Obituaries

Patricia Ann Belangia

Patricia Ann Belangia

Mar 10, 2015

Patricia Ann Belangia, 70, of Arapahoe passed away, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was an avid hobbyist, an accomplished musician and dedicated her life to her husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Elmo “Bud” Belangia of the home; step-daughter, Cindy Conder of Louisville, KY; four brothers, Tom Hart of Lexington, KY, Bob...

Jean Lois Ahkao

Jean Lois Ahkao

Mar 7, 2015

Jean Lois AhKao, 82, of Oriental passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Carolina East Medical Center. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Oriental. She retired from the Chatham Public School System in New York as the Health & Dental Hygiene Teacher. Jean served as the past president of the New York State Dental Health...

Mae Bell Lewis Carawan

Mae Bell Lewis Carawan

Mar 6, 2015

Mae Bell Lewis Carawan, 89, of Aurora died Friday, March 6, 2015, at home. She was instrumental in starting Lowland Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a charter member. She was an official member of Dublin Grove OFWB Church and attended Wardens Grove OFWB Church. She is survived by three sons, Paul J. Carawan of Gastonia; John R. Carawan...

James Malcolm Flowers

James Malcolm Flowers

Feb 28, 2015

James Malcolm Flowers, 79, of Hobucken, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at home. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and NADEP at Cherry Point. He was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Glennie Gaskill Flowers; son, James M. Flowers Jr.; daughter, Julie Oeltjen; step-sons, Daniel Malone and...

Alene Beverly Cole

Alene Beverly Cole

Feb 16, 2015

Alene B. Cole of Grantsboro, N.C. formerly of Moraga, CA and Shaker Heights, OH peacefully at home after a brief illness. Beloved wife of Michael Mispagel. Devoted mother of Marc Zaller and Loretta Lennon of Sandwich, MA, Jeffrey Zaller and Kimberly Hunt of New Bedford, MA, and Elizabeth Raz of Corrales, N.M. Cherished sister of Stan Cole and Susan...

Carol Kennedy Erwin

Carol Kennedy Erwin

Feb 15, 2015

Carol Kennedy Erwin, 66, of Oriental passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015, at home. Carol’s life was robust and full of Love. We appreciate all the love and support our family and friends gave us over the last year. She knew she was loved…..just as much as you knew you were loved by her. Cancer took her, but her...

Robert Hall Saunders, Jr.

Robert Hall Saunders, Jr.

Feb 10, 2015

Robert “Bob” Hall Saunders, Jr., 78 of New Bern passed away after a brief illness at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He attended Wilmington Jr. College, now UNCW and also Wake Forest University. He retired from PCS Phosphate. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hall Saunders Sr....

Joseph Westley Boyette

Joseph Westley Boyette

Feb 7, 2015

Joseph Westley Boyette, 60, of Reelsboro, died at Musc in Charleston, S.C., on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Linda Boyette; mother, Josephine Hopson; two sisters, Brenda Hart and Cathy Woodard; two nieces; one nephew; and one great-niece, all of Grantsboro. His memorial service will be held Sunday, February 15th at Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness...

Joseph Connor Bennett

Joseph Connor Bennett

Feb 7, 2015

Joseph “Joey” Connor Bennett, 37, of Stonewall passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. He was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church. He enjoyed coaching Babe Ruth League Baseball. He is survived by his wife, Casie Bennett; father, George Bennett of Stonewall; mother and step-father, Susan Whitman and Steve, of Cedartown, GA; sons, Payton...

Barry Allen Beauchamp

Barry Allen Beauchamp

Feb 5, 2015

Barry Allen Beauchamp, 73, of Oriental passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. He was a member and first responder of Station #25 Florence/Whortonsville V.F.D. and former member, Chief, and first responder of Station #19 Southeast Pamlico V.F.D. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Federal Government as an accountant....

James Edward Lee

James Edward Lee

Feb 5, 2015

James “Doodle” Edward Lee, 82, of New Bern died Thursday, February 5, 2015, at home. He was a member of Emanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church. He owned and operated the “House Doctor”. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Frances Lee; and his daughter, Jo Ann Lee of New Bern. His funeral will be held 11 a.m.,...

Delma O'Neal White

Delma O'Neal White

Feb 3, 2015

Delma O’Neal White, 71 of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at his home. He was a member of Amity Christian Church where he served as elder and deacon. He owned and operated a water, sewer & utilities company for thirty-five years. He also owned and operated Hildel & H&D Land Development Company. He was an avid deer...

Edith Louise Kirk

Edith Louise Kirk

Jan 31, 2015

Edith Louise Ballance Kirk, 82, of Lowland passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015, at home. She was a member of Wardens Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Arthur Lee Kirk; son, Arthur S. Kirk of Florida; daughter, Mary L. Kirk of Maryland; sisters, Dapthney Walker of Sand Hill and Mildred...

Winford "Wimpy" Belangia

Winford "Wimpy" Belangia

Jan 29, 2015

Winford “Wimpy” Errol Belangia, 71, of Arapahoe passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at home. He was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. He owned and operated Belangia’s Supermarket since 1973 and helped start the Arapahoe V.F.D. He was a die-hard Harley Davidson rider and a charter member of the H.O.G. Club. He enjoyed fishing and...

Willis Faye Bass

Willis Faye Bass

Jan 17, 2015

Willis Bass, 72, of Bayboro passed away January 17, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Susan Bass; two daughters, Jennifer B. Okvist and husband, Peter, of Alliance, and Lisa Bass of California; four grandchildren, Christopher, Heather, Tiffany and Andrew; two brothers, Roger Bass and Terry Bass; and sister, Cindi. Will...

Frances Sadler Robinson

Frances Sadler Robinson

Jan 14, 2015

Frances Sadler Robinson, 76, of Hobucken passed away, January 14, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Hobucken Methodist Church and the Ruitan Club. She was a wonderful, devoted lady to her family and friends, never meeting a stranger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Robinson and daughter, Julie Anne Ross. She is...

Robert Thomas Jones

Robert Thomas Jones

Jan 13, 2015

Robert “Buddy” Thomas Jones, 49, of Goose Creek died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Trudy Bennett of Goose Creek; brother, P.J. Jones of Goose Creek; two sisters, Susie Eastwood of Goose Creek and Pam Tyson of Kinston; and nine nieces and nephews. His graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m.,...

Isla Lee Bennett

Isla Lee Bennett

Jan 11, 2015

Isla Lee Bennett, 102, of Reelsboro went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milford Rex Bennett Sr. and daughter, Margaret Bennett Toler. A beloved mother, grandmother and granny, she is survived by her sons, Milford Rex...

Jonah Allen Carawan

Jonah Allen Carawan

Jan 6, 2015

Jonah Allen Carawan, infant, passed away January 6, 2015, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Richard Carawan and Alexus Spivey; maternal grandparents, Larry & Ruth Spivey and Lyn Deal; paternal grandfather, Lonnie Carawan; maternal great-grandfather, Larry Spivey Sr.; and paternal great-grandmother, Gretchen Bennett. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at...

Sallie Dixon Bennett

Sallie Dixon Bennett

Jan 5, 2015

Sallie Frances Dixon Bennett, 81, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, January 5, 2015, at home. She was a member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church, NC Association of Educators, National Education Association-Retired, N.C. Retired School Personnel, and Life Member of Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8094. She was a graduate of East Carolina University and...