Obituaries

Roy Lynmore Watson

Roy Lynmore Watson

Aug 3, 2015

Roy Lynmore Watson, 97, of Hobucken, died Monday, August 3, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. Affectionately known as “Mr. Roy” to many, he was born April 12, 1918, the third of ten children, to the late Kelly L. and Ada Mercer Watson of Lowland. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving...

Wanda Lewis Harper

Wanda Lewis Harper

Aug 2, 2015

Wanda Lewis Harper, 60, of Grantsboro passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She is survived by her two daughters, Julie Harper of Grantsboro and Jamie Gladson and husband, Chris, of New Bern; Bill Harper; brother, Dale Lewis of Grantsboro; sister, Carla Windham of Nashville, NC; and three grandchildren, Garrett Gladson, Brody Comardelle and...

Willa Dean Benton

Willa Dean Benton

Jul 28, 2015

Willa Dean “Dee” Benton, 87, of Bayboro, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at home. She is survived by one son, James Dean Benton of Ashland, VA; one sister, Rachel Barnes of Bayboro; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 31 at Greenleaf Memorial Park Lakeside Chapel with the...

Charles Roscoe Mason

Charles Roscoe Mason

Jul 28, 2015

Charles R. Mason, 62, of Arapahoe, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a Mason with Berne Lodge in New Bern and was employed at Fleet Readiness Center East in Cherry Point, NC for the past 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn B. Mason of the home; one son, Jonathan Hunter...

Glen Roy Wayne

Glen Roy Wayne

Jul 21, 2015

Glen Roy Wayne, 73, of Olympia, passed away Tuesday, July 21, at Carolina EastMedical Center surrounded by his family. Born in New Britain, Connecticut on May 8, 1942, Glen’s family moved to New Bern when he was two years old. Shortly after graduating from New Bern High School, Glen met his wife Dorothy Marie Joyner; they married in 1965....

Mary Prevatte Paul

Mary Prevatte Paul

Jul 15, 2015

Mary Prevatte Paul, 89, formerly of Bayboro died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at PruittHealth-Sea Level. She enjoyed genealogy and the outdoors and loved her family and pets. She is survived by two sons, Robert Glenn Paul and wife, Lisa, of Adam’s Creek and Willie “Billy” A. Paul, Jr. and wife, Carol, of Florence, SC; and nine grandchildren, Rhonda, Jamie,...

Judy Christine Mills Maness

Judy Christine Mills Maness

Jul 14, 2015

Judy Christine Mills Maness, 76, of Oriental, passed away July 14, 2015 at home. Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother (known by her grandchildren as “Nana”). She was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College (Barton College) with a BA in Education and was a retired teacher. While raising her children, Judy worked as a leader in various...

Danny Charles Day

Danny Charles Day

Jul 11, 2015

Danny Charles Day, 66, of Jacksonville formerly of Florence, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville. He was a member of Concord Christian Church. He is survived by his mother, Mary P. Day of Florence; son, Darren Day of Greenville; daughter, Dannett Day Boyd and husband, Jeremy, of Arapahoe; brothers and sister, Kelly P. Day,...

Paul Arthur Wehrly

Paul Arthur Wehrly

Jun 27, 2015

Paul Arthur Wehrly, of New Bern, passed away on June 27, 2015. Married to Sherrill E. Rivers, Paul was born in Elkhart, Indiana on December 21, 1933. He was the son of James O. and Gladys (Egli) Wehrly. Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 – first in the Signal Corps at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey...

Albert "Black Duck" Elton Roberts

Albert "Black Duck" Elton Roberts

Jun 24, 2015

Albert “Black Duck” Elton Roberts, 86, of Grantsboro died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He was Past Master Mason of the Mt. Vernon Lodge No.359 and also served with the Oriental Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 35 years. “Black Duck” was a member of the Friends of Portsmouth Island being one of the last...

Robert Stephen Quick

Robert Stephen Quick

Jun 16, 2015

Robert Stephen Quick, 76, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at home. He retired from the U.S. Navy. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard and was a Korean War veteran. He also retired from the N.Y.F.D. was a mason at Stewart Manor, St. Albany Lodge #0056 and was a licensed...

John Robert Hooten, Sr.

John Robert Hooten, Sr.

Jun 9, 2015

John Robert “JR” Hooten, born on June 10, 1935, passed away on June 9, 2015, one day prior to his eightieth birthday as a result of a sudden illness. He is predeceased by his father, Robert E. Lee Hooten, and mother, Elizabeth Hart Hooten. John was born in Lenoir County, grew up in Grifton, NC, and graduated from the...

Ellis Whitford Cowell, Sr.

Ellis Whitford Cowell, Sr.

Jun 7, 2015

Ellis Whitford Cowell Sr., 87, of Alliance passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Swindell Cowell; son, Ellis Cowell Jr. (Deloris) of Dawson’s Creek; daughter, Michelle Cowell O’Neal (James) of Alliance; brother, Clyde Cowell (Hazel) of Alliance; sister, Becky Dixon of Grantsboro; and two grandchildren, Danielle O’Neal and Jacob O’Neal....

Frank Duffy Tyndall, Jr.

Frank Duffy Tyndall, Jr.

Jun 3, 2015

Frank Duffy Tyndall Jr., 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Pruitt Health Care. Frank was born May 29, 1934 in Pamlico County to Frank and Ruby Paul Tyndall. He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Tyndall of Portland, Oregon; and three sisters, Helen Sanders of New Bern, Betsy Norville of Aurora and Hazel Cowell of...

Myrtie Bell Toler

Myrtie Bell Toler

Jun 3, 2015

Myrtie Bell Toler, 65, of Bayboro passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Edward Stephen Pipkin IV and wife, Terrie, of Reelsboro; her daughter, Stephanie Anne Pipkin of Reelsboro; brother, Duffie Lincoln Toler, Jr. and wife, Lena Mae, of New Bern; sister, Peggy Ann Hall and husband, Rusty, of Grantsboro;...

Shirley Williamson Ireland

Shirley Williamson Ireland

Jun 1, 2015

Shirley Williamson Ireland, 80, of Mesic, died Monday, June 1, 2015 at Carolina East Medical Center. She was born in Lowland, NC on August 11, 1934. She was a member of Hobucken United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle T. Ireland; daughter, Miriam Violet Mayo; and three...

William Troy Paul

William Troy Paul

May 29, 2015

William Troy Paul, 18, my precious boy, of Alliance, passed away, Friday, May 29, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a graduate of Pamlico County High School, he loved making videos and he taught himself to play many musical instruments and also enjoyed art and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Patricia Galloway Jordan

Patricia Galloway Jordan

May 28, 2015

Patricia Galloway Jordan, 71, of Aurora passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of White Hill Free Will Baptist Church where she served as the treasurer, Sunday school teacher and was a member of the ladies auxiliary. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service as the Aurora Postmaster. She is...

Judith Wilkerson Avery

Judith Wilkerson Avery

May 26, 2015

Judith “Judy” Wilkerson Avery, 53, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was an over the road long-haul truck driver with her husband and a Navy wife for 21 years. She is survived by her father, Elwood Wilkerson and step mother, Joan Viola Wilkerson of Obrien, Florida; Her husband, Steven Keith Avery...

Harold Eugene Adams

Harold Eugene Adams

May 23, 2015

Harold Eugene Adams, 88, of Grantsboro, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by three sons, Robert Clifton Adams (Jeannie) of Winterville, Harold Edward Adams (Michele) of New Bern, and Gregory Hughes Adams of Nebo; one daughter, Senie Thersa Jones (Tommy) of Grantsboro; one brother, Odric A. Adams of New Bern; eight grandchildren;...