Obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

SHREWSBURY, MA / GRANTSBORO, NC – Priscilla (Birnie) Barnes, 90, of Shrewsbury, MA and Grantsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Holden Rehabilitation with her loving children at her side.

She leaves her children: David E. Barnes and his wife Denise, of Holden, Barbara E. Verdini and her husband Henry, of Holland, Martha...

Feb 5, 2023

Walter Andrew Powell, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at home with family in attendance.

He loved his church families at Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church, Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church, and recent years at Faith Free Will Baptist Church.

Walter, known as “gas man”, worked 52 years with Craven Gas, Scott Gas,...

Jan 31, 2023

Marlena Ann Dunn Dail, 76, of Reelsboro passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

She was a member and loved her church family at Broad Creek Christian Church. Marlena retired from Craven County Department of Social Services. She enjoyed time spent with her family and family vacations.

She was preceded in...

Jan 30, 2023

Zool Ireland, 80, of Lowland passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his cherished family.

He loved the Lord and had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Zool owned and operated his family seafood company, Harbor Packing Co., for 45 years. An...

Jan 29, 2023

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Richard W. Hudson joined his life-long Savior and wife of 66 years, Jeannette Banks Hudson on January 29, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac James Hudson and Ruth Woodard Hudson; his brothers, Kenneth Hopkins “Hop” Hudson and Isaac James Hudson, Jr.; as well as two of his children,...

Jan 28, 2023

Margaret Davis Adams Lee, 68, of New Bern passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center.

Margaret was a loving person that would do anything for anyone.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dean Lee; and granddaughter, Summer Renee Adams.

She is survived by her daughter, Catherine...

Jan 27, 2023

Hudson Lee Barnes, 26, of Cash Corner “Hollyville”, passed away tragically Friday, January 27, 2023.

Hudson was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hugh Jr. and Rachel Barnes; father, Francis “Mike” Barnes; grandmother, Anne S. Souder and husband, Ralph Souder; friend, Jason “Jake” Moore; and cousin, Daniel Barnes.

He is survived by his mother,...

Jan 22, 2023

Erika Marie Morgan, 31, of New Bern passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was preceded in death by cousins, Jacob Harris and Antonio Morgan.

She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Hill (Johnny Gaskins); father, Michael Morgan; brothers, Michael T. Morgan II (Brianna) and David Hill; and sister, Michelle Hill.

Jan 22, 2023

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Belva Gibbs Radcliff, 90, of Bayboro, N.C., passed peacefully at home on Jan 22, 2023.

She was born in Bayboro on August 18, 1932. Belva was the daughter of Lawrence and Ola Gibbs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Radcliff; son, Clen Gibbs Radcliff; sons-in-law, Bruce Toler...

Jan 20, 2023

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Lee Matthew Holton, 73, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Signature Healthcare of Kinston.

Lee was an avid hunter and enjoyed running dogs at the fox pen. He worked construction the majority of his life.

He was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Hilda Holton; and...

Jan 20, 2023

Carolyn Ann Spain Baxter, 85, of Merritt, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Baxter; son, Willie Baxter; and brother, William Spain.

She is survived by her son, George Baxter, Jr.; daughter, Ann Miller and husband, Chris; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild....

Jan 15, 2023

Joyce Land McCotter, 92 of Oakland Twp, MI, Wilmington, NC and Harbor Springs, MI died on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born in New Bern, NC on November 8, 1930.

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Jan 13, 2023

Robert “Bob” Allen Mace, 85, of Aurora, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A U.S. Army veteran, he started his career during the Korean Conflict stationed in Hawaii working in logistics and then maintenance. After serving in the Army, he worked as a dairy truck driver then worked as a...

Jan 13, 2023

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Wesley Calvin Ross, 64, of Stonewall passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at home.

He worked on the water all of his life. Ten years were spent working on a Tugboat with the majority of time as a commercial fisherman. Wesley is best known for his love of Harley’s and his extensive...

Jan 12, 2023

Solon Russell Cotton, Jr.

Russ passed away in his sleep on January 12, 2023, at The Gardens of Trent in New Bern. He had been a patient there for one month.

He was born January 9 th , 1939, in Smithfield, N.C. to Nelda and Solon Cotton. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jan 9, 2023

Shirley Ruth Scott Wood, 64, of Bridgeton passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at home.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jason Wood and daughter, Tara Wood.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her significant other, Connie Carawan; children, Derrick, Justin, Nathan, and Stacey Wood; and numerous grandchildren.

Her memorial service...

Jan 6, 2023

Marvin Teddy Ward, 38, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.

Teddy worked construction with family at Coastal Waterproofing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Ward.

Loved by everyone, Teddy is survived by his father, Gerry Ward; son, Ross Teddy Franklin Ward; daughter, Hailey Nicole Ward; paternal grandmother, Norine...

Jan 5, 2023

Dora Alice Banks Moritz of Rose Hill, NC gained her angel wings on Thursday January 5 th , 2023, after a brief battle with a brain tumor.

Dora was born January 21, 1941 in Arapahoe, NC to Rufus Manly and Leona Simpson Banks.  She was married to John Anthony Moritz from June 26, 1959 until his death...

Dec 31, 2022

Carol Lee Sadler Whitfield, 81, of Hobucken went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

She worked as...

Dec 31, 2022

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Wayne Leo Brady, 88, of Fairfield Harbor, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at home.

Wayne was a graduate of the University of Maryland and faithfully served his country in the Korean War. He started his career with Ford Motor Company and soon after was awarded franchise authority. Wayne had several Ford...