Betsy Martin Carden
CHAPEL HILL -- Betsy Martin Carden, 68, of 1515 Franklin St. No. 34, died May 5 at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1929, the daughter of George Gilbert Martin and Lacy Williams Morgan Martin. Mrs. Carden was a member or Moseley Memorial United Methodist Church, and a graduate of Robert E. Lee Elementary School, George Washington High School, Anne Boyer School of Dance and Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia in 1952. She taught at Radford College from 1952-1954. She received her master's degree in dance from New York University; began as a member of the dance faculty at Brooklyn College, where she became a tenured professor and chairman of the dance department, retiring in 1986. Mrs. Carden served as board member, president and first executive director of the American College Dance Festival Association from 1979 to 1991. She originated its scholarship program, helped develop its choreography series and supervised many regional and national college dance festivals. She also served as president of American Dance Guild; was active in the American Dance Festival and was executive director of the Dance Notation Bureau. She was married to her husband, John Richard Carden, on August 5, 1967 who survives of the home. Other survivors include two sisters, Ardelle Morgan Carter of Lake Wales, Fla. and Mary Jane Martin Bright of Kinston; five brothers, W. Ray Martin of Tucson, Ariz. and James P. Morgan, George G. Martin Jr., Robert H. Martin, and M. Gene Martin, all of Danville, Va. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. Friday, May 8 1998 at Townes Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Cobb officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family of Betsy Martin Carden has requested that donations be made to The ACDFA Scholarship Fund, 4431 Lehigh Road, Box 399, College Park, Md. 20740. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Izel Green
LA GRANGE -- Izel "Ike" Green of 104 Florida Ave. died recently. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Bryan Holy Tabernacle Church, Browntown community of Snow Hill, with Elder Thurman McCuller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, La Grange. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Mae Green of the home; four sons, Fred Green of Goldsboro, Dallas Green of the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas, Willie Green and Michael Green, both of the home; eight sisters, Tammer Joyner and Thelma Edmondson, both of Kinston, Katie Skeens and Diane Joyner, both of Boston, Dorothy Kelly and Linda Joyner, both of Roselle, N.J.
 
 

Friday May 1 Obituaries
 
 

Felix Carter
JACKSONVILLE -- Felix Carter, 75, died April 29 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson-Gaskins Funeral Home chapel in Jacksonville with the Rev. Gene Kennedy and the Rev. Terry Heath officiating. Interment will follow at Onslow Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Rozelle L. Carter of Jacksonville; three sons, Danny Carter of Hillsborough, Dennis Carter and Douglas Carter, both of Jacksonville; two daughters, Norma Kirkland of Farmville and Iris Claus of Jacksonville; two brothers, Ernest Carter of Beulaville and Earl Carter of Richlands; two sisters, Mary Murphy of Richlands and Lizzie Weeks of Swansboro; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 
 

Jean S. Phipps
LA GRANGE -- Jean Spivey Phipps, 64, died April 29 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Phipps was a member of Maury Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Farmer Funeral Service chapel in Ayden. Interment will follow in Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, William Dock Phipps of the home; two sons, Roland Spivey and Harry Spivey, both of Maury; one daughter, Celia Spivey Darden of Maury; one stepson, Duke Phipps of Kinston; one stepdaughter, Ginger Phipps Jordan of Kinston; one brother, Dr. H.W. Gooding of Ayden; two sisters, Mary J. Lassiter of Hookerton and Audrey Pate of Hugo; five grandchildren, Tiffany Darden, Brent Darden, Lee Spivey, Dana Spivey and Rebecca Spivey, all of Maury; three stepgrandchildren; a niece, Gladys Tallant of Grifton and many other special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral service chapel and other times at the home of her daughter, Celia Darden, Maury. (Pd. Obit)

Gladys W. Russell
Gladys Waller Russell, 69, of 3504 Sloan St. died Thursday, April 30, 1998 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Russell was a member of Woodington United Methodist Church, a homemaker and was attending the Church of God in Jacksonville, N.C. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 1998 at Garner Funeral Home Chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Tom Eagle officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Charles Cleveland Russell of the home; three daughters, Brenda Gail Wells and husband, Ronnie, Wanda Kay Harper and husband, Clifton, and Penny Sue Skinner and husband, Victor, all of Kinston; four sisters, Eva Mae Lewis of New Bern, Josephine Keppel of Dunkard, N.Y., Rita Walker and Annie Sanderson, both of Kinston; one brother, Zeb Kinsey Waller, Sr. of Kinston; seven grandchildren, Bobbie Michelle Cruz and husband, Armando, Brandy Hoskinson and husband, Jeff, all of Jacksonville, Monica Wells Stephens and husband, Chris, Charles Ray "Scooter" Jones, Kelly Skinner, Waylon Skinner and Jennifer Skinner, all of Kinston; four great-grandchildren, Brittany Potter and Matthew Potter, both of Jacksonville, Hillary Hardee and Harley Hardee, both of Kinston; and a very special friend, Joyce Kennedy of Kinston. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. (Pd. Obit)

Paul M. Super Sr.
Paul Murphy Super Sr., 44, of the Browntown community, died April 26 at North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bryan Holy Tabernacle United Holiness Church with Elder Thurman McCuller officiating. Interment will follow at the Wade family cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Wade Super of the home; a daughter, Tyeshia Super of the home; a son, Paul Murphy Super Jr. of the home; four sisters, Evara Martin of Passaic, N.J., Doris Burney of Kinston, Brenda Vaughn of Goldsboro and Velma Rouse of Snow Hill; five brothers, Charles Miller of Patterson, N.J., Scesser Super of Goldsboro, John Super and Calvin Super, both of Kinston and James Earl Super of Durham; a stepbrother, Steven Hill of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three stepsisters, Christine Bright of Kinston, Willie Mae Hill of Greenville, and Doris Smith of Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements are by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home in Kinston.
 
 

Claire H. Uzzell
WILSON -- Claire Harper Uzzell, 81, of 2404 Bradford Place, died April 30, 1998 at her residence. She was born in Jones County to the late Thomas and Laura Jenkins Harper. She was the wife of the late J. Roger Uzzell. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Michael G. McHarg officiating. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Toni Uzzell Wright and J. Pat Wright of Morehead City; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Suzanne B. Uzzell of Fayetteville; two sisters, Gretchen H. Horton of Wilson and Julia Rogers Makoby of Folsom, Pa.; one brother, E.C. Harper of New Bern; five grandchildren, Chuck Uzzell, Britt Uzzell, Laura Uzzell, John P. Wright III and Wickie Wright Fritz; six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to La Grange Christian Church, 202 W. Washington St., La Grange, N.C. 28551 or Westview Christian Church, P.O. Box 3444, Wilson, N.C. 27895. Arrangements by Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Saturday Obits May 2, 1998
 
 

Joe King
WINTERVILLE -- Joe King of Winterville Rt. 2, Box 283, died April 29 at Red Oak Manor Nursing Home in Greenville. King was a native of Pitt County and attended the county schools. He was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Mitchell's Funeral Home chapel in Winterville with Dr. Elmer Jackson Jr. officiating. Intement will follow at Winterville Cemetery, Winterville. Survivors include his wife, Ruth A. King of the home; one daughter, Iceleane King of Greenville; two sons, Ray King of Florida and Joe King Jr. of Grimesland; two sisters, Minnie King of Greenville and Emma Peterson of Vanceboro; three brothers, George King and Arthur King, both of Winterville and Andrew King of Grifton; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
 
 

Sunday May 3 Obituaries

L.W. Brown
BEULAVILLE --L.W. "Lott" Brown, 70, died May 2 at his residence. Services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at Community Funeral Home chapel in Beulaville. Interment will follow at Frank Hunter Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Melva B. Brown of Beulaville; two sons, Richard M. Brown and Gary W. Brown, both of Beulaville; three sisters, Almina Hunter, Janet Brown and Genelle Hunter, all of Beulaville; one brother, Alvis R. "Joe" Brown of Beulaville; and three grandchildren. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 
 

Monday May 4 Obituaries
 
 

Robert T. Ramsey
HOOKERTON -- Robert Thomas "Tommy" Ramsey, 55, of 3408 Hugo Road, died May 1 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Paul Funeral Home with the Revs. Joseph Rawls, M.E. Cox and Lester Bissette officiating. Burial will follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington. Survivors include his wife, Linda Clayborne Ramsey of the home; two sons, Ernest Robert "Robbie" Ramsey, of Columbia, S.C.; Gregory Thomas "Greg" Ramsey, of Plymouth, N.C.; one brother, Ronald Earl "Ronnie" Ramsey, of Vanceboro; and five grandchildren. Paul Funeral Home in Washington is in charge of the arrangements.
 
 

Virginia H. Sauls
SNOW HILL -- Virginia Grace Harrison Sauls, 74, of Route 2, Box 422-B, Snow Hill, died Sunday, May 3, 1998. She was preceded in death by Jesse Harrison and David Sauls. She was a homemaker, formerly employed by Caswell Center in Kinston and retired from Britthaven of Snow Hill. Services will be held at 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home in Kinston with the Reverend Ricky Hamann officiating. Burial will follow in Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include five daughters, Janie Harrison Sugg and husband Joseph Sugg of Snow Hill; Dorothy Harrison Leneave and husband Bobby G. Leneave, Sr., of Greenville; Judy Harrison and husband Kenneth G. Harrison of LaGrange; Linda Brown of Goldsboro; Shirley Edwards of Snow Hill; one son, Kenneth Ray Harrison and wife Diane Harrison of Snow Hill; a sister, Christine Baysden of Kinston; eleven grandchildren, Charlotte Shelton, Michael Harrison, Robin Biddle, Dana Harrison, Stephanie Jo Sugg, Bobby Gene Leneave, Jr., Jesse Norman Leneave, Jesse Ray Harrison, Kevin Harrison, Debbie Harrison, Kimberly Thigpen; and eight great grandchildren, Ashley Vandiford, Nicole Leneave, Courtney Leneave, Jordan Leneave, Phillip Shelton, Cameron Shelton, Ken Harrison and Mikie Harrison. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Kenneth and Diane Harrison, Route 2, Box 422-A, Snow Hill. The Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.(Pd. Obit)
 
 

Mary H. Williams
BRONX, N.Y. -- Mrs. Mary Harper Williams, 78, of 558 East 181st St., Bronx, N.Y., died April 30 at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, N.Y. She was a native of Winterville and attended the Pitt County Schools. Services will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Winterville with Dr. W.H. Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Winterville Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Kay Harper of Clinton, Md.; one sister, Tisha Burton of Alexandria, Va.; and one brother, James Harper of Bronx, N.Y. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Mitchell's Funeral Home in Winterville.

Hazel W. Brown
AYDEN -- Hazel Weathington Brown, 69, died May 4. Brown was a member of First Baptist Church in Ayden and retired co-owner of Weathington Clover Farm in Winterville. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Farmer Funeral Service chapel in Ayden. Interment will follow at Winterville Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Oscar H. Brown of the home; one son, O.H. Brown III of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two daughters, Diane Brown Parker of Raleigh and Beckey Brown Robert of Villa Rica, Ga.; two brothers, William A. Weathington Jr. of Winterville and John G. Weathington of Greenville; one sister, Annie W. Cox of Winterville; three granddaughters and one stepgrandson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral service chapel. Memorials may be made to Ayden First Baptist Church.
 
 

Robert L. Crandall
GREENVILLE -- Robert Lee Crandall, 46, of 204 Ridgeway St. died May 1 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Norcott & Company Funeral Home in Greenville. Interment will follow at Ayden Cemetery, Ayden. Survivors include three daughters, Angela Crandall and Sheila Washington, both of Connecticut and Belinda F. Moore of Greenville; three sons, Robert S. Washington of Connecticut, Robert L. Moore and Roderick Wiggins, both of Greenville; one sister, Eva Maye of Baltimore; three brothers, Charles Crandall, Linwood Crandall and Curtis Crandall, all of Greenville. Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
 
 

Frank E. Gates
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. -- Frank Elmore Gates, 68, of 502 Jefferson St. died May 3. Gates was born in Lenoir County. He was a longtime businessman, and a retired owner of the Grapevine, Gates 5 & 10; the E-Z Shop, Scotties, and Western Union. He was a member, deacon and former Sunday school teacher at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. He was a member, past president, and recipient of the Lion of the Year award of the Bennettsville Lions Club. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include two sons, Joel Gates of Charlotte and Jeffrey Gates of Apex; one daughter, Nancy G. Coleman of Chester, S.C.; his mother of Wilson; two brothers, Jimmy Gates of Black Creek, and Robert Gates of Galveston, Texas; two sisters, Joyce "Sue" Bartlett of Lucama and Jean Bartlett of Wilson; a half brother, Roy Grady of Wilson; a half sister, Brenda Hobgood of Black Creek; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family received friends at the home. Arrangements by Whitner-Evans Funeral Home in Bennettsville, S.C. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Marlboro County, P.O. Box 474, or the American Cancer Society, c/o Corinne Stevenson, 203 Katherine St., Bennettsville, S.

Frances K. Jarman
GOLDSBORO -- Frances Killette Jarman, 70, of 485 Hare Road died May 3 at Britthaven Nursing Home. Jarman was a native of Wayne County, and was a member of Woods Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Seymour Funeral Home chapel in Goldsboro with the Rev. Mike Grady officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Connie Jarman Worrell and Jay Worrell, both of Goldsboro; an uncle, Lonnie Killette of Goldsboro; and an aunt, Pauline Daw of Ayden. Although flowers are welcome, memorials may be made to Woods Grove P.F.W.B. Church, 4009 Central Heights Road, Goldsboro, N.C. 27530. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.

William T. Koonce
JACKSONVILLE -- William Thomas Koonce, 73, of 117 Baker Lane died Sunday, May 3, 1998. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Westview Cemetery in Kinston with the Rev. Tim Lanier officiating. Survivors include his wife, Shirley D. Koonce of Jacksonville; one daughter, Sandra K. Crowell of Indianapolis; one son, William R. Koonce of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Danielle Koonce of Henderson and Mallory Shadday of Indianapolis. Arrangements by Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home in Kinston. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Michael W. Moore
DEEP RUN -- Michael Wayne "Mickey" Moore, 32, of 1555 Smith Grady Road died Sunday, May 3. Moore was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Lillie Bell Moore; grandfather, Leslie Ray "Bill" Stroud; and a brother, Richard F. Moore. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Dean W. Woodard officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include his father, Richard Moore; his mother, Joyce Stroud Moore; his grandmother, Lunell Lee Stroud; one sister, Angela Moore Stroud of Deep Run; brother-in-law, Kevin Stroud; nephew, Noah Thomas Stroud; a special friend, Flora Howard. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Pd. Obit)

Haywood Platt
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Haywood Platt, 67, of 6307 Eighth St. N.W., died May 1 at Holy Cross Hospital. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Emanuel Christian Church with the Rev. H.O. Simmons officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include his wife, Mildred J. Platt of the home; one daughter, Gwenevere Whitfield of Kinston; two stepdaughters, Petheria McIver of Washington, D.C. and Jeannie McIver of Charlotte; one stepson, Aaron McIver of Raleigh; one sister, Esther Platt West of Kinston; three brothers, Eli Platt Jr. and George Platt, both of Kinston, and Conly Platt of Durham; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Mills Funeral Home Inc.

Lucille G. White
DOVER -- Lucille Griffin White, 66, of Dover-Fort Barnwell Road, died May 4 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. White was a homemaker and a member of Lane's Chapel United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. W.H. Willis officiating. Interment will follow at the White family cemetery in Dover. Survivors include her husband, Felix Herman White of the home; ris Tatum of Baltimore; three brothers, Clarence and Sylvester Joyner, both of Elizabeth, N.J. and Aaron Joyner of La Grange. Viewing was from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lightner Memorial Funeral Home with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times the family is receiving friends at the residence.
 
 

Alfonza Quinn
BEULAVILLE -- Alfonza "Pony" Quinn, 70, died May 4 at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home chapel in Beulaville, followed by visitation. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Q. Lanier of Chinquapin and Lora Quinn of Raleigh; one son, Anthony H. Quinn of Beulaville; three sisters, Vena Hill and Brownie Simpson, both of Beulaville and Patsy Kennedy of Fayetteville; one brother, Owen Quinn of Kinston; and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beulaville Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 205 E. Main St., Beulaville, N.C. 28518.
 
 

Arlettie Riggs
COVE CITY -- Arlettie Riggs, 66, of 2050 Asbury Road died May 5 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the church with the Rev. Jimmy Uhl and the Rev. Michael Register officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Riggs was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Jarvis and Sudie Bryan. She is survived by her husband, H.B. Riggs; mother-in-law, Cherial Riggs; five sons, Linwood Bell Ipock and his wife, Mary, Donald Ipock and his wife, Lorie, Larry Ipock and his wife, Susan, Bruce J. Ipock and his wife, Darlene, and Michael Ipock; three daughters, Patsy Newell and her husband, Bill, Joanna Fornes and her husband, Kenneth, and Teresa Hagan and her husband, Leonard; one brother, Charlie Hart; two sisters, Sara Faye Brickhouse and Daphne Hart; and grandchildren, Misty and Dean Taylor, Jennifer Ipock, Cassie Ipock, Jamie Ipock, Paula Fornes, Heather Ipock, Jessica Newell, Melissa Fornes, Chad Ipock, Charlie Newell, Chris Hagan, Brittany Hagan, and Morgan Ipock. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, Asbury Road, Cove City, N.C. 28523. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Minnie E. Turner
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Minnie E. Turner, 80, of 2600 block of Mark Street died May 4 in Chesapeake. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include one daughter, Melba J. Marshburn of Suffolk, Va.; three sons, David A. Miller of Somerset, Ky., Donald G. Miller of Portsmouth, Va. and Edgar F. Miller of Labelle, Fla.; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel.

Wednesday May 7 Obituaries

Larry O. Blackwell
RALEIGH -- Larry O'Neill Blackwell, 38, formerly of Fort Barnwell, died May 2 at the residence of his parents. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Sandhill Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston with Elder Nathan C. Darden officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Emma Blackwell and Jasper Blackwell, both of Dover; one son, Larry Lashon Bouie of Kinston; three sisters, Shirley B. Moore of Ernul, Debra Ingram of Kinston and Joyce B. Wiggins of Raleigh; seven brothers, Joseph, Melvyn and Tony Blackwell, all of Kinston, Dexter and Shedrick Blackwell, both of Dover, Ray and LaDarryl Blackwell, both of Raleigh. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.

Edward C. Hudson
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edward Clifton Hudson, 77, of 216 Pollock St., died May 5 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Hudson served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 and one-half years where he retired as a chief master sergeant. He served in World War II during Pearl Harbor. He was the first chief master sergeant at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. He was a data processing manager with Hampton Industries and Mount Olive Pickle Company. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mount Olive Ward. He served as a bishop in Kinston, Atlanta and Mount Olive. He was a member of the High Council, the Stake Presidency, the Young Men Program, served with Boy Scouts of America Program, and served three Stake Missions as a missionary. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with Bishop Derl G. Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Calypso City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Louise Carter Hudson of the home; one son, Edward C. Hudson Jr. of Mount Olive; three daughters, Selena Hudson Carraway of Hampton, Va., Jacqualine Hudson Carlyle of Calypso, and Tolitha Hudson Prybylinski of Seven Springs; one brother, Ray Hudson of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Ernesteen Lambert of Suttontown; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston and other times at the home.
 
 

Sudie M. Toler
NEW BERN -- Sudie Mae Toler, 82, of 836 Hospital Drive, died May 6. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. David Pierce officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Tillman of New Bern; one son, Cecil Toler; three sisters, Violet Barrow Sumrell and Ruth B. Joyner, both of New Bern and Eula Mae Joyner of La Grange; one brother, Bobby Ray Barrow of Vanceboro; three grandchildren, Pamela Putnam of Rocky Mount, Jill Toler and Lisa Toler, both of New Bern; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Pd.Obit)

Friday May 8 Obituaries

John R. Artis
John R. Artis, 52, of 25H Simon Bright Apartments died May 6 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Free Will Baptist Church with Dr. Glen Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Dunn Hill Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include his stepmother, Esther Artis of Camden, N.J.; four daughters, Marie Artis of Texas, Carry Artis of Texas, Tabeta Artis of Kinston, and Malinda Artis of Virginia; four sons, John Robert Artis Jr. of Virginia, Ed Artis of Texas, Reginald Artis of Goldsboro, and Dawayne Artis of Virginia; four sisters, Mattie Mervin of Grifton, Martha Mitchell, Annie Howard, and Sarah Jean Harris, all of Kinston; one stepsister, Alice Freeman of New Jersey; three brothers, Ed Artis Jr., and George Artis, both of Kinston and Matthew Harris of Florida; one stepbrother, Eugene Freeman of New Jersey. Arrangements by Mills Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Sharon B. Bruton
Sharon Bowden Bruton, 33, of 1400 Desmond St., Kinston, died May 4 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hull Road Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Rudolph Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Rockford Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James Ray Bruton of Kinston; her mother, Alice Bowden of Kinston; one brother, James Wesley Sutton of Kinston. The family will receive friends at the home of Leamon Brooks, 12A St. John's Village. Arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Alfred H. Carmon
GRIMESLAND -- Alfred Hue Carmon, 83, of 4992 Boyds Crossroads died May 3 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Carmon was a member of the NAACP. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Winterville Cemetery, Winterville. Survivors include his wife, Essie Daniel Carmon; his mother, Vernice Lee Bizzell of Ayden; four daughters, Essie Green of Greenville, Phyllis Crumble of Virginia Beach, Va., Yvonne Gardner and Clarissa Carmon, both of Grimesland; one son, Linwood Earl Carmon of Chocowinity; three sisters, Harriet Edwards and Mary Williams, both of New Haven, Conn., and Grace Braxton of Boston; two brothers, James "Jim" Bizzell and Alonza Bizzell, both of Ayden; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Norcott & Company Funeral Home in Ayden.

Lloyd E. Dixon
TRENTON -- Lloyd Edward Dixon, 75, of 401 McDaniel Fork Road died May 7 at his residence. Dixon was a member of Zion Masonic Lodge No. 81, member of the Scottish Rite, a Lenoir County Shriner, and a charter member of the Sudan Patrol. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Bob Hagherty officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park with full Masonic rites. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jones Dixon of the home; two sons, Gerald E. Dixon of Kinston and Oscar C. Dixon of Dover; one brother, Kincheion Dixon of Pollocksville; three sisters, Sybil Harriett and Leona Heath, both of Pollocksville, and Jean Boykin of Jacksonville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Route 3, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern, N.C. 28563.

Tyrik D. Mills
Tyrik Dejahguan Mills, 2 months, of 5528 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville died May 6 at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville. Bishop W.C. Dortch will officiate. Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Mills of the home; his father, Gregory Carter of Kinston; one sister, Sharie Kelly of Mullins, S.C.; four brothers, Gregory Jones, Jeremy Smalls, and Tywan Leonard, all of Mullins, S.C., and Julis Bryant of Kinston; and his grandmother, Flora Carter of Mullins, S.C. Arrangement by Mills Funeral Home in Kinston.

George Pappas
COVE CITY -- George Pappas, 67, of 3453 Wintergreen Road, died May 6 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Pappas was a member of Wintergreen Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Mike Scott, the Rev. Neal Cox and the Rev. Joe Myrick officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Helen Pappas; one son, Sheldon Pappas of the home; one foster son, Jason Bryant of the home; one brother, William Pappas of Cove City; two sisters, Hilda Hardison of Durham and Virginia Tilghman of Cove City. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern. (Pd. Obit)
 

Aurola W. White
DOVER -- Aurola Wright White, 81, of Dover Route 2, died May 2 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Haughton Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Trenton with Elder Danny Ray Koonce officiating. Interment will follow at Haiti Cemetery, Trenton. Survivors include five daughters, Francis Murriel of New York, Velma Goodman of Michigan, Annie Wright of Maryland, Martha Brock of Texas and Diane Cannon of Dover; five sons, Willie Wright and Albert Wright, both of Delaware, George Wright and Tom Wright, both of Fayetteville, and Alonza Wright of La Grange; one sister, Lula Curman of New York; 33 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one stepson, Russel T. White of Trenton; three stepdaughters, Sadie Koonce of Trenton, Rosa Simmons of Kinston and Martha White of Suitland, Md. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.

Edna B. Williams
AYDEN -- Edna Best Williams, 69, of 408 E. First St. died May 5 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Williams was a member of Morning Star Holiness Church, member of the Mother's Board, chairperson of the Trustee Board, church treasurer and youth Sunday school teacher. Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at Zion Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Ayden with Elder R.C. Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Verna L. Williams of Bronx, N.Y. Lolita W. Alston of Ayden; one foster daughter, Delong W. Long of Greenville; two sons, Luther Williams of Ayden, Ivan R. Williams of Beaver, W.Va.; two foster sons, Louis T. Williams of Ayden, and Johnny Williams of Durham; four sisters, Mary Brown of New Haven, Conn., Carrie Mitchell, Marie Dickens and Hazel Carter, all of Georgetown, Del.; one stepsister, Fabelee Darden of Ayden; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today; viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Morning Star Holiness Church. Arrangements by Norcott & Company Funeral Home in Ayden.
 

Saturday May 9 Obituaries

Betty K. Alexander
WASHINGTON -- Betty Kilb Alexander, 95, died May 7, 1998. Mrs. Alexander was the widow of Dr. Raymond L. Alexander, Minister Emeritus of the First Christian Church of Washington. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Following the services friends are invited to join the family in the Fellowship Hall of the church, 401 E. Second St., for an informal period of visiting and refreshments. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. David L. Alexander, former pastor of Gordon Street Christian Church in Kinston and his wife, Anne now of Lexington, Ky.; William R. Alexander and his wife, Annette of Tallahassee, Fla.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home in Washington. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Theological Seminary for the Dr. Raymond L. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund, 631 S. Limestone St., Lexington, Ky. 40508.

Lloyd E. Dixon
TRENTON -- Lloyd Edward Dixon, 75, of 401 McDaniel Fork Road died May 7 at his residence. Dixon was a member of Zion Masonic Lodge No. 81, member of the Scottish Rite, a Lenoir County Shriner, and a charter member of the Sudan Patrol. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Bob Hagherty officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park with full Masonic rites. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jones Dixon of the home; two sons, Gerald E. Dixon of Kinston and Oscar C. Dixon of Dover; one brother, Kincheion Dixon of Pollocksville; three sisters, Sybil Harriett and Leona Heath, both of Pollocksville, and Jean Boykin of Jacksonville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Route 3, Kinston, N.C., or the Sudan Temple Children's Hospital, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern, N.C. 28563.

Sunday May 11 Obituaries

Lena P. Smith
TRENTON -- Lena Rivers Pollock Smith, 91, of 1601 U.S. 258 South, died May 8. She was a member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. Graveside services and burial will be 3 p.m. Monday at Friendship Free Will Baptist Church in Trenton with the Rev. Charlene Pierce Guider officiating. Survivors include her daughter, Naomi Smith Monier of Springfield, Ill.; her son, Harold Lee Smith of Trenton; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Howard-Carter and Stroud Funeral Home and other times at the home of Harold Lee Smith, 1601 N.C. 58 South, Trenton.

May 11 Obituariess

Leo C. Sutton
GREENVILLE Leo C. Sutton, 75, of 313 Kirkland Drive, died Saturday at Pitt Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Thomas Henry and Mabel Rouse Sutton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verner Gray Sutton. He was retired general manger with F&D Motor Company, Bethel. He was a Senior Deacon with Bethel Baptist Church and was a member of The Cardiac-Pulmonary Program, Greenville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Rusty Morrison officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Kathryn Etheridge and Barbara Sutton, both of Greenville; one son, Tommy Sutton of Washington; two grandsons, Lemmie Lee and Leo Lee of Greenville; two granddaughters, Patricia Sutton and Sheena Sutton of Washington; two great grandchildren, Sutton Lee and Carson Gray Lee of Greenville; six sisters, Sybil Cashwell and Helen Foss Howell of La Grange, Elizabeth Vick and Betty Arnette of Goldsboro, Edna Ray Dennis of Bethel and Ruth Sexton of Tulsa, Ok.; one brother, A.J. Sutton of La Grange. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 910, Bethel, N.C. 27812. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the home. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Gertrude D. Coley
Gertrude D. Coley, 79, of Britthaven Nursing Home died Saturday at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Coley was a homemaker and member of teh Bethel Free Will Baptist Church and the Senior Saints. Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesay at Bethel FWB Church with the Rev. David Paramore and the Rev. Jimmy Mercer officiating. Interment will follow at Gray Branch Church Cemetery in Deep Run, N.C. Survivors include daughters Teresa Coley Rouse of Kinston and Mildred Coley Thomas of Warsaw; a sister, Fleta Stroud of Greenville; a brother, Ernest Deaver of Albertson; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel FWB Church, 1936 Banks School Road, Kinston 28501, Gray Branch FWB Church, 2515 Gray Branch Church Road, Deep Run 28501 or to Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 3371, Kinston 28502.
 
 

Richard H. Matthews
AYDEN -- Richard Howard Matthews, 27, of 807 South East Avenue, died May 5 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Straightway Holiness Church with Elder Clifton Daniels officiating. Entombment will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Estate in Grifton. Survivors include wife Shawanda D. Matthews; mother, Loretta Matthews of Bronx, N.Y.; father, William Anderson of New York; a sister, Latoya Matthews of New York; two brothers, Quimay Matthews and Spencer Matthews both of Bronx, N.Y.; and maternal grandmother, Barbara Daughtry. Family will receive friends from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Straightway Holiness Church. Viewing will be conducted between 6 to 9 p.m. at the church.
 
 

William L. Tripp
GREENVILLE -- William "Bille" Lamont Tripp, 62, died Saturday, May 9, 1998. His residence was Holly Ridge Farm. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 4 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Tripp Family Cemetery at Holly Ridge Farm. Mr. Tripp, a native of Chester, Va., was a graduate of Kinston High School. He received his degreen in industrial engineering at North Carolina State University. He had been a resident of Greenville for the past 36 years and formerly worked for E.I. Dupont Company. He owned and operated Regional Storage and Transport of Greenville and formerly owned and operated Spunwind, Inc. He developed Holy Ridge Farm and Stable where he bred and trained Thoroughbred horses. He was honored as owner/breeder for North Carolina in 1992. An avid golfer, he was a member of Brook Valley Country Club and Greenville Country Club. He was an ardent supporter of both the East Carolina Pirate Club and the North Carolina State Wolfpack Club. Survivors include wife Elizabeth "Libby" Downs Tripp; three sons, William Slade Tripp and Teague Kendall Tripp, both of Greenville, and Matthew Augustus Tripp of the home; two daughters, Ashlie Tripp Berry of Charlotte and Emily Elizabeth Tripp of the home; grandchild Chase Ashlie Berry; parents Mr. and Mrs. William F. Tripp of Camden, S.C.; and sisters, Barbara Tripp Tucker of Camden, S.C. and Alice Tripp Sullivan of Buffalo, N.Y.The family will received friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home.(Pd. Obit)

Charlie Jones, Jr.
Charlied Jones, Jr., 64, of 2106 Marsha Avenue died Friday at Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church at 400 South Adkin St. with Bishop S.D. Clemons officiating. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery. Survivors include father, Charlie Jones, Sr. of the home; one sister, Minnie Ransom of Kinston; one brother, Robert Jones of the home. Family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at The House of Best Mortuary.

Tuesday May 12 Obituaries
 

Lucy C. Franklin

Lucy Caroon Franklin, 80, of 1002 Carolina Ave. Kinston, died May 11. Franklin was a member of Gordon Street Christian Church. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Westview Cemetery in Kinston with the Rev. Dr. Randy Spaugh officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Jackson and Cheryl Paylor, both of Kinston; one son, Cleveland H. Franklin Jr. of Raleigh; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family is receiving friends at the home of Cheryl Paylor, 1501 Stockton Road, Kinston. Arrangements by Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Chaddrick Mumford II
Chaddrick Mumford II, infant, of Kinston died May 10 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with Dr. W.J. Best officiating. Interment will follow at the Dunn Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Brandi Rhodes and Chaddrick Mumford Sr., both of Kinston; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Shirley Rhodes of Comfort; and his paternal grandparents, Clara Mumford and Chatterson Robinson, both of Kinston.
 
 

Anita D. Nutt
KENANSVILLE -- Anita Darlene Nutt, 40, died May 11 at her residence. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home chapel in Beulaville. Visitation will follow. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. Survivors include a son, Jason C. Nutt of the home; and her mother, Edna Rae Jones of Kenansville.

Mary S. Patrick
SNOW HILL -- Mary Silance Patrick, 50, died May 10 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Patrick worked with the Greene County Health Department as a nutritionist, was a member of the Gideon Auxiliary and was a member of First Baptist Church, Snow Hill. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Interment will follow in Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Hugh Patrick of Snow Hill; four sons, Hugh "Alton" Patrick Jr., Jeremy Patrick, Daniel Patrick and Talmadge Patrick, all of the home; a sister, Wilma Silance Williams of Jacksonville. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 484, Snow Hill, N.C. 28580 or to the Gideons Memorial Fund.

Benedito Santos
Benedito Santos, 91, of 2109 Emmerson Road died May 10 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Santos was a retired civil servant with the U.S. Air Force. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston with Father Jerry Sherba officiating. Survivors include five daughters, Marie Knapp of Kinston, Grace Bodenstedt of Newport, Veronica O'Neill of Hialeah, Fla., Ann Bouzzo of Hollywood, Fla., and Julie Brown of Davie, Fla.; one son, Anthony Santos of Blue Ridge, Ga.; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston. Visitation following Rosary until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity/Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1455, Kinston, N.C. 28503. Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home, 702 N. Queen St., Kinston.
 
 

Dempsey Smith
ROSE HILL -- Dempsey Smith, 72, died May 9 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Pink Hill with the Rev. Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Ersline Smith Everett of Mount Olive; several nieces and nephews. Visitation may be made from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rose Hill Funeral Home chapel. Arrangements by Rose Hill Funeral Home.
 
 

Roy H. Spruill
EDENTON -- Roy Herman Spruill, 77, of 1025 N. Broad St. died May 10 at his residence. Spruill was a native of Chowan County, husband of Anne King Spruill and son of Minnie Belch Spruill of Edenton. He was a member of Edenton Baptist Church, a retired business manager and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received the Bronze Star. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Beaver Hill Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Word officiating. Surviving other than his wife and mother are daughters, Jane S. Warlick of Windsor, Kathy S. Cale of Elizabeth City and Pam S. Virzi of Edenton; one sister, Myrtle S. Adams of Alta Mont Springs, Fla; one brother, Howard L. Spruill of Clypso; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends at their residence. Memorials may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements are by Evans Funeral Home of Edenton.
 
 

William J. Taylor
FREMONT -- William Jordan Taylor, 52, died May 9 in Wilson County. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 N.C. 264 West. Interment will follow at Marsh Swamp Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include three sisters, Janice T. Ford of Kinston, Joyce T. Raper of Lucama, and Susan T. Pearson of Wilson; and one brother, Jimmy E. Taylor of Wilson. The family received friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
 
 

Wednesday May 13 Obituaries

Ellen S. Aldridge
NEW BERN -- Ellen Sides Aldridge of 704 N. Grace Ave. died at her residence. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cotten Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Silvia Sutter officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include her husband, Wilbur Bryan Aldridge; two sons, John M. Aldridge of Waukegan, Ill. and William B. Aldridge of Vanceboro; two brothers, John Sides and Julius Sides, both of Hildebran; four sisters, Ann Kanip and Barbara Taylor, both of Hickory, Peggy Braswell of Hildebran and Mary McNeill of West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Lorra Bayliss, Jan Aldridge, Kim Aldridge, Mandy Aldridge and Tyson Aldridge. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Pd. Obit)

Gaynelle K. Holmes
SNOW HILL -- Gaynelle King Holmes, 63, of 305 S.E. Fourth St. died May 10 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Holmes was retired from the New Jersey Educational System. Services will be conducted at noon Thursday at Jumping Run Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. William A. Lawson Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include her husband, John Lewis Holmes; two daughters, Sheryl D. Holmes and Gayla D. Holmes, both of Norwich, Conn.; one son, Michael Lewis Holmes of Verich, Ill.; one sister, Laura Elaine Faison of Plainfield, N.J.; two brothers, Hubert King of Newark, N.J. and Aaron King of Goldsboro; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Lane's Funeral Home in Kinston. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Thursday prior to the funeral service at the church.

Elsie M. Johnston
GREENVILLE -- Elsie McLawhorn Johnston, 73, died May 12. Johnston graduated from Bell Arthur School and was president of the Union Carbide Retirees Association. She was born in Pitt County and was a member of Arthur Christian Church. Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Wilkerson Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, J.C. Johnston Jr.; a daughter, Jessica J. Shimer of Kinston; three sons, Douglas A. Johnston and Timothy C. Johnston, both of Greenville and L. Glenn Johnston of Miami; three sisters, Zilphia M. Morris of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Edith M. Willoughby of Richmond, Va. and Franchion M. Mason of Topsail Beach; three brothers, R.A. McLawhorn Jr. and Weldon E. McLawhorn, both of Greenville and Larry M. McLawhorn of Emerald Isle; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Home Health and Hospice (3HC) Inc., 702B W.H. Smith Blvd, Greenville, N.C. 27858 or the Arthur Christian Church, P.O. Box 579, Bell Arthur, N.C. 27811.
 
 

Thomas E. Jones Sr.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Thomas Earl "Ivey Lee" Jones Sr., son of Ada Rhodes Jones Speight and the late Robert Lee Jones, was born on November 17, 1940 in Lenoir County, graduated from Adkin High School and moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1960. For the past 17 years, his occupation was industrial engineering. Services were conducted at 10 a.m. May 8 at Woodward-Thompson Chapel in Brooklyn, N.Y. Interment followed at Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Thomas Earl Jones Sr., leaves to cherish his memory; his companion, Femi Jones of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a loving and devoted mother, Ada Rhodes Jones Speight of Kinston, N.C.; Mary E. Johnson and Lillie Mae Jones, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; brothers, Robert T. Jones of Kinston, Michael Jones of Tampa, Fla., Bobby Jones and Lesley Jones, both of Rocky Mountain, Va.; sisters, Mary Johnson of Capitol Heights, Md., Marsha Jones of Rocky Mountain, Va., Virginia and Sheila Speight, both of Grifton, N.C.; He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Jones of Rocky Mountain, Va.; other survivors include his sons, Angelo Bryant of Trenton, N.C., Tommy Barfield and Pringle Youman Jones, both of Kinston, N.C. and Thomas Earl Jones Jr of Thomasville, Ga.; daughters, Robin Jones Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Sheila Jones Walls of Bronx, N.Y.; and daughter-in-law, Yolanda Jones (Londo) of Thomasville, Ga.; grandchildren, Tarneshea C. Lewis of Washington, D.C., Willie Anthony Jones of Boston, Glenn Jones of West Virginia, Gene Raphie Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Thomas Earl Jones III of Thomasville, Ga; and numerous friends and other relatives. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Fred H. Riddle
GOLDSBORO -- Fred Hudson Riddle, 73, of 127 Oak Circle Drive died May 11 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A native of Burnsville, N.C., he was the son of the late Columbus and Ella MacIntosh Riddle. He was a retired technical sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Services with full military honors will be conducted at 4 p.m. today at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Leary officiating. He was the beloved husband of Martha Michalski Riddle of Goldsboro; the beloved father of Pamela Riggs and her husband, Jesse of Winterville and Dr. Donald Riddle and his wife, Carol of Kinston. In addition to his wife and children, he is also survived by a sister, Maude Riddle of Burnsville, N.C.; brother, Carlo Riddle of Burnsville; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Riggs and Jennifer Riggs of Winterville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Goldsboro Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1854, Goldsboro, N.C. 27530 or to Emily's Ark, 768 Big Daddy's Road, Pikeville, N.C. 27863. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the residence. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Raymond E. Sasser
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Raymond E. Sasser, 80, of 3498 Indian Springs Road died May 10. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Tyndall Funeral Home chapel in Mount Olive. Interment will follow at Pineview Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include his wife, Lola Hardy Sasser of the home; two sons, Gene Sasser of Mount Olive and Robert Sasser of Beautancus; three daughters, Violet Goodson of Mount Olive, Linda Kearney and Brenda Bazemore, both of Goldsboro; one brother, Earl Sasser of Washington state; two sisters, Dorothy S. Moore of Seven Springs and Sally S. Munyat of Garland; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
 
 

Marcellus Smith
NEW BERN -- Marcellus "Smitty" "Sill" Smith, 77, of 906 Lake Road, Havelock died May 11 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Smith attended the New Port River Primitive Baptist Church, was the first city of Havelock employee to retire, a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Silver Star. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pollock-Wells & Best Funeral Home chapel with Elder J.M. Horne officiating. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Park. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Gray Smith of the home; two daughters, Glenda Marcell Smith Strunk of Havelock and Helen Chase of Snow Hill; four brothers, Frank Smith of Caroll, Ohio, Shelton Smith, and Billy Smith, both of Goldsboro and Milton Smith of Indonesia; three sisters, Madeline Gurganus, Jewel Jackson and Jean St. Clair, all of Goldsboro; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Havelock Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 368, Havelock, N.C.
 
 

Milton Smith
NORFOLK, Va. -- Milton Smith, 63, of Norfolk died May 11, at Sentara-Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk. He retired as an engineer with the city of Norfolk with 20 years of service. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with Elder B. Kurt Styron officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include his girlfriend, Ruth Jonston of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Cecil Sterl Smith of San Bernardino, Calif.; four sisters, Shirley S. Styron of Kinston, Yvonne S. Thompson of La Grange, Carolyn S. Best of Princeton and Lori Ann S. Radford of Hookerton; and a stepsister, Irene H. Daughety of Hookerton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Garner Funeral Home. (Pd. Obit)

Thursday May 14 Obituaries

Charles D. Huffman
Charles Douglas "Chuck" Huffman, 49, a resident of 2237 Northridge Place died May 11 in Greensboro from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Huffman was born in Durham County, son of Paul D. and Ruth Harrison Huffman of High Point and Lake Junaluska. He graduated from High Point College with a bachelor's of science degree in behavioral science and received his master's degree in education from the University of Virginia. He was a member of the Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society where he served as vice president for programs. He received a fellowship to write a book about lighthouses from South Carolina to Virginia. Huffman was one of the highest decorated Eagle Scouts in this region earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Palms and was the youngest man in Virginia to receive the Silver Beaver Award in Scouting. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville with the Rev. Jim Rissmiller officiating. He will remain at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until 2:30 p.m. In addition to his parents, survivors include a daughter, Amanda Noel Huffman of Brownsburg, Va.; and a son, Brandan Nicholas Huffman of Brownsburg, Va.; a sister, Sherrill Sykes of Conyers, Ga. The family will be at the funeral home from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today. The family requests memorials be made to the Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society Preservation Fund, Attention: Anne Puppa, 6578 Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, Md. 21227.
 
 

Mae S. Broadway
Mae Stanley Broadway, 90, of 305 W. Daniel St. died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at her residence. Mrs. Broadway was a homemaker and a member of Queen Street United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Whit Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include her son, Dr. Stan C. Broadway and wife Elaine, of Raleigh; a grandson, Russell Clay Broadway and wife Kelly, of Garner; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Caroline Broadway. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Broadway Scholarship Fund, High Point University, High Point, N.C. 27260. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Emma L. Cox
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-- Emma L. Cox, 85, of 311 Patrick St. died May 11 at Woodbine Nursing Home in Alexandria, Va. Cox was a native of Pitt County and attended the county schools. She was a member of Sycamore Hill Baptist Church in Greenville. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at Russell Temple AME Zion Church in Alexandria. Interment will follow at Homestead Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenville. Survivors include one daughter, Alberta Grey of Alexandria; one son, Willie D. Cox of Chicago. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Mitchell's Funeral Home in Winterville. At other times the family will be at the home of Calvin Henderson, 300 Ola Circle, Winterville.
 

Mildred Shaw
Mildred Shaw, 73, of 2233, N.C. 58 South died May 10 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Chapel of The House Of Best Mortuary in Kinston with the Rev. Cleophus Gooding officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include one son; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home.
 
 

Friday May 15 Obituaries

Courtney N. Best
GOLDSBORO -- Courtney Nicole Best, 2 months, of 1100 N. Jefferson St., Apartment 38 died May 13 at her residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday May 16, 1998 at Old Mill Cemetery in Goldsboro with Pastor Norbert Simmons officiating. Survivors include her parents, Antoino L. Jones and Lakima Best of Goldsboro; one sister, Jasmine Best of the home; grandparents, Ellis and Linda Wilson, Marion and Margie Best, Bernard and Carolyn Thomas and Junior Smith, all of Goldsboro. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at La Grange Mortuary Inc. Other times the family will receive friends at the home.
 
 

Elihu Davis
Elihu "Jack" Davis, 79, of the Browntown community died May 12. Davis was a World War II veteran. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grant Cemetery with Bishop Charles White officiating. Survivors include his wife, Helen Grant Davis of the home; two stepdaughters, Nancy Harrison of Washington, D.C. and Angela Smith of Santa Maria, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today. Arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home in Kinston.
 
 

James E. Haddock
James Edward "Big John" Haddock of 307 S. McDaniel St. died May 10 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Holy Church, Kinston, with Elder Booker T. Wiggins Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Haddock of Kinston; his father, Herman Lee Haddock of Kinston; two daughters, Joyce Fay Haddock and Ruby Carol Barrett, both of Kinston; one son, James Edward Haddock Jr. of Goldsboro and one stepson, Calvin Haddock of Kinston; five sisters, Dorothy Marie Haddock, Annie Lee Haddock, Margaret Ann Rouse, Carolyn Haddock, and Elaine Thompson, all of Kinston; four brothers, B. Herman Haddock, Jimmy Ray Haddock, Willie Anthony Haddock, and Alton Haddock, all of Kinston; and eight grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mills Funeral Home chapel in Kinston. The family is receiving friends at 4E Simon Bright Apartments.
 
 

Julia D. Halso
Julia Davis Halso, 85, of 3132 Davis-Hardy Road, Kinston, died May 13 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church and a graduate of East Carolina Teachers College. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church with Dr. Frank Pisani officiating. Entombment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include a sister, Irene Nunn of La Grange; three stepsons, Chuck Halso of California, David Halso of Georgia, and Gary Halso of Pennsylvania; one stepdaughter, Mickey Cole of Georgia; three sisters-in-law, Opal Davis of Kinston, Naomi Davis of Raleigh, and Etta Davis of Kinston; nieces and nephews, Bobby Davis, Effie Ann Price, Paula Garris, Waddell Davis, Nell Langston, Judy Prescott, Mildred Boyette, and William Davis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Rouse Funeral Home chapel in La Grange. At other times they will be at the residence. (Pd. Obit)

Nathaniel L. Jones
"If I can help someone along the way, my living shall not be in vain." Nathaniel Lee Jones, the seventh born to the late Amos and Eliza Hicks Jones was called home to Eternal Rest on Tuesday, May 12, 1998, after being hospitalized since April 7. He was 83 years old. Affectionately called "Pete," Nathaniel Lee Jones was born August 14, 1914. His trademark was his smile and easy-going personality. All during his illness, he never complained. One would ask him how he was doing and his reply would be, "Doing pretty good, thank you." At a very early age, Nathaniel developed the work ethic and worked numerous jobs to help his family. He worked 30 years as a civil service worker at Cherry Point Marine Base. To meet the needs of his family, he would carry riders in his station wagon with him to Cherry. Survivors include Bessie Jones Moore and Dorothy Jones; two sisters-in-law, Bertha Jones and Alice Jones. He also leaves Marion Jones and Robert Adams, nephews, who along with Emma Nobles, cared for him during his recent illness and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Fonnie B. Murrill and Ruth M. Jones Scholarship Foundation for the Nathaniel Lee Jones Vocational Scholarship. Arrangements are by Loftin Funeral Home in Kinston. The viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, May 15 at Loftin Funeral Home chapel, followed by a wake with Masonic rites at St. Augustus AME Zion Church from 7 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends other times at 101 N. Rochelle Blvd. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Antioch Free Will Baptist Church, followed by interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

Warren D. Tilghman Jr.
RICHLANDS -- Warren Dwight Tilghman Jr., 47, of Richlands Route 2 Box 489AA, Richlands, died Tuesday in Tijuana, Mexico. Tilghman worked with Emory Construction Company. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Whole Man Ministry Church in Richlands (Hargetts Crossroads) with the Rev. Geraldine Emory, the Rev. Frank Emory and Dr. Jay Coker officiating. Interment will follow at the family cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Tilghman of Richlands; four sisters, Catherine Tilghman of Fayetteville, Suzanne Tilghman and Debbie Hardee, both of Kinston, and Janet Tilghman of Richlands; and one brother, Fred Tilghman of Richlands. Memorial contributions may be made to Whole Man Ministry Church, Richlands, N.C. Arrangements by Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home.
 
 

Sunday May 17 Obituaries

Timothy J. Dawson
Timothy Jermain Dawson, 24, of 3092 Falling Creek Road, Kinston, died May 15 as the result of an automobile accident. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Alpha and Omega Church, Washington St. with Bishop M.W. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Church Cemetery, Kinston Rt. 10. Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Dawson of Kinston; his father, Leon Edwards of Kinston; one son, Adreckas K. Dawson of La Grange; his grandparents, Mexico Dawson and J.C. Dawson of the home; Grace Edwards and Thomas Edwards, both of Kinston. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.
 
 

Ben G. Edmundson
SNOW HILL -- Ben Gerald "Jerry" Edmundson, 59, of Snow Hill Rt. 1 died Friday at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Mr. Edmundson had retired from the United States Air Force as a Tech. Sgt. He had also retired from the Greene County Sheriff's Department where he served as a Captain. Mr. Edmundson was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou Hardison Edmundson. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Interment will follow at the Edmundson Family Cementery with Military Honors. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gina Edmundson and James Spivey of Snow Hill; sisters, Mary E. Hall of Stantonsburg, Janice E. Carr of Burgaw and Carol E. Ridenhour of La Grange; brothers, Dred R. Edmundson, Jr. of Stantonsburg, Jack Edmundson of Goldsboro and William H. Edmundson of Stantonsburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at the home. (Pd. Obit)

Carolyn W. Gerdel
TRENTON -- Carolyn Wise Gerdel, 61, of 209 S. Market St. died May 15 at her residence. Gerdel was a retired teacher, received her B.A. degree from Methodist College in Fayetteville Dec. 18, 1981. She taught school at Maysville Elementary School, was a member of Trenton United Methodist Church, NCAE and WOW. Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at the church with the Rev. Charlene Pierce-Guieder officiating. Interment will follow at the Taylor family cemetery. Survivors include one brother, Joseph G. Wise of Fairfield Harbor, New Bern; two sisters, Eleanor Wise Bennett of Deland, Fla. and Gladys Wise Cheney of Union, S.C. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the burial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Emma L. Harrison
LA GRANGE -- Emma Lissie Harrison, 80, died Friday at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Harrison was a native and life long resident of the Arba Community. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Interment will follow at the Henry Harrison family cemetery in Arba. Survivors include two sisters, Jennie Harrison Ginn of La Grange and Valeria Harrison Seymour of Carey; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
 

William Keno Coward
KINSTON -- William Keno Coward, 63, of 409 Georgetown Road, died May 14 at his home. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the United American FWB Tabernacle, with Elder Joe Hill officiating. Burial will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife Ernestine Coward, of Kinston; two daughters Travilla Mumford, of Kinston, and Jillespe Banks, of Jacksonville; six sons, Anthony Dixon, of Charlotte, Valentino Coward, of Hampton, Va., Larry Bryant, of Snow Hill, Gary Bryant William Keno Coward Jr., David Coward, all of Kinston; three sisters, Antionette Croom and Brenda Lewis, of Kinston, and Glena Scratch, of Neward, N.J.; three brothers Charlie Coward and E. K. Coward, of Kinston, and Leroy Coward, of Newark, N.J.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were heandled by Mills Funeral Home, Inc.
 

Evelyn Murphy Heath
JACKSONVILLE -- Evelyn Murphy Heath, 86, of 3331 Kinsey Heath Road, died May 16 at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Pink Hill Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Toby Lee and the Rev. Rudolph Outlaw officiating. Burial be at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughter Janice H. Ballard and her husband Robert, of Hubert, N.C.; son, Rodney K. Heath and his wife Kay, of Pink Hill; sister Lela M. Houston, of Beulaville; grandchildren Rodney Heath, Jr., Anita Jones and Cleveland Ballard and his wife Kim; great-grandchildren, Allan, Caleb, Jonathan and Natasha Ballard.
 

Kay D. Dixon Jarman
PINK HILL -- Kay "Dolores" Dixon Jarman, 54, went home May 15, 1998. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m., with the service beginning at 7 p.m. at the New River Holiness Church. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Edwards Family Cemetery. Surviving are my loving husband, Arnold F. Jarman. My loving son, Arnold Keith Jarman, and his wife, who I adored, Estella Gordillow Jarman. My loving and precious daughter, Lisa Jarman Buckman and her husband Mike. My loving and adored son, David Guy Jarman and his wife Dana. My loving and adored son, James Edward Jarman. My mother Edith Roberts. Grandchildren, Brianna and Joshua Jarman, Matthew and Olivia Buckman; Ashley and Destini Jarman and Savanna and Michaela Daughtry. My sister Linda Daw, and brothers James E. Larry and Arnold Dixon. My faithful dogs Zack, Annie and Harley." (pd)
 
 

Mary Edmundson Kearney
SNOW HILL -- Mary "Lady" Edmundson Kearney, 79, died May 16 at Britthaven Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Snow Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Kearney officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home and other times at the home of Faye K. Wade, route 1, Snow Hill. Survivors include, daughters, Faye K. Wade, of Snow Hill, and Patsy K. Newcomb, of Saulston; sister Harriett E. Ethridge, of Snow Hill; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home.
 
 

Vickie Brooks Locklear
KINSTON -- Vickie Brooks Locklear, 46, of 825 Patterson Road died Thursday, May 14. Locklear was a member of Tabernacle Free Will Baptist Church. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. Burial will follow in Gaston Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, William "Willie" H. Locklear of Kinston; four daughters, Pamela S. Mozingo, Brenda S. Byrd, Mandy F. Locklear, and Natasha K. Locklear, all of Kinston; two sons, Richard C. Locklear and William E. Locklear, both of Kinston; one sister, Bonnie Featherstone of Gastonia; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 18 at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home in Kinston.
 
 

Samuel B. Oliver III
KINSTON -- Samuel Brent Oliver, III, 54, died May 14 in Ambroise Pare Hospital, in Mons, Belgium, after a brief illness. He was a 1961 graduate of Grainger High School and received his MA degree in Business Education from Appalachian State University. He taught business in several schools in the states of North Carolina and Florida. He taught for two years in the Jones County Schools. During his five-year service with the United States Army, he was headquartered in Brussels, Belgium with NATO. After receiving an honorable discharge, he accepted a position with the Department of Defense at SHAPE. For the past twelve years, he has been employed as a teacher of business and computer science at SHAPE American School in Mons, Belgium. Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by brothers Thomas Allen and Marvin Ray and sister Barbara Lanier. He is survived by his parents, Sammy and Mildred Oliver, of 605 Wake Ave.; sisters Betty O. Kinney and twin Sandra O. Wilcox, all of Kinston, Cora Ol Davenport, of Trenton; several nieces and nephews; and a very close cousin Pam. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at SHAPE American High School, where Mr. Oliver served as senior class advisor, in Mons, Belgium. Interment will be in Kinston. Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. (pd)
 
 

Marie Pickett Thigpen
BEULAVILLE -- Marie Pickett Thigpen, 56, died May 16 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Beulaville. Burial will be in East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. Survivors include her husband Malcolm Thigpen, of Beulaville; daughter Tammy Outlaw and her husband Jesse, of Seven Springs; two sisters Pally Jones and her husband Allen, of Raleigh, and Helen Sarvis, of Beulaville; two brothers Bobby Pickett and wife Louise, of Beulaville; two grandchildren Candice and Noland. Arrangements made by Community Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beulaville Free Will Baptist Church, 141 Lyman Road, Beulaville, N.C. 28515.

Monday May 18 Obituaries
 

Lamm M. Hardy
LA GRANGE-- Lamm Mewborn Hardy, 66, of 505 N. Caswell St. died May 16 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. He operated Hardy's Young Men Shop for 40 years and was a former chairman of the Lenoir County ABC Board. He was a member of La Grange United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a former member of the La Grange Rescue Squad and was instrumental in establishing the La Grange Jaycees. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery.
 
 

Royce E. Liles
Royce Earl Liles, 67, of 2739 Fred Everette Road, La Grange died May 16. He was preceded in death by a son Kendall Liles of Kinston. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. David Paramore officiating. Interment will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include his wife, Sue O'Brien Liles of the home; one daughter, Kelly Mansfield of Virginia Beach, Va.; one stepdaughter, Kim Yates of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Reece Liles of Kinston and Harold Liles of Wilson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.(Pd. Obit)
 
 

Frederick G. McGlohon
AYDEN-- Frederick G. McGlohon, 79, died May 16 at Pitt Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Ayden United Methodist Church and a retired farmer. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a charter member of Ayden VFW Post 6062. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Farmer Funeral Service chapel. Interment will follow in Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Dora Bulluck McGlohon of the home; one son, Lawrence McGlohon of Ayden; one stepson, John Polosky of Charlotte; one daughter, Harriett McGlohon Nelson of Ayden; one brother, I.J. McGlohon of Ayden; one sister, Harriett Zelota Harrington of Ayden; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family received visitors Sunday night at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.
 
 

Alda T. Norris
CHINQUAPIN-- Alda Lee Turner Norris, 81, died May 15 in Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville. Services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. at Community Funeral Home chapel, Beulaville. Interment will follow in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Chinquapin. Survivors include two daughters, Norma Batchelor of Wallace and Nancy Covington of Wilmington; one son, Fred R. Norris Jr. of Wilmington; three sisters, Martha T. Miller of Beulaville, Anne T. Keutzer of De Kalb, Ill. and Sally Godbold of Warsaw; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The family received visitors Sunday night at the funeral home.
 
 

James J. Shornock Jr.
James John Shornock Jr., 56, died May 16. He grew up in New Jersey and served in the U.S. Navy. He lived in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Swansboro in 1979. For the past five years, he lived in Kinston and worked for Bassett-Walker, Inc. There will be no funeral service. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey John Shornock of Charlotte and Wesley John Shornock of Vanceboro; one daughter, Elizabeth Rose Shornock of Washington; two sisters, Agnes Shornock Brus and Mary Ann Shornock Fishler, both of East Brunswick, N.J. Arrangements are by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenville.

Tuesday May 19 Obituaries
 

William A. Emory III
LA GRANGE -- William Andrew Emory III, 90, of 2635 Sutton Loop Road died Sunday, May 17 at his residence. Emory attended Cedar Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Pink Hill. He retired from Glen Raven Mills in 1974 after 27 years of service. Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at Pink Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Danny Taylor, the Rev. George Earl Pike and the Rev. W.H. Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow in Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill. Survivors include his wife, Adele M. Emory of the home; one daughter, Betsy Casselman of Texas; one stepdaughter, Shirley Ham Carter of Kinston; one son, Crispin M. Emory of Alaska; four stepsons, Ray Ham, Jerry Ham, Marvin Ham and Dennis Ham, all of Kinston; four sisters, Lemmie Jones of Roseboro, Lucy Grant of Snow Hill, Mildred Oliver of Kinston and Edith Smith of Lake Waccama; one brother, Jessie Earl Emory of Georgia; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the funeral home. (Pd. Obit)
 
 

William E. Haskins
William Edward Haskins, 76, of 3821 Chinquapin Chapel Road, Trenton died Sunday, May 17, 1998. William Edward Haskins was a lifelong active member of Chinquapin Chapel Christian Church, where he served as deacon and chairman of the board for many years. He was a member of Zion Lodge No. 81 in Trenton, N.C. He was a retired Seaman and he retired from Jones Co. A.B.C. board where he served as state manager and supervisor. He also served as chairman of the board for almost five years. He was a member of the Scottish Rites and the Shriners Sudan Temple in New Bern. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Michael Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston with full Masonic Rites. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Eubanks Haskins of the home; one daughter, Faye Haskins Carlson of Trenton; one sister, Mary Gooding of Havelock; two brothers, Wayne Haskins of Kinston and Leo B. Haskins of Beaufort; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Chinquapin Chapel Christian Church, 3841 Chinquapin Chapel Road, Trenton, N.C. 28585. (Pd. Obit)

John T. Price Jr.
NORFOLK, Va. -- John Thomas Price Jr., 68, died May 16 at a local hospital. He was born in Halifax County, N.C. Price was the former owner and operator of Prices Service Center. Survivors include his wife, Carole J. Price; one son, John T. Price III; three daughters, Carmen Gurley of Virginia Beach, Va., Stacy Price of Arlington, Va. and Joni Greene of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Evelyn Whaley of Kinston, N.C., Madeline Vincent of Greenville and Cathleen Aldana of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Horace Price of El Paso, Texas and William Adams of Norfolk; and four grandchildren. There will be a memorial service held at 7 p.m. today at Twiford Colonial Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to one of the following charities: Sid Oman Cancer Treatment Center, 736 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, Va. 23320 or American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave. Norfolk, Va. Twiford Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge is in charge of arrangements.

Robert L. Whitley
Robert Lee Whitley, 77, of 1221 U.S. 258 North Kinston, died May 18 at his residence. Whitley was a member of Neuse Baptist Church, served in the Army during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II and was self-employed as a paint contractor. Mr. Whitley was preceded in death by sisters, Hazel White and Virginia Howell and a brother, Dick "Alpheus" Whitley. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Everett Whitley; one son, Robert Lee Whitley Jr. of Durham; one daughter, Elizabeth Whitley of Greenville; one brother, P.G. Whitley of Dover; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home chapel in Kinston.
 
 

Wednesday May 20 Obituaries

Larry T. Heath
DOVER -- Larry Thomas Heath, 87, of 660 Biddle Road, died May 19 at his residence. Heath was a member of Fort Barnwell Baptist Church. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his son, Leslie Heath and daughter, Letha Davis. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cotten Funeral Home chapel in New Bern with the Rev. Jimmy Uhl officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Barnwell Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Aretta E. Heath; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald Allen and Vicki Heath of Fort Barnwell; one daughter and son-in-law, Alice Heath and R. Paul Bullard of Cove City; one son-in-law, H. Carlton Davis of Jasper and one daughter-in-law, Hallie C. Heath of Fort Barnwell; two brothers, Uzzell Heath of Fort Barnwell and Robert Heath of Cove City; three sisters, Ethel Heath of Cove City, Florence Swinson of Reelsboro and Velma Chadwick of Havelock; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Flowers or memorials may be made to Fort Barnwell Baptist Church, Craven County Home Health Hospice or Fort Barnwell Fire Department.(Pd. Obit)
 
 

John T. Price Jr.
NORFOLK, Va. -- John Thomas Price Jr., 68, died May 16 at a local hospital. He was born in Halifax County, N.C to the late John Thomas Price Sr. and Annie Lockmy Price Adams. Price was the former owner and operator of Prices Service Center. Survivors include his wife, Carole J. Price; one son, John T. Price III; three daughters, Carmen Gurley of Virginia Beach, Va., Stacy Price of Arlington, Va. and Joni Greene of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Evelyn Whaley of Kinston, N.C., Madeline Vincent of Greenville and Cathleen Aldana of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Horace Price of El Paso, Texas and William Adams of Norfolk; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Twiford Colonial Chapel. The family received friends prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to one of the following charities: Sid Oman Cancer Treatment Center, 736 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, Va. 23320 or American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave. Norfolk, Va. Twiford Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge is in charge of arrangements.
 
 

B.W. Waller
Benjamin William Waller, 66, of 8B Kinston Towers, died May 15 at his residence. A private family service will be conducted. Survivors include a brother, Albert P. Waller of Kinston; an uncle, Tommy Alphin of Seven Springs; a cousin, Donna Mercer of Kinston. Arrangements by Garner Funeral Home in Kinston.
 
 

Thursday May 21 Obituaries

Minnie Cornegay
GREENVILLE -- Minnie "Duck" Cornegay, 65, of 1807 S. Greene St. died May 17 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) Church, Ayden with the Rev. Cogdell officiating. Interment will follow at Branches Cemetery, Winterville. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Cornegay of Winterville and Eva Maye Cornegay of Kinston; five sons, Wayne Cornegay of New Haven, Conn., Jessie Cornegay of Raleigh, James Earl Cornegay of Ayden, Chester Cornegay and John Cornegay, both of Greenville; five sisters, Agnes Cornegay of New York, Lossie Bell Haddock, Mary Shackleford, Francis Jones and Lena Dixon, all of Ayden; two brothers, Lonnie Cornegay of New York and Charlie Jr. Cornegay of Greenville; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Norcott & Company Funeral Home in Ayden.

Alonza Hagans Jr.
SNOW HILL -- Alonza Hagans Jr., 63, of 105 Lake Shore Drive died May 17 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Hagans was a native of Greene County and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at St. James AME Zion Church in Snow Hill with the Rev. Gerald Owens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Delight Cemetery in Walstonburg. Survivors include his mother, Sallie Hagans of the home; three sisters, Mamie Bryant of Kinston, Lucille Ormond and Brenda Brown, both of Snow Hill; and several grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Loftin Memorial Chapel of Precious Memories. A wake will be held at the church Friday one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Loftin Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Mary G. Harris
LA GRANGE -- Mary Grace Harris, 78, of 3400 L.D. Hardy Road, died May 18 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Services will be conducted at noon Friday at Jumping Run Church, La Grange with Pastor William A. Lawson Jr. officiating and the eulogy by Elder Jerry R. Harris. Interment will follow at Hines family cemetery, La Grange. Survivors include her husband, Roosevelt Harris Sr. of La Grange; one daughter, Vera Linares of Greensboro; four sons, Roosevelt Harris Jr., Jerry R. Harris, Arthur Harris and Charles Harris, all of La Grange; one brother, Marion Hutchins of Goldsboro; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Lane's Funeral Home in Kinston.

Billie S. McPherson
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Sallie Billie Sutton McPherson, formerly of La Grange, died May 16 after a battle with cancer. She was born in La Grange, and will be remembered as the best-ever first-grade teacher. She taught for 32 years, the last 21 years at Brookwood Elementary, Virginia Beach, Va. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kings Grant Baptist Church with the Rev. W. Jerry Holcomb officiating. Interment followed at Rosewood Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Dick L.; her daughters, Laura Polselli of Virginia Beach, and Dixie Ashby of Memphis, Tenn.; and her son, Allen of Farmington, Pa.; her sisters, Blanche Whittington of Kinston and Ruth Ellen Hooten of La Grange; and her 10 grandchildren. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. May 18, 1998, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kings Grant Baptist Church Benevolent Fund.

Freddie R. Peterson
VANCEBORO -- Freddie Ray Peterson, 49, of 1140 N.C. 43, died May 18 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Peterson was employed at Weyerhauser and was a 1970 graduate of Farm Life High School. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Chapman Chapel Free Will Baptist Church N.C. 118 with the Rev. Floyd Pugh officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in New Bern. Survivors include his wife, Jacqulyn Garris Peterson of the home; two daughters, LaTisha Mills of Winterville and Dana Peterson of the home; his mother, Emma King Peterson of Vanceboro; four brothers, Clinton Peterson of New Bern, Robert Peterson of Bosnia, Alonzo Gene Peterson and Leo Peterson, both of Norwalk, Conn.; six sisters, Eldress Doris Richards and Eldress Addie Ruth Blount, both of Havelock, Willie Mae Moore of Dover, Barbara Burke of Boston, Emma Gatlin of New Bern and Gloria Peterson of Vanceboro. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary in New Bern, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.

Friday May 22 Obituaries

Roger Bruce
Roger Bruce, 35, of 14E Mitchell Wooten Courts died April 15. Services were conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. John Baptist Church in Bamberg, S.C. with the Rev. E. Taylor officiating. Interment followed at Capernaum Cemetery, Demark, S.C. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Primus Bruce of Bamberg; 11 children, Joseph Harris, Crystal Harris, Curtis Harris and Nicole Parker, all of Bamberg, S.C. Roger Bruce Jr., Jasmine Bruce, Ouinnell Bruce, Rahmal Garner, Tyquell Doshan Keys, Tyisha Lawan Keys and Shelton Rashard Bruce, all of Kinston; a stepson, Randy Garner of Kinston; two brothers, Antonio Bruce of Columbia, S.C. and Primus Bruce of Bronx, N.Y.; three sisters, Eartha Lee Gibson of Orangeburg, S.C., Samantha Moody of Bronx, N.Y. and Pamela Frazier of Germany. Arrangements by Carroll Mortuary of Bamberg, S.C.

Frank E. Dawson
SALEM, Va. -- Frank Edison Dawson, 83, formerly of Rocky Mount, died May 20 at Veterans Care Center in Salem, Va. Dawson was a native of Pitt County, attended Grifton High School and retired from the VA Medical Center in Salem then moved to Franklin County. Following his service in the U.S. Army in World War II he moved to Salem where he was a longtime resident. He was an avid amateur radio operator. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Dail of Lynchburg, Va.; six sisters, Edna Jensen of Lehi, Utah, Mildred Loromer of Ayden, Ida Cudney of Arlington, Texas, Doris Coston of Kinston, Dr. Ruth Koldjeski of Greenville, and Joyce Erickson of Merritt Island, Fla.; three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice.

James H. Dunk
James Henry Dunk, 56, of 909 Thompson St. Kinston, died May 20 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Kinston with Elder Robert E. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery in Kinston. Masonic rites will be performed from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the church. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Dunk of the home; seven daughters, Gwendolyn Dunk, Alice Coward, Tina Brewington, Angela Greene and Lillian Roddey, all of Kinston, Crystal Nicholson of Greensboro and Tammy Wooten of Fredericksburg, Va.; three sons, Gregory Dunk of Kinston, Ricky Grant of San Diego and Alico Dunk of Ayden; three stepdaughters, Temeka Waters of the home, Rhonda Jones of Jacksonville and Morene Butler of High Point; three stepsons, Lincoln Waters, Eddie Waters and Dennis Waters, all of Kinston; three brothers, Samuel Fisher Sr. of Kinston, Shelton L. Fisher of Oceanside, Calif., and Donald J. Johnson of Maryland; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.

Minnie W. Gooding
Minnie Lou Winfield Gooding, 77, of 301 E. Gordon St. Kinston, died May 19 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), La Grange with Bishop Malachi Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in La Grange. Survivors include two sisters, Hattie Mae Tyson of La Grange and Melissa W. Greene of Kinston. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at A Ray of Hope Christian Church in Kinston. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of Hattie M. Tyson, 210 W. James St., La Grange. Arrangements are by La Grange Mortuary Inc.

Isaac Gray Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Isaac Gray Jr., 60, of 4473 V St. S.E. died May 17 at Washington Hospital Center. Graveside services will be conducted at noon Saturday at Hickory Grove Cemetery with Elder Malcolm S. Johnson officiating. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Poindexter of Chatman, Va., Karen Gray of Suitland, Md. and Colleen Johnson of Forestville, Md.; one son, Robert Clements-Gray of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, Carl Isler of Kinston, James E. Gray, Eddie L. Gray and Roma L. Gray, all of Washington, D.C.; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.

Johnny R. Gray
Johnny Ray Gray, 33, of 9B Simon Bright Apartments died May 16 at N.C. Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Donald Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Hattie Gray of the home; a sister, Claudette Gray of Riverdale, Md.; and a brother, James Gray of Goldsboro. Arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home in Kinston.

Lena K. Heyer
ROSE HILL -- Lena Kilpatrick Heyer, 89, died May 21, 1998, at her residence. Born February 13, 1909, Mrs. Heyer was the daughter of Mr. Thomas Kilpatrick and Nancy Callie Henderson Kilpatrick of Duplin County. She was the widow of John Edward Heyer. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church of Rose Hill with the Rev. Brown Patton officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Heyer are one son, John C. Heyer of Rose Hill; four daughters, Betty Greenway of Conyers, Ga., Frances Bostic of Fayetteville, Barbara Eason of Kinston and Margaret Torrans of Rose Hill; one sister, Nellie West of Kinston; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at Community Funeral Home of Rose Hill. (Pd. Obit)

Charles A. Nevis
WALLACE -- Charles Albert "Chuck" Nevis, 78, of 1820 Old Mill Road died May 20 at a VA Hospital in Durham. Nevis served in the Army during World War II. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Pink Hill. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lee Davis of the home; four daughters, Amy Potter of the home, Joyce Hendricks and Kathy Lee Nevis, both of New Port, Patricia Ann Bessole of Florida; one son, Robert Wayne Nevis of South Carolina; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Pink Hill Funeral Home.

William E. Reck
William E. Reck, 67, of Kinston, formerly of Benson, N.C., and Little Rock, Ark., died May 21 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, N.C. Mr. Reck was a professional engineer and worked over 20 years in industry prior to joining the faculty at Lenoir Community College. He retired from his position as Dean of Vocational/Technical programs in 1992 and in his retirement worked as a consulting engineer at KNC in Kinston. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Diemer Reck; his daughter, Becky Reck Mock and husband Fred Mock, both of Quantico, Va.; his brother, Kenneth Reck of Clinton, Ark. and one grandson, Thomas Mock. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Primrose United Methodist Church, 3006 West Dixon Road, Little Rock, Ark. with the Rev. Jim Polk officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will be at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home 10900 at I-30 Little Rock, Ark. 72209. (phone 501-455-5800) on Sunday, May 24, 1998 from the hours of 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to LCC Foundation William "Bill" Reck Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 188 Lenoir Community College, Kinston, N.C. 28501 or to Home Health Hospice Inc., P.O. Box 1396, Kinston, N.C. 28503. Local arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home, 702 N. Queen St., Kinston, N.C. 28501. (Pd. Obit)

Sally H. Sugg
HOOKERTON -- Sally Hughes Sugg, 67, died May 21 at her residence. Sugg was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill with the Rev. Jim Summerson and the Rev. Don Holland officiating. Interment will follow at Rainbow Cemetery. Survivors include four children, George Lindsey Sugg Jr. of Aberdeen, Michael Tracy Sugg, Cynthia S. Sugg and Mitchell Paul Sugg, all of Snow Hill; sisters, Edna H. Pridgen of Snow Hill and Virginia H. Lloyd of Winterville; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Calvary FWB Church or Mount Calvary Christian Academy, P.O. Box 250, Hookerton, N.C. 28538.

David Warren
David Warren, 92, of Guardian Care died May 17 at Guardian Care of Kinston. Warren ran a store on Lincoln Street for over 60 years. Services will be conducted at noon Saturday at McLewean Church of Christ of Kinston with the Rev. C.W. Sutton officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Garden in Kinston. Survivors include three nephews, Mr. Reginald Warren of Baltimore, Mr. David L. Harper of Buffalo, N.Y. and Mr. Edward Harper of Kinston; six nieces, Mrs. Doris Thompson, Mrs. Joyce Williams and Mrs. Daisy Stemmons and Mrs. Catherine Warren Anderson, all of Kinston, Mrs. Evelyn Munford of Richmond, Va. and Mrs. Jean Warren of Baltimore. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at The House Of Best Mortuary in Kinston. (Pd. Obit)
 

Delois A. White
LA GRANGE -- Delois Ann White, 44, of 4121 Spring Drive died May 20 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. White was a native of Lenoir County and attended the county schools. She was a member of St. Luke Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church with Dr. William M. Bessent officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in La Grange. Survivors include her father, Johnson M. White Sr. of La Grange; two sisters, Gearldine Atkins of Snow Hill and Diane White of La Grange; two brothers, Johnson M. White Jr. of Goldsboro and Donald R. White of La Grange. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Mitchell's Funeral Home in La Grange.

Carrie Williams
GRIFTON -- Carrie Williams, 88, of 660 Harris Road died May 17 at her residence. Williams was a member of the Eastern Star No. 324 of Piney Grove, Home Mission, Hold of Ruth. Services will be conducted at noon Saturday at Piney Grove Church in Grifton with Dr. Billy R. Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, Grifton. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Smith of Grifton, Fannie King and Muriell Simmons, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sons, Jesse James Williams and Jesse Ray Williams of Grifton; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today. Family visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Norcott & Company Funeral Home in Ayden is in charge of arrangements.

Saturday May 23 Obituaries

William H. Brown
NEW BERN -- William Horace Brown, 70, of 3606 Old Cherry Point Road died May 22 at his residence. Brown was a member of Sherwood Forest Free Will Baptist Church, Masonic Blue Lodge and the Scottish Rite. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cotten Funeral Home chapel in New Bern with the Rev. Billy Gene Outland officiating. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Margaret H. Brown; two sons, Walter Wakley Conger of New Bern and William Rand Brown of New Bern; one daughter, Sharon LaRue Brown-Roberts of Charlotte; two brothers, Ray Carroll Brown of Kinston and Charles Robert Brown of New Bern; three sisters, Bela Mae Brown Cumbo of New Bern, Mildred Brown Minnick of Portsmouth, Va. and Etta Louise Smith of Washington state; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dorothy Flowers
GRIFTON -- Dorothy Flowers, 69, of Gray Hill Apartments No. 500 died May 20 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Jumping Run Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Hooks officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in Grifton. Survivors include three sons, Wilbert Lee Croom of Wilson, William Flowers and Johnny Flowers, both of Grifton; eight sisters, Annie B. Edwards of Hartford, Conn., Ester Mae Ellis of Kinston, Erma Floyd of Grifton, Blanche Elmore of Riverdale, Md., Arletha Plummer of Temple Hill, Md., Bettye Watkins of Capital Heights, Md., Carolene Reaves of Columbia, Md., and Mary Jessie of Bridgeport, W.Va.; three brothers, Fred Hill of Domstark, Germany, Curtis James of Oxen Hill, Md. and Robert James of Grifton. Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Norcott & Company Funeral Home in Ayden.

Nathaniel Isler Jr.
HAMSTEAD, N.Y. -- Nathaniel Isler Jr., 52, formerly of Kinston, died May 20. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Joseph Williams officiating. Interment will follow Tuesday in New York. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Isler of the home; his mother, Estelle Isler of Kinston; two sons, Jonathan Isler and Nate Isler, both of the home; seven sisters, Edna White of Las Vegas, Brenda Shackleford, Vera Simpson, Loretta Gooding, Ernestine Williams, Ann Bright and Bernice Isler, all of Kinston; and one brother, Jimmy Isler of Kinston. Arrangements are by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Sally H. Sugg
HOOKERTON -- Sally Hughes Sugg, 68, died Thursday, May 21, 1998 at her residence. Mrs. Sugg was an active member of Mount Calvary Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the chapel of Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill with the Rev. Jim Summerson and the Rev. Don Holland officiating. Interment will follow at Rainbow Cemetery. Mrs. Sugg was preceded in death by George L. Sugg, her husband of 44 years. Survivors include four children, George Lindsey Sugg Jr. and wife, Bobbie and children, John and Lisa of Aberdeen; Michael Tracy Sugg and wife, Gail and daughter, Tracy of Snow Hill; Cynthia S. Sugg and husband, Danny and daughter, Meredith of Snow Hill; and Mitchell Paul Sugg and wife, Emily and son, Tyler of Snow Hill; sisters, Edna H. Pridgen of Snow Hill and Virginia H. Lloyd of Winterville. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Calvary Free Will Baptist Church or to the Mount Calvary Christian Academy, P.O. Box 250, Hookerton, N.C. 28538. (Pd. Obit)

Gordon E. Wilkins Sr.
Gordon Earl Wilkins Sr., 76, of 204 Gulick Drive, Kinston died Thursday May 21, 1998. He was a retired chief cook of the Forestry Service and also a veteran of World War II. He received an American Theater Service Medal, an Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, a Philippine Liberation Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star and a Good Conduct Medal. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday May 23, 1998 at Rainbow Cemetery, Snow Hill with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce King and husband Shine of Kinston, Sandy Thompson and husband Dennis of Kinston and Becky Gladson and husband John of Cary; one son, Gordon Wilkins Jr. and wife Cathy of Emerald Isle; one sister, Essie Batts of Alexandria, Va.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday May 23 at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home in Kinston and other times at the home of Sandy and Dennis Thompson, 2722 Buckingham Court, Kinston. (Pd. Obit)

Henry Clay Casey
Henry Clay Casey, 80, of 404 West Atlantic Ave., died May 22 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. He was self-employed throughout his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was instrumental in the raising of the Civil War ship, the Ram Neuse, earning him the nickname Mr. Ram Neuse. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Pinelawn Memorial Park with Dr. Aubrey Jones officiating. Survivors include his son, Henry Clay Casey, Jr., of Raleigh; a daughter, Anita Jackson Cook of Lake Gaston, Va.; his sister, Annie Elizabeth Casey Sutton Wahad; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the home. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. (Pd. Obit.)

George A. Dedrick
George Austin Dedrick, a native of Waynesboro, Va., died Friday May 22, 1998 at his home in Grifton, NC. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Cannaday Dedrick; son and daughter-in-law Stephen Cannaday Dedrick and LaRue D. Dedrick from Durham NC; daughter and son-in-law Nancy Dedrick Keel and Randy Keel from Kinston NC; son and daughter-in-law John Scott Dedrick and Lisa P. Dedrick from Kinston; 7 grandchildren, Austin and Stephanie Dedrick, Spencer and Tyler Keel, Lauren, Matthew and Andrew Dedrick; half sister Elsie D. Demastus. In-laws include Howard and Claudell Cannaday, Clarence Bess, John and Gladys Millirons, Lois Rodgers, and Treva Cannaday. George was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater and the Army War College in Washington DC. A life long DuPont employee, he was very active in civic organizations throughout his life including the Kinston Jaycees, Grifton Lions Club, and the VFW. George was co-chairman of the DuPont Red Cross Blood Mobile, and active member of the Grifton United Methodist Church, Keep America Beautiful Committee, former chairman of the Lenoir County Development Committee, and a friend to all. A memorial celebration service will be held Monday May 25, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at the Grifton United Methodist Church followed by a visitation in the Church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Grifton United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 416, Grifton, NC 28530.(Pd. Obit.)

Samuel B. Oliver III
Samuel Brent Oliver, III, 54, died May 14, 1998 in Ambroise Pare Hospital, in Mons, Belgium, after a brief illness. He was a 1961 graduate of Grainger High School and received his BA and MS degrees in Business Education from Appalachian State University. He taught business in several schools in the states of North Carolina and Florida. He taught for two years in the Jones County Schools. During his five-year service with the United States Army he was headquartered in Brussels, Belgium with NATO. After receiving an honorable discharge, he accepted a position with Department of Defense at SHAPE. For the past twelve years he as been employed as a teacher of business and computer science at SHAPE American School in Mons, Belgium. Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by brothers Thomas Allen and Marvin Ray, and sister Barbara Lanier. He is survived by his parents, Sammy and Mildred Oliver of 605 Wake Ave., sisters, Betty O. Kinney and twin Sandra O. Wilcox all of Kinston, Cora O. Davenport of Trenton, several nieces and nephews, and a very close cousin Pam. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 19 at SHAPE American High School, where Mr. Oliver served as senior class advisor, in Mons, Belgium. Dr. Aubrey Jones and Rev. Elwood Oliver will be conducting the funeral service at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at the chapel of Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home and burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home, and also other times at the home of his parents, Sammy and Mildred Oliver at 605 Wake Ave., Kinston, NC. Arrangements by Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home.(Pd. Obit)

Tuesday May 26 Obituaries

Eddie J. Hawkins
NEWARK, N.J. -- Eddie Junior Hawkins, 48, of 100 Chadwick Ave., Newark, died May 19 at the University Medical Center. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Ella Mae Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Wooten Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Hawkins of Newark; his son, Mark Hawkins of Newark; two daughters, Carlette Hawkins and Natasha Hawkins, both of Newark; one sister, Thelma Williams of Snow Hill; two brothers, Walter Hawkins of Snow Hill and David Hawkins of Utica, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home.

Johnny Lucas
GOLDSBORO-- Johnny Lucas of 609 Sherard Court died recently. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel Methodist Church, La Grange with the Rev. Michael Polk officiating. Interment will follow in the Fort Cemetery in Pikeville. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Lucas of the home; two sons, Golden Lucas and Johnny Lucas Jr., of the home; four daughters, Bobbi Lucas and Krystal Lucas, both of the home, Johnnie Lane of Garner and Terry White of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Bobby Lucas of Killeen, Texas; three sisters, Jane Banks, Clara Johnson and Helen Suggs, all of Washington, D.C.; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home in Goldsboro.
 

Wilson C. Wainwright Sr.
MOREHEAD CITY-- Wilson C. Wainwright Sr., 79, formerly of Chinquapin, died May 24 in Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethelem Free Will Baptist Church, Fountaintown. Interment will follow in the Brown family cemetery, Fountaintown. Survivors include one son, Wilson C. Wainwright Jr. of Morehead City; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville.
 
 

Wednesday May 27 Obituaries

Hazel P. Claude
WASHINGTON -- Hazel Paul Claude, a resident of Beaufort County Nursing Home since 1994, and a former resident of 305 Cox Ave., Kinston, died quietly and peacefully, as she had lived, on Tuesday May 26, 1998. Funeral services will be conducted at Paul Funeral Home Chapel in Washington at 11 a.m. Thursday with Dr. John B. Ledford officiating. Interment will follow at the Paul Family Plot in Oakdale Cemetery. Her much beloved nephews and great nephews: William B. Dunn, I.B. Paul Jr., Joseph B. Paul Jr., Paul L. Dunn, P. Michael Willis, P. Michael Street Christian Church and after returning to Washington in 1994 moved her membership back to the First Christian Church. She is survived by her devoted brother J. Bonner Paul and his wife, Lillian G. Paul of Washington; three loving sisters, Mrs. S. Phil (Olive) Willis, Mrs. William J. (Mildred) Dunn and Mrs. C. Herman (Dot) Carawan, all of Washington; and devoted friends of many years Mr. and Mrs. Alton Baysden of Kinston and their daughter Joyce Renee'; nieces, Ava Paul Moon of Plymouth, Karen Elizabeth Dunn Lancaster of Washington, D.C., Dr. Christine Dunn Henderson of Huntington, W.Va.; and great nephews Joshua Paul of Kinston and Kevin Clancy Dunn of Portland, Ore. and another nephew, Paul D. Jarvis of Columbia, S.C. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. (Pd. Obit)

Mamie B. Jones
AYDEN -- Mamie Burroughs Jones, 85, of 6511 Raymond Helms Road, Waxhaw died May 25 at her residence. Jones was a native of Pitt County, lived in Ayden for a number of years prior to moving to Waxhaw in August of 1997. She was a member of Grifton Pentecostal Holiness Church. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park, Greenville. Survivors include four sons, J.C. Jones of Ridgecrest, Calif., Bruce F. "Rusty" Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mac Jones of Ayden and L. Stephens Jones of Waxhaw; two daughters, Syble J. Bixler of Havelock and LaRue J. Swoyer of Renovo, Penn.; three brothers, Quincey A. Burroughs and Joseph E. Burroughs, both of Greenville and Curtis L. Burroughs of Bolton; three sisters, Essie Ruth Mills and Pauline Jackson, both of Greenville and Dorothy Mae Haddock of Washington; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Greenville and at other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Jones, 706 W. Second St., Ayden. Memorials may be made to Grifton Pentecostal Holiness Church, N.C. 118 East, Grifton, N.C. 28530.

Mark L. Murphy Jr.
Mark Lee Murphy Jr., 45, of 10B Simon Bright Apartments died May 21 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at St. Mark Church Ministries on East Bright Street with Bishop Melvin Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include his mother, Malissa Murphy of the home; four sisters, Patricia Murphy, Josie Murphy and Margie Murphy, all of Kinston and Lillie Mundine of Dover; one brother, James Murphy of Kinston. Arrangements are by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.

Edwin W. Reeves Jr.
GRIFTON -- Edwin Wallace Reeves Jr., 77, of Grifton died Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Grifton United Methodist Church. Mr. Reeves was the son of Edwin Wallace Reeves Sr. and Gertrude Corbett Reeves of Ivanhoe, N.C. He attended Davidson College and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 25th Division in the Pacific Theater. He retired from DuPont Company, Kinston plant, in 1982. Mr. Reeves was a member of the Grifton United Methodist Church. He is survived by: his wife, Dorothy Sugg Reeves; daughters and sons-in-law, Olivia Reeves Burrus and Daniel Burrus of Nags Head, Kelly Reeves Epstein and Mark Epstein of Charlotte.; grandchildren, Daniel Glenn Burrus of Nags Head, Sander Edwin Epstein and Alice Joyce Epstein, both of Charlotte; sister, Alice Hill Murphy of Beaufort. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Reeves home at 204 Dupont Ave. in Grifton. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home in Greenville. (Pd. Obit)

Aaron Sutton
Aaron "Payne" Sutton, 66, of 208 W. Highland Ave. Kinston died May 22 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Sutton was Kinston's first black postal clerk and former owner of Sutton's Television Repairs. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel with Elder Malcolm S. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include three daughters, Debra D. Loftin, Yvonne G. Gardner and Elaine D. Brooks, all of Kinston; two sons, Aaron Davis Jr. and Eric A. Davis, both of the home; three sisters, Erma Cox of Brooklyn, N.Y., Lula Sutton and Mary Sutton, both of Elizabeth, N.J.; three brothers, William Sutton of Portsmouth, Va., Claude A. Sutton and Samuel Sutton, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. Arrangements are by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.
 
 

Thursday May 28 Obituaries

Frederick B. Archer
MAGNOLIA -- Frederick Bedford "Fred" Archer, 68, of 432 E. Main St. died May 26 at Guardian Care of Kenansville after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. Archer, while in Tennessee, served on the Rescue Squad at Johnson City. For the past 34 years, he has made North Carolina his home. He served as plant manager of the National Spinning plant in Warsaw and Beulaville, from which he retired in 1985, due to poor health. He was an active member of Magnolia United Methodist Church serving as deacon, pastoral chairperson, finance committees and official board. He also served on the Duplin County Airport Committee, Duplin County Rescue Squad, and was a Duplin County Fireman. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home chapel in Warsaw. Interment will follow at Devotional Gardens of Warsaw. Survivors include his wife, Sue Brown Archer of the home; one daughter, Judith Archer Taylor of Faison; one son, Jerry K. Archer of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two brothers, Richard Archer and Robert Archer, both of Jonesborough, Tenn.; one sister, Elizabeth Bell of Jonesborough, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home in Warsaw. Memorials may be made to Magnolia United Methodist Church, Magnolia, N.C. or Duplin Home Health and Hospice.

Ralph E. Brinkley
SWANSBORO -- Ralph Elwood Brinkley, 53, of 159 Cedar Point Blvd. died May 26 at his residence. Brinkley was a retired mechanic with Curtis Chevrolet. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Tom Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the Manning Cemetery, Ayden. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Brinkley of the home; a daughter, Barbara Ann Brinkley of the home; two brothers, William Brinkley of Grifton and Preston Brinkley of Dover; three sisters, Elsie McCoy of Hookerton, Vivian Wade of Lexington and Violet Cox of Hazel Park, Mich. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home of his sister, Elsie McCoy, 3090 Hugo Road.

William E. Connor
WINSTON-SALEM -- William Edward Connor, 51, of 301 Linville Ridge Courts, died May 25 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. Connor was a native of Greene County. He was one of the first black students chosen to integrate Greene County High School. He was also a graduate of Pace University in New York City where he lived numerous years of his life before relocating to Winston-Salem. He was a soldier in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam Conflict. Though he was discharged from the Army with honors, he chose to continue to serve his country in the Army Reserve. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Shady Grove Memorial Park, Snow Hill Route 2 with the Rev. Jessie Jones officiating. Survivors include his mother, Doris Jones Connor; his father, Edward Earl Connor of Snow Hill; two brothers, James Earl Connor of Maury and Carnell Connor of Hookerton; six sisters, Evelyn McLawhorn and Sheila Connor, both of Hookerton, Paula Vause and Valerie Freeman, both of Snow Hill, Hilda Jones of Ayden and Fayelene Williams of Washington, D.C. Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Loftin Memorial Chapel of Precious Memories. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Doris J. Connor, Hookerton Route 1. Arrangements by Loftin Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Gwyn A. Gentry
FLEETWOOD -- Gwyn A. Gentry, 64, died May 23 at his residence. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Roosevelt Carlton officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Community Cemetery, Fleetwood. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gentry of the home; three daughters, Judy Boykin of Clinton, Gwendolyn Robinson of Raleigh and Kathy Shuford of Kernersville; two sisters, Beulah Ervin and Stella Sweeney, both of Fleetwood; four brothers, Ray Gentry of Winston-Salem, Kinzle Gentry of Marietta, Pa., George Gentry of Pollocksville and Billy Gentry of Lancaster, Pa.; and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Ashelawn Memorial Chapel of Jefferson. Local announcement by Mills Funeral Home in Kinston.

Roy L. Haddock
NEW BERN -- Roy Lee Haddock, 70, died May 26 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. Haddock was a native of Pitt County, and a resident of Craven County, living most of his life in New Bern. He was a civil service employee at Cherry Point for 29 years, prior to his retirement. Haddock was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in New Bern. He was also a member of the Doric Masonic Lodge No. 568 A.F. & A.M., the Scottish Rite Bodies, the York Rite Bodies, the Sudan Temple, the New Bern Shrine Club and the Eastern Star No. 129, all of New Bern. He was also a member of the Sudan Trucker's Unit. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in New Bern. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Kite Haddock; a daughter, Carolyn Haddock Ward of Sanford; a sister, Helen Haddock Burroughs of Greenville; a brother, Dick Haddock of Greenville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro and other times at the home, 1117 Park Drive, New Bern. Memorials may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund, 1616 Broad St., New Bern, N.C. 28510; or to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o Sudan Temple, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern 28563.

Nancy P. Langley
Nancy Procter Langley, 66, died Tuesday, May 26 in Kinston. She was born March 26, 1932 in Raleigh, N.C. daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Marriott Procter. She attended Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, St. Agnes Episcopal School in Alexandria, Va. and graduated from Duke University. She resided all of her adult life in Kinston, where she was an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. She is survived by four daughters, Jane Langley of Raleigh, Madeline Langley of Wilmington, Susan L. Elliott and her husband, the Rev. Paul C. Elliott of Atlanta, Joy Langley and her husband William Heath of Kinston; one son, John Langley of Kinston; eight grandchildren, Langley, Emily and Sam Bass III of Raleigh, Nancy and William Langley of Kinston, H. Clyde Bass Jr. of Wilmington, Henry Bassett V and Elizabeth Elliott of Atlanta; two sisters, Doris P. Bason and husband George F. Bason, Marriott P. Little and husband William B. Little Jr. of Raleigh; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kinston with the Rev. Donald Wiesner and the Rev. Paul C. Elliott officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1318, Kinston, N.C. 28503 or to Mary's Kitchen c/o St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Family will greet friends following the services in Moseley Hall at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home. (Pd. Obit)
 

Ervin H. Shepherd
Ervin Harper Shepherd, 70, of 1897 Greene Haynes Road died May 27 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Shepherd was a retired carpenter. He was the author of the book "Hilarious Life of Private Shepherd." He was a member of the Revival Mission Church where he served as a deacon and a gospel singer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany and France. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Garner Funeral Home chapel in Kinston with the Rev. Marion Humphrey and the Rev. Norman Boyette officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Julia Sandlin Shepherd of the home; seven daughters, Rose Marie Nichols of Georgia, Georgia Hudler of the home, Linda Johnson, Carol Henderson and Tammy Lane, all of Kinston, Beverly Deaver of Deep Run and Deborah Bass of Richlands. Two sons, William Sandlin of Raleigh and Gary Sandlin of Advance; 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.

Otto C. Thomas
LA GRANGE -- Otto Clay Thomas, 84, of 221C W. Boundary St. died Monday, May 25, 1998. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday May 29, 1998 at Maplewood Cemetery, Kinston, with the Rev. Don Gray officiating. Survivors include one daughter, Burma Thomas Hart of La Grange; one son, Michael Thomas of Raleigh; one sister-in-law, Ruby Lee Garris of Deep Run; one grandchild, Michelle Gray of La Grange; three great-grandchildren, William Michael Gray of La Grange, Glenda Michelle Gray of La Grange and Allison Marie Jones of La Grange; one nephew, Laurence Thomas of Garner. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Howard-Carter & Stroud Funeral Home in Kinston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the La Grange Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 222, La Grange, N.C. 28551. (Pd. Obit)

Ruby H. Tripp
AYDEN -- Ruby Lee Hart Tripp, 86, died May 27 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Tripp was member of Ayden Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment will follow at Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Ronald T. Tripp of Greenville; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden, and other times at the home of Ronald T. Tripp, 201 Beth St., Cherry Oaks, Greenville. Memorials may be made to Ayden Free Will Baptist Church.

Friday May 29 Obituaries

Pearl M. Butts
PINK HILL -- Pearl Malpass Butts, 78, of Forest Street died May 28 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pink Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gerald Carraway officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Pink Hill. Survivors include two sons, Joseph E. Butts Jr. of Pink Hill and David M. Butts of Asheville; one sister, Virginia Price of Pink Hill; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home
 

Janie D. Bynum
LA GRANGE -- Janie Bruce Dawson Bynum, 63, of 101A Taylor St. died May 25 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Free Will Baptist Church in La Grange with Dr. William Bessent officiating. Interment will follow at Wooten Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Bynum of the home; two sisters, Evelyn Graham of La Grange and Bettie D. Simmons of Kinston. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of Evelyn Graham, 407 E. Boundary St., La Grange. Arrangements by La Grange Mortuary, Inc.

Marjorie M. Efird
Marjorie Marshburn Efird, 89, died Tuesday May 26, 1998. She was born in Wendell, N.C. on Feb. 24, 1909 and was the daughter of the late George Henry and Annie Liles Marshburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Efird and her daughter, Peggy Mitchell Griffin. Her first husband, Mark C. Mitchell, died in 1935. A funeral service celebrating Mrs. Efird's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998 from Edwards Funeral Home chapel, 702 N. Queen St. Kinston, N.C. A graveside service will be held later at 3 p.m. from Aulander City Cemetery in Aulander, N.C. Surviving are her daughters, Marjorie Mitchell Parker and husband Fred, both of Monroe, N.C., Mary A. Efird of Kinston, N.C. and Ruth Efird Miller and husband Meredith, both of Sheridan, Wyo., brother, Robert C. Marshburn and wife Geneva, both of Hampton, Va.; grandchildren, Pam Parker Tucker of Matthews, N.C., Fred Parker Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Anna L. Parker of Portland, Ore. and Katherine L. Griffin of Raleigh, N.C.; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a beloved brother-in-law, Hubert F. Ledford of Raleigh, N.C. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 2600 Rouse Road, Kinston, N.C. 28504 or to a charity of choice.
 

James Ellis
PLEASANTVILLE, N.J. -- James Ellis, 70, of 88A Atlantic died May 23 at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Live Oak Cemetery, Grifton. Survivors include one sister, Maggie Ellis Cannon of Grifton. Viewing will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Norcott & Company in Ayden.

Clifton Ham Sr.
Clifton Ham Sr., 79, of 304 W. Washington St. died May 26 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Grove Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with Elder Malcolm S. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include six daughters, Sheila Ham of the home, Lena Ham of Brooklyn, N.Y., Dorothy Dove, Geradeam Spencer and Rachel Ham, all of Kinston and Margaret Mumford of Long Island, N.Y.; seven sons, Clifton Ham Jr., Robert Ham, Jesse Ham, Randolph Ham, and Rudolph Ham, all of Kinston, Jerry Ham of Pikeville and Alvin Cox of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister, Isabelle Pace of Kinston; 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Home in Kinston.

Nancy P. Langley
Nancy Procter Langley, 66, died Tuesday, May 26 in Kinston. She was born March 26, 1932 in Raleigh, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Ivan Marriott Procter. She attended Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, St. Agnes Episcopal School in Alexandria, Va. and graduated from Duke University. She resided all of her adult life in Kinston, where she was an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. She is survived by four daughters, Jane Langley of Raleigh, Madeline Langley of Wilmington, Susan L. Elliott and her husband, the Rev. Paul Elliott of Atlanta, Joy Langley and her husband William Heath of Kinston; one son, John Langley of Kinston; eight grandchildren, Langley, Emily and Sam Bass III of Raleigh, Nancy and William Langley of Kinston, H. Clyde Bass Jr. of Washington, Henry Bassett V and Elizabeth Elliott of Atlanta; two sisters, Doris P. Bason and husband George F. Bason, Marriott P. Little and husband William B. Little Jr. of Raleigh; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kinston with the Rev. Donald Wiesner and the Rev. Paul C. Elliott officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1318, Kinston, N.C. 28503 or to Mary's Kitchen c/o St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Family will greet friends following the services in Moseley Hall at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home. (Pd. Obit)

Anita J. White
GOLDSBORO -- Anita Faye Jones White, 61, formerly of New Bern, died Thursday. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenville with the Rev. Bob Fussell officiating. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy C. White II. She is survived by two sons, Daniel K. White of Williamston, S.C. and Stephen D. White of Lexington, S.C.; one daughter, Teresa Murray of Dover; her mother, Vera Lotridge and stepfather, Bill Lotridge of New Bern; two brothers, Rhody Jones of Bridgeton and Neil Lotridge of New Bern; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern. (Pd. Obit)

Charlie White Jr.
SEATTLE -- Charlie White Jr., 70, died May 26 in Seattle. White was a former Kinston resident and a baseball player with the Milwaukee Braves. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa White Cobb of Danville, Va.; one son, Charlie White III of Danville, Va.; three sisters, Margaret Thompson and Esther Bullock, both of Kinston and Fonnie Trahan of Denver; two brothers, John A. White of Faison and Thaddeus White of Fort Washington, Md. Washington Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Local announcement by Lane's Funeral Home in Kinston.
 

Gary D. Williams
Gary Donnell Williams, 41, of 303 N. McLewean St. died May 23 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Post Oak Free Will Baptist Church with Bishop Walter Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include three sisters, Marilyn Williams, Glenda Williams, and Velma Freeman, all of Kinston; two brothers, Elder James Williams of Kinston and Ronald Williams of Baltimore. The family will receive friends at the home. Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Lane's Funeral Home in Kinston.

May 30 Obituaries

Wiley R. Nobles
GRIFTON -- Wiley Ray Nobles, 62, died Saturday at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Nobles was a member of Riverside Christian Church were he served as a deacon, treasurer and board of trustee member. He retired from Dupont and was a graduate from Farm Life High School in Vanceboro. Nobles was a Pitt County resident for 40 years. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Chapel Farmer Funeral Service in Ayden. Burial will follow at the Riverside Christian Church Cemetery. Survivors include wife Barbara Corey Nobles of the home; mother, Virginia Russell Nobles Heath of Cove City; four daughters, Rhonda Nobles Barwick and Patricia Nobles Grimes of Grifton, Angela Nobles Campbell of Kinston and Gail Nobles White of New Bern; three brothers, Edwin Nobles of Chocowinity, Ronald Nobles of Grifton and Joe Nobles of Cove City; one step-brother Martin Heath of Cove City; two sisters, Elsie Whitford of Ernul and Marily Quattlebaum of Wagner, S.C.; and four grandchildren. Family will recieve friends today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Service. Memorial may be given to Riverside Christian Church in Grifton.
 

Evelyn A. Davis
ALBERTSON -- Evelyn Arlene Hill Davis, 60, fo 3465 N. N.C. 111-903, died Sunday at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Services will be conducted at Pink Hill Funeral Home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Pink Hill. Davis was precedeed in death by brother Elton Ray Hill. Survivors include one daughter Gwen Turner and husband Jerle of Albertson; one son Brent Davis and wife Teresa of Seven Springs; two brothers, Elsworth Hill of Augusta, Ga. and Preston Hill of Dudley; and three grandchildren, Seth Turner, Caitlin Turner and Benjamin Davis. Family will receive friends Monday from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. at Pink Hill Funeral Home. (pd. obit)
 

Woodrow W. Clark
WILSON -- Woodrow W. Clark, 82, of 4909 Anthony Road, Wilson died Friday at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Clark was a World War II veteran and served in Europe. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Free Will Baptist Church with Elder Leo C. Nobles officiating. Burial will follow at the Shady Grove Memorial in Snow Hill. Survivors include wife Bertha M. Clark of the home; two sons, Woodrow Clark, Sr. of Wilson and Willie Clark of Raeford; two sisters Ellouise Clark of Raeford and Katie Fleeding of Fayetteville; three sisters Alex Clark of Raeford, Grady Clark of Camden, N.J. and Earl McLaurin, Indianapolis. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the House of Best Mortuary and at other times at the home in Wilson.

May 31 Obituaries

Bessie Mae Pope Bradshaw
Mrs. Bessie Mae Pope Bradshaw, 89, a former resident of 1207 Edgerton St., died Friday in Britthaven of Kinston Nursing Home. She was a native of Wayne County and the daughter of the late Ed Marshall and Lillie Bailey Pope and was the widow of Johnnie Thurman Bradshaw. She was a retired employee of J.C. Penney Co., a member of the Second Baptist Church and former member of the Wayne County Extension Club.  Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom O. Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park.  Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Warren (Anne) Williams and Mrs. William E. (Clara) Smith of Kinston; half-sister, Dorothea Dixon of Kenly; son-in-law, Robert Colton of Chicago; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and beloved sister-in-law, Mavis Pope Godwin of Kenly. Mrs. Bradshaw was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Colton. Pallbearers will be Wayne Smith, Brian Smith, Tyler Smith, Van Williams, Morris Lee and John Lee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Smith, where she made her home for several years, 420 Darby Ave., Kinston.(Pd. Obit.)
 
 

Katie Arthur Byrd
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Katie Arthur Byrd, of 601 Park Road, died May 25 in Washington. She was a former resident of the Georgetown Community. Services will be noon Monday at Latney's Funeral Home in Washington. Survivors include one niece, Ethel Buckner of Kinston, and six nephews, Joseph Jones of Honolulu, Hawaii, Carl Arthur, George Arthur, Shelton Arthur and Morris Arthur, all of Deep Run, and Martin Arthur of Washington. Lane's Funeral Home is in charge of the local announcement.(Pd. Obit.)
 
 

Davell H. Dunn
AYDEN -- Davell Haddock Dunn, 47, died May 29. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Ayden and employed with Moen Co. in New Bern. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Farmer Funeral Service chapel in Ayden. Burial will follow in Grifton Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert Dunn of the home. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Farmer Funeral Service and other times at the home of Joyce Dunn Borden, 5796 Freuler Drive, Ayden.
 
 

Sue P. Hill
LA GRANGE -- Bettie Sue Pridgen Hill, 50, of 2833 Fred Everett Road died May 29 at her home. She was a devoted and loving mother, wife and Christian. Mrs. Hill was also the previous owner of Paperworks Secretarial Service, a member of the "Why Me" Cancer Support Group and a previous member of Career Women. She gave much of her time and love to family and friends and will be missed greatly.Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill with the Rev. A.G. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Rainbow Cemetery.Survivors include her husband, Raymond Ellis Hill; sons, Kevin E. Hill and wife, Kim W. of Kinston, and Tim Hill of the home; sisters, Ruby K. McLean of Lawton, Okla., and Alice C. Banks of Grifton; brothers, Julian F. Pridgen of Dover, Herbert Duloye Pridgen of Kinston, David M. Pridgen of La Grange and the late James M. Pridgen; and a half-sister, Marie Rozota of Kinston. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home in Snow Hill is in charge of arrangements.(Pd. Obit.)
 
 

Pearl S. Letchworth
DEEP RUN -- Pearl S. Letchworth, 90, of 777 Lightwood Knot Road died May 29 at Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News, Va. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pink Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Billy Ray Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include two sisters, Lina Belle Jones of Deep Run and step-sister Susie Lee of Kinston; three brothers, Adolph Stroud of Kinston, Ashley Stroud Jr. of Pink Hill, and step-brother Charlie A. Smith of Deep Run; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Pink Hill Funeral Home.

Carl R. Rouse
Carl Ray Rouse, 76, of 123 Leeward Drive in Kinston, died May 29. He was a World War II veteran who received a Purple Heart. He lived in Arlington, Va., most of his life. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Howard-Carter and Stroud Funeral Home with the Rev. David Bowman officiation. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Rouse and Ida Outlaw Rouse; his wife, Jean Cunningham Rouse; three brothers, Josiah Rouse, Jerry Rouse and Noah Rouse; and two sisters, Mamie Rouse Fordham and Nora Rouse Hollingsworth. Survivors include his brother, Leonard Rouse of Goldsboro, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Howard-Carter and Stroud Funeral Home and other times at the home of Keith K. Rouse, 4895 Liddell Road, Seven Springs. (Pd. Obit.)
 
 

Mordecai H. White Jr.
Mordecai Hannibal White Jr., 51, of 731 N. Milton Ave., Baltimore, died May 27 at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. He was a graduate of Adkin High School. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Jumping Run church in La Grange with Pastor William Anthony Lawson Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Laura V. White of Kinston; three sisters, Regina Clark and Janice L. White, both of Kinston, and Susan D. Coples of Decatur, Ga.; and three brothers, Jonathan H. White and Shelton D. White, both of Kinston, and Terry White of Raleigh. The family will receive friends at the home of Laura V. White, 206 Hill St. Viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lane's Funeral Home.