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Georgia Carol Pajak
PORTSMOUTH - Georgia Carol Pajak, 55, of the 3400 block of Angler St., died Aug. 30, 2001, in Suffolk. Born in Washington, N.C., she was a former employee of the Navy Exchange Cafeteria, Naval Station Norfolk and a member of West Norfolk Baptist Church. Mrs. Pajak is survived by her husband of 16 wonderful years, Leon Chester Pajak Jr.; a son, Timothy Vancelette and wife Kelly Jo of Clayton, N.C.; three sisters, Carrie Copeland of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Linda R. Waters of Plymouth, N.C., and Cathy Allen of Louisville, Miss.; two brothers, Coy Haislip of Smithfield and Jimmie D. Reason of Wendel, N.C. She was predeceased by her parents, Carrie-Dell and Sam Reason. A funeral will be held Monday at noon in West Norfolk Baptist Church by the Rev. Tony Melia with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Family will be at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Sunday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 1, 2001; pg. B6)
Hazel Agela Palasthy
Hazel Agela Palasthy, 82, of the 4400 block of Columbia St., died March 18, 1995, in a Portsmouth hospital. Mrs. Palasthy was born in Belhaven, N.C. She was a member of Monumental United Methodist Church and was past president of Portsmouth Womens Club. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Arthur M. Palasthy Sr.; two sons, George Edward Palasthy of Virginia Beach and Arthur M. Palasthy Jr. of Capron; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 20, 1995; pg. B4)
Evelyn Chauncey Panayotis
Evelyn Chauncey Panayotis, 82, died Saturday, March 13, 1999. Born in Beaufort County, N.C., she had been a Hampton resident for 50 years. She was a member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Panayotis is survived by her daughter, Carolyn F. King of Jacksonville, Fla., and her son, Melvin Wayne Panayotis; her grandchildren, Christine C. Kelley and Richard L. King Jr.; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel by the Rev. James C. Allen. Interment will follow in the Phoebus section of the Hampton National Cemetery. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – March 16, 1999; pg. B5)
Alice Harrison Parker
Mrs. Alice Harrison Parker, 90, of Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, Va., and formerly of the Deep Creek community, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the cemetery of Cypress Chapel Christian Church, Suffolk, Va., with the Rev. John Wolfe officiating. Mrs. Parker was married to Christopher Harvey Parker Sr., who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Chris H. Parker Jr. of Pinetown and David Lee Parker of Suffolk, Va.; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine P. Baines. The family will receive friends Thursday from 9:45-11 a.m. in Cypress Chapel Christian Church, 1891 Cypress Chapel Church Road, Suffolk, Va. Arrangements are by Twiford Funeral Home Northside Chapel, Elizabeth City. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, January 30, 2008)
Charles Matthew Parker, Sr.
Mr. Charles Matthew Parker, Sr., 83, of 1697 Seed Tick Neck Road, Pinetown, died Monday, April 17, 2006 at Pungo District Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Free Union Free Will Baptist with Rev. Woodrow Freeze officiating. Burial will follow in Yeatesville Cemetery. The deacons of Free Union Free Will Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at Mr. Parker’s home. Mr. Parker was born August 5, 1922 in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Charles Cleveland Parker and Lydia Augustus Fortiscue Parker. On December 25, 1955, he married the former Lew Ellen Keech, who preceded him in death on May 20, 2003. Mr. Parker was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII. He was retired from Texas Gulf (PCS) Corporation in Aurora. He was a member of Free Union Free Will Baptist Church and the Men’s Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Belhaven American Legion Post # 249, serving as Commander and Chaplain; a member of V.F.W. Post 10347, serving as Quarter Master; he was a member of the Free Union Fellowship Club and Cragmont Club and attended Louisburg College and North Carolina State University. Survivors include Mr. Parker’s sons, Charles M. Parker, Jr. and his wife, Donna of Washington and Gordon Tracy Parker and his wife, Becky of Pinetown; three grandchildren, Melissa Parker, Chris Parker and Jessica Parker; two step-grandchildren, Mary Daniels and her husband, Jim, and Cody Cunningham and one great-grandson, Hunter Daniels. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Parker Cuthrell in 1975. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 18, 2006)
Charlie Lee Parker
WASHINGTON - Mr. Charlie Lee Parker, resident of 355 Metro Arms Apt., Washington, N.C., died Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital. The family will receive friends at the home of his nephew, Earl Parker, 603 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and at the residence. Arrangements by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, March 27, 2006)
Mr. Charlie Lee Parker, 74, of 355 Metro Arms Apartments, Washington, died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Word of Life Worship Center, 318 N. Pierce St., Washington, with Elder Kenneth Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Parker was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Pitt County. He was the son of the late Charlie Mooring and Georgeanna Parker. He was married to Geraldine Bowen Parker, who survives. He was employed with Lilley & Sons House Movers until his retirement. He was a member of Holy Ghost Deliverance Church. Survivors include two daughters, Josephine P. Mourning of Springdale, Md., and Bonnie Morning of Greenville; one son, Charlie L. Parker of Washington; four stepchildren, Mary Parker of Greenville, Amy P. Versher and Winnie Parker, both of Washington, and Timmie Parker of Snow Hill; two brothers, Jack Mooring of Virginia and David E. Ebron of Washington; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, Malba Parker, Katie L. Parker and Jerry Parker; and his siblings, Ernest Parker Sr., Hattie M. Matthewson, Charlie Mooring and Jimmy Mooring. The family will receive friends at the home and at the home of his nephew, Earl Parker, 603 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Hazel Wells Parker
Mrs. Hazel Wells Parker, age 79, a resident of 926 McCotters Marina Drive, Washington, died Friday, February 9, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Monday, February 12, 2007 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Rev. Selby Smith. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington. Mrs. Parker was born in Martin county on October 11, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Allie Wells and Annie Mae Roberson Wells. Mrs. Parker was a homemaker and a member of Love Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. On July 21, 1951, she married Cheshire “Tobe” Josephus Parker, Jr., who survives. Surviving with her husband are five sons, Buddy Parker and his wife, Pam of Oxford, N.C., Alton Parker and his wife, Audree of Bath, Hal Tayloe Parker and his wife, Emily, George Parker, Roy Lee Parker and his wife, Missy all of Washington; two sisters, Ina Faye Mobley of Jamesville, Mamie Clyde Raynor of Bridgeton; five grandchildren, Kimberly Bailliard and Antione, Kelley, Blake, Graham and Austin Parker and two step grandchildren, Jenna and Chris St. Clair. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by three brothers, Woodrow, Dick and Raleigh Wells, and two sisters, Myrtle Gardner and Belia Mae Asby. The following will serve as active pallbearers: Mark Leggett, John Al Asby, Johnnie Gardner, Ted Gardner, Tommy Davis and Doug Batchelor. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Wayne Hardison, Ken Harris, Bubba Wells, and Scott Moore. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sunday February 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Parker family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, February 12, 2007)
Henry W. Parker, Jr.
Henry W. Parker, Jr., 64, of the 100 block of York Ave., passed away on the morning of July 31, 1998, after a long illness. He was born in Washington, N.C., the son of the late Henry W. Parker Sr. and Margaret Dail Parker of Washington, N.C. He graduated from Danville School for the Deaf in Danville, Ky. He was a glazier and a longtime employee of Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Stovall Glass Co. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Davis Parker; two sons, Henry W. Parker III of Portsmouth and Michael T. Parker of Richmond; one daughter, Cindy E. Parker of Richmond; and three grandchildren, Corey and Amber Parker of Portsmouth and Cellina of Richmond; four sisters, Margaret Parker Burchett and Dorothy Lucille Lightbody, both of Portsmouth, Ida Dail Tugwell of Falkland, N.C., and Mary Luvina Harris of Greenville, N.C.; and also a host of nieces and nephews. He was a loving, devoted husband, father and brother who will be greatly missed. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Earl Sutton. Interment will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 1, 1998; pg. B4)
Thelma Powers Parker
WASHINGTON - Mrs. Thelma Powers Parker, age 81, a resident of 65 Fort Shores Dr., Chocowinity, died Thursday night, January 25, 2001, at Beaufort County Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2001, at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Jimmy Moore. Mrs. Parker was born February 14, 1919, daughter of the late G.E. Powers and Beaulah Keith Powers. Her husband, Preston L. Parker Sr., preceded her in death. Mrs. Parker served in the U.S. Army during WWII. She was a beauty operator and a lifetime member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Preston L. Parker Jr. and Edward Ellis Parker, both of Chocowinity; one brother, Gideon Powers, of Durham; four sisters, Vera Wreen, Vernie Cook, Gladys Campbell, and Alta Smith, all of Durham; and two grandchildren. A brother, Ronald Powers, and one sister, Virgie Carrol, preceded her in death. The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the home of her son, Preston Parker Jr., located at 111 Fort Shores Dr., Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home is serving the Parker family. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – January 27, 2001)
Lillian Lynda Leggett Parrish
ROCKY MOUNT - Lillian Lynda Leggett Parrish passed away quietly at home with her family at her side on Sunday morning, July 1, 2007. She was born in Beaufort County, NC, December 22, 1931 to the late Woodson and Lillian Campbell Leggett of the Old Ford Community of Washington, NC. Mrs. Parrish was a retired Registered Nurse having graduated from the Lenoir Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Kinston, NC in 1953. She worked in several different nursing positions around the State of North Carolina moving with her late husband, NC Highway Patrol 1st Sergeant, Wesley D. Parrish. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Parrish Bradshaw and husband, Pete of Rocky Mount, NC and her grandson, Wesley Bradshaw, also of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by her friend Brad Baker of Rocky Mount. A funeral service will be held, Tuesday evening, July 3rd at 7 p.m., followed by a visitation at the Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC. The Rev. James Alley, Rev. William V. Grisham and the Rev. Dr. Carleton McKita officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held on Wednesday, July 4th at Oakdale Cemetery at 11 a.m. in Washington, NC. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, July 3, 2007)
James Burbank Parvin
Reverend James Burbank Parvin, 82, a resident of 108 Hillcrest Drive, Washington, NC died Wednesday June 6, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. A memorial service will be held Saturday June 9, 2007 at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church of Washington officiated by Reverend Ray Wittman, Reverend Marshall Old, Reverend Doctor Ernest R. Porter and Reverend Doctor Charles Michael Smith. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Reverend Parvin was born in Beaufort County on December 1, 1924 son of the late Robert Burbank Parvin and the late Mary Singleton Parvin. He was a 1943 graduate of Washington High School. Reverend Parvin served his country in the US Army during World War II in the European and Pacific Theaters. He continued his education at the former Atlantic Christian College and Duke University Divinity School where he earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in divinity. Reverend Parvin served as a United Methodist Minister for thirty years in the NC conference of United Methodist Church, six years of which he served as Greenville District Superintendent. He retired in 1989 after serving numerous appointments around the conference as Elder. Reverend Parvin was a past 32nd degree mason with the New Bern Masonic Lodge. Surviving along with his wife Velma “Boots” of the home are two sons: James DeWayne Parvin and his wife Margaret Ann of Mt. Olive, NC and Douglas Edward Parvin and his wife Belinda of Morehead City, NC; a daughter: Linda Parvin Howard and her husband Danny of Washington; a sister: Annie Myrtle Parvin Dudley of Washington and seven grandchildren: Natalie Ruth Parvin Griffith, Lauren Ashley Parvin, Bridget Gail Parvin, Brandon Parvin, Sarah Parvin, Courtney Howard and Danny Howard. Reverend Parvin was preceded in death by five brothers: Blount Parvin, Patrick Parvin, William Parvin, David Parvin and Marshall Parvin and a sister: Dera Parvin Price. The family will receive friends at the home located at 108 Hillcrest Drive, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Parvin family. (Washington Daily News - Friday, June 8, 2007)
Albertis Paschall
Sept. 1, 1932 – Oct. 9, 2003OAK HILL - Albertis "Bill" Paschall, 71, of Maytown Road, a resident since 1973, died Thursday at Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach. Mr. Paschall, a Coast Guard veteran, was born in Belhaven, N.C., and moved to this area from Washington, D.C. He was a former automobile body repair technician. He attended East Carolina College. Mr. Paschall was a member of the former Moose Lodge, Daytona Beach, and the Eagle Lodge of Oak Hill. He enjoyed auto racing. Survivors include a son, Steve, Pinetown, N.C.; a daughter, Chris Woolard, Oak Hill; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, South Daytona, is in charge. (Daytona Beach News-Journal (Daytona, FL) – October 11, 2003)
Annie Ross Patrick
Annie Ross Patrick, 107, of the 300 block of Lynn Shores Drive, a former schoolteacher, died Dec. 3, 1990.. Mrs. Patrick, a native of Beaufort County, N.C., formerly taught in Beaufort County. She was the widow of Edgar Patrick and was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Washington, N.C. Survivors include a daughter, Katie T. Franklin of Virginia Beach; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Kellum Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 5, 1990; pg. D2)
James Hoover Patrick
Mr. James Hoover Patrick, 78, of 1007 Pamlico St., Washington, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Loving Union Free Will Baptist Church with Bishop A.H. Hartsfield officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Patrick was born in Beaufort County on July 31, 1928. He was the son of the late Beulah Norvella Northern Patrick and James Patrick. He attended Beaufort County public schools. He worked as a security guard at the former Moss Planing Mill in Washington. On April 22, 1976, he married Mary Louise Hawkins Patrick, who survives. He was a member of Loving Union Free Will Baptist Church and served as a deacon. Survivors include one daughter, Betty P. Northern of Greenville; two sons, Jimmy Hawkins of Chocowinity and Danny R. Hawkins of Greenville; one brother, Booker T. Patrick of Washington; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Gladys Nixon and Ailen Rogers; one sister, Beulah Taylor; and one brother, Victor Patrick. 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, July 5, 2007)
William Lee Patrick
Mr. William Lee “Bud” Patrick, 49, a resident of 5805 Broad Creek Road, Washington, died Friday, May 12, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Washington’s First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Billy McRoy, Lex Mann, Billy Long, Ronnie Toler, Brad Toler, Hank Tice, Jesse Whitley and Keith Douglas will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Nobles, Philip Lee, Henry Little, Issac Boyd, Todd Williamson and Charles Haddock. Mr. Patrick was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 3, 1956. He was the son of the late William Aydlette Patrick and Marie Tyer Patrick, who survives. He attended Washington City Schools and graduated from the former Pamlico Community School of Washington Park. He was employed as parts manager with Lee Tractor Co. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Washington, serving on its long-range planning committee. Survivors include a daughter, Lauren Ashley Patrick of the home; a son, William Andrew Patrick of the home; and two sisters, Ann P. Toler of Richmond, Va., and B.J. Whitley of Robersonville. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home of Mr. Patrick’s mother, Marie Patrick, 1403 Nicholson St., Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Patrick family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 14, 2006)
Beatrice Wallace Patton
Mrs. Beatrice Wallace Patton, 71, of Raleigh, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Montlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Melinda Mintz and Winifred Lathem officiating. Mrs. Patton was born in Beaufort County on July 10, 1936. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Hilda Mae Braddy Wallace. She attended Woman’s College in Greensboro (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). On Oct. 13, 1957, she married Charles Fredrick Patton, who survives. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Beaufort County, worked in the tax department in Martin County and as finance officer for the City of Roxboro. Survivors include one son, Fred Patton Jr. of Clayton; two daughters, Terri Garrett of Oxford, and Hope Patton of Garner; and four grandchildren. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, July 19, 2007)
Clinton A. Paul
Clinton A. Paul, 85, of the 3700 block of Robin Hood Road, died April 13, 1995, in Virginia Beach. Mr. Paul was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was formerly employed with Bond Bakery and Sinclair Gasoline Company. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Norfolk and Ruth Masonic Lodge #89. Survivors include his wife, Zola B. Paul; two daughters, Fay P. Edwards and Sallie P. Ekstrum, both of Virginia Beach; a sister, Olga Swift of Lake Isabella, Calif.; two grandchildren, Cynthia E. Short of Fort Bliss, Texas, and Robert C. Shultz III of Virginia Beach; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at noon today in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Dr. John P. Mason and Dr. Robert Y. Sandford. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. The family will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – April 15, 1995; pg. B4)
J. Bonner Paul, Sr.
Mr. J. Bonner Paul, Sr., 91, President and co-owner of Paul Funeral Home in Washington and Belhaven, died Friday evening, November 23, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington officiated by the Rev. Dr. John Ledford, Pastor Philip Jethro and the Rev. Dr. Michael Price. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. I.B. Paul, Josh Paul, Scott Clark, Billy Slade, Derik Davis and Bobby Hodges will serve as pallbearers. Members of the Beaufort County Grange, Bunyan Ruritan Club, the Improved Order of the Redmen and the staff of Paul Funeral Home will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Bonner, as he was fondly known by all, was born in the Pungo Community of Beaufort County on July 30, 1916, son of the late Lewis Bonner Paul and Evelyn Stokesbury Paul. Mr. Bonner was a graduate of Washington High School and an outstanding athlete. His strength and huge frame made him a natural lineman for the Washington Pam Pack in the mid ’30s. Following high school, he attended the Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tenn. and graduated in 1937. He returned home, only to get called for duty in the Navy during World War II, where he served in the Pacific in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. After the war, he returned to full-time funeral service work and over the years has been instrumental in helping many aspiring youth interested in the profession with his great knowledge and nationwide contacts in the field. Mr. Bonner served for five years on the N.C. State Board of Mortuary Science. The last year he served in the capacity of president and he served ten years on the N.C. Burial Association Commission. His virtually unlimited knowledge of Beaufort County geography and its people has been a great source of information for many family members. His counsel has been sought by many who needed information not located in a computer because of his keen mind and recall. At anytime you walked by Mr. Bonner’s office door, there was someone that had dropped in to chat or seek information. Many plaques and awards, from various businesses, civic organizations and community involvement, adorn the walls of his office. He was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow award presented by the Rotary Club. On June 19, 2003, he was awarded the North Carolina Funeral Director Association Honorary Membership given in recognition and appreciation for his support and contributions to the advancement of the association and practice of funeral service. On July 30, 2006, his 90th birthday, he was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, awarded by Governor Michael F. Easley and presented by Representative Arthur Williams. On October 16, 2007, Paul Funeral Home hosted the District 2 Funeral Directors Meeting. At that meeting, he was presented a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the members of District 2 for grateful appreciation for his professional service and dedication to the advance of funeral service. Mr. Bonner was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Washington where he served in virtually every office, including numerous terms as deacon. He was the longest-term member of the Bunyan Ruritan Club, a member of the Orr Lodge # 104 A.F. & A.M., the Beaufort Country Grange, Tau Tribe 19, I.O.R.M. and was one of the charter members of the Washington Jaycees. Mr. Bonner was a part of the group which brought Washington under the City Manager/City Council form of government. He served several terms as Beaufort County Coroner before the county came under the Medical Examiner System. Mr. Bonner is survived by his wife, Lillian Vann Gaylord Paul. He is also survived by his son: Joseph (Joe) Paul Jr. and his companion, Gaye Stewart of Washington, his daughter: Ava E. Paul and her partner, Ed Everett of Bath; his grandsons: Scott Clark of Greenville, Josh Paul of Washington and Bryan Harris of Oriental; his sister: Dorothy Carawan of Williamston; and a number of nephews; his step-daughter: Carolyn Coordes and her husband, Don of Wake Forest; his two step grandchildren: Kristy Seaboch and her husband, Mark and Karen Guest; his four step great-grandchildren: Max Guest, Mitchell Seaboch, Haley Seaboch and Ashlyn Seaboch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Margie Albritton, and five siblings, who he was instrumental in raising because of the early death of their father. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home. Mr. Bonner was successful in managing the family’s two funeral home locations in Belhaven and Washington. Today, both locations stand as a monument to his integrity and expertise as a compassionate funeral director and businessman. His desire to be remembered as “A Friend to All” was exemplified in his daily life both in and out of the office. Today, we truly lost “A Friend to All” with the passing of Mr. J. Bonner Paul, Sr. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Paul Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, November 25, 2007)
Jackson Potter Paul
Mr. Jackson Potter “Jack” Paul, 62, of Beaufort County, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Mr. Paul was born May 27, 1945 in Belhaven. He was the son of Lois Paul and the late Thorne Paul. Mr. Paul was an interior decorator. Survivors include his mother, Lois Paul of Belhaven. In addition to his father, Mr. Paul was preceded in death by a brother, Ellis “Butch” Paul. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 at the home of his mother, Lois Paul, in Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Paul family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, December 3, 2007)
Jerry B. Paul
A funeral service for Jerry B. Paul will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Clair’s Church of Christ in Bath. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, August 21, 2006)
Margaret Linton Paul
Mrs. Margaret Linton Paul, 86, of 4925 Sidney Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City. A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday in the cemetery of Sidney Original Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. David Pooser officiating. Mrs. Paul was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 5, 1921. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Davis Linton. She was married to Walton Earl Paul Sr., who preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1996. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Sidney Original Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Harold Paul of Suffolk and Walton Earl Paul Jr. of Hertford; two daughters, Margaret Ann Baker of Elizabeth City and Kay Paul Jennette of Scranton; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends today from 4-5 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, February 15, 2008)
Mary Clark Paul
Mary Clark Paul, 89, died Aug. 13, 1996, in her residence. Mrs. Paul, the widow of Mike M. Paul, was a Protestant. She was a native of Chocowinity, N.C. Survivors include two stepsons, Jack Dale of Dayton, Ohio, Steve Dale of Wake Forest, N.C.; two brothers, Fred Clark Jr. of Norfolk, Clyde Clark of Chesapeake; a grandson; family friends, Linda Hartman and Mabel Hartman; and companion, Flora Yates of Chesapeake. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday by Dr. Ray O. Jones in Loving Funeral Home Chapel, Churchland. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home for a visitation today from 7 to 8 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 14, 1996; pg. B4)
Michael Wayne Paul. Jr.
Michael Wayne Paul, Jr., age 36, a resident of 1015 Climbing Rose Turn, Cary, NC died accidentally Thursday February 14, 2008. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Sunday February 17, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Rev. Albert Shuler. Burial will follow in the Walker Family Cemetery off Slatestone Road, Washington, NC. Wiley Walker, Gary Walker, Matt Walker, Kevin Carrow, Wayne Sikes and Jay Bishop will serve as pallbearers. Michael Wayne was born in Beaufort County on June 24, 1971 son of Donna Walker Taft and Michael Wayne Paul, Sr. He was a 1990 graduate of Northside High School. Michael Wayne was a member of the Masonic Lodge and worked in the construction business with Brindly’s Grading Company in Cary. Surviving along with Michael Wayne’s parents: Donna Walker Taft of Greenville and Michael Wayne Paul, Sr. of Bath, includes a stepfather: Hoover Taft, III of Greenville; a stepmother: Helen Paul of Bath; a half sister: Misty Cutler of Bath and a stepbrother: Rodney Tuttle of Cabat, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday February 16, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Michael Wayne’s mother and step father located at 108 Williamsburg Drive, Greenville or at the home of his father and step-mother located at 2264 Yeatesville Road, Bath, NC or at the home of his uncle: Gary Walker located at 6917 Slatestone Road, Washington, NC.
Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving Michael Wayne’s family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary)
Mittie Loraine Bowen Paul
Mrs. Mittie Loraine Bowen Paul, age 85, a former resident of 9274 N.C. Hwy 99 North, Pantego, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Three Rivers Health & Rehab Center in Windsor. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, February 23, 2007 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, conducted by Rev. John Henry Lane and Pastor Al Markuson. Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery, Pungo community, Pantego. The following will serve as pallbearers: Robbie Bowen, Alan Britt, Wayne Britt, Jerry Lee Giles, Ronnie Garrett, and James Paul Allen. Mrs. Paul was born in Beaufort county on October 10, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Milton Bowen and Minnie Lorraine Sitterson Bowen. Mrs. Paul was a homemaker. She was a member of the Union Grove Church of Christ. Mrs. Paul was married to Hugh McCoy Paul, who preceded her in death, December 6, 1998. Mrs. Paul is survived by a sister, Ruby Gurganus of Plymouth; four nieces, Elaine Bowen Britt, Patricia Faye Boyd, Janice Bowen Poole and Teresa Gurganus; seven great nieces, Melody Williams Woolard, Carol Jean Bowen, Sharon Britt Oliver, Renee’ Boyd Ange, Leanne Whitford Bloom, Cristy Whitford Johnson, and Melissa Boyd Smith; one great nephew, Robbie Bowen; and one step great niece, Tonya Poole Purvis. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Paul was preceded in death by a son, Rondal McCoy Paul; two infant sons; two brothers, Wilson and David Bowen; a nephew, Robert Garland Bowen; a great nephew, John Andrew Bowen; and a niece, Brenda Gurganus Whitford. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Paul family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, February 21, 2007)
Nina Mae Stowe Paul
Nina Mae Stowe Paul, age 77, a resident of 2380 Yeatesville Road, Bath, N.C. died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at her home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2006 at St. Clair’s Church of Christ officiated by Craig Hagen and Norman Miller. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Warren, Jay Bishop, Jay Mason, Toby Tetterton, Jerol Selby, Jr. and Randy Clayton. Mrs. Paul was born in Lenoir County on January 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Stowe, Sr. and the late Margaret Daniels Stowe. She was a 1946 graduate of Oriental High School. Mrs. Paul married Louis Wilson Paul, Sr. who preceded her in death on February 24, 1982. She was a retired seamstress and had worked with Gaylord’s Upholstery and A & W Upholstery. Mrs. Paul was a lifetime member of the Belhaven VFW Ladies Auxiliary, St. Clair’s Church of Christ and the Senior Sunday School Class. Survivors include five sons: Louis Wilson Paul, Jr. and his wife, Diana of Pinetown; Mark Andrew Paul and his wife, Lynn of the Pungo Community of Pantego; Carlton Lee Paul and his wife, Marilyn of Washington; Richard Lacy Paul and his wife, Darlene of Pinetown and Jerry Burbage Paul and his wife, Barbara of Bath; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Paul was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven and other times at the home of her son, Richard, located at 111 Seed Tick Neck Road, Pinetown. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the family of Ms. Nina Mae. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, August 10, 2006)
Wilbert O. Paul
Wilbert O. Paul, 78, of Oldsmar, died Sunday (Oct. 19, 1997) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Bath, N.C., and came here in 1989 from Brockton, Mass., where he retired after 35 years as a serviceman for Bay State Gas Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor, and the VFW in Whitman, Mass. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Mary E.; two sons, Gregory, Boylston, Mass., and Wilbert Jr., Australia; two daughters, Susan O'Connor, East Falmouth, Mass., and Janet Lamp, Coto de Caza, Calif.; four brothers, Thorn, Paul and Phillip, all of North Carolina, and Howell, Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Betty Cordon and Annie Mae Spain, both of North Carolina, and Audrey Sarno, Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor. (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – October 21, 1997; pg. 7)
Laura Butt Windley Payne
Mrs. Laura Butt Windley Payne, age 96, a resident of Autumnfield Rest Home of Belhaven passed away at Pungo District Hospital, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Fred Fordham. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 1:45 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home Saturday. Mrs. Payne was born July 6, 1908 in the Yeatesville community, the daughter of the late Samuel Bryan Windley and Lula Tripp Windley. She lived most of her life in Beaufort County. Mrs. Payne graduated from Pantego High School and attended East Carolina Teachers College, where she received her teaching degree. She taught in several different schools including Pantego Elementary and Pungo Christian Academy, where she last taught before retirement after 45 years in education. Mrs. Payne married Durward W. Payne on Jan. 28, 1944, who preceded her in death in 1963. She was the president of the Alumni Association of The Pantego Ye Ole Academy and led the effort for the preservation of the Academy building. Mrs. Payne was also a member of the St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Mrs. Payne is survived by a daughter: LuAnn Whitaker and husband Guy of Wake Forest and a grandson: Seth W. Whitaker of Atlanta. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Payne family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - January 20, 2005)
Sallie Swindell Pearce
Sallie Swindell Pearce, 81, of the 5100 block of Portsmouth Blvd., died Jan. 7, 1995, in her residence. Mrs. Pearce was born in Bath, N.C. She was a member of Cottage Place United Methodist Church and The Nancy Bristow Circle of the church and was the widow of Joseph A. Pearce. Survivors include a daughter, Sally P. Britton of Chesapeake; two sons, Robert S. Pearce of Portsmouth and James M. Pearce of Chesterville, Mo.; two sisters, Jackabyna Adams and Julia Tucker, both of Townsville, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by the Rev. James D. Thomas. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and other times at 2730 East Meadow Drive, Chesapeake. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – January 8, 1995; pg. B6)
Mary Jo Nolley Pearson
Mrs. Mary Jo Nolley Pearson, 50, of 245 S. Fifth St., Aurora, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Martin County. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with burial to follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Pearson was born Jan. 19, 1957, the daughter of Doris Baker Nolley of Washington and the late William Edward Nolley. She was a graduate of Washington High School and Beaufort County Community College’s nursing program. She worked as a nurse at Martin General Hospital, Williamston, for many years. Survivors include one son, Wes Ball of Washington; one brother, Bill Nolley of Clayton; and one grandchild. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, April 12, 2007)
Clyde Wesley Peed
Mr. Clyde Wesley Peed, 69, of Greenville died Wednesday, May 24, 2006. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel, Greenville. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mr. Peed was a native of Washington. He was the son of the late Tillman and Helen Peed. For the past 27 years he had made his home in Greenville where he worked in sales at Hastings Ford until his retirement. He was a member of Eastern Pines Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Polly Carraway Peed; one daughter, Wanda P. Kennedy of Greenville; one son, Stephen Peed of Greenville; two sisters, Julia P. Gerard and Edna P. McQuay, both of Washington; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Wilkerson Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, May 26, 2006)
Russell Lee Peed, Jr.
Feb. 20, 1960 - Dec. 23, 2006MIDDLESEX - Russell Lee Peed, Jr. 46, died Saturday. A native of Beaufort County he was preceded in death by his father, Russell Lee Peed, Sr. Funeral service, 2 p.m., Friday, Strickland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Jordan Family Cemetery. He is survived by son; Rusty Peed, III and wife Connie of Middlesex, mother; Bernice F. Peed of Aurora, brothers; Floyd Peed and wife Darnell of Aurora, Michael Peed and wife Cheryl of York, S.C., sister; Linda Brinson and husband Doyle of Southport, N.C., and granddaughter; Lauren Peed. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Friday at Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, prior to the service. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, December 28, 2006)
Brenda Pierce Peele
Mrs. Brenda Pierce Peele of 605 W. 11th St., Washington, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Freemount FWB Church with the Revs. Drs. Alonza and Catherine St. Clair officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Peele was born Aug. 12, 1952, the daughter of the late Handy and Jessie Price Pierce. She attended the Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort County Community College. She was employed with Beaufort County Department of Social Services. Survivors include three daughters, Nikki Whiting, Jessica Peele and Sandra Langley Keyes, all of Washington; one son, Kenneth Pierce of Nashville, N.C.; three sisters, Beulah Greene of La Grange, Evelyn Fair of Baltimore, Md., and Barbara Seck of Hampton, Va.; three brothers, Robert Price of Manhattan, N.Y., Clarence Pierce of Washington and Willie Pierce of Long Island, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Saturday, March 8, 2008)
Ed Peele
Mr. Ed Peele, age 85, of Washington, died Monday January 14, 2008 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, conducted by Derik Davis. Mr. Peele was born in Martin County on August 11, 1922. He was the son of the late John G. Peele and Charlie Emma Waters Peele. Mr. Peele was a retired automobile mechanic. In his spare time, he loved to fish. Mr. Peele was married to the former Lucille Harris, who preceded him in death, December 29, 2007. He was a fine father to three children, Steve Peele of Pitt County, Charles Peele of New Orleans, LA and Dianne Rollins, who has preceded Mr. Peele in death. In addition to his wife, daughter, and parents, Mr. Peele was preceded in death by four brothers, John Mariner Peele, Robert A. Peele, William B. Peele and Heber J. Peele. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Peele family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - January 16, 2008)
Lucille Harris Hutchins Peele
Mrs. Lucille Harris Hutchins Peele, age 72, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery, conducted by Derik Davis. Mrs. Peele was born in Beaufort county on May 19, 1935. She was the daughter of the late David Richard Harris and Cassie Frances Woolard Harris. Mrs. Peele was self employed with her husband in L & E Auto as long as their health permitted. Mrs. Peele was married the Edward “Ed” Peele, who survives. Surviving with her husband are one daughter, Carol Hutchins May Stables of Suffolk, Va.; one son, Charles Peele of New Orleans, LA; and one grandson, Anthony Clark of Winterville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Peele was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Sue Hutchins Clark; a grandson, George May; three sisters, Marlene Barber, Annie Laura Nobles, Alma Keech; one brother, Leroy Wynne; and loving step father, Woodie Miller. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Peele family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary)
Peggy Elizabeth Waters Peele
Peggy Elizabeth Waters Peele, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, died Sept. 22, 2006. Born in Beaufort County, North Carolina, to Richard Dewey and Ella Louzette Waters, she moved to Portsmouth in 1943 when she married the late James A. Peele. Peggy worked in Portsmouth at the Seaboard Railway Company in the Auditor of Revenues department until the birth of her first child. She loved being a mother and grandmother and enjoyed introducing her children to the world of reading, reference books and libraries and instilled in them a love of learning. She also enjoyed cooking and canning vegetables from her husband’s garden. Peggy was a longtime member of Grove Park Baptist Church where she worked in the library, taught Sunday school and was a Girls’ Auxiliary leader many years ago. Peggy was predeceased by her husband, James and two sisters, Louglen and Jacqueline. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Lou; son, Jim and his wife Marion; and her grandchildren, Lauren Peele and Jimmy Peele. She is also survived by four brothers, Elisworth, Gerald and his wife Betty, Bobby and his wife Libby and Moody and his wife Maxine; one sister, Ella Jane; her uncle, Jesse and his wife Iola; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Grove Park Baptist Church, 1400 Rodman Ave., by the Rev. Jim Woodland and the Rev. Richard Moody Waters. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The family would like to acknowledge with gratitude, the special care and concern of Dr. Kevin Wilson, as well as the kindness and assistance of Bon Secours Hospice. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – Saturday, September 23, 2006)
Robert L. Peele, Sr.
Robert L. Peele, Sr. of the 1600 block of Colon Ave. died May 4, 2004, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Washington, N.C., he was a merchant seaman and a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Melva Peele of Norfolk; two daughters, DeBree Peele-Pettus of Fort Worth, Texas and Deborah Peele of Dayton, Ohio; a son, Robert L. Peele Jr. of Fort Worth; two stepbrothers; and a host of other relatives and friends. His remains are to be cremated and memorial services will be private. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – May 6, 2004; pg. B8)
Troy McCray Peele
Mr. Troy McCray Peele, 85, of 192 Peele Road, Aurora, died Saturday, Feb., 23, 2008 at Beaufort County Hospital. Funeral services will be a graveside service at Dublin Grove on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Earl Sadler officiating and Mr. John Carawan. Mr. Peele was born in Royal on May 3, 1922 to the late William David and Ida Green Peele. On Nov. 18, 1942 he married Tessie Raye Bonner, who survives. He served in the Navy for 22 years before retiring from the military. He retired in 1984 after working for Texas Gulf and FCX. He was very active in his home church, Dublin Grove F.W.B. where he served as senior deacon, among other duties, for many years. Survivors are two sons: David C. Peele and his wife, Zella, of Aurora and Alan McCray Peele and his wife, Vickie, of Washington; two daughters, Jane Peele Brooks and her husband, John, of Lexington, N.C., Joy Peele Dunn and her husband, Don, of Aurora and one brother, James C. Peele of Aurora. He was cherished by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at home and after the service in the fellowship hall of Dublin Grove F.W.B. Church. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Peele family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, February 25, 2008)
Marena Brickell Handy Pemberton
Mrs. Marena Brickell Handy Pemberton, affectionately known to all as Brick, died peacefully on Sunday March 12, 2006 at her home. She was born June 22, 1916, to Robert Rathbone and Margaret Styron Handy and was the youngest of seven children. In addition to her parents and siblings, her husband, William D. Pemberton preceded her in death. Mrs. Pemberton served her country during World War II as a member of the WAVES and continued employment with the Federal Government until her retirement. Her joy was serving others and she was devoted to the care of her family and friends. She loved her friends and they shared a bond as far back as their childhood. Mrs. Pemberton was deeply loved by her nieces and nephews who thought of Aunt Brick as quite the modern businesswoman. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and granddaughter of the late Rev. Nathaniel Harding. She enjoyed membership in various organizations including the Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a charter member of the Carrollton Book Club and a member of the Cursillo community. A memorial Eucharist will be held 11 a.m. on Friday March 17, 2006 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church conducted by the Reverend Donald Wiesner. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Chapel Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 985, Washington, NC 27889 or to the charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Thursday March 16, 2006 at the home of Mrs. Pemberton’s niece, Pat Gertz, located at 164 East Main Street, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Pemberton Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 15, 2006)
Simon Pender, Jr.
Simon Pender, Jr. of the 2200 block of Centerville Turnpike S., a maintenance worker, died Feb. 2, 1992, in a hospital. Mr. Pender was born in Aurora, N.C. He had been employed with Hardee's Realty Co. for nine years. Survivors include a sister, Geneva Moore, and a brother, Abson Pender, both of Aurora. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Home, Norfolk, by the Rev. Joseph Lassiter. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 1 p.m. at 2233 Centerville Turnpike S., for the procession. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 4, 1992; pg. D2)
Bernice R. Penland
COLUMBIA - A memorial service for Bernice R. Penland, 89, will be held 4 p.m. Sunday at Washington Street United Methodist Church, Christ Chapel. Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street Chapel, is in charge. Mrs. Penland, wife of the late John B. "Jake" Penland, longtime Sports Editor of The State Newspaper, died Friday, November 24, 2000. Born in Washington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel Hiram Ross and Sallie Hodges Ross. She was a registered nurse having received her training at Women's Hospital and Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. She was a former Chief Nurse of the maternity section at Doctors' Hospital in Miami, FL. She served in a number of capacities at the various hospitals in Columbia before retiring. Mrs. Penland was a member of Washington Street Methodist Church and former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Surviving are son, Julian Straughan Downing of Shreveport, LA, son and daughter-in-law, Ross Early and Yvonne P. Downing of Hammond, LA and daughter and son-in-law, Lydia Downing and Chip Clary of Columbia; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. (The State (Columbia, SC) – November 26, 2000; pg. B4)
Freddie Lee Perdue
Mr. Freddie “Fred” Lee Perdue, 76, of 119 South Fields Circle, Chapel Hill, NC, and formerly of River Hills, Chocowinity, NC, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, May 1, 2006 at Orange United Methodist Church, 1220 Martin Luther King Blvd., Chapel Hill with the Reverends Ray Warren and Derik Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Orange United Methodist Church Cemetery. Ron Clark, Ronnie Clark, Joe Wall, Jimmy Wilcox, Greg Purser and Markie Burroughs will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday, May 1, 2006 at the church. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 6, 2006 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with the Reverend Derik Davis officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC. Mr. Perdue was born August 12, 1929 in Montgomery, AL. He was the son of the late James David Perdue and Fannie Lou Davidson Perdue. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. On July 29, 1951, he married the former Pearl Clark, who survives. Mr. Perdue received his Master’s Degree in Science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was a retired CPA and President of Southwestern Insurance Co. Mr. Perdue was an active member of Orange United Methodist Church. He also worked weekly at Habitat for Humanity, donated blood to the Red Cross and spent his leisure time fishing. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Clark Perdue; his son, David Perdue of Washington, NC; his daughter, Sheila Eldred and her husband, Tim of Chapel Hill, NC; one brother, James Perdue of Vero Beach, FL; one sister, Rebie White of Montgomery, AL and one granddaughter, Sarah Eldred. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Verna Mae Pollard and a brother, Clyde Perdue. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Perdue family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, April 30, 2006)
Reba Elizabeth Lilley Perkins
Reba Elizabeth Lilley Perkins, 83, of Moncks Corner, S.C., and formerly of Richmond, died November 28, 2000 in Charleston, S.C. A retired nurse, she was born in Washington, N.C., on October 19, 1917. She graduated from Washington High School in 1935 and attended nursing school at Garfield Hospital in Washington, D.C., and St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Richmond. She was a nurse at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and also worked as a private duty nurse and at Richmond Memorial Hospital. She was a volunteer at Richmond Memorial Hospital and a charter member of the Lakeside Christian Church. She is the daughter of the late Grover Lilley and the late Martha E. Chesson of Washington, N.C.; and the widow of Ernest E. Perkins Sr., of Richmond. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Black of Moncks Corner, S.C., and formerly of Richmond; a son, E. Edward Perkins of North Charleston, S.C., and formerly of Richmond; four sisters, Hazel Edwards, Laura Jarvis and Teenie Haddock of Washington, N.C., and Jane Schauble of Ozark, Ala.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at Lakeside Christian Church on December 16, 2000, at 11 a.m. with burial at Riverview Cemetery. (Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA) – December 12, 2000)
Clarice White Perry
Mrs. Clarice White Perry, 72, of 311 Duke St., Belhaven, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. A funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. James Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in Belhaven with Elder Barry James officiating. Burial will follow at Whitfield & Whitley Cemetery in Belhaven. Mrs. Perry was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Mammie Moore Clark and Curtis Clark. She attended the public schools of Beaufort County. She was a seafood technician with a seafood industry. Mrs. Perry was a member of St. James Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in Belhaven. She was married to Eddie Perry, who preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Clara Slade of the home; one son, Nathaniel White of Charlotte; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Brady White. 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, October 26, 2007)
Carol M. Phelps
Carol M. Phelps, 59, Dec. 25. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, funeral home chapel. Burial, Dixon Family Cemetery, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – December 27, 2005; pg. B4)
James Larry Phelps
CHOCOWINITY – Mr. James Larry Phelps, 59, of 2097 Old New Bern Road died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Paul Funeral Home Chapel of Washington, N.C. Burial in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and other times at the residence. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – August 11, 2005)
Alice Bogart Searight Phillips
Alice Bogart Searight Phillips, 88, of Auburn, ME, formerly of Durham, NC, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on April 24, 2002 at the Auburn, ME home of Elisabeth and Joel Salberg, her daughter and son-in-law, with whom she had been living. Mrs. Phillips was born in Washington, NC on August 10, 1913, the daughter of the late Rev. Henry Brown Searight and Mary Katherine (Kathleen) Bogart. She was educated in Washington, NC schools. She graduated from Peace College in Raleigh, NC, in 1932 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in Durham, NC, in 1934. She was married in the Duke University Chapel on June 4, 1935 to the late James Henry Phillips, emeritus professor of religion at Duke University, the first Chaplain to the University and a University Marshall. Their wedding was one of the first of the many Duke Chapel weddings and is so registered on the first page of the Duke University Chapel Register I. In later years, she was the Hostess to the Duke University Chapel. As hostess she researched and wrote The Windows of the Chapel, Duke University, and published a memoir, Spire and Spirit, both of which have been used as resources by Duke University historians and have been referenced in other published works. For many years she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC, a member of the Friends of Duke Chapel and the Duke Campus Club. She was also a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of North Carolina, tracing her ancestry from Governor William Bradford of Plymouth, MA and his descendants from Lubec and Friendship, ME. She is lovingly remembered as a dear and caring mother, grandmother and nana. She was a courageous and deeply spiritual woman who was a beacon to her family and friends, providing constant love, support and grace. She was widely traveled and an avid reader of the classics, biographies and history. She is survived by a sister, Katherine Turner Searight Hinds of Williamsburg, VA, and a brother, Henry Brown Searight of Ormond Beach, FL; two daughters, Kathleen Alice Phillips Svensson of Sodertalje, Sweden and Elisabeth Leigh Phillips Salberg of Auburn, ME; six grandchildren, Marikje Kathleen Oosting Shreeve of Storrs, CT, Michelle-Marie Alexander of Durham, NH, Lisa Bradford Bessaoud of Georgetown, MA, Andrea Newland Clark of La Porte, TX, Michael Bradford (Brad) Richman of Portland, ME and Katherine (Kat) Perrin Richman of Portland, ME; eleven great grandchildren, Sahara Aktar Alexander, Kias Michael Bessaoud, Trevor Phillips Shreeve, Melika Kathleen Bessaoud, Sasha Farid Alexander, Michael Bradford Shreeve, Derrick Adel Bessaoud, Matthew Clark, Christopher Hendricks Shreeve, Miranda Balow Richman, Aidan Russell Richman and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in Maplewood Cemetery, Annex B, Duke University Road, Durham, NC at 3:30 on Saturday, May 18. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Alice Phillips' honor to the Friends of Duke Chapel Endowment Fund or the First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – April 30, 2002; pg. C2)
Ruby Lee Gurkins Phillips
Mrs. Ruby Lee Gurkins Phillips, 77, of Delco, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Delco Community Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Kennedy officiating. Mrs. Phillips was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 14, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Oliver “Plum” and Mary Foreman Gurkin. She was married to Thomas Phillips, who survives. She was a long time member of Delco PFWB Church. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Lee Phillips and David Thomas Phillips; one daughter, Kathelen Marie Phillips Ganey; one brother, Dalton Gurkin; one sister, Edna Smith; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday following the graveside service in the reception hall of Delco PFWB Church. Arrangements are by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 14, 2007)
Ruth White Phillips
Ruth White Phillips, died April 7, 1997, in a Norfolk nursing home. She was 89. The daughter of George B. and Lucie Latham White, she was born in Beaufort County, N.C., on Feb. 19, 1908. She was the widow of Harry Cullum Phillips. After graduating from Alliance High School in Pamlico County, N.C., she studied nursing at the Philadelphia General Hospital from which she graduated as a registered nurse in 1936. She practiced nursing in Greenwich, Conn., and in Norfolk. She was a member of Ghent United Methodist Church. She is survived by a brother, Benjamin L. White of Corolla, N.C., and a stepson, Harry C. Phillips Jr. of Denton, Texas. A funeral service will be held at Ghent Methodist Church Thursday, April 10, at 11 a.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – April 9, 1997; pg. B8)
Flossie Bess Phipps
Flossie Bess Phipps, 93, of Portsmouth, a homemaker, died Jan. 3, 1993, in a Norfolk nursing home. Mrs. Phipps was born in Pantego, N.C. She was the widow of Benjamin H. Phipps and was a member of Portsmouth Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Eleanor P. Wilkens of Portsmouth; three sons, Hardy R. Phipps of Virginia Beach, Nolan O. Phipps of Norfolk and Benjamin F. Phipps of Chesapeake; a brother, George E. Bess of Norfolk; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 10:30a.m. Wednesday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Dr. S.E. Hathaway III. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Belhaven, N.C. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and also at the home of Mrs. Eleanor P. Wilkens, 209 Williamson Road, Portsmouth. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – January 5, 1993; pg. D2)
Gladys Ore Roberson Pilgreen
Mrs. Gladys Ore Roberson Pilgreen, 58, of 70 Mineola Drive, Washington, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Cornerstone Family Worship Center, Washington. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Pilgreen was born in Beaufort County, where she attended P.S. Jones High School in Washington. She was married to Virgil Pilgreen, who survives. Survivors include two sons, Mypico Maye of Raleigh and Earl Maye of Charlotte; one daughter, Toya Sadler of Rocky Mount; four brothers, James Ore of Newark, N.J., Charles Knight and Sylvester Ore, both of Washington, and Dwight Dale Ore of Greenville; and five sisters, Clara Warren, Shirley Steward, Sarah Louise Billups and Lenture Gray, all of Washington, and Ethel Telfaire of Simpson. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-5 p.m. at Rountree Family Mortuary & Cremation Services, Greenville, and 6-8 p.m. at Higher Dimension Church, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, October 12, 2006)
Frazier Thomas Pinkham
Frazier Thomas Pinkham, a born-again Christian, 69, died June 16, 1995 in a Norfolk hospital. Mr. Pinkham was born in Washington, N.C. He retired from the quality control department of Ford Motor Company after 31 years and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Mattie E. Pinkham; three daughters, Judy Shangraw, Joanne E. Jennings and Grace Pinkham, all of Chesapeake; two sisters, Donna Woolard of Washington, N.C., and Mary Weber of Suffolk; two brothers, James Pinkham and Edward E. Pinkham, both of Washington, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Chris Pinkham, Donna Simpson, Karen Shangraw and Jeremy Jennings. He was predeceased by a son, Jerry T. Pinkham. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Rosewood Memorial Park by Pastor John W. Godfrey. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, from 2 to 3 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) July 18, 1995; pg. B6)
Robert Earl Pinkham, Sr.
Mr. Robert Earl Pinkham Sr., age 81, of 103 Panticough Dr., Washington died Tuesday May 8, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday May 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and will be conducted by Rev. Ken Cash. Dalton Smith, Charlie O. Alligood, Ike Evans, Alex Kidd, David Hudson and Timmy Pinkham will serve as pallbearers. Steve Pinkham and Johnny Pinkham will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Pinkham was born in Beaufort Co. on November 28, 1925 to the late John Robert and Gladys McCartney Pinkham and on September 15, 1945 was married to Minnie Mae Woolard who survives. Mr. Pinkham served in the United States Army, was a disabled veteran and was a self-employed house painter. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Mae Woolard Pinkham of the home, one daughter, Dorothy Pinkham Smith and husband Dalton Smith of Washington, two sons, Robert Earl Pinkham Jr. and wife Dianne of Washington, Jimmy R. Pinkham and wife Lynn of Pinetown, one sister, Mrs. Virginia Squires of Washington and one brother, Wallace Massie of Washington. Mr. Pinkham was preceded in death by four brothers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home, 103 Panticough Dr., Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Pinkham family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 9, 2007)
Calvin Coolidge Pittman
Mr. Calvin Coolidge Pittman, 82, of 1315 Bergin Road, Aurora, and formerly of Forte Shores Drive, Chocowinity, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. A private memorial service will be held at Mr. Pittman’s home at a later date. Mr. Pittman was born in Johnston County on Jan. 23, 1925. He was the son of the late Thomas H. and Alice Woodall Pittman. He served in the Marines during World War II from 1942 to 1945. On Aug. 9, 1968, he married the former Lillie Latham, who preceded him in death Jan. 2, 1998. He retired from the former Carolina Power & Light as a service rep after 35 years of service. He was a former Beaufort County commissioner serving from 1970 to 1976. He served on the Beaufort County School Board from 1984 to 1988. He was a member of Washington Masonic Lodge No. 675, York Rite, Sudan Temple and the Beaufort County Shrine Club. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he was a past rector. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, May 12, 2007)
Anthony Thomas Polk
Anthony Thomas Polk, premature infant son of Kenny and Malissa Polk, died Wednesday, November 22, 2006. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Covenant Community Church on Hwy. 17 N in Washington with Pastor Shad Watters officiating. Survivors include his parents, Kenny and Malissa Polk of Washington, a brother, Daniel L. Garcia, a sister, Kristina N. Garcia of Washington. Maternal grandparents, Thelma and John Lilley of Williamston, Lewis H. Sullivan of Plymouth and Wallace L. Brown of Plymouth. Paternal grandparent, William A.C. Polk of Washington. A host of loving aunts and uncles, Jason and Stacy Blount of Lisbon, ME, Brian and Caroline Jones of Culpeper, Va., Maura A. Williams of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dion and DeAnn Polk of Greenville, N.C., and Jared and Tina Polk of Washington, N.C. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cameron G. Jones; a grandmother, Winona D. Polk and a great-grandmother, Ethel W. Sullivan. All reside in heaven. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, November 25, 2006)
Edward Leroy Pollard
Edward Leroy Pollard, 72, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at Williamsburg Community Hospital after a short illness. Born in Washington, N.C., Edward had been an area resident since 1954 and moved to King and Queen County in 1979. Edward retired from the Naval Weapons Station in 1986 after 32 years of dedicated civil service. He was a watch repairman by trade and a faithful member of New Hope Memorial Baptist Church in King and Queen County and the Moose Lodge, Gloucester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosabelle G. Pollard, in 1994. His survivors include his four daughters, Libby Green and her husband, David, of Hampton, Joyce Ballew and her husband, Tim, of Gloucester, Kay Rook and her husband, Doug, of Ashburn, Va., and Amy Metivier and her husband, Mark, of Williamsburg; two sons, Wayne Pollard and his wife, Melinda, and Michael Pollard and his wife, Kathy, both of Yorktown, Va.; and 13 grandchildren, Leslie Payne, Clark and Erin Ballew, Megan Pollard, Patrick Ballew, Jonathan Green, Troy Pollard, Taylor, Devan and Madison Rook, Caroline Rose Metivier, and Jessie and Jason Ockerman. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home by the Rev. Byrd L. Puffenbarger and the Rev. Mike Kelly. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Edward's home and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Va. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – August 26, 2001; pg. B7)
Helen Clark Pollard
Mrs. Helen Clark Pollard, 86, of 1255 Ware’s Chapel Lane, Washington, NC passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery with Mike Huppmann officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 P. M., Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service. Mrs. Pollard was born January 16, 1921 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Lilly Moore Clark. She was a lifelong resident of Beaufort County and was a retired assembly line operator with Hamilton Beach. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Clark M. Pollard of Washington and James F. Pollard of Virginia; one daughter, Sherry Pollard Rose of Washington; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, May 29, 2007)
James Earl Pollard
Rev. James Earl Pollard, age 60, a resident of 9761 Highway 17 South, Vanceboro, died Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington conducted by Rev. Woodrow Catlett and Rev. Luther Powell. Burial will follow in Taylor Family Cemetery, Gray Road, Chocowinity. The following will serve as pallbearers: James Sparks, Richard Pritchard, Jr., Steve Pollard, Glenn Pollard, Steven Pollard, Phillip Pollard, Leland Smith, and Donnie Smith. Rev. Pollard was born in Beaufort County on January 22, 1946. He was the son of the late William Henry Pollard and Martha Bell Hannah Pollard. Rev. Pollard had worked as a taxi cab driver and service station operator. He had recently received his minister’s license. Rev. Pollard served as associate pastor at Emmanuel Holiness Church in Greenville. On May 15, 1970, Rev. Pollard married the former Gloria Harrell, who survives. Surviving with his wife are two sons, Richard Ervin Pollard and his fiance, Katherine Wainwright both of Greenville, Benjamin Earl Pollard and his fiance, Kelli Dawn Rakowski both of Vanceboro; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Woolard of Washington. In addition to his parents, Rev. Pollard was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Benjamin Pollard and William Larry Pollard and a grandson, Richard Ervin Pollard, Jr. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Pollard family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 15, 2006)
Rosabelle G. Pollard
SHACKLEFORDS - Rosabelle G. Pollard, 62, died Saturday, March 12. A native of Chocowinity, N.C., and former resident of York County, Mrs. Pollard lived in Shacklefords for 16 years. She was a member of New Hope Memorial Baptist Church. Survived by her husband, Edward L. Pollard; four daughters, Libby Green of Hampton, Joyce Ballew of Gloucester, Kay Rook of Alexandria, Amy Pollard of Yorktown; two sons, Wayne Pollard and Mike Pollard, both of Yorktown; and seven grandchildren. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, by the Revs. Byrd L. Puffenbarger and David Kelley. Burial in Parklawn Cemetery, Hampton. Family will receive friends 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – March 13, 1994; pg. B4)
Doris Marie Hopkins Pope
Mrs. Doris Marie Hopkins Pope, 52, of 201 Baker Drive, Washington, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Deeper Life Ministries, Washington, with the Rev. David E. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Whitfield & Whitley Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Pope was born in Beaufort County on Dec. 5, 1954. She was the daughter of James Hopkins and the late Mary Gray Hopkins. She attended the public schools in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was employed at The Meeting Place Restaurant, Washington. She was a member of Emmanuel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Washington. Survivors include three daughters, Wanda Pope, Natasha Pope and Juanita Harvey, all of Washington; one son, Bruce Hopkins of Washington; three sisters, Barbara A. Simmons and Jennette H. Smith, both of Washington, and Mary L. Hopkins of New York; two brothers, James Hopkins Jr. of Kentucky, and Rocky Hopkins of Roper; 13 grandchildren and one godsister, Cheryl Gieger of Bertie. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Barbara Simmons, 214 Marva Villa, Washington. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, June 23, 2007)
Gary Walter Posage
Mr. Gary Walter Posage, 59, of 103 Pelican Bay (Pamlico Plantation), Washington, died Monday, October 30, 2006 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00, Friday, November 3, 2006 at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church with Father Arturo Cabra officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC and other times at the home. Mr. Posage was born November 20, 1946 in St. Clair County, IL. He was the son of the late Walter T. Posage and Eileen Marie Grines Posage. He was a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL. Mr. Posage was a retired Pharmaceutical Director. On June 21, 1968, he married the former Eileen Morrison. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Morrison Posage; two daughters, J. Michelle Yurovchak and husband, Thomas of Nashua, NH and Rebecce Posage and fiance, Guy Montfort of Cincinnati, OH; one sister, Pat Merz and husband, Bob of Sioux Falls, SD, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Michael. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 2, 2006)
Emily Ann Wells Potter
Mrs. Emily Ann Potter, 68, of 161 Neck Road, Washington, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Oakdale Cemetery with Rev. Jason Blanton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 18, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at the home. Mrs. Potter was born August 2, 1938 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Vance Tyler Wells and Edna Kilby Wells. She was a graduate of Washington High School. On August 29, 1956, she married Herbert Mack Potter, who survives. Mrs. Potter was a proud homemaker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Pamela Potter Flanagan and her husband, Stuart of Washington; one son, Herbert Mack Potter, Jr. of Washington; two sisters, Carol Humphreys and her husband, Henry of Washington and Joan Pope and her husband, Thomas of Belhaven; three brothers, Vance Wells, Jr. and his wife, Jenny of Anderson, SC, James Wells of Vanceboro, NC and Eddie Wells of Washington, NC. She was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Wells Andrews in 2003. (Hillside Funeral Home obituary posted December 18, 2006)
Marvin Ray Potter
Marvin Ray Potter, 72, of Beckner Street died Dec. 22, 1996, in a local hospital with his family by his side. Mr. Potter was a retired sheet metal mechanic for the public works department at N.A.S. He was born in Washington, N.C., and was a member of Primitive Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and Korea. Survivors include his wife, Vashti B. Potter; four daughters, Diana Hamilton of Norfolk, Norma Arnold of Glen Allen, Va., Susie Aldridge and Debbie Lamastra, both of Virginia Beach; two sons, Buddy Potter of Bryans Road, Md., and Ray Potter of Virginia Beach; sister, Edna Mears of Pensacola, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Elder Kenneth Windham. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 25, 1996; pg. B11)
Frederick Latham Potts, Jr.
ENGELHARD - Frederick Latham Potts, Jr., 70, of 34518 U.S. Highway 264, Engelhard, died Thursday morning, July 22, 1999, at his home. Born in Washington, NC, May 20, 1929, he was the son of the late Frederick Latham and Katherine Dudley Potts. An outstanding athlete, he lettered in baseball, basket- ball and football at Washington High School and later attended the University of Virginia on an athletic scholarship. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was married to the former Elizabeth "Pud" Long. They lived in the Raleigh area for 25 years where he worked with the Square D Corporation until 1984 when they moved to Engelhard and operated the Hyde Supply of Engelhard until his retirement in 1991. Mr. Potts was a member of the American Legion Post #211, the Mattamuskeet Lodge #328 AF & AM and was an active member of St. George's Episcopal Church where he was a member of the Vestry. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. George's Episcopal Church at Lake Landing in Hyde County. The Reverend James H. Lupton will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in the church cemetery. His nephews, Charles Potts, Reed Potts, Morgan Potts, Hank Liverman, Walt Liverman, Ken Andrew and Forrest Anderson, will serve as pallbearers. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Pud" Long Potts; two sons, Frederick L. Potts, III, M.D. and wife, Glenda of Goldsboro and Joseph Long Potts and wife, Debbie of Wendell; a daughter, Susan P. Casper and husband, Mike of Engelhard; a brother, Zoph Potts and wife, Robin of Washington; a sister, Kay P. An- drew of Washington; six grandchildren, James Potts, John Potts, Andrea Potts, Victor Potts, Suzanne Casper and Michael Casper; two aunts, Stella Daniels of Washington, NC and Lenora Needham of Covington, GA. Friends may visit with the family at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday evening and other times at the home. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – July 23, 1999; pg. B7)
Rosa Lee Singleton Powell
PLYMOUTH - Mrs. Rosa Lee Singleton Powell, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. She was born in Washington, N.C., and worked as a nurse. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Plymouth Church of Christ. Burial Hillside Memorial Gardens, Plymouth. Visitation 7-8:30 p.m. today at the church. Memorials to Roanoke Operations in Washington County and Plymouth Church of Christ. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home. (The Daily Reflector [Greenville, NC] - Saturday, November 24, 2007)
Terry Lee Powell
Mr. Terry Lee Powell, 45, of Lot 42 Maryanna Mobile Estates, Washington, died Monday, May 22, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Mike Huppmann officiating. Mr. Powell was born May 10, 1961, in New Hanover County. He was the son of Broston Gary Powell and the late Bessy Louise Lehrshell Powell. On March 25, 1992, he married the former Margaret “Dixie” Dixon Bunch, who survives. He was employed as a painter with Hackney and Sons, Inc. of Washington. Mr. Powell had been a resident of Beaufort County for 15 years. Survivors include his son, James B. “Jamey” Powell of the home; his stepdaughter, Brittany Nicole Alligood of Washington; two sisters, Connie Powell of Lake Waccamaw and Debbi Ann McGee of Wilmington; one brother, Gary Wayne Powell of Wilmington; and one grandson. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home of his mother-in-law, Lillian Bunch, 6608 Clark’s Neck Road, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Mary Osborne Poyer
Mary Osborne Poyer, the first principal of West Hialeah Elementary when the school opened in the early 1950s and then principal of Morningside Elementary through 1964, died Thursday of respiratory failure. She was 89. Mrs. Poyer, whose late husband Charles Edison Poyer was a nephew of inventor Thomas Alva Edison, began her teaching career at age 15 in the same North Carolina country school where her mother began her career. In 1938 Mrs. Poyer moved to Miami and took a teaching job at Coral Gables Elementary. She taught at West Hialeah Elementary and then Morningside Elementary from 1952 to 1964, when she retired. "She was a character," said Alice Robbins, Mrs. Poyer's secretary at Morningside. "She was very outgoing and had a wonderful social life. She belonged to LaGorce Country Club and went to every big party on Miami Beach. We used to joke that she used to live like no other principal." Mrs. Poyer's husband had a successful real estate business in Miami Beach and was regularly listed in society columns. "She didn't have to work, but she loved it," Robbins said. Mrs. Poyer was born in Washington, N.C., and studied at Eastern Carolina University. She received a master's degree in administration from Columbia University in New York. Mrs. Poyer is survived by her son, Wesley Lins; nephew Thomas Osborne; four grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She will be buried in an Edison family plot in Port Huron, Mich. Arrangements are by Van Orsdel's Coral Gables Chapel. (The Miami Herald (Miami, FL) – May 4, 1991; pg. B4)
Billy Bray Price
Mr. Billy Bray Price, 62, of 1305 Redmond Road, Rome, Ga., died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at Floyd Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Davis Cemetery, N.C. Highway 45, Pantego, with the Rev. Terry Williams officiating. Mr. Price was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 28, 1944. He was the son of the late Grady Ward Price Sr. and Doris Slade Price. Survivors include one brother, Grady Ward Price Jr. of Plymouth and two sisters, Rhonda Berry of Pensacola, Fla., and Cindy Thomas of Tega Cay, S.C. Arrangements are by Smith & Austin Funeral Home, Plymouth. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 21, 2006)
Edna Dailey Price
Mrs. Edna Dailey Price, 90, a resident of Washington Park, died Saturday August 4, 2007 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home of Washington. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday August 8, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Caswell Shaw and Rev. Danny Allen. Pallbearers will be Jim Spain, Jerry Briley, Bill Davis, Johnny Flowers, Sammy Marshall and Lloyd Fox. Mrs. Price was born in Beaufort County on October 12, 1916, daughter of the late Tillman Jones Dailey and the late Rachel Martin Dailey. She was a 1934 graduate of Washington High School, and married Eugene Milton Price who preceded her in death on May 21, 1981. Mrs. Price was a retired seamstress who had worked with Belk’s Department Store and Carole’s Dress Shop, both in Rocky Mount, and she continued to sew in her home. Mrs. Price was a former member of First United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount and a current member of First United Methodist Church of Washington. She was active in Girl Scouts and her children’s school PTA in her younger years. Mrs. Price is survived by a son, Don Wilkinson and his wife Shirley of Washington; two daughters: Betty Lou Price Smith of Midlothian, VA and Debbie Price Bailey and her husband Bart of Allen, Texas; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: Esther Dailey Ammons and Cliff Ammons and a great-grandson, Edward Patrick Wilkinson. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday August 8, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and immediately following the graveside service, and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Price family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, August 6, 2007)
Vivian Estelle Bonner Price
Mrs. Vivian Estelle Bonner Price, 84, of 980 Fowle Drive, Washington, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in Mount Hebron Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with Elder J. Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Price was born in Beaufort County on May 12, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Augustus and Mattie W. Bonner. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She was married to Theodore Price Sr., who preceded her in death. She was a member of Mount Hebron Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ). Survivors include one son, Theodore Price Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Ivie Waters of Washington, and Martha P. Copeland of New York; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, Ernest, Vantroy and Lavon and several siblings. A walk-in visitation will be conducted today from 1-7 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. The family will receive friends at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, July 14, 2007)
William G. Privette, Jr.
William G. Privette, Jr., 67, a retired Navy captain who was a decorated flyer in World War II, died of pneumonia Oct. 15 at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Capt. Privette, who lived in Falls Church, was born in Washington, N.C. He graduated from the University of North Carolina, was commissioned in the Navy in 1938, and became a pilot. During World War II, he flew from carriers in the central Pacific. Among the actions in which he took part were raids on the Marshall Islands and the first raids on the major Japanese naval base at Truk in the Caroline Islands. He led a squadron of torpedo planes in the first Truk attack. After the war, Capt. Privette's assignments included command of the carrier Yorktown. He also was chief of staff of the U.S. Naval Mission to Brazil. He was stationed in the Bureau of Personnel in the Navy Department when he retired in 1968. His decorations included two Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Air Medals. Survivors include his wife, Frances Quinn Privette of Falls Church; two sons, Army Maj. William G. III, of Fort Irving, Calif, and J. MacBryde, of Huntington, N.Y.; a daughter, Janet P. Welch of McAllen, Tex., and six grandchildren. (The Washington Post (Washington, DC) – October 20, 1982; pg. C10)
Emma Guthrie Pryor
Emma Guthrie Pryor, 71, of the 300 block of Tuggie Eure Road, died Dec. 15, 2003, in her home. Mrs. Pryor was born in Beaufort County, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Blake M. and Martha Foster Guthrie. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Clairs Church of Christ in Bath, N.C. Surviving are her husband, James H. Pryor; a daughter, Vanessa Wilbur of PoncedeLeon, Fla.; three sons, Lonnie M. Ayers Sr. of Suffolk, Glenn R. Ayers of Spring Grove, Va., and John B. Ayers Sr. of Floyd, Va.; two stepdaughters, Blanche Chamberlain of Chesapeake and Wanda Faye Frank of Norfolk; a stepson, Wayne Pryor of Virginia; two brothers, Russell Guthrie of Chesapeake and James Guthrie of Eure; 16 grandchildren and a great- grandchild. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, Gatesville. Friends may join the family at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – December 17, 2003; pg. B7)
Bertha Pugh
Funeral Held Today for Mrs. Bertha Pugh Belhaven - Mrs. Bertha Pugh died Saturday afternoon at her home here following an illness of four years. She was 58 years old. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Pentecostal Holiness church with the Rev. John Bunch, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Pugh was the daughter of the late Byran and Marietta Wallace Keech. She was married to Sam Pugh in 1917. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Richard Pugh of Fentress, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Herman Hartlieb of Essex, Md., Mrs. Carl Wilkins of Belhaven and Mrs. James Rose of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; three brothers, Jayhue and John Keech of Norfolk, Va. and Jessie Keech of Belhaven; three sisters, Mrs. D. A. Squires of Elizabeth City, Mrs. Otis Swindell of Portsmouth, Va. and Mrs. Emma Smith of Washington, N.C. [unknown newspaper but handwritten date was 1958] Kindly submitted by Ruth Pugh Parks
Samuel Pugh
Samuel Pugh Passes Friday - Belhaven - Samuel L. Pugh, age 71, retired seaman, died late Friday in the U.S. Public Health service center in Norfolk, Va. following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Paul Funeral home here with the Rev. Martin Kershman officiating. Burial wil follow in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Mr. Pugh lived most of his life here and attended the Assembly of God Church. Surviving are one son, Richard Pugh of Chesapeake, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Wilkins of Belhaven, Mrs. Edward Sumerdon of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rose of Belhaven; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. [unknown newspaper but handwritten date says June 31, 1970]
CHESAPEAKE - Samuel L. Pugh, 71, of 807 Wadena Road, Princeton Halls, died Friday in a Norfolk hospital. A native of Hyde County, N.C., he was a son of William D. and Mrs. Mary Credle Pugh and the husband of the late Mrs. Bertha Kreche Pugh. He was a retired merchant seaman. He is survived by a son, Richard W. Pugh of Chesapeake; three daughters, Mrs. Irma Wilkins and Mrs. Mary Rose of Belhaven, N.C., and Mrs. Edward Sumerton of Baltimore; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The body is being sent from Twiford Colonial Chapel, Great Bridge, to Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, for a funeral service today at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Martin Kershman. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Belhaven. [unknown newspaper but handwritten date says June 31, 1970] Both obituaries kindly submitted by Ruth Pugh Parks.
William Dayton Pugh
[1982 Funeral Card from Paul Funeral Home. Kindly submitted by Ruth Pugh Parks.
Joseph Charles Puglisi
Mr. Joseph Charles Puglisi, 93, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on December 2, 1912. He passed away on May 21, 2006. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Laura Agnes, in 2004 after 67 years of marriage. Joe lived the last four years of his life with his daughter, Grace Placente, and her husband, Richard, in Chocowinity, where he made many wonderful friends. He is survived by his son, Michael and wife, Carmenza, and their children, Michael, Jr. and Cathy; also Carolyn Placente, daughter of Richard and Grace Placente. Joe also has two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister: Esther Abate of Brooklyn, N.Y., and brother, William Puglisi of Pennsylvania. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, N.C. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Paul Funeral Home in Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Charlie Harding Purser
CHOCOWINITY - Charlie Harding Purser, 59, a resident of Hwy 17, South, Chocowinity, died Saturday evening, December 12, 1998 at Beaufort County Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Chocowinity with Reverend Henry Horne officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis family cemetery, Edward, N.C. Mr. Purser was born June 26, 1939 in Craven County, the son of the late Charlie Blount and Janie Buck Purser. He attended Craven County Schools. At the age of 15, he began his career as an auto mechanic working for Smith-Mills Pontiac. Later he became the owner and operator of Purser's Body Shop which he operated for 25 years, Purser's Trucking and Purser's Used Cars. On December 14, 1973, he married the former Brenda Faye Jones, who survives. Mr. Purser, an avid horse lover operated Ponderosa Stables. He was a member of the Chocowinity Saddle Club hosting several years of trail rides, horse shows, races, and related events. Mr. Purser attended Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He was the president of "Stop The Hogs" in Beaufort County. Mr. Purser had served in the National Guard. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Kimberly P. Smith of Vanceboro; two sons, Gregory Allen Purser of Washington and Daniel Christopher Purser of the home. Other survivors include one sister, Mary Jo Mills of Arapahoe, and three brothers, James Edward Purser and Garland Franklin Purser, both of Vanceboro, and Donald Ray Purser of Chocowinity. Mr. Purser was preceded in death in addition to his parents by two sons, Jody Harding Purser in 1987, and Charlie Jay "C.J." Purser also in 1987. Mr. Purser was also preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth P. Toler in 1946 and one brother, Matthew Travis Purser in 1989. The family will receive friends at Paul Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 1998. The family will also be receiving friends at the home, Hwy 17 South, Chocowinity, N.C. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home in Washington, N.C. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – December 14, 1998; pg. B4)
Mary "Peggy" Whitley Purser
On Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 there was a “homecoming” in heaven. Peggy Purser went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was 87 years young, born on Feb. 22, 1920. She was her family’s encourager and set a high standard for us to follow. Through her life, she has touched many people. She loved unconditionally. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Owen & husband Frank Owen, Stepdaughters: Helen Mayes, Faye McDaniels, Lib Gilliam, Sisters-in-law, Irma Tingle, Audrey Purser, and Brother in law, Harvey Arthur Purser, grandchildren: Michael & Lisa Rice, James & Maria Rice, Sheri & Michael Martin, Stepgrandchildren: Scott & Bonita Owen, Gary & Ellen Owen, Greg Owen, Lori & David Hunnings, Todd & Anglea Owen; The love of her life her great grandchildren of whom there were 22, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Alonza & Claudia Fodrey, her brother and two sisters, an infant son, her first husband, Murray James Whitley and second husband Vaughn Ormel Purser. First and foremost she loved her Church, Rock of Zion FWB, serving as organist. She was a member of the Degree of Pocohontas for 53 years, once active in Bayboro Chapter of Eastern Star 26 years. As she was a cancer survivor, Relay for Life was one of her loves. As a strong woman of faith she also was a supporter of The Gideons International. Being legally blind for 17 years she supported the Lions organization for the blind. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Bryan and Rev. David Pierce officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home 7-8 p.m. Wednesday and other times at the home of her daughter, Peggy Owens, 1733 Hwy. 306 N., Grantsboro. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 6, 2007)
Gene Ashton Purvis
Mr. Gene Ashton Purvis, age 79, a resident of 362 Riverview Street, Belhaven died Tuesday February 26, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday February 28, 2008 at the Belhaven Community Cemetery officiated by Rev. Steve Green. Mr. Purvis was born in Belhaven on November 21, 1928, son of the late Julius H. and Sophronia Topping Purvis. He was a 1945 graduate of John A. Wilkinson High School in Belhaven. He served his country as a Communications Technician 2nd Class, 1950 to 1954, in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his military service, Mr. Purvis attended Davidson College from 1945 to 1947. He earned his BS Degree from East Carolina University in 1950, a MA Degree from East Carolina in 1956 and continued his PhD studies at UNC/Chapel Hill and the University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Purvis was a teacher at John A. Wilkinson High School from 1954 to 1957 and served as their principal from 1957 until 1961. Following his high school teaching career, he transferred to Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College, as an Associate Professor from 1961 until his retirement in 1988. Survivors include a brother: Julius Henry Purvis, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Belhaven; a niece: Julie P. Robinson and her son Casey, both of Durham. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Purvis family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, February 28, 2008)
Unless otherwise noted, these obituaries were contributed by Kay Midgett Sheppard. No part of this document may be used for any commercial purposes. However, please feel free to copy any of this material for your own personal use and family research.
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