Obituaries

Mar 23, 2014

Oriental

Rebecca Midyette Lewis Paul Porter, 96 passed away peacefully on March 23, 2014 at Universal Health Care of North Raleigh surrounded by family.

Born in Oriental, NC on November 30, 1917, she was the daughter of Charles and Linda Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, ten siblings, her son Jimmie Lawrence...

Mar 21, 2014

Albert Taylor McKinney, 81, of Mesic passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

He was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served in the U.S. Navy where he played baseball as well as playing for the Chicago White Sox in the mid to late 50’s. He retired from Intercoastal Marine as...

Mar 17, 2014

Elizabeth Rountree Hanna

New Bern

Elizabeth Rountree Hanna, 88, of New Bern passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She was married to Ret. Major Edward L. Hanna Jr., US Army Reserves, who passed away in 1978.

She is survived by two sons, Edward L. Hanna III and...

Mar 15, 2014

New Bern

Hilary Howard Clark, 31, a true angel, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, March 15, 2014.

She was born June 10, 1982 in Connersville, Indiana. She attended Connersville Senior High School and graduated with the class of 2000. Hilary graduated from Indiana University East in 2006 and taught multiple...

Mar 15, 2014

Mr. Powers passed away on Saturday,March 15, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on January 25, 1935 to Colia and Pauline Halsey Powers in Bayboro.  He was a U.S. Army CW2, having served his country in Vietnam.  He was a dedicated soldier for 20+ years.  During his time in the Army he met the love...

Mar 15, 2014

Phillip Moye Prescott Sr., 79, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Prescott.

He was a lifelong member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Reserves. He retired from PCS Phosphate after...

Mar 13, 2014

Bobbie Rose Warren (Smith), 80, of Vandemere passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Herman & Elgie Stephenson Smith; baby brother, William H. Smith, Jr.; brother, James Howard Smith; sister, Virginia Hudgins; daughter, Jackie Louise Adams; and granddaughters, Kara Rose Pegram and April Marie Manion.

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Mar 10, 2014

Kim Joanne Kijowski, of Oriental died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Crystal Coast Hospice Facility, Newport. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald Kijowski; one sister, Robin Sena Pentek of New Bern; and two nephews, Marvin Hyer Jr. and Erick Hyer both of New Jersey. In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made...

Mar 8, 2014

Clyde Watson Brinson, 87, of Grantsboro passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. He was a member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Lee Brinson. He is survived by one son, Tony W. Brinson and wife, Dreama, of Grantsboro; two daughters, Rhonda B....

Mar 5, 2014

Beverly Joan Schneider passed away March 5, 2014 at the age of 87. Beverly had lived in New Bern since 2004. She was so taken with New Bern after visiting for a granddaughters graduation that she returned to Florida and within 6 weeks was residing here for good. Bev was a wonderful mother, wife, gourmet cook and gardener. She...

Mar 3, 2014

Ezra Coolidge Moore, 88, of Cove City died Monday, March 3, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was the oldest male member of Wintergreen Original Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a trustee. He was also a member of Woodmen of the World and was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife of 69 years,...

Feb 19, 2014

Oriental will be missing one of their local residents John L. Kyak, 78, whom on Wednesday February 19th lost his battle with cancer. John has been a resident of Oriental for the past 13 years. He and his wife Marcia who passed away in 2007, moved to Oriental from N.Y. The two quickly came to fall in love with...

Feb 19, 2014

Dr. Stanley Leon Botway, MAJ., USAF (Ret), 81, of Arapahoe died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at home. Dr. Botway served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, the Reserves and the Air Guard. He was a doctor of chiropractic care for 35 years. He and his wife toured 49 states and 3 countries on their motorcycle and were members...

Feb 17, 2014

Charles E. Letourneau, CDR, USN (Ret) May 27, 1937-February 17, 2014 Charles (Charlie) Letourneau, 76, of Minnesott Beach passed away at home on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born on May 27, 1937, in Orleans, Vermont, a son of George L. and Marguerite James Letourneau. Charlie served his country admirably in the Navy and beginning in 1955 he...

Feb 13, 2014

John Paul Zubia, 24, of Alliance had his going home, Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was a linebacker and left tackle with the Pamlico County High School football team and was also a wrestler and on the track team. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Virgil U. and Virginia Rae Lockey and his paternal grandfather, Cesario...

Feb 9, 2014

Janie Jones Ford, 79, of New Bern died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by four sons, Kenny Ford of New Bern, George Garvick of New Bern, Richard Garvick of Newport, and Craig Garvick of New Bern; one daughter, Deborah Caton of New Bern; one brother, Harvey Jones of Chattanooga, TN; six grandhchildren; and...

Feb 7, 2014

Gail Hamilton Barber, beloved mother, grandmother and neighbor, 77, awakened Friday morning, February 7, 2014 in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born July 30, 1936 to the late Reuben M. Hamilton of Atlantic, NC and Nellie G. Hamilton of Craven County, she lived all but two years of her life in New Bern. She began...

Feb 6, 2014

Peggy Ross Bennett Potter, 80, of Arapahoe passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She taught school for 24 years in Pamlico County. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star Arapahoe Chapter, 236 and was active with the Arts Council. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 3, 2014

Elsie McLawhorn Alexander, 93, of Stonewall passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2014. She was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church and the Ina Gaskins Circle. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Harold Alexander; son, Charles (Lois) Alexander; daughters, Barbara (Lester) Carey and Ann (Charles) Holton; grandchildren, Donna Holton...

Feb 1, 2014

Jacob Kelly Ferrell, Sr. 81, of Aurora died Saturday, February 1, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army and was a former member of the Jubilee Singers. He is survived by his wife, Alma Ferrell; one son, Jacob F. Ferrell, Jr. of Arapahoe; one daughter, Sherry Ferrell-Mackey of Aurora; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral...