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Clara Belle Berry Stallings

Clara Belle Berry Stallings, 96, died Sunday, March 23, 2003 at a Chesapeake hospital.  Mrs. Stallings was born in Beaufort County, N.C., to the late William Alexander and Colley Ann Harris Berry. She had worked as an engraver for D.P. Paul Jewelers and was the widow of Ernest Franklin Stallings. Mrs. Stallings was predeceased by one daughter, Shirley Stallings Jennings; two sisters; and four brothers.  Survivors include one son, Ernest Franklin Stallings Jr.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Twiford's Colonial Chapel, Chesapeake, is in charge of arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – March 24, 2003; pg. B8)

Eloise Gautier Hodges Stallings

Mrs. Eloise Gautier Hodges Stallings, age 82, a resident of 2675 Goddard Road, Washington went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday morning, March 19, 2007.  Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday March 21, 2007 at Tice Cemetery in the Farm Life Community, officiated by Dolan Baker. Thomas Bundy, Robb Griffin, Tom Mizelle, Bailey Ward, Jon Griffin and Kim Griffin will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Lindsey Lilley and Larry Ward.  Mrs. Stallings was born in Beaufort County on July 21, 1924, to the late McDonald and Bell Williams Gautier. She was later adopted by Willie A. and Mary Bettie Hodges. She grew up in the Farm Life Community and was a 1941 graduate of Farm Life School. Mrs. Stallings was a homemaker, loved yard work and her tractor. On February 18, 1943, she married Linwood “Carlyle” Stallings who preceded her in death on March 20, 2004. She was a member of Old Ford Church of Christ.  Mrs. Stallings is survived by her sister: Bernice Gautier Griffin of Williamston; her sister-in-law: Helen Gautier of Washington; her nieces and nephews: Jane Carraway Lawrence, Harry Gautier, Jr., Laurie Gautier Moore, Ann Gautier Elrod, MacDonald Gautier, III and Freddie Griffin and her special friends: Kim Griffin, Marjorie Stalls and Tom Mizelle. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Harry Gautier, Sr. and M.C. Gautier and her sisters: Elsie Martin Gautier and Arah Bell Carraway.  The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 PM Tuesday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stallings family.  (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Tuesday, March 20, 2007)

Aileen Respass Stamats

Mrs. Aileen Respass “Rusty” Stamats, age 82, a resident of 602 Bonner Street, Washington, NC died Tuesday March 27, 2007 at Britthaven of Washington.  A graveside funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday March 29, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Rev. Amanda Driskill. Mrs. Stamats was born in Beaufort County on September 17, 1924 daughter of the late Louis Arthur Respass and the late Olivia Williams Respass. She was a 1942 graduate of Washington High School and continued her education at Old Tayloe Hospital Nursing School. Upon her receiving her Registered Nursing degree in 1947 she continued and received post graduate degree in 1950. Mrs. Stamats also worked at the Beaufort County Hospital and at Onslow Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Christian Church of Washington and it’s Christian Woman’s Fellowship.  Survivors include a son: Thomas Thurston and his wife Stella of Washington; a daughter: Susanna G. Stamats of Greenville; four grandchildren: Will Thurston, Josh Thurston, Joe Tripp and Stelanne Moreland and seven great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday March 28, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home located at 602 Bonner Street, Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stamats family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC)- Wednesday, March 28, 2007)

Godfrey Wells Stancill

SUFFOLK, VA - Godfrey Wells Stancill, 71, a retired Publisher of two Virginia newspapers and past President of the Virginia Press Association, died Dec. 20, 1995.  He was Editor and Publisher of the Suffolk, (VA) News-Herald and Radford (VA) News Journal. Two of his five children are NC journalist. Nancy Stancill is a reporter at the Charlotte Observer and Jane Stancill works in Chapel Hill for the News and Observer.  Stancill had many NC roots. He was born in Washington, NC, the son of the late William Godfrey Stancill and Daisy Padgett Stancill. His mother and his wife's parents grew up in Rutherford County and his relatives live Winston-Salem, High Point and Washington.  He was a navy veteran of World War II who served on the carrier Bunker Hill. He received his commission in the naval ROTC at the University of North Carolina, where he majored in business. Stancill began his newspaper career selling advertising for the Elizabethton (TN) Star. He retired as Publisher of the Suffolk paper and served as President of the Virginia Press Association in 1980. He later wrote a column for the Suffolk paper that reflected many of his interests -- gardening, travel, civic affairs and politics.  He served on the Board of Visitors of Radford University in Virginia and the Board of Mainstreet United Methodist Church in Suffolk. He was also Treasurer of the Suffolk church and active in civic organizations. He was a life member of UNC Alumni Association and former president of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was an Eagle Scout.  Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Harrill Stancill; four daughters, Diane Stancill Hall of Richmond, VA, Nancy Stancill Norman of Charlotte, NC, Melinda Stancill Poe of Virginia Beach, VA, and Jane Stancill Lawrence of Durham, NC; one son, Steven Godfrey Stancill of Woodberry Forest, VA; one brother, William Edwin Stancill of Washington, NC; five grandchildren, David R. Hall, Steven R. Hall, Jeffrey S. Norman, Andrew G. Stancill, and Ella S. Stancill.  Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. in Suffolk. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton, Tenn.  R. W. Baker and Company Funeral Home of Suffolk, VA is in charge of arrangements.  (The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) – December 22, 1995; pg. C6)

Gregory Earl Stanley

Mr. Gregory Earl Stanley, 47, of 816 Edward St., Belhaven, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at home.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Northside High School with Elder James Stanley Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery, Belhaven.  Mr. Stanley was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 1, 1960. He was the son of Robert and Queen Carter Stanley. He attended the Beaufort County Schools. He was an Army veteran. He was married to Cynthia Tatum Stanley, who survives. He was employed with Stanadyne of Washington until his health declined. He was a member of Saint Miller Missionary Baptist Church.  Survivors include three sons, Gregvon Satterthwaite of Belhaven, and Kuante Stanley and Xavier Stanley, both of Greenville; five grandchildren; one sister, Neter F. Stanley of Belhaven and one brother, Tony S. Stanley of Belhaven.  The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of his parents, 629 U.S. Highway 264 East bypass, Belhaven.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Saturday, December 22, 2007)

Grover Stanley

Grover ''Buddy'' Stanley of the 1400 block of Mellwood Court, a disabled veteran, died May 17, 1993.  Mr. Stanley was born in Pantego, N.C. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  Survivors include three sisters, Barbara Bracey and Josephine Stanley, both of Norfolk, and Maxine Peek of Chesapeake; two brothers, Thomas Stokes of Texas and Earl Powell of Chesapeake; his stepmother, Blanche Stanley of Norfolk; two aunts, Elnora Burgess of Virginia Beach and Carrie Stanley of Washington, N.C.; three uncles, Leroy Stanley of Chesapeake, Elijah Stanley of Brooklyn, N.Y., and James Stanley of Washington, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.  A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday in Bethlehem Church of Christ Disciples by the Rev. W. Leon Credle. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Friends may join the family at 6517 Pugh St., Norfolk. A wake service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Graves Funeral Home.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – May 19, 1993; pg. D2)

Otis Thomas Starkie, Sr.

Otis Thomas Starkie, Sr., 48, 3032 S. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando, died Monday. Born in Washington, N.C., he moved to Orlando from Bronx, N.Y., in 1983. He was a caretaker. He was a Baptist. Survivors: wife, Georgia Carr-Starkie; sons, Otis Thomas Jr., Timothy, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; brothers, John, Tyrone, Bennie, David, all of Washington, N.C., George Ralph, Philadelphia, Sam Carr, Orlando; sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Rogers, Mrs. Cynthia Nelson, Mrs. Jamell Crawford, all of Brooklyn, Mrs. Lillie Wells, Union, N.J., Mrs. Mary Carr, Orlando; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillie, Washington, N.C. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka.  (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – May 31, 1990; pg. B6)

Barbara Jean Staton

Barbara Jean Staton of the 800 block of Workwood Road died Aug. 4, 1999.  Born in Washington, N.C., she received her bachelor of science degree in social work from Norfolk State University. She had retired in 1999 as a social worker with the city of Newport News after 25 years of service. She was a former member of Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk.  She is survived by a daughter, Andrea Denise Staton of Newport News; her mother, Nina Turner of Norfolk; a sister, Wanda Smith of Virginia Beach; four brothers, Henry Staton of Chesapeake, Melvin Upsher and David Upsher, both of Norfolk, and Charles Staton of Washington, N.C.; two grandchildren, Shenita Staton and Courtney Staton; a great-grandchild, Ashley Staton, all of Newport News; and a host of other relatives and friends.  A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue Chapel, by Elder Everett Stronge. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 6, 1999; pg. B8)

Chester Stephens

CHOCOWINITY - Chester Stephens, age 71, died Saturday, June 23, 2001. Arrangements by Cremation Society of the Carolinas, of Raleigh.  (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – June 27, 2001)

Harriet Irene Harris Stell

Mrs. Harriett “Irene” Harris Stell, age 91, a resident of 345 Stell Road, Bath, died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2007, from the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by pastor Curtis White. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Lester Sullivan, Guy Cutler, George Elliott, Phil Garris, John Holt and Ken Harris.  Mrs. Stell was born in Terra Ceia on June 26, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Carol Harris and Hattie Mae Little Harris. Mrs. Stell was a retired secretary with Beaufort County Farm Bureau. She was a member of the Bath Christian Church.  On April 26, 1946, she married Starley “Louis” Stell Sr., who preceded her in death on July 19,1998.  Survivors include her son, Starley Stell Jr. and his wife, Cynthia, of Bath; and two grandsons, Ley Stell and his wife, Connie, and their son, Aiden, all of Bath, and Steven Stell of Raleigh.  Mrs. Stell was preceded in death by five brothers, Lonnie, Clifton, Lester, Roy and Bill Harris, and two sisters, Mary Webster and Kathleen White.  The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2007, at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her son, Starley Stell, 391 Stell Road, Bath.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stell family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Monday, September 10, 2007)

Nancy Plott Sterling

Nancy Plott Sterling, 63, of Chocowinity, N.C., formerly of Covington, died Saturday, September 16, 1995. Graveside services 4 p.m. Tuesday, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.  (The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) – September 18, 1995; pg. C2)

Alexander Turnage Stewart

WASHINGTON - Alexander Turnage "A.T." Stewart, 83, of U.S. Highway 17 North, Route 1, died Sunday night, Oct. 8, at his home.  Stewart was born in Vance County on June 7, 1912.  He was the son of the late William Hamilton and Elizabeth Mustain Stewart.  He retired in 1975 as a Trailways bus driver.  He had on numerous occasions served as relief driver for Virginia Dare Transportation, the now defunct multi-route system serving the Outer Banks.  Stewart was a member of First Christian Church and the Co-Workers Sunday School Class.  He was a member of Orr Lodge No. 104, AF & AM as a member of Sudan Temple of the Shrine, Beaufort County Shrine Club and York Rite Bodies.  Stewart was married to the former Geraldine Woolard of Beaufort County, who survives.  In addition, survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Modlin of Washington; one son, William H. "Billy" Stewart of Route 3, Washington; two sisters: Helen Gregory of Atlanta, Ga. and Julia Grimm of Silver Springs, Md.; and six grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Dr. Glenn S. Weaver.  Burial was in Pamlico Memorial Gardens.  Masonic rites were rendered at the graveside.  Arrangements were by Paul Funeral Home, Washington.  (The Coastland Times [Manteo, NC] - Sunday, October 15, 1995; pg. 2B)

Elbert Stewart

Elbert Stewart of the 6300 block of Avon Road died July 3, 1992, in a hospital.  Mr. Stewart was born in Washington, N.C. He retired as president of Berkley Citizens Savings and Loan after 20 years and had been a rector of Norfolk State University. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.  Survivors include his wife, Juanita G. Stewart; three sons, Elbert Stewart, Kendall E. Stewart and Brian E. Stewart; and a sister, Helen S. Harrell, all of Norfolk.  The funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday in Grace Episcopal Church by the Rev. Joseph N. Green Jr. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. A wake will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hale Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Friends may join the family at the residence.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – July 5, 1992; pg. B2)

Virgil Ward  Stewart

Mrs. Virgil Ward Stewart, age 86, formerly of 1307 Summit Avenue, died Saturday, November 8, 2008.  A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 10, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church, Washington with burial to follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  Mrs. Stewart was born November 10, 1921 in Williamston, the daughter of the late James Herbert and Lucy Gurganus Ward.  She was married to the late Washington Mayor A. Thomas Stewart.  A graduate of East Carolina Teachers College, she taught for many years in the Washington City Schools, and later worked with her family business, Stewart’s Jewelry Store.  She supported her husband during the many years that he served as mayor.  A Life Member of the First Presbyterian Church, she held various positions on the board, taught Sunday School, and was active in the Ladies’ Circle.  She was an avid golfer and bridge player, and she was a member of the Stratford Book Club and Ramblers Supper Club.  Survivors include her daughter, Betty Stewart; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Robertson; niece, Harriet Goff and her husband, Warren; and nephew, Herbert Ward and his wife, Cinda.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Stewart; sisters, Ruth Griffin and Julie Johnson; and brother, Herbert Ward, Jr.  The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, 1202 North Respess Street, Washington.  (Hillside Funeral Service)

Mary Lorene Harris Stiles

Mrs. Mary Lorene Harris Stiles, age 94 a resident of 378 Hunter Drive, Belhaven and a former resident of Washington died Monday July 9, 2007 at the Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven, NC.  A graveside funeral will be held 11:00 AM Thursday July 12, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Rev. David Pooser. Pallbearers will be James Ormond, Michael Ormond, Gregory Clayton, Mark Biddix, Chris Clayton and Stephen Poole, III.  Mrs. Stiles was born in Willard, MO on October 18, 1912 daughter of the late Oscar Vance Harris and the late Mida Elizabeth Craig Harris. She was a 1931 graduate of Springfield High School and continued her education and earned her teaching degree. She taught school for a short period before dedicating her time as a homemaker. In later years Mrs. Stiles worked in Washington at the WRRF Radio Station and as a copy editor at WITN TV. She demonstrated her strong family dedication by raising her grandchildren as if they were her own. Mrs. Stiles was a member of Sidney Free Will Baptist Church.  Survivors include three grandchildren: James Allen Stiles, Connie Lorene Stiles Ormond and Cathey Stiles Clayton and five great grandchildren: James Walter Ormond, Michael Henry Ormond, Michelle Lorene Ormond, Ashley Elizabeth Clayton and Hunter Jordan Clayton. Mrs. Stiles was preceded in death by a son: Walter Stiles, III on September 25, 1992 and a sister Grace Rebecca Williams.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday July 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Mrs. Stiles’ granddaughter Mrs. Robert “Cathey” Clayton located at 378 Hunter Drive, Belhaven.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stiles family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

 Richard Lee Stilwell

Richard Lee Stilwell of Chocowinity, NC, formerly of Sherborn, MA, died at his home on May 24th at the age of 75.  Richard was born on August 7, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia.  Growing up in Luray, VA, Richard was both athletic and hard working.  He played football, worked at a local ice cream shop, and led tourists through the Luray Caverns.  In 1953, he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, worked for Bethlehem Steel then entered the U.S. Air Force.  He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management where he earned a Master’s degree in Business in 1958.  Richard took a job with IBM in the New England area, where he worked as a Systems Engineer for 33 years. He met his wife, Claire Schwennker, at a customer site, and they were married on December 28, 1963.   Richard and Claire spent 31 years living in Sherborn, MA before retiring to North Carolina in 2002.  They enjoyed spending decades of fun-filled summers at their cottage on Lake Champlain in upstate New York.  Richard was diagnosed with a neurological disease in early 2008.  His gentleness and kind spirit coupled with his serenity and wry sense of humor offered his loved ones strength as the disease took away his mobility. Some of his interests included golf, tennis, skiing, and sailing with family and friends.  He was an adept handyman who enjoyed working on countless projects in the house and yard.  In addition to his wife, Claire, Richard is survived by his eldest daughter Jennifer Hill and husband, Richard of The Woodlands, TX; his son, Jim and wife, Michelle of Hopkinton, MA; his youngest daughter, Karen Miller and husband, Mark of Pasadena, Calif.; his brother, James and wife Kay; his sister, Anne of Luray, VA; and seven grandchildren, Kevin and Derek Hill, Thomas, Isaac, and Jane Stilwell, and Luke and Elise Miller.  Calling hours will be held at Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, N.C. on Thursday, May 29th, from 4 to 6PM.  Richard will be buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Luray, Virginia. A graveside service, with a reception following at the Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren, will be held on May 31st at 2pm.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, May 28, 2008)

Mae Boyd Harris Stocks

Mrs. Mae B. Harris Stocks, 95, formerly of 2438 Radford Lane died Friday, April 13, 2007. The funeral service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Stocks was born in Beaufort County but spent all of her adult life in Pitt County. She was a member of the Winterville Pentecostal Holiness Church for more than 30 years. She was a very dedicated and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Mary Boyd; six brothers; three sisters; husbands, Walter Harris, the father of her children, Leonard Hunnings and Linwood Stocks; two sons, John H. Harris, Sr. and Walter Harris, Jr.; five infant children and three grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Carl Harris Sr. and wife, Mildred, and Charles R. Harris and wife, Ruby, all of Greenville; daughter, Mae Harris Smith and husband, Herbert, of Stokes; daughter-in-law, Shirley W. Harris of Greenville; brother-in-law, Wilbert Furlough of Chesapeake, Va.; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home today from 6-8 p.m. and other times at the home of Mae and Herbert Smith, 5701 Whichard Road, Stokes, NC 27884.  (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) - Sunday, April 15, 2007)

Ada Lucille Williams Stokes

Ms. Ada Lucille Williams Stokes, 87, of 160 Santree Drive, Williamston, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at Martin General Hospital, Williamston.  A funeral will be conducted today at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Biggs Funeral Home with the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va.  Ms. Stokes was born in Beaufort County on May 1, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Edward Robert Williams and Drucilla Sutton Williams. She retired after 35 years of service with the Department of Highways in the state of Virginia. She lived in Richmond, Va., for many years. She was a member of Tranters Creek Church of Christ.  Survivors include eight nieces, Dianna Haile of Kingsport, TN, Pat Pittman, Becki Lilley, Cheryl Klein, Karen Peyton, all of Williamston, Elaine Carr of Midlothian, Va., Betti Smythe of Richmond, Va., Vicki Keene of Crossville, TN; six nephews, Joe Griffin and Danny Williams, both of Williamston, Fred Parrish of Chesterfield, Va., David Parrish of Charlotte, Jimmy Cherry of Greenville, Clifton Cherry of Washington; one cousin, Eric Tucker and wife Frances of Richmond, Va.; and special friend, Cindy Selman of Washington.  She was preceded in death by six sisters, Irma Allsbrook, Connie Parrish, Edna Griffin, Jeannette Cherry, Joyce Wallace and Thelma Williams; and two brothers, Robert A. Williams and Melvin D. Williams.  The family will receive friends today from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Biggs Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Becki and Butch Lilley, 1035 Grand Canyon Road, Williamston, N.C.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, August 18, 2006)

George Thomas Stokes, Jr.

Mr. George Thomas Stokes, Jr. of 109 E. Eighth St., Washington, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.  A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Deeper Life Ministries with the Rev. William Frank Whitehead, eulogist. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  Mr. Stokes was born June 23, 1961, the son of George Stokes Sr. and Ida W. Stokes. He graduated from Washington High School in 1979. He attended Lenoir Community College, where he studied criminal law. He also attended the N.C. Justice Academy at Beaufort County Community College, where he received training and certification in basic law enforcement. He also worked as a truck driver for Harrell’s Trucking of Greenville. He joined Mt. Hebron Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) at an early age and also attended Little Grove Holiness Church, where he was a musician.  Survivors include two sons, George Thomas Stokes III and Tyrone Blade Ore of Washington; one brother, Tony Ray Stokes of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, pastor Hattie Stokes-Dancil of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Ella Smith of Washington and one grandchild.  The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Friday, May 5, 2006)

Janice Hudson Stokesberry

WILMAR - Mrs. Janice Hudson Stokesberry, 61, died Sunday, September 23, 2007.  The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in Vanceboro by the Rev. Norman Morris. Burial will follow in the Vanceboro Cemetery.  Mrs. Stokesberry was a native and lifelong resident of the Wilmar community of Beaufort County. She worked at Hamilton Beach in Washington for 12 years, and was a member of the Tabernacle Holiness Church in Vanceboro. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, who was truly loved and will be dearly missed.  She is survived by her, husband of 37 years, Allen Lane Stokesberry; one daughter, Lisa S. Taylor and husband, Bill, of Wilmar; 2 grandchildren, Hailey Taylor, and Jacob Taylor, whom she babysat for the last 5 years; mother, Elver Morris Hudson, of Wilmar; two sisters, Pauline Mills, and Virginia Lewis, both of Wilmar.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 - 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro, and at other times at the home of Lisa and Bill Taylor, 1900 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro NC 28586.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Tuesday, September 25, 2007)

 Louise Boyd Stoop

Mrs. Louise Boyd Stoop, age 81, a resident of 1340 Van Dorp Road, Pantego, NC died Sunday December 7, 2008 at the Pitt County Memorial Hospital.  A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday December 10, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Thelbert Leggett and Dalton Finch. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Clark Peele, Fred Howell, John Pittman, Robert Alligood, Gerald Allen and Eddie Boyd will serve as pallbearers. D.T. Andreoli and Lynwood Bowen will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mrs. Stoop was born at her Beaufort County home on February 14, 1927, daughter of the late Richard Zachary Boyd and Lula Marshall Boyd. She was a graduate of Pantego High School. Mrs. Stoop married Hank Stoop, Sr. on September 20, 1946 who preceded her in death on July 16, 1980. She worked as a Teacher’s Assistant and bus driver with the Beaufort County Developmental Center and retired in 1995. Mrs. Stoop was a member of Long Acre Chapel Christian Church.  Mrs. Stoop is survived by two sons: Hank Stoop, Jr. of Pantego and Richard Stoop and his wife Ginger of Pantego; two sisters: Maxine Woodley and her husband Harold Lee of Creswell and Lula “Sis” Pittman of Pinto, MD; two grandsons: Brad Stoop and his wife Ashley of Windsor and Chad Hunter Stoop and his wife Leigh of Long Acre and two great granddaughters: Reagan Gray Stoop and Anna Lauren Stoop.  The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday December 9, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and at other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stoop family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - Tuesday, December 9, 2008)

Wanda Sawyer Stoop

Mrs. Wanda Sawyer Stoop, age 59, a resident of 19335 NC Hwy. 32 N., Plymouth, NC, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Beaufort County Medical Center.  Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday April 2, 2009 at the Plymouth Church of the Nazarene and will be conducted by Pastor Tim Lichtley and Pastor Steve Creech. Burial will follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington. Robin Bowen, Jeffery Stoop, Davy Bowen, Charlie Wilson, John Carr and John Reason will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Stoop was born in Beaufort County on October 27, 1949 to the late Ormond and Edna Potts Sawyer. On April 4, 1987 she married Andrew Paul Stoop who survives. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and retired as owner and operator of Stoops Upholstery. Survivors include her husband, Andrew P. Stoop of the home, her children, David Bowen and wife Pat of Villa Rica, GA, Carmen R. Joyner of Plymouth, Melissa Stoop Alligood of Pinetown, Jeffery P. Stoop of Plymouth, grandchildren, Athenia Holt of Villa Rica, GA, Shannon Johnson of Calhoun, GA, Davy Bowen of Leland, NC, Sydney Joyner of Ayden, Miranda Joyner of Ayden, Tyler R. Alligood of Pinetown, Jessica R. Roberson of Pinetown, great grandchildren, Cody D. Holt of Villa Rica, GA, Hali Johnson of Calhoun, GA, several aunts and uncles, Mary Lou Piddley, Zella Stassfort, Ruth S. Hopkins, Rachel Lonburger, Floyd Sawyer, William Sawyer, Gloria Fotusky, and Ruebin Edward Sawyer. Mrs. Stoop was preceded in death her granddaughter, Carmen Miranda Dozier, her brother, Buddy Sawyer and her nephew, Craig Boyd.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home, 19335 NC Hwy. 32 N., Plymouth, NC.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stoop family.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Thursday, April 2, 2009)

Beulah Adams Stormont

Beulah Adams Stormont, 86, died June 13, 1992, in a hospital.  Mrs. Stormont was born in Chocowinity, N.C. She was the widow of Courtney Stormont and was a member of Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach.  Survivors include a daughter, Courtney S. Hunt of Richmond; and two grandchildren.  The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, by the Rev. Eric Turner. Friends may join the family at the Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, after the service. Memorial donations may be made to the fellowship fund of Westminster-Canterbury, Richmond, or to the Salvation Army. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – June 16, 1992; pg. D5)

Alice Stoop Stout

Mrs. Alice Stoop Stout, age 93, a former resident of 116 Van Dorp Road, the Terra Ceia Community of Pantego, died Monday February 26, 2007 at Ridgewood Nursing Home of Washington, NC.  A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday March 1, 2007 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens officiated by Pastor Calvin Tuininga. Members of Covenant United Reformed Church will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Stout was born in Hawarden, Iowa on December 9, 1913 daughter of the late Andrew Stoop, Sr. and the late Hendrika Johanna Drenth Stoop. She married Robert Clyde “Bob” Stout on September 21, 1935 who preceded her in death on January 26, 1998. Mrs. Stout was a homemaker who owned and operated Stout Upholstery Shop out of her home. She was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church of Pantego where she was a member of its ladies auxiliary. Mrs. Stout was a faithful supporter of the Saturday Night Jamboree as long as her health permitted.  Survivors include a son: Andrew Stout and his wife Lula of Washington; two grandsons: Richard Stout and his wife Lou of Washington and Michael Stout of Raleigh. Mrs. Stout was preceded in death by a daughter: Elizabeth “Betty” Stout on April 20, 1993; two brothers: Henry Stoop and Andrew Stoop, Jr. and a sister: Ann Cicio.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Wednesday February 28, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Mrs. Stout’s son Andrew located at 335 East 13th Street, Washington.  The Stout family would like to thank Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home and it’s staff not only for its care for Mrs. Alice but also its concern for them during Mrs. Stout’s stay there.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Stout family.  (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007)

Ann Marie Tew Stowasser

Mrs. Ann Marie Tew Stowasser, 60, of 115 Wellington Drive, Washington, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at her home.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Danny Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home.  Mrs. Stowasser was born February 3, 1948 in Dunn, NC. She was the daughter of the late George Riley Tew and Margaret Ella Reaves Tew. She was a graduate of Williamston High School, Beaufort County Community College and Pitt Community College. On December 18, 1988, she married William F. Stowasser. She was a retired public health administrator. She had been a resident of Beaufort County for 34 years.  She is survived by her husband, William F. Stowasser; two sons, Joseph Wayne Rodgerson, Jr., and Riley Paul Rodgerson, both of Goldsboro; two sisters, Jo Ann Tew Winn of Chocowinity, and Kathy Tew Williams of Beaverdam, Va.; and one grandchild, Daniel Donovan Rodgerson.  Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Stowasser family.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC – Thursday, July 17, 2008)

Elwood Cecil Stowe

Elwood Cecil Stowe, 92, of Jefferson Ave., passed away Feb. 24, 1999.  He was born in Washington, N.C., but lived most of his life in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. For more than 50 years, he lived in the Ocean Park Area on the Chesapeake Bay. He was a builder, a contractor, a furniture maker, a master chef and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was also an honorary firefighter, a member of the Elks Lodge, a member of Miles United Methodist Church and a fine storyteller.  Elwood loved music, singing, dancing and people. He was an extra-ordinary ordinary man. In life he was an inspiration to those around him, for he knew how to enjoy the simple things of life. In death he showed how to make the transition peacefully and with dignity.  Elwood was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna, after a marriage of more than 60 years. His second wife, Marjorie, and his sisters, Edra and Violet, also lived into their 90s. He is survived by his sister, Hazel, and her husband, Will Jones of California; a nephew, Clifford Coleman of Hawaii; great-nephews, Paul, Mark and Kevin Coleman of Hawaii; a great-niece, Lori Coleman of North Haven, Conn.; a loving companion, Fannie Maude Hosmer; good friends, Rose Orlando, Fran Malabad, Fran Russell, Stu White; and many others who loved him and enjoyed his wit, his stories and his gentle kindness.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church Cemetery by the Rev. Morris Bennett. Friends of Elwood may pay their respects today from 7 to 9 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 28, 1999; pg. B9)

Harry H. Straker

AURORA - Harry H. Straker, 77, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Straker retired from PCS after 25 years. He was a member of Aurora Lions Club, was a private pilot, a member of Umatilla Jaycees, past president of Aurora Booster Club, past president of Richland Township Wildlife Club. He was an avid outdoorsman. He served in the U.S. Army for nine years, and had worked at Norris Funeral Home.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley N. Straker; two sons, Harry Straker, Jr. of Longwood, Fla. and George Straker and wife, Angela of Tampa, Fla.; one daughter, Patti Straker of New Bern; one brother, Harold Straker of Umatilla, Fla.; two sisters, Sara Land and husband, Rex of Umatilla, Fla. and Phyllis Young of Tallahassee, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Lauren Straker of Washington, D,C,, Ben Straker of Tampa, Fla. and Corey Straker of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance with the Rev. Claude Nethercutt officiating. Burial will follow in New Bern Memorial Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Pamlico County Veterans Council.  The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and other times at the residence, 557 Sixth Street, Aurora.  Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, December 6, 2007)

J. Nelson Strawbridge

DURHAM - J. Nelson Strawbridge, decorated war veteran, successful businessman and unsuccessful conservative candidate for mayor and the Durham county commission, died Saturday at his home. He was 76.  "Nelson was a stalwart of the community," said Homer Riley, the retired president of Nello Teer Co. who was a friend of Strawbridge's since their childhood in the same Durham neighborhood. "He was a big man physically, mentally and morally."  Born in Washington, N.C., Strawbridge graduated from Durham High School in 1936 and N.C. State University in 1941. He earned a Bronze Star while serving in the Army in Europe during World War II and left with the rank of major.  After the war, Strawbridge founded a company that evolved into Qualex, which was the world's largest photo processor when recently purchased by Eastman Kodak Co.  Strawbridge was chairman of the Friends of Durham, a conservative political action committee, before nearly upsetting Chester L. Jenkins in the 1989 mayoral race, then ran an unsuccessful campaign as a Democrat for county commissioner in 1992.  "He was a great man in business, a great man in politics and a great man in life," said Stephen Barringer, the former president of the Friends of Durham who succeeded Strawbridge. "I've never met a more gentle man in my life."  Strawbridge is survived by his wife, DeEtte Austin Strawbridge; sons, Jim Strawbridge of Wilmington, Bob Strawbridge of Wilmington, and Larry Strawbridge of Durham; brother, Harold Kenneth; and five grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church, followed by burial at Maplewood Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Howerton-Bryan Funeral Home.  (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – March 17, 1996; pg. B7)

Dolores Singleton Woolard Strickland

Dolores Singleton Woolard Strickland, 64, of Oklahoma City, OK, died Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2006 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with S. Ray West and Dennis Davis officiating.  Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens.  Dolores’ nephews, Michael Boyd, Derick Boyd, Andy Singleton, Cagney Singleton, Keenan Woolard and friend, Muriel Moore, Jr. will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Charles Boyd at 8065 Broad Creek Road, Washington.  Dolores was born in July 7, 1941 in Washington, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Ray and Anne Miller Singleton.  Dolores was married to Elton Woolard, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1987.  She was a homemaker and very devoted to her family.  She always enjoyed working on her many projects in needlework, stained glass and gardening.  She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Washington, NC.  Dolores is survived by her son, Charlton Woolard and her grandson, Payton Woolard, both of Oklahoma City, OK.  She is also survived by her brother, Anthony Singleton and his wife, Ann and her sister, Charlene Boyd and her husband, Charles, all of Washington.  Dolores is also survived by many nieces and nephew, aunts, cousins and in laws who will miss her dearly.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Elton Leon Strickland

Rev. Elton Leon Strickland, 74, a resident of 50 Riverside Road, Apt. 110, Washington, died Friday, January 9, 2009, at Beaufort County Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2009 in the Chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Pastor Thad Tankard and Charles Hamilton officiating. There will be a private burial at Pamlico Memorial Gardens at a later time. Richard Holleman, Alan Alligood, Sammy Johnson and George Wayne Jefferson, Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearers.  The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour, Monday, January 12, 2009 at Hillside Funeral Service.  Rev. Strickland was born February 19, 1934 in Harnett County to Clarence Joseph and Nora Smith Strickland. He was a retired First United Methodist minister having served in the Western Conference.  Survivors include one biological daughter Karen Tetterton Jefferson and husband George of Washington; two sons Mark Kerr Strickland and Michael James Strickland of Belmont; one sister Shirley S. Holleman of Apex; one brother Cecil Strickland; two grandchildren George Wayne Jefferson, Jr. and Tonya J. Alligood and husband Alan of Elizabeth City and other “adopted” families and a special friend Olive Godley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Tula S. Goodwin and two brothers Harvey and Waddell Strickland.  Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Strickland family.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, January 11, 2009)

Marie Strong

Marie Strong, 79, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 13, 1991) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Washington, N.C., and came here in 1972 from New York. She was a bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Largo, and the Geological Society. Survivors include her husband, Alex; a son, Michael P., Long Island; a daughter, Phyllis Carver, Washington; two brothers, Moran Stevenson, Phoenix, Ariz., and Ellis Stevenson, Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Gertrude Stevenson, Washington, D.C.; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.  (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – March 17, 1991)

 Fannie Mae Smith Struck

Mrs. Fannie Mae Smith Struck, age 82, a resident of 6388 Prison Camp Rd., Williamston, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at Martin General Hospital.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and will be conducted by Greg Sexon. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Christopher O’Merry, Ashley O’Merry, Donald Snyder, Roy Butler, Joseph Gurganus and John Waters will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Struck was born in Washington, NC on August 21, 1927 to the late Bill and Sally Clark Smith. On January 27, 1951 she married Richard Harvey Struck who preceded her in death on February 10, 1989. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia and attended Macedonia Christian Church while living in Williamston.  Survivors include one daughter, Patricia A. O’Merry and husband Daniel III of Robersonville; two sons, Robert H. Struck and wife Tari of Williamston, Richard H. Struck and wife Cheryl of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two sisters, Sally Ecklin of Plant City, Florida, Mary Ruth Hawkins of Washington; one brother, Bobby Ray Smith of Washington; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Elizabeth Peed and one brother, Bill Smith Jr.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, January 12, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Struck family.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, January 11, 2009)

D. Leon Stubbs, Jr.

LAKE JUNALUSKA - Reverend D. Leon Stubbs, Jr., 85, of 28 Glenview Drive, died Sunday, December 26, 1999 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late David Leon Stubbs Sr. and Lillian James Lewis Stubbs. His wife of 56 years, is Mary Frances Thrower Stubbs. Born in Aurora, NC, he earned his A.A. Degree from Brevard College in 1938. He received his B.A. Degree in 1940 and his Master of Divinity Degree from Duke University in 1943. He was a United Methodist Minister for 36 years serving in the Western North Carolina Conference. He served churches in Gastonia, Shelby, Denton, Greensboro, Kernersville and Winston- Salem. After his retirement in 1979 he continued to serve as a retired minister and until his death was always available to assist whenever needed. Surviving: in addition to his wife three sons and their wives, David and Margie Stubbs of Smithfield, NC; Dale and Cathy Stubbs of Smithfield and Dan and Cindy Stubbs of Asheville; a sister, Elizabeth Warren of New Bern, NC; five grandchildren, Molly, John Kasey, Davis and Robby Stubbs; and two step- grandchildren, Terry and Jennifer Bridges.  Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29th at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Rev. David S. Melton and Rev. Kathleen M. Wilson officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.  (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – December 28, 1999; pg. B6)

James Leroy Stubbs

Mr. James Leroy Stubbs, 74, of 264 Baseline Road, Pinetown, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Boyd family cemetery with pastor Phillip Jethro officiating.  Ted Wallace, Jason Wallace, Matthew Josey, Phillip Waters, Larry Boyd and Neal Boyd will serve as pallbearers.  Mr. Stubbs was born in Beaufort County on Feb. 19, 1932. He was the son of the late Robert Livingston Stubbs Sr. and Nellie Victoria Waters Stubbs. He graduated from Bath High School. On March 3, 1970, he married the former Margaret Elizabeth Waters, who survives. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Weyerhaeuser with 29 years of service as an operator. He was a member of Pinetown Hunting Club. He was a member of Alligood Church of God.  Survivors include one son, Mac Waters of Pinetown; one sister, Ethel Willcoxon of Maryland and five grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Paul Thomas Waters on May 30, 2005, and Edward “Fatty” Waters on June 6, 2004.  The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, July 19, 2006)

William E. Stubbs, Jr.

William E. Stubbs, Jr., 91, of Largo, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) in Largo. He was born in Belhaven, N.C., and came here in 1972 from Raleigh, N.C. He worked as a manager for the Meyer chain of hotels. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Episcopalian. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Undine; and a daughter, Emma-Jo Paschal, Camden, S.C. National Cremation Society, Largo.  (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – April 5, 2003)

Margaret Bragaw Studdert

GREENSBORO - Mrs. Margaret Bragaw Studdert, 102, of 25 Fountain Manor Drive died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Morningside at Irving Park.  Mrs. Studdert’s funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2006 in the chapel of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, N.C.  Margaret Studdert was born in Washington, N.C. on May 1, 1904 to the late Colonel Henry Churchill Bragaw and Mrs. Margaret Hoyt Bragaw. She was educated in the Beaufort County schools and was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church while living in Washington. She married William Walton Studdert in 1929 and following his death moved to Greensboro to be near her daughter. Mrs. Studdert was a former member and Regent of the Lt. William Brewer Chapter of the D.A.R. in Midland, Texas. Mrs. Studdert was a dancer and actress who appeared on Broadway in the 1928 production of the musical comedy Lovely Lady. When she moved to Greensboro, Mrs. Studdert became a faithful member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the T.W.I.G.S. and was a member of the David Caldwell Chapter of the D.A.R.  Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Studdert Frassineti of the home; and two grandsons Jordan Frassineti, Jr. and William Studdert Frassineti both of Charlotte.  Mrs. Studdert was preceded in death by her husband, Rear Admiral William Walton Studdert USNR-Ret. in November, 1964.  The family will greet friends at the church following the service on Saturday morning and following the graveside in Washington, N.C. that afternoon.  Forbis and Dick North Elm Street is serving the Studdert family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, October 27, 2006)

Clyde Edward Suggs

DURHAM - Mr. Clyde Edward Suggs, 84, a resident of 741 Cayton Landing, Aurora, and formerly of Durham, passed away Wednesday January 25, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday January 27, 2006, at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, officiated by Raymond Lagcher.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Russell Zurface, Ladd Jones, Royce Hamm, Ricky Hodges, Jeffery Roberson and Freddie McGowan.  Mr. Suggs was born in Durham on January 15, 1922, son of the late Walter and Mattie Suggs. He lived in Durham until his retirement from Liggett & Myers after 34 years of service. Mr. Suggs loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the Richlands Wildlife Club.  He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Terry and Frankie Suggs, of Chocowinity and Ted and Linda Suggs, of Durham; his daughter and her husband: Bonnie and Tommy Carden, of Hillsborough; five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren and his sister: Annie Rose, of Durham.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Gladys Suggs and two brothers, Walter Suggs Jr. and Norman Suggs.  The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, one hour prior to the service, at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of his son, Terry Suggs, located at 2424 Gray Road, Chocowinity.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Suggs family.  (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – January 26, 2006; pg. D2)

Edward Suggs

Mr. Edward “Terry” Suggs, age 63, of 2424 Gray Rd., Chocowinity died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at the Beaufort County Hospital.  Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens and will be officiated by Ola Forbes. Joe Hodges, Jack McGowan, Royce Hamm, Doug Harrison, Robbie Bullock and Bobby Perry will serve as pallbearers.  Mr. Suggs was born in Durham, NC on February 19, 1944 to the late Clyde Edward Suggs and Gladys Kerr Suggs. On January 18, 1991 he married Frankie Hodges who survives. He served in the United States Army for 4 years during the Vietnam War. He was retired from PCS after 30 years of service. He attended Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, was a member of Southside Hunting Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Survivors include his wife Frankie of the home, one daughter; Lisa McGowan and husband Freddie of Chocowinity, one sister, Bonnie Carden and husband Tommy of Durham, one brother; Ted Suggs and wife Linda of Durham and numerous nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Suggs family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, January 3, 2008)

Mary Gladys Kerr Suggs

AURORA - Mrs. Mary "Gladys" Kerr Suggs, age 79, a resident of 741 Cayton Landing Rd., died Monday, January 4, 1999, at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington.  Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 1999, at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington, with Rev. Raymond Lagcher officiating.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Royce Hamm, Danny Harrell, Ladd Jones, Jesse Rice, Jeffery Roberson, and Russell Zurface.  Mrs. Suggs was born in Durham County July 15, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Daisy Dillehay Kerr. Mrs. Suggs worked as sales clerk for Rayless department store in Durham for 19 years. She was a member of the Bethesda Baptist Church in Durham and attended Dublin Grove Baptist Church in Aurora. On August 8, 1942, she married Clyde Suggs, who survives.  Surviving with her husband are two sons, Terry Suggs, of Chocowinity, and Ted Suggs, of Durham; one daughter, Bonnie Carden, of Hillsborough; one sister, Jetherine (Jet) Lovitte, of Durham; one brother, Harold 'Billy' Kerr, of Durham; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends at the home, 741 Cayton Landing Rd.  Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington.  (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – January 6, 1999)

Cecil Ray Sullivan

Mr. Cecil Ray Sullivan, 70, of 1492 Respess Road, Pinetown, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at Beaufort County Hospital.  A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with Dennis R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington.  The following will serve as active pallbearers: Kenneth Cox, Fernie Oliver, Butch Oliver, Kevin Everett, Horace Waters and Bobby Wallace. Glenn Everett and Ray Oland will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mr. Sullivan was born in Beaufort County on March 12, 1932. He was the son of the late Joseph Moye Sullivan and Sarah Adelaide Boyd Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was the retired owner and operator of Sullivan's Body Shop. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany while in service. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Everetts Church of Christ where he served as a deacon. He was a former member of the Pinetown Ruritan Club.  On Feb. 15, 1952, Mr. Sullivan married the former Hulda Cullifer, who survives.  Survivors include his wife, Hulda Cullifer Sullivan of the home; two sons, Anthony Ray Sullivan, Keith Dale Sullivan and wife Donna Cutler Sullivan, all of Pinetown; one daughter, Deborah Sullivan Boyd of Washington; seven grandchildren, Briana Gay Sullivan, Greta Day Sullivan, Adam Ray Sullivan, Matthew Case Walker, Jonathan Ray Sullivan, Justin Dale Sullivan and Erika Lynn Sullivan; five brothers, Lewis Henry Sullivan, Lee Sullivan, Lester Sullivan, Larry Sullivan and Gary Sullivan and two sisters, Janice Wright and Mildred Sullivan.  Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Sullivan.  The family will receive friends from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and at other times at the home.  Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – February 22, 2003)

Edwin Joseph Sullivan

GREENVILLE - Mr. Edwin Joseph Sullivan, age 77, a resident of 205 Fairway Drive, Greenville, NC , died Friday evening, March 16, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday March 20, 2007 at the chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, officiated by Dr. Gregory P. Rogers and Rev. Beth Thompson. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  His nephews, Greg Sullivan, Don Sullivan, Tony Abeyounis and Greg Abeyounis will serve as pallbearers. Also serving as pallbearers will be Jim Perkins and Jack Tyler.  Mr. Sullivan was born in Johnston County on September 5, 1929, son of the late Edwin Thomas Sullivan and Annie Sullivan. On September 25, 1954, he married the former Shirley Anne Swain, who survives. Mr. Sullivan was employed for 25 years with Charles Department Store as assistant manager and then manager. He later worked 30 years with General Cash and Carry in Greenville, NC. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Oakmont Baptist Church and the Pathfinders Sunday School. He loved to fish.  In addition to his wife, Shirley, of the home, he is survived by his daughter: Melony J. Sullivan of Greenville; his granddaughter: Leslie Sullivan Allred of Beaufort; his brother: James G. Sullivan and his wife, Eleanor of Greenville; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Holly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Lester Graham Sullivan in November, 1998.  The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 PM Monday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Sullivan family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, March 20, 2007)

Ethel Windley Sullivan

Ethel Windley Sullivan, 80, of Plymouth, N.C., died Monday, October 2, 2006. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Beaufort County on February 28, 1926 to the late Matilda Radcliff Windley and Daniel Sylvester Windley. She worked during her life as a seamstress.  Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lewis H. Sullivan; two daughters: Phyllis Cahoon of Plymouth; Thelma Lilley and husband John of Williamston; one son: Wilmer G. Sullivan and wife Judy of Roper. Grandchildren include Brian “Buddy” Jones and wife Caroline; Malissa “Missy” Polk and husband Kenny; William “Billy” Cahoon, Jr.; Jason Blount and wife Stacy; Amy Sullivan; Dustin Sullivan and Katie Sullivan. Great Grandchildren: Daniel “Danny” Garcia; Kristina “Krissy” Garcia; Destiny Sullivan; Drake Alligood and Jacob Robert, Jr. Visitation will be Thursday, October 5, from 7-9 p.m. at Smith and Austin Horner Chapel, 216 Washington St., Plymouth, N.C.  Funeral services will be Friday, October 6 at 2 p.m. at First Original Free Will Baptist Church of Plymouth, U.S. Highway 64 West. Rev. Paul Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens.  Smith & Austin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, October 4, 2006)

Sarah Boyd Sullivan

Mrs. Sarah Boyd Sullivan, 83, of Bath, died Monday at Beaufort County Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Paul Funeral Home with William F. Ambrose and Dr. Harold Tyer officiating.  The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Waters, of 124 Abbey Lane, Sherwood Forest, Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, June 6, 1989)

Opal Dixon Sumerlin

Mrs. Opal Dixon Sumerlin, 63, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 24, 2009. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Parkers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Sumerlin, a native of Beaufort County, lived her early life near Washington, N.C. She had made her home in the Parkers Chapel community for the past 44 years. She spent many years operating a home daycare surrounded by many children which she loved as if they were her own. She was a member of Parkers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she headed up the nursery for many years and taught Sunday school for more than 25 years. She loved to keep the House of her Lord clean and looked after it for the past ten years. Mrs. Sumerlin was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Agnes Dixon; sisters, Patricia Beddard, Vennie Davenport and a brother, Jessie Dixon Jr. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert F. "Bobby" Sumerlin; daughter, Rebecca Sumerlin of the home; sisters, Stella Singleton and Helen Rowe, both of Washington, N.C., and Bertha Garrison of Norfolk, Va.; brothers, Billy Dixon of Washington, N.C., and Henry Dixon of Greenville; and a host of other relatives and loved ones. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 at Wilkerson Funeral Home and at other times at the home.  (Greenville Daily Reflector [Greenville, NC] – Wednesday, May 27, 2009)

Grace Elizabeth Windley Cradle Sumpter

Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Windley Cradle Sumpter, 80, of 789 N. Boyd Road, Pinetown, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville.  A funeral will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Weeping Mary Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego, with Elder Donald Peartree officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington.  Mrs. Sumpter was born in Beaufort County on Oct. 14, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Francis Windley. She attended the Beaufort County schools. She was married to Jesse J. Sumpter, who survives. She was retired from a pen company in New York. She was a member of Christian Chapel Church, Bath.  Survivors include two daughters, Annie Waters and Hattie Cradle, both of Washington; one son, Warren Cradle of New York; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Collins and Laura Copeland and three brothers, Howard Windley, Roy Windley and Tom Windley.  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, August 19, 2006)

Einice Faye Sundeen

Eunice Faye (Sissy) Sundeen, 63, died Wednesday, January 9 at Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie. She was born July 15, 1944 in Beaufort County to Evelyn Russ Sundeen and the late Edward Oscar Sundeen. She attended Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church.  Surviving, in addition to her mother, are one sister, Mary S. and husband, Alonza Roberson of Williamston; and one brother, James Frederick Sundeen, and wife Beatrice of Jamesville.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Walker Funeral Home-Horner Chapel in Plymouth with the Rev. Robert Travis officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Gardens. The family received friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, January 11 at Walker Funeral Home and other times from the home of Evelyn Sundeen, 121 Old Roper Road, Plymouth, N.C.  Walker Funeral Home-Horner Chapel is in charge of arrangements.  (Washington Daily News - Saturday, January 12, 2008)

Sue Eatman Zadeits Sutorius

WASHINGTON, NC - Mrs. Sue Eatman Zadeits Sutorius, age 60, a resident of 102 Pamlico Place, Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC, died at her home Thursday, August 23, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer.  A Celebration of Sue's life will be held in a Memorial Service on Monday, August 27, 2001 at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Washington, NC conducted by The Rev. F. Harry Daniel and the Rev. Monte Johnston. Following the church service, friends and neighbors are invited to join the family for an informal reception at The Bay Club at Cypress Landing.   She was born in Wilson, NC, February 27, 1941 the daughter of the late Garland Adelbert Eatman and Mae Bissette Eatman. She was a graduate of Ralph Fike High School in Wilson and East Carolina University in Greenville. Sue lived in Wilson from 1941-1974, in Greenville from 1974-1998 and in Cypress Landing until her death. Sue was a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Wilson, a former member of The Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church of Greenville, and at present was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington.  She was also a member of the Greenville Country Club and the Cypress Landing Bay Club. She served on the Greenville City Schools Board of Education from 1977-1987. She was also affiliated with First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Greenville and later served as office secretary for the First Presbyterian Church in Washington. She is survived by her devoted husband, Leslie (Les) S. Sutorius of the home; her children, William Zadeits and his wife Elizabeth of Cary, Leigh Floyd and her husband Eric of Lawrenceville, GA, and Anna Z. Gayle and her husband John of Burlington; two step-sons, Greg Sutorius and his fiancee Karen Barr of Brooklyn, NY and Peter Sutorius, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA; a sister, Barbara Atkinson of Chapel Hill; and four grandchildren.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Sutorius family.  (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – August 26, 2001)

Helena E. Jones Sutton

Ms. Helena E. Jones Sutton, 66, of 700 Shelbrook Drive, Winterville, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Wake Medical Center. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Anna Missionary Baptist Church, Blounts Creek.  Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Free Will Baptist Church cemetery, Aurora.  Ms. Sutton was born in Beaufort County. She was a member of Jones Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Aurora, where she served as a minister, Sunday school teacher, women’s home mission and youth choir director.  Survivors include five daughters, Evangeline Gibbs of Edward, Faye Griffin of Greenville, Serisa Moore of Grimesland, Selisa Williams of Charlottesville, Va., and Rononia Sutton of Grifton; two brothers, Jayhue Jones and Christopher Jones, both of Aurora; one sister, Mamie Ruth Barnes of Washington; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  The body may be viewed Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are by Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, June 7, 2008)

Sandra Marie Sutton

Ms. Sandra Marie Sutton, 63, of 379 Hawkins Beach Road, Bath, died Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 2, 2006 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Pastor Robert Worthington officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  Floyd Sutton, Jr., Lavern Morris, Leon Morris, Timmy Sutton, Phillip Woolard and Matthew Brown will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Friday, December 1, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home of her daughter, Wendy Brown, 5717 Rivercreek Drive, Washington.  Ms. Sutton was born June 6, 1943 in Pitt County.  She was the daughter of the late Scott and Maebell Ormond Sutton.  She was a retired seamstress supervisor with Samson Shirt Factory.   She is survived by four daughters, Rebecca Waters, Susie Waters, and Patricia Waters, all of Bath and Wendy Brown of Washington; two step-sons, Mitchell Davenport of Chocowinity and Mark Davenport of Washington; two brothers, Floyd Sutton and Lindsey Sutton, both of Washington; two sisters, Barbara Morris of Vanceboro and Kay Barber of Washington; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Davenport in 1989 and one brother, Dalton Sutton.  The family will receive friends today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, and other times at the home of her daughter, Wendy Brown, 5717 Rivercreek Drive, Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 1, 2006)

Emily Lucille Leggett Swain

Mrs. Emily "Lucille" Leggett Swain, age 75, a resident of 304 Lawson Road, Smallwood, died Monday, July 2, 2007 at her home.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington conducted by Dr. Michael Price and Dr. John Ledford. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Tommy Webster, Jerry Jennette, Tom Anglim, Gary Bridges, James Phillips and Richard Whitaker.  Mrs. Swain was born in Beaufort County on September 19, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Henry Chester Leggett and Lucretia Cherry Leggett. Mrs. Swain was a retired 3rd and 4th grade school teacher, with 32 years of service. She was a member of the National Educators Association (N.E.A.), the North Carolina Association of Educators (N.C.A.E.) and Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Swain was a member of the First Christian Church and C.W.F. She was an avid gardener and an animal lover.  Mrs. Swain was married to William Vernon Swain, Sr., who preceded her in death.  Survivors include her daughter, Janet Swain Cox and husband, Charles and daughter, McKenna of Washington; her son, William Vernon “Billy” Swain and wife, Dana and son Travis of Washington; and her sister, Ada Waters of Pinetown.  The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of her daughter, Janet Swain Cox, 602 Northwood Road, Smallwood, Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Swain family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, July 4, 2007)

William Lee Swain

William Lee ''Billy'' Swain died at the home of his brother and sister-in-law of the 4100 block of Loblolly Lane in Virginia at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1996.  He was born in Washington, N.C., on Feb. 1, 1950, and was self-employed as a carpenter. He was the son of Horace Swain and Annie Ruth Swain.  He was the father of two children, Kristin Ann Swain, 15, and Brandon Lee Swain, 14, of Crystal Lake, Ill. He is survived by four brothers and a sister, Randy of Virginia Beach, David of Cummins, Ga., Robbie and Lloyd, both of Bath, N.C., Annette of Bath and a host of other relatives and friends.  A memorial service will be conducted in North Creek Church in North Carolina at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 1996. The family will open their arms to his friends and extended family at the home of Marie Smith of Belhaven, N.C., today between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 20, 1996; pg. B5)

William Thomas Swain

William Thomas Swain, 63, of Largo, died Saturday (Sept. 3, 2005) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Aurora, N.C., and came here in 1978 from Pensacola. He retired from the Navy, where he was an aircraft mechanic and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was Baptist and a member of Augustus Ruser Jr. American Legion Post 273, Madeira Beach. Survivors include two sons, Walter J., Seminole, and Thomas G., Orlando; three daughters, Tammy Swain Cooley, Pinellas Park, Cynthia Swain, Callahan, and Vonya Powell, St. Petersburg; three brothers, Harvey Jr., Aurora, John A., Chesapeake, Va., and Joe G., Leland, N.C.; two sisters, Laura Jordon, Aurora, and Wilma Cale, Mecklenburg, N.C.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Veterans Funeral Care, Clearwater.  (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – September 7, 2005; pg. B7)

Annie Lewis Swanner

Mrs. Annie “Ann” Lewis Swanner, 82, formerly of 103 Daniel Drive, North Shores, Washington, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, at Gray Brier Nursing Home, High Point.  A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, with the Rev. Dr. John Ledford officiating.  Mrs. Swanner was born in Beaufort County on Dec. 29, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Nathan H. and Alice Nobles Lewis. In 1952, she married Walter D. Swanner, who preceded her in death in 1960. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15. She was a member of First Christian Church of Washington, where she was co-leader of her Sunday school class and Christian Women’s Fellowship.  Survivors include one son, Kenneth B. Swanner of Trinity; one daughter, Beverlee Swanner Nance of Whiteville; and three grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.  The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, September 1, 2006)

 Elizabeth Blount Swanner

Elizabeth “Betsy” B. Swanner, age 85, a former resident of Washington and most recently of Galloway Ridge, Pittsboro, NC, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Oakdale Cemetery with Rev. Don Wiesner officiating.  Mrs. Swanner was born April 12, 1923 in Beaufort County.  She was the daughter of the late William Augustus Blount and Mary Elizabeth Hill Blount.  She was a 1944 graduate of St. Mary’s School in Raleigh and later was a member of the school faculty.  She was married to John “Jack” MacDonald Swanner, who preceded her in death January 14, 1998.  In 1973, after living approximately 20 years in the Washington, DC area, Betsy, Jack and family returned to live in Washington, NC.  Betsy was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina, an organizer and founding member of the Stratford Book Club, and a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.  She is survived by two daughters, Susan S. Wetherald and husband, Jeffrey of Fayetteville, GA , and Elizabeth “Libby” S. Winstead and husband, Eddie of Sanford, NC; and five grandchildren, John W. Wetherald, Elizabeth J. Wetherald, Wm. Ross Wetherald, Eddie Winstead, IV, and Wm. Hill Winstead.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, February 21, 2009)

Georgia Mae Dail Swanner

Mrs. Georgia Mae Dail Swanner, 87, formerly of Washington, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Ridgewood Manor nursing home in Washington.  A private graveside service will be conducted at Oakdale Cemetery with pastor Norman Morris officiating. Pallbearers will be Allen Swanner, Jack Swanner Jr., Kevin Swanner, Virgil Toler, Aaran Paul Swanner and Jerry Johnson.  Mrs. Swanner was born in Beaufort County on March 31, 1921. She was the daughter of the late George Henry Dail and Sina Elizabeth Boyd Dail. On Aug. 1, 1936, she married Asa Garfield Swanner Sr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1972. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Tabernacle Holiness Church of Vanceboro.  Survivors include two daughters, Lois S. Toler of Washington and Joyce S. Eakes of Winterville; three sons, A.G. Swanner Jr. of Washington, Wilbur Eugene Swanner Sr. and Jack Laverne Swanner Sr., both of Vanceboro; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Swanner was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Howard Swanner, in 1984; twin children, Julia and Clyde Swanner; four brothers, Donald Dail, Steve Dail, Jack Dail and J.R. Dail; and three sisters, Ardell Wilson, Lillian Smith and Evelyn Manning.  The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Lois Toler, 3687 Wharton Station Road, Washington.  Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, February 3, 2009)

Thomas Churchill Swanner, Sr.

Mr. Thomas Churchill Swanner, Sr., age 76, a resident of 107 N. Reed Drive, Washington, N.C. died Tuesday morning July 18, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.  A private graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Sonny Browne. Mr. Swanner was born in Beaufort County on June 21, 1930, son of the late Franklin Churchill Swanner and Simmons Watts Swanner. On November 6, 1953, he married the former Helen Elizabeth Deans, who preceded him in death on June 22, 1997. He later married the former Dora Wayne Elks, who survives. Mr. Swanner served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired with 33 years service from R.J. Reynolds. He was also a member of the Washington Yacht and Country Club, Bojangle’s Tea Club, Tranters Creek Herring Club and past member of the Moose Lodge and Lion’s Club.  In addition to his wife, Dora, of the home, he is survived by his daughter: Ann S. Ange and her husband, Joseph F. Ange and his son: Thomas “Tommy” Churchill Swanner, Jr. and his wife, Pamela K. Swanner all of Washington; two stepsons: J.C. Singleton and his wife, Teresa and Marshall Wayne Singleton and his wife, Teresa all of Washington; four grandchildren: Todd Ange, Zack Swanner, Jeff Swanner and Marshall Wayne Singleton, Jr. and his sister: Katherine Adams and her husband, Lewis of Washington.  The family will receive friends at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Swanner Family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, July 19, 2006)

Melva Mae Swiger

Melva Mae Swiger, 70, of the 400 block of Lance Court, a retired saleswoman, died Feb. 28, 1994, in her residence.  Mrs. Swiger was born in Beaufort County, N.C., and was a Baptist. She was retired from J.C. Penney Co.  Survivors include her husband, Howard S. Swiger; one stepdaughter, Pamela Grundy of Tennessee; one son, William Glenn Bradley of Chesapeake; six sisters, Anne Coover of Irvine, Calif., Bea Woolard of Virginia Beach, Lucille Moore of Washington, N.C., Faye Williams of Las Vegas, Joyce Mayo of Blounts Creek, N.C., and Brenda Cox of Washington, N.C.; and two brothers, Thurman Mayo of Windsor, N.C., and Dr. Dalton Mayo of Clinton, N.C.  A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, by Pastor James E. Womble. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – March 1, 1994; pg. D2)

Alvis Eugene Swindell

Alvis Eugene Swindell, 66, of 6684 E. Wilson St., Fountain, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at home.  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fountain Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oddfellows Cemetery in Belhaven.  Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of the home; two daughters, Debra Booth and Penny Burke; two sons, Otis Eugene Swindell and Davey Lee Swindell; a sister, Linda Massengill; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at home.  Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, February 4, 2008)

James Lester Swindell

Mr. James Lester Swindell, 82, of 794 Cedar Village Apts., Belhaven, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at home.  A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cornerstone Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Dennis Davis Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery.  Mr. Swindell was born in Beaufort County on Feb. 14, 1925. He was the son of the late Rosa M. Sykes and Walter Swindell. He attended the Beaufort County Schools. He served in the Army during World War II. He was married to Verlie Crandall Swindell, who survives. He was a member of Cornerstone Tabernacle Church.  Survivors include three daughters, Lois Crandall and Rosa Locklear, both of Belhaven, and Aretha Cooper of New York; one foster daughter, Paulette Credle of Belhaven; two sons, David Sales Jr. and Fredrick Crandall, both of Belhaven; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Crandall and Rodney Crandall; one daughter, Rhonda Stanley and one brother, William Jackson Sykes.  A walk-in viewing will take place today from 1-8 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington.  The family will receive friends at the home.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – January 15, 2008)

Marie Clark Swindell

BATH - Mrs. Marie Clark Swindell, age 84, a resident of 11162 Highway 92 East, Bath, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at her home.  Mrs. Swindell was born in the Gaylords community of Beaufort County on Oct. 17, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Frank A. Clark and Mary Cox Clark. Mrs. Swindell was a homemaker.  On May 6, 1942, she married Howard T. Swindell, who preceded her in death on Sept. 9, 1995.   Survivors include her daughter, Paula S. Null of Bath; one brother, Frank A. Clark of Bath; and five sisters, Joliene B. Clark of Chesapeake, Va., Sylvia A. Mills of Greenville, Mary F. Woolard of Bath, Wanda M. Foreman of Pinetown and Winnie F. Hylton of Chesapeake, Va.   In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Swindell was preceded in death by a son, Norman Howard Swindell, and four brothers, Donald S. Clark, Lural M. Clark, Stephen C. Clark, Mylon R. Clark; and one sister, Liddie Estelle Crctens.  The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C.  Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C.  (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Friday, November 23, 2007)

James Michael Swinton

Mr. James Michael Swinton of 2434 Ridgely St., Baltimore, Md., died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.  A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Beebe Memorial CME Church, Washington, with the Rev. Edward Moultrie Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington.  Mr. Swinton was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Jan. 22, 1960. He was the son of Joseph Swinton of South Carolina and Evelena Swinton Adams of Washington. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was married to Josephine Swinton, who survives. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service.  Survivors include four daughters, Yolanda Bynum and Dee Dee Bynum, both of Baltimore, Md., Jessica Swinton and Vanessa Swinton, both of the home; one brother, Anthony Swinton of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Tiffany Swinton of South Carolina and two grandchildren.  Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 14, 2007)

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