Obituaries

Dec 10, 2021

Ernest Walter Humphries, 84, of Pamlico County died peacefully at home on December 10, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Zamminer Henn and his father, Ernest Humphries.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Judy, with whom he shared 29 blessed years, two sons, Phillip Humphries of...

Dec 9, 2021

Herman Jackson Buck, 89, of Alliance died peacefully at the home of his daughter on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

He attended Bayboro Baptist Church until he became ill in 2018.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Hines Buck; father, Walter Hughes Buck; mother, Lura Price Hunnings and step-father, Carlos Hunnings; brother, Milon...

Dec 9, 2021

Margaret "Peg" Horne, age 99, resident of New Bern North Carolina passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at her home.

Margaret Claudia DeHarte was born to Charles Langhorne and Grace (Stultz) DeHarte on July 8, 1922, in Stone, Kentucky. following her graduation from Business College she enlisted in the US Navy and served with the Office of...

Dec 2, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Hathaway Montgomery, 75, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Aurora.

She loved spending time with her family at Hickory Point and the beach. She also enjoyed cheering on the ECU Pirates alongside her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James & Rosa Lee...

Dec 1, 2021

Donna Marie Spain Walker, 61, of Grantsboro, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Mayo Spain; sister, Terri Lynn Spain; and brothers, Billy & Bruce Spain.

She is survived by her father, Odell Spain; sons, Steven Odell Walker and Raymond Odell...

Nov 30, 2021

Alston “Al” Whitfield Daniels, Sr., 87, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at home.

Little Al was born in Pungo, NC, served in the Navy in the Korean war, and worked in Navy shipyards. He held various interesting jobs, eventually joining Weyerhaeuser, which brought...

Nov 29, 2021

GRANTSBORO, NC - Walter “Bryan” Willis, 80, a life-long resident of Grantsboro passed away peacefully in his home with his family lovingly by his side. Bryan is survived by two devoted daughters, Kaye Willis White (Arthur) of Washington, DC, and Vicky Willis Houser (Charles) of Emerald Isle, NC. Bryan is blessed with three beautiful grandchildren:  Hollis Kaye Houser and...

Nov 26, 2021

Clyde Milton Day, Sr., 82, of Oriental passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at home.

Mr. Milton retired from P.C. School System after 30+ years of service. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Eva Day; and grandson, Corey Day.

He is survived...

Nov 22, 2021

Sandra Ann King of Grantsboro, NC passed away on November 22, 2021, at the age of 70.

She was born to the late Donald and Ruth (Sharpsteen) Taylor in Medina N.Y. on May 24, 1951. She spent her career helping youth and retired from Craven Community College.

Sandra is survived by her loving husband of...

Nov 21, 2021

Charles (Charlie) John Brewer of New Bern passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was 81 years old.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 25 years, Florence Shepherd Brewer; his daughter, Donna Baylis...

Nov 20, 2021

Alvin Neil Blount, 69, of Arapahoe passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Neil retired from PCS Phosphate after 38 years of service as a millwright mechanic. He was an avid golf player who also loved to fish. His favorite band was Pink Floyd. He was a devoted father and doting grandfather.

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Nov 18, 2021

Roxane Russell Bond, 66, of Oriental passed away suddenly, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Roxane enjoyed reading, dancing, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred & Dorothy Bower.

She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” Bond, Jr.; son, Zachary Boyce; granddaughter, Hartley Boyce; sister, Zinda...

Nov 18, 2021

Dennis Butterfield, age 78, resident of New Bern, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday November 22, 2021 at 11:00am Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Pastors Ray Gaskins and McDonal Dennis will be officiating. Dennis Michael Butterfield was born...

Nov 14, 2021

Myrtice Ida Rae Tompkins Tyndall, 90, of Alliance, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021, at Grantsbrook Nursing Home.

She was born in Brooklyn, Alabama. She met her late husband Myron when he was in the Air Force and came home on a visit with one of her brothers.  They married in Andalusia and later moved to Stonewall,...

Nov 13, 2021

Irven John Gearey, Jr., 81, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born to the late Irven and Margaret Gearey in Norfolk, Virginia. He was predeceased by three step brothers and two step sisters. He also was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife Louvon B. Gearey and best friend / brother-in-law Ralph...

Nov 11, 2021

Sadie Faye Murphy Riddick, 76, of Merritt, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Bryant Murphy and Lida Bell Keel Murphy of Merritt; brother, L.B. Murphy, Jr. of Four Oakes; and sister, Ann Murphy Whorton and her husband, Herbert Whorton of Florence. She is also...

Nov 7, 2021

Ethel Louise Eubanks Barrow, 88, of Grantsboro, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is survived by one son, Kenneth E. Barrow, Jr., daughters, Theresa Phillips and Selena B. Mitchell; brother, Joshua Albert Eubanks Jr.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday,...

Nov 4, 2021

Clen Gibbs Radcliff, 67, of Stonewall, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Clen was co-owner and operator of Pamlico Home Builders for 30+ years. He built multiple homes in Pamlico County. He also spent 10 years as a captain of a fishing vessel.

Clen was an avid deer hunter and trout...

Nov 4, 2021

GLORIA MARIE BOYD

February 1, 1951 – November 4, 2021

Gloria Marie Boyd, 70, passed away November 4, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with dementia.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Sally Revels.

She is survived by her...

Nov 4, 2021

John Hayden Wetherington, 85, of Cove City, NC passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Bayview Nursing Center & Rehab Center.

John, often called Hayden was a native of Craven County and the son of Pollock and Irene Wetherington and brother of James Harper Wetherington who preceded him in death. He graduated from Dover High School where...