of Aurora United Methodist Church where she played the organ for many years. Shirley retired from PCS Phosphate.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Richard “Dick” Nanney; brothers, Dudley, Harold and...

Jan 12, 2022

Marie Harvey Alfred Gaskins, 92, of Arapahoe, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Ayden, NC.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her until she was 13, Frederick Roberts Alfred and Mary Johna Harvey Alfred; her parents, Halstead & Josephine Baily Alfred; her husband of 53 years, Ellsworth Gaskins;...

Jan 12, 2022

Robert Steverson Whitford of Grantsboro passed away January 12, 2022 at the age of 72.

He was married to Sharon Kemp Whitford, who survives. He is also survived by a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Ann Snapp; stepsons, James M. Snapp, Jr. and Richard Toler; a brother, Joseph Whitford; a daughter, Heather Whitford; two sons, Skip Whitford and Steven Whitford;...

Jan 9, 2022

Allen “Buddy” Jasper Jackson, Jr., 85, of Minnesott Beach passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at NC State Veterans Home, Kinston, NC.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Agnes Jackson; son, Walt Jackson; parents, Allen & Myrtle Jackson; sisters, Mary Brackin, Marjorie Deaver, & Aileen Rouse.

He is survived...

Jan 9, 2022

Robena Midgett Walker, 93, of Aurora passed away on January 9, 2022, at home.

The daughter of the late Leon Baynor and Mary Watson Midgett, she was born and raised in Lowland and graduated from Hobucken High School. She was blessed with one brother, Marion Leon Midgett and one sister, Evelyn Midgett Cahoon, both deceased.

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Jan 8, 2022

Van Eric Hill, Sr., 80, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on Saturday, January 8, 2022 after an unexpected and unfortunate event. His family was lovingly by his side as he passed. Van was born February 14, 1941 to Eby and Clidie Hill of Vanceboro. He graduated from Farm Life High School in Vanceboro...

Jan 6, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Frederick Bodenheimer, age 87, of New Bern, NC, passed away at his home on January 6, 2022.

Charles was born May 1, 1934 and grew up and lived most of his life in New Bern. He was a proud Veteran, having served our country in the Navy during the Korean War. He participated in the...