Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Alice Marie Gauniel Smith, 92, of Grantsboro, NC passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Alice had a passion for cooking, you could always find her in the kitchen. She also loved every second of every family get together which was usually every Saturday afternoon.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy M. Miller, 83, of Oriental passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at Bayview Nursing & Rehab Center.

Originally from Canton, Ohio, Nancy is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She and her husband, Paul, moved from Ohio to Oriental in 1995 to get away from the snow and enjoy boating. Nancy was a member of the...

Jan 23, 2025

John Erick Fisher, 56, of Vandemere passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Erick had a wonderful personality. He always brought light and life to any gathering. He loved working outside and cherished grilling and cooking with his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Rose Wright.

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Jan 23, 2025

Beverly Linda Joyner Page (Linda), age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2025, after a yearlong battle with congestive heart failure.

Linda was born on December 30, 1940, the oldest of four siblings.  She graduated from Rose High School in 1959 and went on to King’s Business College in Raleigh, NC, where she...

Jan 22, 2025

Theresa Earl Miller Royal, 55, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Theresa had an entertaining personality. She was quick-witted and always spoke her mind. Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She took every opportunity she could to spoil her grandbabies.

She was preceded in death...

Jan 22, 2025

Linda Marie Zielinski, of Oriental, North Carolina, passed away on January 21, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born April 6, 1946, in Bay Shore, NY, Linda was the youngest of three children of William and Marie Brown.

After graduating from SUNY Oneonta, Linda moved to New Paltz, NY with her son Christopher. She worked...

Jan 18, 2025

Gary Spruill Harrison, 85, of Alliance passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at home.

Gary retired from the U.S. Navy – TDC after 20 years of service. He then owned and operated Marine Electronics and TV Repair for many years. A true passion for golf, he was past president and board member of Minnesott Golf & Country...

Jan 18, 2025

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Eleanor Adams Armstrong Harrell, 81, of Trent Woods passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Eleanor was a giving person. Her life from the beginning was always to help others in finding ways around a problem and to move forward. Her door was always open to anyone in need,...

Jan 11, 2025

Malcom Randolph “Randy” Jones, 51, of Grantsboro passed away peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2025, at home.

Randy worked with Trader Construction at Nutrien, Aurora until his health declined. He’s a member of both Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church and Grantsboro Church of God. He will be remembered for the immense love he had for his children.

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Jan 7, 2025

In the comforts of her own home, Trudy White passed away peacefully January 7, 2025, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Trudy Fay Jordan was born March 2, 1963 in Newport News, Virginia.

As a graduate of Kecoughtan High school, Trudy remained in the Hampton Roads area for decades to come. She enjoyed riding horses and creating...

Jan 6, 2025

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Lillie Mae Barker Pegram, 86, of Bayboro passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Lillie Mae is a member of Washington Church of God of Prophecy but was recently attending Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Pegram, Sr.; her parents,...

Jan 5, 2025

Jennifer Paige Chance Spencer (January 30, 1974- January 5, 2025)

With great sadness we announce the passing of Jennifer Paige Chance Spencer of Alliance, North Carolina. She passed peacefully Sunday morning, January 5, 2025 in Carolina East Medical Center. Jennifer was born in Selma, Alabama, but spent most of her life in Alliance.

Born in...

Jan 1, 2025

Richard Kevin Wall, 59, of Grantsboro passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home.

A loving soul, Kevin was a member of New Bethlehem FWB Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shelby “Chris” Wall; and his beloved brother, Russell “Rusty” Timothy Wall.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Dec 26, 2024

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William Franklin Ormond,76, of Minnesott Beach. Frank left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at home, surrounded by the ones who loved him the most, his daughter, his wife, and his faithful furry friend, Scooter.

Frankie retired from PCS Phosphate with 36 years of...

Dec 24, 2024

September 1954-December 24, 2024

Jeff Watkin, 70 of Minnesott Beach, NC passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2024 leaving a heartbroken wife, friends, neighbors, colleagues and a loving family, especially his wife, Martine.

He had so much of life yet to live.

Jeff worked with his family’s electrical contractor business, IWCO, where he...

Dec 20, 2024

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Ernie Ensley, 65, of New Bern, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2024, due to a brain aneurysm, leaving in his wake legions of heartbroken friends, neighbors, colleagues and a loving family, especially his mother, Jackie, who just celebrated her 98th birthday. He had so much of life yet to live.

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Dec 19, 2024

Mavis Powell Williams of Arapahoe got to look upon her Saviors face for the first time on December 19, 2024, at the age of 88.

A Godly woman, she was a member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. Alongside her husband, Jack, they opened and operated Williams Seafood in Arapahoe. Mavis’s love and devotion to her family...

Dec 17, 2024

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Mildred Marie Purifoy Riggs, 91, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home.

Mildred was a devoted faithful wife to her husband, Ernest Lee Riggs, for 70 years.  She and Ernest had three children. She was a loving and caring mother to each of them as well...

Dec 7, 2024

Fred Dennis Kedjierski, 81, of Oriental passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He attended Stonewall Methodist Church.

Fred leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Kedjierski; sons, Jeremy Kedjierski of Merritt and Andrew Kedjierski and wife, Karen, of Tarpon Springs, FL; brothers, Dennis Fred Kedjierski (Carol...

Dec 4, 2024

Brent D. Stowe, 62, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center.

Brent is a member of Silver Hill Christian Church. He worked with various furniture stores throughout his career. After retiring, he spent countless hours volunteering with the Pamlico County Heritage Center where he served in a multitude of capacities....