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Barbara Ann Leggett Simmons

Mrs. Barbara Ann Leggett Simmons, 42, of 9 Perwinkle Court, and formerly of Washington, N.C., died Sunday, July 14, 2002, at University of North Carolina Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at Deeper Life Ministries Church, Washington, N.C. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Simmons was born December 13, 1959 in Beaufort County, daughter of Hannah Mae Moore Leggett and the late John Lodge. She attended Beaufort County Schools graduated from Washington High School, Class of 1978. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Elizabeth City State University in May 1982. Her career path began with the City of Greensboro Police Department as a Police Officer, Chief of Police at Bennett College, Greensboro; at her death, she was a trainer for Bank of America, Greensboro. She was past president of the Gate City Chapter North State Law Enforcement Officers Association, PTA President at Alderman Elementary School, member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Chapter, and an honorary member of North State Law Enforcement Officers Association Gate City Chapter. She was a member of Faith Harvest Fellowship Church, Greensboro. She was married to Kenneth R. Simmons who preceded her in death on February 17, 1995. Survivors include one son, Christopher R. Simmons of Greensboro; mother, Hannah Moore Leggett, of Washington, N.C.; four sisters, Earrah L. Coward of Chocowinity, Anna M. Allen, Betty L. Harris and Patricia L. Ore, all of Washington, N.C.; three brothers, Redden Leggett of Bath, Henry Mack Leggett and Samuel Earl Leggett, both of Washington, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter R. Leggett. Family visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Randolph Funeral Home Chapel, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, N.C. and other times at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hannah Leggett, 4943 Hwy. 17 North, Leggett Road, Washington, N.C. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 North Bonner Street, Washington, N.C. (Greensboro News & Record (Greensboro, NC) – July 19, 2002)

Katherine Bright Simmons

Katherine Bright Simmons, 50, of 975 Main Street, Swan Quarter died on Friday, February 22, 2008, at home. Born in Beaufort County, June 11, 1957, she was the daughter of Lenora R. Bright and the late John Lenford Bright. She and her husband owned and operated the former Mattamuskeet Inn for some twenty years, was a former member of the Board of Directors of Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce and a member of Fairfield United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and had a special love for flowers. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the family plot in Mount Olive Church of Christ Cemetery in the Ponzer Community. Pastors Valerie Ballance and Richard Smartnick will officiate. Surviving are her husband, Joseph “Joey” Leslie Simmons IV; her mother, Lenora “Nonie” R. Bright of the home; a son, Joseph “Jay” Leslie Simmons V of Fairfield; a daughter, Averi E. Simmons of Greenville; two sisters, Beverly B. Meekins and husband Michael of Engelhard and Debra B. Webb of Knightdale. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter on Saturday evening, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and other times at the home of her mother, 975 Main Street, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, February 23, 2008)

Gwen O. Simpson

Gwen O. Simpson, 71, Hoffner Avenue, Orlando, died Sunday, Dec. 18, of cancer. Ms. Simpson was an information specialist for Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Born in Washington, N.C., she moved to Central Florida in 1957. Survivors: daughters, Shannon, Karen, both of Orlando, Lisa, Jacksonville; one grandchildren. Hawthorne Funeral Home, Orlando. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – December 24, 1994; pg. D4)

Mary Etta Sawyer Cole Singer

WASHINGTON, NC - Mary Etta Sawyer Cole Singer, 59, a former resident of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, September 4, 2002 in Valdosta, Georgia. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, chapel of Hillside Funeral Service in Washington, NC. Burial in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. The family will join friends Friday evening at Hillside Funeral Service from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.   She was a graduate of Methodist College in Fayetteville, NC. Survivors include: husband, Michael Singer of Valdosta, GA; two daughters, Annetta Lynn Cole Cusson and her husband, Stuart of Orlinda, TN, Dianna Jean Cole-Speers and her husband, Willie of Willow Spring; her mother, Marjorie Whitley Sumrell of Chocowinity, NC; four sisters, Rachel Sumrell of Greensboro, NC, Rebecca S. Farish, Kathy Ford and Theressa Sawyer, all of Washington, NC; one brother, Lewis Sumrell Jr. of Chocowinity; five grandchildren, Melissa, Melanie, Gavin, Payton and Rebecca. Hillside Funeral Service, East Washington, NC. (News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – September 6, 2002

Todd Singleton

Mr. Todd “Tootie” Singleton, age 41, of 163 Chesterfield Drive in Washington, N.C. died suddenly on Friday morning, November 2, 2007. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the First Christian Church and will be conducted by Dr. Michael Price and the Rev. Amanda Driskill. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Tootie was born in Raleigh on July 13, 1966 the son of John Graham and Kathryn Everett Singleton who survive him. Tootie grew up in Garner, N.C. and graduated from Garner Senior High School in 1984. He was active in Boy Scout Troop No. 391 and received the Eagle award in 1982. He moved to Washington, N.C. in the late 1980s to work on the family farm. For the past several years he was the owner and operator of BTS Wood Services. Tootie knew people all over the Washington and Beaufort Co. area and was a friend to all. He was an active member of the First Christian Church in Washington, loved N.C. State sports, watching any program on the Western Channel, especially Gunsmoke, and having fun with his many friends. He had a great sense of humor that was infectious, and those who knew Tootie have many stories and good times to remember him by. Tootie is survived by his parents, Graham and Kathryn Singleton of Garner; his brother, Gra and his wife Tracey of Garner; his nieces and nephew who loved him dearly, Rachel Singleton, Harrison Singleton, and Emma Grace Singleton, all of Garner; his step-grandmother, Eva Mae Singleton of Washington; several aunts and an uncle, many cousins, many friends, and his church family at First Christian Church in Washington; his beloved neighbors on Chesterfield Drive and his pets. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Singleton family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, November 4, 2007)

Horace Allen Skinner

Mr. Horace Allen Skinner, age 75, died Tuesday morning, September 25, 2007 at Britthaven. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2007 at Belhaven Community Cemetery officiated by Arthur “Bud” Ball. Lester Sullivan, Victor Waters, Kent Gurganus, Elwood Swain, Jimmy Gaylord and Dale Woolard will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Skinner was born in Beaufort County on February 1, 1932, son of the late Bonnie Allen Skinner and Mary Kathleen Jefferson Skinner. Mr. Skinner was a tugboat captain for 35 years, a member of Jackson Swamp Hunting Club and a member of Hunter’s Bridge Church of Christ. He is survived by his brothers: Bobby Skinner and wife, Marie of Bath and Jackie Skinner of Bath; his sister: Doris Skinner of Bath; sister-in-law: Lou Skinner of Belhaven and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ray Skinner and his sister, Mary Fox. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Skinner Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, September 27, 2007)

Tayloe Newman Skittletharpe

Tayloe Newman Skittletharpe, 62, departed this life on Friday, June 22, 2001. Born in Bath, N.C., he had been a Peninsula resident for 60 years. He worked with many car dealerships on the Peninsula as a salesman. Mr. Skittletharpe was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Pearl Skittletharpe, and his father, Dewey Walter Skittletharpe, and his brother, John McDonald Skittletharpe. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Dawn Epps, and his granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth Epps, both of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; two sisters, Sarah Skittletharpe Winberry and her husband, William T. "Jim" Winberry, of Newport News, Va., and Lou S. Smith of Columbia, N.C; a sister-in-law, Jan Skittletharpe of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom loved him very much. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the services. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – June 26, 2001; pg. C5)

James David Skittlethorp

James David Skittlethorp, 79, a loyal and loving father of the 400 block of Plummer Drive, died Feb. 4, 1999, at a Chesapeake hospital. Born in Bath, N.C., he was a retired electrician from Shop 51, Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Mr. Skittlethorp was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy L. Watkins of Fort Pierce, Fla.; three sons, James A. Skittlethorp and Daniel L. Skittlethorp, both of Chesapeake, and David T. Skittlethorp of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a sister, Mary Whitfield of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Father John Dorgan. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 6, 1999; pg. B6)

William R. Skittlethorp

William R. Skittlethorp, 81, of the 1200 block of Wingfield Ave., died March 14, 1998, in Norfolk. Born in Bath, N.C., he retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Shop 02, after 37 years of service. He was a member of Naomi Masonic Lodge No. 87, Scottish Rite Bodies and Khedive Temple of the Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Claudia M. Skittlethorp; three daughters, Jannie Herman of Chesapeake, Barbara Sullivan of Boston and Ruby Hooks of Norfolk; a stepson, Frank Phelps of Norfolk; a sister, Mary Whitfield of Ayden, N.C.; a brother, James D. Skittlethorp of Chesapeake; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many beloved neighborhood children who knew him as ''Mr. Bob.'' A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, by the Rev. Gary McClenney. Entombment will be in Rosewood Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 16, 1998; pg. B8)

John E. Skvarla, Jr.

Mr. John E. Skvarla, Jr., age 85, a resident of Washington and Blounts Creek, NC, died January 19, 2008 after a short illness. Mr. Skvarla was born August 2, 1922 in Clifton, N.J. He held a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Chemistry from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York and was, during World War II, an early selection by the United States Army for participation in the Manhattan Project for development of the first atomic bomb. Mr. Skvarla headed one of the particle separation laboratories at the Oak Ridge Nuclear Facility, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. During this assignment, he met and married his wife of 56 years, Mona C. Skvarla of Hamlet, N.C., who preceded him in death in 2001. After service in the U.S. Army, Mr. Skvarla spent the next 30 years with the research and development group of the Union Carbide Corporation, having assignments in Oak Ridge, Paducah, Kentucky, Tuxedo Park, New York and Niagara Falls, New York. He is the holder of numerous U.S. Patents. Upon early retirement from Union Carbide, Mr. Skvarla, an avid yachtsman, moved to Blounts Creek, North Carolina. He became the founder and President of Carolina Liquid Blasting Corporation which provided industrial hydro blasting and vacuum cleaning services to corporations such as PCS Phosphate and Weyerhauser. Mr. Skvarla is survived by four children: son, John E. Skvarla, III and wife, Elizabeth of Pinehurst, N.C., daughter, Jennifer S. Alligood of Terra Ceia, N.C., daughter, Mona V. Hogan of Niagra Falls, NY and son, Paul M. Skvarla of Terra Ceia, N.C. He has ten grandchildren, Matt and Kate Skvarla, Teresa Van Staalduinen, Allison Hill, Katlin, Richard, John and Ann Hogan, and Ashley Henderson and Brenton Alligood. Mr. Skvarla is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Andrew and Marin Van Staalduinen and Caroline and Graham Hill. Of Mr. Skvarla’s five siblings, sisters, Jeanette De Marco, formerly of Washington, N.C. and Genevieve Skvarla survive him. A funeral service will be held at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Washington, NC with Father Arturo Cabra officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, N.C. and friends are welcome at all times at the home of Jennifer Alligood, Terra Ceia. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Skvarla family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, January 22, 2008)

Bessie Louise Wilder Slade

Mrs. Bessie Louise Wilder Slade, 84, of 365 Respess St., Washington, died Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Spring Garden Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, with the Rev. Dr. E.R. McNair officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Slade was born in Beaufort County on Oct. 5, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Pauline Bonner Wilder and Hugh Edward Wilder. She attended the Mother of Mercy Catholic School. She was married to James Colis Slade, who preceded her in death. She was affiliated with St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Her service at St. Christopher’s was recognized through the receipt of honors with the lay reader’s guild, the altar guild and sanctuary guild. She was a member of Spring Garden Missionary Baptist Church, Washington. Survivors include two sisters, Marie Heggie of Washington and Julia Griffin of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Hugh Wilder Jr. of Washington and Charles Wilder of Portsmouth, Va.; one stepdaughter, Annie Moore of Blounts Creek; one goddaughter, Dorothy Boyd of Washington; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilhelmina Rogers and Pauline Smaw and two brothers, George Wilder and William Earl Wilder. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Marie Heggie, 118 W. Seventh St., Washington, and the home of her niece, Marilyn Rogers, 110 Jackson St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 7, 2006)

Charles C. Smaw

Charles C. ''Cherry'' Smaw of the 700 block of W. 37th St. died July 28, 1995, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Smaw was born in Aurora, N.C. He was a retired truck driver for Broudy-Kantor, was a Catholic, an Army veteran of World War II and the widower of Susie Smaw. Survivors include three daughters, Susie L. Bell of Chesapeake and Patricia S. Jordan and Sandra J. Jennings, both of Virginia Beach; a son, William S. Spruill of Canada; two brothers, Edward O. Smaw Sr. of Chesapeake and James M. Smaw of Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Jesse Smaw Winfield, Tony Smaw Bembery, both of Virginia Beach, Edwina Smaw Robinson, Edward O. Smaw Jr. and Clyde W. Smaw, all of Chesapeake; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Maggie Saunders Smaw and Elijah Smaw. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Wednesday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Anthony Moses. The remains will be ready for viewing at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The family will assemble at the residence at 11 a.m. Wednesday for the processional. There will be a wake service from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – July 31, 1995; pg. B4)

Edward Ollice Smaw, Sr.

Edward Ollice Smaw, Sr., 80, of the 200 block of Velva Dr., died Oct. 30, 1999, at a local hospital. Chicken Eddie, as he was also known, was born in Aurora, N.C, a son of the late Elijah and Maggie Maye-Smaw. He was a retired sandblaster from Norfolk Naval Shipyard Shop No. 71 and a U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Usher Board. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Addie Mae Smaw; two daughters, Jessie M. Smaw of Virginia Beach, Edwina Smaw-Roberts and husband, Edwin, of Chesapeake; five stepdaughters, Donica Childs and husband, James, of Suffolk, Lanee Mosley, Janice Coleman, Sabrina McKiver and Latisha Delbridge, all of Chesapeake; four sons, Edward Smaw Jr. of Portsmouth, Clyde W. Smaw of Chesapeake, Rickie Edmonds and wife, Leahnelda, of Norfolk and Samuel O. Smaw of Chesapeake; two stepsons, James Mosley and Brandon Scott, both of Chesapeake; a brother, James Smaw of Washington, D.C.; a niece, Toni Smaw-Bembery of Virginia Beach; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many other friends and relatives. A funeral will be held at noon Friday at Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, 860 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, by Dr. Kim Brown. Entombment will be at Rosewood Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 3, 1999; pg. B8)

Robert James Smaw, Sr.

Mr. Robert James Smaw Sr., 90, of 712 W. Fifth St., Washington, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Beebe Memorial C.M.E. Church, Washington, with the Rev. Edward Moultrie Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington. Mr. Smaw was born in Beaufort County on April 17, 1916. He was the son of the late John Gray Smaw and Emma Smallwood Smaw. He attended the Beaufort County Schools. He retired as an orderly with Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. He was a lifelong member of Beebe Memorial C.M.E. Church, Washington. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara S. Guilford of Randolph, Mass., Debra S. Minor of Washington, and Tammy Glaspie-Smith of Greensboro; one son, Robert J. Smaw Jr. of Washington; one sister, Everlee Mills of Washington; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Helen Smaw, Mary Smaw Boyd, Fannie Smaw, Violet Smaw and Clara Williams Godley and four brothers, Herbert Smaw, Johnny Smaw, Frank Smaw and Isaac Smaw. The family will receive friends today from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, and other times at the home of his daughter, Debra S. Minor, 126 Baker Drive, River Road Estates, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 8, 2007)

Alvin D. Smith

Alvin D. Smith, 70, Feb. 21. Graveside 1 p.m., Saturday, Westley family cemetery, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – February 23, 2006; pg. B9)

Annie Louise Wallace Smith

Mrs. Annie Louise Wallace Smith, age 97, a former resident of 108 Waterford Place, Washington, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Eddie Bowen. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as active pallbearers: Ronnie Smith, Mark Smith, David Smith, Alton (A. B.) Smith, Charles “Chuck” Smith, Richard “Rick” Smith, Scott Smith, Douglas Smith and Kevin Boyd. The following will serve as honorary pallbearers: Joe Ayers, Lane Alligood, Steele Cox and the Elders and Deacons of Old Ford Church of Christ that have been so faithful in carrying communion to her on Sundays. Mrs. Smith was born on April 4, 1909, the daughter of the late Henry Blount Wallace and Martha Ella Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carbie Smith on November 10, 1985. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Old Ford Church of Christ, Circle #3, and the Ladies Golden Age class. She formerly worked as a nurse’s aide at Beaufort County Hospital and the Home of the Incurable in Washington, D.C. Survivors include three sons, Roland Smith of Washington, daughter in law, Gladys Smith of Poquoson, VA, Alton B. Smith and wife, Lauretta of Kernersville, and Carbie Smith, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Manteno, IL; one daughter, Joyce Smith Boyd and her husband, Linwood Earl of Washington; 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren, and seven step grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie B. Wallace; four sisters, Rosa Lee Barnes, Myrtle Everett, Erma Gray Tankard, and Ella Ruth Buck; one son, George Earl Smith, May 13, 1998 and his wife (daughter in law), Fay Smith on October 8, 2003; one daughter, Rita Louise Smith in 1945; a grandson, Michael on Sept. 4, 1977; and a great grandson, Justin Turner Boyd on Feb. 26, 2002. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linwood Earl Boyd, 1473 Ball Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, June 1, 2006)

Annie Mae Tetterton Smith

Mrs. Annie Mae Tetterton Smith, age 87, a resident of 741 Neck Road, Washington, NC died Tuesday September 4, 2007 at the home of her brother, Jack Tetterton, in Jamesville, NC. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Friday September 7, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Dr. Carolyn Pilgrim. Burial will follow in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. James Thomas Linton, Brad Linton, Ralph Sherwood Linton, David Sawyer, Kenny Tetterton and Shane Smith serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Smith was born in Beaufort County on May 9, 1920 daughter of the late David Allen Tetterton and the late Eva Brownie Chambers Tetterton. She was a 1938 graduate of Pantego High School. Mrs. Smith married Millard Lewis “Bud” Smith on April 28, 1938 who preceded her in death on November 15, 1985. She worked six years with Sampson Shirt Factory and retired from Hamilton Beach with fourteen years of service. Mrs. Smith was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister: Ruth Linton of Kinston and three brothers: Tommy Tetterton of Rocky Mount, John D. Tetterton of Jamesville and Jack Tetterton of Jamesville. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a son: Terry Lynn Smith on May 5, 1962; a sister Doris Sawyer and two brothers: Jimmy Tetterton and D.C. Tetterton. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Thursday September 6, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Mrs. Smith’s brother Jack Tetterton located at 1231 Brentwood Drive, Jamesville, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, September 7, 2007)

Arnold James Smith

Mr. Arnold James Smith, 54, of 310 E. Second St., Washington, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Mary’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Washington, with Bishop Carlton Keyes officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born on Aug. 19, 1952 in north Philadelphia. He was the son of Aletha Smith Beaford. He attended Philadelphia High School. He was employed with Fountain Powerboats, Inc. He was a mentor and was also a staff manager for several opera houses. He was a member of Phillipi Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, in Greenville. Survivors include three daughters, April Jordan of Washington, Andrea Jordan of Dover, Del., and Geneva Smith of Philadelphia; three sons, Ashton Jordan of Washington and Alex and Anthony Jordan, both of Dover, Del.; one sister, Missy Smith of Philadelphia; and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, August 5, 2007)

Arthur Leslie Smith

Arthur Leslie Smith, 70, of Little Bay Ave., died Jan. 22, 1994, in his home. Mr. Smith was born in Pinetown, N.C. He was a Baptist and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was retired. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Gladys Smith of Norfolk; four daughters, Bertie Mae Cohen of Blauvelt, N.Y., Ardith Linda Early of Princeton, N.J., Cynthia Kay Read of Morrisville, Pa. and Leslie Anne Sutton of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Ralph G. Smith of North Carolina and Roger B. Smith of Virginia Beach; and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold E. Smith Sr. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 p.m. and then from 7 to 8 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – January 24, 1994; pg. D2)

Audrey Scott-Smith

July 12, 1934 - November 11, 2007--Audrey Scott-Smith, 73, of Bath, NC, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday surrounded by her family. Audrey was born in Manchester, England to John and Trudie Scott. She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, James B. Smith, of the home. She is also survived by three loving children: Carol-Anne Phypers of England, John Bagnell and wife Pam, of England, and Liz Jones and husband Roy, of Goldsboro; and two step-children, Kathryn Allen of Missouri, and James B. Smith II of Florida. Other survivors include her grandchildren Kayleigh Phypers, Daniel Jones, Scott and Luke Bagnell, and six step-grandchildren. Audrey worked as a Realtor/Broker in Goldsboro and Bath before retirement. She was an active member of the Bath community. She was a Town commissioner for six years, during which time she designed an official Town seal for Bath which was adopted. She was the first female member of the Bath Lion’s Club, and a member of the Bath Garden Club. She was also a member of the Bath Tri-centennial Celebration Committee. Audrey’s primary love in life was her family. She also loved to travel and was an avid gardener. She will be remembered for being such an optimistic, positive person with tremendous determination and love for life. Visitation will be on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home in Goldsboro. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church in Bath. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Wednesday, November 14, 2007)

Bonner Smith, Jr.

Bonner "Mayo" Smith, Jr. passed away June 5, 2006. Mayo was born in Winsteadville, N.C., Aug. 21, 1914, the oldest of five children born to Bonner and Lucy Smith. Mrs. Burchie Johnston of Belhaven, N.C., is his latest surviving sibling. He attended and graduated from Pantego High School in Pantego, N.C. He loved to tell the stories of driving the school bus through all types of weather all the way from Winsteadville to Pantego. In the 1920s it took over an hour to make the present day trip of 15 minutes. Mayo left home during the depression and joined the merchant marines serving on maritime ships and then tugboats. During World War II, he worked as a rigger at the Norfolk Naval Ship Building and Dry Dock. He married Christine Trippe also of Winsteadville Oct. 25, 1941. After World War II, Mayo returned to North Carolina and worked in the appliance retail industry and then automobile retail, running a service, repair station and car sales business. In the 1950s, he returned to the Norfolk area working in the used car business. He then went to work with Tyree-Jones Ford earning top sales awards with the Ford Motor Company. He was inducted into the Ford 300 club and then the prestigious Ford Motor Company. He later started the Smith-Johnson Motor Corporation which later became Smith Corner Motors. While at Smith Corner Motors, the company became one of the largest independent automobile dealerships in the U.S. Mayo then became a GMC truck dealer winning the Martin J. Curio award as the largest volume GMC truck dealers in the United States. In 1967, the dealership took on the Toyota franchise and by 1972 was ranked as the number two Toyota dealership. During this time, Mayo became the president of the Windsor Auto Auction, elected vice president of the Tidewater Independent Automobile Dealers Association and in 1970 was elected president of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In 1977, Mayo and Christine retired and moved to Nags Head. He stayed retired for a short time before opening C & B Quality Foods. Later, he yearned to return to the automobile business and started Outer Banks Chrysler Plymouth. In 1987, he reopened the old Seafarer Restaurant. Mayo served as the social chairman of Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club, started the Eastern Armature Golf Tournament, served as social chairman of Cedar Point Golf and Country Club where he later chaired the Governors Ball for Virginia’s new elected Governor Miles Godwin. In 1972, he served on the Board of Directors of DePaul Hospital. He was a member of the Ocean View Masonic Lodge and Khedive Shrine Temple. He was an active member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, very active in the Baum Center with their senior programs and Duck Woods Country Club. Mayo is survived by one son, Dr. Bonner Smith III, of Stewartstown, Pa.; four grandchildren, Julie Leavel of Kitty Hawk, Debbie McClearen of Raleigh, Bonner Smith IV and Ben Smith of Stewartstown, Pa.; and three great-grandchildren, Seth and Morgan Taylor Leavel of Kitty Hawk and Sarah Elizabeth McClearen of Raleigh. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethany United Methodist Church in Winsteadville, N.C. Flowers are welcome; however, those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider The Thomas A Baum Sr. Center, P.O. Box 100, Manteo, NC 27954. Paul Funeral Home in Washington, N.C., is handling the arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – Friday, June 9, 2006)

Carroll Christopher Smith

Carroll Christopher Smith, 34, Mullet Lake Park Road, Geneva, died Sunday. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Geneva from Buellton, Calif., in 1968. He was a heavy-equipment operator. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors: son, Christopher, Geneva; daughter, Angie Smith, Geneva; mother, Helen Ruth Johns, Chocowinity, N.C.; brothers, Ted, Cocoa, Jim, Tallahassee, Mike, Dayton, Ohio, Bobby Johns, Ocala; sisters, Laurie McRoy, Blounts Creek, N.C., Joanne Nettles, Osteen. Visiting hours: 7 to 8 p.m. today, Florida Memorial Funeral Home, south of Rockledge. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gloria Dei Episcopal Church, Cocoa. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – December 14, 1988; pg. D10)

Charles Nathaniel Smith, Sr.

BELHAVEN - Charles Nathaniel Smith, Sr., 82, of Belhaven, died Saturday at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. Mr. Smith was born in Beaufort County on October 15, 1912. He was the son of the late Joseph B. and Mattie M. Smith. He was self-employed as a paint contractor. He served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Smith was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church, VFW Post 10347 and American Legion Post 249. Mr. Smith was married to the former Marguerite McKinney, who preceded him in death in August 1987. Survivors include two sons: C.N. Smith, Jr. of Kill Devil Hills and Steve Smith of Washington; three grandchildren: Stacy Smith, Jessica Smith and Matthew Smith. Funeral services were held Monday from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, conducted by the Rev. Albert H. MacKenzie. Burial was in Oddfellow Cemetery, Belhaven. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Tuesday, July 18, 1995; pg. 12A)

Charles Steven Smith

Mr. Charles Steven Smith, age 45, a resident of 60 Tyler Street, Washington, NC died Thursday afternoon, April 5, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday April 8, 2007 at Chocowinity Church of God officiated by Rev. Leroy Sanders and Rev. Dale Clark. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Johnny Marslender, Bill Clark, Phil Campbell, Billy Elks, Ronnie Baker and William Fizzell will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Smith was born in Pitt County on March 4, 1962, son of the late Mary Elizabeth Howell Smith and Charlie Lee Smith. He attended Pitt County Schools and was employed with G. Shavender Trucking as a truck driver until his sickness. On August 11, 1979, he married the former Shirley Campbell. In addition to his wife, Shirley of the home, he is survived by his two children: Donnie Lee Smith and his wife, Melissa of Washington and Shannon Elaine Smith of the home; his father: Charles Lee Smith and his step-mom, Janice Smith of Washington; his brother: Eddie Lee Smith of Williamston; two step sisters: Joyce Baker of Chocowinity and Margaret Wainwright of Washington; his grandson: Daniel Lee Smith and his granddaughter: Kaylee Dawn Smtih.
The family will receive friends 7:00-9:00 PM Saturday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other time at the home of his son, Donnie Smith located by 60 Joshua Place, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Sunday, April 8, 2007)

Chastity Nevaeh Smith

Chasity Nevaeh Smith, infant daughter of Tyler and Tanekia Smith, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, with pastor Clara Albritton officiating. Burial will follow in Clay Bottom Cemetery, Chocowinity. Survivors include four sisters, Destiny L. and Simaya Pope, both of Chocowinity, and Takiyah and Zakiyah Smith, both of Washington; and one brother, Tynahj Smith of Washington. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Cecil W. Smith and John B. Stokes. The family will receive friends at the home of her grandmother, Janice Stokes, 222 Cherry Lane, Evergreen Estates, Chocowinity. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, January 20, 2007)

Christine Trippe Smith

Christine Trippe Smith passed away Jan. 28, 2002. She was born in Washington, N.C., June 5, 1921, and was the daughter of Henry Trippe and Sarah Jenkins Trippe, formerly of Washington, N.C. She married Mayo Smith Oct. 25, 1941 and resided in Portsmouth, where they owned and operated Smith Corner Motors. In 1977, they retired to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where they opened C&B Quality Foods, Outer Banks Chrysler-Plymouth, and were owners of various restaurants on the Outer Banks. Mrs. Smith was a member of Duck Woods Country Club, Eastern Star, various woman's clubs and the Community Watch. She is survived by her husband, Mayo Smith; son, Dr. Bonner Smith of Stewartstown, Pa.; two granddaughters, Julie Leavel and Debbie McClearen of Kill Devil Hills; two grandsons, Bonner and Ben Smith of Stewartstown; two great-grandsons, Seth and Morgan Leavel and one great-granddaughter, Sara McClearen. She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Soisson of Butler, Pa.; and her brother, Dwight Trippe of Hattiesburg, Miss. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Kitty Hawk Methodist Church. A graveside service followed at Winsteadville Community Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 3, 2002; pg. B7)

Doris Virginia Gurganus Smith

Doris Virginia Gurganus Smith, age 69, of 7569 Cherry Run Rd., Washington died Sunday June 24, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday June 27, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Rev. Clifford Ball. Mrs. Smith was born in Martin Co. on November 13, 1937 to the late William and Allie Rawls Gurganus and on June 27, 1955 she married John (Jay) Smith who preceded her in death on November 23, 2001. She attended Bear Grass High School, in 1999 she retired from Hamilton Beach in Washington and she was a member of the Piney Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church of Beaufort Co. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie S. Kirk and her husband Oral; four sons, Johnnie E. Smith of Washington, Frankie Ray Smith and his wife Diane of Washington, Randy Wayne Smith and his wife Patricia of Washington, Danny Lewis Smith and his wife Patty of Washington; one brother, Dallas Gurganus of Gold Point; one sister, Rosa Hoell of Greenville; four grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lora May Smith and one brother, Jack Gurganus. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday June 27, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home of Mrs. Smith’s daughter Debbie Kirk, 2623 Horse Pen Swamp Rd., Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, June 25, 2007)

Harold L. Smith

Mr. Harold L. Smith, age 69, died at his home in Cocoa, Fla., on May 16. He was the son of the late Jessie L. and Venters Hudson Smith. Mr. Smith was born in Belhaven, N.C., and grew up in Washington, N.C., where he attended Washington High School. He served in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division for three years. He later graduated from Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, Ill., and served as a minister and youth minister for several years. He left the ministry and entered business in Indiana before moving to Florida in 1972. He was retired from Wylie Baxley Funeral Home in Rockledge, Fla., where he had worked for the past few years. He was an active member of The Cocoa Church of Christ, Christian Church. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Edward Lee, Jessie Jr., and Charles; and one sister, Betty Smith. He is survived by one sister, Mary Ann Jennings of Warrenton, Va. He is also survived by one foster son, Clayton Castetter. and daughter-in-law, Michelle Henderson. He had one beloved grandson, CJ Castetter, all of Cocoa, Fla. A private graveside service will be held. Paul Funeral Home of Washington, N.C., will be serving the Smith family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 24, 2006)

Helen Equils Smith

Helen Equils Smith, 70, of Port Charlotte, died Nov. 27, 2003. She was born in Bath, N.C., and came to the South Gulf Cove area of Port Charlotte 11 years ago from Waterford, Conn. She worked for 30 years for General Dynamics electric boat division in Groton, Conn., and later as a marketing administrator for a division of Science Applications International Corp. in New London, Conn. She was active in rock, gem and mineral clubs and was a member of the Venice and Sarasota clubs. Survivors include her husband, Gifford R.; her mother, Zadie of Belhaven, N.C.; brothers Robert and Charles, both of Belhaven; and a sister, Jane Keech of Belhaven. A memorial service will be later. Englewood Community Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, FL) – November 29, 2003)

James Webster Smith, Sr.

Mr. James Webster “Webbie” Smith, Sr., 58 of 1265 West Barr Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, July 09, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Henry Horne officiating. Burial will follow in the Mac Smith Cemetery in Pitt County. Randy Smith, Tommy Parker, Kenneth Earl James, Roland R. Smith, Jamie Wright and Jessie Dixon will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM this evening at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Chocowinity.   Mr. Smith was born September 8, 1947 in Pitt County. He was the son of Phillip and Pauline Hardy Smith. He was married to the former Brenda Haddock. Mr. Smith was a fabricator at Hackney & Sons, Inc. of Washington. He was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Haddock Smith, his parents, Phillip and Pauline Smith; his daughter, Sherri S. Johnson and her husband, Jeff and his son, James Webster Smith, Jr. and his wife, Heather, all of Chocowinity; his sister, Joan Weatherington and her husband, Bobby of Ayden; his brother, Gerald Smith of Clay Root and six grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Hunter, Madison, Lauren and Zack. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Phillip “Phil” Smith. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, July 11, 2006)

Jay C. Smith

Mr. Jay C. Smith, age 75, a resident of Washington, N.C., died Thursday, November 2, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2006 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. conducted by Pastor Phillip Jethro. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born in Beaufort County, N.C. on September 9, 1931. He was the son of the late Heber Smith and Ellen Smith Chauncey Buck. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired Electronics Specialist for the Department of the Navy. Mr. Smith lived in Sterling, Va. from 1963 to 1989. Mr. Smith was very active in Scouting. As a boy, he belonged to the Boy Scouts. He was a leader of Troop 1159 in Sterling, VA, and later became an Explorer leader. Mr. Smith was a Ham radio operator and a member Alligood Church of God. Mr. Smith was married to the former Lillian “Toots” Boger, who preceded in death in 1988. Survivors include a son, Donald Jay Smith and his wife, Saundra of Front Royal, VA; a daughter, Lisa Smith Tobin and her husband, Thomas of Sterling VA; a sister, Margaret Chrismon of Winston-Salem; and two brothers, Tommy Smith of Hibbing, MN and Allen Smith of Kernersville, NC. In addition to his wife and his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Ledrue Smith and Michael Smith; and two sisters, Bernice Cherry and Marlene Modlin. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 7, 2006)

Jimmie L. Smith

Mr. Jimmie L. Smith, age 56, a resident of 1859 Corsica Road, Washington, NC died Monday May 21, 2007 at the Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC.   A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Saturday May 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Delmus Ayers, Minister. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.   Jimmie was born in Beaufort County on April 10, 1951 son of the late Jesse Lee Smith and Margie Corinne Mayo Smith who survives. He was a 1969 graduate of Chocowinity High School. Jimmie was a salesman with Seaboard Motors and was owned and operated Beaufort Hyde Auctions. Surviving along with Jimmie’s mother Corinne Smith of Washington is a daughter: Catherine Smith of Cary; a son: Charles Smith of Raleigh; two step children: Taylor Casper of Raleigh and Jaime Hardin of Sevierville, TN; two sisters: Patricia and her husband Ernest of Blounts Creek and Jessie Carol of Chesapeake, VA; and two nephews Kevin Cutler of Blounts Creek and Keith Cutler of Frisco, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday May 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Jimmie’s mother located at 103 Waterford Place, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007)

John Dawson Smith

Mr. John Dawson Smith, 81, of South Currituck Road, Currituck, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at Sentara Leigh Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Pilmoor United Methodist Church, Currituck, with the Rev. Scott Wilson-Parsons officiating. Mr. Smith was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 16, 1925. He was the son of the late James Edgar and Pearlie Garris Smith. He was retired from the Navy, where he served during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was also a retired civil service employee. He was married to Emma Lee Clark Smith, who survives. He was a Master Mason and member of the Norfolk Royal Arch Chapter No. 1. He was a member of Pilmoor United Methodist Church, Currituck. Survivors include one daughter, Mellony Smith of Norfolk, Va.; one son, Donald Dawson Smith of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; two brothers, Carl W. Smith of Washington and William “Billy” Austin Smith of Hampton, Va.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday at the home following the memorial service. Arrangements are by Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, October 28, 2006)

Laura Keech Smith

Mrs. Laura Keech Smith, 89, of Autumnfield Rest Home and formerly of 417 East Bay Street, Belhaven, died Saturday July 28, 2007. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Belhaven Community Cemetery and will be officiated by the Rev. Mike Isbell. Mrs. Smith was born in Beaufort County on October 23, 1917 to the late William and Ida Keech of Free Union. She married Charlie Smith on April 6, 1944, and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1985. Mrs. Smith worked with the local Roses store, the Colonial Grocery Store and Bell’s Grocery. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Belhaven Lioness Club and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. She and her husband Charlie operated the Belhaven Community Center for many years. Survivors include one son, Harold Smith and his wife Susan of Belhaven; two grandchildren, Brittany Smith of Greenville, Ashley Smith Johnson and her husband Parker of Lyons, Colo., and one great-grandson, Bode Rivers Johnson. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Rae Smith Hagan, five brothers and seven sisters. The family received friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Monday at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Smith family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 1, 2007)

Lester R. Smith

Lester R. Smith, 68, of the 1200 block of Maryview Ave., died Jan. 25, 1993, in a hospital. Mr. Smith was born in Washington, N.C., and had retired from the Seafarers International Union. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Loys W. Smith; two daughters, Pamela Ray Smith Richerson of Fort Ord., Calif., and Judith Ann Smith Fox of Chesapeake; a son, Steve J. Conn of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Hollomon-Brown & Snellings Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – January 27, 1993; pg. D2)

Loarine Ray Smith

Ms. Loarine Ray Smith, 56, of 219 Frederick Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Beach Grove Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Foxworth officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith No. 2 Cemetery, Chocowinity. Ms. Smith was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 9, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Bryant Smith Sr. and Ella M. Howard Smith. She was a graduate of the former P.S. Jones High School. She was a member of Beach Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Nadia Keys of Groton, Conn.; three sons, Michael W. Keys Sr., Randolph Keys Jr. and Malcolm E. Smith, all of Chocowinity; five grandchildren; one sister, Anita J. Smith of Capital Heights, Md.; and three brothers, David Howard of Creswell, Bryant Smith Jr. of Greenville, and Bennie Smith of Smithfield. A walk-in viewing will be held 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) – Friday, July 6, 2007)

Mamie E. Smith

Mamie E. Smith, 82, was embraced by God's grace on Monday, May 13, 2002. A native of Washington, N.C., she was a resident of Newport News for 62 years. She graduated from Chocowinity High School in North Carolina and later retired as a supervisor for MICA Plant, after 20 years of service. She was a member of West Hampton Baptist Church and Sunday School Class. She enjoyed lovely flower gardens and liked cooking for others. She loved friends and was a very giving person. She also had a love for Southern Gospel Music and singing. She was a very devoted mother and friend. Survivors include her daughter, Faye Arnett and her husband, Bill; two sisters, Rosalie Gurley and Ester Mae Norris, both of Virginia; four brothers, James, Elmer and Jerry McRoy, all of Fla., and Billy McRoy of N.C.; two grandchildren, Starr Cortes of Calif. and Scott Arnett of Va.; one great granddaughter, Callie Connelly of Calif.; and a host of loving family and friends. A going home celebration will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at Peninsula Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. H. Ron White. The family will receive friends following the service until 9 p.m. Burial will be private. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – May 14, 2002)

Mary Elizabeth Jones Smith

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Pig” Jones Smith, formerly of Edward, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. A funeral will be conducted today at noon in Evangel Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in Jenkins Hart Cemetery, Edward. Mrs. Smith was born in Edward on Aug. 14, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Victoria Jones. She attended the Beaufort County schools. She continued her education at Prince George’s Community College, where she received a certificate in patient care. She worked for the Department of Transportation for several years. After receiving her certification, she became a patient care technician at the Prince George’s Hospital. She joined Holy Temple Church in Edward, where she served on the usher board. She later joined Evangel Missionary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., where she served on the usher board. Survivors include her stepfather, Albert Matthew; one daughter, Vealetta Parker and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Snead’s Mortuary Services, P.A., Washington, D.C. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, October 14, 2006)

Robert Lee Smith, Sr.

Robert Lee Smith, Sr., 61, 2615 Parrish Road, Titusville, died Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mr. Smith was retired from the Orlando Utilities Commission. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1963. He was a member of the American Legion Post One, VFW Post 4228 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: sons, Robert L. Jr., Fayetteville, N.C.; daughter, Jeannie, Mims; brothers, Junior, Glen Burnie, Md., Woodrow, Jacksonville, N.C.; sisters, Carolyn Bowles, Shelly Cook, both of Jacksonville, N.C.; father, Seth, Jacksonville, N.C. North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – October 3, 1992; pg. D6)

Robert Morgan Smith

Mr. Robert “Morgan” Smith, 35, of 410 W. 15th St., Washington, died Monday, June 12, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Covenant Community Church, U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington, with the Rev. Shad Watters officiating. Mr. Smith was born in Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 16, 1970. He was the son of Robert E. and Barbara Alligood Smith of Washington. He graduated from Bath High School in 1988. He was married to Christy Pinkham Smith, who survives. Survivors include one son, Ryan Matthew Smith of the home; two daughters, Ashley Lauren Smith of the home and Victoria Diane Michael of Pinetown. He was preceded in death by one sister, Robin Smith Respess. The family will receive friends today from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Covenant Community Church and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.   (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, June 13, 2006)

Roberta Smith

Roberta Smith, of the 300 block of Wynn St., a retired schoolteacher, died July 8, 1992, in a Norfolk hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Beaufort County, N.C. She retired from Portsmouth public schools after 41 years and was a member of New First Baptist Church Taylorsville. Survivors include her husband, Noah Smith Sr.; a son, Noah Smith Jr. of Suffolk; four sisters, Ina Taylor of Statesville, N.C., Emaline Johnson of Blounts Creek, N.C., Bernice Pippen of Thomasville, Ala., and Ola Moore of Portsmouth; and a brother, Kelly Moore Jr. of Laurel, Md. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in St. Anna Baptist Church, Bounts Creek, by the Rev. James Moore. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Whitfield & Whitley Mortuary is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – July 12, 1992; pg. B2)

Velma Lee Clark Smith

CHOCOWINITY – Mrs. Velma Lee Clark Smith, 87, of 1341 Carrow Road died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Wesley Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. today, Paul Funeral Home of Washington, N.C., and other times at the home. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – September 29, 2005)

Vera O. Smith

Vera O. Smith, 77, of the 700 block of Glen Oak Crossing, died Sept. 24, 1993, in a Portsmouth hospital. Mrs. Smith was born in Aurora, N.C. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church and Brighton Light #118 Order of the Eastern Star. She was the widow of Edward (Sonny) Smith. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy T. Williams of Chesapeake; five sisters, Maggie Brickhouse and Mary Fonville, both of Chesapeake and Helen Taylor, Evaughan Bryant of Baltimore, Md. and Mabel Daniels of Norfolk; a brother, Chester Fonville Jr. of Chesapeake; two granddaughters, Vera L. Williams of Chesapeake and Walterzene Dabney of Detroit, Mich.; three grandsons, Lloyd E. Williams of Alexandria, Va., Willie L. Williams Jr. and Tony Hicks, both of Portsmouth; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at noon Tuesday at St. John Baptist Church by the Rev. C.J. Freeman. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The family will be at the residence. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 27, 1993; pg. D2)

Veronia K. Smith

Mrs. Veronia K. Smith of Stugarett, Germany died Friday, September 29, 2006 in El Paso, Texas. She was born May 29, 1959 in Stugarett, Germany. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 5, 2006 in El Paso, Texas with Sunset Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Mrs. Smith was the wife of Charles Smith, a former resident of Washington, North Carolina, a 1969 graduate of Washington High School and 27 years of service in the U.S. Army. Survivors: her husband, Charles Smith; two daughters, Sonya and Sophia Smith, all of the home; Charles’ siblings: Carolyn S. Rogers, Chocowinity, N.C., Vestie S. Spencer, Augusta, Ga., Sarah Smith, Melvin Smith, Floyd Smith, Mary S. Williams, Mazel S. Boston, all of Washington, NC; Joseph and Lloyd Smith, Norfolk, Va., Oscar Smith, Yonkers, NY and Pastor Franklin Smith, Greenville, NC. You may contact family members at 5224 Roger Maris Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79934. Announcement made by Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. MLK, Jr. Drive, Washington, North Carolina. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday October 4, 2006)

Warren Bonner Smith

Mr. Warren Bonner Smith, 58, a resident of 500 Smith Pointe, Bath, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Oakdale Cemetery. It will be officiated by the Rev. Ray M. Souza. Jimmy Tyer, George Elliott, Laverne Mayo, D.S. Swain, Midge Tankard, Chris Bunn, and Pearson Chrismon will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Smith was born on February 28, 1948, son of Ruth Smith Waters and the late Wilton Winstead Smith. He married the former Chris Tankard, who survives. Mr. Smith received his degree in Business Administration from Campbell University and was a self-employed businessman. He was a private pilot and served on the Warren Field Airport Commission. In addition to his wife, Chris, of the home, and his mother, Ruth, he is survived by two daughters, Carter Tankard Smith and Sloan Winstead Smith, both of Bath. He was predeceased by a brother, Wilton Winstead Smith, Jr. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Bowen Smith of Raleigh, an uncle, Bonner Mayo Smith, and an aunt, Burchie Smith Johnston. The family will receive friends between 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Bath Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 272, Bath, NC 27808. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Smith Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 16, 2006)

Annie Belle Jennette Smithwick

Mrs. Annie Belle Jennette Smithwick, age 93, formerly of the Ponzer community, Hyde county, died Monday, February 26, 2007 at Britthaven of Pamlico in Grantsboro. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Mount Olive Church of Christ, Highway 264 East, Belhaven, conducted by Billy Harold Smithwick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The following will serve as active pallbearers: Doug Armstrong, Talmadge Cooper, Sonny Jackson, Terry McCall, Brice Williams, and Lee Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Armstrong, Carr Baynor and Ted Bowen. Mrs. Smithwick was born in the Sladesville community of Hyde county on July 7, 1913. She was the daughter of the late George Washington Jennette and Lydia Frances Alcox Jennette. Mrs. Smithwick was a homemaker and assisted her husband in his logging business. She was a member of Mount Olive Church of Christ. On December 7, 1929, she married Fred Smithwick of Ponzer. Mr. Smithwick preceded her in death on June 24, 1986. Mrs. Smithwick is survived by a son, Fred “Ted” Lester Smithwick of Ponzer; a daughter Velma Smithwick Hickman and her husband, Charles of Blounts Creek; one sister, Stella Schlieser and her husband, Edwards of Mechanicsville, VA; grandchildren, Teddy Smithwick and his wife, Clara of Darien, GA, Stella Smith of Greenville, N.C., Harold Smith and his wife, Tammy of Chocowinity; and great grandchildren, Maria S. Adams and daughters, Kayla and Emily; Jessie Lynn Smithwick; Justin Smith and Emily Smith. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Smithwick was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Smithwick family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007)

Renaldo Sneed

Mr. Renaldo “Jamel” Sneed of Oxen Hill, Md., and formerly of 312 W. Sixth St., Washington, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Cornerstone Family Worship Center with Elder Jerome Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Sneed was born Nov. 3, 1978, the son of Carolyn Sneed and Bertis Newkirk. He graduated from the Beaufort County schools. He served in the Marine Corps where he worked as an administrative clerk. While in the Marine Corps, he received the Good Conduct Medal. He was employed as a contractor for the Pentagon. He was affiliated with Mt. Hebron Church of Christ. Survivors include three brothers, Broderick D. Sneed of Charlotte, Travis Rouse of Durham and Tyrone Woolard of Greensboro; three sisters, Rhonda M. Brown and Keishia Brown, both of New York, and Andria Perry of Durham and grandmother, Lily Sneed of Washington. A walk-in viewing will be held today from 1-6 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, November 30, 2007)

Charles Wallace Snell, Jr.

Mr. Charles Wallace Snell, Jr., 84, of Greenville, died Friday, June 16, 2006. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Snell was born in Tyrrell County, the son of the late Charles Wallace and Eva Woodard Snell. He graduated from Columbia High School and Wake Forest University. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was married to Roberta Stevenson Snell, who preceded him in death in 2002. For 17 years he made his home in Washington and had made his home in Greenville since 1967. He was employed with the N.C. Department of Transportation for 35 years, retiring as the division engineer for division 2 in 1983. He was a longtime member and past president of the Greenville Host Lions Club and a former member of the Mended Hearts. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and was a member of the men’s Sunday school class. Survivors include one daughter, Margie S. Connolly of Waldorf, Md.; two grandchildren; one brother, Jacob Snell of Bell Arthur and two sisters, Pattie Spear of New Bern and Peggy Matthews of Fuquay Varina. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:30-2 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, June 20, 2006)

Ruth V. Snell

WASHINGTON, N.C. - Miss Ruth V. Snell, 71, died Friday in Beaufort County Hospital. A native of Hyde County, she lived here most of her life. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in Oden Funeral Chapel by the Rev. F. Odell Walker. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – Sunday, June 10, 1979)

Isabelle Berry Snipes

Mrs. Isabelle Berry Snipes, 65, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, with S. Ray West officiating. Mrs. Snipes was born in Washington on Feb. 26, 1941. She was the daughter of Madeline Irish of Winter Haven, Fla., and the late Malcolm Sterling Berry. She was married to John L. Snipes of Winter Haven, Fla., who survives. She was an active member of the Association of Winter Haven Manor. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Winter Haven, Fla. Survivors include four daughters, Karen Anem of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Debbie Coderre of Ft. Pierce, Fla., Madeline Smith of Sarasota, Fla., and Shelley Sadler of Washington; two sons, Mike Smith of Washington, and John L. Snipes IV of Ft. Myers, Fla.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Willard Eddie Smith III. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, February 23, 2007)

Asray Peas Snowden

Asray P. Snowden, a retired domestic worker, died Friday of complications from a stroke at Millennium Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 91. A resident of West Lexington Street since 1950, Mrs. Snowden was employed as a domestic for 30 years and retired in the 1960s. Asray Peas was born in Aurora, N.C., and moved to Baltimore as a child. She attended city public schools. She was married to William Snowden for many years. He died in 1961. Mrs. Snowden was a member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church and the Waxter Senior Center. Services were held yesterday. She is survived by a grandson, Edward Stevenson of Baltimore; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter, Edith Stevenson. (The Sun (Baltimore, MD) – February 8, 2001; pg. B6)

Greta Perkins Somers

Mrs. Greta “Cleo” Perkins Somers, age 85, a resident of Ridgewood Manor, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. Graveside services will be held 12 Noon, Friday, December 15, 2006 at Oakdale Cemetery, conducted by Thelbert Leggett. The following will serve as pallbearers: Doug Harrison, Kirk Blackmon, Jerry Somers, Steve Somers, Eddie Cherry and Freddie Cherry. Mrs. Somers was born in Brooksville, KY on April 2, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Jonce Perkins and Voillie Blades Perkins. Mrs. Somers was a graduate of Bryant Stratton Business College in Louisville, KY. She worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. after graduation. For the past 20 years, Mrs. Somers has worked as a caregiver. She was a member of the Old Ford Church of Christ. Mrs. Somers was married to Harold Mitchell Somers, who preceded her in death, January 31, 1966. Survivors include two sons, Sidney Somers of Greenville, TX, John Beard of Bowling Green, KY; a sister, Nellie Perkins Hashisaki of Joliet, Montana; three grandsons, Sidney Lane Somers, Jr. of Concord, N.C., Bobby Lathon Somers and Clint Dustin Somers both of Chocowinity; and one great grandson, Sidney Lane Somers III of Concord, N.C. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Somers was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon Friday, December 15, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of Kirk and Joyce Blackmon, 104 Blue Gill Drive, Tranters Run, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Somers family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, December 14, 2006)

Revonda Boyd Somers

Mrs. Revonda "Bonnie" Boyd Somers, 68, of 226 Village Circle, Washington, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 28, 2008 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Pastor Danny Barrow officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at her home. Mrs. Somers was born October 12, 1939 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Martha Boyd. She was a graduate of Pantego High School.   On October 6, 1967, she married Billy Daniel Somers, who preceded her in death February 11, 2001. She was a retired printing press operator from Morgan Printers. Mrs. Somers was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Rachel Annette Clark of Pactolus, Deborah W. Sneed of Hamilton, and Peggy Whitehurst and Joyce Blackmon, both of Washington; four sisters, Charlotte B. Myers and Joyce B. Godley, both of Washington, Frances B. Brooks and Magdalene B. Sizer, both of Pantego; three brothers, Roy Boyd of Greenville, Clinton Boyd of Washington and Wade Boyd of Pinetown; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Pearl Boyd, Pal B. Ange and Phyllis B. Alligood; and three brothers, Dallas Boyd, Hallas Boyd and Ferrell Boyd. (Hillside Funeral Service obituary)

Rev. Robert William South

NORTHFIELD - The Rev. Robert William South, 88, of Washington, N.C., long-time summer resident of Northfield, died Dec. 28, 2000 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Northfield. The Rev. Lee Alison Crawford will officiate. Services were held Dec. 31, 2000 in at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Washington, N.C. The Rev. Clifton Daniel III, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, the Rev. Michael C. Nation of Trinity Church in Chocowinity, N.C., and Rev. Crawford officiated. Interment was at St. Peter's Memorial Gardens in Washington, N.C. Father South was born Nov. 15, 1912, in Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas, the son of James Breckinridge South and Lucille Fant South. He married Margaret Elizabeth Smith on Sept. 17, 1938. He earned his associates degree from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, Ky., and a bachelor of science from Wake Forest University. Father South was a pharmaceutical salesman for American Cyanamid before he took early retirement to study for the priesthood. He received a certificate of work accomplished from the Virginia Theological Seminary and served in churches in North Carolina, Georgia and Vermont.   Father South was a private pilot for 50 years. He was a captain with the Civil Air Patrol, and served for 19 years. He wrote “Bashin” Bob Clarke and Other Stories of Heartache and Hunger Creek." He was a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed golf, reading, traveling and walking. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Margaret Smith South; two daughters, Patricia White of Northfield and Penelope Kosztolnyik of Bryan, Texas; a brother, John Russell South of Rockport, Texas; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. A sister, Dr. Virginia South, and a brother, Dr. Reagan South, are deceased. The Hillside Funeral Service in Washington, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. (The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT) – April 1, 2001)

Everett E. Southard

Mr. Everett E. Southard, 81, of 50 Riverside Drive #101, Washington, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, March 20, 2006 at Mayflower Cemetery in Duxbury, MA. Mr. Southard was born July 24, 1924 in Winterport, Maine. He was the son of the late Guy L. Southard and Ellen Bartlett Southard. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII and receiving the Bronze Star with Oakleaf Cluster (2nd Award). On December 3, 1950, he married the former Shirley Litchfield, who survives. He was a retired plant manager and moved to Beaufort County in January, 2006. He was a member of the Lions Club, past Commander of the VFW in Marshfield, MA, a former member of the Congregational Churches in Duxbury and Mattapoisett, MA and the United Methodist Church in Plano, TX and was an avid golfer. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Brenda Roy of Dallas, TX and Washington, NC and Susan Wagner of Mashpee, MA; three sisters, Alice Torrey of Scituate, MA, Priscilla Fearn of Raleigh, NC and Ellen Gelpke of Mebane, NC; two brothers, Guy Southard of Marshfield, MA and Clayton Southard of Duxbury, MA; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (http://www.hillsidefuneralservice.com/everettesouthard.html)

Gernie T. Spain
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Gernie T. Spain, 90, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2007, at a local hospital. Born April 7, 1917, to the late Charlie and Anne Spain in Hobucken, N.C., he served out country proudly in the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II and the Korean War, retiring as a master chief. He was a longtime member of Riverside Baptist Church. Mr. Spain will always be remembered as a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Cheryl Mister and husband David; a grandson, Jason Mister and wife Kym; a granddaughter, Michelle Dennis and husband Jeremy; four great-grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Vera Spain, second wife of 14 years, Grace, and both parents. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Marguerite A. Spain

Mrs. Marguerite A. Spain, 84, of 250 Lover’s Lane and formerly of Route 4, Box 143, Washington, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 14, 2007 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens with Mike Huppmann officiating. Mrs. Spain was born May 11, 1923 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Eddie F. Alligood and Sudie Cayton Alligood. On February 20, 1945 she married Luther L. Spain, Jr., who preceded her in death on May 4, 1988. She was employed with 27 years of service at Hospital Pharmacy and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Jimmy R. Spain of Washington and one sister, Elouise Crandall of Robersonville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, December 13, 2007)

Marguerite Jamerson Sparrow

Mrs. Marguerite Jamerson Sparrow, age 85, a resident of 6845 River Road Washington died on Monday September 17, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday September 20, 2007 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, AMiA officiated by King Cole and John Grayson. A private burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Sparrow was born in Leaksville (Eden), NC on October 7, 1921 to the late Samuel Henry Jamerson and the late Rosa Etta Dallas. On October 24, 1946, she married David Thomas “Tommy” Sparrow who survives. Mrs. Sparrow was a homemaker who attended Church of the Good Shepherd AMiA. In addition to her husband, survivors include: one son: David Sparrow and his wife, Marti of Raleigh, three daughters: Suzanne Bledsole and her husband, Raymond of Wake Forrest, Carol Clark and her husband, Doug of Belhaven, Jan Sparrow of the home, one sister: Avis Whiteley and her husband, Roland of Danville, VA, seven grandchildren; Avery Sparrow and his wife, Jessica, Andrew Sparrow, Joel Bledsole, Thomas Bledsole, Mary Loren Bledsole, Ginger Gaylord and her husband, Jeffery, Lindsay Hubers and her husband, Shane, and seven great-grandchildren; Emily Gaylord, Meredith Gaylord, Dylan Hubers, Jesse Hubers, Brent Hubers, Mollie Hubers, and Hannah Hubers. She was preceded in death by one grandson; Douglas Brenton Clark Jr. The Sparrow family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home 6845 River Road, Washington, NC 27889. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Sparrow family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Thursday, September 20, 2007)

David Arnold Spencer

David Arnold Spencer, 55, of 415 Germantown Road, Scranton, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at Pungo District Hospital. He had been a patient at Cross Creek Health Care in Swan Quarter recently. Born in Beaufort County, July 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Rupert and Dorothy Sawyer Spencer. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired after completing his year’s of service in the Coast Guard Reserves. He later worked and retired from the Ferry Division of the N. C. Department of Transportation and also worked as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Eunice Chapel Church of Christ. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Eunice Chapel Church of Christ. Leon Williams will officiate. The family will speak to friends following the service in the church. Burial will be in the Sladesville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery at Sladesville. Surviving are a son, Adam Spencer and his wife, Ginger of Swan Quarter; two daughters, Jennifer Spencer of Bath and Doran Spencer of Kill Devil Hills.; the children’s mother, Jo Mayo Spencer of Mamie; a brother, Bryan Allen Spencer and wife, Marie of Scranton; a sister, Ellen Louise S. Williams and her husband, James W. of Swan Quarter; grandchildren, Emily Spencer and Mark Rowe. The family will receive friends at Bryan Funeral Service on Tuesday evening, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Adam and Ginger Spencer, 7756 Turnpike Road, The Rose Bay Community. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Tuesday, March 6, 2007; pg. 12A)

George Tilman Spencer

Mr. George Tilman Spencer, age 80, a resident of 1408 Hoff Road, Belhaven died Thursday, November15, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday November 18, 2007 at Pantego Christian Church in Pantego officiated by Rev. James Bussell. Mr. Spencer was born in Beaufort County on February 13, 1927 to the late Harold Tilman Spencer and the late Myrtie Gertrude Martin Spencer. On November 16, 1954 George married Rae Gaskins who survives. Mr. Spencer served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. After his discharge, he later worked for many years as a farmer. Mr. Spencer was a member of Pantego Christian Church and was a friend of “Dr. Bob” and Bill Wilson. In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons: Robert H. Spencer of St. Joseph, Missouri, Hoyt T. Spencer of the home, “Tim” R. Spencer and his wife Sissy of Bath; one granddaughter: Alicia Spencer Wagaman and her husband Willie of Washington; one grandson: Nathan H. Spencer of Greenville; and two great granddaughters: Kayla Wagaman, Jordan Wagaman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by three brothers: Gene Richard Spencer, Clyde Bonner Spencer, Fredrick H. Spencer, and one sister: Susan Spencer Collins. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Spencer family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Friday, November 16, 2007)

Mary Bell Bonner Spencer

Mrs. Mary Bell Bonner Spencer, 84, of 117 E. Eighth St., Washington, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Queen Chapel Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Terra Ceia community, Pantego, with Elder Dwight Spruill and the Rev. William M. Sawyer officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mrs. Spencer was born in Beaufort County on July 11, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Martha Bowen Bonner and Parthina Jackson Bonner Sr. She attended the former Beaufort County High School, Pantego. On Dec. 23, 1943, she was married to Roscoe Spencer Sr., who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong member of Queen Chapel Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Terra Ceia community, Pantego. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Spencer Whitney and Doris Spencer White, both of Washington; two sons, Roscoe Spencer Jr. and Terry Iran Whitney, both of Washington; one sister, Mary Frances O’Neal of Belhaven; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ina Ruth Spencer Whitney; three sisters, Priscilla Gardner, Sarah Clark and Lucy Stanley and five brothers, Emanuel Bonner, Parthina Bonner Jr., Cleon Bonner, Willis Bonner and Timothy Bonner. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, and other times at the home of her son, Roscoe Spencer Jr., 118 Lancaster Lane, Winchester community, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, September 22, 2007)

Ronnie Lee Spencer

Mr. Ronnie Lee Spencer, 52, of Washington, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington, with Bishop Carlton Keyes officiating. Burial will follow in Whitfield & Whitley Cemetery. Mr. Spencer was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 12, 1954. He was the son of the late Ruben Spencer Sr. and Mary A. Spencer Keyes. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was married to Debra Moore, who survives. He lived in Paterson, N.J., for several years. Survivors include one daughter, Keschia Spencer of Paterson, N.J.; one son, Ronnie Spencer Jr. of Sanford, Fla.; one brother, Ruben Spencer Jr. of Washington; and two sisters, Evonda S. Gibbs and Revonda Spencer, both of Washington. The family will receive friends at the home of D. Blanche Gray, 420 Gladden St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, October 6, 2006)

Shirley C. Spencer

Mrs. Shirley “Sally” Donnell Collins Spencer, 48, of 8227 Slatestone Road, Washington, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, with the Rev. Roderick Best officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Spencer was born in Norfolk, Va., on March 20, 1959. She was the daughter of Charlie Hopkins Sr. and the late Queen Esther Collins Waiver. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She was a member of Cathedral of Fresh Fire Church, Pactolus. Survivors include six daughters, Freedom “Freedia” Spencer, Chaudney Spencer, Veronica Collins, Sherylinda “Pooky” Nelson, Khariyah Wilkins and Kaitlynn Wilkins, all of Washington; one son, Lewis Spencer of Chocowinity; seven sisters, Joyce Collins of Miami, Fla., Nellie Harris of Orlando, Fla., Shirley Moore of Chesapeake, Va., Evelyn Thomas of Houston, Texas, Jacqueline Lawrence of Pinetown, and Mollie Hopkins and Sherry Hopkins, both of Washington; eight brothers, Rodell Collins of Miami, Fla., Charlie “Bud” Hopkins Jr. of Pinetown, Vernon Hopkins and Randolph Hopkins, both of Bath, John Hopkins of Belhaven, Willie Hopkins of Columbia, Ga., Ronnie Hopkins of Columbia, S.C., and Terry Hopkins of Nashville; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of her aunt, Bernice Lacy, 406 E. 11th St., Washington, and also at the home of her daughter, Freedia Spencer, 306 E. 10th St., Washington. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, November 9, 2007)

Yvonne Spencer

NORFOLK - Yvonne "Pepsi" Spencer of the 3000 block of Virginia Beach Blvd., died Jan. 28, 2008, in Richmond. Born in Washington, N.C., she was a nursing assistant. Survivors include four daughters, Twila, Tschoibi, Tashonda and Tashika Spencer; mother, Annie Spencer of Norfolk; three sisters, Gracie Underwood (Gregory), Sharon Gray (Antione) and Brenda Brantley (Bennie); three brothers, Joseph Williams (Joan), James Spencer (Evalia) and Aaron Spencer (Kim); four grandchildren, Chanderlia, TyShae, Khadeja and Tyvonne; 10 nieces, seven nephews, 13 great-nieces, 18 great-nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Rueben Spencer. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Olive Grove Baptist Church, 1034 Albert Ave., Norfolk, by the Rev. Charles Wright. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. The remains will be ready for viewing Monday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. The family will assemble at 3039 S. Lakebridge Drive, Norfolk, at 10 a.m. for the procession. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – Sunday, February 3, 2008)

Dora Fields Hardy Spivey

RALEIGH - Mrs. Dora Fields Hardy Spivey, 89, died Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in Rex Hospital. Mrs. Spivey was born in Beaufort Co., N.C. on August 28, 1909 the daughter of the late Thomas Lemuel and Frances Elizabeth Foreman Hardy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Eugene Spivey and also three brothers, Francis S. Hardy, Dallas L. Hardy and Rev. Paul F. Hardy. Dora and Gene were married on February 4, 1945 and together operated Spivey's Grocery and Market in Raleigh until their retirement. She was a member of the Edenton Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mildred Hardy Doan and Eula Hardy Harris, both of Wendell; one brother, Wright Lupton Hardy and wife, Jane of Raleigh; also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews and friends, especially Avis Vick and Hilda Godwin. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday, February 11, 1999 in the Mitchell Funeral Home, St. Mary's Street Chapel. Interment will follow in Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11-12 noon Thursday at Mitchell Funeral Home, 600 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, N.C. Mrs. Spivey's family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Mayview Convalescent Center for the loving care and attention given her during the last two years. Your concern for her and her family will not soon be forgotten. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – February 10, 1999; pg. B6)

Barbara Dickinson Sprouse

Mrs. Barbara Dickinson Sprouse, age 51, of 22574 NC Hwy. 32 N., Plymouth, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Duke University Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and will be conducted by Pastor Stanley Jones. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Ricky Sprouse, Eric Sprouse, Mason Sprouse, Jr., Ricky Dickinson, Micky Dickinson and Hebert Jones will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Sprouse was born in Beaufort Co. on December 31, 1956 to Leslie and Ethel Jones Dickinson. On March 8, 1974 she married Benny Ray Sprouse who survives. She was secretary for E.J. Tetterton Trucking, Inc. of Pinetown and was a member of Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Benny Ray Sprouse of the home, one daughter, Lisa S. Sawyer and her husband Perry of Franklinton, NC, one son, David W. Sprouse and wife Bobby Jo of Chocowinity, one brother, Lester Dickinson of Blounts Creek, two sisters, Joyce Woolard of Washington, Jean Jackson of Plymouth and four grandchildren, Abigail Sprouse, Dillon Sprouse, Ashley Sawyer and Nolan Sawyer. She was preceded in death by, one brother, Robert Dickinson, Sr. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home, 22574 NC Hwy. 32 N., Plymouth. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Sprouse family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary)

Mason Clayton Sprouse

Mr. Mason Clayton Sprouse Sr., age 53, a resident of 8423 Old 97 Road in Pantego died on Monday September 10, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Thursday September 13, 2007 at the Paul Funeral Home Chapel in Washington and will be conducted by Preston Spencer. Tony Griekspoor, Anthony Griekspoor, Billy Bell, Gregory Bell, Chuck Foster and Pete Cherry will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Sprouse was born in Augusta County, Virginia on December 27, 1952 to Robert Sprouse Sr. and the late Mary Jane Simmon Sprouse. On December 27, 1982, he married the former Teresa Gale Gibbs who survives. In addition to his wife and father, survivors include: one son: Mason Clayton Sprouse Jr. of Washington, one daughter: Pennie Gale Sprouse of Pantego, six brothers: Lee Sprouse of Laurinburgh, Robert Sprouse, Jr. of Belhaven, Boyd Sprouse of Bayview, Benny Sprouse of Chocowinity, Kenneth Sprouse of Belhaven, Johnny Sprouse of Bath, three sisters; Betty Russ of Pantego, Patricia Brabble of Pantego, Joanie Hardison of Jamesville, and four grandchildren; Cory Paniagua, Jr., Destiny Paniagua, Elijah Lott, and Haleigh Sprouse. In addition to his mother, Mr. Sprouse was preceded in death by two brothers; Cary Sprouse and William Sprouse. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Wednesday September 12, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home located at 8423 Old 97 Road, Pantego, NC 27860. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Sprouse family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Tuesday, September 11, 2007)

John D. Spruill

John D. Spruill, 86, of Ambler, died Dec. 23 at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Born in Washington, N.C., Mr. Spruill moved to the Ambler area in 1988 after living for 20 years in Cape Cod. He worked for Colombian Carbon Corp., based in New York City, as a traffic engineer until his retirement in 1968. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Field Spruill; a daughter, Joan S. Andren; two brothers, Louis H. and Horace C.; two sisters, Laura Swanner and Vivian Petura, and two grandchildren. Burial was private. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Ridge and Butler Avenues. Arrangements were by Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home of Ambler. (The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) – January 14, 1990; pg. H28)

Julia Mayo Spruill

Julia Mayo Spruill, 84, of the 400 block of E. River St., a retired teachers' aide, died Aug. 21, 1995, in Roanoke Chowan Hospital. Mrs. Spruill was born in Beaufort County, N.C., and was a member of Colerain United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She was the widow of James Koria Spruill. Survivors include a son, James Gilbert Spruill of Colerain; and a sister, Dorothy Mayo Coram of Charleston, S.C. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Garrett Funeral Home, Ahoskie, by the Rev. Laura Early. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Colerain. The family will receive friends at home.   (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – August 22, 1995; pg. B5)

Melvin Duane Squibbs

Mr. Melvin Duane Squibbs, age 75, a resident of 261 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, April 13, 2007 at Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Chocowinity, conducted by Pastor Ronnie Gurganus. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington. Mr. Squibbs was born in Peanut, PA on November 8, 1931. He was the son of the late Robert Squibbs and Grace Leana Irwin Squibbs. Mr. Squibbs was a retired psychiatric aide with Torrance State Hospital in Blairsville, PA. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. While living in Blairsville, Mr. Squibbs was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. After moving to Chocowinity, he became a member and deacon of the Hodges Pentecostal Holiness Church. On August 13, 1954, Mr. Squibbs married the former Mary Catherine Bryan, who survives. Surviving with his wife are three sons, Franklin Duane Squibbs of Jacksonville, FL, Terry Lynn Squibbs of Portsmouth, VA, Bryan Keith Squibbs of East Lake, OH; two daughters, Darleen Ann Squibbs Lewis of Cincinnati, OH, Shirley Jean Squibbs Graham of Scottdale, PA; and nine grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Squibbs was preceded in death by a sister, three half sisters, and four brothers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home, 261 Carrow Road, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Squibbs family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, April 12, 2007)

Richard Len Squires

Mr. Richard Len Squires, age 59, a resident of 2998 Ephesus Church Road, Blounts Creek, NC died Thursday December 6, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Sunday December 9, 2007 at Christ Vision Church officiated by Pastor Ray Webb. Richard was born in Beaufort County on March 31, 1948 son of the late Eloise Squires Berry. He was a 1966 graduate of the former Pantego High School. Richard was the former owner and operator of Bayside BP Station and Wrecker service, in Kill Devil Hills where he was an automobile and heavy equipment mechanic. He attended Christ Vision Church. Survivors include two daughters: Lisa Early of Manteo and Johanus Squires of West Virginia; two sons: Jason Squires of Greenville, NC and Ricky Brantley of Manteo; two sisters: Cindy McCraith of Houston, TX and Dale Edwards of Blounts Creek; two brothers: Carroll Berry of Washington and Jimmy Berry of Chocowinity and four grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his stepfather: James Berry. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Saturday December 8, 2007 at the home of Richard’s sister, Dale Edwards, located at 2998 Ephesus Church Road, Blounts Creek and also following the service on Sunday. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Squires family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, December 8, 2007)

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