Obituaries

Oct 4, 2018

Gary Bruce Toler also lovingly known as “The Bruce”, Uncle Bruce, Brucie, and “Ombre” passed away on October 4, 2018. He was born and raised in New Bern, NC, son of Gracie Mae Tilghman Toler & Leon Macon Toler.

Once upon a time, Bruce spotted a young girl and he was spotted by the same young girl....

Sep 26, 2018

Mrs. Norma Spruill Smith, age 94, of Oriental, NC died Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Springbrook Nursing and Rehab in Clayton, NC after a long and arduous battle against Alzheimer’s.

In addition to her parents, Mr. Preston Carroll Spruill and Mrs. Mattie Hardison Spruill, she was predeceased by a brother, Mr. Alston Spruill, Sr., a sister, Mrs....

Sep 23, 2018

Philip Whitman White, 84 of Grantsboro, NC passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at home. Phil was born on August 18, 1934 in Newburgh, NY. After two years in college he joined the U.S Navy where he completed his initial training at USNTC Bainbridge MD. He later completed flight school and earned his wings at NAS Pensacola. After serving...

Sep 19, 2018

Jean Eubanks West, 79, of New Bern entered glory on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Pruitt Health-Neuse Campus.

She graduated from Jones Central High School and had a full basketball scholarship to Pineland Junior College.  Jean was the first woman to manage a Provident Finance Company office.  She and her husband owned and operated Security Finance Company...

Sep 15, 2018

Helen I. Broughton

February 9, 1930 - September 15, 2018

On Feb. 9, 1930 there was an angel born to Roscoe and Mae Ireland, who left the memories to Julian Broughton, husband, of 70 years; Becton (Neta), Gene (Jean), Shirley Best (Mark) and Barbara Carawan (Doug), her children; Ruth Blandford, sister; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;...

Sep 15, 2018

Eloise Dixon Martin, 90, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was Dr. Stockton’s nurse for 60 years before retiring.  She enjoyed travelling and camping and was a member of New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Frank &...

Sep 13, 2018

James Grady Dail, 68, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

Sep 11, 2018

Ramona Mae Gray Brinson of New Bern passed away at the age of 56, on September 11, 2018.

She was known all through life as Monie or Monie Mae.  Born and raised in New Bern to parents, John & Ramona Gray on August 18, 1962, she was the youngest of three children.

After graduating from...

Sep 7, 2018

Agnes Conner Williams, 95, of New Bern passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Irving Williams.

She is survived by her son, Johnnie I. Williams; sisters, Betty Brown and Wilma Jones; and two grandchildren, Johnnie and Katie Williams.

Graveside services will...

Sep 5, 2018

Loving husband and father, William John Gould, Jr., 91, of Oriental, NC passed away on September 5, 2018, from a short illness.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Lavonne Gould and their four children, Gloria, Michael, Brian and Sheila.  He is also survived by his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Bill’s bravery and love...

Sep 1, 2018

Janice Alcoke Sanders, 75, of Pollocksville, formerly of Bayboro, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, at home.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Cloninger.

She is survived by her daughter, Delores Tanner & husband, Johnny; son, William Jenkins Jr.; five grandchildren, Jason Simpson, Kari Wilson, Travis Jenkins, Kansas Polatty and Jessica Melson;...

Aug 30, 2018

Rita Lieselotte Laughinghouse, 75, of Reelsboro passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, at home.

She is survived by her son, Robert Scott Tabor and wife, Sherry; daughter, Sebrina Ogelsby and husband, Paul; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 2 nd at Celestial Memorial Gardens, Vanceboro with...

Aug 28, 2018

Doris Daw Sandvig, 86, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing Facility.

She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she was also a member of the choir.

She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Alanna Nikole Garris.

She is survived by two sons, Glenn...

Aug 20, 2018

Alma Swindell Ferrell, 82, of Aurora passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

She enjoyed working in her yard and loved spending time with family.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel & Massie Swindell; husband, Jacob K. Ferrell...

Aug 17, 2018

Carlos Alva Monday, 89, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at home.

He retired in 1983 after 34 years of service with C & P Telephone Company in West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, brother, and a grandchild.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis...

Aug 14, 2018

Billy “Hootie” Stephen Holton, 59, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He worked for Cayton Plumbing for over 38 years.

He is survived by his wife-to-be, Debra Daw; three sons, Jeremy, Eric & Stephen Holton; brother, Johnnie Ray Holton (Gladys); and two grandchildren, Bentley & Lucas Holton.

Aug 9, 2018

Mildred Buck Ludvigsen, 96, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at home.

She was a member of Apostolic Christian Church in Milwaukee, WI.  She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy R. Ludvigsen Sr.; son, Robin Ludvigsen; and great-grandson, Kevin Hanafee.

Aug 4, 2018

Carol Lee Gallahan, formerly of Westminster, Maryland, died Saturday, August 4, 2018, at her residence in Merritt, North Carolina.

Carol is survived by her husband, Phillip C. Gallahan; her daughter, Rachel L. Gallahan; her mother, Margaret H. Sween; her sisters, Susan Leary, Nancy Sween, and Laura Vosloh; her brother, William C. Sween; and her nieces, Amanda Sweeney,...

Aug 4, 2018

Wayne Whorton was born in New Bern, to Ray and Edna Whorton on April 21, 1954. He passed away August 4, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is survived by his mother, Edna Whorton of Oriental; sister and brother-in-law; Jeneal and Mark Bunn; as well as nephew, Jackson Bunn and his wife, Bailey, all of Wilmington.

Wayne...

Aug 1, 2018

Roy Henry Hoffman, 81, of Oriental, NC and formerly of West Hurley, NY, passed away suddenly but peacefully on August 1, 2018.

He is predeceased by his wife, Jean, in 2006; and is survived by his two daughters, Terry Visconti of Accord, NY and Barbra Hoffman of Ivor, VA; his son-in-law, John Visconti; two grandchildren, Jacob and...