Obituaries

Evelyn Ensley Beeman

Evelyn Ensley Beeman

May 21, 2015

Evelyn Ensley Beeman, affectionately known as “Sister”, 96, of Arapahoe, went to her eternal home Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was a devoted lifetime member of Bethany Christian Church where she served in many roles throughout the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Smith & Manila Rae Ensley; her beloved husband, John Beeman Sr.; her sisters,...

Russell Willis Pegram

Russell Willis Pegram

May 16, 2015

Russell Willis Pegram, 87, of Maribel passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy for 55 years in Maribel. He was one of the first to volunteer with the Pamlico County Rescue Squad and did so for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mary...

Sampson Bruce Cuthrell

Sampson Bruce Cuthrell

May 15, 2015

Sampson “Sam” Bruce Cuthrell, 40, of Grantsboro passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Kitty Askins Health Center, Goldsboro. He worked as a small engine mechanic. He is survived by his parents, Bruce & Caroleen Cuthrell; his brother, Ike Cuthrell; and nephews, Zeb & Marlin Cuthrell, all of Grantsboro. His funeral will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19,...

Louise Spruill Miller

Louise Spruill Miller

May 12, 2015

Louise Spruill Miller, 90, of Bayboro, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Oriental United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star OEA 189 for 67 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferny Miller, her son, Jesse Miller, a brother, Rodman Spruill; a...

Charles Colbert Harrell, Jr.

Charles Colbert Harrell, Jr.

May 6, 2015

Rev. Charles Colbert Harrell Jr., 58, of New Bern, was a very loving, caring man. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rev. Rebecca “Becky” Harrell and his best friend/son, Charles “Chase” Wesleigh Harrell, of the home; brother, John Harrell and wife, Crystal; two sisters, Dorothy...

Charles Colbert Harrell, Jr.

Charles Colbert Harrell, Jr.

May 6, 2015

Rev. Charles Colbert Harrell Jr., 58, of New Bern, was a very loving, caring man. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rev. Rebecca “Becky” Harrell and his best friend/son, Charles “Chase” Wesleigh Harrell, of the home; brother, John Harrell and wife, Crystal; two sisters, Dorothy...

Mary Agnes Jackson

Mary Agnes Jackson

May 2, 2015

Mary Agnes Smith Jackson, 79, of Minnesott Beach passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Reba Smith and a son, Walt Jackson. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Allen “Buddy” Jackson, Jr.; son, David Troy Jackson and wife, Belinda, of La...

James Muse Rowe, Jr.

James Muse Rowe, Jr.

Apr 18, 2015

James Muse Rowe Jr., 71, of Alliance died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at home. He was a member of Alliance United Methodist Church. He retired from PCS Phosphate as a general foreman after 39 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Harriett Rowe; five sons, Jim Rowe of Tennessee, Jeff Rowe of Englehard, Matthew...

Susan Marie Keller

Susan Marie Keller

Apr 12, 2015

Susan Marie Keller, 65, of Minnesott Beach passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Susan was born August 18, 1949 as the daughter of Col. Gordon and Peggy Keller and was the big sister to Robert Keller. She spent her early years as a proud military brat living in various places. She was known in the...

William Lee Pleso

William Lee Pleso

Apr 6, 2015

William Lee Pleso, 60, of New Bern passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at home. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Sheppard Pleso; his mother, Mary Pleso; sons, Steve Birmingham (Lisa) of New Bern and Stephen Pleso of the home; daughters, Angela Birmingham Foss (Ernie) of Washington, NC, April Birmingham Harrison (Linwood) of San Diego, CA, and Kimberly...

Glennie Gaskill Flowers

Glennie Gaskill Flowers

Apr 3, 2015

Glennie Earl Gaskill Malone Flowers, 78, of Hobucken died Friday, April 3, 2015, at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Lucy Gaskill; her husbands, Daniel Neal Malone, Sr. and James Malcolm Flowers; and one sister, Metta Gaskill Swindell. She is survived by three children, Daniel Neal Malone, Jr., Kandy Lee Malone Lewis, and Michael...

Paul "Shorty" George Florian

Paul "Shorty" George Florian

Mar 29, 2015

Paul “Shorty” George Florian, 70, went to be with Jesus on March 29, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1944 in Goldsboro, NC to George & Stella Phillips Florian, both deceased. They moved to Wyckoff, NJ when he was two years old, where he grew up. “Shorty” started playing drums when he was 10 years...

James Edward Loftis Jr.

James Edward Loftis Jr.

Mar 29, 2015

James Edward Loftis Jr., 67, of Wilmington, NC passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He is survived by two sons, James Edward Loftis III and wife, Heather, of Huntersville and Matthew David Loftis and wife, Lisa, of Wilmington; daughter, Jennifer Loftis Rice and husband, Henry, of Bayboro; sister, Ann Rutledge and husband, Ronnie,...

Hazel Williamson Tyndall

Hazel Williamson Tyndall

Mar 28, 2015

Hazel Spain Williamson Tyndall, 87, of Alliance formerly of Reelsboro, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Reelsboro Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling and camping, loved to cook and work in her yard and was also a seamstress. She co-founded and co-owned Pamlico Home Builders...

Dorothy Overton Potter

Dorothy Overton Potter

Mar 28, 2015

Dorothy Overton Potter, 88, of Aurora passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Campbells Creek United Methodist Church where she was the pianist for over 20 years. She married Hal Curtis Potter Jr., who preceded her in death, and together they founded and co-owned Potter Oil Company in Aurora....

Meritha Dowdle Purifoy

Meritha Dowdle Purifoy

Mar 26, 2015

Meritha Dowdle Purifoy, 72, of New Bern passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Joel Dowdle and David Dowdle. She is survived by her husband, David Lee Purifoy Jr.; sons, Charles Anthony “Tony” Dowdle of Franklin, NC and John Daniel Purifoy of New...

Waldon Earl Sawyer

Waldon Earl Sawyer

Mar 26, 2015

Waldon Earl Sawyer, 76, of Aurora died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at home. He will be loved and missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Ray Sawyer and sister, Shirley Sullivan. He is survived by his wife, Sina Sawyer; son, David E. Sawyer and wife, Ruby R., of New Bern; daughters,...

Lula Letchworth Cayton

Lula Letchworth Cayton

Mar 26, 2015

Lula Letchworth Johnson Cayton, 87, of Aurora, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at home. She was a member of White Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, James Johnson of Edward and Danny Johnson of Aurora; one daughter, Dianne Little of Aurora; one brother, Albert Letchworth of Virginia; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren....

Leonard Miller Davis

Leonard Miller Davis

Mar 20, 2015

Leonard Miller Davis, 93, of New Bern passed away Friday, March 20, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He served in the Navy and was a WWII veteran and retired from the Civil Service. Leonard lived in Gloucester for 40 years then in New Bern for the past 20 years. He...

Sandra Louise Carawan

Sandra Louise Carawan

Mar 19, 2015

Sandra Louise Carawan, age 51, died on March 19, after a year’s gallantly fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was surrounded by her parents and sister in her home in Jacksonville, FL. “Sandy” was the daughter of Lloyd and Betty Holton Carawan of Oriental, NC. She is also survived by one sister, Beth Bunting (husband, Gene) of High...