Obituaries

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...

William Riley Baxter

William Riley Baxter

Nov 21, 2016

William “Willie” Riley Baxter, 49, of Merritt passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, at home. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Spain Baxter of Merritt; sister, Ann Miller and husband, Chris, of West Virginia; brother, George Baxter of Merritt; nephew, George “Buddy” Baxter III; and nieces, Ann Marie Conner, Brandy Lynn Baxter, Mary A. Carter and Jennifer R....

Paul Grady Voliva

Paul Grady Voliva

Nov 19, 2016

Paul Grady Voliva, 65, of Vandemere, passed away, Saturday, November 19, 2016, at home. He is survived by two sons, Grady Wayne Voliva of Vandemere and Richard Brian Walker of Oriental; brother, Richard Voliva of Vandemere; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Anna Marie Betler

Anna Marie Betler

Nov 15, 2016

Anna Marie Betler-Moorhouse, 54, of Reelsboro passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at home. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and the Reelsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Betler and nephew, Kyle Shirlin. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Moorhouse; son, Keaton Betler of the home; daughter,...

Sina Leary Sawyer

Sina Leary Sawyer

Nov 14, 2016

Sina Mercer Sawyer, 85, of Aurora went home to be with her Lord, Monday, November 14, 2016. Sina worked as a beautician but her true life’s work was ministering the word of the Lord. She had a great love for music and was a member of “The Sounds of Praise”, a Christian praise and worship band. Sina was preceded...

Chauncey Elbert Luce

Chauncey Elbert Luce

Nov 8, 2016

Chauncey Elbert Luce, 89, formerly of Merritt, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Elm Croft Assisted Living. He is survived by sons, Ralph C. Luce, and Allen J. Luce; a daughter Virginia L. McLaughlin and a brother, Jesse Luce. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 AM. Saturday, November 12, at Pittman Grove Baptist Church in Raeford,...

Frederick Leroy Hardison

Frederick Leroy Hardison

Nov 7, 2016

Frederick Leroy Hardison, 80, of Alliance passed away Monday, November 7, 2016, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thaddeus & Effie Hardison; four sisters, Edna Lupton, Hazel Williams, Mabel Crary and Georgia Peele and one brother, Eugene Hardison. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. He had a unique way about him...

Don Deeter Martin

Don Deeter Martin

Nov 5, 2016

Don Deeter Martin, 99, of Reelsboro passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII serving in the Pacific and European Theater and was a member of D.A.V. Post 2514. For over 50 years he worked for Guardian Inc. in Long Island, NY as a Welder/Fabricator. A loving husband,...

David Lee Harris

David Lee Harris

Nov 4, 2016

Pastor David Lee Harris, 63, of New Bern passed away, Friday, November 4, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was the minister at Good News Outreach IPH Church in New Bern. He was also a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Air Force for six years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren & Violet Harris. A loving...

Charles Linwood Scott, Sr.

Charles Linwood Scott, Sr.

Nov 1, 2016

Charles Linwood Scott, Sr., 84, of New Bern, passed away, Tuesday, November 1, 2015 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Ann Swaringen Scott. He is survived by one son, Charles “Chuck” Scott, Jr of Pollocksville; two stepsons Anthony Lynn Raynor of Reelsboro and Timmy Raynor of Grantsboro; one stepdaughter, Sheree...

Marie Chambers Vinsant

Marie Chambers Vinsant

Oct 30, 2016

Marie Chambers Vinsant, 99, of New Bern passed away, Sunday, October 30, 2016, at home. As a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church she was a Sunday School Teacher, played the piano and was a member of the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Vinsant. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn McBride and husband,...

Janet Lee Harris

Janet Lee Harris

Oct 29, 2016

Janet Lee Harris, 75, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at home. She is survived by her son, Mark Harris of Grantsboro; and three cousins, Lynn, Bruce and Steve Vanderzanden, all of Oregon. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 2nd at Warren Cemetery in Blounts Creek. The family will receive friends and relatives immediately...