Brown, Florence Marie SOMERSET, N.J. - Florence Marie Brown, 59, formerly of Cove City, died Aug. 28, 2008 at St. Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. She graduated from Newbold High School in 1967. She worked for AT&T for 33 years. She was a member of Bryant Chapel A.M.E.Z. Church in Cove City. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at First Baptist Church in Somerset, N.J. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Wilkins of the home; two brothers, Levy D. Brown Sr., of New Bern; Aaron Brown Jr. of Cove City; five sisters, Marilyn D. Moore of New Bern; Queenie M. Hicks and Arletha M. Smith of Queens, N.Y.; Sandra Brown and Mary Brown of Cove City. Viewing will be one hour before funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hazel B. Neal Scholarship Foundation. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home, New Brunswick, N.J. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Cottle, Elda G. After battling cancer, Elda Carol Gardner Cottle, 70, died at home on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. She was born in Kinston on December 17, 1937 to the late Thurman and Clara Gardner. She graduated from Kinston High School. On Sept. 28, 1956, she married James S. Cottle at Scott Air Force Base in St. Louis. She had worked as a surgical technician at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville and later retired as a bookkeeper for H.J. MacDonald Middle School in New Bern, where she worked for 27 years. In her retirement years, Elda enjoyed her travels to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, and various states including South Dakota, Texas, Iowa, and many other western states. Her latest adventures were travels and reseashelling to Nassau, Eleuthrea, and Cat Island of the Bahamas. Elda was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She always thought of everyone else's happiness, which was what truly made her happy. Elda will truly be missed by all. is survived by her husband of 51 years, James S. Cottle of the home; her son, Dennis Cottle and his wife Elizabeth of Cary; her daughter, June Carol Blasey and her husband Steve of Clarksville, Tenn. and their daughter, Elda's granddaughter, Taylor Blasey, also of Clarksville, Tenn.; two brothers, James and Allen Gardner; nephew, William Cottle of Coconut Creek, Fla. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Those who desire to leave the family a note of condolence or sign the guest book may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 – 9/5/2008 Coy, Marie Lucci Marie "Mary" Lucci Coy, 82, of New Bern died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. She is survived by one son, Nelson Coy Jr. of New Jersey; two daughters, Carol Coy of North Carolina and Marie Oswald of Pennsylvania; one brother, Michael Lucci of New Jersey, one sister, Terry Murray of New Jersey; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Croatan Free Will Baptist Church, with Harry Bryan officiating. A service will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one's choice. Local arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Gamble, Mona Henderson Mona Henderson Gamble, 45, of New Bern, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church with pastor Eugene Mason and Holly Raby officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She was a chef in the food services department at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a 1981 graduate of Maxwell High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was a member of the Word of God Christian Center in New Bern. She is survived by her husband, Norman Gamble; one son, Stephon Gamble; three daughters, Brieanna Gamble, Brittany Gamble and Brianique Gamble all of the home; her mother, Henrietta Grant Henderson of New Bern; one sister, Henrietta Shelia Draughn of New Bern; two brothers, Leroy Robertson of New York and Eugene Adams of Queens, N.Y.. Viewing will be held today at the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Rivers- Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., New Bern. Published in the Sun Journal from 8/31/2008 - 9/3/2008 Haggard, Marylee M. Marylee M. Haggard, 83, Bethel. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Harper, Henry Douglas Henry Douglas Harper, 56, Aquasco, Md., formerly of Bayboro. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Kane, Eric L. Eric Lobb Kane, 67, went to meet our Lord on Aug. 30, 2008.? Mr. Kane was born in Media, Pa., on March 23, 1941. New Bern became his home in 1978. Eric was a humble man who would never boast about himself, so it is our great honor to let the world know how wonderful he was. Among his many contributions to his community, he was a member and deacon of Temple Baptist Church as well as a teacher of the Sunday School Joy Class.? Serving for years as a substance-abuse counselor, Eric also helped to initiate Celebrate Recovery.? He spent countless hours as a volunteer and coach for the Special Olympics with his son, Jeremy. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, he proudly served our country for 23 years. It could be said that Eric Kane was a soldier of love.? Armed with a seemingly endless flow of compassion, empathy and faith in God, he was a motivational inspiration to all who crossed his path. Having never met a stranger, it was one of his greatest pleasures to help people find and sustain their own light through his shining example and amazing talent for making people feel special. You could always count on hearing his gentle encouragements like, 'One day at a time,' or 'Be good to you.' When he wasn't working on some angelic mission or another, you might find him working on a computer, reading science fiction, riding his motorcycle or sailing a boat. Let it be known that whether it was his biological, adopted, foster or stepchild, he loved all of his children and grandchildren deeply and unconditionally. Words cannot express how dearly loved he was or how greatly he will be missed. Mr. Kane is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Pamela E. Kane, of New Bern; four sons, Benjamin Kane, and his wife, Lena Primina, of Morehead City, Jeremy Kane, Charles Kane, and his wife, Michelle, all of New Bern and Charles Bandy, and his wife, Denise, of Union, Ky.; a daughter, Bronwyn Mithun and her husband, John, of Locust Grove, Va.; his stepsons, Jordan Brown and his wife, Danielle, of West Jefferson, Justin Brown and Joshua Brown, of New Bern and his daughter-in-law, Beth Brown, of New Bern; one brother, Richard Kane of Danielsville, Pa.; one sister, Dale Laughlin of Media, Pa. and 21 grandchildren.? The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial services are Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Cobb officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jones County Special Olympics. Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Kane Family. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 McFail, Dorothy Dorothy McFail, 89, Havelock. Arrangements by Cotton Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Morris, Janice G. Janice Godette Morris, whose funeral is at 1 p.m. today at Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, is survived by her mother, Virginia McCabe Godettte of Havelock. A full obituary can be read at http://www.oscarsmortuary.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Nolan, Rillie Frazier Rillie Frazier Nolan, 95, Havelock. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Powell, Amber Lea Amber Lea Powell, 33, New Bern. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Ramsey, Anthony Ward JACKSONVILLE - Anthony Ward Ramsey, 69, of Jacksonville died Aug. 31, 2008 at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ramsey was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was the oldest member of the Half Moon Gun Club. He was one of the founders of the Half Moon Fire Department, where he worked for 10 or 12 years. He retired from Taylor Lumber and Land Co. of New Bern after more than 40 years. A memorial service will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Johnson Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry L. Bryant officiating. Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Louise Ramsey; two daughters, Dawn Ramsey Maldonado of Beaufort, S.C. and S. Denise Ramsey of Jacksonville; two brothers, James L. Ramsey of Jacksonville and David A. Ramsey of Maysville; two sisters, Judy Wayne Brown of Jacksonville and Patricia Ann Norris of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren, David Horne, Justin Courie, Morgan Renee Horne. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ramsey family at 1327 Ramsey Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Strayhorn, Elda E. TRENTON - Elda E. Strayhorn, 73, of 103 Back St., Trenton, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Northwest "A" Freewill Baptist Tabernacle in Trenton with elder Esley Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Haiti Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Dewey Strayhorn; three daughters, Gaynell Strayhorn of Greenville, Doreen Strayhorn of Trenton and Joyce Strayhorn of Ayden; three sons, Leslie Strayhorn of Chapel Hill, Kenneth Strayhorn of the home and Daryl Strayhorn of Raleigh; four sisters, Tessie Dove of Upper Marlboro, Md., Claressa White of Temple Hill, Md., Detra Forde-Flephenson of Raleigh and Daphne Colman of Pollocksville; two brothers, Curtis Brown of Havelock and Donald Brown of Milton, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Mills Funeral Home, Kinston. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 Strickland, Richard Daniel KINSTON - Richard Daniel Strickland, 53, of Kinston, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. He was a supervisor with the city of New Bern Wastewater Treatment Engineering Department. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bank of the Arts, 317 Middle St., New Bern. He is survived by his wife, Carol Tokarski, of the home; parents, Raymond and Treasure Strickland of Kinston; children, Staci Drysdale of Chester, N.J., Tish Yelverton of Greenville, Zachary Strickland of the home and Courtney Strickland of Snow Hill; and two grandchildren, Caleb and Logan Drysdale of Chester, N.J. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Neuse River Foundation New Bern Office, 1307 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28562. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/2/2008 - 9/5/2008 03 Simmons Jr., Claude Cornelius Deacon Claude Cornellius Simmons Jr., 94, of 1704 Washington Street died Monday, September 1, 2008, at Two Rivers Healthcare Trent Campus. Deacon Claude Simmons was a member of West Street Christian Church and served in many capacities, including church treasurer for 40 years and former chairman of the trustee and deacon board. His civic organizations included the Royal Circle Charitable Club, George B. Willis Lodge # 423, New Bern Consistory # 30, honorary past potentate Arabian Temple # 42, Arabian Court # 52, and adviser to the Daughters of Isis Arabian Court # 52. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at West Street Christian Church with the Reverend R. E. Midgette Sr., D.D., officiating. The interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his son, Elbert L. Simmons Sr. (Lottie); three daughters, Addie S. Wooten (Reverend Thomas), Ollie S. Midgette (James), and Reverend Carolyn S. Thomas (Robert); three brothers, John W. Simmons Sr., Charles Simmons Sr. and Christopher Simmons Sr., all of New Bern; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence and viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Ritualistic services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at West Street Christian Church by the Masonic Organizations. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Condolences may be sent to www.oscarsmortuary.com. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journsal 9/3/2008 – 9/6/2008 Cloninger, Terry Lynn Terry Lynn Cloninger, 56, of New Bern, formerly of Norfolk, Va., and Knoxville, Tenn., died suddenly in his home September 1, 2008. He is survived by two brothers and one sister and their families in Knoxville, Tenn., and his partner, Paul Stamas of New Bern. Private services will be held in Knoxville at a later date. A remembrance reception will be held at his home, 304 North Carolina Drive in River Bend, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:American Heart Association 3015 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, N.C. 27834. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008 Gibbs, Paula S. Paula S. Gibbs, 37, Long Island, N.Y. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008 Heath, Virginia Russell Nobles COVE CITY - Virginia Russell Nobles Heath, 92, of 205 Railroad Street went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1915, in Fort Barnwell, N.C., to Lizzie and Henry Russell. She was preceded in death by a son, Wiley Ray Nobles, her husbands, John Wiley Nobles and James Whitford Heath. She was a loving mother and grandmother and an active member of Cove City FWB Church until her health declined in recent years. She was an avid reader and loved writing poetry, which was often printed in local newspapers. Survivors include her two daughters, Elsie Whitford and husband, Frankie, of Ernul, Marilyn Quattlebaum and husband, Rodney, of Wagener, S.C.; her sons, Edwin "Buddy" Nobles and wife, Linda, of Chocowinity, Ronald Nobles and wife, Doreka, of Grifton, Joe Nobles and wife, Mary, of Cove City; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Nobles of Grifton; her stepson, Martin Heath and wife, Kaye, of Cove City; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren; her sister, Sadie Vandiford of New Bern; her brothers, Grover Russell of Fort Barnwell and Nick Russell of Grifton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Cove City FWB Church with the Reverend Steve Petty officiating. Burial will follow in the Juniper FWB Chapel Cemetery, Piney Neck Road, Vanceboro. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at Garner Funeral Home and other times at her home. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008 Hill, George Ralph George Ralph Hill, 50, New Bern. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008 Joyner, Lannie Ruth Barrow Lannie Ruth Barrow Joyner, 79, of New Bern died Sept. 3, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was born in Greene County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Guy Jerry Joyner, and her son, Gary Mark Joyner. She is survived by three daughters, Eleanor Simms and Bettie Powers of New Bern and Linda Thomas of Vanceboro; one son, Jeffery Allen Joyner of New Bern; one brother, Bobby Ray Barrow of Bridgeton; one sister, Violet Sumrell of New Bern; five grandchildren, Junior Thomas, Chris Thomas, Toni Price, Jonathan Simms and Patrick Powers; seven great-grandchildren, Ben Thomas, Samantha Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Olivia Thomas, Zackary Price, Austin Price and Savannah Price; and one great-great grandson, Nathan Thomas. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Cotten Chapel with Rev. Dennis Wiggs officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cotten. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008 Smith, Bob Steele Bob Steele Smith, age 69, of 2935 N.C. Hwy 111 South, Seven Springs, died Wednesday morning at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wayne County to Julia Eva Loftin Smith and the late Joseph Thomas Smith and was married to Altha "Ann" Lane Smith. He was the owner and operator of Smith's First Aid. Funeral services will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at Walker Memorial Church, Hwy 111 South, Seven Springs, with the Rev. Sherman Guthrie officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Pineview Cemetery. In addition to his mother and wife, Mr. Smith is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee Smith of Goldsboro and Steven Daniel and Faye Smith of Seven Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa S. and Junious Williams of Deep Run; and three grandchildren, Stephanie S. and her husband, David Byrd, Tyler Williams and Julie Williams. Family members will greet friends Friday evening following the funeral services and at other times will be at the home of Steve and Faye Smith, 350 Mince Hill Road, Seven Springs, N.C. 28578. In addition to flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Walker Memorial Church Building Fund. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008 05 Arias, Paola Andrea Cardozo Paola Andrea Cardozo Arias, loving daughter, sister, and friend, was called for God on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the age of 19. We hope to see her in heaven when God comes and takes us all together. She is survived by her father, Jaime Cardozo Rangel, and her mother, Edyth Aria Echeverria, both of New Bern; her sister, Brigitte Y-Torres of Kissimmee, Fla.; her brother-in-law, Gilberto C. Torres of Kissimmee, Fla.; and her nephew, Kevin Sebastian Torres, also of Kissimmee, Fla. Family and friends are invited to a viewing and visitation on Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. A service of remembrance will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Pablo Meneses officiating. Paola's family remembers her bright, beautiful eyes and how she always told them that she loved them. She will be loved and remembered by her family and her memory will live on in their hearts and in the hearts of all whose lives she has touched. Family and friends are encouraged to visit www.pollockbest.com where they can sign the online guestbook and share their own special memories of Paola. Services by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Bethea, Janie Flowers Pate Janie Flowers Pate Bethea, 73, of 4l1-B Stoney Hill Drive died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at her residence. She was a native of Maxton and resided in New Jersey before retiring to New Bern. She was a member and minister of the Undenominational Pentecostal Holiness Church of Rocky Run. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the Undenominational Pentecostal Holiness Church of Rocky Run with the Reverend M. L. Simmons officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Louise English, Mary Kinsey, Janie Pate, Cathy Agard and Regina Carr, all of New Bern; five sons, Daniel Pate and Calvin Pate of New Bern, Bobby Pate of Fort Bragg, Clarence Pate of McDonough, Ga., and Michall Bethea of Hampton, Ga.; one brother, Bishop Clarence Flowers Jr. of New Bern; three sisters, Beulah Respers, Louanna Midgette and Emma Sconyers, all of New Bern; 37 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Brayshaw Sr., Richard Charles Richard Charles Brayshaw Sr., 70, Oriental. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Denton, Sybil Ann MAYSVILLE - Sybil Ann Denton, 77, of Maysville, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Jones Funeral Home Swansboro Chapel with the Rev. Rachael Moser officiating. Burial will follow at Seaside Memorial Park. Mrs. Denton was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Allen Denton. She is survived by two sons, Joe and Jeff Denton, both of Wilmington; three daughters, Donna Denton Heisman of Morehead City, Dranda Denton Creech of Swansboro and Dianne Denton Olds of Jacksonville; one brother, Donald Fuller of Chattanooga, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org. Arrangments by Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Green, Shirley Shirley Green, 74, Oriental. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Harrison, Dorothy Ireland Stewart Dorothy Ireland Stewart Harrison, 77, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star, Bayboro # 189. She retired from the Cella Ford dealership in New Bern after 49 years of service. She is survived by one son, Johnny Berry of Washington; two grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Greenleaf Memorial Park with the Rev. Robert Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Johnny Berry, 302 Brick Kiln Road., Washington, N.C. 27889. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Jones, Hazel Bennett AURORA - Hazel Bennett Jones, 93, a former resident of 3358 Mary's Chapel Church Road, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Britthaven of Pamlico in Grantsboro. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Cuthrell Cemetery, White Hill community, Aurora, conducted by Dr. Grady Tucker. The following will serve as pallbearers: Frankie Day, Lawrence Swain, Carl Cayton, Charles Bennett, Gary Jordan and Joe Bennett. Mrs. Jones was born in Beaufort County on December 12, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Otis C. Bennett Sr. and Elsie Smithwick Bennett. Mrs. Jones was a retired custodian with Bangert Elementary School in New Bern. She was a member of the White Hill Free Will Baptist church and Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Jones was married to Frank Jones, who preceded her in death on December 2, 1984. Survivors include her daughter, Peggy J. Cayton of the home; one brother, O.C. Bennett Jr. of Aurora; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by a sister, Olga Day. The family will receive friends at the home, 3358 Mary's Chapel Church Road, Aurora. Condolences may be sent by signing Mrs. Jones' guestbook by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jones family. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Jones Jr., Johnny Johnny Jones Jr., 41, Pollocksville. Arrangements by Maysville Kahlert Funeral Home, Maysville. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/5/2008 - 9/8/2008 Miller, Sandra Kay Sandra Kay Miller, 58, New Bern. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/6/2008 - 9/9/2008 Courman, David Earl David Earl Courman, 49, of 2107 Opal Street died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Md. He was a native of New Bern and a graduate of New Bern High School. He was formerly employed with the N.C. Department of Transportation and was a vendor of auto supplies. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at West Street Christian Church with the Rev. R. E. Midgett Sr. officiating. He is survived by his wife, Karen Green Courman of the home; one daughter, Shavon Courman of New Bern; one brother, Sam Courman of Florida; three sisters, Lula Evans of New Bern and Carrie Courman and Barbara Fields, both of New Bern; and one grandchild. Viewing will be at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oscar's Mortuary. The family will receive friends at the residence. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 Davis, Beulah Beulah Mae Davis, 67, of 543 Merrimon Road, Beaufort died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City. She was a native of the North River Community and was formerly employed at Thomas Seafood. As a member of Mt. Tabor M.B. Church?she sang in?The Disciples of Christ Church Choir, the Mass Choir and was on the United Sisters in Christ Board. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Tabor M.B. Church with the Reverend Hubert Judon officiating. Entombment will be in the Mt. Tabor Church Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mary Davis of the home; one brother, Ernest King Davis, Beaufort; three sisters, Bertha Johnson, Vivian Johnson both of Beaufort, and Janice Norris, Port Amboy, N.J. The family will receive friends at the residence of Bertha Johnson, 345 Merrimon Rd. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at?the church an hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 DiMartino Sr., John Michael John M. DiMartino, Sr., (Mike), 76, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. In high school, John DiMartino earned varsity letters in wrestling, football, and baseball. In his Post Graduate year '51, he was a Long Island Wrestling Champion. He attended Alfred University and left to play professional baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies minor leagues until an arm injury cut short that career. His interest in art, nurtured at Mepham High School, enabled him to sell free-lance cartoons to McCall Corp. Employed as a draftsman in the 1950s by Amperex Electronics Corp., and then for Republic Aviation Corp., he later joined the firm of Peck & Hale in West Sayville, N.Y., where he became the major mechanical designer for most of their products for over an 18-year period. In 1971, he formed the Line Fast Corp., as a manufacturer of cargo tie-down and lifting equipment. It became Tandemloc Inc., where John personally obtained 12 U.S. patents and manufactured many products that are used by the military today. The company, John, and family relocated to Havelock, N.C., where he was active as an engineer and served as Chairman of the Board. His community service includes President and VP of the Sayville (N.Y.) Board of Education, 1966-78; President of the Montauk Broadway Civic Association in Sayville in the '60s; a Sayville Little League coach, administrator, and president; active with St. John's Lutheran Church in Sayville and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Havelock, N.C. He chaired the committee for Mepham High classes of '50 and '51 40th Reunion. John was a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the U.S. Delegation to International Standards Org. He received a citation from the Town of Islip for 12 years of service, a proclamation for service to the Sayville Board of Education, and a Suffolk County proclamation for his service to the Sayville Little League. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Irene DiMartino; two sons, John Michael DiMartino Jr. and wife, Sue and William David DiMartino, and wife, Maureen and six grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Christie, Katie, Lisa and Deanna, all who reside nearby in New Bern, N.C. In addition he is survived by a sister-in-law, Marian and husband Bob Hirsh of Tampa, Fla.; niece, Leslie Bowden of Bethlehem, Pa.; nephew, Ed Metzger of Moseley, Va.; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor James Daub officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Pollock-Best Funeral Home Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mr. DiMartino was chairman of the Forward In Faith Building Campaign at his church, which was very important to him, and his family has asked, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in his memory to Forward In Faith, c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 US Hwy. 70 West, Havelock, NC 28532. Those who desire to send the family a note of condolence or sign the online guest book may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 Holland, Vivian Elks GRIMESLAND - Mrs. Vivian Elks Holloman, 76, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, and another rose was added to Heaven's Flower Garden. Vivian Elks Holloman, a devoted wife, loving mother and absolute wonderful grandmother was the rose God selected. A rose without thorns will always be missed but reserved in our memories for eternity. She encouraged and offered a helping hand to anyone in need. She left this world only to blossom again in Heaven. The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Holloman, a native of Pitt County, had lived most of her life in Grimesland and was a graduate of Grimesland High School. For 31 years, she was employed with Belk's. She was a member of the Proctor Memorial Christian Church, where she was active in various committees in the church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tommy Elks; brother, Jerry Williams; and sister, Elsie Mills. She is survived by her husband, J.T. Holloman; daughters, Sharon Elks Moore and husband, Snodie, of New Bern, and Pam Elks Milnes of Grimesland; son, David Thomas Elks and wife, Lorie, of Grimesland; step-children, Mitchell Holloman and wife, Diane, of Grimesland, and Marianne Holloman of Winterville; grandchildren, Brandon Moore, Samantha and Daniel Elks, and Michael and Ashley Milnes; stepgrandchildren, Leigh Byrum, Chris Hollman and Candace Beddard; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Noah Wayne Baker, Aubrey Beddard and Cutler Holloman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Proctor Memorial Christian Church, 505 River St., Grimesland, N.C., 27837. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 Gooding Sr., Moses Lee Moses Lee Gooding Sr., 86, of 2003 Rollover Creek Road died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was employed as a truck driver for facility maintenance at Cherry Point and was a lifetime member of St. James AM E Zion Church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. James AME Zion Church with the Rev. Cynthia Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Bryant Cemetery, Tuscarora community. He is survived by his wife, Eula Gooding of the home; five sons, Moses L. Gooding Jr. of the home and Collins Sanders Jr., Edward Sanders, the Rev. Milton Sanders and Mitchell Sanders, all of New Bern; four daughters, Yvonne Collins, Jacquelyn R. Sanders, Brinda Hockaday and Shelia Bradshaw, all of New Bern; four brothers, Robert Lee Gooding, Keither Gooding and Carl Gooding, all of New Bern, and Albert Lee Gooding of Pontiac, Mich.; two sisters, Elnora Ballard and Clara Bell Walker, both of New Bern; 24 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 Tyndall Sr., Horace Earl "Slim" Horace Earl "Slim" Tyndall Sr., 87, of New Bern, died Sept. 7, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 1, 1921, in Pamlico County to Noah Allen Tyndall and Amanda Elizabeth Keel Tyndall. Slim proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a Civil Service employee at Cherry Point and retired after 33 years of service. He was an avid hunter and was a member of the Buck Hunting Club, Neals Creek Hunting Club, Sandhill Hunting Club, Forks of the Creek Hunting Club and Pitch Kettle Hunting Club. Slim is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Ruby Haddock Tyndall of the home; one son, Horace F. Tyndall Jr. and two daughters, Joan T. Odham and Judy T. Forrest, all of New Bern; seven grandchildren, Dawn Odham Jones, Tammy Odham McCullough, Jeffery 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, Nicki K. Tyndall, Zack C. Tyndall and Ryan E. Tyndall. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Greenleaf Memorial Park Lakeside Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home. Cotten Funeral Home is serving the Tyndall family. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/8/2008 - 9/11/2008 Banks Sr., Michael Devin Michael D. Banks, 41, of 839 Green St., died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He attended Craven County schools and was formerly employed at local supermarkets and with the city of New Bern. The funeral will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 12, at United Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Linster Strayhorn III officiating. He is survived by his mother, Hattie M. Banks of the home; two sons, Michael D. Banks Jr. of New Bern and Devin D. Banks of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Keyiesha Banks of Atlanta, Ga; three brothers, Clinton Banks Jr. of Greensboro, Paul Banks of New Bern and David Banks of Benton. The family will receive friends at the residence. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Best, Shirley Mae Rhodes Shirley Mae Rhodes Best, 98, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a native of New Bern and a member of Pleasant Hill AMEZ Church, where she served as a deaconess. Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill AMEZ Church with the Rev. Don Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Dawson family cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Benjamin Best, Joseph Best, and Seth Earl Best, all of New Bern, and Alonza Scottie Best of Cove City; two daughters, Alice Fay Jackson of Queens, N.Y., and Linda McGill of Inglewood, N.J.; one stepson, Rudy Hall of Maryland; one brother, Lawrence Rhodes of New Bern; one sister, Leola Best of New Bern; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence of Benjamin and Barbara Best, 190 Pleasant Hill Drive, New Bern. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, at Oscar's Mortuary and one hour prior to the service at the church. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Connor, Catherine Daniels Catherine Daniels Connor, 80, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Raleigh. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, at Oriental United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Walter Graves officiating. Interment will be in the Oriental Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Catherine Connor was born on October 13, 1927, in Lakeview, N.C., and spent most of her childhood in Oriental, N.C. She and her husband returned to Oriental in 1982 after a career in the Coast Guard and lived there until they moved to Raleigh in 2004. Mrs. Connor was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Connor, her brother Clifton Daniels Jr., and her son James Robert (Bob) Connor. She is survived by a son, Michael Connor of Kernersville; a daughter, Connie Connor of Raleigh; two brothers, Richard Daniels of Morehead City and James (Jimmy) Daniels of Virginia Beach, Va.; and a stepsister, Shirley Daniels of Newport News, Va. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Green, Shirley Hall ORIENTAL - Shirley Hall Green, 74, of 2674 Kershaw Road died at Onslow Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, where she participated in the choir, and was a member of the Community Quartet. She retired as an aircraft assembler from NARF, Cherry Point. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Oriental, with the Rev. James Williams and the Rev. S.G. Willis officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen Church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Billy Hall Sr. of the home, and one sister, Lucille Williams of Wilmington. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the service. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Hargett, Charles Charles Augustus Hargett, 76, of 4529 Highway 17 S, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh. He was a graduate of West Street High School and A & T Technical College. He served in the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart. As a member of St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, he served as a deacon, trustee, Sunday school superintendent and teacher. In 1960, he founded Hargett's Sanitation Co., which is now HESS, Inc. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, with the Rev. Emmett Godette and the Rev. Brenden Hargett officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Annie Ruth Carter Hargett of the home; three sons, Harold Curmon and Reginald Hargett Sr., both of New Bern, and Brenden Hargett of High Point; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Holland, Marjorie Matthews HERTFORD - Marjorie Matthews Holland, 86, of Albemarle Village died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Chowan Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Dianne Bateman of New Bern. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Swindell Funeral Chapel in Hertford. Burial will be in Cedar Wood Cemetery. The family will receive friends afterward at Hertford United Methodist Church, 200 Dobbs St., Hertford. Arrangements by Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Jewett, Helen Moore Redd Helen Moore Redd Jewett, a resident of New Bern, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery in Greenville. Born on September 1, 1912, Mrs. Jewett grew up in Chocowinity. She lived most of her adult life in Greenville, where she retired from Greenville Utilities. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Edward Moore, three brothers, and four sisters. In addition she was preceded in death by her first husband, William Ellington Redd, and her second husband, Paul Livingston Jewett. She is survived by her only child, Dr. Lewis Steve Redd and wife, Brenda, of New Bern; grandchildren, William Redd of Wilmington and Heather Burnett of Hope Mills; great-granddaughter, Jenny Burnett of Hope Mills; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenville. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008 Jones, Ronnie Connell BEAUFORT - Ronnie Connell Jones, 32, of 109 Sand Dollar Court in the North River community, formerly of Havelock, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City. He attended East Carteret High School, loved playing baseball and softball and was employed in the masonry and construction industry. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Judon officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Mt. Tabor Church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, April Jones of Morehead City; his mother, Geraldine Wilson Jones of the home; his father, Rudolph Jones of Morehead City; and two brothers, Reggie Wilson of Raleigh and Gary Jones of Morehead City. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern, and Friday at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the residence. Published Buck, Dorotha Krueger Dorotha Krueger Buck, 92, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in Greenville. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Celestial Gardens in Vanceboro. Preceding the service, the family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro. Mrs. Buck was born December 24, 1915, in Hannibal, Missouri, and grew up in Quincy, Illinois. Her family later moved to California where, in 1935, she married H. Thomas Buck from Vanceboro, who was serving in the United States Navy. As a military wife, she traveled coast to coast and to Japan with their three children. In 1954, the family settled in Vanceboro. Mrs. Buck was secretary/bookkeeper at Farm Life High School and then at West Craven High School until she retired. She was a member of Vanceboro United Methodist Church and served as church treasurer of Vanceboro Chapter 231, Order of the Eastern Star, and received her 50-year pin. She was a member of Craven County Home Extension, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Coastal Shrine # 9 of New Bern. As her health declined, she appreciated many acts of kindness from friends and good neighbors and enjoyed their company. In the spring of 2007, she moved to Spring Arbor of Greenville. Mrs. Buck was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Buck, and later daughter, Marilyn Buck Davenport of Winterville. She is survived by her sons, Thomas A. Buck and David R. Buck and wife, Carolyn, of Greenville; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Mandich and Liz Wohlers, both of Torrance, Calif. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenville. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/10/2008 - 9/13/2008 • Jackson, Katherine GRIFTON - Katherine Jackson, 79, of 5943 Dawson Road died Tuesday, Sept.9, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of New Deliverance Free Will Baptist Church ,where she served on the Mother Board and sang in the Chancel Choir. Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at New Deliverance Free Will Baptist Church with the Jesse L. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Estates, Grifton. She is survived by five daughters, Athelene Patrick of Winterville, Nancy Best of Greenville, Mary Wooten of Kinston, and Sandra Jackson and Ada Dail, both of Grifton; four sons, Wilbert Jackson Jr. of Raleigh, Donnie Jackson of Columbia, S.C., Gregory Jackson of Fayetteville, and Frank Corner Jr. of Greenville; 32 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc., Ayden. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/10/2008 - 9/13/2008 Strickland, Edna T. Edna T. Strickland, 89, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro with the Rev. Mitch Miles officiating. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Loyd and husband, Ed, of New Bern; son-in-law, Frank Collins of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Ed C. Loyd, Lydia Tart and husband, Tim, Mark Collins and wife, Sheila, and William Collins and wife, Sharon; five great-grandchildren, Savannah Tart, Ben Loyd, Shyra Collins, Shadow Collins and Carl Collins; one great-great- grandchild, Gage Colwell; four brothers, Raeford Strickland, Randall Strickland, Reid Strickland, and Auborn Strickland; and two sisters, Thora Wilkins and Hilda Wood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coleman W. Strickland, and a daughter, LaRue Collins. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/10/2008 - 9/13/2008 Woods, Jasper Earl AYDEN - Jasper Earl Woods, 60, of 4309 Martin Luther King Drive died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was an English teacher for the past five years at Pitt Community College in Greenville. His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Ayden with Travis L. Woods Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Ayden Cemetery. He is survived by four sisters, Mamie Woods Holmes of New York and Marian Faye Woods, Connie Woods and Leatrice Artis, all of Ayden; and four brothers, Travis L. Woods Sr. and James C. Woods, both of Ayden, Jonathan D. Woods of Ga., and Michael T. Woods of Greensboro. Viewing will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc., Ayden. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/10/2008 - 9/13/2008 Buck Jr., John A. BAYBORO - John A. "Jackie" Buck Jr., 75, died September 10, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. Buck Sr. and Mabel Brinson Buck; a brother, Joseph W. Buck; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Ray Caraway. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rachel Caraway Buck; one son, John A. Buck III and wife, Carol Cahoon Buck; one daughter, Jackie Lee Buck Taylor, RN; six grandchildren, Dianna Pitts Lee, Cody Allen Buck, Hollie Kaye Taylor, Michaela Marie Buck, Petty Officer Second Class, Surface Warfare Office, Adam J. Potter of NAS Whidley Island, and Carrie Lane Potter; and four great-grandchildren, Summer Candace Lee, Jasmine Alanna Lee, Austin Holton and Faith Ann Price; three nephews, Joey Buck, Ashley Buck and Allen Buck; one niece, Kim Hodges; one great-nephew, Braxton Wallace Buck; and two great-nieces, Kaitlyn Hodges and Abbie Jo Hodges. He owned and operated Hurricane Power Products and Hurricane Boatyard and Marina. He served in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy on the USS Princeton CV37 in the X Division Sky Forward Lookout and played the tuba in the ships' band during the Korean War. He was a member of Bayboro United Methodist Church, Craven Community Concert Band, and the Pamlico Community Band. He was a member of Rainbow Lodge #479, where he was a past master, New Bern Scottish Rite Bodies, Sudan Temple, and the Pamlico County Shrine Club where he was an original member of the Mourners. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Bryant Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Baldwin and the Rev. Owen Lupton officiating. The family will receive friends 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Pamlico County High School Marching Band, P. O. Box 946, Bayboro, N.C. 28515. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations. Paid Obituary Chandler, Faye June Lancaster Faye June Lancaster Chandler, 75, of Hinesville, Ga., died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Savannah Hospice, Savannah, Ga. She operated a realty agency in Hinesville, Ga., and was active in several community organizations. A memorial service will be held at Vanceboro United Methodist Church, Vanceboro, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Sgt. James W. Chandler, of Hinesville, Ga.; three sons, Alfred Adams of Greenville and Michael Chandler and John Chandler, both of Hinesville, Ga.; two daughters, Georgia Adams Espino of Hinesville, Ga., and Crystal Caines of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Steve Lancaster of Vanceboro; and one sister, Anna Alligood, of Ft. Worth, Texas. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Ford, Charles Louis Charles Louis Ford, 67, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked in human resource management in the Baltimore/D.C. area for 45 years prior to retiring to New Bern in 2006. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mary Frances Curns officiating. Burial will be at a later date at New Bern Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Karen J. Ford of New Bern, and one grandson. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Joll, Virginia L. Virginia L. Joll, 91, of New Bern died September 9, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of New Song United Methodist Church. Virginia wrote a weekly column, "Forward Footnotes," in Elizabeth, Penn. She started the PTA in Forward Township and was president for several years and active in many other capacities. She was instrumental in TV education with WQEP in Pittsburgh, Penn., a Sunday school teacher at Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Bible school organizer, Pink Lady of McKeesport Hospital, an ordained deacon and Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Joll Sr., and her son, Donald R. Joll Jr. She is survived by two sons, Harold R. Joll of New Bern and Jon Wayne Joll of San Bernardino, Calif.; one daughter, Cloie Worbel of Bethlehem, Penn.; one sister, Bertha Campbell of Cannonsburg, Penn.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, September 12, 2008, at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Ray Whitby Sr. officiating. Arrangments by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Nixon, Della Murrell Della Murrell Nixon, 89, formerly of 1508 Beaufort St., died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the residence of her grandson in Mount Holly. She was a native of Trenton and resided in New Bern for over 20 years after retiring from New York. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter's AME Zion Church with the Rev. J. C. George and the Rev. Curtis Brown officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Agnes Sparrock of Rose Hill, Theresa Sutton of Sumter, S.C., and Gloria Jenkins of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Jenette Eden of New Bern; 17 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/12/2008 - 9/15/2008 Ollison Sr., Robert Sylvester Robert Sylvester Ollison Sr., 80, Pollocksville. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Smith, Era Belle Eubanks HAVELOCK - Era Belle Eubanks Smith, 96, of the Bachelor community died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Her funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Howell and the Rev. Neal Salter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Clemenic of the Bachelor community and Brenda Bell and Charlotte Bercegeay, both of Raleigh; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Munden Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3070 Adams Creek Road, Havelock, N.C. 28532. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Taylor, Thomas Edward COVE CITY - Thomas "Tommy" Edward Taylor, 55, of 836 Hospital Drive died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Two Rivers Nursing Home-Trent Campus. He was a member of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Register's Trucking Co. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Mt. Mariah Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Sidbury, the Rev. Donald Robinson and the Rev. Dexter Taylor Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his brother, the Rev. Dexter Taylor Sr. of Fayetteville, and four sisters, Linda Chadwick, Cynthia Styles, Judy Taylor and Joan Bryant, all of New Bern. The family will receive friends at the residence of Linda Chadwick, 701 Pine Tree Drive. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Turner Jr., Dennis Bryan Dennis Bryan Turner Jr., 84, of New Bern died September 9, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Roger Turner. He is survived by his wife, Doris G. Turner; three sons, David Turner and Dennis B. Tuner III, both of New Bern, and Charles Turner of Morehead City; one daughter, Bonnie Kutkuhn of New Bern; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2008, at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Cotten Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 1500 Kingdom Way, New Bern, N.C. 28562. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/11/2008 - 9/14/2008 Flanagan, Elaine Englett Elaine Englett Flanagan, 43, Havelock. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/12/2008 - 9/15/2008 Flanagan, Elaine Englett September 3, 1965 ? September 11, 2008 Sadly on September 11, 2008, we lost our very dear Elaine. Elaine is survived by her husband, Chris, and her sons, Ben and Ryan, all of Wilmington; her mother, Ginger, of New Bern; her sisters, Brenda, Vicki and Debbie, and brother-in-law, Chris; her nephews, Jake and Michael, and her niece, Allison. She is also survived by her husband's family including his father, Larry; sisters and brothers, LeeAnne, Kathy, Jeannie, Eileen, Jim, Rob and George and many, many wonderful nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in her death by her father, Glenn, and her mother-in-law, Jean. Elaine has numerous friends and colleagues and we know she holds a special place in each of your hearts. We were each blessed to have her in our lives. Elaine was born on September 3, 1965, at Cherry Point Naval Hospital. She traveled and lived in many different states until her military family arrived and retired in eastern North Carolina. Elaine was one of four daughters, and by far, the entertainer of the group. Elaine graduated from Havelock High School in 1983 and received her bachelor's of education degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She first taught in the Craven County school system, followed by the Florida school system, and for the past twelve years in the New Hanover County school system at Wrightsboro Elementary School, where she and Chris settled and currently live. Elaine loved to be around people and she had the kindest soul and a sense of humor that matched no other, which is evident by the abundant amount of friends she has. Elaine had many loves, from teaching, to helping those in need, to a love of nature, animals, and the ocean, but she most loved her husband and children and her family and friends. Whenever she entered the room, we knew laughter was imminent. She made everyone feel special and loved. We love her dearly, even though we sisters know she was our mother's favorite daughter. We will miss her until we meet again, but will hold her spirit with us forever. Thank you, Elaine, for all you have given and taught us. We are so proud of you. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Cotten Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/12/2008 - 9/15/2008 Murphy, Lottie Bell (Green) TRENTON - Lottie Bell Green Murphy, 81, of 4233 Frankfield Road died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephens Disciples of Christ Church in Trenton with Ronnie Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Haiti Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Stradford of Abington, Md.; one son, Clarence Murphy of St. Albans, N.Y.; and one sister, Annie Green Morgan of Trenton. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mills Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the residence. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/12/2008 - 9/15/2008 Revis, Jane Hopewell Jane Hopewell "Beth" Revis, 46, of 1210 Colony Drive passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2008, at her home. Her surviving daughter, Ashley M. Gish of Greenville, will always remember the special love they shared and Jane was so proud of her daughter's accomplishments. Jane is survived by her father and mother, Guy H. Hopewell Jr. of Atlantic Beach and Barbara Hopewell of New Bern; three sisters, Cheryl H. Staten of Greenville, Judy H. Gladden of Raleigh and Paula J. Nix of Miami, Fla.; and two brothers, Steve Hopewell and Guy H. Hopewell III, both of New Bern. The viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 12, at Cotten Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, held at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with Jeff Stockwell of West New Bern Presbyterian Church presiding. The family will also receive friends at the graveside. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/12/2008 - 9/15/2008 Fenderson, John Luther John Luther Fenderson, 58, Newport. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/13/2008 - 9/16/2008 Misselhorn, Betty Wheeler REELSBORO - Betty Wheeler Misselhorn, 63, died Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Broad Street Christian Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Earl Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Francis M. Misselhorn; one son, Robert P. Misselhorn of Raleigh; one daughter, Laura Foxworthy of Bensalem, Penn; one brother, Robert Wheeler of New Bern; four grandchildren, Peyton Misselhorn, Jennifer Foxworthy, Stephen Foxworthy and Brandon Foxworthy; and one great-nephew, Brandon Wheeler. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, just prior to the funeral service. Those who desire to leave the family a message of condolence or sign the guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/13/2008 - 9/16/2008 Newkirk, Usher Alphonza HENDERSON - Usher Alphonza Newkirk, 78, of 2760 Hwy 39 North died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at his residence. He was a 1947 graduate of Shepard High School in Zebulon and attended A & T Technical College in Greensboro. He joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after three years of service. He was employed as a beauty and barber supply salesman for the J. W. Weaver Company for 30 years. After retiring, he was employed as a bus driver for the Vance County school system. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Nutbush Baptist Church with the Rev. Opie Terrell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annie Green McLean Newkirk of the home; one son, Terry Foy of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three daughters, Michelle Foy Forbes of New Bern and Kimberly Johnson and Tina Echols, both of Fayetteville; one stepson, Jay McLean of Virginia; two brothers, Rogene E. Newkirk and Benjamin Carver Newkirk of Raleigh; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be held until 1 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements by Davis-Royster Funeral Service. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/13/2008 - 9/16/2008 Walker, Mary Elizabeth Henderson Mary Elizabeth Henderson Walker died on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. The daughter of Raymond McLain and Gertrude Barrus Henderson, Mary Lib was a lifelong resident of New Bern. Growing up, she enjoyed playing tennis, riding horses, and playing bridge. Card games of all kinds were a passion that continued until 2006, when her loss of sight made it impossible. As a young woman, she acted in New Bern's Little Theatre productions; later, her love for drama led to play-acting with her grandchildren and nieces. She attended Virginia Intermont College and Salem College. In 1943, she married Binford Lafayette Walker, who preceded her in death in 1999. She retired from the family business, Hendersons of New Bern. Surviving are daughters, Dale Walker and Trudy Walker Martin and husband, Henry; grandsons, Clayton Davidson and wife, Susan Kirby-Smith, and Walker Davidson; granddaughter, Elizabeth Martin Spainhour and husband, Joseph; brothers, Raymond Henderson Jr. and wife, Frances, and David Henderson and wife, Loulie; nieces, Susan Henderson, Rosalie Henderson, Loulie Henderson Sykes and husband, Fred, Barrie Henderson Whittington and husband, Doug, and Elizabeth Henderson; four great-nieces; and two great-nephews. Her family and friends will miss her loving and fun-loving spirit. The family is grateful to the staff of Bayview Nursing Home and Community Care and Hospice for the care they gave Mary Lib. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 15, at First Presbyterian Church, 418 New Street, New Bern, conducted by the Rev. William Hawkins. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the J. Murphy Smith Scholarship Fund of First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1075, New Bern N.C. 28563, a cause dear to Mary Lib. Cotten Funeral Home is serving the family. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/13/2008 - 9/16/2008 Brinson, Milton W. RALEIGH - Milton W. Brinson, 93, of Raleigh, died Sept. 11. He was the son of the late Robert T. Brinson and Leah Elizabeth Scott Brinson and brother of the late R.T. Brinson Jr. Milton was born at Silverhill/ Grantsboro in Pamlico County on June 15, 1915. After he graduated from Alliance High School in 1933, he attended and completed a business course at Kings Business College in Raleigh. He was employed by the J.C. Penney Company for eight years in Greenville and Wilson. He was drafted during World War II on Feb. 7, 1942. He married Mildred Carson Phillips of Waynesville on Jan. 30, 1948 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla. He remained in military service (U.S. Air Force) for 25 years and retired as a lieutenant colonel on Nov. 1, 1966 at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Va. He and his family moved to Raleigh and, on Dec. 1, 1966, he became employed by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, where he was employed for 20 years and retired Jan. 1, 1987. He then began to research and prepare his family history. He was a member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, where he had served as a deacon and an elder. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Phillips Brinson; son, Robert Scott Brinson, and his wife, Martha Kuper Brinson, of the Green Level community; son, Jack Phillips Brinson, and his wife, Shirley Clay Brinson; and two grandchildren, David Graham Brinson and Rebecca Lorraine Brinson, all of Raleigh. Memorials may be made to Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church Foundation, of which he was a past president, 4921 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, N.C., 27609. The memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, with a reception immediately following in the church parlor. Arrangements are by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Millbrook Road. Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/14/2008 - 9/17/2008 Fenderson, John Luther John Luther Fenderson, 58, Newport. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/13/2008 - 9/16/2008 Howroyd, Patricia Joan Ridgard Patricia Joan Ridgard Howroyd, 73, died Sept. 5, 2008, at Sterling House of New Bern. She was born Nov. 13, 1934, in East London, South Africa. She is survived by two brothers, Walter and John Ridgard, both of South Africa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in New Bern, with the Rev. Bill Wingard officiating. Cotten Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/14/2008 - 9/17/2008 Ipock, Charles "Mac" Charles McNeil Ipock, 83, of New Bern, N.C., died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.? He was born Oct. 12, 1924, to Clem and Nettie Ipock. A celebration of life will be held at Beech Grove United Methodist Church, 1035 Washington Post Road, New Bern, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Connie Stutts and Margaret Harriss Foote officiating. Mac is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Gywn Ipock.?He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Ipock Walker and brother, Jim H. Ipock.?Other survivors are four daughters: Gwendolyn Morris and husband, Perry of Vanceboro, Julie Ormond and husband, Randy of New Bern, Martha Lilly and husband, Don of Vanceboro, Mary Neil Hall and husband, Shelton of New Bern; son-in-law Stephen Walker of Fayetteville; two sisters: Jean Ipock Kimley Horn of New Bern and Priscilla I. Bynum and husband, Don of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Leah Ipock of New Bern; brother-in-law, Alex Watson of Oakton, Va.; seven grandchildren: Clement Morris and wife, Alicia, Katherine and Natalie Morris, Meghan Ormond, Sarah and Austin Lilly and Jarrett Hall; one great-grandchild, Lathon Morris; and other special children: McNeil, Hardison and Dallas Walker. Mac graduated from Louisburg College in 1943 and served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific. He was a lifelong member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church and a crop and livestock farmer. He served the Craven County Farm Services Agency and the Craven County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for many years. Mac shared his love of fishing and the outdoors with his children and grandchildren. Family will receive friends at any time at 345 Ipock Lane. Memorials may be made to Beech Grove United Methodist Church Renovation Fund c/o Rachel Sugg, 115 Kaitlyn Lane, New Bern, N.C., 28562. Cotten Funeral Home is serving the Ipock family. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/14/2008 - 9/17/2008 McLeod, Ruth Stewart Ruth Stewart McLeod, 86, of New Bern, formerly of Dunn, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at her residence. She was a member of Broad Street Christian Church in New Bern. She was also a member of the New Bern Shrinettes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. McLeod. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Dunn. Friends will be received from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crippled Children's Transportation Fund, Sudan Temple, P.O. Box 490, New Bern, N.C., 28560. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/14/2008 - 9/17/2008 Perun, Edmund L. Edmund L. Perun, 74, of New Bern died September 12, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Ill. He retired from hospital and nursing home administration. He was a member of the Community Concerts Board, Prison Ministry, New Bern Breakfast Rotary and he was a master gardener and enjoyed antiquing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Hazel Kochiss Perun. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shirley; two sons, Matthew Perun and wife, Petenera, of San Marcos, Calif., Stephen Perun and wife, Sheila, of N. Augusta, S.C.; three grandchildren, Alaina, Laurel and Sophia of San Marcos, Calif.; one sister, Ann O'Book and husband, Andrew, of Exeter, N.H.; one niece, Carol Quinney; nephew, James O'Book; and father-in-law, Arthur White of Oelwein, Iowa. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at St. Paul Catholic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Kicks for Kids, New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club, P.O. Box 14625, New Bern, N.C. 28561. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/14/2008 - 9/17/2008 Green, Samuel Lee "Sammy" ORIENTAL - Samuel "Sammy" Lee Green, 77, of 702 George St., died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a stewart and usher at Pierce's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and was formerly employed as a commercial fisherman and at Georgia Pacific. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Pierce Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. James Cannon officiating. Burial with be at Styron Town Cemetery with mili-tary honors. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Cooper Green of the home; three sons, Michael T. Green of Durham, Cedric Green of Chocowinity and Anthony Green of Oriental; six daughters, Minnie Rodgers of Oriental, Diane Covington of Durham, Carolyn Summers of Frederick, Va., Pamela Green of Merritt, Felicia Harper of Durham and Angela Lee Green of Oriental; one brother, Thomas Green of Oriental; five sisters, Parthnia Coleman, Esther Bryant, Victoria Green, and Thelma Green, all of Oriental and Annie Coo-per of Florence; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the residence. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008 Boush, Michelle Michelle Jane Boush, 35, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at the home of her sister. She was a native of Onslow County. She is survived by her daughter, Alysa Michelle Wakefield of New Bern; her father, Charles Alexander Boush Jr. of Jacksonville; her mother, Mary Felshaw of Jackson-ville; and four sisters, Lynn Reichenberg of Oceanside, Calif., Joyce Rendleman of Goldsboro, and Amanda Zapata and Frances Allan, both of New Bern. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Grants Creek Baptist Church, Maysville, with Rev. William Ray Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Morton Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008 Campen, Dorothy Sadler Dorothy Sadler Campen, 88, formerly of Chesapeake, Va., died Sept. 14, 2008, in Norfolk, Va. She was a native of Hobucken and a former member of Hobucken United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Indian River Chapel in Virginia. Burial will be in Riverside Memorial Park. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy C. Gates of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sons, Sherrill Grey Campen Jr. of New Bern; William Brinson Campen of Chesapeake, Va., and Glenwood Bernard Campen of Andover, Conn.; one brother, George Howard Sadler of Chesapeake, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the residence of Dorothy C. Gates at other times. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/16/2008 - 9/19/2008 Chadwick, James Autrey MAYSVILLE - James Autrey Chadwick Sr., 79, of 100 Oak St., died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at his residence. He was a member of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church where he served on the Trustee Board and was employed with Civil Service aboard Camp Lejeune for over 40 years as a stockman. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church with Rev. Dorian Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in White Oak Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ida Moore Chadwick of the home; four sons, James Chadwick Jr. of Maysville, Marcellus Chadwick of New Bern, Anthony Moore of Newport and Warren Sutton of Stella; four daughters, Bernice Purvis of Jacksonville, Clementine Dudley of Maysville, Saundra Robinson of Hubert and Pamela Perry of Bryans Road, Md.; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., Jacksonville, and Saturday at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the residence. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/16/2008 - 9/19/2008 Howard, Thomas Francis Thomas Francis Howard, 86, formerly of New Bern, peacefully passed away after complications from pneumonia on Thursday, September 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Kathryn, he is also survived by three brothers and two sisters. He was the devoted father of seven children, two of which preceded him in death, and a loving grandfather of nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is deeply loved and will be missed by all. A memorial mass and military burial will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 22, 2008, in the Post Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your choice of a charitable organization. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/16/2008 - 9/19/2008 Johnson, Robert Dale Robert Dale Johnson, 22, Havelock. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/16/2008 - 9/19/2008 Johnson Sr., Wilbert Arthur Wilbert "Tap" Johnson Sr., 65, of 3106 Madison Ave. died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Pamlico County and was a retired logger. The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Church of Christ DOC with the Rev. Farris Slade and the Rev. Freddie Hackney officiating. Burial will be in Earl Blango Sr. Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wilbert A. Johnson Jr. of the home; five brothers, Earl Blango Sr., Roosevelt Johnson, Otto Johnson, Bubba Johnson and Winston Johnson, all of Arapahoe; three sisters, Geneva Styron of Oriental, Alean "Monk" Hodge of Arapahoe and Pauline Gardner of Reelsboro; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence of Bubba and Alfreda Johnson, 7483 Kershaw Road, Arapahoe. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and at the church one hour prior to the service. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/16/2008 - 9/19/2008 Sanders, Ronald Alan LAGRANGE - Ronald Alan Sanders, 56, of LaGrange died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. He was a produce manager for the Plaza Piggly Wiggly. He also coached the Flames fastpitch softball team and umpired softball games. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with J.R. Sellers and Preston Howell officiating. A graveside service will follow at Westview Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kim Howell Sanders; four sons, Dusty Sanders of Florida, Brett Sanders of Kinston, and Tyler Sanders and Parkur Sanders, both of the home; two daughters, Brittany Sanders and McKaylee Sanders of the home; two grandchildren; his stepmother, Pat Sanders; brother, Michael Linwood Sanders; sister, Fran Hunter; and stepbrother, Charles Schimmel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 16, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family in care of Howard-Carter Funeral Home, 1608 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston, N.C. 28504. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/16/2008 - 9/19/2008 Brinkley, May Gretchen May Gretchen French Brinkley, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Brinkley owned and operated French Memorial Home For the Aged for over 38 years. She was a member of the state and local LPN Associations for many years. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Clark officiating. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, at New Bern National Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, James Duguid Brinkley, Jr. and wife Kathie, Linwood Louis Brinkley, and Luther Graham Brinkley and wife Patty, all of New Bern and David Edward Brinkley of Saudia Arabia; one daughter, Hope Brinkley Brewer of Seagrove; one brother, Isaac Shelton French of Columbia, S.C.; and six grandchildren, Jamie, Dane, Hank, Luke, Evan and Rebecca; and special family friend, Bobby McLawhorn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the funeral service. Those who desire to send the family a note of condolence or sign the guestbook may visit www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Brown III, Lumus Lumus "Bobby" Brown III, 69, of 269 Dixon Road, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. He was a lifetime member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church and retired from the Weyerhaeuser Company of New Bern after 25 years of dedicated service as an equipment operator. Funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at noon at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, in the Rocky Run community, with Rev. Cynthia B. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Bobby Brown of New Bern; three daughters, Sharon Brown and Marrier Brown, both of Raleigh and Melba Curmon of New Bern; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Weldon Brown of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Ronnie Brown of Capital Heights, Md.; five sisters, Hazel Brown, Elner Dillahunt and Ida Brown, all of New Bern, Jean Hooks of Angier and Jacquelyn Kornegay of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Viewing will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., and on Friday at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the residence of Albert and Melba Curmon, 1905 St. John Street, in the Pembroke community, New Bern. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Bryant, Thurman Albert Thurman Albert Bryant, 83, of 1104 Tuscarora-Rhems Road died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at his residence. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal. He was honored after 50 years of service by the Laborers International Union of North America. As a member of Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church, he served on the Male Chorus and Quarterly Conference and was a trustee. The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Wesley Chapel AME Zion Church with the Rev. Katie B. Chapman officiating. Burial will be in the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Mazilee Bryant of the home; one daughter, Dorothy Darden of New York, N.Y.; one brother, Lonnie Bryant of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two sisters, Nettie Jane Bryant of Raleigh and Dorothy Farrow of Reelsboro. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary and other times at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Collins Sr., Leandrew Leandrew "Lemo" Collins, 67, of 508 Brown Drive, James City, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a 1959 graduate of Newbold High School and a retiree of NADAP, Cherry Point. As a member of Pilgrim Chapel FWB Church, he served as a deacon and chair-man of the Trustee Board. He was a proud member of A.A. Association for 30 years and a member of George B. Willis Masonic Lodge #423. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. R.T. Turnage officiating. Burial will be in the L.B. Lewis Cemetery. George B. Willis Masonic Lodge #423 will conduct a ritualistic service at 6 p.m. Fri-day, at Oscar's Mortuary, followed by visitation of friends until 7 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Deona Collins of the home; five sons, Bobby Lee Whitfield of Bronx, N.Y., Leandrew Collins Jr. of Ohio, Jerome Miles Collins of Woodbridge, Va., Teren Collins of Kitty Hawk, and Tiquan Collins of Raleigh; four daughters, Christine Harris, Cynthia Collins, and Evangeline Whitfield, all of New Bern, and Cynthia Tho-mas-Aviles of Fredericksburg, Va.; two brothers, Carl Gooding and James Jackson, both of New Bern; one sister, Della Collins of New Bern; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. today, at Oscar's Mortuary. Friends will be received at the residence. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Mathis, Wesley Bryan Wesley Bryan Mathis, 60, of 1054 Brame Dr., Lot #3, died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Wesley was a native of Wilkes County and resided in New Bern for the past 50 years. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth Miller of Ohio and Annie M. Duren of Wilson. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Predaris, Spiro Spiro "Spike" Predaris, 84, retired CWO2 of the United States Marine Corps, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008. Spike spent 26 years in the Marines. He served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Mary Poole Predaris; two sons, Jerry Predaris of Los Angeles, Calif., Steve Predaris and wife, Ann; one daughter, Katherine Daniels and husband, Tommy; and one grandson, Chris Daniels, all of New Bern. He is also survived by one sister, Anastasia Predaris of Sebastian, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Mary Predaris; his brother, Angelo Predaris; and his sisters, Edith Preston, Rae Tolman and Katherine Christakos. Upon retiring from the Marine Corps, Spike worked for Hatteras Yachts as an industrial engineer for over 10 years and retired from there in 1982. Spike spent the first 18 years of his life in Bangor, Maine, before joining the Marine Corps. He spent all of his overseas tours in the Pacific, on Saipan, Guam, Okinawa, Japan, Formosa, Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam. He spent his tour in Vietnam on the general's staff with the 1st Marine Air Wing. Spike was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in New Bern for 40 years, during which time he served as a deacon. Friends and family will be received at 2126 Neuse Cliffs Drive, New Bern. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of New Bern. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Cotten Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Cotten Chapel, with burial following the services at Greenleaf Park. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Whealton, Lula Cahoon Lula Cahoon Whealton, 97, formerly of Mesic, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 in Virginia Beach, Va. She was a member of Bay Creek Christian Church. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Edgerton of Clinton, Judy Moret and Janice DeYoung, both of Chesapeake, Va.; one sister, Lila Brinson of New Bern; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Bay Creek Christian Church cemetery, Mesic, with the Rev. Samuel Loy officiating. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/17/2008 - 9/20/2008 Burke, Flora Lorraine Tilley HAVELOCK - Flora Lorraine Tilley Burke, 79, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at her home. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday at Annunciation Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Reta of Newport; three sons, Michael Burke Jr. of Emerald Isle, Ronald Burke and Richard Burke, both of New Bern; nine grand-children; and nine great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Cotten Funeral Home 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens, Havelock. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/18/2008 - 9/21/2008 Jones, Terry Christopher Terry Christopher Jones, 48, 2105 New Bern Ave., Pembroke community, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Oscar's Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Vandy Mitchell. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his two sons, Terry Jones and Domonick Jenkins of Greensboro; four brothers, Kenneth Jones, Daniel Jones and Keith Jones, all of New Bern, and Leroy Nelson of Virginia; two sisters, Velma Jean Jones Jarvis and Cheryl Jones, both of New Bern; and one grandchild. The family will receive friends at the residence of Kenneth and Margaret Jones, 5714 Old Hwy. 70 West. Viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Rashidi, Ahmad J. HAVELOCK - Ahmad J. Rashidi, 55, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, which had awarded two Navy Achievement medals and five Good Conduct medals to him. He coached the battalion boxing team for three years while stationed at Camp Lejeune. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens, Havelock, with Chaplain John Stein officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Islamic Relief (Africa Food Crisis), P. O. Box 6098, Burbank, Calif. 91510. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/18/2008 - 9/21/2008 Strickland, Arbara S. Arbara S. Strickland, 55, Havelock. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/18/2008 - 9/21/2008 Bass, Jesse Lee ROCKY MOUNT - Jesse Lee Bass, 71, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 17, 2008, with his family by his side. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, in the Bass Family Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Givens officiating. He is survived by four daughters, Jessica Bass Brewer and husband, James, of Rocky Mount, Angela Bass Hill and husband, Jimmie, of Columbia, S.C., Sonja Bass Mayer and husband, Tom, of New Bern, and Twinkle Bass York of Rocky Mount; two sons, Gregory Scott Bass and Eric Randolph Bass, both of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Carl Bass and Mallie Bass, both of Rocky Mount; nine grandchildren, Christina Bass Pittman, Christopher Bass, Brandon Eric Bass, Stormy Gayle Lilley, Victoria Irene Mayer, Trevor Marcus Leonard, James Luke Brewer, Shelby Ann Mayer, and Julieanne Jessica Hill; and three great-grandchildren, Casey Bass, Joshua Pittman and Abigail Pittman. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Minshew-Coley Funeral Home in Kenly. Those who desire to leave the family a note of condolence or sign the guestbook may do so by visiting www.minshewcoleyfh.com. Arrangements by Minshew-Coley Funeral Home, Kenly. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/19/2008 - 9/22/2008 Ferebee Jr., Cecil Earl Cecil Earl Ferebee, Jr. died peacefully September 17, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He had spent the last month at Two Rivers Healthcare, Trent Campus, where he made many friends and was lovingly cared for by the great staff for which his family is very grateful. Cecil was born to Helen and Cecil Ferebee Sr., July 8, 1941, and lived his entire life in New Bern. He was the owner of the House of Printing for many years. Cecil loved his family more than life and the beach was his next great love. To know him was to love him. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Ferebee Insani, and her husband, John; two grandchildren, Jordan and Chris; and one great-grandchild, Jayden, all of Nashville, Tenn.; his brother, Jimmy Ferebee and wife, Debbie, of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Hattie and husband, Phillip, of Greenville, S.C.; three nephews and one niece. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are welcomed or contributions may be made to one's favorite charity in his memory. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9 Worley, Cora Lee Watson Cora Lee Watson Worley, 82, of Princeton died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Casey Funeral Home with the Rev. Leslie Holt officiating. Burial will be in Princeton Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Kay Jones of Greensboro, Catherine Koger of New Bern, and Susan Stanley of Goldsboro; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Flowers are welcome and memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 2402 Wayne Memorial Dr., Goldsboro, N.C. 27534. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Casey Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/19/2008 - 9/22/2008 Barber, Lessie GOLDSBORO - Mrs. Lessie Heath Barber, 95, passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A native of Greene County, she was born November 21, 1912, the daughter of John Exum Heath and Mary Elizabeth Wooten Heath. Mrs. Barber was a member of Free Union F.W.B. Church in Greene County, the church in which she was raised and where she met her late husband, James Henry Barber, who preceded her in death in 1957. She lived most of her adult life in Goldsboro and retired from Belk's where she was a seamstress. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 20, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with the Rev. Ron Varner officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Her surviving family includes her children, Jimmy Barber Jr. and wife, Gwendolyn, of Goldsboro, Dan Barber and wife, Diane, of Winston-Salem and Judy Barber Crow and husband, Gene, of New Bern; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces. She was preceded in death by a son, William Marshall Barber. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 p.m. on Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service, Snow Hill. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/20/2008 - 9/23/2008 Jackson, Laura Mae KINSTON - Laura Mae Jackson, 79, of 907 Cunningham Road died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Her funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mills Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Mills Memorial Garden. She is survived by her husband, Jessie Walter Jackson Sr.; five daughters, Laura Davis, Sharon Ervin and Darlene Berry, all of Kinston, Fannie Ricketts of Smyrna, Del., and Gwendolyn Morrison of New Bern; four sons, Jessie Jackson Jr. of Snow Hill, Samuel Lee Jackson of LaGrange, and Michael Anthony Jackson and Isaiah Jackson, both of Goldsboro; and 13 grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/20/2008 - 9/23/2008 Kracke, Fritz Herman Fritz Herman Kracke, 92, Havelock. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/20/2008 - 9/23/2008 Moore Jr., William Lee KINSTON - William Lee "Billy" Moore Jr. 79, of 520 Copeland Farm Road, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008, at his home. He served in the Air Force. Mr. Billy was a retired farmer and was very active in Shady Grove United Methodist Church, where he served in many different ways. He was a member of Pine Street Hunting Club, and was an avid gardener and enjoyed delivering his vegetables to the entire neighborhood. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee Moore Sr. and Daisy Taylor, and a son, William Lee "Sandy" Moore III. A celebration of his life will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with the Reverend Carolyn Roy and the Reverend James McLean officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at his home. His survivors include his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Thigpen Moore of the home; his sons, Anthony Dwight Moore of Kinston, George Phillip Moore and wife, Lorraine, and David Neal Moore and wife, Angela, all of Trenton; his sisters, Iris M. Ervin and Hazel M. Loftin, both of Kinston; and four grandchildren, John Phillip Moore, Candace Lorraine Moore, Ashley Nicole Moore and Miranda Lee Moore. Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to 3HC Hospice, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, N.C. 27534. Arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/20/2008 - 9/23/2008 Warren, Doris Jean Doris Jean Warren, 78, of New Bern died Thursday, September 18, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Bethel F.W.B. Church, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the woman's auxiliary. She was also a member of the quilter's club. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Warren Sr.; one son, Jerry Warren Jr. and wife, Trisha, of Grantsboro; two daughters, Sandy W. Hall of Miami, Fla., and Patty Warren of Columbia, S.C.; one stepson, Danny Warren of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Benny Barnett of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Marion DeHonx of Gwynns Island, Va.; three grandchildren, William Jerry Warren III, Corey Vance Warren and Alexandria Elizabeth Warren; and two stepgrandchildren, Charles Gavin Norris and Amanda Brooke Norris. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 21, at Bethel F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Owen Peele officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be made to Bethel F.W.B. Church, 43 Old Lupton Rd., Merritt, N.C. 28556. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/19/2008 - 9/22/2008 Wilson, Pauline McVicker Pauline McVicker Wilson, 89, New Bern. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Vanceboro. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/20/2008 - 9/23/2008 Barnes, William Henry William Henry Barnes, 84, of Bayboro died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at home. He was a member of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent. He retired from the civil service production control in 1980. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received two bronze stars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Barnes; his parents, Henry & Emma Barnes; one brother, Foley Ray Barnes; one sister, Hattie Barnes Smith; and one niece, Lynn Burroughs. He is survived by one brother, Shade Barnes and wife, Christine, of Cash Corner; and three nieces, Ann Boyd and Susan Ezell, both of New Bern, and Sandra Braswell of Raleigh. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Mark Windley officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Greenleaf Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at the home of Mr. William at 6652 N.C. Hwy 304, Bayboro, NC 28515. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial contributions be made to Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, 2880 N.C. Hwy 304, Bayboro, NC 28515. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. The family would like to thank the in-home aides and hospice caregivers for their help and support. Paid Obituary To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Costandy, Nabil Tewfik Nabil Tewfik Costandy died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Born in Cairo, Egypt in 1931, Nabil completed his Master's degree in Textile Quality Control at N.C. State in Raleigh in 1959. After working in Cairo for 10 years, he returned to the United States in 1969. He worked with Burlington Industries in Fayetteville for five years before moving to New Bern and joining the staff at NADEP, where he was an Industrial Engineer until his retirement in 2002. Nabil was a kind man and an accomplished athlete who was held in high regard by his colleagues and friends. He will be missed. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Maggy Michel Costandy; a brother, Dr. Youssef Constandi and wife, Suzanne, of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Nadia and husband, Sami Marcos, of Pasadena, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, September 26, at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the church's Family Life Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Bern, 930 Pollock St., New Bern, N.C. 28560 Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Croom Sr., Rodolph Rodolph "Rudy" Croom Sr., 63, of Vanceboro, passed away Sept. 19, 2008 at his home. Visitation will be held at Garner Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Garner Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at the Croom Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Garner Funeral Home at 209 W. Peyton Ave., Kinston, NC 28501. Arrangements are by Garner Funeral Home. Paid Obituary To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Donaldson, Annie Day Smith Annie Day Smith Donaldson, 82, New Bern. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Donaldson, Annie Day Smith Annie Day Smith Donaldson, 82, of 601 Johnson St. died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church and worked with the EYC Youth group and the Women's Auxiliary. A graduate of North Carolina Central University and Atlanta University, she earned degrees in social work and was employed with the Craven County Department of Social Services. She was a charter member of the New Bern Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church with Rev. Lynn Peterman officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Annie D. Donaldson of New Bern and Marjorie Donaldson of Raleigh; and one sister, Carolyn Green of Henderson. Viewing will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Oscar's Mortuary with a Delta Sigma Theta ritualistic service from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Dunn, Eula Mae Hacker Eula Mae Hacker Dunn, 73, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at Britthaven of Pamlico. She attended Broad Creek Christian Church. She is survived by two brothers, Hershal Hacker and Virgil Hacker, both of Olympia; three sisters, Della Shelton and Polly Harris, both of Kentucky, and Sonya Register of Fayetteville; and one sister-in-law, Mary Warren of Olympia. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery, with the Rev. Billy Hacker officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Hershal Hacker, 709 Bayleaf Road, Olympia. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Gibbs, Johnannie Swift Johnannie Swift Gibbs, 78, Mesic. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Murrell, Joe Mason Joe Mason Murrell, 80, Beaufort. Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Schroder, Lowell William Lowell William Schroder, 64, New Bern. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Schroder, Lowell William "Captain Lou" "Captain Lou" Lowell William Schroder of New Bern died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, just days before his 65th birthday. Captain Schroder was born on Sept. 24, 1943 in Avon, S.D., to the late William B. and Henrietta Giedd Schroder. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, he worked many years as an electrical engineer, held several patents and was a licensed pilot. After retirement and after receiving his Merchant Marine Captain's license he captained for Laughlin River Tours, Lake Mead Cruises and a part-time barge Captain for Foley & Foley Dock Builders. He was currently Captain of a Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry and a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 20-05. Captain Schroder was founder/president of Lowell Manufacturing Company Inc., and Seafair Industries in Red Lion, Pa., and recently, founder of Lou's Brews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at Cotten Chapel. He is survived by his wife Helen Evon Schroder of New Bern; two daughters, Melissa Viscomi of Downingtown, Pa., and Audra Spahn of Strasburg, Pa.; three sons, Brent Oldham of Huntington Beach, Calif., Eric Oldham of Granger, Ind., and Chris Schroder of Sulpher, Okla., one sister, Pat Schroder of Lincoln, Neb., and seven grandchildren, Lacey Oldham, Jessica Oldham, Cynthia Oldham, Eric Oldham II, Cali Spahn, Alexander Viscomi and Nicholas Viscomi. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday night at the funeral home. There will also be a reception held immediately following Wednesday's service at Blackbeard's Sailing Club in Fairfield Harbour. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journl from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Strickland, Arbara Smith Arbara Smith Strickland, 55, of Havelock died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at her residence. A native of Gainesville, Ga., she was employed in the Commissary at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for more than 20 years. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home in Gainesville. She is survived by two sisters, Lucille Williams of Buford, Ga., and Kimberly Ross of Gainesville, Ga. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary Inc. and Young's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2952 Gainesville, GA 30503. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Wilson, Pauline McVicker Mrs. Pauline McVicker Wilson, 89, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in Vanceboro. Burial will be in Celestial Memorial Gardens, Vanceboro. Mrs. Wilson, daughter of the late Daniel and Lula McVicker, was a native of Johnston County. She was married to the late Jather Wilson for 56 years. They lived in Vanceboro for 28 years, then in Norfolk, Va., for 14 years, later making their home in Reelsboro. She was a housewife all of her life and was a member of the Reelsboro Christian Church since 1978. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilla Jean W. Stevens; sons-in-law, Robert Stevens and Walter Morton; and granddaughter, Amanda Stevens. She is survived by her two sons, Paul W. Wilson and wife, Cathy, of Newport, and Robert D. Wilson of Raleigh; three daughters, Allie Mae W. Morton of Hubert, Janice Ann W. Mears and husband, Frank, of Cary and Marion Lee Wilson of Bridgeton; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Paid Obituary To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/21/2008 - 9/24/2008 Killingsworth, Aaron Keith TRENTON - Aaron Keith Killingsworth, 48, of 268 Stroud Road, Trenton, died Saturday Sept. 20, 2008. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston with the Rev. Roy Rodgers officiating. Burial will take place following the service at Pinelawn. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at Edwards Funeral Home and other times at the home of his mother, Carol Killingsworth, 1499 Highway 41 West Trenton. He is survived by his mother Carol Killingsworth of Trenton, brother; Jeff Killingsworth of New Bern and sister; Jennifer Killingsworth of Greensboro. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/22/2008 - 9/25/2008 Sobotor, Francis "Frank" MAYSVILLE – Francis "Frank" Sobotor, 68, died Sept. 19, 2008, at his home in Middleburg, Fla. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Maysville First Baptist Church in Maysville, with the Rev. Greg Salyer officiating. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church fellowship hall. Burial is in the Maysville Cemetery with military honors. He was a retired captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked 22 years in commercial construction, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Jacksonville and was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Simpson Sobotor; a son William Anthony "Billy" Sobotor of Pollocksville; a daughter, Victoria Lynn Walling of Middleburg, Fla. ; step mother , Eva Sobotor of New Jersey; brothers, Charles Sobotor of Pawley's Island, S.C. and Anthony Sobotor of Los Angeles , Calif.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a local Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home, Maysville, N.C. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/22/2008 - 9/25/2008 Tingle, Fannie B. Fannie Boyette Tingle, 94, formerly of New Bern, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Britthaven of Ayden. She was a member of the Bridgeton Christian Church, the New Bern Golden Age Club, and the Ladies of the Moose Lodge and she loved to travel. Graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the New Bern National Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Robert Graham Tingle of New Bern and Charles E. Tingle of Durham; one daughter, Betty Lucille Tingle Boyd of Grifton; two stepsons, David Eugene Tingle of New Bern and William McRay Tingle of Grifton; twenty-one grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Fund. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/22/2008 - 9/25/2008 Gillis, Ethel Oden McCotter Ethel Oden McCotter Gillis, 75, of 836 Hospital Drive died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a native of New Bern and member of West St. Christian Church and the West St. Mass Choir. Ethel was a well-known soloist for the New Bern/Craven County Churches, Universal Gospel Choir, Women's Fellowship Chorus and the Interdenomina-tional Mass Choir. Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at West Street Christian Church with Rev. R.E. Midgette Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by her two sons, Arthur McCotter of Vanceboro and Samuel D. McCot-ter of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Allie Gray Harrison of New Bern; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence of Allie G. Harrison, 1512 Lincoln St., New Bern. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. and at the church an hour prior to the service. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/23/2008 - 9/26/2008 Hayes, Hoyt Jerome HAVELOCK - Hoyt Jerome Hayes, 75, of Havelock, died September 21, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was employed with the North Carolina School Systems as a teacher and coach, a member of Croatan Free Will Baptist Church, lifetime member of N.C. Coaching Association and a member of the Havelock Booster Club. The Hayes Gym was named in his honor by Havelock High School. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Daas and his parents, Perry and Nancy Hayes, one brother, Perry Hayes and two sisters, Pauline Pulley and Burr Lynn Hedgepath. He is survived by his wife, Laura Jane Hayes of Havelock; two sons, Mickey J. Hayes of Atlanta, Ga., and Steve K. Hayes and wife, Vivian, of Doathan, Ala.; his daughter, Marsha Jane Eckmann and husband, Thor, of College Station, Texas; son-in-law, Joe Daas and wife, Laura, of Stafford, Va.; three brothers, Ervin Hayes and wife, Virginia Ann, of Fairmont; Kenneth Hayes and wife, Patricia, of Lakeview, S.C.; and Shelton Hayes and wife, Cathy, of Bryon, Ga.; two sisters, Carolyn Hayes of Lakeview, S.C., and Brenda Ivey and husband, Danny, of Lake View, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Brooke, Stacy, Brittany, Rachael, Alexis, Skylar, Josh and Emma and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special extended family, Bettie James, Allen and Heather James and great-grandchildren, Morgan and Graysen James. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Cotten Chapel with the Rev. Harry Bryan officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/23/2008 - 9/26/2008 Saulino, Pauline The entire Saulino family wishes to extend our most sincere and deepest gratitude to several people who were vital to maintaining her dignity and providing her joy in her final years. The Memory Care unit at the Courtyard of Berne Village was her home for almost five years. During her stay, she endeared herself to several residents and staff. They became her North Carolina family. In her final days several staff ensured that she had a peaceful and comfortable passing. People like Tammy, Diana, Theresa, Amanda, Irene, Mary, Robin and many more treated her as if she were their own mother. Our family is blessed that she was so loved. Craven County Homecare and Hospice did a spectacular job of helping us navigate the waters into her eternal life. Kristin and Maxine were kind and thorough in her care. Their agency responded with swift efficiency. Dr. Ken Wilkins worked hand and glove with hospice to ensure that our Ms. Polly was pain free. The team approach of Hospice and Dr. Wilkins provided the nuts and bolts that allowed her loved ones to say good-bye knowing she was in safe hands. She will be laid to rest on September 29, 2008, in Michigan, next to her husband Marty. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will say their final adieus know-ing she had a huge extended family in New Bern who grew to care for her and love her as part of their family. In the death of a loved one we touch upon our own mortality. For a few brief moments we experience the sacredness of life. To the extent we love we will grieve. In that griev-ing, we capture moments of the magical mystery. Holding a new baby becomes more precious. Holding a door for an elderly person takes on new depth. Winter is approach-ing and amidst its bleakness the soil is getting ready for the blossoms of spring. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/23/2008 - 9/26/2008 Curles, Flora Glendine Lewis LOWLAND - Flora Glendine Lewis Curles, 80, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Britthaven of Pamlico. She was a member of Wardens Grove Free Will Baptist Church as well as the 55+ Club on Goose Creek Island. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William "Bill" Graham and Julian Ray Curles, and one sister, Wera Lupton. She is survived by one brother, Roscoe Rice of Lowland, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, at Wardens Grove FWB Church with the Rev. John Carawan and the Rev. Phillip Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Mercer cemetery, Lowland. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorial contributions be made to Pamlico Co. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Bayboro, N.C. 28515. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/24/2008 - 9/27/2008 Green, Nancy Mae Branch Nancy Mae Branch Green, 81, of L-107 Craven Terrace, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at her residence. She was born in New Hanover County and resided in New Bern for over 60 years. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at New Bern National Cemetery. She is survived by her son, James E. Branch of Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/24/2008 - 9/27/2008 Cannon, Pollard Grey "Pal" JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. - Pollard Grey "Pal" Cannon died Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 in Raleigh. He was a former logger. Memorial services will be held Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. in the Sayland Funeral Home Chapel with Gene Harrell, Jr. of the Salvation Army officiating. Inurnment in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery will be private. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivey and Mattie Glancey Cannon, his son, Chris Cannon and his sisters, Sybil, Gladys and Bobbie. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Lee Couch Cannon of New Bern; his son, Paul Cannon and his wife, Joleanna of New Bern (River Bend); his brothers, George Nathan Cannon and his wife Linda of Newberry, S.C., John Cannon and his wife Glenda of Jacksonville, Ivey Cannon Jr. and his wife Cora of New Bern, and Frank Cannon of Morehead City; and his sisters, Minnie Harrell of Lake Junaluska, N.C. and Laverne Fournier and her husband Pete of Kenly, N.C. and his brother in law Jerry Pettis of Selma N.C. The family will receive friends at the home of Paul and Joleanna Cannon; 69 Quarterdeck, (River Bend) New Bern and after the memorial service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville, N.C. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/29/2008 - 10/2/2008 Clark, Shadie Lee GREENVILLE - Shadie Lee Clark, 76, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. He was a native of Pitt County and lifelong resident of Greenville. For 15 years he was employed at E.R. Lewis Construction as a heavy-equipment operator. He attended the Farmville Church of God. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday in Pinewood Memorial Park with the Rev. Donald Daniels officiating. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Hazel Fillingame Clark; one daughter, Diane Peaden; two sons, Audie Clark and Walter D. Clark; five granddaughters; and three sisters, Dorothy Clark, Marie Keel and 4Patricia C. Brewer, all of Greenville. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/25/2008 - 9/28/2008 Crabtree, Betsye J. Betsye J. Crabtree, 83, Alton, Va. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home Published in the Sun Journal from 9/25/2008 - 9/28/2008 Wright, Jewel Jewell Wright, 70, of 3045 Highway 55 West, Jasper community, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Her funeral will be held held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at the Undenominational Pentecostal Holiness Church Inc., Rocky Run community, with Bishop Clarence Flowers officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Fort Barnwell. She was a member of St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church, where she was on the missionary board and sang with the choir. She is survived by six sons, Thomas Wright of Chocowinity, Gregory Wright of the Riverdale community, Everette Wright of Vanceboro, Daniel Wright of Farmville, Reginald Wright of Greenville and Antonio Wright of New Bern; seven daughters, Gennetta Flowers and Janie Wright, both of Garner, Charlene Stewart of the Jasper community, Pennie Wright-Murphy of Raleigh, Sarah Hickmon of the Riverdale community, and Ann White and Jewel Hackney, both of New Bern; 27 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc., 701 West Street, and Sunday at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the residence. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/25/2008 - 9/28/2008 Campbell, Gerry FAYETTEVILLE - Gerry "Jerry" Campbell, 59, of 6602 Radcliff Court, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy with a combined total of more than 25 years. His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Highways and Hedges Church with the Rev. Debra Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Ewell family cemetery in Vanceboro. He is survived by his wife, Linda Campbell; one daughter, Wanda Knight of Vanceboro; three sons, Jerry Campbell of Greenville, Calvin Campbell of New Bern and Jamal Campbell of Norfolk, Va.; and 11 grandchildren. Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 27, 2008 at Tri-County Chapel and at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home of Elsie Harris, 297 Mile Road, Vanceboro. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/26/2008 - 9/29/2008 Carmen, Clifford Kenneth Clifford Kenneth Carmen, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held in New York. He is survived by his wife, Elayne Carmen of New Bern; his children, Marie Carmen of Syracuse, N.Y., Scott Carmen of New Bern and Rebecca Kalmowitz; one brother, Robert Carmon of Cortland, N.Y.; three sisters, Dorothy Miller of Preble, N.Y., Ellie Thompson of King Ferry, N.Y., and Patty Elmore of Tampa, Fla.; and nine grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road., Suite 550, Charlotte, N.C. 28210. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/26/2008 - 9/29/2008 Dillahunt, James Roy SILVERDALE - James Roy Dillahunt, 60, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at his residence. His funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul AME Zion Church in the Silverdale community. Burial will be in the White family cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Dillahunt of Maysville; one daughter, Melissa Singletary of Maysville; one son, Fabian White of Nashville; his mother, Doris Meadows of Maysville; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and one stepgrandson. Arrangements by Saunders Funeral Home, Inc., Jacksonville. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/26/2008 - 9/29/2008 Holloway, Mae Mayo Mae Mayo Holloway, 89, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had worked as a bookkeeper. Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Oris Edwin Holloway Jr. of Wake Forest; one daughter, Carolyn M. Holloway of Alaska; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church Family Life Center from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, just prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to be made to First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/26/2008 - 9/29/2008 Nardozzi, Dominick Anthony HAVELOCK - Dominick Anthony Nardozzi, 85, died Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Dominick was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 23 years and was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam before being honorably discharged on July 24, 1968. Suzanne was his lifelong love and he passed that love on to their five children. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Dan Oswald officiating. Private burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Nardozzi of Havelock, two sons, Michael Nardozzi of Wake Forest and Anthony Nardozzi of New Bern; three daughters, Jean Edwards of New Bern, Mary Grace Andrews of Colonial Heights, Va., and Susan Nardozzi of Dacula, Ga.; two brothers, Daniel Nardozzi and Anthony Nardozzi, both of New Rochelle, N.Y.; one sister, Margaret Pennella; 20 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of North Carolina, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, N.C. 27607. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/26/2008 - 9/29/2008 Teachey, Charles Roscoe Charles Roscoe Teachey, 47, Pink Hill. Arrangements by Fonville and Dove Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/26/2008 - 9/29/2008 Frink, Flossie M. CONWAY, S.C. - Flossie M. Frink, 61, of St. Andrew Lane, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Conway Medical Center. She was born in Havelock, N.C., and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Conway, S.C. Her funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Pee officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Prezzie D. Frink Jr. of Conway; her mother, Huldia Harvey Lewis of Havelock; her father, Aaron Martin of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; two sons, Dennis Prezzie Frink of Bolden, N.Y., and Gelvin D. Frink of Wilmington, Del.; three grandchildren; eight brothers, Bonzell Harvey of Franklin, W.V., Ervin Harvey of Beaufort, Donald Ray Harvey of New Jersey, Vernon Harvey of Morehead City, N.C., Major Harvey of Pollocksville, N.C., Ronald Lewis and Alonzo Lewis of Havelock, and Ralph Lewis Jr. of Yanceyville; two sisters, Vivian Wooten of Engelhard, N.C., and Sophia Lewis of Havelock. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29579. Arrangements by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway, S.C. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/27/2008 - 9/30/2008 Hansen, Ethel Lee Stilley Ethel Lee Stilley Hansen, 92, of 2500 Old Cherry Point Road went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was blessed to be able to remain in the home she loved, surrounded by faithful family members who cared for her. Ethel was the ninth of ten children born to William M. and Ella Edwards Stilley in the Sts. Delight community on August 30, 1916. She was a lifelong resident of Craven County. She graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1932 and was married to Earl Gerald Hansen, her husband of 49 years, in 1937. Her life was centered around her faith in God, a faith that was evident in her relationships with family, friends, and even strangers. She became a disciple of Jesus Christ at a very young age and was active in church all her life until declining health kept her homebound. She served faithfully at Bridgeton, Sts. Delight, and Pleasant Acres Free Will Baptist churches. She taught countless Sunday School children who remember her fondly for her sweet, gentle spirit. She and her husband, Earl, were charter members of Pleasant Acres Church. Her gifts of hospitality and graciousness made her home a place of peace and blessing to all who visited her. She is survived by her children, Sarah Hansen Page and husband, Jim, of Smyrna, Jerry Hansen and wife, Barbara, of New Bern, Carol Hansen Hart and husband, Al, of New Bern, and Paul Hansen and wife, Debbie, of Morehead City; grandchildren, Jason Page and wife, Angie, of Jonesborough, Tenn., Allison Hart Conger and husband, Chris, of Westcliffe, Colo., Alicia Hart Crowe and husband, Josh, of Hubert, Graham Hart of Nashville, Tenn., and Corina Hansen Kojack and husband, Phil, of Chesapeake, Va.; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Ashlyn Page and Elise and Arin Conger; sister-in-law Oleta Stilley of New Bern. In addition to her parents and her husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny, Clausie, Frank, Willie, Alvin and Bertie Stilley; and sisters, Effie Stilley, Bessie Whealton, and Sarah Cahoon. Funeral services will be held at Pollock-Best Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday at 3 p.m. September 28, 2008, with the Rev. John Moran officiating. Burial will follow in Greenleaf Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and at other times at the home, 2500 Old Cherry Point Road. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to Free Will Baptist Missionaries, Mollie Barker or Josh and Alicia Crowe, c/o Free Will Baptist International Missions, P. O. Box 5002, Antioch, Tenn. 37011-5002. Those who desire to send the family a note of condolence or sign the guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/27/2008 - 9/30/2008 Hujdich, Mary Ann Veronica HAVELOCK - Mary Ann Veronica Hujdich, 75, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Ruxton Health Care in Norfolk, Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, at Cotten Chapel. Burial will follow at New Bern National Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Bernard Joseph Hujdich Jr. of Norfolk, Va., Andrew Hujdich of Havelock and Walter Wheeler of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Bernice Ann Wooten and Eleanor Monica Ritter, both of Newport; and two grandsons, Jonathan Wooten and Andrew Woodward Hujdich. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/27/2008 - 9/30/2008 Taylor, Walter Allen Walter Allen Taylor, 82, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was born in New Bern on February 28, 1926, to Walter Bernice and Kathleen Ball Taylor. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Shirley Elizabeth Taylor; and brothers-in-law Douglas Vernelson and Joseph Moore. He is survived by his brother, Marshall (Sonny) Taylor and wife, Jacqueline, of New Bern; sisters, Reva Taylor Vernelson, Madie Taylor Moore, Shirley Taylor Pridgen and husband, Lonnie, all of New Bern, Teresa Ann Taylor of New Bern, and Dorothy Taylor Autry and husband, Jerry, of Burgaw; several nieces and nephews; and his good friends Harry and Darcy Cosner and their daughters. At his request there will not be any funeral services. Those who desire to send the family a note of condolence or sign the guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com Arrangements by Pollock Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal 9/27/2008 – 9/29/2008 Koonce, Virginia Dare Mitchell VANCEBORO - Mrs. Virginia Dare Mitchell Koonce, 72, died Friday, September 26, 2008. Mrs. Koonce, a native of Craven County, had lived all her life in the Vanceboro community. She attended Haw Branch Baptist Church. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Epworth United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Koonce, and a daughter, Lois Ann Koonce. She is survived by her daughter, Hazel K. Boyd of Wilmar; sons, Larry C. Koonce and wife, Vivian, of Dunn, W. Thomas Koonce and wife, Mary, of San Diego, Calif., and Carl S. Koonce and wife, Tina, of Sanford; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Augatah McLawhorn of Havelock and Beulah Mitchell of Alliance; and brother, Allen Mitchell of Alliance. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Vanceboro. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/27/2008 - 9/30/2008 Taylor, Walter Allen Walter Allen Taylor, 82, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was born in New Bern on February 28, 1926, to Walter Bernice and Kathleen Ball Taylor. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Shirley Elizabeth Taylor; and brothers-in-law Douglas Vernelson and Joseph Moore. He is survived by his brother, Marshall (Sonny) Taylor and wife, Jacqueline, of New Bern; sisters, Reva Taylor Vernelson, Madie Taylor Moore, Shirley Taylor Pridgen and husband, Lonnie, all of New Bern, Teresa Ann Taylor of New Bern, and Dorothy Taylor Autry and husband, Jerry, of Burgaw; several nieces and nephews; and his good friends Harry and Darcy Cosner and their daughters. At his request there will not be any funeral services. Those who desire to send the family a note of condolence or sign the guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com Arrangements by Pollock Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/27/2008 - 9/30/2008 Edwards, Ann G. Ann G. Edwards, 74, of New Bern was called to her heavenly home Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Ann was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was also a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church and worked for Carolina Telephone and Telegraph for 22 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed traveling with her family, was an avid reader and enjoyed her daily trips to the Country Biscuit Shop where she visited with her many friends. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Ann's life at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church, with Dr. Steve Cobb officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Greenleaf Memorial Park. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, John R. "Jack" Edwards Sr. of New Bern; one son, John R. "Jack" Edwards Jr., and his loving friend Angel Land of New Bern; two daughters, Diana E. Morris and husband, Buzzy, of New Bern; Gail E. Edwards and husband, David, of New Bern; two brothers, George B. Griswold Jr. and wife, Sue Ann, of Centerville, Va., and John M. Griswold II and wife, Angela, of Boca Raton, Fla.; one sister, Joyce G. Small, and husband, Lynwood, of Surf City; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special caregivers, Celeste Price and Janet Elks. The family will receive friends prior to the memorial service at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Temple Baptist Church Building Fund. Friends and family members are invited to share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.pollockbest.com. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/28/2008 - 10/1/2008 Hardee, Nancy Elizabeth Tenvoorde Vanwyck Nancy Elizabeth TenVoorde VanWyck Hardee, 84, passed away at her home Sunday Sept. 21, 2008. She was born in Washington, D.C., on March 6, 1924. She was a member of the first graduating class of Coolidge High School in that city in 1942. She married John Briggs VanWyck in 1945 and moved to Charleston, W.Va., for the next 17 years. They had two children, Nancy Carolyne and John Edwin. She returned to the Washington, D.C., area in 1962. In 1965 she met and married her loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Cecil Foy Hardee, and embraced four more children: Nancy Ruth, Chuck, David and Susan. Together, in 1969, they established Heritage Heating & Cooling of Fairfax, Va., which thrived for over 20 years. She was known far and wide for her organizational skills and business acumen. For the next 30 years, she combined her family responsibilities and business duties with active affiliations to many volunteer organizations. From 1972-1989, she was a member of the City of Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and was elected the first woman president in 1978. From 1977-1978, she chaired the organizational committee for the formation of an auxiliary for Commonwealth Doctors Hospital in the City of Fairfax. During that time, she also worked to organize and open a thrift shop to benefit this hospital. From 1979-1989, she was appointed representative of the City of Fairfax to Northern Virginia Community College. From 1980-1984, she served as chairman of the Building Sites Committee of the college and was instrumental in launching several satellite campuses of the largest community college system in the state of Virginia. From 1982-1985, she served three terms as vice chairman of the college board. From 1985-1987, she served two terms as chairman of the college board. From 1980-1988, she served on the board of directors of the College Educational Foundation, serving as its president from 1981-1984. In the capacity of her work for the college, she traveled nationwide to both attend seminars and also to contribute information used for the expansion of many more state community college systems. During these years, she also managed to serve as president of Women In Construction (Washington, D.C., chapter), and president of Soroptimist International of Fairfax. In addition, she was a member of the City of Fairfax Economic Development Task Force and a member and past treasurer of Fairfax Professional Women's Network and a member of the Altar Guild at St. Barnaby's Episcopal Church in Annandale, Va. She was awarded "Woman of the Year" once. After retirement, they relocated to River Bend and joined Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern, where she served for many years on the Altar Guild. She was also active in Episcopal Church Women and its branch, St. Frances. She was predeceased by both of her parents and her son, John Edwin "Bo" VanWyck. She is survived by her husband, Cecil; her daughters, Nancy Carolyne VanWyck, Nancy Ruth Klich and Susan Gillespie; and sons, Chuck Hardee and David Hardee; along with 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church of New Bern on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., with interment immediately following in the outside chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory be sent to: Craven County Hospice, P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, N.C. 28561. The family wishes also to acknowledge the wonderful help received during her illness from both the Craven County Hospice Organization personnel and the aides from Help at Home, most notably Susan Riofrio. Without these wonderful women, she would not have been as comfortable as she was during her last months. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/28/2008 - 10/1/2008 Ipock, Guy Eula Guy Eula Ipock, 95, of Olympia Road died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Bayview Nursing Center. She was a member of Broad Creek Christian Church. She is survived by two sons, Robert Ipock and Charles Ipock, both of Ernul; two daughters, Dorothy I. Vincent of Talladega, Ala., and Janice I. Jones of Olympia; two stepsons, Archie Ipock of Ernul and Raymond Ipock of New Bern; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Kitt Swamp Church, wi th the Rev. Roy Savage officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Ipock Family Cemetery, Elmon Road, Ernul. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/28/2008 - 10/1/2008 Manning Sr., Rossie Rossie M. Manning Sr., 90, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008. Mr. Manning was born in Pitt County on April 17, 1918. He worked as a farmer in Pitt County in his early years and later learned to be a brick mason, a trade that led him to Norfolk, Va., and eventually led him to become involved in home construction. He soon found himself back in North Carolina where he continued to work in construction with firms in Tarboro, Washington, and Sea Level, N.C. In 1963 he was led to New Bern to construct a home for a local Stanley Tool Employee, Mr. Frank Efird. Mr. Manning and Mr. Efird soon became partners in new home construction and built many homes together. Around 1970 they split and Mr. Manning decided to build on his own with a short stint in partnership with Mr. Hopie Beamon as Colonial Builders of New Bern. Soon thereafter, Mr. Manning started M&M Builders of New Bern where he enjoyed some of his greatest achievements. He became a land developer and created many subdivisions in Craven and Jones counties, some of which included Rawley Hills, Springdale and Manning Park. He went on to construct over 300 new homes and commercial buildings in and around the New Bern area. He strived for perfection in his home building and it showed as he built a reputation for quality homes which led to most Real Estate agents marketing his homes, new and used, as a Rossie Manning Built Home. Mr. Manning enjoyed fishing, dancing, telling jokes and an occasional card game with his friends. After his retirement, he enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Bojangles' and Roy' Restaurant. He enjoyed being around people and living his life to the fullest. His greatest friend however was Jesus and he was introduced to Him in 2007 by preacher Paul Jackson and for that his family and friends are greatly thankful and know that he is with the Lord and at peace. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pollock-Best Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jackson officiating. He is survived by three daughters, Barbara Manning Tucker and husband, Rev. Grady Tucker of New Bern, Gay Nell Manning of Greenville, and Virginia Manning Flake and husband, Bobby R. Flake of Vanceboro; one son, Rossie Manning, Jr. and wife, Pamela Manning of New Bern; one brother, William George Griffin of Havelock; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Pugh Manning and his granddaughter, Gayann McDonald. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook or offer a condolence to the family may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals & Cremations. To sign out guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/28/2008 - 10 Ward, Joseph Lee Joseph Lee Ward, 45, Mesic. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/28/2008 - 10/1/2008 Cannon, Pollard Grey "Pal" JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. - Pollard Grey "Pal" Cannon died Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 in Raleigh. He was a former logger. Memorial services will be held Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. in the Sayland Funeral Home Chapel with Gene Harrell, Jr. of the Salvation Army officiating. Inurnment in the Dogwood Memorial Cemetery will be private. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivey and Mattie Glancey Cannon, his son, Chris Cannon and his sisters, Sybil, Gladys and Bobbie. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Lee Couch Cannon of New Bern; his son, Paul Cannon and his wife, Joleanna of New Bern (River Bend); his brothers, George Nathan Cannon and his wife Linda of Newberry, S.C., John Cannon and his wife Glenda of Jacksonville, Ivey Cannon Jr. and his wife Cora of New Bern, and Frank Cannon of Morehead City; and his sisters, Minnie Harrell of Lake Junaluska, N.C. and Laverne Fournier and her husband Pete of Kenly, N.C. and his brother in law Jerry Pettis of Selma N.C. The family will receive friends at the home of Paul and Joleanna Cannon; 69 Quarterdeck, (River Bend) New Bern and after the memorial service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville, N.C. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/29/2008 - 10/2/2008 Rouse, Guy Dawson KINSTON, N.C. - Guy Dawson Rouse, age 92, died September 28, at his home in Kinston. Guy was born on September 7, 1916, to the late Troy J. and Nellie Rouse. He was raised in a farming family. Guy was a loving and committed husband and father. His work life included dairy and tobacco farming, ownership of a local Dodge franchise, and most recently business management services through E.K. Williams Company. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Frank Rouse, a sister, Dorothy Harris, and his first wife, Susan "Mayree" Rouse. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Rouse, and three sons: son James, his wife Vivianand children Troy and Richard Rouse of Kinston; son Guy Jr., his wife Melinda of Mebane and children Eden Rouse of Mebane, Traci Mitchell of Knightdale, Dawson Rouse of Cary, and Katherine Ayachi of Tunisia; and son Lee, his wife Susan of New Bern and children Alex and Graham Rouse; and seven great grandchildren; step-children Rachel Hill and husband Bruce, Albert Grant and wife Jackie, and step-grandchildren Justin, Grant, Jacob and Kaitlyn Hill, and Jessica Bostic. A memorial service celebrating Guy's life will be held at Northwest Christian Church in Kinston on Wednesday, October 1, at 11 a.m., followed by family visitation at the church. A private burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, a charitable donation may be made to Northwest Christian Church or 3HC Home Health and Hospice of Kinston. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign our guestbook, go to www.newbernsj.com. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/29/2008 - 10/2/2008 Ulrich, Irma Irma Ulrich, 92, New Bern. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/29/2008 - 10/2/2008 Wilson, Sharon Toler BAYBORO - Sharon Ann Toler Wilson, 54, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Lakeside Chapel, Greenleaf Memorial Park, with Leon Thomas officiating. She is survived by her husband, Mickey Wilson of Bayboro; her mother, Mary S. Woodcock of New Bern; one brother, Timothy Woodcock of New Bern; and one sister, Bonnie Stocks of New Bern. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at Cotten Funeral Home. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/29/2008 - 10/2/2008 George, Robert E. HAVELOCK - Robert E. George, 75, died Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at Amariah Garner Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Best officiating. He is survived by a son, Ronald George and his wife, Pamela, of Havelock; daughter, Delores Barbour and her husband, Tommy, of Newport; grandchildren, Andrea Spitz, Rodney George and Katrina George; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva O. George. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Munden Funeral Home. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/30/2008 - 10/3/2008 Singleton, Walter T. LOUISBURG - Walter T. Singleton, 67, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Goldsboro with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Jean Singleton of Louisburg; his mother, Rena Lanier Singleton of New Bern; three daughters, Zanna Lambie of New Zealand, Debbie Davis of Mogadore, Ohio, and Dottie Taylor of Zebulon; two sons, Walter Singleton of Chesterfield, Va., George Singleton of Chester, Va.; two sisters, Dorothy Mills of New Bern and Sarah Strickland of Charleston, S.C.; three brothers, Leslie Singleton of Princton, Linwood Singleton of Pine Level and Durwood Singleton of Goldsboro; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11 Boylan Ave., Raleigh, N.C. 27603. Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon. Published in the Sun Journal from 9/30/2008 – 10/3/2008 Smith Sr., Charles Frederick Charles Frederick Smith Sr., 73, died Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Two Rivers Nursing Center. He was a selfless gentleman, who put his family before himself. Mr. Smith was born and raised in New Bern. He attended New Bern High School, where he sang in the acappella choir, was on the football team and was named most valuable player in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army and was lead singer for the Four Statesmen Barbershop Quartet while in the Army. He was also a postal employee for 42 years. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball and midget football. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elisabeth M. Smith; one son, Charles F. Smith Jr. of Jacksonville; two daughters, Deborah Noel and husband, Staton, of Durham, and Beverly Frierson and husband, Tom, of Greenville; and four grandchildren, Charlotte Simpson, Drew Noel, Melissa Frierson and Aaron Frierson. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pollock-Best Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Spaugh officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Flowers are welcome, but those who prefer are asked to make memorial donations to American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10006 or Two Rivers Skilled Nursing Center, 836 Hospital Drive, New Bern, N.C. 28560. Those who desire to send the family a message of condolence or sign the guestbook may do so by visiting www.pollockbest.com Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 9/30/2008 - 10/3/2008
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