Obituaries

Sara Jane Norman Hardy

Sara Jane Norman Hardy

Dec 25, 2016

Sara Jane Norman Hardy, 82, of New Bern, formerly of Oriental, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was a member of Oriental United Methodist Church and the Dorcas Circle. She was very active in the community and volunteered with many various community activities throughout the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Dee Hardy Sr.,...

Ervin Earl Peed

Ervin Earl Peed

Dec 23, 2016

Ervin Earl Peed, 72, a resident of Oriental, passed away at home on December 23, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Margie Peed; six daughters; Marjorie Gaskill of Oriental, Yvonne Benitez, Delores Sanchez, Michelle Rodriguez, Lisa Dixon, all of Corpus Christi, Texas, Erica Hernandez of Austin, Texas; one son, Ervin Earl Peed, Jr.; one brother, Earsel Peed; two...

Eugene William Faist

Eugene William Faist

Dec 21, 2016

Eugene “Gene” William Faist, 67, of Arapahoe passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Faist. He is survived by his wife, Missy Williams Faist; mother, Clara Faist of Carlstadt, NJ, son, Ryan Alexander Faist of Wilmington; daughters, Ashley Alexander Faist Eastwood and husband, Craig, of Oriental and...

Bobbie Jean Wassen

Bobbie Jean Wassen

Dec 15, 2016

Bobbie “Barb” Jean Wassen, 69, of Alliance died Thursday, December 15, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Mike Wassen. There will be no services for Mrs. Wassen.

Mavis Daniels Powers

Mavis Daniels Powers

Dec 15, 2016

Mavis Adrienne Daniels Powers, 82, of South Creek, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at home. She retired from cosmetology after owning and operating a salon in Norfolk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colon Lee Powers, Jr.; parents, William Bonner & Dea Lottie Daniels; brother, Jeffrey Lynn Daniels; niece, Donna Lloyd; and nephew, Ricky Lloyd. She...

Katherine Louise Clos

Katherine Louise Clos

Dec 13, 2016

Katherine Louise (Kathy) Clos, born August 25, 1951, of Hobucken, NC, formally of New Bern, NC, died from complications due to an extended illness. She was the daughter of Charles Melvin and Merriell (Bollinger) Johnson who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Joseph Clos (2012); brother, Thomas Johnson; sisters, Betty Lou...

Dorothy Henries Rose

Dorothy Henries Rose

Dec 13, 2016

Dorothy Virginia Henries Rose, 94, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. She was a faithful member of Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.V. Rose; three granddaughters, Gina Rose Lupton, Carol Rose and Angela Rose; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her son, O.V. Rose, Jr. and...

Marguerite Land Near

Marguerite Land Near

Dec 8, 2016

Marguerite Land Near, 92, of Michigan, formerly of Oriental, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Her funeral will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 13th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow immediately in Blackwell Cemetery, Oriental. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Alma Mayo Allen

Alma Mayo Allen

Dec 7, 2016

Alma Mayo Allen, 81, of Jasper, formerly of Hobucken, passed away December 7, 2016, at Pruitt Health-Neuse, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Andy Mayo of Hobucken and her sister, Helen Mayo Goodwin of Reelsboro. She is survived by her daughters, Coleen Smithwick-Thomas (Frank) and Tina Gushlaw West (Robert); one granddaughter,...

Jason Lee Ireland

Jason Lee Ireland

Dec 6, 2016

Jason Lee Ireland, 39, of Lowland passed away, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at UNC Hospitals-Chapel Hill. He loved working as a commercial fisherman and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his parents, Curtis “Stakes” and Jean Ireland of Lowland; sons, Christian Ireland of Lowland and Hunter Ireland of Reelsboro; brother, Cliff Ireland and wife, Linda, of New...

Willie Powers Shaw

Willie Powers Shaw

Dec 5, 2016

Willie Powers Shaw, 72, of Grantsboro, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member and board member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Yates Shaw, Sr.; her son, Kenneth Lee Shaw; and siblings, Richard Powers, Rosland Powers Paul, Duval Odell Powers and Judy Powers...

Carlton Kelly Golden

Carlton Kelly Golden

Dec 4, 2016

Carlton Kelly Golden, 66, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at home. He is survived by his wife, Robin Golden; children, Christopher Golden (Carrie), Amber Golden, Heather Smith (Jason), Eric Hardison (Lynn), Zeus & Sasha; eight grandchildren, Devin Golden, Dylan Golden, Challie Golden, Hector Montoya, Jocelyn Salazar, Ava Escamilla, Addison Smith and Jaxson Smith; and special friends,...

Dora Simpson Brady

Dora Simpson Brady

Dec 2, 2016

Dora Simpson Brady, 82, of Pamlico, died December 2, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born on July 4, 1934 to William and Rosetta Simpson. She grew up in the town of Silver Hill, the youngest of nine children. In January 1956, she married Paul Brady and enjoyed a loving marriage for 60 years....

Mary "Lib" Elizabeth Brinson

Mary "Lib" Elizabeth Brinson

Dec 1, 2016

Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Sawyer Brinson, 84, of Arapahoe, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 1, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, George R. Brinson. She is also survived by two daughters, Angela Brinson Rea (David) and Jennifer Brinson Sadler (Andrew). Her grandchildren are Laura Rea Doxey (Ryan), Rebecca Rea Myers (Taylor), Jessica...

Kerry C. Ensley

Kerry C. Ensley

Dec 1, 2016

Kerry C. Ensley, 70, of New Bern, passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Kerry was born July 14, 1946, in New Bern to Duval and Mary Ensley. He graduated from Pamlico High School in 1964. On July 31, 1965, he married his high school sweetheart,...

Herman Lee Ireland, Jr.

Herman Lee Ireland, Jr.

Nov 29, 2016

Herman (Buster) Lee Ireland, Jr., 77, of Bayboro, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Bayboro Missionary Baptist Church, a retired tugboat captain and a member of the Pamlico County Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mary G. Ireland of the home; two sons, Tommy Ireland (Edna) of Reelsboro,...

Edna Ireland Mayo

Edna Ireland Mayo

Nov 26, 2016

Edna Ireland Mayo, 85, of Vandemere, passed away November 26, 2016, at PruittHeath – Trent Campus in New Bern. She is survived by three sons, Roger Mayo of Beaufort, Perry Mayo Sr. of Grantsboro and Ernie Mayo of Bayboro; brother, Willie Earl Ireland of Bridgeton; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November...

Kerry Robinson Gaskill, Sr.

Kerry Robinson Gaskill, Sr.

Nov 26, 2016

Kerry Robinson Gaskill, Sr., 72, of Aurora passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Ridgewood Manor, Washington. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Gaskill of Stonewall; son, Kerry “Bud” Gaskill, Jr. of New Bern; brothers, Ray Gaskill of Camp Jo Jane and Robert Gaskill of Cove City; two grandchildren, Kayla Drain and Donovan Gaskill; and three great-grandchildren, Ella...

Glenn Truman Green

Glenn Truman Green

Nov 25, 2016

Glenn Truman Green, 80, of New Bern, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. He was a member of The Retired Military Association. He is survived by a brother, Gerald Green of St. Louis, Missouri; son-in-law, Danny Elzie of Reelsboro; grandchildren, Christine Wayne and husband, David, of Olympia and Carrie Elzie of Norfolk, Va.; and...

Frank Murrell Sawyer, Jr.

Frank Murrell Sawyer, Jr.

Nov 25, 2016

Frank Murrell Sawyer, Jr., 84, of Alliance, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. Frank was a proud volunteer member of the Pamlico Country Rescue Squad for many years and was one of its founding members 50 years ago. He was a boat builder and fiberglass boat repairman for nearly 30 years before going...