Obituaries

John Joseph Mcdonagh, Jr.

John Joseph Mcdonagh, Jr.

Nov 23, 2014

John Joseph McDonagh, Jr., of New Bern, died peacefully at home on November 23, 2014. He was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed at Cherry Point’s NADEP (FRC). John is survived by his wife, Elsie (Bea) Barker McDonagh at home; daughter, Pamela McDonagh Clark (Michael); and...

George Pollard Willis

George Pollard Willis

Nov 20, 2014

George Pollard Willis, 82, of Bairds Creek passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at home. He was a lifelong farmer and resident of Pamlico County in the Bairds Creek area. He was a member of Amity Christian Church where he served as a deacon, superintendent and the board of trustees. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seth...

Delphia Ipock Caraway

Delphia Ipock Caraway

Nov 16, 2014

Our beautiful angel, Delphia Ipock Caraway, 55, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, November 16, 2014. She and her husband, Sherwood, were members of Concord Christian Church in Florence. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, hero, best friend, simply an amazing woman. She was a “Jill of all trades”, no job too large, no task...

Pearl Brinson Simpson

Pearl Brinson Simpson

Nov 16, 2014

Pearl Brinson Simpson, 94, of Arapahoe passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Simpson and her son, Franklin “Fig” Simpson. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Simpson of Pace, Fla., Danny Simpson of Crestview, Fla., and...

Devin Austin Cahoon

Devin Austin Cahoon

Nov 12, 2014

Devin Austin Cahoon, 14, of Grantsboro died Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He attended Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a student at Arapahoe Charter School. He is survived by his parents, Corey and Brandi Cahoon of Grantsboro; sister, Ashlyn O’Neal Cahoon of Reelsboro; paternal grandmother, Nancy McKinney of Aurora; paternal grandfather, William Cahoon and wife, Patsy, of Grantsboro;...

Geraldine Patricia Shilstone

Geraldine Patricia Shilstone

Nov 11, 2014

Geraldine “Geri” Greene Shilstone, 76, of Alliance passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was an active member of Alliance United Methodist Church. As well as being a homemaker, she owned Gerri’s Seafood Plus Restaurant in Wurtsboro, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ron Shilston and her mother, Anne Greene. She...

Paul Wayne Davis

Paul Wayne Davis

Nov 5, 2014

Paul Wayne Davis, 51, of Arapahoe died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Davis; his mother, Ann Davis of Arapahoe; stepdaughter, Linda Gayle Ross of Dawson Creek; two brothers, Thomas Allen Davis of Merritt and Harley Dale Davis of...

Earl Taft Bender, Jr.

Earl Taft Bender, Jr.

Nov 3, 2014

Earl T. Bender Jr., 69, of Galax, Va., formerly of New Bern, N.C., passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was a graduate of Upper Iowa Unversity with a degree in Business Administration. He retired from DoD at the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point, NC after 30 years of service. He is...

Willie Samuel Tyndall, Sr.

Willie Samuel Tyndall, Sr.

Nov 1, 2014

Willie Samuel Tyndall Sr., 83, of Alliance passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He attended Faith Christian Assembly of God and was an avid hunter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Lee Tyndall and great-grandson, Abel Thomas Schofell. He is survived by two sons, Willie Tyndall Jr. and wife, Brenda,...

William Ray Wetherington

William Ray Wetherington

Oct 30, 2014

William (Ray) Wetherington, 82, of Trent Woods passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014, at home. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church, was a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge #0003 and Elks Lodge and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Clark Wetherington; two sons, Bill Wetherington and wife, Paula, of Trent...

Larry Milford Dorman

Larry Milford Dorman

Oct 28, 2014

Larry Milford Dorman, 70, of Oriental died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at home. He is survived by two sons, Ryan Dorman of Oriental and Judd Dorman of Florida; three sisters, Faye Dorman, Eloise Dorman and Barbara Ogburn, all of Florida; and one granddaughter, Amanda.

Reggie Arant Buck

Reggie Arant Buck

Oct 25, 2014

Reggie Arant Buck, 89, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Milon Buck of Grantsboro. Her memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the...

Betty Simpson Stone

Betty Simpson Stone

Oct 22, 2014

Betty Simpson Stone, 96, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Oriental First Baptist Church and the Oriental Women’s Club. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Valassis and husband, John, of Oriental; her sister, Alice Hattley of Arizona; and one granddaughter, Zoi Valassis. Her memorial service...

Celeste Johnston Fleming

Celeste Johnston Fleming

Oct 18, 2014

Celeste Johnston Fleming, 86, of Denver, Colorado passed away October 18, 2014 at home. She is survived by three daughters, Anne Fleming, Suzanne Kendon, and Alexandra Phillips; one sister, Raye "Midge" Eason; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Oriental Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Harper officiating.

Earline Calcutt Miles

Earline Calcutt Miles

Oct 5, 2014

Earline V. Calcutt Miles, of Grantsboro, formerly of South Carolina, born September 11, 1927 passed away October 5, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Miles, and two grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Richards (Danny) of Youngsville and Brenda Spain (Bruce) of Stonewall; step-children, Faye Miles, Russell...

Katherine Billie Glean Manthe'

Katherine Billie Glean Manthe'

Oct 4, 2014

Katherine Billie Glean Manthe’, 70, of Fairfield Harbor died Saturday, October 4, 2014, at home. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, George L. Manthe’, three sons, Brett Manthe’ and wife, Janice, of Leesburg, Virginia, Wayne Manthe’ and wife, Colleen, of Jefferson, Georgia and Matthew Manthe’ and wife, Cheryl, of Miller Place, New York; two sisters,...

Edith Emery Mills

Edith Emery Mills

Oct 3, 2014

Edith Emery Mills, 91, of Oriental passed away Friday, October 3, 2014, at The Gardens of Pamlico. She was a member of Oriental First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Steve Emery & Della Pittman Emery and her husband, Frank Mills. She is survived by her son, Frank Mills III and wife, Elizabeth, of...

Luella Cayton Bennett Brinson

Luella Cayton Bennett Brinson

Oct 3, 2014

Luella Cayton Bennett Brinson, 87, of Minnesott Beach passed away Friday, October 3, 2014, at The Gardens of Pamlico. She was a member of Arapahoe FWB Church and also attended Amity Christian Church. Mrs. Luella served dutifully for 24 years as the wife of Pamlico County Sheriff, Leland Brinson and together they served as charter members of Pamlico County...

Donna Margaret Schmidt Bridges

Donna Margaret Schmidt Bridges

Oct 2, 2014

Grantsboro-NC Donna Margaret Schmidt Bridges died peacefully on Thursday October 2nd, at the family home surrounded by her family and close friends after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olene and Vincent Schmidt, her daughter, Melissa Bridges, a brother, Patrick Schmidt and her nephew Brian Schmidt. Surviving are her husband of thirty-seven...

Peggy Jean Bellino

Peggy Jean Bellino

Sep 29, 2014

Peggy Jean Bellino died peacefully on September 29, 2014. She is survived by her brother, Thomas D. Smith & wife, Lucy H. Smith; her devoted partner, Alan Dewar; and nieces and nephews. Peggy will be remembered for her smile and her joy and enthusiasm with her family and friends. A graveside memorial service will be held at Old Providence...