Obituaries

Aug 6, 2020

Helen Jean Dunlap Purser, 82, of Grantsboro, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at home.

She is a member of Bethany Christian Church. She loved reading, gardening, and golfing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lois Dunlap and two brothers, Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Dunlap and James “Jimmy” Warren Dunlap.

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Aug 1, 2020

Sidney Joel Scott, 72, of Oriental, North Carolina died on Saturday, August 1 peacefully at Carolina East Medical Center with Terrell by his side. Sid was born in Hartford, Connecticut on June 16, 1948 to the late Archie Joel Scott and Inez -Marie Williams Scott. As a younger man, he spent ten years in Chicago, Il but the rest...

Jul 27, 2020

Larry Randall Whorton passed away at home on Monday, July 27, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with Carcinoid Cancer. He was 73.

Above all, Larry was a devoted, supportive father and grandfather. His most consistent advice was simply to “do your best and let the good times roll.” He was happiest when gathered for a meal on...

Jul 23, 2020

Joan Slade Ford, 77, of Pamlico, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home.

She is a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. Never meeting a stranger, she always had a smile and warm heart for everyone. She is rejoicing with her Lord & Savoir.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 6, 2020

Katherine Mills Dunn, 81, of Reelsboro died Monday, July 6, 2020, at home.

She is survived by daughters, Theresa Dail and Jennifer Kinnion; sisters, Alice Johnson and Sandra Elks; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Jul 5, 2020

Norma Wilson Heath of Cove City went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2020, at home.

A nurse by profession, she served with her husband faithfully on the mission field of Liberia, West Africa in the early 1970’s. Later they served in Micronesia on the islands of Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Guam and...

Jul 1, 2020

Ronnie Michael Watson, 71, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020, at his home in New Bern, NC.

Ronnie was born August 4, 1948 in Lowland, NC. He graduated from Wallace-Rose Hill high school in 1966 and attended Louisburg College through 1968. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and became a Nuclear Training Instructor and...

Jun 30, 2020

Beryl Teresa Feller (nee Woods), loving wife of Stanley Royal Feller passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 94 at Gardens of Pamlico Grantsboro, NC.

Daughter of Charles and Gertrude Woods, Beryl was born in North Southwark, UK, a district of Central London, UK on April 9 th , 1926. Beryl migrated to the US...

Jun 27, 2020

Susie Dixon Roberts, 86, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Nettie Dixon; husband, Richard Roberts Sr.; two grandsons, Joshua and Johnny Roberts; and sister-in-law, Betty Baldree.

She is survived by her son, Ricky Roberts and wife, Mary, daughters, Debbie Rowe and...

Jun 18, 2020

Jackie "Jack" Darrell Centers Jr., 49, of Ernul passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackie "Darrell" & Jennifer Centers.

He is survived by his sister, Tammy Evans and husband, Stewart; niece, Courtney Erwin and husband, Matthew; and great nieces, Hannah & Ainsley.

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Jun 13, 2020

George “Adam” Slade of Grantsboro, NC, tragically died on June 13 th , 2020.

Adam is survived by his mother, Gail Harper Stephenson; step-father, Stanley Stephenson; sister, Natalie Slade Woempner; brother in-law, J. Scott Woempner; two nieces, Emily and Carly Stokes; and Peanut (his furry canine companion). He is preceded in death by his father, George Grady...

Jun 5, 2020

Lenwood Lee Banks, 78, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville.

He was also known as “Silver Fox” to his friends and “Big Daddy” to his great-grandchildren.

He is a member of Rock of Zion OFWB Church. He retired from PCS Phosphate as a planner and estimator after 36...

May 31, 2020

The obituary is pending at this time.

Services will be announced when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

May 26, 2020

Terry Wayne Harris, Sr., 64, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at home.

He is a member of Silver Hill Christian Church. He retired after 38 years as a heavy equipment operator at PCS Phosphate. He had been working for Mackilwean Turf before becoming ill. He was a past Fire Chief of the Goose Creek...

May 23, 2020

Arrangements incomplete at this time.

May 23, 2020

June Mason Tingle, 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. June was a lifelong resident of Oriental, NC whose fondest memories were of growing up there and enjoying family, friends, and the Neuse River.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Thelma Mason and husband, Forrest Warren Tingle.

May 23, 2020

Harvey Randolph Mitchell, 84, of Reelsboro passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at home.

He worked for Tideland Electric for 24 years and co-owned a trucking business, H & E Mitchell Trucking, for 15 years. He was a member and vice president of Reelsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept.

He was preceded in death by...

May 22, 2020

Ruth Daniels Wilson, 80, of New Bern died Friday, May 22nd at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Ruth was born in Pamlico County and moved to New Bern shortly after marrying her husband, Bill. She retired from Craven County Schools after 30 years as a teacher’s aide and bus driver at Brinson Memorial Elementary. Ruth loved working in...

May 19, 2020

Florence Berlyn Martin Sanders, 91, of Merritt passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Elbert Sanders; father, Edward E. Martin; and mother, Rosa Whorton Martin.

She is survived by her sons, Don Sanders and wife, Sheryl, and Bill Sanders and wife, Anna; seven grandchildren, Julie,...

May 18, 2020

Gloria Kay Gabel, 75, of Bridgeton passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at home.

She is survived by sons, Timothy (Christina) Godwin and Troy (Christina) Godwin; daughter, Tonya (Mark) Nobles; brothers, Roger (Patsy) Gabel and Michael Gabel; sister, Pat Jones; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.