Obituaries

Evlynn Bonner Hollowell

Evlynn Bonner Hollowell

Oct 11, 2017

Evlynn Bonner Hollowell, 85, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Fredrick Hollowell. She is survived by her children, Taffy Hopkins (Bud), Bootsie Smith (Larry), Milton Hollowell (Wanda) and Heather Hollowell (Chad Kunego); sister, Jackie Ensley; brother, Bryan Bonner; eight grandchildren, Traci Sottile, Joshua Hopkins,...

Archie Clayton Williams

Archie Clayton Williams

Oct 11, 2017

Archie “Chip” Clayton Williams III, 64, of Arapahoe died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at home. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran and a volunteer firefighter. He was a loving and caring man. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Williams Jr.; and brother-in-law, Gene Faist. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Williams; son,...

David Lee Hargett

David Lee Hargett

Oct 10, 2017

David Lee Hargett, 65, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at home. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Freda Dixon Hargett of the home; 2 sons, John Hargett of Charlotte, Stephen Hargett (Megan) of Greenville; 2 Daughters, Rebecca H. Smith (David) of Winterville, Casey Hargett of Greenville; 1 Sister Debbie Fagan (Jim) of Chapel...

Mark Anthony Yurko

Mark Anthony Yurko

Oct 5, 2017

Mark Anthony Yurko, 49, of Arapahoe, went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, October, 5, 2017. Mark loved nothing better than to cook and feed people. He is survived by his parents, Paul & Pam Yurko; brother, Paul Yurko Jr.; sister, Elizabeth Rodrigues (George); nieces, Lacey & Maria; and nephew, George. In lieu of flowers the family suggested...

Laura May Hardison

Laura May Hardison

Oct 4, 2017

Laura Huber Hardison, age 85, of Olympia, passed peacefully on October 4, 2017 surrounded by her family at home. Laura was born on July 29, 1932 to Matthias and Verna Huber. She was born in Wichita, KS and was the eldest of seven children. Laura was an active member of New Hope Christian Church in Reelsboro. She enjoyed reading,...

David William Nobles

David William Nobles

Oct 1, 2017

David William Nobles, 50, of Bridgeton, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He is the son of the late, Robert Nobles. His laughter was contagious and always made everyone smile. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his mother, Myrtle Nobles; four children, Karianne N. Underwood of Mocksville, NC, Jonathan Nobles of...

Hallot Medford Parson, Sr.

Hallot Medford Parson, Sr.

Sep 29, 2017

Rev. Dr. Hallot Medford Parson, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, at his home in New Bern. He was surrounded by loving family members at the time of his peaceful passing. Rev. Parson was born March 1, 1926, to the late Rev. Alex Parson and Susan Miller Parson. In addition to his parents, he...

Elizabeth Lupton Cahoon

Elizabeth Lupton Cahoon

Sep 29, 2017

Elizabeth “Libby” Lupton Cahoon, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always put her family ahead of herself. She was raised and spent all of her life on the water and enjoyed spending time there with her family and animals. She...

Phillip Riley Pipkin, Sr.

Phillip Riley Pipkin, Sr.

Sep 29, 2017

Phillip “Pig” Riley Pipkin Sr., 64, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at home. He owned and operated E.S. Pipkin Jr. & Sons Logging Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve “Junie” & Katie Pipkin; his in-laws, Douglas & Bettie Lee; and his brother, Fred Wayne Jr. He is survived by his wife, Anita...

Norman Hardison Willis

Norman Hardison Willis

Sep 24, 2017

Norman Hardison Willis, 55, of Bayboro passed away Saturday, September 24, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd & Amelia Willis and sister, Helen Oxendine. He is survived by his brother, Lloyd Willis Jr. and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. His funeral will be held 11 a.m., Saturday,...

Thomas William Smith

Thomas William Smith

Sep 22, 2017

One of Oriental’s most popular senior citizens, Thomas W. Smith, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at the age of 93. Those 93 years were very well spent. He was an active member of the Oriental First Baptist Church from the age of 10, a lifelong member like his parents and grandparents before him. He was an Oriental volunteer...

Franklin Monroe Keller, Sr.

Franklin Monroe Keller, Sr.

Sep 19, 2017

Franklin M. Keller, 87, of Oriental, went to his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was born November 28, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. He served four years in the Navy, during his service he married, Elsie Boykin on August 3, 1951. He graduated from Auburn University in 1957 with an Aeronautical Engineering Degree. He worked for McDonnel...

Bettie Pegram Lee

Bettie Pegram Lee

Sep 18, 2017

Bettie Pegram Lee, 68, of Arapahoe went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2017. She was a God serving, family woman and a member of New Life Praise and Worship Ministries. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Lee. She is survived by her daughters, Anita Pipkin (Phillip), Estelle “Sissy” Lee (Alvie) and Velma...

R Jerome Parker

R Jerome Parker

Sep 17, 2017

Jerome Parker, 87, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2017 in Pamlico County, NC. He was born in Erwin, NC, to Grace Jerome Parker and Dr. Paul Gray Parker. He is survived by his wife, Anne; brother, Paul; and sister, Marian; son, Bob and his wife, Linda; daughter, Jamie and her husband, Paul, and son, Paul and his wife...

Julia Ward Peterson

Julia Ward Peterson

Sep 15, 2017

Julia Boyd Peterson, 88, of Arapahoe, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sutton and Bertie Boyd; her husband, James (Sobbie) Peterson; a brother, Robert Boyd; and her daughter, Donna Thomson. Surviving are her daughters, Cyndy Sprinkle of Virginia and Vanessa King of Wilmington; her sisters, Sylvia Norman and Becky Tingin;...

Etles Allen Henries, Sr.

Etles Allen Henries, Sr.

Sep 11, 2017

Etles Allen Henries Sr., 88, of Aurora passed away Monday, September 11, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center surrounded by his wife and children. Mr. Henries was a hard working entrepreneur who spent his entire life on the water. He was active in politics and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was also a charter member of...

Jeannette Larsen Santoro

Jeannette Larsen Santoro

Sep 10, 2017

Jeannette Alyce Santoro left this life on September 10, 2017 at the Vidant Hospice House in Greenville, NC. She succumbed to cancer that had been detected in mid-April. Jeannette was born on January 15, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to Roberta and Ralph Larsen. In the early 1950s her family moved to Cresskill, NJ where she was raised. Her natural...

George Dennis Rolison

George Dennis Rolison

Sep 9, 2017

Alliance, NC - George Dennis Rolison, 70, oldest son of Mrs. Audrey Rolison of New Bern, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13th at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern. Inurnment will follow in Sandhill Cemetery, Reelsboro. Survivors include his mother and four...

Howard Osmond Troop

Howard Osmond Troop

Sep 1, 2017

Howard Osmond Troop, 87, husband of the late Patricia Ann Brinson Troop of New Bern, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at his home in Pamlico County. He was born on May 20, 1930 in Peoria Heights, Illinois, the son of the late Luther E. Troop, Sr. and Gladys L. Troop. Mr. Troop graduated from Pekin Community High School....

Frederick Charles Betz

Frederick Charles Betz

Aug 31, 2017

Frederick Charles Betz, 89, of Fairfield Harbor passed away August 31, 2017 at the Courtyards at Berne Village of New Bern. He enjoyed building model replicas of famous ships in addition to gardening. He is survived by his wife, Faye Betz; son, Mark Betz; daughters, Roberta Landaas and Cynthia Weldon; and seven grandchildren. His memorial service will be held...