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William Thomas Radcliffe
HAYES - William Thomas Radcliffe, 84, passed away on Jan. 5, 1997, at Walter Reed Convalescent Center in Gloucester. He was born in Belhaven, N.C., lived in Newport News most of his life and moved to Hayes in 1985. He retired from the Mariners' Museum in 1977 after 43 years of service, most of them as head of the Photographic Department. He was a member of Hilton Baptist Church in Newport News, its Sunday school and Hilton Happy Hearts, having previously served as a member of the Deacon Board. Survivors include his wife, Clara Herring Radcliffe; two sons and their wives, William Jr. and Peggy Radcliffe of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jerry K. and Carol Radcliffe of Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters and their husbands, Anne and Thomas Hornkohl of East Stroudsburg, Pa., and Linda and Kenneth Behnken of Newport News; one sister and one brother of Newport News; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997, at W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home, Newport News. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the chapel of W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack A. Lawson Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements by W.J. Smith and Son Funeral Home, Newport News. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – January 7, 1997; pg. B4)
Josephine Davis Galvin Raftery
Josephine Davis Galvin Raftery, 88, Bushnell and formerly of Englewood, died Dec. 13, 2000. She was born in Pinetown, N.C., and lived most of her life in Englewood. She moved to Bushnell in 1984 from Englewood. She was a licensed practical nurse and also worked as a food service worker with the Sarasota County Public School System. She was a member of Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen G. George of Bushnell; four sons, Edward Galvin and John Galvin, both of Bushnell, Dale Galvin of Englewood, and Jerry Galvin of Lake Panasoffkee; a brother, Willard Davis of Cocoa; a sister, Elizabeth Martinez of Naples; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, with services to follow, at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel in Bushnell. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, FL) – December 4, 2000; pg. BCE9)
William Harvey Ramsey
William Harvey Ramsey, 79, Lake Dot Circle, Orlando, died Wednesday, Aug. 12. Mr. Ramsey was a plasterer. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1957. He was a member of Cathedral Church of St. Luke. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: son, William H. Jr., Nashville, N.C.; daughters, Elizabeth R. Howlett, St. Petersburg, Anne Alpert, Maitland; companion, Delora Mark, Orlando; sister, Margaret R. Rhodes, Washington; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – August 15, 1998; pg. D4)
Marjorie Lee Cutler Randall
HAMPTON, VA - Mrs. Marjorie Lee Randall, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2006. She was born to the late William and Eliza Cutler in Bath N.C. Marjorie was a member of Church of Christ in Bath N.C. She enjoyed gardening and music, especially playing the harmonica. Marjorie was preceded in death by her son Bernard A. Chrismon, and five brothers and one sister. Mrs. Randall is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years; William Randall, and a daughter; Rebecca Michalski and husband Walter, There are four grandchildren; Chris Chrismon and wife Kimberly, Liza Kane and husband Noel, Todd Holdcraft and wife Kelly, and Rebecca E. Michalski, and five great grandchildren Benjamin Chrismon, Rebekah Chrismon, Trent Holdcraft, Carson Holdcraft, and Riley Elizabeth Kane, and her many beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home and services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Internment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, N.C. at 4:00 pm. Arrangements are handled by Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home 7415 River Rd. Newport News, VA. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, August 13, 2006)
Haughton F. Randolph, Sr.
Haughton F. Randolph, Sr., a retired vice president of sales for the Ohio River Co., died Wednesday at the Poydras Home. He was 91. Mr. Randolph was born in Washington, N.C., and lived in New Orleans for the past 40 years. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., and attended Tulane University. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret H. Randolph; three sons, Chris, Frank and Haughton F. Randolph Jr.; a daughter, Anne von Kuhn; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. Burial will be in Washington, N.C. Bultman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) – March 4, 2003; pg. 4)
Leon Rhodes Randolph, III
Leon Rhodes Randolph, III, affectionately known as “Trey,” transitioned to his eternal home on Monday, March 27, in Rowan Community Hospital in Salisbury, North Carolina. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Temple of Jesus Christ with pastor Sterling Tripp serving as eulogist. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. “Trey” was born on June 30, 1953, to Mary Smitherman Randolph Dunn and the late Leon Rhodes Randolph, Jr. Trey’s early childhood educational experiences were received through the former City of Washington public schools. He also attended the Governor’s Advancement School at Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated with honors from Washington High School. Trey did further studies at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. During his early childhood, he developed a love of music and expressed that love as he excelled in playing the alto and tenor saxophone. Trey played with several bands as their lead saxophonist as a young adult. He was a sports enthusiast, loving the sport of football, active in Boy Scouts of America. He joined Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age where he was junior steward, member of the Gospel and Chancel Choirs Sunday school, member of the Historical Organ Committee and played the saxophone. He later became a member of St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Lexington, North Carolina, where he faithfully sang in the choir. “Trey” faithfully served his country in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman from 1974-1978. In 1978, he was united in marriage to Ruth McLaren. To this union, three beautiful daughters were born. He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal grandparents, Leon and Naomi Taylor Randolph, and maternal grandparents, Al and Cora Smitherman. To mourn his loss are his wife, Ruth McLaren of New York; three daughters, Heather, Kim and Taylor; two grandsons, Tristan and Isaiah; his mother and stepfather, Mary S. Dunn and Dr. Samuel Dunn; stepmother, Mildred Keyes Randolph; mother-in-law, Katherine McLaren; four aunts, Margaret Randolph King, Alberta Madison Carter, Carrie B. Randolph, Betty B. Randolph; a devoted friend, Caroline Cordon. Arrangements are by Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 30, 2006)
Cecil Allen Rascoe
AHOSKIE - Cecil Allen Rascoe, 52, of the 1000 block of N. Academy St., died June 15, 2002, in Roanoke Chowan Hospital. Born in Beaufort County, N.C., he was the owner and operator of Cecil A. Rascoe Heating and Air Condition. Mr. Rascoe was a member of Brantley's Grove Baptist Church, Ahoskie. Survivors include his wife, Susan Sullivan Rascoe; a daughter, Allison Rascoe of Ahoskie; a son, Cecil Allen Rascoe Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif.; his mother, Myrtle Olease Allen Rascoe of Pantego, N.C.; four sisters, Peggy Hare of Murfreesboro, N.C., Marie Reed of Frisco, N.C., Mary Arbeene of Cabot, Ark., Lori Tetterton of Aurora, N.C.; and a brother, William Rascoe of Pantego. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Garrett Funeral Home by the Rev. Jimmy Ward. Burial will be in Stoney Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the home. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – June 16, 2002; pg. B8)
Patricia Jo Ratcliff
Patricia Jo Ratcliff, age 53, a resident of 5513 Botany Bay Drive, Raleigh and formerly of Pantego, died Thursday morning, March 22, 2007 at her home. Funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday March 24, 2007 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington officiated by Rev. Woodrow Freeze, III. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Miss Ratcliff was born in Beaufort County on July 21, 1953, daughter of Argil Windley and the late Joseph Ephraim Ratcliff, Sr. She graduated from Pungo Christian Academy and East Carolina University. She worked as a letter carrier at the North Ridge Station in Wake County from 1988 until her health began to decline. She is survived by her mother, Argil Ratcliff of Pantego; her brother: Joseph E. Ratcliff, Jr. and his wife, Valaurie of Harrisville, WV; her nieces and nephews: Rachel, Kassie, Hali, Patricia, Joseph, Christopher, Zoe and Josiah Patrick. The family will receive friends 2:00-3:00 PM on Saturday prior to the service at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of her mother, Argil Ratcliff, 1205 Wilkinson Station Road, Pantego. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Ratcliff Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Saturday, March 24, 2007)
Zeno Olen Ratcliff, Jr.
PANTEGO - Mr. Zeno Olen Ratcliff, Jr., age 80, a resident of 1564 Terra Ceia Rd., Pantego, NC died Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 25, 2001 at the Hebron United Methodist Church of Pantego with Rev. Patricia Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens of Washington. Mr. Ratcliff was born in Beaufort County on March 21, 1921, son of the late Zeno O. Ratcliff, Sr. and the late Mary Spruill Ratcliff. He attended Washington High School. He completed his High School studies with the class of 1939 at Mars Hill College and continued his education there until he transferred to North Carolina State College where he earned a B.S. Degree in Agricultural Economics. He then served his country during World War II in the Pacific with the U.S. Army. On August 3, 1952 he married the former Marjorie Tolan who survives. In 1947 Mr. Ratcliff organized the Beaufort Co. Young Republican Club which he served that year and 1956-1957 as President. He was Co-Chairman of the National Young Republican Agricultural Committee 1955-1957, Treasurer of North Carolina Young Republican Federation in 1955, recipient of Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year for Beaufort Co. in 1955, a member of the Beaufort Co. Republican Executive Committee for many years spanning between 1961 and 1990, a member of the Beaufort Co. Election Board from 1969 to 1972 which he served as Chairman from 1972 to 1975. Mr. Ratcliff was a member of N.C. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee from 1956 to 1958, which he served as Chairman 1958 to 1959 and served as Assistant Deputy Administrator of Price Supports with the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1959 to 1960. He was President of Zeno O. Ratcliff, Inc. a family farming business, since 1961 served as Board Member of Beaufort County Hospital for five years, a Board Member of Pungo District Hospital for seven years. Mr. Ratcliff was initiated into N.C. State University Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the honor Society of Agriculture in 1972, was a member of N.C. State University Board of Trustees 1973 to 1977 and held position of President of Beaufort Co. Farm Bureau 1980 to 1984. He was a member and past President of Belhaven-Pantego Rotary Club, Member and Chairman of Official Board of Hebron United Methodist Church where he was a dedicated member and Superintendent of Sunday School for many years until his death. He was chairman of the Broad Creek Drainage District since 1976 and served on the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority for two terms starting in 1987. Surviving along with Mr. Ratcliff's wife of the home are one son: Zeno O. "Sandy" Ratcliff, III of Washington one daughter Cyndi Ratcliff of Atlanta, GA; and one sister Frances J. Ratcliff of Pantego. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Today at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church c/o Carolyn Ricks, PO Box 97, Pantego, NC 27860. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Ratcliff family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) - August 24, 2001)
Janice Brooks Reddick
Mrs. Janice Brooks Reddick of Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Bath, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, in New York. A funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in Gateway Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Bath, with Bishop L. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reddick was the daughter of the late Bishop Allen E. Brooks and Irene F. Brooks. She was a graduate of the former Belhaven High School. She was an active member of Antioch Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Brooklyn, N.Y. Survivors include two sons, Juan Reddick and Malcom Kemp, both of New York; and one daughter, Tierra Smith of New York. The family will receive friends at the home of Bill and Sissy Brooks, 304 Steeple Chase Drive, Washington. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, September 30, 2006)
Michael Devern Reddick
Mr. Michael Devern Reddick, 51, of 7348 Terra Ceia Road, Pantego, died Friday, March 23, 2007, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Macedonia Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego, with Elder Donald Peartree officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mr. Reddick was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 23, 1955. He was the son of Blanche Brown Reddick and Arthur Thomas Reddick. He graduated from Pantego High School and did further studies at North Carolina Central University in Durham. Survivors include four sisters, Martha O’Neal, Ella Gaynor, Carol Spruill and Helen R. Cutler, all of Pantego; and one brother, Arthur Reddick Jr. of Pantego. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, March 27, 2007)
Raymond Richard Reece
Mr. Raymond Richard Reece, age 61, a resident of 123 Cedar Circle, Washington, NC died Tuesday August 21, 2007 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A wake service will be held 5:00 PM Sunday August 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Father Donald Baribeau. Mr. Reece was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on December 21, 1945 son of the late C. M. Reece and the late Ruth Walker Reece. He was a graduate of St. Bernard High School in Cincinnati, OH. Locally Mr. Reece worked as a service technician with Flanders Filters until his battle with cancer forced his retirement. Mr. Reece is survived by his life companion: Tony Lotta of the home; a sister: Janice Campbell of Henderson, NC; five brothers: J.C. Reece of Phoenix, AZ, Terry Reece of Cincinnati, OH, Rick Reece of Seattle, WA, Greg Reece of Washington, NC and John Reece of Chicago, IL and seven loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Sunday August 26, 2007 before the wake service at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Reece family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 22, 2007)
Zora T. Reed
Zora T. Reed, 76, June 22. Funeral 1 p.m., Wednesday, Wayside Presbyterian Church, Chocowinity. Burial, Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – June 28, 1999)
Raymond Harold Reel
Mr. Raymond Harold Reel, 76, of Bath, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Clair’s Church of Christ, Bath. Mr. Reel was born in Pitt County. He served in the Army in Japan during the war crime’s trials. He was married to Maxine V. Reel, who survives. He was employed with Riddle Brothers for 40 years. He retired in 1991 and moved to Bath. He was a member of St. Clair’s Church of Christ, Bath. Survivors include two sons, Stephen H. Reel of Raleigh, and George H. Reel of Winterville; one sister, Opal R. Dixon of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday in the fellowship hall of St. Clair’s Church of Christ, Bath, following the memorial service. Arrangements are by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, January 20, 2007)
Wilma Ruth Buys Rees
Wilma Ruth Buys Rees, age 66, of 175 Edgewater Rd., Washington, died Friday, July 13, 2007. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Rees was born July 19, 1940 to the late William Day Buys and Marjorie Della Dawe Buys who survives and on December 3, 1960, she married Robert Allen Rees who preceded her in death on April 26, 1973. She was a graduate of Farmington High School in Farmington, CT, served in the United States Marine Corps, graduated from Central Connecticut University with a B.S. in Science, was a director of a group home for the handicapped, traveled extensively, was an avid quilter and was a member of the Pamlico Quilters Guild. Survivors include her mother, Marjorie Dawe Buys of Washington; one daughter, Colleen M. deBres and husband Arthur of Manistee, MI; one son, Michael Rees and wife Tammy of Washington; two brothers, William T. Buys and wife Barbara of Harwinton, CT, Seth A. Buys and wife Tanya of Waldron, AK; two sisters, Karen B. Smith and husband Glen of Waldron, AK, Martha B. Hika and husband Eugene of Fort Myers, FL and five grandchildren: Robert Mickle, Arthur L. deBres III, Michael J. Rees, Lila Ruth deBres and Daniel William deBres. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Bayleaf Plantation Community Room, 1120 Cowell Farm Rd., Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Rees family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, July 14, 2007)
Faye Gaskins Reid
GRANDY - One extraordinary lady finished her journey on July 24, 2006 to begin a new one. Born in Beaufort, N.C., she was a retired real estate agent and a master gardener. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Gaskins. She also enjoyed fishing and golfing. Faye is survived by her husband, Ed Reid; son, Woody Hudson (Lydia); three daughters, Shelby Wilson (Glenn), Janet Salmon (Frank), and Lois Walton (Gary); two sisters, Evelyn O’Dell and Rae Spencer (George); eight grandchildren, Jacob and Peter Hudson, Jereme Wilson, Jennifer Moneypenny, Brittany and Blake Salmon, Russell Adam Johnson, and Melissa Car; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, and Olivia; and four nephews, Johnny O’Dell, Timmy, Bobby, and Hoyt Spencer. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, with Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – July 27, 2006)
Ernest Roland Renwick, Sr.
Mr. Ernest Roland Renwick Sr., 62, of 2699 N.C. Highway 45 North, Pantego, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006. A funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in West Belhaven Church of Christ with Thom Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery, Pantego. Jos. Monzon, Ronnie Russ, Willie Williams Jr., Marshall Marslender, Michael Marslender, Shane Hubers, Hugh Watson and Joe Hodges will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Renwick was born July 30, 1944, the son of the late Roland F. and Elsie Carson Renwick. On Jan. 14, 1967, he married the former Donna Hollister, who survives. He retired as a master sergeant from the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion and a former member of the Ponzer Ruritan Club. He was a member of West Belhaven Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Ernest R. Renwick Jr. of Sasebo, Japan; one daughter, Karen E. Renwick of Albany, N.Y.; one sister, Sally Sanford of Adams, N.Y.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, and other times at the home of his son, 2701 N.C. Highway 45 North, Pantego. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – September 21, 2006)
Guy Gerard Renzi
BELHAVEN - Mr. Guy Gerard Renzi, age 49, a resident of 342 Mill Street, Belhaven, died Sunday, March 12, 2006 at his home. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, conducted by Rev. Allen Harmon. Guy was born on October 21, 1956 in Manhattan, N.Y. He was the son of Margaret Donnelly Renzi of Connecticut. He is survived by his life partner, Cherylee Hack and her son, Matthew Hack of the home and her daughter and son-in-law, April and Joseph Garcia, CT. Guy is survived by his brother, Henry Renzi and his wife, Annie Renzi of Connecticut; his three sisters, Donna Sario and Judy Staabe and her husband, Ed Staabe all from Connecticut, Dawn Renzi of Florida. He was the uncle to four nephews, two nieces, two great-nieces and one great-nephew. Guy was “loved by many and an instant friend to all.” Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Renzi family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 15, 2006)
Leon Clark Respass, Jr.
Mr. Leon Clark Respass Jr., 62, of 3387 Christian School Road, Pinetown, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with pastor David Linton Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Douglas Boyd, Todd Boyd, Mario CeCe, John Gregory Jr., Wayne Everett and Asa Everett. Mr. Respass was born in Beaufort County on July 16, 1943. He was the son of Leon Clark Respass Sr. and the late Grace Boyd Respass. He was a lifelong resident of Beaufort County and a graduate of Bath High School. He was a retired farmer and a member of Athens Chapel Church of Christ, Bath Church of God and Angels on Earth. In addition to his father, Leon Clark Respass Sr. of Pinetown, survivors include two sons, Michael Clark Respass and Victore Leon Respass, both of Washington; three daughters, Victoria Lee Respass, Veronica Grace Ann Respass and Virginia Ann Respass, all of Washington; one sister, Rita R. Woolard of Atlanta, Ga.; one adopted brother, James Russell Boyd; and two grandchildren, Samuel Langley and Sarah Grace Respass. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home of his son, Michael Clark Respass, 1677 Old Bath Highway. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, May 30, 2006)
Leon Clark Respass, Sr.
Mr. Leon Clark Respass, Sr., 82, of 2450 Respess Road, Pinetown, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his home. A graveside funeral service with Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington. Douglas Boyd, Todd Boyd, Jim Woolard, Michael Respass and Victore Respass will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, July 30, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at his home. Mr. Respass was born February 15, 1925 in Washington County. He was the son of the late Ed and Jane Phelps Respass. He was married to Grace Boyd Respass, who preceded him in death on April 18, 2002. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired farmer. Mr. Respass was a member of the Masonic Orr Lodge #104 of Washington, the Sudan Temple of New Bern and a past member of the Black Land Farmers Association. Survivors include his daughter, Rita Woolard and husband, Terry of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, James Russell Boyd and wife, Phyllis of Washington and Linwood Respass of Bath; six grandchildren, Jessica Woolard, Victoria Respass, Veronica Respass, Virginia Respass, Victore Respass and Michael Respass and wife, Angie; one great-grandchild, Sarah Grace Respass; two special nephews, Douglas Boyd and Todd Boyd; and caretakers, Calvin Jean Williams, Betty Reddick, Joyce Razor, Thelma Booth, and Bessie Peartree. He was also preceded in death by one son, Leon Clark Respass, Jr., one sister, Alice Respass and three brothers, Hughes Respass, Harry Respass and Pat Respass. (Hillside Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, July 30, 2007)
Lorene Gurkin Respass
Mrs. Lorene Gurkin Respass, 83, of 452 Long Ridge Road, Pinetown, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30, 2006 at Pinetown Church of Christ with Kent Gurganus officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Family Cemetery. Members of Pinetown Church of Christ will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from noon to the funeral hour, Monday, October 30, 2006 at Pinetown Church of Christ and other times at her home. Mrs. Respass was born June 14, 1923 in Beaufort County, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Waters Gurkin. Mrs. Respass was a graduate of Bath High School. She was married to Kenneth Richard Poorman Sr. and Joseph J. Respass, both preceding her in death. Mrs. Respass was a proud homemaker and was a member of Pinetown Church of Christ and the church’s Bible study group. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Richard Poorman, Jr. and his wife, Jeanette of Pinetown and Michael E. Poorman and his wife, Wanda of Pinetown; one daughter, Kathy Jackson-Sharp and her husband, David of Louisville, KY and 10 grandchildren, Ricky Poorman, Bryan Poorman, Joseph Poorman, Christine Runfola, Tonya Davis, Andrea Dixon, Allison Mallison, Brad Jackson, Justin Jackson and Laura Jackson and 10 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Margie Boyd and one brother, Hilton Gurkin Sr. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Respass family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 29, 2006)
Ralph Linwood Respess
CHOCOWINITY - Mr. Ralph Linwood Respess, 61, a resident of 744 E. Bayside Dr., died early Sunday at Beaufort County Hospital. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday Morning July 1, 1997 in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington with Ray West officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Gary Williams, Mike Gurkins, Malvin Respess, Jr., B.B. Cox, Robert Kelly, and Hassel Respess will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Respess was born July 12, 1935 in Terra Ceia the son of the late Jesse Bernard and Ethel Bowen Respess, he was a graduate of the Pantego High School Class of 1954. Mr. Respess later married the former Geraldine Cox in 1955 who survives. He was a former farmer and owner of Respess Tractor and Equipment Co. and also the co-owner of Country Boys Auction Company. Mr. Respess was a member of the First Christian Church of Washington, Masonic Orr Lodge #104, a member of the Shriners, Sudan Temple of New Bern, The Redmen of Washington, the Chocowinity Ruritans, the Washington Moose Lodge, the Auctioners Association, and was a past member of the Washington Jaycees. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Ralph L. "Bud" Respess, Jr. of Washington, and Gregory Bernard "Greg" Respess of Chocowinity; two grandchildren, Shaun Linwood Respess and Courtney Rae Respess. Other survivors include one sister, Dorothy Louise Jackson of Terra Ciea; two brothers, Malvin R. and Van W. Respess also of Terra Ceia. Mr. Respess was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Rudolph Respess. The family will receive friends at the home 744 E. Bayside Dr., Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – July 1, 1997; pg. B6)
Van Washington Respess
Mr. Van Washington Respess, age 71, a former resident of Pantego, died Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington with burial following in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Respess was born on April 25, 1933, son of the late Jesse and Ethel Respess. A graduate of North Carolina State University, he proudly served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was a former community grocery store operator in the Terra Ceia community, the organist at Terra Ceia Church of Christ for several years and had an avid interest in playing the accordion. Mr. Respess is survived by his wife, Martha Respess of Dandridge, Tenn.; three sons, Van Washington Respess Jr. and wife Lisa of Washington, Stanford Macon Respess of Washington, Michael Gaylord Respess and wife Lorrie of Terra Ceia; two daughters, Cathy Unger and husband Langdon of Martin, Tenn., Angie Sue Respess of Dandridge, Tenn.; one sister, Dorothy Jackson and husband Sonny of Terra Ceia; four sisters-in-law, Marie Respess, Geraldine Respess, Lib Respess and Betty Lou McAfee; two stepchildren, Brian Parker and Missy Hodge of Knoxville, Tenn.; and grandchildren, Cutler and Michael David Respess, Savannah Smith, Kelly, Gentry, Casey and Carly Unger. In addition to his parents, his first wife, Joyce Gaylord Respess, and his brothers, Rudolph Respess, Ralph Respess and Malvin Respess Sr. preceded Mr. Respess in death. The family will receive friends at Paul Funeral Home in Washington on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 from 7 until 9 p.m. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - May 25, 2004)
William Wallace Respess
Mr. William “Wallace” Respess, age 78, a resident of 5739 Christian School Road, Pantego, died Wednesday evening, February 14, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday February 17, 2007 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington officiated by Ray West. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. His grandchildren: Clay Respess, Charly Respess, Alex Haddock, Will Respess, Cameron Meador and Peyton Morris will serve as pallbearers. Rhonda Respess, David Hrupsa and Billy Snow will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Respess was born in the Terra Ceia Community of Beaufort County on December 5, 1928, son of the late John Henry Respess and Elizabeth Bowen Respess. On December 24, 1946, he married the former Hilda Everett who survives. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a retired farmer and co-owner of Respess Trucking, Inc. Wallace was a member of Terra Ceia Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon for a number of years. Wallace had a passion for life and lived it to the fullest. He loved to talk with people, was an avid Ford racing fan, loved to read, travel and eat peanut butter and chocolate. He loved life and spending time with his family. Wallace was a free spirit who knew no stranger and has left a void in many lives that can’t be filled. In addition to his wife, Hilda of the home, he is survived by his two sons: William Wallace Respess, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Hickory; Charles Keith Respess and his wife, Sally of Pantego; his two daughters: Martha Respess Morris and her husband, Donnie of Bath; Robin Respess Haddock and her husband, Dickie of Grimesland; his grandchildren: William Wallace Respess, III, Catherine Maria Respess, John Clay Respess and his wife, Bonnie, Charles Keith Respess, Jr., Cameron Morris Meador and her husband, Joe, Peyton Ashe Morris, Robin Alexander Haddock and Nicholas Christian Haddock. He is also survived two great grandchildren: Lindsay Jordan Respess and Morgan Leigh Respess. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers: “Big” Berl Respess, J. Henry Respess and twin brothers, Earl and Berl Respess and his sister: Elizabeth Snow Zepke. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home located at 5739 Christian School Road, Pantego. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Respess Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Feb. 16, 2007)
Wilma Blake Respess
Wilma Blake Respess, age 88, of West Chester, Ohio, and formerly of Pantego, died Friday, December 15, 2006. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and will be conducted by her son-in-law Norman Midgette. Burial will follow in the Davis cemetery. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service to the service at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Sunday, December 17, 2006)
Mrs. Wilma Blake Respess, age 88, of 6469 Wilderness Trail, West Chester, Ohio, and formerly of Pantego, died Friday, December 15, 2006, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Respess was born October 22, 1918, to the late Leonard Lee and Emily Cuthrell Blake in Fairfield, N.C. She was a beloved wife to the late Ray T. Respess and also to the late Moninger Respess. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and will be conducted by her son-in-law Norman Midgette. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Myrna Midgette and husband Norman; two grandchildren, Donneitta Morrison and husband Greg, Eric Midgette and wife Cindy; and five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Shelley, Blake, Hannah and Heather. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Myra “Molly” Hooker, and one brother, Ray Blake. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Monday, December 18, 2006)
Lila Reuben
CLARKSTON, GA. - Lila Reuben, of 790 North Indian Creek, died Friday, July 21, 2000, at Piedmont Hospital. Born in Washington, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Fred and Geneva Williams Reeves. Survivors: a son, Jimmy Reeves of Jamaica, N.Y. a niece, Lila M. Farris of Stone Mountain, Ga. and a friend, the Rev. Hilda McMahand of Piedmont. Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Flat Rock Baptist Church, with the service at 3 p.m., and Dr. W.B. McMahand officiating. Burial: Church cemetery. Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary. (The Greenville News (Greenville, SC) – July 27, 2000; pg. B6)
John Edward Rhem
BELHAVEN - John Edward Rhem, 82, of the Ponzer Community, died Thursday, Aug. 15, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Born in the Edward Community of Beaufort County Aug. 11, 1914, he was the son of the late John Henry and Gertrude White Rhem. He retired in 1980 after working for many years as a merchant seaman with Exxon Oil Co. He was a member of the Mount Olive Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Wallace Rhem; two sons: Larry E. Rhem of Washington and Mike W. Rhem of Belhaven; a daughter, Linda R. Buckner of Kitty Hawk; a sister, Ruth R. Radcliff of Panama City, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Mr. Rhem was preceded in death by brothers Herbert, Arthur, and Jay Rhem; and sisters Allie Williams and Lena Lowe. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Olive Church of Christ. Adam Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Sunday, August 18, 1996; pg. 14A)
Billie Jean Hayes Rich
Mrs. Billie Jean Hayes Rich, age 75, a resident of 448 East Bayside Drive, Chocowinity, N.C. died at her home on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Mrs. Rich was born on December 30, 1931, in Beaufort County, the daughter of the late Allison Benjamin Hayes and Lena Mixon Hayes. Mrs. Rich graduated from Aurora High School. She later moved to Texas where she worked with Rockwell International. Mrs. Rich was employed for 25 years retiring in 1985. Upon retirement she and her husband Ray returned to Beaufort County. She loved, and was loved by, her many friends and neighbors at Bayside Shores. She is survived by a daughter, Lynn Clayton and husband Danny of Belhaven and one son James T. Hudson and wife Cheri of Richardson, Texas. Two brothers, Heber Hayes of Aurora, N.C. and A.B. Hayes of Virginia Beach, Va.; three sisters, Ruth Edwards of Washington, N.C., Ruby Bell of Morehead City, N.C. and Margaret Jernigan of Chapel Hill, N.C.; six grandchildren, Nicole Clayton Prince and husband Ruffin, Matthew Hudson, Michelle Hudson, Lisa Hudson, Amanda Hudson and Nathan Hudson and one great-grandchild, Madison Prince. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Lynn Clayton at 691 Foreman Lane, Belhaven, N.C. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Rich family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, November 16, 2007)
Etta Lucille DuRant Rickett
Etta Lucille ''Lucy'' DuRant Rickett, 80, of the 4900 block of Killam Ave., died Feb. 16, 1999, in Norfolk. Born in Washington, N.C., she was predeceased by her first husband, Preston C. DuRant Sr. and her second husband, Teague Rickett. She retired as a self-employed antiques dealer. She attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and had been the music director for Ghent Methodist Mission during the 1950s and 1960s. She is survived by two sons, John D. DuRant and his wife, Leah, of Braddock Heights, Md., and Steve J. DuRant and his wife, Nita, of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren, Preston C. DuRant III, David DuRant, Edward DuRant, John D. DuRant Jr., Sylvia L. DuRant, Jason S. DuRant and Cynthia M. Bond; two great-grandchildren, Haley DuRant and Madison D. Bond; daughter-in-law, Lois DuRant; and a constant loving companion, Charles Mosier. She was also predeceased by her son, Preston C. DuRant Jr. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church by Dr. C. Thomas Dennis. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 17, 1999; pg. B8)
James Aulander Riddick
Mr. James Aulander “Little Bro” Riddick, 74, of 327 Reddick Road, Pantego, died Thursday, June 15, 2006, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Antioch Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego, with Elder Mack Freshwater officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mr. Riddick was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 9, 1931. He was the son of the late Noah and Annie Boomer Riddick. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was an Army veteran. On May 8, 1951, he married Lucinda Langley Riddick, who survives. He retired from Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. He was a lifelong member of Antioch Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Booth of Pantego; two sisters, Doris R. Gibbs of Pantego and Margie R. Shields of Norfolk, Va.; five brothers, Clearthur Jonathan Riddick of Chocowinity and Charlie Riddick, Cleophas Riddick, Berlie Riddick and Gerald Lee Riddick, all of Pantego; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, June 16, 2006)
Linda Faye Riddick-Keys
Mrs. Linda Faye Riddick-Keys, 57, of 594 Cherry Run Road, Washington, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Deeper Life Ministries, Washington, with the Revs. David E. Moore Sr. and David E. Moore Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Moore family cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Keys was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 30, 1949. She was the daughter of Amanda Riddick Moore and the late William Arthur Moore. She graduated from Washington High School. She was employed with Stanadyne Corp. of Washington. On May 25, 1979, she married Bobby Keys, who survives. She was a member of Emmanual Tabernacle Church of God In Christ, Washington, where she served on the usher board. Survivors include one daughter, Iris B. Keyes of the home; one son, Robert C. Keys of Washington; one sister, Carolyn Faison of Washington and seven brothers, William A. Moore Jr. of New York, Haywood Moore, Joseph Moore, Moses Lee Riddick, George W. Moore and Michael A. Moore, all of Washington, and David E. Moore Sr. of Chocowinity. 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, October 26, 2006)
Shirley Louise Riddick
Shirley Louise Riddick, 71, of the 900 block of W. 26th St., passed away Nov. 20, 2006, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born Aug. 17, 1935, in Belhaven, N.C., and attended Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk. She retired in 1996 from Sentara Leigh Hospital after 40 years of service. She was predeceased by her father, Nathaniel Harper and step-father, Earl Bradshaw. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Gene R. Riddick Sr.; one son, Gene R. Riddick, Jr.; her mother, Ernestine Howard Bradshaw; two sisters, Earlene Cobb and Cecelia Ann Harris; two brothers, Ray C. Bradshaw and Clifford Howard Bradshaw; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St. Interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Family and friends will assemble at 320 W. 27th St. one hour prior to the service for the procession to the chapel. Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Saturday, November 25, 2006)
William Floyd Riddick
Mr. William “Floyd” Reddick, 58, of 154 Water Road, Pantego, died at his home Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Beaufort County Alumni Building in Pantego with Elder Donald Peartree officiating. Burial will follow at the Reddick family cemetery in Pantego. Mr. Reddick was born Sept. 14, 1949 in Washington County. He was the son of the late Gertrude Young Reddick and Joe Reddick. He attended the public schools of Beaufort County and was employed in construction. He was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in Pantego. On July 3, 2000 he was married to Theresa R. Reddick who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Robert Reddick of Greenville and Faithful Fulcher of the home; two sisters, Virginia Taylor and Minnie Flynn; one brother, Jimmie Reddick and three grandchildren. A public viewing will be held from noon until 7 p.m. today at the Randolph Funeral Home Chapel, 219 N. Bonner St., in Washington and at other times at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, October 14, 2007)
Doris F. Riddle
Mrs. Doris F. Riddle, 46, of 1222 Manning Road, Jamesville, died at her home on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Riddle was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 3, 1957. She was the daughter of the late James Harvey Riddle and Ella Dean Blake Riddle. She attended the Washington City schools and had been employed as a cook in several Washington and Williamston area restaurants. She is survived by two daughters, Regina Woolard of Jamesville and Pamela Woolard of Williamston; a brother, Jimmy Ray Riddle of Washington; two sisters, Rebecca Woolard of Williamston and Peggy Shannon of Burgaw; a half-brother, Jacob "Peewee" Roscoe of Washington; and a half-sister, Carolyn Edwards of Havelock; and three grandchildren. Friends may visit at Paul Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until noon on Tuesday. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – February 24, 2003)
Helen Frances Riggs
Mrs. Helen Frances Riggs, 86, of Aurora, died Feb. 16, 2007 at Britthaven of Pamlico. She was a member of Whitehill F.W.B. Church and the ladies auxiliary. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Whitehill F.W.B. Church with Rev. Wesley Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the church center. She is survived by two sons, James “Sonny” Donnell of Aurora and Ricky Allen Donnell of Marshall, Mo.; two daughters, Betty Jane Fry of Carrollton, Mo. and Tammy Jean Estes of Green Ridge, Mo.; and one sister, Mary Ellen Davis of Kansas City, Mo.; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Lee Donnell and Larry Riggs; a son, Robert Lee Donnell; a daughter, Nellie Fern Arndt and one sister and one brother. The family will receive friends from one hour before the service at the church fellowship hall. Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance is in charge of arrangements. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – February 18, 2008)
Lela Waters Riley
Lela Waters Riley, 77, passed away quietly in her sleep early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Riley retired from the Telephone Company after 35 years of service. Mrs. Riley was born in Pinetown, N.C. She attended Christ First Community Fellowship Church in Norfolk. Mrs. Riley was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and CWA Retired Member Club. Survivors include three sons, Sam Riley of San Antonio, Texas, Thomas Riley of Norfolk, Terry Riley and his wife Tanya of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren, ''TJ'' and Torri. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. George Mullinax and Deacon James McGee. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. She was a very special lady. We love you Mom and are going to miss you forever yours, Sam, Tom and Terry. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – June 21, 2002; pg. B8)
Edna Davenport Robbins
Mrs. Edna Davenport Robbins, 80, of 18981 US Highway 264 East, Yeatesville Community of Pinetown, died Friday, December 9, 2005 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM today at Woodard’s Pond Church of Christ with Glenn Brickhouse officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Robbins’ nephews, Mike Davenport, Wes Davenport, Al Davenport, Charlie Davenport, Jr., Joey Taylor and Keith Taylor will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Robbins was born November 8, 1925 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Davenport and Lillian Callis Woolard Davenport. On December 16, 1946, she married Sam Robbins, who preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Robbins was a graduate of Bath High School and was a retired registered nurse and family nurse practitioner. DOShe received her nurses training from Tayloe Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, NC and the University of Maryland. She received specialized training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and earned her FNP from East Carolina University. She found great joy in helping others throughout her 55 years in the nursing field. She was a member of Woodard’s Pond Church of Christ and the Beaufort County Retired Nurses Association. She is survived by her son, Sammy Robbins and his wife, Eunice of Bath; two daughters, Janice Calfee and her husband, Robbie of Greenville and Martha Robbins of Yeatesville; two brothers, Alton Davenport and Charlie Ray Davenport, both of Washington; one sister, LaDonna Younger of Bath; five grandchildren, Angela Sawyer and her husband, E.T., Sam Robbins, III, Amanda Fleming and her husband, Brian, Stephen Calfee and Floyd Sutton, Jr. and three great-grandchildren, Braxton Sawyer, Samantha Sawyer and Ashley Sawyer. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Taylor. The family received friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Hillside Funeral Service. (http://www.hillsidefuneralservice.com/ednarobbins.html)
David Clifton Roberson, Sr.
Mr. David Clifton Roberson, Sr., age 79, a resident of 107 Oak Drive, Washington, NC died Friday May 11, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A graveside funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday May 13, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Dr. Jimmy Moore. Pallbearers will be Milt Bennett, Mitch Datson, Cliff Curtis, Cliff Toler, Charlie Belote, Bobby Parker, Francis Jump, Billy Worsley, Curley Smith and George A Roberson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Kiwanis Club and the Timberlake Sunday School Class. Mr. Roberson was born in Martin County on September 30, 1927 son of the late Ruben Leo Roberson, Sr. and the late Lou Allie Reddick Roberson. He was a 1944 graduate of Williamston High School and attended Wake Forest University. He married the former June Gardner on September 17, 1950 who survives. Mr. Roberson was the owner/operator of Washington Tire Company until his retirement. He was a member of the Washington Kiwanis Club, an avid J C Club member, a member of the Washington Yacht and Country Club, a member of First Baptist Church of Washington and a member of his church Timberlake Sunday School class. Survivors include Mr. Roberson’s wife of 56 years: June of the home; two sons: David C. Roberson, Jr. and his wife Ann of Washington and Alan Ross Roberson of Greenville; a brother: Russell Leo Roberson of Leesburg, FL; a sister: Nancy Curtis of Williamston and a grandson: David Webster Sullivan. The family will receive friends at the home located at 107 Oak Drive, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Roberson family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Saturday, May 12, 2007)
Ellen Mayer Roberson
Mrs. Ellen Mayer Roberson, age 53, a resident of 235 East Main Street, Washington, NC died Monday evening, November 27, 2006. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 1, 2006 at Oakdale Cemetery. A memorial service will follow 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, All Saints Hall. The family will receive friends at the home of her parents, Baron and Kathleen Mayer, located at 102 Willows Court, Washington, NC. Complete arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Wednesday, November 29, 2006)
Ellen Mayer Roberson, 53, of 235 East Main Street, Washington, NC died on Monday, November 27, 2006 at the home of her parents, Baron and Kathleen Mayor of 102 Willows Court, Washington, NC. A graveside service will be held at 10am, Friday, December 1, 2006 in Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Rev. Dr. Charles Kettlewell and Rev. Deacon Janet S. Rodman of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at 11am at the All Saints Fellowship Hall at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Washington, NC. Ellen was born on April 14, 1953 at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Massachusetts during a blizzard and has absolutely loved cold weather since the day she was born. Ellen attended Great Oak Elementary School in Danvers. She graduated from Danvers High School and East Carolina University with a degree in Art Education and a minor in art history, concentrating in the Renaissance period. She took great pride in being a conservative capitalist graduate of the East Carolina School of Art. Ellen had a passion for working with children. During her life she developed, managed, and taught in several childcare facilities in Greenville, NC. Her entrepreneurial legacy is demonstrated by her two companies; Special Shapes and Ellen’s Studio. She left her mark on the landscape by creating custom brick sculptures for businesses and homes throughout the nation. Through Special Shapes she became one of the most sought after brick sculptors in the southeast United States. Ellen’s Studio combined her business skills, love for children, and artistic talents. Hundreds benefited from Ellen and the studio as she helped children and adults create art with their hands and own imagination. Her trademark Noah’s Arks, bunnies, and custom figurines are shared in homes across the world. Each of her pieces are treasures and each individual owning one shares in Ellen’s life and love. Ellen is survived by her husband, Bobby E. Roberson; son Lt. Jason S. Roberson, USN and wife Heather; and daughter Kathleen Pierson Roberson, Greenville, NC; her parents Baron and Kathleen Mayer of Washington, NC and her siblings: Marion “Marty” Mayer of Middleburg, FL; Fred Mayer of Charlotte, NC; Nancy Nixon of Rocky Mount, NC; Bill Mayer of Laurens, SC; and their families. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Emily and Tim Ashburn. (Paul Funeral Home obituary)
Evelyn Jo Roberson
Mrs. Evelyn Jo Roberson, 71, of 2532 Slatestone Road, Washington, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A memorial service will be held today at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with the Rev. Dr. Michael Price officiating. Mrs. Roberson was born in Montgomery, Ala., on Aug. 6, 1936. She was a retired elementary school teacher. In August 2004, she married Jayhew Roberson, who survives. She was a member of First Christian Church of the Emmaus community. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Esquivel of Miami, Fla., and Ellen Boblitt of California; one sister, Brenda Ellis of Orlando, Fla.; and two stepchildren, Joseph Roberson of Binghamton, N.Y., and Jonita Dixon of Washington. The family will receive friends today at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, following the memorial service and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Roberson family. (Washington Daily News - Thursday, February 7, 2008)
George Reddick Roberson
Mr. George Reddick Roberson, Jr., age 79, a former resident of East Second Street, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, conducted by Dr. Michael Price and assisted by members of the Red Men’s Lodge. (If the weather is inclement, the service will be moved to Paul Funeral Home.) Mr. Roberson was born in Martin County on July 6, 1928 and was the son of the late George Reddick Roberson, Sr. and Reba Manning Roberson. Mr. Roberson grew up on East Second street and worked with his father at Roberson’s Cash Store. He was loved by many of the storekeepers in downtown Washington and had lots of friends. Mr. Roberson was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church where he served as an usher and was a member of the Men’s Bible Class. He was a member of the Tau Tribe #18, Improved Order of Redmen. Survivors include a brother, H. Clyde Roberson and his wife, Miriam, of Washington; two sisters, Opal Ross and her husband, Herb, of Tarboro, Nan R. Hawkins of Washington; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Roberson was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Guy O. Hawkins. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of his sister, Nan R. Hawkins, 125 Bath Circle, Smallwood, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Roberson family. (Washington Daily News - Sunday, January 13, 2008)
Leroy Roberson
Leroy Roberson, 78, of Virginia Beach, passed away Sept. 3, 1998, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Washington, N.C., he was self-employed as an electrical contractor for many years. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Kempsville Church of Christ and was always willing to serve in whatever capacity he was needed. Besides his family and church, his greatest passion in life was his golf. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marie Roberson; two children, Ken Roberson and Brenda Wray, along with four grandsons. He is also survived by one brother, James Roberson of California; three sisters, Audrey Edwards of Norfolk, Muriel Gurganus of Richmond and Glennis Andreoli of Washington, N.C. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach. A funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Childress officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 4, 1998; pg. B8)
Robert Roberson
NORFOLK - Robert Roberson of the 900 block of Tifton St. died March 21, 2003. Born in Washington, N.C., he was the son of the late Lela P. Roberson and Timothy Roberson. Mr. Roberson retired from Metro Machine Corp., and was a member of Solid Rock Church of Disciples, Norfolk. Survivors include his wife, Gloria E. Roberson; three daughters, Gloria Roberson, Belinda Roberson and Nita Roberson, all of Norfolk; two sons, Aref Rashid and Curtis Roberson, both of Norfolk; three sisters, Minnie Roberson, Susie Little (Melvin), both of Norfolk, and Kathleen Corey of Washington, N.C.; three brothers, Ardavis Roberson, Johnnie Roberson and Nelson Roberson, all of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Dennis Roberson and Rasheeta Roberson; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday in Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, by Elder Issac Coaxum. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 25, 2003; pg. B8)
Anne Waterfield Roberts
Anne Waterfield Roberts, 86, of the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1993, in Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. Mrs. Roberts was born in Washington, N.C., on Oct. 15, 1907. She was formerly of Virginia Beach. She was a member of Beachlawn Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, and was past matron of Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 75 of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by her parents, Zola Moore and Allie Woodhouse Moore. She was the widow of Noland Roberts. Survivors include three daughters, Beth Simmons Groll of Cape Cora, Fla., and Mary J. Thrift and Betty W. Whitehurst, both of Virginia Beach; a son, Charles F. Waterfield of Cumberland, Va.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Roberts of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, Virginia Beach. Clore Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Culpeper, is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 28, 1993; pg. D2)
Hilda Johnson Roberts
Mrs. Hilda Johnson Roberts, age 92, a resident of 305 Grimes Road, Washington, died Wednesday morning December 6, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday December 8, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Washington, officiated by Rev. Ray Wittman. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts was born on January 9, 1914 in Bladenboro, NC, daughter of the late Elias Judson Johnson and Lucy Lewis Johnson. She married Rufus Benjamin Roberts on July 25, 1932 in Emporia, VA. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1988. She was employed with Guy T. Swindell Jewelers as a sales associate and a bridal consultant. Mrs. Roberts was a volunteer in the local school system as a lecturer on flowers and gardens. She was a charter member and former president of the Twilight Garden Club, a member of Woman’s Bible Class, the Sunshine Sewing Club, Pamlico Senior Citizens Club, Primetimers, and Fun and Fellowship. Mrs. Roberts joined the First United Methodist Church in 1939 and was a member of United Methodist Women. She has served as an assistant Sunday School teacher of the Vera Broome class of which she was a long-standing member. She is survived by her two daughters: Hilda Roberts Merritt of Washington, Susan Roberts Lanier and her husband, Gene of Greenville; her two sons: Rufus Benjamin “Ben” Roberts, Jr. of the home and Thomas Johnson “Tom” Roberts of Clayton; her two grandchildren: Leigh Lanier Hrazdira and her husband, Ivan of New York, NY; Nicole Lanier Burnette and her husband, Hunter of Greenville; her four great-granddaughters: Olivia McLean Burnette, Ashley Martin Burnette, Katherine Alexandra Hrazdira and Lily Lanier Hrazdira. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Roberts Engelhardt. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Roberts Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, December 8, 2006)
John Roberts
John Roberts, 77, a retired self-employed carpenter, died June 30, 1995, in Chesapeake Health Care. Mr. Roberts was born in Washington, N.C., and was formerly of Virginia Beach. He was a member of the V.F.W., Phoebus Chapter, was an Army veteran of World War II and a Methodist. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in Rosewood Memorial Park by the Rev. Warren Wilson. Arrangements by Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – July 2, 1995; pg. B7)
Lenora Smith Roberts
Lenora Smith Roberts, 80, of the 600 block of Pembroke Towers, died March 3, 1998, at Lynn Shores Manor. A custodian, Mrs. Roberts had retired 20 years ago after 25 years of service. Born in Washington, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Canzetta Holm and and the late General Lee Smith, and the widow of Horace B. Roberts. She was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, where she was a member of the Usher Board No. 2, a Sunday School teacher, and participated in prayer and Bible study groups. She was also a member of Eastern Star Chapter No. 86 and Salvation Army Home League. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Roberts of Williamsburg; a sister, Lillie Virginia Barnett of Norfolk; a grandchild, Quincey Roberts; and a host of nieces, nephews and in-laws. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in First Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, by Dr. Johnnie White. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Hale Funeral Service is in charge. The family will assemble at the residence of Lillie Virginia Barnett, 3115 Davis St., Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 5, 1998; pg. B6)
Amanda M. Robinson
Amanda M. Robinson of the 7000 block of University Drive, retired owner of Robinson's Barber Shop after 50 years, died May 21, 1992, in a nursing home. Mrs. Robinson was born in Aurora, N.C. She was a member of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church. Survivors include her husband, William Robinson; a sister, Pearl Tazell of Chesapeake; and two brothers, Herbert Morris of Norfolk and William Morris of California. The funeral will be conducted at noon Tuesday in Metropolitan A.M.E. Church by the Rev. Richard A. Councill. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. The body will be placed in church at 10 a.m. Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – May 23, 1992; pg. D2)
James F. Robinson
James F. Robinson, 78, born in Washington, N.C., on Sept. 15, 1919, died in the intensive care unit at Maryview Hospital on Nov. 13, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Robinson; his son, Michael Robinson; and two brothers, Norwood Robinson and Corbett Robinson. During World War II, James served his country as a petty officer of the U.S. Navy. A retired salesman, he continued to work until his death. Previous employers include the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Prices Inc. and Gaulthey. Dedicated to his work, as demonstrated through unbending loyalty and service, his most current place of employment was Wal-Mart of Chesapeake. Known as ''Uncle James,'' he always had a smile and joke to share with anyone passing his way. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 20, 1997; pg. B8)
Camillis Holiday Rodman
Mr. Camillus Holiday “Cam” Rodman, Sr., age 85, a resident of 136 Shady Banks Beach Road, Washington, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at his home. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, conducted by Father Kevin Johnson and the Rev. Janet Rodman. The following will serve as honorary pallbearers: George Gardner, Dr. Zeno Edwards, Dr. Fred Howdy, Jimmy Hill, Dr. Dave Tayloe, Edward Rodman, Dr. William Kidd and Edmund Buckman. Mr. Rodman was born in Washington on October 4, 1922. He was the son of the late Dr. John Croom Rodman and Olzie Clark Rodman. Mr. Rodman graduated from Washington High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a member of the Varsity Basketball team at U.N.C. from 1942 to 1943. Mr. Rodman served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Certified Public Accountant and operated his own accounting practice. On March 6, 1948, Mr. Rodman married the former Helen Mishoe, who preceded him in death, October 21, 2006. Mr. Rodman was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the Ramblers Supper Club. He was a member of the first City of Washington Recreation committee. Mr. Rodman was a member of the Washington Chamber of Commerce. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of First Citizens Bank, past treasurer of Washington Lion’s Club, and former member of the Tranters Creek Hunting Club. Mr. Rodman is survived by three sons; Camillus H. “Cambo” Rodman, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Washington, John D. Rodman and his wife, Janet of Washington, Douglas M. Rodman and his companion, Sally Minshew of Greenville; seven grandchildren, Holly Rodman Riggs, Cam Rodman III, Seth Rodman, George Rodman, Jack Rodman, Ashley Rodman and Chandler Rodman; and three great grandchildren, Anna Riggs, Logan Riggs, and Macie Rodman. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Rodman was preceded in death by five brothers, John Rodman, John C. Rodman, Archie C. Rodman, Owen G. Rodman, and Clark Rodman; and one sister, Olzie C. Rodman. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home, 136 Shady Banks Beach Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Rodman family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Sunday, December 2, 2007)
Helen Mishoe Rodman
Mrs. Helen Mishoe Rodman, age 84, a resident of 136 Shady Banks Beach Road, Washington, died Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 23, 2006 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Washington, conducted by Father Charles Kettlewell with George Rodman as crucifer. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. The following will serve as pallbearers: Cam Rodman III, Seth Rodman, Keith Travis, Mike Riggs, Fred Watkins, and Chip Heath. Mrs. Rodman was born in Henderson, N.C. on June 10, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Wallace Douglas Mishoe and Myrtle Grissom Mishoe. Mrs. Rodman attended East Carolina Teachers College (now ECU) and was the 1940 Tulip Queen. She was a homemaker who loved the outdoors. Mrs. Rodman was a member of the Washington Yacht and Country Club, the Ramblers Supper Club, the San Souci Book Club and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. She was a member of the Red Cross Volunteers and the Beaufort County Hospital Volunteers. On March 6, 1948, she married Camillus Hollida Rodman, who survives. Surviving with her husband are three sons, Cam H. Rodman, Jr. and his wife, Karen, Johnny Rodman and his wife, Janet all of Washington, Doug Rodman of Greenville; a sister, Elva Mae Heath of New Bern; seven grandchildren, Holly Rodman Riggs, Cam Rodman III, Seth Rodman, George Rodman, Jack Rodman, Ashley Rodman and Chandler Rodman; and two great grandchildren, Anna Riggs and Macey Rodman. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Rodman family. (Paul Funeral Home obituaries posted October 23, 2006)
Benjamin Holcomb Roebuck, Jr.
KANSAS CITY, MO. - Benjamin Holcomb Roebuck, Jr., formerly of 132 Bayleigh Court, Garner, died peacefully at New Mark Care Center, Kansas City, Missouri. A native of Washington, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Marsha Roebuck. He was also predeceased by his wife, Annebelle and his brother, Haywood. The funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at Bryan-Lee Chapel, Garner; burial to follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon. He will be given military honors as he was wounded in Saipan during WWII, while serving in the Marine Corps. He is survived by a daughter, Martha Malone of Kansas City, Mo.; a son, John Roebuck of Garner; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The visitation will take place from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – February 28, 2006; pg. B6)
Kay Wilson Roeske
Kay Wilson Roeske, age 70, a resident of Wellesley Road in the Sweetbriar Community of Washington and a former resident of Wellsville, N.Y., died early Friday, May 5, 2006, at home with her family following a brief illness. Kay was born July 24, 1935, in Wellsville, N.Y., and was a graduate of Wellsville High School. She wed Kenneth M. Roeske on July 28, 1953, who preceded her. She was a retired local retailer with the Beaufort County ABC Board. Kay called Washington her home for 25 years. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela K. Deese and her husband, Harry of Elizabeth City; three sons, Kirk H. Roeske and his wife, Karen of Eaton, Ohio, Kenneth M. Roeske II and his partner, Dean of Port Carling, Ontario, Canada, and Kristopher E. Roeske of Washington; three brothers, Charles Wilson of Portland, Ore., Gene Wilson of Wellsville, N.Y., Loren Wilson of Whittier, Calif., six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held privately with burial to follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Roeske Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, May 12, 2006)
Jessie Rogers
Jessie Rogers of the 3400 block of Colonial Ave. died Sept. 7, 2001, in Lake Taylor Hospital. Born in Belhaven, N.C., Mr. Rogers worked for the sewer division of Hampton Roads Sanitation. He was a Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Goldman Rogers. Survivors include nine daughters; two sons; and a brother. The remains are being sent to Belhaven, N.C., for funeral and burial. The family will receive friends at his home. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - September 9, 2001)
Lola Nichols Rollins
Mrs. Lola Nichols Rollins, age 81, a resident of 402 West 16th Street, Washington, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 27, 2006. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Rev. Robbin Taylor and Rev. Thomas Lee. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Stacey Harris, Brian Thorne, Fred Conner, Ottis Crisp, Frankie Briley and Howard Lilley will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Rollins was born in Wayne County on July 5, 1925, daughter of the late William Hazzard Nichols and the late Lula Mae Nichols. She was a graduate of Wayne County Schools and married William “Henry” Rollins on September 4, 1946. Mrs. Rollins was a homemaker and a proud member of the 15th Street Church of God where she was very active in many aspects of her church. Mrs. Rollins is survived by her husband of 60 years, Henry Rollins of the home; two daughters; Faye Asby and her husband, Rev. Charlie Asby, III of Winterville and Nancy Smith and her husband, Kenneth; a sister: Thelma Rollins and her husband, Marvin of New Bern; three grandchildren: Chad Waters, Courtney Harris and her husband, Stacey and Penny Thorne and her husband, Brian and two great-grandchildren: Caroline and Carson Thorne. Mrs. Rollins was preceded in death by a sister: Katherine Daniels and two brothers: Billy and Robert Nichols. The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Rollins family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, December 28, 2006)
Lottie Riddick Romich
Mrs. Lottie Riddick Romich, age 95, a resident Autumnfield Rest Home and a former resident of 580 East Water Street, Belhaven, NC died Saturday February 3, 2007 at the Pungo District Hospital. A graveside funeral will be held 11:00 AM Monday February 5, 2007 at the Belhaven Community Cemetery officiated by Mike Isbell. Mrs. Romich was born Belhaven on September 8, 1911 daughter of the late Willis Smith Riddick and the late Mary Ellen Weisiger Riddick. She graduated from the former Belhaven High School and continued her education at Louisburg College where she received her business degree. Mrs. Romich married John Allison Romich who preceded her in death in 1952. She worked in retail for J.D. Dawson Wholesale Company in Belhaven for many years until her retirement. Mrs. Romich was a member of the First Christian Church of Belhaven. Survivors include a daughter: Mary Ellen Blythe and her husband Ron of Kill Devil Hills and a son: John Allen Romich and his wife Gayle of Norfolk, VA. Mrs. Romich was preceded in death by a sister Hannah Windley and two brothers: George Riddick and Jack Riddick. The family will receive friends 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday February 4, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Romich family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Sunday, February 4, 2007)
Viola Marslender Roscoe
Mrs. Viola Marslender Roscoe, 72, formerly of 1406 Harrington St., Washington, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Kinston. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Pamlico Memorial Gardens with Craig Godley officiating. Mrs. Roscoe was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 11, 1935. She was the daughter of Hallie Tetterton Marslender of Swan Quarter and the late Carlton William Marslender. She was a graduate of the former J.A. Wilkinson High School in Belhaven and continued her education at Parkview Hospital in Rocky Mount, where she earned her registered nursing degree. She was married to Edward Odell Roscoe Sr., who preceded her in death Feb. 18, 1996. She retired in November of 1997 from Beaufort County Hospital where she worked most of her career in the nursery area of the hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include one son, Edward Roscoe Jr. of Chocowinity; three brothers, William L. Marslender of Portsmouth, Va., Melvin Ray Marslender of Fairfield, and Carlton “Carl” Marslender of Washington; and two sisters, Ella M. Nixon of Fairfield, and Helen M. King of Dunkirk, Md. The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Tuesday, April 10, 2007)
Anthony Neal Rose
Mr. Anthony Neal “Tony” Rose, 48, of Spring Hope, died Thursday, July 5, 2007. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, with pastor Phillip Jethro officiating. Burial will follow in Oddfellow Cemetery. Tim Rose, Robert Wilkins, Chad Thomas, Tommy Respass, Charles Wilkins, Wayne Pugh, Jon Scott Rose Jr. and Ronnie Murray will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Rose was born in Belhaven on Sept. 6, 1958. He was the son of Mary Elizabeth Pugh Rose and the late James Dare Rose Sr. He was a graduate of John A. Wilkinson High School. On Feb. 23, 1985, he married the former Judy Cone, who preceded him in death Jan. 15, 2007. He was a member of the Ferrell Fire Department in Nash County and was employed as operations manager with Waste Industries for 11 years. Survivors include two sons, William Neal Rose and Samuel Garrett Rose, both of Pinetown; three brothers, James Dare Rose Jr. of Douglas, Ga., Edward Dennis Rose of Belhaven, and Jon Scott Rose Sr. of Pinetown and one sister, Teresa Rose Ricks of Belhaven. The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, and other times at Mr. Rose’s home in Pinetown, 1001 Beaver Dam Road. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, July 6, 2007)
Bernice Ross
CHOCOWINITY – Mr. Bernice Ross, 91, of 520 Cedar Acres Drive died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005. He was a Pitt County native. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, New Wynn Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Bethel. Burial in Pinelawn Cemetery, Bethel. Viewing 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements by Rountree and Associates Funeral Home of Greenville. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – October 21, 2005)
Jean Nell Ross
Jean Nell Ross of Garwood Ave., a retired interior decorator, died March 24, 1994, in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Ross was born in Washington, N.C. She had retired from J.C. Penney Co., and attended Rock Church in Virginia Beach. Survivors include her husband, Marvin M. Ross; one son, Wayne Ross of Bear, Del.; two sisters, Reatha Turner of Norfolk and Maydel Wilkins of Leesburg, Fla.; one brother, Herman Whitaker of Eugene, Ore.; two grandchildren, Heather Ross and Amy Ross, both of Bear, Del.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Rosewood Memorial Park by the Rev. V.E. Byrd. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 26, 1994; pg. D2)
Vance L. Ross
KILL DEVIL HILLS - Vance L. Ross, 76, died Sept. 12, 2002, in an Elizabeth City hospital. Mr. Ross, born in Bath, N.C., was a commercial fisherman until moving to Nags Head in the late 1940s. He managed the Colonial Inn Motel and Outer Banks Motor Lodge until he retired in 1988. After retirement, he went back to commercial fishing until his death. He was a charter member of the Nags Head Fire Dept. and served as president and vice president. He helped build the first fire station in Nags Head and served on the Board of Adjustments and Planning Board for Nags Head. He was the widower of Mildred Jarvis Ross. Mr. Ross is survived by two daughters, Amber Carawan and husband Cleron of Wanchese, N.C., April Buske and husband Paul of Kill Devil Hills; a son, Donnie Ross and wife Donna of Kill Devil Hills; a sister, Iva Lange of Elizabeth City; two brothers, Bobby Ross of Virginia Beach and Junior Ross of Columbus, Ga.; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be held at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, Sunday at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Herbert Hemmingway. Burial will be at the Lowland Community Cemetery, Lowland, N.C., Monday at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence, 104 St. Clair Road, Baum Bay, Kill Devil Hill. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 14, 2002; pg. B7)
William Joseph "Bill' Ross
Mr. William Joseph “Bill” Ross, 62, of 97 Chad Loop, Belhaven, died Friday, March 3, 2006 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at St. Clairs Church of Christ with H. Norman Miller and Craig Hagen officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Clairs Church of Christ Cemetery with military honors. Larry Cooke, A.W. Cooke, Gerald Cooke, Monte Morris, Harold Yert and Wayne Kennedy will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, March 6, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at his home. Mr. Ross was born December 11, 1943 in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Charlie Ross and Narsissie Mae Cutler Ross. He grew up in Bath and was a graduate of Bath High School. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1962 and served for five years. While assigned to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NY, he met and married the former Carol A. McGuire on June 20, 1967. After his Coast Guard duty, he worked for Pan American Airlines at JFK Airport. Upon leaving Pan Am, Mr. Ross was employed as a Superintendent with the NYC Housing Authority, retiring in 1998 with 25 years service. Upon his return to North Carolina in 2000, he obtained his commercial fishing license and enjoyed fishing and crabbing every season. Survivors include his wife, Carol McGuire Ross and two sisters, Maggie R. Morris and Josephine Ross, both of Bath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Alma Ross, Myrtle Ross Dotson and Malvina Ross McGowan and his brother, Charlie Gus Ross. (http://www.hillsidefuneralservice.com/williamross.html)
Herman Noel Roth
Funeral services for Herman Noel Roth will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 21 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Washington. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Garden. Mr. Roth died Tuesday, September 18, at the age of 76. The son of Isadore and Helen Roth, Herman was born in St. Louis, Missouri. With his father, he moved to Minnesota after the death of his mother. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School, St. Paul, and in 1949 joined the Navy, serving as an electronics technician aboard the USS Telfair in the Pacific during the Korean War. A graduate of Macalester College, St. Paul, Herman completed graduate work in business at the University of Minnesota. He was an oil and gas accounting manager for Apache Corporation, an oil and gas exploration firm headquartered first in Minnesota and then in Denver, Colorado. Herman is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Charles, and his wife, Laura, Council Bluffs, Iowa; son, William, his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Bailey and Ben, Crystal, Minnesota. His faith, love for his family, love of classical music, years of community service and affection for his good dog, Babe, marked his life. He is a founding member of the Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis, serving on the board as treasurer. In Colorado, he worked in St. Laurence Episcopal Church Outreach, a program providing food, wood and other assistance to families along the Highway 285 corridor stretching from the foothills of Denver to the base of Kenosha Pass. In Washington, Herman was a member of St. Peter’s chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, VFW Post 6088, and the Beaufort County Arts Council. Friends may call at the family home Thursday afternoon and early evening. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Roth family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Thursday, September 20, 2007)
Bertie Toler Rountree
Bertie Toler Rountree, 86, of the 1100 block of Flobert Drive, died Jan. 9, 1994, in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Rountree was born in Washington, N.C. She was a member of Westwood Hills Baptist Church. She was a loving and kind mother, grandmother and sister. Survivors include a daughter, Terry W. Gaskins and one son-in-law, Fritz Gaskins of Virginia Beach; five sisters, Lois T. Dougherty and Pat Tatka, both of Chesapeake, Leona T. Bundy of Aylett, Va., and Mary T. Boyd and Sudie Brice, both of Washington, N.C.; a brother, Dumay Toler of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren, Buzz Gaskins of Norfolk and Robbie and Debbie Gaskins, both of Chesapeake; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Riverside Memorial Park by the Rev. Jess Jackson. Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – January 10, 1994; pg. D2)
Dean Rouse
Dean Rouse, 54, of Crystal River, died Sunday (Aug. 21, 2005) at Munroe Regional Medical Center of Ocala. He was born in Washington, N.C., and came here 15 years ago from South Carolina. He was a heavy equipment operator and an Army veteran. He was a member of First Assembly of God of Homosassa. Survivors include his daughter, Jessie Dean Rouse, Cape Coral; a son, Michael, South Carolina; his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Jessie Young, Homosassa; and companion, Karen "Nicki" Brandenstein, Crystal River. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs. (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – August 24, 2005; pg. 7)
Billy Ray Rowe
Mr. Billie Ray Rowe, 79, of 4880 Old Washington Road, died Thursday, May 10, 2007 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Wesleyan Pentecostal Church with Pastor Daniel Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Henry C. Ward, Jr., Robby Tyer, Aaron Ward, Alex Rowe, Emily Rowe, and Amanda Smith will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM this evening at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at the home. Mr. Rowe was born May 10, 1928 in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Billie Matthew Rowe and Annie S. Cayton Rowe. On November 11, 1948, he married Helen April Dixon, who survives. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Rowe was retired from National Spinning Company with 18 years of service. He was exempt from the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department in Middlesex, NJ. Survivors include his wife, Helen Dixon Rowe; one son, Billie A. Rowe of Washington; four daughters, Brenda Tyer and her husband, Robert, Jr. of Washington, Linda Horton and her husband, Thomas of Ayden, Ealine Rowe of Indianapolis, IN, and Catherine “Cathy” Smith and her husband, Anthony of Ayden; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and his special friend, Henry C. Ward, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Willis and Donnie Fulford. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Saturday, May 12, 2007)
Danny Ferrell Rowe
Mr. Danny Ferrell Rowe, age 52, a resident of 9959 US Hwy 17 South, Chocowinity died on Monday July 23, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Funeral services for the Rowe family will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday July 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington conducted by Pastor Tad Tankard. The following will serve as pallbearers: Chris Chesson, Jules Woodard, Jeremy Ward, Christopher Spain, Luther Harvey and Nathan Brinn. Mr. Rowe was born in Beaufort County on November 26, 1954 son of the late James Herbert Rowe and the late Peggy Joyce Ferrell and on December 5, 1998 he married Karen Lynn Wiggins who survives. Mr. Rowe paid tribute to his country by serving in the United States Army as an Aircraft Mechanic. Mr. Rowe retired as an airplane mechanic from NARF at Cherry Point in 1989 and he attended the Harvest Church In addition to his wife, Mr. Rowe is survived by one daughter: Patty Lynn Rowe of Bath; two step daughters: Nicole Stocks Chesson of Washington and Blair Elizabeth Stocks of the home, three brothers: James Larry Rowe of Richlands, John Michael Rowe of Petersburg, VA, Jamie Van Rowe of Marshall Islands; and one grandchild; Christopher Caleb Chesson. He was preceded in death by one daughter; Shannon Rae Rowe and one brother; Timothy Kelly Rowe. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home 9959 US Hwy. 17 S. Chocowinity, NC 27817. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Rowe family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007)
Ethel Lewis Rowe
Mrs. Ethel Lewis Rowe, 92, formerly of Blounts Creek, died on July 16, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by minister Ray West. Mrs. Rowe was born Dec. 15, 1913, to the late Richard and Ellen Clark Lewis and married Jacob Farel Rowe Sr. on Jan. 15, 1936. Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1966. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Merle Webb of Roswell, Ga.; a brother, Vernon Lewis; and her sister, Annie Bell Craddock. Mrs. Rowe was a member of First Church of Christ in Washington. Survivors include her son, Jacob Rowe Jr. of Chocowinity; daughter Reba Rowe of Alvin, Tx.; two brothers, Lloyd Lewis of Jacksonville and Linwood Lewis of Bradenton, Fla; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Jacob and Linda Rowe, 99 E. Barr Road, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Rowe Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Monday, July 17, 2006)
Charles W. Russ
Retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Wilson Russ died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997, at Cypress Fairbanks Hospital. Born in Washington, N.C., Nov. 5, 1915, the son of the late Charles Wilson Russ and Lillian McMasters Warren Russ, he is survived by his wife, Mary Kadlec Russ; his sister, Helena Russ Harris of Radford, Va.; his son, Charles Wilson Russ III, and wife, Betsy, of Virginia Beach; daughter, Carolyn Russ Wallis, and husband, Dave, of Cypress, Texas; a stepson, John Edward Morgan, and wife, Fredrica, of Virginia Beach; stepdaughter, Pattie-Sue Bissett Keene of Cypress; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Lt. Cmdr. Russ served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict and World War II, retiring from the Naval Reserve with the rank of lieutenant commander Nov. 5, 1975. A former resident of Norfolk/Virginia Beach, where he was an active member of Thalia United Methodist Church, he moved to Northern Virginia, where he retired as a revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service in 1980. Relocating to Merritt Island, Fla., he was a member of the Retired Officers Association, the U.S. Power Squadron and Grace United Methodist Church. Health needs led him to the Houston area in 1995, where he joined Lakewood United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at noon Monday with service following at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C., with Dr. Jerry House of Lakewood United Methodist Church of Houston. Burial with military rites will be in the family site at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Friends and family will be received at the home of Charles Wilson Russ III from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 1, 1997; pg. B7)
Betty Miller Russell
Betty Miller Russell, 79, a homemaker, died Jan. 12, 1993, in Virginia Beach. Mrs. Russell was born in Washington, N.C., and was the widow of Clark Baker Russell. She was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church of Norfolk. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Hux Johnson of Norfolk; a son, Joseph C. Russell of Kill Devil Hills; two sisters, Annie Clyde M. Wilson of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Harriet M. Moore of Staunton, Va.; two brothers, George W. Miller of Virginia Beach and Thomas I. Miller of Hampton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, by the Rev. D. Michael Houff of Warrenton, Va. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Ann H. Johnson. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – January 14, 1993; pg. D4)
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