Obituaries

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...

Donald Clayton Wilson

Donald Clayton Wilson

Sep 29, 2014

Donald “Don” Clayton Wilson, 57, of Arapahoe died September 29, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Anna Wilson; one son, Brian Wilson of Oriental; one daughter, Candice Marsh of New Jersey; two step-sons, Jason Crawford...

Brenda "Suzy" Carolyn Alitto

Brenda "Suzy" Carolyn Alitto

Sep 28, 2014

Brenda “Suzy” Hastings Alitto, RNC, 66, of Oriental, NC passed away at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville NC on 28th September, 2014. She was born in Shelby, NC, graduating from Shelby High School in 1966. She attended Western Carolina University and received her Registered Nurse credentials from NC Baptist Hospital, Wake Forest University. She was employed as a Certified Psychiatric...

Johnnie Lewis Green

Johnnie Lewis Green

Sep 27, 2014

Johnnie Lewis Green, 83, of Roberts Rd., Grantsboro died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member and elder at Amity Christian Church. He is survived by his niece and caregiver, Alice Kinnion of Blounts Creek and several other nieces and nephews. His funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at...

Leona Muriel Walker Daniels

Leona Muriel Walker Daniels

Sep 25, 2014

Muriel Walker Daniels passed away at Sentara Careplex after a short illness on Thursday September 25, 2014. God sent a butterfly down to carry our Mom to heaven on its wings. Muriel said the first people she wanted to see was her mother that she lost at age 12, then to see her granddaughter, Kristie that passed away at...

Kevin Sanders Whorton

Kevin Sanders Whorton

Sep 24, 2014

Kevin Sanders “Catfish” Whorton, 57, of Florence passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Duke Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen George “S.G.” Whorton, brother, Gary Whorton and sister-in-law, Helen Whorton. He is survived by his mother, Wilma Whorton of Florence; and brother, Larry Whorton and wife, Mary Helen “Duck” Whorton, of Arapahoe. His funeral...

Sherri Lynn Hollowell

Sherri Lynn Hollowell

Sep 23, 2014

Sherri Lynn Hollowell, 54, of Grantsboro passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in a motor vehicle accident. She is survived by her son, Charlie Radtke of Tenn.; two daughters, Katie Radtke of Morehead City and Maggie Radtke of Tenn.; her mother, Sue Peed Hollowell of Aurora; her father, Jackie U. Hollowell; her companion, Sam Newman; brother, Jackie U. Hollowell...

Dorthea "Doris" Antoneia Bischoff

Dorthea "Doris" Antoneia Bischoff

Sep 23, 2014

Oriental – Dorthea “Doris” Antoneia Bischoff, 69, of Oriental passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Church where she was a member of the church choir. She was a member of SCOO (Sailing Club of Oriental), a part of SHAW Ministry, enjoyed the card game MahJongg and an avid gardner. She...

Edward "Pee-Wee" Horace Jackson

Edward "Pee-Wee" Horace Jackson

Sep 23, 2014

Edward “Pee-Wee” Horace Jackson, 88, of New Bern passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at home. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the New Bern Shrine Club, Sudan Temple & St. John’s Masonic Lodge #3. He owned and operated New Bern Furniture. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah McDaniel Jackson. He is survived...

Sallie Grossman Mullahey

Sallie Grossman Mullahey

Sep 19, 2014

Sallie Grossman Mullahey, 84, of New Bern formerly of Long Island, NY, died September 19, 2014, at home. She is survived by her husband, Harold Mullahey; son, Tom Mullahey of Allentown, Pennsylvania; brother, Carl Grossman of Denver, Colorado; and two grandsons. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Suite 1509, New York,...

George Victor Harvey, Jr.

George Victor Harvey, Jr.

Sep 16, 2014

George Victor Harvey Jr., 93, of Grantsboro died September 16, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He attended Arapahoe United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Chrys Harvey of N. Little Rock, Arkansas; and his brother, William Harvey of Florida. No services will be held.

George Thomas Anderton, Jr.

George Thomas Anderton, Jr.

Sep 13, 2014

George Thomas Anderton, Jr., 87, of Alliance died Saturday, September 13, 2014, at home. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a charter member of the VFW Post 8094 of Pamlico County, Past Commander of the American Legion Post 33 Washington, DC. He retired from the Officers Association, served 21 years in the U.S.M.C. and 19 years...

Joan Marjorie Ruffhead Stewart

Joan Marjorie Ruffhead Stewart

Sep 12, 2014

Joan Ruffhead Stewart, 88, of New Bern passed away Friday, September 12, 2014, at home. She was a member of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church as well as the Eastern Star and Amaranth. She was the co-owner and co-founder of Neuse Forest Upholstery. She is survived by her husband, of 69 years, Charles J. Stewart; three sons, Charles Roderick Stewart...

Benjamin Floyd Hardison, Jr.

Benjamin Floyd Hardison, Jr.

Sep 11, 2014

Benjamin Floyd Hardison, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2014. He was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Hardison of Arapahoe. Floyd was a graduate of East Carolina, Yale and Wayne State Universities. He received a direct commission to the US Army where he served in combat in Vietnam Nam and retired as...

Ann Woodward Oliver

Ann Woodward Oliver

Sep 8, 2014

Ann Woodward Oliver, 76, of Arapahoe died Monday, September 8, 2014, at home. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church. She taught English for 38 years before retiring. She is survived by her husband Daniel Oliver; her son, Jason Howard of Henderson; and one grandson, David Hicks. Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 10...

Raymond Harold Rhoden, Jr.

Raymond Harold Rhoden, Jr.

Sep 6, 2014

Raymond Harold Rhoden, Jr., 65, of Hobucken passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a retired commercial fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family and deer hunting. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Rhoden; one son, Bryan Rhoden and wife, Kelly, of Lowland; two daughters, Christina Godwin and husband,...

Paul Edwin Graham, Sr.

Paul Edwin Graham, Sr.

Sep 5, 2014

Paul Edwin Graham Sr., age 71, of Caton, passed away on September 5, 2014 in his home with family by his side. He is now in the presence of his lord and savior. Paul was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabeth Hembly Torrence and Alfred Torrence on October 11, 1942. Paul was adopted by his stepfather Albert Graham as...

Alice Lupton Rawls

Alice Lupton Rawls

Sep 1, 2014

Alice L. Rawls entered into the comfort of her Lord & Savior on September 1, 2014, ten days from her 100th birthday. She was a charter member of Reelsboro Christian Church. She is survived by one son, Phillip A. Rawls Sr. and wife, Betty, of Washington; one daughter, Cynthia Benton and husband, Frank, of Camden; six grandchildren, Phillip Rawls...