Obituaries

Jun 5, 2024

Virginia Jenks Goodwin, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2024. She was born November 10, 1934, in Washington D.C. to Dabney and Isabel Weisiger.

In addition to her parents, Ginnie was preceded in death by her second husband, Keith Jenks and two sons, Glen Snader and Jim Snader. She is survived by her...

Jun 5, 2024

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William Bruce Broughton, 82, of Reelsboro passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

He is a member of Trent Free Will Baptist Church. Bruce retired from NADEP at Cherry Point but before, during and after his career, he showcased his talent as a carpenter. He found joy...

Jun 1, 2024

Shirley Dean Powell Rogers was born May 10,1938 in Shaw, MS. She passed on to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 1 at the age of 86.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Rogers, Jr., mother, Modene Powell, and father, Aubrey Powell. She is survived by her daughter, Alison Castellucci (John) of Durham,...

May 31, 2024

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Arlene Haddock Willis, 79, of New Bern passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Pruitt Health-Neuse Campus.

Arlene liked to travel; however, she loved her community of New Bern, and always came back home. She retired from Carolina Telephone as a supervisor. She was a member of Amity Christian Church. Arlene happily...

May 30, 2024

Nancy Kay Micou Norris was born in Roanoke Virginia to Agnes Madeline Farmer Micou and James Roy Micou on May 7, 1934. She spent 54 years of wedded bliss at the side of John Benjamin Norris before he met his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2007. She enjoyed playing bridge, dancing, fellowship at the waterfront, and attending the...

May 30, 2024

Mr. Robert A. Mays, Jr., 98 years young, took his final earthly breath the evening of May 30, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. While today we mourn his absence, there is no doubt the party that greeted him at Heaven’s Gate was standing room only. Welcoming him into God’s Kingdom was his mother and father, beloved sister Mildred, brother-in-law...

May 21, 2024

Levy Robert O'Neal, 93, died peacefully at home in Reelsboro, NC on May 21, 2024.

He was a member of the Warden's Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Lowland, NC, where he was born and lived most of his life. Levy served his country in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic and worked as...

May 3, 2024

David “Dave” Earl Anderson, 82, of New Bern passed away Friday, May 3, 2024.

David was a Navy Veteran and retired from PCS Phosphate as a heavy equipment operator. He was a great husband and loving father who loved to race cars.

He is preceded in death by parents, Noah and Hazel Anderson; brother, Royce...

May 2, 2024

Jennings “Jimmy” Bryan Tingle, Jr., 77, of Merritt passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Jimmy embarked on a career in farming at an early age then worked as a long-haul truck driver for a number of years. He returned to farming at Maurice Benton Farms as farming turned out to be his true passion. A people person,...

Apr 23, 2024

Brian Patrick Meehan, 56, of Grantsboro passed away, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home.

He was an avid sports enthusiast which included ALL sports. He will be remembered by many loved ones as well as his colleagues and customers at the Piggly Wiggly in Oriental.

He was preceded in death by his father, Young Brinson,...

Apr 20, 2024

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Dallas was born January 25, 1929, the son of the late Dallas and Lena Quidley. He graduated from Oriental High School in 1947, then married his love, Sadie, in 1950. Together they built a legacy of love and faith throughout their 73-year marriage, raising two sons. Dallas joined the Air Force in 1948 and...

Apr 18, 2024

Kathy Spruill Schmidt, 69, of Oriental passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.

Kathy dedicated much of her life to her children. Prior to being blessed with the three loves of her life, she worked in Nuclear Medicine with Craven Regional Medical Center, where she made a lasting impact with her many colleagues...

Apr 18, 2024

Lynda Mae Swindell Bray, 84, of New Bern passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 18, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Massie Swindell; brother, Vernon Swindell (Lily); and sister, Alma Ferrell (Jake).

Those left to cherish her memory are her four children, Tina Summa (Billy) of New Bern, Tim Bray of...

Apr 16, 2024

Robert Vaughn Mendell (Bob), 83, of Oriental, NC, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2024.

Bob was born January 6, 1941, in Morgan County, TN. His parents were Nova Lee Walls Mendell and William Henry Mendell. After graduating from Tuscola High School in 1959, Bob served in the United States Air Force for three years...

Apr 15, 2024

William “Billy” Ernest Paul, 84, of Alliance passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Mr. Billy is a U.S. Navy veteran, retired from the U.S. Civil Service-Cherry Point, and worked building numerous houses and other construction jobs after his retirement. He loved being outdoors and having a large garden every year. Even as his...

Apr 15, 2024

Frank James Kirby Richards, Sr., 84, of Washington, NC passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at home.

He was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army. He retired from PCS Phosphate, then worked as a commercial fisherman.  A devout Christian, he attended Edward Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by...

Apr 10, 2024

Johnathan Mayhugh Ireland, age 27, of Pamlico County, was called home by the Lord on April 10, 2024.

Johnathan, commonly known as "Jon" by family and friends, was born on May 29th, 1996, to William David Ireland and Ginger Ireland.

Jon was a free spirit, striving to make people laugh with his quick humor. He...

Apr 4, 2024

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Christopher Lee Paul, 53, of New Bern died April 5, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Chris was born in Pordenone, Italy to Lawrence and Letha Paul, while Lawrence was stationed in Aviano.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his son, Matthew; daughter,...

Mar 31, 2024

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Rita Voliva Lupton, 83, of Hobucken passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at ECU Health-Greenville.

She retired from Pamlico County Senior Services after 30+ years of service.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Wera Voliva; her husband, William Derwood Lupton; and siblings, Garbo, Musa, and Tucker...

Mar 31, 2024

Nancy Kathryn Collins Hudnell, 65, of Aurora passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at home.

Nancy was born in Evansville, IN, June 21, 1958, to Elmer Jr. & Alice Collins. She graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1976 and resided in Aurora for over 43 years. She worked with Food Lion as the produce manager for...