Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Don Martin Sanders, 73, of Florence, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Carolina East Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, but God called him home.

Don was born and raised in Pamlico County. He loved living in Eastern North Carolina and raised his family here. He...

Mar 22, 2024

William Franklin Manning, 77, of Reelsboro passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A devout Christian, he was a member of Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. He retired as an electrician with IBEW and worked in the family business, Manning Plumbing, throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Mar 22, 2024

Marvin “Buddy” King Murray, 84, of Merritt passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at home.

A devoted Christian, Marvin is a member and chairman of the deacons of Trent Original Free Will Baptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and member of the Pamlico County Honor Guard and D.A.V. in addition to...

Mar 21, 2024

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James Melvin “Butch” Hardison Jr. 75, passed to meet his Lord on March 21, 2024 after a long illness.

Written by Butch after his diagnosis.

He hopes he finds the Lord in a good mood…

Butch has gone to be with his daughter, Tonya Denise; his mother, Betty...

Mar 20, 2024

Bayard Church Fenner, 88, of Merritt passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Bayard, known as Skip to many, never met a stranger. He honorably service in the U.S. Air Force. His love of sailing brought him to Pamlico County and Bay River after retiring from Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York.

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Mar 20, 2024

Jon Kelly Johnson, 54, of Merritt, NC passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at home.

Affectionally known as both Jon and Kelly, he attended West Carteret and graduated from Garner Senior High School. After graduating, he began his career in housing construction. A skillful craftsman with wood, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t build and was a perfectionist...

Mar 20, 2024

John Marshall Wickham, 76, from New Bern, NC passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, surrounded by his family and dear friends.

John loved Jesus, his family, his church, fishing, and anything Clemson. He was born in Bluefield, WV, raised in Charlotte and graduated from Clemson University in 1969. He worked with Kmart Corporation for thirty years and...

Mar 20, 2024

Douglas “Doug” Wayne Gaither, 78, of Oriental passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife, Jill, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Hardworking, Doug was self-employed and a man of many talents. Most recently he embarked on a career as a computer repairman as well as refrigeration repair. He will also be remembered for his time working...

Mar 16, 2024

Maudie Stembridge Slade, 90 of Grantsboro, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday March 16th 2024 at CarolinaEast Medical Center with her family at her bedside.

Having moved to Pamlico County as a little girl, she often told stories of her childhood with her brothers and sisters.

She was a lifelong member of Rock of Zion...

Mar 13, 2024

Shannon Todd Willis Sr., known as Shannon to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at Greenville Hospital, surrounded by his cherished family. Born in New Bern, North Carolina, on June 7, 1965, Shannon's life was a testament to resilience and a steadfast spirit.

At the age of nine, Shannon faced a...

Mar 13, 2024

Arthur Wayne Ellis

Sunrise ~   Sunset      09/07/1949 ~ 03/13/2024 Beloved Father and Granddad Arthur Wayne Ellis, a devout servant of God, was called home on March 13, 2024, at the age of 74. Born into this world on September 7, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware, he walked a path of faith and compassion, leaving...

Mar 11, 2024

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Daniel Bryan Oliver Sr., 98, passed away peacefully at home in the morning hours of Monday, March 11, 2024.

He was the son of Dan Rasmus Oliver and Deborah Lee Oliver. He is survived by grandsons, James H. Jones Jr., and Cory Oliver; granddaughter, Megan Oliver Styron; great grandchildren, Daniel Bryan Styron...

Mar 6, 2024

Joel Thomas “Tommy” Jones, 76, of Goose Creek passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A man of faith, he was a member of Amity Christian Church. He retired after 35 years of service with the U.S. Civil Service-Cherry Point.  He occupied his time after retiring as a transmission repairman. Tommy had a passion...

Mar 3, 2024

William “Bill” Warren Beckelheimer, aged 76, passed away peacefully on March 3rd 2024, at Grantsbrook Nursing Home.

He was born on January fourth, 1948, in Miami, FL, and was a resident of Fort White, FL until the recent passing of his beloved wife, Lillian Ruth Luellen Beckelheimer. Bill was blessed with 9 children, 19 grandchildren, and 16...

Mar 3, 2024

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Thomas A. Slade, Jr., 65, of Grantsboro passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City with his family by his side.

Tommy was born and raised in Pamlico County. He loved to fish and hunt but mostly he loved to hear his dogs run. He loved his...

Feb 29, 2024

Barbara Ann Chassé, age 79, resident of Oriental, North Carolina, died peacefully on Thursday, February 29th, at her home, with her husband and son at her side. She was born in New York City on March 23, 1944, to Frederick and Irene Gallagher Becker. She graduated from Massapequa High School and had a degree from New York State College...

Feb 24, 2024

Celia Johnson Ellis, of Aurora, North Carolina passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Celia was born on August 29, 1942 the only daughter of Opal (Tetterton) Johnson and Decator Johnson. Celia is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Ellis of Aurora, NC; brother Walter (Lynne) Johnson; numerous...

Feb 22, 2024

Matthew Collins Salerno, known as “Matt” to his friends and family, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Trinidad. Matt was born on December 29, 1972, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Shelia and Lawrence Salerno.

A graduate of Wilton High School in 1991, Matt furthered his education at Craven Community College, where he earned an Associate of Applied...

Feb 21, 2024

Regina Wilkes White, 69, of Reelsboro passed away Wednesday, February 22, 20224, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Regina was a member of Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood William White.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Larry James Wilkes (Darlene); sisters, Kay Marler and...

Feb 21, 2024

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Mack Scott Brinson was born on June 27, 1939, at the Sally Field house in Arapahoe, North Carolina. He was a member of United Church of Christ of Paradise Hills, California. He passed from this earth on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Hayward, California where he received exemplary care for more than 9 years...