Obituaries

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...

Aug 15, 2019

Barbara Rowe Walker, 66, of Bayboro passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her father, H.L. Rowe.

She is survived by her mother, Selma Rowe; daughter, DeOnna Walker (Ricardo); sons, Duffy Walker and Christopher Walker; brother, Lawrence Rowe; sister, Lori Tyndall (Donald); and grandson, Ricky....

Aug 6, 2019

Ruth Ellen Adams Bremer, 85, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

She was born on June 23, 1934 in Tuscarora, NC to Lynn E. Adams Sr. & Lottie Stewart Adams. She was raised in the Spring Garden Community and graduated from Jasper School. She then attended Hardbarger School of Business. Her most treasured role...

Aug 5, 2019

Israel Calvin Ross, 31, of Lowland passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.

He is survived by his parents, Wesley C. Ross and Alice D. Ross; brother, Lee Daughety (Amy); sister, Zoe Ross Bennett (Edward “Bud”); and nieces, Hunter, Chasity & Chloe.

His memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10 th at...

Aug 2, 2019

James Edward Mayo, 85, of Alliance passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, at home.

He was a member of Bayboro Baptist Church. He loved his work on the water and spent his entire life either as a tug boat captain or commercial fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Allena Paul Mayo; two...

Aug 1, 2019

Michael Earl Twichell “Coach Twichell”, 68, of Reelsboro passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Mike attended Guilford College from 1969-1973 where he was captain of his football team and obtained his bachelor’s degree. Mike was a teacher and coach with Pamlico County Schools from 1973-2012. During that time Mike coached football, baseball,...

Jul 30, 2019

Preston Bell Salter, 95, of the Dawson Creek area passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie B. Salter and son, Sonny Salter.

Preston is survived by his wife, Della W. Salter; daughter, Sheila Johnson & husband, Fred; five grandchildren, Sonny...

Jul 25, 2019

Daphne Beryl (Lupton) Yeomans passed away in Gulf Breeze, FL on July 25th, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, Luther Carroll Yeomans, and two daughters, Hopie Qual and Debra Rosenthal. She is also predeceased by her parents, Guy and Annis Lupton, her two sisters, Alma Boyd and Azalie D'Esopo, and her brother, Guy D. Lupton. Daphne was born...

Jul 23, 2019

Matthew Robert Spalti, 45, of Aurora passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

He worked at the Beaufort County Developmental Center in Washington for several years.

He is survived by his parents, Russell and Janet Spalti of the home; brother, Joseph Spalti; two half-brothers, Michael Spalti and Erick Spalti; and a half-sister,...

Jul 17, 2019

Robert Paul Smith, Jr., 81, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He cherished his family and the times they were all together.

Born March 25, 1938 in Ayden, NC he is predeceased by his parents, Robert Paul Smith and Lucy McLawhon Smith. He is also...