Obituaries

Mollie Ballance Campen

Mollie Ballance Campen

Mar 4, 2017

Mollie Ballance Campen, 103, of Lowland passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Wardens Grove OFWB Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Albert S. Campen; son, Eric A. Campen; son-in-law, Reginald Caroon; and granddaughter, Angel C. Woodard....

Albert Windley Ipock, Sr.

Albert Windley Ipock, Sr.

Feb 28, 2017

Albert “Windley” Ipock, Sr., 81, of Bridgeton passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of St’s Delight FWB Church, retired from US Navy as a Sea Bee and then retired from Civil Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Geneva Ipock and son, Albert Windley Ipock, Jr. He...

Vaughn Thomas Hill, Jr.

Vaughn Thomas Hill, Jr.

Feb 22, 2017

Vaughn Thomas Hill Jr., 79, of Pamlico passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare-Trent Campus. He was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church and retired from IBM. Tommy always seemed to have a “project” he was working on. He loved to hunt and fish and his hometown of Pamlico County. He was preceded in death...

Nancy Pickles

Nancy Pickles

Feb 17, 2017

Nancy Pickles, 67, of Bayboro passed away Friday, February 17, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Bayboro United Methodist Church. Nancy worked with the P.C. school system as the librarian for many years then retired from Pamlico County Correctional Facility. She was an avid baseball fan and loved the Orioles. She enjoyed playing the piano,...

Bobby Reid Matthews, Jr.

Bobby Reid Matthews, Jr.

Feb 7, 2017

Bobby “Reid” Matthews, Jr., 63, of Trent Woods passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Matthews, Sr. He was a lifetime member of Rhems United Methodist Church and was an avid sportsman. He worked with his father at Matthews Boats and was known for his great sense of humor....

Thomas Francis Mccue, Jr.

Thomas Francis Mccue, Jr.

Feb 4, 2017

Thomas Francis McCue Jr., 78, of Merritt formerly of Babylon, Long Island, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of the American Legion, Bronx, NY. He also coached little league football for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas McCue, Sr.; mother, Mary McGee; brothers, Donald,...

Martha Howard Rives

Martha Howard Rives

Feb 4, 2017

Martha Howard Rives, 84, passed peacefully on February 4, 2017, while in hospice care. We will celebrate her love of life on Wednesday, February 8th, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenleaf Memorial Park, Lakeside Chapel. Born March 28, 1932 in a small house on the river in Pollocksville, Martha lived a full life. Daughter of a minister, her family moved...

Michael Allen Mcdaniels, Sr.

Michael Allen Mcdaniels, Sr.

Jan 30, 2017

Michael “Mike” Allen McDaniels Sr., 61, of Florence passed away Monday, January 30, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He worked as a commercial fisherman all his life and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cathy McDaniels; son, Michael McDaniels Jr. of Florence; daughter, Casie McDaniels Bennett of Bayboro; niece,...

Kimberly Dawn Meekins

Kimberly Dawn Meekins

Jan 29, 2017

Kimberly Dawn Meekins, 22, of Bayboro passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. She attended Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. Kimberly was a loving person, she always had a smile for everyone and never a complaint. She attended the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh. She is survived by her parents, James “Jimmy” & Tina Meekins; brother, Landen...

Jeffrey Wayne Padrick

Jeffrey Wayne Padrick

Jan 27, 2017

Jeffrey Wayne Padrick, 54, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Vidant Medical Center. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was also a member and Vice President of the New Bern Chapter of Pure Platinum Motorcycle Club where he was known as “Cowboy”. He was preceded in death by his father, Shellie Padrick and...

Douglas Bartholomew Mcgee

Douglas Bartholomew Mcgee

Jan 21, 2017

No services at this time.

Betty Minshew Stuart

Betty Minshew Stuart

Jan 15, 2017

Betty Minshew Stuart, 93, of Arapahoe passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. She is survived by sons, Bob Stuart and wife, Lisa, and Dee Stuart; two grandchildren, Hailey and Leah Stuart; and great-granddaughter, Kenzie Cooper. Her memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 18th at Arapahoe United Methodist Church with the Rev. Penny Dollar Farmer officiating. The...

Alisa Harris Duval

Alisa Harris Duval

Jan 15, 2017

Alisa “Lisa” Rae Harris DuVal, 53, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She attended Grantsboro Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie DuVal; infant daughter, Rebecca L. DuVal; parents, Donald & Violet Lee Harris; and brother, Pastor David Harris. She is survived by her sister, Joanne Green of...

Sherwood B. Norris

Sherwood B. Norris

Jan 7, 2017

Sherwood B. Norris, 86, of Olympia passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehab Center. He was a member of Reelsboro United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He opened Norris Funeral Home in Pamlico County in 1974, was a member of Doric Masonic Lodge #568, P.C. Shrine Club and Mourner’s...

Milford Rex Bennett, Jr.

Milford Rex Bennett, Jr.

Jan 5, 2017

Milford Rex Bennett, Jr., 84, of Reelsboro passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehab Center. He was a member of New Hope Christian Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Cherry Point after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford Sr. and Isla Lee Bennett...

Jessie Holland Syers

Jessie Holland Syers

Jan 3, 2017

No services will be held at this time.

Velma Marie Henries

Velma Marie Henries

Jan 3, 2017

Velma Leary. Henries, 66, of Grantsboro, passed away peacefully at her home January 3, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Mattie Leary and three brothers, Benny, Curtis and Bobby Leary. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Richard “Sammy” Henries; two sons, Richard Jr. and fiancée Tina, and Michael and wife, Stephanie;...

Allen Paul Holcombe

Allen Paul Holcombe

Jan 2, 2017

Allen Paul Holcombe, 64, of Croatan passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at home. He was a member of Croatan Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Karla Holcombe of Maysville; mother, Nellie Holcombe of Croatan; son, Jacob A. Holcombe of Croatan; daughter, Katy Fedchenko of New Bern; brother, Donald Holcombe of Croatan; and sisters, Sharon...

Steward Oscar Nichols

Steward Oscar Nichols

Dec 30, 2016

Steward Oscar Nichols, 89, of Oriental passed away Friday, December 30, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Martha Nichols; son, Steven Wayne Nichols of Maryland; daughters, Donna Kay Nichols of Florida, Michelle E. Nichols of Pennsylvania, Misty Fussell of Rose Hill, NC and Mary E. Nichols of Oriental; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His...

Robert Wesley Williams, Jr.

Robert Wesley Williams, Jr.

Dec 27, 2016

Robert Wesley Williams Jr., 96, of Merritt passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He loved his Lord and Savior and was a member of Trent Original Free Will Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Robert never met a stranger and was loved by all that knew him. He was preceded...