Obituaries

Mar 5, 2019

Lorraine G. Brinson, 65, of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at The Lighthouse Village after a brief bout with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Reba Brinson; brother, Dale Brinson; and nephew, Nick Spencer.

She is survived by her sister, Rhonda B. Spencer (Kirby); brother, Tony Brinson (Dreama);...

Feb 26, 2019

Allen Joel Olson, Jr., 53, of Merritt passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

He was a voluntary fireman for the Florence- Whortonsville Fire Dept.  He was an officer in the Navy and a Merchant Marine Maritime Captain and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from NC State University.

He is survived by his parents, Allen...

Feb 23, 2019

Lois Ireland Griffin, 59, of Aurora passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at home.

She was a member of Dublin Grove OFWB Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lee Griffin; and parents, Ellis & Elsie Ireland.

She is survived by her daughter, Trudy Griffin Willis; son, Anthony Lee Griffin;...

Feb 15, 2019

Polly Griffin, 79, of Pamlico County, went to her heavenly home on February 15, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby J. Griffin “the collard man” and son Bobby J. Griffin, Jr.

She is survived by three daughters, Dora Darlene Evans, Pauline Pegram both of Pamlico County, Barbara Duzan of New Bern;...

Feb 13, 2019

Louis Duncan Broughton, 87, of Merritt died February 13, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 1 st at Don Lee Cemetery.

Feb 13, 2019

Charles Wesley Dees, 84, of Bayboro passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mr. Dees volunteered with Pamlico Rescue for 20 years and retired from the Department of Transportation in 1999.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Glenda Morris Dees; children, Rodney Dees & wife, Hope, Laura Dees...

Feb 11, 2019

Shana Walker Joyner, 41, of New Bern passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, James and Gloria Walker; her children, Danae Alyse Walker, Justyce Devon Walker and Sanada Evon “Pinky” Walker; and her companion, Tommy Williams.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February...

Feb 11, 2019

Richard “Ric” Allen Meadows, 51, of Reelsboro, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 11, 2019.

He worked with his friends at Atlantic Logging and had been in the logging industry for over 25 years.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Melissa Meadows; son, Allen Meadows; daughter, Brittany Rice; and brother, Marc Meadows....

Feb 11, 2019

Ray Eldred Lupton, 99, of Lowland, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2019.

Ray was born August 23, 1919, to Marshall and Ruth Lupton in Lowland, NC. He graduated from Hobucken High School.

He spent most of his life working on a farm and the water. He was in the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S....

Feb 7, 2019

Dorothy Daring Dunford, 84, of Arapahoe passed away February 7, 2019, at home.

She retired as a school psychologist. She was a founding member of Pamlico Animal Welfare Society and was long-time member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., May 25 th at St. Thomas Episcopal Church...

Jan 21, 2019

Stephen Garland Brite

July 16, 1945 - January 21, 2019

Stephen Garland Brite passed away suddenly January 21, 2019 at his home in Oriental, NC.

When he retired to NC from the Washington, DC area, he embraced his middle name Garland, and soon became known as “Garlando or G-man” to his many friends,...

Jan 19, 2019

LeRoy Daniels Lupton, Sr., 89, of Stonewall passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday school superintendent. He owned and operated Lupton’s Grocery Store, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, member of VFW and member of the American Legion.

Jan 17, 2019

Hubert Brothers, 83, of Aurora passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a member of Dublin Grove FWB Church where he served as Sunday school superintendent and trustee.

He was preceded in death by sons, Gary P., William R. and David B. Brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Thora...

Jan 9, 2019

Rev. Richard Moore Roberts, Sr., 87, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at home.

He ministered in surrounding area churches for 38 years and was a lifetime member of the Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar & Lillie Roberts; two grandsons, Joshua and Johnny Roberts;...

Dec 26, 2018

Bernard Benjamin Hollowell, 96, passed away peacefully at his home in Bayboro on December 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. While a native of Gum Swamp, just across the county line in Beaufort County, Bernard’s name will forever be associated with Pamlico County.

In a legal career that spanned five decades he served as...

Dec 26, 2018

Steve Serjeant, 69, of Oriental died on December 26, 2018 from gastric cancer following two years of chronic Lyme disease.

Steve was born and raised in Los Angeles where he roamed the streets independently, starting with his bicycle at age five before graduating to a skateboard.  He soon contrived a trailer for his bicycle to tote his...

Dec 19, 2018

Lisa Jaffee Bernett, 62, of Arapahoe passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at home.

She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Bernett; mother, Lynda Jaffee; son, Andrew Bernett of Charlotte; and sisters, Marla Naor of Tel Aviv, Israel and Laura Aronson of Coconut Creek, Fla.

Her graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m....

Dec 14, 2018

Ira Russell Alfred, 77, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, at home.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patsy T. Alfred; daughter, Deborah Baker; brother, James W. Alfred Jr.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 17 th at Bryant...

Dec 12, 2018

Howard Bruce Morris, 85, of Bayboro passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport.

He is a member of Bay Creek Christian Church and retired from Hatteras Yachts as a carpenter, after 25+ years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & Margaret Morris and grandson, Sean...

Dec 11, 2018

Michael Ray Ireland, 69, of Blounts Creek, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at home.

He was a member of Alliance Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended Edward Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Festus Ireland, Jr. and Ella Cambron Ireland Keel and step-father, Walton Keel.

He is survived...