Obituaries

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...

Merlin Cooley Lewis

Merlin Cooley Lewis

May 13, 2020

Merlin Cooley Lewis, 78, of Morehead City, was carried by the Lord to his heavenly home Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Due to COVID-19 physical distancing mandates, the family is working to bring together a celebration of his life. Details will be announced at a later date.

Cooley spent the last 15 years of his retirement...

John Thaddeus Bennett Jenkins III

John Thaddeus Bennett Jenkins III

May 13, 2020

John Thaddeus Bennett Jenkins III, 53, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, May 13­, 2020, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 2503 Evans St. Morehead City, officiated by the Reverend Thomas P.H. Warren. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view...

Arland Leva Bell

Arland Leva Bell

May 13, 2020

Arland Leva Bell, 75, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, May 13­, 2020, at Carolina East Medical Center.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020, at Cherry Point Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Stephen Epperson. The interment will be private. Friends are welcome to attend the service. However, in order...

Sherry Slocomb Marino

Sherry Slocomb Marino

May 13, 2020

Sherry Slocomb Marino, 59, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, May 13­, 2020, at her home.

Sherry graduated from West Carteret High School in 1979. She was employed at Big Rock Sports where she worked in the accounting department. In her free time, she could be found outside where she enjoyed gardening and making her yard beautiful.

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Ronald "Dean" Montgomery

Ronald "Dean" Montgomery

May 12, 2020

Ronald “Dean” Montgomery, 83, of Cape Carteret, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Carolina Home and Garden at 4778 Highway 24 East, Newport NC 28570 (2.8 miles east of Cape Carteret).

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Dorothy Gertrude Riggs

Dorothy Gertrude Riggs

May 11, 2020

Dorothy Gertrude Riggs, 90, of Newport, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Riggs was a member of Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, and she enjoyed being a homemaker.

She is survived by her...

Randell "Randy" K. Waters

Randell "Randy" K. Waters

May 10, 2020

Randell K. Waters, resident of Bayonne, NJ, passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital, East Orange, NJ on Sunday, May 10th 2020, he was 62.

His memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Cape Carteret Baptist Church, officiated by Steve Petty and Ken Saleeby. A private interment will follow...

Franklin Turney, Jr.

Franklin Turney, Jr.

May 10, 2020

Franklin Christian Turney Jr., 87, of Newport, passed away Sunday, May 10­, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center.

Mr. Turney was a devout Catholic man who attended Saint Egbert Catholic Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Carol Anne Wendt and husband Clyde of Newport, Katherine Ballinger and husband Ray of Fountain Hill, PA, Jeanette Jannette...

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