Obituaries
Michael Benjamin Hodges
Jan 26, 2013
Michael Benjamin Hodges, 37, of Reelsboro died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at home. He attended New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Hodges; his mother, Anna Mae Hodges of Reelsboro; two sons, Michael “Reed” Hodges and Owen Stanley Hodges, both of the home; one daughter, Meredith Faith Hodges of the home; one brother,...
Betty Lou Smith Swaringen
Jan 23, 2013
Betty Lou Smith Swaringen, 69, of Winterville, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Garrett of Greenville and Pamela Swaringen of Winterville; two brothers, Stephen Smith and William Davis Smith, both of Vanceboro; one sister, Ollie Mae Norris of Washington; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild....
Joanna Heba Smith
Jan 20, 2013
Joanna Heba Smith, 72, of Reelsboro died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of 60+ Club were she served as Vice President. She was also active with PAWS. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Bill Smith; three sons, Matthew Bubka of Williston, North Dakota, William Smith IV of Tampa, Fla,...
Audry A.B. Hardy
Jan 19, 2013
Audry “A.B.” Hardy, 84, of Aurora died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” Hardy; two sons, A.B. Hardy Jr. and wife, Wanda and Levie Hardy; granddaughters, Christie Hardy, Lori Roberson and husband, Brandon, Rebecca Hardy, Mandie Sosobee and Jamie Cahoon; grandson, Trey Overton and wife, Erica; great-grandsons, Jarrett Sosobee,...
Charlotte Grant Gaskins Powers
Jan 17, 2013
Charlotte Grant Gaskins Powers, 87, of Grantsboro and Belhaven died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Autumn Field Assisted Living in Belhaven. She was a lifelong member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church. She was an accomplished artist, was active in the community and church worker. She is survived by her children, Juanita an...
Gary Wayne Whorton
Jan 14, 2013
Gary Wayne Whorton, 69, of Bayboro passed away Monday, January 14, 2013, at home. He was self-employed in farming construction. He previously served as superintendent for the Stonewall United Methodist Church and served 16 years on the Pamlico County Board of Education. He spent countless hours, month after month, with great dedication and love on the construction of the...
Margaret Walker Rice
Jan 7, 2013
Margaret Walker Rice, 95, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She is survived by one sister, Lena Taylor of New Bern. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11, at Whitehill FWB Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wesley Taylor officiating.
Elisabeth Anne Ferdinandsen
Dec 29, 2012
Elizabeth Anne Ferdinandsen, 75, died Thursday, December 29, 2012, at Duke Hospital. She was a member of St. Peter's the Fisherman Catholic Church of Oriental. She was very active in the community and in the local theater. She is survived by two sons, William Ferdinandsen of Osining, N.Y., Jon Ferdinandsen of Port Jervis, N.Y.; two daughters, Karen Martinez of...
George Magellan Jarvis, Jr.
Dec 13, 2012
George Magellan Jarvis, Jr.83, of Lowland died Thursday, December 13, 2012, in Beaufort. He is a member of Wardens Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He is a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nina Jarvis; his son, George T. Jarvis of Alliance; four daughters, Barbara Jarvis of Alliance, Patty...
Hannah Mccotter Cowell
Dec 9, 2012
Hannah McCotter Cowell, 84, of Bayboro, beloved mother, granny, and friend to many, went to be with her Heavenly family on Sunday, December 9, 2012. She was born March 30, 1928, to Samuel F. and Glennie Woodard McCotter. An alumnus of Peace College, she was a dedicated member of the Bethany Christian Church family where she was active in...
Lynn Cratch Johnson
Dec 1, 2012
Lynn Cratch Johnson, 63, of Edward died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, James Johnson; her son, Jimmy Johnson of James City; two daughters, Donna Moore of New Bern and Linda Bazemore of Cayton; three brothers, Richard Cratch of Percy, Ill, Bobby Cratch of Edward and Ray Cratch of Port St....
Mary Price Powers
Nov 29, 2012
Mary Sue Price Powers, 56, of Grantsboro died Thursday, November 29, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Teddy Powers; two sons, Robert Powers of Reelsboro and James Allen Hales of Goldsboro; one daughter, Helen Michelle Futch of Goldsboro; three brothers, Herman Price, Jr. of New Bern, David Price of Princeton and John Price of...
Elsie Norman Lupton
Nov 28, 2012
Elsie Norman Lupton, 79, of Oriental, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. She worked at Brantley's Restaurant for more than 20 years. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Cowell and Susan Kuzmimski both of Stonewall; three brothers, Bruce Norman of Salter Path, Brantley Norman of Oriental, Gary Norman of New Bern; one sister,...
Elbert Hugh Lee, Sr.
Nov 27, 2012
On Tuesday, November 27, Elbert Hugh Lee, Sr. went home for a glorious reunion with his friends, parents and his beloved daughter, Susie. Elbert was born on March 21, 1929 at Dawson Creek a small community in Pamlico County. Later, Elbert and is father moved to Oriental and started Oriental Service Center, while still farming in the Dawson Creek...
Laurence "Larry" Joseph Ford
Nov 26, 2012
Sgt. Major Laurence J. “Larry” Ford USMC-Retired, 80, of Arapahoe died Monday, November 26, 2012, at home. He served his country 30 years and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Following his military service he served as a magistrate in Pamlico County and as mayor of Arapahoe. He is survived by his wife, Linda Murray Ford;...
Peter Anthony Lozica
Nov 24, 2012
Peter Anthony Lozica, 64, of Mesic died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at home. He retired from the Civil Service. He is survived by his son, Peter A. Lozica, Jr. and wife, Dana, of Morehead City; his daughter, Laura Persky and husband, Adam, of Reelsboro; brother, Andrew John “AJ” Lozica of New Bern; two sisters, Lareen Daniels and husband, Ashley,...
Jerry Morris
Nov 15, 2012
Bayboro Jerry Morris, 77, died peacefully at home, Thursday, November 15, 2012. Jerry was born in Vandemere on July 2, 1935 to Joseph & Ivy Woodard Morris. He graduated from Pamlico County High School. Following this, he played baseball with the NY Giants Farm League. He then returned and graduated from East Carolina University. He taught and coached at...
Wade Lanier Powers
Nov 14, 2012
Wade Lanier Powers, 65, formerly of Arapahoe, died at his home in Louisiana on November 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Powers, his mother, Lucy Banks Powers and his brother, Robert Powers, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Powers of Louisiana; two sons, Derrick Powers of Louisiana and Scott Powers of Texas;...
Elva Spruill Miller
Nov 12, 2012
Elva Spruill Miller, 86, of Oriental died Monday, November 12, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Oriental United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and Dorcas Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Miller and sister, Lois Broughton. She is survived by her son, Michael “Mike” Miller and wife, Anne, of Oriental;...
Mary Anna Grodeski
Nov 12, 2012
Mary Anna Grodeski, 97, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, November 12, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She attended St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Oriental. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Brown and husband, Walter, of Oriental and June Miller and husband, Jerry, of Sayville, NY; beloved companion “Kitty”; five grandchildren, Michele Bessette, Lee...
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