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William H. Craddock
Mr. William H. Craddock, age 96, a former resident of Pantego and Belhaven died Saturday February 27, 2010 at the home of his daughter located in Roper, NC. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday March 1, 2010 at West Belhaven Church of Christ officiated by Edwin Long and Kent Gurganus. Burial will follow in Belhaven Community Cemetery. Richard Craddock, Chris Craddock, Daniel Rouse, Ethan Ayers, Josh Ayers and Jeremy Logan will serve as pallbearers and Matthew Clark will serve as honorary pallbearer. Mr. Craddock was born in Beaufort County on December 13, 1913 son of the late Henry and Cora Pilgrim Craddock. He married the former Betty Solona Modlin who preceded him in death. He later married the former Dorcas Gray who survives. Mr. Craddock was a member of the CC Camp as a young teenager and later worked as a heavy equipment operator who at the time of his retirement was working with Armstrong Land Development. He was a member of West Belhaven Church of Christ. Surviving along with Mr. Craddock’s wife Dorcas are two sons: Rayvon Craddock of Belhaven and Ronnie Craddock of Pinetown; two daughters: Brenda C. Oliver of Roper and Betty Sue Jameson of Bremerton, WA; a sister: Sarah Credle of Scranton; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; six step children and seventeen step grandchildren. Mr. Craddock was preceded in death by a daughter: Kay Stegner and three sons: Russell Craddock, William H. Craddock, Jr. and Glenn Thomas Craddock. The family will receive friends Sunday February 28, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and at other times at the home of Mr. Craddock’s son Rayvon located at 307 Smith Shore Road, Belhaven, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Craddock family. (Paul Funeral Home)
Glenda Ann Caraway Craig
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - In loving memory of Glenda Ann (Caraway) Craig, born and raised in Washington, NC, who later resided in Newport News, VA. She was peacefully called to heaven by her Savior on December 28, 2009. She sustained her family, and she was truly the ROCK to us all. She was a devoted wife of 50 years, and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her true love and husband Robert Blair Craig of Dixonville, PA; two sons, Jeff and Roger; her grandchildren, Casey, Kyle, Ryan, and Christopher; three great-grandchildren; and her sister Patricia Jones. The family will receive friends at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2010 in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, December 31, 2009)
Bessie Smith Crandell
Mrs. Bessie Smith Crandell, 88, a resident of Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home and formerly of 361 Frederick Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. Arrangements will be announced by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, April 29, 2006)
Mrs. Bessie Smith Crandell, 88, a resident of Ridgewood Manor nursing home and formerly of 361 Frederick Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. A funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Beach Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Elder Troy L. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith No. 1 cemetery. Mrs. Crandell was born in Beaufort County on Dec. 25, 1917. She was the daughter of the late John and Hattie P. Smith. She attended Beaufort County schools. She was married to David Crandell, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong member of Beach Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Thelma S. Nelson of Washington; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one sister, Sally S. Franklin of Baltimore, Md. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, 104 Slatestone Road, Washington, and also at the home of her niece, Jean Starkir, 307 Frederick Road, Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 3, 2006)
Fred Cratch
Mr. Fred Cratch of 3510 Palm Ave., Texas City, Texas, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at UTMB Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington, with Elder Kenny Simmons officiating. Mr. Cratch was born in Beaufort County on May 14, 1957. He was the son of the late Henry E. Cratch Sr. and Augusta E. Boyd Cratch. He graduated from Washington High School. Survivors include four sisters, Reacy Hopkins of Philadelphia, Pa., Laura Bailey and Annie B. Griffin, both of Washington, and Mary Evelyn Lilley of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and one brother, Henry Cratch of Texas City, Texas. The family will receive friends today from 2-6 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and other times at the home of his sister, Annie B. Griffin, 1302 N. Pierce St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, June 1, 2006)
Mary Stancill Hardison Cratch
Mrs. Mary Stancill Hardison Cratch, age 83, a resident of 204 E. 12th Street, Washington, died Monday June 8, 2009 at Britthaven of Washington. Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday June 11, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and will be conducted by Eddie Bowen. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Cratch was born in Beaufort County on March 22, 1926 to the late Joshua Hubert and Vera Perry Hardison. She was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School and from 1945 until 1948 attended University of Maryland and Tayloe Hospital where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse. On October 3, 1948 she married Lawrence Cratch, Jr. who preceded her in death on March 26, 2000. She retired from the Beaufort County Hospital in 1979. Mrs. Cratch was a member of the First Church of Christ of Washington, DAV Auxiliary # 48 of Washington and the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 15 of Washington. Survivors include two daughters, Judith C. Gurganus and husband Bobby of Freeman, VA, Margaret Ann Cratch of Washington, three sisters, Mildred H. Hardison and husband William of Williamston, Vera H. Salter of Jacksonville, Betty H. Woolard of Richmond, VA, her sister in law, Shirley Hardison of Washington, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joshua Hubert Hardison. The family will receive friends from 7:00pm until 8:30pm Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Cratch family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, June 10, 2009)
Virginia Louise Ecklin Cratch
Mrs. Virginia Louise Ecklin Cratch, 85, of 723 Windmill Road, Chocowinity, died Monday, March 12, 2007, at Britthaven of Havelock. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at her home. Mrs. Cratch was born in Beaufort County on March 26, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Vastha Dixon Ecklin. On Dec. 25, 1939, she married Walter S. Cratch, who preceded her in death March 5, 1985. She was a housewife and farmer. She was a member of Cherry Point Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Margie Jackson of Havelock; two sons, Robert Cratch of Galax, Va., and Walter Cratch of Chocowinity and one brother, John Ecklin of Savannah, Ga. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 22, 2007)
Bernice E. Boyd Craven
SUMTER - Services for Bernice E. Boyd Craven, 79, widow of Archie Craven, are 10 a.m. Tuesday (visitation 6-8 tonight) at Bullock Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Chocowinity, N.C. to James and Mamie Joyner Boyd, she died March 12, 2005. Surviving are sons, Lonnie, Michael Craven; daughters, Gloria Rice-Stuart, Marie Lafayette; 3 sisters; 9 grands; 9 great-grands. (The State (Columbia, SC) – March 14, 2000)
Herman Theodore Crawford, Jr.
Mr. Herman Theodore Crawford, Jr., 70, of Chocowinity, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at Hilton Head Island, S.C. A private family service was held on Hilton Head Island. Mr. Crawford was born in Swepsonville on Jan. 31, 1937. He was the son of the late Lexie Horne Crawford and Herman Theodore Crawford. He was married to Audrey Crawford, who survives. He was a member of Cypress Landing Golf Club. Survivors include two sons, Teddy Crawford of Graham, and Patrick Crawford of Burlington; three sisters, Barbara Schronce of Graham, Alma Robinson of Burlington, and Janet Hunter of Blackstone, Va.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Island Funeral Home and Crematory, Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 10, 2007)
James A. Crawford
James A. Crawford, 81, Parkway Lake Drive, Orlando, died Sunday, Aug. 19. Mr. Crawford was a maintenance engineer for New York City Transit Authority. Born in Chocowinity, N.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1991. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Louise; daughter, Barbara Logan, Brooklyn, N.Y.; sons, Lester, Jersey City, N.J., Mitchell, Rockledge; five grandchildren. Woodlawn Memorial Funeral Home, Orlando. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – August 21, 2001)
Mabel Crawford
Mabel Crawford, 85, of Atlantic City, died Wednesday, February 10, 1999 in Shore Memorial Hospital of Somers Point. Mrs. Crawford was born in Chocowinity, North Carolina and attended the local public school system. She came to Atlantic City in the early 1940's and worked at various hotels as a chambermaid and was lastly employed in the private sector. She was a current member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church of Atlantic City, where she served as church Mother. Survivors are five nieces, Yvonne Norris of Trenton, Maxine Walker of Pleasantville, Belinda Dillihay, Lucille Haley, & Alza Goodman of Atlantic City; one adopted daughter & host of cousins, great nieces & nephews & great aunts. Services will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 13, 1999 at Allen Chapel AME Church, 1717 Bishop Allen Ave., Atlantic City. Friends may call from 9am till 11am. Burial in Seaside Cemetery, Palermo. Arrangements by Mikal's Funeral Parlor Inc., Atlantic City. (The Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic City, NJ) – February 11, 1999)
Shirley Marie Reddick Crawford
Mrs. Shirley Marie Reddick Crawford, 57, of 1874 Old Blounts Creek Road, Chocowinity, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Deeper Life Ministries, U.S. Highway 264 West, Washington, with Bishop James Tripp officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Crawford was born in Beaufort County on May 9, 1951. She was the daughter of Nicy Marie Whichard Reddick and Cleauther “Joe Nathan” Reddick. She was a graduate of Chocowinity High School and did further studies at Beaufort County Community College in Washington. She was married to Lee Van Crawford. She had been employed as a medical records technician at the East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville. She was a member of Warren Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Chocowinity, where she served as assistant pastor. She was a member of Northeastern District Conference and served in many capacities. Survivors include five daughters, Roxanna Ruth Crawford of Rolesville, Mary Elizabeth Crawford and Sarah Crawford, both of Greenville, Martha Michelle Cowles of Ashland, Va., and Rachel Nicole Crawford of Greenville; three sons, Lee Van Crawford Jr. of Greenville, Timothy T. Crawford of Goldsboro and Michael Lee Crawford of Chocowinity; five sisters, Veronica Henderson, Phyllis Smith and Shelia Driver, all of Chocowinity, Gwendolyn Farrow of Grimesland, and Peggy Turnage of Washington; two brothers, Jack Jones of Washington and Kenneth Reddick of Chocowinity; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sharon Reddick and Jimmie D. Wilkinson. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
Lou Lancaster Creasman
Mrs. Lou Lancaster Creasman, 88, of 625 Lee Drive, Havelock, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, with the Rev. James Gurkins officiating. Entombment will follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Alton Lancaster Jr., Terry Lancaster, Johnny Leggett, Chris Johner, Gilbert Barker and Louis Peaden will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Creasman was born in Craven County on Jan. 18, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Jacob C. and Orpha Lewis Lancaster. On March 29, 1960, she married Thomas Lee Creasman, who preceded her in death Jan. 27, 2003. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sisters, Stella L. Haddock of the Black Jack community of Greenville and Ethel L. Campbell of Washington and two brothers, Alton Lancaster of Washington and William B. Lancaster of Lexington. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jacob “Jack” Cleveland Lancaster. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday at Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, and other times at the home of her brother, Alton Lancaster, 1805 John Small Ave., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, February 16, 2008)
Ella Credle
Ella Credle of the 3900 block of Omohundro Ave. died July 6, 2000. Born in Belhaven, N.C., she was the daughter of Jasper and Viola Green and the widow of Jessie L. Credle. Mrs. Credle is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Arthur, Sheila Robinson and Hattie Credle; three sons, Jessie Credle Jr., Warren Credle and James Credle; a sister, Martha May; two brothers, Jasper Green Jr. and Billy Green; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - July 12, 2000)
Francis Swindell Credle
Mr. Francis Swindell Credle, 93, of 27057 U.S. Highway 264, Belhaven, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at the Soule Cemetery with Craig Hagen officiating. Mr. Credle was born in Hyde Co. on October 23, 1914 to the late Herman Gray Credle and Mary Swindell Credle. In September 1936 he married Mary Harris who preceded him in death on July 10, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Carawan of Pantego and Patsy C. Newman of Pantego; two sons, Jerry Credle of Pensacola, Fla. and Blount Credle of Duson, La.; one brother, Walter Gray Credle of Englehard; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, two great grandsons, four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Credle may be viewed at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and the family will receive friends at his home 27057 US Hwy 264, Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Credle family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, December 3, 2007)
LaRue Wolson Credle
Mrs. La Rue Wilson Credle of Ridgewood Manor in Washington died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, with Elder Bobby Roulhac officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mrs. Credle was born March 30, 1944, the daughter of Lawrence Wilson and the late Mamie Hill Johnson. She was a 1963 graduate of P.S. Jones High School. She attended Freemont Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Millicent Wilson and Tracy Wilson, both of Washington; two sisters, Sarah Robinson of Fayetteville, and Patricia Williams of Washington; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 2-6 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and other times at the home of her daughter, Tracy Wilson, 807 W. 13th St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 22, 2006)
Patience Jordan Credle
Patience Jordan Credle, 82, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Patience was born in Belhaven, N.C., on Sept. 29, 1922. After graduating from high school, she received her BS degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In 1945, she married Clifton M. Credle. They lived in many places while Cliff served in the Navy and retired in Yorktown, Va., where Patience taught at York High School. She and Cliff moved to Belhaven, N.C., for a second retirement in 1977. In 1999, they moved to the Chesapeake Retirement Community where Patience lived until her death. Patience was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Clifton Credle, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Clifton Jr. and his wife, LaRue Credle, of Poquoson and Samuel Credle and his wife, Nan, of League City, Texas; grandsons, Clifton (Chip) Credle and his fiance, Stacey Bull, of Burke, Va., and Andrew Credle of League City, Texas; and one sister, Lil Carowan of Belhaven, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Amory Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the funeral home. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – January 23, 2005)
Triffie Moore Credle
BRUNSWICK - Triffie Moore Credle, 79, died May 6 at Sears Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was a longtime resident of Glynn County. She was a retired private duty nurse and a member of Order of the Eastern Star No. 243, American Red Cross, Order of the Amaranth Count No. 24 and Central Baptist Church. Survivors: three sons, H.L. Credle, Curtis Credle and Larry Credle, all of Brunswick; a daughter, Starlon Credle of North Creek, N.C.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. today at Chapman Funeral Chapel, Brunswick. Funeral: 7 p.m. today at Chapman Funeral Chapel, burial in Ryder Hill Cemetery in Pamlico Beach, N.C. (Savannah Morning News (Savanah, GA) - May 9, 2000)
Charles Phillip Creech
PRINCETON - Charles Phillip Creech, Major USAF, retired, age 68, formerly of Grantsboro, died Thursday evening in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born April 20, 1938, in Durham, he was a son of the late William Aaron and Eva Inez Peele Creech and was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise E. M. Creech. Major Creech served during the Vietnam War as a part of the “Wild Weasels.” He was a member of the Pamlico County Chapter of the VFW, the Creek Point Sportsman’s Association, where he served as secretary and treasurer for 12 years, and was a proud member of the NRA. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home. Graveside services, with military honors, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in the Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, N.C. The Rev. Jimmy Earp and the Rev. Patricia Arrowood will be officiating. Surviving are his wife, Betty Woodruff Creech; daughters, Wendy Elizabeth Ganza and husband Steve of Denver, Colo., Shirley Hollomon and husband Rickie of Brogden, Velma Runyon and husband Sam of Smithfield and Susie Robinson and husband Leonard of Clayton; sons, Phillip Randall Creech of Hollywood, Calif., P.J. Creech of Bridgeton and Tony Eason and wife Tammy of Wilson’s Mills; brother, Jimmy Creech; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. (The Sun Journal (New Bern, NC) - April 6, 2007)
Paul Randall Creech, Jr.
Phillip Randall Creech, Jr., age 20, a resident of 343 Highway 306 North, Bayboro, NC died Sunday, September 9, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service in Washington. Mr. Creech was the son of Phillip Randall Creech, Sr. and Melanie Anne Creech. He graduated from Swannanoa School in Asheville, NC. Survivors include two sons, Charles Phillip Creech, II and Conner Dewayne Creech of Bayboro, the mother of his sons, Crystal Rohweller of Bayboro, a sister, Elizabeth Creech of Irvine, California, and his maternal grandparents, Harold & Beverly Andrews of Irvine, California. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Creech family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, September 13, 2007)
Liddie E. Clark Cretens
FOND du LAC, WISCONSIN - Liddie E. Cretens, 87, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin passed away on December 28, 2006 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born October 4, 1919 in Bath, North Carolina, a daughter to the late Frank and Mary Cox Clark. Liddie was a past member of the Oak Creek Assembly of God and transferred to Fond du Lac Assembly of God in 1996. Survivors include six children, Rosemary (David) Wait, James Cretens, Steven (Barbara) Cretens, Lois (Jeff Kaczkowski) Rutkowski, Keith (Judi) Cretens, and Catherine (John) Ziegelbauer; grandchildren: Jennifer (Chad) Swedberg, Michelle Sikorski, Jason Wait, Kelly (Ernie) Wheaton, Leslie Cretens, Courtney Cretens, Brett Cretens, Blake Cretens, Shawn (Jackie) Cretens, James Cretens, Nick Cretens, Holly Cretens, Amber Cretens, Sara (Shane) Dahlberg, Matilda Cretens, Jacob (Laura) Cretens, Jeremy Zieglbauer, Joshua Zieglbauer, Bradley Cretens and Melanie Cretens; 10 great grandchildren; one brother Frank Jr. Clark; seven sisters, Jolene Clark, Mary Wollard, Winnie Hilton, Marie Swindell, Wanda Foreman, and Sylvia Mills; she is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son Edward Louis Cretens, son-in-law Russel Sikorski, daughter-in-law Bonnie Cretens, granddaughter Kim Cretens, and four brothers: Milan, Donald, Steve, and Malcom. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2007, 10 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Pastor James Burnett will officiate. Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, January 4, 2007)
Ernestine Evans Crisp
Mrs. Ernestine Evans Crisp, 77, of 2063 West 5th Street, Washington, died Friday, June 30, 2006. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Washington Assembly of God with pastor Kenneth Pritchard and pastor Robbie Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Charles Daniels, Darrell Martin, J.S. Rogerson, H.W. “Bud” Mobley, Elwood Cutler and Guy Livesay will serve as pallbearers. Kevin Rogers will serve as honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Washington Assembly of God, 2029 West 5th Street, Washington, and other times at the home. Mrs. Crisp was born May 29, 1929, in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Evans and Mamie Haddock Evans. She was married to Bonnie McCoy Crisp, who survives. Mrs. Crisp lived a life of sacrifice. What she did not have on earth, she now has in heaven for eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Instead of waiting on everyone else, she is now being waited upon. Instead of stress and grief, she now has peace and joy. She was a founding member of the Washington Assembly of God Church. Many, many people knew her as the little lady that greeted them at Wal-Mart for the past 15 years and cashed them out many years before that at Tru-Value Hardware. We knew her as wife, mother and grandmother, loving mother-in-law and friend. We grieve, not for her, but for ourselves and how we will miss her. For her, we rejoice and look forward to our reunion in the sweet bye and bye. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Crisp is survived by two daughters, Sandra Crisp Martin and her husband, Johnnie E. Martin, III, and Bonnie Crisp Eshelman and her husband, Milton Bruce Eshelman; one son, David McCoy Crisp; five grandchildren, John David Eshelman and his wife, Lonna Eshelman, Ashley Nicole Crisp, Angelina Crisp, Amanda Crisp, and David M. Crisp, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Eshelman and Hannah Eshelman; two sisters, Vera Hayes of Wilmington and Doris Burton of New Bern; one brother, T.H. Evans of Washington; and sister-in-law, Edna Currie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Wood, one brother, Melton Evans, and a brother-in-law, Colon Currie. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Crisp family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, July 4, 2006)
Eula Dorcas Toler Crisp
WASHINGTON, N.C. - Mrs. Eula Dorcas Toler Crisp, age 89, of 4959 Old Washington Rd. died Sunday June 10, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the 15th Street Church of God and will be conducted by Pastor Thomas Lee. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Lee Crisp, Frankie Crisp, David Crisp, Howie Crisp, Bill Crisp, Eddie Cox and Bradley Cox will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Crisp was born in Craven County on July 6, 1917 to the late David and Fannie Mae Toler and on Nov. 18, 1933 she married Samuel David Crisp who preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1982. She was a member of the 15th Street Church of God and was previously employed by the King Chicken. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Louise Barker of Garland, Blanche Cox of Washington; a son, Samuel Howard Crisp of Washington; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Ashley Earl Crisp, Gerald Lawrence Crisp and Harvey Lee Crisp. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 8:30 at Paul funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home of Blanche Cox, 4959 Old Washington Rd., Washington. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the charity of one's choice. You may send condolences to the Crisp family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Crisp family. (Greenville Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) - Tuesday, June 12, 2007)
James Roy Crisp, Sr.
Mr. James Roy Crisp, Sr., age 81, known to many who loved him as “Friday,” of 1463 Gerard Lane, Blounts Creek, NC, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at his youngest son’s home. Mr. Crisp was born in Beaufort county on March 31, 1925. He was the son of the late Thomas and Carrie Brown Crisp. Mr. Crisp was a dedicated husband and father, married 56 years to Ethel Colville Crisp, who survives. He was a retired service technician for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Kinston and retired employee of Washington Wal-Mart. Mr. Crisp was a faithful member of The Church of God of Prophecy in Washington, NC. Mr. Crisp loved fishing, crabbing, woodworking and gardening. He was loved by many and will be truly missed by all. Survivors include two sons, James Roy Crisp, Jr. and Richard Glenn Crisp of Washington; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Bobby Gene Crisp of Blounts Creek; and three sisters, Mildred Lawrence of Greenville, Anne Hoell of Otto, NC and Arlene Crisp of Greenville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Crisp was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Ferbee Crisp and William Berlie Crisp of Beaufort county. The family will announce visitation and funeral arrangements at a later date. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Crisp family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, March 10, 2007)
Jennie Woolard Crisp
CHOCOWINITY, N.C. - Jennie Woolard Crisp, 84, mother of Lois C. Murrell of Smithfield, died Monday, March 22. Also survived by three sons; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter and five step-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 9 tonight at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C., and at Route 1, Haw Branch Road, all other times. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home by Mr. Ward M. Woolard. Burial in Haw Branch Christian Church Cemetery. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – March 23, 1993; pg. B4)
Ottis M. Crisp, Sr.
Mr. Ottis M. Crisp, Sr., 88, of 1543 Whichard’s Beach Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Beaufort County Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 15th Street Church of God with Pastor Phillip Jethro and Pastor Thomas Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Greg Crisp, Matt Crisp, Robbie Crisp, Billy Gurganus, Dwayne Gurganus, and Donnie Smith will serve as pallbearers. Brad Kooken, Andy Crisp, and Jennis Crisp will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 15th Street Church of God Fellowship Hall and other times at the home of Ottis and Shirley Crisp, Harbor Drive, Chocowinity, NC. Mr. Crisp was born July 31, 1920 in the Snowd Branch Community of Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Aulander L. Crisp and Nancy Biggs Crisp. On October 12, 1941, He married Ruby Lee Boyd, who survives. A lifelong resident of Beaufort County, Mr. Crisp was a retired minister and farmer. He organized and was pastor of Bath Church of God, he helped organize Chocowinity Church of God and served as pastor at Fort Barnwell Church of God. He was a member of the 15th Street Church of God, and taught Sunday School at Twin Lakes Campground for a number of years. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ruby Lee Crisp; three sons, A.L. Crisp and wife, Angela of Washington, Ottis Crisp, Jr. and wife, Shirley, and Jesse Crisp and wife, Ann Marie, all of Chocowinity; one daughter, Linda Crisp Allen and husband, James of Pantego; one sister, Lou Crisp Martin of Washington; nine grandchildren, Amy Allen Boyd, Christina Allen Lyon, Greg Crisp, Robbie Crisp, Jennis Crisp, O. Matt Crisp, III, Jaime Crisp Chadwick, Brad Kooken, and Andy Crisp; and eight great-grandchildren, Sarah Boyd, Ethan Boyd, Emma Crisp, Will Crisp, Logan Crisp, Grant Crisp, Cayman Crisp, and Kyle Crisp. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Maedell Crisp Jackson, Oma Jay Duty, Eunice Beatrice Crisp, Gladys M. Crisp Elks, and Rae Crisp Linnen; and two brothers, Jennis McCoy Crisp, and William Bernis Crisp. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Crisp family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, January 21, 2009)
Kathleen P. Crouch
Kathleen P. Crouch, 76, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Oct. 20, 1992) at home. Born in Aurora, N.C., she came here six years ago from Alexandria, Va. She was a school administrator of the Brentwood Academy in Alexandria, an Episcopalian and a member of the Fairfax County Classroom Teachers Association. Survivors include a son, John E. Jr., New Port Richey, and George W., Clearwater; a sister, Pearl Jones, Durham, N.C.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey. (St. Petersburg, Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – October 22, 1992; pg. 13)
Gertrude Midyette Cullifer
CHESAPEAKE, VA - Gertrude Midyette Cullifer, age 77, formerly of Belhaven and Pantego, died Monday, Oct. 1 at Georgian Manor in Chesapeake, Va. Mrs. Cullifer was born in Beaufort County, March 5, 1918, daughter of the late Howell W. and Edith Warner Midyette. Mrs. Cullifer was a member of the Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to Statz Daniel Cullifer, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1989. Survivors include four sons: Statz Daniel Cullifer, Jr. of Portsmouth, Va., Travis L. Cullifer oif Chesapeake, Va., Albert E. Cullifer of Chesapeake, Va. and Christopher D. Cullifer of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister: Mrs. Raymond "Helen" Marshall of Chesapeake, Va.; six grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cullifer was preceded in death by a brother, Howell L. Midyette. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church by the Revs. David Brooks and Henry Gray. Burial will be in Belhaven Community Cemetery, Belhaven. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Thursday, October 5, 1995; pg. 10A)
Deloris Allen Cuthrell
Mrs. Deloris Allen Cuthrell, age 82, a resident of 9545 N.C. Hwy. 99 North, Pantego died Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at her home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006 at the Pike Road Church of Christ officiated by Bryan Copeland and Paul Prashnick. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery in the Pungo area of Pantego. Curtis Fletcher, Charles Fletcher, Stephen Fletcher, Harry Giles, Buster Manning and Maurice Manning will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Cuthrell was born in Beaufort County on June 13, 1924 daughter of the late Mirrell Lee Allen and Catherine Allen. She was a graduate of Pantego High School. Mrs. Cuthrell married Keith Coniston Cuthrell, Sr. on December 29, 1945, who survives. She was a faithful member of Pike Road Church of Christ and actively served the Pungo River Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Friends of the John A. Wilkinson Building and Ye Olde Academy. Mrs. Cuthrell was the co-owner of Cuthrell’s Frames and Things. She spent her life serving and caring for her family, her community and the church. Surviving along with her husband, is a daughter: Doraine C. Smith and her husband Chester of Smithton; two sons: Keith C. Cuthrell, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Virginia Beach, VA and Robby Dale Cuthrell and his wife Cynthia of Bath; nine grandchildren: Shanna Smith Galicia and husband John, Darren Reeves Smith and wife Angie, Dr. Rachel Cuthrell Lee and husband Robert, Lydia Cuthrell Onofrei and husband Cristian, Jesse Lane Cuthrell and wife Brittany, Robby Quinn Cuthrell, Christina Hazel Cuthrell, Catherine Allen Cuthrell and Caitlyn Johannah Cuthrell. Mrs. Cuthrell is also survived by three great-grandchildren: John Allen Galicia, Asher Lee and Micah Lee. She was preceded in death by a sister: Clara Allen Watson and a brother: Edward Lee Allen. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Cuthrell family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, July 28, 2006)
Emmett M. Cuthrell
Emmett M. Cuthrell, 81, of the 700 block of Rosewell Ave., a retired electrician, passed away at the home of his son in Gates, N.C., on Aug. 24, 1994. Mr. Cuthrell was born in Belhaven, N.C., and was the widower of Mary Brooks Cuthrell. He retired from civil service at NOB in 1966 after 30 years of service. He was a member of Virginia Beach Freewill Baptist Church and attended Reynoldson Baptist Church in Gates. Survivors include a son, Wayne M. Cuthrell of Gates, N.C.; two sisters, Laney Gentry of Wades Point, N.C. and Agnes Tucker of Saline, Calif.; a brother, Leland Cuthrell of Chesapeake; a granddaughter, Helen E. Cuthrell of Chesapeake; and two great-grandchildren, Tiffany H. Ellis and Summer L. Ellis, both of Chesapeake. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rosewood Memorial Park by the Rev. Rick Durham. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, from 6 to 8 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 26, 1994; pg. B2)
Nathan Benford Cuthrell
BLOUNTS CREEK - Nathan Benford Cuthrell, age 25, a resident of 25 Poplar Drive, Blounts Creek, NC died Monday, February 16 at his home. A memorial service was held Sunday, February 22, 3 pm, at the Christ Vision Church, Hwy. 33 in Blounts Creek with Pastor Ray Webb officiating. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Leigh Cuthrell of Blounts Creek; parents, Bobby and Darilyn Cuthrell of Blounts Creek; five brothers, Bobby Joe Cuthrell and Eric James Cuthrell, both of Vanceboro, Alton Curtis Cuthrell of Newport, Arnold Glenn Pyle and Brian Keith Pyle, both of La Grange; one sister, Heather Lynn Barnhart of La Grange. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Cuthrell family. (The Pamlico News (Oriental, NC) - February 2004)
Annie Heinold Cutler
Annie Cutler, age 63, of Washington, NC, died at her home Saturday, March 7th. The funeral will be held in Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 11th, at 4 p.m. The burial will follow in the Chapel Garden. Annie was born on June 28, 1945, to Ruth Chapman Heinold and the late Robert Jacob Heinold. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Doug and her three sons and their wives: Matt and Deanna of Brooklyn, NY, Alex and Paula of Boston, MA, and Forrest and Courtney of Johnson City, TN. She is also survived by three grandchildren and her sister, Valerie MacEwan, of Washington. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her brother, John. Annie was a teacher at Northside High School. Education was her passion, and she touched the lives of many students. She also enjoyed her work with the North Carolina Teacher Academy. Annie was a member of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church where she was a member of the Altar Guild. The family is receiving friends at the home, 238 East Main Street in Washington. Randolph Funeral Home, 219 North Bonner Street, Washington, NC, is serving the family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, March 10, 2009)
Betsy Brickell Cutler
Betsy Brickell Cutler, 86, of Farm Drive, died Nov. 30, 1990, in a Norfolk hospital.. Mrs. Cutler, a native of Beaufort County, was a retired grocery store owner. She was the widow of Fred A. Cutler and a member of Corinth Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Thelma C. Dolacky of Havelock, Diana C. Spivey of Elizabeth City and Lina C. Warden of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister, Pat Tripp of Morehead City; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Robert Poole. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington, N.C. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 1, 1990; pg. B5)
Beverly Willard Cutler
Mr. Beverly Willard Cutler, 81, formerly of 320 Charlotte St., Washington, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at Britthaven Nursing Center, Washington. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 4, 2006)
Bobby James Cutler
Mr. Bobby James Cutler, 50, of 110 Garrett Ave., Bath, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, with David Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Arthur Credle Cemetery, Bath. Ronald Lilley, Billy Daniels, Terry Credle, Stanley Brantley, Chris Daniels and Rodney Cordon will serve as pallbearers. Mickey Lee, Norwood Dixon, Robbie Swain and Airman Jordan Michael Paniagua will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Cutler was born July 4, 1956, the son of the late William Merrell Cutler and Hazel Katie Credle Cutler. On July 21, 1986, he married the former Debra Kay Brooks, who survives. He was a commercial fisherman and co-owner of The Crab Ranch. He was a member of St. Clair’s Hunting Club. Survivors include one brother, William Merrell Cutler Jr. of Bath and two sisters, Doris Jean Cutler Brown of Gloucester, Va., and Ann Cutler. The family will receive friends today from 6:30-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, February 23, 2007)
Dallas P. Cutler
SMITHFIELD - Dallas P. Cutler, 69, of Smithfield departed this world to join our Lord on March 12, 1997. He was born in Bath, N.C., and was a resident of the Peninsula for 49 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He was a U.S. Army veteran, retired from the Newport News Shipyard, and was a member of the Northampton Church of Christ, the St. Tammany Masonic Lodge, the Khedive Shriners, and the Red and White Hat Club. He was an avid lover of family, hunting, fishing and all sports. He is survived by his loving wife, June F. Cutler; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn P. Cutler Sr. and Kathy Cutler and Donald P. Cutler and Marlene Cutler, all of Hampton; two grandchildren, Glenn P. Cutler Jr. and Kelly Cutler; two sisters, Marjorie Randall of Hampton and Lou Thomas of Gloucester; and also, many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Riverside Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel and burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Park. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – March 15, 1997; pg. C4)
James Jarvis Cutler, Jr.
James Jarvis Cutler, Jr., 83, died Friday, September 27, 2002. Born in Beaufort County, N.C., he had lived in Virginia Beach since 1948. After Navy service during World War II, Mr. Cutler worked 20 years Civil Service at the Norfolk Navy Yard and the Cherry Point Marine Corps Base until he retired in 1974. Survivors include four daughters, Anita Charnock of Hampton, Juanita Fritzler of Belhaven, N.C., Vera Parrish of Edmond, Okla., and Tammy Hannum of Poquoson; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Zion Episcopal Church, Washington, N.C., after which there will be a graveside service at 12 noon in the church cemetery with Rev. Albert MacKensie officiating. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton, Va. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – September 30, 2002; pg. C6)
Mabel V. Cutler
CHOCOWINITY – Ms. Mabel V. Cutler, 83, of 8 Pine Drive died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, 15th Street Church of God, Washington. Interment, Davis Cemetery, Pantago. Visitation today 7-9 p.m., Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – October 9, 2005)
Marion L. Cutler, Sr.
NEWPORT NEWS - Marion L. "Dick" Cutler, Sr., 66, died Tuesday, June 27, in his home. A native of Bath, Beaufort County, N.C., Mr. Cutler was a Peninsula resident for 29 years. He was a member of Athens Chapel Church of Christ, Bath, and Charitable Brotherhood Lodge No. 1, Washington, N.C. Mr. Cutler retired from the power house division of Newport News Shipbuilding in 1986 after 21 years' service. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Moore Cutler; one daughter, Debra Cutler Bridgman of Newport News; one son, Marion Leroy Cutler Jr. of Carrollton; two sisters, Marjorie Cutler Randall and Lou Cutler Thomas, both of Hampton; two brothers, Giles H. Cutler of Bath and Dallas P. Cutler of Smithfield; four grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight in Peninsula Funeral Home. The body will be taken to Paul Funeral Home, 700 Small Ave., Washington, N.C., for services and burial in Pamlico Memorial Garden. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge locally. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – June 29, 1989; pg. B6)
Odell C. Cutler
Odell C. Cutler, 88, Dec. 9. Funeral 2 p.m., Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Church, Chocowinity. Burial, church cemetery. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – December 10, 2005; pg. B12)
Russell A. Cutler
Mr. Russell Allen Cutler, age 65, a resident of 24178 N.C. Hwy. 32 North, Plymouth, died Sunday, February 26, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington, conducted by Rev. Leroy Cutler. Mr. Cutler’s nephews will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Cutler was born in Plymouth, N.C. on October 16, 1940. He was the son of the late Leonard Leroy Cutler and Rosa Respess Cutler. Mr. Cutler was a graduate of Pantego High School and served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the Parts Department of Lee Chevrolet in Washington for many years. Mr. Cutler was a knife and gun collector. He enjoyed working as a gunsmith. Mr. Cutler was a NASCAR fan with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. his favorite driver. In 1987, Mr. Cutler married the former Karen Kaye Hulon, who survives. Surviving with his wife are a sister, Betty Lee of Washington; two brothers, Rev. Leroy Cutler of Jacksonville, Fla.; Fred Cutler of Pinetown; an aunt, Margie Respess Swain of Washington; and number loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Cutler was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Cutler. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Monday, February 27, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of his sister, Mrs. Betty Lee, 900 East Main Street, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Cutler family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - February 27, 2006)
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