Obituaries
Constance Beatrice Komsa Herman
Mar 4, 2026
Constance Beatrice Komsa Herman, 85, of Minnesott Beach, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Constance was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Severna Park, MD, where her strong faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She devoted nearly 33 years of service to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, exemplifying commitment,...
Kathleen Marie Spencer
Mar 3, 2026
Kathleen Marie Spencer, 61, of Arapahoe, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after a long illness.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Lee Griffith; her father, Alan Spencer; and her brother, Edward Spencer.
Kathleen leaves behind the love of her life, Chance Melvin Eckloff; and her beloved dog, Ruppert.
Kathleen's life will...
Marjorie Anne Emerson Limeburner
Mar 1, 2026
Marjorie Anne Emerson Limeburner, 94, of Minnesott Beach passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Marjorie Anne proudly served four years in the Women’s Royal Air Force. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Burke Royce Limeburner, Jr. Together they moved to the United States where she turned...
Bobby "Les" Lester Owens, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Bobby Lester “Les” Owens, Jr., 72, of Olympia, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Les retired from CenturyLink after years of dedicated service and was also a proud retired veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with honor and commitment.
A faithful member of Lowell Masonic Lodge No. 590 and St. John’s Lodge No....
Gertrude Wilson
Feb 28, 2026
Gertrude Wilson was born Gertrude Galgsdies to Johann and Magdalene Galgsdies 97 years ago in Lingen, East Prussia (Germany). She was born into the wonderful world of a self-sufficient, successful, 220-acre farm, and until the end of her life fondly recalled vignettes of a weekly bread-baking day, the family’s prized horse-drawn carriage, and the details of her education in a...
Lawrence William Stembridge
Feb 28, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” William Stembridge, 67, of Reelsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – a man whose strength ran deep and whose love ran even deeper. He was always determined to take care of those he loved. He was dependable to his core, the steady hand...
Sue Hill Frawley
Feb 25, 2026
Sue Hill Frawley was born on June 14, 1939, in Oriental, North Carolina, to the late Vaughn Hill, Sr. and Ruby Mallison Hill. On February 25, 2026, she passed peacefully at Riverpoint Crest Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Throughout her life, Sue’s faith in the Lord was her foundation and strength. She cherished time...
Russell Bryan Stevenson
Feb 23, 2026
Russell Bryan Stevenson, 93, of Oriental, NC, passed away February 23, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Russ carried with him a spirit of adventure and a deep love for the sea throughout his life. In 1981, he moved to the United States, first settling in Michigan. In the early 1990s, drawn by his lifelong passion...
Phillip Howard Martin
Feb 20, 2026
Phillip Howard Martin, 78, of Olympia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Phillip was a faithful member of Bridgeton Christian Church and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ taking great joy in daily studies of His word. He dedicated 27 years of service to NADEP at Cherry Point before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially...
Daniel Owens Dudley, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Daniel Owens Dudley, Jr., 72, of Fairfield Harbor passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He retired in 2014 from Baltimore Gas & Electric/Raven Power as an electrician.
Dan leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Rhonda Miller; children, Nathan (Abbie) of Sheperdstown, W.V., Kathryn of Bel Air, MD, and Joshua (Michelle) of Street, MD; and nine grandchildren.
He...
Robert "Rob" Daniel Dixon, III
Feb 18, 2026
Robert “Rob” Daniel Dixon III, 55, of New Bern, passed away at his home on February 18, 2026.
Robert lived life with creativity, adventure, and deep devotion to his family. An accomplished chef, he refined his culinary talents while living in St. Thomas, where he mastered the art of preparing authentic German cuisine. His time on the islands was marked not...
David Harold Paul
Feb 17, 2026
David Harold Paul, 59, of Merritt, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
David was a familiar and trusted face throughout the community, known for his years of dedicated work as an HVAC technician. He installed and serviced countless heating and air units across the area, and many relied on his skill, honesty, and steady work ethic....
Eugene Malloy
Feb 17, 2026
Eugene Malloy, 71, passed away on February 17, 2026, in New Bern, NC. Born on September 2, 1954, Gene dedicated his life to his passions and the people he loved.
Gene was renowned for his career as an auto mechanic, a profession where his hands were as skilled as his heart was generous. There was truly nothing he couldn’t fix, a...
Joanne McCue Smith
Feb 16, 2026
Joanne Carol McCue Smith, 84, of New Bern, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Joanne lived a long and meaningful life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and the many things that brought her joy. She spent 80 years of her life in Missouri before relocating to New Bern five years ago.
Joanne retired after...
Erdogan Hakki Ertan
Feb 14, 2026
Erdoğan Hakki Ertan, 91, of Arapahoe, NC passed away peacefully at home.
He enjoyed the outdoors, travelling, fishing and sailing.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jackie Ertan; brother, Bülent Ertan; two nieces; and one nephew.
Robert Earl Buck
Feb 14, 2026
Robert Earl Buck, 78, of Grantsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.
A faithful member of Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church. Robert was a man whose life was firmly rooted in his love for the Lord, his family, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. He was a proud veteran of the U.S....
Derek Earl Spain
Feb 13, 2026
Derek Earl Spain, 54 of Merritt, passed away at his home Friday, February 13, 2026.
Derek was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years as a planner with Nutrien, where he was respected for his knowledge, reliability, and steady work ethic. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Derek served his country honorably, spending the majority of his...
Ashley Yates Cahoon
Feb 11, 2026
Ashley Yates Cahoon, 70, passed away on February 11, 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Ashley lived a life dedicated to his family, a passion for classic cars, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Born on April 16, 1955, to Edwin and Gladys Cahoon, Ashley grew up and moved to the Greenville area but returned home to Pamlico County...
Christopher Florian Ajinga
Feb 7, 2026
Christopher Florian Ajinga, 65, of Merritt, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Lieutenant Colonel Ajinga was born in Munich, Germany on 12 September 1960. He enlisted in the Navy in September 1977. While in the Navy, Lieutenant Colonel Ajinga was assigned as an aviation electronics technician and later attended the Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection...
Patricia "Pat" Kathleen MacEachern Lewis
Feb 5, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Kathleen MacEachern Lewis, 89, of Arapahoe, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Pat was born to the late Neil and Ann MacEachern and lived a life marked by devotion to family and a deep love for the water. She dedicated many years to working with children, serving as a teacher’s aide and bus...
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