Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Naomi Lou Harvill Royal, 72, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Emerson Royal, Sr.; brothers, Bruce and Raymond Harvill; and sister, Wanda Williams.

She is survived by her children, Walter Royal, Jr. (Echo), Letitia Carter (Ron), Stephen Royal (Jessica), and...

Oct 1, 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 church, Faith Christian Church, and associate...

Sep 29, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Kenton Haddock, Sr., 59, of the James City area, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was born to Richard and Lillian Bennett Haddock on February 26, 1962, in New Bern, NC.

Sam attended Durham High. He worked as an electrician for over 20 years. He loved helping others,...

Sep 28, 2021

Walter Emerson Royal, Sr., 75, of Grantsboro, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi Royal; children, Walter Royal, Jr. (Echo), Letitia Carter (Ron), Stephen Royal (Jessica), and Laura Gysbers (Derick); brothers, Benjamin Royal and Ernie Royal (Tammy); sisters, Joanne Bass and Anna Hodges; 19 grandchildren; and 24...

Sep 21, 2021

Ricky Gene Mayo, 60, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Janice Allena Mayo.

He is survived by his children, Kennedy Phillips, Windsor Mayo, Wesley Mayo, and JR Noe; grandchildren, Brooke Williams, Eva Phillips, Paisley Gibson, Kingsley Gibson and...

Sep 16, 2021

Catherine Suzanne “Susie” Higgins Patterson, 67, of New Bern passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Susie worked at Hatteras Yachts for 15 years then worked and retired from MOEN after 23 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her father, R. L. Higgins, Jr.; husbands, Jerome Gaskins and Linwood...

Sep 13, 2021

Tillman Thomas Ireland, Sr., 79, of Lowland, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel & Edna Ireland; brothers, James Franklin Mason, Alfred Bryan Ireland, & Charlie Green Ireland; sisters, Bertha Jean Tardanico & Lillie I. Swindell. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen Lupton...

Sep 11, 2021

Dennis George Price, 69 of Oriental passed away Saturday September 11, 2021 at his home.

Dennis was born October 10, 1951 in Craven County to the late Bert and Carolyn Willis Price.

A lifelong Pamlico County native he attended Pamlico County High School and Pamlico Technical Institute.  Dennis retired from Bosch in 2020 after 40...

Sep 9, 2021

Louis R. Fritsch

April 11, 1931 – September 9, 2021

New Bern, North Carolina – Louis Ralph Fritsch of Raleigh passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021 at the age of 90. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in Hamilton County to the late Ralph Fritsch and Marcella Glowka Fritsch. He spent 10 years in...

Sep 8, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce that Cory Ryan Collins, age 33, our beloved Son, Husband, Dad, Brother, Family member and friend, passed Wednesday September 8, 2021.

Cory will be missed each day by his wife, Amanda Collins; son, Jaiden; mother, Lila Collins; father, Chris (Stacy) Collins; brother, Clay (Maddie) Collins; step brother, Tim Jessee; nieces,...

Sep 7, 2021

Jimmy Lee Dunham, 75 of Grantsboro, passed away September 7, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center after a tragic car accident.

Jimmy was born November 18, 1945 to Clyde C. Dunham Sr. and Lilla Allen Dunham of Kinston. Jimmy was the youngest of four children, Clifton Clyde Dunham, Robert Dunham, Betty Jean Wright.

He married Dolores...

Sep 6, 2021

Johnny Wayne Hill, 59, of the Dawson Creek area, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

He was a loving husband and father who cared deeply for his family and would take care of anyone in need. He was a talented guitar player, amazing chef, and life-long tobacco farmer. When not farming, he loved...

Sep 5, 2021

Guy Swain Jones, 89, of Florence passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at home.

He is a member of Concord Christian Church. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and Bayboro Masonic Lodge #331. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard then worked as a small engine repairman from his home.

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Sep 4, 2021

Billy Ernest Lee Jr. “Buddy”, 45, of Reelsboro passed away suddenly Saturday, September 4, 2021, at home.

Buddy was a member of the Special Olympics in past years and played on a special needs baseball team. He was an avid Elvis fan and loved to sing along with him and play his guitar. He loved everything food...

Aug 26, 2021

Annette Harris Lewis, 75, of Reelsboro, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. A Graveside Service will take place at Sandhill Cemetery in Reelsboro, NC on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 10:00AM. Visitation will be held at Bryant Funeral Home on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 6:00-8:00PM.

Annette Harris was born in Olympia, NC...

Aug 25, 2021

Randy Harold Sides, 73, of Arapahoe passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his son’s home in Greensboro, NC.

He is a member of Arapahoe United Methodist Church. He was an avid turkey hunter and fisherman. He was a loving husband, father and “Randaddy”.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Sides; sons, Joshua...

Aug 24, 2021

Ernest Christopher “Chris” Jarman, 60, of Oriental, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at home.

He worked as a roofer and carpenter and loved to fish.

He is survived by two sons, Christopher Jarman (Jessica) and Jacob Laughinghouse; two daughters, Tabitha Auld (Leonard) and Ciara Jarman; brother, Randy Jarman (Linda); sisters, Margie Smith (Kerry), Barbara...

Aug 22, 2021

Sue Ann Sampson Gritz, resident of Minnesott Beach, NC, died on August 22, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Sue Ann Sampson was born in Waterloo, IA on May 4, 1942. She was born to Joyce E. (Powers) and Gordon A. Sampson.  She attended school and graduated high school and later attended college. She met and later married...

Aug 21, 2021

Cole Levi Norfleet was born on July 11, 2021. He made his journey back to heaven where the angels will forever keep him on August 21, 2021. Cole blessed our lives and so many others in his short forty days. He was an absolute joy to care for! He will be forever loved by us all.

Cole...

Aug 17, 2021

Steven Keith Barber, 64, was called home August 17,2021 and is now in the care of the nail scarred hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Steven was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 15. As a result, he suffered a traumatic brain injury but cheated death on more than that one occasion. He gave all the...