Obituaries

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...

Kayla Mardell Stembridge

Kayla Mardell Stembridge

Oct 28, 2016

Kayla Mardell Stembridge, 27, of Reelsboro passed away, Friday, October 28, 2016. Kayla loved life and always had a smile on her face. She was a proud loving mother and spouse. She is survived by her fiance’, Jeramy Lewis of the home; daughter, Cassidy Lewis of the home; parents, Larry & Debbie Stembridge of Reelsboro; brother, Josh Stembridge of...

Jordan Alexander Holtz Molosky

Jordan Alexander Holtz Molosky

Oct 26, 2016

Jordan Alexander Holtz Molosky, 22, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Molosky; his father, Greg Holtz; girlfriend, Samantha Bailey; maternal grandmother, Beverly Jones; brother, Michael Reilly and wife, Bonnie; nephews, Leo and Emmett; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 30th at...

Clyde Edward Welch

Clyde Edward Welch

Oct 25, 2016

Clyde Edward Welch, 81, of New Bern died Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Welch. He is survived by his wife, Clara Welch; sons, Clyde Welch Jr. and Roger Welch; step-sons, Dwayne Boyd and Donald Boyd; sister, Alice...

Ralph Scharr

Ralph Scharr

Oct 25, 2016

Ralph Scharr, 83, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Oriental First Baptist Church and loved signing in the choir. Ralph was an avid sailor and a dedicated fireman. A beloved husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Harriet Scharr; his children, Katherine Caruso...

Charles Franklin West

Charles Franklin West

Oct 20, 2016

Charles Franklin West, 74, of New Bern passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annette Flowers West; son, Charles West Jr.; daughter, Dana Crow (Ken); grandchildren, Charles West, Frankie West, Jesse West, K.C. Crow and Zoe Crow; great-grandchildren, Presley Scoby, Penelope Collins, and Parker Collins; brother, Hardy Allen; and sister, Vexie...

Larry Wilkinson Peele

Larry Wilkinson Peele

Oct 20, 2016

Larry Wilkinson Peele, 80, of New Bern passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016, at home. He attended Antioch FWB Church for many years and later became a member of St. Delights OFWB Church. While there he served as a deacon, a trustee, and a member of the choir. He also served on various other committees. He later became a...

Gertrude Long West

Gertrude Long West

Oct 18, 2016

Gertrude “Trudy” West left this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 where a glorious celebration awaited her. Trudy was born on March 23, 1928 in Devil’s Fork, West Virginia, yet lived the majority of her life in Pamlico County. She was the sixth child of Bessie and John Long and the sole...

Betsy Jo Luck

Betsy Jo Luck

Oct 16, 2016

Betsy Jo Luck, 68, of New Bern, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was preceeded in death by her brother, Robert P. Luck of Fairfax,, VA and her parents, William R. and Dorothy Prescott Luck of Minnesott Beach, NC. Betsy is survived by her sisters, Barbara Luck of Harrisonburg, VA and Kathryn Steele and family of Boise, ID....

Betsy Jo Luck

Betsy Jo Luck

Oct 16, 2016

Betsy Jo Luck, 68, of New Bern, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was preceeded in death by her brother, Robert P. Luck of Fairfax, Va and her parents, William R. and Dorothy Prescott Luck of Minnesott Beach, NC. Betsy is survived by her sisters, Barbara Luck of Harrisonburg, VA and Kathryn Steele and family of Boise, ID....