Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

Dorothy Nell Mayo Lee born to Jesse and Agnes Mayo on April 14, 1941, in Hobucken, NC, passed away on November 30, 2020, in the comfort of her home alongside her family.

She was a lifelong resident of Goose Creek Island, Hobucken, NC. She married Nelson Ireland Lee Sr. on October 3, 1959; they were married for...

Nov 30, 2020

William Wallace Gaskins Jr., 82, of Stonewall, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at his son’s home in Arapahoe.

He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1976 after 21 years of service, serving from 1969-1970 in Vietnam on a River Patrol Boat. He then worked and retired from TexasGulf from 1976-1995.

He was preceded in...

Nov 29, 2020

Betty Ann Williamson Welch, 89 of Minnesott Beach went peacefully to her heavenly home the evening of November 29 th , 2020. She was born in Lumberton, NC, November 26, 1931, to Arthur W. Williamson, Sr. and Elizabeth Peal Williamson of Cerro Gordo, NC, both deceased.

She was affectionately known as “Miss Bett”, “Miss Betty” or “Nana”...

Nov 28, 2020

Lawrence Alan Rowe, 65, of Bayboro passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

He is a member of Mt. Zion OFWB Church. Lawrence loved photographing wildlife and nature. Besides his beautiful nature picture postings, he was also known for his corny jokes.  He was an avid Carolina Tarheel fan.

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Nov 27, 2020

Patricia C. Avery, age 80, resident of Olympia, died peacefully on November 27, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home.

Patricia Cahoon was born on August 6, 1940 in Arapahoe, NC to Erbol and Era Ensley Cahoon. She...

Nov 27, 2020

Samuel Baker Holt, age 91, of Bayboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, 27 Nov. 2020.

He was born July 4, 1929, hence nicknamed Uncle Sam, on Cape Cod Massachusetts, to Royal “Roy” and Florence (Wheeler) Holt. He married Barbara Armstrong his childhood sweetheart on February 20, 1954 shortly after joining the Army Air Corps. After retiring from...

Nov 26, 2020

Born in Akron Ohio September 7, 1923, the daughter of Italian Immigrants, Virginia Brenda Catalona French lived a remarkably long and extraordinary life, passing away peacefully at the age of 97, on November 26, 2020.

In her 97 years, Brenda lived through the Great Depression and WW II, serving her country as a Navy Wave. She was...

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Day Moore, age 96, of the Florence Community, died November 21, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center after a brief five-day illness.

Born May 11, 1924, she was the daughter of Mart and Ida Caraway Day. She was predeceased by her husband, Wade Moore and by her two sisters, Beulah Day Williams and Emily Day Slade.

Nov 20, 2020

Margie Dixon Fritze, 73, of Reelsboro, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish in Oriental.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zeb and Ruby Dixon; first husband, William “Billy” H. Phillips, brother, Cecil Dixon; stepchildren, John and Betty Ann...

Nov 17, 2020

Eloise Holder Sos, 76, of Minnesott Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.

Nov 7, 2020

William Murray Ethridge, 90, passed away peacefully the morning of November 7, 2020, at his home in New Bern, NC, surrounded by family. Born in Collinsville, Mississippi, on November 19, 1929, he was the son of William and Sally Ethridge and the brother to ten brothers and sisters.

He spent the first part of his life working...

Nov 4, 2020

Harrison Robert Lee, 25, of Florida, formerly of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Florida.

He is a member of Anchor Church in Lake Worth, FL.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William Montgomery and paternal grandparents, Robert and Dora Lee.

He is survived by his parents, Robert...

Nov 4, 2020

Marjorie C. Williams, longtime resident of Arapahoe, died peacefully on November 4, 2020 at her home.

Marjorie Louise Cannon was born in Richmond Hill, NY to Charles William Alexander Cannon and Marjorie Kelton (Greene) Cannon. She attended school and following her high school graduation, she attended Secretarial School. She married Archie Clayton Williams Jr. on October 6,...

Oct 31, 2020

On October 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by dear friends and family, Lynda Gwynn Whitford, 69, of Grantsboro passed away peacefully after bravely battling cancer.  She lived with husband, Scottie Whitford, for the last 3 years of her life just a few miles from where she was raised on her family farm in the Scott Town Community of...

Oct 27, 2020

Glenna Rineer Ray, 66, of Grantsboro died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She is survived by son, Aaron Ray; daughter, Melissa Bringard; brother, Bob Rineer; sisters, Joan Frey, Deb Moncrief, and Sue Spade; and three grandchildren.

Oct 21, 2020

Dustin Spruill Harrison, loving son, husband, and father, 26, of Reelsboro passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at home.

He is a member of Bayboro United Methodist Church. His passion from an early age was hunting and being on the water. He worked as a commercial fisherman.

Dustin was preceded in death by his maternal...

Oct 20, 2020

Jesse Frederick Hill, 80, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Angelene Hill; son, Charles Steven Hill of Alliance and sister, Janice Fruchey...

Oct 17, 2020

Joseph Sawyer, 90, resident of Bayboro, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home.

Joseph Jewell Sawyer was born in Bayboro, NC, on May 15, 1930. He was one of two children born to John and Sally (Jewell) Sawyer. He attended school...

Oct 12, 2020

Mildred Gaskins Jordan, 97, of Aurora, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.

She is a member of White Hill OFWB Church. She owned and operated Nance Joran Nursery for 50+ years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Jordan; daughter-in-law,...

Oct 12, 2020

Ottis Wade Williamson, 79, of Hobucken passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at home.

He is a member of Hobucken United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime commercial fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Meade and Mary Williamson; wife, Lily Faye Williamson; brother, Phil Williamson; and sister, Shirley Williamson Ireland.

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