Obituaries

Robert Ray Sanders

Robert Ray Sanders

Oct 12, 2016

Robert “Bob” Ray Sanders, 67, of Merritt passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, was a member of Bayboro Lodge #331 and Past President of the Pamlico County Shrine Club. Bob was a former County Commissioner and owned and operated Charlie’s Restaurant and the F/V Carly Ann. He...

Carroll Elsworth Voliva

Carroll Elsworth Voliva

Oct 6, 2016

Carroll Elsworth Voliva, 67, of Vandemere passed away October 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cheryl; his children, Greg, Dawn, Dan, and Amanda and their spouses; and 10 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, October 7th at Celestial Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dale Belvin officiating. In lieu of flowers the...

Marjorie Lupton Whitfield

Marjorie Lupton Whitfield

Sep 26, 2016

Marjorie May Lupton Whitfield, 95, of Fairfield Harbour, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Whitfield, her parents, Fred and Sarah Lupton, her sister, Carrie, her twin sister, Myra, and one grandson, Eddie Lee Whitfield. She is survived by her three children, Edward Whitfield and wife, Carol, Glenda...

Margaret Gauniel Laughinghouse

Margaret Gauniel Laughinghouse

Sep 24, 2016

Margaret Gauniel Laughinghouse, 73, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016, at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Primrose Laughinghouse Sr.; sons, Roger Primrose Laughinghouse Jr. and James Richard Laughinghouse II; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Lynn Day of Grimesland and Sherry Ann Arthur of Reelsboro; sisters,...

Peggy Atkins Wilkerson

Peggy Atkins Wilkerson

Sep 21, 2016

Peggy Atkins Wilkerson, 91, of New Bern passed away on September 21, 2016. A descendant of a pioneering Wake County, NC family, she was one of nine children born to Margaret (Maggie) and Roger Merritt Atkins, of Holly Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.W. (Bill) Wilkerson, in 1996; and by all her siblings: Robert, Anna...

Clara Swaringen Scott

Clara Swaringen Scott

Sep 20, 2016

Clara Ann Swaringen Scott, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles L. Scott Sr.; two sons, Anthony Lynn Raynor of Reelsboro and Timothy Wynn Raynor of Grantsboro; daughter, Rhonda “Sheree” Wainwright of...

Kendall Wade Justice

Kendall Wade Justice

Sep 15, 2016

Kendall Wade Justice, 57, of New Bern passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016, at home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Buick. He is survived by three daughters, Kendall, Lauren & Kristen Justice, all of Louisiana; brother, Jerry Justice of New Bern; sister, Jennifer Blackman and husband, Carl, of New Bern; several grandchildren; and his best-friend,...

Idell Broughton Robinson

Idell Broughton Robinson

Sep 13, 2016

Idell Broughton Robinson, 82, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cephus & Gertrude Broughton; five brothers, William, Randolph, Ralph, James “Skeeter” and Walter Hugh Broughton; two sisters, Della May Broughton and Bernice Murray. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Daniel Spruill Robinson, Sr.; sons,...

Robert P. Erickson

Robert P. Erickson

Sep 8, 2016

Robert P. Erickson, age 91, passed away September 8, 2016 at his home in Oriental, NC. He was born on April 2, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Enoch and Philomela Erickson. Bob spent WWII in the Army Air Corp Aviation Cadet Program, defending the coast of CA as a P-38 fighter pilot. After marrying Bettie Wilson in 1947,...

Kenneth Everett Hardy

Kenneth Everett Hardy

Sep 6, 2016

Kenneth “Kenny” Everett Hardy, 50, of Mattapiosett, Massachusetts, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon E. Hardy. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Barbara and Carl Powers of Grantsboro; very special friend, Debra Santana of Massachusetts; sister, Stephanie Portell and husband, Brian, of Louisville, KY; step-brothers, Mark Powers of...

Rev. Austin Graham Lane

Rev. Austin Graham Lane

Sep 2, 2016

Rev. Austin Graham Lane, 95, of Ernul, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016, at home. He served in the U.S. Army, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a farmer and ordained Free Will Baptist Minister for over 65 years. He served numerous churches and held numerous offices in the Free Will Baptist Convention and local conference. He was also...

Luther Clayton Wiggins, Jr.

Luther Clayton Wiggins, Jr.

Aug 31, 2016

Luther “Pete” Clayton Wiggins, Jr., 80, of Arapahoe passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was preceded in death by sons, Larry C. Wiggins and Joseph M. Wiggins; and step-son, Ronald James Thompson. He is survived by his living partner of 36 years, Herta Thompson of the home; son, Thomas Allen Wiggins and wife, Laura,...

Martin George Marquardt, Jr.

Martin George Marquardt, Jr.

Aug 30, 2016

Martin George Marquardt, Jr., 43, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at home. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin G. Marquardt, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Sue Hill Frawley of New Bern; brother, Michael Trushinsky of New Bern; half-sisters, Robin Bartholomew of New Bern, Sherry Rodriguez of Arizona and Karen Marquardt...

John Robert Gordon

John Robert Gordon

Aug 30, 2016

John “Jack” Robert Gordon 68, of New Bern, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 30th, 2016. He was a popular and revered high school math teacher for 40 years as well as a dedicated track, wrestling, and golf coach in Morristown, NJ. He was an avid golfer and club champion at multiple clubs. He will greatly...

Ian Samone Mcclenny

Ian Samone Mcclenny

Aug 25, 2016

Ian Samone McClenny, 28, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She graduated from Pamlico County High School in 2006. She was very artistic and enjoyed music. She loved baking with her children and spending time with them. She is survived by her mother, Kim Northcraft of Havelock; father, Ricky Sawyer of Grantsboro; step-mother,...

Elva Easom Hill

Elva Easom Hill

Aug 24, 2016

Elva Lee Easom Hill, 86, of Oriental passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Hill. She is survived by two sons, Dwight Hill (Janet) of Reelsboro and Johnny Hill (Theresa) of Arapahoe; daughters, Audrey Harrison (Steven) of Merritt, Phyllis Hardison (Gray) of Bayboro and Penny...

Nicholas Woodman Spencer

Nicholas Woodman Spencer

Aug 23, 2016

Nicholas “Nick” Woodman Spencer, 37, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Kirby and Rhonda Spencer of the home; one brother, Adam Spencer and wife, Jennifer of Grantsboro; niece, Abigal Spencer and nephew, Patrick Spencer both of Grantsboro. His funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, August 29, 2016 at...

Mary Mehaffey Maimone

Mary Mehaffey Maimone

Aug 22, 2016

Mary Mehaffey Maimone, 82, of Minnesott Beach passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Arapahoe United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles Maimone; daughter, Tracie Atkinson of Nashville, TN; and two grandchildren, Kelsie & Ryan Atkinson. A prayer service will be held at...

Henry Roscoe Rice, Sr.

Henry Roscoe Rice, Sr.

Aug 22, 2016

Henry Roscoe Rice, Sr., 100, of Lowland passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member and deacon of Wardens Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Potter Rice. He is survived by his son, Henry R. Rice, Jr. and wife, Ruth, of Bayboro; his daughter, Myrna...

Sandra Pipkin Mccotter

Sandra Pipkin Mccotter

Aug 22, 2016

Sandra Kay Pipkin McCotter, 62, of New Bern passed away Monday, August 22, 2016, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carol Pipkin & Bobby & Joy McCotter. She was survived by her son, Ronny McCotter of New Bern; and step-brother, Robby McCotter of Vandemere. Her memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11th...