Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

Daniel Dean Hardin was born in Gastonia, NC at Gaston Memorial Hospital on May 7, 2001 to Christopher Faulk and Shannon Campbel. He tragically passed on July 12, 2019.

He was greatly loved by all he encountered in his short time on this earth. Always quick to have a joke, laugh, or a smile. The joy he...

Jul 11, 2019

Kimberly Ann Liller Taylor, 56, of Oriental passed away July 11, 2019.

Her Philosophy was reflective of and in her spirit when she met anyone.  “If you ain’t laughin, you ain’t livin”, she would say. This is indicative of her love of people and her love for life; this was her voicemail message. Her mission in life...

Jul 5, 2019

Brenda Lupton Frankie, 68, of Winterville, formerly of New Bern, entered eternal life while at home on Friday, July 5, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Brenda was the first child born to James Lloyd, Jr. and Sara Hill Lupton of Whortonsville on August 31, 1950.  She lived many years in that small community...

Jul 2, 2019

George R. Brinson, 88, of Arapahoe, died peacefully at Vidant Medical Center surrounded by family on July 2, 2019.  He is survived by two daughters, Angela Brinson Rea (David) and Jennifer Brinson Sadler (Andrew).  His grandchildren are Laura Rea Doxey (Ryan), Rebecca Rea Myers (Taylor), Jessica Sadler Padilla (Kelly), and Andrew Sadler, III (Courtney).  His great grandchildren are Lila...

Jun 15, 2019

Beverly Bell Eckloff, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born in Oriental to Lewis and Golda Bell on December 1, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 32 years, Melvin Joseph Eckloff, and her father and...

Jun 14, 2019

L. Hoyt Paul, 81, of New Bern passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was a life-long farmer and co-owner and operator of Paul Farms in Grantsboro. He loved to dance, grow flowers and vegetables, and loved to travel, making many trips all around the United States.

He was...

Jun 13, 2019

Cecil Ray Sykes, Colonel, US Army, retired was born 1/1/1930 in Clinchco, Virginia. He died in his beloved Pamlico County, with family members by his side, 6/13/2019.

The third child of Leonard and Elizabeth, Cecil was one of 3 brothers and 2 sisters who grew up in a coal mining community where they learned farming as well...

Jun 3, 2019

Allen Asher Jones, 13, of Reelsboro passed away on June 3, 2019.

He is survived by his mother, Julie Williams; father, Gregory Jones; sister, Samantha Jones; maternal grandparents, Forest Williams and Georgie Williams; paternal grandparents, Steven & Cindy Jones; uncles, Forest Jr. Russell, Paul, Michael, David and James Williams and Ryan Jones; aunts, Shawna Williams, Kimmy Ward,...

May 27, 2019

Joseph Peterson “Pete” Rowlett, III, of New Bern, 70, passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with Acute Myelocitic Leukemia.

He was born in Washington, NC, attended Washington High School. He graduated from Wake Forest University, and Bowman School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He...

May 27, 2019

William “Billy” Robinson Ireland Jr., 46, of Lowland passed away Monday, May 27, 2019.

He was an avid Star Wars fan and enjoyed shooting his guns. He was a talented carver and would carve wildlife from any type of wood. Billy loved his “girls”, they were his life.

He is survived by his parents, Diddle...

May 26, 2019

John Raymond Baldree, 80, of Arapahoe passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from U.S. Civil Service MCAS, Cherry Point.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Roberts Baldree and a son, John R. Baldree Jr.

He...

May 25, 2019

Franklin “Frankie” Wayne White, 76, of Bayboro, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus & Ginny White; his wife of 52 years, Barbara Ann Whaley White; and brother, Donnie White.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Garrison White; son, Greg White (Paula); daughter, Donna W. Rodwell...

May 20, 2019

Theresa Helen Norris Zanini, 78, of New Bern passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill.

She is a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Zanini; son, James Zanini; and sister, Trudy DiDomizio.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony Zanini and...

May 17, 2019

Dorothy Ann Roberts Moore, 78, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is a member of New Bethlehem FWB Church where she served in the nursery. She loved her animals especially cats. Her passion was her family and friends, whom she kept in contact with often.

She was preceded...

May 11, 2019

Kitty Allen Casey, 95, of Stonewall went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Allen and Eva Lee Riggs; husband, James Milton Casey; sons, Larry Milton Casey and Jimmy Wayne Casey; granddaughters, Melonie Paulette Williams and Anita Gail Casey....

May 10, 2019

Gale Ipock Lozica, 61, of New Bern passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

“Mama Gale”, “Fairy August” and “Miss Gale” as she was affectionately known by many, was a member of Reelsboro United Methodist Church. She retired from Pamlico Co. Primary School after 20+ years. She loved working in her yard which was...

Apr 24, 2019

Frank Bradford Wilkinson, 77, of Merritt, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Frank was the son of Herbert & Katherine Wilkinson of Silver Spring, Maryland. He graduated from Frostburg University and George Washington University. He taught physical education and special education for 36 years at Montgomery County Public Schools and was the Assistant...

Apr 23, 2019

Austin Larry Nicholson McKay, 22, of Edward passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Grandpa Jahn.

He is survived by his parents, Larry & Stephanie Yuhas McKay; fiancée, Devin (expecting their second child); son, Landon; brothers, Kelsey, Dawson, Ethan, Rayquan, & Austin P.; and sisters, Havin and...

Apr 21, 2019

Janet Anita Brown Adkins, born February 21, 1928 in Austin, Texas, passed away at Grantsbrook Nursing Home in Grantsboro, North Carolina on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, after battling Parkinson's Disease for more than 20 years.

Adkins obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, studied for a year at the prestigious Sorbonne in...

Apr 20, 2019

Berthe “Beth” Kessel Ensley, 78, of Arapahoe passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at home.

She is survived by her husband, Donnie Dale Ensley; and two sisters, Mariam Kessel and Giesla Kessel.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.