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Ernest Shelton

Passed 04/04/2025

Obituary For Ernest Shelton

Ernest Augustine Shelton 89, of Oriental was called to rest on Friday, April 4, 2025 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

The visitation at the residence will begin 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

His Service is 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Mt Zion M. B. Church, Arapahoe. The interment will follow at St. Stephen MB Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Melvinia Pollock Shelton of the home; son, Ernest G. Shelton, Newport News, VA; daughters, Mamie Jones, Raleigh, NC, Gwendolyn Hicks, Charnese Shelton both of New Bern, Lynette Shelton, Charlotte, NC and Latisha Rivers, Oriental; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.


Condolences & Tributes

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My deepest condolences go out to Lynette Shelton and the entire Shelton family. Mr. Shelton was a Great Man and a Great Father. May God give you strength that you seek during these difficult times.

Mike Daniels, USPS Retired Plant Manager

Shelton family,You all are in my continuous thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time. Your father/grandfather's love and legacy will live on in your hearts. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared with him. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Katia Barber

My deepest condolences to the Shelton family. Hattie Boone-Whitaker Owings, MD (formerly from Arapahoe)

Hattie Boone-Whitaker

Daddy my heart is broken in a million pieces. We're born, live and die but my daddy was supposed to be here forever. You're gone now but all the knowledge & wisdom you instilled in will live on forever. Rest easy, your baby girl Latisha (Chelle) Shelton-Rivers

Latisha Shelton Rivers

Our deepest condolences go out to you and the entire Shelton family. May God give you the peace and strength that you seek during these difficult times.

Doris B. Collins and Family

Mr. Ernest was good man. His spirit was a joy to be around always a face and a pleasant greeting. Family I'm sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Janis I Saunders

Janis I Hamilton

Sending condolences to you and your family. We'll keep you in our prayers. Let us know if you need anything at all. God bless you 🙏 ❤️

Latania Evans

We send our sincere condolences to the Shelton Family! Lynette we love you and are here for you in this time of loss. God bless you all, and keep you in his comforting arms.

Emmett & Charmaine Foster

Though no words can hurry what you're going through, please know how much you're being thought about. How deeply you're wished the gentle comfort of sweet memories.

Sharon Applewhite and Family

My condolence to the family of Ernest Shelton as well as the Shelton family. He was the last of seven The youngest and I'm going to miss you, uncle Ernest, miss the conversations we had, rest in peace unc.

Jeffrey D Shelton

You and Your Family have My Condolences on the Passing of your Husband, Dad and Granddad. May God Continue. To Bless Y'all

Gerri Taylor

Our sincere condolences to the Shelton family.

WJCC Community Action Agency

Lynette & Family: May God comfort you & your family during the loss of your love one. May God bring peace & understanding into your lives. Keeping you all in our prayers! Greg, Carolyn & Gabrielle- Charlotte, NC

Carolyn & Gregory Whitted & Gabrielle J.

Love, prayers and heartfelt condolences to the Shelton Family. Mr. Ernest was an honorary member of Mt. Zion as he regularly attended services and supported his wife and family! He was also an honorary resident of Arapahoe! His presence will be greatly missed from both places, but his kind spirit, wit and love for his family will not be forgotten! May God bless you all and grant you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead!🙏🏾❤️ The Hudson/Best Families

Zelda Best

Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time. Mr. Earnest will be sorely missed by the Mattocksville and Holt's Chapel communities. May his loving memories bring comfort during this difficult journey.

Gregory and Gloria Ann Smith Russell

Our most sincere condolences to the entire Shelton Family; our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult & challenging time! God bless you always. . .

Marion Smith-Dudley

We offer up our Praise to God and our condolences for your loved one is now resting . Take heart and know that God will take care of you all.

Calvin & Virginia Manuel

My sincere condolences to the family. Susie Thomas

Susie Thomas

Condolences to you and your family Gwen

Sandra McCoy

Gregory and Mamie you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

PCHS Class of 1977

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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