Obituaries

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...

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...