Obituaries

Ryan Robinson

Ryan Robinson

Jun 8, 2010

Ryan Keith Robinson, 24, of Morehead City, passed on into his eternal life, Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Ryan loved his family, sports, surfing, fishing, boating, racing cars and creating music. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Marie Wright-Garner, his father, Steven Lee Robinson, Sr.; his older brother, Steven Lee Robinson, Jr.; his three younger sisters, Michaela Marie Robinson,...

Hedrick Arthur

Hedrick Arthur

Jun 6, 2010

Hedrick D. Arthur, 74, of Bettie, died at Carolina East Medical Center on Sunday, June 6, 2010 following a difficult illness. He was born on Friday, October 13, 1935 to the late James Ivey and Gieula Arthur. He graduated from Smyrna High School in 1953. Following graduation, Hedrick joined the U.S. Coast Guard serving at many duty stations from...

Grace Byrd

Grace Byrd

Jun 4, 2010

Grace W. Byrd, 87, of Morehead City, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Harborview Health Care Center. Mrs. Byrd was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. She, along with her late husband, Melvin Byrd, worked for many years as owner and operator of Byrd's Metal Works. Graveside services will be held 4:00 pm Sunday at Gethsemane Memorial Park with...

Arnold Floyd

Arnold Floyd

Jun 3, 2010

Arnold David Floyd, 81, of Newport, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at his residence. Private services will be held He is survived by his wife, Inez G. Floyd; daughter, Joy Propes and son, Dwayne Floyd, all of Newport; three brothers, Robin Floyd, Paul Floyd and Foy Floyd, all of Lexington. one grandchild and one great grandchild. He was preceded...

Richard Hoogendam

Richard Hoogendam

Jun 2, 2010

Richard "Dick" Hoogendam, 88, of Carolina Pines, died peacefully with his family at his bedside on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at his residence. Born Sept. 29, 1921, in Philadelphia, he graduated high school in Wellsboro, PA, in 1940. Shortly afterward, he joined the Marine Corps, serving in the Marshall Islands, Guam and Okinawa, during World War II. After the...

Billie Wood

Billie Wood

May 30, 2010

Billie Jean Carden Wood, 83, of Morehead City, was called to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on May 30, 2010. With family by her side, she quietly slipped into the arms of our Lord. Billie Wood was known for her love of fishing, playing the accordion, country music, cooking and her keen sense of humor. She...

Virginia Brown

Virginia Brown

May 29, 2010

Virginia Lee Brown, 67, of Newport, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brown was a member of The Sanctuary Church in Newport. Services will be held 4:00 pm Wednesday at The Sanctuary Church with Minister Ted Erskine officiating Interment will follow in Amariah Garner Cemetery.. She is survived by daughters, Tammy J. Dixon of...

Anita Duncan

Anita Duncan

May 29, 2010

Anita Marilyn Duncan, 81, of Newport, beloved wife and mother, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Carteret General Hospital. Services were held at Gethsemane Memorial Park with Rev. Terry McInnis officiating. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Warren R. Duncan; four children, Robinson and Barbara Duncan, Arnold and Beverly Duncan, Deborah and Mike Golden, and Marilyn...

Mary Craig

Mary Craig

May 29, 2010

Mary Garner Craig, 93, of Newport, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Carteret General Hospital. Mary became a member of Newport Baptist Church in 1953. She attended the church's homecoming celebration on May 16th. She and her husband, Aaron Craig were part of a missionary group, which establshed McCotter Boulevard Baptist Church in Havelock in 1988. The family business,...

Daniel McCain

Daniel McCain

May 29, 2010

Daniel "D.N." McCain, 77, of Newport, died Saturday,May 29, 2010, at Carolina East Medical Center. Mr. McCain was a veteran and served in the USMC. Services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Conner officiating. Interment will follow in the Cannady Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 54...

Doris Thompson

Doris Thompson

May 26, 2010

Doris G. Thompson, 76, of Morehead City, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Thompson was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. She was born in Nash County and she and her family moved to Carteret County in 1971. Services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, May 29, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, Morehead...

Carl Heffelfinger

Carl Heffelfinger

May 26, 2010

Dr. Carl John Heffelfinger, Pine Knoll shores, 85, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2010. He was born in Rochester, NY. During WWII, he served in the US Army as a medic with the 41st Infantry Division in the South Pacific and later, in Hiroshima. In 1952, he received his PhD in Chemistry from the University...

Sandra Miller

Sandra Miller

May 25, 2010

Sandra Williams Miller, 51, of Havelock, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at her home. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Munden Funeral Home. She is survived by by a daughter, Nina Rushing of Fincastle, VA and her father, Robert Williams of Oklahoma City, OK. Also surviving are her sister, Julie and her brother, Mark, both of...

R. Vance Heath

R. Vance Heath

May 25, 2010

R. Vance Heath, 84, of Beaufort, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Heath was a member of Rainbow United Methodist Church in Snow Hill, NC and attended First Baptist Church of Beaufort. He served in the US Army, was a Past Master of Franklin Lodge # 109, also a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason,...

Charles Waechter

Charles Waechter

May 25, 2010

Charles J. "Chuck" Waechter, 85, of Havelock, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at his home. Born in Asbury Park, NJ, Mr. Waechter was a World War II veteran who served in the 3rd Division of the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. He graduated from Rutgers University in New Jersey in 1950 and went on to a career as...

Betty  Hollowell

Betty Hollowell

May 24, 2010

Betty M. Hollowell, 102, of Atlantic Beach, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 24, 2010. Mrs. Hollowell was an active member of Bogue Banks Baptist Church in Atlantic Beach. She served her country in the United States Marine Corp (1942-1945), later marrying and raising a family in Plymouth, NC; She owned and operated Hollowell's Motel on Atlantic...

William Adams

William Adams

May 24, 2010

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Stephen  Hill

Stephen Hill

May 23, 2010

Stephen D. Hill, 21, of Newport, died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Carteret General Hospital. The church and family will hold a memorial service 2:30 pm Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Morehead City with Bishop Reece officiating. He is survived by his mother and father, Catherine and Phillip Hill of the home;...

Gertrude Guthrie

Gertrude Guthrie

May 23, 2010

Gertrude Guthrie, 89, of Salter Path, died Sunday, May 23, at Harborview Health Care Center. Mrs. Guthrie was a member of Salter Path United Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Gales Creek Cemetery with Pastor Tim Mariner officiating. She is survived by two daughters, Thelma O'Sheilds of Salter Path and Gale Johnson of...

Marion Noe

Marion Noe

May 22, 2010

Marion T. Noe, Jr., 75, of Beaufort, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at home. Mr. Noe was a Mason for 41 years and a member of Franklin Lodge of Beaufort. where he served as past Master, and an honorary member of Crissie Wright Lodge and Ocean Lodge. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Beaufort, and Carteret...