Beaufort Co., NC Obituaries

Beaufort County Obituaries

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Jesse James Wainwright, Sr.

Mr. Jesse James Wainwright, Sr., age 62, a resident of 143 Mimosa Trailer Park, Washington, NC died Thursday morning, August 16, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Mr. Wainwright was born in Beaufort County on April 4, 1945, son of Fannie Mae Tetterton Wainwright and the late Floyd Earl Wainwright. He was owner/operator of a salvage yard. In addition to his mother, Fannie Mae Tetterton Wainwright of Washington, he is survived by his sons: Jesse James Wainwright, Jr. of Chocowinity and Christopher Jay Wainwright of Washington; his daughters: Celeste Wainwright Clark of Chocowinity and Marsha Jean; his sisters: Fannie Earl Toler and Linda Faye Alligood both of Washington; his brothers: Billy Jack Wainwright of Chocowinity, Floyd Henry Wainwright of Washington and Glenn Edward Wainwright of TN, seven grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, his friends: Rachel Alligood, Tyrone Logan, William Earl Wainwright and Curtis Watters and his faithful companion: Melba Grace Cox. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister: Elizabeth Grissom, his brother: Bobby Ray Wainwright and his best friend: Richard Bryant. No services are scheduled at this time. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wainwright Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 17, 2007)

Sandra Mae Boone Wainwright

Ms. Sandra Mae Boone Wainwright, age 48, a resident of 1063 Fowle Drive, Washington, died Friday, July 27, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, conducted by Mike Caton and Harry Fulmer. The following will serve as pallbearers: Kenneth Davis, Lloyd Davis, Jr., Benjamin Pollard, Tommy Rhem, Jerry Williamson, Brad Overton, Matthew Manning, and Alan Wainwright. Ms. Wainwright was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 10, 1959. She was the daughter of Elva Mae Woolard Boone and the late Gordon Roger Boone, Sr. Ms. Wainwright attended Rosemary Church of Christ and the New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her mother, Elva Mae Woolard Boone of Ft. Wayne, Ind; three children, Katherine Stewart and fiancé’, Richard Pollard of Farmville; Carrie Sue Wainwright of Washington, Edward Wainwright of Oxford; two sisters, Susan “Sue” Koop and husband, Don of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Chris Boone of Kendallville, Ind; one brother, Gordon Boone of Washington; and one grandchild, Hailey Pollard of Farmville. In addition to her father, Ms Wainwright was preceded in death by a grandson, Richard Irvin Pollard, Jr. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, July 30, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of her brother, Gordon Boone, 5488 V.O. A. Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wainwright family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 1, 2007)

Floyd W. Walker

Floyd W. Walker, 84, of the 2400 block of LoFurno Road, a retired mechanic, died Feb. 12, 1994, in Norfolk. Mr. Walker was born in Beaufort County, N.C. He had retired from VEPCO and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Knox Walker of Chesapeake; two daughters, Rita Robison of Portsmouth and Diane Narron of Chesapeake; a son, Floyd K. Walker of Chesapeake; a sister, Murrill Daniels of Stonewall, N.C.; two brothers, E.M. Walker of Suffolk and A.K. Walker of Edward, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, by the Rev. Allen Dooley. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – February 14, 1994; pg. D2)

Marion Walker

A graveside service for Marion Roberson Walker will be held at 2 p.m. today at Oakdale Cemetery. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Walker Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 10, 2006)

Sally Miller Walker

WILMINGTON - Mrs. Sally Miller Walker, 79, of Nun St., died March 21, 2001 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Walker was born in Washington, NC, on May 11, 1921 to the late Samuel Woody Miller and Millie Bonner Miller. She was the wife of the late David Evander Walker. Funeral services will be held at 11 am today at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Oleander Chapel by the Reverend Robert D. Cook. The entombment will be at 3:30 pm today in the Mausoleum Chapel, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 70, Clayton, NC. Mrs. Walker attended John H., Small, Washington High School and Hardbargers Secretarial School. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend. Her Motherly love will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Walker was an accomplished artist, which became her passion after retiring from the Raleigh News and Observer. Prior to going to work at the Raleigh News and Observer on March 15, 1951, Sally worked with Southern Bell Telephone Company and Norfolk Naval Base. She started as a switchboard operator at the News and Observer and eventually went to work in the Business Office of the newspaper and held various positions in that department. Sally retired from the Business Office of the News and Observer December 1986, after 35 years of full time service, but continued to work as a switchboard operator until moving to Wilmington, NC in December of 1998. Even today Sally's special sense of humor is remembered fondly by her former co-workers. Mrs. Walker is survived by her two children, David A. Walker of Wilmington, and Beverly W. Ashcroft of Matthews,; three grandchildren, D. Allen Walker of Wilmington, Jason Walker Ashcroft of Charlotte, and Julia Ross Ashcroft of Charlotte; one sister, Cora Mae Matta of Roanoke Rapids, NC; four nephews and two nieces and the Nun Street cats. The family will receive friends 9:30 this morning at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Oleander Drive until the funeral hour. A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Oleander Chapel, 3915 Oleander Drive. (The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) – March 23, 2001; pg. B7)

William Henry Walker

Mr. William Henry Walker, 85, of 131 Fair Oaks Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at his home. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greenville and will be officiated by Father Justin Kerber. William Walker was born Aug. 30, 1920, to the late Joseph and Louise Zolzer Walker. He was born and grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. During World War II, he was an airplane mechanic for the 14th United States Air Force in China. After the war, he graduated from Fordham University and became a certified public accountant. He spent most of his business life with IU International Corp., a diversified company. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Greenville, Flying Tigers Association, Cypress Landing Bridge Club and the Sunshine Club. On Sept. 8, 1951, William married Madeline Loretta Mosca who preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 2003, after 51 years of marriage. A brother, Joseph L. Walker, and his wife, Virginia; and a brother-in-law, James Mosca preceded Mr. Walker in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine V. Walker of the home and her close friend, Hill Grimes; a son; Lawrence J. Walker and his wife, Laurie, of Wallingford, Pa.; a granddaughter, Kathleen L. Nilon of Seoul, South Korea; a grandson, Will Walker of Wallingford, Pa.; a brother; Terrence Walker and his wife, Doris, of New Bern; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Mosca of Boston. Interment services will be at 2 p.m. following the memorial service and will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Cemetery in New Bern. Paul Funeral Home of Washington, N.C,. is serving the Walker family. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) - August 20, 2006)

Harley Ellsworth Wallace, Sr.

Mr. Harley Ellsworth Wallace, Sr., age 82, a resident of 628 Terrapin Track Road, Washington, died Wednesday morning December 6, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday December 8, 2006 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, officiated by S. Ray West and Dale Lovelady. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Shannon Lovelady, Brandon Lovelady, Harley E. “Buddy” Wallace, III, Rex Woolard, Ronnie Waddell, Justin DeCastillia and Dwain Woolard will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on November 6, 1924, son of the late Lawrence Wallace and Lollie Ellsworth Whitaker Wallace. On November 26, 1947, he married the former Lear Ruth “Dolly” Matkins who preceded him in death on January 13, 2005. Mr. Wallace was a retired supervisor with R.L. Casey Construction Company and owner/operator of Terrapin Track Golf Course. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of First Church of Christ in Washington. Mr. Wallace is survived by his two sons: David L. Wallace and his wife, Nancy of Washington, Harley E. Wallace, Jr. and his wife, Maureen of Santee, CA; his three daughters: Linda W. Lovelady and her husband, Dale of Chattanooga, TN; Darlene W. Webster and her husband, John of Pinetown and Sherry W. Whitehurst and her husband, Mike of South Mills, NC; his sister: Julia Woolard; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and three step grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Wallace Sutton. The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 PM Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home located at 628 Terrapin Track Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 8, 2006)

James Elwood Wallace

Mr. James Elwood Wallace, Sr., age 75, a resident of 234 River Shore Drive, New Bern, NC died Saturday December 8, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington, NC officiated by Pastor David Pierce. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery of Washington. Walt Wallace, Albert Keech, Larry Sullivan, Tom Holloman, Shane Lacoste and James Cherry will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on July 1, 1932 son of the late Walton Roper Wallace and the late Rosa Boyd Wallace. He married the former Kay Francis Leggett on November 1, 1958 who preceded him in death on October 27, 2001. Mr. Wallace served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. In civilian life he was an automobile mechanic. Survivors include two sons: James “Jimmy” E. Wallace, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Ayden and Robert “Bobby” Lee Wallace, Sr. and his wife Cassandra of New Bern; a brother: Andy Wallace of Washington; a sister: Carol W. Keech of Pinetown and two grandchildren: Robert “Robby” Wallace, Jr. and Ryan Andrew Wallace both of New Bern. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Ashly Grey Wallace in 1998. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday December 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Alvin and Louise Ambrose, located at 1850 Mill Hole Road, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, December 11, 2007)

James Robert Wallace

Mr. James Robert “Bobby” Wallace, 66, a resident of 1883 Lizzard Slip Road, Washington, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with the Rev. Robert C. Tuck officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace family cemetery, Lizzard Slip Road. Louis Edwards, Tony Oliver, Brian Tuck, Jack Scott, Joseph Perry Jr. and Robert Perry will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on April 27, 1940. He was the son of the late Robert Arthur Wallace and Annie Turner Wallace. Mr. Wallace retired from the janitorial department of Lowe’s. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Gregory Dean Wallace of Washington, and two sisters, Roberta Perry of Washington and Marian Romero of Clayton. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of his sister, Roberta Perry, 1889 Lizzard Slip Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, July 2, 2006)

Magdalene Harris Wallace

Mrs. Magdalene Harris Wallace, 86, of 170 Main St., Pinetown, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with pastor Gene Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Wesley Wallace Jr., David Winstead, Jr., William Wallace Jr., Derek Wallace, Tim Ward and Chris Leggett will serve as pallbearers. Tommy Mobley, Fred Cutler, Jr., Hank Keech and Joey Batchler will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on March 3, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Newsome and Lucy Waters Harris. She was married to William Major “Tom” Wallace, who preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1987. She was employed with the Beaufort County school system as a child nutritionist with Pinetown School. She was a member of Pinetown Senior Citizens Group and the Beaufort County Grange. She was a member of Five Points Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member of the ladies’ auxiliary. Survivors include her children, Roberta Wallace Nelson, Wesley M. Wallace Sr., Linda Wallace Waters and Wenda Wallace Winstead, all of Pinetown, and William Harris Wallace Sr. of the Long Acre community; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren and five sisters. The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 16, 2006)

Nellie Gurkin Wallace

Mrs. Nellie Gurkin Wallace, 89, formerly of Pinetown, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wallace family cemetery at Walla Watta near Pinetown, conducted by Kent Gurganus. Mrs. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on July 15, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Luther Jarvis Gurkin and Hettie Elizabeth Jackson Gurkin. She was married to A.M. Wallace Jr., who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1984. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Pinetown Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by one sister, Roxie Esther Gurkin. The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, June 9, 2006)

Polly Boyd Wallace

Mrs. Polly Boyd Wallace, age 101, a former resident of Pinetown died Friday January 5, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday January 9, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Bobby Gene Wallace. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Great grandsons; Shawn Kayton, Jesse Wallace, Troy Credle, Colby Wallace, Joshua Baynor, Trey Atkins, Dustin Asby and Earl Foster, Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on November 1, 1905 daughter of the late Henry Clay Boyd and the late Mary Gay Boyd. She married Freddie Clarence Wallace who preceded her in death on October 29, 1951. She was a homemaker, a member of Athens Chapel Church of Christ and a former member of the Pinetown Senior Club. Survivors include two Sons: Clarence Wallace and wife Janice of Chesapeake, VA and Dalton Wallace and wife Nancy of Yeatesville, GA; six grandchildren: Linda Credle and husband Marvin, Teresa Kayton and husband Buddy, Allen Wallace and wife Cindy, Fredda Foster, Tamara Jarvis and Micah Wallace and wife Amy; nineteen great grandchildren: Sarah Starling, Lily Wallace, Tiffany Parker, Jan Bendigo, Shawn Kayton, Jennifer Becker, Jesse Wallace, Troy Credle, Amanda Credle, Kelly Wallace, Shannon Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Colby Wallace, Brooke Baynor, Joshua Baynor, Trey Atkins, Dustin Asby, Earl Foster, Jr. and Harli Foster and nine great great grandchildren: Charlie, Scotty, Taylor, Conner, Lauren, Kelsey, Cailyn, Haley and Gracie. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by a daughter: Janice W. Baynor on March 12, 1997; three sisters: Mary Elizabeth Lilley, Delphia Henrietta Boyd and Nettie Mae Wallace and 10 brothers: Henry Edwin Boyd, Claudius Atkinson Boyd, Heber Gay Boyd, Fenner Howard Boyd, Lawrence Lafayette Boyd, Aaron Windley Boyd, Ottis Carlyle Boyd, William Rodman Boyd, Mark Adolphus Boyd and Dennis Woodrow Boyd. The family will receive friends 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday January 8, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, January 7, 2007)

Ronald Adolph Wallace

Mr. Ronald Adolph Wallace, 80, of Washington, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Waters family cemetery in Pinetown with the Rev. Woodrow Freeze III officiating. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 1, 1926. He was the son of the late Laudie Melton Wallace Sr. and Neta Waters Wallace. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a retired section foreman with Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of Washington VFW Post 6088 and Beaufort County Post 15 of the American Legion. Survivors include two sons, R. Wayne Wallace of Suffolk, Va., and Ronald A. Wallace Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; one daughter, Barbara Phillips of Chesapeake, Va.; two stepdaughters, Janet Kodmon of Portsmouth, Va., and Cathy Pedersen of Fall Brook, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Winstead Wallace of Rochester, N.Y., and Laudie Wallace Jr. of Shortsville, N.Y.; one sister, Ruth W. O’Neal of Pinetown; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ferrell Wallace and Earl Wallace and one sister, Madge Butler. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 21, 2006)

William Joseph Wallace

Mr. William Joseph Wallace of 2608 Crest St., Durham, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Greenfield Place, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. David L. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wallace was born Dec. 23, 1932, the son of the late Eddie J. Wallace and Lossie Latham. He was reared by Thelma Tuten Wallace. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was married to Brenda D. Wallace, who survives. He was a member of Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. Survivors include eight daughters, Stephanie Rome, Anna and Sharon Harrell, all of Washington, Danielle Smallwood of Wilson, Constance Wallace of Greenville, Cheri Smallwood of Raleigh, Angela Smallwood of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Shirley Collins of Manteo; eight sons, Anthony Wallace of Cincinnati, Ohio, Anthony Smallwood of Raleigh, William Joseph Wallace of Greenville, Michael and Kenneth Wallace, Derrick Smallwood of Brooklyn, N.Y., Herman Harrell of Wilmington and Sherman Harrell of Bayboro; four sisters, Gloria Laws of Baltimore, Md., Linda Street and Vanetta Victor, both of Washington, and Angela Williams of Statesville; one brother, William E. Tuten of Washington and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Smallwood; one sister, Dorothy Long; and three brothers, Eddie Wallace Jr., Hubert Wallace and William Thomas Blount. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, July 28, 2006)

Kathleen Cooper Walton

Mrs. Kathleen Cooper Walton, 97, a resident of 411 S. LaSalle St. died early Thursday morning. Mrs. Walton was born in Washington, NC, was raised in the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh, and lived in Durham and in Morganton. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Morganton. Mrs. Walton was a teacher in her early years and more recently was a Licenses Practical Nurse at Watts Hospital in Durham. Grave Side Rites will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery by Rev. Mark Harper. The family will receive friends at Clements Funeral Home Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Bennett of Rougemont and Mrs. Doris Birmingham of Carolina Beach, NC; a son, Mr. Jim Hardaway of California; several grandchildren including Kathy Bass, Annette Dunnegan, Hal Hardaway and Sandra Fox. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – March 26, 1999; pg. B2)

Lillie Gray Smith Ward

Mrs. Lillie Gray Smith Ward, 87, a resident of Britthaven of New Bern, formerly of 813 W. Pantego St., Belhaven, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at Britthaven. Mrs. Smith was born in Pitt County, Aug. 6, 1919 to the late John Smith and Flossie D. Smith. She attended Beaufort County schools. She was a member of Saint Miller Missionary Baptist Church She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Ward. Survivors include five daughters, Lenora Reddick, Ernestine Ward and Lillie M. Ward, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. Josephine Leathers and Joe A. Midgett, both of Belhaven; three sons, Melvin Ward of Brooklyn, N.Y, Kenneth Ward of New Bern and Keith Ward of Belhaven; a sister, Mary J. Spencer of Belhaven; 29 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Saint Reddick Missionary Baptist Church with Elder James Stanley officiating Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Willie and Joe A. Midgett, 836 W. Pantego St., Belhaven. Arrangements are by Whitfield and Whitley Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, February 20, 2007)

Loretta Ann Banks Ward

Loretta Ann Banks Ward, a resident of Greenville, died Wednesday afternoon Sept. 14, 2005, at her home. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, N.C. Mrs. Ward was born in Beaufort County, daughter of the late Mayo Banks and Estelle Wainwright Banks. She was employed with Corey's Masonry as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She is survived by her children, Ralph Dail and wife, Teresa, of Windsor, S.C., Sheila Guy of Chocowinity and Donald L. Ward Jr. of Greenville; her brothers: Mayhew Banks, Floyd Banks and Jack Banks; her sisters, Barbara Banks and Brenda Squires; her grandchildren, Jason Dail, Danielle Guy and Corey Guy; a great-grandchild: Hunter Dail; and her beloved dog “Sweetpea". The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Sheila Guy located at 224 Elks Road, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Banks Family. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – November 11, 2005)

Milton Ward, Sr.

Mr. Milton “Buster” Ward, Sr., 56, of 153 Gray Road, Chocowinity, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in The Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, Washington, with Elder Willie Ore officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Ward was born in Beaufort County on April 23, 1950. He was the son of Blanche Bailey Smaw and the late Issac Ward. He attended Beaufort County schools. On July 6, 1968, he married Bertha L. Drayton Ward, who survives. He retired April 30, 2006, as a mail handler and group leader with the U.S. Postal Service in New York and Rocky Mount. In New York, he was a member of St. Peters Tabernacle Deliverance Center. In North Carolina, he was affiliated with The Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, Washington. Survivors include one daughter, Tonika A. Ward of Chocowinity; one son, Milton Ward, Jr. of Chocowinity; five sisters, Doris Logan of Chocowinity, Gladys Hines, Pat McCullough and Brenda Swindell, all of Washington, and Thelma Mills of Greenville; and six brothers, James Earnest Smaw of Aurora, Randy Smaw and Clinton Smaw, both of Chocowinity, Nelson Smaw of Durham, Vernell Sanders of Pantego, and Oscar Lee Smaw of Washington. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin P. Carter; five brothers, Larry Smaw, Elmer Covel, James Phillip Smaw, William Earl Smaw and Wayne Bailey and two grandsons. The body may be viewed at the church during the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Blanche Smaw, 1082 Gray Road, Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, September 1, 2006)

Rose Goodrich Ware

Rose Goodrich Ware, 79, died Aug. 20, 2004, in a local hospital. She was born in Belhaven, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Rosa Shavendar Johnston and Arthur Johnston. She was predeceased by her husbands, James Roy Goodrich and William Thompson Ware Jr. Mrs. Ware was retired as assistant treasurer of Watters and Martin Wholesale Hardware Corporation after 35 years. She was a charter member of the Virginia Beach Christian Church and the Norfolk-Virginia Beach Soroptimist Club. Survivors include two daughters, Roseanne Goodrich Thomas and her husband Dr. Harry D. Thomas of Burgaw, N.C. and Janet Goodrich Cullifer and her husband Bill Cullifer of Chesapeake; a brother, Russell Johnston and his wife Burchie of Belhaven, N.C.; two other sister-in-laws, Doris Johnston of Belhaven and Vivian Bradshaw of Suffolk; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Lauren Rose Thomas. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, by Dr. William E. Austin. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the Cox Funeral Home on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. for a visitation with friends. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 22, 2004)

John Spencer Warner

SUMTER - Graveside services for John Spencer Warner, 77, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Howard and the Rev. Steve E. Rohrlack officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Rickard, 56 Highland Ave. Memorials may be made to Crosswell Baptist Church or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Warner died Sunday, June 18, 2000 at the Conway Hospital of Conway. Born in Washington, N.C., he was a son of the late Blum DeWitt Warner and Ethel L. Troublefield Warner. Mr. Warner was a retired U.S. Marine Corps T/Sgt. with 20 years of service. He was a World War II and Korean veteran. He also retired from Civil Service at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base with 19 years of service. He was a Mason, Shriner and member of the VFW. Surviving are his brother, Merrill D. Warner of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Ethel W. Rickard, Betty Rickard, both of Sumter. (The State (Columbia, SC) – June 20, 2000; pg. B4)

Michael Todd Warner

Mr. Michael Todd Warner, 37 of 114 Pinetree Drive, Washington, died August 11, 2006 in Newark, Delaware. A Memorial Service will at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Wittman officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington. Mr. Warner was born September 4, 1968 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Charlie Lee Warner, Jr. and Ann Mangum Warner. He was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1992. Survivors include his mother, Ann Mangum Warner of Washington; his father, Charlie Lee Warner, Jr. and his wife, Ruth of Washington; two brothers, Stephen Warner and his wife, Rachel of Farmville and Tim Warner and special friend Pennie Banks of Blounts Creek; one step-sister, Kathy Jones and her husband, Chris of Southern Pines and his step-brother, C. T. Dupree and his wife, Kathy of Bath; his paternal grandfather, Charlie Warner of Washington and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, August 17, 2006)

Esther Jarvis Warren

Mrs. Esther Jarvis Warren, 68, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Warren, a native of Beaufort County, attended the Belhaven schools, and was a 1953 graduate of John A. Wilkinson High School. She attended East Carolina College, earning a BS degree in Elementary Education. In 1964, she received her Master’s Degree in Education from East Carolina University. After teaching for 18 years, she served as principal for Third Street Elementary and then Sadie Saulter Elementary, for a total of 12 years. She was the recipient of the North Carolina Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator Award in 1970, and in 1985 she was named the Wachovia Principal of the Year. After retiring from the Pitt County School System in 1989, she directed an after school tutorial program in four Federal housing projects for four years. In addition, she supervised teacher interns for East Carolina University for 11 years. A charter member of Hooker Memorial Christian Church, Mrs. Warren served on many committees for the service of her Lord and Savior, including the Christian Women Fellowship and the choir. She was a Sunday school teacher and organizer of the Senior Lunch Bunch. She will be greatly missed by her family as well as her church family. A lover of all sports, she especially enjoyed playing tennis and golf. As a tennis enthusiast, she played on the winning 1991 National Women’s Tennis Team. Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her mother and father, Rachel and Rudolph Jarvis and is survived by: her loving husband of 49 years - Dennis Warren; sister - Polly J. Champion and husband, Neal, and nephews - Gray and David Champion, all of Raleigh; the Warren family including: brothers-in-law - Dixie Warren and wife, Carrie Nell, of Locust Grove, GA, Billy Warren and wife, Edith, of Farmville, Jasper Warren and wife, Billie, of Chesapeake, VA, Tony Warren and wife, Sandra, of Williamston; sisters-in-law - Hilda Hughes of Merry Hill, NC, Patsy Bryant of Windsor, NC; special friend - Gwyn Coghill and husband, Granville Hogg, of Cape Charles, VA. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Saturday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, January 21, 2007)

Mary Irma Cherry Warren

Mrs. Mary Irma Cherry Warren, age 86, a former resident of 6958 U.S. Hwy. 17 North died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A graveside funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Eddie Bowen. Mrs. Warren was born in Beaufort County on September 28, 1920, daughter of the late James Alfred Cherry and the late Sudie Roberson Cherry. She graduated from Washington High School and married Albert Thomas Warren who preceded her in death on October 29, 1983. Mrs. Warren was a homemaker and a member of Old Ford Church of Christ. She was very active in her church as long as her health permitted her to do so. Survivors include two daughters: Joann Banks of Greenville, Frances W. Williams and her husband Gary of Washington; a son: James Albert Warren of the home; a daughter in law: JoAnn Warren of Vanceboro; a brother: Russell Cherry of Derby, Kansas; six grandchildren: Philip Watson, Cindy Morris and Selena Coltrain, all of Greenville, Lisa W. Baker of Washington, Mary Frances Callahan of Aurora and Donald Banks of Chocowinity; ten great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by a son: Thomas Holt Warren Sr.; two grandchildren: Thomas Holt Warren, Jr. and Frances Darlene Warren; four brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Warren family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, March 9, 2007)

Addeline Buck Waters

Mrs. Adelaide Buck Waters, 68, of 3230 Ephesus Church Road, Blounts Creek, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ephesus Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Buck family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, May 27, 2006)

Bonnie Gray Waters, Sr.

Mr. Bonnie Gray Waters, Sr., age 70, a resident of 16372 NC Hwy 32 N. Pinetown, NC died Thursday January 25, 2007 at his home. A funeral will be held 1:00 PM Sunday January 28, 2007 at Pinetown Church of Christ officiated by Kent Gurganus. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Curtis Potter, Larry Boyd, Henry Booth, Carlton Peele, Haywood Everett and Kenneth Lamm will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Waters was born in Beaufort County on June 25, 1936, son of the late Charlie Warren Waters and the late Blanche Bowen Waters. He was a 1955 graduate of Pantego High School and served his country in the US Army Reserves. Mr. Waters married the former Ada Irene Leggett on November 22, 1956 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past November. He was a farmer, owned BGW Trucking Company, BGW Construction Company, A & B Forestry, which he and his wife, contracted with Weyerhaeuser and owned and operated Waters Service Station. Mr. Waters was a member of Pinetown Church of Christ. Surviving along with Mr. Waters’ wife, Ada, of the home is a daughter: Patricia Waters Peaks and her husband, Wayne of Williamston; a son: Bonnie G. Waters, Jr. and his wife, Leigh of Bath; two sisters: Velma W. Gurganus and Carol W. Best both of Pinetown; a brother: David W. Waters of Pinetown and his grandchildren: Erica Waters, Madison Waters, Brandon Horn, Krista Horn, Brooks Horn and Janay Ward. Mr. Waters was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Jessie Louise Ward; a sister: Evelyn W. Dunbar and a brother: Lester M. Waters. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday January 27, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Saturday, January 27, 2007)

Charlie Evans Waters

Charlie Evans Waters, 74, died Nov. 2, 1990. Survivors include his wife, Margie Waters; a daughter, Donna W. Pippin of Williamston; two sons, Phillip W. Waters of Pinetown and Stephen A. Waters of Chocowinity; four sisters, Della W. McDowell of North Adams, Mass., Evelyn W. Jolly of Portsmouth, Callie W. Owens of McLeansville and Mary W. Boyd of Pinetown; and two brothers, Loman H. Waters of Norfolk and Marvin G. Waters of Richmond. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in Paul Funeral Home, Washington. Burial will be in Latham Cemetery. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 4, 1990; pg. B2)

Dalton Lewis Waters

Dalton Lewis ''Pee'' Waters, 65, of the 200 block of McCosh Drive, died Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Waters was born in Pinetown, N.C., Sept. 18, 1935. He was the son of Warren Waters and Lena Elizabeth Waters. Mr. Waters was a retired Civil Service employee. He was an avid fisherman and helped his son, James, at Bob's Fishing Hole, a tackle shop, in Chesapeake. Mr. Waters was married to the former Mary ''Alice'' Sawyer who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Lena E. Waters; his father, Warren Waters, both of Washington, N.C.; three sons, Lewis D. Waters of Edenton, N.C., James M. Waters and Timothy W. Waters, both of Chesapeake; and nine grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C., with Dr. Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Waters Family Cemetery, Pinetown, N.C. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Bob's Fishing Hole, 4243 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, with Pastor John W. Godfrey officiating. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – June 26, 2001; pg. B6)

Delsie Foreman Waters

Mrs. Delsie Foreman Waters, 91, formerly of 1287 Jefferson Road, Pinetown, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Ridgewood of Washington. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oakdale Cemetery with pastor Gene Gilbert and Robert Burke officiating. Mrs. Waters was born Sept. 29, 1915, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Nancy Boyd Foreman. On Aug. 13, 1930, she married Jarvis Waters, who preceded her in death May 7, 1989. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Five Points Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one foster daughter, Doris Lamn Jackson of Pinetown; one sister, Margaret Shepherd of Washington and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ervin G. Foreman, Dennis Lee Foreman and Dallas Gray Foreman. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, November 17, 2006)

Dora Louise Waters

Ms. Dora Louise Waters, age 85, of 232 Village Circle, Washington, N.C., died Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Beaufort Co. Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, July 2, 2007 at Wanoca Presbyterian Church and will be conducted by Pastor Johnny Barber and Travis Boyd. Steve Baker, Robert Waters, Travis Boyd, Jimmy Waters, Ricky Brown and Marty Swinson will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Waters was born in Beaufort Co. on January 20, 1922 to the late William and Bertha Elizabeth Burbage Waters and was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim Waters, Edgar Waters, William Norris Waters, and three sisters, Helen Baker, Hazel Wilkinson and Katie Lancaster. Ms. Waters was a homemaker, a graduate of Washington High School and a member of The Shadow of the Cross Church in Jamesville. Survivors include one brother, Frank Waters of Grimesland, one sister, Jenny Waters of Washington, her devoted loving niece, Pamela Waters Ayers of Greenville, who she reared as her daughter, her great niece, Sara Berger and her great nephew, Lee Cook who she reared as her grandchildren. She had many other loving nieces, nephews and cousins. “Danny Boy” her beloved dog and constant companion will miss her. The family will receive friends from 7:00PM until 8:30 PM Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home of her brother Frank Waters 244 Satchwell Rd., Grimesland. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted July 3, 2007)

Eula Browney Waters

Eula Browney Waters, 76, of the 2300 block of Chesapeake Ave., died Aug. 31, 1998. Born in Pinetown, N.C., she was formerly employed as a data processor for Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. and also with Smith-Douglass Co. She was a member of South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church. Mrs. Waters was president of the Dorcas Bible Class and past treasurer of the Chesapeake Museum. She was an avid bowler and active in the Senior League at Indian River Lane. Survivors include her husband, Jesse T. Waters; a daughter, Maureen Gail Ozmon and her husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; a son, Gary T. Waters and his wife, Linda, of Chesapeake; a sister, Irene Sigmon of Washington, N.C.; two brothers, William Browney of Collinsville, Ill., and Hilton Browney of Norfolk; six grandchildren, Stephanie Herrera of Chesapeake, Lisa Yost of Portsmouth, Christopher Waters of Chesapeake, Jaime Borum of Norfolk, Jennifer Waters of Florida and Benjamin Borum Jr. of Chesapeake; two stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica Winchester of Chesapeake, Joseph Yost and Joshua Yost, both of Portsmouth. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church, Chesapeake, by the Rev. Amos Eby. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, and at the residence at all other times. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 2, 1998; pg. B8)

Geraldine Elizabeth Harrison Waters

Mrs. Geraldine Elizabeth Harrison Waters, age 78 of 16330 NC Hwy. 32 N., Pinetown died Monday, August 13, 2007 at Pitt Co. Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Waters was born in Washington Co. on June 12, 1929 daughter of the late Newsome H. and Rhoda Cutler Harrison. On January 11, 1947 she married David Warren Waters who survives. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for their family business David Waters Inc. She was a member of the Pinetown Church of Christ, Belhaven Garden Club and the Beaufort Co. Home Demonstration Club. She was very proud of her yard and flower garden, enjoyed fishing with a cane pole and loved her puppy, Patches very much. Survivors include her husband David of the home, one daughter; Candy Jones of Pinetown, one son; Lloyd Norman Waters, Sr. of Pinetown, two brothers; Leon “Dick” Harrison of Greenville, T.T. “Snoot” Harrison of Wilmington, two grandchildren; Lloyd Norman Waters Jr., David Forrest Walker and two great grandchildren; Megan Hope Waters and Lloyd Norman Waters III. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 15, 2007)

James O. Waters

WASHINGTON, NC - Mr. James O. "Joe" Waters, age 89, formerly of 116 Pecan Lane, Clayton, died Tuesday night, January 10, 2006 in Ridgewood Manor, a nursing facility, Washington, NC. Mr. Waters was born April 1, 1916, in Rutherford County to Roy M. and Nora Harrison Waters. Mr. Waters grew up and attended public schools in Rutherford County. After graduating from high school there he attended Appalachian State Teachers College (now Appalachian State University), graduating in 1937, with a Bachelor of Science degree in History and Science. He received his Principal Certification from the University of North Carolina and his Masters Degree from East Carolina University. His professional career included employment with various North Carolina schools, dedicating 42 years to teaching and principalship to the school system and two years with Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock in 1943 and 1944. His teaching career began in 1937 in Roberson County. He accepted his first principalship in 1945, with Pamlico County. Mr. Waters moved to Clayton and became the principal of Clayton High School in 1951, serving 30 years there until retiring in 1981. In 1955, the high school annual was dedicated to him for his interest and inspiring belief in students as individuals and for his willingness to help them with their problems. Mr. Waters attended The First Baptist Church of Clayton, where he founded and taught a Sunday School Class for 40 years; he also served as a Deacon. He was an active member of the Rotary Club for 52 years and the recipient of Paul Harris Fellow Award, served on the Board of Directors of North Carolina High School Athletic Association four years, and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Johnston County. Mr. Waters has received several awards and certificates for his many contributions to the community. He has been honored with a memorial in the Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library. He was liked and respected by his peers. His first wife of 56 years, Mary Arnold Waters died in 1996, and their only child, a daughter, Mary Ann Waters Parrish, died two years later in 1998, at the age of 54. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Oscar L. Waters and Walton W. Waters; a stepson, Wilton W. Smith, Jr., and son-in-law, George Parrish. Surviving Mr. Waters are his wife, Ruth Baldwin Smith Waters; a brother, Robert V. Waters of Rutherfordton, NC; two sisters, Willie Mae W. Taylor of Rutherfordton and Ruth W. Hood of Naperville, IL; two stepsons, Charles Smith of Raleigh and Warren Smith, both of Bath; two grandsons, James W. Parrish of Raleigh and George Ross Parrish, II of Boone, NC; two step-granddaughters; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Clayton First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Allen, Pastor, officiating. There will be a graveside burial service 11 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery in Bath, NC. Rev. Dr. John Allen and Rev. Curtis White, Pastor of Bath Christian Church will lead this service. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters Family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) - January 12, 2006; pg. B6)

Jesse M. Waters, Jr.

Jesse M. Waters, Jr., 73, of the 700 block of Glenroie Ave., died March 10, 1995, in Norfolk. Mr. Waters was born in Pinetown, N.C. He retired from American Sheet Metal, was a member of Zion Grace United Methodist Church, Norfolk, a veteran of World War II and was the widower of Virginia P. Waters. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Ronald Fry of Libertyville, Ill.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse M. Waters III and Marie Waters of Hampton and James A. and Mary Waters of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother, Arnold Waters of Hampton; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral will be conducted at 2p.m. Tuesday at Zion Grace United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Hubbard. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and other times at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 12, 1995; pg. B6)

Jesse T. Waters

Jesse T. Waters, 82, of the 2300 block of Chesapeake Ave., died Sept. 16, 1998, in Chesapeake. Born in Pinetown, N.C., he was a forklift operator at Ford Motor Co. for 28 years. Mr. Waters was a member of Woodmen of The World and United Auto Worker Local No. 919. He attended South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church in Chesapeake. Mr. Waters was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid farmer who loved his second home in Pinetown which he continued to personally care for until his illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Eula Browney Waters. Survivors include one daughter, Maureen Gail Ozman and her husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; one son, Gary T. Waters and his wife, Linda, of Chesapeake; three sisters, Isabell Springer and Mary Sullivan, both of Washington, N.C., and Lela Riley of Norfolk; one brother, Henry Waters of Lexington, Ky.; six grandchildren, Stephanie Herrera and her husband, Ed, of Chesapeake, Lisa Yost and her husband, Sean, of Portsmouth, Christopher Waters of Chesapeake, Jaime Borum of Norfolk, Jennifer Waters of Florida and Benjamin Borum Jr. of Chesapeake; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica Winchester of Chesapeake, Joseph Yost and Joshua Yost, both of Portsmouth. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church by the Rev. Amos Eby. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, and at the residence at all other times. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 17, 1998; pg. B8)

Loman H. Waters

Loman H. Waters, 90, of the 4700 block of Rutledge Road, died Sept. 1, 2004, in Chesapeake. Born in Pinetown, N.C., he was the son of the late Charles and May Waters. He retired as a machinist from NORSHIPCO more than 24 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Virginia W. Waters; a daughter, Faye E. Waters, both of Chesapeake; a half sister, Mary Boyd; and a half brother, Marvin Waters, both of Pinetown. There will be no viewing or services. Because of Mr. Waters love of animals, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to an organization that provides stray dogs with obedience training in order to prepare them for adoption to a happy home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 3, 2004; pg. B4)

Mark Allen Waters

Mr. Mark Allen Waters, 52, of 134 Hummingbird Lane, Washington died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 24, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Rev. Lonnie Hedrick officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Benjamin Miles, George Norfleet, Perry Moore, Ronnie Downing, Sammy Cooper and William Davis will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home. Mr. Waters was born December 19, 1955 in Natchez, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Ishmael S. Waters and Annette Boyington Waters. He was married to the former Kitty Lewis. Mr. Waters was the Director of Maintenance at Beaufort County Community College. He was a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family in a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, camping and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Kitty Lewis Waters; one daughter, Jennifer Marie Waters and her fiance’, Brad Woolard of Greenville; one sister, Peggy A. Gibson of Ohio; three brothers, Ricky L. Waters, Mickey B. Waters and his wife, Amy, both of Pinetown and Barney R. Waters and his wife, Charlotte of Washington; his in-laws, Hobson and Nancy Lewis of Washington; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Williams and her husband, Nolan of Greensboro; and Cynthia Lilley and her husband, Mike of Washington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Holly Denise Waters; one brother, Donald W. Waters, and longtime friend, Chuck Casey. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, December 24, 2007)

Marsha Lee King Waters

Mrs. Marsha Lee King Waters, 75, a resident of Britthaven of Washington, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in The Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, Washington, with minister Michael Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Waters was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 20, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Timothy and Ethel Chapman King. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She had been employed with the former Washington Cleaners. She was a member of Holly Grove Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Belhaven, where she served as an usher. Survivors include two daughters, Emma W. Randall of Winterville and Carolane Waters of Plymouth; five sons, Ernest Sherman Waters of Washington, Harold Bonner Waters of Garner, Ray Charles Waters of Chocowinity, Robert Waters of Greenville and Franklin Waters of Winterville; five sisters, Ruth Windley of Chocowinity, Corena Columbus and Thelma Brown, both of Washington, Elise Jenkins of Wilmington and Lorena Allen of New Haven, Conn.; two brothers, Butler King of Washington and Walter King of Wilmington; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary King and one brother, Hilard King. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, and other times at the home of her daughter, Emma Randall, 4909 Old Tar Road, Winterville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 15, 2007)

Mildred May Chauncey Hardison Waters

Mrs. Mildred May Chauncey Hardison Waters, 84, of 1061 CBH Lodge Road, Washington, died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at the Boyd Cemetery, Long Ridge Road, Pinetown with Pastor Phillip Jethro officiating. Mrs. Waters was born May 16, 1922 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence Gerrard Chauncey. She was married to Louis Edward “Ed” Waters, who preceded in death on September 3, 2001. Mrs. Waters was a loving, caring and devoted mother and homemaker for her family. She was a member of Alligood Church of God. Survivors include two daughters, Geannette Hardison Hughes of Wilmington and Millie Hardison Andrews of Hyde County; three sons, Walter E. Hardison of Washington, Albert Stancil Hardison of Pinetown and Earl Hardison of Washington and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Wade Mitchell Hardison; two sisters and four brothers. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 24, 2006)

Rev. William Waters

Rev. William “Dinky” Waters, 52, of South Williamson, KY, died suddenly on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born April 6, 1955, in Washington, NC, he was the beloved son of the late James Ray Waters and Peggy Peele Waters of Washington, NC. He was the pastor of Williamson’s Fifth Avenue Church of Christ located at 11 West Fifth Avenue. During his tenure as pastor, Rev. Waters was instrumental in creating a local annual musical festival known as “Pneumafest,” and he was of member of the Pneumafest Steering Committee. He was also an active member of the Williamson Ministerial Association. William was a great contributor and believer in supporting people and community. He was a noted friend to many and gladly offered himself in service to many worthwhile causes. Ever the giver in life, he continues to give through his death as an organ, tissue and eye donor. Through his loving act of kindness, it is estimated that approximately two hundred people will be given the chance for renewed health through transplantation. Through his last act of kindness, he has again impacted the lives of people in need of help and given hope for a new beginning. William was in past years, an avid deer hunter and enjoyed the game of basketball as both a spectator and participant. Married to the love of his life for seventeen years, he is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Farrar, and one son, Nathan, whom he loved and cherished with all of his heart. Other survivors in addition to his wife, son and mother include two brothers, Michael Ray (Katie) Waters, Raleigh, NC, and Gordon Keith (Cindy) Waters, Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Katrina Lynne Waters, Greenville, NC and Katherine Yvonne Waters, Farmville, NC. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Ruth Farrar, Thaxton, VA, and a brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Debbie Farrar, Danville, VA, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members and loving friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the mortuary. Revs. Chris Blevins, Greg Whitlow and Robert Settles will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007, at the Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, NC. Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, July 10, 2007)

William Judson Waters

VIRGINIA BEACH - William Judson Waters, 73, died on Oct. 8, 2002 at home. He was born in Bath, N.C. to the late George Franklin Waters and Burlie Yancey Waters and was the youngest of 15 children. He was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College and East Carolina University. Further graduate work was done at UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was ordained in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church and served as minister for a number of years. His life's work was in mental retardation. He opened numerous facilities for the mentally retarded and served as superintendent of schools in North Carolina, Florida, Connecticut and Arizona. Upon leaving administrative work, he and his wife moved to Virginia Beach and operated ''Reflections'' shop in the Cavalier Hotel for 20 years. While in business, he continued to teach locally at Kee Business College and Tidewater Tech, where he taught English. He was a true inspiration and greatly touched and enhanced the lives of all he came in contact with throughout his personal and professional endeavors. He is remembered for his courageous and positive attitude throughout his battle with cancer. He and his family are thankful for the numerous relatives, close friends, and health professionals who were a part of this journey; especially Don and Jane Carrow whose dedication and friendship helped with the editing of his book ''Conclusions, The A B C's of Living.'' He was a member of Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Gillette Waters; his daughters, Deondra Waters Winslow and husband Clark; daughter, Carlynn Waters Monteaux and husband Don; and three grandchildren, William Ashton Tatum, Cody Toniel Winslow, and Brennan Nicholas Tatum. He is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth King and Edith Sasnett of Fresno, Calif. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Brian Waters, Vernon Waters, Hallie Clark, LeRoy Waters, Franklin Waters, Elsie Harris, Julian Waters, Erma Raynor, and Virginia Squires. A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church in November at a date and time to be announced. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 10, 2002; pg. B8)

Alice L. Watson

Alice L. Watson, 79, of the 3400 block of Bonner Drive, a retired instrument shop mechanic, died Oct. 23, 1993, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Watson was born in Chocowinity, N.C. She had retired from N.A.S. Norfolk. She was the widow of William L. Watson and was a Protestant. Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Price of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Doris Stone of Ray City, Ga.; three sons, William M. Watson of Norfolk, Edward E. Watson of Virginia Beach and Ernest R. Watson of Gulfport, Fla.; two brothers, Irving McRoy and Herbert McRoy, both of California; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Gary Peake. Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. The family will receive friends after the service at 5940 Whitney Blvd., Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 25, 1993; pg. D2)

E. Floyd Watson

Mr. E. Floyd Watson, 58, of 201 Haven Way South, Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2007 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Boyd officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 PM this evening at his residence. Mr. Watson was born April 18, 1948 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Mary Etta Floyd Watson and the late Edward Early Watson. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Having served in Viet Nam, Floyd was a highly decorated Viet Nam Veteran receiving a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/star and Bronze Star with a combat V. Immediately after the war, Watson joined the peace movement and spent the rest of his life preaching the peace of Jesus Christ. He was a traveling evangelist holding ministries throughout the United States. These words encapsulate Floyd’s life. There comes a certain moment in the experience of every person, when a touch of the Spirit breaks through into consciousness; when a ray of light penetrates, not because of the person, but in spite of them. From the moment that ray touches him, the end is inevitable, as he is going to find his way to the very center of his being, right to the throne of God. Survivors include three children, Isaiah Watson of Belmont, NC, Bethany Lear and husband, Rick of Alpharetta, GA, and Jeremy Watson of Washington, NC; his mother, Mary Etta Floyd Watson of Washington, NC; one sister, Linda Browning and husband, Ed of Griffin, GA; one brother, Ed Watson and wife, Tonna of Washington, NC; and three grandchildren, twins, Isabella and Jadyn Lear and Cole Lear. (Hillside Funeral Service obituary posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007)

Gladys Gray Watson

Gladys Gray Watson, 75, a retired waitress, died Oct. 27, 1992, in Norfolk. Mrs. Watson was born in Belhaven, N.C., and had retired from Monticello Drive-In after 35 years. She was the widow of Wilbur David Watson. Survivors include a daughter, June W. Tuck of Norfolk; four sons, James W. Watson and David G. Watson, both of Chesapeake, and Jerry B. Watson and Roy W. Watson, both of Norfolk; two sisters, Daisy Smith of Baltimore and Maggie Sawyer of Sharpsburg, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Riverside Memorial Park by the Rev. Frank Howlett. Friends may join the family from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hollomon-Brown Tidewater Drive Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 29, 1992; pg. D2)

James Wilbur Watson, Sr.

James Wilbur Watson, Sr., 65, of the 200 block of Sierra Drive, loving husband of Florence Jean Phelps Watson and son of the late Gladys Gray Watson and Wilbur David Watson, died Dec. 13, 1999, in Chesapeake General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Watson, born in Belhaven, N.C., lived most of his life in Norfolk until moving to Chesapeake, where he resided for the past 10 years. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, formerly Norfolk and Western Railway, as a locomotive engineer after 43 years of service. He was a past local chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Local No. 456. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Ranger Division from 1950-1955. Besides his loving wife of 43 years, survivors include a son, James W. Watson Jr. of Richmond; a daughter, Cheryl Caffee and her husband, Rick, of Chesapeake; a sister, June W. Tuck of Virginia Beach; three brothers, David G. Watson and his wife, Kay, of Chesapeake, Jerry B. Watson of Norfolk and Roy W. Watson and his wife, Dale, also of Norfolk; a brother-in-law, Kenneth E. Phelps of Florida; four grandchildren, Jennifer Davis and her husband, Mike, of Chesapeake, Rachael Phelps of Virginia Beach, Kathryn Watson of Norfolk, Jennifer Dallas of Bat Cave, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Colby and Karlie Davis of Chesapeake; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, by the Rev. Bob Jordan of Indian River Baptist Church. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and at 4021 Sherwood Lane, Virginia Beach, following the burial. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 16, 1999; pg. B8)

Matilda Margaret Jarvis Watson

DURHAM - Matilda Margaret “Madge” Jarvis Watson, 89, died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at her home at 5472 N. Roxboro Road, Durham, NC. A graduate of the Watts School of Nursing, she worked as a nurse and public health nurse. She earned the title of Life Master in Duplicate Bridge and loved to fish and to travel, once taking a trip around the world. From an early age, she exhibited a talent for music. She played piano at her family’s church near Bath, NC, and, as an adult, for Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church in Durham. Her grandfather, William Jarvis, taught her to play the harmonica — something she continued to do in the last year of her life — often before an appreciative audience at the Community Life Adult Day Health Center in Durham. She was a hat woman, rarely seen in public or at home without one of her many hats. She is survived by her two daughters, Jo Watson Fisher and Susan Watson Broili, of the home; grandchildren, Tiffany Broili, Alison Brown and Kyle Fisher, and great-grandchildren, Tyler Brown and Cooper Brown; two nieces: Esther Jarvis Liscum and Polly Jarvis Champion; six nephews: Glyn Jarvis, Ralph E. Jarvis, Sam Jarvis, Billy Jarvis, Larry Jarvis and Alvin Jarvis. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Joseph LaRue Watson, of Durham. Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15 at North Creek Church between Bath and Belhaven, followed by a celebration of her life at River Forest Manor in Belhaven in Beaufort County where she was born near Bath on Aug. 31, 1917. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, June 14, 2007)

Stephanie Doree Owen Watters

Mrs. Stephanie Doree Owen Watters, 60, of Washington, went on to be with her Saviour and to be reunited with her true love, Jim, on Sunday, February 10, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Covenant Community Church with Pastor Shad Watters and Pastor Phil O’Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Covenant Community Church Cemetery. Dale Matthews, Bud Brooks, Larry Tetterton, Tommy Brabble, Mardell Jennette and Ronald Brantley will serve as pallbearers. Ed Lucas, Lawrence Campbell, Frankie Buck, David Grasha, Timothy Harris and Christian Watters will be honorary pallbearers. The family received friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Covenant Community Church and at other times at the home of her son, Shad Watters, 490 Barwick Drive and at 213 Heritage Park Drive. Mrs. Watters was born January 9, 1948 in Fayetteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Norman Bennie Owen and Thelma Florene Owen, who survives. She attended Wilson County Schools, and later attended Washington High School after the family moved here in 1960. She received a degree in Theology from Logos Bible College. On June 9, 1968, she married the late James William Watters, Jr., with whom she shared 35 wonderful years. She was a homemaker, an accomplished pianist, a teacher, and, with her husband, co-founded Covenant Community Church, which celebrates 25 years of community service this year. Stephanie was a strong and active woman of faith. Her faith was manifested in her Christian service. She was thirteen when she began playing piano for the 15th Street Church of God. She and her husband established Covenant Community Church on February 13, 1983. She was an accomplished musician, artist, and teacher. Stephanie especially enjoyed ministering to the youth at Covenant. Even in her declining health, Stephanie maintained her strong testimony by conducting Bible studies in her home. She wrote over 150 hymns and praise songs. Her life’s goal was summarized in the following song she wrote:
“Rule and reign in me until your thoughts are my thoughts.
Rule and reign in me until your ways are mine.
Rule and reign until your love becomes my own.
Until your desires become the very heart of me.”

She is survived by her mother, Thelma Florene Owen of Washington, NC; her sister, Vivian Beasley and husband, Gary of Inverness, FL; three sons, James “Shad” William Watters and wife, Barbara, and their sons, Christian, Hunter and Micah, all of Washington, NC, Stephen Owen Watters and wife, Candace, and their children, Harrison, Zoe, and Churchill, all of Colorado Springs, CO, and Shawn Dylan Watters and wife, Kellie and their daughter Rhiannon Mattie, all of Greenville, NC. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Flo Taylor. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Watters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, February 14, 2008)

Vivian Cutler Weatherly

Mrs. Vivian Cutler Weatherly, 93, died August 13, 2007. Her Memory will be cherished for her significant contributions of music and education. Mrs. Weatherly was organist for First Christian Church from 1937 until 1993 and at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church from 1993 through 2003. She taught piano, guitar, organ lessons and public school music. Mrs. Weatherly was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Alton Thomas Weatherly, and her sisters: Doris Toler, Evelynne Morris and Callorie Owens. She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Dr. William J. Weatherly and wife Margaret of Greensboro, David H. Weatherly and wife Lynn of Washington, Gaynelle W. Mills and husband Fred of Robersonville, Phyllis Weatherly-Rosner and husband Sanford Rosner of Winston Salem and Paula Ruth Tisdale and husband Kenneth of Washington; ten grandchildren: Nancy Bromhal, William J. Weatherly, Jr., Mary Lindsay Weatherly, Stephanie Ellis, Fred Albert Mills, Eva Weatherly-Rosner, Deborah “Dee Dee” Weatherly-Rosner, Alton Tisdale, Tracy L. Mayo and Jason Scott Woolard; ten great-grandchildren: Mary Margaret Bromhal, Katherine Newsom Bromhal, Anna Lane Mayo, William Patrick Mayo III, Sarah Scott Woolard, Lilly Claire Woolard, Henry Stewart Woolard, Amber Ellis, Braxton Ellis and Justin Mills. She is also survived by her twin sister: Velma Englehardt. Mrs. Weatherly earned a degree in music from Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia and a masters degree in education from East Carolina University. She began her teaching career in Pactolus, then in the late 1930s taught 5th grade in Bath. In the late ’50s she taught music at Chocowinity where she produced annual operettas and directed quartets. Mrs. Weatherly taught public school music at Chicod School in Pitt County from 1962 until she retired. Mrs. Weatherly was active in Christian Women’s Fellowship, North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs, National Education Association, North Carolina Association of Educators, North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees Association and North Carolina Retired School Personnel. She actively participated in Beaufort County Community Concerts Organization, enjoyed playing clarinet with the Washington Community Band, sang in the Washington Choral Society and took painting and doll making classes through Beaufort County Community College. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Washington. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. also at the church. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Weatherly family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 15, 2007)

Thelma Webster

Thelma Webster, age 77, of 168 Holloman St., Washington, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Sentera Careplex in Hampton, Va. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Pastor Ken Cash. Thelma was born Sept. 14, 1929, to the late Walter R. and Lillian Clark Webster. She was a graduate of Bath High School, retired as a secretary for Beaufort County Electrical Co. and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her fiance` Gerald Massie of Yorktown, Va.; one daughter, Annette Moore of Washington; two sons, Kenneth Webster of Washington and Ray Bryan of Florida; one sister, Ruth Stogdon of Charleston, WV; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one sister, Rachel Smithson, and one brother, Rudolph Webster. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Webster family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 17, 2006)

Ruby Cuthrell Weeks

Ruby Cuthrell Weeks, 60, of P.O. Box 813, Jackson, a retired clerk typist, died Jan. 16, 1993, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Mrs. Weeks was born in Beaufort County, N.C. She had retired from the Naval Supply Center in 1968 after 10 years. She was the widow of Roy L. Weeks. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Weeks of Roanoke Rapids and Dorothy W. Vaughan of Jackson; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Paul D. Moore. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – January 18, 1993; pg. D2)

Thomas Edward Weir, Sr.

The Rev. Thomas Edward Weir, 70, a Navy chaplain who retired in 1975 as a lieutenant commander, died of multiple organ failure Dec. 24 at Bethesda Naval Medical Command. A further determination of the cause of his death was pending completion of medical tests. On retiring from the Navy, Dr. Weir served five years as pastor of the Cranford United Methodist Church in Lorton. For the last three years, he had been director of hospital visitation in Veterans Administration hospitals for the Masonic Service Association. A resident of University Park, Dr. Weir was born in Washington, N.C., and grew up in Roanoke. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in February 1945 and entered Navy service during the final months of World War II. He served in the Navy until 1952, then received a bachelor's degree in divinity at Emory University while serving as pastor of a three-church circuit in rural Georgia. He received a doctorate in theology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Beginning in 1956, Dr. Weir served as director of the Wesley Foundation for students of Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. He also taught Greek at Washington and Lee and biblical studies at Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, Va. He served as first chaplain at VMI. In 1964, he re-entered the Navy as a chaplain. He served in Vietnam during the war there. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish and York Rites and the Knights Templar; he also had worked with the Red Cross, Boy Scouts and Rotary International. He was a member of the American Legion, La Societe 40/8, Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Rebekah Turner Weir of University Park; two sons, Thomas E. Weir, Jr. of Paris and Charles Wesley Weir of Charlottesville; and two granddaughters. (The Washington Post (Washington, DC) – December 29, 1995; pg. B5)

Mary Margaret Ange Wells

Mary Margaret Ange Wells, 62, of the 300 block of Tappan Avenue, Hampton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Mrs. Wells was born in Chocowinity, N.C., and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of James Leslie Ange Sr. of Hampton and the late Mrs. Mary O. Swindell Ange. Mrs. Wells was also predeceased by her son, Scottie O. Sherrod. Besides her father, Mrs. Wells is survived by her two daughters, Ginger Kruse of Prosperity, S.C., and Darlene Deard of Columbia, S.C.; her two sons, Edward Sherrod II of Leesville, S.C., and Dallas Sherrod of Hampton; her brother, James L. Ange Jr. of Hampton; and five grandchildren, Patrick O. Jeffries, Shannon C. Sherrod, Dylan O. Sherrod, Samantha K. Sherrod and Dallas J. Sherrod, Jr. A private memorial service will be held at later date. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – March 10, 2000)

Martha Stein West

Martha Stein West, 80, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. She was born in Pantego, N.C., and was a longtime resident of Newport News. Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. West Sr., and her parents, Harry T. and Gertie R. Stein. She is survived by two daughters, Rita E. Jones, and her husband, James B., of Gloucester, and Wanda S. Martin, and her husband, Sammy L., of Security, Colo.; three sons, Harry C. West, and his wife, Mary, of Newport News, James A. West, and his wife, Judy, of Stanardsville, and Paul S. West, and his wife, Marianne, of Edmondton, Alberta, Canada; and seven grandchildren, Page Smith, Susan Hall and Spencer, Lori, David, Meghan and Emily West. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the funeral home chapel by Pastor Gene Sizemore. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – January 13, 1999; pg. C7)

Robert S. West

Mr. Robert S. “Bob” West, 88, of 3317 Ridge Rd., formerly of Fawn Ave., died Thursday evening at Triangle Hospice at the Meadowlands. Mr. West was born in Beaufort Co., NC, the son of the late Will H. and Ida Bennett West. He was retired from Newton Instrument Co. and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kirkland West; two sisters, Hazel W. Davis of Enfield and Rena W. Kirk of Newport, NC; and three brothers, Hassie E. West and Hardy O. West, both of Durham and Floyd West of Raleigh. Mr. West is survived by two sons, Robert S. West, Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Boone and William K. West and wife, Suzanne, of Durham; a sister, Carlyle W. Dickens of Enfield; two brothers, Matthew West of Durham and Mayhue West of Raleigh; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held Sunday 5:00 PM at Clements Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends Sunday prior to the service from 3 to 5 PM at Clements Funeral Home and at other times will be at the home of his son, Bill West, 3317 Ridge Rd., Durham. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – May 6, 2000; pg. B2)

Gary Leon Weston

Mr. Gary Leon Weston, 55, of 635 Elm St., Belhaven, died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church, Belhaven, with the Rev. Marc DeNeil officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mr. Weston was born in Beaufort County on June 22, 1950. He was the son of Lora Weston and the late William Brinkley. He attended the Beaufort County schools and graduated high school from the Marine Corps. He was a Marine Corps veteran. On July 8, 2000, he married Vivian Gibbs Weston, who survives. He was employed as a commercial fishing engineer and also as a truck driver with Armstrong Trucking Company. Survivors include one daughter, Monica Gibbs of the home; two sons, Gary Cooper of Belhaven and Anthony Lavon Hodges of Virginia; nine sisters, Feddie Moore, Pamela Satterthwaite, Delphine Weston, Lora Weston, Felisha Freeman and Anita Freeman, all of Belhaven, Avis Brinkley West of California, Patricia Brinkley of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Joyce Brinkley of New Haven, Conn.; and eight brothers, Kenneth Holloway, Jeffrey Holloway, Mike Holloway, Maurice Holloway, Sammy Weston and Jimmy Weston, all of Belhaven, Gregory Brinkley of Corona, Calif., and William Brinkley of New Haven, Conn. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, May 20, 2006)

Johnie Bryan Weston

Mr. Johnie Bryan Weston, age 88, a resident of 2173 Herring Run Road, Blounts Creek, NC died Thursday September 27, 2007. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Weston Family Cemetery officiated by Marty Alligood. Rod Weston, Michael Weston, Geoffrey Weston, Kaleb Weston, Scott Weston and Larry Rowe will serve as pallbearers. Brian Rowe and Chris Sireci will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Weston was born in Beaufort County on July 15, 1919, son of the late Jesse Bryan Weston and Willie Jane Lamm Weston. On February 1, 1938 he married the former Vera Belva Toler who survives. They enjoyed 69 years of a very special love for each other. He thoroughly enjoyed serving his Lord, the community and neighbors. He was a farmer, co-owner and partner of Roberson and Weston Well Drilling. Mr. Weston was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Church of Christ and Redmen’s Lodge Tau Tribe # 18 of Washington, NC. In addition to his wife Vera of the home and his sister, Annie W. Jones, he is survived by his sons: Durwood Weston, Sr. and wife, Patsy; Phil Weston and wife, Judy; his son-in-law, George Tyer; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters: Alice Faye Weston (born October 14, 1939, died January 26, 1940) and Catherine W. Tyer (born May 21, 1946, died January 21, 1995), his brother: Frank Eserick Weston and sisters: Gladys Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Thelma Heath, Mary Lillian Mills, Pearlie Etta Weston (died at age 2) Jessie Irene White and Lela Virginia Gerard. The family will receive friends 12-2 p.m. at Elizabeth Chapel Church of Christ Fellowship Hall prior to the service on Saturday and other times at the home in Blounts Creek. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Weston family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, September 29, 2007)

Mamie Weston

BELHAVEN - Mamie Weston, 60, of Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Survivors include one son, Antione Weston of Belhaven; three brothers: Charles Weston and Samuel Weston, both of Engelhard, and Jonathan Weston of Winston-Salem; and five sisters: Imogenn Baldwin, Nancy Weston and Elmira Weston, all of Winston-Salem, and Alma Weston and Linda Weston, both of New York City. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Engelhard with the Rev. Luke Gibbs officiating. Burial was at Brown Memorial Cemetery in Engelhard. Arrangements were by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Thursday, July 13, 1995; pg. 6A0

Carlton Dale Whealton

Carlton Dale Whealton, 72, Evangelina Avenue, Deltona, died Tuesday, April 21. Mr. Whealton was a radio operator for Chevron Oil Co. for 30 years. Born in Beaufort County, N.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1984. He was a Protestant. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors: wife, Jean; sons, Carl, Fords, N.J., Bruce, Edgewater, Dale, Orlando; daughters, Maureen Young, California, Paulettee Whealton, Lakeland, Carol Fluery, New Port Richey, Janet Stier, Roanoke, Ind.; sister, Verona Cars on, Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home, Deltona. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – April 23, 1992; pg. B6)

Helen Boyd Whealton

Mrs. Helen “Rachel” Boyd Whealton, 81, formerly of 319 E. Main St., Washington, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with Robert Paciocco officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. H.E. Boyd III, Eric Cahoon, Kenny Johnson, Mel Keech, Van Respess and Lee Whealton Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Whealton was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 14, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Claudius and Nina Virginia Cutler Boyd. She was married to Melvin Edward Whealton, who preceded her in death in 1980. She worked as an operator with Carolina Telephone for more than 30 years until her retirement. She later worked at the Mid-East Commission. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include one sister, Nina Cutler Boyd Hodges of Washington. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her sister, 429 E. 12th St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, June 13, 2007)

Matthew Jack Whealton

Matthew Jack Whealton, 63, of the 300 block of Carawan Lane, died Monday at his residence. Mr. Whealton was born in Washington, N.C., and was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Sharron Fant Whealton; his daughter and son-in-law, Karen W. and Russell G. Marable, both of Chesapeake; his two sons and daughter-in-law, Matthew J. Whealton Jr. of Baltimore and Robert Coleman ''Cole'' and Robin D. Whealton of Chesapeake; one brother, Calvin A. Whealton of Miami; three grandchildren, Robert Coleman Whealton Jr., Allen Wayne Whealton and Randall Gray Marable, all of Chesapeake. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. W. Roberts McIvor and assisted by Leslie C. Whealton II. The family will receive friends at Oman Family Funeral Home, Chesapeake, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 6, 1994; pg. B2)

Lottie Alligood Whichard

Mrs. Lottie Alligood Whichard, age 75, a resident of 918 Shoal Creek Trail, died Sunday at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, N.C. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. Mrs. Whichard was born in Beaufort County, N.C., Dec. 28, 1919. She was the daughter of the late William F. and Hattie Waters Alligood. Mrs. Whichard lived in Orlando, Fla., from 1957 to 1990. Since 1990, she lived in Chesapeake, Va. Mrs. Whichard was a homemaker. Mrs. Whichard was married to George W. Whichard Sr., who preceded her in death in 1962. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, George W. Whichard Jr. and Sandra P. Whichard of Washington, N.C.; two grandsons, Brandon D. Whichard of Dallas, Texas, and Josh S. Whichard of Delaware, Ohio; four nieces, Zelda Woolard and Linda Paul, both of Washington, N.C., Becky Vasil and Brenda Stankavich, both of Virginia Beach; and two nephews, Billy Roberson of Virginia Beach and Preston Earl Alligood of Washington, N.C. Mrs. Whichard was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie A. Roberson and Hazel A. Alligood. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – April 24, 1995; pg. B4)

Samuel Whichard, Jr.

Mr. Samuel Whichard, Jr., 80, a resident of Britthaven of Jacksonville, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Britthaven of Jacksonville. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego, with pastor Nicholas Whichard officiating. Burial will follow at Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mr. Whichard was born Dec. 25, 1925, in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Mattie Clark Whichard and Samuel Mayo Whichard Sr. He was a 1942 graduate of Beaufort County High School, Pantego. His employment was with the Plum Mills Farm, Chocowinity. Mr. Whichard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Zion Temple Free Will Baptist Church, Pantego. Survivors include four sisters, Catheline Loadhoalt of Greenville, Alice King of Brooklyn, N.Y., Nicy Marie Reddick of Chocowinity and Ethel Gay of Connecticut; three brothers, Nicholas Whichard of New York and Wallace Whichard and George Whichard, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and five brothers. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Cleauther Reddick, 522 Price Road, Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 24, 2006)

Sam Paul Whichard

MADISON - Sam Paul Whichard, 59, of 784 Baggage Road, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, following complications after heart surgery. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the Madison United Methodist Church with Reverend Vance Harrell and Reverend James Leggett officiating. Mr. Whichard was born January 13, 1945, in Beaufort County, NC to Ella Mae Ingalls Whichard of Williamston, NC and the late Reverend Sam L. Whichard. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, graduate of Oral Roberts University, and the founder of Midtown Furniture. He was best known as "Smiling Sam" and, affectionately by his family, as "the smartest man in the world." He ha always been one to push his friends and family to their fullest potential, genuinely concerned about their happiness and wellbeing. He did not want anyone to settle for just a mediocre life! In addition, he often gave generously in order to inspire and facilitate others' goals and dreams. We will remember him lovingly for his quick dry wit, honesty, determination, and business smarts. Most importantly, beneath his tough exterior was the biggest heart. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Reverend Edith Pearl Evans. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Genivee Bass Whichard of the home; son, Woody Whichard and wife, Johnna of Stoneville; daughter, Heidi Newman and husband, Jim of Boone, NC; sisters, Opal W. Sherva of Rockingham, NC and Margaret W. Norton and husband, Jeff of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Matthew, Woodlyn and Logan. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004, at Colonial Funeral Home and all other times at the residence. Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – November 25, 2004; pg. B10)

Walter Whisenant

Mr. Walter "Jason" Whisenant, age 70, a resident of 5006 Clarks Neck Road of Washington, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Riverview Baptist Church officiated by Dr. James Hagwood and Rev. Henry Gray. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Whisenant was born in Pitt County on December 29, 1936, son of the late Hobert Jason Whisenant and the late Rosa Annabelle Hardy Whisenant. On October 5, 1957, Mr. Whisenant married Shirley Mae Coward. He attended Pitt County School Systems and for many years, Mr. Whisenant worked in construction for Fluor Daniels. Mr. Whisenant is survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Mae Coward Whisenant; one daughter: Joyce Mae Whisenant Gray and her husband Henry of Washington; two sons: Walter Ray Whisenant and his wife Marie of Washington, Michael Jason Whisenant of Washington; two brothers: Ottis Whisenant and his friend Liz Williams of Washington, Fonzie Whisenant of Washington; three sisters: Lillian Mills and her husband John of Blounts Creek, Goldie Roberson and her husband Jay of Washington, Murtie Daniels of Washington; six grandchildren: Jason and Nicole Lewis, Stacey Dixon, Bethany Gray, Jonathan Waters, Justin Waters; one great-grandchild: Alyssa Faith Lewis; and one honorary grandchild: Megan Manning. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whisenant was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 6, 2007 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Beaufort County Relay for Life in c/o Lisa Alligood, 7581 Broad Creek Road, Washington, NC 27889. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whisenant family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 6, 2007)

Cora J. Whisnant

Cora J. Whisnant, retired teacher and elementary school supervisor, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Williamsburg Community Hospital. She was born in Beaufort County, N.C., in 1906, the daughter of the late Arthur L. Johnston and Rosa L. Shavender. Mrs. Whisnant, a graduate of East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina, was state president and a lifetime member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, Foster L. Bundy of Clio, S.C., Harry J. Midgette of Norfolk, Va., and Manly D. Whisnant of Bellhaven, N.C. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Patricia and Thomas R. Fischel of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandsons, Roger E. Stewart of Midlothian, Va., Keith H. Stewart of Arlington, Va., and Gordon B. Stewart of Bangkok, Thailand; two great-grandchildren, Roger and Ann Stewart; her brother, Russell E. Johnston of Belhaven, N.C.; her sister, Mrs. William Ware of Virginia Beach, Va.; her stepdaughter, Mrs. J.D. Patton of Richmond, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private. Nelsen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – August 3, 2000; pg. C5)

Lawrence Melvin Whitaker

HAMPTON - Lawrence Melvin Whitaker, 71, died Sunday, July 30, 1995. Born in Washington, N.C., he was a Peninsula resident for 50 years. He was the parts manager for Bowditch Ford and retired in 1994 after 47 years of service. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Doris Mae Whitaker, and his son, Mark Lawrence Whitaker of Hampton. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. in Parklawn Memorial Park by the Rev. Donald Harvey. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – July 31, 1995)

Edna Inez Pugh Hartlieb White

Edna Hartlieb White, 85, of Wanchese, N.C. died Friday, March 3, 2006, in a Norfolk, Va., hospital. Born in Belhaven, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Samuel LeRoy and Bertha Keech Pugh and was the widow of Herman Hartlieb and Bill White. She was a Pentecostal and a member of the Britthaven Bell Choir. Survivors include three daughters, Bunnie Daniels of Wanchese, N.C., Sandra Patterson of Baltimore, Md. and Cheryl Holstrom of Susanville, Calif.; a son, Ron Hartlieb of Eldersburg, Md.; a sister, Elizabeth Rose of Belhaven, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Rodney Lee Murray; a sister, Erma Wilkins and two brothers, Noville Pugh and Richard Pugh. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, by pastor Albert Isler and pastor David Dalton. Burial will be in the Tillett Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times the family will be at the residence of Bunnie Daniels, 121 Mosely Lane, Wanchese, N.C. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 7, 2006)

Edna Inez Pugh White was called home on March 3, 2006, while at Norfolk General Hospital, Va. She was 85 years old. Edna spent the last years of her life at Britthaven of Outer Banks, Nags Head, NC. Although she endured the middle stages of dementia, she was otherwise healthy and her death was somewhat unexpected. She was born in Belhaven on January 6, 1921, the second child of Samuel Leroy Pugh and Bertha Armittie Keech Pugh. Her siblings are Samuel Norville Pugh, Erma Ray Pugh Wilkins, Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Pugh Rose and Richard Wayne "Dick" Pugh. Edna is survived by her sister Lib Rose of Belhaven; sister-in-law Barbara Pugh of Swan Quarter; her children from her first marriage to Herman Dawson Hartlieb: Bunnie Lou Daniels of Wanchese, Sandra Faye "Sandy Patterson of Middle River, Md., Ronald Dawson "Ron" Hartlieb of Eldersburg, Md. and Cheryl Ann "Sherry" Holmstrom of Janesville, California. She has 9 grandchildren (6 in Md. and 3 in NC), 15 great-grandchildren (9 in Md. & 7 in NC) and 3 great-great-grandchildren (2 in Md. and 1 in NC). While at Britthaven, Edna participated in all of the activities that they had to offer. She enjoyed playing Bingo and the racehorse game, but her favorite activity was belonging to the "Britthaven Happy Ringers" as bell ringer #5. They are a bell choir of eight players that practice on Monday mornings and perform concerts in the local area. Edna always wanted to look her best so she would have her hair and nails done on a regular basis. Raised in the Pentecostal Church of God, she would attend church services every Sunday no matter which denomination taught the Gospel, as long as she could hear it and the music. Her favorite hymn was How Great Thou Art. Throughout her life Edna enjoyed having fun with her family and best friend Helen Foley. She liked singing, dancing, telling jokes, working crossword puzzles, sewing to make clothes, stuffed animals, and other craft projects. Edna kept a clean house, was a good cook, knew how to stretch a dollar, fought for her children, and stood up for what she believed in. You could often hear her say, "You get out of life what you put into it." She put a lot of herself into the life she led. All who knew Edna have been affected by her and will miss her. Edna's family would like to thank the staff of Britthaven of Outer Banks for taking such good care of her and treating her as a friend. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 4, 2006; pg. 10A)

Kathleen H. White

Mrs. Kathleen Harris White, a resident of Plymouth, N.C. passed away Sunday April 23, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital from complications of pneumonia two weeks before her 86th birthday. A graveside funeral will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday April 28, 2006 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens officiated by Bob Moulden. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. White was born on May 7, 1920 in the Terra Ceia community of Beaufort County daughter of the late Samuel Carol Harris and the late Hattie Mae Little Harris. She was a graduate of Pantego High School and married Jay Hollis “Tubby” White who preceded her in death on July 4, 2000. Mrs. White earned her nursing assistant certificate and worked until age 65. She lived her adult life in Plymouth and one of her joys was her work at Washington County Hospital. Mrs. White was a dedicated member of Plymouth Church of Christ, of which she was the last living charter member. Survivors include a daughter: Norma W. Brown and husband Eugene of Roper; a son: Joe H. White and wife Terri of Simpsonville, S.C.; a granddaughter: Erika White of Central, S.C.; a sister: Irene H. Stell of Bath; two special sisters-in-law: Elaine Harris of the Free Union community of Pinetown and Beulah Harris of Raleigh and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many friends, neighbors, and her church family who became a very important part of her life following the passing of her husband. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the White Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 25, 2006)

Vicki Lynn Cayton White

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Cayton White, 51, of 664 Down Shore Road., Blounts Creek, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Whitehurst Cemetery in Aurora with the Revs. Timothy Webb and Ray Lewis. Mrs. White was born July 6, 1955 to the late James and Geraldine Equils Cayton. She was a graduate of Aurora High School. On Nov. 30, 2000, she married Jesse Ray White, who survives. She was a member of Core Point Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons; Stephen Lee Gerard and Joshua Russell Gerard, both of Blounts Creek, and Michael Alan Gerard of Washington, two brothers; Jimmy Cayton of Edward and Steve Gore of Virginia, two sisters; Sue Walker and Rosie Cayton, both of Edward, and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 24, 2006)

W. Frank White

W. Frank White, 78, died Feb. 15, 1992. Mr. White was born in Belhaven, N.C. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the Manteo Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member and past master of Manteo Masonic Lodge 521 A.F.& A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies and the Dare County Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Donis Lewis White; and a son, W. Frank White of Lexington, Va. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Twiford Colony Chapel by the Rev. Bruce Warrington. Burial will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. After the interment, friends may join the family at Gardens Drive. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 17, 1992; pg. D4)

Wilbur L. White

Wilbur L. White, 44, of 109 Adelaide St., Hartford, died Monday (Oct. 17, 1994) at Trinity Hill Convalescent Home. He was born in Washington, N.C., and had lived in Hartford for the past 18 years. He is survived by his mother, Malissa (Cratch) White of North Carolina; four brothers, Bobby, and William White, both of New York, Lenzy, and Charles White, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Carolyn El-Amin of Bloomfield, and Mary Robinson of Florida; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m., at the Henry L. Fuqua Funeral Chapel, 94 Granby St., Bloomfield. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. (The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) – October 20, 1994; pg. B10)

Ethel T. Whitehurst

Ethel T. Whitehurst, 88, Sept. 30. Funeral 2 p.m., Tuesday, Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – October 2, 2000)

Maude Nobles Whitehurst

Ms. Maude Nobles Whitehurst, age 79, a resident of 6851 U.S. 17 Highway South, Chocowinity, N.C., died Thursday morning, May 25, 2006, at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by pastor Henry Horne. William Warren, Barry Ingalls, Jesse Dixon, Stanley Hudson, Brian Dixon and James Jones will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Whitehurst was born in Beaufort County on March 14, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Issac Tom Nobles and Lavina Hill Nobles. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Tommy Whitehurst and his wife, Linda, of Chocowinity; two daughters, Linda Edwards and her husband, Dwight, and Vickie Wells, all of Chocowinity; three grandchildren, Gregory Whitehurst, Teresa Hudson and Allen Wells; four great-grandchildren, Derek Whitehurst, Alexis Whitehurst, Sara Hudson and Seth Hudson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Gregory Ray Whitehurst, and two brothers, Heber Nobles and Herbert Nobles. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of her son, Tommy Whitehurst, located at 6835 U.S. Highway 17 South, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitehurst family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, May 26, 2006)

Harvey Fenner Whitley, Jr.

Harvey Fenner Whitley, Jr., 94, of Seminole, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (Feb. 9, 2006) at the Inn at Lake Seminole Square. He was born in Washington, N.C., and came here in 1997. A retired Army colonel, he was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars and served with the medical corps during World War II. He was a civil and environmental engineer in North Carolina, Chicago and South Dakota and was on the faculty at New York University's College of Engineering. He was a sanitation engineer for the United Nations and a governmental adviser for the World Health Organization in Lybia, North Africa. He received the American Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, six overseas bars and the Bronze Star. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Marie Louise; a son, the Rev. Harvey Whitley, Wakefield, R.I.; a daughter, Barbara Sue Highfield, Oklahoma City; a sister, Louise Belote, Archdale, N.C.; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Seminole. (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – February 14, 2006; pg. B6)

John Mark Whitley, Sr.

John Mark Whitley Sr. of Hampstead, NC went home to his master on August 15, 2007, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a valiant battle with leukemia. He was born in Washington, NC on February 9, 1936, and was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Whitley and brothers, Manuel Whitley and Phillip Whitley and father-in-law, John M. Taylor. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Sprint after thirty-six years. After his retirement, John devoted his time to his wife, doting on grandchildren, his children, as well as his passion for flying and his airport in Holly Ridge. John is survived by the love of his life and wife of forty-seven years, Athalia Taylor Whitley. His daughters, Ginny Whitley, Becky Reilly and husband Joe. John is survived by his best friends and sons, Michael Whitley and John Mark Whitley Jr. and a specially loved daughter-in-law, Diane. Other survivors are his mother, Essie R. Whitley and siblings, Michael F. Whitley, Joseph M. Whitley, Charles E. Whitley and Esther W. Quinn; sister-in-law, Virginia Taylor and, last but not least, Jake, his constant companion. John has four beautiful granddaughters; Elizabeth King, Rebecca King, Taylor-Grace Green and Angela Athalia Reilly. John boasts three strapping grandsons, Jared Green, Jonathan Green and Carson Michael Whitley that gave him much pleasure and pride. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. Interment will follow in Sea Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jared Green, Jonathan Green, brothers-in-law, John Taylor, Harold Quinn and Jim Fulcher as well as life long friend, David Ellis. Honorary pallbearers are son-in-law, Joe Reilly, nephews Rob Quinn, Shawn Quinn, David Whitley, Jeff Whitley and Phillip Royce Whitley. Local arrangements by Hillside Funeral Service of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, August 19, 2007)

Kathleen Cahoon Whitley

Mrs. Kathleen Cahoon Whitley, age 94 a resident of 24671 US Hwy 264 East Pantego, NC died Saturday December 22, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday December 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven officiated by Rev. Doug Stokes and Rev. Jim Bussell. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery of Washington. Jeff Vreugdenhil, Paul LeSieur, Oran Benson, Guire Cahoon, Jimmie Coltrain and Van Daw will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Whitley was born in Hyde County on December 3, 1913 daughter of the late Abram Cahoon and the late Mary Kathleen “Katie” Swindell Cahoon. She graduated from Hyde County Schools. Mrs. Kathleen married Hallet Ward Whitley on June 20, 1936 who preceded her in death on January 19, 1972. She was a homemaker, a member of Pantego Christian Church, and a former member of the Belhaven Eastern Star and was active in a local Rook Club, which she enjoyed playing cards with. Survivors include a daughter: Ann W. Paul and her husband Dr. Nicholas L. Paul of Garner; a brother: Joshua Cahoon of Norfolk, VA and his wife Winfred; a sister: Grace Spencer and her husband Warren of Swan Quarter; two granddaughters: Joanne Lesieur and her husband Paul of Raleigh and Laurie Vreugdenhil and her husband Jeff of Clinton and three great granddaughters: Brittany LeSieur, Morgan LeSieur and Alexandria Vreugdenhil. Mrs. Whitley was preceded in death by two brothers: Charlie Cahoon and Ray Cahoon and a sister: Elizabeth Harris. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Wednesday December 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Whitley family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, December 24, 2007)

Major Ray Whitley

Mr. Major Ray Whitley, age 86, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at East Cooper Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, S.C. He was a former resident of Washington North Carolina, Alexandria Virginia, and Orlando Florida, and was a current resident of Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Mr. Whitley was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina on February 2, 1920, the only child of Major Henderson Whitley and Emma Josephine Cutler Whitley. He attended Woolard’s Pond and John Small Elementary Schools, and was the youngest member of the senior class when he graduated from Washington High School in 1936. Mr. Whitley entered North Carolina State College in 1937 and graduated in 1941 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. While in college, he participated in Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and worked in the college wood shop building furniture. Initially rejected for active duty in the service because of he did not weigh enough, he ate bananas and drank water until he gained enough weight to qualify. Mr. Whitley received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in May of 1941. Employed for a brief time as a Junior Engineer by the Carolina Power and Light Company, he was called up to active service that same year. Mr. Whitley was on the first ship that the United States sent to England at the start of America’s World War II effort. Stationed in London for forty-one months, he was responsible for operating a supply depot that fed ninety thousand American troops and survived bombings of both his workplace and his quarters. He was released from active duty with the rank of Major and returned to Washington, North Carolina to wed his sweetheart, the former Miss Arlene Marslender, on December 5, 1945. Mr. Whitley worked for the U.S. Postal Service and served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 21 until 1947. He began employment with the Federal Works Agency (now the General Service Administration) on Nov. 17, 1947. During his professional career, Mr. Whitley rose from Elevator Engineer to Chief of the Criteria and Research Branch and later became the Director of the Energy Conservation Division for GSA. He held primary responsibility for the planning and implementation of a thirty-two percent energy reduction in GSA operated buildings throughout the United States. Mr. Whitley was considered a leading expert in solar energy and energy conservation. At the beginning of Perestroika, he was part of a United States delegation sent to the Soviet Union to share his knowledge on alternative energy sources and later helped host the Soviet delegation’s reciprocal visit to America. Mr. Whitley retired from the GSA on August 10, 1979. He retired from the Army Reserve with the rank of Colonel on February 2, 1980. He was a devoted husband, loving father, true friend, a great storyteller, and southern gentleman. Mr. Whitley’s spouse, Mrs. Arlene Marslender Whitley preceded him in death, on October 18, 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Linda McLawhorn of Newport News, Virginia and Rita Vanderwarker and her husband, Isaac, of Boonville, New York; a son, Bryan Whitley and his wife, Carolyn, of Charleston, S.C.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the First Christian Church, 401 East Second Street, in Washington North Carolina, conducted by Dr. Michael Price, with burial in Oakdale Cemetery to follow. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Don Whitney, Mac Alligood, Jr., Bill Mac Alligood, III, Thomas Alligood, Joe Tunstall, Jr. and Ray Silverthorne, Jr. will serve as pallbearers. A memorial service will be held at 1 o’clock, Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Cooper Hall Retirement Center in Mount Pleasant, S.C. A reception will follow the memorial service. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitley family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 2, 2006)

Mildred Woolard Whitley

Mildred Woolard Whitley, 83, Route 2, died Nov. 5, 1990, in a hospital.. Mrs. Whitley, a native of Beaufort County, N.C., was a member of the Athens Chapel Church of Christ. She was the widow of Chester Mayo Whitley. Survivors include seven daughters, Alla Rae Foreman of Pinetown, Dorothy Scott, Alma Jewell, Tillie Cutler, Annie Metzger and Sina Cutler, all of Washington, and Chesta Bowen of Plymouth; a son, George Whitley of Washington; seven sisters, Myrtle Toler of Blounts Creek, Dollie Umphlett, Margaret Ballance, Minnie Thornton, Helen Cole, Mary Ruth Wynn and Collen Faye Woolard, all of Virginia; 25 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Paul Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Cleve Edwards and the Rev. Maxie Gavin. Burial will be in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home and at other times at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 6, 1990; pg. D2)

Richard E. Whitley, Sr.

HOPE MILLS - The Rev. Richard E. Whitley, Sr., 84, of Hope Mills, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Duke University Medical Center in Durham. The Rev. Whitley was born in Washington, N.C., in 1920, and lived briefly in New York City before enlisting in the Navy in 1939. During World War II, he served as a navigator in the Naval Air Force, rising to the rank of chief petty officer. The Rev. Whitley attended the divinity school at Wake Forest University in the late 1940s. During his 50 years as a Southern Baptist minister, he served as pastor at churches in Kinston, Deep Run, Goldsboro, Fayetteville, Rockingham, Lake Waccamaw, Calypso, Jacksonville and Lumberton. After retirement, he continued his ministry by supply preaching at various churches and teaching Sunday school at LaFayette Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The funeral will be conducted at noon Monday in LaFayette Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake. The Rev. Whitley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Love; two daughters, Susan Russ of Fayetteville and Carolyn Walker of Wendell; a son, Richard Whitley of San Francisco; a brother, Harvey Whitley of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Louise Belote of Archdale; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Highland Funeral Service & Crematory. (The Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville, NC) – October 17, 2004)

Thelma Evans Smith Whitley

WASHINGTON - Mrs. Thelma Evans Smith Whitley, age 97, died peacefully at her home Thursday morning August 31, 2000. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Washington officiated by Rev. B. J. McKee and Dr. Jimmy Moore. The body will lie in state from 2 p.m. Sunday until the funeral hour. Burial will be at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Whitley was born June 17 1903, daughter of the late Penny Dunn Evans and William Henry Evans. On September 9, 1919, she married Hyman L. Smith, the father of her children, who preceded her in death on March 22, 1957. She later married Beverly Whitley who preceded her in death on May 6, 1979. Mrs. Whitley was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Washington Women of the Moose, Chapter @# 1187, a member of the Original Washington Women's Club and a life member of the NC Federation of Women's Club. She is survived by six daughters: Doris Sparrow of the home; Edna Ewing of Fayetteville, NC; Nellie W. Anders of Tucson, AZ; Mable Howell of Cary, NC; Glynda Crousore of Kokomo, IN; Janet Faccinto of Torrington, CT; seven sons: Ivey "Chuck" Savant of Cashion, AZ; Hyman L. Smith of Havelock, NC; Dallas Smith of Myrtle Beach, SC; Mickey Smith of Halifax, NC; Jerry Smith of Lexington, KY; Samuel M. "Curley" Smith of Chocowinity and Al Smith of Arnold, CA; one sister: Shirley E. Brenner of Cary, NC; 31 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friendsimmediately following the service inthe Family Life Center at the Church prior to the committal. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitley Family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – September 2, 2000)

Rosa M. Whitten

Rosa M. Whitten of the 2500 block of Tidewater Drive died Dec. 26, 1997, in a local hospital. Born in Pantego, N.C., she was a member of Phillippi Church of Christ Disciples, Norfolk. She was predeceased by her parents, Estella Martin Vass and Willie L. Vass. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Whitten Sr.; four sons, Calvin Whitten Jr., Melvin Whitten and Eugene Whitten, all of Norfolk, Samuel Vass of Pantego, N.C.; two sisters, Vera Vass Jones of Portsmouth and Shirley Vass of New York City, N.Y.; a brother, Wilbert Russell of Norfolk; six grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Graves Funeral Home Chapel, Norfolk, by the Rev. R.A. Council. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 30, 1997; pg. B6)

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