Obituaries
Melba Tingle Dixon
Jul 27, 2017
Melba Tingle Dixon, 98, of 2777 Straight Rd., Oriental, died July 27, 2017, at CarolinaEast Health System. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the Grantsboro Cemetery with Rev. Mike Roach officiating. The family will receive friends after the service and other times at the home. She was a member of New Hope Christian...
Jennie Rowell Paul
Jul 23, 2017
Jennie Maude Rowell Paul, 73, of New Bern passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie & Maude Rowell and husband, Dale Paul. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie Boyd (Donald) and Tammy Unnoppet (Gunn); sons, Rod Herrin (Rayne) and Richard Herrin (Michelle); sister, Jessie Price (Grady); 15 grandchildren; and eight...
Kenneth Hopkins Hudson
Jul 23, 2017
Kenneth “Hop” Hudson, 72, of Pamlico County passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Born to Isaac James Hudson and Ruth Woodard Hudson in 1944 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He grew up in Vandemere, North Carolina, where he loved waterskiing, boat racing and football. After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill he returned to the only place he could...
Charles Henry Stokes, Sr.
Jul 20, 2017
Charles Henry Stokes, Sr., of Aurora, North Carolina went home to His Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Carol Stokes, son; Charles Henry Stokes Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Jacksonville, NC; son, William Lawrence Stokes and wife, Glenda; grandson, Ryan Christian Stokes, all of Raleigh,...
Glenda Bland Whealton
Jul 8, 2017
In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 8, 2017, surrounded by family, Glenda Bland Whealton departed this earth to be with the Lord and loved ones who had gone before her. Glenda’s time on this earth was spent working hard to provide for her family, singing, cooking, gardening, spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and above all, witnessing for...
Kathleen "Winkie" Silverthorn Slade
Jul 6, 2017
Kathleen “Winkie” Silverthorn Slade, 99, of Whortonsville passed away at home Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1917 in Whortonsville and due to the loving kindness of church friends and family she was able to live out her life at home. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where she held every...
Charles Leroy Richardson, Jr.
Jul 5, 2017
Charles Leroy Richardson, Jr., 53, of New Bern passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at home He was a member of the Port City Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Richardson; two sons, Charles Leroy Richardson III, Daniel Levi Richardson; two daughters, Mary Katherine Richardson, Sarah Amanda Richardson; three sisters, Jean Elizabeth Hadder, Lynn Marie Jansen,...
Faye Spencer Ireland
Jul 3, 2017
Faye Spencer Ireland, 70, of Reelsboro passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She co-owned and operated Buster’s Exxon and worked for New Bern Family Practice for 13 years. She was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Buster Ireland; sons, Jeffrey Ireland of Olympia, Chris Ireland and wife,...
Larry C. Caraway
Jul 2, 2017
Larry C. Caraway, 72, of Alliance passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at home. He is survived by his wife, Sonok Caraway; sons, Larry C. Caraway Jr. and Cleveland Caraway; sisters, Rachel Buck, Janice Ipock and Ruth Smith; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance.
Rebecca Collins Fornes
Jun 30, 2017
Rebecca Collins Fornes, 44, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by her parents, Dennis & Lola Fornes; sons, Jacob, Lucas and Jaylen Fornes; brother, Jonathan Fornes and wife, Katie; nieces, Ashley and Allison Fornes; and nephew, Jackson Fornes. Her funeral will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 3rd at Bryant...
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...
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