Carteret County News-Times

Emerald Isle-Richard Scott Fricke, 63, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Wayne County on November 20, 1958, he was the son of the late Joseph William and Alma Prince Fricke. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Prince Fricke; and a niece, Ashley Warren Sullivan. Richard is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Mary O'Brien Fricke; daughter, Christine F. Eakes and husband, Devon of Mount Olive; son, Brad Fricke and partner, David Busby of Swansboro; sister, Alma D. Perkovich of New York; brother-in-law, Ed O'Brien of Mount Olive;...

Beaufort - Steven Ray "Bucky" Wooten, age 50, passed away at his home in Beaufort, NC Sunday, March 6, 2022. Bucky was born February 12, 1972, in Wilson County to Alton Ray and Joan Prince Wooten. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Adell Prince. He leaves his wife, Darlene Hopkins Wooten of Beaufort; son, Tyler Wooten of Beaufort; mother, Joan Prince Wooten of Tarboro; sister, Tina Jones of Tarboro; and brother, Brian Wooten (Kim) of Sims. A Celebration of Bucky's Life was held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Northern Blvd Baptist Church, 502 E. Northern Blvd., Tarboro, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to...

Gerald McLeod Whitehurst, Jr., 82, passed away at his home on January 20, 2022. Born in Carteret County on August 11, 1939, he was the son of the late Gerald McLeod Whitehurst, Sr. and Jennie Mae Brandenburg Whitehurst. A graveside service to celebrate Gerald's life will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Kenly Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Gerald is survived by his children, Paul Whitehurst and wife Diana, Paula Woodard and husband, Tommy, and Chris Jones and wife, Amy; grandchildren, Deanna Whitehurst and Cameron Woodard; and brother, Roger Wayne Whitehurst and wife, Iona.

Marie Farmer Watson, age 100, of Morehead City, NC, passed away November 27, 2021. She lived many years in Kinston and Greenville, NC. She worked for Dupont for 20 plus years at the Kinston plant in the research laboratory. After retiring she resided in the Brandywine Bay community of Morehead City, NC. She was preceded in death by parents, Sally Sutton and Clarence Ivey Phillips; husbands, Ronald Earl Farmer and Dr. Harrison Watson and daughter, Dottie Jane Farmer Arnoult. Survived by, companion, Robert Gregg; daughter, Janet Farmer Smith Bond (William); son-in-law, Joseph H. Arnoult; stepchildren, Elizabeth Draper Watson, Harrison Watson, Jr. (Caroline), Rebecca Watson White (Marco),...

John "Johnny" Hilliard Boykin, Sr of Bailey passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bailey Town Cemetery, Bailey. Rev. Walter Blackman will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Bailey Cemetery. Johnny was a loving husband, daddy, granddaddy and great granddaddy and a skilled and artistic wood carver. He loved carving birds and ducks for his family, as well as duck decoys and shore birds that are featured in museums and gift shops, though the most important ones were those he gifted to his family. He was a member of Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, a Retired Bailey Volunteer Fireman, Rock...

Peter David Ciaccio, 82 passed away on September 19, 2021 at his home in St. Augustine, Fl. He was born in Queens, New York and formerly lived in Morehead City, NC. While in Morehead City, he was a member of the Elks Lodge, Power Squadron and All Saints Episcopal Church. He was a current member of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in St. Johns, FL. He loved his family, fishing, boating and traveling by RV. He also enjoyed getting together with friends for a weekly game of poker. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Clara Ciaccio; sister Catherine Briggs, sons, Officer Peter David Ciaccio of New York (EOW 2/12/2015) and Officer Robert Alan Williams of West Palm Beach, FL (...

Gail Edwards Hamm, 74 of Lucama went to be with her Lord and savior Friday, at her home. A celebration of Gail's life will be Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 2 - 4 p.m. at her home, 6211 US 117, Lucama, North Carolina. Condolences directed to Joyner's Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.

Gail Edwards Hamm, 74 of Lucama went to be with her Lord and savior Thursday, at her home. A celebration of Gail's life will be held at a later date. Gail was born to the late Joyce Sullivan and Luther Edwards. She is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, James Hamm of the home; son, Richard Lucas of Lucama; grandchildren, Casey Lucas of Lucama, and Joshua Lucas of Benson; her siblings, Diane Raper Roberson and late husband, Shorty, Pam Raper Hawley and husband, David all of Lucama, Eddie Edwards and wife, Janet of Morehead City, and Taffie Edwards Grady and late husband, Scott of Morehead City; her aunt, Ruby Davis and husband, Dale of Morehead City that loved and raised Gail;...

Carlton Ray "Skip" Skipper Jr.'s, love of life didn't come to an end with his death. Skip passed away Sept. 6 at the age of 64 after a short, courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Skip was born August 1, 1957 to US Marines, Carlton Ray & Irene Jane Skipper. Being raised near the beach, Skip picked up the love of surfing during his high school days. After graduating from Havelock High School in 1976, he became manager at Connor Mobile Homes where he met the love of his life, Linda Ball. When Connors closed, Skip joined the Cable Industry where he started as a Lineman and progressed to a...

Thomas "Tommy" Vick Taylor, 93 of Wilson passed away Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner's Funeral Home, Wilson. The funeral will be livestreamed on Joyner's Funeral Home Facebook page. A Graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. Rusty Russell will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the residence. Tommy served his country with honor and pride with the United States Navy from July 1945 through October 29, 1948. He started working with Ralston Purina of...

Thomas A. Kostek, 93, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021, surrounded by his loving children. Born in Hartford, CT on December 24, 1927, to Polish immigrants. He was affectionately known in his Dean St. neighborhood, as Duffy. A WWII veteran, Tom proudly served in all of the Allied Forces war theaters as a member of the Merchant Marines and US Navy. After his service years, Tom entered into a successful 42 year career as a Master Insulator and a member of Asbestos Workers Local 33 from which he retired. In 1951, Tom married Dolores "Dorry" Sozio and had 2 children, Mark & Michele Kostek. Years after Dorry's passing, Tom retired, fell in love with...

Mrs. Maryann Barnett, age 74, of Newport, NC and former resident of Boone, NC, died Saturday morning, May 22, 2021 at Duke Homecare and Hospice in Durham. Born in McDowell County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Gene French and Ruth Robinson Franklin. She graduated from Goldsboro High School. While in public school, Maryann held numerous Baton Twirling trophies including several national and regional titles. While attending NC State University, she was the featured and only Twirler for the marching band and performed in front of thousands of people. Maryann twice served as a coach for the National All Star Drill Team which performed in Hawaii and Dublin, Ireland on St....

Pasquale "Pat" DiGiuseppe passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, son Michael (Davia) of Newport, NC and Elizabeth (Troy) of Fort Worth, Texas, granddaughters Janie Hardison and Ashley Hardison of Beaufort, NC and great granddaughter Kinsley Hardison of Bennettsville, SC, along with his great friend and companion, Charlie the cat. Also surviving are cousins Arlene Butkosky, Dom DeFrancisco, Christina Smires, Lorraine DeFrank and Diane DiDonato of New Jersey, along with nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Irene DiGiuseppe; his eldest son, Steven DiGiuseppe and parents Mary and Guerino...

ATLANTIC BEACH - Mary Alice Dickerson Hodges, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Born in Wilson County on September 25 1927, she was the daughter of the late Moses Taylor and Lena Jackson Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Samuel E. Dickerson and Roland E. Hodges; five sisters, Nellie Colbert, Dolly Bottoms, Pattie New, Sylvia Lamb, and Dorothy Stallings; and two brothers, Jimmy E. Taylor and Elbert E. Taylor, all of Rocky Mount. Mary Alice was a faithful member of Oak View Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She enjoyed afternoon car rides with family and shopping with her nieces...

Lisa Rae Glazier, 48, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center with her husband and mother at her side. Lisa was born November 13, 1972 in Concord, NC, the daughter of Norma Hunnings Dunn and David Ray Dunn. Lisa grew-up near the Crystal Coast of North Carolina where she developed a lifelong love for the beach, sunshine and flip-flops. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Services and Early Child Development from East Carolina University. She was a dedicated public servant working for several non-profit agencies and North Carolina's Child Development Service Agency. She spent most of her career coordinating services for...

Mr. Randal Alan Mitchell, 57, of Moyock died Monday, February 8, at Vidant Chowan Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1963 in Norfolk, VA, to George and Edith Mitchell now of Morehead City. Randy was a truck driver for over 20 years, for UPS and Allied Systems. He was particularly good with his hands; he was a natural carpenter and worked on cars. He loved his family, the Dallas Cowboys, and his dog Oliver. Randy never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He had the ability to light up any room. He could make anybody laugh with is quick wit. He was an incredibly generous father, son, and brother. He will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at...

Ronald Edward Smith, 86, of Salisbury, formerly of Beaufort, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, Jan. 29, in Salisbury. He was born to John Thomas Smith and Margaret (Maggie White) Snooks Smith, on February, 19, 1934. Ronnie was a Beaufort Firefighter and Engineer at the department for more than 20 years. He was also Beaufort Township Constable for most of the 1960s. He was best known for his generosity, as well as his willingness to help others. If it was broken or not running, he was always willing to help. A master mechanic and rigger, he was. He loved the use of duct tape, when needed. He is survived by three sons: Steve 'Burger' Smith and wife Greta, of Tusk;...

Erma Mae Williams was born in Massillon, Ohio on February 25, 1923 to parents, Emanuel Salisbury and Estella Smith. Graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1941. Married Jesse L. Williams (Deceased) in 1941 and were together for 55 years. Preceded in death by her husband and grandson Eugene Dingwall III. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Williams (Larry) of Harkers Island, NC and Shirley Murray of North Canton, OH; grandchildren, Debra Stephenson (Eric) of Newport, NC, Dawn Dingwall (Andy) of Otway, NC; great-grandchildren, Alan Ramsey of Otway, NC, Petty Officer Second Class John Lynch IV of Norfolk, VA, and Megan Harmon of Otway, NC; great-great granddaughter, Autumn...

Mr. James Wade Barefoot, 83, of Greenville, and formerly of Morehead City passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Wade was born on December 8, 1937 in the Meadow Township of Johnston County to James Jeffrey and Alice Mae Moore Barefoot. In 1958 he married Brenda Martin and they remained faithfully married for 62 years. In 1958 he went to work for W. H. King Drug Co. in Raleigh and remained a loyal employee for the next 36 years. He began his career with the company as a warehouse manager until an opportunity to be a pharmaceutical sales representative came about in 1972 and he moved his family to Morehead City. He remained a sales rep for eastern NC...

Joyce Faye Forrest Hidey, age 74 of Archdale, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her son's home. Ms. Hidey was born April 19, 1946 the daughter of William and Letha Rouse Forrest. She had a very giving heart and was a bus driver and drove for Greyhound, the Lansing Public Schools in Michigan, and the Greensboro Transit Authority. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Brown, Yvonne (Nick Ellena) Wheeler, Yvette Marshall, Dustin Hidey; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and her brother, Connie Ray (Barbara) Forrest. A memorial service will be held on, Friday, December 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro with Rev. Samuel K....

Patricia Wilson Kues Patricia Wilson Kues, 86, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born August 1, 1934 in Norfolk, Virginia. She loved her family, church, and the Lord. Patricia was preceded in death by her mother Amy Johnson Wilson, father Roger Wilson, and a brother Roger Shade Wilson. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Charles E. Kues; son Ronald G. Hodge II (Kathy) of Fairfield CT.; daughters Laney H. Edwards (Bob) of Davidson NC., and Leslie H. Bauer (Paul) of Rocky Mount NC.; sister Louise W Spivey (David); twelve grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at Sandhills State Veterens Cemetery in Spring Lake, NC. The family wishes to...