Obituaries
Katie Simpson Brinson Baker
Aug 2, 2014
Katie Simpson Brinson Baker, 94, of New Bern, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Twin Rivers Nursing Center. She was a member of Bridgeton FWB Church. Survivors include three sons, Charles Brinson of New Bern, Ben Baker of Greensboro and Jeff Baker of Jasper; three daughters, Rachel Smith of New Bern, Lois Kessman of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mary...
Paul Henry Newman
Jul 27, 2014
Paul Henry Newman, 78, of Aurora died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He retired from PCS after 29 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Jean Newman; three sons, Mike Newman of Aurora, Randy Newman of Atlantic Beach and Kevin Newman of Bath; daughter,Brenda Seligmann of Davidson; two stepsons, Robbie Carrow and Danny Carrow,...
Christopher Michael Griffin
Jul 26, 2014
Christopher Michael Griffin, 29, of Arapahoe died Saturday, July 26, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He attended Alliance United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, Alton & Natalie Griffin of the home; one son, Devin Troy Griffin of Washington; four brothers, Alton E. Griffin III and wife, Whitney, of Vinton, Va., Jeremy H. Griffin, Richard M. Griffin...
Sue Holton Whitford
Jul 24, 2014
Sue Holton Whitford, 68, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at home. She was a member of Amity Christian Church and also attended New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. She was active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She worked with J.C. Penney before being a stay at home mother for her children. After her children were grown,...
Deborah Kay Roberts Clark
Jul 19, 2014
Deborah Kay Roberts Clark, 61, of Seven Springs died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at home. She is survived by two sons, Thomas E. Powers Jr. of Winston-Salem and Philip Perkins of Pollocksville; one daughter, Angel M. Powers of Newport; three brothers, Preston Rouse of New Bern, Jeff Rouse of Bridgeton, and Timmy Hart of Bridgeton; and five grandchildren. Graveside...
Frederick Joseph Mahlstedt
Jul 18, 2014
Frederick Joseph Mahlstedt, 80, of Oriental died Friday, July 18, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mahlstedt; son, Brian Mahlstedt of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania; three daughters, Patti Bohnenblusch of Willow Springs, Sharon Minicozzi of Huntersville and Joy Gorman of Fuquay Varina; eight grandchildren, Brian Mahlstedt Jr., Ashley Mahlstedt, Ryan Minicozzi, Samantha Minicozzi, Keith...
Lester Bryon Sadler
Jul 11, 2014
Lester Bryon Sadler, 86, of Grantsboro passed away July 11, 2014 at home. He was a member of Hobucken United Methodist Church and Charitable Brotherhood. He was formerly a P.C. School Board member and a Boy Scout Master. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Sadler; daughters, Emma Lupton of Oriental, Mona Sadler of Reelsboro and Becky Spain of...
Donald James "Jamie" Franklin, Jr.
Jul 9, 2014
Donald James “Jamie” Franklin Jr., 38, of New Bern passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014. He was an avid hunter and loved playing poker. He adored his children and was a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Franklin; daughter, Brooklyn Franklin of the home; son, Landon Franklin of the home; parents,...
Nancy Carol Whitford
Jun 24, 2014
Nancy Carol Whitford, 68, of Grantsboro died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Whitford of New Bern and Bobby Whitford of Arapahoe; and one sister, Sarah White of Chesapeake, Va. Her funeral will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Burroughs...
Devi Wayne Koonce, Sr.
Jun 23, 2014
Devi Wayne Koonce, Sr., 53, of Cove City passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. He was an avid musician, a loving son, brother, husband, dad and grandfather and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Donna Koonce; his parents, Carson and Pauline Koonce of Cove City; his son, Devi Wayne Koonce Jr. of Morehead City;...
Helen Brinson Boyd
Jun 19, 2014
Helen Brinson Boyd, 92, of Arapahoe passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2014. She was a member of Arapahoe United Methodist Church where she was the pianist for many years. She was also a charter member of Order of Eastern Star where she served as Past Worthy Matron. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a postmaster. She...
Robert Austin Paul
Jun 12, 2014
Robert Austin Paul, 83, of Grantsboro passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a member of Silver Hill Christian Church where he served as an elder. He formerly served as a Pamlico County Commissioner, a member of P.C. Rescue Squad, and a Grantsboro Town Commissioner. He was a lifelong farmer and co-owned and operated...
Betty Williams Toler
Jun 11, 2014
Betty Williams Toler, 88, of Alliance died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Alliance Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Rev. Lee Toler; two sons, Lee Toler, Jr. of Orlando, Fla. and Charles Toler of New Bern; three daughters, Brenda Nobles of Alliance, Judy Stephenson of...
Glenn William Clark
Jun 9, 2014
Glenn W. Clark, 93, passed away June 9, 2014 in New Bern, North Carolina after a short illness. A native of Potsdam, New York, Mr. Clark served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and in the Korean conflict. He was awarded 5 Battle Stars and the Bronze Star during World War II, and received the...
Gary L. Griffin
Jun 6, 2014
Gary L. Griffin, 60, of Aurora died Friday, June 6, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, of nearly 37 years, Lois Ireland Griffin; his mother, Irene Griffin of Bayboro; his daughter, Trudy Griffin Willis of Blounts Creek; his son, Anthony Griffin of Willow Springs; brother, Stanley Dean Griffin of Troy; and four grandchildren. His...
Lennie Browning Isenhart
Jun 1, 2014
Lennie B. Isenhart, 92, of Stonewall passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Isenhart; son, Dannie Isenhart; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Tinney. She is survived by four sons, Buster Tinney of Homosassa, Fla., Porter Isenhart and wife, Julia, of Grantsboro, Earl Isenhart and wife, Donna, of...
Naomi Broughton Cahoon
May 30, 2014
Naomi Broughton Cahoon, 83, of Arapahoe passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church where she was a deaconess and the church organist for over 50 years, she also taught piano for over 20 years. She was a shrinette. She is survived by her husband of 65 years,...
John Firmin Nelson, Jr.
May 29, 2014
John F. Nelson of New Bern passed away in his home on Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was 94 years old. John was born August 18, 1919 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and was employed by Old Dominion until his...
Irene Hargett Chance
May 25, 2014
Irene Hargett Chance, 96, died early Sunday, May 25, 2014, at home. Irene was born July 4, 1917 in Pollocksville, NC the eldest of five daughters, to Bessie Cole Hargett and James Abner Hargett. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Elizabeth Hargett Featherstun, and her husband of 68 years, James Chance. She is survived by her three...
Beulah Emory Rowe Duke
May 19, 2014
Beulah Emory Rowe Duke, 87, of Bayboro died Monday, May 19, 2014, at Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport. She was a loving mother to her children, grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren and to many others she thought of as her own. She is survived by her two sons, James Rowe of Alliance and Michael Wayne Rowe of Bayboro; her...
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