Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

Barbara Owens Nipper, 74, passed away December 26, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dallas Owens and Hazel Edwards Nipper Purser; her husband, Mitchell Nipper; her son, Bryan Nipper; and her sister, Phyllis (Kay) Owens Perry.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are daughter, Debbie Woodall...

Dec 25, 2021

Dianna Lynn Daughety Galloway, 75, of Lowland passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Galloway.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Smith; brothers, Larry and Perry Daughety; sisters, Evone Jordan, Glenda Snowden and Alice Ross; three grandchildren, Erica Rivera, William Smith, and Ria Preisler;...

Dec 24, 2021

Tommy Edward Geairn, Sr. of New Bern, NC, formerly of Elkhart, IN, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at home.

He worked at Elixir as a plant foreman from 1972-1984 and Kinro MFG as plant manager from 1984-2012. He was also a partner with his father in Geairn Trucking. He was a former president and founding board...

Dec 21, 2021

Stella H. Ross, age 76, longtime resident of Lowland, passed away on December 21, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.

Stella Irene Hopkins was born on June 6, 1945, in Lowland, NC to Wiley and Amy (Leary) Hopkins. She attended High School in Pamlico County. She proudly graduated Valedictorian of Class of 1963! Stella was...

Dec 18, 2021

Sherwood “Woody” Fuller Jr., age 92, resident of Oriental, died on December 18, 2021 at Croatan Assisted Living in New Bern.

Sherwood Edward Fuller Jr. was born on June 17, 1929 in Woburn, MA to Muriel (Leavitt) and Sherwood Fuller Sr. After high school, Woody enlisted in the United States Air Force and received a Bachelor of...

Dec 12, 2021

Harriette Dell Matthews

Baby Dell, as she was affectionately called all her life, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 12, 2021.  A long-term resident of the Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab; Baby Dell previously lived in Hickory Point, NC. Born July 9, 1933. She was a member of the White Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Ms. Matthews is survived...

Dec 12, 2021

Charlie Gordon Cummings, 95, resident of Bayboro, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on August 2, 1926 in Roanoke, Alabama to Wiley and Annie Cummings. He was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church.

He served as a Seaman 1 st Class in the Navy enlisting in...

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...