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Cherry LaShan, 98; service June 10 Cherry Malote Garner LaShan, 98, of Newport, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Egbert Catholic Church in Morehead City (1706 Evans St., Morehead City, NC 28557) with Father Ryszard Kolodziej presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Memorial Cemetery (near 550 Nine Foot Road) in Newport. Cherry was born to Needham and Swanona Garner in a house her father built in “downtown” Newport on July 11, 1925. She was the youngest of five children and was affectionately called “Baby Sister” well into her nineties. She attended Newport Consolidated School and graduated as Salutatorian in 1942. At seventeen, Cherry [and her dear friend, Betty] left home to attend Hardbarger Business College of Raleigh. She was the first in her family to earn a post-secondary degree in 1943. She immediately secured work as a Civil Servant at Cherry Point Marine Corps Base. She soon met the love of her life at the USO in Morehead City Cherry. Vincent “Jimmy” La Shan literally swept Cherry off her feet - they won numerous dance contests during their courtship. At eighteen, Cherry and Jimmy married just before he was shipped out to fight in World War II. Cherry showed her mettle by emigrating to be near Jimmy’s family in New York City and then in Baltimore - holding down accounting and clerical jobs while she waited out the war years. Once reunited, they never stopped celebrating their good fortune at being in each other’s company. Cherry and Jimmy welcomed their first child, Marisa, in 1953 and moved to Miami where Jimmy was employed by Eastern Airlines. There, they welcomed their second child, Donna, in 1959. Through the Florida years, the extended family knitted close ties with many trips between Florida and North Carolina. Cherry and Jimmy, both eager and intrepid travelers, nurtured a sense of adventure in both daughters. When Jimmy retired, they returned to Newport where they devoted themselves to their faith, family, and to supporting their community. As a solution-oriented soul, Cherry did not believe in complaining about anything you were not willing to work on to fix. Over the years Cherry served as a volunteer for various organizations (VMSB-343 Reunion Committee, Project Christmas Turkey, and the Newport Pig Cookin’). Cherry was unwavering in her love and commitment to her country and was a proud patriot, casting her last ballot at the polls in March. Friends and family members called on Cherry daily for haircuts, help with sewing, and Jimmy’s fabulous Italian cooking. Cherry and Jimmy sustained a fairy tale version of love for their 65 years together. They were often found dancing and laughing in the kitchen and were admired for making room for their differences and bringing out the best in each other. As the matriarch of her crew, Cherry was still cooking and caring for family members until her health failed in recent months. She was looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday next year (2025). She planted a deep joy of living in all who knew and loved her and lives on with them through their remembrances. Cherry is survived by her daughter, Donna Crane (Arthur) of Newport, and Marisa Castellon (Dr. Celestino Castellon) of Miami, FL; three grandchildren, Nicole Crane of the home, Jamie Crane (Alyssa) of Newport, Rodrigo Castellon (Gabriela) of Miami, FL; and one great-grandson, Michael Squires of the home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cherry’s honor to St. Egbert Catholic Church, 1706 Evans St., Morehead City, NC 28557, www.stegbertcatholicchurch.org or Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association, P.O. BOX 593, Newport, NC 28570. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - - Deputies in one Eastern Carolina county are hoping you can help them find someone they say has been exploiting the elderly. The Craven County Sheriff’s Office has warrants out for 44-year-old Anthony Lowe. He is wanted on two felony charges of exploiting an...

WASHINGTON, N.C. — Three sites in the lower Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds failed to meet recreational water-quality standards in the third week of Swim Guide testing this season. On the Neuse, Slocum Creek in Havelock failed for a third time, and Havens Gardens in Washington and Pamlico Plantation on Broad Creek failed on the Pamlico. […]

Carteret Community College will soon host a “Taste of the South.”. Six African-American student chefs in the culinary program will prepare some unique dishes for an evening of fine dining. The event will take place June 19th at 6 p.m. in the college’s hospitality and Culinary Arts Center in...

RALEIGH, N.C. – Daquan Rosenboro, 24, of Grifton, a validated member of the Crips gang, was sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for nine separate charges related to trafficking methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. Roseboro pled guilty to the charges earlier this year. “Trafficking high-purity meth with a toddler […]

Street closures are in effect for The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City. Please take note of the street closures in and around the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament area due to an ongoing storm water project. These closures will be in effect until Sunday, June 16th. The...

The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported a six-figure win by a Craven County man in a recent Cash 5 drawing. Marvin Thomas, of New Bern, took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket Sunday night, May 19, 2024 and won a $120,000 jackpot. Thomas bought his lucky ticket from Fairfield Fuel Market on […] The post Eastern North Carolina man scores six-figure Cash 5 jackpot appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Lenora "Kathy" Anthony, 68, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, after battling a long illness. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) -Deputies in one Eastern Carolina county say they caught a man on the run with the help of a K9 and a drone. Michael Newby was arrested Tuesday on charges of assault on a government official, four counts of resisting a public officer, carrying a concealed weapon, and two counts of felony probation violation.

MOREHEAD CITY — Stepping into a new era was the theme Friday as the community honored more than 240 seniors during the West Carteret High School Class (WCHS) of 2024 commencement exercises. In their opening remarks, Student Government Association Press Secretary Maggie Holden said, “It’s such an exciting day...

Officials are warning beachgoers about Portuguese men-of-war that have washed up on North Carolina beaches, WCTI reports.

The New Bern mother and one of her children who previously pled guilty for their role in defrauding a program designed to help North Carolina residents during the COVID-19 pandemic have been sentenced to prison. Takeeia Hawkins and her daughter, Shanasia Hawkins, both pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail...

BEAUFORT — The multi-million-dollar project to preserve eroding Carrot Island off Beaufort is slowly winding toward completion. The project consists of the installation of wave attenuators and oyster habitat units along the east through south side of Carrot Island and the planting of tidal marsh plants in the nearshore and on the dry shoreline of the island.

Craven, the dog that was found abused in a field near Adams Creek Road in Havelock back in March, will soon be headed to a foster home. A new picture of Craven was shared by Crave-Pamlico Animal Services on Facebook:. Forgotten, Now Family Rescue, the Charlotte-based animal rescue that has...

CARTERET COUNTY — Four county players were honored by the N.C. Baseball Coaches Association when the organization released its all-state teams. Croatan put three players on the 3A team in Broderyk Miller, Weston Thomas and Liam McFadden while East Carteret had one representative on the 2A team in Jonathan Piner.

HAVELOCK, Craven County — Do you know something?. Crime Stoppers in Craven County is seeking information regarding a repeat thief that was seen on video footage stealing coils from a Havelock business last month. Craven County officials say the male suspect was seen entering the property of Foss Recycling...

BEAUFORT — To ensure that the proposed waterfront improvements align with the community's needs and aspirations, the town of Beaufort conducted two in-person public forums on May 6 to solicit and receive feedback from community members regarding proposed enhancements to the harbor and waterfront. After the initial forums, which...