Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

Shirley May (Utter) Plant, age 85 years, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, October 9, 2020.

She was born March 17, 1935 in Newburgh, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Almerick Fred "Fuzzy" Plant, Sr. and their son, Ricky Lee Plant.

She is survived by their...

Oct 3, 2020

Gloria Rice Preston, 74, of New Bern passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Elmo and Lucinda Davenport Rice; brothers, Whitford Armore Rice and William Frederick Rice; and sister, Shirley Rice Gaskill.

She is survived by brothers, Melbie L. (Millie) Rice and Jake...

Sep 25, 2020

Patricia Lee Timmons Fuller, 80, of Oriental passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at home.

She is a member of Oriental United Methodist Church. She was the Chief of Laboratory Services at Malden Hospital for several years, then manager of Laboratory Information Systems at CarolinaEast Medical Center for 25 years.

She was preceded in death...

Sep 17, 2020

John Kenneth Agnostak, 80, resident of Grantsboro, NC, died on September 17, 2020. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Sep 16, 2020

William “Bill” Allen Dickerson, 75, of New Bern passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

He was a member of Trenton Pentecostal Holiness Church. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, Gunnery Sgt., after 22 years of service. He was then employed with the Atlantic Beach Police Department K9 unit for 4 years then New Bern K9...

Sep 15, 2020

William Neale Pedersen, age 78 of Oriental, North Carolina, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 15, 2020 following a courageous battle with a brief illness. Born November 5, 1941 to George and Mary (Roberts) Pedersen in Chicago, Illinois, Bill grew up in the midwest before moving to Rye, New York during his high school years with...

Sep 15, 2020

Albert Gene Lee Sr., 84, resident of New Bern passed away on September 15, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center.

Albert Gene Lee Sr. was born on September 9, 1936 in Pamlico County, North Carolina. He was born to Albert D. Lee and Jessie Willis Lee. Following his graduation from high school, he embarked on his professional...

Sep 11, 2020

Wanda Jenkins Meadows, 65, of New Bern, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 11, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. and Myrtle B. Jenkins; one sister, Brenda Dixon; one brother, JC Jenkins; and two grandsons, Ethan Isaiah Meadows and Dominick Robert Gaiti.

She is survived by her...

Sep 10, 2020

Clifton Wade Sawyer, “Pie”, 72, of Oriental passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy O’Neal Sawyer; parents, Emory & Louise Sawyer; and brothers, Odell & Charlie Sawyer.

He is survived by his two sons, Cliff Sawyer and wife, Ashley, and Matt Sawyer and...

Sep 2, 2020

Russell Edwin Spalti, age 71, resident of Aurora, NC, passed away on September 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was born to Norman and Beverly (Fullington) Spalti in Buffalo, NY on October 22, 1948. He was one of four children. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and following his Honorable...

Aug 23, 2020

Trever Scott Hanel, 26, of New Bern passed away suddenly, Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Trever was a diesel heavy equipment mechanic at Sackett Potatoes.

He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Dietz (Casey) Pittman; father, Scott (Bill) Hanel; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Hanel; maternal grandparents, Fred & Gail Dietz; brother, Aaron Foreman; sister, Ashlie Ryan...

Aug 23, 2020

Chester Garland Boyd, 91, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at home.

He is a member of New Bethlehem OFWB Church where he served as a deacon. He retired from U.S. Civil Service – Cherry Point after 35 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Albert and Bernice...

Aug 23, 2020

Elliott O. Marrett, 77, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

He was born in La Grange, Georgia, on February 15, 1943.

Elliott was preceded in death by his brother, Roger.

He is survived by Hanna, his wife of 36 years, and by his constant companion, his dog Bucky. He...

Aug 22, 2020

Daniel Bryan Ammons, 43, of New Bern passed away suddenly Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Greenville, South Carolina.

He worked for Cayton Plumbing for nearly 17 years. He enjoyed working and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his fathers, James Harold Ammons and Larry Peele.

He is survived by his...

Aug 21, 2020

Nelson Ireland Lee Jr., 60, passed away on August 21, 2020, at home in Hobucken, NC.

He attended Pamlico County Schools. He was a lifelong commercial fisherman. One of his favorite pastimes was to ride his motorbike. He also enjoyed the NFL, where his number one team was the Green Bay Packers, along with NASCAR, where he...

Aug 21, 2020

Susan Thayer Luzader Polk, 76, of Merritt, NC passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at home.

Susan was born in Charleston, WV, where she attended school and graduated from Michigan State University, graduated from the University of West Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Virginia Medical School in anesthesiology. Most recently she...

Aug 15, 2020

Ella Caho Toler, 86, of Alliance went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Jennifer Franklin.

She was a member of South Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she served as secretary for many years. She retired from Pamlico County Schools where she was cafeteria manager of Fred...

Aug 10, 2020

Jimmy Wayne Dixon, 57, of New Bern passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He attended Saint’s Delight OFWB Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Dixon.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth L. Dixon; wife, Ada Dixon; sons, Josh and Chase Dixon; daughters, Cassie, Jada...

Aug 9, 2020

Jean Wetherington Boyd of New Bern passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was born in Craven County on February 5, 1936.

She was preceded in death by parents, Ray and Adaltha Wetherington; husband, Robert Boyd Sr.; daughter, Lisa Boyd and brother, Ray Wetherington.

She is survived by her...

Aug 7, 2020

Jonathan Franklin Webster passed away on August 7, 2020 at Carolina East Medical Center at the age of 56. He was born on March 29, 1964 in Durham NC to Robert E. Webster and the late Beverlee S. Webster.

He is survived by his father, Robert E. Webster and stepmother, Gay H. Webster; brothers, Malcolm Webster (wife...