Obituaries

Rona Bell Riggs

Rona Bell Riggs

May 24, 2012

Rona Bell Riggs, 93, of Bogue, died Thursday May 24, 2012, at Harborview Rehabilation Center, Morehead City. Funeral services will be held at Munden Funeral Chapel Tuesday May 29, at 11:00 am with Rev. H.C. Hardesty officiating. Burial will follow with Masonic Rites at Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery in Bogue. The family will receive friends at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church...

Virginia "Carol" (Smith)  McGuire

Virginia "Carol" (Smith) McGuire

May 24, 2012

Virginia "Carol" McGuire, 72, of Salter Path, died Thursday May 24, at her home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at Gethsemane Memorial Park, with Rev. Clyde Chezem officiating. She is survived by three daughters Janet Lewis of Wilmington, Wendy McGuire of Salter Path, and Patti Foster of Crystal River, FL: one brother Neal Smith of Swansboro:...

William John Boenitz

William John Boenitz

May 22, 2012

William John Boenitz, 84, of Newport, died Tuesday May 22, 2012 at Roanoke-Chowan Hospital. A private service will be held at a later date by the family in New Jersy. He is survived by his wife Ruth Boenitz of the home: a daughter Sandra Long and husband Brian of NJ: two sons John Boenitz and wife Nora of NJ, and...

James Thomas Gilgo

James Thomas Gilgo

May 22, 2012

James Thomas Gilgo, 69, of Newport, died Tuesday May 22, 2012, at his home. No service is planned at this time. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Luna Gilgo of the home: son James Thomas Gilgo Jr., of Hillsborrough: three grandchildren Paul Gilgo of Walkertown, NC, George Gilgo of Wilmington, NC, and Jack Gilgo of Arapahoe, NC:...

Richard  Edward Whaley

Richard Edward Whaley

May 22, 2012

Richard Edward Whaley, 69, of Mill Creek, died Tuesday May 22, 2012, at his home. A memorial service will be held 7:30 pm Thursday at Mt . Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church in Mill Creek, with Rev. Douglas Randall officiating. He is survived by wife Kay Whaley of the home: daughters Katie Jenkins and husband Kerry of Mill Creek: Jodie...

Gresham Roland  Robinson

Gresham Roland Robinson

May 21, 2012

Gresham R. Robinson, Sr., 89, of Atlantic, died Tuesday May 21, 2012, at Pocono Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Atlantic Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Brookshire officiating. Interment will follow at Over the Brook Cemetery. He is survived by three sons Richard W. Beatty of Tannersville, PA, Ronald G. Robinson of Beaufort,...

Elda Jo (Smith)  Davis

Elda Jo (Smith) Davis

May 21, 2012

Elda Jo Davis, 64, of Davis, died Monday May 21, 2012, Carteret General Hospital. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday at Davis Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Mercer and Rev. Jim Springston officiating. Interment will follow at Oscar Davis Cemetery. Elda was a past member of Davis Free Will Baptist Church and  she attended The...

Joyce Carol (Fulcher)  Salter

Joyce Carol (Fulcher) Salter

May 20, 2012

Joyce Fulcher Salter, 73, of Stacy, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Carteret General Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Davis Original Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Gillikin officiating. Interment will follow at Stacy Community Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Donald Lawrence and Debbie Albus of Atlantic; two daughters, Michelle Smith and...

Winston L. Sanders

Winston L. Sanders

May 20, 2012

Winston L. Sanders, 69, of Marshallberg, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held August 9th at his home with Asa Buck, III officiating. He is survived by his wife, Judy Sanders of the home; daughter, Cindy Rhinehardt and husband Michael of Marshallberg; son, Dean Willis of Marshallberg; two grandchildren, Krista Rhinehardt and Michael...

Elsie "Caroline" (Davis)  Willis

Elsie "Caroline" (Davis) Willis

May 19, 2012

Elsie "Caroline" Davis Willis, 88, of Mooresville,NC, died Saturday May 19, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at First Baptist Church Morehead City. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. She was a member of First Baptist Church Morehead City. She retired from Belk's Department Store after 27 years of employment. She...

Gary Allen Warren

Gary Allen Warren

May 19, 2012

Gary Allen Warren, 57, of Morehead City, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Carteret General Hospital. Mr. Warren was employed with Civil Service for 23 years. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Smyrna Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Vance Harrell officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at North River United Methodist Church Cemetery. He is survived...

Herbert William Pate

Herbert William Pate

May 16, 2012

Herbert William Pate of 123 Pond Dr. in Atlantic Beach, NC was born on June 28, 1920 and died May 16, 2012. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at Open Door Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Linebarger and Rev. Robert B. Pate officiating. Interment will be at 5:00 pm at Pinelawn Memorial Park. He was the...

Billy Clay Ipock

Billy Clay Ipock

May 15, 2012

Billy Clay Ipock, 57, of Morehead City, died Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Carolina East Medical Center. A graveside service  will be held 11:00 am Friday at Bayview Cemetery. Billy worked with R.E. Willis Construction for 40 years and past seven years with Billy Miller Construction. He is survived by two children Deanna Marie McCombs of West Virginia, and Anthony...

Mary Margaret (Winfree)  Spinola

Mary Margaret (Winfree) Spinola

May 15, 2012

Mary Margaret Spinola, 58, of Newport, passed away Tuesday May 15, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Spinola of the home: two children Sara Mehlfelt, and Michael Mehlfelt and wife Sylvia: granddaughter Brianna: former husband Mike Mehlfelt: sisters Elizabeth Winfree, Diane Gilmartin,...

Ruby  (Pittman)  Norman

Ruby (Pittman) Norman

May 13, 2012

Ruby Pittman Norman, 94, of Beaufort, died Sunday May 13, 2012, at Brook Stone Living Center. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens with Pastor Syd Stewart officiating. She is survived by a son Glenn Norman and wife Bonnie of Pollocksville: three sisters in-law Frances Pittman of Beaufort, Mary Pittman of Beaufort, and Nellie...

Bertley Paul Willis

Bertley Paul Willis

May 13, 2012

Bertley Paul Willis, Sr., 55, of Harkers Island, passed away Sunday May 13, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. A funeral will be held 11:00 am Wednesday at Refuge Fellowship Church with the Rev. Manley Rose and assisted by Rev. Clint Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. He was employed with the Civil Service at Cherry...

Patricia "Patsy" Ann  Guthrie

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Guthrie

May 12, 2012

Patricia "Patsy Riggs Guthrie, 72, of Salter Path, died Saturday May 12, 2012, at Carteret General Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Russell Bell and Dr. Bill Wingard officiating. Interment will follow at Gethsemane. She is survived by her husband Til Guthrie of the home: children Donald "Bubba" Graham...

Eugene Shelton Williams

Eugene Shelton Williams

May 12, 2012

Eugene Williams, 85, of Newport, died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Amariah Garner Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Poling officiaiting. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Williams of the home; two sons Randy Williams and wife Janet of Newport, Kerry Williams of Newport,  and...

Nancy Sue (Laughton)  Conner

Nancy Sue (Laughton) Conner

May 12, 2012

Nancy Sue "Laughton" Conner, 70, of Morehead City, died Saturday May 12, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center. A funeral will be held 2:00 Wednesday at St. Paul Episcopal Church with the Father John Carlisto officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Nancy was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by three children Patrick D. Conner,...

Dr. Rodman Lyon Lancaster

Dr. Rodman Lyon Lancaster

May 11, 2012

Dr. Rodman Lyon Lancaster of Atlantic Beach and Morehead City passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 after a brief illness. Dr. Lancaster was born Feb. 22, 1923. He was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Lancaster, Sr. and the late Jessie Ipock Lancaster of Vanceboro, NC. Dr. Lancaster graduated from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. While there,...

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