Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Willis Lee, 86, of Arapahoe passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mary was a woman of faith and is a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. She retired from Wachovia Bank but her most treasured role in life was that of wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary’s love and devotion...

Aug 7, 2024

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James Leon “J.L.” Overton, Sr., 90, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

James Leon affectionately known as J.L., was a man of faith who attended Friendship Pentecostal Holiness Church. He retired from Potter Oil Co. on January 1, 2024, after many years of service.

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Aug 4, 2024

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Todd C. Whorton, 59, of Bayboro passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at home.

Todd was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Helen Whorton and sister, Annette Whorton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lacy W. Knowles (Worlise); son, Travis Whorton; stepson, Robert Greene; brothers,...

Jul 27, 2024

Catherine Elizabeth Arthur Atkinson, a lifelong resident of New Bern, N.C., peacefully went to meet our Lord in the company of her family at home early in the morning on July 27, 2024.  She lived 91 beautiful years.

Katie learned at an early age the value of hard work. Her treasured talent was the art of giving...

Jul 22, 2024

Susan Henri Johnson McClees, age 75, died peacefully Monday the 22 of July 2024 accompanied by family and friends.  Inspired by prayerful faith, she ministered to others as a member of All Saints Anglican Church in Newport, North Carolina. After a battle with cancer, she passed away in Charlotte, NC, with her loving nephew, William Walker Johnson at her...

Jul 21, 2024

Ethel Jacqueline “Jackie” Hopkins Lowder, 83, of New Bern passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Ethel, affectionately known as Jackie was born the middle child in Lowland, NC, to the late Wiley and Amy Leary Hopkins.

In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lowder,...

Jul 20, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Ray Midyette, 74, of Bayboro passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at home.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pauline Midyette; brother, George Midyette, Jr.; and son, Robert “Robbie” Ray Midyette, Jr.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 54 years, Patsy Toler Midyette;...

Jul 17, 2024

Warren Thomas Winchester, Jr. 72, passed away on July 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on February 11, 1952, Warren brought immense joy to those around him.

Warren’s journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of strength and resilience. Warren’s unwavering spirit in the face of adversity...

Jul 6, 2024

Jimmy Euel Rutherford, 89, of New Bern passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Euel and Angie Rutherford and brother, Walker Dan Rutherford.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Judy Whorton Rutherford; daughter, Gay Vitolo; sisters, Martha...

Jun 30, 2024

Roy Thomas Gritz, 78, of Minnesott Beach passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Roy was born in Lowland, NC to the late George Leonard & Katie Ireland Gritz.

A retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps he served 22 years. Prior to becoming a Marine, he served in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Carol Daniels Johnson, 81, of Merritt passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is a member of Concord Christian Church.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Seth Dee and Grace Daniels; husband, Laron Johnson; and sister, Ruth Wilson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Jun 28, 2024

Jackie Merle Sears Johnson, 90, of Trent Woods North Carolina transitioned to heaven to be with her Lord Jesus on June 28, 2024. She passed in the arms of her daughters with her son in law singing her favorite Christian songs to her. She was born on September 17, 1933 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She is predeceased by...

Jun 25, 2024

Hugh Hudson Barnes IV, 49, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

He started his career as a commercial fisherman but later worked in logging.

Hugh was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Barnes; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Rachel Barnes; and maternal grandfather, Jimmy A. Simpson.

Those left to cherish his...

Jun 22, 2024

Kenneth Lambert Midyette, 87, of Oriental, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Ken was born in Oriental to the late George Preston “G.P.” Midyette and Irma Ross Midyette. A man of faith, Ken is a member of Oriental First Baptist Church.

Ken is in the ECU National Diving Champion Hall of...

Jun 21, 2024

Henry “Bud” Arthur Barker, Jr., 84, of Trent Woods, passed away Friday, June 21. 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab.

Henry, affectionately known as Bud, was born in Pamlico County to the late Henry Arthur Barker, Sr. and Bessie Davis Barker, one of seven children.

Bud was a true family man who cherished his family...

Jun 18, 2024

Marlene Yvonne Pressley Danielsen of New Bern, NC passed on June 18, 2024. She was a wonderful mother and friend who is loved by many. This life wasn’t always kind to her, but she always walked with God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Walker and Neal Pressley; her sister, Mickie Pressley; brother, Bill...

Jun 15, 2024

Shirley Dowdy Morris, 89, of Mesic passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at home.

She has been a lifetime member of Bay Creek Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Vera Dowdy; husband, Howard Bruce Morris; brother, Ronald Wayne Dowdy; sister, Mary Alice Hudnell; and grandson, Sean Michael Morris.

Jun 13, 2024

Jane Williams Wright, 81, of Oriental passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Sylvania Williams; daughter, Jeana Shore Windhorn; and son-in-law, Douglas Windhorn.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe Wright; son, Jeff Shore (Elizabeth); brother, Jackie Williams; and...

Jun 12, 2024

Rebecca Sue Lash Mitchell, 59, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at UNC Medical Center-Chapel Hill.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Frances Lash; brother, Timmy Lash; and sister, Eunice Beaz.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 29 years, Johnnie Mitchell; son, Christian Mitchell;...

Jun 10, 2024

Billy Ray Manning, 53, of Reelsboro, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at home.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Fay Manning and his son, Joel Kelly Manning.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his daughter, Brook Geligoff (Jonah); sister, Gloria Mitchell (Keith); and granddaughter, Maddison Geligoff.

Billy...