Obituaries

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...

Mar 3, 2020

Gregory “Greg” Paul Smith, 67, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Glennie Smith and his granddaughter, Laurin Elizabeth Richardson.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Smith; daughter, Kelly Lorraine (Keith) Richardson; brothers, Jerry Smith and Mike (Cherrie)...

Feb 26, 2020

Karalee Koch Quick, 81, of Oriental passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Tryon Treasures Doll Club of New Bern.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Quick.

She is survived by her son, Eric Quick; daughter,...

Feb 22, 2020

George Hughes Beckwith was born May 14, 1942 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Julian Ruffin Beckwith and Lois Hughes Beckwith.    Dr. Beckwith is survived by his sons George Hughes Beckwith Jr. (Anna) and Henry Dodge Beckwith, Psy.D.; his two sisters, Polly Hawkes (David) from Charlottesville, VA and Lois Johnson (Gary) from Bangor, ME and his brother Julian Beckwith (Joyce) from...

Feb 18, 2020

Jean Hall Turnage Phillips, 83, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.

She was a member of Temple Church in New Bern, NC.  She worked at the Governor Tryon Hotel, Sagner’s Pants Factory, Texfi, was a Tupperware manager and retired from the US Postal Service after 22 years...

Feb 17, 2020

Lottie Campen Caroon, 80, of Lowland passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a lifelong member of Warden’s Grove Free Will Baptist Church, a member of the Gideon Auxiliary, the 55+ Club and a member of the Bayboro Chapter of Eastern Star #189. She co-owned and operated Caroon Brothers Seafood, Inc. for...

Feb 15, 2020

Ray Lee 71, of Arapahoe passed away on February 15, 2020. He was many things to many people. A husband, a father, a grandfather and a friend. He also never met a stranger and had a special place in his heart for children. Ray served in the military and is an Army Veteran. He was also a baseball and...

Feb 13, 2020

Sonia Glennette Johnston, 64, of Bayboro passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her sister’s home.

Sonia retired from Cherry Point after 30 years of service with Fleet Readiness Center as a Production Controller.

Her family was her world and she loved them all dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 8, 2020

E. Garland Cahoon, 92, of Arapahoe passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He is a member of Bethany Christian Church where he served as a deacon, elder and trustee. Mr. Cahoon was a member of the Rainbow Masonic Lodge #479 in Arapahoe as well as a Shriner, was a charter member...

Feb 5, 2020

Katherine Tunnell Martin, 95, of Merritt, passed away Wednesday, February 5 th at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab.

She is a member of Bethel FWB Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Martin and daughter, Gail Martin Dail.

She is survived by her son, Alvin Martin and brother, John Tunnell.

Feb 5, 2020

Donna Preston Mannion, age 80, of Oriental, NC died peacefully at home on February 5, 2020.

She is survived by Richard Mannion, her loving husband of 38 years.

Her celebration of life service will be held at Oriental United Methodist Church, Oriental, NC on March 7 th , time to be announced.

In...

Feb 5, 2020

Robert Mitchell Pegram Jr., 44, of Bayboro passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He graduated from Pamlico Co. High School with the Class of 1993. He loved commercial fishing and also worked with Craven Precast.

He is survived by his father, Robert Mitchell Pegram, Sr.; mother, Barbara Barnes Pegram; daughter, Ava; sister, Ann...

Feb 2, 2020

Deloris Piriczky Lockey “Lorsie”, 69, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She is reunited with her late parents, Edward and Helen Piriczky; survived by her loving companion of 23 years Ellis Cowell Jr (his mother, Betty Cowell, sister, Michelle ONeal with her children, Danny and Jacob), brother, Edward (with daughters,...