Obituaries

Dora Lupton Gaskins Gerard

Dora Lupton Gaskins Gerard

Jan 27, 2014

Dora Lupton Gaskins Gerard, 91, of Reelsboro died Monday, January 27, 2014, at home. She was a member of The Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Polly Gaskins Griffin of Reelsboro; two sisters, Elizabeth Lupton Evans and Daisy Lupton Jones, both of South Carolina; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be...

Henry Andrews

Henry Andrews

Jan 27, 2014

Henry Andrews, 59, of Reelsboro died Monday, January 27, 2014, at home. Earlier in life he was a logger but later enjoyed his job moving and installing mobile homes. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Spain Andrews; his daughter, Crystal Hinshaw of New Bern; one brother, James Andrews Jr. of New Bern;...

Cecilia Samia Kibbe

Cecilia Samia Kibbe

Jan 26, 2014

Cecilia Samia Kibbe, 81, of Vandemere died Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Bayview Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was a cheerleader for New Bern High School. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela K. Hardison of Arapahoe and Sharon Kibbe of Greenville; one sister, Frances Mallard of Trenton; four grandchildren; and two...

George W. Hodges

George W. Hodges

Jan 23, 2014

George W. Hodges, 86, of Alliance died Thursday, January 23, 2014, at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Dixon Hodges. He retired on March 19, 1982 after 33 years of service as A/C Overhaul & Repair Foreman at Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point. He was a 56-year member of Bayboro Masonic Lodge #331 and was...

Rosemond Campbell Boyles

Rosemond Campbell Boyles

Jan 23, 2014

Rosemond Campbell Boyles, 84, of Oriental died Thursday, January 24, 2014 at home. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard Boyles; two sons, Charles Alan Boyles of Roswell, Ga and David Bruce Boyles of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Leslie Carol Hall of Jasper, Ga. and Robin Reeder Layton of Sanoma, Cali; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren....

Monica Regina Ireland

Monica Regina Ireland

Jan 12, 2014

No arrangements at this time.

Ollie "Estelle" Oakley Holton

Ollie "Estelle" Oakley Holton

Jan 7, 2014

Ollie “Estelle” Oakley Holton, 91, of Grantsboro died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Saint’s Delight FWB Church. She worked with Sagner Sewing Company and later in life enjoyed quilting with the ladies of Saint’s Delight Church. She is survived by three sons, Orville Paul Holton of Vanceboro, Roy Earl...

Allan Ogle Vaughn

Allan Ogle Vaughn

Jan 6, 2014

Allan O. Vaughn, 83, of Oriental went to join his maker in heaven on January 6, 2014. Mr. Vaughn was born in Senath, Missouri where he was raised one of six children on a cotton farm. At the outbreak of the Korean War he joined the United States Air Force and remained on active duty for 22 years. During...

Hope Rowe Watson

Hope Rowe Watson

Jan 2, 2014

Hope Rowe Watson, 95, of Lowland died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Lowland Church of Christ. She is survived by one daughter, Evelyn “Hope” Watson Barker of Morehead; three sons, A.E. Watson, Jr. of Lowland, Bruce Watson of Washington and Rodney Watson of Reelsboro; twelve grandchildren; and several great...

Myrtle Ruth Harris Caton

Myrtle Ruth Harris Caton

Jan 2, 2014

Myrtle Ruth Harris Caton, 93, of New Bern passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at UPAC-Trent Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Caton. She was a long time member of West New Bern Presbyterian Church. She was employed and co-owned Charles Caton Plumbing & Heating Company. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m.,...

Larry Tillman Smith

Larry Tillman Smith

Jan 1, 2014

Larry Tillman Smith, 51, of Bayboro died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at home. He attended Pamlico United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica Anne Smith of Anapolis, Maryland and Christine Marie Smith of Richmond, Virginia; parents, John & Mary Anne Donovan of Bayboro; two brothers, Michael Lawrence Smith of Woodbine, Maryland and Steven Wayne Smith of...

Thomas Victor Butkus

Thomas Victor Butkus

Dec 30, 2013

Arapahoe, North Carolina Thomas Victor Butkus died at home on December 30, 2013. He was born January 25, 1944. He was the oldest son of Alfred E. and Ann S. Butkus, now deceased. He is survived by his wife, Theda Apperson Butkus; brothers, William Butkus of Melbourne, FL, Robert Butkus of Santa Rosa, CA, James Butkus (Jill) of Morristown,...

Brayden Felton Potter

Brayden Felton Potter

Dec 28, 2013

Brayden Felton Potter, 8 months, died Saturday, December 28, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Tyler Potter and Ana Willis, both of New Bern; two sisters, Emily Potter and Rylee Robinson; paternal grandparents, Denard Potter Jr. and Angela Flynn; paternal great-grandparents, Denard & Helen Potter and Tim & Chris Wall; and maternal grandparents, Donna Powers and David Willis....

James Franklin Foreman

James Franklin Foreman

Dec 25, 2013

James Franklin Foreman, 88, of Lowland died Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was a life long member of the VFW and a WWII Veteran, a retired tug boat Chief Engineer for 40 years with the Maritrans Company, and a retired farmer. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorcas "Libby" Foreman. He is survived by two sons, Larry Foreman (Beth)...

James Raymond Gustavsson

James Raymond Gustavsson

Dec 22, 2013

No arrangements at this time.

Frederick A. Pratt

Frederick A. Pratt

Dec 20, 2013

No services at this time.

Jewel Butler Baker

Jewel Butler Baker

Dec 15, 2013

Jewel Butler Baker, 93, of Scott Town Rd. died December 15, 2013 at home. She was a member of The Order of Easter Star. She is survived by two sons, Michael Baker of Charlotte and J.R. Baker of New Bern; and three grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Bryant Funeral...

Edward Lee Spencer

Edward Lee Spencer

Dec 12, 2013

Edward Lee Spencer, 68, of Alliance, passed away December 12, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marcia Slade Spencer; two-daughters, Susan S. Woods and husband, Brian, of Alliance and Tammy S. Rodriguez and husband, Joe, of Reelsboro; five granddaughters, Amanda Rowe of Grantsboro, Lauren Rowe of Alliance, Brittany Woods of Greenville,...

Mertie Lee Bonner

Mertie Lee Bonner

Dec 8, 2013

Mertie Lee Bonner, 72, of Small passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of White Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and Memaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jessie Lee and her brother, Billy Lee. She is survived by...

Doris Grey Swindell

Doris Grey Swindell

Dec 5, 2013

Doris Grey Swindell, 85, of Alligator Creek Rd. Stonewall, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at home. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and was the original owner and operator of Swindell’s Florist. She is survived by five sons, Radford Swindell of Stonewall, Wallace Swindell of Washington, Cecil Swindell of Garner, Jimmy Swindell of the home and C.J....