Obituaries

Aug 30, 2019

Albert O Vierheller

“Al” passed away August 30, 2019, in North Carolina after he fought a courageous battle of lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Cindy; his children Kristofer Trent and Kelly Juarez; his grandchildren Raina and Miguel Juarez, and Alec Trent; his brother Robert Vierheller (Mandy Vielheller), sisters Sandra Leggett and Carolyn Caiazza; and ...

Aug 29, 2019

Lee Courtland Toler, 95, of Alliance passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at home.

He was a member and retired minister of 30 years of Alliance Pentecostal Holiness Church.

He was preceded in death by his young bride, Betty Williams Toler.

He is survived by sons, Lee Toler Jr. and wife, Linda and...

Aug 23, 2019

Charlotte Tubman Stembridge, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing Rehab.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ken Stembridge and granddaughter, Kayla Stembridge.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Stembridge & wife, Debbie, and Kenny Stembridge and wife, Heather; daughter, Trish Stembridge; six grandchildren, Josh, Ashley,...

Aug 19, 2019

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

Marie Green Powell, 91, born to James & Rosa Banks, went to be with her Lord, Monday, at her home.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a charter member of Goose Creek...

Aug 15, 2019

Barbara Rowe Walker, 66, of Bayboro passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her father, H.L. Rowe.

She is survived by her mother, Selma Rowe; daughter, DeOnna Walker (Ricardo); sons, Duffy Walker and Christopher Walker; brother, Lawrence Rowe; sister, Lori Tyndall (Donald); and grandson, Ricky....

Aug 6, 2019

Ruth Ellen Adams Bremer, 85, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

She was born on June 23, 1934 in Tuscarora, NC to Lynn E. Adams Sr. & Lottie Stewart Adams. She was raised in the Spring Garden Community and graduated from Jasper School. She then attended Hardbarger School of Business. Her most treasured role...

Aug 5, 2019

Israel Calvin Ross, 31, of Lowland passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.

He is survived by his parents, Wesley C. Ross and Alice D. Ross; brother, Lee Daughety (Amy); sister, Zoe Ross Bennett (Edward “Bud”); and nieces, Hunter, Chasity & Chloe.

His memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10 th at...

Aug 2, 2019

James Edward Mayo, 85, of Alliance passed away Friday, August 2, 2019, at home.

He was a member of Bayboro Baptist Church. He loved his work on the water and spent his entire life either as a tug boat captain or commercial fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Allena Paul Mayo; two...

Aug 1, 2019

Michael Earl Twichell “Coach Twichell”, 68, of Reelsboro passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Mike attended Guilford College from 1969-1973 where he was captain of his football team and obtained his bachelor’s degree. Mike was a teacher and coach with Pamlico County Schools from 1973-2012. During that time Mike coached football, baseball,...

Jul 30, 2019

Preston Bell Salter, 95, of the Dawson Creek area passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie B. Salter and son, Sonny Salter.

Preston is survived by his wife, Della W. Salter; daughter, Sheila Johnson & husband, Fred; five grandchildren, Sonny...

Jul 25, 2019

Daphne Beryl (Lupton) Yeomans passed away in Gulf Breeze, FL on July 25th, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, Luther Carroll Yeomans, and two daughters, Hopie Qual and Debra Rosenthal. She is also predeceased by her parents, Guy and Annis Lupton, her two sisters, Alma Boyd and Azalie D'Esopo, and her brother, Guy D. Lupton. Daphne was born...

Jul 23, 2019

Matthew Robert Spalti, 45, of Aurora passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

He worked at the Beaufort County Developmental Center in Washington for several years.

He is survived by his parents, Russell and Janet Spalti of the home; brother, Joseph Spalti; two half-brothers, Michael Spalti and Erick Spalti; and a half-sister,...

Jul 17, 2019

Robert Paul Smith, Jr., 81, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He cherished his family and the times they were all together.

Born March 25, 1938 in Ayden, NC he is predeceased by his parents, Robert Paul Smith and Lucy McLawhon Smith. He is also...

Jul 12, 2019

Daniel Dean Hardin was born in Gastonia, NC at Gaston Memorial Hospital on May 7, 2001 to Christopher Faulk and Shannon Campbel. He tragically passed on July 12, 2019.

He was greatly loved by all he encountered in his short time on this earth. Always quick to have a joke, laugh, or a smile. The joy he...

Jul 11, 2019

Kimberly Ann Liller Taylor, 56, of Oriental passed away July 11, 2019.

Her Philosophy was reflective of and in her spirit when she met anyone.  “If you ain’t laughin, you ain’t livin”, she would say. This is indicative of her love of people and her love for life; this was her voicemail message. Her mission in life...

Jul 5, 2019

Brenda Lupton Frankie, 68, of Winterville, formerly of New Bern, entered eternal life while at home on Friday, July 5, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Brenda was the first child born to James Lloyd, Jr. and Sara Hill Lupton of Whortonsville on August 31, 1950.  She lived many years in that small community...

Jul 2, 2019

George R. Brinson, 88, of Arapahoe, died peacefully at Vidant Medical Center surrounded by family on July 2, 2019.  He is survived by two daughters, Angela Brinson Rea (David) and Jennifer Brinson Sadler (Andrew).  His grandchildren are Laura Rea Doxey (Ryan), Rebecca Rea Myers (Taylor), Jessica Sadler Padilla (Kelly), and Andrew Sadler, III (Courtney).  His great grandchildren are Lila...

Jun 15, 2019

Beverly Bell Eckloff, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born in Oriental to Lewis and Golda Bell on December 1, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 32 years, Melvin Joseph Eckloff, and her father and...

Jun 14, 2019

L. Hoyt Paul, 81, of New Bern passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He was a life-long farmer and co-owner and operator of Paul Farms in Grantsboro. He loved to dance, grow flowers and vegetables, and loved to travel, making many trips all around the United States.

He was...

Jun 13, 2019

Cecil Ray Sykes, Colonel, US Army, retired was born 1/1/1930 in Clinchco, Virginia. He died in his beloved Pamlico County, with family members by his side, 6/13/2019.

The third child of Leonard and Elizabeth, Cecil was one of 3 brothers and 2 sisters who grew up in a coal mining community where they learned farming as well...