Obituaries

May 16, 2020

Jeffrey John Tomczak, 65 of Oriental passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at his stepdaughter’s home.

He owned and operated The Oriental Steamer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Tomczak and sisters, Colleen Tomczak and Anna Lee Geno.

He is survived by his father, Daniel Tomczak; daughter, Jordane Tomczak; stepdaughter,...

May 13, 2020

Marlene Kuhn Miller, age 73, of Oriental, NC passed away on May 13, 2020 at home.

Marlene was a caring person who loved life and lived it to the fullest.  She was born in Butler, Pennsylvania and earned BS and MS degrees in Exceptional Education. Her long career was dedicated to education programs focused on children and...

May 11, 2020

Christine Darnell Daniels Smith, 79 of Aurora, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center-Greenville.

She worked as a beautician for 15+ years then volunteered with Aurora Rescue and later became an EMT instructor through Beaufort County Community College. She loved gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonner & Dea...

May 11, 2020

Walter Glenwood Popperwill, III, of Lowland passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

He was a commercial fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Nook Jr.” Popperwill; sister, Michelle Popperwill Price; nephew, Gregory Allen Price III; paternal grandfather, Walter Glenwood Popperwill; and maternal grandparents, William and Rose O'Brien.

May 9, 2020

Randy Francis Johnson, infant, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at home.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Randy Heath Sr.

He is survived by his parents, Chris & Shannon Johnson; sisters, Sophia, Sabrina and Carol; maternal grandmother, Christi Heath; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson; paternal grandfather, David Hollister; uncles, Randy Heath Jr.,...

May 9, 2020

Frederick B. Davenport Jr., 70, of Merritt, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at home.

He retired from the U.S. Civil Service MCAS-Cherry Point after 35 years. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #359. He enjoyed astronomy.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marjorie Davenport; daughters, Jennifer (Dail) Stephenson...

May 8, 2020

- Emily Carol Buck Scoppe (Granny), passed away on Friday, May 8 th at Nash UNC General Hospital.  Her daughter, Vicki Hacker, grand-daughter, Cindy Hill, and friend, Ed Meinking, were by her side, which followed complications after an injury.

She was the daughter of the late Eugene Buck and Mildred Hines Reel Buck. She was preceded in...

Apr 22, 2020

Paige Louise Cooper, 85, of New Bern passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehab Center.

She is survived by daughters, Delarena Grose, Patricia Greenlee and Gina Urban; son, James McMillen; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Her private funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 24 th at Bryant...

Apr 21, 2020

Charles Frank Maimone, 88, of Minnesott Beach passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

He was a member of Arapahoe United Methodist Church, a past master of Collingswood-Cloud Masonic Lodge # 101 and past president of Minnesott Golf & Country Club.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracie Maimone Atkinson; sister,...

Apr 21, 2020

Chandler Wray Hartwig, 19, of Arapahoe passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at home.

He is an active member of Arapahoe FWB Church and active in his community. He is a 2018 Pamlico County High School Graduate where he was a member of the ROTC for four years.

He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 20, 2020

Gary Davis Lewis, 72, of Lowland passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Norine Lewis and sister, Sherry Gregory.

He is survived by daughters, Kim (Josh) Hopkins and Vicki Lewis; four grandchildren, Dustin & Kierstin Murray and Caleb & Tyler Hopkins;...

Apr 18, 2020

Thora Hopkins Brothers, 85, of Aurora passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was a member of Dublin Grove FWB Church. Thora was the daughter of Wiley and Amy Hopkins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hubert Brothers and three sons, Gary, William and David....

Apr 7, 2020

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Leslie Oscar Wetherington Jr. passed away peacefully at night on April 7, 2020, after a long battle with melanoma.

"Les" was born October 31, 1955, in New Bern, North Carolina where he lived most of his life outside of attending North Carolina State University and his time spent on the road while...

Apr 6, 2020

Brenda Jones Witherington, 63, of Vanceboro passed away April 6, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Duke and Neppie Jones and brother, Tommy Jones.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Roach and Dustin (Miranda) Witherington; brother, Roger (Jan) Jones; sisters, Yolanda (Jim) Olson and Jeannie Heath; sister-in-law, Vickie Jones; four grandchildren,...

Apr 6, 2020

William “Bill” Joseph Smith, 91, of Reelsboro passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at Kitty Askins Hospice, Goldsboro.

He is a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, a Merchant Marine, a member of the U.S. Army 11 th Airborne Division and veteran of WWII. He was also a member of the American Legion where he served with...

Apr 5, 2020

Cassandra Ward Hott, 39, of Merritt, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.

She is survived by her father, William Ward; mother, Lucretia Ward; daughter, Jade McDaniels; brothers, Chad Ward and Clinton (Erica) Ward; niece, Naomi Ward; and nephew, Nathan Ward.

Mar 23, 2020

Harvey Paul Austin, 80, of Campbells Creek, NC, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is a member of Campbells Creek United Methodist Church and attended Pamlico United Methodist Church. He was an honorary member of Campbells Creek Hunting Club and a U.S. Air Force veteran.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2020

Mr. Bryan Trippe Bonner, Sr., 85, of Small, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at home.

Mr. Bonner was born in Small, NC to Thomas and Jessie Bonner.  He married Mertie Lee on October 22, 1960. Bryan and Mertie raised three children.  Mr. Bonner served in the United States Army and attended White Hill Free Will Baptist...

Mar 6, 2020

Doris Bennett Krauss, 87, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at home.

A lifetime resident of Reelsboro, she is a member of Reelsboro Methodist Church where she formerly served as the treasurer. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Pamlico Democratic Women and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

She was preceded...

Mar 4, 2020

Dora Owens Lee, age 83, of Aurora, NC, passed away on March 4, 2020.

Dora, also known as Dean, was born January 23, 1937, in Columbia, North Carolina to Roy and Maudie Owens. After graduating high school, she moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where she met her husband of 43 years, Robert Lee Sr. of Grantsboro, NC. The...