Obituaries

Dec 20, 2024

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Ernie Ensley, 65, of New Bern, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2024, due to a brain aneurysm, leaving in his wake legions of heartbroken friends, neighbors, colleagues and a loving family, especially his mother, Jackie, who just celebrated her 98th birthday. He had so much of life yet to live.

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Dec 19, 2024

Mavis Powell Williams of Arapahoe got to look upon her Saviors face for the first time on December 19, 2024, at the age of 88.

A Godly woman, she was a member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. Alongside her husband, Jack, they opened and operated Williams Seafood in Arapahoe. Mavis’s love and devotion to her family...

Dec 17, 2024

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Mildred Marie Purifoy Riggs, 91, of Reelsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home.

Mildred was a devoted faithful wife to her husband, Ernest Lee Riggs, for 70 years.  She and Ernest had three children. She was a loving and caring mother to each of them as well...

Dec 7, 2024

Fred Dennis Kedjierski, 81, of Oriental passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He attended Stonewall Methodist Church.

Fred leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 56 years, Bonnie Kedjierski; sons, Jeremy Kedjierski of Merritt and Andrew Kedjierski and wife, Karen, of Tarpon Springs, FL; brothers, Dennis Fred Kedjierski (Carol...

Dec 4, 2024

Brent D. Stowe, 62, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center.

Brent is a member of Silver Hill Christian Church. He worked with various furniture stores throughout his career. After retiring, he spent countless hours volunteering with the Pamlico County Heritage Center where he served in a multitude of capacities....

Dec 2, 2024

Paul R. Yurko, Jr., 61, of Arapahoe passed away at home with family following an extended illness.

Paul was a commercial fisherman for most of his life, working as a lobsterman in New Jersey, until 1992 when he relocated to North Carolina to work as a crabber. An avid hunter and fisherman, Paul was happiest on the...

Nov 30, 2024

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Nov 28, 2024

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Doran Lee Sadler, 70, of Hobucken passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Doran's love of the water led to his lifelong career as a commercial fisherman. He took great pleasure in spending time on his boat. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, a caring father,...

Nov 26, 2024

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Phillip “Phil” Stephen Scott, 74, of Reelsboro passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Phillip graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1968 and attended North Carolina State University.

A faithful Christian, he is a member of New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church where he was the...

Nov 26, 2024

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Evelyn Briley Miller, 91, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at The Gardens of Pamlico.

A faithful Christian, she has been a member of Bayboro Baptist Church since 1966 serving many roles throughout the years to include past president of WMU, Sunday school teacher, choir member, chairperson for the Lottie...

Nov 25, 2024

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James Linston “J.L.” Newcomb, 86, of Merritt passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at Riverpoint Crest Rehabilitation Center.

J.L. is a member of Trent Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rebecca Newcomb; wife, Barbara Newcomb; infant sister, Bertha Newcomb; sister, Joyce Holland;...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Peele Day, 96, of Florence passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at home.

A woman of faith, Mary is a member of Concord Christian Church. While Mary worked hard farming her whole life, her most cherished job was that of wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love knew no limits, she was always putting her family...

Nov 20, 2024

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Mary Katherine Sawyer Smith, 79, of Olympia Rd. passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Mary was born and raised in Pamlico County. She attended Stonewall School and graduated from Pamlico County High School.

She was raised in a loving home. Her family...

Nov 15, 2024

Carol Herman passed away after a short struggle with cancer on November 15, 2024, at her home in Oriental, North Carolina.

Carol was born September 27, 1936, in Jacksonville, FL and soon moved north with her family to Connecticut and later to Pennsylvania where she graduated from high school.  One of her proud accomplishments that she would...

Nov 11, 2024

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Janice Ethel Sears Davis, 86, of Grantsboro, NC passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, November 11, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern, NC.

Janice was born November 12, 1937, in Rockland, Massachusetts to Wesley Burton Sears and Ethel Mabel Rollston. She was the baby and fourth daughter.

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Nov 7, 2024

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debby Hardison Cuthrell on November 7, 2024, in New Bern, NC. While born in New Bern, she was truly from Pamlico County.

It was there she discovered a love of going fast - whether it be on dirt bikes or in cars - a...

Nov 7, 2024

Michelle Willis Krauss, 66, of Merritt passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at ECU Health-Greenville.

Michelle was a lifelong educator. She began her teaching career as an elementary school teacher in Craven County. From there, she would spend 15 years at Peace Preschool in Oriental, where she took on the role of director and grew the program...

Oct 30, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” Ipock Fornes, 62, of Newport passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Carteret Health Care Center.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Laura Ipock.

Debbie leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 17 years, Dudley Fornes; children, Edward Ensley, Bryan Ensley, and Timothy Ensley; brother, Butch Ipock;...

Oct 28, 2024

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Carolyn Murphy Moore, 70, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A beloved homemaker, Carolyn devoted her life to nurturing her family. She took pride in preparing meals for her family until her health declined. Carolyn also had a talent for crafting.

She was preceded...

Oct 27, 2024

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Kenneth “Kenny” Evan Whorton, 61, of Bayboro passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at home.

Shortly after finishing school, Kenny began his career as a long-haul truck driver, hauling for over 25 years. He farmed simultaneously with McCotter Farms. After the sell of McCotter Farms, Kenny continued to work for Sackett Potatoes...