Obituaries

Mar 14, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Holmes Lee, 72, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Harriett Holmes; sister, Della Holmes; and her daughter, Lucille Lee Dail.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard Lee; daughters, Rachel Powers and Mary Lee; sisters,...

Mar 12, 2021

Sarah Jane Brinson, 37, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away on Friday, March 12, at Vidant Medical Center after a month-long fight against COVID-19 double pneumonia.

Sarah is survived by her parents, Doug and Annette Brinson of Arapahoe, NC;  her brother, Jack Brinson of Columbia, MD; her sister, Mary Kate Brinson Parrish (Jacob) of Greenville, NC; her nephew,...

Mar 12, 2021

Audrey Lewis Price Seigh, 92, of Grantsboro, NC, passed away on Friday, March 12, at Grantsbrook Nursing Home and Rehab Center.

She is survived by her children,: James Michael (Deb) Seigh, and Kimberly S. (David) Stewart; two grandchildren, Crystal Carawan and Rebekah Turner; and two great-grandchildren, Damarcus Greene and Benjamin Turner.

Audrey was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2021

Richard W Hudson, Jr., 61, of Bayboro, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Hudson Stanley; his grandmother, Lily Lee Banks; and his father-in-law, Grady Burroughs Sr.

Richard worked in sales the majority of his life. He excelled in small business and ran several companies....

Mar 8, 2021

Vernon Dalheart Baker, 88, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Elma Baker; wife, Shirley McKinney Baker; brother, John Baker Jr.; and sister, Ernie Pope.

He is survived by his son, Vernon Baker, Jr. and wife, Barbara; daughter, Sharon Baker; brother, Harry...

Mar 5, 2021

BURKE “BEN” HAYWOOD BENNETT of New Bern, NC, passed away on March 5, 2021 at CarolinaEast Medical Center after a brief illness.  Ben was born in Pamlico County on February 15, 1929, the son of Hubert and Sudie Bennett. As a young man, Ben proudly served the City of New Bern as a police officer.  He then went on...

Feb 23, 2021

George Lee Styron, 78, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma Styron; son, Anthony Badger; one brother, two sisters; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

His memorial service will be held...

Feb 23, 2021

Yukiko “Katy” Hoashi Hewitt, 88, of Merritt, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home.

She was a talented seamstress, making numerous garments for her family throughout the years. She also loved being outside and working in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Chester Hewitt.

She is...

Feb 23, 2021

Jean Audrey Batson Ormond, 83, of New Bern, formerly of Pamlico Co., passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her daughter’s home in New Bern.

She was a very active and involved member of Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Rayfield Ormond; two brothers; two sisters; and granddaughter,...

Feb 13, 2021

Lloyd George Kennison, 92, of New Bern passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at North Chase Nursing & Rehab in Wilmington.

He was born in Salamanca, New York in 1928 to George & Ruth Kennison. He attended the University of Buffalo Pharmacy School and had been a pharmacist since 1950. He served in the Army Medical Corps...

Feb 9, 2021

William “Bill” H. Carawan, Jr., 85, of Lillington, NC, formerly of Grantsboro, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Universal Healthcare in Lillington.

He is a member of Rock of Zion OFWB Church. Bill retired from the U.S. Airforce and MCAS-Cherry Point Civil Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. &...

Feb 9, 2021

Stella Marie Griffin, 66, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at home.

She is survived by her sister, Debra Edwards of Bayboro.

Interment will be in Sandhill Cemetery, Reelsboro.

Feb 9, 2021

Minnesott Beach - Sue Riddick Slaymaker, aka Granny Sue, 81 of Minnesott Beach passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Mom was preceded in death by her late husband, George Stern Slaymaker and her parents, Richard Henry Riddick and Mary Lydia Riddick of Alliance, along with her daughter, Mary Evelyn Avery, and a grandson, Garrett Hayes...

Feb 7, 2021

Roy Hughes Buck, Jr., 65, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is a member of Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church. He retired from PCS Phosphate after 42 years of service. Roy Jr. combined his love of food with his love of travel and would center their family trips around places to...

Feb 4, 2021

Peggy Marie Roberts Lee, 73, of Arapahoe passed away peacefully Thursday, February 4, 2021, at home surrounded by her husband and children. She is a member of New Bern Church of God as well as being an active member of Arapahoe AFWBC Church where she served many roles to include church pianist and organist. She was preceded in death...

Feb 1, 2021

William Thomas (Bill) Cullipher passed away peacefully in his sleep on February  1st , 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was a veteran of the Korean War, was active in community organizations , including The Ruritan Club,  Boy & Cub Scouts, Masons, school PTA’s, Coast Guard Auxiliary  and his church, where he was an...

Jan 28, 2021

William Donald Eastwood, age 74, of New Bern, NC died at his home on January 28, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela R. Eastwood; his sister Mary Ellen Babcock, of Alexandria, VA; niece Vickie O’Toole, of Woodbridge, VA; nephew, Phillip H. Babcock, of Alexandria, VA; and great niece, Kelly O’Toole, of Englewood, CO. Donald was...

Jan 27, 2021

Charlie Harrison Cooke, 84, of Virginia Beach, Va. passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

He is a member of Lynnhaven United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He was a Full Professor at Old Dominion University for 40 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, specifically the mountains, and was an avid tennis player. He also...

Jan 26, 2021

Brenda Sue Barnette Van Winkle, 74, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at home.

She is a member of Spring Hope FWB Church. She loved being outside and working with her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Phoebe Barnette and brothers, Jack and Roy Barnette.

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Jan 25, 2021

Larry Earl Smith, 69, of Aurora, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A man of Godly character, he was a member of Meeting Place Church where he served as a senior council member. He retired from PCS Phosphate after 38 years of service. He more recently owned and operated Larry Smith Stump...