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Amos C. Jackson
FATHER PASSES IN PITT - Amos C. Jackson of Greenville, father of Mrs. Geoffrey Cratch of Herndon, Va., formerly of this city and Chocowinity, passed away last night in Pitt Memorial Hospital following a critical illness of two weeks. Funeral services will be held at the Wilkerson Funeral Home in Greenville Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in the Jackson Family Cemetery near Ayden. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Monday, March 25, 1963)
Ashley Karen Jackson
Ashley Karen Jackson, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, December 1, 2003, in Wilmington. She was born in Washington, NC, September 14, 1958, daughter of Sue Gregory Davenport of New Bern, NC, and the late P. W. Davenport. Surviving in addition to her mother is her husband Mark A. Jackson and her daughter Anna Melissa Jackson both of the home; also two sisters Pam Palmeter of Wilmington and Bonnie Simmons and husband Bill of Kinston, NC; and a brother Scott Davenport and wife Lynn of New Bern, NC. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2003, at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel, 1617 Market Street. (Star-News (Wilmington, NC) – December 4, 2003; pg. B4)
Clifton S. Jackson
Clifton S. Jackson, 72, died July 12, 1992, in a hospital. Mr. Jackson was born in Beaufort County, N.C., and was a Peninsula resident for 51 years. He had retired from Catalytic Construction Co. as a superintendent of maintenance at Amoco Oil Refinery, Yorktown, after 23 years. He was a member and past president of Asbestos Workers of America, Local 83. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in Europe with the Occupational Forces. Survivors include a daughter, Trina Jackson of Virginia Beach; three sons, Clifton H. Jackson and Gregory L. Jackson, both of Newport News, and Stephen Jackson of Poquoson; a sister, Lilly Mizell of Beaufort County; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Peninsula Funeral Home by the Rev. W. Joseph Winfree. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – July 13, 1992; pg. D2)
Daisy Beatrice Moore Jackson
Mrs. Daisy Beatrice Moore Jackson, 92, of 1105 Highland Drive, Washington, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at home. A funeral will be conducted at noon Thursday in Spring Garden Baptist Church with minister William S. Gorham, eulogist, and pastor Steven Davis, presiding. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Jackson was born in Beaufort County on May 31, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Alfred L. and Rosetta B. Moore. She attended the Beaufort County schools. She was married to William A. Johnson, who preceded her in death. She later married Henry S. Gorham, who preceded her in death. She then married Willie E. Jackson, who also preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethel Church Ministries, where she served on the Mother Board and previously had served in several other capacities. Survivors include four daughters, Daisy B. Deans and Henrietta “Mudduck” Gorham, both of Washington, Frances Jackson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Barbara Adams of Winston-Salem; one stepdaughter, Betty Cato of South Carolina; two sons, William S. Gorham of Fayetteville, Ga. and Edwin P. Gorham of Converse, Texas; one stepson, George Ellis of District Heights, Md.; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Wednesday, May 17, 2006)
James H. Jackson, Sr.
James H. Jackson, Sr., 73, Big Oak Lane, Kissimmee, died Tuesday, Feb. 16. Mr. Jackson was a retired roofer. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1970. He was Baptist. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: sons, James H. Jr., William G., both of Kissimmee, Jeffery C., MacClenny; brother, Ray, Williamston, N.C.; sister, Daisy Barber, Janesville, N.C.; two grandchildren. Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory, Kissimmee. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – February 17, 1999; pg. D4)
Laura Estelle Clagon Jackson
Laura Estelle Clagon Jackson, 92, of the 200 block of Mount Vernon Ave., died Aug. 23, 1994, in her residence. Mrs. Jackson was born in Pinetown, N.C., and was the widow of L. Garfield Jackson. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church and the Ruth Wesley Bible Class. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon E. Jackson Sr. and Annie Laurie Jackson of Chesapeake and Sherwood C. ''Smoke'' Jackson and Patricia T. Jackson of Suffolk; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and a daughter-in-law, Margaret G. Jackson of Chevy Chase, Md. She was preceded in death by a son, Vernon C. Jackson. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Olive Branch Cemetery by the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. The family will be at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, from 7 to 8 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 25, 1994; pg. B2)
Onward Rudolph Jackson
Mr. Onward Rudolph Jackson, age 81, a resident of 4807 Long Ridge Road, Pinetown, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 at the Pinetown Church of Christ, conducted by Kent Gurganus. Burial will follow in Jackson Family Cemetery, Long Ridge Road, Pinetown. The following will serve as pallbearers: Mickey Dickinson, Ricky Dickinson, Ronnie Jackson, Gary Jackson, Ray Norman and Timmy Woolard. Mr. Jackson was born on Long Ridge Road in Beaufort County on April 9, 1926. He was the son of the late Johnnie Clyde Jackson and Arcada Alligood Jackson. Mr. Jackson graduated from Bath High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Jackson retired from National Spinning as a steam box operator with 38 years of service. He was a member of the Pinetown Church of Christ. Mr. Jackson loved to build toy trains. On November 12, 1948, Mr. Jackson married the former Doris Gray Lamb, who survives. Surviving with his wife are three children, Johnnie Jackson and his wife, Marie of Washington, Marianna Woolard and her husband, Bobby T. Woolard of Pinetown, Raymond Jackson and his wife, Christine of Washington; two sisters, Katherine Hillman of Roanoke, VA, Katie Harris of Washington; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by five brothers, Harold, Jason, James, Garland, and Marvin Jackson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church Monday and other times at the home, 4807 Long Ridge Road, Pinetown. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jackson family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Sunday, June 3, 2007)
Sidney F. Jackson
Sidney F. Jackson, 85, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Nov. 19, 1994) at Bayfront Medical Center. He was born in Washington, N.C., and came here in 1949 from Atlanta. He retired from Lamenated Dry Wall Co., St. Petersburg, after 20 years and served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II. He was a Protestant. Survivors include a brother, Leon E., Castro Valley, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes, Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg. (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – November 24, 1994)
Richard Bert Jacobsen
Mr. Richard Bert “Muffin Man” Jacobsen, age 81, a resident of 1255 Creek Road, Bath, NC died Saturday April 28, 2007 at his home. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Monday April 30, 2007 at the Everett’s Church of Christ officiated by Dennis R. Davis. Burial will follow in the Boyd-Campbell Family Cemetery. Bob Baker, Henry Pade, Reid Courson, Ted Zagorski, David Elliott and Horace Waters will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Jacobsen was born in Staten Island, NY on February 24, 1926 son of the late Henry Oliver Jacobsen and the late Theodora Tomassen Jacobsen. He graduated from high school in Staten Island, NY and served his country in the US Army during World War II. He worked as an Installer with the former New York Telephone Company that become AT&T before his retirement in 1989. Mr. Jacobsen moved to Beaufort County and married the former Dianna Taylor Boyd on July 31, 1993 who survives. He was a member of Everett’s Church of Christ. Surviving along with Mr. Jacobsen’s wife Dianna Boyd of the home are his children: Eric Jacobsen and his wife Shellie of Yardley, PA, Ingrid Jacobsen of Mohapac, NY and their mother: Elizabeth R. Jacobsen of the Bronx, NY; a brother: Herb Jacobsen of Akron, OH; two grandchildren: Emma and Sonya Jacobsen; a playmate: Bryan Edward Boyd, who Mr. Jacobsen considered as a grandson and a special friend: Rosa Lee Everett. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday April 29, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home located at 1255 Creek Road, Bath, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jacobsen family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted May 2, 2007)
Dave A. Jacoby
Mr. Dave A. Jacoby, age 56 a resident of Washington died Sunday October 14, 2007 in Sanford, NC. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday October 19, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Richard Bentley and Lennie Regan. In keeping with Mr. Dave’s wishes cremation will take place after the service. Mr. Dave was born in Lakewood, OH on September 24, 1951 son of the late William Paul Jacoby and Mary Kominek Jacoby who survives. He was a graduate of York High School in Elmhurst, IL who continued his education at Colorado School of Mines where he earned his degree in Mining Engineering. Mr. Dave married the former Kaye Lynn Fischbach on September 5, 1981 who survives. He has worked for thirty-two years with PCS Phosphate Company at their Aurora plant and Saltville, VA plant. He was currently a Senior Project Engineer at their Aurora plant where he was a vital asset to operations in many areas of the plant. Dave was a member of the Church of Christ on Slatestone Road. Surviving along with his wife Kaye of the home and his mother Mary of Sanford are a brother: William Jacoby of St. Pete Beach, FL; a sister: Pat Levine of Buffalo Grove, IL, a brother: Jeff Jacoby of Phoenix, AZ; a mother-in-law: Alma Shepherd Fischbach of Baltimore; a brother-in-law: Bruce Howard Fischbach of Baltimore; and nieces and nephews: Becky and Tom Ames, Will Jacoby, Jr. and Meghan and Chris Leezer all of Louisville, KY; Stephanie and Scott Levine of Buffalo Grove, IL and Shannon and Jason Jacoby of Phoenix, AZ. The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM Thursday October 18, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jacoby family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Sunday, October 14, 2007)
Mary F. Jamison
Mary F. Jamison, 86, of the 2900 block of Walden St., died Feb. 1, 1998, at her residence. Mrs. Jamison was born in Washington, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Casoler Sawyer. She was the widow of Frank L. Jamison and was also predeceased by a brother, Osie Sawyer. Mrs. Jamison was a member of the Elizabeth River Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Survivors include two daughters, Aleida A. Edwards of Chesapeake and Ollie Irene Quinlan of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; a son, Frank L. Jamison Jr. of Chesapeake; a brother, Raymond Sawyer of Chesapeake; a sister, Mildred Cartwright of Chesapeake; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge, with a graveside service following at 2 p.m. in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk, by the Rev. James Reese Jr. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 2, 1998; pg. B6)
Julia Caswell Jones Jarvis
Mrs. Julia Caswell Jones Jarvis, age 82, a resident of 2704 Bay City Road, Aurora, died Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Oakdale Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Earl Sadler. Mrs. Jarvis was born November 14, 1923. She was the daughter of the late John William Jones and Delia Gaskill Jones. She was a member of Dublin Grove Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. On August 15, 1940, she married Clarence Alexander Jarvis, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Viola Jarvis Hopkins of Belhaven and Janie Meares of Charlotte; her brother, John William Jones Jr. of Melbourne, Fla.; her sister, Ruth Potter of New Bern; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and close friend and caretaker, Wilbur Lee Deal, of the home. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Steve Chadwick Jarvis. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jarvis family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, May 26, 2006)
Louis Wilson Jarvis, Sr.
ROPER - Louis Wilson JARVIS, SR., 67m died Wednesday, October 31 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Born May 11, 1940 in Beaufort County, he was the son the late William L. and Maybelle Alexander Jarvis. Mr. Jarvis was a self-employed electrician and member of Roper Baptist Church. He was a member of Mid-County Fire Department and Mid-County Ruritan Club. His family includes his wife, Catherine Bunch Jarvis of Roper; daughters: Elizabeth Louvaine Queen of Plymouth and Pam J. Roberson and husband Gary of Roper; sons: Louis W. "Buddy" Jarvis, Jr. of Byron, Ga., John W. Jarvis of Palm Coast, Fla. and Chris K. Jarvis and wife Donna of Nashville; sisters: Charlotte J. Overton of Plymouth and Maude J. Hill of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren: Artie Queen, Tracy Queen, Heather Jarvis, Justin Dickerson, Hannah Jarvis and Chelsea Dickerson. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. in the Roper Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Simpson and Thomas Biggs officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Roper Baptist Church and at other times at the residence. Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home in Creswell. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, November 4, 2007; pg. 12A)
Mona Jarvis
Miss Mona Jarvis, age 97, a resident of 116 Isabella Avenue, Washington Park, died Wednesday night, October 24, 2007 at the Ridgewood Manor Nursing Center. A private family graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Dr. Richard Harrison, Minister of the Seventh Street Christian Church in Richmond, VA, who is also a nephew-in-law of Miss Jarvis. Miss Amanda Driskill, Associate Minister of the First Christian Church in Washington, will assist. Miss Jarvis was born in Lake Landing, Hyde County, the daughter of the late Walter and Laura Silverthorne Jarvis. She graduated from Washington High School in 1928. She attended East Carolina Teacher’s College, which later became East Carolina University. She received a B.S. and M.A. in elementary education. She taught in the Washington City Schools for 43 years. Her principal and superintendent deemed her a dedicated master teacher. Mona loved her church and spent many years serving in every area and on various committees in the life of the church. She was one of the first women elders in the First Christian Church and was invited to Charleston, SC to teach and train church school teachers. Survivors include one sister, Callaree Jarvis Horton of Washington; three nephews: William P. Dickinson, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Richmond, VA, Carroll Jarvis and wife, Betty of Bath, Jay Barnhill of Wilson and Bath; four nieces: Pamela Pelletier of Washington, Mona P. Harrison and husband, Richard Harrison of Richmond, Jeanie Hensley and husband, Jim of Palmetta, FL and Ada Lou Alligood and husband, Larry of Southport. Also, a great niece and niece-in-law, Leigh Campbell and Elizabeth Barnhill of Raleigh. Miss Jarvis has survived four sisters: Ada, Ione, Maggie Bell and Millicent and three brothers: Hubert, Merritt and Walter Guy. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Callaree Horton, 213 Lawson Road in Smallwood. The family deeply appreciates the kindness and care shown Mona while she has been homebound and also at Ridgewood Manor and Hospice ASERA. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jarvis Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, October 26, 2007)
Wayne Lauren Jarvis
ENGELHARD - Wayne Laurin Jarvis, 70, of 19 Summerlin Lane, Engelhard, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at his home. Born in Beaufort County May 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Harry Jackson and Hazel Tolan Jarvis. He was the former owner and operator of Engelhard Fish, Shrimp and Oyster Co., and a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Navy. He was an active member of the New Life Assembly of God and enjoyed hunting and fishing as his favorite hobbies. Funeral services have been scheduled for Tuesday, April 12 at 11:00 am at New Life Assembly of God with Pastor Jim Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Soule Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Emerson Liscum, Michael Gibbs, Vernon Carr, Alex Meadows, Al Schmitt and David Medina. Surviving are his wife, Olga Jarvis; two daughters, Laura White of Edenton and Lynn J. Carr of Williamsburg, VA; three stepsons, Robbie Nicholson of Greenville, David Medina and Ricardo Medina, both of the home; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Roberson of Ayden and Cynthia Medina of the home; two brothers, Harry Glyn Jarvis and Ralph E. Jarvis, both of Swan Quarter; a sister, Esther Pearl Liscum of Chincoteague, VA; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Joyce Mills Jarvis. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service in Swan Quarter. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2005)
Jennifer Jason
Ms. Jennifer Jason, 44, of 109 West 15th Street, Washington, died Sunday, January 01, 2006 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM today at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at her home. Ms. Jason was born August 18, 1961 in Craven County. She lived most of her life in Washington and was a housekeeper. She attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, James Patrick Just of New Bern and Candace Bailey of Washington. (http://www.hillsidefuneralservice.com/jenniferjason.html)
Lucille Barrow Jefferson
Mrs. Lucille Earle Barrow Jefferson, age 100, a former resident of 540 East Main Street, Belhaven died on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside funeral service for the Jefferson family will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Latham Cemetery conducted by Mike Isbell. Mrs. Jefferson was born in Beaufort County on July 16, 1907, daughter of the late Thaddeus Barrow and the late Molly Latham Barrow. Mrs. Jefferson was a 1925 graduate of Belhaven High School and on December 29, 1927, she married the late Ernest Selma Jefferson. Mrs. Jefferson was a homemaker and was an avid member of First Christian Church in Belhaven. Survivors include one son: Ernest Thaddeus Jefferson and his wife Sue Faircloth Jefferson; one daughter: Marilyn J. Smithwick of Belhaven; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jefferson was preceded in death by two sisters: Mildred McKeel and Margaret Williams; and one daughter: Norma Jeane Jefferson Blake. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jefferson family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 1, 2007)
Maxine Jefferson
Maxine Jefferson, 77, of the 2900 block of E. Indian River Road died Wednesday Aug. 27, 1997, in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Jefferson was born in Beaufort County, N.C., and was the widow of Leslie F. Jefferson. She was a loving mother of three, Geraldine J. Payne, Joan Goin and John F. Jefferson, all of Chesapeake, and adopted mother of many others; grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of four. She is also survived by three sisters, Pearl Hanson of Houston, Doris Jackson of Pinetown, N.C., and Almeda Gurganus of Robersonville, N.C.; and a brother, Sterling Lamb of Chesapeake. A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in the Scuppernong Church of Christ in Scuppernong, N.C. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – August 30, 1997; pg. B4)
Millard Allen Jefferson
Mr. Millard Allen Jefferson, 92, a native and long time resident of Washington, N.C. passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Monday January 28, 2008 in Mount Juliet, TN, where he had resided for the past four years. He was retired from the City of Washington after serving 30 years as an electrician. Mr. Jefferson was preceded in death by his wife, the late Bertha Hodges Jefferson and is survived by three children and their families, Linwood B. Jefferson and wife Thelma Jefferson (Port Charlotte, FL), Elsie Jefferson Parker, widow of Jack. C Parker Jr. (Mount Juliet, TN), Barbara Jefferson Alligood and husband James V. Alligood (Sterling, VA). Mr. Jefferson is also survived by five grandchildren and their families, Linwood B. Jefferson Jr, and wife Maryanne Jefferson (great-grand children Shaun Jefferson, Becky J. Hardy and husband Tommy Hardy and great great-grandchild T.J. Hardy all of Washington, N.C.), Vanessa Parker-Davis and husband Dr. Peter M. Davis (Mount Juliet, TN), Vernon W. Alligood and wife Deborah (great grandchildren Ashley Alligood and Matt Goodrum, of Chantilly, VA and Will Goodrum and wife Jackie Goodrum of Cambridge, England), Frances Jefferson Beamon and husband Bob Beamon (great-grandchildren Britney Beamon, Andrew Allen Beamon and Chandler Beamon) of Valrico, FL and Charlotte Alligood Passman and husband Pete Passman (great-grandchild Crystal Marie Passman) all of Stephen City, VA. The family will receive friends on Friday February 1, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Service at Paul Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Pastor Travis Boyd will officiate. Interment will immediately follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jefferson family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, January 31, 2008)
Fred Thomas Jenkins, Sr.
SMITHFIELD - Fred Thomas Jenkins, Sr., 67, died Saturday, Feb. 25, in Riverside Regional Convalescent Center, Newport News. A native of Beaufort County, N.C., he retired as lead foreman and welder from Newport News Shipbuilding after 36 years. He attended Mill Swamp Baptist Church in Ivor. He was a member of Moonlight Hunt Club, Smithfield, and the Gorton Creek Rod and Gun Club in James City County. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Mae Langley Jenkins; one daughter, Diana Jenkins Rondinelli of Newport News; one son, Fred Thomas Jenkins Jr. of Hampton; two sisters, Larraine Jenkins Gurkins and Nancy Jenkins Sauls, both of Newport News; one half brother, Andrew Jenkins of Greenville, N.C.; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel by Chaplain Carl L. Cooper and Dr. V. Allen Gaines. Burial will be in St. Luke's Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – February 26, 1989; pg. B8)
Gladys Harris Jenkins
Mrs. Gladys Harris Jenkins, 84, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Jenkins was a Pitt County native, but lived most of her life in Washington. She worked for Fieldcrest Mills for 19 years, and for the past 24 years had been a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James W. Jenkins; sons, James Ronald Jenkins and wife, Becky, of Williamston and Charles Bradley Jenkins and wife, Brandie, of Dallas, TX; brother, John G. Harris, Jr. and wife, Doris, of Greenville; sisters, Elizabeth Laughinghouse and Dorothy Dail of Greenville; grandsons, Jason Jenkins of Wilmington, Brian Jenkins of Dallas, TX, Samuel Jenkins and wife, Gretchen, of Apex, Matthew Jenkins of Daytona Beach, FL and Michael Jenkins of Wilmington; and great-grandson, Isaac Jenkins of Apex. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 15, 2006)
Peggy Louise Jenkins
Peggy Louise Jenkins, 61, a retired shipping clerk, died April 6, 1992, in a hospital. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Pinetown, N.C. She had retired from J.C. Penney Co. after 15 years. Survivors include a daughter, Machelle K. Jenkins of Norfolk; three sons, Stephen N. Jenkins and James P. Jenkins, both of Norfolk, and Douglas W. Jenkins of Virginia Beach; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, where friends may join the family afterward. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – April 8, 1992; pg. D2)
Mary Barrow Jennett
Mrs. Mary Barrow Jennett of 833 Boston Ave., Washington, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Evergreen United Holy Church with pastor Kenneth Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Jennett was born June 30, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Will and Malvina Williams Langley. She was married to Stephen L. Jennett, who preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1999. She attended the Beaufort County schools. She later attended Nassau School of Beauty, New York, N.Y. She was the owner and operator of Nassau’s Boutique for more than 20 years. Survivors include two sisters, Christine Cutler and Mattie Hopkins, both of Washington. She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia L. Boone and four brothers, Julius Langley, Willie Langley, David Langley and Luke Langley. 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 her sister, Christine Cutler, 704 Boston Ave., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, September 28, 2006)
Charlie E. Jennette. Jr.
Charlie E. Jennette Jr., 62, of Radcliff, Ky., died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. He was a resident of Radcliff for more than 30 years. He was born in Bath, N.C., on Oct. 1, 1944, to Isabell and the late Charlie E. Jennette Sr. Charlie served in the Army for more than 23 years and earned the rank of first sergeant. He received numerous medals such as the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation, Army Achievement and Good Conduct medals. He still was serving his country working with security on Fort Knox for the Department of Defense. Charlie was a member of New Life Baptist Church and held the position of deacon chairman for three years and an implemental position in fellowship and brotherhood. He also is known to many businesses in the area because of his past employment ADSCO and as secretary of the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Pokyon “Diane”; his mother, Isabell of North Carolina; two daughters, Marie and Catherine; two grandchildren, Austin and Addysun; two brothers, Russell of Georgia and Mardell of North Carolina; and three sisters, Maureen Hardy, Lyle Spencer and Shelvia Eberson, all of North Carolina; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The funeral was Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at New Life Baptist Church with Pastor Hyuk Ju Lee officiating. Burial followed with full military honors in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. for 1st Sgt. Charlie E. Jennette, Jr. at White Oak Chapel Church of Christ, Bath, N.C. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Tuesday, September 25, 2007)
Ella Louise Corprew Jennette
BELHAVEN - Ella Louise Corprew Jennette, 66, resident of 28929 Hwy. 264 E., Belhaven, NC died Saturday at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at St. James Church of Christ Elder Barry James Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Jennette Family Cemetery. Surviving: husband, Leon (Sparrow) Jennette of the home; mother and step-father, Ludia G. and Steve Ebron of Pinetown, NC; four daughters, Geneva Gray of Brooklyn, NY, Brenda Gray of Greenville, NC, Vivian Jennette of Norfolk, VA, Mamie Jennette of Chocowinity, NC; five sons, Earvin Jennette of Raleigh NC, Walter Jennette of Pantego, NC, Lennie Jennette of Norfolk, VA, Timothy Jennette, and Fritzgerald Jennette both of Belhaven, NC; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington, NC. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – November 17, 2000)
Gloria Dean Satchell Artis Jennette
Mrs. Gloria Dean Artis Jennette, 58, of 3777 Possum Hill Road, Bath, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Word of Life Worship Center with the Elder Gary Best officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Stephen Church cemetery in Bath. Mrs. Artis-Jennette was born in Beaufort County on April 11, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Margie Satterthwaite Satchell and Willie Robert Satchell. She attended Beaufort County public schools. She was an employee of Flanders Filters Co. On Dec. 18, 2006, she was married to William Mack Jennette, who survives. She was a member of St. Stephen Community Church in the Bayview community of Bath and served there as a trustee. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Artis Satchell of Washington; two sons, Milton Raeford Satchell of Charlotte and Eugene Artis Jr. of Washington; three sisters, Louette Slade of Bath and Doris Satchell and Barbara Lodge, both of Washington; three brothers, John Henry Satchell of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Emron Satchell and James N. Satchell, both of Washington; and five 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) - Sunday, January 14, 2007)
Emily Sorensen Jennings
Mrs. Emily Christina Sorensen Jennings, age 83, a resident of 311 N. Seventh St., Aurora, died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2006 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington officiated by the Rev. Mike Huffman. A private burial will follow at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Jennings was born in Portland, Maine, on October 26, 1922, daughter of the late Carl Christian Sorensen and Emily May Higgins Sorensen. She was a 1941 graduate of Deering High School in Portland, Maine. She attended the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary and later graduated as a licensed practical nurse from Beaufort County Community College. On November, 5, 1944, she married Aubrey Duke Jennings, who survives. She and her husband and children moved to Aurora in 1949. Mrs. Jennings was a LPN at Beaufort County Hospital for a number of years until her retirement in 1983. She was also a homemaker and mother. Mrs. Jennings was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aurora and past member of the Aurora Women’s Club. In addition to her husband, Duke, of the home, she is survived by her daughter, Crestena Anna Jennings Oakley and her husband, J. Douglas Oakley, of Greenville; her sons, David Carl Jennings of Winterville and Steven Dean Jennings and his wife, Carol, of Aurora; her grandchildren, Renee Oakley Spain and husband, Greg, of Greenville; Trudy Oakley Garris and husband, Eric, of Stokes; Christy Oakley Philbee and husband, Tim, of Taylors, S.C.; Nichole Jennings Allen and husband, Ted, of Winterville; Danielle Jennings Ashley and husband, Charles, of Carthage, N.C.; Kendall Jennings Commodore and husband, Brian, of Winterville and Steven Dean Jennings II of Aurora; her great-grandchildren, Anna Louise Spain, Sidney Brooks Spain and Mary Elizabeth Spain, all of Greenville, Ian Avery Garris and Rosanna Lee Garris, both of Stokes, James Michael Johnson, Jacob Lee Philbee, Lindsey Elaine Philbee, all of Taylors, S.C., and Emily Grace Allen of Winterville and expecting the arrival of the 10th great-grandchild in August. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ervin Sorensen, and her sister, Anna Dew. The family will receive friends following the service at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jennings family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Wednesday, May 3, 2006)
Millie Sullivan Jethro
PLYMOUTH - Millie Sullivan Jethro, 76, formerly of Plymouth, died August 28, 2007, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home, Washington, N.C. Mrs. Jethro was born in Beaufort County on October 14, 1930, to the late Lewis E. Sullivan and Lenora Respass Sullivan. She was a homemaker for her family, a faithful member in the Plymouth Church of God and former Sunday School Secretary. Mrs. Jethro was preceded in death by her husband: Rev. James Harrell Jethro and one sister: Joyce S. Kessell. She is survived by two sisters: Rena S. Locascio, Independence, MO; Pauline S. Bowen, Baker, FL; one beloved Aunt: Olive Hassell, Plymouth, NC; two sons: Michael Lewis Jethro and wife Marie, Clayton, N.C.; Sherill Evan Jethro and wife Natoma, Plymouth, N.C.; two daughters: Sylvia Jethro Scott and husband Duke, Williamston, N.C.; Sonya Jethro Lilley and husband Tommy, Washington, N.C.; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family received friends on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Smith & Austin Funeral Home Horner Chapel, 216 Washington St., Plymouth, and at other times at 213 Tranters Creek Dr., Washington, N.C. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Plymouth Church of God, 107 Truman Avenue with Rev. Phillip Jethro and Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Gardens. Smith & Austin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, August 30, 2007)
B. Gene Johnson
B. Gene Johnson, 65, of the 2900 block of Mars St., died March 2, 1995, in Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born in Washington, N.C., and was retired as a supervisor for the Virginia Beach Division of Virginia Power after 36 years. He was a member of Knotts Island Baptist Church; Princess Anne Lodge (NU)25 AF & AM; Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies; Khedive Temple AAONMS and Khedive Hillbillies. He served as treasurer emeritus of the Virginia Beach Shrine Club; past president of the Knotts Island Ruritan Club and past secretary of Knotts Island Ruritan Club; and lieutenant governor and governor of Ruritan National. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army, Paratroopers, 82nd Airborne Division. Gene was also a frequent transport driver to the Shrine Hospital in Greenville, S.C. Survivors include his wife, Naomi E. Johnson; a daughter, Pam C. May and husband, Craig of Chesapeake; two sons, Danyy G. and Steve L. Johnson of Virginia Beach; a sister, Helen Cray of Virginia Beach; a brother, Wilson G. Johnson of Richmond; and four grandchildren, Mark, Lori, Kerri and Kelsey. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel, by the Rev. Jack Sauls, followed with Masonic rites. Burial will be private at a later date. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 4, 1995; pg. B5)
Bonner Lee Johnson, Sr.
Bonner Lee Johnson, Sr., 69, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, in Sentara Hampton General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Belhaven, N.C., he had lived on the Peninsula 65 years where he, with his father, owned and operated Johnson's Variety Store from 1958 until he retired in 1992. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Johnson was a member of Langley Baptist Church. He was an amateur radio operator with an Extra Class call sign of WA4YOB. Survivors include his wife, Erlene J. Johnson; a daughter, Diane Johnson Kiser of Hampton; a son, Bonner Lee Johnson Jr. of Melbourne, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. John T. Ellington. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - January 3, 2001)
Charles M. Johnson
Dr. Charles M. Johnson, 76, of Fenwick Road, Woodstown, died Tuesday at the Memorial Hospital of Salem County after an extended illness. An Episcopal priest, the Rev. Johnson was a 1937 graduate of St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C., where he established a reputation as an outstanding bass with the church choir, the College Choral Club, the Double Quartette and The Quartet. He graduated from the Bishop Payne Divinity School in Petersburg, Va., in 1940 where he studied for the Episcopal priesthood. The Rev. Johnson became a deacon in May 1940 and became a priest on May 1, 1941. His first church was St. Mary's in Belhaven, N.C. After three years, he moved to Nashville, Tenn., where he was the vicar of Holy Trinity Church and chaplain to Episcopal students at Fisk University, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee A & I University. He later joined the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The Rev. Johnson began as a case worker for the Salem County Welfare Board in 1967, and advanced to supervisor of services. In 1968, he became assistant priest at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Bridgeton, where he served until his death. He celebrated his 50th ordination anniversary on May 1, 1991, and in January 1991, received an honorary degree of doctor of human letters from St. Augustine College. Born in Belhaven, Beaufort County, North Carolina, he grew up in New Bern, N.C., before moving to the Salem area. Surviving are his daughters, Harriett Evans of Richmond, Va., and Catherine Harris of Hampton, Va.; a brother, Gorham Scott of Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A Requiem Eucharist will be held 7 tonight at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Bridgeton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, New Bern, N.C. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight prior to services at the church. Arrangements are by the Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton. (The Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic City, NJ) – July 17, 1992; pg. C3)
Clyde Rufus Johnson
Mr. Clyde Rufus Johnson, 88, of 111 Bennett St., Washington, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the Temple of Jesus Christ United Church with Elder Julius Hunter and Elder William Acklin officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born March 1, 1919, in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Hattie Credle Johnson and Randolph Johnson. He attended the public schools of Beaufort and Pitt counties. He retired in 1981 from the Teamsters Union. He was a veteran of the Army. He also served in the Army reserve and the National Guard. He was a 33rd-degree mason and was active in the American Legion Post 263. He was married to Mary Harvey Johnson who survives. Survivors include one daughter, Delores M. Holden, Moorestown, N.J.; two sisters, Ida Canty, Springfield, Mass. and Hattie Charlton, Stone Mountain, Ga.; two brothers, Harold E. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa. and Raphael Johnson, Bellrose, N.Y.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Thomas Johnson. The family will receive friends at the home, 111 Bennett St., Washington. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, May 6, 2007)
Elmer L. Johnson, Jr.
Elmer L. Johnson, Jr., 59, 535 Carpenter Drive, Orlando, died Friday. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Orlando from Merritt Island in 1964. He was a radar technician for Kennedy Space Center. He was Baptist. Survivors: wife, Sue; daughters, Betty J. Peacher, Oviedo, Sandra G. LePorte, Casselberry; brother, Stanley, Denver; sisters, Janise Lucas, Denver, Faye Pouliot, Port Richey. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – August 25, 1991; pg. B6)
Henry Lee Johnson
Mr. Henry Lee Johnson Sr., 63, of 224 Bateman Road, Aurora, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at noon Thursday in St. Anna Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. David Moore Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Idalia Cemetery. Mr. Johnson returned to his home in Aurora in 1991 after working as a salesman with Thomas English Muffin, Inc. He was a member of St. Anna Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Earl A. Shaw of Chesapeake, Va., and Henry L. Johnson Jr. of Raleigh; two daughters, Suzanne Shaw Johnson of Chesapeake, Va., and Jennene Michelle Gregg of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Shirley Brown of Bayboro, and Patricia Bryant of Aurora; and two grandchildren. The body may be viewed from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oscar’s Mortuary in New Bern and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, December 5, 2006)
Jerry Johnson
Jerry Johnson, 73, a resident of Macswoods since 1994, died Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, North Carolina after a brief illness. Jerry was born in Galesburg, Illinois, south of Chicago, the only child of Phillip Fenton Johnson and Ruth Olson Johnson. In 1957, he received an MBA from Harvard University and a BS in Mechanical engineering from Princeton University in 1955. Jerry served his country honorably on active duty as an artillery officer and paratrooper with the 101st Airborne division. He was most proud to continue serving as an active member of the United States Army Reserve, contributing 30 years of service to the cause of freedom for the country he dearly loved. He retired as colonel in 1985. An avid sailor since the 1960’s on Long Island, “Sea Licious” was slipped into the Washington Yacht and Country Club quite smoothly in 1994. The challenge of Ocracoke was a favorite pursuit for this scholarly, energetic, always cheerful, vigorous, healthy, retiree. A former commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Washington, North Carolina, for two years, the last meeting he attended was held just several weeks ago. As a member of the Pamlico Sail Power Squadron since its founding in 2000, he taught various classes on navigation and piloting and organized several successful boating parties to marinas in the Belhaven area. Mr. Johnson’s survivors include his wife of more than 30 years, Anne Mahony Johnson, two sons from a previous marriage, Gregory Johnson of Mercer Island, Washington, and Charles Johnson of Baltimore, Maryland, two daughters in law, Tanya and Mandy, and his five beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Cooper and Miranda of the state of Washington, and Cole and Ben of Maryland, who knew him as “Papa Jerry.” In August of 2003, he was so proud to have his whole family gather around to sing “Happy Birthday” at the top of their lungs. The occasion was his 70th birthday. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church on West 9th Street in Washington with Father M. Arturo Cabra officiating. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, March 9, 2007)
Lena Harris Johnson
Mrs. Lena Harris Johnson, age 84, a resident of 625 Main Street, Pinetown, NC died Wednesday April 18, 2007 at the Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, NC. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Saturday April 21, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Kent Gurganus and Mike Caton. Burial will follow in the Latham Cemetery on Long Ridge Road, Pinetown. Gilbert Alligood, Mitch Harris, Jr., Frederick Tetterton, Andy Lee, William Ray Askew and Billy Brown will serve as pallbearers. Elders and Deacons of Pinetown Church of Christ will be honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Johnson was born in Beaufort County on July 31, 1922 daughter of the late Joe Harris and the late Minnie Latham Harris. She married Melbourne Clarence “Bill” Johnson on February 19, 1944 who preceded her in death on February 13, 1985. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and worked as a School Bus Driver for the former Pinetown Elementary School. She was a member of Pinetown Church Of Christ. Survivors include a son: Melbourne Marlowe Johnson and his wife Kay of Washington; a daughter: Vickie Kaye Johnson of the home; a granddaughter: Carol Ann Schweikert and her husband Dave of Noblesville, IN a grandson: Derek Marlowe Johnson of Artesia, NM; two great grandchildren: Laura Olivia Schweikert and Jenna Elizabeth Schweikert both of Noblesville, IN and a nephew Mitchell T. Harris and his wife Jane of Washington. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by a daughter: Sandra Kaye Johnson; two brothers: Jesse Rudolph Harris and Fred Harris and a sister: Gladys Harris Gurkin. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Friday April 20, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Mrs. Johnson’s son Marlowe located at 652 Biggs Road, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Johnson family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, April 21, 2007)
Mattie Brantley Johnson
Dec. 31, 1912 - Mar. 25, 2005RALEIGH - Mattie Brantley Johnson, 92, of Spring Arbor, a retired employee of Rex Hospital, died Friday at Rex Hospital. She was born in Aurora, NC and lived in the Panther Branch area for many years before moving to Raleigh in 1961. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Monday at Plymouth Church. Burial, church cemetery. Surviving: daughters, Rebecca Johnson Hall and her husband, Don of Clarksville, VA and Mae Johnson Cartrett of Whiteville; son-in-law, Billy Dickens of Raleigh; daughter-in-law, Mary Johnson of Raleigh; sisters, Ida Edwards of Spartanburg, SC and Kathleen Allen of Aurora; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Johnson; daughter, Cherrie Johnson Dickens; son, Clarence Johnson; grandson, Alan Johnson and several brothers and sisters. The family will visit with friends after the service at the church and cemetery. Services by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – March 27, 2005; pg. B8)
Rosa Chappell Johnson
CURRITUCK – Rosa Chappell Johnson, 77, of Currituck, died at Norfolk General Hospital on Tuesday, December 10. She was a native of Belhaven, a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the daughter of the late George C. and Lessie Gray Chappell and widow of James Littleton Johnson. She is survived by two daughters: Judy Johnson of Kill Devil Hills and Anita Saunders of Kent, Washington; three sons: Cleveland G. O'Neal of Chesapeake, Va. William E. O'Neal of Holiday, Florida and George "Rick" Johnson of Currituck; two sisters: Edna Pilley of Fayetteville and Lillie Turner of Lillian, Alabama; 25 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. at Poplar Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Jordan officiating. Burial was in Laurel Memorial Gardens. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) – Tuesday, December 17, 1996)
Sue Rivers Swain Johnson
Mrs. Sue Rivers Swain Johnson, age 71, a resident of Orlando, FL and a former resident of Washington, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the home of her daughter Betty Jean Kimrey. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington, and will be officiated by Dr. Phil Hayes. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born in Washington on November 23, 1935 daughter of the late Henry W. Swain and the late Mollie Whitaker Swain. She lived in Washington until May 30, 1959 when she moved to Florida and married Elmer Laurice Johnson Jr. who preceded her in death on August 23, 1991. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters: Betty Jean Kimrey of Oviedo, FL and Sandra Gail LePorte of Geneva, FL. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Johnson family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Saturday, June 16, 2007)
Vincent Larry Johnson
Vincent Larry Johnson, age 42, a resident of 9603 Hwy 99 North, Pantego, NC died Monday June 4, 2007 at the Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, NC. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Vince was born in Seattle Washington on June 8, 1964 son of the late Edmond L. Johnson and Sarah C. Johnson who survives. He attended Beaufort County and Hyde County Schools. Vince enjoyed all aspects of work that included commercial fishing and electrical work in the construction field. He helped in the community with small improvements when asked. Vince had enjoyed hunting and more recently sport fishing. He loved music of all kinds and was out going and his energetic personality enabled him to fit in with any social class of people. His ability to cast a lighter side to any situation made it a roller coaster of a ride to know him and he will be missed by many. Surviving along with Vince’s mother Sarah Credle of Sladesville is a sister: Rita Johnson of Fines Creek, NC and a niece: Elizabeth Marie. Vince was preceded in death by a stepfather: Mervis C. Credle. The family will receive friends at the home of Vince’s mother Sarah located at 2760 Lynnsburg Road, Sladesville, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving Vince’s family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007)
George B. Jolley
George B. Jolley, 72, of Sun City Arizona, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2001 at Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City. Service was held in his hometown, Washington, N.C., where he rests. Jolley was born in Beaufort County, N.C. on Aug. 18, 1928. He was married to the former Hiroko Miyata, who survives. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as a radio operator, and later became an artist and art educator. He graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in Art Education and a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Guanajuato /Instituto Allende. He served on the faculties of several universities in the U.S. and Mexico. His works were shown in numerous exhibitions and are owned widely by public and private organizations, including National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC, where he served as an Art Consultant for 12 years. As an Art Educator, he had a great impact on his former students, many of whom are now professionals in the Fine Arts field. Though he passed away, his art lives on. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend with a great sense of humor. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Mazur and Jessica Reilly three sons, Doug Jolley, Buck Reilly and Christian Jolley two sisters, Barbara Ray and Thelma Dixon one brother, Carl Jolley and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Zodrow. (The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ) – July 7, 2001; pg. B4)
Alton E. Jones
Alton E. Jones, 88, of Indian Rocks Beach, died Saturday (April 22, 1995) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Aurora, N.C., and came here in 1968 from Panama Canal Zone, where he worked as a marine engineer for the government. He was a member of Scottish Rite and Panama Canal Society of Florida. Survivors include a son, Harry, Indian Rocks Beach; a brother, Luther F., Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Beatrice Bonner, Aurora; and three grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo. (St. Petersburg, Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – April 23, 1995)
Annie Lee Jones
CHAPEL HILL - Annie Lee Jones, 88, died at Carol Woods Retirement Community on November 3rd after a brief illness. Ann was born in Aurora, NC, daughter of Robert Lee Jones and Katie Lane Jones. After the death of her parents, she moved to Vandemere, NC to make her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Lane. Ann was a lifelong educator. She received her undergraduate and Master's degrees from East Carolina University. She taught elementary school in the Chocowinity, Farmville, and Raleigh schools and was elementary supervisor in the Pitt County Schools. Ann earned her Ed.D. from Boston University and joined the faculty of the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1958. She was one of the first female full professors in Education at UNC. During her tenure at Carolina she served as president of the Division of Supervisors and Directors of Instruction for the North Carolina Education Association, chair of the elementary education and reading programs in the School of Education, member of the University Policy Committee, chair of the committee to develop the program in supervision and curriculum, and member of the national board of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Ann was listed in Who's Who in American Education. After her retirement in 1978, Ann continued her avid support for Carolina men's basketball, faithfully buying season's tickets and attending home games through the 2003-2004 season. She enjoyed travel and was an expert bridge player. Ann is survived by her first cousin, with whom she was raised, Betsy Lane Tedeschi (and husband Bill). She is also survived by four loving nieces and nephews: Linda Bass Figart, Lane E. Bass (Suzanne), Kenneth Tedeschi (Barbara), and Terri Tedeschi Guertin, and several grandnieces and grandnephews: Joanna Figart, Emily Bass, Rebecca Bass, Thomas Guertin, Samantha Guertin, Ian Guertin, John Tedeschi, and David Tedeschi. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on November 27th in the Assembly Hall of Carol Woods Retirement Community. Interment will be at another time at the Chapel of the Cross, where Ann was a member. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – November 5, 2004; pg. B8)
Annie M. Jones
Annie M. Jones, 79, of the 900 block of Workwood Road, died Nov. 27, 1999, at a local hospital. Born in Pantego, N.C., Mrs. Jones was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. She was the widow of Henry Jones and was retired. She is survived by a daughter, Frances McCoy; a sister, Vinona Jones; a brother, Talmon Griffin; a grandson, Robert Griffin and a great-granddaughter, Kamesha Cuyler. She was predeceased by her parents, Arreatha and Jethro Griffin. A funeral will be held at noon Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Virginia Beach by the Rev. C.K. Jones. Burial will be in Jones Memorial Park. Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 1, 1999; pg. B8)
Blanche Jefferson Jones
Blanche Jefferson Jones, 89, of the 500 block of Bartell Drive, a retired schoolteacher, died Sept. 4, 1993, in Oak Crest Manor Nursing/Retirement Home, Chesapeake. Mrs. Jones was born in Beaufort County, N.C. She was the widow of Dewey Jones and had retired from City of Chesapeake Public Schools. She was a member of Rosemont Christian Church. She was a Deaconess Emeritus and a Sunday School teacher and for many years she delivered ''Meals on Wheels.'' Survivors include two daughters, Gene C. Youngblood of Chesapeake and Frances J. Skoog of Jupiter, Fla.; a son, Bobby Jones of Chesapeake; three sisters, Naomi Respess of Belhaven, N.C. and Ruth Jefferson and Mable Godley, both of Bath, N.C.; a brother, Russell M. Jefferson of Belhaven; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Steele of North Wilkesboro, N.C. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Henry Napier. Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk, is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – September 6, 1993; pg. D2)
Debra Arlene Haddock Jones
Mrs. Debra Arlene Haddock Jones, age 47, a resident of 75 Mansfield Road, Washington, died Monday evening June 11, 2007 at her home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday June 14, 2007 at the 15th Street Church of God in Washington officiated by Rev. Thomas Lee. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Jason Wells, Jeremy Wells, Jimmy Grady, Tracey Conner, John Cooper and Ken White will serve as pallbearers. Debbie was born in Pitt County on July 17, 1959, daughter of the late William Robert “Bill” Haddock and Margaret Tucker Haddock. She was a 1977 graduate of Greenville Christian Academy and attended Pitt Community College. She was employed with Pitt County Memorial Hospital for 25 years in the accounting department and was an Avon representative for many years. Debbie was a member of the 15th Street Church of God. On February 16, 1991, she married Jeffrey Paul Jones, who survives. She loved her family, church family and her two dachshunds, Trixie and her favorite Precious. She was an avid NASCAR fan and # 24, Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver. There were not many races that she missed watching wherever she was. In addition to her husband, Jeff of the home, she is survived by her children: Caleb Paul Jones of the home; Lindsey Jones Phillips and her husband, Jamie of Fort Mills, SC and Jenna Jones of Charlotte, NC; her brother: Ben Haddock and sister-in-law, Tammy of Greenville, NC; her mother-in-law: Carolyn Jones of Washington, NC; her brother-in-law: Eddie (Lenny) Jones and sister-in-law, Eileen of Cleveland, TN and her nephew and niece: Drew and Emily Haddock of Greenville. The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 15th Street Church of God in Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jones Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, June 13, 2007)
Eddie Jones
Mr. Eddie “Lukie” Jones, age 79, of 216 E. 7th St., Washington died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the 15th Street Church of God and will be conducted by Rev. Thomas Lee and Rev. Eddie L. Jones, III. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Dr. Frank Sheldon, Rayford Lilley, James E. Jones, Jr., Jesse T. Jones, Jr., Donald Vick and Larry Vick will serve as pallbearers. Bernice Bunting, Willie Beacham, Frankie Briley, Granville Lilley, Leon Davidson and Bruce Bunting will serve as honorary pallbearers. Lukie was born in Beaufort Co. on November 16, 1927 to the late Eddie and Bertha Cayton Jones and on October 10, 1947 he married Carolyn Wynne who survives. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. In 1954 he and his brother Jesse started Jones Brothers, which was a family owned flooring business until their retirement in 1995. He took pride in his work as a master ceramic mechanic, a work in which he did all over eastern North Carolina. He was a member of the 15th Street Church of God for 57 years serving as the Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, church clerk, men’s fellowship, choir, Pastor’s Council Board and organized the church’s annual barbeque dinner. He had a perfect attendance in Sunday School for 42 years. He loved his family, church and his garden. His love of gardening was well noticed by everyone that traveled Hwy. 264 on the corner at Rosedale, most people wanted to know who this garden belonged too. He loved to share the rewards of his garden with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of the home, Carolyn Wynne Jones, two sons, Eddie (Lenny) Jones and his wife Eileen of Cleveland, TN, Jeff Jones and his wife Debbie of Washington, four grandchildren, Rev. Eddie L. Jones, III and his wife Kim of Corbin, KY, Lindsey Jones Phillips and husband Jamie of Fort Mill, SC, Jenna Jones of Charlotte, Caleb Jones of Washington, two great grandchildren, Chloe and Macey Jones of Corbin, KY, one sister, Katie J. Liverman of Baltimore, MD, three brothers, Jesse T. Jones and wife Shirley, Jamie Jones Sr. and wife Rosa, Merlon Jones and wife Ethel all of Washington, three sister-in-laws, Ethel Warner of Chesapeake, VA, Evelyn Webster and Irene Taylor both of Washington and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Gertrude W. Mish, one brother, Johnny Warner and one brother in law, Joseph Liverman. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Asera Care Hospice and Dr. Frank Sheldon for all their kindness and care shown to the family. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the 15th Street Church of God fellowship hall and other times at the home, 216 E. 7th St., Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jones family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, May 19, 2007)
Estelle Brinn Jones
Estelle Brinn Jones, 78, of Chesapeake, a retired nurse, died Sept. 20, 1994, in her residence. Mrs. Jones was born in Bath, N.C. She was the widow of David Earl Jones Sr., and was a member of West Road Church of Christ in Chesapeake. She is survived by two sons, David E. Jones Jr. of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Steven L. Jones of Chesapeake; a sister, Frances Waters of Washington, N.C.; a brother, Roy Brinn Sr. of Virginia Beach; and seven grandchildren. A church service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Clair's Church of Christ in Bath, N.C., by Norman Miller. Burial will be in the church cemetery immediately following. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven, N.C. Memorial donations may be made to the Roanoke Bible College 714 First St., Elizabeth City, N.C., 27909. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling the local arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 21, 1994; pg. B4)
Gloria Hopkins Jones
Mrs. Gloria Hopkins Jones, 58, of 1955 Gilead Shores Road, Blounts Creek, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at home. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Edwards Cemetery, Chocowinity, with pastor Gary Lewis officiating. Mrs. Jones was born in Beaufort County on Dec. 13, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Mack William Hopkins Sr. and Eva Grey Wells Hopkins. She graduated from Aurora High School. On Sept. 16, 1978, she married Michael Earl Jones, who survives. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Norman of Blounts Creek; one son, Kelvin Asby of Greenville; two stepsons, Michael E. Jones and Christopher Jones, both of Chocowinity; one sister, Gale Gillie of Landon, S.C.; one brother, Ronald Hopkins of Chocowinity and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mack Hopkins Jr. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Halstead Paul Jones, Sr.
Mr. Halstead Paul Jones, Sr., age 61, 31026 NC Hwy. 33 E. Aurora, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at his home. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Dublin Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Aurora and will be conducted by Pastors Bud and Taffy Hopkins and Pastor John Hooten. Mr. Jones was born in Beaufort Co. on September 28, 1946 to the late Carl Bonner Jones Sr. and Eula Mae Alligood Jones. He was a graduate of Aurora High School. Survivors include his wife of the home, Janice Ireland, 1 son, Paul Jones, Jr. and his wife Michele P. Jones of Aurora, 3 grandchildren, Kirk Bennett, Kayla Jones, Cassie Jones, 1 great-grandson, Alex Bennett, 1 stepson, Wade Ireland of the home, 1 step daughter, Tammy Ireland of Bayboro, 1 sister, Diane Hopkins of Washington, 1 brother, Carl B. Jones Jr. of Aurora, many nieces and nephews and his very dear friend Jimmy Potter of Aurora. Mr. Jones was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Joseph Jones. The family will receive friends at the home 31026 NC Hwy. 33 E. Aurora, NC 27806. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jones family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, November 24, 2007)
Jacqueline Rutledge Jones
CONCORD - Jacqueline Rutledge Jones, a resident of Eden Gardens and former resident of Washington, NC, died Sunday, September 5th at Eden Gardens. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8th at All Saints Episcopal Church, Concord. Rev. Fred Hoffman and Rev. Roger Butler will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall at All Saints. Interment will be on Thursday, September 9th in Washington, North Carolina. Rev. Bill Bradberry will officiate. Mrs. Jones was born July 26, 1925 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Kyle William and Hazel Dickerson Rutledge. She was a graduate of EC Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia. She attended Lynchburg College and transferred to the University of Virginia Nursing School and graduated in 1948. She nursed polio until the eradication of the disease with the discovery of the Salk vaccine. She served as a Red Cross Disaster Relief nurse in North Carolina and Florida, and was a volunteer nurse for the March of Dimes. She was a member of the Officers Wives' Club, and served on the boards at McDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida and Cherry Point Naval Air Station, and Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. She was an active member of the Episcopal Church, and during the last 30 years had been an active member at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington, North Carolina, where she served on the Altar Guild, the Outreach Committee, and was a member of the Episcopal Church Women. Mrs. Jones was married for 52 years to Colonel Edward H. Jones, USMC, who preceded her in death. They retired in Washington, North Carolina after Col. Jones' 30 year career in the Marine Corp. After his death, Mrs. Jones moved to Concord to be with her daughter and family. Mrs. Jones was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Her happiest times were raising her three children and spending time with her four grandchildren. She often said her most valued treasures were her children. She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Rutledge Jones Whitfield and her husband, Richard Francis Whitfield of Concord; two sons, Edward Herbert Jones, Jr. of Florida, and David William Jones and his wife, Josie Cherry Jones of Wilson, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Michelle Williams Anderson and husband, Samuel G. Anderson of Raleigh, Elizabeth Kenton Williams of Charlotte, Melinda Joy Cherry Jones, and William Kyle Jones of Wilson, North Carolina; aunt, Robbie Rutledge Bratton of Salem, Virginia; and an uncle, Jesse F. Rutledge of Roanoke, Virginia. Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord, NC is handling arrangements for the Jones family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – September 7, 2004; pg. B7)
John Cotton Jones
Mr. John Cotton Jones, 80, of 486 Brooks Lane, Blounts Creek, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Elizabeth Chapel Church of Christ, Blounts Creek, with Marty Alligood and William Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Warren Memorial Cemetery. His nephews will serve as active pallbearers. Men of the church and the neighborhood will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Jones was born in Blounts Creek on Nov. 13, 1925. He was the son of the late David K. and Dora Toler Jones. He served in the Navy during World War II. On Sept. 13, 1951, he married the former Nancy Parnell, who survives. He was employed with Flanders Filters in the boxing department. He was a member of the Washington Moose Lodge and Washington Motor Cycle Club. He was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include one niece. He was preceded in death by one son, John Cotton Jones Jr., on Nov. 25, 1954; two brothers, Herbert Jones and Ernest “Jake” Jones and one sister, Inez Womble. 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. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, July 1, 2006)
Julia Braswell Jones
Ms. Julia Braswell Jones, 26, of 2203 Crooked Creek Road, Greenville, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Rev. David Langley officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at her home. Julia was born June 9, 1981 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of David Paul and Cheryl Clayton Braswell. She was a graduate of Northside High School. Julia was a homemaker and a member of the March of Dimes (Greenville Chapter), where she served many hours. She had lived in Pitt County approximately five years. Survivors include her fiancé, Derrick C. Smith of Greenville; her son, Lance Hayden Smith of the home; her parents, David and Cheryl Braswell of Bath; her paternal grandfather, George Braswell and his wife, Jeanette of Washington; one brother, Eric Paul Braswell and wife, Stephanie of Beaufort; one niece, Ashton Rae Braswell and one nephew, Travis Paul Braswell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Faye Braswell. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, October 22, 2007)
Kevin M. Jones
A soldier from Washington, N.C., was killed in Iraq on Sept. 22 when an improvised bomb exploded near his truck, according to the Department of Defense. Spc. Kevin M. Jones, 21, died near Al Taqaddum in central Iraq, west of Baghdad. He was a 2002 graduate of Washington High School, where he played football and was in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. In the Army, Jones was a transport specialist and was always volunteering to hit the road because he hated hanging around his base, said his brother, Kenneth Jones of Chocowinity. It was his second tour of duty in Iraq. This was also the second time that the young soldier had been in a vehicle attacked with a roadside bomb. In April, he was riding in the back of a 5-ton truck when it was hit and badly damaged. "He was lightly wounded, a little bit of deafness," his brother said. "Unfortunately, it wasn't like that this time." Jones was always upbeat, Kenneth Jones said. "If he could find a way to be happy, he would," Jones said. "He just wasn't the kind to mope around." Before joining the Army, Jones had become an emergency medical technician. He also had been trained as a combat lifesaver, and after that first bomb blast -- despite being unable to hear -- he rushed around treating other injured soldiers. That was characteristic, Kenneth Jones said. His brother was so focused on helping others that he had begun attending meetings of a local volunteer fire department at age 16, lobbying to join. Eventually he was allowed to become a member while he was still in his teens. That attitude extended to Iraq, said Kenneth Jones, recalling a photo of his brother that another soldier snapped in April on the back of that truck, just minutes before the explosion. "I believe that was the biggest smile I've ever seen on his face, and you could tell that it wasn't posed or anything," he said. "He was actually very happy to be in Iraq," Jones said. "The Iraqi people, he loved them. He said they were just like Southerners, except of course the ones who did this kind of thing. "He really believed in his mission there," he said. "He believed we should stay until the Iraqi people were able to defend themselves and keep what was there before from happening again." Kenneth Jones, who drives 18-wheelers for a living, was on the road Friday afternoon when the notification team from Fort Bragg came to his parents' home. They stayed for eight hours until his return. Kevin Jones' survivors include: his brother and sister-in-law Katie Jones of Chocowinity; his parents, Kenneth Jones Sr. and Rebecca Jones, both of Washington; and sister Kamlyn Jones of Greenwood, S.C. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – September 27, 2005; pg. B5)
Luther Frank Jones, Jr.
RALEIGH - Luther Frank Jones, Jr., 91, of Raleigh, NC, died Sunday, January 27, 2002 in Rex Healthcare. Mr. Jones was born in Beaufort County, NC on January 11, 1911, the son of the late Luther Frank and Laura Potter Jones of Aurora, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Essie Becton Jones of Kinston. Frank, as many of his friends knew him, was a long time member of the Five Points Coffee Club. He was a 33rd Degree Mason and had the high honor of being a Scottish Rite Mason for more than 50 years. Mr. Jones attended the U.S. Maritime Service Officer's School in New London, CT, in 1943, after which he was employed by the U.S. Government for the Panama Canal Company. He worked in the Panama Canal Zone and retired as a Senior Chief Engineer in 1972. During an interim time he spent several years in Campbell's Creek, NC, managing the family country store. Surviving are one son, Luther Frank Jones, III of Greensboro, NC; four daughters, Jolene Smith of Nashville, TN, Lynda Pollock and Becky Jones of Raleigh, and Frankie Bell of Houston, TX; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister, Beatrice Bonner of Aurora, NC. A private family service will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2002. A service of Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – January 29, 2002; pg. B6)
Margaret Earle Jones
Ms. Margaret Earle Jones, 74, of 709 W. Eighth St., Washington, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Temple of Jesus Christ United Church with Bishop James Woolard officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Ms. Jones was born in Beaufort County on June 7, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Lilor Davis Jones. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She was a member of the Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, where she served on the missionary board. Survivors include four sons, Samuel Jones of Washington and Clearance Jones, Jamel Jones and Eric Jones, all of New York; three sisters, Joyce Moseley of Chocowinity, Carolyn Jones of Greenville and Ollie Spring of New York; and two grandchildren. 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, December 15, 2007)
Mittie Mayo Jones
Mrs. Mittie Mayo Jones, 89, of 873 Dublin Run Road, Aurora, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Bayview Nursing & Rehab Center, New Bern. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Cuthrell Cemetery with the Revs. Graham Lane and Earl Sadler Jr. officiating. Mrs. Jones was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 14, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Tillman and Rose Ella Dunn Mayo. In 1933, she married Floyd Randolph Jones, who preceded her in death in 1977. In 1937, she moved to Baltimore, Md. She returned to the Royal community in 1972. She was a homemaker and formerly worked with the Beaufort County Council on Aging. She was a member of Dublin Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member of the ladies auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Jesse Tillman Jones of Aurora; one brother, David T. Mayo Sr. of Aurora; one sister, Rachel Stowe of New Bern; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse Rudolph Mayo and Noah Merle Mayo Sr., and one daughter, Jane Jones Preston. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 30, 2006)
Robert William Jones, Jr.
Mr. Robert William “Bob” Jones, Jr., age 82, a resident of 110 Pine Lane, Rosedale, Washington, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington, conducted by the Rev. Robert Paciocco and Dr. Jimmy Moore. The family will receive friends at Paul Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday. “R.W.” was born May 27, 1925 in Fairfield, Hyde county, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Jones, Sr., better known as “Capt. Bob” and “Miss Winnie.” He attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, served time in the Navy, studied at Elon College in N.C. and then worked until he retired with the Department of Transportation. Mr. Jones was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jean of the home; one son, Paul and his wife, Marlene of Hampton, Va.; three grandchildren, Amanda, Jeffrey and Robert; and two sisters, Irene Field of Salisbury, N.C, Marjorie Griffin of Washington. Two sisters, Edith Carawan and Ruby Larson, preceded Mr. Jones in death. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Jones family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
Velma Bell Jones
VIRGINIA BEACH - Velma Bell Jones, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:15 p.m. Aug. 21, 2002. A native of Blounts Creek, N.C., Velma was a member of Great Neck Baptist Church. She also enjoyed fellowship at Bayside Senior Center where she played cards, rummy cube and attended field trips. Everyone knew that Velma loved flowers - especially roses. Her kindness, loving ways and generosity touched her family and many, many friends. In the true spirit of her never-ending, giving heart, she donated her body to medical science. Her laughter, wit and ever smiling face will be missed by all. Survivors include her husband, William Clifton Jones of Norfolk; two daughters, Nancy Mabry and husband Lawrence Mabry of Suffolk and Judith A. Jones of Virginia Beach; a grandson, David R. McCoy of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Beulah ''Boo'' Gaskill and husband John ''Goldston'' Gaskill of Chocowinity, N.C., and Alice ''Tommie'' Tomlinson and husband Charles of Clayton, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 at Great Neck Baptist Church, 1020 General Jackson Drive, Virginia Beach. Immediately following, family and friends will gather in the church social hall. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 1, 2002)
Sarah K. Jordan
Sarah K. Jordan, 80, of the 2300 block of Harrell Ave., died May 19, 1996, in Norfolk. She was born in Bath, N.C. Survivors include a son, Thomas H. Jordan and his wife, Ruth I. Jordan, of Norfolk; a sister-in-law, Mary E. Holland of Norfolk; a brother-in-law, Stephen R. Jordan of Norfolk; and various nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Paul D. Moore. The family will receive friends at the residence. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – May 20, 1996; pg. B4)
Jennie Mae Joseph
Jennie Mae Joseph, of the 800 block of Lexington St., died April 13, 1994, in a local hospital. She was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was the widow of James L. Joseph. She was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church of Norfolk and was a bag maker for Dixie Jute Bagging Co. She is survived by one daughter, Vanessa Abbie Martin of Norfolk; two sisters, Louvenia Holman of College Grove, Tenn., and Juanita Oneal of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The funeral will be conducted at noon on Monday in First Calvary Baptist Church by Dr. Johnnie L. White. The burial will be in Betty Jones Memorial Park. Hale's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 11 a.m. Monday. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – April 16, 1994)
Fannie Shackleford Joyner
Mrs. Fannie Shackleford Joyner, age 82, of 497 Wilkinson Station Rd., Pantego, died Friday, August 25, 2006, at Pungo District Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2006, at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven, conducted by Jon Langley. Burial will follow in the Yeatesville Cemetery. Paul Bartle, William Holloman Jr., Michael Joyner, Johnny Joyner, Matthew Adams and Ricky Tripp will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Joyner was born on April 18, 1924, to the late Lum and Verna Lee Evans. On October 2, 1943, she married Willis Lee Joyner Sr., who survives. She at one time was a nurse’s assistant and most of her life a homemaker and was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Joyner Tripp of Belhaven, Sallie Joyner Sawyer and husband Jerry of Pantego; two sons, Willis Lee Joyner Jr. and wife JoAnn of Pantego, Donald Ray Joyner and wife Jody of Blackstone, VA, eleven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Alma Ruth Holloman. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Wilkinson Church of Christ and other times at the home, 497 Wilkinson Station Rd., Pantego, NC 27860. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Joyner family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, August 26, 2006)
Peggy Yeates Joyner
ROCKY MOUNT - Peggy Yeates Joyner, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007. She was born March 23, 1932 in Beaufort County. Mrs. Joyner spent her entire lifetime devoted to her family and loving the Lord. She enjoyed both reading her books and playing bridge. Her courage, strength and trust in the Lord during her long illness amazed, inspired and encouraged all those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Hilton Yeates; her mother Pearl McCaffity Howard; her husband, William (Billy) Daughtry Joyner; her sister, Leona M. White and her brother, James Ross Yeates. She is survived by one son, William Daughtry (Jay) Joyner, II; and five daughters: Jacquelyn Joyner Langley and husband Ben, Ellen Joyner Taylor and husband Jerry, Janice Joyner Lewis, Paula Lee Joyner, Ann Joyner Payne and husband Carl of Manteo, and "special daughter" Christina Augst. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren: Holly Kea Atkinsin and husband Randy, Richard E. Wilson, III of Durham, Benjamin J. Langley, III and wife Wendy, Ashley Rebecca Langley, McCaffity Louise Lewis, Brianna Daughtry Payne and William Tanner Payne of Manteo; and four great-grandchildren: Krysta Joyce Wilson, Amber Knox, Lillian Marie Langley, and Savannah Lea Langley; brother Johnny (Smokey) Yeates and wife Joan of Elizabeth City; and sisters-in-law: Marie Joyner Daughtridge, Audrey Joyner Thompson, Mataline Joyner Moss, Rebecca Joyner Sherrod, Margaret Joyner Bullock, all of Rocky Mount, and Barbara Joyner Barnes of Jacksonville; special cousin, Dr. Darwin McCaffity and wife Margaret of Raleigh; and niece, Michael Lee (Bunny) Kelley of Tampa, Fla. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9 at Peoples Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Dexter Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Pineview Cemetery. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 10, 2007; pg. 10A)
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