May 2008 Obituaries

Barnes, Martha T.

Martyha T. Barnes, 77, of 500 Belltown Road died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at
Craven Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be at noon today at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel with
the Rev. Henry Rosenboro officiating. Burial will be in Hawkin Wood Cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Ella Bell of the home; five grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service, Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2008 - 5/1/2008.

Bland, Bettie Lou

Bettie Lou Bland, 67, Vanceboro, died April 29, 2008. Arrangements by
Fonville and Dove Mortuary, Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Boyd, Elizabeth Edens

WASHINGTON, N.C. - Ms. Elizabeth "Becky" Edens Boyd, 62, of 107
Village Circle, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Beaufort County Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in
the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Arnold Pressey officiating.
Burial will follow in the Boyd Family Cemetery, Pinetown. Christopher
Boyd, Wesley Wallace, Fred Howell, Wes Williams, Ben Allen and Gary
Respess will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008,
at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home of her son, Robbie
Boyd, 4421 Archbell Road, Bath.

Becky was born on August 22, 1945, in Beaufort County. She was the
daughter of Sidney Johnson Edens and Elizabeth Keaton Edens. She
graduated from Belhaven High School. On February 29, 1964, she married
William L. "Billy" Boyd, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Becky was known for being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include three sons, Robbie Boyd and wife, Kathy, of Bath, Steven
Boyd of Belhaven and Billy Joe Boyd of Belhaven; one brother, Sidney Edens
and wife, Phyllis, of New Bern; four grandchildren, Christopher, Shelby and
Savanna Boyd of Bath and Taylor Boyd of Pinetown; and two nephews,
Johnny and Scott Edens of New Bern.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Marion L.
Shepard Cancer Center, 1209 Brown St., Washington, N.C. 27889.

Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Boyd family.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2008 - 5/2/2008.

Buccolo, Madeleine Harding

Madeleine rejoiced in her family; and, they rejoiced in her. Her mother, Una
Harding, a sister, Pauline "Polly" Parsons, and brothers Stephen Harding
and Colin Harding - all of England, survive her. Two other brothers, Brian
Harding of Dublin, Ireland and Paul Harding of Tucson, Arizona also survive
their sister.

Madeleine was an exceptionally cheerful individual who had a positive effect
on everyone she met. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her
ability to cope with severe physical limitations, her lunches at Annabelle's,
her cup of tea, and her ability to have fun ? no matter what the circumstance.
Her family, her close friends, the staff and residents of Homeplace, her
acquaintances - all who knew her - will agree that she was an inspiration to all
and will be sorely missed.

Flowers are neither expected nor necessary. Expressions of sympathy may
be mailed to P.O. Box 12284, New Bern, NC 28561-2284. All correspondence
will be forwarded to her sister, Polly.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Gaskins, Lester Ralph

Mr. Lester Ralph Gaskins, 48, of New Bern was called home to be with his
Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Ralph was a dedicated and devoted husband,
father, and grandfather who loved his family very much. He was a faithful
member of Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a
deacon. For more than 30 years, Ralph enjoyed working with his father as a
partner in Lester Gaskins Auto Service. Recently, he was enjoying a career
change in the maritime industry where he was working as a deck hand with
Vane Brothers Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ralph was a member
of the New Bern Fire Department for 30 years and had served as the chief. He
was also a member of No. 9 Township Fire Company and the New Bern-Craven
County Rescue Squad. He was truly a friend to everyone and never met a
stranger. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle
Baptist Church with the Reverends John Moran, Allan Austin, and Dennis
Wiggs officiating. Burial will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with fireman's
honors presented by the New Bern Fire Department Honor Guard.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Pamela Mann Gaskins of the
home; two sons, Johnathon Gaskins and wife, Teri, of Jasper and Brandon
Gaskins and wife, Melissa, of New Bern; one daughter, Lonni-Beth Gaskins of
the home; his father, Lester Gaskins of New Bern; and one grandson, Christopher
Gaskins.

Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Smith Gaskins.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pollock-Best Funeral
Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ralph Gaskins
Family Memorial Fund, in care of Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church,
P.O. Box 14446, New Bern, N.C. 28561.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and the tremendous
outpouring of love, prayers, and support that has been shown to them during
this difficult time.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2008 - 5/3/2008.

Joyner, Mary E.

Mary E. Joyner, 83, Greenville, died April 26, 2008. Arrangements by W.E.
Flanagan Memorial Fu-neral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Joyner, Mary E.

Mary E. Joyner, 83, Greenville. Arrangements by W.E. Flanagan Memorial
Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2008 - 5/1/2008.

Meadows, Lela Marie Hassell

MAYSVILLE - Lela Marie "Re-Re" Hassell Meadows, 67, of 203 Maple Ave.,
Maysville, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was a lifetime member of Mt. Olive Christian Church, where she served
as treasurer for many years. She was also the organist and choir director for
many of the area churches in Jones County. She was previously employed
with the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company of New Bern.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008, in the Mount Olive
Christian Church with the Rev. James McLean officiating. Burial will be in
White Oak Cemetery, Maysville.

She is survived by three sons, Ivey Hassell of Maysville, Ronald Meadows of

Kinston and Russell Meadows of Yuma, Ariz.; two daughters, Andrea Koonce
of Maysville and Kimberly Wade of New Bern; seven grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; and two sisters, Michelle Hassell of Kinston and Annie Rogers
of Vista, Calif.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Arrangements are by Morgan Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2008 - 5/3/2008.

Minor, Elizabeth M.

SEA LEVEL - Elizabeth M. Minor, 83, of Sea Level, a resident of Snug Harbor on
Nelson Bay and formerly of New Bern, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Carteret
General Hospital, Morehead City, N.C. She was born on June 25, 1924, in
Watervliet, N.Y., to the late Harry and Julia Fedorko Mlinarick.
Mrs. Minor was an alumnus of the University of Miami, Miami, Fla. She retired as
a secretary with the United States State Department, Agency for International
Development, Washington, D.C.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her husband, Barrie S. Minor; son, Matthew H. Minor;
daughter-in-law, Caroline L. Minor; and grandchildren, William H. Minor, Thomas
L. Minor, Katherine Anne Minor and Mary Elizabeth Minor, all of Virginia Beach, Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Two Hanover Square, Suite 1600,
Raleigh, N.C. 27601.

Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory, Morehead City,
North Carolina.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2008 - 5/3/2008.

Pellettiere, Ida

Ida Pellettiere, 86, of New Bern went home to the Lord April 23, 2008, at
Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Private Vincent Pellettiere. She
touched many people's lives. The joy of her life was to give and serve lovingly
to all and help anyone that had a need. She enjoyed her volunteer work at the
Senior Citizens Center in New Bern for many years.

Surviving include: daughters, Antonia (Toni) and her husband, Richard Skreba
of Minnesott Beach, N.C.; and Irene and husband Allan Bell of Morehead City,
N.C.; grandchildren, Vincent Skreba of Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer and her husband,
Scott Warren of Wilmington, N.C., and Kelsey and Joshua Bell of Morehead
City; and great-grandchildren, Twins Parks and Landyn Warren of Wilmington,
N.C.

A mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 3005 Country Club Road in
New Bern, on May 1, 2008, at 1 p.m. with Father Ernest Ruede officiating. Burial
will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery at St. Paul.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2008 - 5/2/2008.

Bland, Bettie Lou

Bettie Lou Bland, 67, Vanceboro, died April 29, 2008. Arrangements by
Fonville and Dove Mortuary, Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Boyd, Elizabeth Edens

WASHINGTON, N.C. - Ms. Elizabeth "Becky" Edens Boyd, 62, of 107 Village
Circle, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Beaufort County Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in the
chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Arnold Pressey officiating. Burial will
follow in the Boyd Family Cemetery, Pinetown. Christopher Boyd, Wesley
Wallace, Fred Howell, Wes Williams, Ben Allen and Gary Respess will serve
as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008,
at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home of her son, Robbie
Boyd, 4421 Archbell Road, Bath.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Marion L. Shepard
Cancer Center, 1209 Brown St., Washington, N.C. 27889.

Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Boyd family.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2008 - 5/2/2008.

Buccolo, Madeleine Harding

Madeleine rejoiced in her family; and, they rejoiced in her. Her mother, Una
Harding, a sister, Pauline "Polly" Parsons, and brothers Stephen Harding and
Colin Harding - all of England, survive her. Two other brothers, Brian Harding of
Dublin, Ireland and Paul Harding of Tucson, Arizona also survive their sister.

Flowers are neither expected nor necessary. Expressions of sympathy may
be mailed to P.O. Box 12284, New Bern, NC 28561-2284. All correspondence
will be forwarded to her sister, Polly.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Gaskins, Lester Ralph

Mr. Lester Ralph Gaskins, 48, of New Bern was called home to be with his
Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Ralph was a dedicated and devoted husband,
father, and grandfather who loved his family very much. He was a faithful
member of Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a
deacon. For more than 30 years, Ralph enjoyed working with his father as a
partner in Lester Gaskins Auto Service. Recently, he was enjoying a career
change in the maritime industry where he was working as a deck hand with
Vane Brothers Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ralph was a member
of the New Bern Fire Department for 30 years and had served as the chief. He
was also a member of No. 9 Township Fire Company and the New Bern-Craven
County Rescue Squad. He was truly a friend to everyone and never met a stranger.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist
Church with the Reverends John Moran, Allan Austin, and Dennis Wiggs officiating.
Burial will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with fireman's honors presented
by the New Bern Fire Department Honor Guard.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Pamela Mann Gaskins of the
home; two sons, Johnathon Gaskins and wife, Teri, of Jasper and Brandon
Gaskins and wife, Melissa, of New Bern; one daughter, Lonni-Beth Gaskins
of the home; his father, Lester Gaskins of New Bern; and one grandson,
Christopher Gaskins.

Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Smith Gaskins.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pollock-Best Funeral
Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ralph Gaskins
Family Memorial Fund, in care of Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church,
P.O. Box 14446, New Bern, N.C. 28561.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and the tremendous
outpouring of love, prayers, and support that has been shown to them during
this difficult time.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2008 - 5/3/2008.

Joyner, Mary E.

Mary E. Joyner, 83, Greenville, died April 26, 2008. Arrangements by
W.E. Flanagan Memorial Fu-neral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Mabry Jr., Frank

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Frank Mabry Jr., 71, of Marlboro, Md., died
Thursday, April 24, 2008.
He was a former resident of Greenville.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at New Macedonia Baptist Church,
Washington, D.C. Burial will be in Maryland National Cemetery, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Bridgett M. Whorton
and Deandre M. Tillary of Upper Marlboro, Md.; three sons, Frankie
Antonio, Pernell and Frankie Hernandez of Maryland; six sisters, Erline
Marbry of Greenville, Dorothy Streeter of Boston, and Suddie Strickland,
Christine Mabry, Allie Kornegay and Vera West, all of Dover; six brothers,
John H. Mabry of Clinton, Joseph Mabry of Dover, Raymond Mabry of
Grifton, Willie Mabry of Vanceboro, Cleveland Mabry of Kinston and
Frank Mabry of Greenville.

Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Professionals, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Meadows, Lela Marie Hassell

MAYSVILLE - Lela Marie "Re-Re" Hassell Meadows, 67, of 203 Maple
Ave., Maysville, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
She was a lifetime member of Mt. Olive Christian Church, where she
served as treasurer for many years. She was also the organist and
choir director for many of the area churches in Jones County. She was
previously employed with the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company of New Bern.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008, in the Mount
Olive Christian Church with the Rev. James McLean officiating. Burial
will be in White Oak Cemetery, Maysville.

She is survived by three sons, Ivey Hassell of Maysville, Ronald
Meadows of Kinston and Russell Meadows of Yuma, Ariz.; two daughters,
Andrea Koonce of Maysville and Kimberly Wade of New Bern; seven
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Michelle Hassell
of Kinston and Annie Rogers of Vista, Calif.

The family will receive friends at the residence.
Arrangements are by Morgan Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2008 - 5/3/2008.

Minor, Elizabeth M.

SEA LEVEL - Elizabeth M. Minor, 83, of Sea Level, a resident of Snug
Harbor on Nelson Bay and formerly of New Bern, died Sunday, April 27,
2008, at Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, N.C. She was born
on June 25, 1924, in Watervliet, N.Y., to the late Harry and Julia Fedorko
Mlinarick.
Mrs. Minor was an alumnus of the University of Miami, Miami, Fla. She
retired as a secretary with the United States State Department, Agency
for International Development, Washington, D.C.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her husband, Barrie S. Minor; son, Matthew H. Minor;
daughter-in-law, Caroline L. Minor; and grandchildren, William H. Minor,
Thomas L. Minor, Katherine Anne Minor and Mary Elizabeth Minor, all
of Virginia Beach, Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Two Hanover Square,
Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601.

Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory, Morehead City,
North Carolina.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2008 - 5/3/2008.

Moore, Wesley

Wesley "Grease" Moore, 78, of 2401 Chestnut Ave., New Bern, died
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of New Bern. He graduated from West Street High
School and was a member of West Street Christian Church. He was
employed with the New York Transit Authority until his retirement.

The funeral will be at noon Monday at West Street Christian Church with
the Rev. R.E. Midgette Sr. officiating. Burial will be in New Bern Memorial
Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine S. Moore of the home; sons, Lewis
Moore of Durham and Wesley Hooks of New York, N.Y.; daughters, Sheila
H. Taylor and Debra Moore, both of New York; brothers, Robert Moore of
Conway, S.C., and Johnny Moore of New York; N.Y.; sister Mardra Powell
of Lumberton; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. from 2 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary
and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Street Christian
Church Building Fund, 721 West St., New Bern, N.C. 28560

Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Pellettiere, Ida

Ida Pellettiere, 86, of New Bern went home to the Lord April 23, 2008, at
Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Private Vincent Pellettiere.
She touched many people's lives. The joy of her life was to give and serve
lovingly to all and help anyone that had a need. She enjoyed her volunteer
work at the Senior Citizens Center in New Bern for many years.

A mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 3005 Country Club Road in
New Bern, on May 1, 2008, at 1 p.m. with Father Ernest Ruede officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery at St. Paul.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2008 - 5/2/2008.

Snyder, Frank Lee

Frank Lee Snyder, 81, died on April 19, 2008, at the home of his son, Steven,
surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Coughlin
Funeral Home in Califon, N.J. Calling hours 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Lee was born in Newark, N.J., on April 30, 1926, the son of the late Mildred
Harkerader Snyder and Frank Snyder. He and his sister Jeanne, who
predeceased him in 2002, were raised in High Bridge by their mother due to his
father's early death. After graduating from High Bridge High School in 1943, Lee
enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific arena on
LST 588, whose crew members participated in the battle of Iwo Jima.

Upon returning, he resided briefly in Westfield and married Claire Van Doren in
1946. They moved to Lebanon Township in 1947, where he was in the foods
delivery industry and became a farmer until 1962, when he started Little Brook
Construction Company. He built over 100 homes for families in the nearby towns.

Lee was a member of the New Jersey Builder's Association and the Lower
Valley Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was also a car
enthusiast, and built and raced stock cars for many years on the nearby
tracks of Flemington, Nazareth and Morristown. Also an avid golfer and sailor,
he belonged to the Beaver Brook Country Club and was one of the three
founding members of the Hunterdon Sailing Club. He also was a member of
the Lebanon Township Committee, and served as mayor of Lebanon Township
from 1965 to 1966.

Lee combined his love and sailing and building by constructing a 35-foot
ferro cement sailboat with his son, Craig. The project took nearly five years
to complete. He sailed his boat to his retirement home in New Bern, North
Carolina, with his wife, Claire, in 1983. There, continuing his love of golf and
boating, he belonged to the Fairfield Harbor Golf Club and was a charter
member of the Fairfield Harbor Yacht Club. He was most often found
participating in sailing regattas with his many friends, or competing in some
golf tournament.

Upon the passing of Claire in 1990, Lee married Jean Castanien. They
continued their life in New Bern and made many trips to Florida and
New Jersey to visit with their friends and families. Until late, they attended
many monthly reunions of their High Bridge class of 1943.

In addition to his wife, Jean, he is survived by his son, Craig Lee Snyder
and wife, Penny Jenness Snyder, from North Hero, Vermont; daughter,
Linda Snyder Henderson of Summit, N.J.; son, James Snyder and wife,
Karen Glick Snyder, of Bloomsbury, N.J.; son, Steven Snyder and wife,
Cindy Jones Snyder, of Belvedere, N.J., and eight grandchildren, Craig
Snyder Jr., Christina Snyder Ray, Julina Henderson Ogilvie, Sharma
Henderson Ropach, Dana Henderson, Annmarie Snyder, Andrew Snyder
and Zachary Snyder. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren and
his niece, Karen Nolte McNulty.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100
Wescott Drive, Flemington, N.J. 08822.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Wrinn, Shirley Rogers

LUDLOW, Mass. - Shirley Rogers (Kunkel) Wrinn, 77, of Center Street,
Ludlow, Mass., died Tuesday evening, April 29, 2008, at home.
Born December 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Rogers)
Cooper Dave Kunkel Jr. Educated at Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in
Dayton, Va. She married Gregory J. Wrinn on her college graduation day,
June 1, 1953, and moved to the Ludlow, Mass., area in 1956.

She was an accomplished musician and had served as an accompanist for
many functions including many Ludlow High School Shows and town of
Ludlow functions and musicals. She was a member of the Shenandoah
Chorale and a Cappella Choir, and a member of the Springfield Symphony
Chorus. Shirley had worked as an educator in the Ludlow public schools, as
a music teacher, and later as a fifth- and sixth-grade classroom teacher,
having taught at Chapin St. School, Baird Middle School, Chestnut Street
School and Veteran's Park School. She was a member of the Ludlow
Education Association, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the
National Education Association. Shirley retired in 1991 and was a collector
for many organizations, including the March of Dimes.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gregory J. Wrinn, the retired
choral director of Ludlow High School; their sons, Joseph Wrinn and his wife,
Julie, of Lynn, Mass., and William Wrinn and his wife, Linda, of Gloucester,
Mass. She was the sister of Dr. Cooper D. Kunkel of New Bern, cherished
grandmother of Corey, Myles, Jamison, and Velia Wrinn.

Sadly, she was predeceased by a granddaughter, Catherine.

She was also survived by extended family members and friends including
Paulie Williams of Richmond, Va., Denny Zay and his wife, Sandy, of
Wilmington, N.C., and Donnie Zay and AnnaLisa of New Hampshire. Truly,
Shirley will be long remembered by the many students whose lives she
touched.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be Saturday May 3, 2008, at 10 a.m.
at the First Church in Ludlow, 859 Center St., Ludlow, Mass. The Rev. Frank
Grogett will preside. Rites of committal will be at a later date.

Friends may call at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow,
Mass., from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday May 2, 2008. Her family suggests donations in
her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Buccolo, Madeleine Harding

Madeleine rejoiced in her family; and, they rejoiced in her. Her mother, Una
Harding, a sister, Pauline "Polly" Parsons, and brothers Stephen Harding and
Colin Harding - all of England, survive her. Two other brothers, Brian Harding of
Dublin, Ireland and Paul Harding of Tucson, Arizona also survive their sister.

Madeleine was an exceptionally cheerful individual who had a positive effect on
everyone she met. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her ability
to cope with severe physical limitations, her lunches at Annabelle's, her cup of
tea, and her ability to have fun ? no matter what the circumstance. Her family,
her close friends, the staff and residents of Homeplace, her acquaintances - all
who knew her - will agree that she was an inspiration to all and will be sorely
missed.

Flowers are neither expected nor necessary. Expressions of sympathy may
be mailed to P.O. Box 12284, New Bern, NC 28561-2284. All correspondence
will be forwarded to her sister, Polly.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Harrison, Faye L.

Faye L. Harrison, 83, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical
Center.
She was a member of St. Mary's Free Will Baptist Church and had worked at
Stanley Power Tools/Bosch.

The graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lakeside Chapel at
Greenleaf Memorial Park.

She is survived by one son, Michael Harrison, of New Bern; one sister, Lois
Foust, of Ayden; one brother, Nick Lowe, of Phoenix, Ariz; and one grandchild.

The family will receive friends at Pollock-Best Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, followed by a procession to the cemetery for the graveside service.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2008 - 5/6/2008.

Joyner, Mary E.

Mary E. Joyner, 83, Greenville, died April 26, 2008. Arrangements by W.E.
Flanagan Memorial Fu-neral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008.

Mabry Jr., Frank

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Frank Mabry Jr., 71, of Marlboro, Md., died Thursday,
April 24, 2008.
He was a former resident of Greenville.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Washington,
D.C. Burial will be in Maryland National Cemetery, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Bridgett M. Whorton and
Deandre M. Tillary of Upper Marlboro, Md.; three sons, Frankie Antonio,
Pernell and Frankie Hernandez of Maryland; six sisters, Erline Marbry of
Greenville, Dorothy Streeter of Boston, and Suddie Strickland, Christine Mabry,
Allie Kornegay and Vera West, all of Dover; six brothers, John H. Mabry of
Clinton, Joseph Mabry of Dover, Raymond Mabry of Grifton, Willie Mabry of
Vanceboro, Cleveland Mabry of Kinston and Frank Mabry of Greenville.

Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Professionals, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Moore, Wesley

Wesley "Grease" Moore, 78, of 2401 Chestnut Ave., New Bern, died
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of New Bern. He graduated from West Street High School
and was a member of West Street Christian Church. He was employed with
the New York Transit Authority until his retirement.

The funeral will be at noon Monday at West Street Christian Church with the
Rev. R.E. Midgette Sr. officiating. Burial will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. from 2 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary
and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Street Christian Church
Building Fund, 721 West St., New Bern, N.C. 28560

Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Murrell, Pauline Elizabeth

Pauline Elizabeth Murrell, 85, of 771 Merrimon Road, the North River
community, Beaufort, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her residence.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist
Church, with the Rev. Hubert Judon officiating. Burial will follow the service
in the church ceme-tery.

She was a lifetime member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where
she served on the usher board, formerly serving as its President, and sang
with the senior choir.

She is survived by one son, Curtis Murrell; two daughters, Bettie Taylor and
Doris Johnson, all of the North River community; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-
grandchildren; one sister, Caretta Smith of Beaufort; six brothers, Columbus
Murrell, McCline Murrell, Joe Murrell, Charles Murrell and Winston Murrell,
all of the North River community, and Levi Murrell of Harlowe.

A viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home
Inc., 701 West Street, New Bern and one hour prior to the service Tuesday
at the church.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2008 - 5/6/2008.

O'Neal Jr., Murray E.

Murray E. O'Neal Jr., 70, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
He worked as a janitorial supervisor and served in the U.S. Army.

At his request, there will not be any funeral services.

He is survived by a son, Glenn O'Neal of Arlington, Va.; daughter, Vicki O'Neal
of Chapel Hill; a brother, Coleman O'Neal of Rockingham; and two grandchildren.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2008 - 5/6/2008.

Snyder, Frank Lee

Upon returning, he resided briefly in Westfield and married Claire Van Doren
in 1946. They moved to Lebanon Township in 1947, where he was in the foods
delivery industry and became a farmer until 1962, when he started Little Brook
Construction Company. He built over 100 homes for families in the nearby towns.

Lee was a member of the New Jersey Builder's Association and the Lower
Valley Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was also a car
enthusiast, and built and raced stock cars for many years on the nearby tracks
of Flemington, Nazareth and Morristown. Also an avid golfer and sailor, he
belonged to the Beaver Brook Country Club and was one of the three founding
members of the Hunterdon Sailing Club. He also was a member of the Lebanon
Township Committee, and served as mayor of Lebanon Township from 1965 to
1966.

Lee combined his love and sailing and building by constructing a 35-foot
ferro cement sailboat with his son, Craig. The project took nearly five years
to complete. He sailed his boat to his retirement home in New Bern, North
Carolina, with his wife, Claire, in 1983. There, continuing his love of golf and
boating, he belonged to the Fairfield Harbor Golf Club and was a charter
member of the Fairfield Harbor Yacht Club. He was most often found participating
in sailing regattas with his many friends, or competing in some golf tournament.

Upon the passing of Claire in 1990, Lee married Jean Castanien. They
continued their life in New Bern and made many trips to Florida and New
Jersey to visit with their friends and families. Until late, they attended
many monthly reunions of their High Bridge class of 1943.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100
Wescott Drive, Flemington, N.J. 08822.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2008 - 5/5/2008.

Squires Sr., Daniel J.

Daniel J. Squires Sr. died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Durham Regional
Hospital.
He was a native of the Florence community of Pamlico County and was
pastor of Broad Creek United Church of Christ in Oriental.

The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. today at Mt. Calvary United Church of
Christ, 1517 Athens St., Durham. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial
Garden.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine J. Squires; three sons, Ennis L.
Squires, Daniel J. Squies Jr. and Calvin D. Squires; one daughter, Janice
F. Squires; five sisters, Helen Garrison of Bayboro and Oneida McGhee,
Audrey Johnson, Wilhelminia Howe and Alice Daniel.

Funeral arrangements by Scarborough and Hargett Funeral Home, Durham.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2008 - 5/6/2008.

Andrews, Earnest Joe "E.J."

Earnest Joe "E.J."Andrews, 76, of 402 Second St., Maysville, died on
Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern.
He was a member of Mt. Olive Christian Church for over 50 years. He served
on the deacon board and was in charge of the church's maintenance and
upkeep. He was employed in civil service aboard Camp Lejeune for over 35
years and with Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern, for over 20 years
as its gravedigger. He was an alderman in Maysville for a number of years.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the Mt.
Olive Christian Church with the Rev. James McLean officiating. Burial will
follow in the White Oak Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Clara Elizabeth Moore Andrews of the home;
six children, Kimber Andrews, Deborah Maxzine Kinsey Sr., Hilda
Copeland, Ronald Andrews, Lorie Andrews and Jennifer Ward; one
brother, Walter Andrews of Waterbury, Conn.; and one sister, Laura
Chapman of Waterbury, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be
held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral
Home, 701 West St., New Bern, and one hour prior to the service
Sunday at the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Andrews, Evelyn Dearman

RALEIGH - Evelyn Dearman Andrews of New Bern, formerly of Raleigh, died on
Saturday, May 3, 2008, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in
Harmony, N.C., on March 25, 1930, the fifth child of Otho Albea Dearman Sr.
and Esther Myers Dearman.
She graduated from Harmony High School as class valedictorian in 1947, and
from Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now UNC-G) in 1951.
She worked in Raleigh with Bigger and Agnew Engineers from 1975 to 1985 and
with John A. Park Jr. and Company from 1965 to 1975. In earlier years she had
worked with N.C. State University, the N.C. Automobile Dealers Association,
and the N.C. Oil Jobbers Association.

In 1985, she was married to Wilbur Crosby Andrews, who survives along
with her two children, daughter, Donna Williams Henry and husband, Dr.
Wesley D. Henry, of Charleston, S.C., and son, Dr. Stephen Clay Williams
and wife, Soni, of Roseville, Calif.; and beloved granddaughter, Anna Katherine
Tuttle, a student at UNC-Chapel Hill. Brothers Charles A. Dearman of Melbourne
Beach, Fla., Dr. John H. Dearman of Vero Beach, Fla., and James D. Dearman
of Fort Mill, S.C., and their wives also survive, along with a sister-in-law, Thelma
Dearman of Statesville. In addition, stepsons Tim Andrews and wife, Li, of San
Francisco, and Steven Andrews of Minnesota, survive, along with six
stepgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Virginia Dearman Wagner of Charlotte,
brothers O.A. Dearman Jr. of Statesville, and Tal Nash Dearman of Harmony.

Mrs. Andrews was a lifelong Presbyterian and was active in Raleigh's
White Memorial for 30 years, playing the piano for the Adult Sunday
School class for 15 years. She was an avid bridge player, reader, and
lover of people everywhere. She and her husband were boaters for years
and also traveled in all 50 states and Canada and some 19 foreign countries.
In New Bern, she was a member of New Carolinians and attended First
Presbyterian Church there.

The family would like to express appreciation to Charleston Hematology
Oncology Associates, and especially Dr. James Orcutt, for the excellent
care they provided during her illness.

The Witness to the Resurrection Service will be held at White Memorial
Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, May 6, at 11 o'clock. Visitation will
follow in the Jane Bell Gathering Space. Interment will precede the
service at Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to White Memorial
Presbyterian Church, Music Fund, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, N.C.
27608, or to First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Pastor's Discretionary
Fund, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.

Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road,
Raleigh.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Armstrong, William

William "Harry" Armstrong, 59, of Croatan Village died Sunday, May 4,
2008.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at
Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Simpson officiating.

He is survived by four brothers, Johnny of China Grove, Gerald of Aurora,
Gary of Grantsboro and Runnie Armstrong of Reelsboro; and five sisters,
Eleanor Harrell of New Bern, Mary Lamb of New Bern, Janice Hill of Cove
City, Laura Syers of Grantsboro and Kathy Toler of Alliance.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Bryant Funeral
Home.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Bland, Bettie Lou

Bettie Lou Bland, 67, of Vanceboro died April 29, 2008 at Washington
Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
She is survived by one son, Solomon Bland, and wife, Lisa, of Calvert
County, Md.; two daughters, Melissa Bland of Washington, D.C. and
Donna Bland of Hyattsville, Md.; one brother, William Calvin Brand, and
wife, Eldress Ruthell, of Forestville, Md.; three sisters, Louise White of
Palmetto, Ga., Virginia Willoughby of Vanceboro and Gertrude Knight of
Upper Marlboro, Md.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chapman's Chapel Free Will
Baptist Church in Vanceboro. Burial will be in the Bland Family Cemetery.

A viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Chapman's Chapel Free
Will Baptist Church.

Arrangements are by Fonville and Dove Mortuary, Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Boomer, Mary Elizabeth

Mary Elizabeth Boomer of Arapahoe died Friday, May 2, 2008 at Two
Rivers Health Care's Trent Campus in New Bern.
She is survived by her son, Cecil Boomer, of Arapahoe.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Beginnings Church
of Christ in Arapahoe, with the Rev. Freddie Hackney officiating. Burial will
be in the Holloway Family Cemetery in Arapahoe.

The family will receive friends at the home of George and Sarah Hackney,
1088 Don Lee Road, Arapahoe.

A viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Oscar's Mortuary
Inc. in New Bern.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Boswell, Jack Danforth

Jack Danforth Boswell, 79, of Merritt died Saturday at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline Boswell; one son, James Boswell
of Alexandria, Va.; two daughters, Laura Thornton of Mt. Morris, N.Y.
and Andrea Boswell of St. Albans, Vt.; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to "Joseph Hageman
Nursing Scholarship," c/o Craven Regional Medical Center, 2000
Neuse Blvd., New Bern.

Arrangements are by Coastal Carolina Crematory, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Brown, Ernestine Willis

Ernestine Willis Brown, 77, of 103 Simmons St., Trenton, died Thursday,
May 1, 2008, at her home.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday May 7, 2008, at St. Matthew
AME Zion Church in Trenton with Gwendolyn Haddock officiating. Interment
will follow in Haiti Cemetery in Trenton.

She is survived by three daughters, Gwendolyn Brown of Trenton and Elaine
Atkinson and Velma Roberts of Winston-Salem; four sons, Herbert Brown of
Winston-Salem, Lawrence A. Brown of Chapel Hill, Eric Brown of Trenton and
Harold J. Brown of the home; one sister, Edna Murrell of Dorchester, Mass.;
one brother, David Lee Willis of Durham; nine grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren.

The viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Mills Funeral
Home.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com.

Arrangements by Mills Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Burton Jr., Walter Dalley

Walter Dalley Burton Jr., 56, of Gibsonton, Fla., died Wednesday. Born
in Burgaw, he served in the U.S. Navy and was an actor by occupation.
He is survived by four brothers, Henry D. Burton of Maysville, John W.
Burton of Garner, Ray T. Murphy of Raleigh, and Charles B. Burton of St.
Charles, Mo.; one sister, Priscilla Edna Eubanks of Maysville.

Maysville Kahlert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Dauphin, Helen Fischer

Helen Fischer Dauphin, 76, of New Bern died May 5, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Kenneth J. Dauphin Sr.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth J. Dauphin Jr. of Sayville, N.Y.,
and John Dauphin of N. Babylon, N.Y.; one daughter, Joanne Dauphin
of E. North Port, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Michael, Brian and Toni
Dauphin.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, at
Cotten Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in New York.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Gretzler, Norton T. View/Sign Guest Book

Norton T. Gretzler, 82, a former resident of New Bern, died March 12, 2008, in
The Villages, Fla. Born in Palatka, Fla., he was raised in Romania by his
American parents. He married his high school sweetheart from Staten Island,
N.Y., and produced four children.
An accomplished pilot, he left the Navy in 1949 and entered the television industry.
He lived in the New York City suburbs until 1973, then relocated to Connecticut.
There he became a professional tennis umpire and officiated tournaments throughout
the Atlantic seaboard and at U.S. Tennis Opens until 1992. He retired to New Bern in
1985 and relocated to Florida in 2004.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Dianne; two grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Villagers for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella,
The Villages, FL 33162.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Grossman, Marvin Marcus

Dr. Marvin Marcus (Marc) Grossman, 88, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
Grossman practiced dentistry for 64 years in New York until his recent retirement.
He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Temple Beth Shalom,
American Legion and New Bern Golf & Country Club.

Services will be Tuesday at Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York, with burial
at Union Fields Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Grossman; two sons, David Grossman and
Howard Grossman, both of New Jersey; two daughters, Laurie Grossman of New
York and Maria Cho of New Bern; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be made in his memory to New Bern
Friends of the Library or Trees For Israel, c/o Jewish National Fund, 42 E. 69th
street, New York, NY 10021.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Haithcock, Ruby Jean Teachey

NEW BERN - Ruby Jean Teachey Haithcock, 74, went to be with her Lord on
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family.?
Jean was born in Wayne County on April 5, 1934 to the late James Thomas
Teachey and Ruby Hare Teachey.?She was floral designer for many years having
owned and operated Jean's of Trentwood's Florist in New Bern.? Jean was a faithful
member of Garber United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for
many years and had served as president of the United Methodist Women. She
enjoyed sewing, water color painting and growing and arranging flowers from her
yard.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Garber United Methodist
Church with Rev. Powell Osteen and Rev. Craig Hearne officiating.?Entombment
will follow in Greenleaf Memorial Park.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Carol Jean Thomas and husband, Jimmy, of
New Bern, Dianne McSorley Hirko and husband, John, of New Bern, Linda Gay
Povich and husband, Peter, of New Bern and Vickie Lorraine Cumbo of New Bern;
her son, Michael Edward Haithcock and wife, Rosemary, of Lynchburg, VA.; her
sister, Linda Stutts and husband, Joe, of North Augusta, S.C.; her sisters-in-law,
Georgia Teachey and Lela Teachey, both of Goldsboro; ten grandchildren, Mac
McSorley and wife, Karen Hill, Chris McSorley and wife, Ashley, Angela Sensenig
and husband, Richard, Rebecca Stanton and husband, Sean, Michael Haithcock
and wife, Erin, Jessica Haithcock, Randy Haithcock, Samantha Povich, Katlin
Povich and Nicholas Cumbo; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48
years, Ed Haithcock; and her brothers, James E. Teachey and Ronald Teachey.

Although flowers are welcome, memorials may be made to Garber United
Methodist Church 4201 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28560 or the
Croatan Church of Christ, 3446 Old Airport Road, New Bern, NC 28560.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 ? 8 p.m. at Pollock-Wells-Best
Funeral Home in New Bern and other times at her home, 5004 Trentwood Drive,
New Bern, NC.

Family is being served by Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service in
Goldsboro, N.C.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Hill, Mable Isetta Smith

Mable Isetta Smith Hill, 76, of 5003 N.C. Highway 58, Pollocksville, died
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was a lifetime member of St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church, where
she served on the usher board.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at St. Phillips
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Quincy Hill officiating. Burial will
follow in the Frank Murphy Sr. family cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Wright Albert Hill of the home; one son,
Marion Fludd of New York; and one sister, Dorothy Kinsey Ollison of New
York.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home
and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008.

Johnson Jr., Paul

JACKSONVILLE - Paul Johnson Jr., 80, died April 30, 2008 at Onslow
Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by two daughters, Paula Kay Johnson of Jacksonville and
Jackie Cobrin of Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, Marvin Johnson of Palm Bay,
Fla., Paul Johnson III of Midway Park and Mastaur Clark of Jacksonville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Saunders Funeral Home. The
funeral will be at noon Monday at Saunders Funeral Home. Burial will be
in Coastal Carolina Cemetery in Jacksonville.

The family will be receiving friends at 110 Country Club Road, Jacksonville.

Arrangements are by Saunders Funeral Home Inc., Jacksonville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Jones Jr., Seth

GREENVILLE - Seth Jones Jr., 79, passed away at his home Friday,
May 2, 2008.
Jones, a native of Craven County, lived his early life in the Fort Barnwell
community. He served in the U.S. Army, was a prisoner of war in North
Korea and was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Silver Star and a Purple Heart.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, June Barrow Jones; sons, Seth Jones
III and wife, Aileen, of Kinston, and Keith Jones and wife, Cheryl, of Greenville;
brothers, Douglas Jones and wife, Faye, of Fort Barnwell and Harold Lee Jones
and wife, Betty, of New Bern; and nine grandchildren.

The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the First
Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Revs. Frank Gentry and Paul Brafford
officiating. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wilkerson Funeral
Home and at other times at Jones' house.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Pentecostal Holiness
Church, 204 Brinkley Road, Greenville, NC 27858.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Knight, Gertrude Bland

Gertrude Bland Knight, 91, Upper Marlboro, Md. Arrangements will be
announced by Oscar's Mor-tuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Lewis, Norine W.

Norine Whitfield Lewis, 82, of 447 Horn Road, Lowland, died Sunday, May
4, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Bryant
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Swade Benson officiating. Interment will
follow in Lowland Community Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Wilmer; son, Gary Lewis of Lowland;
daughter, Sherry Gregory of Chesapeake, Va.; brother, Cecil Whitfield of
New Bern; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Bryant Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Long, Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann Long, 59, of New Bern died May 5, 2008, at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Lee "Old Man" Long, and one sister,
Teresa Squires of New Bern.

The family will receive friends at their home at 211 Glenburnie Drive on
Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roy Lee Long, c/o Cotten
Funeral Home and Crematory, 2201 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, N.C. 28560.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008.

Lupton, Wilber Lee

Wilber Lee Lupton, 70, died May 3, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was a Navy Veteran and retired from Cherry Point.

Wilber is survived by his wife, Gloria B. Lupton; one son, Michael Lupton,
of New Bern; one daughter, Lori Ann Lupton of Hollywood, Fla.; two
step-sons, Alex Andrews of New Bern and Linnie Daniels of Greenville;
two brothers, William Lupton of Gloucester, Va. and James Lupton of
Aurora; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Cotten Funeral Home
Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior
to the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 28563.

Cotten Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Lyons Sr., Louis Thomas

Louis Thomas Lyons Sr. died on Saturday, May 3, 2008, after a short battle
with lung cancer.
Lou was born in Portland, Maine, on April l3, 1936, to Alfred and Mary Lyons.
His family relocated to Annapolis, Maryland, in 1954, where he graduated
from Annapolis High School in 1956.

Lou served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.
He managed in the food and beverage industry for more than 35 years.
He resided in Annapolis for 50 years, where he was a dedicated parishioner
of St. Mary's Church. He was also a member of the Annapolitan Club and
the Knights of Columbus Council #l384. He then retired to New Bern, North
Carolina, in 2004.

Lou had a love for traveling, cooking and entertaining friends. Most of all, his
devotion was to his children, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy Gocke Lyons; his five children,
Sheila Bisland of Annapolis, Md., Beth Berry of Bowie, Md., Suzanne
Bardino of Cutler Bay, Fla., L.T. Lyons II of Annapolis, Md., and Jim Lyons
of Apex; and his beloved 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his two
brothers, Herbert N. Lyons of Dover, New Hampshire, and Alfred W. Lyons
of Annapolis. Maryland.

A celebration of Lou's life and mass will be held at St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Road, Apex, N.C., at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
May 7, 2008. A memorial service will be held in Annapolis, Md., at St. Mary's
Catholic Church on May 31, 2008 at 9 a.m.

Memorials may be given to the following charities: Salvation Army, Covenant
House. and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Arrangements are entrusted to Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St.
(Hwy 55), Apex.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Munoz, Debra

Debra Jean "Debbie" Munoz, 53, of New Bern died May 4, 2008, at her residence.
No local services will be held.

She is survived by one daughter, Lori Postma of Ripon, Calif.; her mother,
Jacqueline Giovia of Beaufort; one brother, Ricky Baker of Delaware; one
sister, Laura Wagner of Louisburg; and one granddaughter.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Riordan, Bartholomew William

Bartholomew (Bart) William Riordan, 72, passed away May 1, 2008 at
Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Bronx, N.Y. to William and Bridget Riordan. He served in the
New York National Guard for six years, worked for a law firm on Wall Street
as an accountant and later for another law firm after moving to New Jersey.
He then went to work with the New Jersey Central Railroad as a conductor.

After leaving there, Bart worked for the Hillsborough Board of Education of
New Jersey for 25 years and retired to New Bern in 2001. He was an avid
NASCAR and football fan and he loved putting puzzles together.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Riordan, of New Bern; his
children, Patricia McCaffrey and husband, Robert, of Flemington, N.J.,
William Riordan and wife, Montine, of Hillsborough, N.J., Keith Riordan and
wife, Jane, of Lake Mary, Fla., Stephen Riordan and wife, Sandra, of
Woodstock, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Kristine, Robyn and Melissa Mishak,
Kyle, Tyler, Jacob, Kerri, Khloe, Kamden and Keegen Riordan and three
step-granddaughters, Amber, Melody and Kaitlyn Leach.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church. At noon,
the family will receive friends at the Sports Page Lodge in Fairfield Harbour.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association,
P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Wagner, Burton Gene

Burton Gene Wagner, 74, of New Bern died May 5, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Wagner of New Bern; three daughters,
Nancy Wagner of Delavon, Wis., Kathy Fredenstein of Oak Hill, Wis.,
and Lisa Wozniak of Waukesha, Wis.; two sisters, Frances Wilson of
Baraboo, Wis., and Barbara Resenhoeft of Houston, Texas; five
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008.

Wiley, Helen Banks

Helen Banks Wiley, 89, of New Bern passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008,
at Craven Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Wiley was a member of Saint's Delight Free Will Baptist Church and
Faith Free Will Baptist Church. She was married for 64 years to her
husband, Harry Wiley, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded
in death by her son, Harry Clinton Wiley.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pollock-Best Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Dwayne Boyd and the Rev. Nelson R. Rollins officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

She is survived by her son, James Wiley and wife, Joy, of New Bern;
daughters, Margaret Willis and husband, Ebin, of Macon and Regina
Weathersby and husband, John, of Spring Hope; 11 grandchildren, Jody
Wiley of New Bern, Jonathan Wiley of New Bern, Joseph Wiley of Raleigh,
Dianne Willis of New Bern, Ebin Willis Jr. of Norlina, Clinton Willis of Norlina,
Steven Wetherington of Cary, Tina Bright of Raleigh, Michael Wetherington of
Clayton, James Weathersby of England and Tony Griswold of Mebane; 20
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home and other times at the home of James and Joy Wiley, 5201 Pine
Tree Lane in Trent Woods.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Williams, Vanesta Ann

KINSTON - Vanesta Ann Williams, 51, of 3660 Neuse Road died Thursday,
May 1, 2008 at Kinston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
She is survived by one daughter, Keisha Williams, of New Bern; two sons,
Tyrone Wil-liams of Newport and Tony Williams of Marion; her mother, Annie
Murrell of Dover; four sisters, Gladys Pearson of Comfort, Vera Lee Mills and
Joann Mills of Trenton and Lynn Koonce of Richlands; six brothers, Sylvester
Lee Murrell of New York, Clayton Fryar of Jacksonville, Clyton Fryar of
LaGrange, James Fryar Jr. of Trenton, James Mills of Trenton and James
Earl Campbell of Trenton.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holly Branch Free Will
Baptist Church in Dover, with Sidney Harper officiating. Interment will
follow in Mills Memorial Garden in Kinston. The viewing will be at 8 p.m.
Monday at Mills Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2008 - 5/8/2008.

Boyd, Mattie Elizabeth

Mattie Elizabeth Boyd, 82, Washington, N.C. Arrangements by Clark Funeral
Directors.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Dunn, Genevieve Tolson View/Sign Guest Book

Genevieve Tolson Dunn, age 90, of Raleigh and formerly of New Bern,
died on Tues-day, May 6, 2008, at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Genevieve was born on July 24, 1917, to the late Hubert Glenn and
Florabel Day Tol-son. In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded
in death by her husband of 53 years, Mark S. Dunn.

Genevieve lived in New Bern for over 80 years. She attended public school
and then Duke University. Her time at Duke ended after two years because,
by her own admis-sion, she preferred parties to the classroom. She then
attended secretarial school in Washington, D.C., where she excelled. She
married Mark Stevenson Dunn in 1940 and they were married until his death
in 1994. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and was very active
in church affairs. She possessed a keen intellect and a strong will, which
with her great interest in New Bern, led to many civic activities and honors.
Her interest in improving race relations led her to co-chair the Good Neighbor
Council, her support for education led her to chair the Craven County School
Board, and her love for New Bern's historical and architectural heritage led
her to spearhead the restoration of the New Bern Academy. For her
contributions she was named New Bern's Woman of the Year.

Genevieve and Mark imbued their children with a sense of duty, independence
and competitive spirit, tempered with an appreciation of fun. They expected their
children to make good grades, be well-rounded, use good grammar, and keep
their elbows off the table. Genevieve particularly enjoyed young people and her
children's friends were always welcome in their home. And when she became
a grandmother, her grandchil-dren, who knew her as Jellybean, were always
welcome and enjoyed their time with her.

Genevieve loved music and animals, particularly dogs. She played piano and
organ by ear. She enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles and reading.
After Mark's death, she continued to enjoy her friends in New Bern. It was hard
for her to leave her brother and many friends, but eventually Genevieve decided
that she needed to be closer to her children in Raleigh and Wake Forest. Until
a few days before her death, she could breeze through a crossword puzzle and
play a good game of gin rummy. She was a force until the end.

She is survived by her sons, Mark S. Dunn Jr. and wife, Valerie Kossew Dunn,
of Meriden, Conn., Glenn Dunn and wife, Ann Reed Dunn, of Raleigh; her
daughters, Julie Dunn Arthur and husband, Louis Arthur, of Wake Forest, and
Nancy Dunn Longerbeam of Inwood, W.Va.; and her brother, Hubert Glenn
Tolson Jr. of New Bern. Also surviv-ing are her eight grandchildren, Mark Dunn
and wife, Carol, Letha Dunn, Nancy Reed Dunn, Helen Tolson Dunn, Gena
Arthur Renfro and husband, Spence, Ellen Arthur, Steven Longerbeam and
Genevieve Longerbeam; and her three great-grandchildren, Emma and Graham
Bailey Renfrow and Natalie Groves.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008,
at The Gardens of Wakefield, 12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh. A memorial
service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern at 2 p.m. Saturday,
May 10, 2008.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's
choice.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008.

Hill, Mable Isetta Smith

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at St. Phillips Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. Quincy Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the
Frank Murphy Sr. family cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Wright Albert Hill of the home; one son,
Marion Fludd of New York; and one sister, Dorothy Kinsey Ollison of New York.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home and
one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008.

Knight, Gertrude Bland

Gertrude Bland Knight, 91, of 2010 Bart Court, Upper Marlboro, Md., died
Saturday, May 3, 2008, at her residence.
She was a native of Vanceboro and a longtime resident. She was a member of
Queen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Queen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
in Vanceboro with the Rev. Charles Sims officiating. Burial will be in the Knight
family cemetery, Ernul.

She is survived by three sons, Venice Knight Jr. and Terone Knight of Maryland
and Ronald Knight of Ernul; five daughters, Gloria Knight, Cassandra Baker, Myra
Knight and Martha Knight, all of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Betty Cannon of Ernul;
23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends at the home of her son, Ronald Knight, 635
Weyerhaeuser Roud, Ernul. Viewing will be an hour prior to the service Monday
at the church.

Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Long, Barbara Ann

Barbara Ann Long, 59, of New Bern died May 5, 2008, at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Lee "Old Man" Long, and one sister,
Teresa Squires of New Bern.

The family will receive friends at their home at 211 Glenburnie Drive on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roy Lee Long, c/o Cotten
Funeral Home and Crematory, 2201 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, N.C. 28560.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008.

Ross Jr., James Paul

James Paul Ross Jr. of New Bern died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Bayview
Nursing Cen-ter.
He was born on February 4, 1915 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He spent much
of his life helping others volunteering for the Guild for the Blind in Santa
Barbara, California, Meals On Wheels and Religious Community Service
(RCS) in New Bern. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a
former resident of Berne Village. His cha-risma and drive for life will be missed
by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jean Todd Ross, and
grandson-in-law, CDR Patrick Dunn, U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his son, James P. Ross III and wife, Martha, of New Bern;
two grandchildren, Greer Scott Ross and wife, Linda, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and
Stephanie Ross DeSimone and husband, Paul, of Chesapeake, Va.; and
three great-grandchildren, Katie and Matthew Ross and Alexandria DeSimone.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday,
May 13, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be
made in Jim's name to the Christ Church Capitol Fund, 320 Pollock Street,
New Bern, N.C. 28560.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008.

Sande, Agnes M.

Agnes M. Sande, 90, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Odyssey Health
Care, Las Vegas.
She was a native of Ossining, N.Y., and was employed as a real estate
agent and as a social worker for New York State.

She was a member of Infant of Prague Catholic Church and the 50+ Club.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, at St. Viators
Catholic Church, Las Vegas.

The graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern,
with Rev. Ernest Ruede officiating.

She is survived by her son, James Sande of Albany, N.Y.; her daughter,
Joanne Sande of Las Vegas; one sister, Margaret Giordano of Ossining,
N.Y.; and one granddaughter.

Arrangements by Palm Mortuary, 7600 South Eastern Ave., Las Vegas,
Nev., and Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/9/2008 - 5/12/2008.

Skinner, Theresa

Theresa Skinner, 79, New Bern, died Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funer-als and Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Spruill, Christopher

Christopher Spruill, 46, of New Bern died Monday, May 5, 2008, at his
residence.
He was born in Burgaw but lived all his life in New Bern. He served in the
U.S. Army and was a construction worker.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the New Bern
Church of God with the Rev. Jessie Pittman officiating.

He is survived by two brothers, Graylen Tyler of Concord and Danny
Spruill of Winston-Salem; three sisters, Billie Mathes of Vanceboro,
Cheryl Howard of Winston-Salem and Patty Johnson of Elyria, Ohio;
and his mother, Rachel B. Tilton of New Bern.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday
at the church.

Arrangements by Kahlert Funeral Home, Maysville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008.

Toler, Alex Daniel

Alex Daniel Toler, 61, of 2077 Goose Creek Road, Grantsboro, died Thursday,
May 8, 2008, at home.
He was a member of Arapahoe F.W.B. Church. He was predeceased by his
parents, Tom and Margie Toler; a brother, Roy Toler; and a stepson, Joshua
Roberts.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Arapahoe F.W.B.
Church with the Rev. Richard Roberts officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Alex Daniel Toler Jr. and Ryan Toler,
both of Cape May, N.J., Mark Allen Nobles of Reelsboro and Tommy Grant of
Virginia; step-sons, John Roberts and Jared Roberts, both of Engelhard; daughters,
Danielle Toler and Angel Ireland of Virginia; stepdaughter, Jenny Roberts of the
home; sister, Linda Lupton of Arapahoe; and numerous grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Arapahoe F.W.B.
Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be made to the
American Cancer Society 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Wagner, Burton Gene

Burton Gene Wagner, 74, of New Bern died May 5, 2008, at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Wagner of New Bern; three daughters, Nancy
Wagner of Delavon, Wis., Kathy Fredenstein of Oak Hill, Wis., and Lisa Wozniak
of Waukesha, Wis.; two sisters, Frances Wilson of Baraboo, Wis., and Barbara
Resenhoeft of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2008 - 5/10/2008.

Wellspeak, Emma Strizzi

Emma Strizzi Wellspeak, 94, of Emerald Isle, originally of South Lee, Mass.,
died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Sterling House of New Bern.
She was a member of St. Mildred Catholic Church in Swansboro. She was an
active member of Star Hill Women's Nine-Holers Golf League.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at St. Mildred
Catholic Church in Swansboro with the Rev. Donald Baribeau officiating. Burial will
follow in Seaside Memorial Park.

She is survived by two sons, Robert F. "Bob" Wellspeak of South Lee, Mass.,
and James G. "Jimmie" Wellspeak of New Bern; sister, Ruth Syvertson of Vero
Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Joseph Strizzi of Pittsfield, Mass., and George Strizzi
of Cummings, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Emerald Isle Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 4070, Emerald Isle, N.C. 28594.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Wooten, Toni

Toni Wooten, 53, New Bern. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Bernard, Theressa M.

Theressa M. Bernard, 53, Greenville, died Monday, May 12, 2008.
Arrangements by W.E. Flanagan Funeral Home, Greenville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Boyd, Mattie Elizabeth

Mattie Elizabeth Boyd, 82, Washington, N.C. Arrangements by
Clark Funeral Directors.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Duggins, Harry Melvin

Harry Melvin Duggins, 54, New Bern. Arrangements will be announced
by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2008 - 5/14/2008.

Grossman, Marvin Marcus

A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Dr. Marvin
"Marc" Grossman at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Temple
B'Nai Sholem, 505 Middle St., New Bern.
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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Knight, Gertrude Bland

Gertrude Bland Knight, 91, of 2010 Bart Court, Upper Marlboro, Md.,
died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at her residence.
She was a native of Vanceboro and a longtime resident. She was a
member of Queen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Queen Chapel Free Will Baptist
Church in Vanceboro with the Rev. Charles Sims officiating. Burial will be
in the Knight family cemetery, Ernul.

She is survived by three sons, Venice Knight Jr. and Terone Knight of
Maryland and Ronald Knight of Ernul; five daughters, Gloria Knight,
Cassandra Baker, Myra Knight and Martha Knight, all of Upper Marlboro,
Md., and Betty Cannon of Ernul; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends at the home of her son, Ronald Knight, 635
Weyerhaeuser Roud, Ernul. Viewing will be an hour prior to the service
Monday at the church.

Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Mabry Jr., William

William M. "Reese" Mabry Jr., 34, of 9430 N.C. Highway 55 West, Dover,
died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at New Mount Zion
Christian Church, Dover, with the Rev. Adner Batts officiating. Burial will be
in Mabry family cemetery in Dover.

Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tri County Funeral Home, Ayden,
where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Viewing will also be one
hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

He is survived by his mother, Alley G. Mabry Kornegay; two daughters, Kiasia
Mabry of Kinston and LaToya Mabry of New Bern; one sister, Mary M. Brown
of Fredericksburg, Va.; and two brothers, Vergus Bryant of Fredericksburg, Va.,
and Jermaine Tucker of Kinston.

Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Professionals, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Mills, David Ray

VANCEBORO - Mr. David Ray Mills, 51, passed away unexpectedly on
Friday, May 9, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Holly Hill
Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

David, a native and lifelong resident of Vanceboro, was a graduate of
West Craven High School, class of 1974. For more than 30 years, he was
engaged in the logging business. Since 1982, he has partnered with his
brother in Mills Brothers Logging Company. He was a member of Holly
Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as an usher and a
sound technician.

A man of integrity and a strong faith, David believed in his convictions. He
was a hard worker who commanded the respect of his co-workers by
working by their side. He will be remembered as a fun-loving person who
enjoyed people and was well-liked. David was an outdoorsman who enjoyed
working in his yard as well as on the family farm. In addition, he enjoyed
deer hunting and teaching young hunters how to track deer. He was a
loving and devoted husband, father, brother and son who will be greatly
missed by all who knew and loved him.

David was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Cox Mills, in 1980 and
a brother, Robert Glenn "Robbie" Mills, in 2001.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susan Dixon Mills; sons, Jeremy Ray
Mills and wife, Jessica, and Rusty Lee Mills, all of Vanceboro; adopted son
and nephew, Daniel Mills, of Vanceboro; brother, Michael Ledrew Mills, and
wife, Cindy, of Vanceboro; father and step-mother, Noah Ledrew Mills and
Marietta Mills, of Vanceboro; nieces, Karen Mills Berg, Casey Mills, Jenny
Mills, Temple Mills, Erika Dixon and Sarah Manning; nephews, John L. Dixon
Jr., Matthew Manning, Jeff Dixon Jr. and Brandon Dixon; and great nephew,
Parker Berg.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro on
Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at his home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holly Hill Pentecostal
Holiness Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 636, Vanceboro, NC 28586.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2008 - 5/14/2008.

Moye, Marion Freeman

Marion Freeman Moye, 83, Greenville. Arrangements are by W.E. Flanagan
Memorial Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2008 - 5/14/2008.

Oliver, Herbert Warren View/Sign Guest Book

GREENVILLE - Mr. Herbert Warren Oliver, 89, died Sunday, May 11,
2008.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson
Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Albert Schuler. Burial will follow in Cedar
Grove Cemetery in New Bern at 4 p.m.

Mr. Oliver, son of the late Herbert Whitten and Della Collins Oliver, was
born on September 4, 1918, in Onslow County. He worked 42 years with
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph and its succeeding enterprises. He
was a member of Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church, the Carson
Memorial Bible Sunday School Class, Golden K of Greenville, and a life
member of Telephone Pioneers. Mr. Oliver enjoyed volunteering at Pitt
County Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Sallie Britt Oliver; son, Herbert W. Oliver Jr.
and wife, Traci, of Greensboro; daughters, Elizabeth O. Rankar and
husband, James, of Columbia, S.C., and Julia O. Beamish and husband,
Richard Beamish IV, of Blacksburg, Va.; grandsons, Richard Joseph
Beamish V, Patrick Warren Beamish and Evan Whitten Oliver; and
granddaughters, Elizabeth Britt Oliver and Ellis Dorn Oliver.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson
Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jarvis Memorial United
Methodist Church, 510 S. Washington St., Greenville, N.C. 27834.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Pace Sr., Leamon Chester

Leamon "L.C." Chester Pace Sr., 87, of New Bern died May 11, 2008, at
home.
He is preceded in death by his son, Richard Pace, and his granddaughter,
Suzanne Euell. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He
was owner and operator of D&D Fuller Construction.

He is survived by his wife, Dixie Fuller Pace; two sons, Leamon Chester
Pace Jr. of Texas and Dorman K. Miner of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughters,
Debbie Jo Kramer and husband, Dennis, Dawn Pace and Ebbie Howard,
Dixie Dawn Williams and husband, Billy, all of New Bern, Susan Pace of
Colorado and Elaine Estes of North Carolina; special friend, Karen Hamilton
of New Bern; grandchildren, Joey Kramer, Debbie Dawn Kramer, Katherine
McCracken, Dorman Fuller Miner, Joshua Pace and Casper Pace-Jones;
and great-grandchildren, Austin and Alexander.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Cotten
Chapel with the Rev. Michael Oliver officiating. Inurnment will follow at
Greenleaf Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior
to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stonehill Care Center or
Sudan Crippled Children's Fund, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern, N.C. 28563.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Randolph, Paul

GRIFTON - Paul Randolph, 58, of 5976 Acorn Road died Friday, may 9,
2008, at Tar River Manor.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Shiloh Disciples
Church, Grifton, with the Rev. Terrell Powell officiating. Burial will be in
Shiloh Church cemetery, Grifton.

He is survived by two sons, Robert Lee Kornegay of Ayden and Michael
Anthony Mumford of Kinston; and three brothers, Thomas Earl Randolph
and Willie Lee Randolph of Browns Mills, N.J., and Wille Junior Randolph
of Kinston.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Service, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2008 - 5/14/2008.

Skinner, Theresa

Theresa Skinner, former resident of Silver Springs, Md., and New Bern, died
Thursday, May 8 at Brunswick Cove Nursing Home in Winnabow, N.C., after
an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Daniel George Blaner.
She was the devoted wife of James S. Skinner, beloved mother of Daniel
and Kathy Blaner, Linda and Joel Huneke, Craig and Debra Blana, Leslie
(deceased) and Sammy Riti, Keith and Maureen Blaner. Also, two
stepchildren, James and Janet Skinner and Jeanne and John Dubendorf;
grandmother to Sarah, Theresa, Daniel, Heather, Justin, Jarett, Melissa,
Tyler, Trevor, Palma, Rocco, and Evin; step grandchildren Bonnie, John and
James; great grandmother to Patrick, Robert, Emmy, Olivia, Sophia and
step grand-mother to Devin.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at
Pollock-Best Fu-neral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from
noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday imme-diately prior to the service. Burial will be
at Greenleaf Memorial Park in New Bern.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2008 - 5/15/2008.

Smith, Ola Toler

ERNUL - Mrs. Ola Toler Smith, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday,
May 11, 2008.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Macedonia
Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Nick Watson and the Rev. Walter Sutton.
Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Smith, a native of Craven County, lived all her adult life in the Ernul
community, and was a graduate of Farm Life High School. She was
employed for approximately 10 years with Sagner Manufacturing in New
Bern. In addition, she worked for a number of years with the sewing factory
in Vanceboro, and helped her husband farm. She was a member of Macedonia
Free Will Baptist Church, where she was involved in many activities such as
treasurer, choir, ladies auxiliary, taught Sunday school, and was also a Bible
school teacher. She was a member of Woodmen of the World, and enjoyed
going to Cragmont Assembly in Black Mountain. Mrs. Smith, a homemaker,
was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who had a special
love for her church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Catherine Toler, a
brother, Carl Toler, and three sisters, Vida Godwin, Alice Stump, and Erma
Moore.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Reggie Smith; son, Steven
Reginald Smith of Ernul; daughter, Susan Nobles Mercer and husband,
Jack, of Vanceboro; brothers, Alton Toler and wife, Joyce, and David
Toler and wife, Pat, all of Ernul; granddaughters, Samantha Hamill and
husband, D.W., of Winterville, Robin Nobles of Vanceboro, and Julia
Smith of Ernul; stepgranddaughters, Amanda Baker and Sara Mercer;
stepgrandson, Travis Mercer, all of Vanceboro; great-grandson, Thomas
Hamill, of Winterville; stepgreat-grandson, Jordan Baker, of Vanceboro;
and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson
Funeral Home in Vanceboro.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Macedonia
Free Will Baptist Church, 6280 U.S. Highway 17N, Vanceboro, N.C.
28586.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Tingle, Margie Harper

Margie Harper Tingle, 95, of 162 Bennett Tingle Road, New Bern, died
Monday, May 12, 2008, at home.
She was a member of New Bethlehem F.W.B. Church. She was an avid
gardener, accomplished painter and collector of elephants.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Bryant Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roach officiating. Interment to follow
immediately in Grantsboro Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Brinson Tingle, and
one infant son, Bobby Tingle.

She is survived by two sons, Billy Tingle and wife, Faye, of New Bern
and Bernard Tingle and wife, Ann, of Grantsboro; two daughters,
Caroline T. Willis and husband, Lee, of Grantsboro and Mary T. Ball
and deceased husband, Henry, of Raleigh; eight grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Bryant
Funeral Home and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grantsboro
Cemetery Fund, c/o Eva Bell Brinson, P.O. Box 146, Grantsboro, N.C.
28529.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Toler, Alex Daniel

Alex Daniel Toler, 61, of 2077 Goose Creek Road, Grantsboro, died T
hursday, May 8, 2008, at home.
He was a member of Arapahoe F.W.B. Church. He was predeceased by
his parents, Tom and Margie Toler; a brother, Roy Toler; and a stepson,
Joshua Roberts.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Arapahoe
F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Richard Roberts officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Alex Daniel Toler Jr. and
Ryan Toler, both of Cape May, N.J., Mark Allen Nobles of Reelsboro
and Tommy Grant of Virginia; step-sons, John Roberts and Jared Roberts,
both of Engelhard; daughters, Danielle Toler and Angel Ireland of Virginia;
stepdaughter, Jenny Roberts of the home; sister, Linda Lupton of Arapahoe;
and numerous grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Arapahoe
F.W.B. Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be
made to the American Cancer Society 930-B Wellness Drive,
Greenville, N.C. 27834.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Wellspeak, Emma Strizzi

Emma Strizzi Wellspeak, 94, of Emerald Isle, originally of South Lee,
Mass., died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Sterling House of New Bern.
She was a member of St. Mildred Catholic Church in Swansboro. She
was an active member of Star Hill Women's Nine-Holers Golf League.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at St.
Mildred Catholic Church in Swansboro with the Rev. Donald Baribeau
officiating. Burial will follow in Seaside Memorial Park.

She is survived by two sons, Robert F. "Bob" Wellspeak of South Lee,
Mass., and James G. "Jimmie" Wellspeak of New Bern; sister, Ruth
Syvertson of Vero Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Joseph Strizzi of Pittsfield,
Mass., and George Strizzi of Cummings, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and
19 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Emerald Isle Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 4070, Emerald Isle, N.C. 28594.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2008 - 5/13/2008.

Wooten, Toni Aliff

Toni Aliff Wooten, 53, of New Bern died May 9, 2008 at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
She was an active Cub Scout leader, den mother and operated an in-
home daycare.

She is survived by her mother, Vera Kirchner, of Orlando, Fla.; her
husband, Richard Wooten, of New Bern; one son, Ricky Wooten, of
Kannapolis; and one brother, James M. Aliff, of Orlando, Fla.

Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cotten Chapel. Burial
will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11
a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

Flowers or donations may be made in her memory c/o Cotten Funeral
Home & Crematory, 2201 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2008 - 5/14/2008.

Bailey, Martin Henry

GOOSE CREEK - Martin Henry Bailey, 85, of 1748 S. Goose Creek
Road died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Two Rivers Nursing Home in
New Bern.
He was a member of Amity Christian Church, where he served as deacon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Amity
Christian Church with the Rev. Lynn Maxwell officiating. Interment to follow
immediately in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Bailey, and one son, Martin
Bailey Jr.

He is survived by two sons, Franklin Bailey and wife, Betty, of Goose Creek
and Danny Bailey and wife, Irene, of Goose Creek; one daughter, Debbie
Daniels and husband, Allen, of Goose Creeek; two sisters, Doris Hamilton
of New Bern and Wilma Bell, also of New Bern; 10 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryant
Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Gideon
International, c/o Memorial Bible Chairman, P.O. Box 37, Bayboro, N.C.
28515.

Arangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Bernard, Theressa M.

Theressa M. Bernard, 53, Greenville, died Monday, May 12, 2008.
Arrangements by W.E. Flanagan Funeral Home, Greenville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Boyd, Mattie Elizabeth

Mattie Elizabeth Boyd, 82, of 112 Slatestone Road, Washington, N.C.,
died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at home.
She was a member of St. Stephens Free Will Baptist Church and was
a native of Bath.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at St. Stephens
Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Best officiating. Burial
will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, N.C.

She is survived by two daughters, Cindy Maxine Johnson of Portsmouth,
Va., and Donna Rae Bush of Washington, N.C.; three sons, James
"Buddy" Boyd of Laurinburg, George Boyd of Rochester, N.Y., and
Phillip J. Boyd of Newburg, N.Y.; one sister, Isabelle Whitaker of
Washington, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at 112 Slatestone Road, Washington, N.C.

Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Leon Ralph
Funeral Home, 208 MLK Drive, Washington, N.C.

Arrangements by Clark Funeral Directors.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Bright, Arie Lee

Arie Lee Bright, 80, Dover, died Monday, May 12, 2008. Arrangements
by Swinson Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Brinson, Dorcas Banks

Dorcas Banks Brinson, 87, of 8626 Neuse Road, Grantsboro, died
Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
Born on October 11, 1920, she was the daughter of Milo and Alice
Banks. She was a member of Amity Christian Church. She was also
a member of the N.C. Basket Weavers Association and volunteered
with the Pamlico County Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Brinson Jr.,
and son, Joseph W. "Jody" Brinson III.

She is survived by her son, Gary Lynn Brinson of Arapahoe; daughter,
Gail Brinson of New Bern; brother-in-law, L. Lea Banks of Virginia Beach,
Va.; sister, Clara Eldridge of Arapahoe; six grandchildren, Gail Deneen
Roberts Alvis, Z. Mead Roberts III, M. Todd Roberts, C. Shane Brinson,
USCG, Shannon K. Eames, and Summer L. Brinson; six great-grandchildren,
Kristin L. Roberts, K. Ciara Roberts, Aaron M. Roberts, Michael T. Roberts Jr.,
Corbyn P. Mahler, Summer Jones; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Amity Christian
Church with the Rev. Lynn Maxwell officiating. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the home.

In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorial contributions be made to
Bryant Funeral Home PO Box 99, Alliance, N.C. 28509.

Arrangements by Coastal Carolina Crematory, Alliance.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008.

Elks, Betty Faye

VANCEBORO - Mrs. Betty Faye Elks, 65, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008,
at Craven Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson
Funeral Chapel in Vanceboro. Burial will follow in Greenleaf Memorial Park
in New Bern.

Mrs. Elks was a native of Duplin County, but lived the majority of her life in
the Vanceboro community of Craven County. She was a member of Covenant
of God Church on Piney Neck Road. For a number of years, she and her
husband owned and operated Faye's Stop and Shop in Ernul.

Mrs. Elks was preceded in death by her husband, George "Randy" Elks;
mother, Willow Leen Baker; and her sister, Avis Baker.

She is survived by her father, Laster Baker; sons, Chris Elks and wife, Sandra,
and Randy Elks and wife, Lisa; daughter, Billi Elks Register, all of Vanceboro;
brothers, Keith Baker and wife, Hazel, of Pamlico County, and Jerry Atkinson
and wife, Dale, of Beulaville; sister, Janet Hales and husband, Cliff, of Grifton; a
nd seven grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Godette, Kimberly Michelle

Kimberly Michelle Godette, 42, of 1902 Chestnut Ave. died Tuesday,
May 13, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Craven County and was employed with the Craven
County school system.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at West Street Christian Church
with the Rev. R.E. Midgette Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Mario Godette of New Bern and Shyheim
Garriques of the home; one brother, Anthony Godette of Virginia; and one
sister, Jacqueline Godette Brown of New Bern.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary and one
hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Grossman, Marvin Marcus

A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Dr. Marvin "Marc"
Grossman at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Temple B'Nai Sholem,
505 Middle St., New Bern.
Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Hansley, George

George Hansley, 74, Grimesland, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
Arrangements by W.E. Flanagan Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Hargett Jr., Ralph

Ralph Hargett Jr., 72, of 10880 Old U.S. Highway 70 West, Cove City,
died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
He was a lifetime member of Bryant Chapel AME Zion Church and the
39'ers Club of Cove City. He was a 1955 graduate of Newbold High School,
Fort Barnwell, and employed with the DuPont plant of Kinston for almost
33 years.

The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, in the Bryant
Chapel AME Zion Church with the Rev. Brian T. Cornelius officiating. Burial
will be in White Cemetery, Cove City.

He is survived by his wife, Clementine Jarman Hargett of the home;
two daughters, Icsolene Hargett of Highland, Calif., and Marilyn Jean
Moore of Newark, N.J.; one granddaughter; three sisters, Vonia Bell
Clark, Ann Bishop and Doris Jackson, all of Cove City; and two brothers,
Theodore Hargett of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Clyde Hargett of Cove City.

Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008,
at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern, and one hour prior to the
service Sunday at the church.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are by Morgan Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Hilton, Ed Wilson

Ed Wilson Hilton of Chocowinity died Monday, May 12, 2008, at his
residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Oakdale Cemetery,
Washington, with the Rev. Henry Horne officiating. Burial will be in the
Oakdale Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Edna C. Hilton.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14,
at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home, 4338
Gray Road, Chocowinity.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Johnson, Robert Lee

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Robert Lee Johnson, 59, of 176 Albany Ave.,
Brooklyn, N.Y., died Sunday, May 11, 2008.
He was a native of Craven County and a 1968 graduate of J.T. Barber
High School.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at John's Funeral Home in Brooklyn,
N.Y. Burial will be in Forest Green Cemetery in Morgansville, N.J.

He is survived by one brother, Willie Lane, and one sister, Anna Lane,
both of New Bern.

The family will receive friends at John's Funeral Home, 509 Liberty Ave.,
Brooklyn, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. today.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Mabry Jr., William

Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tri County Funeral Home, Ayden,
where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Viewing will also be
one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

He is survived by his mother, Alley G. Mabry Kornegay; two daughters,
Kiasia Mabry of Kinston and LaToya Mabry of New Bern; one sister, Mary
M. Brown of Fredericksburg, Va.; and two brothers, Vergus Bryant of
Fredericksburg, Va., and Jermaine Tucker of Kinston.

Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Tri County Funeral Home,
Ayden, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Viewing
will also be one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Professionals, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Oliver, Herbert Warren

GREENVILLE - Mr. Herbert Warren Oliver, 89, died Sunday, May 11, 2008.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson
Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Albert Schuler. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove
Cemetery in New Bern at 4 p.m.

Mr. Oliver, son of the late Herbert Whitten and Della Collins Oliver, was
born on September 4, 1918, in Onslow County. He worked 42 years with
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph and its succeeding enterprises. He was
a member of Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church, the Carson
Memorial Bible Sunday School Class, Golden K of Greenville, and a life
member of Telephone Pioneers. Mr. Oliver enjoyed volunteering at Pitt
County Memorial Hospital.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson
Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jarvis Memorial United
Methodist Church, 510 S. Washington St., Greenville, N.C. 27834.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Pace Sr., Leamon Chester

Leamon "L.C." Chester Pace Sr., 87, of New Bern died May 11,
2008, at home.
He is preceded in death by his son, Richard Pace, and his granddaughter,
Suzanne Euell. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He
was owner and operator of D&D Fuller Construction.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Cotten Chapel
with the Rev. Michael Oliver officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenleaf
Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at
the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stonehill Care Center or Sudan
Crippled Children's Fund, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern, N.C. 28563.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Reynolds, Robert Carl

Mr. Robert "Babe" Carl Reynolds, 81, of Archdale died May 14, 2008, at
his home.
Robert was born July 21, 1926, to the late Robert Cleveland Reynolds and
Addie Augusta Michael Reynolds. Other than his parents, he was preceded
in death by four brothers, Hoyt Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds, W.D. "Buck"
Reynolds, and Fred Reynolds; and one grandson, Lee Emerson Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
As a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, he loved his country.

Mr. Reynolds lived life to the fullest and, as an avid sports fan, his life
achievements were coach and season champions of fast-pitch softball and
High Point Bowling League champions. He coached junior league bowlers
and was past president of the High Point Bowling League and Traveling
Senior Bowlers. Mr. Reynolds was a member of Pilot View Baptist Church.

Robert is survived by is wife of 61 years, Margaret Benfield Reynolds of the
home; two children, Larry Reynolds and wife, Robin, of New Bern and Brenda
Meyer and husband, Karl, of Mebane; one special niece, Joan Huggins-Pfaff
of High Point; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nieces;
and four nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cumby Family Funeral
Chapel Archdale with the Rev. Bob Summers officiating. Burial will follow at
Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Cumby Family Funeral Service Archdale.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, 416
Vision Drive, Asheboro, N.C. 27203.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008.

Sawyer, Benjamin

Benjamin "Frankie" Sawyer, 70, of 13170 N.C. Highway 55 East, Alliance,
died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Bryant
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Swain officiating. Interment will be
in Tyndall Cemetery.

He is survived by his brother, William B. Sawyer of Alliance; and three
sisters, Marguerite Sawyer and Lydia Connett, both of Alliance, and Mildred
Phillips of Fort Barnwell.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be made to
Pamlico County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Bayboro, N.C. 28515.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Smith, Ola Toler

ERNUL - Mrs. Ola Toler Smith, 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday,
May 11, 2008.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Macedonia
Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Nick Watson and the Rev. Walter
Sutton. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Smith, a native of Craven County, lived all her adult life in the Ernul
community, and was a graduate of Farm Life High School. She was employed
for approximately 10 years with Sagner Manufacturing in New Bern. In addition,
she worked for a number of years with the sewing factory in Vanceboro, and
helped her husband farm. She was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist
Church, where she was involved in many activities such as treasurer, choir,
ladies auxiliary, taught Sunday school, and was also a Bible school teacher.
She was a member of Woodmen of the World, and enjoyed going to Cragmont
Assembly in Black Mountain. Mrs. Smith, a homemaker, was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, who had a special love for her church
family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Catherine Toler, a
brother, Carl Toler, and three sisters, Vida Godwin, Alice Stump, and Erma
Moore.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Reggie Smith; son, Steven
Reginald Smith of Ernul; daughter, Susan Nobles Mercer and husband, Jack,
of Vanceboro; brothers, Alton Toler and wife, Joyce, and David Toler and wife,
Pat, all of Ernul; granddaughters, Samantha Hamill and husband, D.W., of
Winterville, Robin Nobles of Vanceboro, and Julia Smith of Ernul; stepgranddaughters,
Amanda Baker and Sara Mercer; stepgrandson, Travis Mercer, all of Vanceboro;
great-grandson, Thomas Hamill, of Winterville; stepgreat-grandson, Jordan Baker,
of Vanceboro; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral
Home in Vanceboro.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Macedonia Free Will
Baptist Church, 6280 U.S. Highway 17N, Vanceboro, N.C. 28586.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Tingle, Margie Harper

Margie Harper Tingle, 95, of 162 Bennett Tingle Road, New Bern, died
Monday, May 12, 2008, at home.
She was a member of New Bethlehem F.W.B. Church. She was an
avid gardener, accomplished painter and collector of elephants.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Bryant Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roach officiating. Interment to follow
immediately in Grantsboro Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Brinson Tingle, and one
infant son, Bobby Tingle.

She is survived by two sons, Billy Tingle and wife, Faye, of New Bern and
Bernard Tingle and wife, Ann, of Grantsboro; two daughters, Caroline T.
Willis and husband, Lee, of Grantsboro and Mary T. Ball and deceased
husband, Henry, of Raleigh; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Bryant Funeral
Home and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grantsboro Cemetery
Fund, c/o Eva Bell Brinson, P.O. Box 146, Grantsboro, N.C. 28529.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Watkins, Thomas and Cindy

ST. MARYS, Ga. - Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Watkins, 47, and his wife,
Cindy Trott Watkins, 44, of St. Marys, Ga., died Monday, May 5, 2008,
victims of a shooting.
They were wed in 1982 in Maysville, N.C., and were married for 25 years.
After serving for 20 years in the U.S. Navy submarine service, T.J. Watkins
retired as a chief machinist's mate in 2002.

T.J. and Cindy are survived by a daughter, Jennifer Michelle Watkins
Redding of St. Marys, Ga.; one grandson; Cindy's sister, Dawn Jenkins
of Belgrade, N.C.; her brother, Eli Alton Trott Jr. of Elon, N.C.; her mother,
Elizabeth M. "Betty Rose" Trott of Jacksonville, N.C.; T.J.'s sisters, Connie
Barnes of Moyock, Lynn Cartwright of Hertford, N.C., Debbie Newby, Joanna
Holladay VanDewater and Amy Brink Brillinger; his brother, Patrick J.
Hollady of Seneca, S.C.; and his parents, Melvin Donald and Mildred
Joanne Watkins of Elizabeth City, N.C.

The family received friends Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Kingsland First
Baptist Church. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 9,
2008, at Kingsland First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Barber officiating.

Memorials may be sent to Central Missionary Clearinghouse, P.O. Box
219228

Houston, Texas 77218-9228. Checks should be made to CMC, with "For
Jason Powers in Cambodia, in memory of T.J. and Cindy Watkins to
support the ministry of missionaries in Cambodia" written on a separate
sheet of paper.

Edo Miller Funeral Home/Camden Chapel in Kingsland, Ga., was in charge
of arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Wolbert, Marilyn Sue

Marilyn Sue Wolbert, 63, of Newport died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Duke
University Medical Center.
Mrs. Wolbert was a computer analyst with the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry
Point, and retired in 2003 after 33 years of federal service. After retiring, she
worked for Lockheed Martin in the Information Services Department as a
senior consultant until 2007. She was a member of Federal Women's Club,
as well as a former member of the city of Havelock Planning Board.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Munden Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Eric Lindblade officiating.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene Wolbert; daughter, MaryBeth
Wolbert Lanto and husband, Brad, of Cedar Point; son, Robert Eugene
Scoville Wolbert and wife, Tammy, of Winterville; son-in-law, Robert
Bright of Emerald Isle; two granddaughters, Lauren Nicole Bright and
Savannah Faith Lanto; three grandsons, Zachary Kai Lanto, Ryan James
Wolbert and Andrew Robert Wolbert.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trill,
and a daughter, Christine Wolbert Bright.

The family will receive friends at the home, 140 Marsh Harbour Drive in
Newport, following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Amschwand Sarcoma
Cancer Foundation (ACSF), 2260 West Holcombe, Suite 174, Houston,
Texas 77030 (or by phone 832-367-WISH).

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City.

Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Aberly, William F.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - William Franklin Aberly, 90, died on Tuesday, April 22,
2008, following a brief illness.
He was born in New Bern, North Carolina, on February 10, 1918. He attended
local schools and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma fraternities.

Following graduation, he joined the accounting firm of S.D. Leidesdorf and
Company in New York City and earned the CPA designation. During World War
II, he worked in New York on the Norden bomb site. After the war, he returned to
the Leidesdorf Company and later moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where he became
Financial Vice President of the Gibbs Corporation. After leaving Gibbs, he worked
with Consolidated Construction Corporation on the construction of NORAD
headquarters inside Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado and on a nuclear power plant
in the state of Washington. In 1965, Mr. Aberly joined Stockton, Whatley, Davin and
Company in Jacksonville as Financial Vice President and retired as Chairman and
CEO in 1984.

For many years, he taught Sunday school at South Jacksonville Presbyterian
Church where he was an Elder and Trustee. He served as a Commissioner to the
General Assembly meeting of the Presbyterian Church. He was a past president
of the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a
member of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic National Bank and was a past
president of the River Club.

He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia C. Houghtaling Aberly, and by his wife,
Evelyn S. Aberly.

He is survived by two sons, William J. (Nancye) Aberly and Robert M. Aberly,
both of Jacksonville; a sister, Elizabeth Aberly of New Bern, North Carolina;
two grandsons, William C. Aberly of Jacksonville and Robert W. M. (Jodie)
Aberly of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; a granddaughter, Tracey Donaldson of Jacksonville;
and four nieces, Lane Mitterling, Susan T. Crane, Eve Lynn Shackelford, and
Bonnie Burkett.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 in South
Jacksonville Presbyterian Church with Dr. Vincent K. Kolb officiating. Burial
was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Allen, Lena Kirkman

Lena Kirkman Allen, 71, of 2002 Chestnut Ave. died Friday, May 16, 2008, at
Two Rivers Healthcare-Trent Campus.
She was a native of Pamlico County and was a New Bern resident for over 50
years. She attended Craven Community College and Shaw University. She was
employed with Head Start for 32 years and received the Director's Award in 1996.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Star of Zion
Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Miller St., with the Rev. Kareem Buck officiating.
The interment will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Winfred Walter Allen Sr. of the home; three
daughters, Franchena McFadyen of New Bern, Sandra Hickman of Greenville,
and Jennifer Phillips of Raleigh; one son, Winfred Walter Allen Jr. of Maury; four
brothers, Shelton Kirkman Jr. of Wilson, Andrew Kirkman of Badin, Clifton
Kirkman of New Bern and Jerome Kirkman of Deland, Fla.; four sisters, Gerturde
Hester, Lois Jamison, Dorothy Adams, all of New Bern, and Jeannie Edwards of
Hampton, Va.; 23 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from noon to
6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary and an hour prior to the service at
the church. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Cicirelli, Patricia L.

Patricia L. Cicirelli, 73, of New Bern died May 16, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her son, Michael of New Bern, and one brother,
Edward Lupton, and sister, Nell Reese Daniels, both of Oriental.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Egen, Stella Laura

Stella Laura Egen, 97, of New Bern, formerly of Clarks Summit, Pa.,
died May 18, 2008, at Two Rivers Healthcare.
She was a member of Chinchilla United Methodist Church and a former
member of Dalton United Methodist Church while living in Dalton. She
graduated from Scranton Technical High School and, prior to her retirement,
she worked as an licensed practical nurse and had worked for 10 years at
Community Medical Center in Scranton.

She is survived by her son, Richard A. Egen of Long Beach, Calif.; her
daughter, Linda Thomas of New Bern; three grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society,
930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Johnson, Archie Lee

Archie Lee Johnson, 63, Havelock, died May 19, 2008. Arrangements will
be announced by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Lindsey, Hattie Ragin

Hattie Ragin Lindsey, 84, of 144 Gardner Lane, Pollocksville, died Sunday,
May 18, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at United
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Linster Strayhorn officiating. Burial
will be in the Frank Murphy Sr. Cemetery, Pollocksville.

A native of Clarendon County, S.C., she had been a resident of Jones County
for 53 years. She had been employed with civil service aboard Cherry Point
Naval Base as a mule train driver.

She is survived by one son, Walter Linsey Sr. of Pollocskville; three grandsons;
six great-grandchildren; one brother, William Ragin of New York, N.Y.; and one
sister, Daisy Smith of Summerton, S.C.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Moore, Mahue Tarnaz

ORIENTAL - Mahue "Ed Mac" Tarnaz Moore, 29, of 1344 Pamlico Road,
died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson.
Mahue was a 1997 graduate of Pamlico County High School and a member
of St. Galilee United Church of Christ. He was a former choir member.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Elaine Moore Gibbs of Oriental;
father, Calvin Parker of Savannah, Ga.; two sons, Jalyn Dunn of Oriental
and Mahue Moore Jr. of Raleigh; daughter, De'Yana Thomas of Reelsboro;
two brothers, Calvin Parker Jr. of Savannah, Ga. and Dante Gibbs of
Bayboro; four sisters, Tyquanna Butts of Raleigh, Quinnesian Joyner and
Destinee Parker of Savannah, Ga. and Quatesha Clarke of Raleigh; two
grandmothers; and one great-grandmother.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at New Bern Eastern Missionary
Baptist Headquarters in Grantsboro, with the Rev. Leroy Duke officiating.
Burial will be in Hall Cemetery in Oriental.

The family will receive friends at the home of Renee Moore, 3057 Trent
Road, Oriental. A viewing will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Oscar's
Mortuary and one hour prior to the service at the headquarters.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/17/2008 - 5/20/2008.

Moran, Ruby B.

Ruby B. Moran, 78, of Statesville died on May 15, 2008, at Maple
Leaf Healthcare in Statesville.
She is survived by her daughters, Melba Decatur of Louisa, Va., and
Dorothy Farrell of Culpeper, Va.; two brothers, James Anderson of
Ernul and Pat Anderson of Vanceboro; and several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.

There will be no viewing.

Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary is handling the cremation.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Pegram Sr., Paul L.

ALLIANCE - Paul Lee Pegram Sr., 55, of Alliance, died Friday, May 16,
2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Christian
Assembly of God Church in Grantsboro with the Rev. Grady Simpson
officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Celestial Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by his wife, Rose, of Arapahoe; son, Paul Lee Pegram Jr.,
of Florence; three daughters, Angela Hager, Brittany Pegram and Carisa
Pegram all of Arapahoe; three brothers, Robert Pegram of Maribel, Derwood
Pegram of New Bern, Jerry Pegram of Maribel; one sister, Betty Lee of
Arapahoe; and three grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Bryant
Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Saunders, Erwin

Erwin Saunders, 58, Princeville. Arrangements are by W.E. Flanagan
Memorial Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2008 - 5/22/2008.

Wilson, Harvey Edward

Harvey Edward Wilson, 72, of Wildlife Road died Sunday, May 18,
2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern.
He was a native of Montgomery County and member of Temple Baptist
Church. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at C&A in the
automotive division.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Church officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Terry Wilson of Troy, two grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Briggs-Candor
Funeral Home in Candor.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Battle, Norma

Norma Battle, 55, died Sunday, May 18, 2008.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2008, at Piney Grove
Free Will Baptist Church, 335 Riverside Road, Grifton. Burial will be
in the Jones family cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 23, with family hours
from 7 to 8 p.m, at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Grifton.
Arrangements by Phillips Brothers and Anderson Memorial Mortuary.

Clement, Cal Jane

Cal Jane Moore Clement, 78, of 104 Main St., Maysville, died Monday,
May 19, 2008, at the Brookstone Living Center, Pollocksville.
She was a lifetime member of St. Luke AME Zion Church, where she was
an active member of the Missionary Department, president of the J.E.
Morris Committee and church sexton. She retired from employment in
New York City as a seamstress.
The funeral will be held at noon Saturday, May 24, 2008, at St. Luke AME
Zion Church with the Rev. Dorian Suggs officiating. Burial will be in White
Oak Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Clement; two sisters, Mamie Doris
Voison of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ida Chadwick of Maysville; and one brother,
Cleveland Moore of the Poconos, Pa.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Morgan Funeral Home,
Jacksonville. The family will receive friends at the residence.
Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net. Arrangements
by Morgan Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

Frazier, Aaron Haywood

Aaron Haywood Frazier, 93, of 360 George Road, Havelock, died Thursday,
May 22, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of Moore's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Newport,
where he served as an usher. He was also a member of the East Lily Masonic
Lodge No. 803 of Havelock and the Joy Chapter No. 314 Order of the Eastern Star.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 26 at Craven Corner Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. C.B. Chadwick officiating.
Burial will be in the Frazier family cemetery in Havelock.
He is survived by one daughter, Estella F. Jenkins of Highland, N.J.; one brother,
Harvey Frazier of Havelock; and one sister, Ida Jane George of Havelock; 13
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. The family
will receive friends at the home of Mary Frazier, 770 Adams Creek Road.
Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008.

Jenkins, Clyde Earl

Clyde Earl Jenkins, 68, of New Bern, devoted husband, beloved father and
grandfather, died May 19, 2008, at home.
He was born on November 1, 1939, in Sneads Ferry, N.C., the son of the Rev.
Pleasant Daniel and Julia Quessie Ottaway Jenkins, who preceded him in
death. He was an extremely active member of Believers Fellowship Church.
He ministered to the public and he was involved in prison ministry. He served
his country in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963 and he was issued honorable
discharge with the rank of captain. He attended Mount Olive College. He
began coaching soccer in 1979 and was loved by all he coached.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice Cook Jenkins of New Bern; one
son, David Harrison Jenkins and wife, Jenny, of Vanceboro; two daughters,
Michele Price and husband, Allen, and Nicole LeAnne Jenkins, all of New Bern;
two brothers, Edward Jenkins and wife, Janice, and Bernice Jenkins and wife,
Mary, all of Sneads Ferry; one sister, Barbara Day and husband, Celand, of
Southern Pines; three grandchildren, Elizabeth of Vanceboro and Taylor and
Madison of New Bern; and many beloved relatives.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 6 to 7
p.m. at Believers Fellowship Church, 2840 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, N.C. (located
next to Furniture Fair).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Believers Fellowship Teen Center,
613 Alexis Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28562. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home
and Crematory. Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

Archie Lee Johnson

Archie Lee "Top" Johnson, 63, a native of the Hickman Hill community of Havelock,
died Monday, May 19, 2008, in Crystal Bluff, Morehead City.
He was a graduate of J.T. Barber High School, and Fayetteville State University and
attended Duke University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was formerly
employed with N.C. Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Green Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church, Hickman Hill Loop Road, Havelock, with the Rev. J.R. Smith Sr.
officiating. Burial will be in the Hickman Cemetery with military honors.
He is survived by his daughter, Priscilla Evans of Lumberton; five brothers, David
Johnson of Norfolk, Va., Cleveland Johnson of New Bern, Willie Johnson of Durham,
Ronnie Johnson of Providence, R.I., and Kenis Johnson of Havelock; three sisters,
Jerdine Johnson and Sadie M. Ferguson, both of Havelock, and Vender Jordan of
Norfolk, Va.; and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Jerdine Johnson, 168 Hickman
Hill Road. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary.
Arran
Frazir, Aaron Haywood

Aaron Haywood Frazier, 93, of 360 George Road, Havelock, died Thursday, May 22,
2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of Moore's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Newport, where
he served as an usher. He was also a member of the East Lily Masonic Lodge No.
803 of Havelock and the Joy Chapter No. 314 Order of the Eastern Star.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 26 at Craven Corner Missionary Baptist
Church with the Rev. C.B. Chadwick officiating.
Burial will be in the Frazier family cemetery in Havelock.
He is survived by one daughter, Estella F. Jenkins of Highland, N.J.; one brother,
Harvey Frazier of Havelock; and one sister, Ida Jane George of Havelock; 13
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
The family will receive friends at the home of Mary Frazier, 770 Adams Creek Road.
Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008.

Packard, Marjorie Draper Simpson "Midge"

Marjorie Draper Simpson "Midge" Packard, 83, died on May 17, 2008.
She was raised in Beatrice, Neb., and Baltimore, Md., before settling in Clinton, N.C.
She worked for the N.C. Department of Highways and Aviation for almost 20 years.
She retired in Garner.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Bryan-Lee
Funeral Home in Garner with the retired Rev. C. Thomas Midyette officiating.
She is survived by six children, Ricky, Bobbi, Johnny, Jimmy, Jeff and Jackie; 15
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Special Olympics
of N.C., the Autistic Society or a charity of your choice. A visitation will follow from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008

Toler, Cecil Emerson

FAYETTEVILLE - Cecil Emerson Toler, 83, of Fayetteville died May 19, 2008, at
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He owned and operated Industrial Electric.
The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Cotten Chapel with
Graham Lane officiating.
He is survived by his sons, Allen G. Toler Sr. of New Bern, Glenn E. Toler of Raleigh,
and Francis K. Toler of Wilson Mills; one daughter, Tara Toler Brocklesby of New Bern;
one sister, Lena Toler of Caton; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements
by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

May 23

Louis Eugene Marini

Louis Eugene Marini, 87, of Arapahoe passed away Wednesday afternoon at Raleigh
Duke Hospital in Raleigh.
Born March 15, 1921, in Alliance, Ohio, he was the son of Candido and Cecilia Marini
and was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Broughton Marini.
He was a graduate of Mount Union College and had a master's degree from Vander
Cook. For many years he was a high school band director in the Stark County area
of Ohio. He then taught at Bowling Green State University for 15 years, where, in
addition to teaching woodwinds, arranging and conducting the jazz band, he wrote
over 180 arrangements for the Falcon Marching Band. In 2003, the university
recognized his many contributions by naming him Outstanding Professor and the
homecoming ceremonies were held in his honor. He also received the National Jazz
Educators Award in 1977. His passion for teaching has left a great legacy in the
lives of his students and many have gone on to significant careers in the music
industry.
During his retirement years in Pamlico County, he taught both publicly and privately
and was co-founder of the Al Louis Orchestra, which performed many of his big-band
arrangements at area functions such as the Croaker Festival in Oriental.
Survivors include his sons, Louis Marini Jr. of New York, N.Y., and Kenneth Marini
of Philadelphia, Pa.; daughter, Susan Ely of Raleigh; six grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Bryant Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oriental Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one before the service.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations. Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008.

Whitley, Magnolia Roebuck

VANCEBORO - Mrs. Magnolia Roebuck Whitley, 91, died Wednesday, May 21,
2008, at her home.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel
in Vanceboro. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Whitley was born March 27, 1917, in Martin County, and spent her youth in
Robersonville, and most of her adult life in Vanceboro. She worked with Durham
Life Insurance in Raleigh prior to moving to Craven County. She was co-owner of
Whitley Insurance in Vanceboro with her husband, and served as vice president,
and later as president, of Vanceboro Hardware. Mrs. Whitley was a member of
Vanceboro Christian Church and the Christian Women's Fellowship. A sweet and
gentle person, "Maggie" had the gift of hospitality. She loved flowers, was a
wonderful cook, and enjoyed playing the piano. She was a loving wife, mother, and
grandmother who will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years,
Alton F. Whitley, in 2002, and by four sisters, four brothers, and five half-brothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Madge Whitley Ferguson and husband, Patrick,
of Blairsville, Ga., Barbara W. Thompson and husband, Philip, of Gibsonville, N.C.,
and Jane D. Whitley of Vanceboro; grandchild, Maxfield Alton Sussman of Cumming,
Ga.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Whitley English of Athens, Ga., and Doris E. Roebuck of
Robersonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home in
Vanceboro.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to 3 HC Home Health and Hospice,
200 Main St., Maysville, N.C. 28555, or to Vanceboro Christian Church, P.O. Box 505,
Vanceboro, N.C. 28586.
Paid obituary

May 24, 2008

Bennett, Bob

HILLSBORO, Mo. - Bob Bennett, 77, of Hillsboro, formerly of New Bern, N.C., died
Thursday, May 22, 2008, at his residence.
He served in the U.S. Navy in Korea and Vietnam and was a former bus driver and high
school principal. He was a member of VFW Post No. 3777.
The memorial gathering will begin at 1 p.m. and the service will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday,
June 8, 2008, at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
He is survived by his wife, Marcheta Bennett of Hillsboro; daughter, Stacy Bennett of
Hillsboro; son, Russell Bennett of Genevieve; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter;
and one sister, Lois Becker of Pine City, N.Y.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008.

Bissette, Anna Lovelane

Anna Lovelane Bissette, 99, Grantsboro. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008.

Ipock Jr., Nezar

Nezar Ipock Jr. died on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
After graduating from Farm Life High School in Vanceboro, Nezar worked various jobs
before becoming an agent for State Farm Insurance Company in 1961. He worked
continuously as a State Farm Insurance agent from 1961 until his death. Through his
career, which spanned more than 47 years, Mr. Ipock received numerous awards, including
membership with the Legion of Honor, numerous Honor Agent awards, recipient of Crystal
of Excellence award, Bronze Tablet Qualifier, Silver Scroll Select Agent, Golden Triangle
Qualifier, Ambassador for Life, National Convention Qualifier, and Life Honor Club Qualifier.
Nezar was a member of Doric Lodge # 568 and the New Bern York Rite Bodies. In 1974,
he was high priest of New Bern Chapter 46 of the York Rite Bodies. Nezar also was an
active member of the New Bern Civitan Club and Garber United Methodist Church. He
served as a trustee on the Administrative Council for Garber Church. Mr. Ipock sang with
the Glory Choir, a ministry of the Golden Garbers, whose mission was to share faith and
fellowship through music. On the morning of his passing, Nezar and the Glory Choir lifted
the residents of Berne Retirement Village with their music and fellowship.
Nezar was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a distinguished insurance agent,
and an avid golfer. He had a lifelong passion for music. If he wasn't singing with the choir
he was working in his beloved yard. Nezar was a master gardener. In fact, he sold pansies
as a child and maintained a love for pansies throughout his life.
Nezar was the life of the party, first on the dance floor on most occasions. As vibrant a
personality as he had, he was just as adept at sharing a quiet moment with friends and family.
Preceded in death by his brothers, Louis Ipock and Richard Ipock, he is survived by Olene,
his wife of 56 years; two children, Barbara I. Dunn of New Bern, N.C., and Sue I. Whitsett
of Cary, N.C.; and five grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth Dunn, Lemuel D. Whitsett V,
Raymond E. Dunn III, Nezar Reed Whitsett and Rebecca Ann Dunn.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Garber United Methodist Church or
Boys' Homes of North Carolina.
Visitation will be at Garber United Methodist Church from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 26,
2008. Funeral services will be held at Garber United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
May 27, 2008.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home.
Paid obituary

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008

Mayfield, Annie Bell Gaylor

Annie Bell Gaylor Mayfield, 84, New Bern. Arrangements will be announced by
Oscar's Mortuary.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008.

Powell, Alfonso

Alfonso Powell, 56, New Bern. Arrangements by Clark Funeral Directors.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008.

Talton, John Harold

John Harold Talton, 78, New Bern, died Thursday, May 23, 2008. Arrangements by
Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.
Published in the Sun Journal

Talton, John Harold

John Harold Talton, 79, of Hoods Creek Drive, passed away peacefully at home,
May 23, 2008.
Born on May 10, 1929 in Smithfield, North Carolina, Harold was the son of the
late John Baptist Talton and Jesse Smith Talton. He graduated from Smithfield
High School and received his B.A. in business administration from Wake Forest
University in 1951. Upon graduation, he began a career at First Citizens Bank in
Newton Grove, North Carolina. In 1954 he served the U.S. Army until 1956,
stationed in Germany. Upon his return, he resumed his distinguished career with
First Citizens Bank in North Carolina, serving as vice president in Spring Hope
and later in Louisburg before taking on the responsibility of vice president-city
executive in New Bern from 1969 to 1972. Later appointed senior regional vice
president for Eastern North Carolina, he retired in 1994 after 43 years. He remained
a consultant and member of the Board of Advisors until his death.
Harold's commitment to the community was evidenced by service to many
organizations over the years including: president and director, New Bern Area
Chamber of Commerce; president, New Bern Preservation Foundation, Inc.; director
and president, Craven County Committee of 100, Ltd.; director, Craven County
Tourism Development Authority; chairman, All Saints Chapel Restoration Committee;
chairman, Advisory Committee Craven County Board of Equalization and Review;
member, Union Point Task Force; chairman and president, United Way; treasurer,
Craven County 300th Anniversary Committee; trustee, The Kellenberger Historical
Foundation; director and treasurer, New Bern Historical Society Foundation, Inc.;
member, New Bern Bicentennial Commission; trustee, Louisburg College; member,
North Carolina 2000 Committee; president, New Bern-Craven County Development
Corporation; trustee, New Bern YMCA; director and president, Dunes Club, Atlantic
Beach, N.C.; chairman, Haslen House Restoration Committee; treasurer, New Bern
Rotary Club; chairman, Swiss Bear, Inc. (Non-profit Downtown Revitalization
Organization), 10 years; chairman, Craven Regional Medical Authority and director,
10 years; chairman, Board of Directors, N.C. Community College Foundation;
member, Advisory Committee, Craven-Pamlico-Carteret Regional Library; member,
New Bern Urban Design Committee; member, New Bern Land Use Plan Committee;
board member, Craven County Crime Stoppers; member, Craven-Pamlico
Transportation Committee; member, New Bern Municipal Services District Committee;
member, Board of Advisors First Citizen Bank; director, Craven Arts Council & Gallery,
Inc.; Board of Directors, Craven County Affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation;
Mason and Shriner; Craven County commissioner from 1998 to 2002; member of
Tryon Palace Commission, appointed as chairman in 1993 ? 2004; owner, Mitchell
Hardware; and active member of Christ Episcopal Church.
For his work and commitment, Harold was recognized as the New Bern Civitan Citizen
of the Year in 1972. He was the 1983 recipient of the Gertrude S. Carraway Award of
Merit by the Historical Preservation Society of North Carolina. He received the N.C.
Main Street Award for the Citizen of the Year in 1988. He was named the Eastern
Carolina Council of Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 1990.
He was also honored to have a waterfront section of Union Point named "Talton
Overlook" in 1997 as a result of over $80,000 in donations raised for the project through
the combined efforts of First Citizen Bank, its local board members and supportive
friends and associates. In 2004, he received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, conferred
by North Carolina Governor Michael F. Easley.
His hobbies were gardening, cultivating camellias, raising horses and goats,
tree-farming, woodworking, and collecting old tools.
Harold is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Smith, a retired English teacher who
taught in the public schools of North Carolina, including a number of years in Havelock
and New Bern. Patricia and Harold were married 54 years. He is also survived by a
daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Talton Bump from Virginia Beach, Virginia; son, John
Talton, Jr. and his wife, Kathryn Colombo Talton, who reside in Pinehurst, North
Carolina; son, David Smith Talton and his wife, Sara Evans Talton, from Tupelo,
Mississippi; grandchildren, Davis Ann Talton, Jack Talton, Evan Talton, Rachel
Talton and Rebecca Talton; two brothers, William Talton and Kenneth Talton; and
two sisters, Joyce Talton Gibson and Elizabeth Talton Sambleson; and many loving
relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 26, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Christ
Episcopal Church in downtown New Bern. The family will host visitation at
Pollock-Best Funeral Home on Neuse Boulevard on Sunday evening, May 25, from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church Capital Campaign
OR Tryon Palace Commission for the N.C. History Education Center.
Anyone wishing to leave a message of condolence share a memory, or sign the online
guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com.
Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.
Paid obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008

Jennette, Connie Lorraine Greene

Connie Lorraine Greene Jennette, 65, of Mesic died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at
Craven Regional Medical Center.
She retired from the Marriot hotel chain in Boston after 20 years of service and returned
to her native Pamlico County. She was a 1960 graduate of Pamlico
County Training School and is a member of Pierce Chapel AME Zion Church.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2008, at Pierce Chapel AME
Zion Church, Hudson Street, Oriental, with the Rev. James Cannon Jr. officiating.
Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Langston Jennette of the home; her mother, Madeline
Greene of Oriental; three daughters, Gretchen Jennette, Ondreia J. Lewis, and Lynnette
Jennette, all of Boston; three brothers, Richard R. Greene of Boston, Zelnor Bryant of
Oriental and Reginald Gibbs of Hamden, Conn.; one sister, Margaret Sutton-Gomes
of Baltimore; and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her mother, Madeline Greene, 1429
Broad St., Oriental.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Oscar's Mortuary and an hour prior
to the service Monday at the church.
Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008.

Lewis, Florence Ives

Florence Ives Lewis, 108, of Hobucken, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Britthaven of
Pamlico.
Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance
with the Revs. Jeffrey Gaskins and Dennis Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in Barnett
Cemetery.
She is survived by a daughter, Syble Gaskins of New Bern; a brother, Herbert Lewis
of Connecticut; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lewis, her son, Hiram Lewis, and
her grandson David Lewis.
She was a member of the Lowland Primitive Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Paid obituary
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2008 - 5/29/2008

Shillito, James C.

James C. Shillito died at Craven Regional Medical Center on Friday May 23, 2008
He was 91.
e is survived by his wife, Helen Shillito of New Bern; a son, Charles James Shillito of
Richmond Va, two daughters, Deborah Anne Shillito Phillips of New Bern and Carole
Shillito of Mohegan Lake, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2008 - 5/29/2008.

Allen, Mabel Bonner

Mrs. Mabel Bonner Allen, age 89, formerly of Aurora, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at
the Two Rivers Healthcare Center, Trent Campus, in New Bern.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Holy Cross Episcopal
Church of Aurora and will be conducted by the Rev. Fred Fordham. Burial will follow in
the Aurora Cemetery. Nathan Heine, Marvin Sartin, Donald Bennett, Dick Nanney,
Malcom Rowe and Etles Henries Jr. will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Allen was born in Aurora on August 13, 1918, to the late George Glenn Bonner Sr.
and Nita Cuthrell Bonner. She was a graduate of Aurora High School and a member of
Holy Cross Episcopal Church of Aurora. She married C.T. "Big Boy" Allen, who
preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Tavares of Aurora; two sons, C.T. "Tommy"
Allen of Wilmington and Dale "Gus" Allen of Aurora; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sarah Bonner Broome,
and one brother, George Glenn Bonner Jr.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Mrs. Allen's guestbook may be signed by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Allen family.
Paid obituary

Banks Sr., Leroy

Leroy Edward Banks Sr., 83, of New Bern passed away on Monday, May 26, 2008.
He was a member and honorary trustee of Ruth's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
and had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a loving husband,
father, and grandfather.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Danny Elliott and the Rev. Dennis Wiggs officiating. Burial will follow in
Greenleaf Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife, Mamie Slade Banks of the home; son, Eddie Banks and
his wife, Melba, of New Bern; daughter, Vickie Hanna of Ayden; two grandsons, Tony
Banks and his wife, Danielle, of Cove City and Bradly Banks of New Bern; and one
sister, Lillie Avery of Dover.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Friends who wish to sign the online guestbook, share a memory, or offer a word of
condolence to the family may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com.

Buccolo, Madeleine Harding

Madeleine Harding Buccolo of New Bern died peacefully at Craven Regional Medical
Center on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Madeleine was born in Dublin, Ireland, on August
12, 1940. She traveled to New York City in 1960 where she worked as a nanny. She
met a young off-Broadway producer, Robert Buccolo, on a city bus in 1965. They were
married the following year. They lived on Long Island for many years before relocating
to New Bern in 1989. Robert passed away in 2002.
A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th. at St. Paul Roman Catholic
Church in New Bern at 10 a.m.
Madeleine rejoiced in her family; and, they rejoiced in her. Her mother, Una Harding, a
sister, Pauline "Polly" Parsons, and brothers Stephen Harding and Colin Harding - all
of England - survive her. Two other brothers, Brian Harding of Dublin, Ireland, and Paul
Harding of Tucson, Arizona, also survive their sister.
Madeleine was an exceptionally cheerful individual who had a positive effect on everyone
she met. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her ability to cope with severe
physical limitations, her lunches at Annabelle's, her cup of tea, and her ability to have
fun no matter what the circumstance. Her family, her close friends, the staff and residents
of Homeplace, her acquaintances - all who knew her - will agree that she was an inspiration
to all and will be sorely missed.
Flowers are neither expected nor necessary. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to
P.O. Box 12284, New Bern, N.C. 28561-2284. All correspondence will be forwarded to her
sister, Polly.
If you would like to offer a condolence to the family, share a memory, or to sig the online
guest book you are invited to do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com.
Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid obituary
Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Dunn, Yolanda Marie Sanderson

Yolanda Marie Sanderson Dunn, 39, of New Bern passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008.
Yolanda was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. We will miss her, but we
know she rests in peace with her Lord and Savior.
She is survived by her husband, James Willis Dunn; her daughter, Ashley Marie Dunn; her
mother, Margarite Mozelle Dunn; her father, Tommy Sanderson; and her brother, Jason
Sanderson, all of New Bern. She is also survived by her two sisters, Talena Brown and
Tonya Weisner.
The funeral service will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at Spring Hope Free Will Baptist Church with
a sunset burial to follow at the Stapleford Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one
prior to the service at the church.
Friends who wish to sign the online guestbook, share a memory, or offer a word of
condolence to the family may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com.
Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.
Paid obituary

Graves, Vivian Crowl

Vivian Crowl Graves, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008, at Northside
Hospital-Cherokee in Canton, Ga. Born April 14, 1922, in New York City, she was the
daughter of Percy and Elsie Young. She was a 1943 graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn,
N.Y. She earned her master's degree from Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa.
A son, Robert M. Crowl, and his wife, Peggy, of Jasper, Ga.; a daughter, Ellen D. Erdman
and her husband, Gregory, of Enola, Pa.; and a sister, Diane Crawford and her husband,
George, of Port Royal, Pa., survive her. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Laura
Crowl Myers of Lawrenceville, Ga., Caren Crowl Bancroft of Germantown, Md., Christine
Crowl Noble of Alpharetta, Ga., Brian M Crowl of Atlanta, Ga., and Gregg E. Erdman of
Philadelphia, Pa.; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Vivian and her husband, Gene, moved to Pennsylvania from New York in 1949. After
raising her two children, she taught English in the Juniata County School District for 20
years. She had many fond memories of and friends from her years in Juniata County.
After retiring from teaching, she and Gene moved to New Bern, N.C. Vivian was an avid
golfer, enjoyed reading, traveling and playing bridge, and loved the beach. She didn't
forget her teaching background as she would often volunteer to tutor adult English classes.
She also loved to knit and many people were the beneficiaries of her projects. She was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church of New Bern, N.C.
After Gene passed away, Vivian was married to Douglas R. Graves, who predeceased
her in 2006. She recently moved to Canton, Ga., to be near her family.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church New Bern, N.C., on
Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her
honor to the First Presbyterian Church Foundation, P.O. Box 1075, New Bern, N.C.
28563.
Paid obituary

Griffith, Lola Gray Brinson

Lola Gray Brinson Griffith, 97, of Prescott Road died Monday, May 26, 2008, at
Britthaven of Pamlico.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at Bryant Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Dixon and the Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Interment to
follow immediately in Sandhill Cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Brinson and wife, Doris, of York, Pa., and Robert
Griffith and wife, Cecilia, of New Bern; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 28. .
In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorial contributions be made to Bryant Funeral
Home P.O. Box 99 Alliance, N.C. 28509.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance, N.C.
Paid obituary

Shillito, James C.

James C. Shillito died at Craven Regional Medical Center on Friday May 23, 2008
He was 91.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Shillito of New Bern; a son, Charles James Shillito of
Richmond Va, two daughters, Deborah Anne Shillito Phillips of New Bern and Carole
Shillito of Mohegan Lake, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A private memorial service will be held by the family. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral
Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2008 - 5/29/2008.

Spanier, Charlotte

Charlotte Ward Morel Spanier died peacefully on May 26, 2008, at the Two Rivers Health
Care Center.
She was native of New Bern, North Carolina, and attended Duke University, where she
studied engineering and excelled at tennis, winning an Eastern North Carolina Tennis
Singles Championship trophy. She returned to New Bern when World War II began and
became a draftsman at Barber Boats. She met and married her first husband, Lt.
Commander Alfred F. Morel, now deceased, at Cherry Point and lived in New York for
many years. While in New York, she became an editor of the Mineola-American
newspaper. Later in her career, she was a sales representative for Claremont Secretarial
School and was promoted to vice president of the Long Island branch of the school. She
lived for several years in Puerto Rico where she enjoyed swimming and snorkeling as well
as ownership of a business school before returning to Havelock, North Carolina, to live and
work with Welcome Wagon. While in Havelock, she married Clarence Spanier, who died
several years ago.
She is survived by her two daughters, Anne Davenport of Victor, Montana, and Toni
Patterson of Raleigh, North Carolina, and a granddaughter, Kimberly Anne Patterson.
She was a "woman before her time" and will be remembered for her resourcefulness,
zest for life, dedication to Duke basketball and love of the Tar Heel state.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home Chapel.
Remembrances, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Craven County Hospice.
Online condolences may be sent to www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements by
Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid obituary

Thigpen, Rena

Rena Marie Jones Thigpen, 80, of 1125 Walt Bellamy Drive died Saturday, May 24,
2008, at her residence.
She was a member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she was a
choir member and an usher.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rivers-Morgan Memorial Chapel, with Frank
Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Charles Thigpen of Florida; two daughters, Gracie Haynes
of Maryland and Minnie Thigpen of New York; two grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral
Home, New Bern.
Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008.

Rena Marie Jones Thigpen, 80, of 1125 Walt Bellamy Drive died Saturday, May 24,
2008, at her residence.
She was a member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she was a
choir member and an usher.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rivers-Morgan Memorial Chapel, with Frank
Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Charles Thigpen of Florida; two daughters, Gracie Haynes
of Maryland and Minnie Thigpen of New York; two grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral
Home, New Bern. Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funer

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008.

Allen, Mabel Bonner

Mrs. Mabel Bonner Allen, age 89, formerly of Aurora, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at
the Two Rivers Healthcare Center, Trent Campus, in New Bern.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Holy Cross Episcopal
Church of Aurora and will be conducted by the Rev. Fred Fordham. Burial will follow in
the Aurora Cemetery. Nathan Heine, Marvin Sartin, Donald Bennett, Dick Nanney,
Malcom Rowe and Etles Henries Jr. will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Allen was born in Aurora on August 13, 1918, to the late George Glenn Bonner
Sr. and Nita Cuthrell Bonner. She was a graduate of Aurora High School and a member
of Holy Cross Episcopal Church of Aurora. She married C.T. "Big Boy" Allen, who
preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Tavares of Aurora; two sons, C.T. "Tommy"
Allen of Wilmington and Dale "Gus" Allen of Aurora; six grandchildren; and two
great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sarah Bonner Broome,
and one brother, George Glenn Bonner Jr.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Mrs. Allen's guestbook may be signed by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Allen family.
Paid obituary

Galloway, Mathis Dean

Mathis Dean Galloway, 52, of 15 Galveston Place S.W., Washington, D.C., a native
of Craven County, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at his residence.
He was formerly a member of the U.S. Navy and had attended A&T State University.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rivers Morgan Memorial Chapel with the Rev.
Thomas Locust officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mark AME Zion Church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Galloway of Vanceboro; and one
brother, Zena V. Galloway of Indianapolis, Ind.
Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home
and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.

Published
Granthan, Rosa Louise Hopkins

Rosa Louise Hopkins Grantham, 86, of New Bern died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Life
Care Hospitals, Rocky Mount.
She was a native of Craven County and was a dietician in the Craven County schools.
As a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church she served as a deacon and choir member.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at St. Peter's AME Zion Church, Queen
Street, with the Rev. Robert Johnson and the Rev. J.C. George officiating. Burial will be
in Greenwood Cemetery.
She is survived by her son, John Edward Grantham Sr. of Sicklerville, N.J.; daughters,
Barbara G. Keyes of Blounts Creek and Joyce G. Felton of Hertford; 31 grandchildren;
64 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
A musical tribute and visitation of friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 30.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 720 Bern St.
Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

Martin Jr., Levy Semial

Levy Semial Martin Jr., 73, of 1060 Temples Point Road, Havelock, died Tuesday, May
27, 2008, at his residence.
He was a native of the Harlowe ommunity and was a member of Piney Grove AME Zion
Church. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a tech sergeant after 20 years of service.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove AME Zion Church, Havelock, with
the Rev. Robert Little Jr. officiating. Burial will be at noon Monday, June 2, 2008, in
Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville.
He is survived by his wife, Retta Heyward Martin of the home; sons, Ronald Martin of
Melbourne, Fla., Ronald Murray of Morehead City, and Bruce Heyward of Wadmalaw
Island, S.C.; daughter, Marion Bell of Beaufort; brother, Aaron Martin of Wadmalaw
Island, S.C.; sisters, Deveria M. Johnson of Dover, Del., and Jennettia Drake and
Catherine Kearney of Havelock; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Oscar's
Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008.

Outten Sr., Ernest Richard

Ernest Richard "Ernie" Outten Sr., 68, of 334 Barbara Drive died Saturday, May 24, 2008,
at his residence.
He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and was employed with the New York Board of
Education. He was owner of the Ernie Marie Corner Lounge for 18 years. He attended
the George Westinghouse School and the Apex Business School
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James AME Zion Church with the Reverend
Cynthia Smith officiating. Burial will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Marie P. Outten, of the home; son, Ernest R. Outten Jr. of
Brooklyn, N.Y.; and sister, Mary Deloris Johnson of Youngstown, Ohio.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary and one hour prior to the
service at the church.
Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008.

Yohn, Nettie S.

Nettie Leggett Smith Knox Yohn, 78, of New Bern died May 27, 2008, at home.
She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Craven
Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Yohn Jr.; one son, Charles Yohn III of New
Bern; two daughters, Linda Knox Wilkinson of Trent Woods and Lori Silverthorn of New
Bern; and one grandson, Douglas Harold Wilkinson Jr.
A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Chapel, Greenleaf Memorial Park, at 2 p.m.
Friday, May 30, 2008. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1463, New
Bern, N.C. 28563.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Beveridge, Geraldine Mayo

Geraldine "Gerry" Mayo Beveridge, 89, of Beaufort, N.C., died Wednesday, May 28,
2008, at home.
She taught school in Carteret County for 40 years.
Her late husband, David L. Beveridge, was captain of the vessels Eastward, Dan Moore
and ferryboat Cedar Island. They contributed and made available scholarships for
graduates of Ocracoke High School, East Carteret, Carteret Community College,
Pamlico High School and East Carolina University. They also helped with the funding
of the library at the maritime museum in Beaufort and the historical museums in
Carteret and Pamlico counties.
She is survived by her brother, Hiram Mayo of New Bern and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Ann Street United Methodist
Church in Beaufort with the Rev. Eric Lindblade officiating. The family will receive friends
immediately after the funeral in the Eure Building at the church. In lieu of flowers the
family asks that you make a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by
Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance, N.C.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008.

Tuohey, John Jack

John J. "Jack" Tuohey died May 22, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center after a
battle with cancer.
Born November 6, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts to John Sr. and Ann (Rogers) Tuohey,
he graduated from Boston College in 1956 and married Virginia Ann Williams in 1959.
Together they had four sons who survive them: John Matthew, Kevin Michael, Robert
Paul, and Patrick Eugene. He is also survived by their wives Pam, Shauna, Kristen and
Michelle, twelve grandchildren and long-time companion Gladys Frankson, who lived in
Massachusetts, Missouri and North Carolina.
Jack served in the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer and raised his
family in Frankfurt, Vienna, Moscow, Bombay, Berlin, Tel Aviv and in Washington, D.C.
While abroad, Jack served as press or cultural attach? for U.S. ambassador as well as
on the team that negotiated for the release of the American hostages held in Iran. From
his interesting career and life overseas, Jack loved to share stories about the Camp David
Accords, religious riots in Bombay, intrigue in Berlin and, of course, his beloved Bolshoi
Ballet.
His last assignment was at Fort Bragg, where he was an advisor to Special Forces and
taught psychological operations at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center. Jack
retired in Fayetteville, N.C., in 1989 to care for his wife as her health declined. After her
death in 1996, Jack volunteered his time as an arbitrator for the Cumberland County courts,
the speakers' bureau at Fayetteville Technical Community College and as a liai-son to the
Cumberland County Sheriff's office for his neighborhood association.
Jack will be buried with his wife, parents and brother at the Tuohey family gravesite in
Boston, Massachusetts.
There will be a Memorial Mass with Father Paul presiding at St. Paul Catholic Church
on Tuesday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008

Dixon, Joseph Glenn

Joseph Glenn Dixon, 75, 530 Mile Road, Vanceboro, died Friday, May 30, 2008.
Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern.
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008.

Fisher Sr., William Raymond

William was born to the late John Henry and Gertrude Lillian Fisher on August 31, 1932,
and passed on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008. He was the youngest of the Fishers and
the ninth child of Gertrude.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Major, Victoria, Musa, Dorothy, John Henry
Jr., Gerald, Owen "Beechie" Fisher, Alvin Mattocks, and Daniel "Dicky" Broaddus. He
was survived by one sister, Vivian Edwards of St. Albans, N.Y., and a host of loving
nieces and nephews.
He attended Duffyfield Elementary School and graduated from West Street High School,
both in New Bern, N.C. He became a member of Rue Chapel A.M.E. Church, 709 Oak
St., New Bern, N.C., at an early age. After graduation, he joined the Air Force and traveled
the world until he retired as a master sergeant in 1972.
Bill earned his bachelor's and his master's degrees in three years from the University of
Nebraska at Lincoln. His undergraduate major was industrial arts and master's was in
vocational education. He tried to graduate before his beloved Grandmother Martha passed,
but he missed it by three months.
He met and married the lovely Cora Collins LaMell in 1966 in Wichita, Kansas. Bill and
Cora have had more than 41 years of a beautiful marriage. They have two dedicated children,
Rachelle' Conner and Bill Fisher Jr. Rachelle' was legally adopted by Bill as a toddler. Bill
was also blessed with a son-in-law, Reginald D. Conner; daughter-in-law Cheryl E. Fisher;
three grandsons, William Raymond Fisher III, Jordan Alexander Fisher and Raymond
Edward Conner; and one grand-daughter on the way, Rachel Elizabeth Conner.
Bill wanted his family to know his extended family, so he took them back to New Bern,
N.C., and New York as often as possible.
He served his country during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was stationed in
Germany, France, Japan, North Africa, Korea, England, Thailand, Texas, South Carolina,
Illinois, Arizona, Iowa, California, Indiana, Virginia, and Kansas before retiring in Las
Vegas, Nevada. He also played baseball representing the U.S. Air Force. He made a host
of lifelong friends while serving in the military.
After retirement from the Air Force, he began his second career teaching at Eldorado High
School in Las Vegas, where he taught for nearly 20 years. He helped develop the
Automotive Education Program and inspired many students to develop their professional
careers.
The viewing and funeral will be at Palm Mortuary, 7600 South Eastern Ave., Las Vegas,
Nev. 89123. The viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, and the funeral
will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008. Internment will follow at 10:40 a.m. in Southern
Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Buchanan Blvd., Boulder City, Nev. 89005.
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