Obituaries

Jack Curtis Jones Sr

Jack Curtis Jones Sr

Jan 19, 2018

Jack Curtis “J.C.” Jones, Sr., 85, of Bridgeton passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at home. He was a member of Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired after 20 years of service from the Civil Service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vivian Jones; sons, Jack Curtis Jones, Jr. of...

Margie Toler Linson

Margie Toler Linson

Jan 18, 2018

Margie Lee Toler Linson, 77, of Aurora passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at home. She was a member of Christ Vision Church and retired from Beaufort County School System. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who saw the best in everyone she met. Her favorite past-time was spending time in her garden tending...

Verona Spain Swindell

Verona Spain Swindell

Jan 16, 2018

Verona Spain Swindell, 91, formally of Reelsboro, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Gardens of Pamlico. She attended the Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Elmo Swindell, daughter, Diane S. Barber and granddaughter, April Lynn Swindell. She is survived by one son, Johnny Swindell and wife, Lisa of Reelsboro; one daughter,...

Theodore Norman Taylor

Theodore Norman Taylor

Jan 5, 2018

Theodore (Ted) Norman Taylor age 53 passed away on January 5, 2018 of a heart attack. He had heart problems for several years. Ted was born November 25, 1964 in Fairfax, VA. He is survived by his wife Kimberly Taylor and two step daughters, his Mother Judith (Goodhue) Hayes, his brother Mark Taylor (Lori) of Annapolis, a niece Morgan...

Charlie Griffin

Charlie Griffin

Jan 3, 2018

Charlie Griffin, 84, of Bayboro passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Griffin; son, Michael Griffin; two sisters; and three brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Stella Griffin and Debra Edwards; and four brothers, Don Sr., Raymond, Harold and Milton Griffin. His funeral will be held...

Jean Brinson Gibbs

Jean Brinson Gibbs

Jan 3, 2018

Jean Brinson Gibbs, 85, formerly of Bayboro, passed away peacefully after years of fighting Alzheimers. She was a lifelong member of the Bayboro Baptist Church and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Furman Gibbs; parents, Oswell and Gladys Brinson; and four siblings. She is survived by three daughters, Gladys Coatney of...

Ponce Deleon Ham, Sr.

Ponce Deleon Ham, Sr.

Dec 31, 2017

Ponce DeLeon Ham Sr., 76, of Oriental, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at home. He was a member of Pamlico United Methodist Church. He worked as a commercial fisherman all of his life. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Mary Ellen Ham; son, Ponce Ham Jr. and wife, Karin; daughter, Kim Sanders; five grandchildren,...

Earl S. Sadler, Sr.

Earl S. Sadler, Sr.

Dec 24, 2017

Earl S. Sadler Sr., 78, of Lowland passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was a member of both Dublin Grove and Wardens Grove FWB Church’s and previously served with the Gideons. He was a well-known and respected community leader and entrepreneur in the commercial fishing industry. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and adored children. He...

Brian Keith Holton

Brian Keith Holton

Dec 23, 2017

Brian Keith Holton, 61, of New Bern passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Wesley and Ollie Estelle Holton. He is survived by his daughter, Hope Holton; granddaughter, Sophya Craven; brothers, Paul & Roy Holton; and sisters, Tina Ipock and Penny Welch. A Celebration of Life will...

Helen Sheetz Cayton

Helen Sheetz Cayton

Dec 19, 2017

Helen Sheetz Cayton, 93, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduated college with a Master’s degree. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Cayton. She is survived by two sons, Steven Cayton & wife, Kathy, and Mike Cayton and wife, Patricia;...

Katharina Scholl Burt

Katharina Scholl Burt

Dec 17, 2017

Katharina Scholl Burt, 88, of Oriental passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at home. She was preceded in death by husbands, Otmar Stephan & Wilfred S. Burt. She is survived by her significant other of 17 years, Rolf Anselm; daughter, Ingrid Stephan and husband, Kevin Lee; and granddaughter, Theresa Annen. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.,...

Robert Lynn Rice

Robert Lynn Rice

Dec 2, 2017

Robert “Bob” Lynn Rice, 61, of Olympia passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of New Hope Christian Church and retired from the U.S. Civil Service. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Rice. He is survived by his mother, Joyce R. Rice and his brother, Ken Rice. His funeral...

Ronald Edward Dunlap

Ronald Edward Dunlap

Dec 2, 2017

Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Dunlap, 61, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his sister, Helen Purser and husband, Herb, of Grantsboro; and six beloved nieces & nephews. His graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, December 9th at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, NC with the Rev. Torrie Osgood officiating. In...

Cynthia Suzette Milburn

Cynthia Suzette Milburn

Nov 30, 2017

Cynthia “Cindi” Suzette Quada Milburn, 67, of Arapahoe passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her son, Chad Andrew Bradstreet; parents, John & Marjorie Quada; and sister, Christina O’Connell. She is survived by her husband, Doug Milburn; sons, Michael Bradstreet and Gary Alan Bradstreet; three sisters, Cheryl, Carol...

Deborah Oliver Jones

Deborah Oliver Jones

Nov 27, 2017

Deborah Oliver Jones, 65, of Arapahoe passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. She loved working in her yard, cooking and fishing. She will be remember for doing for others before doing for herself. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Oliver; step-mother, Ann...

Elsie Bateman Willis

Elsie Bateman Willis

Nov 25, 2017

Elsie Bateman Willis, 94, of Warrenton, formerly of Pamlico County, died Saturday, November 25, 2017. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 28th at Paul Cemetery in Arapahoe.

Dalton Clement Hardison, Sr

Dalton Clement Hardison, Sr

Nov 22, 2017

Dalton Clement Hardison, Sr. 84, formerly of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Crystal Coast Hospice House. He was a member of Rock of Zion Original FWB Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lena Willis Hardison. He is survived by one son, Dalton C. Hardison, Jr and wife, Tina; one daughter,...

Elva Maylene Hill

Elva Maylene Hill

Nov 22, 2017

Services to be announced.

Floyd Leonard Suitt, Jr.

Floyd Leonard Suitt, Jr.

Nov 19, 2017

Floyd Leonard Suitt, Jr., 80, of New Bern passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Leonard Suitt, Sr. and his mother, Gurnie Page Suitt. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty D. Suitt of 60 years; sons, Chet Michael Suitt and wife, Judy F. Suitt and Brad Leonard Suitt...

Johanna Stoorvogel Bussink

Johanna Stoorvogel Bussink

Nov 17, 2017

Johanna Maria Stoorvogel Bussink, 93, of Merritt passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, at home. She is survived by her husband, Hans Bussink. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Continuum Hospice, 1505 South Glenburnie Rd. Suite M, New Bern, NC 28562.