Death: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 79
It is with great sadness, the family of John Hamilton Wallace announces his passing after battling COVID-19. Just like all experiences in his life, he approached this challenge with strength and courage but was called home on February 17th, 2021.
John s journey began on January 14th, 1942 in Hamilton, Bermuda to the late Walter Wallace and R. Marie Aleshire Wallace Decline. John and his beloved wife Patricia spent over 58 years together. He was a loving father to his daughter, Heather, and his son-in-law, Michael Garris. Joy filled his life when he became a proud grandfather to his cherished Savannah Marie Garris. He is also survived by his brother, Kenneth M. Wallace Sr. and partner, Joanne Grizzard; Sister-in-law, Joan, and husband, Emery Reistetter; Sister-in-law, Dorothy, and husband, Thomas Vincent. This, in addition to the many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that he loved.
A New Bern man was taken to Greenville after sustaining injuries during a hit and run late Wednesday afternoon.
Officers with the New Bern Police Department say at approximately 5:50 p.m. Michael Garris, 31, of New Bern, was walking First Street near the intersection of Rhem Avenue when he was hit by an unknown car, according to a news release from NBPD.
Officers were able to talk to a witness at the scene while Garris was being airlifted to VIdant Medical Center due to the extent of his injuries. Officials did not release what type of injuries Garris has.
The circumstances of the collision are under investigation and anyone with information regarding this hit and run is asked to call Officer A. Williams with the Traffic Enforcement Unit at (252) 672-4272.