May 2009 Obituaries

Belcher, James H.  
 
James H. Belcher, 55, Jacksonville. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2009 - 5/2/2009  




Bell, Frances Beatrice 

Frances Beatrice Bell, 89, of 1702 Washington Court, died Friday, April 24,
 2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
She was a retiree of the New Bern-Craven County Schools Food Service 
Department and an active member of Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Jones Chapel 
A.M.E. Zion Church, with the Rev. David L. Simmons officiating. Burial will be in 
Meadows Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter, Doris B. Southerland of the home; one grandson, 
Yuri Southerland and wife, Terica; five great-grandchilden, Alexcia, Yasmin, Sequoia, 
Naiya and Zavion Southerland, all of Charlotte; and one sister, Amelia Bell of James 
City.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 6 
p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary and Thursday at the church one hour prior 
to the service.

Online condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Bender, Wenona Frith  
 
Wenona Frith Bender, 75, of Wendell, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Rex Hospital 
in Raleigh.
She was a native of Russell County, Ala., and a former resident of Pollocksville. 
He was a homemaker.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Pollocksville Cemetery, 
with Eric Faust officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Thursday at Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

She is survived by her husband, Wade Eugene Bender Sr. of Wendell; her sons, 
Wade Eugene Bender Jr. of Wendell and Michael Bender of Palmdale, Calif.; 
and one grandson.

Arrangements are by Sayland Funeral Home, Maysville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  




Brice, Sudie Bowen

Sudie Bowen Brice, age 94, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Craven Regional 
Medical Center in New Bern.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1914, in Blounts Creek, N.C, daughter of the late 
Linstread and Maggie Toler. She was a member of the White Hill Free Will 
Baptist Church in Small, N.C.

She is survived by two sons, Bill Bowen and wife, Bertie Bowen, of New Bern, 
N.C., and Cameron Bowen and late wife, Jean, of Virginia Beach, Va.; one 
sister, Lois Daugherty, and husband, Fred, of Chesapeake, Va.; six 
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, from the 
Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C., conducted by Bill Wingard 
and Dwight Williams. Burial will follow in the Sandy Grove Primitive Baptist 
Church Cemetery in Small.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 
Paul Funeral Home, Washington.

Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Mrs. Brice's guestbook at 
www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Brice Family.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  




Brinson, Eva Belle (Carmady)

Eva Belle Carmady Brinson of Grantsboro, died May 8, 2009. 
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Vance Burton Brinson Sr.; her children, 
Burt (Gayle) Brinson of Salisbury, Doyle (Linda) Brinson of Southport, Joan (Chris) 
Dressler of Winston-Salem; her grandchildren, Lee (Julianna) Brinson of Chapel Hill, 
Hilary (Chris) Wilkes of New York City, Scott Brinson of Fayetteville, and Jeb Brinson 
of Wilmington; and her great- grandchildren, Amelia and Noah Brinson of Chapel Hill.

Mrs. Brinson was born in Janeiro on Jan. 21, 1926, to Rumley and Eva Dixon Carmady. 
Her brothers, Ray and Cecil and sister, Erma, predeceased her. She graduated from 
Alliance High School and King's Business College. She was the oldest member of 
Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church, having joined in 1937. She was a loyal member 
of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bayboro Chapter 189, which she served faithfully in 
many capacities, including secretary for 40 years. She was devoted to her family, her 
church and her community.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in her honor to the American Heart Association, 
P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or the Free Will Baptist Children's Home, 
P.O. Box 249, Middlesex, NC 27557.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 10 at Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11 at Bryant Funeral Home, 
with the Rev. Ray Lewis and the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Internment will follow 
in Grantsboro cemetery.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/9/2009 - 5/12/2009  




Brogan, Joan B. LaRue

Joan B. LaRue Brogan of Fayetteville, Georgia, died Thursday, May 7, 2009. 
Mrs. Brogan was preceded in death by her husband Donald W. Brogan. She is 
survived by her children, Debbie Streeper and her husband, Bob, of Beaumont, 
Texas, Don Brogan Jr. of McMurdo Station, South Pole, Tim Brogan and his wife, 
Joy, of Newark, Del. and Betsy Owens and her husband, Chris, of Fayetteville, 
Ga.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Mrs. Brogan was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date 
in Pennsylvania. 

Online condolences at www.mowellfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Carl J Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, Ga. 

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2009 - 5/15/2009  



Caldwell, Mabel Battle Keys  
 
POLLOCKSVILLE - Mabel Battle Keys Caldwell, 75, of 3862 Ten Mile Fork Road, 
died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She was a retired home health care assistant and a member of Wesley Chapel 
AME Zion Church.

Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009, at Wesley Chapel AME 
Zion Church, with the Rev. Katie B. Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Ward 
Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Earlie Caldwell of the home; one daughter, Carolyn 
Battle Baskins of Cove City; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, 208 West Sunset
 Blvd., Cove City. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's
 Mortuary and at the church Monday one hour prior to the service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Carawan, Richard  
 
Richard "Leon" Carawan, 63, of Warsaw died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 
Wayne Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by two step-daughters, Roxie Norris of Orlando Fla. and 
Mary Ann Stilley of Warsaw; one brother, Benjamin Allen Carawan of New 
Bern; two sisters, Phyllis Rowe of Bayboro and Sharon Anderson of Merritt; 
and two step-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Carawan 
Cemetery in Lowland.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2009 - 5/2/2009  



Clark, Lena H.  
 
Lena H. Clark, 84, New Bern. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  




Clark, Lena Mae Horne

Lena Horne Clark, 84, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at Homeplace of New Bern.
Mrs. Clark was a member of First Baptist Church in New Bern, for many years.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at First Baptist 
Church, Middle Street, New Bern, with Dr. Steven Fitzgerald officiating. Entombment
 will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park, Lakeside Chapel.

Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William J. "Bill" Clark.

She is survived by her son, Bill Clark, and his wife, Nancy, of Gibsonville; her daughter, 
Ann Clark Munns, and her husband, Ray, of Burlington; two brothers, David Horne of 
Hope Mills and A.C. Horne of Laurel Hill; two sisters, Esther Jackson of Lumberton 
and Lillie Bryant of Durham; three wonderful granddaughters, Tricia Higdon, Lisa 
Sharir and Joy Munns; and two great-grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at Cotten Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1463, New Bern, NC 28563.

Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Clark family.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Clements, Richard Gerald  
 
ORIENTAL - Richard Gerald Clements, 78, of 1006 Gilgo Road, died Saturday, 
May 2, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A retired environmental scientist 
with the Environmental Protection Agency, he volunteered with various Oriental 
organizations.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret N. Clements; three sons, David and John 
Clements, both of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Andrew Clements of Arlington, Va.; 
one step-son, Ed Hughes of Midlothian, Va.; one daughter, Catherine C. 
Barbour of Bethesda, Md.; five brothers, Charles, Larry, John, Mike and James 
Clements, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; and 13 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice 
of Pamlico, P.O. Box 959, Bayboro, NC 28515, or Hope Clinic, P.O. Box 728, 
Bayboro, NC 28515.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/4/2009 - 5/7/2009  



Covey, Pamela Georgette Edwards  
 
Pamela Georgette Edwards Covey, 42, of Vanceboro, died May 1, 2009, at home.
She is survived by her sisters, Brenda Tripp of Vanceboro and Joanne Hill of Newport; 
her brothers, Michael Edwards of Texas and Joseph Edwards of Bridgeton. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Cotten 
Chapel. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family, c/o Cotten Funeral Home, 2201 
Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2009 - 5/8/2009  



Curmon, Bobby Ray  
 
Bobby Ray Curmon, 70, of New Bern, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. He was a 
native of Snow Hill and was employed at Amital Spinning for many years.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Memorial Chapel, with the 
Rev. R. E. Midgette Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Reginald E. Curmon of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mitchell 
Curmon of Charlotte; two daughters, Karen A. Curmon of Charlotte and Kisha C. 
Stephens of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Nellie C. Ward of New Bern; one 
brother, William Cobb of Snow Hill; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Oscar's Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/4/2009 - 5/7/2009  



Curmon, Bobby Ray  
 
Bobby Ray Curmon, 70, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2009 - 5/3/2009  



Daly, Bessie Mae Ipock  
 
Bessie Mae Ipock Daly, 90, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical 
Center. She had been a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Daly-Wetherington 
Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Register officiating.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Daly of Bailey and James Alton "Skipmunk" 
Daly Sr. of Cove City; sister, Ruth Cox of Pollocksville; 10 grandchildren; 11 
great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  




Delamar, Libby Woodard 

Libby Woodard Delamar, 87, of Oriental, found peace on April 23, 2009.
Born Sept. 15, 1921, in Whortonsville, she was the daughter of Kaho and Mary 
Curtis Woodard, and was preceded in death by her son, Ned Everett Delamar III; 
six brothers, Glenn, Clyde, Alvin, Alec, Tillman and William Kaho Woodard; and 
one sister, Stella Woodard Slade.

She is survived by her husband, Ned Everett Delamar of Oriental; son, Dennis 
Woodard Delamar of Charlotte; daughter, Mary Delamar Flythe, and husband, 
Michael Flythe, of New Bern; daughter-in-law, Joan Delamar Gracie; grandchildren, 
John Hales Delamar of Oriental; Bill Flythe of Wilmington, Emily Flythe of Raleigh, 
Elizabeth Crockett Henderson and husband, Carl, of Swansboro; great-grandchildren, 
Caroline, John Crockett and Annabelle Henderson of Swansboro.

Libby graduated from Oriental High School, class of 1938. She became a licensed 
cosmetologist and worked as a beautician in Norfolk through wartime. When the war 
ended, she married Ned on April 27, 1946, and moved back to Pamlico County to 
Oriental. She and Ned created a comfortable home, which has been a welcoming 
haven to all those who visit.

She loved her family and her friends deeply and let them know it every chance she 
got. Her life centered around her children and her loved ones. Her many nieces and 
nephews were also especially important to her, each with a special relationship with 
"Aunt Libby" characterized by unconditional love, acceptance and humor. In her final 
years when she lost her sight, she was especially appreciative of her nephew, Paul 
Delamar, who started her mornings with breakfast and laughter.

Libby was a member of the Oriental Methodist Church, where she was a charter 
member of the Dorcas Circle, an organization of strong Oriental ladies since 1956. 
Her family and friends honor and celebrate the much-enjoyed life of a beautiful, 
gentle lady who leaves behind a legacy of strength, patience, humor and love.

Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Oriental Methodist Church. The 
service is at 3 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Walter Graves and the Rev. 
Stan Brown officiating. A graveside service follows at the Oriental Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dorcas Circle of Oriental 
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 70, Oriental, NC 28571, or Pamlico Rescue Squad, 
P.O. Box 302, Bayboro, NC 28515.

Funeral arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations in Alliance.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/25/2009 - 5/1/2009  




Ferrara Sr., Peter  
 
Peter Ferrara Sr., 69, of New Bern died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Craven 
Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern.

He is survived by two sons, Peter Ferrara Jr. of Vanceboro and Michael Ferrara 
of Florence; one daughter, Patricia Ferrara of Bayboro; one brother, Father John 
Ferrara of Boston, Mass.; two sisters, Vincenza Gill of Elkton, Fla., and Rose 
Lapi of Del Ray Beach, Fla.; and three grand-children.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, at St. Paul's Catholic 
Church by Rev. Paul Mizener. 

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2009 - 5/5/2009  



Ferrara Sr., Peter  
 
Peter Ferrara Sr., 69, New Bern. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & 
Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  




Forehand, Linda Faye 

Linda Faye Forehand, 61, of New Bern, died May 4, 2009, at Craven Regional 
Medical Center.
She is survived by her mother, Nyra B. Forehand of New Bern; her boyfriend of 15 
years, Calvin Williams of New Bern; three daughters, Cindy Hale and her husband, 
Gary, of Vanceboro; Jamie Sumrell and her husband, Dean, of New Bern; Nicole 
Sutton of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Michael Hale and his wife, Krysten, Melody 
Sumrell and Devin Sumrell; and one great-granddaughter, Alexa Hale.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Cotton Chapel. 
Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/11/2009  




Forehand, Linda Faye  
 
Linda Faye Forehand, 61, New Bern. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  



Gaddy, Jeslia Thompson  
 
KANNAPOLIS - Jeslia Thompson Gaddy, 80, of 305 South Ridge Ave., died 
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at CMC Northeast, Concord.
She was a native of Pamlico County and formerly resided in the New Bern Towers.

The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Galilee United 
Church of Christ of the Pamlico Community, with the Rev. Larry Dukes officiating. 
Burial will be in the Hall Cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Alma Janett Jones-Harris of the home, Norma 
Jones of Charlotte and Constance Jackson of New Bern; four sons, Hubert Jones 
of Charlotte, Danny Smith of New Bern, Eric Smith of Greensboro and Jay Smith 
of Bridgeton; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The viewing and family visitation will be Saturday May 9, 2009, at St. Galilee UC of 
Church at 3 p.m.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2009 - 5/11/2009  




Gaddy, Jeslia Thompson  
 
Jeslia Thompson Gaddy, 80, Concord. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.
 
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Goodman, Ted F.  
 
STELLA - Ted F. Goodman, 74, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Carteret 
General Hospital in Morehead City.
He was a native of Winston-Salem. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, served 
in both the Army and Navy and was a member of the Society of American Magicians.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. today at Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville, 
with the Rev. Chris Morgan officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Morgan Goodman; his sons, Chris Goodman 
and James Patrick Goodman, both of Winston-Salem; his daughters, Cheryl Kittrell, 
Bobbie Jo Goodman and Karla Kitchens, all of Winston-Salem, and Beverly Sears 
of Charlotte; sisters, Diane Tuttle, Toni Bell and Becky Dixon, all of Winston-Salem; 
and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Arrangements are by Sayland Funeral Home, Maysville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  



Gray, John Alvin  
 
John Alvin Gray, 50, Vandemere. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Gray, John Alvin Midgette  
 
VANDEMERE - John Alvin Midgette Gray, 50, died on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at his 
residence. 
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, May 2, 2009, at St. Peter Missionary 
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lawrence Simmons officiating. Burial will be private.

He was a 1977 graduate of Pamlico County High School, where he played varsity 
basketball. He was a graduate of Bergen Community College in Hackensack, N.J., 
and a veteran of the United States Navy.

He is survived by his parents, Johnnie Squires of New York and Sarah Midgette 
Gray of New Bern; two brothers, Reynolds Gray and Calvin Squires; two sisters, 
Debra and Joyce Squires; and one grandparent.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  
 

Hardinger, Dorothy  
 
MAYSVILLE - Dorothy "Dot" Hardinger, 67, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Craven 
Regional Medical Center in New Bern.
She served in the U.S.M.C. She also served Onslow, Jones, and Craven counties for 
25 years as a member and instructor with the Emergency Medical Services.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville. 
Burial will follow at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

She is survived by her husband, Irvin Hardinger of Maysville; two sons, David Hardinger 
of Maysville and Daniel Hardinger of Newport; two daughters, Anne H. Roberts of 
Maysville and Amanda Gillespie of Maysville; six grandchildren; and her mother, 
Fannie Herrin of Maysville.

Donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Hardinger to your local volunteer fire 
department or rescue squad.

Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org.

Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  



Harmatuk, Peter J.

Peter J. Harmatuk, Amateur Paleontologist, Mayor, Firefighter, Husband, Grandpa and 
Friend
Peter James Harmatuk, 88, a retired plant manager for Georgia Pacific and noted amateur 
paleontologist, died of complication from Parkinson Disease, May 5, at Two Rivers Nursing 
Home in New Bern. 

Mr. Harmatuk was a Syracuse, New York native who in 1942 relocated to Edenton, 
North Carolina to construct the Marine Corps Air Station in Edenton, North Carolina 
in support of the ongoing war effort. Upon the completion of the air station, he founded 
a logging company and began to harvest the abundant hardwoods located in the area 
in order to supply the local veneer businesses and eventually became a veneer mill 
plant manager in Edenton where he stayed until 1955 when he accepted the position of 
plant manager for Craven Log and Veneer (later to become American Timber Products a 
division of Georgia-Pacific) in Bridgeton, North Carolina where he stayed until he retired 
at the age of 55 in 1975.

A "Transplanted Yankee," "Mr. Pete," as he was fondly called, fell in love with his new 
home on the water and sought ways to improve the lives of his family and his new 
friends. He became a founding member of the Bridgeton Volunteer Fire Department in 
1958 and eventually became its Chief in 1971. Seeking even greater community 
involvement, he served on the Board of Aldermen for the town from 1959 to 1982. He 
was elected Mayor of the Town of Bridgeton in 1982 and served as such until 1995 
when he chose to retire from this office to pursue a greater love, the hunt for fossils. 
It was during his administration that Bridgeton formed a police department to provide 
protection to the residents and built a city water and sewage facility and established 
a program of garbage collection.

"Mr. Pete" established Boy Scout Troop 442 along with a Babe Ruth Baseball team to 
provide opportunities for the young children in the town where he served with Charles 
Duffy as its scout masters and coached the baseball team. Additionally, "Mr. Pete" 
throughout the years not only supported his grandchildren in the pursuit of sports but 
significantly influenced his many grandchildren in developing a deep love of music and 
the arts, many of whom still pursue that love today.

As a member of St Paul Catholic Church in New Bern, Mr. Harmatuk coached the St 
Paul's church league baseball team and provided upkeep, renovation and maintenance 
to the historic church buildings. On April 26, 2009, he was awarded the Director's 
Award of Accomplishment from New Bern Suzuki Strings.

"Mr. Pete" will long be recognized most for his contributions to understanding of the 
faunas of fossil vertebrates of Eastern North Carolina that were virtually unknown until, 
quite by accident, one of his sons found a shark's tooth in their driveway in the fall of 
1963. His relentless pursuit to discover "where the tooth came from" eventually led to
 what was described by Dr. Clayton Ray, of the Department of Paleobiology for the 
National Museum of National History of the Smithsonian Institution as an "intensive 
and continuing relationship." This relationship continued through the years and was 
culminated on October 11, 1985, when Mr. Harmatuk was honored by the Director of 
the Smithsonian with the award of the Director's Medal at a reception for the unveiling 
of an exhibit called "Sharks." This exhibit, that consists entirely of materials founded 
by "Mr.Pete" and provided by him to the museum. This exhibit has toured the world as 
part of the Smithsonian's 100th anniversary tour and is presently displayed in prominence 
in the newly renovated gallery of the Natural History Museum. In 1993, 
"Mr. Pete" was awarded the Harrell L. Strimple Award for his significant contributions 
to the science of paleontology. When making the presentation, the Smithsonian 
presenter, Dr. Clayton Ray, said: 

"His fame will continue justifiably to grow as more and more is published on his collection.
most notably the vertebrate volumes on Lee Creek now in publication. When published, 
it will transform the vertebrate fauna of the Yorktown Formation from virtual terra incognita 
to perhaps the most speciose vertebrate paleofauna in the world, in large part through 
Pete's collecting prowess." 

In 1977, Mr. Harmatuk was a co-founder of the North Carolina Fossil Club which was 
targeted toward benefiting research collections and offered student financial aid to those 
who wished to pursue a career in fossils. This eventually led to the founding of the 
Aurora Fossil Museum, in 1976, as a non-profit fossil education resource center. The 
museum's mission is to increase knowledge of the geology and paleontology of the 
coastal plains of North Carolina and the local Lee Creek mine.

In the course of thousands of days at the Lee Creek Mine, to say nothing of the 
numerous other localities in eastern North and South Carolina, "Mr. Pete" collected 
with unflagging enthusiasm more fossils of more kind for science than anyone who has 
ever worked the middle of Atlantic Coastal Plain. In many cases he was the first to bring 
a locality to the attention of paleontologists, to influence other collectors toward a 
scientific orientation, to reorganize an unusual stratigraphic occurrence, or to discover 
specimens unprecedented in kind, quantity, or quality. More than once, "Mr. Pete's" 
forced others to pay attention at length to something of interest previously brushed aside.
 His rare combination of self-effacing humility and constitutional inability to accept the 
glib answers based on faulty reasoning from vested authority made association with him 
a source of continuing satisfaction. If one ever needed a reminder that paleontology
 traditionally has and remains largely a field science, the enjoyment and advancement of 
which is open to Everyman to the extent of their ability, effort and 
interest, Pete Harmatuk provided irrefutable proof. With little of the externally conferred 
advantages of education, opportunity, and funding, his contributions demonstrated that 
there is no substitute for innate intellect and good character. 

Association with "Mr. Pete" has been compared to one of life's rare pleasures had he 
never collected a fossil.

Mr. Harmatuk was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife of 61 years, Mary Bagan 
Harmatuk, also of Syracuse New York; Mr. Harmatuk's survivors include four children, 
Patricia Harmatuk Baker and William Paul Harmatuk, both of New Bern, Peter J 
Harmatuk, Jr. of Oakton, Virginia, and Christopher Harmatuk of Anniston, AL; a 
sister, Dr. Frances Harmatuk; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service for Mr. Harmatuk will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church 
with Father Paul Mizener officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in St. 
Joseph Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity or to the Aurora 
Fossil Museum, P.O. Box 352, Aurora, NC 27806. 

Family and friends are invited to share memories, express condolences or sign the 
online guestbook by visiting www.pollockbest.com.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Harvey, James Arthur  
 
James Arthur Harvey, 65, 336 Godette School Road, Havelock, died Saturday, 
May 9, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He was a graduate of Queen Street High School of Beaufort, was a retired 
longshoreman and an usher at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion 
Church with the Rev. Robert L. Little Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Piney Grove 
Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Brockington Harvey of the home; his mother, 
Annie H. Carter of Havelock; one son, Kevin Smith of Havelock; three brothers, 
Thurman Lee Carter of Havelock, Willie Harvey of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Jeffery 
Harvey of Montgomery, Ala.; six sisters, the Rev. Regina H. West, Mary Harvey, 
Julia H. Kearney, Rosa Carter, Felicia T. Dailey and Madeline H. Wallace, all of 
Havelock.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 
p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church one hour prior to the service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Hay, Virginia Leonard 

WILLIAMSTON - Virginia Leonard Hay, 91, formerly of Arapahoe, went home to be 
with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
She was an avid golfer and a charter member of the Minnesott Golf and Country Club. 
She was also a member of the Arapahoe United Methodist Church. 

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Bern National Cemetery, 
where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Charlton "Poke" Hay, who preceded 
her in death. 

She is survived by one niece, Charlotte Gay, and husband, Herbert, of Williamston; 
and one nephew, Eddie Leonard and wife, Elissa, of Wilson. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in her memory to 
the Arapahoe United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 25, Arapahoe, NC 28510. 

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  


 
Heath, Judy Ann

Judy Ann Powers Heath, 66, of Grantsboro died, Monday, April 27, 2009, at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Heath Sr.; daughter, Penny 
Heath; sister, Rossie Paul; and brother, Bunnie Powers.

She is survived by three sons, Don Heath and wife, Sally, of Grantsboro, Randy 
Heath and wife, Christi, of Aurora, and Jimmy Meekins and wife, Tina, of Grantsboro; 
one daughter, Kimberly Heath of the home; two brothers, Teddy Powers and Richard 
Powers, both of Grantsboro; two sisters, Willie Shaw and Bobbie Poole, both of 
Grantsboro; nine grandchildren, Randy, Donald, Shannon, Grace, Kimberly, Landon, 
Raven, Cody and Sina Ann and fianc? Jon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 1, at Goose Creek 
Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Cindy Midyette officiating. Burial will
 follow in Paul Cemetery in Grantsboro.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Bryant 
Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer 
Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC, 27834.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Henderson, Raymond Vernon  
 
STELLA - Raymond Vernon Henderson, 86, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Craven 
Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Onslow County and an Army veteran. He resided in New Bern
 for most of his life and was a former manager of Seashore Transportation for the 
New Bern, Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point area. He was also the sexton of Calvary 
Baptist Church for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Retha Smith Henderson of Stella; three daughters, Gail 
Henderson of Las Vegas, Nev., Margo Dye of Hoppersville, Utah, and Linda Boyson 
of Salt Lake City; a brother, Levi Shelton Henderson of Chapel Hill; and numerous 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1821 
Rhem Ave., with the Rev. Bill Wingard officiating. Private burial will be in the 
Barnhill-Morris Family Cemetery in Stella. The family will receive friends from 10 
to 11 a.m. Thursday, at the church prior to the service.

Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home, Maysville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Hyatt, Roberta

NEWPORT - Roberta "Bobbie" Hyatt, 66, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her 
residence.
Mrs. Hyatt was a volunteer for the Aids Hotline, as well as a volunteer for the 
soup kitchen in Jacksonville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Munden Funeral Home 
Chapel, with the Rev. Jack Mumford officiating.

She is survived by her husband, Frederick Hyatt of the home; daughter, Vergie 
Hamond of Welch, Va.; half-brother, Robert Malone of Woodward, Iowa; lifelong 
friend, Mary Daniels of Phelps, Ky.; sister-in-law, June Hammond of Williamson, 
W.Va.; friends, Marsha West of Verney, W.Va., and Irving Williamson of Churchill, 
Tenn.; and extended family, Catherine Hyatt McCormack and David Allen Hyatt,
both of New Bern.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service 
at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. 
Box 305, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2009 - 5/8/2009  



Jacques, Mary Forbes Shoemaker  
 
Mary Forbes Shoemaker Jacques, 63, died on Monday, May 4, 2009, at Duke 
University Medical Center. 
She was a graduate of the University of Detroit and did her master's work in Early 
Childhood Development at Oakland University. She was a teacher and taught early 
in her career before entering real estate.

She is survived by her husband of over 42 years, Rene Jacques of Asheville; one 
daughter, Mary Jacques of Durham; one son, Robert Jacques; one granddaughter; 
one sister, Margaret Van de Pitte of Edmonton, Alberta; and two brothers, Robert 
Shoemaker of Bremen, Ind., and Herman Shoemaker of Blairstown, N.J.

A memorial service will be held on July 25 in Asheville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, 
Mary F. Jacques Memorial, P.O. Box 19151, Asheville, NC 28815.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2009 - 5/11/2009  



Jahnig, Walter E.  
 
Walter E. Jahnig, 71, of New Bern, died April 20, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical 
Center.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a meteorologist and a scientist.

No local services have been planned.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  



James, Barbara Jarvis  
 
Barbara Jarvis James, 59, Boling, Texas. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral 
Home, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2009 - 5/15/2009  



Jennings, Billy Joe  
 
Billy Joe Jennings, 54, of Dallas, Texas, died on Saturday, March 28, 2009. 
A funeral was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009, in the Southern Crest Full 
Gospel Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, with the Rev. Eddie Kelley and Ray 
Jennings officiating. Burial, with military honors, was held in Laurel Land Cemetery.

A native of Terrell, Texas, he was a graduate of the Public County School System. 
He was a Veteran of the United States Army and employed with Civil Service aboard 
Fort Hood Army Base as the Director of the Public Works Department.

He is survived by his wife, Doris E. Jennings of New Bern; one daughter, Veronica 
Curmon; three grandchildren; three sisters, Annie Jennings, Helen Jennings and 
Audrey Smith; three brothers, James Jennings, Rayford Jennings and Kenneth 
Jennings.

Local announcement by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Jones Riggs, Lucy Salter  
 
MAYSVILLE - Lucy Salter Jones Riggs, 76, of Maysville died Saturday, May 
9, 2009, at Two Rivers Health Care, New Bern. 
She was a native of Jones County, a homemaker and a member of Triune 
Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Nobe Jones and Theodore "Doe" 
Riggs.

She is survived by two sons, John Harold Jones and Leslie Jones of New Bern; 
one daughter, Gail Jones of New Bern, and a sister, Julia Gardner of Jacksonville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Triune Holiness Church, 
Highway 58, Maysville, with the Rev. Charlie Smith officiating.

The burial will be private.

The family will receive friends after the service in the church.

Sayland Funeral Home of Maysville is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Judy, Richard Vernon  
 
Richard Vernon Judy, 59, of 428 Rhodes Town Road, Jacksonville, died Monday, 
April 27, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Huntsville, Md., and was employed as a pipe-fitter.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his daughter, Tara Judy and foster son, Carlos A. Green, 
of Jacksonville.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  



King, Catherine Marie Lohse  
 
Catherine Marie Lohse King, 24, of New Bern, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, 
at Craven Regional Medical Center.
A native of Tuscon, Ariz., Catherine was a resident of New Bern and employed 
with Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City as a registered nurse.

She is survived by her husband, Justin King, of the home.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Arizona.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  



King, Jane Hunnings

ROSE HILL - Mrs. Jane Hunnings King, age 95, of 571 South Sycamore St., died 
Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Rockfish Memorial 
Cemetery Mausoleum, conducted by the Rev. Roy Parker.

She is survived by two sons, Charles King of Castle Hayne and Jimmy King and 
wife, Sally, of Littleton; eight grandchildren, Sue Ellen Cottle and husband, Herbie, 
of Rose Hill, Dana Keane and husband, Ronan, of Round Hill, Va., Kimberly Rodwell
and husband, Dallas, of Littleton, Alan King and wife, Julie, of Porters Neck, Brian 
King of Wilmington, Kathy Bryant and husband, Keith, of Olivia, Jennifer King of 
California and Debbie Caswell of Fayetteville; 13 great-grandchildren, Ben Rodwell, 
Zach Rodwell, John Keane, Callan Keane, Ashley Cottle, Bradley Cottle, Laura 
King, Sara King, Lydia King, Samantha King, Hunter Caswell, Jeffery Bryant and 
Chris Bryant. 

Born in Craven County, Mrs. King was the daughter of the late Matthew and Margie 
Hunnings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martel King, and a son, 
Jerry Warren King.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Padgett Funeral Home and Cremation service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/4/2009 - 5/8/2009  



Kingsley Jr., Gerald H.  
 
Gerald H. Kingsley Jr., 78, of Swansboro, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Carteret 
General Hospital. 
He was a native of Dunkirk, N.Y., and graduated from Angola High School in 1949, 
where he excelled in sports. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1950, served in the 
Korean Conflict and was in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. He was a scout leader 
in Havelock and Cherry Point and was active in the Havelock Fire Dept.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

He is survived by his wife, a classmate of 1949, Stella Hojnacki Kingsley of Swansboro.

Arrangements are by Sayland Funeral Home, Maysville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2009 - 5/16/2009  



Lee, Barbara Barefoot

Barbara Barefoot Lee, 71, died April 26, 2009, at her residence with her family by 
her side. 
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. For over 16 years, 
Barbara fought bravely against breast cancer. Throughout her battle, she never lost 
her optimism or her deep faith in God.

Born on Jan. 30, 1938, in Meadow, she was the daughter of Culbreth and Kilty 
(Johnson) Barefoot. She lived in Meadow until she graduated from Meadow High 
School in 1956. She went on to graduate in 1960 from Atlantic Christian College 
(Barton College) in Wilson with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

She married Don E. Lee Jr. on June 18, 1960. They lived briefly in Benson and 
Havelock before making their home in Arapahoe. She was a member of Bethany 
Christian Church.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Brenda B. 
Sease and Doris B. Bunn; and one brother, Culbreth Barefoot Jr.

Barbara is survived by her son, Don E. Lee III and wife, Susan, of Arapahoe; two 
daughters, Diana Lee Rowland and husband, Steve, of High Point, and Debra Lee 
and husband, Bryan Harris, of Arapahoe; two sisters, Betty Lou Johnson of Raleigh 
and Beverly B. Smith of Bahama; and five grandchildren, Chance Lee, Parker Lee, 
Lindsey Lee, Canyon Rowland and Tucker Rowland.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Bethany Christian 
Church, with the Rev. Merritt Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Don Lee 
Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Bryant 
Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of Bethany 
Christian Church, P.O. Box 156, Arapahoe, NC 28510.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. 

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Lewis, Harvey Edward  
 
Harvey "Ed" Edward Lewis, 78, of New Bern, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at Croatan
 Village.
He was a member of New Bern Moose Lodge. He attended Clarks United Methodist 
Church and was owner and operator of Culpepper Upholstery.

He is survived by two daughters, Connie Banks and Jennifer Laughinghouse, both 
of New Bern; three brothers, Sam Lewis of New Bern, Odell Lewis of Trenton and 
John Lewis of Vanceboro; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Clarks United Methodist Church, 
with the Rev. Mike Register officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date 
at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2009 - 5/6/2009  



Lewis, Harvey Edward  
 
Harvey Edward Lewis, 78, New Bern. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2009 - 5/5/2009  




Lunn, James 

TRENTON - James "Paul" Lunn, 41, of 585 Green Road, passed away on 
Friday, May 1, 2009, at his home. He served in the U.S. Navy during Desert 
Storm and was a commercial fi sherman. 
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucinda "Cindy" Gillikin and his 
grandfather, Roy Davenport. 

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening, May 3, 2009, from the 
chapel of Garner Funeral Home with Evangelist James West and Pastor Lyn 
Jones officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. 

Survivors include his wife, Misty Jones Lunn of the home; his father, Walton Gillikin 
of Otway; his grandmother, Ona Davenport of Eastern Shore, Va.; his daughters, 
Sara Felicia Jones and Lucinda Hope Lunn, both of the home; his sons, Gabriel 
Paul Lunn of the home and Christopher Clemmer of Bridgeton; his brothers, 
Walton Gillikin Jr. and William Gillikin, both of Otway; and several aunts and 
uncles and many cousins. 

In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to the family to cover expenses. 

Arrangements by Garner Funeral Home, Kinston. 

Paid Obituary 

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2009 - 5/8/2009  




Majorowicz, Kay H.

Mrs. Kay Haase Majorowicz, 65, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009. A longtime resident 
of Albuquerque, N.M., Kay was retired from the Social Security Administration, 
enjoyed ceramics, and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Pollock~Best Chapel, 
with the Rev. Brian Miles officiating.

Kay is survived by her daughters, Nita F. Henderson and husband, Dale, of New Bern 
and Shirley H. Johnson and husband, Dave, of Boise, Idaho. She is also survived by 
her brother, Max Haase of Rainelle, W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 
Pollock~Best Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Nita 
Henderson. Those wishing to leave a note of condolence may do so at 
www.pollockbest.com.

The Majorowicz family is being assisted by Pollock~Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/11/2009  



Marshall, William Henry  
 
RALEIGH - William Henry "William Earl" Marshall, 52, formerly of Trenton, died on 
Friday, April 24, 2009. 
A funeral was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the Wake Chapel Church, 
Raleigh, with Pastor J.J. Wilkins Jr. officiating. Burial with military honors was held.

He was educated in the Jones County School System, a Veteran of the United States 
Army and an administrative assistant aboard Fort Bragg.

He is survived by two sons, Tavaron Marshall of Osaka, Japan, and William Marshall 
of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Tara Ward of Portland, Ore.; one grandson; 10 
brothers, Ronald Bryant and Jeremiah Jones, both of Trenton, Garry Marshall of 
Philadelphia, Pa., Larry Franks of Fayetteville, Bennie Franks of Dover, Del., Melvin 
Franks of Dunn, James Franks Jr. of New Bern, Jeffrey Jones of Lawrenceville, Ga., 
Robert Jones of Pollocksville and Reginald Humphries of the Bronx, N.Y.; and five 
sisters, Charlene Marshall of Raleigh, Regina Washington of Jacksonville, Deidre 
Parks of Rocky Mount, Tonya Jones of Pollocksville and Deborah Bryant of New Bern.

Local cnnouncement is by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  



Peer, Daniel Edward

Daniel Edward Peer, 83, of New Bern, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Craven 
Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Peer served his country in during WWII in the U.S. Navy. He is preceded
 in death by a son, Gary Michael Peer.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Cotten 
Chapel, with the Rev. Eddy Gabbert officiating. The family will receive friends 
one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Peer; two sons, John Peer and 
wife, Sheri, of Nokesville, Va., and Daniel Edward Peer III and wife, Maureen, 
of Birdsboro, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Crystal Peer, Amanda Peer and 
Heather Peer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to your favorite charity.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/4/2009 - 5/8/2009  



Penney, John 

John Penney, 71, of Havelock, formerly of Yuma, Ariz., died Thursday, April 30, 
2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Penney was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 
Saints in Havelock, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, a Wish Granter 
"Fairy God Father" for Make a Wish Foundation and a member of R.C. Airplane 
Club of New Bern.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ 
of Latter Day Saints in Havelock, with Bishop Tom Cooper officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Penney of the home; daughter, Kristie Lee 
Orientale, and husband, Carmine, of Havelock; son, Michael Penney, and wife, 
Heather, of Havelock; seven grandchildren, C.J., Jordan, Jonathan, William, 
Michael, Kathryn and Sterling; brothers, James Penney of Los Angeles, Calif., 
and Jerry Penney of Las Vegas, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at the 
church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, Gift 
Processing Center, P.O. Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119; Church of Jesus 
Christ of Latter Day Saints, 125 McCotter Blvd., Havelock, NC 28532; or the 
American Cancer Society, 920-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2009 - 5/6/2009  



Riley, Shirley Hicks  
 
Shirley Hicks Riley, 66, of New Bern, died on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at CarolinaEast 
Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She retired from civil service aboard MCAS Cherry Point after nine years of dedicated 
service and was previously a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Riley Jr. of the home; one son, Joseph 
Riley III of Vanceboro; three daughters, Shirley McCulley of Macon, Ga., Kathleen 
Bland of Wilmington and Linda Hamilton of New Bern; five brothers; and five sisters.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2009 - 5/11/2009  
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Rinaldi, Lawrence A. 

Lawrence A. Rinaldi, 62, of 2934 Tesle Trail, New Bern, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, 
at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
He was a retired Certified Mechanic and was a member of various motorcycle groups.

He is survived by his mother, Ann Rinaldi of New Bern; one sister, Carol Villasmil of 
New Bern; two daughters, Darlene Barnes of Hightstown, N.J., and Jennifer Rinaldi 
of Kendall Park, N.J.; one nephew, Patrick Rinaldi of Minnesott Beach; fiance, Linda
 Forcino; and her two children, Nicole and Frank of New Bern; one brother-in-law, 
Ruben Villasmil of New Bern.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Greenleaf Memorial Park 
at 11:45 a.m., with Deacon Michael Mahoney of St. Paul Catholic Church officiating.

Internment will be held at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

Arrangements are by Clark Funeral Directors.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2009 - 5/11/2009  



Rising, Mary  
 
Mary Rising, New Bern. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Rister, Billy Mac  
 
Billy Mac Rister, 64, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.
Billy attended schools in Jackson County, Fla., and graduated from Cottondale High 
School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 23 
years.

He is survived by two sons, Chris Rister of Havelock and Michael Rister; one sister, 
Elouise Wright of Marianna, Fla.; four brothers, Morris Rister Jr. of Lakeland, Fla., 
Royce Rister of Kathleen, Ga., Curtis Rister of Perry, Fla., and Gene Rister of Marianna, 
Fla.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. today at the V.F.W. Post 7315 in Havelock.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bill Mac Rister to V.F.W. N.C. 
Post 7315 Building Fund, 120 Lynnwayne Circle, Havelock, NC 28532.

Arrangements are by Woodbridge Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2009 - 5/8/2009  



Rolison, Harold Thomas

GRANTSBORO - Harold Thomas Rolison, 75, of Scott Store Road, died Tuesday, 
May 12, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He was a member and deacon of New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. He was 
a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin Bryan Fornes.

He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Rolison; two daughters, Martha Gaskins and 
husband, Tim, of Grantsboro and Jenny Fornes and husband, Dale, of Grantsboro; 
one brother, Edward Rolison and wife, Josephine, of Dover, Del.; five grandchildren, 
Jennifer Doucette and husband, Michael, Kristen McFadden and husband, Todd, 
Warren Fornes, Jarod Fornes and Teresa Wiley and husband, Jamey; and four
 great-grandchildren, Jordon and Jacob Wiley, Trevor McFadden and Aiden Doucette.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at New Bethlehem Free 
Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jesse Crisp officiating. Interment will follow in the 
church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, at Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2009 - 5/16/2009  



Scott, Ozameyon  
 
Ozameyon Scott, infant, of Charlotte, died Monday, May 5, 2009, at Carolinas 
Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, with the Rev. R. E. Midgette Sr. officiating. 

He is survived by his parents, Corintheus Stallings and Ishah Scott of Charlotte; 
brother, Xavier Haines of Atlanta, Ga.; and two grandparents.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Shealy, Mildred Hackney  
 
Mildred Hackney Shealy died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Glen Care of Warsaw.
She was a resident of Arapahoe and a graduate of Pamlico Central High School. 

Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Small's Chapel Christian Church, 
with Pastor Roderick Kornegay and the Rev. Freddie Hackney officiating.

Burial will be in the Piney Grove AMEZ Church Cemetery, Havelock.

She is survived by her sons, Thomas G. Shealy III and Charles Shealy, both of 
Arapahoe, and Phillip Jenkins of Charleston, S.C.; her mother, Rachel Fenner 
Hackney of Arapahoe; three brothers, John Hackney and Henry Hackney Jr., both 
of Arapahoe, and Willie Guy Hackney of Raleigh; and one grandchild. 

The family will receive friends at the residence of her mother, 313 Taylor Neck Road, 
Arapahoe. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2009 - 5/6/2009  



Smith, Amanda  
 
Amanda Smith, 84, Reelsboro. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/3/2009 - 5/6/2009  



Smith, Amanda S.  
 
REELSBORO - Amanda S. Smith, 84, of 17 Kelly Road, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, 
at her residence.
She was a native of Bayboro and was formerly employed in the maintenance department 
at the Pamlico County Health Department and Court House. She served as a choir 
member and usher at Antioch United Church of Christ.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at Antioch United 
Church of Christ, with the Rev. James E. Heath officiating. Burial will be in the Sawyer 
Family Cemetery.

She is survived by her three daughters, Virginia Smith and Belle Bryant of the home 
and Jeanette Smith of Bayboro; two sons, Johnnie Smith of Bayboro and Donald 
Smith of New Bern; three sisters, Mary Smith of Bayboro, and Inez Watson and 
Katie Jones of Maribel; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four 
great-great-grandchildren.

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

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  




Spaeth, Helen M.

Helen M. Spaeth, 80, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical 
Center in New Bern.
Helen was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and had served on the Altar 
Guild for a few years. Prior to moving to New Bern in 1985, she was a Welcome 
Wagon Hostess in Camillus, N.Y. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard W. Spaeth Jr.; two sons, 
Richard H. Spaeth, and his wife, Tracy, of Aiken, S.C. and Robert T. Spaeth, 
and his wife, Barbette, of Williamsburg, Va.; one sister, Elaine Green, of Sunset 
Beach, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Michael R. Spaeth and his wife Erin, and 
Brian D. Spaeth.

Private graveside services will be held in the church yard at Christ Episcopal 
Church.

Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Stafford, Ruth Brocius 

Ruth Brocius Stafford, 60, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 
Lynchburg General Hospital.
Ruth was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, the daughter of the
 late William Brocius and Dorothy Phillips Raines.

She is survived by her two daughters, Andrea Dawson of Forest and Laura Ellis 
of Forest; a son, Christopher Ellis and his wife, Kasey, of Virginia Beach, Va.; 
six grandchildren, Jessica Harris, Ashley Dawson, Danielle Dawson, Savannah 
Ellis, George Christopher Ellis Jr. and Kali Cook; and one great-granddaughter, 
Kara Ayers. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Bern.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes 
Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, or the Lynchburg Life Saving 
Crew, 2007 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Stark, Donald Raymond

Donald Raymond Stark, 68, of Wilson died Monday. Funeral services will be conducted 
at 7 p.m. Thursday, at Farmington Heights Church of God, 910 Raleigh Road Parkway. 
The Rev. Randy Jenkins will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church 
immediately following the service. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, 
Va. 
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring after 28 years of service. After his retirement 
as Sgt. Maj. from the U.S.M.C., he graduated Magna Cum Laude from ECU, and taught 
at Trinity Christian School of Greenville and Community Christian School of Wilson.

Mr. Stark is survived by his wife, Mary E. Stark; two daughters, Linda S. Cavas of Wilson
 and Barbara J. Peed and husband, Jeffrey, of Aurora; a son, Martin D. Stark and wife, 
Janice, of Kansas City, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Alexa Cavas, Austin Cavas, Abi Peed, 
Bekah Peed, Carson Peed, Mindy Stark and Matthew Stark; a brother, William E. Stark 
Jr. of Winter Garden, Fla., and a son-in-law, Miguel B. Cavas of Wake Forest.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Michaiah Peed; his parents, William E. 
and Freida Eldridge Stark; and a brother, Jim Stark. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be directed to The Navigators, P.O. 
Box 6400, Colorado Springs, CO 80934-6400 and please note on your check In 
Memory of Don Stark. The Navigators (www.navigators.org) is a Christian organization
 that supports military personnel. The family also supports Community Christian 
School Scholarship Fund, 5160 Packhouse Road, Wilson, NC, 27896.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2009 - 5/2/2009  



Stilley, Dennis Ray  
 
Dennis Ray Stilley, 53, of New Bern, died on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his residence. 
He was a member of Saint's Delight Free Will Baptist Church.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the Stilley Family 
Cemetery, 150 J.R. Road, the Bridgeton Community with the Rev. Angel Lofton 
officiating.

He is survived by one son, Jacob Ray Stilley; his mother, Jessie W. Stilley; three 
brothers, Robert Stilley, Jessie Stilley and John K. Stilley; and three sisters, 
Rebecca Brown, Judy Johnson and Karen Sawyer.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Hospice of New Bern.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Sutton, Robert Lee  
 
Robert Lee Sutton, 77, of Merritt, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at Carebridge Assisted 
Living in New Bern.
He attended Concord Christian Church.

He is survived by one son, Robert Lee Sutton II of Merritt; two sisters, Marie S. 
Wetherington and Barbara S. Willis, both of New Bern; and one grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight at Bryant Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/7/2009 - 5/10/2009  



Sutton, Robert Lee  
 
Robert Lee Sutton, 77, Merritt. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  




Taylor, Oscar T.  
 
Oscar T. "Sug" Taylor, of Vanceboro, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his residence.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Greenleaf Memorial 
Park, with the Rev. Tom Johnson and the Rev. Marty Warren officiating.

He is survived by two sons, Gary Taylor of Vanceboro and Jimmy Taylor of Garner; 
five daughters, Deborah O'Brien, Gail Midgette and Beth Jordan, all of Vanceboro, 
Sylvia Brandon of Georgia and Alice Beacham of Virginia Beach, Va.; and his 
grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Holly Hill Church Building Fund, P.O. Box
 636, Vanceboro, NC 28586.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2009 - 5/15/2009  



Thompson, Althea  
 
ARLINGTON, Va. - Althea Thompson died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Virginia 
Hospital Center. 
Funeral services have been held.

She is survived by one son, Harry Thompson and two grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Chinn-Baker Funeral Service, Arlington, Va.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2009 - 5/16/2009  




Thorp Jr., Otto A'Delbert  
 
Otto A'Delbert Thorp Jr., 87, of New Bern died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Craven 
Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Norene; one son, Michael Thorp of Birmingham, Ala.; 
his daughter, Michelle R. Hunter of New Bern; one brother, Jim Thorp of Missouri; 
and one grandchild.

No services have been planned.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/28/2009 - 5/1/2009  



Trudgen, Gordon James  
 
Gordon James Trudgen, 92, of New Bern, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 
Craven Re-gional Medical Center. 
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, in the Redmond Memorial 
Funeral Home Chapel in Freeport, Penn. Burial with military honors will follow the 
service in the Free-port Cemetery.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeport where he served on the 
Hospitality Committee as a church greeter. He was a veteran of the United States 
Air Force and a World War II Pearl Harbor survivor.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Truver Trudgen; one son, Jay Trudgen; one 
daughter, Marsha Kindrock of New Bern; two grandchildren; one brother, Norman 
Trudgen of Belding, Mich.; and two sisters, Gloria Cossiart of Polk City, Fla., and
 Joyce Newman of Kathleen, Fla.

Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Redmond
 Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  



Truitt, Agnes Ezzell  
 
Agnes Ezzell Truitt, 89, New Bern. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & 
Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2009 - 5/5/2009  



Truitt, Agnes Marie Ezzell 

Mrs. Agnes Marie Ezzell Truitt, 89, died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2009.
A native of Harnett County, Agnes was a longtime resident of New Bern. She was 
active in the Parks and Recreation programs, enjoyed ceramics and, when able, 
was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Truitt was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Truitt of New Bern, and her 
daughter, Carrie E. Truitt Corrigan, formerly of Middletown, N.J.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Elmo Truitt of Franklinton, and Phillip Truitt of 
Clearwater, Fla.; sister, Claudia E. Lukes of Chevy Chase, Md.; grandchildren, 
Robin Truitt of Franklinton, Caroline Corrigan of Manhattan, N.Y., John Corrigan IV 
of Seoul, Korea, and Michael Burkhalter, of Atlanta, Ga.

A private graveside service will be held at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Memorials, in 
lieu of flowers, may be made to American Cancer Society, 930 Wellness Drive #B, 
Greenville, NC 27834.

The Truitt Family is being assisted by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/4/2009 - 5/7/2009  



Tyndall, Ruth Elizabeth Norton 

Ruth Elizabeth Norton Tyndall, 86, of New Bern, died May 3, 2009, at home.
She is survived by two daughters, Joan T. Odham and Judy T. Forrest; and one 
son, Horace E. Tyndall Jr., all of New Bern; seven grandchildren, Dawn Odham 
Jones, Tammy Odham McCullough, Jeffrey Thomas Odham, Russ E. Tyndall, 
Kevin L. Tyndall, Bobby L. Braxton and Tracy L. Braxton; and six 
great-grandchildren, Brandon T. Jones, Christopher T.J. McCullough, Jonathan 
O.T. McCullough, Ryan E. Tyndall, Nicki K. Tyndall and Zach C. Tyndall.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Cotten 
Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Kent Smith officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Craven County Home Health and 
Hospice, P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28561.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/5/2009 - 5/8/2009  



Waddell, Evangelene Green  
 
Evangelene Green Wadell, 51, of New Bern, died on Monday, May 4, 2009, at her 
residence.
She was a graduate of West Carteret High School and Craven Community College. 
She was employed as a nursing assistant for over 20 years and was a member of 
Universal Faith Church, where she was a Missionary, a caterer and cook.

Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009, in the Universal Faith Church, 
914 West St., New Bern, with the Rev. Darryl Thomas, pastor, officiating. Burial will 
follow the service in Evergreen Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Shannon Green and Travis Green, both of New Bern; four
 brothers, James Green of Havelock, Bernard Green of Los Angeles, Calif., Larry Green 
of Dallas, Texas and Jimmy Green of Morehead City; seven sisters, Rose Pittman of 
Jacksonville, Gloria Tootle of the Bogue Sound community, Teresa Green and Janet 
Curtis, both of Newport, Lisa Washington, Tammy Sampson and Jackie German, all 
of Havelock; and seven grandchildren.

Viewing will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., with 
public visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. and a private family viewing from 2 to 3 p.m., and on 
Monday at the church one hour prior to the service.

The family will be receiving friends at the home of her sister, Tammy Sampson, 118 
Legacy Lane, Gatewood Apartments, Havelock.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/8/2009 - 5/11/2009  



Walker, Louise V.

Louise V. Walker, 80, of Vandemere, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Craven Regional 
Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Walker.

She is survived by three sons, Julius Walker and wife, Lora, of Bayboro, James 
Walker and wife, Gloria, of New Bern, and Stanley Walker of Grantsboro; one 
brother, Fred Voliva of Vandemere; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, at Bryant Funeral 
Home Chapel, with the Rev. Francis Garner officiating. Interment will follow in 
Celestial Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/9/2009  
 


Waugh, Ouida Frances  
 
Ouida Frances Waugh, 82, of Carolina Pines, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at 
CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, May 12, 2009, at the Woodbridge Funeral 
Home Chapel in Havelock with the Rev. Don Hadley officiating. A private graveside 
interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens, Havelock.

She is survived by one son, Edward Gall of New Bern; three daughters, Diana Boyette of 
Havelock, Nancy White of Louisville, Ky., and Denise Waugh of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; 
one sister, Anna Lee Gabriel of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren; and nine 
great-grandchildren.

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

Arrangements are by Woodbridge Funeral Home of Havelock.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2009 - 5/15/2009  



Wiggins, Kenneth Paul 

GREENVILLE - Mr. Kenneth Paul Wiggins, 87, died at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 
2009.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Homestead Memorial Gardens, 
with the Rev. Daylon Mooneyham officiating.

Mr. Wiggins was born in Gaston County and served in the United States Army during WWII 
touring in France, Germany, Luxemburg and Austria. He was employed at Cherry Point as 
an aircraft mechanic, retiring after 32 years of service. Mr. Wiggins was a member of the 
Greenville Church of God, where he taught the Junior and Senior Men's Bible Class (since 
1990) for some 19 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #39 and AARP.

Mr. Wiggins was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Gray Fulcher Wiggins; two brothers, 
Donald James Wiggins and Harold Wiggins; and sisters, Jewel Methana and Elva Carter.

He is survived by a daughter, Linda Roach, and husband, Bobby, of Greenville; sons, 
Kenneth Ray Wiggins and wife, Rowena, of New Bern and Robert Arthur Wiggins and 
wife, Margaret, of Swansboro; sister, Engahbeau Scott of Norge, Va.; brothers, Joseph 
Wiggins of Charles City, Va., Billy Gene Wiggins and wife, Helen, of Green Bay, Va., 
and Carol Wiggins and wife, Charlotte, of Crystal River, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 35
 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Church of God Benevolence Fund.

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/1/2009 - 5/4/2009  




Willis, Dennie Mae  
 
DUDLEY - Dennie Mae McGirth Willis, 81, formerly of New Bern, died on Wednesday, 
April 29, 2009, at the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Facility in Mt. Olive. 
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, at West Street Christian 
Church with Pastor R.E. Midgette Sr. officiating. Burial will follow the service in 
Evergreen Cemetery.

She was a graduate of the Starks School of Cosmetology, an assistant chef with the 
New Bern Golf and Country Club and was a member of West Street Christian Church 
where she sang with Choir #2 and the Mass Choir, serving as its president. She was 
the beautician-cosmetologist for Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home for over 50 years and
 was a former Past Worthy Matron with the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by two sons, the Rev. Leo Bell Jr. and SMSgt. UASF/Ret. James 
McKinley Willis, both of Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Ida Richardson of Dudley; 13 
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral 
Home, Inc., and on Monday at the church one hour prior to the service.

The family will be receiving friends at her residence, 216 Fox Drive, Dudley.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/30/2009 - 5/3/2009  



Wilson, Dorothy Ann  
 
Dorothy Ann Wilson, 42, of New Bern died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Onslow Memorial 
Hospital.
She attended the New Bern city schools and was a former resident of New York and 
Jacksonville. 

A graveside service will be held noon, Tuesday, May 12, at Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. 
Susie Harvey officiating.

She is survived by her three daughters, Danisha Shampoon and Nikia Wilson, both of New 
Bern, and Vianca Kerns of Jacksonville; her brother, Jimmy Wilson of New Bern; two sisters, 
Carrie Wilson of Jacksonville and Yvonne Cadlett of New Bern.

The viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The family 
will receive friends at the residence of her brother at L-107 Trent Court, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/9/2009 - 5/12/2009  



Wilson, Eva Mathewson  
 
BEAUFORT - Eva Mathewson Wilson, 91, of 504 1/2 Pine St., died Tuesday, May 5, 2009,
 at her residence.
She was a retired Carteret County school teacher after more than 30 years of service. She
 was a member of the Ruth Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Les Vingt Femmes.

Her funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Stephen Congregational 
United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Michael Carter and the Rev. Richard Davis officiating. 
Burial will be in Carteret Memorial Gardens.

She is survived by two children, Howard "Sonny" Wilson Jr. and Janice Jackson Davis;
 eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
today at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church Saturday one hour prior to the service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/6/2009 - 5/11/2009  




Winfield, William 

GREENSBORO - William "Bill" Winfield, 62, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2009, 
at his residence after losing his battle with brain cancer. Bill was a faithful son, husband, 
father and Christian who lived his faith in Jesus Christ and loved Mary the Mother of Jesus. 
He was born December 29, 1946, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, graduated from New 
Bern High School in 1965 and Campbell University in 1969. He worked at Ricoh/Lanier 
as a Sales Executive for the Christian Purchasing Network. 

Bill was a member of Saint Benedict Catholic Church where he served on the Parish 
Council Board and assisted with RCIA, was involved with the Cursillo Movement and 
Marriage Encounter, was a mem-ber of Knights of Columbus Council 939, and the 
Respect Life Committee. He helped organized the Angel Tree annually to assist 
children in need at Christmas. 

Bill was a Board member of the original Life Chain Committee and Co-Founder of 
Family Advisory Council on Sex Education (FACE), an Abstinence-Based Program 
in the North Carolina Public Schools. The Abstinence Until Marriage Bill that was 
passed by the North Carolina Legislature grew out of FACE. 

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, at Saint Benedict 
Catholic Church with Father James Duong and Monsignor Joseph Showfety officiating. 
The interment will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Saint Paul Catholic 
Church in New Bern, N.C., with Father Ernest Ruede officiating.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Winfield in 1953 and Florence 
Elliott in 2002; and his stepfather, Michael Jowdy, in 1969; and his mother-in-law, 
Beverly Benners Lupton. He is survived by his wife of forty three years, Linda; his 
children, Bill Winfield, III and wife, Nicole, of New Bern, Leigh Ann Allred and husband, 
Scott, of Ridgeway, Va., Amber Roberts and husband, Rick, of Richmond, Va. and 
Michael Winfield of Greensboro; fourteen grandchildren; one surviving uncle, Ernest 
Elliott and wife, Gladys, of Bridgeport, Connecticut; and father-in-law, Billy Benners.

Bill was a champion tennis player having attended college on a Tennis Scholarship, 
and enjoyed walk-ing, boating, golfing and camping with family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to North Carolina Right to Life, P.O. Box 
9282, Greensboro, NC, 27429-0282, Room At The Inn of the Carolinas, 6651 Rayle
 Farm Court, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313, or Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center, 
917 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 in his memory.

The visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Hanes Lineberry 
N. Elm Chapel. The rosary will be at 6:45 pm. 

Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 4/29/2009 - 5/2/2009  



Wright, Margett Lucille Jones  
 
Margett Lucille Jones Wright, 90, of New Bern died April 19, 2009, at Craven Regional 
Medical Center.
She was a retired homemaker and member of West Street Christian Church. 

Her private graveside service was held Friday, April 24, 2009, at Evergreen Cemetery 
with the Rev. Earl Jones officiating.

She was survived by her daughter, Martha Wright of the home, and two granddaughters.

Arrangements were by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/2/2009 - 5/5/2009  
 

Armour Jr., Clifford A.

Clifford A. Armour Jr., 68, of New Bern, died May 12, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Clifford was born Jan. 16, 1941, to C. Arnett and Dorothy E. Armour of North East, Md.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jeanette A. Armour of New Bern; his son and 
daughter in-law, Randy and Dana Armour, and grandson, Ryan Armour, all of Cary; his 
sister, Marjorie E. Shipley of Ashburn, Va.; niece, Stephanie L. Shipley of Milwaukee, 
Wis.; and nephew, Scott Shipley of Miami, Fla.

Cliff was a graduate of Duke University and Wesley Theological Seminary. He was 
ordained in the United Methodist Church of the Peninsula Delaware Annual Conference. 
He served at Elkton United Methodist Church, Elkton, Md., and North East United 
Methodist Church, North East, Md. He started the ministry in the Elk Neck State Park 
(which continues today) and he served at Asbury Church, Salisbury, Md., Atlantic Church, 
Ocean City, Md., Atonement Church, Claymont, Del., and retired from Newark United 
Methodist Church, Newark, Del., after serving 16 years. He served two terms as Chairman 
of the Board of Governors at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and served 
on many committees at Wesley. Cliff served on the Board of Trustees at Wesley College, 
Dover, Del. He was secretary of the Annual Conference under Bishop James K. Matthews 
and Chairman of the Council of Ministries for a term. He was a four-term member of the 
World Methodist Council and also served on the worship committee. Cliff was involved in 
the Globalization of Theological Seminaries. He served on the Robert Woods Johnson 
Board, which studied and dealt with issues of alcohol abuse by college students at the 
University of Delaware and other universities. Cliff chaired and served as an advisor to the 
Wesley Foundation at the University of Delaware and also chaired and worked with the 
Pacem in Terris Board in Wilmington, Del.

We, his family, would like for Cliff to be remembered not for the things he did, but the way 
he lived his life. Cliff was a person of faith who believed in a God of openness and abundant
 love. He recognized all God's children as people of value and should be loved by all, no 
matter their gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or economic status.

He was actively involved in seeking world peace through listening, learning and understanding 
so his grandson, Ryan, and all children could live in a world where they feel safe and loved.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Christ Episcopal 
Church. Inurnment will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Crossroads 
Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mebane, N.C. A second memorial service will be held 
at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Newark United Methodist Church, Newark, Del. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 309 Middle St., 
New Bern, NC 28560; Newark United Methodist Church, 69 East Main St., Newark, DE 
19711; Delaware Pacem in Terris, 1309 N. Rodney St., Wilmington, DE 19806-4227; or 
Armour Amick Scholarship at Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave. 
NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/17/2009  



Batts, John Edward  
 
TRENTON - John Edward Batts, 73, of 308 Old New Bern Road, died Friday, May 15, 
2009, at his residence.
He was a native of Bennettsville, S.C., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. 
Burial with military honors will be at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mary D. Batts of the home; two sons, Kalvin Batts of Camden, 
N.J., and Michael Daniel of Trenton; one daughter, Felicia Daniel of Trenton; nine 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary from 
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  



Batts, John Edward  
 
John Edward Batts, 73, Trenton. Arrangments are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2009 - 5/19/2009  



Berry, Charles Edward  
 
Charles Edward Berry, 62, of New Bern, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at his residence.
He attended West Street High School and was a member of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Mattie Banks of New Bern; one brother, Gregory Smith 
of New Bern; one sister, Patricia Mintz of Kinston; three grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, G-79, Craven Terrace 
Apartments, New Bern.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., 701 West 
St., New Bern, NC 28560.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/17/2009 - 5/20/2009  



Berry, Charles Edward  
 
Charles Edward Berry, 63, New Bern. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral 
Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/17/2009  




Brogan, Joan B. LaRue

Joan B. LaRue Brogan of Fayetteville, Georgia, died Thursday, May 7, 2009. 
Mrs. Brogan was preceded in death by her husband Donald W. Brogan. She is 
survived by her children, Debbie Streeper and her husband, Bob, of Beaumont, 
Texas, Don Brogan Jr. of McMurdo Station, South Pole, Tim Brogan and his wife, 
Joy, of Newark, Del. and Betsy Owens and her husband, Chris, of Fayetteville, Ga.; 
nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

Mrs. Brogan was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date in 
Pennsylvania. 

Online condolences at www.mowellfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Carl J Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, Ga. 

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2009 - 5/15/2009  




Burney, Dorothy 

Dorothy Burney was born in Kinston on September 8, 1920. She departed this life 
on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at North General Hospital in New York City.
She is survived by her grandsons, Robert Taylor and Dr. Darrin Taylor, Velvatine 
Sykes, and Robert, Vincent, Larry, Allen and Albert Spruill, Willie Burney Jr. and 
a host of other nieces, nephews and family.

Interment was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2009, at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, 
N.Y.

Arrangements are by Granby's Funeral Service, Inc., Bronx, N.Y.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2009 - 5/23/2009  



Burns Sr., Robert C.  
 
Robert C. Burns Sr., 80, died May 14, 2009, at his residence.
Bob was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and a Knights of Columbus member of 
Council 3303. He retired from General Electric Space Division.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helene W. Burns; one son, Robert C. Burns Jr. of 
New Bern; two daughters, Christa Krumbhaar of Paoli, Pa., and Melinda Capriolo of Devon, 
Pa.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church, with Father 
Ernest Ruede officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Saints Peter and Paul 
Cemetery in Springfield, Pa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service 
at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church 
Building Fund, 3005 Country Club Drive, New Bern, NC 28562.

Cotten Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/17/2009 - 5/20/2009  



Daniels Sr., Tobby Alfonso  
 
Tobby Alfonso Daniels Sr., 71, of 608 Brown Drive in the James City community, died 
Monday, May 18, 2009, at his residence.
He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and was employed at NARF as an 
aircraft mechanic, retiring in 1993.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2009, at Pilgrim Chapel 
M.B. Church with the Rev. Joe L. Winbush officiating. Burial will be in the Meadows 
Cemetery with military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Alletha L. Daniels of the home; one son, Tobby A. Daniels 
Jr. of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Karen Felicia Harris of Jacksonville and Debbie Ann 
Watson of Tem-ple Hills, Md.; three brothers, William Charles Daniels of New Bern, 
Jessie Daniels of San Diego, Calif., and Frederick Daniels of Jonesboro, Ga.; one 
sister, Annie Mae Singleton of New Bern; and five grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 
p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  



Dunk, Vivian Becton  
 
DOVER - Vivian Becton Dunk, 92, of 109 S. Main St., died on Monday, May 11, 2009, 
at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Bryant Chapel AME 
Church in Cove City, with the Rev. Brian T. Cornelius officiating. Burial will follow in 
White Cemetery, Cove City.

She is survived by her husband, Robert V. Dunk of the home; one son, Clifton Moore of 
Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters, Inell Smith of Trenton and Regina Williams of Dover; one 
brother, Otha Moore of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial 
Chapel.

Arrangements are by Swinson Funeral Service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/19/2009  



Fisher, Lucy Lucinda Thomas  
 
STONEWALL - Lucy Lucinda Thomas Fisher, 82, of 15991 Hwy 55 East, died Sunday, 
May 17, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She was a native of Stonewall and a lifelong member of Mt. Sinai M.B. Church serving 
as a member of the Senior Choir and the Floral Committee. She was employed at 
Cherry Point MCAS for many years.

Funeral services will be at noon, Friday at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church with the Rev. Melvin 
P. Walker officiating. Burial will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Roy Lee Fisher of Stonewall and Charlie Fisher Jr. of 
Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Jocelyn Fisher of Stonewall and Hilda F. Brimmer 
of New Bern; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements by Oscar' Mortuary, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  




Gray, Leona Fornes

VANCEBORO - Leona Fornes Gray, 64, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, in the Community Holiness 
Church, (formerly Chapman's United Methodist Church) on Hwy 43 in Vanceboro. 
Burial will follow in the Gray Family Cemetery, Winn Circle.

Mrs. Gray, daughter of the late William Godfrey and Annie Evans Fornes, was a native 
of Craven County. For many years she was employed with the Waffle House in food 
service, and later with Pactolus School. She retired from Stanadyne in 2005, after 10 
years of service. Mrs. Gray was a member of Community Holiness Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Gray; 
son, Robert B. "Bobby" Gray Jr.; and a sister, Vivian Fornes Williams.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Gray of the home and Donald Gray and wife, 
Michelle, of Vanceboro; sisters, Geneva Buck of Greenville, Margie Brock of St. 
Petersburg, Fla., Carol Williams of Black Jack and Patricia Buck of Greenville; six 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and beloved 
companion and caregiver, Connie Lancaster of the home.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, prior to the service 
at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepard Cancer Foundation, 1209 
Brown St. Washington, NC 27889 or to the charity of one's choice.

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/17/2009  



Harvey, James Arthur  
 
James Arthur Harvey, 65, 336 Godette School Road, Havelock, died Saturday, May 9, 
2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He was a graduate of Queen Street High School of Beaufort, was a retired longshoreman 
and an usher at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church 
with the Rev. Robert L. Little Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Piney Grove Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Brockington Harvey of the home; his mother, Annie 
H. Carter of Havelock; one son, Kevin Smith of Havelock; three brothers, Thurman Lee 
Carter of Havelock, Willie Harvey of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Jeffery Harvey of Montgomery, 
Ala.; six sisters, the Rev. Regina H. West, Mary Harvey, Julia H. Kearney, Rosa Carter, 
Felicia T. Dailey and Madeline H. Wallace, all of Havelock.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church one hour prior to the service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Hatley, Johnny R.

Mr. Johnny R. Hatley, 56, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, after a lengthy battle with 
cancer. Johnny was a native of Stanly County, received his BS in Forestry, and enjoyed 
fishing and hunting for arrowheads. Johnny was preceded in death by his son, Justin, in 
December 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Rita C. Hatley; mother, Katherine S. Hatley; stepchildren, 
April McClellan, Donna Hill, Edward Turner, Christopher "Chris" Turner, and Sammy 
"Sambo" Hill, all of New Bern; sister, Pamela S. Hartley, of New Bern; brother, Thomas 
DeBerry Hatley of Greensboro; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Pollock~Best 
Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the 
home.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations, 
2015 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560.

Online condolences may be made at www.pollockbest.com.

The Hatley family is being assisted by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2009 - 5/19/2009  



James, Barbara Jarvis  
 
Barbara Jarvis James, 59, Boling, Texas. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral 
Home, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2009 - 5/15/2009  




Jones, Lucille D.  
 
TRENTON - Lucille D. "Chick" Jones, 84, of 158 Monk St., died Saturday, May 16, 2009, 
at Brookstone Nursing Home in Pollocksville.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at King's Chapel Free 
Will Baptist Church in Trenton with the Rev. W.S. Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow 
in Haiti Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Adams of the home; three sons, James Ray 
Jones Sr. of Trenton, Samuel Leroy Jones of Bowie, Md., and Larry T. Jones of Raleigh;
 four sisters, Ruth Brown and Helen Hill, both of Trenton, Etta Marie Green of Goldsboro, 
and Nellie Dove of Fayetteville; five brothers, Nelson Dove, Haywood Dove, Charlie Dove 
and Robert Dove, all of Trenton, and David Lee Dove of Red Bank, N.J.; and 13 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 
p.m. Tuesday, at Mills Funeral Home, Inc.

Online condolences at www.millsfh.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  



Jones Riggs, Lucy Salter  
 
MAYSVILLE - Lucy Salter Jones Riggs, 76, of Maysville died Saturday, May 9, 2009, 
at Two Rivers Health Care, New Bern. 
She was a native of Jones County, a homemaker and a member of Triune Holiness 
Church.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Nobe Jones and Theodore "Doe" Riggs.

She is survived by two sons, John Harold Jones and Leslie Jones of New Bern; one 
daughter, Gail Jones of New Bern, and a sister, Julia Gardner of Jacksonville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Triune Holiness Church, Highway 
58, Maysville, with the Rev. Charlie Smith officiating.

The burial will be private.

The family will receive friends after the service in the church.

Sayland Funeral Home of Maysville is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  




Keech, Margaret Genevieve Apple

Mrs. Margaret Genevieve Apple Keech, age 85, a former resident of Washington, died 
Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Two Rivers Nursing Home, Neuse Campus in New Bern.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, from the Chapel 
of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Pastor Travis Boyd. Burial will follow 
in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington.

Mrs. Keech was born in Guilford County on August 11, 1923. She was the daughter 
of the late Monroe Harrison Apple and the late Nannie Jane Andrews Apple. Mrs. 
Keech worked at Western Electric in Burlington and National Spinning in Washington. 
Later, she worked as a sales person and assistant manager at Jack's Hallmark Shop 
in Washington. Mrs. Keech was a member of the Wanoca Presbyterian Church and 
the D.A.V. 

Mrs. Keech was married to Bonnie Gray Keech, who preceded her in death, March 
5, 1975.

Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Greene and her husband, Rick of New 
Bern, and Joyce Murphrey of Wilmington; three grandchildren, John Braddy Jr. of 
Spruce Pine, Leisa Fallon of Wake Forest and Rob Murphrey of Nashville, Tenn.; 
one great-grandchild, Caroline Fallon of Wake Forest; and one brother, M.H. Apple 
of Washington.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Keech was preceded in death by 
two sisters, Frances Asby and Lola Allison, and one brother, Billy Apple.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Paul 
Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her daughter, Margaret 
Greene, 110 Raft Road, New Bern.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern 
N.C. Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605.

Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Keech's family by visiting 
www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Keech family.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  




Kingsley Jr., Gerald H.  
 
Gerald H. Kingsley Jr., 78, of Swansboro, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Carteret 
General Hospital. 
He was a native of Dunkirk, N.Y., and graduated from Angola High School in 1949, 
where he excelled in sports. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1950, served in the 
Korean Conflict and was in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. He was a scout leader 
in Havelock and Cherry Point and was active in the Havelock Fire Dept.

Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

He is survived by his wife, a classmate of 1949, Stella Hojnacki Kingsley of Swansboro.

Arrangements are by Sayland Funeral Home, Maysville.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2009 - 5/16/2009  



Koonce, Jonathan Ray "Jon"  
 
Jonathan Ray Koonce, 46, died April 30, 2009, at Craven Regional Medical Center in 
New Bern. 
He was a skilled carpenter and worked at Moen in New Bern until his sickness. 

His is survived by his sisters, Donna Riley of Cove City and Sonia Koonce of New 
Bern.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Wintergreen Original
 Free Will Baptist Church, Cove City.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations, New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/17/2009  



Lee, David R.

David R. "Bobby" Lee, 76, of Havelock, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at his residence.
Mr. Lee was a member of Cherry Point Masonic Lodge #688, CWO3, and U.S. Army 
Retired and was retired from Naval Aviation Depot with 34 years of service.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Gethsemane Memorial Park, with the 
Rev. Joe Stallings officiating.

He is survived by a son, David R. Lee Jr. of Havelock; a daughter, Vicky Lee of Lillington; 
sisters, Dorothy Overton of Harkers Island and Martha Jean Ballard of Havelock; a brother, 
Dalt Lee, and wife, Dot, of Jacksonville; sister-in-law, Ann Ethier, and husband, John, of 
Havelock; and grandchildren, Matthew David Lee and Melanie Ila Lee, both of Havelock.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Lee.

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/19/2009  




Lewis, Ernest Ervin

VANCEBORO - Mr. Ernest Ervin Lewis, 85, died Sunday, May 17, 2009.
A graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Vanceboro Cemetery.

Mr. Lewis, a native of Beaufort County, lived most of his life in the Wilmar community 
of Craven County. He farmed all of his life and continued to farm a large garden as long 
as he was able.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Eula Mae Weatherington Lewis; a
 son, Billy Ray Lewis; and a grandson, Daniel Lloyd Lewis.

He is survived by daughters Retha Harris of Pinetown, Jean Smith of Vanceboro, Peggy 
Smith of Simpson and Patricia Key of Chocowinity; sons, Danny Lewis of Chocowinity 
and Alton Lewis of Vanceboro; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, 
Carrie Wilson of Vanceboro.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Wilkerson Funeral Home 
in Vanceboro, and other times at the family home of Eula and Ernest Lewis.

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  




McClamb, Beatrice Weiss

VANCEBORO - Mrs. Beatrice "Ann" Weiss McClamb, 59, passed away on Thursday, 
May 14, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at West Vanceboro Church of God.

Ann, a native of Beaufort County, was a lifelong resident of Vanceboro and a graduate 
of Farm Life High School. She had worked for Roberk Manufacturing for more than 20 
years, and was currently employed at CarolinaEast Medical Center, formerly Craven 
Regional Medical Center.

A people person by nature, Ann was very friendly and never met a stranger. She will 
be remembered for frequently sharing that "It's a beautiful day!" and was a loving 
mother who greatly enjoyed her family.

In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, 
Al G. McClamb, in 1999, and one brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Crystal M. Squires, and husband, Lawrence, of 
Greenville; sons, Alan G. McClamb of Vanceboro, Matt S. McClamb and wife, 
Melissa, of Ernul, and David T. McClamb of Vanceboro; three grandchildren, Jason 
Squires of Greenville, and Skylar and Angel McClamb, both of Ernul.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 1 
to 2 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/17/2009 - 5/20/2009  



McClamb, Beatrice Weiss  
 
VANCEBORO - Beatrice "Ann" Weiss McClamb, 59, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, 
at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at West Vanceboro Church of God.

She was a native of Beaufort County, a lifelong resident of Vanceboro and a graduate 
of Farm Life High School. She had worked for Roberk Manufacturing for more than 20 
years and was currently employed with CarolinaEast Medical Center.

She is survived by her daughter, Crystal M. Squires of Greenville; sons, Alan G. 
McClamb of Vanceboro, Matt S. McClamb of Ernul and David T. McClamb of 
Vanceboro; and three grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church, one hour prior 
to the service.

Online condolences may be sent at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/15/2009 - 5/19/2009  



Moore, Charles Spencer 

Reverend Charles Spencer Moore, 76, of Asheville, N.C., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, 
at the Hospice Center of the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. 
Born July 23, 1932, and a native of Troy, N.C., he was a son of the late Jennie Lee 
Monroe and Adolphus Moore. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George 
M. Moore.

Rev. Moore, a member of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina, was a retired 
Presbyterian minister having served churches outside Danville, Va., in New Bern, N.C., 
and outside Wilming-ton, N.C. He was Presbytery Executive/Stated Clerk for the former 
Asheville Presbytery and later served as Treasurer for the former Wilmington Presbytery.

Charlie received his B.A. Degree in Accounting from Catawba College, Salisbury, his 
MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill, and his Master of Divinity Degree from Union Theological 
Seminary, Richmond. He graduated from the U.S. Army Finance School and served
two years in the Finance Corps of the U.S. Army, most of the time as cashier in the 
finance office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was employed in various areas of finance in 
the business world before entering the ministry.

A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a former member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in New 
Bern and Asheville. Upon his retirement Charlie could often be found at the N.C. 
Creative Retirement Center at UNCA, where he took 100 courses at College for Seniors 
and was an avid duplicate bridge player at Harvest House.

Charlie is survived by his former wife and devoted friend, Mary Raine Sydnor Smith of 
Asheville, and 11 nieces and nephews in whom he delighted, among those Michael M. 
Moore of Knoxville, Tenn., who showed him particular attention, and 19 grand-nieces 
and grand-nephews. He had many friends, special among them during his declining 
years, Robert Malcolm Smith, Jimmy Johnson and Bob Robinson of Asheville.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in the Campbell 
Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Asheville. A private interment will be held before 
the service. 

Although flowers are appreciated, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 
40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or to Hospice Fund, Charles George VAMC, 
1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805, or to any charity/church of your choice.

Condolences may be sent through the website www.morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2009 - 5/23/2009  
 

Morris, Doreen  
 
Doreen Morris, 46, Dover. Arrangements are incomplete at Fonville and Dove Mortuary, 
Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  



Murphy, Chennel Angel  
 
Chennel Angel Murphy, infant, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Pitt County Memorial 
Hospital in Greenville.
She is survived by her parents, William and Ulanda Murphy of New Bern; four sisters, 
Latisha Murphy, Anayjah Murphy, Ebonie Murphy and Tierra Brimage; and four 
grandparents.

No services are planned.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  



Ollison Sr., Donald Lee  
 
Donald Lee Ollison Sr., 61, of 810 Chattawka Lane died Friday, May 15, 2009, at 
CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He was a native of Jones County and a graduate of Jones Senior High School, class 
of 1966, and Craven Community College. He was formerly employed with Carolina 
Telephone Co. and retired from Cherry Point Naval Aviation Depot as an information 
technology specialist.

His funeral will be noon Friday, May 22, 2009, at Northwest A Conference Tabernacle. 
1124 Ten Mile Fork Road, Trenton, with the Rev. W.E. Sinclair officiating. Burial will be 
in Free Will Chapel Cemetery in Pollocksville.

He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Ollison of Newport News, Va.; son, Donald 
Lee Ollison Jr. of Duluth, Ga.; his mother, Pearlie Mae Grady Simmons of Trenton; 
two sisters, Annie Pearl Bryant of Silver Hill, Md. and Delphine Davis of Los Angeles, 
Calif.; one brother, Robert King of Richmond, Va.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 
p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Oscar's Mortuary and at the Tabernacle one hour 
prior to the ser-vice.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  




Rising, Mary S

Mary S. Rising, who died peacefully at home at age 81 on May 9, 2009, was a mother, 
grandmother, friend, travel companion and lover of life who gave freely of her love and 
friendship to all that touched her life. Mary was born on Aug. 16, 1927, in Timmins, 
Ontario, the seventh of nine children of Hugo and Matilda Shaw and a welcomed sister 
to Opal after the birth of five older brothers. One brother, Merlin, and her youngest sister, 
Patricia ("Baby" as she is still known to family) survive her passing.
Foreshadowing the many moves she would make in her life, Mary moved to upstate New 
York in early adulthood. Her love of children led her to the Speno family to care for their 
younger children and with whom she became lifelong friends. Always adventuresome and 
with a yen to travel, she became a flight attendant (then known as a stewardess) in the 
late 1940s on Robinson Airlines and thereafter never felt shy about offering her advice
 (too often with her children in tow) on how airlines could improve their in-flight service. 
The1950s brought on marriage to Donald Rising, a move to Kansas City, Mo., and the 
birth of their first son, Jay "Bruce." Ten years and three states later, the family was 
complete with a child born at each stop; Virginia in Des Moines, Sean in New Orleans 
and Christopher in Albuquerque. While the family was complete, the moves continued 
with stops in Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Florida and finally New Bern, N.C. Each 
stop produced more lifetime friends and culminated in the community of love and support 
she found and cherished in New Bern.

Known to all her friends were her children, their spouses and partners, and most significantly 
her grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Andrew, Caroline, Haley, and Ben. Mary could always be 
counted upon to be the connective tissue in the lives of her children, motivating and driving 
each to success with reminders of how well their siblings were doing and allowing each to 
be updated on the lives of the others on her phone tab. Her most precious possessions were, 
however, her grandchildren. With each she shared special times, enriching their lives with 
stories their parents wished she had forgotten and forming unique bonds none will forget.

She attracted friends of uncommon generosity that cared for her through her last days, 
each more comfortable with what they could do for each other than themselves. To know 
Mary was the gift she gave to us in perpetuity.

A memorial service will be held for Mary Rising at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009, at
 Trinity Methodist Church at 2311 Elizabeth Ave, New Bern, N.C. A luncheon will be hosted 
by Trinity Methodist Church immediately following the service.

An admirer of New Bern cultural events, donations in her memory to The Bank of the Arts 
would be welcomed.

Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2009 - 5/19/2009  



Rolison, Harold Thomas

GRANTSBORO - Harold Thomas Rolison, 75, of Scott Store Road, died Tuesday, 
May 12, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He was a member and deacon of New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church. He was 
a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin Bryan Fornes.

He is survived by his wife, Mary P. Rolison; two daughters, Martha Gaskins and 
husband, Tim, of Grantsboro and Jenny Fornes and husband, Dale, of Grantsboro; 
one brother, Edward Rolison and wife, Josephine, of Dover, Del.; five grandchildren, 
Jennifer Doucette and husband, Michael, Kristen McFadden and husband, Todd, 
Warren Fornes, Jarod Fornes and Teresa Wiley and husband, Jamey; and four 
great-grandchildren, Jordon and Jacob Wiley, Trevor McFadden and Aiden Doucette.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at New Bethlehem Free 
Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jesse Crisp officiating. Interment will follow in the 
church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, at Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2009 - 5/16/2009  



Savoie, Mildred Critcher 

Mildred Critcher Savoie, 75, of New Bern, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at CarolinaEast 
Medical Center. 
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and retired from Hatteras Yachts, 
where she worked for a number of years as a benefits administrator.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Bern National 
Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her brother, Martin Critcher of Grimesland.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 12805, 
New Bern, NC 28561.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.
 
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/17/2009 - 5/20/2009  



Simmons, Evelyn Jennette

On Friday, May 15, 2009, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Evelyn Jeanette Simmons, 91, of 
New Bern, N.C., died at her home and slipped into the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Clinton Chapel 
A.M.E. Zion Church, located at 1011 Church St. in New Bern, with Pastor Theodore 
Headen officiating. Burial will follow in the Simmons Cemetery in Pollocksville.

"Eve," as she was so fondly called by her family and friends, was reared in a Christian 
home in Englehard, and she received her education in the Hyde County Public School 
System. She traveled and studied abroad and later married the love of her life, Joseph 
Simmons, on Dec. 7, 1944. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie 
and friend. Her husband was a devoted and loving husband, and he cared for her in their 
home until the death angel parted them. She and "Joe," as she so fondly called him, 
were the matriarch and patriarch of the Simmons family. They resided in Philadelphia, 
Pa., where she graduated from Temple University and began her profession as a teacher. 
She taught at Temple University and Cardinal Dougherty Catholic High School and was 
an exceptional educator. She was a devout member of Trinity United Methodist Church 
in Philadelphia, Pa. In 1995, she and Joe moved to New Bern and joined Clinton Chapel 
A.M.E. Zion Church. They were members of several church auxiliaries and organizations. 
They volunteered with community agencies, such as Meals on Wheels and various senior 
programs. She had a love for authenticity, fine arts, crafts, textiles and design, home 
interior decorations, and she enjoyed purifying the atmosphere of their home.

She leaves this world to join her parents, Oliver and Mattie Midyette Jeanette; her son, 
Oliver "Bud" James, formerly Ali Ibrahim; her two sisters, Isma Everette and Millicent 
Chandler; and other relatives who preceded her in death.

Although she had been seriously ill for several months, many hearts were saddened by 
her sudden death. She will be truly missed and leaves to cherish precious memories, 
her devoted husband of 64 years, Joseph Harm Simmons of the home; five grandchildren, 
Ali Ibrahim (Theresa) of Chicago, Ill., Harun Ibrahim (Satin) of Virginia Beach, Va., Bilqis 
Ibrahim of Long Island City, N.Y., Luke Ibrahim (Miledys) of Colonia, N.J., Kaiyyum 
Ibrahim of New York, N.Y.,; 11 great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Nadirah, Dayjza, Harun, 
Xazier, Hassan, Kenyatta, Bilqis, Fatima, Nicole and Ebony; foster daughter, Patricia 
Chandler of New Bern; stepdaughter, Lisa Barnes of Amber, Pa.; two step-grandchildren, 
Zena Wise and Lurenzo Wise; one step great-grandson, Cinque Walker; her godson, 
David Pulley of Philadelphia, Pa.; three devoted nieces and a nephew who cared for her 
until her death, Doris Alexander, Jean Allen, Patricia Johnson and James Godette; 
cousins, Sushia Salley, Gladys Midgette, Denny Midgette, Anthony Midgette and Larry 
Midgette; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Friday, May 22, 2009, at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church Saturday one hour before 
the service.

Online condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2009 - 5/24/2009  



Smith, Annie H.  
 
DEEP RUN - Annie H. Smith, 94, of 3211 Gray Branch Church Road, died Saturday, May 
16, 2009.
Annie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a charter 
member of Gray Branch Free Will Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed 
gardening, quilting, cooking and baking cakes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Emma Humphrey; her husband of 
57 years, Glennie E. Smith; brothers, Alfred, Jake and Clarence Humphrey; and a sister, 
Bernice Gray.

Survivors include her five children, Elaine Byrd of Warrenton, Va., Joanne Ipock of Cove 
City, Currie Smith of Deep Run, Dale Smith and Emma Smith of the home; six 
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John, Carlyle and Ralph Humphrey; 
and sisters, Evelyne Stroud, Margorie Hill and Ethel "Sweetie" Lee.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pink Hill Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ray 
Brown officiating. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pink Hill Funeral 
Home and at the home at other times.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gray Branch Free Will Baptist Church, 
P.O. Box 288, Deep Run, NC 28525.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  




Spaeth, Helen M.

Helen M. Spaeth, 80, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New 
Bern.
Helen was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and had served on the Altar Guild for a 
few years. Prior to moving to New Bern in 1985, she was a Welcome Wagon Hostess in 
Camillus, N.Y. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard W. Spaeth Jr.; two sons, Richard H. 
Spaeth, and his wife, Tracy, of Aiken, S.C. and Robert T. Spaeth, and his wife, Barbette, 
of Williamsburg, Va.; one sister, Elaine Green, of Sunset Beach, N.C.; and two 
grandchildren, Michael R. Spaeth and his wife Erin, and Brian D. Spaeth.

Private graveside services will be held in the church yard at Christ Episcopal Church.

Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Springle, Charles Keith
Cmdr. Charles Keith Springle, age 52, of Camp Lejeune, formerly of Beaufort, was killed 
Monday, May 11, 2009, while deployed to the Army 55th Medical Company Combat 
Stress Center at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years as a clinical social worker, serving his country in 
Alaska, Japan, Spain, Tennessee, Germany and North Carolina. His undergraduate and 
graduate work was completed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he 
received his Ph.D. in social work from the University of Alabama. The primary focus of his 
work involved counseling service men and women suffering effects of stress from battle, 
multiple deployments and family issues. Before his tour in Iraq, he was deployed for one 
year to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. While there, he treated service 
members wounded in combat. He volunteered for deployment to Iraq in January of this 
year because he felt the greatest need for his services was there at the heart of the battle.

He is remembered by family and friends as a man who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He 
enjoyed travel, music and sports, and although he was fully dedicated to his work, he also 
loved his family immensely.

He is survived by his wife, Susan, of 25 years; his son, Corporal Charles K. Springle Jr., USMC; 
his daughter, Sarah Monday, and son-in-law, Sgt. Michael Monday, USMC; parents, Charles E. 
and Ruth B. Springle; sister, Tammy Mahouchick, and husband, Dennis; brother, Thomas 
Springle (CDR, US Navy, Ret.) and wife, Marilyn; sister, Donna Lynn Smith; and grandson, 
Joshua Phillip Monday.

Family and friends have established the Charles Keith Springle, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship 
Fund for interested donors. The scholarship will support military-dependent students in the 
Masters of Social Work program at the University of North Carolina School of Social Work, 
who are working with military families or have an interest in mental health care for veterans 
and their families. Contributions may be made to the UNC School of Social Work (payee) 
c/o UNC School of Social Work Development Office, 325 Pittsboro St., Campus Box 3550, 
Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-3550. Contact: Mary Beth Hernandez, 919-962-6469, or 
marybeth@email.unc.edu.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel. The 
family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service at Munden 
Funeral Home, Morehead City. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/17/2009 - 5/20/2009  



Stafford, Ruth Brocious  
 
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Ruth Brocious Stafford, 60, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Lynchburg 
General Hospital. She was the former Ruth Brocius Ellis of New Bern, N.C.
She is survived by her two daughters, Andrea Dawson and Laura Ellis, both of Forest, 
Va.; one son, Christopher Ellis of Virginia Beach, Va.; six grandchildren; and one 
great-granddaughter.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Cedar Grove 
Cemetery Extension in New Bern.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, Va.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/17/2009  



Stilley, Dennis Ray  
 
Dennis Ray Stilley, 53, of New Bern, died on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his residence. 
He was a member of Saint's Delight Free Will Baptist Church.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at the Stilley Family 
Cemetery, 150 J.R. Road, the Bridgeton Community with the Rev. Angel Lofton 
officiating.

He is survived by one son, Jacob Ray Stilley; his mother, Jessie W. Stilley; three 
brothers, Robert Stilley, Jessie Stilley and John K. Stilley; and three sisters, 
Rebecca Brown, Judy Johnson and Karen Sawyer.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Hospice of New Bern.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009  



Taylor, Oscar T.  
 
Oscar T. "Sug" Taylor, of Vanceboro, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at his residence.
A graveside service was held on Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Greenleaf Memorial Park, with 
the Rev. Tom Johnson and the Rev. Marty Warren officiating.

He is survived by two sons, Gary Taylor of Vanceboro and Jimmy Taylor of Garner; five 
daughters, Deborah O'Brien, Gail Midgette and Beth Jordan, all of Vanceboro, Sylvia 
Brandon of Georgia and Alice Beacham of Virginia Beach, Va.; and his grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Holly Hill Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 636, 
Vanceboro, NC 28586.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/10/2009 - 5/15/2009  



Taylor, William Leo

William Leo Taylor, 82, of Two Rivers Nursing Home, New Bern, died Thursday, May 14, 
2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy T. 
Koonce Taylor of Kinston, and stepdaughter, Barbara Koonce. Mr. Taylor was a retired 
truck driver with Tidewater Transit Company of Kinston and was a proud Korean War 
Veteran. 
Survivors include his stepchildren, Mickey Koonce and Douglas Koonce, both of Kinston, 
and Richard Koonce of Albertson; two step-grandchildren; sisters, Clara Mae Sharp and 
husband, James, of Montgomery, Ala., and Peggy J. Dunn and husband, Tommy, of New 
Bern.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Howard-Carter 
Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m., with Pastor Dwayne Boyd officiating. 
Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements are by Howard-Carter Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2009 - 5/19/2009  



Thompson, Althea  
 
ARLINGTON, Va. - Althea Thompson died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Virginia Hospital 
Center. 
Funeral services have been held.

She is survived by one son, Harry Thompson and two grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Chinn-Baker Funeral Service, Arlington, Va.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/13/2009 - 5/16/2009  



Venema, Auke  
 
Mr. Auke Venema, 82, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in 
New Bern.
A native of the Netherlands, Auke, also known locally as "Mr. V," served for 15 years in the 
Dutch Army immediately following WWII. Mr. Venema immigrated to the U.S. in 1957, with 
his wife, Catharina and his two oldest children, Marianne and Robert. Another child, Erik, 
was born here in the United States. Throughout his life, Mr. Venema was involved in various 
aspects of the photographic equipment sales industry and also started his own company 
importing and exporting photo equipment. Upon his retirement, he and his wife moved from 
New Jersey to Oriental for 10 years and then finally to New Bern.

Mr. Venema is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Catharina and his sister, Betty. 
He is survived by his brother, Willem and sister, Tini, of the Netherlands; daughter, 
Marianne Lawrence and son, Major USMC (Ret.) Robert Paul Venema, both of New Bern; 
and son, Erik Auke Venema of Princeton, N.J., and their respective families.

The family will have a private gathering at a later date.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  




Waugh, Ouida Frances  
 
Ouida Frances Waugh, 82, of Carolina Pines, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at CarolinaEast 
Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, May 12, 2009, at the Woodbridge Funeral 
Home Chapel in Havelock with the Rev. Don Hadley officiating. A private graveside
 interment will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens, Havelock.

She is survived by one son, Edward Gall of New Bern; three daughters, Diana Boyette of 
Havelock, Nancy White of Louisville, Ky., and Denise Waugh of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; 
one sister, Anna Lee Gabriel of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren; and nine 
great-grandchildren.

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

Arrangements are by Woodbridge Funeral Home of Havelock.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/12/2009 - 5/15/2009  



Whitmore, Luvenia Simmons  
 
Luvenia Simmons Whitmore, 82, of Bridgeport, Conn., died Friday, May 15, 2009, at 
Norwalk Hospital.
She was formerly a resident of the Tuscarora-Rhems and Pembroke communitys of 
New Bern and taught in the Connecticut school system for more than 23 years.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. 
Zion Church, with the Rev. K.B. Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Simmons 
Family Cemetery, Tuscarora.

She is survived by her son, Karl Robinson of Bridgeport, Conn., and one grandchild.

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

Condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/24/2009  



Wiggins, Tyler  
 
Tyler Wiggins, 3 months, of Chesapeake, Va., died Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Blackstone, 
Va. 
A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the William J. Godette 
Cemetery in Havelock.

He is survived by his parents, Enrique and TaShenna Wiggins; twin sister, Taylor Renee 
Wiggins; brother, Enrique Williams Jr.; and three grandparents.

Arrangements are by W. E. Hawkes & Son Funeral Home and Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/17/2009  



Williams, Doris Leary Murphy  
 
Doris Leary Murphy Williams, 79, of 924 Clarks Road, New Bern, died Tuesday, May 12, 
2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She was a native of Craven County and a member of Virgin Hill Missionary Baptist Church. 
Her church affiliations included serving as an usher, Mother of the church and church 
secretary for many years. She was an avid seamstress and gardener.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Virgin Hill Missionary Baptist 
Church, with the Rev. Rudolph Shannon Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Leary Cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Johnie Mae Lee of the home, Hellen Lewis of Riverside, 
Calif., William Murphy Jr. of Farmington Hill, Mich., and Lawrence Murphy Sr., Doris M. 
Fonville and Amos Williams, all of New Bern; her mother, Dollie Leary of New Bern; two 
sisters, Marjorie Newsome of Long Island, N.Y. and Verlinda Munro of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 
two brothers, Richard Leary of New Bern and Solomon Leary of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 13 
grandchildren; and 21 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 2 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary Inc., and Sunday at the 
church one hour prior to the service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/14/2009 - 5/18/2009  



Worthington, James Hawkins  
 
James Hawkins Worthington, 67, died Saturday, May 16, 2009. 
A native of Montgomery, Ala., he was a retired master gunnery sergeant from the U.S. 
Marines. He served over 30 years of faithful service to our country, having fought in the 
Vietnam War. Upon his assignment to Cherry Point, he settled in Carolina Pines, where 
he was an avid birder and diligently worked in his yard.

Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy Forsythe Worthington of the home; daughter, Lorri Miller 
of San Bernardino, Calif.; sons, Vincent Worthington of Clayton; Scott Worthington of 
Henrieville, Utah; and one granddaughter.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to offer condolences 
may do so at www.pollockbest.com.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  
 



Baker, Maxine E.  
 
Maxine E. Baker, 86, of Havelock, died May 25, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Toney of Chesapeake, Va., and Joanette Pardee of 
Plano, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2009 - 5/30/2009  




Barnes, Lendon Earl

Lendon Earl Barnes, 81, of Grantsboro, died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at home.
He was an active member of Vandemere United Methodist Church. He was a proud member 
of the U.S. Air Force for 4 years, serving 3 in Korea and 1 in Japan and 12 in the reserves. 
He retired from Spag's, Inc., in Shrewsbury, Mass., as manager of the electrical department. 
He was a master mason receiving his 50-year service award and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite. 
He served 25 years as a member of the Sudan Shriners, Mourners and Pamlico Co. Shrine 
Club. He was a charter member of AARP, Pamlico Co. Chapter #4723, as well as a member 
of the American Legion and VFW. He delivered meals on wheels for 15 years. He enjoyed 
senior citizens trips, mowing grass and bird watching.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Andrew Barnes and Vera Barnes Jones, 
and brother, William Andrew Barnes Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Priscilla I. Barnes; one son, David E. Barnes and wife, 
Denise, of Holden, Mass.; three daughters, Barbara Verdini and husband, Henry, of Holland, 
Mass., Martha Grant and husband, Michael, of Shrewsbury, Mass., and Susan Barnes and 
special friend, Nick Karcasinas, of Oxford, Mass.; one brother, Frankie Barnes and wife, 
Barbara, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Betty J. Purser of Bayboro; two sisters-in-law, Libby 
Barnes of Seymour, Tenn., and Mary Shapazian of Shrewsbury, Mass.; seven grandchildren; 
three great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

To honor Lendon's wishes, there will be no services in Pamlico County. Interment will be in 
Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury, Mass., at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be made to the Shriner's Children's 
Hospital, Drawer 490, New Bern, NC 28563.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/30/2009 - 6/2/2009  





Bartlett, Maryellen 

Mrs. Maryellen Bartlett, 81, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
A resident of the Bishop Home, Maryellen was a retired art teacher, a member of the Unitarian 
Universalist Fellowship of New Bern, and a member of the American Association of University 
Women. After her retirement, Maryellen was very active in the local art community, she taught 
classes at Craven Community College, did paintings of all her favorite local eateries, was a tour 
guide at Tryon Palace, was a member of the Water Lillies, and won a local contest sponsored 
by the USPS for the commemoration of the Susan B. Anthony postmark.

Maryellen is survived by her children, Anne Maree Stielow of Morganton, Roberta Ellen "Bobbi 
Corbet of Asheville and William Robert "Bill" Fuller of Maui, Hawaii; her half-sister, Frances Cook 
of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Renee, Rachelle, Neil and Philip; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Those wishing to offer online condolences may do so at www.pollockbest.com. Memorials, in lieu 
of flowers, may be made to Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St., New Bern, NC 28560.

The Bartlett Family is being assisted by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/26/2009  



 
Batts, John Edward  
 
TRENTON - John Edward Batts, 73, of 308 Old New Bern Road, died Friday, May 15, 2009, at 
his residence.
He was a native of Bennettsville, S.C., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Memorial Chapel. Burial with 
military honors will be at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mary D. Batts of the home; two sons, Kalvin Batts of Camden, 
N.J., and Michael Daniel of Trenton; one daughter, Felicia Daniel of Trenton; nine 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary from 
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  



 
Bengtson, Nancy C.  
 
Nancy C. Bengtson, 76, of Oriental, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at home.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Bengtson; one son, Steven Bengtson of Coral Gables, 
Fla.; two daughters, Cyndy Winslow of Wykoff, Minn., and Debra Buente of Evansville, Ind.; 
seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2009 - 5/26/2009  



Bowling, Robert Barton

Robert Barton Bowling, 91, of Havelock, passed away May 26, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical 
Center.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and he was a longtime resident of 
Carolina Pines. He retired from civil service after 32 years. 

Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Edith H. Bowling.

He is survived by his son, Gene Bowling, and wife, Shirley, of Havelock; one daughter, Judy 
Roberts of New Bern; four grandchildren, Holli Amato and husband, Frank, Mike Roberts and 
wife, Katy, Dan Smith and wife, Ann, and Barton Roberts; seven great-grandchildren; and four 
great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at Cotten Chapel with Dr. Donald Hadley 
officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. 

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  



 
Brimage, Rose Mae  
 
TRENTON - Rose Mae Brimage, 75, of 418 Ten Mile Fork Road, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 
at Manassas Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Virginia.
A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Northwest A Tabernacle in 
Trenton, with the Rev. Brian Cornelius officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews Chapel Church 
Cemetery in Trenton.

She is survived by three sons, Lorenzo Jones of Vanceboro, Gary Foy of Warner Robbins, Ga.,
 and Jeffrey Foy of Barstow, Calif.; two daughters, Monica Sadler of Stuttgart, Germany, and 
Jautawn Brimage of Manassas, Va.; five sisters, Virginia Dunn, Eva Epps, Shelia Wallace and 
Priscilla Brown, of Cove City, and Jewel Hardy of Winterville; 10 grandchildren; and four 
great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel.

Arrangements are by Swinson Funeral Services, Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2009 - 5/27/2009  



 
Bryan, Lucille Powell  
 
Lucille Powell Bryan, 89, of New Bern, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical 
Center.
She was employed for more than 40 years at Mission Rest Home and was currently a 
grandparent for the Head Start Program. Her passion was mentoring and motivating youth in 
the community.

Her funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at River Bend Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steven Simpson 
officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

She is survived by her children, Irlie Brazzle of New Bern and Phyllis Renee Stanley of Peoria, 
Ill.; brother, Alexander Powell of New Bern; and 16 grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oscar's Mortuary and an hour prior to the service at 
the church.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2009 - 5/26/2009  




Bryan, Lucille Powell  
 
Lucille Powell Bryan, 89, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  




Burney, Dorothy 

Dorothy Burney was born in Kinston on September 8, 1920. She departed this life on Tuesday, 
May 12, 2009, at North General Hospital in New York City.
She is survived by her grandsons, Robert Taylor and Dr. Darrin Taylor, Velvatine Sykes, and 
Robert, Vincent, Larry, Allen and Albert Spruill, Willie Burney Jr. and a host of other nieces, 
nephews and family.

Interment was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2009, at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.

Arrangements are by Granby's Funeral Service, Inc., Bronx, N.Y.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2009 - 5/23/2009  



 
Campbell, Icesolene Fleming  
 
VANCEBORO - Icesolene Fleming Campbell, 68, of 9331 N.C. 43 South, died Wednesday, May 
20, 2009.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist 
Church, Vanceboro. Interment will be in the Fleming Family Cemetery in Vanceboro.

She was a native of Beaufort County and was a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her mother, Olivia Thigpen Fleming of Vanceboro; a brother, Moses Fleming 
of Vanceboro; four sisters, Lauralene Campbell, Gerelene Dixon and Brenda Mitchell, all 
Vanceboro, and Lossie Savage of Chocowinity.

Viewing will be held Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Don Brown Funeral Home and from 6 to 8 p.m. 
at the church.

Online condolences may be sent at www.donbrownfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/22/2009 - 5/27/2009  




Carey, James 

James Brabble Carey, better known as J.B., departed this life while surrounded by his family on May 
23, 2009, to spend eternity with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. 
He was born on Feb. 12, 1918, to Jimmie and Mattie Carey of Pamlico County. He was a member 
of Concord Christian Church, more recently attending Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Betty Willis (Billy) of New Bern, Barbara Lupton (Owen) of Merritt, 
and Ruth Powers of Picayune, Miss..; stepson, Danny Heath (Gaye); and stepdaughter, Brenda 
Mahaffey (Charles); six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four 
step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, and stepdaughter, Sandra Rivera.

J. B. was a master carpenter and loftsman, having spent the greater portion of his career working 
in local shipyards, with the majority at Barbour Boat Works. He is accredited with having drawn 
the patterns for several of our state ferry boats. In more recent years, he became an avid collector 
of old bottles, civil war memorabilia and antique furniture. His special joy was his extensive Pepsi 
collection and being known to many as "The Pepsi Man."

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance on Tuesday, 
May 26.

A celebration of his life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m., with 
the Rev. Owen Lupton and the Rev. John Moran officiating. Interment will follow at Greenleaf 
Memorial Cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to The Boys and Girls 
Homes, P.O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450-0127.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/25/2009 - 5/29/2009  



 
Carmon, Leora Hall  
 
Leora "Fruity" Hall Carmon, 70, of 155 S. West Craven Middle School Road, died Friday, May 
22, 2009, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.
She was a native of Jones County and resided in Craven County for more than 50 years. She 
was formerly employed as a cook at Smith Drugs, Berne Restaurant, Craven County Schools 
Dietary Department, and retired from Britthaven Dietary Department. She was a member of Rio 
Grand MB Church and sang in the choir.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at Rio Grand M.B. Church, 1125 Spring 
Garden Road, with the Rev. Marcus Miller Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Carmon Cemetery.

She is survived by her two sons, John T. Carmon of New Bern and Thomas Carmon of Ayden; 
five daughters, Sandra Strickland of Greenville, and Betty Miller, Mayline Outlaw and Synthia 
Carmon, all of New Bern, and Shirley Mason of Stockbridge, Ga.; two brothers, James Hall 
of Kinston and Leo Kinsey of LaGrange; one sister, Gladys Davis of Kinston; 20 grandchildren; 
and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church one hour prior to the service. 

Online condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2009 - 5/30/2009  

  
 
Clark, Jennie Yates  
 
Jennie Yates Clark, 76, of New Bern, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at her home. 
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home, 
which will be followed by a graveside funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at New Bern Memorial 
Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Wingard officiating. 

She is survived by her husband, Ray Clark of New Bern; two sons, Allan Clark of Cayton 
and Timmy Clark of New Bern; two daughters, Anita Taylor of Cayton and Tammy Clark of 
New Bern; one brother, Buster Yates of Carteret County; one sister, Lola Hadder of Carteret 
County; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist the family in care of Pollock-Best 
Funerals & Cremations, 2015 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, NC 28560. 

An online guestbook is available at www.pollockbest.com.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  




Clark, Margaret Ray Cayton

Mrs. Margaret Ray Cayton Clark, age 87, a resident of 1302 Possum Track Road, Chocowinity, 
died peacefully Friday, May 29, 2009, at Beaufort County Medical Center in Washington.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, from the Chapel of Paul Funeral 
Home, Washington, conducted by Pastor Henry Horne and her grandson, Pastor Gene 
Williams, Jr. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington.

Mrs. Clark's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Clark was born in the Edward community of Beaufort County on August 4, 1921. She was 
the daughter of the late Henry Wade Cayton and Phoebe Bennett Cayton. Mrs. Clark was a 
cosmetologist with Cinderella Beauty Shop from 1958 to 1964. Later, she operated a beauty 
shop out of her home. Mrs. Clark loved to sew and was known for her sewing. She made crafts
 and sold them out of her home. Mrs. Clark was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist 
Church and taught the Primary Sunday School Class for several years. "She was a great mother 
and a friend to everyone who met her."

On March 27, 1940, she married Alonza Dumay Clark, who preceded her in death, July 29, 1998.

Survivors include one daughter, Linda Williams and her husband, Gene, of Vanceboro; seven 
sons, Dumay Clark and his wife, Christine, Tommy Clark and his wife, Ann, all of Chocowinity; 
Terry Clark and his wife, Christy, David Clark and his wife, Shelia, all of Washington; Mike 
Clark and his wife, Debbie, of Blounts Creek; Clifton Clark and his wife, Betty, of Cove City; 
Osborne Clark and his wife, Barbara, of Greenville; her twin sister, Elizabeth Edwards of 
Chocowinity; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by three sisters, 
Louise Johnson of Fayetteville, Lois Bonner of Washington, Lillian McRoy of Chocowinity and 
four brothers, Donald Cayton of Virginia, Alton Cayton of Chocowinity, Mayhew Cayton of 
Chocowinity, and Wade Cayton of Wilmington.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Union Chapel Free Will Baptist 
Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 38, Chocowinity, NC 27817. 

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Paul Funeral Home, 
Washington, and at other times at the home of her son, Tommy Clark, 7349 U.S. Highway 17 
South, Chocowinity.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Clark family.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/31/2009 - 6/3/2009  



Coppins, Mildred Delores Pastuer  
 
Mildred Delores Pastuer Coppins, 60, Beaufort. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2009 - 5/27/2009  



 
Cox, Ruth Barker Ipock

Ruth Barker Ipock Cox, 84, of New Bern, died May 28, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed cooking for 
family and friends and gardening.

She is survived by her son, Luther Cox, and wife, Vivian, of the Rhems Community; one daughter, 
Sonja Yost of Hyattsville, Md.; four grandchildren, Michael Yost of Hyattsville, Md., Teresa Yost 
of Philadelphia, Pa., Monica Gray and husband, James, of Trenton; Stephen Cox and wife, 
Sandy, of New Bern; and one great-grandson, John Yost.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Cotten Chapel, with the Rev. Connie Stutts officiating. 
The family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, 403 E. Front 
St., New Bern, NC 28560 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, 
VA 22038-1132.

Condolences may be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2009 - 6/1/2009  




Cummings, Stephen Walker

ORIENTAL - Stephen Walker Cummings, 69, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at his home.
He attended Bethel Free Will Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Charmon Cummings.

He is survived by three sons, Stephen Ashley Cummings of Lowland, Stephen Walker Cummings 
Jr. of Vanceboro and Joseph Cummings of Alliance; four stepsons, Wesley Banks Jr. of Ohio, 
Steven Craig Banks of Illinois, Chris Banks of Jacksonville, N.C., and John Banks of Winterville; 
one daughter, Liz Rushing of Winterville; and special companion, "Sally" the dog; two brothers, 
Harry Cummings of Hugo and Joe Cummings of Bridgeton; two sisters, Jane White of Smithfield 
and Gypsy Wetherington of Cove City; 12 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Bryant Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the 
Bethel FWB Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Sudan Crippled 
Children's Fund, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern, NC 28563.

Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  



 
Daniels Sr., Tobby Alfonso  
 
Tobby Alfonso Daniels Sr., 71, of 608 Brown Drive in the James City community, died Monday, 
May 18, 2009, at his residence.
He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and was employed at NARF as an aircraft 
mechanic, retiring in 1993.

His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2009, at Pilgrim Chapel M.B. 
Church with the Rev. Joe L. Winbush officiating. Burial will be in the Meadows Cemetery 
with military honors.

He is survived by his wife, Alletha L. Daniels of the home; one son, Tobby A. Daniels Jr. 
of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Karen Felicia Harris of Jacksonville and Debbie Ann Watson 
of Temple Hills, Md.; three brothers, William Charles Daniels of New Bern, Jessie Daniels
 of San Diego, Calif., and Frederick Daniels of Jonesboro, Ga.; one sister, Annie Mae 
Singleton of New Bern; and five grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  


 
Davis, Augusta Clark  
 
PANTEGO - Augusta Clark Davis died on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Pungo District 
Hospital in Belhaven. 
A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Weeping Mary Church of Christ 
Disciples of Christ Church, with Elder Donald Peartree and Barry James officiating. Burial 
will follow the service at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington, N.C.

She was a graduate of Beaufort County High School, Elizabeth City State University, New 
York University College of Education, North Carolina Central University and East Carolina 
University. Her Christian Fellowships included Weeping Mary Church of Christ DOC, St. 
James Church of Christ and White Oak Church of Christ. She was employed as an educator 
with the Beaufort County School System with 52 years of dedicated service.

She is survived by one son, Leavie Davis Jr. of Durham; one daughter, Elizabeth Stanley of 
Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Carthenia Clark Mann 
of New Bern.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Local announcement is by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2009 - 5/31/2009  


 
Dawson, Mary Blackwell  
 
NEWPORT - Mary Blackwell Dawson, 60, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Britthaven of Newport. 
She worked as an accounting technician for Pamlico County.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Holly Springs Freewill 
Baptist Church, with Pastor Ray Conner officiating.

She is survived by two daughters, Denise Ipock Woolston of Newport and Carla Ipock Asander 
of Stockholm, Sweden; one son, William David Ipock of Chincoteague, Va.; and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Duke 
Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.

Online obituary and internet condolences may be sent to brooksfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Morehead City.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/27/2009 - 5/30/2009  

 
 
Devine, Linda Thro  
 
Linda Thro Devine, 68, of New Bern died Friday, May 29, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Buffalo, N.Y.

She is survived by her husband, Vincent Devine of New Bern; her daughter, Jennifer Devine 
Rossano of Red Banks, N.J., and two grandchildren.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/31/2009 - 6/3/2009  


 
Devone, Earlie Brimage  
 
Earlie Brimage Devone,58, of 3440 Apache Drive, Raleigh died Thursday, May 28, 2009, 
at Wake Medical Center.
She was a 1969 graduate of New Bern High School and a graduate of St. Augustine's 
College, Raleigh. Her employment included the Milwaukee City Government, N.C. 
Department of Motor Vehicles for 25 years and Conn Elementary School, Raleigh. Her 
church memberships were with St. Paul M.B. Church, New Bern, and currently Deliverance 
Baptist Church, Angier, where she served on the Mother's Board.

Her funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at St. Paul M.B. Church, 208 
Perrytown Loop Rd., with the Rev. L.A. Dillahunt and Rev. S.L. Carney, officiating. Burial 
will be in the Perrytown Community Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Devone, Jr. of the home; her daughter, Malissia 
Devone of Raleigh; her mother, Malissia Brimage of New Bern; one step-daughter, Wanda 
Cannady of Raleigh; two step-sons, Gary Ray Devone of Raleigh and Reginald Orlando 
Devone of Los Angeles; three brothers, Columbus F. Brimage, Sr. and George L. Brimage, 
both of New Bern, and James Allen Brimage, of Los Angeles; four sisters, Bertha Brimage 
Bush, Eunice Brimage Hicks, Brenda Brimage Henry and Wanda E. Brimage, all of New 
Bern; and five grandchildren.

Viewing will be at the church Tuesday, June 2, 2009, an hour prior to the service. Arrangements 
are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/30/2009 - 6/2/2009  




Dexter, Paul William

Paul William Dexter, 89, of Oriental, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Service 
League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice.
Paul was an avid ballplayer/sportsman in his early years, a tech sergeant in the Army Air 
Corps in World War II, graduated from Toledo University, and was a district manager in 
agriculture sales, winning the prestigious Rifleman Award with Dow Chemical Company. 
In his later years, Paul was a sailor and a fisherman who loved shrimping in particular. 
For the past decade, he was an active member/employee of the Village Health and
 Fitness Club and looked forward each year to competing in the Neuse River Senior Games. 
His keen sense of humor will be missed by family and friends. The first in his family to attend 
college, he worked hard to provide his family with a "good life" and did a wonderful job of it. 

He will be missed by many and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean, of Oriental; his son, 
Stephen, and his wife, Linda, and daughters, Megan, Leslie and Jeanette of New Jersey; his 
daughter, Jill, of Orlando, Fla.; his son, Tad, of Reelsboro, his wife, Rhonda, and his children, 
Paul, Melissa and Ashleigh; and his great-grandchildren, Laney, Gavin and Timothy; and 
stepchildren, Tommy and Emily.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. 

Donations, in lieu of flowers, should be sent to The Service League of Greenville Inpatient 
Hospice "UHS Inpatient Hospice," 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/22/2009 - 5/25/2009  


 
Dillehunt, Maude G.  
 
Maude G. Dillehunt, 94, New Bern. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  

 
 
Dixon, Laula Riggs  
 
Laula Riggs Dixon, 79, Ayden. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral
 Home, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2009 - 5/29/2009  




Eckert, Charles F. 

Charles F. Eckert, 82, of New Bern, died May 25, 2009, at home.
He was the husband of Gwen W. Eckert. He was born Dec. 25, 1926, in Portchester, N.Y., 
the late Charles and Theresa Eckert. He attended elementary school in Rye, N.Y., prior to 
moving to Bridgeport, Conn., where he graduated from Bridgeport Central High School. He 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1943, and served two and one-half years in the Pacific 
Theater.

Following his discharge from service, he attended the University of Connecticut and received 
his degree in 1951. His working career was in the field of Human Resources. He directed those 
activities in two General Electric plants, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Carney Hospital 
and the Napier Company, from which he retired in 1989. He and his wife moved to New Bern in
 2000 where he was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed playing bridge, listening to music and was 
an avid reader.

In addition to his wife of 48 years, he is also survived by a daughter, Catherine Shuler, and her 
husband, David, of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, Michael Eckert, and his wife, Jean, of West Chester, 
Ohio; and three grandsons, Mitchell, Martial and Michael.

A memorial mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at St. Paul Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Society for PSP, Executive Plaza III, 11350 
McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or www.curepsp.org or to Continuum 
Home Care and Hospice, 1505 S. Glenburnie Road, Market Place Unit M, New Bern, NC 
28562.

Condolences may be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/27/2009 - 5/30/2009  



 
Fisher, Lucy Lucinda Thomas  
 
STONEWALL - Lucy Lucinda Thomas Fisher, 82, of 15991 Hwy 55 East, died Sunday, May 
17, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She was a native of Stonewall and a lifelong member of Mt. Sinai M.B. Church serving as a 
member of the Senior Choir and the Floral Committee. She was employed at Cherry Point 
MCAS for many years.

Funeral services will be at noon, Friday at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church with the Rev. Melvin P. 
Walker officiating. Burial will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Roy Lee Fisher of Stonewall and Charlie Fisher Jr. of Virginia Beach, 
Va.; two daughters, Jocelyn Fisher of Stonewall and Hilda F. Brimmer of New Bern; 13 
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday 
at Oscar's Mortuary and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements by Oscar' Mortuary, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  


 
Foye, Leroy Shelton  
 
Leroy Shelton Foye, 50, of New Bern, died on Sunday, May 17, 2009, at the CarolinaEast 
Medical Center, New Bern.
A memorial Service will be held at noon Friday in the Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Memorial 
Chapel, 701 West St., New Bern, with the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating.

A native of New Bern, Leroy was a graduate of New Bern Senior High School, where he 
played football and basketball. He attended Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

He is survived by nine brothers, Oliver Humphrey, Michael Foye, Charlie Richardson and 
Maurice Richardson, all of New Bern, Gerald Richardson and Bobby Richardson, both of 
Raleigh, Andre Richardson of Wilmington, Lamont Richardson of Maryland and Marvin 
Richardson of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Debra Humphrey and Hattie Graham, both of 
New Bern.

The family will be receiving friends at the residence of his sister, Hattie Graham, 2010 Aycock 
St., the Pembroke Community, New Bern.

Condolences may be sent to www.riversmorgan.com.

Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  




Godley, Catherine W. 

VANCEBORO - Catherine W. Godley, 84, died Friday, May 22, 2009.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Godley Family Cemetery.

Mrs. Godley, daughter of the late Sam and Rosa Williams, was a longtime resident of Craven 
County. Catherine enjoyed visiting her neighbors and friends while riding her bicycle, and enjoyed 
being a part of the Ada Smith Circle at Vanceboro Methodist Church. An avid gardener, she 
enjoyed word-search puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood "Tom" Godley Sr. in 2007.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria G. Willis, and husband, William; sons, Elwood Godley Jr. 
and wife, Phyllis, and Edward A. Godley and wife, Pam, all of Vanceboro; six grandchildren; five 
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Craven County Home Health Hospice, P.O. Box 12610, 
New Bern, NC 28561.

Online condolences may be sent at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2009 - 5/26/2009  



Grear, Marie Walker  
 
VANCEBORO - Marie Walker Grear, 75, of 955 Piney Neck Road, died Sunday, May 24,
 2009, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
She was ordained as an Elder at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly of the Disciples 
of Christ Church and served as Interim Pastor of the Second Washington Disciples of Christ 
Church of Christ of Hyattsville, Md. She was a member of St. James DOCCOC, Vanceboro.

Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009, at St. James Disciples of 
Christ Church, with the Rev. Donald Wells and the Rev. Malcolm Johnson officiating. 
Burial will be in New Bern National Cemetery.

She is survived by her five sons, Ellery Grear of Manassas, Va., Stephen Grear of Rocky 
Mount, Edward Tryone Grear of Kansas City, Mo., Peter Grear and Bobby Grear, both of 
Wilmington; six daughters, Sophia Grear of Hesperia, Calif., Synthia Grear of Severn, Md., 
Loretta Allard of Midlothian, Va., and Joyce Grear, Gwendolyn Brown and Cheryl Grear, all 
of Wilmington; two brothers, James Walker of Akron, Ohio, and Melvin Walker of Harrisburg, 
Pa.; two sisters, Erma Chaplin and Rose McClain, both of Vanceboro; 23 grandchildren; and 
26 great-grandchildren.

Viewing and receiving of friends will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 
Oscar's Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. James Disciples of Christ 
Church, 350 N.C. 118, Vanceboro, NC 28586.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/25/2009 - 5/29/2009  



 
Guion, Emma Rubell Dixon  
 
ERNUL - Emma Rubell Dixon Guion, 89, of 1860 Purifoy Road, died Thursday, May 28, 
2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She was a native of the Ernul community and a member of Mary Martha M.B. Church.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Mary Martha M.B. Church, 
2960 Hills Neck Road, Ernul, with Rev. Charles Smith officiating. Burial will be in the 
Guion Cemetery.

She is survived by her two sons, William Allen Scott of Baltimore, Md., and Rev. Calvin 
Guion of Ernul; one daughter, Classie Marie Minor of Edward; one brother, James Dixon 
of Ernul; 23 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence and at the home of her daughter, Classie 
Minor, at 135 Hummingbird Lane-Minor Run Road, Edward. 

Arangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2009 - 6/1/2009  



 
Gurganus, Henry Lee 

COVE CITY - Henry Lee Gurganus, 81, of Cove City, died May 30, 2009, at CarolinaEast 
Medical Center.
He was a member of Cove City FWB Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school 
teacher. Lee is a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict.

Lee is survived by his wife, Louise P. Gurganus; one son, Dennis Lee Gurganus of New Bern; 
one step-daughter, Cathy Currin and her husband Wayne of Oxford; one grandson, Daniel 
Currin, special niece Kathy Haislip of Cove City, and his faithful companion Bear.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Cove City FWB Church 
with Rev. John Johnson and Rev. Clem Heath officiating. Burial will follow in Cove City 
Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cove City FWB Church Building 
Fund in c/o Annette Hawkins 612 Cicero Riggs Road, Cove City, NC 28523.

Cotten Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/31/2009 - 6/3/2009  


 
Hamada, Hatsue  
 
Hatsue Hamada, 88, Havelock. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/31/2009 - 6/3/2009  



 
James, Barbara Jarvis  
 
Barbara Jarvis James, 59, of Boiling, Texas, formerly of the Maribel community in Pamlico 
County, died on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the South Coast Medical Center, in Whorton, 
Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie James; one son, Jason James; three daughters, 
Nakisha Maxie, Ivy James and Ursula James; and 14 grandchildren.

The funeral was held on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in Pledger, 
Texas. Burial was held in the church cemetery.

Local announcement is by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2009 - 5/27/2009  


 
Jayroe, Myrtle  
 
Myrtle Jayroe, 88, of Morehead City, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital.
She had pastored for 45 years. She co-pastored Pentecostal Holiness Churches in Lumberton, 
Elizabethtown, St. Paul's, Wallace and Grimesland and Glad Tidings of Morehead City, Harvest 
Temple Assembly of God in Grantsboro and New Creation Pentecostal Holiness Church in Havelock. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Glad Tidings Church, with the Rev. Tim Marriner 
officiating. Interment will be in Gethsemane Memorial Park.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Terrell Malcolm and Nay Suggs, both of Morehead City; 
son, Donald W. Jayroe of Cleveland, Tenn.; sister, Melba Britt of Holden Beach; brother, Auty 
Walker of Lumberton; and seven grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Glad Tidings Church.

Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to New Creation Worship Center, McCotter 
Blvd., Havelock, NC, 28532.

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  



 
Jenkins Jr., Tull Lee  
 
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Tull Lee Jenkins Jr., formerly of New Bern, died May 24, 2009, at his 
residence. 
He retired from civil service and was a member of Community Bible Church in Newport News, Va.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; four daughters, Laurie Bowie, Amy Schoonmaker, Laura Horne 
and Jessie Holden; one son, Brandon Jenkins; three grandchildren; and one sister, Linda K. 
Jenkins.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Community Bible Church, 
Newport News.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Mission Fund of Community Bible 
Church, 633 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Va. 23601.

Arrangements are by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, Va.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  



 
Jenkins Jr., Tull Lee  
 
Tull Lee Jenkins Jr., Newport News, Va. Arrangements are by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral 
Home, Newport News, Va.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/27/2009 - 5/30/2009  



 
Jones, Lucille D.  
 
TRENTON - Lucille D. "Chick" Jones, 84, of 158 Monk St., died Saturday, May 16, 2009, 
at Brookstone Nursing Home in Pollocksville.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at King's Chapel Free 
Will Baptist Church in Trenton with the Rev. W.S. Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow in 
Haiti Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Adams of the home; three sons, James Ray Jones 
Sr. of Trenton, Samuel Leroy Jones of Bowie, Md., and Larry T. Jones of Raleigh; four sisters, 
Ruth Brown and Helen Hill, both of Trenton, Etta Marie Green of Goldsboro, and Nellie Dove 
of Fayetteville; five brothers, Nelson Dove, Haywood Dove, Charlie Dove and Robert Dove, all 
of Trenton, and David Lee Dove of Red Bank, N.J.; and 13 grandchildren; and five 
great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday, at Mills Funeral Home, Inc.

Online condolences at www.millsfh.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  




Keech, Margaret Genevieve Apple 

Mrs. Margaret Genevieve Apple Keech, age 85, a former resident of Washington, died 
Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Two Rivers Nursing Home, Neuse Campus in New Bern.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, from the Chapel of 
Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Pastor Travis Boyd. Burial will follow in 
Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington.

Mrs. Keech was born in Guilford County on August 11, 1923. She was the daughter of the 
late Monroe Harrison Apple and the late Nannie Jane Andrews Apple. Mrs. Keech worked 
at Western Electric in Burlington and National Spinning in Washington. Later, she worked 
as a sales person and assistant manager at Jack's Hallmark Shop in Washington. Mrs. 
Keech was a member of the Wanoca Presbyterian Church and the D.A.V. 

Mrs. Keech was married to Bonnie Gray Keech, who preceded her in death, March 5, 
1975.

Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Greene and her husband, Rick of New Bern, 
and Joyce Murphrey of Wilmington; three grandchildren, John Braddy Jr. of Spruce Pine, 
Leisa Fallon of Wake Forest and Rob Murphrey of Nashville, Tenn.; one great-grandchild, 
Caroline Fallon of Wake Forest; and one brother, M.H. Apple of Washington.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Keech was preceded in death by two 
sisters, Frances Asby and Lola Allison, and one brother, Billy Apple.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Paul Funeral 
Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her daughter, Margaret Greene, 110 
Raft Road, New Bern.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Eastern N.C. 
Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605.

Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Keech's family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Keech family.

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009


 
Kinlaw, Janice Lee  
 
GARLAND - Janice Lee Kinlaw, 60, of 52 Old Tom Morris Road, died Monday, May 25, 2009, 
at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at Carter Funeral Home, 
Garland, with the Rev. David Chestnutt officiating.

She is survived by her husband, R.C. Kinlaw; one daughter, Evelyn Kinlaw of Fuquay-Varina;
 two sons, Todd Kinlaw of Clinton and Riley Kinlaw of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Sandra 
Harper of Grantsboro; and one grandchild.

The family will receive friends after the service.

Online condolences may be sent through www.carterfh.com.

Arrangements are by Carter Funeral Home, Garland.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  




Lewis, Ernest Ervin 

VANCEBORO - Mr. Ernest Ervin Lewis, 85, died Sunday, May 17, 2009.
A graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Vanceboro Cemetery.

Mr. Lewis, a native of Beaufort County, lived most of his life in the Wilmar community of Craven 
County. He farmed all of his life and continued to farm a large garden as long as he was able.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Eula Mae Weatherington Lewis; a son, Billy 
Ray Lewis; and a grandson, Daniel Lloyd Lewis.

He is survived by daughters Retha Harris of Pinetown, Jean Smith of Vanceboro, Peggy Smith 
of Simpson and Patricia Key of Chocowinity; sons, Danny Lewis of Chocowinity and Alton 
Lewis of Vanceboro; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carrie Wilson 
of Vanceboro.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in 
Vanceboro, and other times at the family home of Eula and Ernest Lewis.

Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.

Paid Obituary

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Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  




Maggiolo, Margaret

Margaret Maggiolo, 85, of New Bern, formerly of Newport, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 
Bayview Nursing Center in New Bern.
Mrs. Maggiolo was a veteran and served in the U.S.M.C. during World War II, 1944-1945.

Services will be held at noon Saturday at St. Egbert's Catholic Church, 17th and Arendell St. 
Morehead City, with Father Doug Smiley officiating. Interment will follow in Gethsemane 
Memorial Park with military honors.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Paramore and husband, Ken, of Greenville; her son, 
Lewis Maggiolo and wife, Linda, of New Bern; sister, Pauline Korzi and husband, Steve, of 
Weirton, W.Va.; brother, Joe Seganos of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren, Kathy Coggins 
and husband, Jason, Kevin Paramore and wife, Brooke, Jennifer Ritchie and husband, Jeff, 
and Stephanie Maggiolo; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Maggiolo.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, prior to the 
service and other times at the home of Lewis Maggiolo, 514 Trent Farms Road, New Bern, 
NC 28562.

Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to United Hospice of Coastal Carolina, 
1810 Helen Ave., New Bern, NC 28560.

The family would like to thank the staff of Bayview for the compassionate care they gave Mrs. 
Maggiolo during her stay with them.

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2009 - 6/1/2009  



 
Medina, Epifanio Cruz  
 
Epifanio Cruz Medina, 46, of 132 Fox Chase Village, died Sunday, March 24, 2009, at 
CarolinaEast Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. 
Ernest Ruede officiating. 

He is survived by his wife, Amalia Cruz; four sons, Jose Cruz of Mexico, Hugo Cruz, Miguel 
Cruz and Steven Cruz, all of New Bern; four daughters, Luz Cruz of Raleigh, Adriana Cruz, 
Margarita Cruz and Theresa Cruz, all of New Bern; one brother, Gilberto Ramirez of Mexico; 
and five grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/27/2009 - 5/30/2009  



 
Midgette Jr., Pardee  
 
Pardee Midgette Jr., 64, Englewood, N.J. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral 
Home Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2009 - 6/1/2009  




Moore, Charles Spencer 

Reverend Charles Spencer Moore, 76, of Asheville, N.C., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at 
the Hospice Center of the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. 
Born July 23, 1932, and a native of Troy, N.C., he was a son of the late Jennie Lee Monroe 
and Adolphus Moore. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George M. Moore.

Rev. Moore, a member of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina, was a retired Presbyterian 
minister having served churches outside Danville, Va., in New Bern, N.C., and outside 
Wilmington, N.C. He was Presbytery Executive/Stated Clerk for the former Asheville 
Presbytery and later served as Treasurer for the former Wilmington Presbytery.

Charlie received his B.A. Degree in Accounting from Catawba College, Salisbury, his MBA 
from UNC-Chapel Hill, and his Master of Divinity Degree from Union Theological Seminary, 
Richmond. He graduated from the U.S. Army Finance School and served two years in the 
Finance Corps of the U.S. Army, most of the time as cashier in the finance office in San 
Juan, Puerto Rico. He was employed in various areas of finance in the business world 
before entering the ministry.

A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a former member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in New Bern and 
Asheville. Upon his retirement Charlie could often be found at the N.C. Creative Retirement 
Center at UNCA, where he took 100 courses at College for Seniors and was an avid duplicate 
bridge player at Harvest House.

Charlie is survived by his former wife and devoted friend, Mary Raine Sydnor Smith of Asheville, 
and 11 nieces and nephews in whom he delighted, among those Michael M. Moore of Knoxville, 
Tenn., who showed him particular attention, and 19 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He had 
many friends, special among them during his declining years, Robert Malcolm Smith, Jimmy 
Johnson and Bob Robinson of Asheville.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in the Campbell Chapel 
of First Presbyterian Church, Asheville. A private interment will be held before the service. 

Although flowers are appreciated, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 40 
Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or to Hospice Fund, Charles George VAMC, 1100 
Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805, or to any charity/church of your choice.

Condolences may be sent through the website www.morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/20/2009 - 5/23/2009  



 
Morgan, Teagan Reili  
 
Teagan Reili Morgan, infant, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
She is survived by her parents, Allyson Kennedy and John James Morgan IV; and her 
grandparents. 

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009, at Cotten Funeral Home 
and Crematory, with Pastor Bill Wingard officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to 
the service at the funeral home. 

Condolences may be sent at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  



 
Morris, Doreen  
 
Doreen Morris, 46, Dover. Arrangements are incomplete at Fonville and Dove Mortuary, 
Kinston.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  


 
 
Murphy, Chennel Angel  
 
Chennel Angel Murphy, infant, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Pitt County Memorial 
Hospital in Greenville.
She is survived by her parents, William and Ulanda Murphy of New Bern; four sisters, 
Latisha Murphy, Anayjah Murphy, Ebonie Murphy and Tierra Brimage; and four 
grandparents.

No services are planned.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  




Mushet, Capt. Robert Arthur

Capt. Robert Arthur Mushet, age 92, of New Bern, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 
CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Captain Mushet was born in Cambridge, Mass., on Oct. 23, 1916. Upon completion of public 
school in Arlington, Mass., he attended the Massachusetts Nautical School (now 
Massachusetts Maritime Academy) and graduated with honors in 1936. He was employed 
by United Fruit Company from 1937 to 1942, rising to the rank of Chief Officer.

On Sept. 28, 1940, he married Betty V. Arth of Washington, D.C. Following his sea-going
 career, he was employed by the U.S. Navy Oceanographic Office, Air Navigation Branch in 
Suitland, Md. He and Betty lived in Silver Spring, Md., for 24 years and raised two children. 
Bob retired in 1971 and moved to Centerville, Mass., where he and his wife, Betty, spent the 
next 29 years.

In retirement, Bob felt a calling for the sea and went back to work as Captain for the Hyannis 
and Nantucket Boat Line. When an opening came up with Woodshole, Martha's Vineyard, 
and Nantucket Steamship Authority for captain and pilot, Bob filled the position and spent 
the next 13 years as Captain/Pilot on various ferry vessels rising up to command the coastwise 
steamer SSNaushon.

Following a second retirement in 1985, Bob pursued a career as Trainman/Conductor on the 
Hyannis Scenic Railroad until it ended in 1987. After the passing of his beloved wife in 2000, 
Bob moved to New Bern to be near his son, Richard, and his wife, Barbara.

He is also survived by his daughter, Betty-Jo Norman and husband, Ben, of Vasa, Minn.; 
grandsons, Thomas J. Mushet of Elizabeth, N.J., CWO3 Brian M. Mushet and wife, 
JoAnne, of Clarksville, Tenn., Bruce Allen Mushet and wife, Rebecca, of East Wareham, 
Mass., Kristoffer B. Norman and wife, Kelly, of Goodhue, Minn.; granddaughter, Julie 
(Norman) DuPree, and husband, Eddie, of Liberty Hill, Texas; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, at Pollock-Best Funeral Home 
Chapel, with the Rev. Connie Stutts officiating. Interment will be at Mosswood Cemetery, 
Cotuit, Cape Cod, Mass. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 
a.m. just prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy 
Scholarship Fund at www.maritime.edu/donate or Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 
101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2009 - 5/26/2009  


 
Ohl, Joan  
 
Joan Ohl, 69, New Bern. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/22/2009 - 5/25/2009  


 
Ollison Sr., Donald Lee  
 
Donald Lee Ollison Sr., 61, of 810 Chattawka Lane died Friday, May 15, 2009, at CarolinaEast 
Medical Center.
He was a native of Jones County and a graduate of Jones Senior High School, class of 1966, 
and Craven Community College. He was formerly employed with Carolina Telephone Co. and 
retired from Cherry Point Naval Aviation Depot as an information technology specialist.

His funeral will be noon Friday, May 22, 2009, at Northwest A Conference Tabernacle. 1124 
Ten Mile Fork Road, Trenton, with the Rev. W.E. Sinclair officiating. Burial will be in Free Will 
Chapel Cemetery in Pollocksville.

He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne Ollison of Newport News, Va.; son, Donald Lee 
Ollison Jr. of Duluth, Ga.; his mother, Pearlie Mae Grady Simmons of Trenton; two sisters,
 Annie Pearl Bryant of Silver Hill, Md. and Delphine Davis of Los Angeles, Calif.; one
 brother, Robert King of Richmond, Va.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Oscar's Mortuary and at the Tabernacle one hour prior to 
the service.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009 



 
Pasteur, Mildred Delores  
 
BEAUFORT - Mildred Delores Pasteur, 60, of 707 Cedar St., died Saturday, May 23, 2009, 
at Carteret General Hospital.
She was a native of Carteret County and a graduate of Queen Street High School Class of 
1966. She retired from the Aircraft Maintenance Department of NADEP and was a member 
of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.

Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Mt. Tabor Missionary 
Baptist Church, 890 Merrimon Road in Beaufort, with the Rev. Hubert Judon officiating. 
Burial will be in Ocean View Cemetery, Beaufort.

She is survived by her two sons, Clinton Earl Montford of Beaufort and Joseph Eugene 
Montford Jr. of Powder Springs, Ga.; four brothers, Joseph H. Pasteur Jr. of Forestville, 
Md., George Pasteur Sr. of Mitchellville, Md., Ernest L. Pasteur Sr. of Haslett, Mich., 
and John R. Pasteur of Columbia, Md.; seven sisters, Evelyn P. Ballentine of Baltimore, 
Md., Josephine P. Young of Frederick, Md., Alice P. Edmonson of Baltimore, Md., Joy 
P. Johnson of Morehead City, Ketina D. Pasteur of Raleigh, Deborah A. Pasteur of 
Durham and Patricia Y. Pasteur of Baltimore, Md.; and three grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Friday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church one hour prior to the service. 

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009



Reed, Deborah Rebecca 

ORIENTAL - Deborah Rebecca Reed, 59, died May 24, 2009, at home.
She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

She is survived by her mother, Ethel K. Graham, and stepfather, Donald, of Cobb Island, 
Md.; one sister, Ramona R. Campbell, and her husband, William, of Havelock; and three 
nieces, Shannon McGonigal, Amanda Hamons and Leslie Kinkade. 

She is preceded in death by her brother, U.S. Army Captain Gary Lee Reed.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane Society of Craven-Pamlico Counties, 
1639 Old Airport Road, New Bern, NC 28562.

Condolences may be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  




Simmons, Evelyn Jennette

On Friday, May 15, 2009, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Evelyn Jeanette Simmons, 91, of 
New Bern, N.C., died at her home and slipped into the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Clinton Chapel 
A.M.E. Zion Church, located at 1011 Church St. in New Bern, with Pastor Theodore Headen 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Simmons Cemetery in Pollocksville.

"Eve," as she was so fondly called by her family and friends, was reared in a Christian home 
in Englehard, and she received her education in the Hyde County Public School System. 
She traveled and studied abroad and later married the love of her life, Joseph Simmons, on 
Dec. 7, 1944. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. Her 
husband was a devoted and loving husband, and he cared for her in their home until the death 
angel parted them. She and "Joe," as she so fondly called him, were the matriarch and 
patriarch of the Simmons family. They resided in Philadelphia, Pa., where she graduated from 
Temple University and began her profession as a teacher. She taught at Temple University and 
Cardinal Dougherty Catholic High School and was an exceptional educator. She was a devout
 member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pa. In 1995, she and Joe moved 
to New Bern and joined Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. They were members of several 
church auxiliaries and organizations. They volunteered with community agencies, such as 
Meals on Wheels and various senior programs. She had a love for authenticity, fine arts, crafts, 
textiles and design, home interior decorations, and she enjoyed purifying the atmosphere of 
their home.

She leaves this world to join her parents, Oliver and Mattie Midyette Jeanette; her son, Oliver
 "Bud" James, formerly Ali Ibrahim; her two sisters, Isma Everette and Millicent Chandler; 
and other relatives who preceded her in death.

Although she had been seriously ill for several months, many hearts were saddened by her 
sudden death. She will be truly missed and leaves to cherish precious memories, her devoted 
husband of 64 years, Joseph Harm Simmons of the home; five grandchildren, Ali Ibrahim (Theresa) 
of Chicago, Ill., Harun Ibrahim (Satin) of Virginia Beach, Va., Bilqis Ibrahim of Long Island City, N.Y., 
Luke Ibrahim (Miledys) of Colonia, N.J., Kaiyyum Ibrahim of New York, N.Y.,; 11 great-grandchildren, 
Jasmine, Nadirah, Dayjza, Harun, Xazier, Hassan, Kenyatta, Bilqis, Fatima, Nicole and Ebony; 
foster daughter, Patricia Chandler of New Bern; stepdaughter, Lisa Barnes of Amber, Pa.; two 
step-grandchildren, Zena Wise and Lurenzo Wise; one step great-grandson, Cinque Walker; her 
godson, David Pulley of Philadelphia, Pa.; three devoted nieces and a nephew who cared for her 
until her death, Doris Alexander, Jean Allen, Patricia Johnson and James Godette; cousins, 
Sushia Salley, Gladys Midgette, Denny Midgette, Anthony Midgette and Larry Midgette; and 
a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 
May 22, 2009, at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church Saturday one hour before the service.

Online condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/16/2009 - 5/24/2009  



 
Smith, Annie H.  
 
DEEP RUN - Annie H. Smith, 94, of 3211 Gray Branch Church Road, died Saturday, 
May 16, 2009.
Annie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a charter 
member of Gray Branch Free Will Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed 
gardening, quilting, cooking and baking cakes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Emma Humphrey; her husband of 57 
years, Glennie E. Smith; brothers, Alfred, Jake and Clarence Humphrey; and a sister, Bernice 
Gray.

Survivors include her five children, Elaine Byrd of Warrenton, Va., Joanne Ipock of Cove 
City, Currie Smith of Deep Run, Dale Smith and Emma Smith of the home; six grandchildren; 
eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John, Carlyle and Ralph Humphrey; and sisters, Evelyne 
Stroud, Margorie Hill and Ethel "Sweetie" Lee.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pink Hill Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ray 
Brown officiating. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pink Hill Funeral 
Home and at the home at other times.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Gray Branch Free Will Baptist Church, 
P.O. Box 288, Deep Run, NC 28525.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/21/2009  




Smith Jr., James Neal 

James Neal Smith Jr. went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on May 22, 2009, after 
a fairly brief illness. Preceding him in death were his wife of 40 years, Jane Cory; his 
parents, James Neal Smith Sr. and Lillian G Smith; and his brother, Bill Smith.
He was born June 22, 1919.

After graduating from high school, Class of 1936, Jimmy attended N.C. State and The 
University of Alabama. He also served with the U.S. Army for a tour of the beaches of 
Normandy. While still in the service, Jimmy met his wife, Jane, in Toronto, Canada.

Jimmy was a high school teacher for 33 years, where he was also involved in constructing 
the proms, which he loved doing. He was also in charge of many homecoming parades and 
Christmas parades.

Jimmy and his wife, Jane, also started the nativity scene at Centenary Methodist Church, 
where he also served as a scout master for many years.

Jimmy is survived by his son, Robert Neal Smith, and wife, Kye; his daughter, Louanne 
Smith Miller, and husband, Jerry. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael, James, 
Chris, Bryan, Andy, Micky and Nicole. He also had three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Pollock-Best Funeral Home on Monday, May, 25, 2009, from 7 until 9 
p.m., and other times at the home of Robert Smith. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 
26, 2009 at 2 p.m., at Centenary United Methodist Church

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church or New 
Bern High School. 

Those who wish to send the family a note of condolence or sign the online guest book may 
visit www.pollockbest.com.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/24/2009 - 5/27/2009  



 
Smith Jr., James Neal  
 
James Neal Smith Jr., 89, New Bern. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & 
Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/23/2009 - 5/26/2009  



 
Squires, Nannie Beatrice Person  
 
Nannie Beatrice Person Squires of 90 Swan Point Road, Maribel Community of Bayboro, 
died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at her residence.
She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., relocated to Pamlico County as a child, and her education 
was attained through the Pamlico County school system. As a member of Antioch United 
Church of Christ, she served in the choir and on the Missionary Board and Mother's Board.

Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Antioch United Church of Christ, with 
the Rev. James Heath officiating. Burial will be in the Squires Family Cemetery.

She is survived by her five daughters, Bessie Gibbs of Oriental, Florence Fulcher of Maribel 
and Dorothy Squires of the home, Evelena Crosby of Woodbridge, Va., and Annie Ganus 
of Garner; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/22/2009 - 5/25/2009  




Sumrell, Toshiko

After a full and complete life of happiness, laughter and love, Toshiko Otani Sumrell 
departed this world at her home on May 23, 2009, at the age of 74. Born on July 6, 
1934, in Taiwan (formerly Formosa), she moved to Tokyo immediately at the end of 
World War II.
She was married to Edward Whitley Sumrell, a native of New Bern, while serving in the 
U.S. Air Force. After 26 years of service to his country, Edward Whitley Sumrell was 
awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. After retiring from the Air Force, he founded 
Tidewater Marine Co., Inc. Toshiko was his loving and supporting wife until his death in 
1982. 

After her husband's death, Toshiko moved to Seattle, Wash., where she was a personal 
cook for the Eldridge Family of Seattle for 17 years. She spent her winters in Palm 
Desert, Calif. Although a citizen of the United States for decades, she never lost her love 
for Japan. She often traveled to Japan, enjoying the culture, literature, friends and family. 
She relished both American and Japanese culture. Toshiko found joy and was at her best 
when surrounded by her family and friends preparing the delicious dishes she had learned 
to cook from her various travels.

Toshiko is survived by her eldest son, Charlie Sumrell, and wife, Kim, and grandson 
Erik; youngest son, Eugene Sumrell, and grandsons, Alexander, Jeremy and wife, 
Kristen, and great-granddaughter, Hailey, all of New Bern. She is also survived by eldest 
daughter, Chiaki Duncan and husband, Derry, and grandchildren, Chase, Ryan, Abigail 
and Whitley of Suwanee, Ga., and by her youngest daughter, Chisa Kalemba, and her 
husband, Pat, and grandchildren, Cameron, Simon and Chloe, all of Fayetteville; and her 
beloved and loyal West Highland Terries, Carolina and Beauregard.

She was the fifth of six children born in Taiwan to Tomisaku and Shigeko Otani of 
Mikabi, Japan. Toshiko was preceded in death by younger sister, Yasuko Yamamoto, 
and surviving are a brother, Ruichi Otani, and sister, Fukuko Otani, and sister, Hisako 
Hirayama, and Fumiko Kuroki, all of Tokyo, Japan.

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at First Baptist Church, 
239 Middle St, New Bern, at 2 p.m. May 30, 2009.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and immediately following 
the service. 

The family requests that memorials be made to Colonial Capital Humane Society, 
P.O. Box 326, New Bern, NC 28563 or American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness 
Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Condolences may be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2009 - 5/31/2009  



 
Trout, Michael Hunter  
 
Michael Hunter Trout, infant, Havelock. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2009 - 5/29/2009  


 
Venema, Auke  
 
Mr. Auke Venema, 82, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at CarolinaEast Medical 
Center in New Bern.
A native of the Netherlands, Auke, also known locally as "Mr. V," served for 15 
years in the Dutch Army immediately following WWII. Mr. Venema immigrated to 
the U.S. in 1957, with his wife, Catharina and his two oldest children, Marianne 
and Robert. Another child, Erik, was born here in the United States. Throughout 
his life, Mr. Venema was involved in various aspects of the photographic equipment 
sales industry and also started his own company importing and exporting photo 
equipment. Upon his retirement, he and his wife moved from New Jersey to Oriental 
for 10 years and then finally to New Bern.

Mr. Venema is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Catharina and his sister, 
Betty. He is survived by his brother, Willem and sister, Tini, of the Netherlands; 
daughter, Marianne Lawrence and son, Major USMC (Ret.) Robert Paul Venema, 
both of New Bern; and son, Erik Auke Venema of Princeton, N.J., and their 
respective families.

The family will have a private gathering at a later date.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Cotten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  




Vincent, Myra Dudley

Myra Dudley Vincent, 87, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at In-Patient Hospice, Greenville.
Mrs. Vincent was a native of Craven County and a member of Bethany Christian Church. 
She was a farmer's wife, worked at McLellans and retired fromRoses. She was a loving 
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed. 

Graveside funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Hill 
Family Cemetery, with the Rev. Danny French officiating.

Myra was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Hurley Vincent Sr., and is survived by 
three sons, Bobby Vincent, and his wife, Ava, and B.J. Hurley Vincent and his wife, Linda, 
all of Cove City, and Rhem Vincent and his wife, Paula, of New Bern; one daughter, Lilla 
Wiggins, and her husband, David, of Morehead City; six grandchildren; and seven 
great-grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends at Myra's home at all times.

Cotten Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/26/2009 - 5/29/2009  




Wetherington, Rev. Eddie Webster

Rev. Eddie Webster Wetherington, 93, of 222 Williams St., Roanoke Rapids, formerly 
of Clinton, died on Monday, May 25, 2009, in the Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Rev. Wetherington was born in Craven County on June 10, 1915, where he grew up. 
He was the son of the late William Southy and Hattie Morris Wetherington. He moved 
to Clinton in 1940 and resided there until November 2005, when he moved to Roanoke 
Rapids. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Whitford of Vanceboro and 
Caddie Neely of Statesville, and four brothers, Lonnie, Timothy, Alfred and Sam, all of 
Vanceboro. Mr. Wetherington was a salesman by trade and a minister by calling.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Muriel J. Wetherington; a daughter, Joan W. 
Phillips of Roanoke Rapids; a son, Earl Hart of Gainesville, Fla.; a sister, Viola W. 
Harden of New Bern; granddaughter, Amy Williamson and husband, Mark, of Raleigh; 
and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Grove Park Baptist 
Church, with the Rev. Mike Shook and the Rev. Jimmy Johnson officiating. Burial 
will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday night, at Royal-Hall Funeral 
Home.

Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the 
American Cancer Society.

Condolences may sent through www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.

Services are entrusted with Royal-Hall Funeral Home, Clinton.

Paid Obituary

To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/31/2009 - 6/3/2009  

 
 
White Sr., Walter D.  
 
Walter D. White Sr., 56, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  


 
White Sr., Walter Delong  
 
Walter Delong White Sr., 56, of 141 Hill-Randolph Lane, Perrytown Community, died 
Sunday, May 24, 2009, at his residence.
He was a graduate of J. T. Barber High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Marine 
Corps. He was employed with R. E. Bengel, Morris Construction and as a landscaper.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. R. 
E. Midgette Sr. officiating. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at Oscar's 
Memorial Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow the service.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl C. White of New Bern; his parents, Vander White Sr. 
and Ida H. White of New Bern; one son, Walter White Jr. of New Bern; three daughters, 
Juanita White and Elizabeth White, both of New Bern, and Victoria W. McKissick of 
Raleigh; three brothers, Michael Henderson and Teddy White, both of New Bern, and 
Vander Lee White Jr. of Fayetteville; two sisters, Rosalyn Dunn of New Bern and Iroline 
F. Whitehead of Havelock; and 10 grandchildren.

A viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Oscar's Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/29/2009 - 6/1/2009  


 
Whitfield, Sarah Rosenboro  
 
Sarah Rosenboro Whitfield, 70, Ayden. Arrangements are by Don Brown Funeral 
Home, Ayden.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/28/2009 - 5/31/2009  



 
Whitmore, Luvenia Simmons  
 
Luvenia Simmons Whitmore, 82, of Bridgeport, Conn., died Friday, May 15, 2009, 
at Norwalk Hospital.
She was formerly a resident of the Tuscarora-Rhems and Pembroke communitys of 
New Bern and taught in the Connecticut school system for more than 23 years.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. 
Zion Church, with the Rev. K.B. Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Simmons 
Family Cemetery, Tuscarora.

She is survived by her son, Karl Robinson of Bridgeport, Conn., and one grandchild.

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

Condolences may be sent at www.oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/18/2009 - 5/24/2009  


 
Williams, David Lee  
 
AURORA - David Lee Williams, 60, of Aurora, died May 25, 2009, at Beaufort County 
Hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy DeMint; two sons, Jason Kelly Williams and Jeffrey 
Owen Williams; two daughters, Lisa Michell Bass and Marsha Lynn Williams; one brother, 
Donald Williams; his sister, Ann Williams; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, 
all of New Bern.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at Good News Outreach Church, 
3208 Oaks Road, New Bern.

Visitation will be held following the service at the home of Donald Williams, 250 Keener 
Ave., Lot 39, New Bern.

Condolences may be made to: www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/30/2009 - 6/2/2009  



Wood, Joyce Gatlin

Joyce Gatlin Wood of Carolina Beach passed away May 19, 2009, at Davis Healthcare.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Vera Gatlin; and her son, Aaron 
Jones Jr.

Joyce is survived by her son, Allen Leroy Wood, and wife, Amy B. Wood, of Cove City; 
grandson, Dustin Hunter Wood of Cove City; sister, Connie Patrick of Leland; brother, 
Ralph Gatlin and wife, Patricia B. Gatlin, of Leland; and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved the beach, fishing, old movies, 
dancing, spending time with friends and watching her grandson playing sports.

Celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2009, beginning at 304 Ocean Blvd., 
Carolina Beach, then proceeding to the North End.

Special thanks to Hilda Cox and her other faithful friends for their love and support during 
this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 
1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com.

Arrangements are by Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, Wilmington.


 
Published in the Sun Journal from 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009  


 
Worthington, James Hawkins  
 
James Hawkins Worthington, 67, died Saturday, May 16, 2009. 
A native of Montgomery, Ala., he was a retired master gunnery sergeant from the U.S. 
Marines. He served over 30 years of faithful service to our country, having fought in the 
Vietnam War. Upon his assignment to Cherry Point, he settled in Carolina Pines, where 
he was an avid birder and diligently worked in his yard.

Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy Forsythe Worthington of the home; daughter, Lorri 
Miller of San Bernardino, Calif.; sons, Vincent Worthington of Clayton; Scott Worthington 
of Henrieville, Utah; and one granddaughter.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to offer condolences 
may do so at www.pollockbest.com.

Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations.

Published in the Sun Journal from 5/19/2009 - 5/22/2009  





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