Obituaries
Herbert Emil Fritze
Jan 9, 2026
Herbert “Herb” Emil Fritze, 88, of Reelsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Born with a strong work ethic and a servant’s heart, Herb lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his faith, and his community. As long as his health allowed, he was an active and devoted member of St. Peter the...
Carolyn Rowe Rice
Jan 8, 2026
Carolyn Rowe Rice, 79, of Alliance, NC, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was a loving sister, mother, and devoted Granny to so many! Her generous spirit brought joy and happiness to many.
Carolyn was a warrior, brave and resilient. She stands in our hearts as a reminder of strength, perseverance and compassion.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Sharon "SJ" Joyce Pender Bennett
Jan 8, 2026
Sharon Joyce (Pender) Bennett, lovingly known as SJ, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 79. SJ was born on July 30, 1946, to Bob and Helen Pender in Endwell, New York. She attended Maine-Endwell Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1964. SJ went on to attend SUNY Delhi,...
Charles Milton Alexander
Jan 7, 2026
Charles Milton Alexander, 82, of Stonewall, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Charles was a man whose life was defined by service, integrity, and unwavering devotion to his community. A lifelong resident of Stonewall, he dedicated himself fully to the people and the place he called home. His work...
Ruth "Ruthie" Jaques McGhee
Jan 6, 2026
Ruth “Ruthie” Jaques McGhee, 90, of New Bern, NC passed away on January 6, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Ruthie was a member of Spring Hope Free Will Baptist Church, where her faith guided her throughout her life. Her church and her family were the center of her world, and she lived her life as a reflection of her love for...
Amy Barnes McCotter
Jan 6, 2026
Amy Barnes McCotter, 72, of Vandemere, NC passed away January 6, 2026, at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Bern.
Amy was known for speaking her mind – you always knew exactly where you stood with her. She lived life on her own terms and enjoyed it to the fullest. Fiercely loyal and deeply loving, her family meant everything to...
Ernest Lee Riggs
Jan 2, 2026
Ernest Lee Riggs, 93, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 02, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Ernest was a devoted husband to his late wife, Mildred Purifoy Riggs, for 70 years. He and Mildred had three children. He was a caring father to each of them as well as a caring grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather to his grandchildren. Ernest...
David Alan Peterson
Dec 27, 2025
David Alan Peterson, age 88, and a Pamlico County resident for 38 years, transitioned out of this world on the morning of December 27, 2025 in the company of his daughter, Veronica and caring staff of the Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab community, and with support of Hospice of Pamlico County, after enduring physical incapacitation and cognitive decline as a result...
Robbie "Joyce" Whaley Morris
Dec 22, 2025
Joyce Whaley Morris, 85, of New Bern, NC, received her Angel Wings on December 22, 2025, surrounded by Family and Friends, at Carolina East Medical Center, in New Bern, NC.
Joyce was born on April 20th, 1940, and was raised in Jones County. She graduated from Jones Senior High School in 1958, and, graduated from James Walker Hospital School of Nursing...
Joyce McGee Snell
Dec 21, 2025
Joyce McGee Snell, 78, of Aurora, passed away on December 21, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Joyce was born and raised in Beaufort County, NC and attended South Creek Baptist Church in her early years, where she built a foundation of faith and community that stayed with her throughout her life. She found great joy in the simple pleasures – working...
Anna Cartner Kafer
Dec 17, 2025
Anna Cartner Kafer, 85, formerly of New Bern, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at MacGregor Downs Health Center in Greenville, NC.
Born to the late William Joseph Cartner and Josephine Cable Cartner, Anna lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love for her family and community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Elizabeth Stahnten Hancock
Dec 14, 2025
Elizabeth Stahnten HancockAugust 31, 1951 - December 14, 2025
Elizabeth lived an adventurous life and truly made the most of every single day she was given. She was born in Orange, New Jersey, where she grew up alongside her sister Nancy and her parents, Carl and Lillian Stahnten.
She loved being on the water, surfing and sailing, and creating beautiful art, all...
Herbert Edison Swindell
Dec 13, 2025
On December 13, 2025, our beloved Herbert Edison Swindell, lovingly known as Herbie, passed into glory peacefully, surrounded by his family.
Herbie loved God and his family above all else. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. An Army veteran, Herbie retired from Maola Milk and Ice Cream Company after many years of dedicated service. Though he often worked...
Janice MacAulay Homan
Dec 12, 2025
Janice Homan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 85.
She was born on May 16, 1940 and devoted her life to caring for those she loved. Her family was the center of her world, and she gave endlessly of herself with patience, warmth, and quiet strength.
She is survived by...
Alton Bradford Holmes
Dec 4, 2025
Alton “Al” Holmes, born on November 10th, 1939, in Houghton, Michigan passed away on December 4th, 2025.
Al was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Mabel Holmes, as well as three siblings Benjamin Holmes, Phillip Holmes, and Edith Stanwick. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Holmes, daughter Cary Holmes, son Eric Holmes, and grandsons Benjamin and Josha Holmes; as...
Roland M. Humphrey, Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
July 29, 1946 – December 3, 2025
Roland Humphrey Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, December 3. Born and raised on Kershaw Road, Roland spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved.
Roland married the love of his life, Eva, and together they built a family and a legacy of hard work, dedication, and...
Letha Jo Asby Tingle
Dec 3, 2025
Letha Jo Asby Tingle, 67, of Grantsboro passed away on December 3, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Letha’s kindness, creativity, and devotion to others touched countless lives.
Letha was a faithful member of Amity Christian Church, where her love for singing and her passion for the choir were evident in all she did. Whether...
Adam Keith Sanders
Nov 28, 2025
Adam Keith Sanders, 38, passed away on Friday November 28, 2025, at his place of residence. He was the fiancé of Breanna Dail’Gehring. They shared 10 years of partnership together, bringing two beautiful children into the world, with an additional baby due in January 2026.
Born in Craven County, North Carolina, he was the son of Billy Sanders and Sherry Johnson-Kelso....
Dorothy Martinez Stalnaker
Nov 28, 2025
Dorothy Ann Stalnaker, 69, passed away November 28th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29th, 1956, the daughter of Sinforiano and Dora (Flores) Martinez.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, William C. Stalnaker; sons, Gabriel Rios III and his wife, Leslie, Eric Rios and his wife, Mireya, and John Stalnaker; and her cherished grandchildren, Brandon, Mackenzie,...
Wayne Lewis
Nov 28, 2025
Wayne Lewis, 62, of Reelsboro, NC, passed away at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Friday, November 28, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Wayne lived a life marked by hard work, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to the people he loved.
Wayne was a member of First Baptist Church in Stacy, NC. His strong work ethic and...
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