Obituaries

Russell Douglas Hall, Jr.

Russell Douglas Hall, Jr.

Aug 26, 2014

Russell Douglas ”Doug” Hall, Jr., 41, of Grantsboro, passed away, Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at UNC Chapel Hill. He was a member of Amity Christian Church. He is survived by his parents, Russell Douglas Hall, Sr.; and Peggy Toler Hall of Grantsboro; wife, Nancy W. Hall of the home; a daughter of the heart, great niece, Leann Delaney; two...

Tracy Andrew Popperwill

Tracy Andrew Popperwill

Aug 26, 2014

Tracy Andrew Popperwill, 48, of New Bern, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Carolina East Medical Center. He was a commercial fisherman for many years. He is survived by his wife, Annette Popperwill of the home; three sons, Joseph Popperwill, Jacob Popperwill and Connor Popperwill all of the home; two daughters, Skyla Popperwill of the home, Ashley Barnard...

Martha Louise Wood

Martha Louise Wood

Aug 25, 2014

Martha Louise Stell Wood, 74, of Grantsboro died Monday, August 25, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She worked as a home health care nurse and enjoyed fishing during her time off. She is survived by one son, Jeff Honeycutt and wife, Wendy, of Bridgeton; two daughters, Annette Wendy Clay and husband, John, of New Bern and Patricia Gayle Ludwick...

Patricia Mulligan Fenty

Patricia Mulligan Fenty

Aug 24, 2014

Patricia M. Fenty, 76, of Arapahoe passed away August 24, 2014, at home. She was a longtime member of P.C. Moose Family Center and retired from Town & Country as the produce manager. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Fenty and son, William Mark Ireland. She is survived by one son, Tom Ireland (Edna) of...

Marsha Landers Lovell Scarborough

Marsha Landers Lovell Scarborough

Aug 15, 2014

Marsha Landers Lovell Scarborough, 67, of Vanceboro died Friday, August 15, 2014, at home. She attended United Methodist Church in Vanceboro. She is survived by two daughters, Candy Peters of Pinetown and Debbie Coward of Vanceboro; one brother, Bob Davis of New Bern; sister, Dody Lis of Myrtle Beach, SC; four grandchildren, Amanda McGinty, Megan Richey, Julia Lilly, &...

Mary Alice Spencer Cooke

Mary Alice Spencer Cooke

Aug 13, 2014

Alice Spencer Cooke, 93, of Elizabeth City died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Waterbrook Assisted Living, Elizabeth City. She was a member of New Life Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth City. She is survived by five daughters, Alice Lucille Daugherty of Norfolk, Va., Paula Ann Dail of Ayden, Joyce Evans of Hertford, Maxine Wall of Williston, and Vickie...

Mary Louise Kiger Newman

Mary Louise Kiger Newman

Aug 12, 2014

Mary Louise Kiger Newman, 79, of Grantsboro passed away August 12, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Silver Hill Christian Church and the 60+ Club. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Newman. She is survived by three sons, Frank Newman and...

William Norman Herwig

William Norman Herwig

Aug 11, 2014

William Norman Herwig, 89, of Aurora died Monday, August 11, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He retired from PCS Phosphate after 31 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maxine Herwig; two daughters, Linda Potter and husband, Curtis, and Wanda Hardy, and husband, A.B., Jr., all of Aurora; brother, John D. Herwig of Huntington,...

Henry Pascal Woodard

Henry Pascal Woodard

Aug 7, 2014

The Rev. Henry Pascal "H.P." Woodard, 89, of Reelsboro, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. After graduating from Alliance School, he served in the United States Coast Guard for two years during World War II. He later attended East Carolina University. He retired from MCAS Cherry Point Naval Supply Department with 28...

Edna Potter Keel

Edna Potter Keel

Aug 5, 2014

Edna Potter Keel, 84, of New Bern died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of the New Bern Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Keel of New Bern; two sons, Gary Cook of Elizabeth City and Scott Cook of Stacy; stepsons, Chris Keel of Oregon; two daughters, Odessa...

Helen Gatlin Whorton

Helen Gatlin Whorton

Aug 4, 2014

Helen Gatlin Whorton, 70, of Bayboro, passed away, Monday, August 4, 2014 at Carolina East Medical Center. She was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Gary Whorton and daughter, Annette D. Whorton. She is survived by 3 sons, Kenneth Evan Whorton and wife, Kimberly of Bayboro, Todd Carlton Whorton and wife,...

Katie Simpson Brinson Baker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...