Obituaries
Michelle McKee Fodrey
Aug 26, 2025
Michelle McKee Fodrey, 71, of Oriental, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with her daughters by her side.
Michelle was born in Selma, Alabama, November 17, 1953, the daughter of the late Herman and Winona McKee. In her early twenties, she moved to Oriental, where she fell in love with the beauty of the Neuse River and the charm of small-town...
Randy Loyd Simpson
Aug 26, 2025
Randy Loyd Simpson, 71, of Grantsboro passed away on August 26, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Randy attended Word Fellowship Church, where he loved the Lord and found joy in worship and fellowship. A devoted father and grandfather, nothing brought him more happiness than spending time with his children and grandchildren. His family was truly the center of his world, and...
William Harry Baker
Aug 25, 2025
William Harry Baker, 94, of Grantsboro, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Harry lived a life of faith, service, and music that touched countless lives.
Harry faithfully attended church his entire life and was a member of Rock of Zion Original Free Will Baptist Church for the past 35 years....
Lois "Suzy" Suzanne McCormack
Aug 22, 2025
McCormack, Suzy (Lois Suzanne), nee Benson (62) of Aurora, North Carolina, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern NC, from complications of recent health issues. Suzy was born August 28, 1962 in Roanoke VA. Suzy graduated from Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg VA in 1980 as an honor student and recognized by the National...
Phyllis Carol Brinson Banks
Aug 22, 2025
Phyllis Carol Brinson Banks, 76 of Grantsboro, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 22, 2025.
She was a lifelong and devoted member of Rock of Zion Original Free Will Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a deaconess and as part of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Phyllis lived her life with steadfast faith and a...
Kathy Lynn Connell Yaeger
Aug 18, 2025
Kathy Lynn Connell Yaeger, 65, of Grantsboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose kindness, faith, and love touched the lives of many. She was a faithful member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church, where she found joy in her...
Donald Elbert Hardison
Aug 18, 2025
Donald Elbert Hardison, 80, passed away on August 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Donald was born in Arapahoe, NC on July 29, 1945, to Duval and Mary Hardison. After attending Pamlico County High School, he completed the EMT training at Pamlico Tech and proudly served the people of Pamlico County with the Pamlico County Rescue Squad. Donald worked at Stanley...
Cynthia Kay Carpenter
Aug 10, 2025
Cynthia Kay Gehrke Carpenter, 71, passed away on August 10, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Cindy had a special fondness for Halloween, delighting friends and neighbors with her elaborate outdoor decorations each year. She shared her talents and love of performing as a past member of the Pelican Players Theater in Oriental, appearing in several of their productions. Cynthia also enjoyed...
Peggy Sawyer Armstrong
Aug 10, 2025
Peggy Sawyer Armstrong, age 66, of Grantsboro, passed away surrounded by love and family.
Born and raised in Pamlico County, Peggy was a proud Eastern North Carolina native who embraced the simple joys in life. She was the beloved wife of Johny Armstrong Jr., devoted mother to her daughter, Joy Bartle and her husband, Kenneth, and her son, the late Johny...
Cathey Carpenter Adolphson
Aug 6, 2025
Cathey Carpenter Adolphson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center surrounded by family. She was 71.
Born on October 26, 1953, in Samson, Alabama, Cathey was a woman of boundless love. She proudly served her country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1974 and dedicating eight years of her...
Ronald Douglas Hardison
Aug 6, 2025
Ronald Douglas Hardison, 85, passed away peacefully at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Ronald was a native of Pamlico County, having lived here all his life. He was known for his humor and quick wit, but most of all his kind heart. He always had a story to tell about the old days and...
Lillian Grace Tillman
Aug 4, 2025
Lillian Grace Tillman, 14, of Arapahoe, NC was born to proud parents, Christopher and Elizabeth Tillman on October 17, 2010, in Greenville, NC.
Lillian, fondly known as Lillie by her friends and family, is survived by her parents; her sister, Paisley Nicole Tillman; her maternal grandparents, John and Penny Dollar Farmer; her paternal grandparents, Curtis and Rhonda Scott Tillman; her aunts...
Forest Howard Williams, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Forest Howard Williams, Jr., 60, of Reelsboro passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at ECU Hospice House in Greenville, NC.
A devoted family man and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Forest lived a life defined by kindness, service, and a deep love for those around him.
Forest found great joy in riding his Harley alongside his family,...
John Beckham Alford, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Rev. John Beckham Alford, Jr., age 87, of New Bern, NC, and formerly of Littleton, NC, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, in his home. He was born August 27, 1937, in Norfolk, VA, the oldest son of John Beckham Alford, Sr., and Mary Christine Allsbrook Alford. He also counted his aunt, Toni Allsbrook, as his “second mother.”
Known among friends...
Andrew "Jack" Jackson Sadler
Jul 22, 2025
Andrew Jackson Sadler, 89, of Hobucken passed away on July 22, 2025, at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House surrounded by family.
Known to all as “Capt. Jack” he lived his life on Hobucken and spent more days on the water than he walked on land. He worked as a commercial fisherman all his life. The water was his home, but his...
Sandra Kay Jones O'Neal
Jul 21, 2025
Sandra Kay Jones O’Neal, age 81, of New Bern, NC passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
A member of Spring Garden Baptist Church, Sandra’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She found joy not only in attending her home church but also in worshipping with other congregations whenever...
Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton
Jul 19, 2025
Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton, 80, of Arapahoe, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at home.
A faithful member of Bethany Christian Church, Barbara was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Elizabeth Wilcox; maternal grandmother, Alice G. Banks; beloved son, Mark Benton; daughter-in-law, Jane Benton; and love of her life, Robert E....
Virginia Kay Brinson
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia Kay Brinson, 70, formerly of Aurora, passed away peacefully at her home in Bayboro on July 15, 2025.
A devoted and loving mother, Virginia was always there for her children – steadfast, supportive, and full of warmth. Her family was her world, and she took great pride and joy in being present for every milestone, challenge, and everyday moment.
Virginia had...
Mary Carrie Banks
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Carrie Banks, 79, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the Caswell Center in Kinston, NC.
Carrie faced challenges from infancy that most never encounter. Yet, through it all, she remained a joyful and loving soul. Her spirit was unwavering – full of warmth, laughter, and deep affection for her family and for life itself. Those who knew her were...
Virginia Ann Thorn
Jul 11, 2025
Virginia Ann Thorn, lovingly known as “Ginny” “Oma” “Great Oma” and “Mom” passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 11, 2025 in Greenville, NC.
She was born November 18, 1933 in Babylon, New York. She moved to Amityville, New York after marrying her first husband, Condé Thorn. There, they raised 3 children together and moved to eastern North Carolina...
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