Obituaries

Ponce Deleon Ham, Sr.

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.

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

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

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

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.,...

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...