Obituaries

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.

Darrell Wayne Rogers, Jr.

Darrell Wayne Rogers, Jr.

Nov 17, 2017

Darrell “DJ” Wayne Rogers, Jr., 31, of Alliance, born June 5, 1986, passed away on November 17, 2017. DJ was known by many for his wit and smile and his ability to bring out a smile or laugh from those around him. He had a huge heart and was passionate about the needs of others. He was always free...

William Thomas Sternberg

William Thomas Sternberg

Nov 14, 2017

PAMLICO COUNTY – Our area lost a ‘real character’ on Nov. 14 when Bill Sternberg, 77, passed away at CarolinaEast Medical Center. “If I had to describe Bill in five words,” said Geraldine, his wife of 19 years, “it would be: ‘He did it his way!’” Born in Bronx, New York, Sternberg lived for many years in Plantation, Fla....

Mavis Elizabeth O'Neal

Mavis Elizabeth O'Neal

Nov 14, 2017

She was preceeded in death by husbands, Lt. John Reeder, Jr and Curtis O’Neal and sister, Alma Clark. She is survived by four daughters, Nancy Johnson (Thomas) of Raleigh, Kimberly Sadler (Ervin) of Alliance, Christy O’Neal of Bayboro, Tammy O’Neal of Ayden; one sister, Diane Harris of Wilmington; grandchildren, Molly Alexander, Hope Messer, Ervin Sadler, III, and Curtis Everett;...

James Damron Gaskill

James Damron Gaskill

Nov 4, 2017

James Damron “J.D.” Gaskill, 37, of Oriental passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at home. He will be remembered as a well-known, good hearted person with a lot of friends and a loving family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Brent Gaskill. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Gaskill; father, Markie Gaskill; maternal grandmother, Margie Peed;...

William Bryan Jones

William Bryan Jones

Nov 3, 2017

William “Red” Bryan Jones, 67, of Mesic went home to be with his Lord & Savior Friday, November 3, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Jones; daughter, Rachel Albert (John); son, Joseph Jones (Joy); brother, Paul Jones (Donna); sister, Sheron Styron (Stanley); two grandchildren, Harper & Lochlan; and pet-grandchild, Lola. His memorial service will...

Almerick Fred Plant, Sr.

Almerick Fred Plant, Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Almerick Fred "Fuzzy" Plant, Sr. age 85 years, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born May 20, 1932, in Newburgh, NY. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Lee Plant. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley May Utter Plant; a daughter, Kathleen June and her...

Bonnie Ciuffini Drexler

Bonnie Ciuffini Drexler

Nov 1, 2017

Mrs. Bonnie G. Drexler was born on November 3, 1943. A native of Barnegat, New Jersey, Mrs. Drexler made her home in Merritt, North Carolina since 1999 after retiring from the IBEW Local 1289 JCP&L, Paramus, NJ. She passed away suddenly on November 1, 2017 at her home in Merritt, North Carolina. Bonnie is survived by her daughters, Robyn...

Billy Raeford Rogers

Billy Raeford Rogers

Oct 31, 2017

Billy Raeford Rogers, 77, of Reelsboro, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He retired from PCS Phosphate with 30 years of service, he was a member of Arapahoe Masonic Lodge #479 AF & AM, Scottish Rite and Sudan Temple Shriners. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rogers of the home; one sister, Virginia R....

Janice Kush Gates

Janice Kush Gates

Oct 22, 2017

Janice Marie Kush Gates, 67, of Oriental passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017, in her home. She was a member of Oriental First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bill; sons, William & Michael; daughter, Denise; sisters, Frances and Maryann; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Jaden and Annabelle. Her memorial service will be held at...

June Strong Carpenter

June Strong Carpenter

Oct 16, 2017

June Strong Carpenter – Oriental, NC June passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, at the age of 93. She was born in Washington, DC and is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Carpenter. June is survived by her children, Judith Carpenter Johnston of Austin, TX, Stephen and his wife, Cynthia of Greenville, NC and Joyce Carpenter...

Alisa Lynne Miller

Alisa Lynne Miller

Oct 15, 2017

Alisa Lynne Burke Miller, 40, of New Bern passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by her father, Dennis Lawrence Burke, mother, Esther Mason Jones; two sons, Steven Craig Burke, Bryan James Cuthrell; three daughters, Ariel Nicole Lynne Barnes, Terry Alexis Starr Burke, Destyne Ray Barnes; six brothers, Donald Glenn Titus, Rudy Mattias...