Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

Alice Johnson Packard (81), original resident of New Bern, NC, died July 30, 2021 after an extended illness. Alice was born in New Bern, NC on March 2, 1940; to Dr. Charles B. and Alice (Weed) Johnson.

Alice married Dr. Ronald L. Packard of Williamsburg, MA, in New Bern, NC on May 30, 1964, after graduating from...

Jul 27, 2021

Jackie Louise Simpson Houston, age 74, died on July 27, 2021 at Vidant Health in Greenville, NC.

Jackie L. Simpson Houston was born in Pamlico County to Laura (Cowell) Simpson and William Bryan Simpson Jr. on August 20, 1946. She married Robert Boyd and raised two children. A Funeral Service will be held a later date.

Jul 27, 2021

It is with tremendous shock and sadness that we announce the death of Pamlico County’s  Brandon Elbert Ward. Brandon (50 yrs old) was a top tier commercial waterproofer by trade who worked alongside many members of the Ward family for his father’s business. On his off time, he was undoubtedly one of the most accomplished outdoorsmen of the region....

Jul 26, 2021

Tammy Smithwick LeBeau, 44, of New Bern passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at home.

She is survived by her mother, Lorraine Mayo; fiancé, Justin Martin; daughters, Katherine Smith and Christina Smith; son, Cody Smith; brother, Buddy Gene Smithwick; aunts, Vivian S. Martins and Dianne Lupton; uncles, Timmy, Eddie, and Ricky Mayo; many cousins; and her fur...

Jul 24, 2021

Dallas Ray Nobles, Sr., 59, of Bayboro, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at home.

He is survived by his father, Cecil (Cynthia) Nobles; mother, Daisy Duncan; sons, Dallas Nobles, Jr. and Bryan Amos Nobles; brother, Mark Nobles; two granddaughters; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

A memorial service will be announced at a...

Jul 20, 2021

Doris Miller Harris, 93, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Oriental.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Julie Miller; husband, Sherwood Lee Harris, Sr.; son, Sherwood “Woody” Harris, Jr.; and grandson, Alexander Deaton.

She is survived by her son, Larry Harris; daughters, Sheryl Harris...

Jul 19, 2021

Charles Duval Hardison, 79, passed away at home with his family by his side on July 19, 2021.  Charles was born in Arapahoe, NC on December 24, 1941 to Duval and Mary Hardison.  After graduating from Pamlico County High School in 1960 he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served his country with honor.  Charles then...

Jul 16, 2021

Sydney Frances Anderson Austin, 82, of Aurora, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House.

She is a member of Campbells Creek United Methodist Church and attended Pamlico United Methodist Church.  She worked at the Pamlico Co. Board of Education, TexasGulf, and was a substitute teacher. She was also a member of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Michael Eric Potter, 47, of Mesic passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at his brother’s home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Miriam Violet Mayo; his father, Troy Potter, Jr.; sister, Jessica Marie Potter; paternal grandparents, Troy Sr. & Bertha Jones Potter; maternal grandmother, Shirley Williamson Ireland; and maternal grandfather, Ernest Mayo, Sr.

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Jun 30, 2021

Betty Murray Arnold, 83, of Stonewall, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her daughter’s home.

She is a member of Trent Free Will Baptist Church where she served as a past pianist, choir member and Sunday school teacher.

Betty graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1956. She was the bookkeeper for her husband’s...

Jun 29, 2021

Sarah Imogene Copeland Davis, 94, of Cove City passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at home.

She is survived by her son, David Miller Davis and wife, Jill; daughter, Jane Davis Styron; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Her graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18 th at Straits United Methodist Church Cemetery,...

Jun 28, 2021

Albert Franklin Roach “Honey”, 95, of Reelsboro passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Bayview Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was a member of Reelsboro Christian Church where he previously served as a deacon and treasurer.  He retired from Carolina Telephone & Telegraph after 44 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 28, 2021

Dolly “Dot” Gilbert Bennett, 69, of Alliance, passed away on June 28, 2021.

Dolly was predeceased by her husband, Swinton “Buddy” Bennett.

She is survived by her children, Terrie Pipkin (Stephen), Bobby Jones “JR”, Daren, and Jason Bennett; her grandchildren, Sarah, Britany, Lindsey, Daniel, Chris, Susie, Ivy, Sage, and Jason Jr.; and many great grandchildren....

Jun 16, 2021

Sharlene Fritz Leary, 67, of Lowland, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a very active member of Wardens Grove OFWB Church where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years. She loved the members of her church family and her community which was evident in the time she shared by singing...

Jun 12, 2021

Grace Burnham Evans, 91, of Oriental passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at home.

Grace worked numerous jobs within the N.C. Highway Commission for 40 years. She also worked with the Natural History Museums in Raleigh, NC. She volunteered with the N.C. State Legislature as well as the N.C. Democratic Committee. She worked tirelessly to raise funds...

Jun 10, 2021

Suzanne Kay Darwin, 60, of Grantsboro, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Gardens of Pamlico.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Darwin.

She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Darwin Smith; daughter, Alicia Maughan; brothers, Ken and Jeff Darwin; two nieces, Roxanne and Brittany Darwin; and nephew, Travis Darwin.

Jun 9, 2021

Gary Steven Johnson, 68, of Scott Town Road passed away on June 9, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 12, 1952, in Craven County, to parents, Martha Scott Johnson Heffelfinger and Henry Mack Jonson, Jr.

He is survived by sisters, Vicky Ward and Donna Vasquez (John); brother, Dahn Heflebower; “Brother...

Jun 2, 2021

Robert E. Bernett, 76, of Arapahoe passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Pruitt-Trent Campus Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Jaffee Bernett.

He is survived by his son, Andrew Bernett of Charlotte.

His graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 4 th at...

Jun 1, 2021

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Captain Richard “Dick” J. Flaherty passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Oriental, NC with his wife Penny and daughters Lisa, Kathy, and Susan by his side. His brother Robert, sister-in-law, Laura, and nephews, Brian and Daniel were also nearby at the end.  Dick has three grandchildren who love him...

May 29, 2021

Robert "Bob" Wayne Cowden, 78, of The Villages, Florida, died peacefully at home on May 29, 2021 after a 25-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Bob was born in 1943 in Wise, Virginia to Robert L. & Flossie Cowden, joining older sister Glenda (Wilson) who was 2 years older than him. The family moved to Anderson, Indiana when...