Pamlico Co., NC Obituaries - Bo-By (2024)

Noreen Elizabeth Boone, originally of Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005. She was a devoted nurse, a compassionate friend and a loving mother. She is survived by her husband, Charles Boone; a daughter, Shannon Boone of the home; two brothers, Ivan and wife Eva Hayes of Canada and Hughie Hayes of Northern Ireland; two nephews, Graham and wife Carrie Hayes of Canada and Coleen and Gillian Hayes of Canada; and close friends, Kevin and Elva McRandle of Ireland. Please join us in a celebration of life and love Friday, August 5, at 2 p.m. at Oriental United Methodist Church with Revs. Stan Brown and Walter Graves officiating. Memorial service will be followed by a gathering in the fellowship hall. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - August 4, 2005]

William M. Borden

William M. Borden, 66, of 206 West Pilot, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at Durham Regional Hospital. He was a native of Pamlico County and was retired from American Tobacco Company. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery. Surviving are 4 sons, Chris E. Borden and Michael Borden, both of Charlotte, Donald E. Borden, of Hempstead, and Ronald E. Borden, of Decatur, Georgia; and a brother, Edwin D. Borden, of Durham. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, 7-8 p.m., at Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home. (The Herald-Sun [Durham, NC] - December 7, 1997; pg. B2)

Jack Danforth Boswell

Mr. Jack Danforth Boswell, 79, a resident of Merritt, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern. Services will be held at a later date. He was married to Madeline Boswell, who survives. Survivors include a son, James Boswell of Alexandria, Va.; two daughters, Laura Thornton of Mt. Morris, N.Y., and Andrea Boswell of St. Albans, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, May 4, 2008)

Jack Danforth Boswell, 79, of Merritt died Saturday at Craven Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Boswell; one son, James Boswell of Alexandria, Va.; two daughters, Laura Thornton of Mt. Morris, N.Y. and Andrea Boswell of St. Albans, Vt.; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Coastal Carolina Crematory, Alliance. (The Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Thursday, May 8, 2008)

Jean Gatlin Bowers

NEW BERN -- Mrs. Jean Gatlin Bowers, 70, of 705 Pine Tree Dr., died Thursday at Craven Regional Medical Center. A native of Pamlico County, Mrs. Bowers was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a member of Iron Dukes, former member of American Nurses Association, and a former member of the N.C. Nurses Association. She was a graduate of St. Mary's College, as well as of Duke University School of Nursing in 1950. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Leonard Doucette officiating. The interment will follow in the Gatlin family cemetery in Stonewall. Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband, Robert G. Bowers, of the home; three daughters, Susan Bowers Guptill and husband, Randy Guptill, of Durham, Lynda Bowers Sadler and husband, William Sadler, of Riverbend, and Sherri Bowers Richard and husband, Michael Richard, of New Bern; and five grandchildren, Robert Sadler, of Louisville, Ky., James and Chris Guptill, of Durham, and Rhiannon and Maegen Richard, of New Bern. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7:00 to 8:30 at Pollock-Wells and Best Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stonewall United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window Fund, of Stonewall; or to the Trinity United Methodist Youth Fellowship, of New Bern. Arrangements by Pollock-Wells and Best Funeral Home. (The Herald-Sun [Durham, NC] - December 12, 1998; pg. B2)

John Boyajian

John Boyajian, 93, of Oriental, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Craven Regional Medical Center. He is survived by one son, Ron Boyajian of Wellington, Fla.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be scheduled at a later time. Arrangements by Coastal Carolina Crematory, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Sunday, April 5, 2009)

Janet Eileen Boyce

Fred Len Boyd

Fred Len Boyd, 86, passed away Friday, June 9, 2006 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Born in Pamlico County in 1920, his parents were Thomas Lacey Boyd and Bessie Paul Boyd. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 PM on Monday at Scotts Hill Weslyn Methodist Church, Hwy. 17 in Scotts Hill. A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Curtis Campbell and brother-in-law, C. B. Caroon, will be held at 4:00 PM in the church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Fred is survived by his wife of 65 1/2 years, Nola Ross Boyd; daughter, Nola Ann Vogler of Wilmington, NC; sons, Murrell Lynn Boyd and wife, Karen of Wilmington, Danny Ross Boyd and wife, Brenda of Wilmington, Fred Timothy Boyd and wife, Mary, of Hampstead, and Joe Boyd and wife, Robin of Scotts Hill; sister Reffell Pipkin of Grantsboro, NC; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family extends special thanks to the caring staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Coble Ward - Smith Funeral Service. (Star-News [Wilmington, NC] - June 12, 2006; pg. B4)

Benny P. Brady

Benny P. Brady of Flint, age 70, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 19, 2005 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 1PM, Thursday December 22, 2005 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Joyce Seaton-Lotter officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Family Worship Center in Swartz Creek. Visitation 2-5PM and 6-8PM Tuesday and 1-4PM and 6-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Brady was born in Pamlico County, North Carolina on September 17, 1935 and was a resident of the Flint area since 1954. She married Homer Brady on October 13, 1952. She was long time member and Assistant Pastor at the Family Worship Center. She and her husband dedicated their lives to working in the ministry. Mrs. Brady had a tax preparation business from her home for many years. Surviving are husband, Homer; 4 children, Wayne Brady of Flint, Ali and husband Dave Rood of Vermontville, Michigan, Lisa and husband Gregory Norris of Swartz Creek, Floyd Brady of Flint; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Lindsey Lewis of North Carolina; 2 brothers, Thomas and wife Dora Pickles of North Carolina, John and wife Cindy Pickles of North Carolina; many nieces and nephews. The Brady family wishes to express a special thank-you to the entire Family Worship Center church family and the whole Pentecostal Church of God. (The Flint Journal [Flint, MI] - December 20, 2005; pg. A6)

Sybil Banks Branch

RALEIGH - Sybil Banks Branch 89, of Raleigh, died Monday, May 5, 2003. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Mitchell Funeral Home chapel, 600 St. Mary's St. in Raleigh. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Ms. Branch was born Pamlico County and moved to Raleigh in 1941 where she raised her family. She retired from Bache Securities and spent much of her time as an active member and Sunday School teacher for Tabernacle Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Rheta Mann of Raleigh; grandchildren, Sybil Mann and husband, Chuck of Waynesville NC, Sharon Stanley and husband, Zane of Hope Mills, NC and Stephanie Murray and husband, Matthew of Franklinton. In addition Ms. Branch is survived by six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27605 and the Radio Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church, 8304 Leesville Road, Raleigh NC, 27613. (The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC] - May 8, 2003; pg. B8)

Elizabeth Clayton Weston Brantley

WILLIAMSTON, NC - Elizabeth Clayton Weston Brantley, 90, passed away February 3, 2003 at Martin General Hospital. Mrs. Brantley was the daughter of the late Susan Sawyer and John Clayton of Aurora, NC. She was married in 1934 to Frank E. Weston, who preceded her in death in 1956. She married Robert Lee Brantley, Jr. in 1976, who preceded her in death in 1989. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Caroline Clayton Brincefield, a brother, John Warren Clayton, and a half-brother, George Sheldon Peed, Sr. She was a longtime resident of Williamston except for a 15-year period, 1960 to 1975, residing in Sebring, Florida. Mrs. Brantley is survived by two sons, Robert Weston of Richmond, Virginia and Clayton Weston of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; a daughter, Barbara Weston of Sebring, Florida; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Walker Funeral Home with the Rev. Cliff Harrell officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday evening, February 4 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Walker Funeral Home of Williamston was in charge of the arrangements. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - February 2003)

Daniel Lee Bray

Heather Marie Brink

REELSBORO - Heather Marie Brink, 20, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Charlotte, where she was a junior at UNC-Charlotte. Heather was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Oriental and a member of One Voice Choir. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Fritze; her mother, Bette Ann Fritze Wilgus; and her uncle, John Fritze. She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Herbert and Margie Fritze, of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brink of Phoenix, Ariz.; aunts and uncles, Dottie and Louie D’Alisera of Haverstraw, N.Y.; and Mae and Pete Lobello of Toms River, N.J. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Dixon Cemetery in Chocowinity. A procession will leave Bryant Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Thursday. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Rosary at 8 p.m. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Monday, March 19, 2007)

Carol Jackson Brinson

GRANTSBORO - Mr. Carol Jackson Brinson, 79, of 1377 Highway 306 S., died Monday, February 2, 2004 at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church where he served as honorary deacon. He was also a member of the VFW of Pamlico and was retired from Cherry Point and Bryant Funeral Home. Mr. Carol, as he was so affectionately known, was a man dedicated first of all to his Lord and secondly to his family, and then to his many friends. His devotion and character was a trait that in today’s world has been a tremendous influence on those who knew him and his life will never be forgotten by those who loved and cared for him. He is survived by his wife, Frances W. Brinson; one son, Gary Brinson and wife, Sharon, of Alliance; one daughter, Phyllis Ethel of Grantsboro; two brothers, Melvin Earl Brinson and Clyde Brinson, both of Grantsboro; three grandchildren, Kim Brinson Potter, Megan Leigh Brinson and Freddie Ethel III; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Potter and Dylan Jackson Potter. A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, February 4 at 11:00 am at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Koonce officiating with burial in the Grantsboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3 and other times at his home. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - February 2004)

Cecil M. Brinson

Dorcas Banks Brinson

Eva Belle Carmady Brinson

Eva Belle Carmady Brinson of Grantsboro, died May 8, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Vance Burton Brinson Sr.; her children, Burt (Gayle) Brinson of Salisbury, Doyle (Linda) Brinson of Southport, Joan (Chris) Dressler of Winston-Salem; her grandchildren, Lee (Julianna) Brinson of Chapel Hill, Hilary (Chris) Wilkes of New York City, Scott Brinson of Fayetteville, and Jeb Brinson of Wilmington; and her great- grandchildren, Amelia and Noah Brinson of Chapel Hill. Mrs. Brinson was born in Janeiro on Jan. 21, 1926, to Rumley and Eva Dixon Carmady. Her brothers, Ray and Cecil and sister, Erma, predeceased her. She graduated from Alliance High School and King's Business College. She was the oldest member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church, having joined in 1937. She was a loyal member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bayboro Chapter 189, which she served faithfully in many capacities, including secretary for 40 years. She was devoted to her family, her church and her community. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 10 at Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ray Lewis and the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Internment will follow in Grantsboro cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Saturday, May 9, 2009)

Frances Willis Brinson

GRANTSBORO - Frances Willis Brinson, 76, died Wednesday, March 9 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Saturday, March 12, 11 am, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Roach officiating. Burial was in Grantsboro Cemetery. She was a member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Gary Brinson of Alliance; one daughter, Phyllis Ethel of Grantsboro; sister, Vonner Ree Carlo of Norfolk, VA; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - March 2005)

Gaston Brinson

Gaston Brinson, a self-employed merchant, died Oct. 3, 1990. Mr. Brinson, a native of Pamlico County, N.C., was owner and operator of Brinson's Market. He was a member of Corinthian Masonic Lodge 266, Scottish Rite Body and Khedive Temple. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church of Arapahoe, N.C. Survivors include a daughter, Karen L. Stuhr of El Cajon, Calif.; two sisters, Glennie B. Rhodes of New Bern, N.C. and Nell Creasy of Louisville, Ky.; and two grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in Smith-Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Rev. P.E. Phieman. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Cedar Grove Extension Cemetery, New Bern. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. Memorial donations may made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - October 4, 1990; pg. D4)

Helen Williams Brinson

Jack Durwood Brinson

ARAPAHOE - Jack Durwood Brinson, 94, of Arapahoe, NC died Sunday, September 4 at Britthaven of Pamlico in Alliance, NC. A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6 at 2:00 pm at Bethany Christian Church in Arapahoe with the Revs. Merritt Watson and Gary Edge officiating, with interment to follow at Amity Christian Church Cemetery in Arapahoe. A graduate of Atlantic Christian College of Wilson, NC, he served his adult life as a Sunday school teacher and Elder of Bethany Christian Church. He also served as a Trustee of Atlantic Christian College (not Barton College) for over 40 years and as a Board Member of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He is survived by his son, Jack Douglas Brinson, and wife, Annette, of Arapahoe. He also leaves behind three grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Jack Benjamin Brinson of Columbia, Maryland, Mary Kate Brinson of Winterville, NC and Sarah Jane Brinson of Arapahoe, NC. The son of Jehu Jackson Brinson and Kate Pipkin Brinson, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Belangia Brinson, and daughter, Elizabeth Faye Brinson. Visitation was held Monday, September 5 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations in Alliance and at other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Brinson of Arapahoe. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral and Cremations of Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - September 2005)

Joseph William Brinson, III

ARAPAHOE - Joseph "Jody" William Brinson, III, 51, died Thursday, February 27, 2003 at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. Brinson, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Dorcas Banks Brinson of the home; brother, Gary Brinson and wife, Sue, of Garner; sister, Gail Brinson and companion, Phil Bowie, of New Bern; fiance, Debbie Lee, of Olympia and her children, Jennifer and Julie; uncles, Lee Banks of Virginia Beach, VA and Bob Kasey and wife, Norma, of New Bern; aunt, Clara Eldridge of Arapahoe; nephews, Mead Roberts and wife, Robin, of Arapahoe, Todd Roberts and Cindy Swindell of Reelsboro; PTYOFCI Shane Brinson, USCG, Portsmouth, VA; nieces, Deneen Alvis and husband, Jobe, of Jacksonville, NC, Shannon Eames of Garner and Summer Brinson of Garner; one great-nephew, Aaron Roberts of New Bern; two great nieces, Kristin Roberts and Ciara Roberts, both of Arapahoe. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, March 2 at 2 pm at Amity Christian Church with the Rev. Lynn Maxwell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday, March 1 from 7 pm until 8 pm at Bryant Funeral Home, and other times at the home, 8626 Neuse Road, Arapahoe. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - February 2003)

Joyce Daniels Brinson

STONEWALL - Joyce Daniels Brinson, 76, of Stonewall died Saturday, April 19 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A memorial service is set for Wednesday, April 23, 11 am, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Polly Taylor officiating. She is survived by three daughters, Bey Weems of Sheffield, AL, Ricky Larson of CA and Dot Helms of Chesapeake, VA; one sister, Lucille Rolison of Hobestown, FL; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2003)

Leo T. Brinson

Leo T. Brinson, 76, a native of Arapahoe, NC died March 21 after suffering complications of pneumonia. He served as a Lt. in the US Navy during World WAR II in Guam. He received his Masters degree in Engineering from NCSU, and was employed in the midwest during his working years at Nordberg Mfg. of Milwaukee, Brown Boveri of St. Cloud, MN and GM of LaGrange, IL. He retired and returned to his hometown of Arapahoe in 1987, where he has been active in local activities. He has served as Mayor of Arapahoe for the past 10 years, past president of Rotary of Oriental, member of Pamlico Shrine Club, advisory board of the Charter School, Retirement Club of Arapahoe, and an active member of Bethany Christian Church of Arapahoe. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Madge Cross Brinson; one son, Edward and his wife, Sue Brinson of Madison, WI; one daughter, Linda and her husband, Barry Fox of Cheshire, CT; and three granddaughters, Meghan, Molly and Lana Fox of Cheshire, CT; one sister, Kathleen and her husband "Shadow" Nelson of Chapala, Mexico; one brother, Bill and his wife, Marian Brinson of Chapel Hill; one special uncle, Jack Brinson of Arapahoe and one aunt, Edith Brinson of Twin Rivers Nursing Home of New Bern, NC and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bethany Christian Church. Burial will be 3:30 p.m. Wed. at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance, NC 7-8 p.m. Tuesday night. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Church, the Pamlico County Rescue Squad, Bayboro, NC or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance, NC. (The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC] - March 23, 1999; pg. B6)

Martha Hall Brinson

OLYMPIA – Martha Hall Brinson, 71, of 215 Shinglebrook Road, died Thursday, April 8 at her home. A graveside service was held Saturday, April 10, 5 pm, in the Sandhill Cemetery in Reelsboro. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Brinson; two sons, Thomas Balance of the home and Henry Balance of New Bern; one daughter, Deborah Boyd of Grantsboro; three brothers, Claude Hall of New Bern, Floyd Elwood Hall of Reelsboro and Herman Hall of Newton, IL; one sister, Annie Lou Lancaster of Newton, IL; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2004)

Milton W. Brinson

RALEIGH - Milton W. Brinson, 93, of Raleigh, died Sept. 11. He was the son of the late Robert T. Brinson and Leah Elizabeth Scott Brinson and brother of the late R.T. Brinson Jr. Milton was born at Silverhill/Grantsboro in Pamlico County on June 15, 1915. After he graduated from Alliance High School in 1933, he attended and completed a business course at Kings Business College in Raleigh. He was employed by the J.C. Penney Company for eight years in Greenville and Wilson. He was drafted during World War II on Feb. 7, 1942. He married Mildred Carson Phillips of Waynesville on Jan. 30, 1948 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla. He remained in military service (U.S. Air Force) for 25 years and retired as a lieutenant colonel on Nov. 1, 1966 at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Va. He and his family moved to Raleigh and, on Dec. 1, 1966, he became employed by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, where he was employed for 20 years and retired Jan. 1, 1987. He then began to research and prepare his family history. He was a member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where he had served as a deacon and an elder. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Phillips Brinson; son, Robert Scott Brinson, and his wife, Martha Kuper Brinson, of the Green Level community; son, Jack Phillips Brinson, and his wife, Shirley Clay Brinson; and two grandchildren, David Graham Brinson and Rebecca Lorraine Brinson, all of Raleigh. The memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, with a reception immediately following in the church parlor. Arrangements are by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Millbrook Road. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Sunday, September 14, 2008)

Reba Lee Brinson

GRANTSBORO – Reba Lee Brinson, 68, of 1488 NC Hwy. 306 S., died Sunday, February 8, 2004 at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Zion Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Clyde W. Brinson; one son, Tony W. Brinson and wife, Dreama, of Grantsboro; two daughters, Rhonda Spencer and husband, Eugene, of Alliance and Lorainne Brinson of Jacksonville; three brothers, Elwood Lee and Ralph Lee, both of Silverhill, and Douglas Lee of Arapahoe; two sisters, Joann Tyndall of Alliance and Hilda Bateman of Askins; five grandchildren, Adam and Nick Spencer, Pamela and Brittany Lee and Destiny Ross; and four great-grandchildren, Madison, Tyler, Tanner and Logan. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 am at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Koonce officiating with burial in the Grantsboro Cemetery. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - February 2004)

William C. Brinson

William C. Brinson, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2005) at Palm Terrace of St. Petersburg. He was born in Grantsboro, N.C., and came here in 1998 from Ocala. He was a finisher for a drywall company. He was a World War II veteran. He was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Charles W. and David A., both of St. Petersburg. E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg. (St. Petersburg Times [St. Petersburg, FL] - February 11, 2005; pg. B7)

Velna Estelle Rowe Brite

Velna Estelle Brite of Wilmington, NC, died Sunday, February 2, 2003, at her residence. She was born January 24, 1916, in Pamlico County, NC, daughter of the late Levi and Sally Muse Rowe and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mitchell Brite; two sisters, Vera Lee and Hazel Anderson; and a brother, James Rowe. Mrs. Brite was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener which brought her much peace and contentment. Surviving are her two sons, Wiley Mitchell (Sonny) Brite of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, and Joseph Larry Brite of Wilmington, NC; two daughters, Madeline Budihas of Middleburg, FL, and Carolyn Gaiser and husband Bill of Hampstead, NC; seven grandchildren, Christopher Budihas, Michael Budihas, Karen Teed, Tony Brite, Heather Thomas, Meredith Gaiser and Allyson Gaiser; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Levy Rowe; and two sisters, Fanny Tingle and Edna Gaskill. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2003, in Greenlawn Memorial Park by Rev. Karen Howell and Rev. Curtis Campbell. The family will be at the residence, 901 Parkway Blvd. Memorial gifts may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 714 Champ Davis Rd., Wilmington, NC 28411, or Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Inc., 725-A Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. (Star-News [Wilmington, NC] - February 4, 2003; pg. B4)

William F. Broske

ORIENTAL - William F. Broske, 85, died on Friday, March 18, 2005, after a lengthy illness. Most recently a resident of Minnesott Beach and Oriental, he was a native of Mt. Joy, Pa., and was a retired engineer from AMP Corporation in Harrisburg, Pa. He held more than 60 patents, was an avid sailor and enjoyed spending time working in his shop. He is survived by one brother, George Broske of Mt. Joy, Pa. and one sister, Selma Kendig of Columbia, Pa. A memorial service will be held at a later date. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - March 22, 2005)

Jimmy Brooks Broughton

ORIENTAL - Jimmy Brooks Broughton, 70, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was a native of Oriental and everyone knew him. He was a loved friend. Jimmy was a carpenter and house builder for 35 years. When he retired from that, he had a lawn business and helped his son with his business. Jimmy loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and loved the water. He loved his family and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Sue Everett; his parents, Jim and Minnie Broughton; three brothers, Delma, A.D. and Elbert; and three sisters, Peggy Scott, Darlene Kindlesparkle and Arlene Marini. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Madeline P. Broughton; one son, Brooks Broughton and wife Tammy; five grandchildren, Carly and Lindsey Everett and their father, Aaron; Amanda and Brandon Broughton and Tiffany Scott, all of Oriental; and one sister, Billie and husband Tommy Glisson of Florida. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Oriental Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, just prior to the funeral service. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - February 17, 2006)

Lois Spruill Broughton

ORIENTAL - Lois Spruill Broughton, 82, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She retired from ASCS office after 34 years, and was a member of Oriental United Methodist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Oriental United Methodist Church with the Revs. Walter Graves and Stan Brown officiating. Burial will be in Oriental Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Johnny Davis Broughton and wife, Lil, of Oriental; one daughter, Linda Dunn and husband, Phillip, of New Bern; one brother, Rodman Spruill of Charlotte; three sisters, her identical twin, Louise Miller of Bayboro, Elva Miller of Oriental and Jean Smith of Fremont; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, just prior to the funeral service. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Monday, July 2, 2007)

Donald Vincent Brousard, Sr.

AURORA, NC - Donald Vincent Brousard, age 83, a resident of 510 South 5th Street in Aurora, NC, died in the Two Rivers Health Care Facility in New Bern on Sunday, April 13, 2003. Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 at 3 pm at the South Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Phillip Lewis. The family greeted friends at Paul Funeral Home in Washington on Monday, April 14 from 7 pm until 8:30 pm and at other times at his home in Aurora. Mr. Brousard was a native of Matagora, Texas, born there June 2, 1919. He moved to Beaufort County in the early 1960’s along with Dr. Leo Miller in the early days of Texasgulf Sulphur Co., now PCS. He served in numerous positions with Texasgulf, among them being a mining foreman. He was a Methodist and a Mason and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married first to Doris Brousard, who preceded him in death and on October 2, 1988 he married the former Elizabeth “Libby” Mercer who survived. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Natalie B. Morton and Donna B. Spain, both of Pamlico County; three sons, Donald V. Brousard, Jr. of Greenville and Douglas Brousard and Dana Brousard, both of Aurora; stepchildren, Douglas Oakley of Greenville and Paulette Oakley of Blounts Creek; two grandchildren raised in his home, Kerry Glenn Brousard of Raleigh and Yevette Rogers of Pamlico County. He is also survived by a number of other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Brousard family. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2003)

Mary Ellen Jones Brown

Rose Williams Brown

GRANTSBORO - Rose Williams Brown, 95, of 290 Keel Road, died Monday, June 16 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Saturday, June 21, 12 noon, at Oscar’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Percy Cook Skinner officiating. Burial was in the W.K. Farrow Cemetery in Reelsboro. She is survived by two grandsons; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The family is receiving friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Farrow, 2095 Lee Landing Road in Reelsboro. Arrangements by Oscar’s Mortuary, Inc., of New Bern. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - June 2003)

Beulah L. Bruce

Beulah L. Bruce, 56, died Oct. 3, 1999. Mrs. Bruce was born in Hobucken, N.C., to the late Mr. Virgil M. Lupton and the late Violet Leary Lupton. Mrs. Bruce is survived by her husband of 40 years, Richard E. Bruce; a daughter, Theresa Thorne and her husband, Richard Thorne Jr., of Chesapeake; a son, Darrell Bruce of Ohio; three sisters, Lucy Guthrie and Elizabeth Campen, both of Swansboro, N.C., and Hellene Glazebrook of Leland, N.C.; three brothers, Earl Lupton of Newport News, Clifton Lupton of Hobucken and Jasper Lupton of Chesapeake; and two grandchildren, Kelly and Erin Thorne of Chesapeake. A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Twiford Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Burton Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Twiford Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel Great Bridge, is handling the arrangements. The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - October 4, 1999; pg. B6)

Goldie M. Bryant

Goldie M. "Mom Mom" Bryant, 57, of Atlantic City, died Thursday at Atlantic City Medical Center, City Division. Mrs. Bryant worked for the Tropicana Casino Resort, and before that, was a nursing assistant at the Children's Seashore House for 21 years. Born in Oriental, N.C., Mrs. Bryant was a former member of the Holy Pentecostal Church of Love in Atlantic City. Surviving are three sons, Ollie Bryant of Mays Landing, John Bryant of Sacramento, Calif., and James Bryant of Atlantic City; three daughters, Julia Bryant-Bishop of Atlantic City, Wanette White and Janice Bryant, both of Sacramento, Calif.; her mother, Julia Bryant of Atlantic City; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Soldiers Home, New York and Adriatic avenues, Atlantic City. Burial will be in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville. Friends may call at the Soldiers Home two hours before the service. Arrangements handled by Mikal's Funeral Parlor, Atlantic City. (The Press of Atlantic City [Atlantic City, NJ] - July 7, 1997; pg. C2)

Vera Bryant

CONNECTICUT - Vera Bryant, born January 6, 1936 in Bayboro, NC passed away October 4, 2005 in Connecticut from complications with sarcoidosis. Her immediate family that she leave behind are her sisters, Claudia Bryant of New Haven, CT, Roberta Stokes of Oriental, NC; sisters-in-law, Mildred Bryant and Dollie Bell Bryant, both of Oriental, NC; eight nieces; 10 nephews; and a host of grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Eddie and Hattie Mae Mozell Bryant, a sister, Belize Styron, and brothers, Jimmie and Artis Lee Bryant. Arrangements by Oak Grove Cremation Service, West Haven, CT. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - October 2005)

John A. Buck, Jr.

BAYBORO - John A. "Jackie" Buck, Jr., 75, died September 10, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. Buck, Sr. and Mabel Brinson Buck; a brother, Joseph W. Buck; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Ray Caraway. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rachel Caraway Buck; one son, John A. Buck, III and wife, Carol Cahoon Buck; one daughter, Jackie Lee Buck Taylor, RN; six grandchildren, Dianna Pitts Lee, Cody Allen Buck, Hollie Kaye Taylor, Michaela Marie Buck, Petty Officer Second Class, Surface Warfare Office, Adam J. Potter of NAS Whidley Island, and Carrie Lane Potter; and four great-grandchildren, Summer Candace Lee, Jasmine Alanna Lee, Austin Holton and Faith Ann Price; three nephews, Joey Buck, Ashley Buck and Allen Buck; one niece, Kim Hodges; one great-nephew, Braxton Wallace Buck; and two great-nieces, Kaitlyn Hodges and Abbie Jo Hodges. He owned and operated Hurricane Power Products and Hurricane Boatyard and Marina. He served in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy on the USS Princeton CV37 in the X Division Sky Forward Lookout and played the tuba in the ships' band during the Korean War. He was a member of Bayboro United Methodist Church, Craven Community Concert Band, and the Pamlico Community Band. He was a member of Rainbow Lodge #479, where he was a past master, New Bern Scottish Rite Bodies, Sudan Temple, and the Pamlico County Shrine Club where he was an original member of the Mourners. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Bryant Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Baldwin and the Rev. Owen Lupton officiating. The family will receive friends 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Thursday, September 11, 2008)

Loretta C. Buck

GRANTSBORO - Loretta C. Buck, 71, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Pamlico County Band Booster Club and Rock of Zion F.W.B. Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roach officiating. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery. She is survived by her widower, Hubert Buck; one son, Hubert Buck Jr. of Grantsboro; one daughter, Tracy Buck of Georgetown, S.C.; and one brother, Nathan Lewis of Morehead City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - June 29, 2005)

Mildred Hines Reel Buck

REELSBORO - Mildred Hines Reel Buck (Mimi), died Friday at the home of her daughter in New Bern. Her daughters, Emily and Linda, and son-in-law, Dick, were with her at her peaceful death, which followed a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Hines Reels and Emily Elizabeth Brinson Reel. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene "Gene"; her son, Gene Raymond; a sister, Kathleen Curtis; and a brother, Floyd H. Reel, Jr. The greatest of her legacies was her great love of her family. She had a profound appreciation for history; genealogy became her passion and she spent most of her life researching her and her husband's ancestors. She was born February 20, 1914 in Reelsboro, which was named for her family, and lived most of her life there. Her love of community, especially Reelsboro, was so evident that she wrote a book so that the history of this little community would be passed on to future generations. She also handscribed and published the Pamlico County Marriage Licenses 1872-1940, as well as the history of the Reelsboro Methodist Church. She was Registrar of the Reelsboro Precinct for 25 years. She was a very active member of the Pamlico County Democratic Party and held the office of Vice Chairman for four years. She was one of the founders and charter members of the Pamlico County Historical Society. She was a member of the Reelsboro United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Emily Buck Scoppe and son-in-law, Richard "Dick" Scoppe, of New Bern, N.C., and Linda Buck Walker and son-in-law, James Howard Walker of Vancouver, Washington; four grandchildren: Douglas Woolard, Vicki Hacker and husband Lash, Stephen Walker, and Erik Walker; step-granddaughter, Lisa Lewis; four great-grandchildren, Cynthia Woolard, Ashley Walker, Ashley Woolard and Daniel Hacker; five step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. Her love of history and community touched the lives of many locally and from across the country. Visitation will be at Bryant Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral will be at Reelsboro United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Randy Field officiating. Interment will follow at Sandhill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - September 1, 2002)

Shelby Jean Cuthrell Buck

Shelby Jean Cuthrell Buck, 71, of Grantsboro died Friday, March 7, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Bryant Funeral Home with the Rev. Nelson Rollins and the Rev. Laura Wright officiating. She is survived by her husband, Elwood Buck; three daughters, Diane Peele of New Bern, Judy Willis of Reelsboro and Nikkie Buck of the home; three sisters, Kay Herring of New Bern, Maggie Kucan of New Bern and Linda Griffin of Grantsboro; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Bryant Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

Michael Wayne Bynum

ALLIANCE - Michael Wayne Bynum, 39, died Saturday at Craven Regional Medical Center. He attended Reelsboro United Methodist Church. Michael was an avid deer hunter and loved to fish. He always loved baseball and enjoyed coaching the children. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. at Bryant Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday with the Rev. Charles Pollock officiating. Burial will be at the Pinewood Memorial Cemetery in Greenville at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his father, Merrill H. Bynum Jr. He is survived by his wife, Beth Wilkinson Bynum; mother JoAnn Bynum of Greenville; one son, Andrew Bryce Bynum and stepson Mark Allen Nobles Jr., both of the home; one daughter, Caylee Elizabeth Bynum of the home; one brother, Brandon Neil Bynum of Winterville. Also, uncles and aunts Wayne and Sophie Dunn of Raleigh, Ed and Faye Dunn of Raleigh, Floyd and Ina Wiggins of Garner, Vic and Joanne Pate of Graham, and John and Ann Bynum of Knoxville, Tenn. Family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home tonight from 6-8 p.m. (The Daily Reflector [Greenville, NC] - Monday, December 10, 2007)