Obituaries

Nov 11, 2024

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Janice Ethel Sears Davis, 86, of Grantsboro, NC passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, November 11, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern, NC.

Janice was born November 12, 1937, in Rockland, Massachusetts to Wesley Burton Sears and Ethel Mabel Rollston. She was the baby and fourth daughter.

Janice...

Nov 7, 2024

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debby Hardison Cuthrell on November 7, 2024, in New Bern, NC. While born in New Bern, she was truly from Pamlico County.

It was there she discovered a love of going fast - whether it be on dirt bikes or in cars - a...

Nov 7, 2024

Michelle Willis Krauss, 66, of Merritt passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at ECU Health-Greenville.

Michelle was a lifelong educator. She began her teaching career as an elementary school teacher in Craven County. From there, she would spend 15 years at Peace Preschool in Oriental, where she took on the role of director and grew the program...

Oct 30, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” Ipock Fornes, 62, of Newport passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Carteret Health Care Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Laura Ipock.

Debbie leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 17 years, Dudley Fornes; children, Edward Ensley, Bryan Ensley, and Timothy Ensley; brother, Butch Ipock;...

Oct 28, 2024

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Carolyn Murphy Moore, 70, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A beloved homemaker, Carolyn devoted her life to nurturing her family. She took pride in preparing meals for her family until her health declined. Carolyn also had a talent for crafting.

She was preceded...

Oct 27, 2024

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Kenneth “Kenny” Evan Whorton, 61, of Bayboro passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at home.

Shortly after finishing school, Kenny began his career as a long-haul truck driver, hauling for over 25 years. He farmed simultaneously with McCotter Farms. After the sell of McCotter Farms, Kenny continued to work for Sackett Potatoes...

Oct 26, 2024

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Johnnie Marvin Ireland, 68, of Oriental passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

After completing high school Johnnie worked as a Merchant Marine. He then enjoyed his profession as a long-haul truck driver. Most recently he was employed with Nationwide Produce, William F. Tingle.

Johnnie was preceded...

Oct 25, 2024

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Shirley Estelle Stevenson Brinson, 94, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

Mrs. Shirley, or “Mossie” as known to many, was a woman of faith who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a faithful member of Reelsboro Methodist Church where she devoted...

Oct 22, 2024

Clyde Earl Roberts, Sr., 82, of Oriental, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his home. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 35 years, Sylvia Ann Gilgo, whom he loved dearly and missed deeply.

Clyde was also preceded in death by his parents, Euette Martin Roberts and Sarah Margaret Stewart Roberts,...

Oct 20, 2024

Judy Lifino Lane, 81, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by sons, David Lee Hewitt and William Patrick Hewitt; and her faithful companions, Gordon and Swiffer.

Judy leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Guy Earl Hewitt, Jr. (Robin) of Selma,...

Oct 18, 2024

Shelia Ireland Andrews, 74, of Lowland, NC, passed away at CarolinaEast Medical Center on October 18, 2024.

She worked as a hairdresser for many years in New Bern, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chestene and Verdie Ireland; two brothers, Edwin and Lyle Ireland; and husband, Ernest Andrews.

A memorial...

Oct 14, 2024

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Mrs. Alice Ann Dixon Woodard, 94 of Reelsboro went home to be with her Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home.

She took great joy in being a pastor’s wife serving with her husband at several churches including Sneads Ferry, Swansboro, Calvary, Goose Creek, Oriental, Friendship, and their home church,...

Oct 12, 2024

Deborah Ann Zettl, 69, of Vandemere passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Becker and her brother, Charles “Chuck” Becker, Jr.

Deborah leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 39 years, Mark Zettl; daughters, Jessica Finn (Steven) and...

Oct 12, 2024

Linwood A. "Skip" Bailey, age 77, of Oriental, North Carolina passed away on October 12, 2024.

Formerly of Harpswell, Maine, Skip grew up navigating the waters of Harpswell Sound and Casco Bay. His ancestors founded the community of nearby Bailey Island.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lillis Voter Bailey.

Oct 8, 2024

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Everett Derwood Rice, Sr., 82, of Merritt, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Rice; son, Everett Rice, Jr.; grandson, Kelly Manning; brothers, William Carlton Rice, Connie Rice, George Allen, and William Rice, Jr.; and sisters, Ruby Mae Norris and...

Oct 7, 2024

Marilyn Mason Sechrist, 82 years old, passed away peacefully at Crystal Coast Hospice House and went home to be with the Lord on Monday October 7th, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Louise and Clifford Mason; her brother, Richard Mason; and her grandson, John Hourigan.

She is survived by her...

Oct 7, 2024

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Martha Jean Cole Ireland, 82, of Lowland passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at home.

A woman of faith, Jean was a member of Lowland Church of Christ. She loved her community but loved her family above all else. She will be deeply missed as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great...

Oct 4, 2024

Dorothy Spruill Tingle, 94, of Oriental passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Raymond Tingle, Sr.

She was a graduate of Oriental High School and Atlantic Christian College. She retired from Pamlico County Schools in 1990 after 33 years of...

Oct 2, 2024

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Terry R. Garner, 79, of Bayboro passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Garner and son, Jonathan Garner.

A loving father, grandfather, and brother, he will be deeply missed by his daughter, April Major and husband, David; son,...

Oct 2, 2024

Carl Williamson of Bayboro, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Carl was born in upstate New York on July 5, 1973, and was the son of Patricia Doremus Wilkinson of New York and Vincent Williamson of VT. He was the brother of Stacy, Tammy, and Scott of New York. Nephew...