Obituaries
Berry George Blount
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...
Jesse Stephen Jones, Ii
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...
Carol Zongker Brock
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...
Ronald Warren Mccotter
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...
Virginia Rolison Jordan
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...
Robert Thomas Ice
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...
Mary Black Paul
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...
Janet Marie Graves
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...
Frieda Gassert Tresidder
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.,...
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