Obituaries

Keith Arlo Wolfenbarger, M.D.

Keith Arlo Wolfenbarger, M.D.

Oct 12, 2013

Minnesott Beach, NC. Keith Arlo Wolfenbarger, M.D., September 2, 1927 – October 12, 2013, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy H. Wolfenbarger, his parents, Hoyt and Laura Salyor Wolfenbarger, his sister, Carolie W. Hoffman, and his son-in-law, Thomas G. Dugan. He is survived by his three daughters,...

Irene "Susie" Jones Raines

Irene "Susie" Jones Raines

Oct 10, 2013

Irene “Susie” Jones Raines, 59, of New Bern died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Anaheim Regional Medical Center in California. She is survived by two sons, Joe Raines of Cayton and Allen Raines of Small; three brothers, Paul Jones of Swansboro, Donald Jones of New Bern, and Stephen Jones; four sisters, Mavis Lane of Pardise Shore, Martha Toler of...

Thelma Hines Buck

Thelma Hines Buck

Sep 30, 2013

Thelma Hines Buck, 79, of Alliance passed away Monday, September 30, 2013, at home. She attended Bayboro Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Herman Buck; daughter, Cathy Spencer and husband, Claud of Alliance; her brother, Alton Hines of Beckley, W.V.; three sisters, Edna Jarvis and husband, J.C., of Norfolk, Va., Betty Hartman of Greer, S.C. and...

Robert "Bob" Richard Dales

Robert "Bob" Richard Dales

Sep 29, 2013

Robert “Bob” Richard Dales, 76, of Oriental passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013, at home. He was a foreman of Fritz Lab and ATLSS Lab over a period of 40 years at Lehigh University. He was a life member of Delhigh Power Squadron in Pennsylvania, a member of Sailing Club of Oriental(SCOO), and the Oriental Dinghy Club(ODC) of which...

Tommie Mae Fitzgerald

Tommie Mae Fitzgerald

Sep 28, 2013

Tommie Mae Fitzgerald, 85, passed peacefully to her Savior, September 28, 2013 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side at their home. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, August 27, 1928, the daughter of Ruben and Coralle (McDonald) Murphy. A graduate of El Dorado High School, she married John Fitzgerald on October 30, 1946. After 56 years...

Lucille Lee Dail

Lucille Lee Dail

Sep 27, 2013

Lucille Lee Dail, 45, of Oriental passed away Friday, September 27, 2013, at home. She was a member of Broad Creek Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Gary Dail; her daughter, Allayna Dail of Wilmington; her son, Jared Dail of the home; her parents, Richard T. & Pat Lee of Grantsboro; and two sisters, Rachel Powers and...

Ty'Mel Deon Jones

Ty'Mel Deon Jones

Sep 22, 2013

Baby Ty’mel Deon Jones, (Legend A.K.A. Lil’ D) was born on September 22, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother, Mittie Jean Hamilton, paternal great grandparents, Donald and Lucille Stokes and paternal great grandfather, Kelly Jones Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Brittney Symone’ Moore of Chocowinity...

Willie Dee Jarvis Sawyer

Willie Dee Jarvis Sawyer

Sep 22, 2013

Willie Dee Jarvis Sawyer, 89, of Alliance passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She was a member of Alliance Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Odell Sawyer. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Wooten of Alliance; one grandson, James Robert Wooten, Jr. of Vanceboro; two great-grandchildren,...

James Brian Mccrea

James Brian Mccrea

Sep 20, 2013

James Brian McCrea, 51, also known as “Jimbob & Jimbo” of Oriental, lost his battle with cancer on September 20, 2013. Jim lived with his sister, Darlene Daniels, and her husband, David, in Oriental. Jim loved life and made the most of everyday. He is survived by his parents, Don and Martha McCrea of Hampton, VA; his sister, Darlene;...

Marjorie Neal Tingle Kemp

Marjorie Neal Tingle Kemp

Sep 15, 2013

Marjorie Neal Tingle Kemp, 86, of Oriental passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, at home. She was a member of Oriental United Methodist Church, the Dorcas Circle at OUMC and Maud Allen Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Oriental Woman’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Kemp, Jr. and her...

Russel Vance Lee

Russel Vance Lee

Sep 7, 2013

Russel Vance Lee went to be with his Lord, Saturday, September 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1923 in Arapahoe. He was the son of the late Manley Bryan and Lena Brinson Lee. He was a life long member of Bethany Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder....

Bert Pollard Robinson

Bert Pollard Robinson

Sep 6, 2013

Bert Pollard Robinson, 84, of Hobucken passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, at home. He was a member of Hobucken Methodist Church. He was a commercial fisherman, farmer, and hunting guide. He was a member of the Ruitan Club. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Ann Ross. He is survived by his wife, Frances Sadler Robinson;...

Gladys Muse Leary

Gladys Muse Leary

Sep 4, 2013

Gladys Muse Leary, 76, of Bayboro, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at home. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Original FWB Church. She is survived by one son, Frank E. Leary, Jr. of Lenoir County; two daughters, Debbie L. Hudson of Vandemere and Patricia L. Cross of Bayboro; two sisters, Ruth Midyette of Bayboro and Francis...

Colon Lee Powers, Jr.

Colon Lee Powers, Jr.

Aug 31, 2013

Colon Lee Powers, Jr., 84 of the South Creek Community died Saturday, August 31, 2013, at home. Mr. Powers was a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Norfolk City Fire Department. He was a member of Virginia Beach Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colon Sr. and Ethel Kight Powers; his...

James Monroe Holton

James Monroe Holton

Aug 28, 2013

James Monroe "Jimmie" Holton passed on August 28, 2013 at the age of 92. Jimmie was born June 9, 1921, the 7th and last surviving child of Wilford Hall and Katie Lorena Holton. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings, Harvey Bynum Holton, Lester Duval Holton, Mabel Earl Holton, Grace Annis Holton, Gladys Vernon Holton, Bernice Hall Holton,...

Jacob Stern

Jacob Stern

Aug 27, 2013

Oriental, NC Jacob Stern was born on Staten Island, NY on February 7, 1924. He was the youngest child of Herman and Lillie Stern and the only one of five siblings born in the United States. After graduating from Curtis High School, he entered the United States Army Air Corps and served in Italy with the 483rd. After World...

Lois Azalie Lupton D'Esopo

Lois Azalie Lupton D'Esopo

Aug 23, 2013

Lois Azalie Lupton D’Esopo, 86, of Vandemere, NC and Camp Hill, PA,. passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, at Woods at Cedar Run, Pennsylvania. She is survived by three daughters, Grace Tvaryanas of Greenwich, NJ, Susanne Welitchko of Lewisburg, PA, and Laurie LaScala of Chestnut Ridge, NY; one brother, Guy Lupton of Goldsboro; one sister, Daphne Yeomans of Tennessee;...

Kenneth Jackson Jones

Kenneth Jackson Jones

Aug 18, 2013

Kenneth Jackson Jones, 62, of New Bern died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at UNC Hospital. He attended Harvest Temple Church of God in Vanceboro. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of V.V.A. He is survived by his wife, Shireen Lee Jones; daughter, Lisa Jones Wiltse of New Bern; step-son, Johnnie Cowell, Jr. of Grantsboro; four...

Liselotte Sayle Jackson

Liselotte Sayle Jackson

Aug 17, 2013

Liselotte Sayle Jackson, 84, of Oriental died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She attended Oriental First Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Daniel Jackson of New Bern; her brother, Max Sayle of Germany; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22 at Oriental First Baptist Church with the...

Virgil Usher Lockey, Jr.

Virgil Usher Lockey, Jr.

Aug 14, 2013

Virgil Usher Lockey, Jr., 77, of Alliance died peacefully at home Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at home. He was a member of Bayboro Masonic Lodge #331, Jacksonville Shrine Club, Keyston Cop, and past Governor of the Pamlico County Moose Lodge. He was raised at the Kennedy Home. He also transported crippled and burned children to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital....