Obituaries

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...

Shirley Ann Moore

Shirley Ann Moore

Jan 5, 2015

Shirley Ann Moore, 70, of Reelsboro passed away January 5, 2015, at SECU Hospice House, Smithfield. She was a member of Silver Hill Christian Church. She retired from Carolina Telephone after 37 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother “Nana”. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jimmy Moore of Reelsboro; daughter, Shawn...

David Paul Mckeon Sr.

David Paul Mckeon Sr.

Jan 3, 2015

David Paul McKeon Sr., 72, of New Bern died Saturday, January 3, 2015, in New Bern. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. He was a member of the James City V.F.W. and the Moose Lodge in Sutton, West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Gran” McKeon; sons, David McKeon Jr. and Jimmy Williams, both of...

Paul Ellis Sheppard

Paul Ellis Sheppard

Jan 2, 2015

Paul Ellis Sheppard "Too Tall", 65, of New Bern died Friday, January 2, 2015, at home. He is survived by his daughter, Taya Bouher of New Bern; one brother, David Sheppard of Beaufort; and two sisters, Lucy Pleso and Priscilla Edwards, both of New Bern. His family will hold his memorial service at a later date.

Bessie Lee Parsons

Bessie Lee Parsons

Jan 1, 2015

Bessie Lee Parsons, 100, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Billy Grayden Parsons and wife, Brenda, of Arapahoe; two grandchildren, Kevin Parsons and wife, Melissa, of Arapahoe and Keith Parsons and wife, Jennifer, of Grantsboro;...

Margaret Agnes Bennett

Margaret Agnes Bennett

Dec 31, 2014

Margaret Agnes Bennett, 87, of Glen Allen, Va., entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Bennett Sr. She is survived by her sons, Edmond Jr. (Cheryl) of Glen Allen, Va. and James (Saliha) of Raleigh; daughters, Christine (David) Carroll of Suffolk, Va. and Ann (John) Grey of Vanceboro; nine...

Robert William Nobles

Robert William Nobles

Dec 31, 2014

Robert William Nobles, 75, of Bridgeton died Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at his home with family by his side. Robert was born April 19, 1939 in Pamlico County to Coley & Julia Nobles. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myrtle T. Nobles; sons, David Nobles of New Bern, Donald Nobles and wife, Jill, of New Bern...

Eleanor Young Bunn

Eleanor Young Bunn

Dec 30, 2014

Eleanor Young Bunn, 68, of Grantsboro died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by three sons, Frank Stroud of Denver, Co, John Stroud of New Bern, and Jamie Bunn of Oriental; two sisters, Barbara Kaylor of Charlotte and Linda Smith of Flippin, Ark.; and four grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held 3:00 pm...

Lorraine Hardison Woodard

Lorraine Hardison Woodard

Dec 29, 2014

Lorraine Hardison Woodard, 65, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, December 29, 2014, at home. She attended Edward Christian Church and Arapahoe Methodist Church. She retired after 32 years as a supervisor at Carolina Telephone/Sprint and was a lifetime Gold member of C.B.N. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jules Woodard; one son, Jay Christian Woodard of...

Lillian Hopkins Sadler

Lillian Hopkins Sadler

Dec 29, 2014

Lillian Hopkins Sadler, 91, of Sneads Ferry, formerly of Hobucken, passed away Monday,December 29, 2014, at home. She was a member of the Hobucken United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Sadler Curry of Sneads Ferry, and Nancy Sadler Kerr of Dunnellon, Fla.; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Her funeral will be held...

Harvey Lee Whaley

Harvey Lee Whaley

Dec 21, 2014

Harvey Lee Whaley, 72, of Bridgeton, passed away December 21, 2014, at home. He was attended Passion Church of God in Vanceboro. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Whaley; one son, Curtis Whaley and his significant other,...

Elsie Louise Alfred

Elsie Louise Alfred

Dec 20, 2014

Elsie Louise Alfred, 88, of Reelsboro, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Pruitt Health Nursing Home. She was a member of Bayboro Baptist Church. She is survived by two brothers, James W. Alfred, Jr. of Stonewall and Ira Alfred of Minnesott; and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 23rd at Bryant Funeral...