Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Trudy Michelle Dunham, 44, resident of Charleston, SC - native to Pamlico, NC, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Trudy was born on September 26, 1977, in Charleston, South Carolina to Jimmy and Dolores Dunham. Trudy was the second oldest of her four siblings, Stewart Dunham, Kimberly Dunham Hiatt, and Matthew Dunham. Trudy excelled in many different things...

Nov 4, 2021

Rachel Lewis Barnes, 85, of Cash Corner, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at home.

She is a member of Mt. Zion OFWB Church. Rachel retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 27 years of service. She loved her family and church deeply.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Barnes, Jr.; son,...

Nov 2, 2021

Elizabeth “Libby” Isenhart Powers, 65, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at home.

Libby is a member of Motion Church. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 40+ years and was the facilitator and founder of Pamlico County Grief Share.

She enjoyed sewing, crafting, reading, shopping, nature walking, Bible studies, and spending time...

Oct 29, 2021

Norma Lois Tuma Brinson, age 89, residing in Aiken, SC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Mrs. Brinson was born August 17, 1932 in Kingsville, TX, the fifth child of Stannie Lee Wotipka and Wallace Martin Tuma.

Mrs. Brinson attended school La Feria, TX where she graduated...

Oct 27, 2021

Jay M. Mers, age 69, longtime resident of Aurora, NC, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will take place at Bryant Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

Jay Marshall Mers was born...

Oct 26, 2021

Evelyn Brickhouse McKinney, age 92, resident of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Greenleaf Memorial Park in New Bern, NC.

Evelyn was a member of the Bayboro United Methodist Church, past member of the Bayboro Fire Department...

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Joseph ‘Joe’ James Mele passed away at the age of 98 on October 26, 2021, in New Bern, North Carolina. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Mr. Mele was married to his wife, Ida, for 57 years until her passing in 2005.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October...

Oct 26, 2021

Betty Lee Boyd was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She died peacefully on October 26. She was 81.

Betty’s beautiful, warm smile and natural beauty might be the first thing that drew you to her, but her genuine kindness and her generous, hospitable nature would keep you near. She made everyone feel that...

Oct 25, 2021

Shannon “Todd” Willis Jr., 34, resident of Grantsboro passed into eternal life Monday evening, October 25, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Todd was born on August 14, 1987, in New Bern, North Carolina. Todd excelled in many things at a very early age such as, walking fully around 9 months old. This was just a small...

Oct 23, 2021

James Franklin Bunn II, 43, of Aurora passed away suddenly Saturday, October 23, 2021, at home.

Jamie worked for Hardison Tire Co. for 10 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Eleanor Bunn.

Jamie is survived by his wife, Melissa Bunn; son, Wyatt Bunn; brothers, Frank Stroud (Janet) and...

Oct 18, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce that Madison Abigail Williams, 20, of Pamlico County, passed away October 18, 2021 in her home in Arapahoe, NC. A wonderful daughter, sister, family member, and friend. Maddy loved all things art and wanted to go to school for digital art and game design. She loved her family and cats (Yuri and...

Oct 18, 2021

Charles M. Hardison 12/1/1946 – 10/18/2021 Charles M. Hardison, 74, of Grantsboro passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at home. As a young man, Charles entered the College of Ministry at Mount Olive College in 1975 and he spent most of his adult life ministering to others. He served as pastor of the Croatan FWB Church, Trent FWB...

Oct 17, 2021

Julius E. Flowers Jr. age 55, resident of Lowland, died on October 17, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday October 23, 2021 at the end of Fulford Rd. in Lowland.

Julius Elmo Flowers Jr. was born on January 6, 1966 in New Bern, NC to Elsie Marie (Bennett) and...

Oct 17, 2021

Miriam Taylor Hall, age 85, passed away October 17, 2021, in New Bern. Miriam made her home in Longview, Texas for many years before relocating to Oriental in 2018, with her husband Jimmy Dale “Jim” Gray.

Miriam was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 2, 1935, to Clarence Basil Taylor and Irma Gay Langford Taylor. She...

Oct 17, 2021

Donald “Don” James Franklin, Sr., 78, of Aurora passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at home.

As a young man, Don left Birmingham, Alabama in 1960 and joined the United States Marine Corp, where he was stationed at Cherry Point in Havelock, NC.  It was there that he met his wife, Faye, and they were married in...

Oct 16, 2021

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Farrell Newton McCleary, of Pamlico County NC, loving husband and father of three daughters, passed away at age 83.

Farrell was born on July 28, 1938 in Johnstown, PA to Newton and Rose (McGough) McCleary. On July 1, 1959 he married childhood sweetheart Helen (McAndrews) McCleary, married 63 years. They raised three...

Oct 16, 2021

Delta Brinson Roberts was born on August 24, 1934, at the A.C. Brinson homeplace in Baird’s Creek, North Carolina. She was baptized at, and a member of, Amity Christian Church in Grantsboro. She passed from this earth on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Delta was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Scott and Rufus B. Brinson; husband,...

Oct 13, 2021

David Lee Purifoy Jr., 74, died after a long illness on October 13, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, at 11 am at Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance, NC. Visitation will precede the memorial service beginning at 10:30 am. The Reverend Richard L. Bryant will officiate. David was born...

Oct 12, 2021

Vivian Jeannette Hardison, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  Born in Minnesott Beach on November 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Garvin B. and Vivian Brinson Hardison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathryn Hardison.

Vivian is survived by her three daughters, Kristi Brantley (Michael)...

Oct 11, 2021

Carol Blados, 77, of New Bern, NC passed away on October 11, 2021, after a short bout with cancer.

Carol was born on November 7, 1943 to Louis and Helen Price in Elizabeth, NJ. The family moved to Shelter Island, NY in 1950 where Carol lived until she retired to New Bern in 2006 After graduating from...