Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

Evelyn Brickhouse McKinney, age 92, resident of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Greenleaf Memorial Park in New Bern, NC.

Evelyn was a member of the Bayboro United Methodist Church, past member of the Bayboro Fire Department...

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Joseph ‘Joe’ James Mele passed away at the age of 98 on October 26, 2021, in New Bern, North Carolina. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Mr. Mele was married to his wife, Ida, for 57 years until her passing in 2005.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October...

Oct 26, 2021

Betty Lee Boyd was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She died peacefully on October 26. She was 81.

Betty’s beautiful, warm smile and natural beauty might be the first thing that drew you to her, but her genuine kindness and her generous, hospitable nature would keep you near. She made everyone feel that...

Oct 25, 2021

Shannon “Todd” Willis Jr., 34, resident of Grantsboro passed into eternal life Monday evening, October 25, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

Todd was born on August 14, 1987, in New Bern, North Carolina. Todd excelled in many things at a very early age such as, walking fully around 9 months old. This was just a small...

Oct 23, 2021

James Franklin Bunn II, 43, of Aurora passed away suddenly Saturday, October 23, 2021, at home.

Jamie worked for Hardison Tire Co. for 10 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Eleanor Bunn.

Jamie is survived by his wife, Melissa Bunn; son, Wyatt Bunn; brothers, Frank Stroud (Janet) and...

Oct 18, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce that Madison Abigail Williams, 20, of Pamlico County, passed away October 18, 2021 in her home in Arapahoe, NC. A wonderful daughter, sister, family member, and friend. Maddy loved all things art and wanted to go to school for digital art and game design. She loved her family and cats (Yuri and...

Oct 18, 2021

Charles M. Hardison 12/1/1946 – 10/18/2021 Charles M. Hardison, 74, of Grantsboro passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at home. As a young man, Charles entered the College of Ministry at Mount Olive College in 1975 and he spent most of his adult life ministering to others. He served as pastor of the Croatan FWB Church, Trent FWB...

Oct 17, 2021

Julius E. Flowers Jr. age 55, resident of Lowland, died on October 17, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday October 23, 2021 at the end of Fulford Rd. in Lowland.

Julius Elmo Flowers Jr. was born on January 6, 1966 in New Bern, NC to Elsie Marie (Bennett) and...

Oct 17, 2021

Miriam Taylor Hall, age 85, passed away October 17, 2021, in New Bern. Miriam made her home in Longview, Texas for many years before relocating to Oriental in 2018, with her husband Jimmy Dale “Jim” Gray.

Miriam was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 2, 1935, to Clarence Basil Taylor and Irma Gay Langford Taylor. She...

Oct 17, 2021

Donald “Don” James Franklin, Sr., 78, of Aurora passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at home.

As a young man, Don left Birmingham, Alabama in 1960 and joined the United States Marine Corp, where he was stationed at Cherry Point in Havelock, NC.  It was there that he met his wife, Faye, and they were married in...

Oct 16, 2021

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, Farrell Newton McCleary, of Pamlico County NC, loving husband and father of three daughters, passed away at age 83.

Farrell was born on July 28, 1938 in Johnstown, PA to Newton and Rose (McGough) McCleary. On July 1, 1959 he married childhood sweetheart Helen (McAndrews) McCleary, married 63 years. They raised three...

Oct 16, 2021

Delta Brinson Roberts was born on August 24, 1934, at the A.C. Brinson homeplace in Baird’s Creek, North Carolina. She was baptized at, and a member of, Amity Christian Church in Grantsboro. She passed from this earth on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Delta was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Scott and Rufus B. Brinson; husband,...

Oct 13, 2021

David Lee Purifoy Jr., 74, died after a long illness on October 13, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, at 11 am at Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance, NC. Visitation will precede the memorial service beginning at 10:30 am. The Reverend Richard L. Bryant will officiate. David was born...

Oct 12, 2021

Vivian Jeannette Hardison, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  Born in Minnesott Beach on November 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Garvin B. and Vivian Brinson Hardison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathryn Hardison.

Vivian is survived by her three daughters, Kristi Brantley (Michael)...

Oct 11, 2021

Carol Blados, 77, of New Bern, NC passed away on October 11, 2021, after a short bout with cancer.

Carol was born on November 7, 1943 to Louis and Helen Price in Elizabeth, NJ. The family moved to Shelter Island, NY in 1950 where Carol lived until she retired to New Bern in 2006 After graduating from...

Oct 8, 2021

Naomi Lou Harvill Royal, 72, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Emerson Royal, Sr.; brothers, Bruce and Raymond Harvill; and sister, Wanda Williams.

She is survived by her children, Walter Royal, Jr. (Echo), Letitia Carter (Ron), Stephen Royal (Jessica), and...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles M. Hardison, 74, of Grantsboro passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at home. As a young man, Charles entered the College of Ministry at Mount Olive College in 1975 and he spent most of his adult life ministering to others. He served as pastor of the Croatan FWB Church, Trent FWB church, Faith Christian Church, and associate...

Sep 29, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Kenton Haddock, Sr., 59, of the James City area, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was born to Richard and Lillian Bennett Haddock on February 26, 1962, in New Bern, NC.

Sam attended Durham High. He worked as an electrician for over 20 years. He loved helping others,...

Sep 28, 2021

Walter Emerson Royal, Sr., 75, of Grantsboro, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi Royal; children, Walter Royal, Jr. (Echo), Letitia Carter (Ron), Stephen Royal (Jessica), and Laura Gysbers (Derick); brothers, Benjamin Royal and Ernie Royal (Tammy); sisters, Joanne Bass and Anna Hodges; 19 grandchildren; and 24...

Sep 21, 2021

Ricky Gene Mayo, 60, of Alliance, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Janice Allena Mayo.

He is survived by his children, Kennedy Phillips, Windsor Mayo, Wesley Mayo, and JR Noe; grandchildren, Brooke Williams, Eva Phillips, Paisley Gibson, Kingsley Gibson and...