Obituaries

Jun 3, 2019

Allen Asher Jones, 13, of Reelsboro passed away on June 3, 2019.

He is survived by his mother, Julie Williams; father, Gregory Jones; sister, Samantha Jones; maternal grandparents, Forest Williams and Georgie Williams; paternal grandparents, Steven & Cindy Jones; uncles, Forest Jr. Russell, Paul, Michael, David and James Williams and Ryan Jones; aunts, Shawna Williams, Kimmy Ward,...

May 27, 2019

Joseph Peterson “Pete” Rowlett, III, of New Bern, 70, passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with Acute Myelocitic Leukemia.

He was born in Washington, NC, attended Washington High School. He graduated from Wake Forest University, and Bowman School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He...

May 27, 2019

William “Billy” Robinson Ireland Jr., 46, of Lowland passed away Monday, May 27, 2019.

He was an avid Star Wars fan and enjoyed shooting his guns. He was a talented carver and would carve wildlife from any type of wood. Billy loved his “girls”, they were his life.

He is survived by his parents, Diddle...

May 26, 2019

John Raymond Baldree, 80, of Arapahoe passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from U.S. Civil Service MCAS, Cherry Point.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Roberts Baldree and a son, John R. Baldree Jr.

He...

May 25, 2019

Franklin “Frankie” Wayne White, 76, of Bayboro, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus & Ginny White; his wife of 52 years, Barbara Ann Whaley White; and brother, Donnie White.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Garrison White; son, Greg White (Paula); daughter, Donna W. Rodwell...

May 20, 2019

Theresa Helen Norris Zanini, 78, of New Bern passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill.

She is a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Zanini; son, James Zanini; and sister, Trudy DiDomizio.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony Zanini and...

May 17, 2019

Dorothy Ann Roberts Moore, 78, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is a member of New Bethlehem FWB Church where she served in the nursery. She loved her animals especially cats. Her passion was her family and friends, whom she kept in contact with often.

She was preceded...

May 11, 2019

Kitty Allen Casey, 95, of Stonewall went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Allen and Eva Lee Riggs; husband, James Milton Casey; sons, Larry Milton Casey and Jimmy Wayne Casey; granddaughters, Melonie Paulette Williams and Anita Gail Casey....

May 10, 2019

Gale Ipock Lozica, 61, of New Bern passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

“Mama Gale”, “Fairy August” and “Miss Gale” as she was affectionately known by many, was a member of Reelsboro United Methodist Church. She retired from Pamlico Co. Primary School after 20+ years. She loved working in her yard which was...

Apr 24, 2019

Frank Bradford Wilkinson, 77, of Merritt, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Frank was the son of Herbert & Katherine Wilkinson of Silver Spring, Maryland. He graduated from Frostburg University and George Washington University. He taught physical education and special education for 36 years at Montgomery County Public Schools and was the Assistant...

Apr 23, 2019

Austin Larry Nicholson McKay, 22, of Edward passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Grandpa Jahn.

He is survived by his parents, Larry & Stephanie Yuhas McKay; fiancée, Devin (expecting their second child); son, Landon; brothers, Kelsey, Dawson, Ethan, Rayquan, & Austin P.; and sisters, Havin and...

Apr 21, 2019

Janet Anita Brown Adkins, born February 21, 1928 in Austin, Texas, passed away at Grantsbrook Nursing Home in Grantsboro, North Carolina on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, after battling Parkinson's Disease for more than 20 years.

Adkins obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, studied for a year at the prestigious Sorbonne in...

Apr 20, 2019

Berthe “Beth” Kessel Ensley, 78, of Arapahoe passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at home.

She is survived by her husband, Donnie Dale Ensley; and two sisters, Mariam Kessel and Giesla Kessel.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Apr 19, 2019

Douglas (Doug) Wayne Woolard passed away in New Bern, NC on April 19, 2019.  He was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA on March 15, 1960.  Douglas was predeceased by his father, Milton W. Woolard and his step-father, Richard Scoppe.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Woolard; mother, Emily Scoppe; sister, Vicki W. Hacker; wife...

Apr 17, 2019

Johny Bert Armstrong III, 30, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in New Bedford, MA.

He is survived by his parents, Johny Jr. & Peggy Armstrong; daughter, Kimberlie Nicole Armstrong; sister, Joy Denise Armstrong Bartle and husband, Sgt. Kenny Bartle; and two nieces, Autumn Grace Bartle and Olivia Bartle.

His visitation will be...

Apr 15, 2019

Kirsten Nicole Booth Anderson passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.

Apr 14, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Baker, 23, of Dozier, AL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Crenshaw Co. AL.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gregory Baker and paternal grandmother, Don Don Baker.

She is survived by her mother, Lisa Rice and Buddy Daddy, Jake Rice of Alliance; fiancé, Sanders Harrison of Dozier, AL; brothers,...

Apr 13, 2019

Joyce Roach Rice, 87, of Reelsboro, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a member of New Hope Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Rice and son, Bob Rice.

She is survived by her son, Ken Rice of Reelsboro; brother, Albert Roach of...

Apr 9, 2019

Alfred Eugene Cahoon, Sr. born on June 2, 1933, departed his earthly home for his heavenly home on the morning of April 9th, 2019 at Carolina East Medical Center. An Army veteran, Mr. Cahoon was a life-long resident of Grantsboro in Pamlico County. Upon returning to Grantsboro area from military service, Cahoon assumed the role of owner and operator of...

Apr 8, 2019

James Earl Johnson, 73, of Edward passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at home.

He attended White Hill Free Will Baptist Church and loved to watch old Western’s.

In 2012, he lost the love of his life, Lynn Cratch Johnson, and is now happily reunited with her. In addition to his wife, he was preceded...