Obituaries

Jul 7, 2018

Ray Wheeler Bennett, 80, of Reelsboro, North Carolina joined The Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018 lovingly surrounded by his family.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Milford Rex Bennett, Sr. and Isla L. Bennett, brother, Milford Rex Bennett, Jr. and sister, Margaret B. Toler.

He is survived by his wife of 57...

Jul 3, 2018

Arnold Lawrence Schmith, 72, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Jul 1, 2018

Teresa Lupton Morris

January 13, 1959 – July 1, 2018

Teresa Gail Lupton was born January 13, 1959 in Morehead City, NC.  Raised in Arapahoe, NC, she attended Pamlico County High School where she met the love of her life in 1974 and graduated in 1977.  In 1981 she...

Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, with loving family by his side, Nicholas John Santoro succumbed to cancer after a valiant three-year effort to overcome it.

Nick was born in Manhattan, NY on February 15, 1942 to Annarosa and Nicholas Paul Santoro. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Tenafly, NJ where he was raised. Nick graduated from American University...

Jun 23, 2018

Mattie Edmundson Spencer, 91, of Merritt, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018, at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Claud & Emma McCleese Edmundson; brothers, Andrew and Jack; sister, Fonnie; and husband, Sam “S.J.” Spencer Jr.

She is survived by sons, William E. Spencer and wife, Connie, of Milton, Fl., Sam...

Jun 16, 2018

Lillie Fair Ireland Swindell, 79, of New Bern, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Crystal Coast Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Swindell Sr.; daughter, Patty Ann Sadler; and great-grandchild, John Michael Jr.

She is survived by one son, Vernon Swindell Jr.; brother, Tillman Ireland and wife, Karen; sister,...

Jun 15, 2018

Sally Anderson Brown, 92, formerly of Hobucken, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

Her memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, June 22 nd at Aurora Church of God with the Rev. Joyce Swimm officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11 to 12 p.m. prior to the...

Jun 13, 2018

Virginia “Cricket” Hoffman Draughon, 101, of Oriental, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was a charter member of the Pamlico Presbyterian Church and a member of the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lisker Draughon.

She is survived by one son, Charles L. Draughon,...

Jun 11, 2018

David “Dave” Walter Trott, 75, of New Bern passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Dave graduated from Duke University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Textile Technology with a Masters in Textile Engineering. Dave was a loyal employee of Celanese Corporation for 34...

Jun 4, 2018

Carl Major Baxley Jr., 83, of Oriental passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at home.

He was a proud veteran of the Korean Conflict and was an active member of Oriental United Methodist Church.

After retiring from an Aero Space Company in Maryland as Director of Management Information Systems, Carl sailed “Moon Shadow”, his 37...

Jun 1, 2018

Wesley Johnson Robinson, 86, of Alliance passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at home.

He was a member of WOW, American Legion, D.A.V., V.F.W .and worked with Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by his son, Charles A. Robinson; daughter, Helen M. Price; brothers, Leslie Robinson and Daniel Robinson; and five grandchildren, Michael Brown, Wesley...

Jun 1, 2018

Deborah Jean (Swiger) Sheets, 66

Former Montana Mines resident, Deborah “Debbie” Jean Sheets of Oriental, NC died surrounded by her family on June 1, 2018.

She was born November 29, 1951 to the late Paul Howard, and his wife, Dorothy May Swiger (Layman) of Montana Mines, WV.  She grew up the youngest of 5 children...

May 30, 2018

Carolyn Lucille Barnes Godwin, 66, of Cash Corner passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh “Buddy” Godwin Jr.; sons, Christopher (Candie) & Stephen (Debbie) Voliva, both of Vandemere; three step-children, Troy, Timmy & Tonya Godwin,...

May 29, 2018

Jasper Roy Baker, baby boy, left this earthly place on May 29, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Mickey & Kayla Baker; maternal grandparents, Curtis & Rhonda Tillman; paternal grandparents, Irma Baker and Pete Godfrey; and maternal great-grandparents, Ray & Patsy Barnes.

His memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2 nd...

May 28, 2018

Kathleen Gardner Murphy was born in Lynn, MA on September 27, 1936. She passed from this earthly plane on May 28, 2018, surrounded by her adoring family in Oriental, NC. Kathleen leaves behind Francis, her devoted husband of 60 years; 6 children: Brian (m) Marian, Laura (m) Braxton Baldridge, Stephanie (m) Johnny Murray, Cindy (m) Steven Mendel, Christopher (m)...

May 26, 2018

Born Aug 26, 1942 Died May 26, 2018

Daniel Joseph Durako of Oriental, North Carolina, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, died peacefully at his home in Oriental May 26, 2018.

Dan was born to parents Lena and George Durako of Springfield. They, along with his brother, David Durako preceded him in death. He is survived by...

May 4, 2018

Gordon Albert Schwarzer, 84, of Oriental passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at home.

He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Schwarzer and wife, Nancy; daughter, Pam Socks and husband, Tim; brother, Donald Schwarzer and wife, Elsi; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Schwarzer, Scott Schwarzer and Kasey Socks.

Mr. Schwarzer will be inurned in Arlington Cemetery...

Apr 26, 2018

Barbara Ann Schutz, 83 of New Bern, NC, went to her Eternal Home in Heaven on Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 5, 1934 to Perley and Augusta Melanson.

She attended St. Edmunds High School in Brooklyn.

Barbara was an artist creating many beautiful paintings and crafts...

Apr 21, 2018

Born in Queens, NY to Walter and Joan Olsen Golder, attended school in Queens graduating high school in 1973.  He attended Farmingdale State College then attended Cornell University, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor’s in food science.  He worked for Coca-Cola in Maspeth and Rochester, NY for many years before moving to North Carolina in 2001 to escape winter. ...

Apr 20, 2018

George Micheal “Mike” Toler, 58, of Caton, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018.

He was born in Craven County, son of James Luther and the late, Edna Rowe Toler.  He grew up on the family farm in the Caton community and worked at the Weyerhaeuser Saw Mill for 40 years.

He was a simple man,...