Obituaries

Dec 11, 2019

Alene Cahoon Fornes - age 78; a native of New Bern, North Carolina and a resident of Mobile, Alabama for 35 years died Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Mrs. Fornes was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Fornes; and her parents, Weymoth and Minnie Cahoon.

She is survived by six children, Richard Alan Watson...

Dec 1, 2019

Constance “Connie” Schmidt, 95, of Oriental passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She is survived by one son, Eric Schmidt of Nashville, TN; two daughters, Sigrid Overcash of Oriental, Linda Schmidt of Lyman, NH; three grandchildren, Eric Kindle, Sara Mello, Liz Sunyak and two great-grandchildren, Alex Sunyak and Emma Mello.

Nov 28, 2019

Mickey Milton Buck, 75, of Bayboro passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a member of New Life FWB Church, served as Bayboro town commissioner, volunteered at CEMC, and substituted at PCHS. Mickey was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from PCS Phosphate after 35 years of service. He enjoyed playing golf but...

Nov 26, 2019

Casie McDaniels Bennett, age 39, passed away on Tuesday, November 26th at 9:20 in the morning. She was known by all for her kind and loving spirit, her timely humor, and her profound adoration for her children. She posed as a second mother to the neighborhood kids and baseball teams, and had a passion for everything baking and arts...

Nov 23, 2019

Betty Ann Scott Belangia, 85, of Grantsboro died November 23, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport.

She was born on the family farm in the Scott Town Community of Pamlico County where she and her brother, Bobby, worked alongside their parents harvesting crops, tending livestock, and raising vegetable gardens from an early age. After...

Nov 19, 2019

Elmo Murray “E.M.” Gilgo, Jr., 75, of New Bern formerly of Hobucken, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at home.

He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and retired from U.S. Civil Service-Cherry Point after 34 years of service. After retirement he worked with Bryant Funeral Home until his health no longer allowed. E.M. was...

Nov 14, 2019

Roger Benjamin “Benjy” Voliva, Jr., 67, of Mesic, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at home.

He is a member of Bay Creek Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Sallie Voliva and sister, Frances Fulcher.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Phyllis Voliva; children,...

Nov 6, 2019

Rachel Sue “Susie” Lee Boyd, 60, of Camp Jo Jane, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Lee.

She is survived by her mother, Virginia Dixon; daughters, Billie Jo Sondys and Sue (Darrin) Tucker; life-long companion, Gene Boyd; step-daughter, Mary Beth (Robert) Styres; step-son, Chris...

Nov 4, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Dunn Warren, 82, of Olympia passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at home.

She is a life-long member of Broad Creek Christian Church serving many different roles until her health no longer allowed.  She loved being a homemaker as well as taking care of her flowers. Many knew her from working at Carolina Cleaners and...

Nov 3, 2019

Johnnie Warren Arthur Jr., 70, of Stonewall passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at home.

He attended Trent FWB Church. He retired from PCS Phosphate then started farming, which he loved doing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Carol Arthur and his son, Jimmy Arthur.

He is survived by...

Oct 28, 2019

Elizabeth Gaskill Cummings, 93, of Bayboro passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, at her daughter’s home.

She dearly loved her church family and was a member of Bayboro Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Elizabeth was adamant about each child being given the opportunity to attend church even travelling around to pick up those that may have...

Oct 24, 2019

Willie Jean Brimmer was born June 3, 1947, to the late William and Esther Brimmer, she departed this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  She is also reunited with her son, Tony Doniel Brimmer, who preceded her in death.

Jean attended JT Barber High School and later obtained her GED. She started her career as a CNA...

Oct 17, 2019

Patricia (Patsy) Anne Hewitt Hancock, 80, of Goose Creek passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her home with her loving husband of 62 years, Roy, by her side.

She was born June 12, 1939 in Bayboro, NC, and was the daughter of the late Guy Rufus Hewitt and Daphne Davenport Hewitt of Bayboro, NC. When...

Oct 16, 2019

Dana (Bruce) Brousard passed away at home on October 16, 2019 with his grandson and daughter at his side. Dana was born July 5, 1947, in Bay City, Texas to Donald and Doris Brousard (both deceased). He moved with his family to Aurora, NC in his late teens. He retired from PCS Phosphate in 2005 as Laboratory Shift Foreman...

Oct 12, 2019

Clara Prescott Hale, 87, of Oriental passed away peacefully Saturday, October 12th at Grantsbrook Rehabilitation Center.

She was known for being a talented artist, flawless seamstress, and a good ol’ country cook that would have you reaching for seconds. Her wit, humor, and warmth made her a great conversationalist, and a dear friend to many.

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Oct 11, 2019

Billy Eugene Stephenson, born June 10, 1962, of Lowland, NC died Friday, October 11, 2019, at the age of 57.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Binkley.

He is survived by his father, Richard (Betty); son, Billy Eugene Stephenson II (Jocelyn); brothers, Ricky, James (Rita), Nick, and Dail (Jennifer); sister, Millie;...

Oct 11, 2019

Billie Jean Gillikin Daw, 89, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, October 11, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She is a member of Arapahoe FWB Church. Billie retired from TexasGulf as a statistician.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Mamie Gillikin; brothers, John G. and Thomas Gillikin; sister, Dorothy Bernatitus;...

Oct 8, 2019

Richard Thomas Banks, 86, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at home.

He attended Rock of Zion OFWB Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy & Vene Banks; first wife, Betsy Banks; son, Michael Banks; and...

Oct 7, 2019

George F Hurley, 92, of Oriental passed away Monday, October 7th.

He loved his country and was a proud veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the Navy before his 17th birthday, was accepted into the cadet program and sent home to finish his high school education. Through the Navy, he learned to fly and graduated...

Oct 6, 2019

David Richard “Dick” Nanney, 88, of Aurora passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church.

He was raised on the family farm and is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. After the military...