Batson, Elsie G.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Elsie G. "June" Batson, 79, of the 3100 block of Shore Drive, died
Feb. 20, 2009, in a local hospital.
She was born in Norfolk and was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Gunter. June
was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Batson. She was a member of
Baylake Pines United Methodist Church and the Preceptor Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma
Phi.
June is survived by a sister, Joyce G. Driesell and husband, Lefty, of Virginia Beach; a
brother, William M. Gunter and wife, Margaret, of Virginia Beach; and a step-daughter,
Cheryl Davis and husband, Richard, of Fredericksburg.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date at Westminster-Canterbury.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to Westminster-Canterbury. Condolences may be offered to
the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Paid obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/22/2009 - 2/25/2009
Chapman, Christian Nakhi
Christian Nakhi Chapman, infant, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical
Center.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at Lakeside Chapel, Greenleaf Memorial Park,
with Pastor Gary Blazer officiating.
He is survived by his parents, Shane S. Chapman and Porsha Wooten Chapman; a brother,
Shane S. Chapman II; his paternal grandparents, Hilton and Nyoka Chapman of New Bern;
and his maternal grandparents, John and Portla Wooten of Vanceboro; his paternal
great-grandfather, Charlie Murphy of Askin; and his maternal great-grandmother, Margaret
Wooten of New Bern.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/28/2009 - 3/3/2009
Cohen, Chester L.
Chester L. Cohen, 52, of Lumberton died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Durham.
He was a native of the Riverdale community in New Bern and was a former member of Bethel
Missionary Baptist Church in Riverdale.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center,
1100 Cedar St., Lumberton.
He is survived by his mother, Bernice Branham Cohen of Crescent City, Fla.; two brothers, Carl
Cohen of Fort Worth, Texas, and Gregory Cohen of Gainesville, Fla.; and five sisters, E. Vanesa
Garrett of Jacksonville, Fla., Carol Brookins of Fort Worth, Texas, Cheryl R. Cohen of Crescent
City, Fla., Tanya L. Bush of Witchita Falls, Texas, and Sanya D. Pettiford of Durham.
Local announcement by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/25/2009 - 2/28/2009
Davis, Joann
Joann Davis, 64, of Mount Olive died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tyndall Funeral Home, Mount Olive. Burial
will be in Wayne Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Davis; two sons, Sean Anthony Davis of Mount Olive and
Jerry Faulk Jr. of Goldsboro; two daughters, Tonya Jo Cedars of New Bern and Gina McLaughlin
of Georgia; four brothers, Larry Faulk of Washington, Michael Faulk of Florida and Charles Faulk
and Jimmy Faulk, both of Mount Olive; three sisters, Peggy Sartin and Kay Strandell, both of
Mount Olive, and Sandy Oliver of Michigan; and seven grandchildren.
The family will received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Tyndall Funeral Home, Mount Olive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stanford Presbyterian Church c/o S. Kornegay, 827
Maysville School Road, Mount Olive, N.C. 28365.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/25/2009 - 2/28/2009
Ganeus, James R.
James R. "Buster" Ganeus, 80, of 9620 Hwy. 306 S, Arapahoe, died Sunday, Feb. 22, at Brook
Stone Living Center, Pollocksville.
He was a native of Pamlico County and was educated in the Pamlico County school system. He
was employed as a sandblaster at Barbour Boats for over 30 years.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday March 1, 2009, at Oscar's Memorial Chapel with the Rev.
Conrad Brethea officiating. Burial will be in the Ganeus family cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie J. Ganeus of the home; one son, Charles Jordan of Avarado,
Texas; five daughters, Jennifer G. Reece of Norfolk, Va., Marion Inez Richardson, Debra Jean
Carmon, and Lavern Lyndell Mejias, all of New Bern, and Mary Lee Dillahunt of Fayetteville; 20
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at Oscar's Mortuary.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/26/2009 - 3/1/2009
Ganeus, James R.
James R. Ganeus, 80, Arapahoe. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/24/2009 - 2/27/2009
George, Bernice
Bernice George, 83, of 1640 Temples Point Road, Havelock, died Saturday, Feb. 21, at her
residence.
She was a native and homemaker of the Harlowe community of Craven County and a member
a Piney Grove AME Zion Church.
Her funeral will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 28, at Piney Grove AMEZ Church with the Rev.
Robert Little Jr. officiating. The interment will be in the church cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Anthony George of Havelock; four daughters, Dorothy A. Carter,
Siddie A. Arney and Alice M. George, all of Havelock, and Catherine G. Kearney of Miami, Fla.;
one sister, Alice R. Smith of New Bern; 15 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church one
hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/22/2009 - 2/25/2009
Haddock, Virginia Hope Huggins
Trenton - Virginia Hope Huggins "Jenny" Haddock, 77, of 2331 Wyse Fork Road passed away
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Brook Stone Living Center in Pollocksville. Jenny retired from
Belk's with over 23 years of service. She enjoyed nothing more than cooking and feeding family
and friends, the more the better.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from the chapel of Garner
Funeral Home in Kinston with Pastor Carolyn Roy officiating. Interment services will be held at
11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Green family cemetery in Trenton with the
Reverend Bud Morton officiating.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, William B. "Rock" Haddock of the home; her sons,
Mike Haddock and wife, Donna, of Trenton, Sam Haddock and wife, Sandy, of Johns Creek, Ga.,
and Timmy Haddock and wife, Mary, of Trenton; her brothers, Ray Huggins of Tucson, Ariz., Billy
Huggins and Clifton Huggins, both of Kinston; six grandchildren, Michael, Michelle, India, William,
Lisa and Andrea; and six great-grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Brandon, Brittney, Brooklynn
and Hannah.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Tuesday evening at the funeral
home and other times at her home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her memory to Shady Grove United Methodist Church
Memorial Fund, 4359 Middle Road, Kinston, N.C. 28501.
Paid obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/23/2009 - 2/26/2009
Harper, Esten C.
Esten C. Harper, 80, of New Bern, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. He was a Lenoir County native
and was a retired civil service electrical technician. He had served with the U.S. Army.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery in LaGrange with Rev.
Jerry Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends there following the service.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/23/2009 - 2/26/2009
Holden, John
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - John "Jack" Holden, 90, previously of Silver Spring, died Feb. 24, 2009, at
his residence.
He was born April 12, 1918 in Washington, D.C. He helped craft the modern G.I. bill in the U.S.
House of Representatives and attended all major veterans' bill signings at the White House from
the Eisenhower through Carter administrations.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Holden, whom he married May 1, 1948; his sons, Tim Holden
of Damascus, Mike Holden of Annapolis and John Holden of New Bern, N.C.; his daughter,
Kathleen of Arnold; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at John M. Taylor Funeral Home in Annapolis.
Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis.
Taylor Funeral Home in Annapolis is handling arrangements.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/27/2009 - 3/2/2009
Howard, Diane P.
Diane P. Howard, 56, of Bridgeton died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical
Center.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Howard of Bridgeton; daughters, Shannon May Dixon
of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Kristie May of Jackson, Ga.; two brothers, Ronnie Phillips of
Oglethorpe, Ga., and Ed Jackson of Auburndale, Fla.; sister, Janice Bailey of Donaldson, Ga.;
and four grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the family.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/27/2009 - 3/2/2009
Jones, Robert Andrew
Robert "Andy" Jones, born November 25, 19853, went to be with Jesus February 21, 2009.
Andy served his God well by ministering to his community through his position as a social
worker at Religious Community Services for over four years. He never hesitated to say "I've
been there, Jesus Christ saved my life and will do the same for you if you let Him." Andy
was a writer whose mission was to help others by sharing his experiences. The words of
his novel pour out with raw emotion, the truth about his years of addiction and God's saving
grace that led him to redemption. Temple Baptist Chruch was a warm blanket of love that
covered his every need. He served his church well through Celebrate Recovery and
counseling of every kind. Andy Jones was a Kingdom Clydesdale. The love of Jesus emanates
through his gentle disposition. He will be sorely missed, but because of the certainty of our
hope in Jesus Christ, we look forward to being eternally reunited with him on a family circle
that will never be broken again.
In lieu of lowers, the family requests that contribution be made to Religious Community
Services, 919 George St., New Bern, N.C. 28560.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, at Temple Baptist Church.
Paid Obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/24/2009 - 2/27/2009
Jones, Vera Potter Barnes
Vera Potter Barnes Jones, 102, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Britthaven of
Pamlico on Sunday, February 22, 2009. She was born on August 2, 1906, in Lowland and
was the daughter of William Lindsey and Betty Della Williamson Potter.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Andrew Barnes and Joshua B. Jones;
son, William A. "Bill" Barnes Jr., and son-in-law, Donald B. Purser; stepson, Winston Jones;
and stepdaughter, Sarah Sanders.
She is survived by two sons, Lendon E. Barnes and wife, Priscilla, of Grantsboro and Frankie
Barnes and wife, Barbara, of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, Betty B. Purser of Bayboro;
daughter-in-law, Elizabeth K. Barnes of Seymour, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Trixie Potter of Alliance;
stepson, Rudolph Jones of Mesic; stepdaughter, Ola J. Watson of Franklin, Va.; 13
grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; 19 stepgrandchildren; 32
stepgreat-grandchildren; 83 stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and eight
stepgreat-great-great-grandchildren.
In early 1960s, she began working in the cafeteria at Fred A. Anderson Elementary School
and remained there until her retirement. For many years after that, she sat with disabled and
shut-in patients, which brought her much happiness. She loved being with people and friends,
but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She was a member of Oriental Free Will Baptist Church and was active in the church as long
as her health permitted.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Dwayne Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery in Reelsboro.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Activity Department of
Britthaven of Pamlico, 290 Keel Road., Grantsboro, N.C. 28529, which provided Mom with the
activities she enjoyed so much with the other residents, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.
Paid Obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/24/2009 - 2/27/2009
Lewis, Bethany Ann
Bethany Ann Lewis, 57, of Wilmington, died at her home on February 19, 2009, after a long,
valiant struggle against breast cancer. She grew up in Bridgeton, attended New Bern High
School and worked in a number of fields during her career. She was last employed as an
administrator at Family Health International in Research Triangle Park. She moved to
Wilmington in 2003.
An avid reader, Bethany would have excelled on Jeopardy; her encyclopedic knowledge ranged
from the kings of England to geography to movie trivia. An outstanding athlete, she was a
championship tennis player and she reveled in her annual ski trip to Park City with her Raleigh
friends. From croquet to miniature golf, she easily whipped the competition, men included. A
wonderful cook, she filled her home with food, friends, and joy. Despite declining health, she
traveled the world exploring the tropical rainforests of Belize, sailing the Aegean Sea, cruising
to Ocracoke Island, exploring her ancestral home in Norway, and roving the Irish countryside.
Her endearing personality, sense of adventure, unfailing optimism, and unwavering courage
inspired all who knew and loved her.
She was the daughter of Leo Lewis and the late Elizabeth Hansen Lewis of Fairfield Harbor.
She is survived by her father; her brothers, Lee Lewis of Greenville, Stephen Lewis of Raleigh
and Kendall Lewis of Wake Forest; her sister, Kerry Lewis of Raleigh; her daughter, Summer
Ryan of Wilmington; son, Graham Fuller of Cary; and a granddaughter, Ryan Elizabeth. She
is also survived by her aunt, Patricia Nelson of Wilmington.
Bethany's family thanks Dr. Virgil Rose of the Cancer Centers of North Carolina, Raleigh, for
his years of wonderful care; the nursing staff of Rex Hospital, Raleigh; and the staff of Lower
Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 2222 S.
17th St., Wilmington, N.C. 28401 or to the American Cancer Society.
A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Cedar Grove
Cemetery in New Bern.
Those who wish to send the family a message of condolence or sign the online guest book
may visit www.pollockbest.com.
Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.
Paid Obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/20/2009 - 2/23/2009
Moore, Florida M.
Florida M. Moore, 79, of 349 Bonnerton Road, Aurora, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in Raleigh.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Moore's Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. C. Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She is survived by five sons, Ivory Moore Jr., Bernard D. Moore Sr. and Daniel Moore, all of
Edward, John Ponds of Williamston and Carlton Littlejohn of the home; six daughters, Mary
Washington, Sadie Moore and Carstella Greer, all of Temple Hill, Md., Velma Kelly of Alliance,
Angela Little of Raleigh and Corena Moore of the home; one sister, Martha Bynum of Aurora; 41
grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday at Whitfield and Whitley Chapel and at the church
one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Moore's Chapel MB Church c/o 349 Bonnerton Road,
Aurora, N.C. 27806.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/20/2009 - 2/23/2009
O'Brien Jr., Francis Xavier
Francis "Frank" Xavier O'Brien Jr., 81, of New Bern, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
Frank was born November 2, 1927, in Dobbs Ferry, New York, to the late Francis X. and Madeline
L. O'Brien. He was raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and graduated from public schools there.
He enjoyed intramural sports and played varsity football and basketball during those years. He
was a volunteer fireman and fire chief and a lifetime member of the Hastings-on-Hudson Volunteer
Fire Department. After his serving in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, Frank started a
career in banking with Bank of New York. Frank was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and
was a part-time employee of Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
He is survived by his wife, Betty O'Brien of New Bern; two sons, Kevin Francis O'Brien of Apex
and William Patrick O'Brien of Burgaw; two daughters, Jean Marie Arvisais of Iowa and Cheryl
Ann Gibbons of Arkansas; one brother, Bernard J. O'Brien of Rockville Center, N.Y.; two sisters,
Madeline Thompson of Savannah, Ga., and Sue Gersky of Danville, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, February
26, 2009. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service in the atrium of the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Craven, Pamlico and
Jones County, 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834 or St. Paul Catholic Church Building
Fund, 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern, N.C. 28562.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
Paid Obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/24/2009 - 2/27/2009
Parham, Virginia Anne
Virginia Anne Parham, 63, of New Bern died Feb. 19, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was a member of Bethany Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband, James R. Parham; one son, Christopher Parham of Irmo, S.C.;
one daughter, Sherri Chamberlain of New Bern; six brothers, Ronald, Robert, Jack, Paul, Gary
and William Purchase; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Cotten Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6
to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Cotten Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive,
Greenville, N.C. 27834, or Multiple Sclerosis, 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, N.C. 27609,
or National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 550, Charlotte, N.C.
28210.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/22/2009 - 2/25/2009
Peterson, Christine Dawson
Ayden - Christine Dawson Peterson, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009. She was a Lenoir County
native. She spent her youth in Pitt County in the Grifton community and returned in 2008 after
living in Woodstock, Va., where she was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and the Order
of the Eastern Star.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Pinewood Memorial Park.
She is survived by her daughters, Grace P. Foster and husband, Dwight, of Ayden and Cheryl P.
Williams and husband, Myron, of Evington, Va.; sons, Johnny L. Peterson and wife, Marty, of
Ayden and Tony R. Peterson of Purcellville, Va.; sister, Betty D. Lewis and husband, Oswald, of
Grifton; brother, Roy W. Dawson and wife, Nancy, of Goldsboro; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral prior to the service and
at other times at the home of Grace and Dwight Foster at 2513 N.C. 105 East, Ayden.
Memorial contributions may be made to: University Health Systems Hospice Care, #5 Doctors
Park, Greenville, N.C. 27834.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/23/2009 - 2/26/2009
Radicella, Anthony
Anthony Joseph Radicella, 92, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He received a Purple Heart and Silver Star while serving the United States Army during World
War II.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at Annunciation Catholic
Church with Father Gregory Spencer officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens,
Havelock.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Josephine Radicella; two daughters, Rosemary Menechella
and Joanne Baldasarra of New York; one son, Frank Radicella of Havelock; one sister, Rita Neill
of New York; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at Annunciation Catholic
Church in Havelock.
Arrangements by Woodbridge Funeral Home.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/25/2009 - 2/28/2009
Ramsay, Katherine Ferebee
Katherine ("Kitty") Ferebee Ramsay, born September 28, 1938, passed away on Sunday,
February 22, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
Kitty grew up in New Bern, the daughter of Emmett Crews Ferebee and Louise Smith
Ferebee, in the company of two brothers, two sisters and a wealth of aunts, uncles, and
cousins. She graduated from New Bern High School and went on to complete studies at
Woman's College of Greensboro.
Kitty then served as a congressional secretary in Washington, D.C., where she met her
husband, John Wrenn Ramsay. They moved together to Birmingham, Alabama, where John
founded their family business, System Controls, Inc. Kitty was a devoted wife, as well as a
dedicated and loving mother to three children. Upon John's death in 1990, she served as
CEO of System Controls until her retirement.
She leaves behind three children, Katherine Elizabeth Ramsay, Rebecca Ramsay Matherne
and John Wrenn Ramsay II; and three grandchildren, Barton Wrenn Ramsay, John Ramsay
Matherne and Joseph Robert Matherne. She is also survived by three siblings, Chuck
Ferebee of Raleigh, Tom Ferebee of Summerfield and Beth Montgomery of Smyrna.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 29, in the chapel at
Canterbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Ala.
The family will receive visitors immediately after the service in the church parlor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Help Hospitalized Veterans
(http://www.hhv.org) or Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.com).
Paid Obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/25/2009 - 2/28/2009
Reynolds, Roosevelt
Roosevelt Reynolds, 67, of 603 West Thurman Road, New Bern, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009,
at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
He was a native of New York and retired to New Bern in 1990. He served in the U.S. Army, was
employed by the New York City transit department and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Craven Corner Missionary Baptist Church,
Havelock, with the Rev. Wallace Grimes officiating. Burial will be in the Morris Cemetery with
military honors.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Morris Reynolds of the home; four sons, Roosevelt Reynolds Jr.
of Lawrenceville, Ga., Gregory Reynolds and Vincent Reynolds, both of New Bern, and David
Smith of Charlotte; two daughters, Erica Mussenden of Newport News, Va., and Michelle Reynolds
of New Bern; two brothers, Bennie Reynolds and Bernard Reynolds, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three
sisters, Lorraine Johnson, Jean Reynolds and Beverly Reynolds, all of Brooklyn, N.Y.; seven
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Oscar's Mortuary.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/20/2009 - 2/27/2009
Sanders, Odessa
QUEENS, N.Y. - Odessa Sanders, 61, of 168-36 88th Ave., formerly of Cove City, N.C., died
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at the Flushing Meadows Medical Center.
She was a member of Bryant Chapel AME Zion Church and was a 1966 graduate of Newbold High
School in Ft. Barnwell, N.C. She was employed as a home health aide.
She is survived by a daughter, Nicole Brown of Philadelphia, Pa.; a brother, William Sanders of
Cove City; and a sister, Helen Sanders of the home.
Viewings will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., 701 West
St., New Bern, and on Sunday at the church one hour prior to the service.
Her funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Bryant Chapel AME Zion Church, with the Rev.
Brian T. Cornielus officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends at the residence of her brother and sister-in-law, William and
Geneva Sanders, 719 North Main St., Cove City.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/25/2009 - 2/28/2009
Sanders, Sandra Lynn (Sparks)
Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Sparks Sanders, 53, of Newport, died Feb. 19, 2009, at her home. She
was raised in New Bern from the age of 3. She was saved and baptized at Temple Baptist
Church at the age of 8. She received assurance of her salvation in Charleston, S.C., at Trident
Baptist Church in 1989.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Wesley Sparks and Mollie Blackmon
Sparks, and her precious son, Robert Wesley Sanders.
She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Ann Mullins and her husband, Shannon, of Newport,
and Crystal Sanders French and her husband, Jeff, of Cove City; one granddaughter, Ana
Caroline Mullins of Newport; three sisters, Linda S. Blackmon of Bayboro, Deborah S. Comer
of Chesterfield, Va., and Maria S. Corpuz of Spring Valley, Calif.
Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Cotten Chapel.
Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
Paid obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/22/2009 - 2/25/2009
Saunders, Theodora L.
VANCEBORO - Mrs. Theodora Lewis Saunders, born February 10, 1907, died peacefully at home
with her family by her side, Saturday, February 21, 2009.
The funeral will be conducted on Monday at 4 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in Vanceboro.
Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens.
Affectionately known as "Sister," Mrs. Saunders was 102 and was the daughter of the late Charlie
and Rosa Clark Lewis. She was born and grew up in the Vanceboro area, attended the local
schools and was a graduate of Farm Life High School. She attended Washington Collegiate Boarding
School in Washington for a year, then enrolled in Nursing School at St. Leo's Hospital in Greensboro.
She spent most of her nursing career in several Virginia hospitals before moving to New Bern, where
she retired from Craven Regional Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Saunders was preceded in death by her husband, G. W. Saunders.
She is survived by a sister, Mozelle Barrow, of the home; nephews, Gerald Barrow and wife, Patsy,
of Sylvania, Ga., Arvis Barrow and wife, Linda, of Ernul; niece, Joyce Woolard and husband, Rusty,
of Vanceboro; great-nieces and nephews, Sharon Shearer of Penfield, N.Y., Gary Barrow of Middleton,
Del., Tony Barrow of Troy, Mont., Lee Farrell of Cannonsburg, Pa, Angela B. Deller of Oman, Joy
Barrow of Ernul, Wendy Craft of Vanceboro, and Karen W. Thomas of New Bern; great-great-nieces
and nephews, Michael James and Ashton Craft of Vanceboro, Alexa Thomas of New Bern, Kyle and
Garret Shearer of New York, T.J. Barrow and Shauna S. Kelly of Del., and Zoey Barrow of Mont..
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 3 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank United Home Health and Hospice and everyone that assisted in her care
and made her last days more comfortable. A special thanks goes to her caregiver, Linda Hines. She
had become like part of the family and the family thanks you for your devotion
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.
Paid obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/22/2009 - 2/25/2009
Seiler, Elaine Louise
Elaine Louise Seiler, 86, of Havelock died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at Britthaven of Havelock.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gethsemane Memorial Park.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Thompson of Havelock; her son, Richard Seiler of Newport;
five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 324 Miller Blvd., Havelock, N.C. 28532
or the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City.
Published in the Sun Journal from 2/24/2009 - 2/27/2009
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