Obituaries

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....

Gordon H. Keller, Jr.

Gordon H. Keller, Jr.

Dec 4, 2013

Col. Gordon H. Keller, Jr., USMC, Retired, 89, of Minnesott Beach died Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at home. After retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps with twenty-eight years of service as an aviator, he founded Indian Trace Company and then became owner and operator of Keller Construction. He was one of the first developers of Minnesott Beach. He was...

William Perry Boyd

William Perry Boyd

Nov 19, 2013

Colonel William P. Boyd, 83, originally of Grantsboro, NC, died early on November 19, 2013 in his Chapel Hill home. Col. Boyd was the son of Ollie and William M. Boyd. He attended West Point Military Academy where he graduated in 1955. He received his Master of Sciences in Nuclear Physics from Tulane University in 1963. He was also...

Ned Everett Delamar, Jr.

Ned Everett Delamar, Jr.

Nov 18, 2013

ORIENTAL – Ned Everett Delamar Jr, 93, found peace on November 18, 2013 at his Sterling House residence in New Bern. Born July 10, 1920 in Oriental, he is preceded in death by his father, Ned E. Delamar Sr, mother, Pearl Johnson Delamar, wife, Libby Woodard Delamar, son, Ned E. Delamar III, and brother, Paul J. Delamar Sr. Ned...

Thomas Grant "T.G." Leary, Jr.

Thomas Grant "T.G." Leary, Jr.

Nov 6, 2013

Thomas Grant "TG" Leary Jr., 72, of Grantsboro, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at home. He was a long time member of the Alliance United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet Leary of the home, three sons, David Leary (Helen) of Oriental, Mark Leary (Susan) of New Bern, and Keith Leary of Grantsboro; three grandchildren, Emma...

Albert Ray Belangia

Albert Ray Belangia

Nov 5, 2013

Albert Ray Belangia, 82, of Arapahoe, died Nov. 5, 2013, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House of Newport. He was a member of the Arapahoe F.W.B. Church and was an ordained Baptist minister. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Betty Scott Belangia; five sons, Michael Belangia of Arapahoe, Rodney...

Richard Adolph Lampe

Richard Adolph Lampe

Nov 4, 2013

The family will announce arrangements at a later time.

Ione Norman Best

Ione Norman Best

Oct 29, 2013

Ione N. Best, 89, of Minnesott Beach, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at home. Ms. Ione was a member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church where she was a member of the women’s auxiliary. She helped with the Girl Scouts and was a den mother with the Cub Scouts. She was a dedicated Carolina Tarheels fan. She was...

Richard Henry Atkinson

Richard Henry Atkinson

Oct 18, 2013

Richard “Dick” Henry Atkinson, 78, of Ernul died Friday, October 18, 2013, at Crystal Coast Hospice House. He was a U.S. Navy veteran in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Atkinson; his son, John R. Atkinson of Connecticut; his daughter, Debra Atkinson Wallis of Connecticut; his brother, Ernest April of Wilmington; eight grandchildren; and seven...

Julius Eldon Hardison, Sr.

Julius Eldon Hardison, Sr.

Oct 18, 2013

Julius Eldon Hardison, Sr., 85, of Alliance passed away Friday, October 18, 2013, at home. He opened Bay River Service Station in 1974 then founded Hardison Tire Company in 1976. During retirement he loved to R.V. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hellen Hardison; his four sons, J.E. Hardison, Jr. and wife, Cheryl, of Bayboro, Timmy...