Obituaries

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.

Apr 19, 2019

Douglas (Doug) Wayne Woolard passed away in New Bern, NC on April 19, 2019.  He was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA on March 15, 1960.  Douglas was predeceased by his father, Milton W. Woolard and his step-father, Richard Scoppe.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Woolard; mother, Emily Scoppe; sister, Vicki W. Hacker; wife...

Apr 17, 2019

Johny Bert Armstrong III, 30, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in New Bedford, MA.

He is survived by his parents, Johny Jr. & Peggy Armstrong; daughter, Kimberlie Nicole Armstrong; sister, Joy Denise Armstrong Bartle and husband, Sgt. Kenny Bartle; and two nieces, Autumn Grace Bartle and Olivia Bartle.

His visitation will be...

Apr 15, 2019

Kirsten Nicole Booth Anderson passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.

Apr 14, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Baker, 23, of Dozier, AL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Crenshaw Co. AL.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gregory Baker and paternal grandmother, Don Don Baker.

She is survived by her mother, Lisa Rice and Buddy Daddy, Jake Rice of Alliance; fiancé, Sanders Harrison of Dozier, AL; brothers,...

Apr 13, 2019

Joyce Roach Rice, 87, of Reelsboro, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a member of New Hope Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Rice and son, Bob Rice.

She is survived by her son, Ken Rice of Reelsboro; brother, Albert Roach of...

Apr 9, 2019

Alfred Eugene Cahoon, Sr. born on June 2, 1933, departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on the morning of April 9th, 2019 at Carolina East Medical Center. An Army veteran, Mr. Cahoon was a life-long resident of Grantsboro in Pamlico County. Upon returning to Grantsboro area from military service, Cahoon assumed the role of owner and operator of...

Apr 8, 2019

James Earl Johnson, 73, of Edward passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at home.

He attended White Hill Free Will Baptist Church and loved to watch old Western’s.

In 2012, he lost the love of his life, Lynn Cratch Johnson, and is now happily reunited with her. In addition to his wife, he was preceded...

Mar 27, 2019

Robert Denning “Denny” Potter, 60, of New Bern passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Pruitt Healthcare.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo Potter and father, Linwood Earl Potter.

He is survived by one brother, Charles Potter & wife, Wanda; two sisters, Nancy Potter Harrison and Karen Potter-Scholl & husband, Brian;...

Mar 26, 2019

Ronald Frank Breitfeller, 83, of Oriental, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Ron Breitfeller grew up in the Bronx, NY, enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and was stationed in Japan from 1956-1958. His training allowed him to instruct and maintain certain airplanes to fellow recruits.

He married Marie Lodato...

Mar 22, 2019

Hazel Lee Brinson, 94, of New Bern passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at home.

She was a member of New Hope Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus E. Brinson, Sr. and son, Rufus E. Brinson, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy B. White and husband,...

Mar 21, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Woodruff Brooks, 58, of Alliance passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at home.

She is survived by her husband, Paul B. Brooks, Jr.; daughter, Erica Altman & husband, Andy; son, Paul Bruce Brooks III; and two grandchildren, Hannah and Emma.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Mar 21, 2019

Terry Neal Setzer, 65, of Dawson’s Creek passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at home.

He was a member of Oriental Free Will Baptist Church.

Terry was a talented, self-taught musician, playing in many bands over the years. He was a past volunteer firefighter with the Oriental Fire Dept. and was the owner and operator...

Mar 17, 2019

William “Billy” Rudolph Luzar of 10657 Neuse Rd. Arapahoe, NC died, Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 45.

Billy was born on October 5, 1973 in Joliet, IL. He was proceeded in death by father, Rudolph Joseph Luzar, Jr., of Harvey, IL; maternal grandparents, Ottile Helton of Kassel, Germany and William Helton of Vila Rica,...

Mar 17, 2019

James Roosevelt Barker, 86, of New Bern passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth T. Barker; son, James R. Barker, Jr. & wife, Kathy; daughter, Wanda B. Buck & husband, Roy Buck, Jr.; brother, Candler Barker & wife, Evelyn; sisters, Margie Peaden, Beatrice Apple & husband, Buddy,...

Mar 15, 2019

Stephen Ronald Hankinson, 72, of Vandemere, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019.

He is survived by his son, Michael Hankinson & wife, Vicki; daughter, Suzanne Shook & husband, Jeff; six grandchildren, Jessica, Steven, Shannon, Tara, Austin & Autumn; and two great-grandchildren, Derik and Michael Dean.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be...

Mar 14, 2019

Milon Ray Buck, 83, of Old Bay River Rd., Grantsboro passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Norfolk, VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Hughes Buck; mother, Lura Price Hunnings and step-father, Carlos Hunnings; and his first wife, Reggie Arant Buck.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Simpson Lee Buck; brothers,...

Mar 13, 2019

Nancy Theresa Pegram, 65, of New Bern passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

She was a member of New Bern Church of God.

She is survived by her son, Tim Hartley; her daughters, Catherine Talbert and Serena Lee; step-children, Kelly Horner and Lauren Lupton; brother, Robert Pegram; sisters, Cathy Thompson and Deborah Pegram-Hardee; ten grandchildren;...