Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

Tamara Alane Potter, 24, of Orange Park, Florida passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at home.

Tamara, also known as Tammy, was full of love, life and energy. Her sense of adventure was one of her closest friends. Either with or without others, Tamara would travel to amazing places enjoying the scenery, the people, not to mention...

Mar 28, 2018

David Ridgway, 72, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at home.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Ridgway; mother, Myrtle Booye of NJ; son, David Christopher Ridgway (Aimee) of Raleigh; daughter, Cynthia Pierce (William) of Grantsboro; stepchildren, Kimberly Press (Mitchell) of NJ and William Carroll (Tina) of FL; four sisters, Judith Steffa of New...

Mar 24, 2018

George Earl Taylor, 78, of Stonewall passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his son, George E. “Buddy” Taylor Jr.

He is survived by two sons, Robert C. Taylor and Thomas W. Taylor; daughter, Hollie Kaye Taylor; brother, William “Jig” Taylor; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren....

Mar 21, 2018

Linwood “Papa Pete” Anderson Jr. Nov. 4, 1949 – March 21, 2018 New Bern, NC

A homecoming for a true friend and believer in Christ took place Wednesday, March 21, 2018, as “Papa Pete” entered heaven’s gates with a smile on his face and joy in his heart.  He passed at CarolinaEast Medical Center under the care...

Mar 19, 2018

Elizabeth “Betsy” Smithwick Hardy, 85, of Aurora passed away Monday, March 19, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A.B. Hardy Sr.

She is survived by her two sons, A.B. Hardy Jr. & wife, Wanda, and Levie Hardy; six grandchildren, Mandie Boahn, Rebecca Hardy, Christie Hardy, Lori...

Mar 8, 2018

Bayboro, NC - Grady Lee Burroughs Sr. (70) met his King on March 8th 2018 at the Durham VA Medical Center. He was born and raised in New Bern NC son of Donald and Bobbie Burroughs. He joined the USAF in 1965 and while on leave one weekend met his forever love, Mable. While serving in Vietnam he asked...

Mar 7, 2018

Raymond Earl Griffin, 74, of Grantsboro, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at home. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Adam Griffin; brothers, Bennie, Bobby, Lonnie & Charlie and sisters, Anne Finelli and Eleanor Trull. He is survived by his wife, Linda Griffin; sons, Timmy Griffin and wife, Linette, and Raymond Jefferson Griffin; brothers, Milton, Harold...

Feb 28, 2018

John Peter Schmidt, 66, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Schmidt and sister, Donna Bridges. He is survived by his son, Johnny Schmidt of Grantsboro; daughters, Elena Schmidt of Tennessee, Lacey Schmidt of Anderson, SC, and Ali Schmidt of Charleston, SC; brothers, Michael...

Feb 28, 2018

Shade Morris Barnes, 77, of Bayboro passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was born in Cash Corner, NC on July 19, 1940 and graduated from PC High School in 1958. Shade began working for the Civil Service at Cherry Point in 1961 and retired in 1993 as a Planner & Estimator. In 1975/76 he...

Feb 27, 2018

Raymond Dewitt Slade, 68, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Delores Slade; and three sons, Anthony Slade and wife, Cary, of California, Zachary Slade and wife, Jodie, of Texas and Francis...

Feb 23, 2018

Liam Michael McGovern, 76, of Grantsboro died Friday, February 23, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab. He is survived by his wife, Denyse McGovern. His memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 6th at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Oriental. In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to P.A.W.S., PO Box 888,...

Feb 16, 2018

Berry George Blount, 64, of Bayboro, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at home. He is survived by his companion, Cathy Provost of Bayboro; two sisters, Marie Spain and husband, Jimmy, and Irene Wright, both of Stonewall; 2 nephews, Tommy and Derek; several great nieces and nephews and his cat, Casey. A memorial service will be held at 2:00...

Feb 10, 2018

Jesse Stephen Jones II, 38, of Greenville passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Jesse and Cathy Jones of the home; sons, Jesse “Trey” Jones III and Jackson Jones, both of Chocowinity; brother, Jonathan Jones of Greenville; and sister, Pamela Jones of Chocowinity. His graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, February 16th...

Feb 8, 2018

Carol Jenette Zongker Brock, 74, of Aurora passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon & Ruby Zongker; brother, Duane Zongker; sister, Sandy Whittman; and companion, DJ Johnson. She is survived by her sisters, Nita Peele and husband, Jimmy, of Grantsboro, and Verna Smith of Aurora; and brother, David Zongker...

Feb 1, 2018

Ronald “Ronny” Warren McCotter, 29, of Vandemere passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Kay McCotter and grandparents, Bobby & Joy McCotter. Ronny was a spark that lit so many lives, although he could drive people crazy, his heart was always in the right place. He had an incredible sense of...

Jan 28, 2018

Virginia Rolison Jordan, 91, of New Bern, formerly of Oriental passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Ruth’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Known as “Ms. Ginny”, she enjoyed caring for the children of Oriental. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 25, 2018

Tom Ice, 81, born in Niles MI passed away in Oriental, NC January 25, 2018. He is survived by his wife Anna Ice; daughters, Kim Money, Tori Russ, Karen Wiechman, Gina Woody, and Ruth Ice; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Tom was a PGA golf professional. Visitation will be held 5:30-7 PM Sat, Jan 27th at Bryant Funeral Home...

Jan 22, 2018

Mary Magdalene Black Paul, 88, of Oriental, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roderick Paul Sr.; daughter, Vicky Paul Arnold; brothers and sisters. She is survived by four sons, Rod Paul Jr. of Charlotte, Jeff Paul of Pamlico, John Paul of Oriental, and Jamie Paul...

Jan 20, 2018

Janet Marie Barenscher Graves, 79, of Oriental, passed away at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, on Saturday, January 20, 2018, after a lengthy, brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jan was born to Otta and Hazel Barenscher on July 25, 1938, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS degree in Medical Technology. Jan...

Jan 20, 2018

Frieda G. Tresidder, 82, of New Bern passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018, at home. She was born in Lustdorf, Ukraine on October 24, 1935 to Otto and Ida E. Gassert. Her family immigrated to the U.S. from Germany in 1951 and settled in the New Bern area, working on the Sellhorn dairy farm in what is now...