Beaufort Co., NC Obituaries

Beaufort County Obituaries

Margaret Hodges Hackney

WASHINGTON, NC - Margaret Hodges Hackney, age 84, of Washington, NC, died in Pitt County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 30, 2004, after a brief illness. Mrs. Hackney was born In Washington, NC, on Nov. 27, 1919 to Ralph Hinton and Maude Swindell Hodges. She attended Washington public schools and the Women's College of the University of North Carolina (now UNC-Greensboro). Upon completion of college, she was employed by Jefferson-Pilot Insurance Co. On Nov. 20, 1937, she married James Acra Hackney Jr., who preceded her in death in 2001. She spent her married life as a homemaker and mother. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret E. "Marty" Hackney; and four sons, James A. Hackney, III and his wife, Connie, R. Hodges Hackney and his wife, Marsha, Keith D. Hackney and his wife, Claudia, and Robert S. Hackney and his wife, Rachel all of the Washington, NC area. She is also survived by a brother, Ralph H. Hodges, Jr. of Washington, NC; nine grandchildren, Ken Hackney of Havelock, NC, Jane Kemsley and husband Dave of Tucson, AZ., Beth Tulloss and husband Scott of Wilson, NC, Susanne Sanders and husband Nick of London England, Acra Samuels and husband Chris of Nashville, TN, Karen Hackney of Wilmington, NC, Katie Jarvis and husband Mike of Washington, NC, Robert Hackney, Jr. of Asheville, NC and Stewart Hackney of High Point, NC; and nine great-grandchildren. Margaret Hackney long has been active in a multitude of church and civic affairs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Washington, NC, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Vera Parsons Circle, and where she served on the Permanent Endowment Committee. She also served in the past on the Administrative Board and numerous church committees. She was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Beaufort County Community College Endowment Fund, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Turnage Theaters Foundation, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Beaufort County Nursing Home. She was an active member of the East Carolina University Friends of the Library and a member of the Beaufort County Committee of 100. She was also an active member and past president of both the Washington Cotillion Club and the Tea and Topics Book Club. She served as a Cub Scout leader with the Boy Scouts and inspired all four sons and all three grandsons to become Eagle Scouts. She was a Community Concerts sponsor, a painting-purchase sponsor for the Beaufort County Arts Council, a scholarship sponsor at Beaufort County Community College, and a founding director of the North Carolina Estuarium. She was a founder and long-time participant in the Beaufort County Friendship Force. Through the years, she also participated in other activities too numerous to mention. Margaret Hackney's greatest interest was comforting those around her who were in need. Several months ago, she requested that this testimonial be included in her obituary: "No one could have been more blessed than I. I have lived a joyful and fulfilled life; I have a wonderful family and many dear friends. I thank the Lord for his blessings and depart this life with joy and with no regrets." A funeral will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Raymond K. Wittman and the Rev. William John Bradbury officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the home at 214 W. 11th St. in Washington on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:0 p.m. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington, NC. (The News & Observer – Raleigh, NC) – November 1, 2004; pg. B6)

Valerie Barnett Hackney

ARAPAHOE - Valerie Barnett Hackney, 49, of 7551 Kershaw Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was born in Beaufort County and was reared in the District of Columbia. She relocated to Pamlico County in the 1970s. She was a member of Anointed Remnant Church and was employed in the food service and garment industry. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Piney Grove Disciples of Christ Church with the Rev. Farris Slade officiating. Burial will be in Piney Grove Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Hackney; one son, Terrence Hackney of Arapahoe; two daughters, Tanshell Curry of Japan and Kinshata Hackney of New Bern; one brother, Mohammed Abuie of Boston; two sisters, Ellen Wallace of New Bern and Dora Hackney of Atlanta; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Oscar’s Mortuary, New Bern. (The Sun Journal (New Bern, NC) - August 3, 2007)

Inez Allen Haddock

GREENVILLE - 75, retired teacher, died Aug. 19, 1990, at Port North Villa Rest Home in Chocowinity. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Red Oak Christian Church. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 tonight at Wilkerson Funeral Home. (The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) – August 21, 1990; pg. 7)

Robert Purcell Hadley

WASHINGTON, N.C. - Dr. Robert Purcell Hadley, 70, of 110 Cherokee Trial, died Saturday, November 11 2000 at the Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, N.C. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Ken Crawley officiating. Dr. Hadley was a pathologist having served at Wilson Memorial Hospital until 1967 and retired from the Beaufort County Hospital in October of 1999. Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Cox Hadley; daughter Julia Hadley of Wilson; seven sons Mark A. Hadley of Seoul, Korea, Matthew P. Hadley of Richmond Virginia, R. Ethan Hadley of Tokyo, Japan, Scott Bowden of Chocowinity N.C., Chris Bowden, Stephen Bowden and Michael Bowden of Washington, N.C.; four grandsons and two granddaughters. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the funeral home and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264, East, Washington, N.C. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – November 12, 2000)

Phyllis Berry Hagood

ARLINGTON, TX - Phyllis B. Hagood, 44, of Arlington, formerly of Engelhard, died Aug. 16, in Arlington after a gallant and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 6, 1950 to Mattie M. Berry of Englehard and the late Earl Berry. She was married to Richard Hagood of Raleigh in 1972. Mrs. Hagood was educated in Hyde County schools, graduating from Mattamuskeet School in 1969. She received a degree in business from Hardbarger School of Business in Raleigh in 1970. She was a member of Rush Creek Baptist Church where she was leader of the Awana Girls' Auxillary. She was a homemaker. Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are daughters, Kelly and Stacey of the home; sister and brother-in-law Martha and Freddie Harris of Askewville; 4 nieces and one nephew; maternal grandfather, Dan Midgette of Edenton. Preceding her in death are her father Earl Berry, a sister Barbara Berry and a brother Bradley Berry. The funeral was held August 18 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. Burial was at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held Sept. 9 at Engelhard Baptist Church where she attended during her youth and was pianist for several years. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Thursday, August 31, 1995; pg. 8A)

Thelma B. Jernigan Haislett

Thelma B. Jernigan Haislett, 86, died Oct. 18, 1997, in Sentara Bayside Hospital. She was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was a practical nurse retiring after 25 years. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis A. Torres of Virginia Beach; a son, Robert S. Jernigan Jr. of Virginia Beach; a brother, James C. Beasley and his wife, Pat, of Virginia Beach; three granddaughters, Lynda and her husband, Raymond Olson of Florida, Pamela and her husband, Ron Muth of North Dakota, Dominique Torres of Virginia Beach; a grandson, Henry ''Chip'' Torres III of North Dakota; three great-granddaughters, Brooke, Whitney and Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Oct. 22 at her daughter's home in Virginia Beach by the Rev. Judith Meyer. Burial will be private. Woodlawn Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 26, 1997; pg. B6)

Bessie Mae Boyd Hales

Mrs. Bessie Mae Boyd Hales, 86, formerly of Washington, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the Bermuda Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center of Advance. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, with pastor Tim Lanier officiating. Mrs. Hales was born in Pitt County on July 3, 1919. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Boyd and Leather Moore Boyd. She was married to William Brooks Hales, who preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1980. She was a seamstress with Samsons Shirt Factory for 24 years and retired in 1981. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include one daughter, Edna Blackwelder of Richmond, Va.; three sons, Billy B. Hales of Pikeville, Terry L. Hales of Winston-Salem and Dewey T. Hales of Greenville; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Dalton R. Hales. The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, June 2, 2006)

Lois Clayton Hall

Mrs. Lois Cayton Hall, age 73, a resident of Ridgewood Nursing Home and a former resident of East Haven Apartments, died Tuesday evening, January 2, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday January 4, 2007 at the Friendship Cemetery located on Old Sandhill Road, in the Small Community, Aurora. Pastor Dan Woods will officiate the service   Mrs. Hall was born September 6, 1933, daughter of the late Henry Wade Cayton and Vivian Courtney Cratch Cayton. She married Wilber Lee Bonner who preceded her in death. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker. She is survived by her three sons: Steve Bonner of Washington, William “Butch” Bonner of Lakeland, FL and Timothy Bonner of Elizabeth City; her two sisters: Margaret Clark and Elizabeth Edwards both of Chocowinity; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her twin brother, Donald Cayton and several brothers and sisters. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the family of Lois Hall. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, January 4, 2007)

Shirley Whitehurst Hall

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Mrs. Shirley Whitehurst Hall, 67, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Bethel Cemetery. Born in Beaufort County, N.C. she was a daughter of the late Garland Thomas and Lina Davenport Whitehurst. A former resident of Pitt County, N.C., she was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Michael Hall of Garner; daughter, Kay Barfield of Hartsville; and grandchildren, Jeremy Hall, Rachel Hall and Kyle Murray. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville, N.C. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – March 3, 2005)

Fletcher Darnell Hamilton

Elder Fletcher Darnell Hamilton, 54, of 311 Cayton Landing Road, Aurora, died Monday, March 27, 2006, at Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Reids Chapel Church of Deliverance, Aurora, with Bishop George Barrow officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Hamilton was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 23, 1951. He was the son of the late Everett and Mary Harrell Hamilton. He attended Beaufort County schools. He was married to Beverly Purdue Hamilton, who survives. Before his health declined, he served as pastor of Mount Zion Free Will Baptist Church and Woodstock Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Preston Watson of Grifton, William Purdue of Chocowinity, Carl Johnson of Alabama and Christopher Johnson of Maryland; five daughters, Sherry Chapman of Indiana, Danielle Hamilton of California, Chantel Hamilton of the home, Charlene McKenzie of New Bern and Belinda Adams of Washington; 19 grandchildren; two sisters, Shelia Howard of Chocowinity and Monica Roberson of Riverhead, N.Y.; and six brothers, Alton Hamilton of Chocowinity, Jerry Hamilton of Aurora, Dean Hamilton of Edward, Dennis Hamilton and Oscar Roberson, both of Greenville, and Carl Roberson of Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, April 1, 2006)

Latoya Gouldy Hamilton

Ms. Latoya Gouldy Hamilton, 24, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Macedonia Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego, with Elder Donald Peartree officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Hamilton was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sept. 10, 1983. She was the daughter of Clarence and Janice Hamilton of Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a 2001 graduate of Nazareth High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. This upcoming spring semester, she would have earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Pace University. She was employed by North Fork Bank as a bank teller. She was a member of New Hope Family Worship Center. Survivors include two brothers, Darryl Hamilton of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dwayne Hamilton of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and one sister, Claudeen Hamilton of Baltimore, Md. The family will receive friends at the home of Hazel Murray, 980 W. Pantego St., Belhaven. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, February 29, 2008)

Mary Jane Jones Hamilton

Mrs. Mary Jane Jones Hamilton, 72, of 1739 Spring Creek Road, Aurora, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Saint John Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Winfred Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Craven County on Nov. 5, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Woodford Jones and Laurarene Harper Jennette. She attended the Beaufort County schools. She was employed at Samsons Shirt Factory prior to her retirement. She was married to George I. Hamilton, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother Board. Survivors include four sons, Marvin Hamilton and Cordice Hamilton, both of Aurora, Andra Harper of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Larry Hamilton of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Marilyn Knight of Aurora, and Hope Hamilton and Erica Moore, both of Providence, R.I.; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Annie Smallwood and Laura Jennette, both of Aurora, Christine Wright of New Bern, Frances King of Vanceboro, and Joyce Jones of Ernul; and four brothers, Joseph Harper and Stephen Jennette, both of Aurora, and Jerry Jones and Woodford Jones Jr., both of Ernul. She was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Hamilton; two sisters, Bessie Johnson and Doris Scott, and three brothers, Larry Harper, James Jennette and Andrew Jones. The family will receive friends at the home. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, July 21, 2006)

Steve Glenn Hamilton

VIRGINIA BEACH - Steve Glenn Hamilton, 63, of the 4700 block of Open Greens Drive, died Dec. 5, 2003, in his residence. Born in Washington, N.C., Mr. Hamilton had retired from Norfolk Southern as a conductor after 40 years of service. He was a member of Virginia Beach Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Brenda C. Hamilton; a son, Steve G. Hamilton Jr., both of Virginia Beach; and three sisters. A funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by Dr. J.D. Norris Jr. with visitation following. A private interment will follow on Monday at the family cemetery in Martin County, N.C. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 6, 2003; pg. B8)

Patricia Levatta Hanberry-Blount

CHOCOWINITY - Mrs. Patricia Levatta Hanberry-Blount, 44, of Chocowinity, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Pitt Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Mt. Vernon, NY. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 5 at 2 PM at Randolph Funeral Home in Washington, NC. The wake will be from 7 to 8 PM Monday. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery in Washington, NC. Surviving are three children, Stephanie Hanberry, Ronald Hanberry, and Bashawn Hanberry; three sisters, Geraldine Williford, Teresa Patterson, and Sonya Bailey; five brothers, Robert Sherrell, Shemeek Hanberry, Johnnie Hanberry, Roosevelt Mack and Michael Mack; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – March 2, 1996; pg. A8)

Hemet Lee Hannaford

Hemet Lee Hannaford, 79, died Saturday of a heart attack at Hemet Valley Healthcare. Inurnment will be in Riverside National Cemetery. Harford Funeral Home in Hemet is handling arrangements. Mr. Hannaford, who was born in Washington, N.C., lived in Hemet for 12 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a minister for 30 years. He was a member of the Unity Church of the Valley. He is survived by his wife, Jean; a daughter, Ellie Childers of Newport Beach; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward L. of Knoxville, Tenn.; and a sister, Elmira of Cincinnati. (The Press-Enterprise (Riverside, CA) – July 19, 1995; pg. B4)

Gloria Jean Hawkins Hannah

Mrs. Gloria Jean Hawkins Hannah, age 55, a resident of 1482 Slatestone Road, Washington, died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington, conducted by Billy Pollard. Mrs. Hannah was born in Beaufort County on September 2, 1951. She was the daughter of Mary “Polly” Smith Hawkins and the late Lawrence “Junior” Hawkins. Mrs. Hannah was a homemaker. On May 1, 1970 she married Billy Ray Hannah, who survives. Survivors include her husband, Billy Ray Hannah of the home, two daughters, Laura Denise Caraway and Patsy Ruth Tyson both of Washington, one son, Curtis Mathew Hannah of Wilson; her mother, Mary “Polly” Smith Hawkins of Washington; three sisters, Janice Grissom of Chocowinity, Priscilla Bright and Evelyn Tyson both of Washington and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at her home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hannah family. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) - Friday, July 6, 2007)

Janie P. Hansley

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Mrs. Janie P. Hansley, 95, passed away Dec. 29, 1998. Born in Washington, NC., she moved to Jacksonville in 1951 and was the widow of the late Rev. Quillie Hansley who died in 1979. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rev. Wingate A. Hansley and a daughter, Janie Lois Hansley. Survivors are 2 daughters, Nancy Alice Driggers of Lake City, SC. and Jewell Gay Thomsen of Jacksonville; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hansley was a member of the Wesconnett Free Will Baptist Church, 6007 Seaboard Ave. where funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31st with her son-in-law, Rev. Neal Thomsen and Rev. Freddie Lockwood officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – December 30, 1998)

Lucy Riddick Hanson

Lucy Riddick Hanson, 92, formerly of Fairfax Ave., died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in a Virginia Beach health care center. She was a retired secretary for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was the widow of Palmer O. Hanson. She was also predeceased by her previous husband, Max Brinson Connor Sr. Mrs. Hanson was a former member of Second Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, the New Hope Methodist Church in New Hope, N.C., and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include a daughter, Jean C. Szwed of Ocala, Fla.; two sons, Thomas A. Connor of Norfolk and Max B. Connor Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister, Harriett B. Slaughter of Pascagoula, Miss.; a brother, W. Benjamin Riddick of Nags Head, N.C.; and five grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be at Cox Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. today for visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 7, 1999; pg. B8)

Teresa Jane McCoy Hanson

Mrs. Teresa Jane McCoy Hanson, 52, of 100 Amanda’s Lane, Chocowinity, died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Vineyard Christian Center, N.C. Highway 33 East, Chocowinity, with pastors Stanley Jones and Annie Norman officiating. Burial will follow in the Hanson family cemetery. Mrs. Hanson was born in Alexandria, Va., on July 18, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Wesley McCoy and Annie Tyree McCoy. She was married to William “Bill” Harvey Hanson, who survives. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Vineyard Christian Center, Chocowinity. Survivors include one son, Allen Hanson of Arizona; one daughter, Karen Shifflet of Simpson; three grandchildren and five brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends today from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, June 13, 2006)

Eula Alligood Jones Hardee

Mrs. Eula Alligood Jones Hardee, 81, a resident of 3110 Bonnerton Road, Aurora, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Dublin Grove Free Will Baptist Church, Aurora, conducted by the Rev. Wiley “Bud” Hopkins and the Rev. Taffy Hopkins. Burial will follow in Dublin Grove Church Cemetery. The following will serve as pallbearers: Dwight Williams, Jimmy Potter, Marvin Fulcher, Steve Sedar and Ronald Voliva. Mrs. Hardee was born in Beaufort County on January 8, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Jetha Roe Alligood and Ella Mea Woolard Alligood. She owned and operated Jones Cafe in Aurora for many years. Later, she worked at Smith Hearing Aid Center in Washington. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She was married to Carl B. Jones Sr., who preceded her in death in June 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Diane Jones Hopkins of Aurora; two sons, Carl Jones Jr. and Paul Jones, both of Aurora; two brothers, Ernest Alligood of Aurora and Buddy Alligood of Tacoma, Wash.; one sister, Naomi Taylor of Snow Camp; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Lee Jones. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at her home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, May 22, 2006)

Nellie B. Hardee

Nellie B. Hardee, 79, 907 S. Lake Pleasant Road, Apopka, died Thursday, Dec. 5. Born in Washington, N.C., she moved to Apopka from Virginia in 1963. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Apopka. Survivors: sons, Dick, Virginia, Ronnie, Mark, both of Orlando, Jack, Raleigh, N.C., Champ, Indiantown, Don, Windermere; daughters, Hazel, Orlando, Virginia, Napa Valley, Calif., Janet, Patricia, both of Raleigh, Juanita, Annette, Ruby, all of Apopka; sister, Rosavelt, Greenville, N.C.; 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Collison Funeral Home, Ocoee. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – December 6, 1991; pg. D8)

Alton Keith Harding, Sr.

Mr. Alton Keith Harding Sr., 81, formerly of Cherry Road, Washington, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. In keeping with Mr. Harding’s wishes, his body was donated to anatomical research and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Harding was born in Chocowinity on March 2, 1926. He was the son of the late William Joseph “Jody” Harding and Maude Hardison Harding. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and later served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was married to the former Dorothy Deloris Fields, who preceded him in death. He had worked as the manager of the former Travelers Service Station in Chocowinity and later worked with the Beaufort County ABC Board in Washington. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Chocowinity. Survivors include one son, Alton Keith Harding Jr. of Washington; one daughter, Rebecca H. Provost of Washington and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William R. Harding and Joseph Harold Harding, and one sister, Helen Downs. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, March 9, 2007)

Betty Lou Congleton Harding

Mrs. Betty Lou Congleton Harding, age 60, a resident of 681 Harding Lane, Chocowinity, NC died Saturday March 3, 2007 at Her home. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Monday March 5, 2007 at Haw Branch Church of Christ officiated by D.J. Maxey and Kent Gurganus. Burial will follow at the Harding-Hill Family Cemetery on Southside Farms. Shawn Harding, Ira Whealton, Herbert Congleton, Wayne Harding, Ray Barr and Jimmy Stokes will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Harding was born in Beaufort County on September 10, 1946 daughter of the late Arthur Congleton, Sr. and the late Blanche Boyd Congleton. She was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School and continued her education at Roanoke Bible College. She married Phillip Ryan Harding on March 21, 1969 who survives. Mrs. Harding was a bookkeeper having worked at the former Hamilton Beach and the Washington Daily News. She was a member of Haw Branch Church of Christ where she played the piano for twenty years. Surviving along with her husband Phil of the home is a son: Jeffrey Harding and his wife Kelly of Chocowinity and a brother: Arthur Congleton, Jr. of Belhaven. The Harding family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Monday March 5, 2007 at Haw Branch Church of Christ and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Harding family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, March 5, 2007)

Brian T. Harding

Brian T. Harding, 32, Oct. 20. Funeral 4 p.m., Friday, Haw Branch Church of Christ, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – October 21, 1999)

Bruce Harding

Mr. Bruce Harding of 211 Harding Village Road, Washington, died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, with the Rev. Glenda Lodge giving the eulogy. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Harding was born Sept. 23, 1959, the son of the late Guy Lester and Ethel Harding. He was educated in the Prince George county schools. He worked various jobs including truck driving and carpentry. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sgt. Tykisha S. Peet of Greensboro; two brothers, Eddie Harding of Greenville, and Guy L. Harding of Chocowinity; one sister, Kathelia Lee of Washington and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mark Harding and Benjamin Harding. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and other times at the home of Eddie Harding, 1291 Twisting Creek Road, Greenville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 7, 2006)

Clyde Thomas Harding

Clyde Thomas Harding, 78, a retired teacher and coach of Chocowinity High School, died Sunday afternoon as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Harding is survived by one brother, Lester McDonald Harding of Norfolk. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 7, 1993; pg. D6)

Hugh Brown Harding, Jr.

Mr. Hugh Brown “Dickie” Harding, Jr.. age 58, a resident of 5985 U.S. Highway17 South, Chocowinity, N.C., died Wednesday morning, April 26, 2006, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2006, at Barr Cemetery off Gray Road in Chocowinity officiated by Rev. Henry Horne. C.D. Harding, Jason Lewis, Brad Davenport, Michael Harding, Larry Harding and Ricky Harding will serve as pallbearers. William Lewis Jr. will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Mr. Harding was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 22, 1947, son of the late Hugh Brown Harding Sr. and Phoebe Lee Jones Harding. He retired from Singer Furniture Company as an assembler. Mr. Harding attended Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Scotty Harding and his wife, Christy, of Washington and Lisa Davenport and her husband, Brad, of Bath; his brothers, Plummer Harding of Chocowinity; his sisters, Betsy Lewis of Grifton and Faye Manning of Reelsboro; and a grandchild, Landon Davenport. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Joseph Israel Harding, and a brother, James Harding. The family will receive friends at Mr. Harding’s home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Harding family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, April 27, 2006)

J. Carl Harding

J. Carl Harding, 87, who had owned and managed beauty salons in Washington for more than 60 years, died of respiratory failure and Alzheimer's disease Nov. 29 at Mount Vernon Hospital. Mr. Harding, who lived in Washington, was born in Chocowinity, N.C. He moved to this area in the early 1920s and opened Harding's Salon of Beauty on North Capitol Street. He later moved the salon to Kennedy Street NW, then to Virginia Avenue NW. He continued to manage the salon until October 1987. He was a member of Capitol Hill United Methodist Church and was a frequent golfer at the Haines Point golf course. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie A. Harding of Washington, and a stepdaughter, Barbara Bukovan of Largo, Fla. (The Washington Post (Washington, DC) – December 1, 1988; pg. C7)

John A. Harding, Jr.

John A. Harding, Jr., 75, Dec. 24. Graveside 1 p.m., Wednesday, Edward's Cemetery, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Hillside Funeral Service, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – December 26, 2000)

John James Harding

Mr. John James Harding, 83, of 4722 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor nursing home in Washington, N.C. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, 1377 S. Asbury Church Road in Washington, with the Rev. David L. Ollison Sr., pastor, and the Rev. Guylester Harding Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. John was born November 20, 1922, the oldest son of the late John and Fannie Holley Harding. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ever C. McCoy and two sisters, Thelma Frazier and Laura Harding. On September 11, 1967, he married Adell Taylor. He attended Washington Colored High School. He worked on his father’s farm until he was drafted to active duty in the United States Army in 1943. He served in World War II with the U.S. Cavalry, also he was a Buffalo soldier and was discharged in 1945 with honors. John relocated to New York City in 1955 and was employed with the Veterans Administration Hospital as a lead food-service worker. He retired in 1980. He moved back home and worked in Archie Harding’s Shopping Bag store as an assistant manager for five years. He was a member of Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church since 1934. He was a former Sunday school superintendent, a trustee, a member of the Senior Choir (parliamentarian) and sang with the Mount Olive Male Chorus. John is survived by a devoted wife, Adell T. Harding of the home; five brothers, Vance D. Harding (Jessie) of Mattapan, Mass.; Clarence M. Harding (Renner), Archie A. Harding (Alice), Donald F. Harding (Sandra), Fenner L. Harding (Patricia), all of Harding’s Village, Washington, N.C.; four sisters: Margaret H. Lawrence (Arthur) and Janice H. Gibbs (Johnny) of Harding’s Village, Washington, N.C.; Alice H. Williams (Alfred) of New York City and Jessie H. Burks (Martin) of Bronx, New York; five brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, one stepson, Gordon Erkins; one stepdaughter, Martha Richardson; one stepgranddaughter, Teresa Erkins all of Bronx, New York; one goddaughter, Katrina Willis; two aunts, seven uncles, 22 nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at the home. Memorial gifts may be made to Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church Building Fund. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service for viewing. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, N.C. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, July 15, 2006)

Redmond B. Harding

Mr. Redmond B. Harding, 77, of 1635 Bay City Road, Aurora, died Friday, May 18, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Peedtown Baptist Church with Dr. Stewart Ham, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memory Cemetery at Blounts Creek. Mr. Harding was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 19, 1929. He was the son of the late William B. and Annie G. Harding. He attended Beaufort County schools. He was a member of Peedtown Baptist Church. Mr. Harding was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed with PCS Phosphate prior to his retirement. He was married to Doris Blount Harding, who survives. Survivors include two sons, Russell L. Harding of Sarasota, Fla., and Ronnie Martin Sr. of Aurora; two daughters, Sandra Moore of Edward and Tammy Harding of the home; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Harding, John Harding, Richard Harding, Carlillie H. Williams and Mildred Alford. A walk-in viewing will be held from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Whitfield & Whitley Chapel. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home in Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 23, 2007)

Stephen Jasper Harding, Jr.

Dr. Stephen Jasper Harding, Jr., of Clayton, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, following a long battle with cancer. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Dr. Harding was born in Washington on Sept. 8, 1930. He was the son of the late Jasper and Elizabeth Harding. He was a graduate of Washington High School. He served in the Navy during the Korean War after attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He graduated from Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, Mo. in 1958. He was in private practice in Clayton for 43 years. Survivors include one sister, Bettie Mac Wilson.   Arrangements are by McLaurin at Pinecrest, Funerals & Cremations, Clayton. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, January 28, 2007)

Charles T. Hardison

Charles T. Hardison, 40, April 7. Graveside 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Edwards Cemetery, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Hillside Funeral Service, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – April 9, 1999)

Delphia Leona Cox Hardison

Delphia Leona Cox Hardison, age 90, a resident of Washington died on August 19, 2006 at Britthaven Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM August 22, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington, officiated by Eddie Bowen. A private burial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Hardison was born in Pitt County on April 10, 1916, daughter of the late Heber Palva Cox and the late Betty Lou Everett Cox. On December 20, 1935, she married Elmo Sidney Hardison who preceded her in death on January 20, 1997. Mrs. Hardison was a homemaker and was a member of Old Ford Church of Christ. She was a member of the adult ladies’ Bible study class and Circle #3 as long as her health permitted. She was survived by two daughters: Amy Hardison Williams and her husband E.H. of Jamesville; JoAnn Hardison Brewer of Wilson; her sister: Betty Gray Cox Waters of Washington; her six grandchildren: Polly W. Padgett and her husband Ronnie of Knightdale; Dr. Billy M. Williams and his wife Cathy of Raleigh; Beth W. Mizelle and her husband Steve of Washington; Caroline W. Joyce and her husband Chuck of Oak Ridge; Will Brewer and his wife Katina of Silver Hill, AL; Shane Brewer of North Hollywood, CA; fourteen great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hardison was preceded in death by one son: Elmo Cox Hardison; four brothers: Edward Cox, Heber Palva Cox Jr., Edgar Floyd Cox, and Shade Heber Cox; and one sister, Margaret Cox Jackson. The family will receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and at other times at her daughter Amy Williams home at 6577 E.H. Williams Road in Jamesville. Paul Funeral Home of Washington will be serving the Hardison family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, August 21, 2006)

Ernest H. Hardison

CHOCOWINITY - Ernest H. Hardison, 65, Oct. 6. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – October 7, 1997; pg. B6)

John Taylor Hardison, Sr.

Mr. John Taylor Hardison, Sr., age 74, a resident of 379 Hardison Road, Chocowinity, NC died Wednesday March 21, 2007 at Martin General Hospital in Williamston. A funeral will be held 1:00 PM Saturday March 24, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Rev. Keith Gardner. Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery. Mike Barr, Kelvin Hardison, Jason Hardison, Tommy Hardison, Ricky Hardison and Chris Sutherland will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Hardison was born in Beaufort County on June 9, 1932, son of the late Ernest Hertford Hardison, Sr. and the late Alla Nobles Hardison. He was a 1953 graduate of Chocowinity High School. On April 2, 1955, he married the former Grace M. Carawan who survives. He was a retired farmer who had worked for the City of Washington and the former Singer Furniture Company in Chocowinity. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Grace C. Hardison of the home; two daughters: Patricia H. Tetterton and her husband, Les of Chocowinity and Judy Elaine Hardison of Blounts Creek; a son: John Taylor “Ricky” Hardison, Jr. of Chocowinity; a sister: Ramona Ingalls of Chocowinity; two grandchildren: Christina Sutherland and her husband, Chris and Ricky Hardison and his wife, Dawn and three great grandchildren: Briana Small, Zachary Sutherland and Hunter Hardison . Mr. Hardison was preceded in death by a son: Charles Thomas Hardison on April 7, 1999 and two brothers: Ernest Hertford Hardison and Herbert Hillary Hardison. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Friday March 23, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at the home of Mr. Hardison’s daughter, Patricia, located at 375 Hardison Road, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hardison family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, March 23, 2007)

Alfred Ray Hardy

Mr. Alfred Ray Hardy, 72, of Calico, died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home, Washington. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Wiggins family cemetery near Calico. Mr. Hardy was a longtime resident of Beaufort and Pitt counties. The family will receive friends Wednesday immediately following the graveside service in the Wiggins family cemetery. Arrangements are by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory of Greenville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 25, 2006)

Gladys H. Hardy

CHOCOWINITY – Ms. Gladys H. Hardy, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Paul Funeral Home, Washington. Burial in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, N.C. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – November 27, 2005)

George E. Hardy

George E. Hardy, 94, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (April 22, 2001) at Manor Care of Palm Harbor. He was born in Aurora, N.C., and came here in 1967 from Rochester, N.Y., where he retired after 40 years as a film coder at Eastman Kodak. He attended Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Carmel L.; a daughter, Rita H. Panaggio, Daytona Beach; six grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor. (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – April 28, 2001)

Ruth Foreman Hardy

Mrs. Ruth Foreman Hardy, 94, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center and formerly of Belhaven, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Cross Creek. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Saint Reddick Missionary Baptist Church with Evangelist Theresa Wiggins delivering the eulogy and the Rev. James W. Harris officiating. Mrs. Hardy was a member of Saint Reddick Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother Board. Survivors include one son, Cliff Lovick of Virginia; two surrogate sons, Dr. Donald Ensley of Greenville, and Sharvon Boyd of Belhaven; three surrogate daughters, Cecelia Shelton and Verrna Green, both of Belhaven, and Cordina Porter of Liphinia, Ga.; one sister, Ethel P. Blount of Aurora; and one brother, James W. Clark Sr. of Belhaven. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Velma Whitaker. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Saint Reddick Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, June 14, 2007)

Mary Elizabeth Harper

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harper, 81, resident of Durham, died Tuesday morning in Durham Regional Hospital following declining health. She was born in Washington, N.C., the daughter of the late Floyd Bateman and Hattie Carmack Alligood. She was the wife of the late William Thomas Harper. Mrs. Harper was a retired Bookkeeper with the J.P. Taylor Tobacco Co. in Kinston. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kinston and a member of the Women's Club in Kinston and Durham and the Bridge Club. She was a graduate of Lenoir College. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Edna Meeks of Durham. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens by Rev. Dr. Tobie Stone. Pallbearers will be Donald Meeks, Billy Meeks, Tommy Meeks, Ralph Stanhope, Selvin Snead and Chad Meeks. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 at Clements Funeral Home in Durham. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – August 20, 1997; pg. C2)

Helena Stewart Harrell

Helena Stewart Harrell of the 300 block of W. 35th St., a homemaker, died June 28, 1993, in Sentara Nursing Center. Mrs. Harrell was born in Washington, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Helen King Stewart and Elbert Stewart and was the widow of John F. Harrell. She was a member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ and the Mothers Board. Survivors include five daughters, Sandra Harrell, Blanche Stewart, Vanessa Stewart, Dianna Young, all of Norfolk, and Wilhelmenia Gilliam of Mesquite, Texas; two sons, Samuel Harrell of Suffolk and Lorenzo Stewart of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one uncle, Edward Lee King. A funeral will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, 745 W. 37th St., by the Rev. James Williams. Burial will be in Hampton National Cemetery. The family will assemble at 2815 Llewellyn Ave. Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – June 30, 1993; pg. D2)

Joseph Mayhugh Harrell

MELBOURNE - Joseph Mayhugh Harrell, 75, 2757 Zephyr Lane, Melbourne, died Tuesday. Born in Beaufort County, N.C., he moved to Melbourne from Norfolk, Va., in 1982. He was a retired machinist for the U.S. Civil Service. He was a member of Praise Cathedral Church of God. He was a member of the Grand Lodge International Association and the American Association of Retired Persons. Survivors: wife, Flossie; daughter, Ann Smith, Virginia Beach, Va.; stepson, John, Melbourne; stepdaughter, Blanche Odom, Melbourne; brothers, Roy, Norfolk, Walter, Tarboro, N.C.; sisters, Maybelle Peoples, Virginia Beach, Beaulah Zeto, Dazel, S.C.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Davis Funeral Home, Melbourne. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – May 6, 1988; pg. D10)

Stephen Bragaw Harrell

Stephen Bragaw Harrell, 84, 107 S. College St., Leesburg, died Friday. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Leesburg from Baltimore in 1960. He was a claims agent in the insurance industry. He was a Baptist. Survivors: wife, Lochie D.; daughter, Rose Marie Rydlewski, New Castle, Del.; sister, Mrs. Dena H. Foster, Whigham, Ga.; brother, William W. Sr., Columbus Ga.; three grandchildren. Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – June 25, 1988; pg. D8)

Vivian Whorton Harrell

Vivian Whorton Harrell, 88, died Feb. 8, 1997, in Virginia Beach. She was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was a retired federal employee of Little Creek Amphibious Base with 23 years of service. She was a member of Indian River Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include a daughter, Jo-Anne H. Seay and husband Archie F. Seay Jr. of Virginia Beach; two sons, Herman S. Harrell Jr. of Washington, D.C., and Bert R. Harrell and wife, Nancy, of Virginia Beach; a sister, Rosa W. Funk of South Norfolk; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 10, 1997; pg. B5)

Argie Dell Smithwick Harris

Mrs. Argie Dell Smithwick Harris, age 101, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center in Rocky Mount where she had been a resident for over 11 years. She was a former resident in the small community of Aurora. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the Cuthrell Cemetery in the small community of Aurora and will be conducted by Dr. Robert Cayton. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Harris family.   (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, October 8, 2007)

Barbara Styron Harris

ENGELHARD - Barbara Styron Harris, 68, of the 700 block of Lake Swamp Road, died Dec. 11, 2003, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Born in Beaufort County, N.C. on Nov. 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Margaret Ann Sparrow Styron. She spent her early childhood in North Carolina and later lived in Massachusetts where she graduated from Pembroke High School, Pembroke, Mass. She attended Harden Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and Boston University. She completed her certification in medical technology and maintained her certification as American Medical Technologist. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Hyde Chapter. In 1979, she was married to Donald G. Harris and moved to North Carolina where she and her husband opened the Harris Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Fairfield which they have continued to operate. Surviving are her husband, Donald G. Harris; a son, Richard Leonard Fletcher Jr. of Manns Harbor; a daughter, Margaret Fletcher Tillman of Fairfield; a stepdaughter, Jael M. Reynolds of Engelhard; two sisters, Lydia S. Gramer of Forth Worth, Texas, and Georgia S. Johnson of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren, Whitney Corrinne Tillman and Katelynn Denise Tillman. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the gravesite in Fulford Cemetery with Scott Sukeforth officiating. The family will receive friends at the home. The body will lie in repose at Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. The family suggests that those wishing to make a memorial contribution direct same to charity of their choice in memory of Barbara S. Harris. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – December 13, 2003; pg. B4)

Dera Mae Sullivan Harris

Mrs. Dera Mae Sullivan Harris, age 86, formerly of the Acre Station community, Highway 32, Plymouth, NC, died early Sunday morning, June 24, 2007, with family members watching over her at the home of her daughter, Viola H. West in Amherst, Virginia. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, officiated by Pastors Mike Caton and Dennis Davis. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Grandsons Jimmy Stewart, Jeffery Stewart, Macon Harris, Mark Harris; great grandson Zachary Casey; and John Ed Johnston and Kenneth Casey will serve as pallbearers. Grandsons Michael Latham and Daniel Latham will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Paul Funeral Home. Food offerings may be delivered to the Beaver Dam Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 5125 US 264 Highway East, Washington, NC, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. Lunch for family and friends will be served there after the burial. Dera Mae was born at home in Beaufort County on May 21, 1921, daughter of the late William Henry Sullivan and Viola Mae Boyd Sullivan. She was a 1940 graduate of Bath High School. On October 31, 1941, she married Dalton Paul Harris, Sr., who predeceased her on August 6, 1989. She was a member of Rosemary Church of Christ. She was a hard working and loving mother. She lived a simple life. She enjoyed sewing, reading, riding her bicycle, and growing a huge vegetable garden each year. These hobbies were taken away from her when she lost her eyesight to macular degeneration several years ago, but she still loved life and “kept on doing from knowing how to do”. She always said “you have to make do with what you have to do with”. She was a cancer survivor of seventeen years. She had been in declining health for the past two years and seriously ill for the last month. She is survived by four children: Norma H. Latham; Viola H. West and her husband, Rudy, all of Amherst, VA; William H. Harris of the home place, Highway 32, Plymouth, NC; and Deborah H. Waters and her husband, Michael, of the Free Union community, Pinetown, NC; ten grandchildren: Robin Latham of Charlottesville, VA; Michael Latham of St. Leonard, Maryland; Daniel Latham of Osborne, Kansas; Jimmy Stewart and his wife, Delores (Dee) of Fayetteville, NC; Jeffery Stewart, and Jaynene Stewart Casey, of Amherst, VA; Jessica West Casey and her husband, Kenneth of Gladstone, VA; Macon Harris and Mark Harris of Dudley, NC; and Katie Waters, Free Union community, Pinetown, NC; twelve great grandchildren: Jonathan and Katherine Latham of St. Leonard, Maryland; Mark Wagner and Dana Wagner of Fayetteville, NC; Zachary, Whitney and Shelby Casey of Amherst, VA; Joshua, Trafton, Andrew and Alexzandria Casey of Gladstone, VA; and Brandon Lee Harris of Chocowinity, NC; six great great grandchildren: Jasmine, Mark, Amber and Ronald Wagner; and Alecia and Luis Fermin, all of Fayetteville, NC. She is also survived by one sister, Grace Boyd Sullivan Kendall and her husband, Bill of Washington, NC. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Dalton Paul Harris, Jr. on February 3, 1970. She was also predeceased by one sister, Ruth Hollis Sullivan; four brothers including a stillborn, Leo (Lee) Fisher Sullivan, William Bryan Sullivan, and her twin brother, Delma Thomas Sullivan. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Harris family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, June 25, 2007)

Edith Duke Harris

ELIZABETH CITY, NC - Edith Duke Harris, 94, of 1607 Rochelle Drive, Elizabeth City, NC, died Saturday February 19, 2005, at Winslow Nursing Home. Mrs. Harris was born in Beaufort County, Bath, NC, and was the daughter of the late William Hilton Duke and Dell Neal Duke. She was preceded in death by her husband J. Allen Harris in 1972. Mrs. Harris was a retired seamstress.   Survivors include, one daughter Clara H. Sawyer of Elizabeth City, NC, one sister Daphne Duke Spencer of Swan Quarter, NC and one granddaughter Carol Spencer Ritter and her husband William Mac Ritter of Kitty Hawk, NC. A funeral graveside service will be held Wednesday February 23, 2005, at 11:00 A. M. at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, NC with the Rev. F. Joe Griffith officiating. The family will join friends at the home of her daughter, at 1607 Rochelle Drive, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Harris family. (Twiford Funeral Home obituary)

Evelyn Allen Harris

Mrs. Evelyn Allen Harris, 82, of 10706 N.C. Highway 92 East, Bath, died Sunday, April 2, 2006, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at St. Clair’s Church of Christ with Norman Miller and Craig Hagen officiating. Burial will follow in St. Clair’s Church of Christ Cemetery. Jerol Selby, Sr., Jerol Selby, Jr., Mike Godly, Glenn Roper, Randy Clayton and Stephen Cordon will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 U.S. Highway 264 East, and other times at the home. Mrs. Harris was born August 18, 1923, in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Hyman Allen and Matilda Jane Stokesbury. On September 24, 1942, she married James Vernon Harris, who preceded her in death November of 1995. She grew up and lived in the Pungo Community for 18 years. She was a graduate of Pantego High School. Following her marriage she moved to Bath, N.C. She was a member of St. Clair’s Church of Christ, the Ladies Aid at St. Clair’s and a member of the Senior Sunday School Class. Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Harris Worthington and her husband, Richard, of Bath; Elaine Harris Wilson and her husband, Doug, of Bath; one sister, Mary Dean Sawyer of Elizabeth City; four grandchildren, Robert Everett IV, Michelle Mason and her husband, Jay, Melinda Blake and her husband, Matt, and Jamie Wilson; six great-grandchildren, Destiny Woodruff, Tara Everett, Ryan Mason, Colby Mason, Cameron Blake, and Ethan Blake; two great-great grandchildren, Delaney and Ainsley Woodruff. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Norwood Allen and Ira Allen; four sisters, Lucy Vaughan, Rosie Allen, Blanche Allen, and Faye Edmond Allen; one son, Vernon Harris; and one grandson, Michael S. Wilson. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 4, 2006)

Fannie Allen Harris

Mrs. Fannie Allen Harris, age 84, of 348 Candy Field Road, Pantego, died Friday, September 8, 2006. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church, 8775 N.C. Highway 99 N., Pantego, and will be conducted by Rev. Keith Pelletier and Rev. Bryant Hines. Burial will follow in the Davis cemetery. Lea Allen, Billy Allen, Talmage Cooper, Shelton Cooper, Terry Cooper, Jeremy Cooper and Lynn Davis will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Harris’ nephews. Mrs. Harris was born March 9, 1922 to the late Daniel W. and Etha Rose Allen. On July 18, 1942, she married Linwood Ashley Harris Sr., who preceded her in death on October 28, 1994. She was a graduate of Pantego High School, a member of Trinity Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, member of the adult choir and president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. She freely displayed her Christian beliefs and values to all she came into contact with. Survivors include one daughter, Lynn Harris Paul and husband Andrew of the Pungo Community; one son, Linwood Ashley Harris Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Washington; one brother, Leaman Allen and wife Mavis of the Pungo Community; four grandchildren, Jennifer Paul of the Ponzer Community, Jessica Paul of Buies Creek, N.C., Jonathan Harris and Sarah Harris of Washington and one close and dear friend, Hilton Harris. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by four brothers, Owen Allen, Willie Allen, Kermit Allen and Jasper Allen. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and other times at the home of her daughter at 268 Candy Field Road, Pantego, NC 27860. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Harris family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, September 9, 2006)

Ferol Vance Harris

CARY - Ferol Vance Harris, 93, a former resident of Washington, North Carolina, died Thursday, September 9, 2004, at Glenaire North Skilled Nursing Unit, Cary, NC. Ferol was born April 15, 1911, in Pike Road, Beaufort County, NC. He received a BS in Agriculture in 1934 from North Carolina State University. He retired after 38 years as a Supervisor with the USDA Farmers Home Administration. Ferol was a Mason and active participant in church and community organizations in Washington, NC. Ferol and his wife Helen moved to Cary in 1986 and became charter residents of Glenaire in 1993. He was also a member of Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, Cary, NC. Ferol is survived by two sons, Jerry and wife, Jean of Cary, Terry and wife, Carolyn of Raleigh; one brother, Hilton Harris of Pike Road, NC; grandchildren, Judy Vaccaro and husband, Vincent, Janet Surrett and husband, Roy, Jennifer Coltrane and husband, Tom, Christopher Harris and fianc'ee Paris Leggitt, Lura Kelly and husband, Fred; greatgrandchildren, Julie Harris, Jasper, Tacy, and Miranda Surrett, Crystal Baker, Jonathan Baker and wife, Krystal; great-great-granddaughter, Alexandra. Ferol was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Sanders Harris, and his parents, Jesse B. Harris and Jessie T. Harrison Harris. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Rd., Cary, NC. The Harris family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Glenaire North Skilled Nursing Unit for their loving care of Ferol over the past three years. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – September 10, 2004; pg. B10)

Geneva Skinner Harris

Geneva Skinner Harris of the 1000 block of Melton St. died Dec. 14, 2001. She was born in Aurora, N.C., and was retired from St. Nicholas Rectory. Survivors include two daughters, Redia Jones and Brenda Pretlow of Chesapeake; a son, Ernest Skinner Jr. of Chesapeake; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law; five stepchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at noon Thursday in First Baptist Church Campostella, Norfolk, by the Rev. Harold Cason. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive guests at 1001 Collingwood Ave., Chesapeake. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 18, 2001; pg. B8)

Helena Russ Harris

Mrs. Helena Russ Harris, 93, of Spencer, Ind., died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services were held 12 noon Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Indiana, with Pastor Lawrence Mitchell and Pastor Patrick Kuhlman officiating. Friends called at the Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington on Saturday from 10:30 am until 12 noon. Graveside services will be held 11am Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, N.C., conducted by Rev. Jim Daub. Mrs. Harris was born in Washington, N.C. on February 5, 1912. She was the daughter of the late Charles Wilson Russ and Lillian Warren Russ. Mrs. Harris attended Duke University and graduated from Peace College in N.C. She worked at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. as a secretary. Mrs. Harris had previously worked for a family business. She was a member of the D.A.R. and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Harris attended Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Survivors include her two daughters, Bonnie Tinsley and her husband Albert of Spencer, Ind., and Gail Champion and her husband Don of Raleigh, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Albert "Skip" Tinsley and his wife Leann of Plymouth, Ind., Lane Vargas and her husband Richard of Bloomington, Ind., Scott Tinsley and his wife Heather of Salem, Ind., David Tinsley and his wife Kristina of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Pam Burns and her husband Buck of West Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Tania Entz and her husband Marvin of Newton Kan., and Stephen Champion and his wife Robin of Raleigh, N.C. and thirteen grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Terri Kramer, Terri Banks, and Juanita Hoffman for their special love and caring throughout these last few years. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Harris and one brother Charles Wilson Russ, Jr. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to the Faith Lutheran Church, 2200 S. High Street, Bloomington, Ind. 47401. Day Funeral Home in Bloomington, Ind. and Paul Funeral home in Washington, N.C. are assisting the Harris family. (The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) – March 27, 2005; pg. B7)

Hugh Weston Harris

Mr. Hugh Weston Harris, age 68, a resident of 518 Beaver Dam Road, Pinetown, died Wednesday morning, August 1, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2007 at Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Brother Bill Mobley. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Ray Collier, John Mark Windley, John Scott Harris, Eddie Moss, John Moss and Cecil Moss will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Harris was born in Beaufort County on November 28, 1938, son of the late John Lloyd Harris and Lillian Pinkham Harris. He was a 1957 graduate of Bath High School. On May 9, 1970, he married the former Mary Ann Foreman. Mr. Harris retired from Weyerhaeuser in 2006. He was a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church and formerly served as treasurer and a Sunday School teacher. He was a former Boy Scout Master. In addition to his wife, Mary Ann of the home, he is survived by his daughter: Lori Harris Gurganus and her husband, Jeffery of Pinetown; his grandson: Harrison Parker Gurganus of Pinetown; his sisters: Edna H. Daw of New Bern, Linda H. Davenport and her husband, Wayne and Peggy H. Best and her husband, Carney all of Pinetown. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Rachel H. Stokesberry. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home located at 518 Beaver Dam Road, Pinetown. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Harris Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 3, 2007)

Hurley Harris, Jr.

Mr. Hurley Harris, Jr., 47, of 791 Fourth St., Aurora, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at home. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Aurora Community Center, 442 Third St., Aurora. Mr. Harris was born in Orange County on Oct. 23, 1958. He was the son of Hurley Harris and the late Hilda Harris. He graduated from a high school in Baltimore, Md. He was employed in construction. On Aug. 31, 1999, he married Vivian Maxine Tuten Harris, who survives. He was affiliated with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include two daughters, Sharda Harris and Whitley Harris, both of Baltimore, Md.; one stepdaughter, Jasmine Wilson of Aurora; one son, Courtney Harris of Baltimore, Md.; one stepson, Ronald Wilson of Aurora; four sisters, Linda K. Harris, Jeanie Wright, Maggie Taylor and Deborah Gray, all of Baltimore, Md.; five brothers, Anthony Wayne Harris, Alvis E. Harris, Michael Harris, Rodney Harris and Davon Harris, all of Baltimore, Md.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 4, 2006)

Joe Allyn Harris

Joe Allyn Harris, 59, a devoted and loving husband and father, died May 16, 1997 in a Chesapeake hospital. Mr. Harris, a Baptist, was born in Belhaven, N.C. He was president and owner of Bay Products Inc. for 35 years and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth Harris; his mother, Hattie Belle McKinney of Belhaven; and a sister, Randi Sue Slade of Belhaven. He was predeceased by his daughter, Beth Ann Harris. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Will Kiser-Lowrance. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – May 19, 1997; pg. B6)

John Jordan Harris

Mr. John Jordan Harris, age 66, of Mechanicsville, VA and formerly of the Pungo Community, Belhaven, NC died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, December 29, 2006 in Richmond, VA. Mr. Harris was born August 18, 1940 in Beaufort County, NC. He was the son of the late Asa and Vilma Allen Harris. He was married to Anne B. Harris, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Warren Harris of Mechanicsville, VA and Sherman Harris of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Esther Niten of the Pungo Community; and one brother, Bennie Mac Harris of Grifton, NC. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Warren Harris. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, December 30, 2006)

Louis Dewitt Harris

AURORA - Louis Dewitt Harris, age 72, a resident of 827 Bay City Road in Aurora died Tuesday, October 25 at his home. A graveside service was held Thursday, October 27, 11 am, in High Hill Cemetery of Aurora officiated by the Rev. Earl Sadler, Jr. He was retired from Texas Gulf (now PSC Phosphate) in Aurora. He was a member of Dublin Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Aurora. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; two sons, Louis Scott Harris of Aurora and Dale Allen Anderson of St. Cloud, FL; two daughters, Lisa Dawn Paul of Havelock and Cristi Carol Heath of Aurora; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Harris family. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - October 27, 2005)

Lucy Mae Lilley Harris

Lucy Mae Lilley Harris, 88, passed on to glory at the James River Convalescent Center (JRCC) on Thursday, July 19, 2007. Born on May 10, 1919 in Washington, North Carolina, Mrs. Harris was the daughter of Joseph Jordan Lilley and Pearl Swanner Lilley. She was a resident of Newport News for over 66 years and a community leader in numerous clubs and organizations. Some of these organizations include Parkview Elementary School PTA, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Warwick Woman’s Club, and Christian Women’s Club. She was an accomplished pianist who entertained us all with her talent, played at the theater, and also taught piano for many years. She was an active member of Hilton Christian Church and sang in the choir. She also served as secretary and treasurer of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. As volunteers with Youth for Christ, Mrs. Harris and her husband, Jesse Randolph Harris, were selected Volunteers of the Year in 1982. Mrs. Harris, a breast cancer survivor, was also a volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. She and her husband partnered in several businesses including Mister Softee, Charles Chips, and the local division of the Dr Pepper Bottling Company. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband Jesse Randolph Harris, daughter Mary Lou Harris Musser, son-in-law Donald Wayne Hill, and grandson Jeffrey Wayne Hill. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Jordan Lilley of Santa Rosa, CA, her son, J.R. Harris, Jr. and his wife Angie of Charlotte, NC, her daughter, Patti Anne Harris Hill of Annandale, VA, her son-in-law John (Jay) Musser, eleven grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and long time roommate at JRCC, Annie Mae Harper. Mrs. Harris will be remembered by her family as Mommie Mommie/Grum, and by the community as a kind, loving woman who, as her final gift, donated her body to science. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, July 29th at 2 p.m. at Hilton Christian Church, followed by a reception and visitation with the family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, July 25, 2007)

Martaze DaShane Harris

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. - Mr. Martaze DaShane “Shane” Harris, 18, of 1107 Lee Road, Jacksonville, Fla., died Friday, June 16, 2006, in Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Star Zion Disciples of Christ Church in Fairfield with Elder Matthew Jeanette officiating. Burial followed at the Harris Family Cemetery in Fairfield. Mr. Harris was born December 20, 1987, in Beaufort County. He was a recent graduate of Sandalwood Senior High School in Jacksonville, Fla. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Faydra and Jeffrey McNair; his father and step-mother Robert and Kimberly Harris; two brothers, Jeffrey Allicock and Steven Damida; and three sisters, Tisha Holland, Kendra Harris and Nicole Branch-Williams. Arrangements were handled by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service, Roper. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, June 26, 2006)

Nannie Berry Harris

Nannie Berry Harris, 84, of Route 1, died May 30, 1991, in a Greenville hospital. Mrs. Harris, a native of Beaufort County, N.C., was a member of Pike Road Church of Christ and was the widow of Staton Harris. Survivors include three daughters, Elva H. Johnston of Virginia Beach, Marlaine H. Tyree of Ernul, N.C., and Revonda H. Cohen of Hayes, Va.; two sons, Oral D. Harris of Pantego and Milan W. Brickhouse of Washington, N.C.; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Pike Road Church of Christ by Larry Wilson. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the residence. Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – May 31, 1990; pg. D3)

Shirley Jean Harris

Mrs. Shirley Jean Harris, 61, of 1251 Maple Street, Washington and former resident of Hampton, VA, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Harris was born November 4, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Lora Bee Frost Gray. She was married forty three years to Milton "Sonny" Ray Harris, who survives. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker. Surviving with her husband are three sons, David Ray Harris of Washington, Daniel Wayne Harris of Richmond, VA and William Matthew Harris of Baltimore, MD; and one daughter, Donna Harris McCloud of Kentucky. (Hillside Funeral Service obituary posted Monday, February 26, 2007)

Sylvester Harris

Mr. Sylvester Harris, 82, of 407 Washington St., Washington, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, with the Rev. Joneice Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Harris was born in Beaufort County on May 6, 1924. He was the son of the late Frank and Margie Peed Harris. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in New York. He was a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club, a member of AARP and provided transportation to senior citizens and friends. He was a part-time staff member at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. He was a member of Beebe Memorial C.M.E. Church, Washington, where he serve in the Willing Workers Club. Survivors include two daughters, Regina Kirkland of the home and Donna Strom of New Haven, Conn.; three sons, Kevin Harris and Gary Harris, both of Bronx, N.Y., and Kareem Clay of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; one sister, LaRue Bigby of Central Islip, N.Y.; four brothers, Guy Harris of Washington, Cleveland Harris of New Jersey, and Othal Harris and Robert Harris, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Amber Miller and four brothers, Paul Harris, Frank Harris, Ruffin Harris and Jesse Whitfield. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, June 23, 2006)

Frances H. Harrison

GREENVILLE - Frances H. Harrison, 90, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at Magnolia Place. Born in Washington, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lucy Bell and Howard Clyde Harrison. She was a life-long member of St. James Methodist Church in Tarboro, N.C., where she resided with her late husband, Henry Davis Harrison. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra and her husband, Owen Kelly, of Greer, S.C.; three grandchildren, Ed Norfleet and wife, Allison, of Alpharetta, Ga., Katherine Rogers and husband, Bill, of Alexandria, Va., and David Kelly and wife, Shelly, of Alpharetta, Ga.; and five great-grandchildren, Chandler, Kip, Tyler, Lexi, and Alex. Services and burial will be held in Washington, N.C. The family is at the home, 515 New Tarleton Way, Greer, S.C. The Wood Mortuary, Inc. (The Greenville News (Greenville, SC) – September 6, 2005; pg. B4)

Isaac Hawkins

Mr. Isaac Hawkins of 62 Overlook Drive, Jackson, N.J., died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at East Orange Veterans Hospital, Orange, N.J. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in St. Luke Church of Christ with pastor William Lodge officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hawkins was born in Parksville on Aug. 20, 1932. He was the son of the late Calvin and Rebecca Perry Hawkins. He was married to Olivia Hawkins, who preceded him in death Sept. 26, 2005. He was a veteran. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Hawkins of Jackson, N.J.; one daughter, Carol Hawkins Bowers of Jackson, N.J.; one brother, Calvin Hawkins Jr. of South Carolina and one grandchild. The body may be viewed one hour prior to the service at St. Luke Church of Christ. Arrangements are by Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 11, 2006)

Lucy Ellis Smith Hawkins

GRIMESLAND - Lucy Ellis Smith Hawkins, 84, died Sunday , Oct. 2, 2005, at her residence. Funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the United House of Prayer for all People. Mrs. Hawkins was the third of eight children born to the late Dolphus and Bertha Smith. She was a native of Beaufort County, but spent most of her life in Pitt County. She attended area schools, and retired from the Carolina Leaf Tobacco Company. Mrs. Hawkins joined the United House of Prayer for all People, where she served faithfully as an usher and treasurer until moving to Raleigh. She was a loving person who always carried a beautiful smile. She loved working in the yard and also enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Hawkins Sr.; two brothers, Benjamin Smith and Tilton Smith; three sisters, Mattie Smith, Pearl Clark-Garrison and Hazel Howard. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, two sons, Milton Hawkins Jr. of Raleigh and Ellis T. Hawkins of Grimesland; four daughters, Julia Weldon and husband, Poinsett, of Ayden, Bertha Crawford and husband, Timothy, of Grimesland, Iva-Rae Hawkins of Grimesland, and Christine Hawkins of Raleigh; two brothers, Almire Smith and wife, Corrine, of Greenville, and Lenzor Smith of Chocowinity; a sister, Clara Coffey of Riverhead, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A viewing will be held tonight from 7-9 at the United House of Prayer for all People, 205 N. Skinner Street, Greenville. The family will receive friends at 3428 Avon Road, Grimesland. Professional arrangements by Rountree and Associates, Greenville. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – October 6, 2005)

Julian Mixon Hayes

Mr. Julian Mixon Hayes of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and formerly of Aurora, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006. Mr. Hayes was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 6, 1918. He was the son of the late Allison and Lena Mixon Hayes. He was a graduate of Aurora High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served in the Army during World War II, reaching the rank of major. He retired from American Tobacco in Durham, where he worked as an accountant. Survivors include two brothers, Heber E. Hayes of Aurora and A.B. Hayes Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; and four sisters, Margaret H. Jernigan of Chapel Hill, Ruth H. Edwards of Washington, Ruby H. Bell of Morehead City and Billie Jean H. Rich of Chocowinity. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, August 19, 2006)

Minerva E. Hayes

Minerva E. Hayes, 66, of the 3800 block of Greenwood Drive, died July 23, 1999, in Maryview Medical Center. She was born in Aurora, N.C., and had retired as an activity leader from the Department of Parks & Recreation, City of Portsmouth, after 12 years. She was a former member of New First Baptist Church Taylorsville, Portsmouth. She was a War Mother in New York. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth S. Walker Jr. and Michael L. Walker, both of Portsmouth; a sister, Bessie Walker of Portsmouth; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends; and a very special friend, Irene Thomas, of New York. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in New First Baptist Church Taylorsville, by Dr. T.M. Steele. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Viewing will begin at 2 p.m. today in Corprew Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church at noon Tuesday.   (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – July 26, 1999; pg. B10)

Sherman Thomas Heck

Mr. Sherman Thomas Heck, 43, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Oakdale Cemetery with Mike Huppmann officiating. Mr. Heck was born in Bergen County, New Jersey, on May 17, 1964. He was the son of Sherman William Heck and Edna Mae Nichols Heck. He was a graduate of Central Regional High School in Bayville, N.J. He was self-employed as a master carpenter in home construction. Survivors include one daughter, Lauren Heck of Bayville, N.J.; one son, Sherman T. Bellon-Heck of Kentucky; one brother, Thomas A. Heck of Blounts Creek and one grandchild. The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, and other times at the home of his parents, 320 Freshwater Drive, Blounts Creek. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, November 30, 2007)

Camille LaFrage Hedgepeth

Camille LaFrage Hedgepeth, 90, of Chesapeake, went to the Lord on Nov. 3, 2000. She was born in Washington, N.C., and was a lifelong resident of Norfolk. Camille was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, John William Hedgepeth. She will be remembered as a loving and giving grandmother who always put others' needs before her own. She is survived by her son, John W. Hedgepeth Jr.; a grandson, Scott Hedgepeth and his wife, Lisa, of Shawboro, N.C.; granddaughters, Sara Bateman of Meridian, Miss., and Susan Mitchell of Newport News; six great-grandchildren; and a close family friend, Bobby Roberts of Decatur, Ga. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, with the Rev. Kinnie Dunnavant officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 5, 2000; pg. B10)

Michael Carl Heggie

Mr. Michael Carl Heggie, 44, of 553 Price Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Beach Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Foxworth officiating. Burial will follow in Whitfield & Whitley Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Heggie was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 31, 1962. He was the son of the late Christopher and Sarah G. Heggie. He attended the Beaufort County Schools. Survivors include three sons, Michael Clark and Jasper Clark, both of Chocowinity, and Carlos Green of New Bern; one daughter, Victoria Green of New Bern; five grandchildren; one brother, Marion German of Chocowinity; and five sisters, Linda Satchell, Gloria Walker and Christobel Powell, all of Chocowinity, Brenda George of Vanceboro and Teresa Chapman of Pinetown. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Gloria Walker, 496 Price Road, Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 13, 2007)

Earle W. Hellen Jr.

NEWPORT NEWS - Sportswriter Earle West Hellen Jr., 68, who retired from the Daily Press in 1984, died Friday, Oct. 27, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Hellen was well known in golf circles in Virginia. After his retirement from the Daily Press, he was chief writer for The Virginia Golfer. "He was Johnny on the spot when it came to golf," said Pete Britton, the golf pro at the Williamsburg Country Club. "I first met Earle when I was the pro at the Suffolk Golf Course and have stayed in touch all these years. He was good for golf, and we're going to miss him." "Golf was the love of his life," said his widow, Dorothy. "And writing for The Virginia Golfer really kept him going after he retired from the newspaper." "We made him an honorary member of the Southern Chapter Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA back in 1986," said Fran Herrelko, the golf pro at Salisbury Country Club. "Earle showed up for all our major tournaments. He didn't miss too many of our smaller ones, either. He always made you feel appreciated." "Earle did a super job of covering all our events here at Kingsmill," said Al Burns, the club pro at the Kingsmill Golf Course. "I first met Earle in 1975, and he didn't miss too many pro-ams. He had a great rapport with the pros and the golfers. He will be missed." Mr. Hellen, who battled myasthenia gravis, a neuro-muscular disorder, for the past 18 months, joined the Daily Press in January 1947 as sports editor. He left in June of the same year to accept a similar post with the Greensboro, N.C., Record, where he served as sports editor from 1947 until 1969. After a year's absence from the newspaper business, Mr. Hellen accepted a position as sportswriter with The Times-Herald. He wrote for the Daily Press and The Times-Herald until his retirement. A lifetime member of the U.S. Golf Writers Association, Mr. Hellen covered a variety of sports for the newspapers, including golf, high school and college sports and professional hockey. Born in Washington, N.C., Mr. Hellen grew up in Greenville, N.C. He attended the University of North Carolina, where in 1942 he received his bachelor's degree in journalism. After graduation he served in the Navy in the Pacific theatre, achieving the rank of lieutenant senior grade. While in Greensboro, Mr. Hellen organized the Carolinas Golf Writers Organization and served as executive secretary from 1957 until 1969. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport News, the National Motorsports Press Association, the Virginia Golf Writers Association, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and the Atlantic Coast Conference Writers Association. He was former president of the Southern Motorsports Press Association. Additional survivors include a daughter, Judy Hellen of Greensboro; a son, Earle W. Hellen III of Chelmsford, Mass.; a sister, Christine Snuggs of Albemarle, N.C.; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Newport News by Dr. James White. Burial will be in Greensboro Tuesday. The family will receive friends at Peninsula Funeral Home from 3 to 4 p.m. today. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – October 29, 1989; pg. B6)

Christina E. Henderson

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Christina E. Henderson of Brooklyn passed Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, in Brooklyn. She was born in Washington, N.C., on Feb. 28, 1927. She was formerly employed by the New York Telephone Co. for 15 years. She was a member of Beulah Temple in Brooklyn. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She is survived by her husband, James W. Henderson of Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughters Ms. Mona Henderson of Winston-Salem and Ms. Heather Henderson of Brooklyn; two sons, Kenneth Henderson of Bronx and Steven Henderson of Stroudsburg, Pa.; four grandchildren, Kayla DelaMadrid of Winston-Salem, N.C., Steven Henderson Jr. and Tanisha Henderson of Stroudsburg, Pa., and Sasha Grant of San Antonio, Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, honorary donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A memorial service will be announced at a later time with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Gilmore Funeral Home Services. (Winston-Salem Journal (Winston-Salem, NC) – January 7, 2005; pg. 4)

Eunice Lee Henderson

Eunice Lee Henderson, 67, passed this life to be with the Lord Jesus on Nov. 19, 2002, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Bath, N.C., she was a longtime resident of Chesapeake. She will be dearly missed by her family, sons, and their wives: Rickey and Bobbie Henderson, Frankie and Patty Henderson, Steve and Kathy Henderson, daughter and husband Martha and Jimmy Brown, and son Gene Henderson. She had 14 grandchildren, Tony, Aaron, Cindy, Michael, Tina, Steve, Lara, Shaun, Jennifer, Chris, Danny, Toni, Sara and Rion; and five great-grandchildren, Gretchen, Eric, Brittany, Cody and Matthew. She was pre-deceased by her husband Frank E. Henderson, her son Anthony L. Henderson, and one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Eunice is also survived by her mother, Katie E. Woolard, brother and wife Johnnie Gray and Melissa Woolard, sister and husband Nancy and Wilbur Jones; sister and husband Clara and Tommy Wallace; and many dear nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Raymond Owens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 21, 2002; pg. B8)

Mildred Lee Henderson

Mrs. Mildred Lee Henderson, 60, of 302 Cowan St., Washington, died Friday, March 24, 2006, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Moore. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Mary’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Carlton Keyes officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Henderson was born in Norfolk, Va., on Feb. 6, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Eddie Beamon and Winnie Peed. She attended schools in Norfolk, Va., and Aurora. She was married to Harold Henderson, who preceded her in death. She was employed with Boss Hog’s restaurant and Burger King of Washington. She was a member of Mary’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. Survivors include one son, Vincient S. Beamon of Lawrenceville, Va.; one grandchild; two sisters, Loretta P. Saunders of Yonkers, N.Y., and Mary Morman of Norfolk, Va.; and two brothers, Henry Peed of Winterville, and Leonard Smalls of Norfolk, Va. The family will receive friends at the home of Charlie Moore, 141 Camel Drive, Washington, and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 30, 2006)

Eleanor Vendrick Henries

SAVANNAH, GA - Eleanor Vendrick Henries, 73, died Friday, January 05, 2007 at Hospice House. She was born in Arapahoe, North Carolina and lived her teenage years in Aurora, North Carolina where she graduated from Aurora High School. In 1951, she moved to Savannah. Eleanor and her husband, Audrey were married for 55 years. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife dedicated to the well being of her family and to helping others less fortunate than herself. She was very talented and always full of energy. She was constantly busy with household chores and numerous hobbies which included painting, floral arrangement creations, interior decorating and outside plants, flowers and shrubs. But she was never too busy to assist someone in need. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Eleanor was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. Survivors include her beloved husband, Audrey Henries of Savannah; two daughters, Karen Boutwell and her husband Mickey of Savannah and Jo Anne Brooks and her husband Jackie of Blackshear, GA; sister, Lillian Hooker of Aurora, NC; two brothers, George Vendrick of Andrews, TX and Baxter Vendrick of Norfolk, VA; five grandchildren, Jennifer Boutwell, Shaun Boutwell, Amanda Boutwell, Jeremy Sanders, Jessica Sanders and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2006 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with the Reverend Patrick O’Brien, Celebrant. The burial was private. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, January 10, 2007)

Hilda Joyce Alligood Henson

Mrs. Hilda “Joyce” Alligood Henson, 69, a resident of 105 Knight St., Sherwood Forest, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, conducted by the Rev. Danny Allen. Mrs. Henson was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 26, 1938. She was the daughter of late Robert Edward Alligood and Millie Ann Clark Alligood Banks. Mrs. Henson lived in Cleveland, Ohio until her husband retired and they moved to Washington. She was a member of Peoples Methodist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Henson served as scorekeeper in the West Denison Little League baseball in Cleveland. She worked as a waitress at The Stage House Restaurant and Charlie Tom’s Restaurant in Washington. Mrs. Henson was married to Bobby Ray Henson, who preceded her in death on May 7, 2004. Survivors include one son, Robert Ernest Henson and his wife, Shelia of Fairview Park, Ohio; one daughter, Sheri Lynne Heath and her husband, Carlton of Vanceboro; two brothers, Robert E. “Blue” Alligood, Jr. and his wife, Nelda of Washington, Callas “Earl” Alligood and his wife, Vicki of Gulf Breeze, FL; three sisters, Maggie Elizabeth Alligood Womble of Washington, Peggy Jean Wilson and her husband, Benny of Greenville, Debbie Ann A. Tyndall and her husband, Sammy of Black Jack; two grandchildren, Ashley Henson and Brandon Wilkins; one step-grandchild, Shirley Gannon; brother-in-law, Slick Gaskins of Black Jack and dear friends, John Parker, Ann Moore and Julia Kukolvic. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Gaskins. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of her daughter, Sheri Heath of 2480 Wilmar Road, Vanceboro. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Henson family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, October 21, 2007)

Peggy Joyce Herring

Peggy Joyce Herring, 69, of Hampstead, N.C., died Friday, December 28, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Washington, N.C., December 24, 1938, daughter of the late Mirton Cox and Letha Ormond Cox. Her husband, James “Jimmy” Dalley Herring and a sister, Dorothy Barron preceded her in death. Mrs. Herring was a member of Scotts Hill Baptist Church and had been involved with many groups and committees at the church. She was also a member of the Pender County Democrats. Surviving are her sons, David Glenn Mason and wife Vonda of Hampstead, N.C., and Gerald Keith Mason and wife Joy of Scotts Hill, N.C.; grandchildren, Zachary Mason, Caitlin Mason, Keelie Mason, Shelby Mason, and Gabrielle Mason; siblings, Helen Baynor, Mirton Cox, Margaret Amy, Elmer Cox, and Howard Cox; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2007, at Scotts Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Phil Ortego, the Rev. Jimmy Suggs, and the Rev. Artie Odum. Interment will follow in Sea Lawn Memorial Park, Hampstead. Pallbearers will be Jim Tyer, Steve Underwood, Tommy Todd, Jimmy Dixon, Don Cable, and Artie Odum. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – December 30, 2007)

Wilma Idell Waldrop Hicks

Mrs. Wilma Idell Waldrop Hicks, 83, of 194 Old Bath Highway, Washington died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Second Baptist Church in Washington with pastor Phil Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Deacons at the church will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Hicks was born in Gadsden, Ala., on April 7, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Homer Waldrop and Mattie Swindell Waldrop. She was a homemaker. On June 21, 1947, she married Clyde Hicks, who survives. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher to fourth and fifth graders for 35 years. Survivors include one son, Mike Hicks and his wife, Julie, of Washington; and two sisters, Gaynell Waldrop of Gadsden, Ala., and Sybil Aldridge of Rome, Ga. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jessie Hicks and June Johnson. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hicks family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, April 16, 2006)

Elizabeth T. Hill

Elizabeth T. Hill, 70, June 17. Memorial 11 a.m., Tuesday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Chocowinity. Burial, Private Burial in the Church Prayer Garden. Arrangements by Hillside Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – June 18, 2001)

Freeman Shaw Hill

Freeman Shaw Hill, of Jacksonville, NC, died Thursday, January 15, 2004, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He was born in Washington, NC, on May 25, 1930, the son of the late Freeman Perry Hill and Hattie Hardin Hill and was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Brittain Hill, daughter, Kaye Deanette Lee, and brother, Fonda Ray Hill. Mr. Hill was a veteran of the US Army during WWII. He was a man of diversified interests ranging from flying and boating to ham radios and television. He was always willing to help others. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Vause Hill; a daughter, Brenda Spooner of Castle Hayne, NC; a son, Freeman Shaw Hill Jr. and wife Susan of El Paso, TX; a stepdaughter, Eve Johnson of Mocksville, NC; two stepsons, Ken Johnson and wife Cheryl of Jacksonville, NC; and Kevin Johnson and wife Dawn of Winston-Salem, NC; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2004, at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel, by Rick Crocker and Rev. Terry Hinson. Internment will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2004, at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until time of service Sunday at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street Chapel, 1617 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. (Star-News (Wilmington, NC) – January 17, 2004; pg. B4)

Gloria N. Brown Hill

CORDOVA - Services for Gloria N. Brown Hill, 66, widow of James Hill Sr., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Glover's Funeral Home Chapel, Orangeburg. Visitation is at 225 Leg Lane. Born in Washington, N.C., a daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie Gordon Brown, she died July 24, 2003. She was a home health aide. Surviving are children, Jewell Glover, Gloria, Tamara Hill, Alfred, Bruce, Pierrie Brown, James Hill; 8 grands; 2 great-grands; brother, James Wilson; others. (The State (Columbia, SC) – July 30, 2003; pg. B4)

Martha Elizabeth Warren Hill

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Warren Hill, 76, of 603 N.C. Highway 171 N., Washington, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, Washington, with the Rev. Robert Kelley Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Hill was born in Beaufort County on April 14, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Moses and Josephine Warren. She graduated from P.S. Jones High School, Washington. She was married to Herbert Hill, who preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1993. She worked as a machine operator at National Spinning Co., Washington, prior to her retirement. She was a member of Cherry Run A.M.E. Zion Church, Washington, where she served as a deaconess, was the retired president of the usher board and head of the kitchen committee and Mother board. Survivors include two daughters, Delphine H. Chapman and Sue Ella Hill, both of Washington; five sons, Horace Hill of Baltimore, Roy Lee Hill of Bellcamp, Md., Jimmy Lee Hill and Clinton Ray Hill, both of the home, and Matthew W. Hill of Washington; four sisters, Mary Spencer, Josephine Williams and Mildred Warren, all of Washington, and Blanche Biggs of Newport News, Va.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Delphine Chapman, 242 Melissa Court, Washington. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, October 13, 2006)

Russell Hill

Russell Hill, 59, died March 25, 1996. He was a native of Chocowinity, N.C., and the son of the late Maebell Edwards Cooper. He is survived by one sister, Jean Smith, and her husband, Don of Bergenfield, N.J.; brother, William H. Cooper Jr., and his wife, Regina of Madison, Ala.; and four nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Wayne Blythe. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 28, 1996; pg. B4)

Ruth Turnage Hill

Mrs. Ruth Turnage Hill, 83, a resident of 206 Maple Lane, Rosedale community, Washington, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery, Chocowinity, with the Rev. Sonny Browne officiating. Mrs. Hill was born in Beaufort County on June 25, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Blaney Turnage and Sallie Miller Turnage. Mrs. Hill was a retired housekeeping supervisor, having worked at Beaufort County Hospital. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Mrs. Hill was married to Elbert Hill, who preceded her in death. Survivors include four daughters, Ann Miller Hill of the home, Jean Hill Smoke of Washington, Nan Gildner of Pine Knoll Shores and Vickie Conway of Wake Forest; one son, Blaney Hill of Hampton, Va.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hill family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, February 27, 2007)

Walter Woodrow Hill

Mr. Walter Woodrow Hill, age 92, a resident of 30 Shady Banks Beach Road, Washington, N.C. died Monday, May 29, 2006 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home of Washington. A graveside funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens officiated by the Rev. Jesse Crisp. William Upton, Ray Griffin, Russell Warren, R.D. McCoy, Stewart Woolard and Ray Warren will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Hill was born in Beaufort County on May 3, 1914, son of the late Lazarus Bryan Hill and the late Matilda Cutler Hill. He married the former Faye Toler on July 2, 1949, who preceded him in death on August 3, 2003. He was owner and operator of Walter Hill Moving & Storage and later was co-owner and operator of the Y Grocery on River Road along with his wife Faye. He was a former member of Tau Tribe No. 18 Improved Order of Red Men and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Hill is survived by a daughter: Aleta H. Neel and her husband Bob of Greenville; a stepson: Royce P. Barrow and his wife Ann of Dunn; a brother: Lester C. Hill of Blounts Creek; a sister: Vina H. Warren of Blounts Creek and three grandchildren: Michael Blake Neel of Greenville, Allison Barrow Bayes and her husband Andrew of Swedesboro, N.J. and Trent R. Barrow of Raleigh. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by two sisters: Edna H. Edwards and Rosa H. Taylor and three brothers: Wilbur B. Hill, Charlie M. Hill and Truman A. Hill. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hill family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 31, 2006)

William Hill, Jr.

Mr. William Hill, Jr., 57, a resident of 547 S. Seventh St., Aurora, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at Craven Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, April 1, 2006)

Avery Von Hilton, Jr.

Mr. Avery Von Hilton, Jr., 64, of 249 Moore Lane, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 11, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Pastor James Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home. Mr. Avery was born January 9, 1943 in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Avery Von Hilton, Sr. and Lou Ellen Hales Hilton. On October 30, 1968, he married the former Brenda Barber. Mr. Hilton was a retired worker from Elks Septic Tank Co. He was a member of Chocowinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Brenda Barber Hilton; one daughter, Melissa Hilton Adams, and her husband, Timothy of Chocowinity; one brother, Ed Hilton and his wife, Edna of Chocowinity; and two grandchildren, Courtney Hodges and Bailey Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Hilton. (News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) - Friday, August 10, 2007)

Joseph Lester Hilton, Jr.

Mr. Joseph Lester “Joey” Hilton Jr., 43, of 229 Shad Bend Drive, Washington, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, with Elbert Lilley officiating. Mr. Hilton was born in Beaufort County on Feb. 14, 1964. He was the son of Dorothy W. Buck and the late Joseph Lester Hilton Sr. He was a 1982 graduate of the former Chocowinity High School. He had worked as a painter. Survivors include one sister, Tracy Buck of Washington. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, 229 Shad Bend Drive, Washington. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, February 23, 2007)

Catherine Singleton Hodges

Catherine Singleton Hodges, age 76, a resident of 653 Griffin-Hodges Road, Washington, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, January 12, 2007 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Eddie Bowen. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.   The following will serve as pallbearers: Billy Moore, Joseph Lilley, Greg Singleton, Redden Woolard, James Earl Woolard, Billy Ray Woolard, Churchill Hodges and Jimmy Hodges.   Mrs. Hodges was born in Beaufort County on January 10, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Sam Harvey “Jake” Singleton and Burlie Woolard Singleton. Mrs. Hodges was a homemaker. She was a member of the Old Ford Church of Christ.   On January 10, 1955, she married Benjamin Leslie Hodges, who preceded her in death, July 31, 1996. Survivors include her three sons, Bobby Hodges and his wife, Betsy, Les Hodges, F. Mac Hodges and his wife, Meta all of Washington; two sisters, Libby Moore of Washington and Laura Lilley and her husband, Sonny of Farm Life community near Williamston; and her canine companion, Lucky. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Harvey Singleton, Jr. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of her son, Mac Hodges, 627 Griffin-Hodges Road, Washington. The family of Mrs. Hodges would like to thank the Staff of Britthaven, especially the 100 Hall, for their love and concern shown “our mama”. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hodges family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary - Saturday, January 13, 2007)

Hannah Williams Hodges

Hannah Williams Hodges, 94, of Burlington, formerly of Florence, died Saturday at Zurbrugg Memorial Hospitals/Rancocas Valley Division in Willingboro. Born in Washington, N.C., Mrs. Hodges moved to Florence in 1925 and then to Burlington four years later. She was the wife of the late William Hodges Sr. Survivors: a daughter, Mary "Sis" Chancey of Burlington; a granddaughter, Angela Turner of the Bronx, N.Y., and a great-grandson, Joshua Turner of the Bronx, N.Y. Services: viewing, 11 a.m. today, Chapel at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Route 130 South, Burlington; funeral, 1 p.m. today at the chapel; burial, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington. (The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) – May 12, 1988; pg. B7)

James Byron Hodges

Mr. James Byron “Jimmy” Hodges, age 58, a resident of 735 Latham Street, Belhaven, passed Wednesday May 23, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, May 25, 2007 at the First Christian Church in Belhaven, conducted by Rev. Michael Isbell and Rev. Raleigh Castelloe. Burial will follow in Belhaven Community Cemetery. The following will serve as pallbearers: Terry Sparrow, Doug Clark, Doug Barnes, Georgie Baker, Jimmy Coltrain, Johnny Pinner, Jake Hodges and Doug Bright. The following will serve as honorary pallbearers: Laura Ann Baker, Olivia Baker, Leann Dixon, Carol Clark, Deb Sparrow and Myra Pinner. Mr. Hodges was born in Washington, NC on November 4, 1948. He was the son of James Willis Hodges and Sibyl Askew Hodges, both of whom survive. Mr. Hodges was a 1967 graduate of John A Wilkinson High School and graduated from the College of the Albemarle and attended Atlantic Christian College. He was an Administrative Officer II at the Hyde Correctional Institute in Fairfield. Mr. Hodges was very active in this community. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Belhaven and the Belhaven-Pantego Rotary Club for 30 years where he had served as President and was currently the Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Hodges served on the Belhaven Town Board 23½ years. He served on the Pungo District Hospital Junior Hospital Board for four years. Mr. Hodges was President of the Belhaven Elementary School PTO for five years. He was a member of the Northside High School Athletic Boosters, serving as President for one year. Currently Mr. Hodges was serving on the Beaufort County A.B.C. Board, a post he has held for 12 years. On January 23, 1972, Mr. Hodges married the former Elizabeth “Libby” Castelloe, who survives. Surviving with his wife are his parents, James and Sibyl Hodges of Belhaven; his son: James “Brandon” Hodges and his wife, Shannon of Mebane; his grandchildren: “Kayla” Leslie Hodges and “Jayce” Byron Hodges; his sister: Mary Jo Allen and her husband, Bonner of Pantego; three nephews: Anthony, Raymond and Michael Allen all of Pantego; sister-in-law: Caroline Rouse of LaGrange, NC; brother-in-law: Rev. Raleigh Castelloe and his wife, Phyllis of Dallas, NC; niece: Karen Denton and her husband, Blair and nephews: Buster Castelloe and his wife, Brenna and Andy Castelloe and his wife, Julie. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday May 24th at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven and other times at his home located at 735 Latham Street, Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Hodges Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007)

James Willis Hodges

Mr. James Willis Hodges, age 93, a former resident of 695 East Main Street, Belhaven died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. today, February 19, 2008 at the First Christian Church of Belhaven officiated by Rev. Steve Green and Mike Isbell. Burial will follow at Belhaven Community Cemetery. Mike Saleeby, Reeves Smith, Doug Barnes, Terry Sparrow, Georgie Baker, Durwood Laughinghouse, Mike Calfee and Doug Clark will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Hodges was born in Hyde County on January 13, 1915 son of the late James Byron Hodges and the late Mary Elizabeth Swindell Hodges. He was a graduate of the former Swan Quarter High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married the former Sibyl Josephine Askew on February 18, 1938 who survives. He was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Belhaven, where he served as elder and deacon. Mr. Hodges was a past charter member of the Belhaven Lions Club, he served on the Town of Belhaven Board for twenty-six years, was a retired Volunteer Fireman of the Belhaven Volunteer Fire Department having served for thirty-three years, was a member of the Belhaven Masonic Lodge 509 AF&AM and a member of the American Legion Post 249 for sixty-one years. Surviving along with Mr. Hodges’ wife, Sibyl is a daughter: Mary Jo Allen and her husband, Bonner of Pantego; a daughter-in-law: Elizabeth Hodges of Belhaven; three grandchildren: Anthony and Michael Allen of Pantego and James “Brandon” Hodges and his wife, Shannon of Mebane; two great grandchildren: “Kayla” Leslie Hodges and “Jayce” Bryon Hodges; two cousins and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by a son: James Byron Hodges on May 23, 2007 and a grandson: Raymond Bruce Allen on January 16, 2008. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Hodges family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, February 19, 2008)

Jesse Norman Hodges

CHOCOWINITY – Mr. Jesse Norman Hodges, 55, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Hillside Funeral Service chapel, Washington, N.C. Visitation 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at 1877 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – December 9, 2005)

Mr. Jesse Norman Hodges, 55, of 2042 NC Highway 33 West, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 11, 2005 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Rev. Henry Horne officiating. Burial will follow in the Dixon Family Cemetery. Earl Godley, Robert Steele, Berry Hudson, Robert Smith, Jeremy Wetherington and Chris Motteler will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Hodges was born on April 18, 1950 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Norman Hodges, Jr. and Betty Ruth Dixon Hodges. He was retired from Estes Truck Lines with 23 years of service and was currently employed as an equipment operator with the City of Washington. He was a graduate of Chocowinity High School, Class of ’69 and a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his son, Jesse Ray Hodges of Vanceboro; his parents, Norman Hodges, Jr. and Betty Ruth Dixon Hodges of Chocowinity; his sister, Betty Lou Steele of Chocowinity; his brothers, William Steven Hodges of Washington and Terry Allen Hodges of Blounts Creek and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Elbert Glenn Hodges. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Friday, December 9, 2005 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at his parent’s home at 1877 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity, NC. (http://www.hillsidefuneralservice.com/jessenormanhodges.html)

Mympsie W. Hodges

Mympsie W. Hodges, 91, March 6. Funeral 2 p.m., Tuesday, Haw Branch Christian Church, Chocowinity. Burial, church cemetery, Washington. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – March 8, 1999)

Myrtle Bailey Hodges

Mrs. Myrtle Bailey Hodges, age 73, a resident of 8824 US Hwy. 17 North, Washington, NC died Wednesday morning March 15, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday March 17, 2006 at Old Ford Church of Christ officiated by Eddie Bowen. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Shelton Rogerson, Robert Leggett, Churchill Hodges, Joey Hester, Dorman Drake and Ed Davis will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Hodges was born in Martin County on February 23, 1933, daughter of the late James Staton Bailey and Alma Whitehurst Bailey. On December 31, 1959, she married James Latham Hodges, Sr. who survives. She was a member of Old Ford Church of Christ for 46 years. Mrs. Hodges was a homemaker. In addition to her husband, James, of the home, she is survived by her son: James L. Hodges, Jr. of Washington and her daughter: Deborah Lowery and her husband, Bobby of Goldsboro; two grandchildren: Ryan and Kathryn Lowery of Goldsboro; two sisters: Jean Rogerson and Jeanette Bailey and her husband, Billy, all of Bear Grass and two brothers: Earl Bailey and his wife, Judy and Wayne Bailey, all of Bear Grass. In addition to her parents, she is preceded her in death by her sister, Faye Gurganus. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday March 16, 2006 at Old Ford Church of Christ and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hodges Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 16, 2006)

Rudolph Emmanuel Hodges

Mr. Rudolph "Freddie" Emmanuel Hodges, 47, of 3103 Avenue Road, Washington, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Washington, with Elder Russell Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Hodges was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 17, 1958. He was the son of the late Carrie Ludell Corey Hodges and Randolph Emmanuel Hodges. He attended Beaufort County schools. He was married to Patricia Ann Peele Hodges, who survives. He was a lifelong member of St. John Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Washington. Survivors include one daughter, LaTonya Peele of Greensboro; two sons, Tyrone Peele of Asheboro and Dana Peele with the U.S. Air Force in Turkey; one brother, Victor Hodges of Greensboro; two sisters, Geraldine Roberson of Washington and Demetris Willis of Raleigh; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Cornelius Hodges, and one sister, Anita Hodges. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 11, 2006)

Glinda Spencer Hoggard

Mrs. Glinda Spencer Hoggard, 54, of 809 Wilson St., Plymouth, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Pentecostal Temple COGIC with Bishop Leroy J. Woolard officiating. Burial will follow in Whitfield and Whitley cemetery, Belhaven. Mrs. Hoggard was born in Beaufort County on July 5, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Zachariah Spencer and Lillian Boomer Spencer. She was a member of Hoggard’s Temple COGIC where she served as First Lady, member of Senior choir, Minister’s Wives, Missionary Circle, Pastor’s Aid, Sunday School Teacher, YPWW, Kitchen committee and Prayer and Bible Band. She was a CNA at Pungo District Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Elder Joseph T. Hoggard of the home; son, Clyde Lanier, Jr. of Plymouth, Ind.; one daughter, Vuanita Spencer of Plymouth; stepdaughter, Theresa H. Gill (Ruffin), Plymouth; four stepsons: Elder Boney Ray Hoggard (Doris), Plymouth, Tracy Jay Hoggard, Raleigh, Joseph Gray Hoggard, Plymouth, Martin Hoggard, Plymouth; two brothers, Zachariah Spencer, Jr. (Carolyn), Grimesland, Burnell Spencer (LulaMae), Scranton; sister, Barbara Bonner (James), Jamacia, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Annie Russell, Plymouth and nine grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Hoggard’s Temple COGIC, Belhaven and other times at the home. Arrangements by Toodle’s Funeral Home, Plymouth. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, October 5, 2006)

Janie Faulkner Holland

Mrs. Janie Faulkner “Polly” Holland, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 30, 2007. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday August 2, 2007 at the First Christian Church in Belhaven officiated by Rev. Michael Isbell. Mrs. Holland was born in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 1937, daughter of the late Richard and Alice Beck Faulkner. On November 24, 1957, she married Furman M. Holland. Mrs. Holland worked as a manager in retail clothing and then as a substitute schoolteacher before retirement. She moved with her family to Belhaven, NC in 1983. Mrs. Holland was a member of the First Christian Church of Belhaven. Mrs. Holland is survived by her husband: Furman M. Holland of Belhaven; three children: Melita Holland of Belhaven, Dee Holland of Lacross, VA and her partner, Wanda Brock, and Jay Holland and his wife, Brandi of Garner, NC and two grandchildren: Sammy and Brent Holland of Garner. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Faulkner. The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven and other times at the home located at 34532 Hwy. 264 East, Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Holland Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, August 1, 2007)

Annie Bell Holley

Annie Bell Holley of the 800 block of Bells Mills Road died Oct. 20, 2003 at Chesapeake General Hospital. Born in Belhaven, N.C., she was a homemaker, a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church and its Deaconess and Usher boards. She is survived by her husband, Lorenza Holley; a daughter, Betty J. Vincent of Chesapeake; a son, Claudis Holley of Maryland; several grandchildren; several children she raised; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church by Dr. Kim Brown with burial in Lee's Chapel Church Cemetery. The remains will be ready for viewing Thursday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 22, 2003)

George William Holley

Mr. George William Holley Sr., 82, of 128 W. 12th St., Washington, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at home. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday in Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Washington, with the Rev. David L. Ollison Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Holley was born in Washington on June 26, 1925. He attended the Washington city public schools. On Oct. 22, 1948, he married the former Doris Louise Clark. His employment was in the logging industry until he and his wife moved to New York, N.Y., where he was employed by the Careful Cleaning Co. for more than 35 years. After retirement, he relocated to Washington. He was a member of Mt. Olive AME Zion Church. Survivors include five children, Carolyn Chisolm, George Holley Jr., Leticia Howse, Michelle Sledge and Shawdina La Sane; five brothers, Nathaniel Holley, Jimmy Holley, John Holley Jr., Andrew Holley and James Holley; two sisters, Sally Munion and Evealine Moseley; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, December 13, 2007)

Lucille Holley

Ms. Lucille Holley, 50, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harvest Church, Slatestone Road, Washington, with the Rev. Thad E. Tankard III officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Ms. Holley was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 29, 1957. She was the daughter of Nathaniel and Gladys Harding Holley of Washington. She was a graduate of the Class of 1976 at Washington High School. She did further studies at Beaufort County Community College. She was employed as a behavioral counselor in Michigan. She was a former member of Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion Church, Washington. Survivors include two sons, Jonathan Adam Holley of Pennsylvania and Muhammad Adam Holley of Philadelphia, Pa.; three brothers, Nathaniel Holley Jr. of Allentown, Pa., Ralph Holley and Steven Holley, both of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Bettie Holley-Faust of Washington and one grandchild. The family will receive friends at the home of her parents, 801 N. River Road (Holley-Oden Lane), Washington. Viewing will take place today from noon to 7 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, February 22, 2008)

Sonya Haddock Holley

Mrs. Sonya Haddock Holley, 38, of 815 Cherry Road, Washington, died Sunday, August 12, 2007 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Rev. Marc Swanner and Eddie Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday night, August 14, 2007 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Service, and other times at the home of her parents, Bobby and Linda Haddock, 849 Cherry Road, Washington, NC. Mrs. Holley was born May 30, 1969 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of Bobby and Linda Toler Haddock. She was a graduate of S.D. Lee High School in Mississippi and attended Beaufort Community College and Pitt Community College. She was the operations manager for Twin Lakes Camping Resort in Chocowinity. Sonya was married to Charles R. Holley, Jr., who survives. She attended Old Ford Church of Christ in Washington. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Holley, Jr.; her parents, Bobby and Linda Toler Haddock of Washington; her son, Hunter Reid Holley of the home; and two sisters, Donna Hodges Tyndall of Conroe, TX and Dee Haddock Cannon of Chocowinity and her maternal grandmother, Ola Louise Toler. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Dorothy Burroughs Haddock, maternal grandfather, Robert M. Toler, Sr., her brother, Donald Eugene Hodges and her niece, Jennifer Louise Tyndall. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Holley family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Tuesday, August 14, 2007)

William Nelson Holloman, Sr.

Mr. William Nelson Holloman Sr., age 54, a former resident of Belhaven Square Apartments, died Monday, February 19, 2007, at Cross Creek Health Care Center. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2007, at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven officiated by Jon Langley. Burial will follow at Yeatesville Cemetery. Jerry Sawyer, Paul Bartel, Johnny Joyner, Bud Adams, Mathew Adams, Kenny Manning and Eugene Sides will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Holloman was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 6, 1952 to the late Herman Lee Holloman and Hazel Barden Holloman. He attended Chester County schools in Virginia. Mr. Hollman worked servicing trees for several years. On March 6, 1971, Mr. Holloman was married to Alma Ruth Joyner, who preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters: Tammy Holloman Godley and fianc/ Eugene Sides of Pinetown, Tina Louise Holloman and fianc/ Kenneth Manning of Bath; one son: William Nelson Holloman Jr. and wife Tammy of Pinetown; two sisters: Sharon Hagstrom and husband Dick of Chesterfield, Diane Garthwait of Chesterfield; one brother: Wayne Holloman of Chesterfield; and six grandchildren: Tonya Godley, Terry Jo Holloman, Daughton Godfrey, Taylor Manning, Megan Holloman and Tamra Manning. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Holloman family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, February 22, 2007)

Elijah W. Holloway, Sr.

Mr. Elijah W. Holloway Sr., 65, of 203 Main St., Apt. 17, South Bound Brook, N.J., died Friday, June 29, 2007 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, N.J. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Union Chapel Church of Christ DOC, Roper, with elder Boney Hoggard officiating. Burial will follow at Chesson Family Cemetery, Roper. Mr. Holloway was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 28, 1941, son of the late Hallie and Sallie Holloway. On Jan. 27, 1968, he married Sarah Chesson Holloway, who survives. He was employed by the United Way of Central Jersey and worked in the support services division. Along with his wife, Mr. Holloway is survived by two sons, Elijah Holloway Jr. of Plainsboro, N.J. and Lester Holloway of New Brunswick, N.J.; two brothers, Frank Holloway of New Brunswick, N.J. and Lester Ray Holloway of Chocowinity; two sisters, Mary Harris of Chocowinity and Sally Mobley of Washington; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. The family received friends Saturday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Puckett-Purkett Memorial Chapel, Roper. Arrangements are by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service, Roper. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Sunday, July 8, 2007)

Marshall Calip Holloway, Jr.

Mr. Marshall “Mike” Calip Holloway Jr., 74, of 628 Croatan St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. A funeral will be conducted at 9 a.m. Sunday in St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church, Belhaven, with the Rev. James Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery, Belhaven. Mr. Holloway was born in Beaufort County on March 10, 1932. He was the son of the late Marshall and Robena Coviel Holloway. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was an Army veteran. In 1963, he married Lillie Mann Holloway, who preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1999. He was the retired owner and captain of the Edward J. Piszek, Inc., Belhaven. He was a member of the Golden Trowel Masonic Lodge No. 97. He was a member of St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee. Survivors include four daughters, Felecia Windley and April Holloway, both of Belhaven, Daphne Brewington of Greenville, and Pamela Satterthwaite of Belhaven; four sons, Kenneth Holloway, Jeffrey Holloway, Mike Holloway Jr. and Maurice Holloway, all of Belhaven; three sisters, Louise Spencer and Harriett Holloway, both of Belhaven, and Julie Hudson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brothers, Golet Holloway and Johnny Holloway, both of Belhaven; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Keith Holloway; three sisters, Ida Lofton, Mary Payne and Martha Mooney and three brothers, James Holloway, Chester Holloway and Clayton Holloway. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Saturday, November 18, 2006)

Aubrey Ellis Hollowell

Mr. Aubrey Ellis Hollowell, age 75, of Belhaven, N.C., died peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2006 at Harnett Manor nursing home in Lillington, N.C. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven. A graveside service will follow at Belhaven Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven. Paul Harris, Walton P. O’Neal Jr., Neal O’Neal, P.J. Harris, Tom Mackel and Robert McMurry will serve as pallbearers. Dr. Charles Boyette will serve as an honorary pallbearer. A native of Edenton, he was born on February 23, 1931, to the late Ernest L. Hollowell and Effie Parks Hollowell. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was a generous friend to many and will be greatly missed. Mr. Hollowell served as a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1950 to 1953 in the Korean War. He was the recipient of three Bronze Service Stars and the U.N. Service Medal. He served with the 40th Infantry Division. Mr. Hollowell was a 1958 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, obtaining a bachelor’s-of-science degree in pharmacy. In 1984 the N.C. Pharmaceutical Association certified him as a doctor of pharmacy. Mr. Hollowell began his career as a pharmacist in 1959 at Cromley’s Drug Store and continued at Northside Pharmacy in Raleigh, N.C., and at Vinson’s Pharmacy in Zebulon. In 1977, he moved to Belhaven and worked at Olde Towne Pharmacy. In 1980, he began working at O’Neal’s Pharmacy in both Belhaven and Swan Quarter, where he worked until his retirement. Mr. Hollowell was a very active member of the community as a member of the N.C. Pharmaceutical Association, UNC Alumni Association, Lions Club, Jaycees of North Carolina, Veterans of Foreign Wars Association, and he formerly served on the Beaufort County Board of Health. Mr. Hollowell’s hobbies included photography, motorcycling, ham radios, music and, most of all, talking with friends and strangers who soon became friends. He enjoyed writing humorous letters to the editor and loved making people smile. He was also a member of Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Hollowell had a very inspiring, optimistic attitude and displayed dignity and courage during a 10-year battle with cancer. The lives of his family and friends will forever be richer because of his influences. While we mourn his death, we rejoice in the blessing of his life. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Evelyn Riddle Hollowell; his daughter, Marti Elaine Hollowell, and brother, Guy Hollowell, of Edenton. He is survived by his son, David Hollowell and wife Elizabeth and two grandchildren, Connor Hollowell and Melissa Pendergraft of Fuquay-Varina, N.C. He is also survived by his sister Barbara H. Way and her husband, Jack, of Covington, Ga.; brother, E.L. Hollowell Jr. of Edenton, N.C.; and nieces and nephew, David Hollowell, 1600 Wet Stone Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Hollowell family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, May 4, 2006)

Benjamin Byrd Hollowell

Mr. Benjamin Byrd Hollowell, 78, a resident of 461 Maules Point Road, died Tuesday August 7, 2007 at his home, following a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday August 9, 2007 at Smyrna FWB Church, Flat Swamp Road, Blounts Creek with Rev. Joel Cannon officiating. Entombment will follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Washington. Serving as pallbearers will be Rabon Tripp, Russell Warren, Jessie Tripp, Gil Lewis, Gerard Rowe and Greg Rowe. Mr. Hollowell was born in Aurora on May 31, 1929 to the late Grover Cleveland Hollowell and the late Sally Palistean Swain Hollowell. He was a graduate of Aurora High School and served his country in the Navy for two years. He retired from PCS, Aurora after twenty-five years of service. Mr. Hollowell was a member of Smyrna FWB Church and served faithfully as a deacon since 1965. Mr. Hollowell is survived by his wife, Marjorie M. Hollowell; a son Dana V. Hollowell of Blounts Creek; a son Benjamin A. Hollowell and his wife Dixie of Chocowinity; a son Ricky G. Hollowell and wife Jo of Blounts Creek; a daughter Dianna H. Dobbins and her husband Joe of Greenville; and a daughter June M. Bushhhousen and her husband Jerome of Blounts Creek; a brother Nathan Hollowell of Eura, NC; a brother Joseph Lee Hollowell of Aurora; a brother Charles Hollowell of Aurora; a sister Sally H. Brantley of Aurora; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Hollowell was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Rowe Hollowell and sisters Virginia H. Bennett, Mildred H. Stilley and Alice Hollowell; brothers Grover Hollowell and William Hollowell. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to the funeral hour on Thursday August 9, 2007 at Smyrna FWB Church prior to the funeral service and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hollowell Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary)

Estelle Edwards Hollowell

Mrs. Estelle Edwards Hollowell, age 96, a resident of the Homeplace Assisted Living Center of New Bern and a former resident of Aurora died Tuesday November 21, 2006 at the Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Friday November 24, 2006 at the Edward Christian Church officiated by Pastor David Linton. Burial will follow in the Cuthrell Cemetery in the Small Community of Aurora. Mrs. Hollowell was born in Beaufort County on June 25, 1910 daughter of the late Henry Edwards and the late Fannie Bennett Edwards. She attended Beaufort County Schools in the Edward Community and married Joseph William Hollowell, Sr. who preceded her in death on December 1, 1971. Mrs. Hollowell was a homemaker and a seamstress who sewed for the community out of her home. She was a faithful member of Edward Christian Church. Survivors include two sons: Eldon J. Hollowell and his wife Hilda of Winterville and Stanley E. Hollowell and his wife Bonnie of Greenville; two daughters: Evelyn H. Harris and her husband Buddy of Youngsville and Mae H. Gray and her husband Burton of Aurora; twenty grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. Mrs. Hollowell was preceded in death by a son Joseph William “Bill” Hollowell, Jr. The family will receive friends from 1 PM to the funeral hour at Edward Christian Church. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hollowell family. (Paul Funeral Home - Saturday, November 25, 2006)

Marjorie Meekins Hollowell

Mrs. Marjorie Meekins Hollowell, age 80, a resident of 461 Maules Point Road, Blounts Creek, NC died Friday, February 22, 2008 at her home. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday February 24, 2008 at Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Joel Cannon. Entombment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Hollowell was born in Beaufort County on January 24, 1928. She attended Bath High School. Mrs. Hollowell married Benjamin Byrd Hollowell on August 30, 1958 who preceded her in death on August 7, 2007. She was a homemaker, an active member of Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church where she was a member of its ladies auxiliary, and the adult Sunday school class. Survivors include two daughters: June Bushhousen and her husband Jerome of Blounts Creek and Dianna Dobyns and her husband Joe of Greenville; three sons: Dana Hollowell of Blounts Creek, Ben Hollowell and his wife Dixie of Chocowinity and Ricky Hollowell and his wife Jo of Blounts Creek; one brother: Frank Green of Pittsboro, NC; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mrs. Hollowell was preceded in death by her birth mother: Elva Becker Lambert; her adopted father: Steve Meekins; her adoptive mother: Nancy Shepherd Meekins; a brother: Brownie Meekins and four sisters: Martha Hamilton, Leona Jefferson, Blanche Woolard and Abera Silverthorne. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hollowell family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Saturday, February 23, 2008)

Vernice Holmes

Vernice Holmes, of the 300 block of W. 35th St., has taken a flight home to be with the Lord. She died Aug. 20, 1996. Born in Washington, N.C., she retired as a cook for Smith and Welton Department Store after 13 years service. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Norfolk, Temple #1 A Daughter of the Elks I.B.P.O.W. and the Annie B. Mourning Tent #607, Norfolk. She was treasurer of the Willing and Worker Club and a missionary. Survivors include her mother, Blanche Givens of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Lola Brown of Norfolk; a brother, Lloyd Brown of Norfolk; a nephew, Aarron Mucthison of Norfolk; and a host of other devoted relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Norfolk, by Dr. L. Joseph Williams. The Tents will assemble at 6 p.m. today at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Norfolk. The Elks will assemble at 7 p.m today at the funeral home. Body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Family will receive friends at noon Saturday at 301 W. 35th St., Norfolk, for funeral procession to the church and other times. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 23, 1996; pg. B8)

Alice Pearl Hooks

MULLINS - Alice Pearl Hooks, 65, died Saturday, June 1, 1996, in a Florence hospital. Ms. Hooks was born in Beaufort County, N.C., a daughter of the late A.G. and Sophronia Bullard Jernigan. She was a sewing machine operator at Anvil Knitwear. Survivors include two sons, Randy Hooks of Charlotte, N.C., and Andy Hooks of Dillon; two daughters, Ila Thompson and Susan Thompkins, both of Mullins; a brother, W.G. Jernigan of Whiteville, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren. The funeral will be 5 tonight at Meares Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Cedardale Cemetery. (The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC) – June 3, 1996; pg. C2)

Essie Belle Foster Hooten

Mrs. Essie Belle Foster Hooten, age 93, of 19 Wilkins Rd. Belhaven, died Saturday October 7, 2006 at her home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Ryder Hill Cemetery at Pamlico Beach and will be conducted by Rev. John W. Hooten Jr. James Mercer, Willis Kirk, Tim Willis, Chris Mercer, Kevin Howard and Chris Enrico will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Hooten was born in Beaufort Co. March 8, 1913 to the late Joseph “Joe” and Ella Mae Daniels Foster. On May 3, 1933 she married John Charlie Hooten who preceded her in death on April 2, 1991. Mrs. Hooten was a nursing assistant at DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, VA and also for Portsmouth General Hospital. She was a foster mother of five children, was a caregiver for an elderly woman for seven years and was a member of Wades Point Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include; two daughters, Dorothy Kirk and husband, John of Belhaven, Shirley Bailey and husband, Steve of Efland; one son, John Hooten and wife, Judy of Belhaven, nine grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers; Ralph Foster, Kelly Foster, Burl Foster, Joe Foster, two sisters; Blanche Hopkins and Sally Reamey. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Hooten family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Tuesday, October 10, 2006)

William Jarvis Hooten

William Jarvis Hooten, editor of the El Paso Times for 30 years, died Friday at age 90. Hooten, who retired in 1970, was born in Chocowinity, N.C., on Sept. 5, 1900. He came to El Paso in 1918 and worked as a telegrapher for the Associated Press for nine years before joining the El Paso Herald in 1927 as a reporter. When the Herald merged in 1931 with the El Paso Post to become the El Paso Herald-Post, Hooten joined the El Paso Times. (Rocky Mountain News (Colorado) – March 4, 1991; pg. 127)

Robert Virgil Hope, Jr.

MARIETTA, GA. - Mr. Robert "Bob" Virgil Hope, Jr., 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, in Pine Hill City Cemetery in Burlington, NC, with the Rev. Preston Parson and the Rev. Dace Lewis officiating. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, at Front Street Christian Church, Burlington. Born in Washington, NC, Mr. Hope moved to Burlington as a young adult. He was an honorary coach of the Walter Williams High School Football team in Burlington. He also attended the University of Tennessee and Milliagan College. He was a member of the Front St. Christian Church in Burlington, in which he was a deacon emeritus. Survivors include his sister, Vail Hope Ellis of Marietta, Ga.; nieces, Vail Allen Covington of Greenville, SC, Katharine Ellis Smith of Marietta, Ga., Cam Ellis Solms of Marietta, Ga., June Ellis Curlott of Greensboro, Leeanne Hope Brodbeck of Greensboro; nephews, Nick Ellis of Conyers, Ga. and Frank E. Hope, II of Burlington. Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta, Ga. is in charge of arrangements. (Greensboro News & Record (Greensboro, NC) – November 28, 1998; pg. B4)

David Stanley Hopkins, Sr.

Mr. David Stanley Hopkins, Sr., 96, of 5340 Old Pamlico Beach Road, Belhaven, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Pamlico Beach Community Cemetery at Ryder Hill with the Rev. Dean Fulford officiating. Wayne Hopkins, William Randall Sadler, John Stanley Hopkins, Mark Osnoe, Dusty Radcliff Jr. and Brandon “Chase” Whichard will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Hopkins was born in Beaufort County on March 24, 1920. He was the son of the late Daniel Everett Hopkins and Rhoda Elizabeth Foster Hopkins. On May 13, 1930, he married the former Blanch Foster, who preceded him in death Jan. 20, 1990. He was a commercial fisherman. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include one son, David Stanley Hopkins Jr. of Kitty Hawk; one daughter, Ruby Hopkins Sadler of Washington; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, June 22, 2006)

Levi Hopkins

Mr. Levi "Paul" Hopkins, 47, of 773 Old Pamlico Beach Road West, Belhaven, died Friday, February 9, 2007 at his home. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Pamlico Beach Community Cemetery at Ryder Hill, conducted by pastor Medford Hopkins. The following will serve as active pallbearers: Robbie Hopkins, Nicky Hopkins, Freddie Lee Hopkins, Steve Foster, Donnie Keech and Dwayne Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Hopkins, Josh Hopkins, Winkie Underhill, Roberto Loya, Clyde Kirk, Michael Hopkins and Bonner Sawyer Jr. Mr. Hopkins was born in Beaufort County on December 27, 1959. He was the son of Murphy Jackson Hopkins Sr. and the late Margaret Delores Daniels Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins worked as a commercial fisherman. On October 4, 1982, he married the former Tina Marie Guest, who survives. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Heather Foster and Justin Hopkins both of Belhaven; a son, Christopher Hopkins, of Belhaven; his father, Murphy Jackson Hopkins Sr. of Belhaven; a brother, Murphy Hopkins Jr. of Belhaven; and one grandson. In addition to his mother, Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Hopkins. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Hopkins family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, February 12, 2007)

Nellie Rebecca Asby Hopkins

Ms. Nellie Rebecca "Becky" Asby Hopkins of 304 Village Circle, Washington, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Pamlico Memorial Gardens with pastor Phillip Jethro officiating. Ms. Hopkins was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 8, 1939. She was the daughter of Neta Mae Pugh Asby and the late Robert Wilson Asby. She was a 1957 graduate of the former Bath High School. She worked with Care Focus as a home health care nurse until her retirement in 2002. She attended Alligood Church of God. Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Jo Gibbs of Washington; four sisters, Shelby Muse, Lillian Boyd, Arlene May and Bonita Davenport, all of Washington; four brothers, Barry Asby, Charles Asby, Carl Asby and Danny Asby, all of Washington; four grandchildren; and her former husband, George E. Hopkins of Belhaven. She was preceded in death by one son, George Robert Hopkins Sr., and one brother, Bobby Asby. The family will receive friends today from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her sister, Lillian Boyd, 1815 Slatestone Road, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, July 18, 2006)

Willie Lee Hopkins

Mr. Willie Lee Hopkins, 83, of 300 Minuteman Lane, Washington, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Cornerstone Family Worship Center, Washington, with the Rev. Nancy Sadler and Bishop James McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in Whitfield & Whitley Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Hopkins was born in Beaufort County on June 17, 1923. He was the son of the late Ben and Mary Latham Hopkins. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was married to Ella Gray Grice Hopkins, who preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer. He was a lifelong member of Adamsville Church of God, Washington. Survivors include two daughters, Eunice A. Barrow of Aurora and Mary L. Smith of Washington; three sons, Willie Hopkins Jr. of Jamaica, N.Y., and Paul Wilson and Larry Hopkins, both of Washington; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, James E. Hopkins and Jasper L. Hopkins. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, and other times at the home of his daughter, Mary Smith, 123 Parkview Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, September 2, 2006)

Betty L. Reddick Howard

Mrs. Betty L. Reddick Howard, 66, of 624 Hardin Drive, Inglewood, Calif., and formerly of Beaufort County, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Howard was born in Beaufort County on Dec. 31, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Phalia Pierce Reddick and Samuel Harvin Reddick. She was a high school graduate. She was married to Robert Howard Sr., who survives. Survivors include one son, Robert Howard II of Inglewood, Calif.; two sisters, Carolyn R. Pigford of Durham, and Clayvorn Reddick of Washington; five brothers, William Reddick and Robert Reddick, both of Greenville, Bobby Reddick of Rockaway Park, N.Y., and Henry Reddick and Richard Reddick, both of Washington; and one grandchild. The family will receive friends at the home of her brother, Henry Reddick, 6748 Clarks Neck Road, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 17, 2007)

Hazel Pettiford Howard

Mrs. Hazel Pettiford Howard, 85, a resident of Cross Creek Health Care Center and formerly of 33621 U.S. Highway 264 East, Belhaven, died Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Cross Creek. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Saint James Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with Elder Barry James officiating. Burial will follow in Pettiford-Howard Cemetery. Mrs. Howard was born in Beaufort County on June 24, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Delzora H. Pettiford. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She was married to Randolph Howard Sr., who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. James Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Survivors include one granddaughter, Amy Howard Francis of Washington. She was preceded in death by one son, Randolph Howard Jr. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to Mary S. Howard-Chance, 429 Quarter Road, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 or Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, June 20, 2007)

William D. Howard

Mr. William “Bill” Howard, 74, of 538 West Main St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, May 23, 2007 at his home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Corner Stone Tabernacle Outreach Ministers with Evangelist Dennis Davis officiating. Mr. Howard was born on July 23, 1932. He is the son of the late William and Helen Goode Howard. He graduated from Orange High School, in Orange, N.J., St. Phillips College of Texas, RCA Institute in New York City, Sylvania School of Technology in Boston, Mass. He also attended Beaufort County Community College for small engine repair and computer technology. He was married to Evangelyn Howard who survives. Survivors include three daughters, Crystal Mattamore of Los Angeles, Calif., Cheryl Bagley of Bronx, N.Y., Tara Thompson of Columbus, Ohio; two foster daughters, Jenise Fonville-Noels and Jeannette Spencer, both of Maryland; two sons, A. Douglas Howard of Bronx, N.Y. and William “Will” D. Howard II of Belhaven, N.C.; and 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Howard. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Leon Randolph Memorial Chapel and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Leon Randolph Funeral Home at 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, May 28, 2007)

William Thomas Howard, Sr.

PANTEGO - William Thomas Howard, Sr., of Pantego, died Friday, Aug. 29 at home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church in Pinetown with the Rev. Bill Mobley officiating. Burial was in Oscar Lilley Cemetery. Alton Wallace, H.E. Boyd, Toby Wallace, Octavis Wallace, Ted Wallace, and Ray Cutler will serve as pallbearers. Howard was born Feb. 9, 1917 in Beaufort County, the son of the late Cornelius and Emily Martin Howard. On April 15, 1943, he married the former Irene Lilley, who survives. Howard was a retired farmer, a devoted husband and a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Thursday, September 4, 1997; pg. 11A)

James J. Howerin, Jr.

Mr. James J. Howerin, Jr., 82, of 14 River Acres East, Washington, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Howerin was born in New Bern, N.C., March 1, 1925, to the late James J. and Irene Tuthill Howerin. He is survived by his wife Athalia Alligood Gravely Howerin of Washington, son Kenneth G. Howerin and wife Fern of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter Katherine Howerin Peralta and husband Raul of Trinity, N.C.; son Keith G. Howerin and wife Jacquelin of Greenville, S.C.; stepchildren William A. Gravely, Jr. and wife Jill, Charles Steven Gravely and wife Martha, Harley Gravely and wife Sherry, all of Washington, N.C., and Athy Gravely Robinson of Creedmoor. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Mr. Howerin was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Marion Smith Swain, formerly of Washington, N.C. James graduated with the 1942 class of Washington High School and earned a B.S. from Wake Forest University in 1948. Proud to serve his country, he fought as an infantryman in Europe from 1944 to 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Prisoner of War Medal and combat infantry badge. He later served in the Army Reserve for 16 years, being honorably discharged as a captain. James retired from the chemical industry in 1986 after working 7 years with Allied Chemical in Hopewell, Va., and 31 years with E.I. du Pont in Kinston, Wilmington and Monterey, Mexico. Throughout his adult life, James was active in the Presbyterian Church. He served as a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Kinston, N.C., as an elder on the session at Clemmons Presbyterian Church and as an elder on the session at First Presbyterian Church in Washington. He was a longtime member of Civitan Internal Civic Club, serving in all club offices and as lieutenant governor and a member of the district-level Governor’s Council. Always active, he volunteered at the N.C. Estuarium, was president of the Down East Seniors club and was a member of the “Little” Supper Club. Family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Hillside Funeral Service. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Washington with the Rev. Darryl C. Evans officiating. There will be a reception immediately following the service. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, July 14, 2007)

James Samuel Howerin, Sr.

James Samuel Howerin, Sr., 79, of the 300 block of Roundtree Drive, passed away on April 19, 2004. He was born in Beaufort County, N.C. to the late Jesse R. Howerin and the late Jennie Clark Howerin. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Selbrede of Virginia Beach; two sons, Robert D. Howerin of Norfolk and James S. Howerin Jr. of Virginia Beach; sister, Ester Bors of Dover, Del.; and seven grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held. The Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – April 22, 2004; pg. B9)

David Harold Howland

David Harold Howland, 42, of the 800 block of W. Princess Anne Road, a gourmet baker, died April 4, 1990, in a hospital. Mr. Howland, a native of Beaufort County, N.C., was employed with Elliott Rosen's Catering. He was an Army veteran. He is survived by his parents, Willie Belle Harris Howland and Charlie Howland of Belhaven, N.C.; and a brother, Charlie R. Howland Jr. of Wichita Falls, Texas. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, by the Rev. Marshall S. Parvin, Jr. Burial will be in Belhaven Community Cemetery. Friends may join the family at 404 Bay St., Belhaven. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, has supplied information. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – April 6, 1990; pg. D2)

Willie Belle Howland

Mrs. Willie Belle Howland, age 89, a resident of 434 East Bay St. in Belhaven, died on March 13, 2007 at Pungo District Hospital. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven officiated by Travis Boyd. Burial will follow at Belhaven Community Cemetery. Mrs. Howland was born in Hyde County on December 7, 1917, daughter of the late Perrion Harris and the late Vera Harris. She married Charlie Roy Howland Sr. who preceded her in death on September 29, 1996. Mrs. Howland was a member of First Christian Church in Belhaven. Survivors include a son: Charlie Roy Howland Jr. and his wife Else of Wichita Falls, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Howland was preceded in death by a son, David Harold Howland and an infant daughter, Mattie Belle Howland. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Howland family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, March 17, 2007)

Bernice G. Hubbard

Bernice G. Hubbard of the 400 block of W. 28th St. died Oct. 2, 1999, at DePaul Medical Center. Born in Washington, N.C., she was a homemaker and a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church and the Pioneer Club. She was the widow of Alonzo Hubbard. Survivors include a daughter, Bernadine Elliott of Virginia Beach; two sons, Cornelius Green of Medford, Long Island, N.Y., and Darrell Hubbard of New York; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Ronnie Joyner. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The remains will be ready for viewing at Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 414 W. 28th St. for the procession. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 5, 1999; pg. B6)

Cora Elizabeth Guthrie Hudnell

Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Guthrie Hudnell, age 90, died Friday November 24, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday November 26, 2006 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Roger D. Leggett. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. John Hudnell, Lee Russ, Anthony Hudnell, William Earl Hudnell, David Bliss and Joseph Hudnell will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Hudnell was born in Beaufort County on December 22, 1915, daughter of the late Leonidus Lee Guthrie and Emily Elizabeth Wilkins Guthrie. She was a graduate of Belhaven High School and a homemaker. On July 1, 1935, she married Walton Monroe Hudnell who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Hudnell Byrum and her husband, Dan of Greenville; Walton Leon Hudnell, Sr. and his wife, Joan of Belhaven; Ottis Ray Hudnell of Grimesland; Rachel Hudnell of St. Augustine, FL; Judith Hudnell Bliss of Culpeper, VA; Walton Monroe Hudnell, Jr. of Chocowinity and Thala Hudnell Owens and her husband, Jack of Ocala, FL; 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son and daughter and four sisters. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of her son, Ottis Hudnell located at 817 Bear Creek Road, Grimesland, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hudnell Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, November 25, 2006)

Cassius Howard Hudson

Mr. Cassius Howard “Rock” Hudson, 69, of 243 Cumberland St., Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Belhaven, died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Brooklyn Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church, Belhaven, with the Rev. James Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery, Belhaven. Mr. Hudson was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 23, 1937. He was the son of the late Audrey Hudson and James Spencer. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was married to Julia Holloway Hudson, who survives. His employment in North Carolina was with Clyde Potter Seafood Co., Belhaven. He retired from the Imperial Veal and Lamb Corp. in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a member of St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church, Belhaven. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Leggette of Brooklyn, N.Y., Audrey Palmer of Raleigh, Veronica Moore of Belhaven and Tori Hudson of Pantego; two sisters, Mary Agnes Windley of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Devata Gilliam of Texas; one brother, James Spencer of Belhaven; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the home of Barbara Oden, 727 Elm St., Belhaven, and also at the home of his daughter, Veronica Moore, 681 Croatan St., Belhaven. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 7, 2006)

Norwood Jennings Hudson

Mr. Norwood Jennings Hudson, 78, of 155 Farm Lane, Washington, died Friday, June 16, 2006, at the Beaufort County Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Yeatesville Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Bussell officiating. Mr. Hudson was born in Pantego on July 17, 1927, to the late Joseph and Berta Daw Hudson. He was a graduate of Pantego High School and Coyne Electronics School in Chicago. On April 29, 1961, he married the former Peggy Pickard, who survives. He was a member of the Pantego Christian Church, where he served as a deacon. He was past president of the Pantego Alumni Association. Survivors include one son, Norwood J. Hudson Jr. of Apple Valley, Calif.; two daughters, Jackie Duckett of Globe, Ariz., and Beth Williard of Belhaven; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Hudson; and one sister, Cassie Davis. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, June 17, 2006)

Travis Earl Hudson, Sr.

Mr. Travis Earl Hudson, Sr., age 66, a resident of 3466 Gray Road, Chocowinity, died Monday evening, March 12, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Pastors Henry Horne, Andrew Horne and Ken Cash. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Woody Hodges, Sammy Hodges, Andy Hudson, William Cratch, Danny Edwards and Barry Ingalls will serve as pallbearers. Tommy Clark, Maurice Shady, Anthony Cox, Tommy Elks and Jimmy Fortescue will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Travis was born in Beaufort County on September 12, 1940, son of the late Samuel Earl Hudson and Nellie Ree Elks Hudson. He was a 1958 graduate of Chocowinity High School. On August, 20, 1960, he married the former Blanche Jeanette Grissom. Mr. Travis was employed for 34 1/2 years with Samson’s Shirt Company. On March 15, 2004, he retired from the Washington Housing Authority as maintenance supervisor. He was a member of Haw Branch Hunting Club and attended Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Blanche, of the home, he is survived by his children: Travis Hudson, Jr. and his wife, Tena; Wanda H. Chandler and her husband, Ronnie, all of Chocowinity, and Chuck Hudson and his wife, Renee of Washington; his grandchildren: Shelley, Jennifer, T.J., Kathryn, Kimberlyn, Bryan, Kathryn and Holly and his great-grandchild: Mason. He is also survived by his brother: Kenneth Hudson and his wife, Patsy of Chester, SC and his two sisters: Linda Hodges and her husband, Bobby of GA and Shirley Beck and her husband, Joe of Williamston. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hudson Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, March 14, 2007)

Jessica Dawn Huffman

Ms. Jessica Dawn Huffman, age 21, of 557 Cemetery Rd., Belhaven, died Sunday, August 26, 2007. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and will be conducted by Pastor Phillip Shepard. Burial will follow in the Ryder Hill Cemetery. Bonner Sawyer, Timothy Sawyer, Jonathan Sawyer, Bryan Sawyer, Nick Lindsey and Larry Lindsey will serve as pallbearers. Jessica was born in Onslow Co. on April 25, 1986, to Garry and Teresa Sawyer Huffman, who survive her. She was a 2004 graduate of Northside High School, a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, was in her senior year of college and was enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program at Cape Fear Community College of Wilmington. She had played soccer since she was 8 years old, loved animals, loved Nascar, was a huge Tony Stewart fan and, most of all, she loved the beach. Survivors are her parents of the home; one sister, Danielle Elizabeth Huffman of the home; her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ruth Sawyer of Belhaven and her paternal grandmother, Eleanor James Cieliesz of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ira Bonner Sawyer and her paternal grandfather, Stacy Spencer Huffman. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and other times at the home, 557 Cemetery Rd., Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Huffman Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, August 28, 2007)

Hattie Davis Hughes

Hattie Davis Hughes, 81, of Chocowinity, NC died September 7, 1999. Funeral service Thursday at 11:00 AM Washington 15th Street Church of God. Graveside services Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999 10:30 AM, Mt. Hope Cemetery Shiloh, OH. Survivors include son C. Jobie Hughes and his wife Joyce and a grandson Kyle Hughes and his wife Clarissa and their children all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Arrangements are by Hillside Funeral Service, East Washington, NC. (South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – September 9, 1999)

Betty Williamson Hulette

GARDNER - Betty W. (Williamson) Hulette, 56, of 8 Grace Court, a bookstore manager, died Saturday in Heywood Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband of 39 years, John E. Hulette Jr.; two sons, Ronald E. and Eric J. Hulette, both of Gardner; her mother, Lanie (Clemons) Williamson of Elizabeth City, N.C.; three brothers, James Williamson of Camden, N.C., Glenn Williamson of Hampton, Va., and Robert Williamson of Elizabeth City, N.C.; nephews and nieces. She was born in Belhaven, N.C., daughter of George Williamson, and lived here 39 years. She graduated from Beaufort (N.C.) High School in 1955. Mrs. Hulette was manager of the Gardner Book Corner, where she worked for 19 years. She retired recently because of illness. She was an active member of Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, 161 Chestnut St. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery. Calling hours at John H. Mack Funeral Home, 91 Vernon St., are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. (Worcester Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) – November 28, 1994)

Norma Clara Humble

Mrs. Norma C. Humble, age 100, passed away Monday, September 10, 2007, in Washington, North Carolina, at the home of her granddaughter Nikki Kight. Mrs. Humble was born April 16, 1907, in Decatur, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at Hillside Funeral Service Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2 p.m., and the family will receive friends immediately following the service. Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline Higgins and son-in-law Kenneth Higgins; granddaughter, Shelly Rebholz and husband John; granddaughter Nikki Kight and husband Roy; a sister, Mildred Jones; five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington, NC is serving the Humble family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, September 13, 2007)

Dorothy Burbage Humes

Mrs. Dorothy Burbage Humes, age 79, died Monday, April 24, 2006. Mrs. Humes was born October 29, 1926 in Beaufort County, NC, the daughter of the late Otis E. Burbage and Rosa Paul Burbage. She was also predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Ralph Humes, who died October 20, 1992. Survivors include her daughters, Sallie Gargis and her husband, Clarence Gargis of Raleigh and Sheila Boyce and her husband, Mike Boyce of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Jennifer and her husband, Brock Lavrack of Louisburg, Michael Boyce of Oceana NAS and Brandon Gargis of Raleigh; three step-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter, Madison Faith Lavrack. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul D. Burbage and O.E. Burbage; and one sister, Evada Clayton. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at Raleigh Memorial Park on Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, with the Rev. Merle Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Heartland Hospice. The family of Dorothy Burbage Humes is being served by Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) - Wednesday, April 26, 2006)

Linda Merriman Hummell

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN - Linda Hummell, 60, of Battle Creek died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at Care Community. She was born in Washington, North Carolina on February 7, 1944 the daughter of Albert Allen and Alice Irene (Everson) Merriman. Linda graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1962 and continued her education at Kellogg Community College. She worked at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years and also taught accordion, cheerleading and baton with the Young Americans of America. Linda married Charles Arlan Hummell on December 13, 1978; he preceded her in death on March 6, 1990. She is survived by a son, Ted (Dana) Keniston of Lansing; a daughter, Tara (Rick) Johnson of Battle Creek; her step-mother Virginia Merriman; a grandson, Gavin Keniston; a step-daughter, Ann Magoon of Hastings; four step-sons, Charles (Pat) Hummell of North Carolina, Perry (Jessica) Hummell and Dan (Kelli) Hummell, both of Pennsylvania and Ed Hummell of Kentucky. She is also survived by a brother, Brian Merriman of Battle Creek; several step-grandchildren and one step great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Merriman. Linda attended Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church and was a member of the Middleville VFW Post 7548 Auxiliary, the American Accordion Association, the Michigan Accordion Society and the Great Lakes Accordion Association. Linda enjoyed arts & crafts, sewing, music and volunteering with the 4H Club. At the request of the family, friends may call after 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where they will be received 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 2004, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Weesner officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery. (Battle Creek Enquirer (Battle Creek, MI) – October 27, 2004; pg. A4)

Violet Mae Boyd Hunt

Mrs. Violet Mae Boyd Hunt, age 85, a former resident of 1101 W. 3rd Street, Washington, died Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Monday, October 8, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, conducted by Pastor George Daniels. Mrs. Hunt was born in Beaufort County on June 9, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Boyd and Mary Emma Coltrain Boyd. Mrs. Hunt was a homemaker. She was a charter member of the West End Baptist Church. On January 27, 1945, she married James P. Hunt, who preceded her in death, March 31, 1978. Mrs. Hunt is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Hunt Lewis and her husband, James D. Lewis of Washington; her granddaughter, Christie Lewis Potts and her husband, Charles Z. Potts, Jr. of Washington; her grandson, Gregory Hunt Lewis and his wife, Lynn W. Lewis of Bath; her great granddaughter, Morgan A. Potts; her two great grandsons, Latham G. Potts and Gray W. Lewis; her sister, Dorothy B. Whitaker of Washington and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by a daughter, Treva Lee Hunt; and four brothers, Monford F. Boyd, Marvin N. Boyd, W. Dempsey Boyd and Herman A. Boyd. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of her daughter, Mary Lou Hunt Lewis, 211 Williamsburg Road, Tranters Creek Estates, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Hunt family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, October 8, 2007)

Gail Rogers Hurlburt

Mrs. Gail Rogers Hurlburt, 72, of Aurora, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at home. A funeral will be conducted today at 11 a.m. in Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance, with the Revs. Bud and Taffy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Woodville Baptist Church cemetery in Bettie. Mrs. Hurlburt was the daughter of the late Milton and Virginia Rogers. She was married to Ivan C. Hurlburt, who survives. Survivors include one son, Ivan L. Hurlburt of Otway; two sisters, Myrna Burch and Lela Swanson, both of Scio, N.Y.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 10-11 a.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, January 24, 2007)

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