Obituaries

Sep 27, 2019

Marvin David Boyd Sr., 94, of Bridgeton passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at NC State Veterans Home, Kinston.

He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He enjoyed gardening and fishing when his health permitted.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydie Norman Boyd.

Sep 26, 2019

Reuben Bruce Scott, 76, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is a member of New Bethlehem FWB Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben & Ruth Scott; brother, Daniel B. Scott; and granddaughter, Kayla Stembridge.

He is survived by his wife of 49...

Sep 24, 2019

Thomas Alexander Deaton, known by family and friends as Xander-Man, age 29, passed away on September 24, 2019 at 7:33 in the morning.

Xander was known by everyone for his kind and gentle spirit, his sly smile, and his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a passion for everything outdoors, but...

Sep 22, 2019

Stanley Francis Schofell, 66, of Oriental passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sep 16, 2019

Myron Leslie Tyndall, 90, of Alliance, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a member of Alliance United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and telling stories. He took great pride in traveling the world fixing marine aircraft and he loved his extended Alabama family.

He was preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2019

Carolyn Broughton Casey, 72, of Minnesott Beach, died Saturday, September 14 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.  Born at Dawson’s Creek in Pamlico County, she was the daughter of James Jarrett and Velva Broughton. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Casey, two daughters, Dana Briggs and husband, Jeff, of High Ridge, MO, and Diana Loeffler and...

Sep 13, 2019

Larry ‘Pee Wee’ Cutler, 80, of Stonewall, NC passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC.

Larry was born in Beaufort County, NC at Tayloe Hospital on September 26, 1938 to parents, Elsie and Ollie Ola Cutler. He was one of 8 children. He served in the U.S. Army. He was...

Sep 11, 2019

Christopher Steven Winfield, 55, of Stonewall, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He worked for Pepsi Cola Co., “The Pepsi Man”, for nearly 10 years before retiring from U.S. Civil Service - Cherry Point in 1999.

He loved fishing and his three fur babies. An avid Redskin’s fan, he loved watching...

Sep 10, 2019

Wenonah Kateri Chapman, 78, of New Bern, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Her memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15 th , at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sep 9, 2019

Michelle Rose Popperwill Price, 45, of Lowland passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at home.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Allen Price III and father, Walter “Nook Jr” Popperwill.

She is survived by her mother, Linda O’Brien; children, Victoria, Noelle, Emmit and Elizabeth Price; significant other, Jason Ireland and his two...

Sep 6, 2019

Stephen Phillips, 67, of Arapahoe, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and retired after 42 years as a welder for U.S. Civil Service – Cherry Point. He was currently working with American Steel in Vanceboro, NC.

He was loved by many...

Sep 3, 2019

Nathan Hayes Toler, 20, of Hobucken passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in an automobile accident.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Colby Barnard and Landon Potter; maternal grandfather, Phillip Toler; step-paternal grandparents, James Malcolm and Glennie Flowers.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Jennifer T. Potter and Michael Malone;...

Sep 3, 2019

Don Lowell McKown, 82, of Reelsboro, NC passed into life eternal on September 3, 2019, at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Don was born on April 5, 1937, the only son of Charles Donzel and Genevieve Deshler McKown. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV, class of 1955. Immediately after high school he...

Sep 3, 2019

Colby Rayne Barnard, 18, of Hobucken passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in an automobile accident.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Nathan Toler and Landon Potter; maternal grandfather, Phillip Toler; step-maternal grandfather, Tracy Popperwill; and step-paternal grandparents, James Malcolm and Glennie Flowers.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Randy...

Sep 3, 2019

Donnie Dale Ensley, 72, of Arapahoe, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Berthe "Beth" Kessel Ensley; his parents, Wilma & Howard Ensley; and brother, Ravon Keel Ensley.

He is survived by one brother, Roger Ensley; nephew, Alan Ravon Ensley; and niece,...

Sep 1, 2019

Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance will host a Celebration of Life service for Suzette A. Goodwin on Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 PM.  All family and friends are invited.

Surrounded by family and having been in declining health for an extended period, Suzette (88) passed on Sunday, September 1 st .  She was a native of Pamlico...

Aug 30, 2019

Albert O Vierheller

“Al” passed away August 30, 2019, in North Carolina after he fought a courageous battle of lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Cindy; his children Kristofer Trent and Kelly Juarez; his grandchildren Raina and Miguel Juarez, and Alec Trent; his brother Robert Vierheller (Mandy Vielheller), sisters Sandra Leggett and Carolyn Caiazza; and ...

Aug 29, 2019

Lee Courtland Toler, 95, of Alliance passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at home.

He was a member and retired minister of 30 years of Alliance Pentecostal Holiness Church.

He was preceded in death by his young bride, Betty Williams Toler.

He is survived by sons, Lee Toler Jr. and wife, Linda and...

Aug 23, 2019

Charlotte Tubman Stembridge, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing Rehab.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ken Stembridge and granddaughter, Kayla Stembridge.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Stembridge & wife, Debbie, and Kenny Stembridge and wife, Heather; daughter, Trish Stembridge; six grandchildren, Josh, Ashley,...

Aug 19, 2019

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

Marie Green Powell, 91, born to James & Rosa Banks, went to be with her Lord, Monday, at her home.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a charter member of Goose Creek...