Obituaries

May 26, 2018

Born Aug 26, 1942 Died May 26, 2018

Daniel Joseph Durako of Oriental, North Carolina, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, died peacefully at his home in Oriental May 26, 2018.

Dan was born to parents Lena and George Durako of Springfield. They, along with his brother, David Durako preceded him in death. He is survived by...

May 4, 2018

Gordon Albert Schwarzer, 84, of Oriental passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at home.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Schwarzer and wife, Nancy; daughter, Pam Socks and husband, Tim; brother, Donald Schwarzer and wife, Elsi; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Schwarzer, Scott Schwarzer and Kasey Socks.

Mr. Schwarzer will be inurned in Arlington Cemetery...

Apr 26, 2018

Barbara Ann Schutz, 83 of New Bern, NC, went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 5, 1934 to Perley and Augusta Melanson.

She attended St. Edmunds High School in Brooklyn.

Barbara was an artist creating many beautiful paintings and crafts...

Apr 21, 2018

Born in Queens, NY to Walter and Joan Olsen Golder, attended school in Queens graduating high school in 1973.  He attended Farmingdale State College then attended Cornell University, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor’s in food science.  He worked for Coca-Cola in Maspeth and Rochester, NY for many years before moving to North Carolina in 2001 to escape winter. ...

Apr 20, 2018

George Micheal “Mike” Toler, 58, of Caton, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018.

He was born in Craven County, son of James Luther and the late, Edna Rowe Toler.  He grew up on the family farm in the Caton community and worked at the Weyerhaeuser Saw Mill for 40 years.

He was a simple man,...

Apr 17, 2018

Mattie Pearl Wilkinson-Williamson, 95, of Arapahoe, NC, formerly from Raleigh, NC went to heaven on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

Mattie Pearl was born in Silver Hill, NC to Mattie and Smith Paul on April 15, 1923.

Miss Mattie retired from the US Department of Health and Welfare working with the U.S. Bureau of Census as...

Apr 14, 2018

Frances Jones Lee, 79, of New Bern passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Doodle” Edward Lee.

She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Lee; and two good friends, Sandra Elks and Susie Anderson.

Her interment will take...

Apr 10, 2018

James Thomas Curtis, 81, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.

He is survived by his son, James L. Curtis; and grandson, John “Jack” N. Curtis.

His funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28 th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev....

Apr 8, 2018

Edward Souther Mead, 90 of Oriental passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at home.

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,...