Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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