Obituaries
Frances Warren Rosnek
Jun 27, 2017
Frances Warren Rosnek, 81, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro, NC. She was a member of the Oriental United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Stephen C. Morris, II and wife, Teresa of Oriental, Marvin W. Morris and wife, Pat of Semora; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her...
Jesse James Williams
Jun 22, 2017
Jesse James Williams, 81, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Jesse was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 11 years and retired from PCS Phosphate. He enjoyed the water and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Williams; youngest daughter, Annette...
James Joseph Cutshall
Jun 20, 2017
Captain James J. Cutshall USMC-Retired, 85, of Stonewall passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at home. He is survived by his wife, Emmi Cuthsall; son, J. Bartley Cutshall; daughter, Patricia Dao; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private inurnment service will be held at a later date.
Renona Walker Potter
Jun 18, 2017
Renona Walker Potter, 79, of Hobucken passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at home. Mrs. Nona was a member of Hobucken United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for 10 years. She was also a member of the N.C. Fisheries Association and co-founded and organized the Blessing of the Fleet in Hobucken. She was preceded in death by...
Russell Veston Willis
Jun 14, 2017
Russell Veston Willis, Jr., 70, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Rosie” Willis of the home; two sons, Tim Nichols (Brian Hunt) and Cody Lee; three daughters, Clarissa Boyd (Chris), Kathy Swift (Vincent), Christina Spivey (Eric); and six grandchildren. His memorial service will be held at...
Ruben Ray Rochelle Jr.
Jun 14, 2017
Ruben Ray Rochelle Jr., 59, of Bayboro, formerly of Hobucken, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Sr.; brother, Dennis; and daughter, Tiffany. He is survived by his mother, Abby Leary of Hobucken; sons, Jason and Jeremy Rochelle; daughter, Brittany Rochelle; brother, Rocky Rochelle; sister, Michelle Cooley; and six...
Jo Ann Moore Stowe
Jun 11, 2017
Jo Ann Moore Stowe, 77, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at home. She was a member of Silver Hill Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Stowe and a great-grandchild. She is survived by two sons, Woody Stowe and wife, Belinda, and Brent Stowe; brother, Jimmy Moore; 3 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....
Richard Joseph Scoppe
May 21, 2017
MGSgt Richard “Dick” Joseph Scoppe, USMC (Ret.) passed away May 21, 2017, at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, with his wife and daughter, Lisa, at his side. Dick was born in Medford, Massachusetts to Victor and Mary Scoppe on April 20, 1935. He had a kind and generous heart and loved his beloved wife, Emily Buck Scoppe, and their families...
Shawn Lee Hopkins
May 18, 2017
Shawn Lee Hopkins, August 24, 1981-May 18, 2017, 35, of Hwy 33, Aurora. Shawn has gone to fly with the eagles, to watch over his family and keep them safe. He was a caring, loving father and son. He would do anything to help anyone in need. He was a hard worker and enjoyed driving so much he became...
Ricky Odell Sawyer
May 15, 2017
Ricky Odell Sawyer, 56, of Grantsboro, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2017, at home. He was a member of the Pamlico County Rescue Squad and the Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his father, Emory Odell Sawyer, Jr and daughter, Ian McClenny. He is survived by his mother, Mary Sawyer of Grantsboro; three daughters, Hannah...
Norma Lucille Sadler
May 10, 2017
Norma “Lucille” Ireland Sadler, 77, of Hobucken passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Hobucken Methodist Church and formerly worked at the Hobucken post office. She was first mate with husband, Jack, on his commercial fishing boat “Shirley”. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Cresie...
Teresa Muse Cooney
May 2, 2017
Teresa Muse Cooney, 63, of Bayboro, died May 2, 2017 at her home. One of three children born to Carlton and Shirley Muse, she is preceded in death by her mother and brother, Carlton Jr. Growing up, Teresa lived in Key West, Florida and in Bayboro, North Carolina. She attended UNC-CH where she met her husband, John, and earned...
Mitchell Wayne Nipper
Apr 30, 2017
Mitchell “Mitch” Wayne Nipper, 74, of Grantsboro went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2017. He was a former member of West Vanceboro Church of God and attended Soldier Ministries and Word Fellowship when his health would allow. Mitchell was a native of Florida but lived most of his life in Vanceboro before moving to...
Larry Stowey Santimaw
Apr 27, 2017
Larry “Stowey” Santimaw, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2017, at home in the arms of his wife. He is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughter, Niki; son, Chris; daughter, Patricia, all of Arapahoe; daughter, Stephanie of Grantsboro; twin sister, Linda Briggs of Canton, NY; and three grandchildren. His memorial service will be held Saturday, May 6th at 11 a.m....
Yvonne June Stevenson
Apr 25, 2017
Yvonne June Stevenson, 85, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Gardens of Pamlico. She was a member of Oriental Methodist Church. She enjoyed sailing around the country with her husband Russ. She is survived by her husband, Russell Stevenson; sons, Grant Stevenson of South Africa and Vaughan Stevenson of Iowa; daughters, Cheryl Worth of South Africa...
Mary H Ferris
Apr 23, 2017
Mary H. Ferris, of Oriental passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, at home. She was born in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York on August 18, 1933. She is survived by her loving husband, Ned; daughter, Stacey E. Ferris of Bolivia, NC; son, Edwin W. Ferris III of Phoenix, Arizona; grandson, Edwin W. Ferris IV of North East, Maryland;...
Clifton Paul Lupton, Sr.
Apr 19, 2017
Clifton Paul Lupton, Sr., 91, of Hobucken, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a commercial fisherman most of his life. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lupton; son, Jerry Wayne Lupton; brothers, Earl Lupton and Forrest Lupton; and sisters, Lucy Guthrie and Beulah Bruce. He is survived by one son,...
Edward Depew Lupton
Apr 16, 2017
On April 16th, Easter Sunday 2017, Edward D. Lupton of Oriental, North Carolina answered a call. A call that he could not refuse, a call that he had been looking forward to for quite some time. Ninety-one years ago on February 8th, 1926, Eddie, as he is referred to by close friends and family, was born to Andrew Lupton...
Jasper Ray Hannah
Apr 15, 2017
Jasper Ray Hannah, 75, of Bayboro passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Crystal Coast Hospice. He loved the Lord and studying the Bible. He also enjoyed farming and fishing and just talking with people. Known as “Papa” to his family, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Hannah; children, Terry Hannah (Pam), Karen Hannah, Tracy...
Nellie Dixon Phipps
Apr 15, 2017
Nellie Irene Dixon Phipps, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1933 in Pitt County and lived out her life in Pamlico County. She lived to serve others-whether it was family, friends, or strangers. She was a member of Broad Creek Christian Church and...
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