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Doris Warner Nance

CLINTON - Mrs. Doris Warner “Dot” Nance, 85, died Saturday, March 17, 2007.  Dot was born on March 8, 1922, in Washington, N.C. She was the youngest daughter of William Edmund “Bill” Warner and Rhoda Gurganus Warner. Dot loved “Little Washington” and spent many happy hours on the Pamlico River with her family and friends.  She met her future husband, John Wesley Nance, before World War II, when he spent the summer with his brother Paul in Washington. Paul and John both played on the same softball team, and Dot was a frequent fan. John and Dot corresponded during the war and got married on September 1, 1945 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Washington. They moved to Clinton in 1952 and had been married for almost 50 years when he died in July of 1995.  Her sister, Kathryn “Kack” Jackson, also preceded her in death. Dot is survived by her other sister, Melba Walston.  She is also survived by her daughters, Susan Nance Sautter; Deborah “Debbie” Nance Miller; Jean Nance Earman and her husband Steve; and her twin sons, John Lindsay “Jack” Nance and his wife DeAnn; and William Wesley “Bill” Nance and his wife Cindy.  Her grandchildren are: Wesley Sautter, Mary Lindsay Miller Blanton and husband Chris, Nancy Miller, Johnny Miller and wife Meghan, Michael Earman, Will Earman, Matt Earman, Caroline Nance, Liza Nance, Christopher Jenkins and Andrew Nance. Her only great-grandchild is Kyler Miller, although his parents Johnny and Meghan will be having another son, Nikolas, in May.  Dot loved her family, her friends and her church (especially her Sunday School class). She loved composing poems for friends and family, jitterbugging, reading, staying “on the go” in the car, singing “I Lost My Poor Kitty,” telling jokes, cooking for her family and playing bridge. She was truly a generous person, always doing things — noticed and unnoticed — for others.  Dot loved Valentina “Val” Rice, her devoted caregiver, who has been like a member of our family for six years.  “When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. She watches carefully all that goes on throughout her household, and is never lazy. Her children stand and bless her; so does her husband. He praises her with these words: ‘There are many fine women in the world, but you are the best of them all!’” (Proverbs 31:26-29, The Living Bible)  All of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends will miss her more than we can say. We all feel so blessed to have known her. We love you, Mama Dot!  A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 19, at First United Methodist Church, 208 Sampson St., Clinton, with Dr. Edward Gunter officiating.  The family will receive friends Sunday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home and other times at the home, 102 Cohaire Ln,, Clinton.  Services have been entrusted to Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home 118 Fayetteville St. Clinton, N.C. 28328  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, March 18, 2007)

Danny Onvis Narron

Mr. Danny Onvis Narron, age 54, a resident of Glenview Apartments, Washington, NC, died Wednesday morning March 5, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday March 7, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Pastor Jerry Stroh. Larry Pinkham, Troey DeHoog, Seth Narron, Dakota Griffin, Eddie Sheppard and Johnathan Rhodes will serve as pallbearers.  Mr. Narron was born in Johnston County on August 26, 1953, son of the late Onvis Narron and Jackie Narron. He was employed with Bayside Body Shop and Towing in Manteo and Nags Head. He was a member of the New Life United Pentecostal Church.  He is survived by his son: Brandon Scott Narron of Bath; stepson, Shane Boyd of WV; his stepdaughters, Sandy Boyd of Pinetown and Sarah Pinkham of Bath; his brother: Jerry Alonza Narron and his wife, Judy of Bath and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Linwood Narron and his sister: Tara Narron.  The family will receive friends prior to the service, 12 Noon-1:45 p.m. on Friday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of Jerry and Judy Narron located at 503 King Blount Drive, Bath, NC 27808.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Narron Family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 6, 2008)

Rayfield Mixon Neel

Mr. Neel, 66, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at home with his family by his side after a brave battle with cancer.  Born in Washington, NC, on December 12, 1937, Ray was a retired band and orchestra director for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and professional trumpet player. A graduate of East Carolina University, with a degree in Music, Ray was known by many for his tireless efforts and devotion to the award winning South Mecklenburg Marching Sabres Band. His extraordinary talent and passion for music as a trumpet player, song writer/arranger and teacher of music touched many lives.  Ray was an active member of Mouzon United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir and volunteered his time directing and writing musical arrangements for the brass ensemble. He was a spiritual and kind man who loved life and his family.  He is survived by his devoted wife, Vicki Helms Neel; daughter, Catherine Anderson 'Casey' Neel; his son, Rayfield Mixon Neel, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Lora Wilson Neel; two granddaughters, Emily Karen and Catherine Mixon Neel; sister, Josie Neel Hickman; mother-in-law, Catherine McCarn Helms; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Ethel Mixon Neel, Father, Eugene Neel, and brother, Eugene Neel, Jr.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 10, at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home-Dilworth Chapel, from 6 PM - 8 PM, and the Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 11, at 11 AM at Mouzon United Methodist Church, with graveside services to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, NC at 1:30 PM. Reverends Jim Martin and Scott Ireland will be officiating.  Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd.  (The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) – June 9, 2004)

Doris Ann Nelson

Doris Ann Nelson, 60, of Tampa, died Sunday (Nov. 29, 1998) at LakeShore Villa Health Care Center. Born in Bath, N.C., she came here from Hampton, Va., 18 years ago. She was a homemaker, was Protestant and was a member of Northdale Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Bennie; two sons, Bennie Jr., Newport News, Va., and Randall, Hampton; two daughters, Sharon Nelson, New York, and Sheila Nelson, Chesapeake, Va.; a brother, Wilmar Sullivan, Hampton; a sister, Diana Rhoades, Wichita Falls, Texas; and four grandchildren. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Tampa.  (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – December 3, 1998; pg. B7)

Loretta Mills Nelson

WINTERVILLE — Mrs. Loretta “Pete” Mills Nelson, 83, died Thursday, November 27, 2008.  The funeral service will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Pinewood Memorial Park.  Mrs. Nelson, a native of the Chocowinity community of Beaufort County, lived most of her adult life in Winterville, where she was a member of the Winterville Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, George Franklin Nelson in 1999, a brother, Marvin L. Mills, and two sisters, Ruby M. Mooring and Mamie Ruth Beddard.  She is survived by her: sons, Frank Nelson and wife, Pat, and Jeffrey Nelson and fianc/, Juana, all of Winterville; sisters, Viola M. Mooring, of Snow Hill, Annie Myrtle Warren, of Chocowinity, and Doris M. Bonner and husband, Loma, Ayden.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, 554 Tabard Rd., Winterville.  The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff at Spring Arbor and the University Health System Inpatient Hospice for their loving care of Mrs. Nelson.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, November 29, 2008)

Ruthie Jones Nelson

Mrs. Ruthie Jones Nelson of 909 Magnolia School Road, Washington, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at Britthaven of Washington.  A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olive AME Zion Church with the Rev. David L. Ollison Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington.  Mrs. Nelson was born in Pamlico County on Feb. 22, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Nicey Farrow Jones. She attended the Pamlico County Schools and Beaufort County Community College, where she received her certification in nursing. She was employed for many years at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington and as a private duty nurse for several families in the Washington area. She was a member of Mount Olive AME Zion Church, where she served as a deaconess, senior choir member, on the stewardess and missionary boards and as class leader.  Survivors include one sister, Lila Mae Cooper of Florence, N.C.  The family will receive friends today from 2-7 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and other times at the home of her niece, the Rev. Glenda Lodge, 909 Magnolia School Road, Washington.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, March 25, 2008)

Edith Alvey NeSmith

Edith “June” Alvey NeSmith, 78, died on Wed., Nov. 26, 2008 at her home in Blounts Creek.  Mrs. NeSmith, the daughter of the late Bernard and Clara Alvey, was born on May 2, 1930 in Maryland Park, MD. She was a homemaker, loving wife, “Mom” and “Granny” for all of her adult life.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Curtis H. “Ace” NeSmith, Sr. in 2005, and four brothers.  Mrs. NeSmith is survived by her children: Curtis H. NeSmith, Jr. of Tarboro; Donna Crampton of Ruther Glen, VA; Kathy NeSmith of the home; and Robin Musser of North Beach, MD. She is also survived by a sister, Ethel Emery; sister-in-law and friend, Jeannette Sapp; daughter-in-law, Betty NeSmith; grandchildren, Michelle Herrin, Kelley Crampton, Darlene McGuire, Brian Crampton, and Clara Musser; and great-grandchildren, Caleb Herrin, Sammy Herrin, Annalynn McGuire, Leo Herrin, Robert McGuire, and Madison Carlyle.  Pallbearers will be Thomas Crampton, Carl Musser, Brian Crampton, Richard Herrin, Justin McGuire, and Steve Griffin.  The family will receive friends at Paul Funeral Home in Washington from 7-9 pm on Fri. Nov. 28 and from 11 am to 12 noon, with graveside services to be held at 1 pm on Sat. Nov. 29 at Warren Memorial Cemetery on Rt. 33. Pastor Ray Webb will officiate.  Funeral arrangements are being provided by Paul Funeral Home in Washington.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, November 28, 2008)

Larry Ellsworth Newton

Larry Ellsworth Newton, 77, died Jan. 24, 2008. He was born in Belhaven, N.C. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Mr. Newton was an avid fisherman and a "tinkerer" who loved working on anything mechanical. He had retired from the Ford Motor Co., with 35 years of service, where he had worked on the assembly line. Mr. Newton was predeceased by his wife, Shelby Jean Newton; his mother, Edna Gordon and her husband Vermont. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Chad E. Newton and wife Judy of Portlock, Va., Larry L. Newton and wife Pamela of Grandy and Dwayne Newton of Grandy; sister, Kattie Elchelberger of Suffolk; brothers, Frank Gordon of Chesapeake, Royce Newton and Tommy Gordon of Jamesville, N.C.; grandchildren, Melanie, Lisa, Erin, Christina, Jennifer, Angela, Amanda and Amber Newton. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Twiford’s Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – Saturday, January 26, 2008)

Herbert F. Niles

CHOCOWINITY - Herbert F. Niles, 74, of Route 2, died April 11, 1994, in his home.  Mr. Niles was born in Norfolk, Va., and was a member of Rosemont Christian Church in Chesapeake, Va., for 30 years before his retirement from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1978. He was a Mason and held a 32nd degree in the Norfolk Scottish Rite. He was also a past president of the Chesapeake Host Lions Club in Chesapeake, Va.  Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hayes Niles of Chocowinity; a daughter, Jean Tarkenton of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Ron Niles of Chesapeake; a brother, Raymond Niles of Chocowinity; a sister, Ruth N. Jones of Chesapeake; and five grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of First United Methodist Church in Washington, N.C.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – April 13, 1994; pg. D2)

Carl Curtis Nixon

Mr. Carl Curtis Nixon, 74, of 1022 West Bay St., Belhaven, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Belhaven community cemetery with Kent Gurganus officiating.  Mr. Nixon was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 16, 1932. He was the son of the late Wallace Barrett Nixon and Bertha Williams Nixon. He was a 1951 graduate of the former John A. Wilkinson High School in Belhaven. He was an Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver with Eastern Fuels in Belhaven. On July 10, 1960, he married the former Pauline Keech, who preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2000. He was a member of West Belhaven Church of Christ.  Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Nixon of Belhaven and Tony Nixon of Greenville; one daughter, Paulanne Qadoura of Clayton; two brothers, Harry Nixon and Harold Nixon, both of Belhaven; and three grandchildren.  The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral of Belhaven and other times at the home of Harry Nixon, 1047 W. Pungo St., Belhaven.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, July 24, 2006)

Gene Thomas Nixon

Mr. Gene Thomas Nixon, age 66, a resident of 34345 U.S. Hwy. 264 East, Belhaven, NC took up a new residence on October 31, 2006.  You are invited to attend a home going graveside service which will be held 2 p.m. Friday November 3, 2006 at Oddfellow Cemetery officiated by Rev. Phillip Jethro.  Mr. Nixon was born in Beaufort County on November 24, 1940, son of the late George Mac Nixon and Rotha Martha Smith Nixon. On July 15, 1962, he married the former Geraldine Baum who survives. He was a retired merchant seaman. Mr. Nixon attended Alligood Church of God.  In addition to his wife, Geraldine Nixon of the home, he is survived by his daughter: Anita Nixon Harrison and husband, Anthony of Windsor; his sons: Randy Nixon and Stephen Nixon both of Belhaven; his granddaughter: Sarah Harrison (affectionately known as her Pop Pop’s Peach Blossom); and his brothers: Jackie Nixon and Gerald Nixon of Belhaven. He is preceded in death by his son: Thomas Dean Nixon, two sisters and five brothers.  The family will receive friends at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Nixon Family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 24, 2006)

Julian Harris Nixon

Julian Harris Nixon, 81, of the 4100 block of Ewell Road, died Aug. 10, 1995, in his residence.  Mr. Nixon, a retired teacher and researcher at Columbia University, was born in Washington, N.C. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1936. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and participated in the Burma-Chinese Theatre for the Counter-Intelligence Corp.  Survivors include two sisters, Anne Greenberg and Mary Catherine Nixon, both of Virginia Beach; one brother William M. Nixon; three nephews, Jonathan Greenberg of Virginia Beach, Daniel Greenberg of Washington, D.C., and Andrew Greenberg of Atlanta, Ga.; and one niece, Rachel Greenberg of Norfolk.  All services and burial will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, in charge.   (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 11, 1995; pg. B4)

William Lloyd Nixon

Mr. William Lloyd “Bill” Nixon, 73, of 55 Heritage Drive, Blounts Creek, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his home.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Warren Memorial Cemetery in Blounts Creek with the Rev. Annie Norman officiating.  Pallbearers will be Michael Lloyd Nixon, Kerry Lee Nixon, Brian Keith Nixon, George A. Rowe, Stephen Brewer and Wayne Dickens.  Mr. Nixon was born in Belhaven on May 22, 1933. He was the son of the late Ralph Benjamin Nixon and Lillian Carawan Nixon Dail. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Pepsi for over 30 years and later worked for White Rock Products Corporation and Washington Coins and Pawns, both in Washington. On April 13, 1990, he married the former Opal L. Rowe, who survives. He was of the Protestant faith.  Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Lynn Nixon of Harbinger; three sons, Michael Lloyd Nixon of Powells Point and Kerry Lee Nixon and Brian Keith Nixon, both of Jarvisburg; one stepson, Carlton Banks of Blounts Creek; one brother, Jerry M. Nixon of the Villages, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Nelson C. Nixon.  The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, June 17, 2006)

George Donahue Nobles

Mr. George Donahue Nobles, 80, formerly of High Point, NC and native of Beaufort County, died early Monday morning, September 10, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington.  A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  Mr. Nobles was born November 25, 1926 in Beaufort County. He was the son of George P. and Lucy E. Nobles. He lived his early years in the Chocowinity area moving to Washington in his teenage years and graduating from Washington High School in 1945. He served in the US Army during 1946 and 1947. He was the credit manager for Sherwin-Williams store in Washington, NC for several years before transferring with that company to Rock Hill, SC. While in Rock Hill, he began a career with Lowes, primarily in contractor sales. He retired from Lowes in High Point. He was a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point. He was married to the former Dorothy Sullivan, who preceded him in death on April 25, 2005.  Survivors include his son, W. Steven Nobles and his wife Judy of Washington, NC; his daughter, Joni W. Smith and her husband Randy of High Point, NC; three grandsons, Jeffery Smith, Christopher Smith and Taylor Smith; and a sister, Annie Belle Grissom of Chocowinity, NC. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.  Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Nobles family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, September 11, 2007)

John Cotton Nobles

Mr. John Cotton Nobles, age 78, formerly of 10th St., Washington, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be officiated by Rev. Phillip Jethro. Jay Etchison, C.D. Harding, Donnie Harding, Taylor Bright, Bobby Hodges and Johnny Bell will serve as pallbearers.  Mr. Nobles was born March 24, 1928 to the late Lawrence and Lizzell Laughinghouse Nobles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a painter and carpenter for many years.  Survivors include one sister, Lillar Etchison of Washington; one brother, Ernest Nobles of Washington; his niece, Patty McRoy of Washington; his nephew, Tunnie Nobles and several other nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Nobles family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 28, 2006)

Johnny W. Nobles, Jr.

Mr. Johnny W. Nobles, Jr., 46, of 35117 Deerfield Oaks Drive, Zephyrhills, FL, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at his home.  A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Pastor Dale Golden and Leroy Woolard officiating. Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery, Chocowinity, NC. Billie Jean Godley, Coy Godley, Floyd Alligood, Jr., Stanley Younce, Johnny Carrow and Snody Carrow will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at the home of his parents, Johnny and Lou Nobles, 373 Cayton Road, Chocowinity.  Mr. Nobles was born April 23, 1961 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Johnny and Lou Woolard Nobles. He was a graduate of Chocowinity High School in the class of 1979. He worked in construction throughout the eastern United States.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Nobles is survived by one sister, Cynthia Kay Nobles of Chocowinity; one niece, Jessica Leeann Nobles of Chocowinity; special friend, Paul Cenkner of Fl and his sons, Jonathan and Donald Cenkner; and special friends, George and Julie Matlip of FL.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Raeford Earl Nobles in 1993.  Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Nobles family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, September 11, 2007)

Blanche Jones Norman

WASHINGTON, NC - Blanche Jones Norman, age 85, a former resident of Grantsboro, died Saturday, August 20 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington, NC. A graveside funeral has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 24 in Cuthrell Cemetery in the Small community of Aurora officiated by Pastor Owen Peele.  She was a homemaker and attended New Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Jesse Norman, and two grandsons.  She is survived by three daughters, Mary Sumerll and Lois Beddard, both of Grantsboro, and Dolly Lewis of Carbon Hill, AL; two sons, Alton Norman and Robert Norman, both of Grantsboro; one sister, Ida Mae Rowe of Vanceboro; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Norman family.  (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - August 22, 2005)

Clara Norman

The Lord called Clara Norman, 86, of the 2400 block of Virginia Beach Blvd., home to be with him Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, at her residence.  She was born in Aurora, N.C., to the late Ernest and Eliza Gibbs. She was the widow of Dave Norman. She was a member of St. John's A.M.E. Church, Norfolk, where she was president of the Brock Hunter Fellowship Group and former president of The Whatsoever Circle. She was a member of the Stewardess and Usher boards.  She was a past worthy matron of Queen Esther Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, P.H.A., a member of Norfolk Temple No. 1, and a Daughter of the Elks I.B.P.O.E.  She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Alice Hill and son-in-law, George Hill, of Norfolk; two brothers, James R. Moore and sister-in-law, Syme, and Henry R. Moore Jr. and sister-in-law, Flora Moore, all of Norfolk; granddaughter, Leola Stutton; two great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren, all of Norfolk; a host of other relatives and friends; and a special adopted daughter, Sherri Pitt.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hale Funeral Home. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday at St. John's A.M.E. Church, 545 E. Bute St., Norfolk, with the Rev. Larry S. Hinton presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 1, 1999; pg. B8)

Lawrence Thomas Norman

Mr. Lawrence Thomas “Tom” Norman, age 88, a resident of 352 Lake Road, Pantego, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Three Rivers Health & Rehabilitation Center in Windsor.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2007 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, conducted by Paul Praschnik. Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery, Pungo community, Pantego.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Major Respess, Tracy Bowen, Charles Fletcher, Curtis Fletcher, Buster Manning and Maurice Manning.  Mr. Norman was born on August 11, 1918. He was the son of the late Nehemiah Norman and Lenor Askew Norman. Mr. Norman was a native and lifetime resident of Washington County and a member of Poplar Chapel Church of Christ in Jamesville. He retired from Weyerhaeuser in Plymouth in 1983 with 43 years of service.  Mr. Norman is survived by his wife of 41 years, Clara Foster Norman; three stepsons, James Anthony Respess and his wife, Connie of Plymouth, Michael Major Respess and his wife, Debbie of Belhaven, and Bruce Grady Respess and his wife, Cheryl of Roper; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Norman was preceded in death by a grandson, Michial Major Respess II; three sisters; and three brothers.  The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven and other times at the home of Major and Debbie Respess, 5700 N.C. 45 North, Belhaven, N.C. 27810.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Norman family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, February 10, 2007)

Mary A. Norman

 Mary A. Norman, age 80, a resident of 250 Lovers Lane, Washington, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Beaufort County Medical Center.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens with Rev. Phillip Jethro officiating. Ray Hope, Jr., Jeffery Lilley, Mitchell Lilley, Robert H. Lilley, Robert W. Lilley, and Jeremy Woolard will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until the service hour, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC and at other times at the home of her son, 36 Country Drive, Washington, NC.  Mrs. Norman was born in Sampson County on January 12, 1929 to Kinnion and Nannie McCullen who preceded her in death. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Alligood Church of God.  She is survived by one son, Ray Hope, Sr. and wife Meghan of Washington; one daughter, Edna Pfuntner and husband Mike of Washington; five grandchildren, Mitchell Lilley, Robert W. Lilley, Ray Hope, Jr., Mindy Hope Woolard and Jeffrey Lilley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Norman and eleven brothers and sisters.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Mary Pauline Garrett Norman

Ms. Mary Pauline Garrett Norman, age 58, a resident of 233 Jacks Street, Mimosa Trailer Park, Washington, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at her home.  Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Cuthrell Cemetery, White Hill community, Aurora.  Ms. Norman was born in Beaufort County on September 7, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Luther Vincent Garrett and Evelyn Mae Cox Garrett. Ms. Norman was a homemaker.   Survivors include her husband, John Darrell Norman, Sr. of Maury; two sons, John Darrell Norman, Jr. of the home, Franklin Delano Purdy of Georgia; a daughter, Tina Marie Purdy of Georgia; a sister, Peggy Bledsoe of Eden, N.C.; a brother, Milton Thomas Garrett of Edenton, N.C. and a granddaughter.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Norman family.  (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, August 20, 2007)

Mildred Evans Norman

Mildred Evans Norman, 64, of the 500 block of Giles Drive, died July 19, 1995, in her residence.  Mrs. Norman was born in Beaufort County, N.C.  Survivors include her husband, Vernon Ray Norman; three daughters, Sandra Boyd and Theresa Stone, both of Chesapeake, and Patty Fletcher of Williston, Fla.; a son, V. Ray Norman II of Chesapeake; five sisters, Almedia Gurganus of Robersonville, N.C., Maxine Jefferson of Chesapeake, Pearl Hansen of Houston, Texas, Minnie McClure of Roper, N.C., and Doris Jackson of Pinetown, N.C.; a brother, Sterling Lamb of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by the Rev. Mark A. Woolard. Burial will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – July 21, 1995; pg. B4)

Rachel Morgan Norris

Mrs. Rachel Morgan Norris, 57, of 6415 Clark’s Neck Road, Washington, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at her home.  The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in Greenville by the Rev. James Hagwood. Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.  Mrs. Norris, born on March 28, 1949 in Washington, was a daughter of the late Warren Hobart and Wilma Dawson Morgan. On June 30, 1967 she married Jessie Ray Norris Jr. She was a graduate of Washington High School and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. She had previously worked at Hamilton Beach and Flanders Filters and was currently employed in Information Systems at Beaufort County Hospital.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Pete and Garrett Morgan. She is survived by: her husband, Jessie Ray Norris Jr.; two sons, Jessie Ray Norris III and his wife, Minni, and Chris Norris and his wife, Camille, all of Washington; six sisters, Patricia “Pat” Wilson and her husband, Ray of Grimesland, Faye M. Garska and her husband, Jack, and Louise M. Potter all of Charlotte, NC, Betty M. Hardee and her husband Jimmie, and Linda M. Tripp and her husband, Marshall all of Greenville, and Sue M. Edwards and her husband, Lendy of Shalimar, FL; and a brother, James Perry Morgan of the Clark’s Neck community.  She is also survived by three grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Krista and Jessie Ray “Jay” Norris IV and Abby Norris all of Washington.  The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home and at other times at the home.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, July 31, 2006)

George Burton Null

Mr. George Burton “Burt” Null, age 61, of 138 Rest Haven Road, Bath died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 23, 2009 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service.  Mr. Null was born on July 18, 1948 in Covington, VA to George E. Null, Jr. who preceded him in death and Irene Jack Null who survives. Burt was employed as an electrician with PCS Phosphate for 35 years. Burt had a love of music and guitar playing since he was a teenager. He had no children of his own but made the children of St. Jude Children’s Hospital his own.  In addition to his mother he is survived by a sister, Dianne George and husband Gary E. George of Conicville, VA; his life long partner Paula S. Null of Greenville; one niece, Briana Hedden and her husband Jason of Aldie, VA and their children, Ava and Audrey; one nephew, James M. Montgomery of Berryville, VA; and two step-nieces, Dana L. and Aimee R. George of Conicville, VA.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Kathryn Russ Nunnally

Mrs. Kathryn Russ Nunnally, age 89, a resident of 501 East Main Street, formerly of 119 N. Reed Drive, Washington, died Monday night, April 3, 2006, at her home.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, officiated by the Rev. A. Donald Wiesner. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  Mrs. Nunnally was born in Washington, N.C., on January 15, 1917, daughter of the late James R. Russ and Mary C. Russ. On March 9, 1944, she married Frank Malone Nunnally, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Nunnally was a homemaker, a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church Women, local chapter of DAR, Lunch Bunch, Birthday Club and Bojangles Club.  She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Malone Nunnally of Garner, N.C., and Mary Anne Nunnally Foy and husband, Kenneth Wayne, of Washington; her granddaughter, Kathryn Dee Barkley and husband, Christopher Lee, of Morrisville, N.C.; four nephews and one niece. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, James Robert Russ Jr., and her sister, Sallie Estelle Glazebrook.  The family will receive friends at the home located at 501 East Main Street, Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Nunnally family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, April 5, 2006)

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