Balsam, Stuart Sydney Stuart Sydney Balsam, 93, New Bern. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/21/2008 - 7/24/2008 Slaughter, Arthur "Cleve" BRIDGETON - Mr. Arthur "Cleve" Slaughter, 91, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in New Bern. A native of Roxboro, Cleve lived most of his life in Bridgeton. For more than 40 years, he was employed as a commercial bus driver and worked for Seashore Busline. He is survived by three sons, Arthur "Pete" Slaughter of New Bern and Cleve Bowen and Phil Bowen, both of Woodland; a daughter, Paulette Smith of Vanceboro; two broth-ers, Dorsey Slaughter of Moyock and Buyrl Slaughter of New Bern; three grandchil-dren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lucy Coward Slaughter. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in Vanceboro. Burial will follow in Chapman's United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at the home of Pete and Belinda Slaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to Chapman's United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Irene Barrow, 760 Oak Grove Road, Vanceboro, N.C. 28586. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/21/2008 - 7/24/2008 Drew, Sylvia R. Sylvia R. Drew, 97, of New Bern died Monday, July 21, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Bradenton. Fla. She is survived by one son, Karl Drew of New Bern; one daughter, Ruth Ann Cox of Brevard; one brother, George Voeks of Estes Park, Colo.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3015 South Memorial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, N.C. 27834. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/22/2008 - 7/25/2008 Garris, Charles Michael Charles Michael Garris of New Bern died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Mike was born in Washington, N.C., on February 12, 1950, the son of Ervin and Ulma Smith. He was adopted by Charles Lindy Garris in 1959. Mike was a mail route carrier in New Bern until his retirement from the U.S. Postal Service in 2006. He then established Garris Lawn Service. He is survived by his mother, Ulma Garris, of New Bern; his sister, Susan Williams and husband, Patrick; and nephews, Kyle and David Williams. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 24, at Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Following visitation, a private family memorial service will be held on Riverside Drive in Bridgeton at 7:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to share a memory, offer a condolence or to sign the online guestbook, you may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/22/2008 - 7/25/2008 Hodge, Lula Miller Davis Lula Miller Davis Hodge, 98, Oriental. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/22/2008 - 7/25/2008 Montague, Alberta C. Alberta C. Montague, 61, New Bern. Arrangements by Clark Funeral Directors, LLC. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/22/2008 - 7/25/2008 Morton Jr., Harvey Harvey Morton Jr., 54, New Bern. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/22/2008 - 7/25/2008 Price, Morgan E. Morgan E. Price, 83, entered into rest on Sunday evening at his residence. He was the husband of the late Gloria Price and Jacqueline Rae Price. Morgan was born January 28, 1925, in Sutton, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Lester F. and Lucy P. (French) Price. He attended York High and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, and worked for 39 years at Agway, Inc. as an enterprise salesman. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern, and Quaker Wrecks at Quaker Neck Country Club. Following cremation, a visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, York, Pa., with the Rev. Joseph Tuscan OFM Cap officiating. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery with military rites by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Morgan is survived by a grandson, Joseph J. Price Jr. and his wife, Angela Price, of York; two great-grandsons, Cameron J. Price and Caden J. Price, both of York; a sister, Betty Grim of York; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son and his wife, Joseph J. and Debra Price; and three siblings, George Price, Frank Price and Dorothy Snelbaker. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Church 2935 Kingston Rd. York, PA 17402. John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 902 Mt. Rose Ave. is in charge of the arrangements. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/22/2008 - 7/25/2008 Becton, Burnette King Burnette King Becton, 49, New Bern. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Campbell, Louie Staten Louie Staten Campbell, 61, Vanceboro. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Service, Ayden Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Carawan, James R. ENUMCLAW, Wash. - James R. Carawan, 84, died June 10, 2008. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Carawan of Enumclaw, Wash.; one son, Eric Carawan of Greenville; five daughters, Jacqueline Flores of Bonny Lake, Wash., Linda Reimer of Wassila, Alaska, Joyce Rodgers of Anchorage, Alaska, Dorthy Draughn of Chugiak, Alaska, and Leonora Huckins of Vancouver, Wash.; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Clark, John L. CARY - John L. "Red" Clark, 71, formerly of New Bern, died Saturday, July 19, 2008. His funeral will be held at noon Thursday at Elevation Baptist Church, Raleigh, with the Rev. T.L. Carmichael Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Prince Funeral Home, Holly Springs. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Evans, Mable E. TRENTON - Mable E. Evans, 67, of 287 Landfill Road died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Northwest "A" Tabernacle with the Rev. Gwendolyn Haddock officiating. Burial will be in Haiti Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Vickie Davis of Newark, Del., and Tabitha Evans and Barbara Evans of Upper Marlboro, Md.; her mother, Julia Jones of the home; three sisters, Rosetta Meadows and Helen Hill of Trenton and Beverly Johnson of New Bern; three brothers, Jerry Jones of Omaha, Neb., Pernell Jones of Trenton and James Cobbs of Washington; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be at the church. Arrangements by Mills Funeral Home, Kinston. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Garris, Charles Michael Charles Michael Garris of New Bern died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Mike was born in Washington, N.C., on February 12, 1950, the son of Ervin and Ulma Smith. He was adopted by Charles Lindy Garris in 1959. Mike was a mail route carrier in New Bern until his retirement from the U.S. Postal Service in 2006. He then established Garris Lawn Service. He is survived by his mother, Ulma Garris, of New Bern; his sister, Susan Williams and husband, Patrick; and nephews, Kyle and David Williams. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 24, at Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Following visitation, a private family memorial service will be held on Riverside Drive in Bridgeton at 7:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to share a memory, offer a condolence or to sign the online guestbook, you may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Paid obituary Hodges, Lula Miller Davis ORIENTAL - Lula Miller Davis Hodges, 98, of 231 Lovick-Lee Road, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at her residence. She was a native of Pamlico County. She was a choir member, class leader and deaconess of Holt's Chapel AME Zion Church. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Holt's Chapel AME Zion Church with t he Rev. J. L. Walton officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen Church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Algritha Smith of the home, Mary Smith of Reelsboro, Emma Boomer of Garner and Christine Lovick of Oriental; two sons, Claude Davis of Oriental and Charlie Hodges of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 38 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 43 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Jenkins, James Paul HAMPSTEAD - James Paul Jenkins, 54, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at New Hanover Regional in Wilmington. He was a printer and a Realtor. He is survived by his wife, Martha Holland Jenkins of Hampstead; two daughters, Michelle and April Jenkins of Wilmington; and three brothers, David Jenkins of Carpentersville, Ill., and John and Dennis Jenkins of Maysville. A memorial service will be held at 9:54 a.m. Thursday at Chapel by the Bay in Surf City with the Rev. Don Myers officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the home of Dennis and Dawn Jenkins, 7400 New Bern Highway, Belgrade community. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Jenkins Memorial Fund, Chapel by the Bay, 216 Michigan Ave, Surf City, N.C. 28445. Arrangements by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, Wilmington. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Nell N. (McGuire) NEWPORT - Nell N. McGuire Kandes, 78, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at Britthaven of Newport. She was a member of White Oak Church of God. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at White Oak Church of God with Rev. Larry Horrell officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the New Bern National Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Michael Wayne Walter, Vernon Ray Walter Sr. and James Allen Walter, all of Newport; three daughters, Gladys Ann Flemming of Cincinnati, Billie Mae Taylor of Tega Cay, S.C., and Elizabeth Fern Rose of Newport; stepdaughter, Kathleen Buck of Ohio; two brothers, Hansel McGuire of Winchester, Ky., and Flave McGuire of Franklin, Ohio; one sister, Tressie Jean Patrick of Winchester, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Kormanik, Shirley Ann Shirley Ann Kormanik, 72, of New Bern since 1973, passed away at Craven Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 18, 2008. She was a loving wife of 42 years, loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include husband, John Kormanik of New Bern; son, James Curlee Coggins of Raleigh; two daughters, Jeanette Shirley Chorpenning of Raleigh and Lee Acosta of Raleigh; four brothers, Frank Ransdell of Raleigh, R.B. Stewart of Virginia Beach, Va., W.E. Stewart of Los Angles, Calif. and W.C. Ransdell of Raleigh; sister, Dorothy Howerton of Timberlake; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday. The family will receive friends one hour prior the day of the service at Cotten Funeral Home. Entombment will be held following the service at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Morehead City. Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Published Porter, William Dickinson William Dickinson Porter, 87, Oriental. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance Published in the Sun Journal from 7/23/2008 - 7/26/2008 Sutton, Henry KINSTON - Henry "Putt Putt" Sutton, 71, of 1705 Heritage St. died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. His funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday at Mills Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Mayo officiating. Burial will be at Mills Memorial Garden. He is survived by three daughters, Barbara Keys of Charlotte, Patricia Sykes of Richmond, Va., and Joanetta Brock of Trenton; three sons, Ronnie Cox, Kevin C. Sutton and Thomas C. Sutton, all of Kinston; two sisters, Mary Strickland of Kinston and Naomi Hamilton of Goldsboro; one brother, Robert Earl Williams of Baltimore; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at Mills Funeral Home. Frank, Loraina Marie Loraina Marie Frank, age 20 months, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Joe Frank and Jessica Whitley of New Bern; maternal grandfather, Bobby Whitley of Jacksonville; paternal grandmother, April Frank of New Bern; and paternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, James Joseph Frank III and Elke Frank of New Bern. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Holt officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist the Frank family in care of Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations, 2015 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, N.C. 28560. Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook or send condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Paid obituary Jones, Warren Saunders Warren Saunders Jones, Ph.D, 87, formerly of Hopewell, Va., died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in New Bern. A native of Williamston, he had been a long-term resident of New Bern. Dr. Jones served as professor and head of the Speech and Communication Department at Pepper-dine University in California for 30 years, until his retirement in 1988. He was one of the pioneers and founders of the Church of Christ in Hopewell, Va., which is now known as Cawson Street Church of Christ, where he preached the gospel for 55 years. Dr. Jones was preceded in death by his brother, James N. Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Nichols Jones of New Bern; his daughter, Saundra "Sandi" Jones Carter and her husband, Dan, of Raleigh; two sons, Warren "Budd" Saunders Jones Jr. of Mechanicsville, Va., Alan Mason Jones and his wife, Jan, of Minden, Nev.; six grandchildren, Jeff Davis and his wife, Kim, of Raleigh, Jennifer Bollinger and her husband, Ted, of Wake Forest, Sarah and Erin Jones of Mechanicsville, Va., Warren S. "Casey" Jones III of Huntington Beach, Calif., Katie Jones of Minden, Nev.; six great-grandchildren, Teddy and Britney Bollinger and Tena Jones, all of Wake Forest, Jennifer and Tyler Warren Davis of Raleigh, Haley Jones of Denver, Colo.; one great-great-grandchild, Kamryn Bollinger of Wake Forest; a brother, Dr. Joseph F. Jones and his wife, Geneva, of Sterling Heights, Mich.; and a sister-in-law, Sara Jones of Nashville, Tenn. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 27, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 28, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Cawson Street Church of Christ with Mural Worthy, minister, assisted by Billy Harper, former minister, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/25/2008 - 7/28/2008 Lingner III, George Gerard George Gerard Lingner III, 58, of New Bern, died July 23, 2008 at home. He was a member of Neuse River Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret P. Lingner; three daughters, Margaret Deposito of Arizona and Carole Lingner and Catherine Christenson of New Bern; five sisters, Eleanor Hobbs, Louise Kern and Eloise Husch, all of Long Island, N.Y., Lois Aiello of Brewester, N.Y., and Georgette Powers of New Bern; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Neuse River Baptist Church with Pastor David Pierce officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. Contributions may be made to the George G. Lingner III Memorial Fund, c/o Neuse River Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3067 New Bern, N.C. 28564. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/25/2008 - 7/28/2008 Majors, Egypt and Chyna Egypt and Chyna Majors, infant twins, died July 23, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. They are survived by their parents, Linetta and Adrian Majors of New Bern; two brothers, Dakari and Davon Majors; paternal grandparents, James and Darlene Majors of Grimesland; and maternal grandparents, Haywood and Barbara Holt Sr. of New Bern. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meadows Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/25/2008 - 7/28/2008 Young Sr., Elvin Benjamin Elvin Benjamin Young Sr., 87, of New Bern, died July 24, 2008, at Britthaven. He was a retired firefighter with the Norfolk Fire Department and was a merchant marine. He is survived by two sons, Irving Young of New Bern and Elvin Young Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; two daughters, Darlene Y. Stallings of New Bern and Pennie Elliott of Edenton; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Memorial Gardens in Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, N.C. 27605-1351. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/25/2008 - 7/28/2008 Blango Jr., John Arthur John Arthur "Hawk" Blango Jr., 76, of 308 Elder St., James City community, died July 24, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and earned the Korean War Service Medal. He was a retiree of NADAP. His membership at Mt. Shiloh Missionary Baptist included serving as an usher, trustee, deacon and assistant of Sunday school. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. W. E. Sinclair officiating. Burial will be at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Blango of the home; three daughters, Elaine Jarmon, Teal Gorgani and Jill Hudson, all of New Bern; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/26/2008 - 7/29/2008 Brett, Phyllis Woodard Phyllis Woodard Brett, 74, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center A graveside service will be at noon Monday at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. She is survived by her husband, Harold Brett; three daughters, Linda Brett of Chapel Hill, Cheri M. Bush of St. Augustine, Fla., and Carla Yates of Hickory; one sister, Patricia Fabarizo of New Bern; one brother, Alton Woodard of New Bern; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/26/2008 - 7/29/2008 Green, Barbara Barbara Green, 69, James City. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/26/2008 - 7/29/2008 Jones, Bessie Broadway VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Bessie Broadway Jones, 87, formerly of Cove City, N.C., died July 24, 2008, at Sentura Nursing Facility. She was a member of Wintergreen Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Ella Mae Sutton of Virginia Beach. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Wintergreen Free Will Baptist Church with t he Rev. Neal Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Riggs family cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Keel Sr., Ernest Phillip Ernest Phillip Keel Sr., 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was born on November 22, 1927, in Alliance to the late Ernest and Leona Hunnings Keel. He was a foreman with Flour Daniels Construction in Carrollton, Ga., until he retired after 30 years of service. He loved doing woodwork and spent many hours in his workshop building crafts with deep pride. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Jean Caho Keel of Kingsport, Tenn.; two daughters, Olivia Mae Stevens and husband, James, and Barbara Jean Ballard and husband, Danny, both of Kingsport; one son, Bruce Earl Keel of Hudson, Fla.; three sisters, Iris Dixon of Grantsboro, Frances Wilkinson of Hubert and June Teal of Bayboro; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bowen officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Sandhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/26/2008 - 7/29/2008 Skinner, Doris Claire Doris Claire Skinner, 82, River Bend. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/26/2008 - 7/29/2008 Daw, Joseph Bryan Joseph Bryan "Joe" Daw, 46, of Arapahoe died Friday, July 25, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Ensley Daw; mother, Dorothy Baker of Vanceboro; father, Elbert Daw of Arapahoe; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dwayne Boyd officiating. Interment will be in Paul Cemetery in Arapahoe. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 930 Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/27/2008 - 7/30/2008 Jones, Gerald Edwin Gerald Edwin Jones, 71, Havelock. Arrangements are by Woodbridge Funeral Home Published in the Sun Journal from 7/27/2008 - 7/30/2008 Koonce, Tony Lee COVE CITY - Tony Lee Koonce, 50, died Friday, July 25, 2008. Born in Lenoir County, Mr. Koonce was a maintenance supervisor for the city of New Bern and a member of Wintergreen Free Will Baptist Church. He was an animal lover and gardener and had a mischievous sense of humor and was happiest doing the simple things of life. He was a loving husband and his family was his greatest joy. He was predeceased by his mother, Kay Avery Koonce. Tony is survived by his wife, Sheila B. Koonce; his father, Emmett Lee Koonce; two sons, Joshua L. Koonce and his wife, Kimberly, and Adam T. Koonce; and a brother, Curtis Koonce and his wife, Diane, all of Cove City. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Linda Smith, and husband, Danny, of Vanceboro; two brothers-in-law, Tommy Broadway of Thailand and Gary Broadway of Greenville; a niece, Alaina Stallings and her husband, James, of Greensboro; and nephews, Danny Lee Smith and Joey Smith of Vanceboro and Jason Broadway of Cary. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Cotten Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, July 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Wintergreen Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Cove City. Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Paid obituary Maimone, Robert A. KENT, Wash. - Robert A. "Bob" Maimone, 50, formerly of New Bern, died July 20, 2008, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a native of Long Island, N.Y. He received his bachelor's degree from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and began his career as a laboratory manager in the College of Forest Resources at N.C. State University in Raleigh. He also pursued his master's degree while working full time. He worked for Weyerhaeuser in New Bern in the 1990s and in 2001 moved to Kent, where he became the program manager for the analytical and testing department. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Kent United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; daughter, Meredith Maimone of Kent; his father, Tony Maimone of Long Island, N.Y.; his brothers, Michael Maimone of Pawling, N.Y., and William Maimone of Woodside, Calif.; and sister, Karen of Long Island, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 SE 248th St., Kent, WA 98030, or to the College of Environmental Science and Forestry-SUNY, c/o Robert Quinn, SUNY ESF, One Forestry Drive, 214 Bray Hall, Syracuse, NY 13210. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/27/2008 - 7/30/2008 Wiggins, Emogene Morris VANCEBORO - Mrs. Emogene Morris Wiggins, 63, died Friday, July 25, 2008 in Wake Medical Center. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the West Vanceboro Church of God by the Rev. Robert Worthington and Dr. David Whitley. Burial will be in the Juniper Chapel FWB Church Cemetery. Mrs. Wiggins, a native of Vanceboro, was a graduate of Farm Life High School and Hardbarger's Business College in Raleigh. She had made her home in Zebulon for the past 27 years. She was employed as an insurance agent for over 20 years, having worked with State Capital Insurance Company, Durham Life Insurance Company and Moore & Johnson Insurance Agency, retiring in 1994. She was a member of the Middlesex Church of God and was a former member of Juniper Chapel FWB Church. She had assisted her husband throughout his ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clen and Clara Morris and a sister, Judith Lee Morris. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Raeford C. Wiggins, and two sons, Raeford C. Wiggins Jr. of Wilmington and Tim Lance Wiggins of Zebulon. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Vanceboro. Paid obituary Banks, Louvunia Spence "Lou" Louvunia "Lou" Spence Banks, 88, died Friday, July 18 at Craven Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of Britthaven of Pamlico in Alliance. She is survived by two sisters, Lovie Lupton of Alliance and Pauline Midgett of Bayboro. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Lowland Community Cemetery, with the Rev. Connie Mitchell officiating. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/20/2008 - 7/23/2008 Creel Sr., James Randall DOVER - James Randall Creel Sr., 68, of 430 West Kornegay Street, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at his home. He was a business owner and operator for over 48 years. He was a born entrepreneur beginning his business ownership and operations at age 20. His businesses included Creel's Service Center, J.R. Creel Equipment Company, his fishing vessel, "Dolphin One," and he was a labor contractor until his death working with Frit Car, Inc. Mr. Creel served as the mayor of Dover for three terms and maintained a keen interest in national and local political affairs until his last days. He attended Dover United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Etta Braxton Creel; and two brothers, Harvey Creel Jr. and Robert Creel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Leland Heath and Reverend Joseph Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Margaret Humphrey Creel of the home; his children, Jamie Creel and wife, Paula, of Kinston, Kay Creel Chaney and husband, T.C., of Greenville, and Pamela Creel of New Bern; four grandchildren, Erin Nicole Chaney, Ashton Brinson, Ian Brinson, and Trinity Norris; his brothers, Glennie Creel and wife, Betty, of New Bern, Darrell Creel of Kinston and Billy Creel and wife, Carolyn, of Kinston; members of the Dink and Rena F. Humphrey family; his caregivers, Donal Sullivan, Daniel New and Rebecca Taylor; and his canine companions, Smokey, Susie, Lamar and Big Joe. The family will receive friends other times at his home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your local SPCA or Humane Society. Garner Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/18/2008 - 7/21/2008 Dudley, Thelbert S. MAYSVILLE - Thelbert S. Dudley, 95, died Wednesday at Brook Stone Living Center in Pollocksville. Mr. Dudley was an Army veteran of WWII, a retired employee of the U.S. Forest Service and was the oldest member of Maysville First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Maysville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Salyer and the Rev. William Ray Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery in Maysville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiriam and Della Riggs Dudley; his wife, Lula Lockey Dudley; his daughter, Elsie Dudley Jones; and his son-in-laws, A.J. Jones and Tommy Collins. He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Dudley Collins Bloomberg of Maysville; his grandchildren, Ronnie Jones of Greensboro, Jenny Collins Jones, Tammy Collins Barbour and Frankie Collins of Maysville; his great-grandchildren, Ashley Jones of San Antonio, Texas, A.J. Jones of Greensboro, and Amanda Jones, Chelsea Barbour, Chasity Barbour and Andrew Barbour, all of Maysville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/18/2008 - 7/21/2008 Fleshman, Deloris Jane Deloris Jane Fleshman, 72, of New Bern, died July 16, 2008, at Bayview Nursing Facility. She was a member of Broad Street Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Ellen, and husband, Kenny, of New Bern; one stepson, Dana Fleshman, and wife, Lore of Elgin, Ill.; two grandsons, Kevin Ellen and Travis Fleshman; one granddaughter, Stefanie Romero; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Broad Street Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Craven County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, N.C. 28561. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Paid obituary Forrest, John Edward VANCEBORO - Mr. John Edward Forrest, 56, died Thursday, July 17, 2008. The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Chapman's United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Forrest was a native and lifelong resident of the Vanceboro community. He was a graduate of East Carolina University and served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge. He was Owner/Broker of John Forrest Realty, and a member of the Board of Realtors in both Craven and Pitt counties. Mr. Forrest was preceded in death by his father, C. Bradley Forrest. He is survived by his mother, Grace M. Forrest of Greensboro; sisters, Ann F. Hass of Greensboro and Kay F. Petka of Stoney Creek; brother, Charles B. Forrest of Winston-Salem; and several nephews and a niece. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/19/2008 - 7/22/2008 Gardner, Andrea Squires VANCEBORO - Andrea Squires Gardner, 54, passed away Monday July 14, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rick Gardner; her parents, James and Marjorie Squires; and brother, Robert Squires. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Harting of Clayton and Rebecca Williammee of Greenville; a stepson, Ricky Gardner Jr., of Belleville, Ill.; grandchildren, Grace Harting of Clayton, Evan Williammee of Greenville, Andrew Gardner and Rosemary Gardner of Belleville, Ill.; siblings, James H. Squires Jr. of Houston, Texas, Richard Squires of Garner, David Squires of Aiken, S.C. and Susan Squires of Ansbach, Germany. The family will receive friends at Pollock-Best Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, followed by a private graveside service at Greenleaf Memorial Park. She will be loved and missed by all who knew and loved her. Those who wish to send a message or condolence to the family or sign the guest book can visit www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/18/2008 - 7/21/2008 Hilliard, Curtis D. Curtis D. Hilliard, 52, New Bern. Arrangements will be announced by Oscar's Mortuary Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/20/2008 - 7/23/2008 Kormanik, Shirley Ann Shirley Ann Kormanik, 72, of New Bern since 1973, passed away at Craven Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 18, 2008. She was a loving wife of 42 years, loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include husband, John Kormanik of New Bern; son, James Curlee Coggins of Raleigh; two daughters, Jeanette Shirley Chorpenning of Raleigh and Lee Acosta of Raleigh; four brothers, Frank Ransdell of Raleigh, R.B. Stewart of Virginia Beach, Va., W.E. Stewart of Los Angles, Calif. and W.C. Ransdell of Raleigh; sister, Dorothy Howerton of Timberlake; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday. The family will receive friends one hour prior the day of the service at Cotten Funeral Home. Entombment will be held following the service at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Morehead City. Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/20/2008 - 7/23/2008 Maye, Margie Marie Margie Marie Maye, 66, Havelock. Arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/20/2008 - 7/23/2008 Moore, Clarence Clarence Moore, 73, of New Bern, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a member of St. Stephen Free Will Baptist Church and served in the Usher, Trustee, Choir and Transportation ministries and was a member of the New Bern Men's Fellowship Chorus. He volunteered with the Food Bank and Two Rivers Healthcare. He was a retired city of New Bern Public Works-Grounds Department employee, was a former employee of Sears and CRMC Housekeeping Department and was the founder of Moore's Lawn Express. The funeral service will be at noon Saturday, July 19, 2008, at St. Stephen Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Wallace and the Rev. Sharon Marshall officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Jeffrey Moore of New Bern; two daughters, Cynthia Winston of New Bern and Sharon Marshall of Durham; one brother, John W. Moore of Winston-Salem; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence of Jeffrey and Judy Moore, 3804 Windy Trail. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/17/2008 - 7/20/2008 Murphy, Millard Doss Millard Doss Murphy of Smithfield, Va. passed away on July 16, 2008. Known as M.D., he was born in Tifton, Ga., April 12, 1928. M.D. was the son of the late Andrew M. and Pearlina James Murphy. For many years, he lived in New Bern. His siblings include sisters, Carol, Marian, Pearlina, Ramona, and Ruby; brothers, Benny, Bruce, Ervine, Frank, Graham, Nick, Raymond, Roy and Selby. In 1948, he married Ruby Lee Hill (deceased-1973) for 25 years. While serving in the U.S. Army, he was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War and served in the National Guard until 1973. Two children, daughter Betty Murphy Thomas and son Millard Donald Murphy, survive him. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jennifer Jo DeHart, Greenville, S.C., Euclid DuVal Armstrong III, Orlando, Fla. and Blake Alfred Thomas, Charlottesville, Va.; and great-grandson Patrick Leven DeHart, Greenville, S.C. Mr. Murphy moved to the state of Virginia. Later, he married Jean Hinnant. He was the founder of Murphy Construction Company. Murphy Construction Company renovated homes, businesses and Chippokes Plantation. Mr. Murphy was known for his mas-ter craftsmanship in carpentry. His talent and meticulous work is still admired in many Virginia homes today. He trained young and old in the art of welding and carpentry work. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. Mr. Murphy is also survived by his wife, Jean; three stepchildren, five step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in Colonial Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, in Greenleaf Memorial Park, 900 River Road, New Bern, with the Rev. Milton Benny officiating. Military honors will be observed. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Jo Ann Harrell, personal caregiver for eight years, and to Vanessa Black. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Bread Ministry, P.O. Box 7035, Hampton, VA 23666, or e-mail betty.thomas3@charter.net. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/20/2008 - 7/23/2008 Phillips, Alice CANTON, Ohio - Alice Phillips, 82, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern, N.C. She was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Canton and was also a member of the New Jersey Education Association. She was a kindergarten teacher from 1963 to 1991 in Delran, N.J. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Tuttles Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Smith officiating. Interment will be in Tuttles Grove Church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Lewis of New Bern, N.C., and Mary Stephens of Canton; one son, John Phillips of Red Lion, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 4900 Middlebranch Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44705 or the Alice Phillips Scholarship Fund, 427 37th St., Canton, OH 44709. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/19/2008 - 7/22/2008 Plows, Dorothy Marie Field Dorothy Marie Field Plows, 78, of River Bend died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was born in Greenlawn, N.Y. She was a longtime resident of New Bern and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Devon A. Plows; one son, Donald A. Plows of Dover, Del.; one daughter, Diane Plows Garland of New Bern; one sister, Ruth Willets of Umatilla, Fla.; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MERCI Clinic, 1315 Tatum Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28560. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/17/2008 - 7/20/2008 Smith, Minnie Lou Bryant Minnie Lou Bryant Smith, 79, of X-198 Craven Terrace, formerly of 755 W. Bridget St., Bridgeton, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the home of her daughter. She retired as a presser for M.W.R. Cleaners of Cherry Point and was a member and mother of House of Judah. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Oscar's Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Rosevelt Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Reginald Smith, of Bridgeton; seven daughters, Janet Smith of Bayboro, Nancy Smith and Elaine Smith of Dallas, Texas, Luvinia Mack, Alice Smith and Barbara Smith of New Bern and Katherine Smith of Bridgeton; one brother, Earl Bryant of Ernul; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter at 2504 New Bern Ave. Viewing will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Oscar's Mortuary and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/18/2008 - 7/21/2008 Taylor, Willie Lee Willie Lee Taylor, 72, New Bern. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/19/2008 - 7/22/2008 Wallace, Mary Elizabeth Tolson Mary Elizabeth Tolson Wallace, 93, of New Bern, died July 16, 2008, at Britthaven of New Bern. She was born at Stafford Store, Va., the daughter of Marion Radcliff Tolson and Emma David Tolson. She was a devoted mother, military wife and homemaker in New Bern since 1946. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Alexander John Wallace; her son, Terrance Wallace; and thirteen brothers and sisters. She is survived by three sons, Ronald Wallace and wife, Zee, Larry Wallace and wife, Libby, and Thomas Wallace, all of New Bern; four granddaughters, Jennifer Hulth and husband, Arnot, of Beaufort, S.C., Heather Renninger and husband, Eric, of Willow Spring, Ashley Wallace of Atlanta, Ga.; and Leeanna Wallace of Raleigh; three stepgrandchildren, Matt Murray and wife, Amy, of Garner, Elizabeth Pinnell of Charlotte and Mike Murray of New Bern; and two stepgreat grandchildren, Graycen Murray and Thomas Murray. A private memorial service will be held with the Rev. Mary Frances Curns officiating. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611. To sign her guestbook, visit www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Paid obituary Everington, John H. John H. Everington, 80, Bridgeton, died July 27, 2008. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/28/2008 - 7/31/2008 Everington, John H. John Howard Everington, 80, of the Antioch community, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2008. John was a member of the Antioch Free Will Baptist Church and had held the offices of trustee and of deacon. He had also served as a Sunday school teacher, a youth leader, and as the treasurer. He was a longtime member of the Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department and had worked during the early days of the department to secure a place to locate a station and the first firefighting truck and equipment. He was instrumental in getting a substation in the Antioch community which eventually housed a pumper and a tanker as well as a brush truck. He held the office of president of the department for several terms and also served as the chief, assistant chief, and as a member of the board of directors. He earned many certificates from Craven Community College for attending recommended classes pertaining to firefighting, CPR, and first aid. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He attended watchmaking school in Durham and Spencer, N.C., and worked as a watchmaker and jeweler for New Bern businesses for 29 years. He opened his own repair shop at home and later moved to the old post office building in Bridgeton, where he was joined by his wife, Madie, who began a small antiques business. They later moved to Neuse River campground and enlarged the antiques business, eventually phasing out the jewelry and repair shop. John and Madie had a farm building erected at their home on Antioch Road, where they both worked on the restoration and sale of antiques. John went to work with the Sheriff's Department as a jailer and was employed there for five and a half years until his retirement. In 1991 John and Madie sold the antiques shop and enjoyed their retirement together. John will be remembered as a devoted husband and Christian who was zealous for whatever would make his community a better place to live. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Lillian Rowe Everington; sister, Gladys Everington Hartley; and brothers, Manly and Rodney Everington. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Madie A. Everington of the home, and several nieces and nephews. The family will observe a private memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf Memorial Park with the Rev. Michael Ledbetter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch Free Will Baptist Church or to the Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/28/2008 - 7/31/2008 Godette, Thomas Lee Thomas Lee Godette, 43, of 67-A Adams Creek Road died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital. He was a 1983 honor graduate of Havelock High School and was employed as a carpenter. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Laura?S. Frazier and James E. Vance officiating.? Burial will be in the Morris Cemetery. ?He is survived by his mother, Doris Godette of Carolina Pines; three brothers, Walter Lee Godette, Jr. and Albert Godette of Havelock and Leandro Godette of Beaufort; and two sisters, Clara Mae Godette of Havelock and Tina Godette of Carolina Pines. The family will receive friends at the residence of Doris Godette, 218 Snead Road.Viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/29/2008 - 8/1/2008 Ipock, Christine Harwood Christine Harwood Ipock, 81, of Cove City died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Christine was born in London, England, in 1926 and grew up as a child during the war working at her parents' dental practice. As a young adult she traveled to Paris and began a successful modeling career with such names as Dior, Balenciago and Matisse. She studied history and literature and made many friends through her work at Tryon Palace in New Bern. Her love for horses led her down many paths. Christine taught equestrian skills and dressage throughout her life both locally and on senior levels. She was awarded a charter membership of the NCDCTA for all her contributions in the equestrian field. Christine's goal each day was to live life to its fullest---and she did! A memorial service will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church on Friday, August 1, 2008, at 11 a.m. Following the service the family will visit with friends in the church fellowship hall. Christine's memory will be cherished by her husband of 53 years, Ray C. Ipock of Cove City, her son, Bryan A. Ipock and wife, Bridget, of Cove City; her daughter, Melanie G. Ipock of Montclair, N.J.; her sister Sylvia Page-Roberts of Dorset, England; her grandchildren, Fanny and William; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Christine's memory to Asbury UMC Benevolent Fund at 1780 Asbury Road, Cove City, N.C. 28523 or the Colonial Capital Humane Society, PO Box 326, New Bern, N.C. 28563-0326. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/29/2008 - 8/1/2008 Jewell Jr., Jesse S. VANCEBORO - Jesse S. Jewell Jr., 81, died Monday, July 28, 2008. A graveside memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Vanceboro Cemetery. The family will gather at St. Paul's Episcopal Church after the service. He was a native of Pamlico County. He lived his early life in Tyrrell County and most of his adult life in Craven County. He had lived in Vanceboro for two years. He worked as a land surveyor and timber cruiser and worked as a construction project manager for large industrial and commercial projects. He traveled all of the East Coast and much of the United States in his work. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Vanceboro. He is survived by his wife, Ruth L. Jewell; two sons, William Jewell and wife, Jennifer, of New Bern and Roy Jewell of Virginia; one daughter, Carolyn Phelps of Creswell; four stepdaughters, Bonnie Roix and husband, Gary, of Winterville, Katie Lane of Durham, Me., Roxanne Bosse and husband, Michael, of Winterville and Robin Rider of Seattle, Wash.; three stepsons, Donald Holland and wife, Carolyn, Richard Angotti Jr. and wife, Brenda, and Rodney and wife, Ada, all of Millinocket, Me.; one sister, Syble Spruill and husband, Roy, of Creswell; one brother, Alton Jewell and wife, Virginia of Ivor, Va.; six grandchildren, 16 stepgrandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St Paul's Episcopal Church, PO Box 466, Vanceboro, N.C. 28586 or to the Galilee Mission, 2323 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, N.C. 27928 Published in the Sun Journal from 7/29/2008 - 8/1/2008 Valko, Elizabeth Haskell Elizabeth Haskell Valko, 57, of Havelock died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Mrs. Valko was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. A memorial service will be held at noon Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Paul F. Valko of the home; three sons, Toby Valko and wife, Elizabeth, of Newport, RI., Christopher Valko and wife, Jill, of New Hartford, Conn., and Andrew Valko and wife, Brooke, of Ramseur; brother, Eli James Baldwin, Jr. of Shelton, Conn.; three granddaughters, Samantha Valko, Caitlyn Valko, and Nia Simone Valko; and one grandson, Ryan Valko.? She was preceded in death by her parents, Eli James Baldwin Sr. and Katherine Haskell McDermott Baldwin. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or Shriner's Crippled Children's Fund, Sudan Temple, PO Box 490, New Bern, N.C. 28560 Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC 28557. Paid Obituary Alexander, LaShaun Kelcey LaShaun Kelcey Alexander, 26, of 621 Kawkaz St., Raleigh, died Friday July 25, 2008 at Wake Medical Center. His funeral will be held at noon Thursday at Rush Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Raleigh with the Rev. C.E. Willie officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in New Bern. He is survived by his parents, William J. and Bettie J. Alexander of Raleigh. Arrangements by C.E. Willie Funeral and Cremation Services of Sanford Published in the Sun Journal from 7/30/2008 - 8/2/2008 Blackman, Mary Edwards Mary Edwards Blackman, 83, of New Bern died July 28, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A private family service will be held. She is survived by her son, Carl Blackman Jr.; four daughters, Marlene Monshein, Carol Harper and Linda Barnett, all of New Bern, and Nancy Farrington of Greensboro; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/30/2008 - 8/2/2008 Newman, Glenn Edwin Dr. Glenn Edwin "Ed" Newman, 61, passed way on July 24, 2008, at Duke Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 18, 1941, to the late Dr. Glenn C. and Peggy Newman of Clinton. Ed graduated from Clinton High School in 1966 and attended Duke University on a football scholarship. After graduating from Duke Medical School in 1973, Ed completed five years of a cardiothoracic surgery residency at Duke as well as two years at the National Heart and Lung Institute in Bethesda, Md. He also completed a residency in radiology at Duke and was a member of the Duke Medical Center faculty as a vascular and interventional radiologist for the past 25 years. Ed leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 31 years, Mary; his daughters, Kathryn and Lauren; his son-in-law, Walter DuPriest; his brothers, William Neal Newman and family of Raleigh, and Walter Joseph Newman, M.D., and family of New Bern, Raleigh and South Carolina; and numerous cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Duke University Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, 1113 W. Main St., Durham, and at 12:30 p.m. in the Duke Chapel Lounge. Please enter the lounge using the Campus Ministry door across from the Bryan Center. Burial will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Clinton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Duke University Chapel, Box 91974, Durham, N.C. 27708. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Drs. Daniel George, Douglas Tyler, Cary Robertson and Richard McCann as well as to the staffs of the surgical oncology clinic, the radiology department and the 2100 unit at Duke Hospital. Online memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/30/2008 - 8/2/2008 Notice • Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities Skipper, Irene Jane O'Neill Irene Jane O'Neill Skipper, 74, of Havelock lost her long courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 28, 2008, with her loving family by her side at home. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, and great friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was born on May 13, 1934, in Laconia, New Hampshire, to the late Frederick E. O'Neill, Sr. and Mary Alice Quellette Marston. She was a member of Annunciation Roman Catholic Church and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1957. After raising her children, she attended and graduated from Carteret Technical College with a business degree, which she used to start working with Facilities Maintenance at Cherry Point. She eventually retired in 1996 from NADEP as security manager. She was an active lifetime member of VFW Post 7315 in Havelock. Her favorite pastime, known to all, was going to yard sales. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2008, at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, Havelock, with the priest, Father Gregory Spencer, officiating. She is survived by her adoring husband of 52 years, MGYSGT USMC "Retired" Carlton R. Skipper of Havelock; son, Carlton R. Skipper Jr. and wife, Linda, of Swansboro; daughters, Ramona Polk and husband, William "Billy," of Beaufort, S.C., Sara Loveland and companion, Robert Ring, of Havelock and Karen Larkin and husband, Mark, of Newport. Other family who bear this loss are her sisters, MaryAnn Foote of Laconia, N.H., her loving caregiving younger sister, Frances Kehl of Lacoina, N.H.; and brother, Frederick "Fred" O'Neill and wife, Gladys, of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren Sheila, Julie, Vincent, Carlton III, William; and her great-grandchildren who will greatly miss their grandmother. The family will receive friends at the VFW Post 7315 in Havelock following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, 246 East Main St., Havelock, N.C. 28532 or VFW Post 7315, PO Box 331, Havelock, N.C. 28532. Access online obituary and Internet condolences through www.brooksfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/30/2008 - 8/2/2008 Brimage, Franklin Earl CHOCTAW, Okla. - Franklin Earl "John" Brimage, 40, formerly of Cove City, N.C., died on Sunday, July 27, 2008, at his residence. He was a graduate of West Craven High School Class of 1986 and a member of the United States Air Force. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bryant Chapel AME Zion Church, Cove City, with the Rev. Brian T. Cornelius Jr. officiating. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Brimage; three children, Jordan, Justin and Jessica Brimage, all of the home; his father, Franklin Brimage Sr. of Cove City; three brothers, Harold Becton and Quinn Brimage both of Trenton, N.C., and Nikita Irving of Newark, N.J.; one sister, Renee Brimage of Trenton. Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/31/2008 - 8/3/2008 Hadley, John Thomas John Thomas Hadley, TSGT (USAF, Retired), 72, of New Bern, died July 26, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1935, in Williamston to Sarah Hadley. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. John is survived by his sons, Robert Hadley, and his wife, Patricia, of Newport, Greg Hadley of Robersonville, and Christopher Hadley, and his wife, Mi Yang, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; grandsons, William, Michael, and Steven Hadley, and Stephen Hadley, and his wife, Jessica; granddaughters, Sydnie Pallante, and her husband, Daniel, and Anastasia Sturgis; one great-granddaughter, Aliyah Diamond; and one sister, Mildred Worsley of Williamston. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Air Force. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Disabled Americans Veterans PO Box 13563, New Bern, N.C. 28561. Cotten Funeral Home is serving the Hadley family. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/31/2008 - 8/3/2008 Javed, Christine Glover Christine Glover Javed, 65, of 1300 Norwood Circle died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Newark, N.J., and was a retiree of the New York Department of Social Services. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Mariah Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Manley officiating. Burial will be in St. John AME Zion Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Shaukat Javed of New Bern, and her son, Nathaniel Jones of Memphis, Tenn. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Friends will be received at the church an hour before the service. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/31/2008 - 8/3/2008 Jordan, Mamie Windley Mamie Windley Jordan, 85, Beaufort. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 7/31/2008 - 8/3/2008 Lancaster, Eva Pate Eva Pate Lancaster, 84, of Patetown died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Stony Creek Freewill Baptist Church in Goldsboro with the Rev. Gary Bailey officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster family cemetery in Patetown. She is survived by her brother, Hugh Pate and his wife, Doris, of Goldsboro; son, H. Martin Lancaster and wife, Alice, of Cary; daughters, Nan Lancaster Davis and husband, Jim, of Cary and Lynn Lancaster Gorges and husband, William, of New Bern; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Davis, Megan Davis Hodge, Ashley Lancaster Templer, Mary Lancaster Lehrman, Staton Davis, Chris Gorges, Mark Gorges and Nora Gorges; and four great-grandchildren, Jackson Hodge, Ella Kathryn Templer, Grace Davis and Elizabeth Pate Templer. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stony Creek Free Will Baptist Church of Goldsboro or Mount Olive College. Arrangements by Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Shilstone IV, Charles Parker "Charlie" Charles Parker "Charlie" Shilstone IV of 2616 Trent Road, New Bern, passed away in his sleep on Monday, July 28, 2008. He was a native of Long Island, N.Y., and lived for the past 21 years in Newport and New Bern. He was a master craftsman in the stone industry and the owner of Rock Solid Stone and Tile in New Bern. He is survived by his wife, Gale Potters Shilstone; his son, Charles "CJ" Parker Shilstone V; his two daughters, Jill Shilstone and Cynthia Oxenreider; his grandson, Charles Parker Shilstone VI; his three granddaughters, Ashley, Cierra and Savannah. He also leaves behind his parents, Charles Parker Shilstone III and Bernice Shilstone; three brothers, Robert, Bruce, and Tim Shilstone; and two sisters, Linda and Donna Himpler. Visitation will be Friday, August 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 2, at 2 p.m. at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Field officiating. Burial will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. A covered dish reception will follow at Believer's Fellowship, located at the corner of Neuse Boulevard and Glenburnie Road. Anyone wishing to share a memory, offer a condolence, or to sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 7/31/2008 - 8/3/2008
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