WAOW Obituaries - Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations in New Bern, NC

David Joseph Winter

July 28, 1994 - May 19, 2013

New Bern – David Joseph Winter, 18, was born July 28, 1994 in Long Branch, NJ. David went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 19, 2013. David was loved by family and friends. He never met a stranger that didn't become his friend. David had a passion for baseball. He was formerly involved with New Bern Babe Ruth, Crystal Coast Senior Babe Ruth, and Craven County Teen Court. He loved...
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William E. "Bill" Dorsey, Sr.

July 11, 1949 - May 17, 2013

HAVELOCK, NC MSgt William E. Dorsey, USMC Ret., 63, passed away suddenly, Friday, May 17, 2013, following complications from surgery. A native of Warren, OH, Bill was a proud Marine, having served his country with honor for over 20 years, retiring in Havelock in 1988. Bill enjoyed working on any engine he could get his hands on. He was a genius with small engine's, running "Bill's Small Engine...
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Gretchen Charlene Davis

October 1, 1943 - May 10, 2013

Gretchen Charlene Davis October 1, 1943 – May 10, 2013 Gretchen Charlene Davis, 69, died on Friday, May 10, 2013. She is survived by two brothers, Samuel (Sam) Dudley Davis of Pollocksville NC; John L. Davis and his wife Judy of Pollocksville; and three nieces, Robin and Rebecca Davis of Pollocksville and Raven Davis Chitalo and husband Josh of New Bern, NC. She is also survived by one...
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Renella Denise Green Hilton

May 12, 1960 - May 9, 2013

Renella Denise Green Hilton, 52, of New Bern, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 9, 2013 as she was surrounded by loving family members. Renella was a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend who loved her family and friends. She enjoyed a successful career with Wachovia Bank and loved to visit her Mother and talk with her best friends. She also loved to read and while growing up,...
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Zadock Monroe Dismuke, Jr.

December 3, 1928 - May 7, 2013

Monroe Dismuke, 84, of New Bern, died May 6, 2013. He was a veteran and served his country as a member of the Merchant Marine Service, the Army Air Corp, and retired as a Master Sergeant in the Air Force. He was a 50 year Master Mason and member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine. He is Survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dismuke; children, Zachary Michael Dismuke, Phillip Boyd Dismuke, Zadock...
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Louis Grady McCotter III

June 25, 1945 - May 4, 2013

Grady died on May 4, 2013 at Vidant Health Inpatient Hospice House in Greenville. He was born at St. Luke's Hospital on June 25, 1945. He has lived in New Bern for his entire life. He graduated from New Bern High School in 1964, then he attended East Carolina University and Campbell University. He worked at Cherry Point but spent most of his career at Camp Lejeune as a civilian weapons...
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Margaret Hayward Nassef

May 16, 1923 - May 1, 2013

Ms. Margaret Hayward Nassef died on May 1, 2013 with her loving family at her bedside. Ms. Nassef was born one of nine children on May 16, 1923 to James and Ethel Hayward in Bishops' Stortford, England. She was predeceased by both of her parents, her older seven siblings, and her beloved husband, Eddie John Nassef., Ms. Nassef graduated boarding school from Herts and Essex in Bishops'...
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Woodrow "Woody" Richard Hill

May 1, 2013

Mr. Woodrow "Woody" Richard Hill, 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was a master carpenter and owned Woodrow Hill and Son Homebuilding & Repair. He is preceded in death by his parents, Furney Hill and Thelma Thompson Hill, two sisters and one brother. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013 at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with Pastor...
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Heber Clifton Baker, Jr.

October 26, 1937 - April 30, 2013

New Bern – Heber Clifton Baker, Jr., 75, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Baker; sons, Clifton Baker, Jimmy Baker, John Baker and Billy Greenlee; daughters, Cindy Smith, Patricia Polizzi, Sunny Jones, Candy Jones, and Clarinda Price; brother, Bobby Baker; sisters, Mary Whitford and Lena Bray; and several grandchildren and greatpgrandchildren....
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John S. Cook

April 15, 1926 - April 29, 2013

NEW BERN, NC John Schade Cook, 87, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. He was born in Bronxville, NY, and he was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the European Theatre. Upon return to the States, John earned his BA in Commerce from the University of Virginia, and had a long career as a loan officer for Chemical Bank in New York City. John and his wife Anne retired to New Bern in 1992,...
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Charles E. Faulkenberry

November 30, 1925 - April 28, 2013

Mr. Charles Emerson Faulkenberry, 87, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Kershaw, SC, the son of Ferris and Minnie Ogburn Faulkenberry. He was a proud US Marine Corps veteran, having earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served his country in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Charles was a longtime resident of New Bern. He worked for...
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Robert B. Gaiti

May 30, 1940 - April 26, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mr. Robert Benedict Gaiti, 72, of the Greenbrier Community, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. A native of Franklin Square, NY, Bob was a diehard Jets and Yankees fan. The whole family would gather for Sunday meals and afterwards cheer on their teams! He was a retired insurance agent, enjoyed traveling with his wife, Phyllis, and working in his garden with his dog Buddy at his...
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Laura Wynne Dickerson

December 4, 1932 - April 25, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Laura Wynne Dickerson passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 25, 2013. A lifelong resident of Craven County, Laura was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family. She was a retired Real Estate Agent. She never met a stranger and will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 PM Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Pollock~Best Funerals &...
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Bertha Verona Pollard Norris

October 6, 1921 - April 25, 2013

New Bern – Bertha Verona Pollard Norris, 91, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1921, daughter of the late Cirby L. and Emilie Florence Capps Pollard. She had been a member of Harbor Light Church. She loved her Lord first, and then her family. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, sewing and cooking. She is survived by her son, Vernon Norris of...
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Hazel Hardison Williams

December 2, 1921 - April 24, 2013

Hazel Hardison Williams, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the age of 91 years. She was born on December 2, 1921 in Pamlico County to the late Thaddeus "Clem" Hardison and Effie S. Hardison. She was an active member of Saint Mary's Free Will Baptist Church for more than 60 years. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Pollock...
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William "Bill" Harold Stowers

June 17, 1920 - April 24, 2013

New Bern – William "Bill" Harold Stowers, 92, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1920 in Banner Springs, TN, son of the late George and Laura Alice Owen Stowers. Mr. Stowers served in the US Army during World War II, and was a high school teacher for over 30 years before retiring. He did quite a bit of public speaking and had a great sense...
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Henry "Hank" Laughinghouse, Sr.

November 15, 1945 - April 23, 2013

Mr. Henry "Hank" Laughinghouse, Sr., 67, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Hank was a loving husband and father who loved the Lord, his family and church. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and his love for the Lord was evident in his support of missionary work, FBN, and sharing the Gospel with everyone he met. A man of many talents, he had a...
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Elizabeth Scott Harper

March 16, 1943 - April 18, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mrs. Elizabeth Scott Harper, 70, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. A native of Norfolk, VA, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Johnson Scott and Shelby Dale Scott, Jr. She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Morris C. Moore and S. Dale Scott, III. Elizabeth was an educator through and through, she loved to teach and be with her students, whether in high...
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Donald Reynolds Phillips

December 20, 1924 - April 17, 2013

Donald Reynolds Phillips of River Bend, NC died on April 17, 2013. Don was born on Dec. 20, 1924 to Arthur and Elizabeth Phillips in Richville, NY. The family moved to Potsdam, NY in 1936. In 1942 he graduated from Potsdam High School, where he had participated in many athletic activities. Don enlisted in the Navy in Dec. 1942 and served as an electricians mate on the USS Donaldson, attached...
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David Chapman Scott

September 8, 1939 - April 16, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mr. David Chapman Scott, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A native of St. Joseph County, IN. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active member of the Russian Orthodox Church in Colorado Springs, CO. at St. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church, where he served as a Lay Reader and Deacon. In his spare time, he enjoyed restoring antique reed organs,...
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Gurman Gene Kennedy

July 9, 1936 - April 16, 2013

Gurman G. Kennedy is survived by his wife Joyce Kennedy; daughter, Barbara Kennedy of Tampa, Fla.; son, Gurman G. Kennedy, Jr. and wife, Karen of Beaulaville, NC; son, Sherman Joseph Kennedy and wife, Billie of Richlands, NC; son, Thurman James Kennedy and wife, Lois of Richlands, NC; daughter, Susan Futrelle and husband, Greg of Gardendale, Ala.; Stepson, Dwayne Little and wife, Lori of New Bern...
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Evelyn Iris Harrell

September 8, 1929 - April 13, 2013

Evelyn Cook Harrell, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the age of 83. She lived for her family and was a kind, gentle and patient lady who possessed a beautiful smile and the ability to calm others. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013 at The Lakeside Chapel at...
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Sara Elizabeth Ballard

July 19, 1925 - April 12, 2013

Sara Elizabeth Ballard, 87, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Ballard and two sons, James Thomas Ballard and Daniel Leroy Ballard. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Croatan Church of Christ, 4115 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Painter...
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Caroline Dunn Ashford

August 16, 1912 - April 12, 2013

Caroline Winder Dunn Ashford died Friday. She was born in New Bern in 1912 the daughter of William Dunn II and Octavia Hughes Dunn. She was the widow of Charles Hall Ashford, M.D. She was a graduate of St. Mary's and St. Catherine's Schools. She served on the Altar Guild and Vestry of Christ Church where she was baptized and married. Other interests were the New Bern Historical Society and...
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Garnetta "Pat" Gent

January 22, 1925 - April 12, 2013

Garnetta "Pat" Oglesby Gent, 88, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the hospital surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Morehead City, North Carolina, "Pat" moved to New Bern in the early 50's and has resided there ever since. She retired from Carolina East Medical Center and was a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church in New Bern. Funeral service will be 2 p.m....
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David William Clifton

November 22, 1991 - April 11, 2013

David William Clifton, 21, of New Bern, passed away on April 11, 2013. He was born November 22, 1991. David was a student at Pitt Community College. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Lakeside Chapel at Greenleaf Memorial Park. He is survived by his parents, David and Linda Clifton; sister, Lindsay Nora Clifton; grandfather, Hugh Franklin Oates; and grandmother,...
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James Rodney Powell

August 5, 1937 - April 10, 2013

New Bern – James Rodney Powell, 75, died Thursday, April 10, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He served in the US Navy, and retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad after 41 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Pope Powell; his mother, Donnie Wood; his father, Rodolph Powell; two brothers, Billy Powell and Milton Powell. He is survived by one son, James Rodney Powell,...
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Thomas Ray Summerlin

October 19, 1956 - April 9, 2013

Mr. Thomas Ray Summerlin "Tommy" Age 56, passed on April 9, 2013 at Carolina East Hospital in New Bern, NC. Tommy, the son of David and the late Mary Summerlin was born in Goldsboro, NC on October 19, 1956. Tommy graduated from Northern High School in Durham, NC, where he played football. Upon graduation, Tommy worked for Sears until he began work for IBM where he stayed for 25 years. He then...
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William Robert Conner, Jr.

March 14, 1927 - April 8, 2013

William "Bill" Robert Conner, Jr., 86, died at his residence on Monday, April 8th. Visitation will be held on Sat., April 13 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Pollock-Best Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church on Sun., April 14 at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary...
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Lillie Mae Toler Whitfield

May 5, 1938 - April 8, 2013

Mrs. Lillie Mae Whitfield, 74, of Ernul, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was a wonderful wife and mother who will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Pine Tree Cemetery in the Caton community with the Rev. Paul Jackson officiating. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William Whitfield of the home; her...
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Etta Daughety Pierce

April 22, 1929 - April 8, 2013

Grifton – Etta Daughety Pierce, 83, formerly of New Bern, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at the home of her son. She was born April 22, 1929, daughter of the late George Allen and Delia Smith Daughety. She was the widow of William H. Pierce. Mrs. Pierce had worked as a sales representative at Wal Mart. She is survived by three sons, David Pierce, Roger Pierce and Buddy Pierce; one daughter,...
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Alice Mary Hankerson Frank

June 13, 1934 - April 8, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Alice Hankerson Frank, of the Fairfield Harbour Community, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. Alice was born in Waseca, Minnesota on June 13, 1934 to Robert and Mabel Sehlke Hankerson. She graduated from Hamline University in 1956. In 1957, she married Jim Frank in Ensenada, Mexico. Their adventures took them all around the world including Europe, Africa and Australia. After several...
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Ronald E. Erickson

April 1, 1948 - April 7, 2013

Mr. Ronald E. Erickson, 65, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was born April 1, 1948 in Monrovia, CA, son of the late Earl and Ellen Freeman Erickson. Mr. Erickson had a B. S. degree in metalluragical engineering. He worked as an enginer as Bosch since 2006, and prior to that had worked in a number of foundries and corporations working with metals. He served in the US Army during the Viet Nam...
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Mildred Glynn Mallard Jenkins

November 6, 1919 - April 5, 2013

TRENTON, NC Mrs. Mildred Mallard Jenkins, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, died peacefully April 5, 2013 in the home where she was born over 93 years ago. She was one of 11 children and daughter of William Grover and Hattie Banks Mallard, living most of her life in Jones County, North Carolina. As a young teenager, after the death of her mother, she took on the...
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Virginia Braxton Ormond

June 21, 1921 - April 4, 2013

New Bern – Virginia Bell Braxton Ormond, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a native of Pitt County, but spent most of her life in Craven County. She owned and operated Ormond's Laundry for many years and was a member of New Bern First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by sons, Lester Autry Ormond of Suisun City, CA, Jasper "Jim" Ormond of...
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Mary Louise Hargett Hamilton

April 13, 1935 - April 1, 2013

Mary Louise Hamilton (or Weggie as she was affectionately known), age 77, of New Bern, NC passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013. She was born on April 13, 1935 in Rhems, North Carolina to her parents, Abner Jefferson and Mattie Hargett. Mary Lou was the second of 5 children. She graduated from Bridgeton High School where she met and then married Rowland Hamilton in New Bern on June 9, 1951....
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Babs Hudson

July 5, 1926 - March 31, 2013

Barbara Hughes Hudson, 86, of New Bern, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Babs was a graduate of Sue Bennett College in London, Kentucky. She worked as a bookkeeper and retired in Pollocksville at age 62. She made her home in New Bern after retirement. She indulged in life through reading, working crossword puzzles, emailing, exercising with her Frogs and Lily Pads of Courts Plus and...
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Mary Jane Vowinkel

July 8, 1922 - March 30, 2013

New Bern – Mary Jane Vowinkel, 90, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 8, 1922 in Sheboygan, WI, daughter of the late Julius and Emma Mild Stuemke. Mrs. Vowinkel was a member of St. Mary's Original Free Will Baptist Church, and loved attending Sunday School and studying her Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin J. Vowinkel. Surviving...
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Paul Clifford Reilly

July 4, 1930 - March 29, 2013

New Bern – Paul C. Reilly, 82, died, Friday, March 29, 2013 at his residence. He had worked as President of Sterling Abstract Title Insurance Company. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and was a member of Knights of Columbus with a 4th degree. He was a volunteer fireman in Bellerose Village, NY where he was Fireman of the Year in 1978, as well as being past president. He was...
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Harry L. Swindell, Sr.

May 4, 1935 - March 23, 2013

New Bern – Harry L. Swindell, Sr., 77 died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his home. Mr. Swindell was a member of Broad Creek Christian Church. He served his country in the US Army, and was a member of DAV Chapter 40. He retired from civil service at Cherry Point and had been a real estate agent for a short time. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pearly Swindell; three sons, Harry Lee...
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Thomas E. "Ed" Woody

November 7, 1924 - March 21, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mr. Thomas E. "Ed" Woody, 88, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. A native of Coeburn, VA, Ed was the son of Aura Belle and James L. Woody. Ed was a proud USMC veteran of WWII, and a star athlete, having been a pitcher with the New Bern Flyers Minor Baseball League. He was sought after by the San Francisco Giants, until the war got in the way. Ed return to Eastern NC while...
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Haywood West Hill

March 30, 1947 - March 21, 2013

Cove City – Haywood W. Hill, 65, died Thursday, March 21 at CarolinaEast Medical Center, son of the late Nellie and Ivey Hill. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Wintergreen Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church just prior to the funeral from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janice...
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Shirley Ann Gaskins Richardson

May 15, 1937 - March 20, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Ann Gaskins Richardson, age 75, departed this world and peacefully entered into the arms of her heavenly Father on March 20, 2013. She was born on May 15, 1937 to the late Thomas Whitford Gaskins, Sr. and Sallie Carthine Ireland Gaskins. Mrs. Shirley had a great love for children which inspired the opening of "Little Dudes Daycare" that she operated for more than 20 years. She...
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Hazel Holland Grieder

July 20, 1916 - March 17, 2013

Bridgeton, NC Mrs. Hazel Millicent Holland Grieder, 96, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013. A native of Paterson, NJ, Ms. Hazel was a label inspector for Montabert Textile in Midland Park, NJ. She was the last surviving, of 6, child of Minnie Turkington Holland and Wesley Holland. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Grieder, in 1960, and her grandchildren, Jill Gay, and Brian...
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James Wade Civils

March 17, 2013

Mr. James Wade Civils, 73, of New Bern, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 17, 2013. He was a graduate of Jasper High School and had worked as a carpenter for 35 years and as a paper carrier with the Sun Journal for 24 years. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the New Bern Church of God with Dr. David Salmons officiating. Burial...
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Carrie Nicole Trudo Mills

February 21, 1978 - March 15, 2013

Carrie Trudo Mills, 35, of New Bern, died on Friday, March 15, 2013 at her home. She had worked as a 911 Telecommunicator with the Craven County Sheriff's Dept. for 7 years. The last several years she has been a homemaker and Mom, a job she cherished each day. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Croatan Presbyterian Church with Dr. Richard Boyd officiating. Burial will...
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Geraldine Eakes Baxter

March 14, 2013

New Bern Geraldine Elizabeth Eakes Baxter, 85 died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was born on July 31, 1928, in Rocky Mount, NC. She retired from First Citizens Bank in New Bern, NC. She attended Broad Street Christian Church for many years and active in the Christian Women's Fellowship there.She was a graduate of New Bern High School and also an alumnus at...
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Linda Ipock Nassef

October 21, 1953 - March 12, 2013

Bridgeton, NC Mrs. Linda Ipock Nassef, 59, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. A longtime resident of Winterville, Linda was a loving and caring woman who always had open arms and an open heart . She was the "Neighborhood Mom" who loved her family and her Lord. Linda was preceded in death by her twin sister, Brenda Kay Ipock, and her husband, Patrick Lee Nassef, Sr. ...
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Edith Everington Burgess

December 5, 1926 - March 11, 2013

New Bern – Edith Everington Burgess, 86, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at Sterling House. She was a lifetime resident of New Bern, a member of Broad Street Christian Church, and had worked with Neuse Memorial Company and New Bern Monumental Company. Edith is survived by her son, Russell E. Burgess and wife, Vickie; two grandchildren, Earle F. Burgess and Melissa F.Gherardi; four great...
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Roger Clayton Mallard

September 10, 1925 - March 9, 2013

Roger Clayton Mallard, 87, of New Bern, NC, died March 9, 2013 at home with his family by his side. Mr. Mallard served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. He worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company from 1952 until his retirement in 1983. Subsequently he worked as the administrative assistant for the Sudan Temple until 1987. Mr. Mallard worked part time at Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations from...
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Eleanor Parks Carrier

July 2, 1921 - March 6, 2013

New Bern – Eleanor Parks Carrier, 91 passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Mrs. Carrier was a charter member of Neuse Forest Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder, involved with the Women's Circle and Sunday School teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Carrier, Sr. and her infant daughter, Catherine Coleen Carrier. Surviving are her...
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Paul H. Taylor

April 13, 1953 - February 26, 2013

Paul Harvey Taylor, age 60, Pollocksville, NC, died February 26, 2013. Paul was born April 13, 1953 in Norfolk, Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Taylor and is survived by his mother, Katherine Taylor of Vanceboro, NC and his siblings, brother and wife, Jimmy and Linda Hurst of Ala., brother and wife, Charles and Mary Taylor of Thomasville, NC, brother and wife, Marshall and...
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Mary Holt Dunevant

April 27, 1913 - February 25, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mrs. Mary Emma Holt Dunevant, 99, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013. A native of Person County, Mary was the daughter of Mary Alice Toler Holt and Charles Henry Holt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dunevant. Mary loved children and was in child care for over 70 years. When she wasn't looking after children, she enjoyed cooking for her extended family and friends...
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Kathryn "Kat" Fryer

September 23, 1951 - February 24, 2013

Havelock, NC Mrs. Kathryn L. "Kat" Fryer, 61, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013, after a brief illness. A native of Cloquet, MN. She was the daughter of the late Marguerite Southern Hildebrand and Curtis R. Hildebrand. She was a longtime resident of CO and CA, until moving to Craven County in 1989. Kat, as she was affectionately known, was an office manager for several local businesses....
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Joe Wayne Whitford

June 5, 1957 - February 24, 2013

Ernul --- Joe Wayne Whitford, 55, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Joe Wayne worked in the auto parts industry for nearly forty years, beginning his career with New Bern Auto Supply at the age of sixteen. His knowledge and expertise was relied upon by many and he was considered the "go to guy" throughout the community. He was a long-time member...
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Emily Williams Bundy

June 15, 1927 - February 22, 2013

ERNUL, NC Mrs. Emily Williams Bundy, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, February 22, 2013. A native of Duplin County, Ms. Emily was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Houston, Margie Hudgins; and the love of her life, her husband, William D. Bundy. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, February 25, 2013 at New Bern Memorial Cemetery...
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James A. "Jim" Regan

March 30, 1960 - February 21, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mr. James Arthur Regan, 52 passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday, February 21, 2013. He was taken too early, after a brief, but courageous, battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was always full of life, and loved by many for his wit, caring, short temper, unique personality, and ability to bring a smile to your face with his antics. He affected the lives of...
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Donald A. Gentry

October 15, 1946 - February 19, 2013

Mr. Donald A. Gentry, 66, of New Bern, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Pat Thomas officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S....
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Dorothy Liebst Birdsall

February 18, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Dorothy Liebst Birdsall, 82, formerly of Massapequa, New York and residing in New Bern, North Carolina, died at her home Monday evening, February 18, 2013. She was a retiree from Chemical Bank, Massapequa, New York where she worked as a Teller. She and her husband Herbert were married sixty-two years. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Santucci of Micanopy, Florida and...
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Rebecca Beata Vaughan

November 7, 1965 - February 16, 2013

Mrs. Rebecca Beata Vaughan, loving Wife and Mother, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the age of 47 years. Rebecca was a sincere person who truly cared for others. Many young people in the neighborhood on her children's sports teams looked up to her as a "Mom" and loved her very much. She worked very hard to make her house a home and enjoyed cooking and serving new dishes to her...
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Viola White Corder

February 4, 1919 - February 16, 2013

Havelock – Viola White Corder, 94, passed away Saturday, February 16 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing & Rehab Center. She was retired from Civil Service at Cherry Point where she was a Supervisor Material Specialist. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Havelock, a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, a member and past president of Havelock Senior Citizens Club...
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Anne Louise Wonnacott

September 30, 1961 - February 15, 2013

Anne Louise Wonnacott, 52, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at her home. There will be a Celebration of Life service Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at one o'clock at Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Visitation will follow until four o'clock. Anne was previously employed at The Chelsea and Baker's Square. She was currently employed at Carolina East Medical Center. Anne is survived by her companion...
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Robert Eugene Thurber

October 11, 1932 - February 15, 2013

New Bern – Doctor Robert Eugene Thurber passed away peacefully February 15, 2013 at the Brookstone Living Center, Pollocksville, North Carolilna. Dr. Thurber was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York on October 11, 1932. A passionate educator and researcher, he received his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Holy Cross College, Worchester, MA, as well as degrees in...
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Midori M. Downie

February 10, 1936 - February 14, 2013

Midori Moritani Downie, 77, of Havelock, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Midori was born in Wakayama City, Japan on February 10, 1936. Midori is preceded in death by her parents Masakichi and Chiemu Moritani both of Japan. She is survived by two brothers Tadashi and Shigeru Moritani; and a sister, Kazuko Horinouchi also of Japan. Other survivors include her companion Ted Kirk of...
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Gladys Bell Davis

January 1, 1911 - February 12, 2013

New Bern – Gladys Bell Davis, 102, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was born in Carteret County on January 1, 1911, daughter of the late William Fisher and Isa Dora Prescott Bell. Mrs. Davis was one of the founding members of Faith United Methodist Church. During the years she had attended Riverside United Methodist Church, and more recently, Trinity...
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Dolly Ann Coward Bryant

November 6, 1957 - February 5, 2013

Dolly Ann Coward Bryant 55, the daughter of the late Slade Alexander Coward and Clydie Bowden Coward Burroughs was chosen to reside with Our Lord Jesus Christ on February 5, 2013. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two granddaughters, three brothers and one sister. Dolly was raised in Vanceboro NC were she attended school and graduated from West Craven High School. Dolly...
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Justin Ryan Robbins

February 13, 1993 - February 2, 2013

Justin Robbins, 19, of Aurora, died Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was born February 13, 1993 in Virginia Beach, VA. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Griffin officiating. He is survived by his Mother and Stepfather, Angel Lee and Dallas Lee, III of Aurora; his brother, Donald Skelton of Aurora; his sister, Ashley...
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Helen Gaskins Green

September 11, 1928 - February 1, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mrs. Helen Gaskins Green died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, N.C. She was 84 years old. She was the widow of the late John Burgwin Green, Jr. Married on November 22, 1953, they enjoyed more than fifty years together before his death in 2004. Mrs. Green was born Helen Grace Gaskins in the Asbury community of Craven County on September 11, 1928,...
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Willie A. Stallings

November 19, 1942 - February 1, 2013

TRENT WOODS, NC Willie Allen Stallings, 70, died Friday February 1, 2013, following a valiant battle against colon cancer. He was born in Wayne County November 19, 1942 to the late James Walter Stallings, Sr. and Charlotte Daughety Stallings. Willie was self employed as a realtor and general contractor. He retired from the North Carolina National Guard and was a graduate of the Command...
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Richard Thomas "Tom" Dudley

November 23, 1936 - January 31, 2013

Fort Barnwell, NC Mr. Richard Thomas "Tom" Dudley, 76, rode off into the sunset Thursday, January 31, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Craven County, Tom was a US Army Veteran, and upon return from his service, was a New Bern Policeman, in the 1960's, in their Motorcycle Division. His photo even graces the wall of a local restaurant. Tom retired from the DuPont Company and was owner...
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Mable Paris

September 22, 1930 - January 27, 2013

New Bern - Mable Paris passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center at the age of 82. She departed as she lived, when she was ready to go, she left quickly. Cause of death was listed as sepsis. Mable was born in Elkhart, Kansas and at an early age was adopted by Elviuos and Etta Bradford in Canon City, Colorado. She graduated High School in Canon City and attended...
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Shirley Lamm Sawyer

August 9, 1935 - January 21, 2013

VANCEBORO, NC Mrs. Shirley Marie Lamm Sawyer, 78, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013. A native and lifetime resident of Craven County, Shirley was a loving wife and mother who looked after her family. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Maysville, and enjoyed working in her flower garden. Ms. Sawyer loved to travel this great state, from the beach to the mountains, she relished...
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Joseph B. Riley, Jr.

December 10, 1940 - January 20, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mr. Joseph Benedict Riley, Jr., 72, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. A native of Upper Darby, PA, Joe was the son of Dorothy Shackleton Riley and Joseph Riley. He was a graduate of Msgr. Bonner High School, in 1958, and later graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Carolina University with a BS in Business Administration. Joe was Captain of the Philadelphia Paranauts wheelchair...
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Betty G. Wallace

November 10, 1931 - January 18, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mrs. Betty Gafford Leonard Wallace, 81, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. A native of Petersburg and South Hill, VA; Betty was the daughter of the late Ida Peterson Gafford and Clyde John Gafford. She was of the Methodist faith, and was retired from Pitt Memorial/Vidant Medical Center in the Medical Records Department. She enjoyed her retirement with her children,...
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Jappy M. Tyndall

June 28, 1925 - January 17, 2013

New Bern - Jappy Tyndall, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Jappy was born in Deep Run, Lenoir County and after serving in the United States Navy in World War II, he and his family moved to New Bern in 1951. He was employed by the FAA for 30 years. He was very active in the Lions Club for many years and had been a Hospice volunteer. Jappy was a member of Broad Street...
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Joyce Bright Fell

July 19, 1954 - January 16, 2013

Pollocksville – Joyce Bright Fell passed away on January 16, 2013. A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Pollocksville United Methodist Church with Rev. Syd Stewart officiating, with a dinner to follow. The family will receive friends at the church, prior to the memorial service from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Fell; two sons, Stephen Fell,...
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Joseph C. Parker

February 22, 1926 - January 14, 2013

Reverend Joseph Chapman Parker, 86, of 390 Beaman Road, New Bern, North Carolina died Monday afternoon January 14, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2013 at Pollock-Best Funeral Home in New Bern, NC. Visitation will be held Thursday January 17, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pollock-Best Funeral Home. The service will be...
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Jeffrey Reynolds

July 31, 1966 - January 11, 2013

Retired Gunnery Sergeant Jeffrey Ivan Reynolds, Jr., 46, of New Bern, passed away January 11, 2013, at Vidant Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1966 in Sacramento, California. Immediately following graduation in 1984 from Mira Loma High School in Sacramento, he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably gave his country 20 years of military service. Retired Gunnery Sergeant...
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Laura Lee Lindsey

December 29, 1952 - January 7, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mrs. Laura Lee Lindsey, 60, died Monday, January 7, 2013. Originally from Fort Worth, TX, where she was an EMT that worked with the local Rodeo. A resident of New Bern for the last 19 years where she has been a caregiver for the elderly. Laura was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Pollock~Best Chapel with...
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Lillie Mae Jones

April 28, 1969 - January 7, 2013

Lillie Mae McCoy Jones, 43, of Bridgeton, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She had worked with The Dollar Tree for a number of years prior to the decline of her health. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Greenleaf Memorial Park Lakeside Chapel with Dr. David Salmons officiating. She is survived by her husband, Danny Ray Jones, Sr. of...
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Willie Spain

June 11, 1928 - January 5, 2013

New Bern – Willie Spain, 84, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Riverpoint Crest Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born June 11, 1928 in Tarboro, son of the late Luther and Maranda Moye Spain. He had worked in sales. He is survived by his wife, Virginia R. Spain; two sons, Marty Spain and William Ray Spain, Jr.; one daughter, Deborah Spain; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. ...
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Anne Marie Boyett

August 7, 1922 - January 5, 2013

New Bern, NC Anne Marie Boyett, 90, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 05, 2013. She attended Farm Life School in Vanceboro and graduated from Conners Business College in New Bern. She also graduated from Liberty Bible Institute, under Dr. Jerry Falwell in Lynchburg, VA. She was the owner of Anne Marie's Fashions from 1955 to 2004. She was an active member of...
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Constance "Connie" Linda Emory Rockwell

July 15, 1933 - January 5, 2013

Constance "Connie" Linda Emory Rockwell of New Bern, NC left this earth to be with her Lord in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 05, 2013 after a long battle with alzheimer's disease. Born in Oriental, NC on July 15, 1933 to Charles and Malinda Bateman Emory, Connie spent most of her adult life helping run her and her husband's farm in Corinna, ME helping pick over a...
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Henry Shelton Holton

February 1, 1931 - January 3, 2013

New Bern – Henry Shelton Holton, 81, affectionately known as "Papa" entered his Heavenly home January 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1931 at the homeplace in Olylmpia to Hugh and Manilla Dunn Holton. Shelton retired from the A&P Grocery Store chain after 26 years and was co-founder of the first Piggly Wiggly chain of grocery stores in New Bern. Shelton and...
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Mary Elizabeth Taylor Hodges

January 5, 1918 - January 1, 2013

New Bern – Mary Elizabeth Taylor Hodges, 94, resident at Bayview Nursing Center, died peacefully on January 1, 2013. Lib was born in New Bern on January 5, 1918, the daughter of the late John Rose Taylor and Alice Land Taylor. She was predeceased by her husband, James M. Hodges; a sister, Alice Taylor Stanley; and a brother, John R. Taylor, Jr. Lib took great pride in being a native New...
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Bobby Earl Morgan

March 26, 1941 - January 1, 2013

NEW BERN, NC Mr. Bobby Earl Morgan, 71, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013. A native of Pamlico County, Bobby was the oldest child of Estelle Sawyer Morgan and Marvin Morgan. He was in the Army National Guard, and was an automobile mechanic and welder. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM, Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Stilley Family Cemetery on Saints Delight Church Road. With Rev. Kenneth Dixon...
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Naomi Nobles Murphy

June 24, 1919 - December 29, 2012

Naomi Nobles Murphy passed from this mortal life to a greater reward the night of December 29, 2012. She was the caring, loving wife of Frank O. Murphy of Pollocksville, NC through more than 62 years of a devoted marital partnership. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are her four children, John F. Murphy and wife Cissy of Pawleys Island, SC, Donald Ray Murphy...
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Minnie Bell Tripp

December 20, 1918 - December 29, 2012

Minnie Bell Morris Tripp, affectionately known as "Ma" by most of her family went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the age of 94 years. She was born and raised in Vanceboro but lived most of her life in the Clarks community where she worked diligently alongside her husband, Raleigh Bruce Tripp on the family farm until his death in 1994. Ma loved her children and...
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Franklin Ryan Hill

December 14, 1974 - December 28, 2012

Franklin Ryan Hill, 38, of New Bern, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was a kindhearted soul who enjoyed helping others and loved fishing, spending time at the beach and spending time with his dog, Scarlet. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Linda Cayton Hill. He is survived by his Father, Woodrow Franklin Hill of New Bern; Sisters, Paula Elizabeth Hill of Burlington and...
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Helen Franks Whitehurst

December 7, 1934 - December 28, 2012

Helen Franks "Granny" Whitehurst, beloved Wife, Mom, Sister and Grandmother, passed on Friday, December 28, 2012 to enter the "Gates of Heaven" to be with her loving Lord, to whom she prayed to everyday of her life. She was born on December 7, 1934 to the late Herman and Dorothy Franks. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Whitehurst. Mom is now...
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Ronald F. Doucette

March 6, 1934 - December 27, 2012

NEW BERN, NC Mr. Ronald F. Doucette, 78, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. A native of Montpelier, VT, Ron was a US Marine Corps veteran, and was a longtime resident of Rutland, VT where he was employed with AT&T. Ron was very active in civic organizations, having been a member of Rutland Lodge # 345, BPOE, Rutland Rotary Club, Italian American Club of Rutland, VT, and was a very active...
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Marie Smith Antry

August 12, 1921 - December 24, 2012

Marie Smith Antry, 91, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1921 in Onslow County, North Carolina and was married to Virgel E. Antry for 46 years at the time of his death in 1993. She was the last surviving member of her family of seven siblings. She began her working career as a telephone operator in New Bern after her graduation from Pollocksville High...
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Charles William "Bill" Benton, Sr.

August 19, 1945 - December 22, 2012

Mr. Charles William "Bill" Benton, Sr., 67, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 22, 2012. To his family and most who knew him, he was known simply as "Pop." He was born and raised in Pamlico County but spent most of his adult life in Craven County. He was co-owner, with his son, of Coastal Dragline Services, Inc. and could often be found behind the controls of his Cat Excavator. He was a...
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Bertha Riggs Meekins

September 29, 1937 - December 20, 2012

New Bern – Bertha Riggs Meekins, 75, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was a member of Word Fellowship Church. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Kevin Meekins and Randy Dennis Meekins, both of New Bern; one brother, Nelson Nash Riggs of Pikeville; five sisters, Gertrude Kivette of Staley, Margaret Janie Taylor of Pollocksville, Susan May Storey of...
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John H. Behrmann

December 19, 1927 - December 19, 2012

Mr. John H. Behrmann, 85, of New Bern, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at his residence. An engineer by profession, he had worked for many years with Grumman Aerospace as a Quality Manager. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012 in the Chapel of Centenary United Methodist Church with the Reverend Susan Pate Greenwood officiating. He is survived by his wife, Edith A....
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Carol "Harry Bryan" Mallard

October 20, 1922 - December 18, 2012

Carol Bryan Mallard "Harry Bryan," age 90, of Pollocksville, and most recently New Bern, passed away on December 18, 2012. She was born in Pollocksville on September 20, 1922, daughter to the late Charles Henry and Frances Estelle Bell Bryan. "Harry Bryan" was a loving influence in the lives of six children, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, Georgia. ...
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Frank G. Markowski

January 23, 1933 - December 17, 2012

Frank G. Markowski, Capt. USMC Ret., 79, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. A native of Plymouth, PA, Frank was one of 16 children born to Stella Czaplitska and Boleslaw Markowski. A Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Frank served our nation with honor and distinction for over 29 years. After retirement, he provided 15 additional years of dedicated service as a civilian parts and supply...
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John David Monette

May 11, 1943 - December 16, 2012

NEW BERN, NC Mr. John David Monette, 69, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, after failing health from being hit by a car in April 2012. A native of Jones County, John David was a machinist with Martin-Marietta Corp. and a faithful member of CrossRoads Baptist Church. He was the Usher Chairman and was seen at services every Sunday, until April. He was willing to lend a hand and was hard working....
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Albert Oliver Vannorsdall

December 15, 2012

The Rev Dr. Albert Oliver "Van" Vannorsdall, 75, of New Bern, NC died Saturday, December 15th, 2012. Memorial services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC. Born in Jeffersonville, Ohio, Van received a B.A. from DePauw University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and a M.Div and Ph.D from Boston University School of Theology. He pursued post doctoral studies at Harvard...
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Shelton Jay Smith

October 4, 1963 - December 15, 2012

Shelton Jay Smith, 49, of Ernul, went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2012. A believer in Jesus Christ, Shelton came to know Him as his personal Savior as a teenager. He was A former State Tropper, serving with the N.C. Highway Patrol for more than sixteen years. He had served with the New Bern Police Dept. and had owned his own painting company for several years as well....
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