Obituaries

Charles Willie James

Charles Willie James

May 25, 2020

Charles Willie James, 83, of Newport, passed away Monday, May 25­, 2020, at Carolina East Medical Center.

A memorial service will be set at a later date at the Farmington Heights Church of God in Wilson, NC.

He is survived by his wife, Paul Dean-James of the home; daughters, Linda Barnes of Lucama, NC, Kathy...

Alta Marie (Lawrence)  Willis

Alta Marie (Lawrence) Willis

May 24, 2020

Alta L. Willis, 94, of Salter Path, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at her home.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Salter Path United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. David Bratton. Interment will follow at Gales Creek Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the family invites...

Jean Carol Fulcher

Jean Carol Fulcher

May 24, 2020

Jean Carol Fulcher, 80, of Raleigh and formerly of Atlantic, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 24­, 2020, at her home.

A graveside service at Atlantic Community Cemetery will be announced at a later date.

Jean was born on January 6, 1940 in Atlantic to the late William and Ethel Fulcher. She spent...

Sumie Ackerman

Sumie Ackerman

May 24, 2020

Sumie Ackerman, 86, of Havelock, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

Sumie or “Little Bird” as her church family called her, was a longtime, active, member of First Baptist Church in Havelock. She loved being outdoors and spent a lot of time in her yard gardening. She and her husband both shared a...

Benny Heath Green

Benny Heath Green

May 22, 2020

Benny Heath Green, 82, of Morehead City, passed away Friday, May 22­, 2020, at his home.

A Celebration of Benny’s Life will be held at a later date.

Benny was born and raised in Concord, North Carolina and enlisted in the United States Air Force out of high school. Following the military, he went on...

Robert Wistar Bell

Robert Wistar Bell

May 22, 2020

Robert Wistar Bell, 64, of Havelock, passed away Friday, 22 May 2020, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Temple Baptist Church in New Bern, officiated by Rev. Jim Pennington. The interment will be private. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable...

George W. "Bill" Griffin

George W. "Bill" Griffin

May 21, 2020

George W. ”Bill” Griffin, 93, of Havelock, left this world peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

The family will have a Celebration of Bill’s Life at a later date once the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. The family would like to welcome friends near and far for visitation from 2...

Eugene C. Edwards

Eugene C. Edwards

May 18, 2020

Eugene C. Edwards, 82, of Fayetteville and formerly of Carteret County, passed away Monday, May 18­, 2020, at his home in Fayetteville.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Gethsemane Memorial Park. Friends are welcome to attend the service. However, in order to provide social distancing, we ask...

Francis "Frank" M. Humphrey Jr.

Francis "Frank" M. Humphrey Jr.

May 18, 2020

Francis “Frank” M. Humphrey Jr., 82, China, Maine, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at the Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Pinehurst, NC.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Frank honorably served in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army, including a tour of duty in...

Jeanie "Susie" Swain

Jeanie "Susie" Swain

May 18, 2020

Jeanie “Susie” Swain, 62, of Mill Creek, passed away Monday, May 18­, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

Services for Susie will be private.

Many in our community will remember Susie from her many years with Wachovia Bank where she worked as a bank teller and with customer service. Due to health concerns she had to...

Debra Patrick Flynt

Debra Patrick Flynt

May 17, 2020

Debra Patrick Flynt, 62, of Morehead City, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Carteret Health Care.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Philip Flynt of the home; sons, Philip Flynt, Jr. and fiancé Jami Marlow of Winston Salem and Michael Flynt and wife Heather of Morehead...

Diane Marie Pace

Diane Marie Pace

May 17, 2020

Diane Marie Pace, 64, of Stella, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Carteret Health Care.

She was a loving wife, and mother.

She is survived by her husband, Louis Pace of the home; daughters, Melissa Ferrentino of Murphy, NC, Victoria Phillips and husband Zachary of Stella and Alexandria Pace of Stella; son, Joseph Pace...

Sonny Wayne Willis

Sonny Wayne Willis

May 16, 2020

Sonny Wayne Willis, 74, of Harkers Island, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care in Sea Level.

A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Vergie Mae Cemetery in Harkers Island, officiated by Joel Hancock.

Sonny was born on Harkers Island and was a...

Jonette Marie Hickman

Jonette Marie Hickman

May 15, 2020

Jonette Marie Hickman, 73, of Broad Creek, passed away Friday, May 15­, 2020, at her home.

A graveside service will take place at the United Hebrews of New Bern Cemetery.

Jonette was a member of Temple B'Nai Sholem in New Bern where she cherished her Jewish faith.

She is survived by her husband...

Anthony Joseph DiFiore

Anthony Joseph DiFiore

May 15, 2020

Anthony Joseph DiFiore, 87, of Emerald Isle, NC, was carried by the Lord to his heavenly home on Friday, May 15­, 2020, at Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg Inc. in Huntersville, NC.

Due to the issues of Covid-19, the family will celebrate his life at a later date when restrictions are lifted.

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Daniel Ray Dilbeck

Daniel Ray Dilbeck

May 14, 2020

Daniel Ray Dilbeck, 37, of Newport, passed away Thursday, May 14­, 2020, in Beckley, West Virginia. Services for Daniel will be announced at a later date. Daniel grew up in Carteret County. He was passionate about music and was a talented guitarist. He enjoyed fishing and living near the water. Daniel will be remembered for passing his love of...

Ruth Ann Jones Mottolo

Ruth Ann Jones Mottolo

May 14, 2020

Ruth Ann Jones Mottolo, 78, of Mill Creek, passed away Thursday, May 14­, 2020, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Doug Randall. Interment to follow at Hardesty Family Cemetery. Friends are...

Lura Elizabeth "Betty" (Meares)  Livingston

Lura Elizabeth "Betty" (Meares) Livingston

May 14, 2020

Lura Elizabeth “Betty” Livingston, 94, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Due to the serious health issues of COVID-19, the family will celebrate her life at a later date when restrictions are lifted. Betty was born on October 28, 1925, to Chester and Lura Mann Meares in...

Mayor Kendall "Ken" Wayne Jones

Mayor Kendall "Ken" Wayne Jones

May 14, 2020

Mayor Kendall “Ken” Wayne Jones, 61, of Pine Knoll Shores passed away Thursday, May 14­, 2020, at his home.

There will be a private Funeral Mass held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at St. Egbert Catholic Church, officiated by Rev. Thomas Davis. For those not attending, you may view the webcasting of the...

Roger Lee Hoggard Jr.

Roger Lee Hoggard Jr.

May 14, 2020

Roger Lee Hoggard Jr., 92, of Morehead City, passed away Thursday, May 14­, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Bayview Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Tom Supplee.

Mr. Hoggard was born on June 25, 1927, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina...

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