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Irene Albertson Wagner
Mrs. Irene Albertson Wagner, a resident of 308 College Avenue, Washington Park, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, June 6, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, Washington, conducted by Rev. Danny Allen. Interment will be private. Mrs. Wagner was born in Camden County on October 3, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee Albertson and Elizabeth Virginia Parker Albertson. Mrs. Wagner was manager at Guy T. Swindell Jewelers for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the E. Frank Ruble Sunday School Class, the Linda Titus and Sarah Cutler Circle and the Washington Park Garden Club. She was married to J.J. “Jim” Sawyer, who preceded her in death. In August of 1947, she married James Glenn “Choppy” Wagner, who preceded her in death on August 15, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Sawyer Cayton of Washington, Rebecca Margaret “Becky” Wagner Ward of Washington, and her husband, Taylor Ward of Conway, N.C.; one brother, Jarvis Albertson of South Mills, N.C.; five grandchildren, Wagner Ward Fields and her husband, Brian Fields, Kristin Taylor Ward Warren and her husband, Gilbert, Lindsey Rebecca Ward, Wesley Glenn Taylor Ward and James Lee Hartsell and two great grandsons, Tanner Brian Fields and Andrew Glenn Fields. The family will receive friends at the home, 308 College Avenue, Washington Park and following the service at the church. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wagner family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Thursday, June 5, 2008)
Floyd A. Wainwright, Sr.
CHOCOWINITY — Mr. Floyd A. Wainwright, Sr., 68, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mr. Wainwright, a native of Pitt County, spent most of his life in Beaufort County. He is survived by his: wife of 41 years, Etta Marie Sawyer Wainwright; son, Thomas Allen Wainwright, of the home, Floyd Allen Wainwright, Jr. and Billy Wainwright, both of Chocowinity; daughters, Teresa Lynn Wainwright, of Chocowinity, and Michelle Pritchett, of Farmville; step-son, Ricky Glover, of Eufaula, AL; step-daughter, Mary Norman, Tipton, GA; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Henderson, of Smithfield, VA; and brothers, Frank Wainwright, Morehead, MN, and Pete Wainwright, of Chocowinity. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News – Thursday, January 7, 2010)
Jesse James Wainwright, Sr.
Mr. Jesse James Wainwright, Sr., age 62, a resident of 143 Mimosa Trailer Park, Washington, NC died Thursday morning, August 16, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Mr. Wainwright was born in Beaufort County on April 4, 1945, son of Fannie Mae Tetterton Wainwright and the late Floyd Earl Wainwright. He was owner/operator of a salvage yard. In addition to his mother, Fannie Mae Tetterton Wainwright of Washington, he is survived by his sons: Jesse James Wainwright, Jr. of Chocowinity and Christopher Jay Wainwright of Washington; his daughters: Celeste Wainwright Clark of Chocowinity and Marsha Jean; his sisters: Fannie Earl Toler and Linda Faye Alligood both of Washington; his brothers: Billy Jack Wainwright of Chocowinity, Floyd Henry Wainwright of Washington and Glenn Edward Wainwright of TN, seven grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, his friends: Rachel Alligood, Tyrone Logan, William Earl Wainwright and Curtis Watters and his faithful companion: Melba Grace Cox. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister: Elizabeth Grissom, his brother: Bobby Ray Wainwright and his best friend: Richard Bryant. No services are scheduled at this time. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wainwright Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, August 17, 2007)
Sandra Mae Boone Wainwright
Ms. Sandra Mae Boone Wainwright, age 48, a resident of 1063 Fowle Drive, Washington, died Friday, July 27, 2007 at Beaufort County Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, conducted by Mike Caton and Harry Fulmer. The following will serve as pallbearers: Kenneth Davis, Lloyd Davis, Jr., Benjamin Pollard, Tommy Rhem, Jerry Williamson, Brad Overton, Matthew Manning, and Alan Wainwright. Ms. Wainwright was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 10, 1959. She was the daughter of Elva Mae Woolard Boone and the late Gordon Roger Boone, Sr. Ms. Wainwright attended Rosemary Church of Christ and the New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her mother, Elva Mae Woolard Boone of Ft. Wayne, Ind; three children, Katherine Stewart and fiancé’, Richard Pollard of Farmville; Carrie Sue Wainwright of Washington, Edward Wainwright of Oxford; two sisters, Susan “Sue” Koop and husband, Don of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Chris Boone of Kendallville, Ind; one brother, Gordon Boone of Washington; and one grandchild, Hailey Pollard of Farmville. In addition to her father, Ms Wainwright was preceded in death by a grandson, Richard Irvin Pollard, Jr. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, July 30, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home of her brother, Gordon Boone, 5488 V.O. A. Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wainwright family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 1, 2007)
Doris Cox Walker
Mrs. Doris Cox Walker of Newport News, Va., and a former resident of Washington, died Friday, May 9, 2008. A private graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at The Pines Cemetery of Washington with Dr. Greg Barmer officiating. Mrs. Walker was born in Beaufort County, daughter of the late Miles Otis Cox and the late Katherine Florence Cox. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Michelle Cook; two brothers, Wesley Edmond Cox and Phillip Lawrence Cox and three grandchildren. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by a sister, Theola Cox Lankford. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Peninsula Funeral Home of Newport News. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Walker family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, May 11, 2008)
Floyd W. Walker
Floyd W. Walker, 84, of the 2400 block of LoFurno Road, a retired mechanic, died Feb. 12, 1994, in Norfolk. Mr. Walker was born in Beaufort County, N.C. He had retired from VEPCO and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Knox Walker of Chesapeake; two daughters, Rita Robison of Portsmouth and Diane Narron of Chesapeake; a son, Floyd K. Walker of Chesapeake; a sister, Murrill Daniels of Stonewall, N.C.; two brothers, E.M. Walker of Suffolk and A.K. Walker of Edward, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, by the Rev. Allen Dooley. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – February 14, 1994; pg. D2)
Marion Walker
A graveside service for Marion Roberson Walker will be held at 2 p.m. today at Oakdale Cemetery. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Walker Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 10, 2006)
Ray Oliver Walker
Mr. Ray Oliver Walker, age 87, a resident of Blounts Creek, NC died Sunday April 27, 2008 at his home. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Thursday May 1, 2008 at Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Joel Cannon. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Ray was born in Tipton, WV on October 2, 1920 son of the late Clifford Q. Walker and the late Anna Belle Walker. He was a graduate of Nicholas County High School and served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He married the former Nina Lee Silverthorne on October 17, 1943 who survives. Mr. Ray was a Records Supervisor with the Appalachian Power Company at the time of his retirement in 1980. Upon moving to Blounts Creek in 1981, Mr. Ray worked for ten years with Washington Utilities in inventory control until his second retirement in 1991. He was a member of Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving along with his wife: Nina of the home is a son: Larry Ray Walker of Washington; a daughter: Peggy Ann Bruce of Longwood, FL; a sister: Effie Rutledge of Montgomery, WV and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Thursday May 1, 2008 at Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving Mr. Ray’s family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Monday, April 30, 2008)
Sally Miller Walker
WILMINGTON - Mrs. Sally Miller Walker, 79, of Nun St., died March 21, 2001 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Walker was born in Washington, NC, on May 11, 1921 to the late Samuel Woody Miller and Millie Bonner Miller. She was the wife of the late David Evander Walker. Funeral services will be held at 11 am today at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Oleander Chapel by the Reverend Robert D. Cook. The entombment will be at 3:30 pm today in the Mausoleum Chapel, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 70, Clayton, NC. Mrs. Walker attended John H., Small, Washington High School and Hardbargers Secretarial School. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend. Her Motherly love will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Walker was an accomplished artist, which became her passion after retiring from the Raleigh News and Observer. Prior to going to work at the Raleigh News and Observer on March 15, 1951, Sally worked with Southern Bell Telephone Company and Norfolk Naval Base. She started as a switchboard operator at the News and Observer and eventually went to work in the Business Office of the newspaper and held various positions in that department. Sally retired from the Business Office of the News and Observer December 1986, after 35 years of full time service, but continued to work as a switchboard operator until moving to Wilmington, NC in December of 1998. Even today Sally's special sense of humor is remembered fondly by her former co-workers. Mrs. Walker is survived by her two children, David A. Walker of Wilmington, and Beverly W. Ashcroft of Matthews,; three grandchildren, D. Allen Walker of Wilmington, Jason Walker Ashcroft of Charlotte, and Julia Ross Ashcroft of Charlotte; one sister, Cora Mae Matta of Roanoke Rapids, NC; four nephews and two nieces and the Nun Street cats. The family will receive friends 9:30 this morning at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Oleander Drive until the funeral hour. A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Oleander Chapel, 3915 Oleander Drive. (The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) – March 23, 2001; pg. B7)
William Henry Walker
Mr. William Henry Walker, 85, of 131 Fair Oaks Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at his home. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greenville and will be officiated by Father Justin Kerber. William Walker was born Aug. 30, 1920, to the late Joseph and Louise Zolzer Walker. He was born and grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. During World War II, he was an airplane mechanic for the 14th United States Air Force in China. After the war, he graduated from Fordham University and became a certified public accountant. He spent most of his business life with IU International Corp., a diversified company. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Greenville, Flying Tigers Association, Cypress Landing Bridge Club and the Sunshine Club. On Sept. 8, 1951, William married Madeline Loretta Mosca who preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 2003, after 51 years of marriage. A brother, Joseph L. Walker, and his wife, Virginia; and a brother-in-law, James Mosca preceded Mr. Walker in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine V. Walker of the home and her close friend, Hill Grimes; a son; Lawrence J. Walker and his wife, Laurie, of Wallingford, Pa.; a granddaughter, Kathleen L. Nilon of Seoul, South Korea; a grandson, Will Walker of Wallingford, Pa.; a brother; Terrence Walker and his wife, Doris, of New Bern; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Mosca of Boston. Interment services will be at 2 p.m. following the memorial service and will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Cemetery in New Bern. Paul Funeral Home of Washington, N.C,. is serving the Walker family. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) - August 20, 2006)
Barbara Ann Wallace
Barbara Ann Wallace of 306 Carteret Street, Bath, NC passed away February 10, 2010 at her home following a courageous fight with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with The Rev. Jack Rivers officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2010 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC. Ms. Wallace was born January 4, 1938 in Beaufort County. Her parents were the late William “Bill” Wallace and Louise Waters Wallace. Ms. Wallace graduated from Bath High School in 1956. She graduated from California State University at Los Angeles with a degree in Social Studies. She also attended Beaufort Community College and UNC at Chapel Hill. She was employed with the United Airlines in New York and California. Returning to Bath in the early 90’s Ms. Wallace became active in St. Thomas Church and the community, serving on the boards of the Historic Bath Foundation, Historic Bath Commission, Co-Chair of the Historic Bath Tricentennial Celebration, and as Mayor of Bath for eight years. She was employed as Administrative Assistant at the Pungo District Hospital and the Senior Center in Washington. Survivors include a sister, Helen Marie Jones, sister-in-law Mary C. Wallace and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Wallace was preceded in death by two brothers, Nelson Swindell Wallace and William Purvis Wallace. Special appreciation is expressed to the care given by Hospice and her special Caregivers. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, February 12, 2010)
Bertha Latham Wallace
Mrs. Bertha Latham "Faytie" Wallace, 81, of Washington, died Monday in the Pamlico Internal Medicine office. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Paul Funeral Home with Ben James officiating. Burial will be in Latham Cemetery, Long Ridge Rd., Pinetown. A native of Beaufort County, Mrs. Wallace was the daughter of the late George L. and Bertie Latham Waters Latham. She was the widow of Thomas Hunter Wallace. Mrs. Wallace is survived by a son, Ronald E. Wallace of Longwood, Fla.; four daughters: Mrs. Oressa Boyd and Mrs. Margie Waters, both of Pinetown, Mrs. Lillie O'Merry of Scotland Neck and Mrs. Lola Cox of Washington; a brother, Wiley Waters of Williamston' and three grandchildren. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Woodard's Pond Church of Christ. Deacons and elders of the church will serve a pallbearers. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 1, 1988)
Harley Ellsworth Wallace, Sr.
Mr. Harley Ellsworth Wallace, Sr., age 82, a resident of 628 Terrapin Track Road, Washington, died Wednesday morning December 6, 2006 at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday December 8, 2006 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, officiated by S. Ray West and Dale Lovelady. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Shannon Lovelady, Brandon Lovelady, Harley E. “Buddy” Wallace, III, Rex Woolard, Ronnie Waddell, Justin DeCastillia and Dwain Woolard will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on November 6, 1924, son of the late Lawrence Wallace and Lollie Ellsworth Whitaker Wallace. On November 26, 1947, he married the former Lear Ruth “Dolly” Matkins who preceded him in death on January 13, 2005. Mr. Wallace was a retired supervisor with R.L. Casey Construction Company and owner/operator of Terrapin Track Golf Course. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of First Church of Christ in Washington. Mr. Wallace is survived by his two sons: David L. Wallace and his wife, Nancy of Washington, Harley E. Wallace, Jr. and his wife, Maureen of Santee, CA; his three daughters: Linda W. Lovelady and her husband, Dale of Chattanooga, TN; Darlene W. Webster and her husband, John of Pinetown and Sherry W. Whitehurst and her husband, Mike of South Mills, NC; his sister: Julia Woolard; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and three step grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Wallace Sutton. The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 PM Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home located at 628 Terrapin Track Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, December 8, 2006)
Henry Warren Wallace
Mr. Henry Warren Wallace, age 61, a resident of 306 Wharton Street, Rosedale Community, Washington, NC died Wednesday April 22, 2009 at his home. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday April 26, 2009 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington officiated by Thelbert Leggett and Mike Chandler. Burial will follow in the Wallace Family Cemetery. Zack Gurkin, Wayne Harris, Billy Powell, Gary Cutler, Bernice Tyson, Larry Perry and Jim Tyrell, Jr., Danny Modlin and Steve Norris will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on September 17, 1947, son of the late Delmar Wallace and Mae Dunlow Wallace. He was a graduate of Pantego High School. Mr. Wallace was employed for 42 years with National Spinning as an electrician. He was a member of Pinetown Church of Christ. He loved to garden, loved the river, boating, fishing and other water activities. He is survived by his children: Regina Dean and her husband, Joseph of Greenville and Henry Franklin “Frank” Wallace of Greenville; his grandson: Koty Dean of Greenville; four sisters: Melisia Gainey and Lillian Wallace both of Goldsboro, Sylvia Wallace of Pantego and Pattie Jordan of Washington; his special friend: Jean Eaton of Chocowinity; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers: Delmar Wallace, Jr. and Rolphe Wallace. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. on Saturday at Paul Funeral Home and other times at the home located at 306 Wharton Street, Rosedale, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, April 25, 2009)
James Elwood Wallace
Mr. James Elwood Wallace, Sr., age 75, a resident of 234 River Shore Drive, New Bern, NC died Saturday December 8, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington, NC officiated by Pastor David Pierce. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery of Washington. Walt Wallace, Albert Keech, Larry Sullivan, Tom Holloman, Shane Lacoste and James Cherry will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on July 1, 1932 son of the late Walton Roper Wallace and the late Rosa Boyd Wallace. He married the former Kay Francis Leggett on November 1, 1958 who preceded him in death on October 27, 2001. Mr. Wallace served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. In civilian life he was an automobile mechanic. Survivors include two sons: James “Jimmy” E. Wallace, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Ayden and Robert “Bobby” Lee Wallace, Sr. and his wife Cassandra of New Bern; a brother: Andy Wallace of Washington; a sister: Carol W. Keech of Pinetown and two grandchildren: Robert “Robby” Wallace, Jr. and Ryan Andrew Wallace both of New Bern. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Ashly Grey Wallace in 1998. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday December 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Alvin and Louise Ambrose, located at 1850 Mill Hole Road, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, December 11, 2007)
James Robert Wallace
Mr. James Robert “Bobby” Wallace, 66, a resident of 1883 Lizzard Slip Road, Washington, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with the Rev. Robert C. Tuck officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace family cemetery, Lizzard Slip Road. Louis Edwards, Tony Oliver, Brian Tuck, Jack Scott, Joseph Perry Jr. and Robert Perry will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on April 27, 1940. He was the son of the late Robert Arthur Wallace and Annie Turner Wallace. Mr. Wallace retired from the janitorial department of Lowe’s. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Gregory Dean Wallace of Washington, and two sisters, Roberta Perry of Washington and Marian Romero of Clayton. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of his sister, Roberta Perry, 1889 Lizzard Slip Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, July 2, 2006)
Magdalene Harris Wallace
Mrs. Magdalene Harris Wallace, 86, of 170 Main St., Pinetown, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with pastor Gene Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Wesley Wallace Jr., David Winstead, Jr., William Wallace Jr., Derek Wallace, Tim Ward and Chris Leggett will serve as pallbearers. Tommy Mobley, Fred Cutler, Jr., Hank Keech and Joey Batchler will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on March 3, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Newsome and Lucy Waters Harris. She was married to William Major “Tom” Wallace, who preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1987. She was employed with the Beaufort County school system as a child nutritionist with Pinetown School. She was a member of Pinetown Senior Citizens Group and the Beaufort County Grange. She was a member of Five Points Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member of the ladies’ auxiliary. Survivors include her children, Roberta Wallace Nelson, Wesley M. Wallace Sr., Linda Wallace Waters and Wenda Wallace Winstead, all of Pinetown, and William Harris Wallace Sr. of the Long Acre community; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren and five sisters. The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 16, 2006)
Nellie Gurkin Wallace
Mrs. Nellie Gurkin Wallace, 89, formerly of Pinetown, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wallace family cemetery at Walla Watta near Pinetown, conducted by Kent Gurganus. Mrs. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on July 15, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Luther Jarvis Gurkin and Hettie Elizabeth Jackson Gurkin. She was married to A.M. Wallace Jr., who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1984. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Pinetown Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by one sister, Roxie Esther Gurkin. The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, June 9, 2006)
Nelson Swindell Wallace
Mr. Nelson Swindell Wallace, Sr., age 70, a resident of 1035 W. Bay St. Belhaven, NC died Friday April 10, 2009 at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday April, 13, 2009 at Belhaven Community Cemetery officiated by Linwood Adams. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on January 13, 1939 son of the late William Purvis Wallace, Sr. and the late Louise Catherine Waters Wallace. He attended Bath High School and married the former Mary Ella Cleary on September 26, 1964 who survives. Mr. Wallace was a Captain for several Tug Boat Company's during his lifetime and at the time of his retirement was working for Grady Furlough Company in Chesapeake, VA. He was a member of New Hope Church of Christ in Pantego. Surviving along with his wife Mary of the home is a son: Nelson S. Wallace, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Pinetown; a daughter: Cathy Wallace of Belhaven; his mother-in-law: Julia Cleary Fulford of Belhaven; two sisters: Barbara Ann Wallace of Bath and Helen Marie Wallace Jones of Seminole, FL and three grandchildren: Michael Spencer, Jr., Paige Leigh Wallace and Hayley Michelle Wallace. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by a grandson: Aaron Nicholas Spencer and a brother: William Purvis Wallace, Jr. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM today Saturday April 11, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Wallace family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, April 12, 2009)
Polly Boyd Wallace
Mrs. Polly Boyd Wallace, age 101, a former resident of Pinetown died Friday January 5, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday January 9, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Bobby Gene Wallace. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Great grandsons; Shawn Kayton, Jesse Wallace, Troy Credle, Colby Wallace, Joshua Baynor, Trey Atkins, Dustin Asby and Earl Foster, Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on November 1, 1905 daughter of the late Henry Clay Boyd and the late Mary Gay Boyd. She married Freddie Clarence Wallace who preceded her in death on October 29, 1951. She was a homemaker, a member of Athens Chapel Church of Christ and a former member of the Pinetown Senior Club. Survivors include two Sons: Clarence Wallace and wife Janice of Chesapeake, VA and Dalton Wallace and wife Nancy of Yeatesville, GA; six grandchildren: Linda Credle and husband Marvin, Teresa Kayton and husband Buddy, Allen Wallace and wife Cindy, Fredda Foster, Tamara Jarvis and Micah Wallace and wife Amy; nineteen great grandchildren: Sarah Starling, Lily Wallace, Tiffany Parker, Jan Bendigo, Shawn Kayton, Jennifer Becker, Jesse Wallace, Troy Credle, Amanda Credle, Kelly Wallace, Shannon Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Colby Wallace, Brooke Baynor, Joshua Baynor, Trey Atkins, Dustin Asby, Earl Foster, Jr. and Harli Foster and nine great great grandchildren: Charlie, Scotty, Taylor, Conner, Lauren, Kelsey, Cailyn, Haley and Gracie. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by a daughter: Janice W. Baynor on March 12, 1997; three sisters: Mary Elizabeth Lilley, Delphia Henrietta Boyd and Nettie Mae Wallace and 10 brothers: Henry Edwin Boyd, Claudius Atkinson Boyd, Heber Gay Boyd, Fenner Howard Boyd, Lawrence Lafayette Boyd, Aaron Windley Boyd, Ottis Carlyle Boyd, William Rodman Boyd, Mark Adolphus Boyd and Dennis Woodrow Boyd. The family will receive friends 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday January 8, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, January 7, 2007)
Ronald Adolph Wallace
Mr. Ronald Adolph Wallace, 80, of Washington, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Waters family cemetery in Pinetown with the Rev. Woodrow Freeze III officiating. Mr. Wallace was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 1, 1926. He was the son of the late Laudie Melton Wallace Sr. and Neta Waters Wallace. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a retired section foreman with Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a member of Washington VFW Post 6088 and Beaufort County Post 15 of the American Legion. Survivors include two sons, R. Wayne Wallace of Suffolk, Va., and Ronald A. Wallace Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; one daughter, Barbara Phillips of Chesapeake, Va.; two stepdaughters, Janet Kodmon of Portsmouth, Va., and Cathy Pedersen of Fall Brook, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Winstead Wallace of Rochester, N.Y., and Laudie Wallace Jr. of Shortsville, N.Y.; one sister, Ruth W. O’Neal of Pinetown; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ferrell Wallace and Earl Wallace and one sister, Madge Butler. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 21, 2006)
William Joseph Wallace
Mr. William Joseph Wallace of 2608 Crest St., Durham, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Greenfield Place, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. David L. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wallace was born Dec. 23, 1932, the son of the late Eddie J. Wallace and Lossie Latham. He was reared by Thelma Tuten Wallace. He attended the Beaufort County schools. He was married to Brenda D. Wallace, who survives. He was a member of Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. Survivors include eight daughters, Stephanie Rome, Anna and Sharon Harrell, all of Washington, Danielle Smallwood of Wilson, Constance Wallace of Greenville, Cheri Smallwood of Raleigh, Angela Smallwood of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Shirley Collins of Manteo; eight sons, Anthony Wallace of Cincinnati, Ohio, Anthony Smallwood of Raleigh, William Joseph Wallace of Greenville, Michael and Kenneth Wallace, Derrick Smallwood of Brooklyn, N.Y., Herman Harrell of Wilmington and Sherman Harrell of Bayboro; four sisters, Gloria Laws of Baltimore, Md., Linda Street and Vanetta Victor, both of Washington, and Angela Williams of Statesville; one brother, William E. Tuten of Washington and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Smallwood; one sister, Dorothy Long; and three brothers, Eddie Wallace Jr., Hubert Wallace and William Thomas Blount. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, July 28, 2006)
Paul Darden Walls
Mr. Paul Darden Walls, age 79, of 107 Village Circle, Washington, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Beaufort County Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 Am, Friday, May 15, 2009 at Alligood Church of God with Rev. Phillip Jethro officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Hubert Cooper, Earl Jordan, Larry Upton, Jr., Ronnie Woolard, Ted Woolard and Toby Woolard will serve as pallbearers. Bill Harris will serve as an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Alligood Church of God, 1891 Mill Hole Road, Washington, NC. Mr. Walls was born in Beaufort County on May 2, 1930 to James Easter and Effie Moore Walls. Paul was a retired carpenter and attended Alligood Church of God. On August 30, 1969 he married Evelyn Rebecca Woolard who survives. In addition to his wife Mr. Walls is survived by three daughters, Pamela Sheldon and husband Frank of Washington, Kathy Griffin of Gray Court, SC, and Kristi Bass and husband Chad of Washington; two sons, Jody Alligood and wife Linda of Washington and Johnnie Alligood and wife Pam of Irmo, SC; one brother, Plum Walls of Greenville, NC; one sister, Earlene Autry of Newport News, VA, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurman Walls and Johnny Walls. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, May 15, 2009)
Kathleen Cooper Walton
Mrs. Kathleen Cooper Walton, 97, a resident of 411 S. LaSalle St. died early Thursday morning. Mrs. Walton was born in Washington, NC, was raised in the Methodist Orphanage in Raleigh, and lived in Durham and in Morganton. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Morganton. Mrs. Walton was a teacher in her early years and more recently was a Licenses Practical Nurse at Watts Hospital in Durham. Grave Side Rites will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery by Rev. Mark Harper. The family will receive friends at Clements Funeral Home Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Bennett of Rougemont and Mrs. Doris Birmingham of Carolina Beach, NC; a son, Mr. Jim Hardaway of California; several grandchildren including Kathy Bass, Annette Dunnegan, Hal Hardaway and Sandra Fox. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – March 26, 1999; pg. B2)
Calvin Earl Ward
Mr. Calvin Earl Ward, 39, of 982 Pungo Village, Belhaven, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A funeral will be conducted today at 1 p.m. in Holly Grove Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) with the Rev. Dr. Johnson Hazel officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Ward was born in Beaufort County on Sept. 26, 1969. He was the son of Harry Gibbs and Dalphine Ward Gibbs. He was a graduate of the former John A. Wilkinson High School. He was an Army veteran. He was employed at Stanadyne Automotive prior to declining health. He was a member of Holly Grove Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), where he served with the youth choir, as a Sunday school teacher, trustee and in the Male Chorus. Survivors include one sister, Tikina Gibbs of Belhaven and his paternal grandmother, Audrey Gibbs of Belhaven. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, December 30, 2008)
Edward Gray Ward
Mr. Edward Gray Ward, age 75, a resident of 7442 US Hwy 17 North, Washington died Friday, April 17, 2009 at his home. A funeral service will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington officiated by Pastor Phillip Jethro. Burial will follow in the Griffin Family Cemetery. Bernice Tyson , Billy Hoyt Peele, Randy Lee, Jimmy Hardison, Freddie Squires and Fritz Tanner will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Ward was born in Martin County on June 27, 1933, son of Hugh Burras Ward and Mildred Griffin Ward. He married the former Nancy Holliday, who survives. In 1951 he attended Campbell College. He served in the US Army in the Signal Corps while stationed in Germany from 1953 to 1955. Mr. Ward operated a restaurant for a couple of years in Windsor before coming back home to farm with his dad. Mr. Ward was a past member of the Selective Service Board, the National Farm Organization, the ASCS Board and the Old Ford Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Smithwick Creek Church. In addition to his wife, Nancy Ward, of the home, he is survived by his daughter, Tina Ward of Washington; his son, Edward Gray “Ed” Ward, Jr. of Washington and his granddaughter, Holly Davenport of Washington. The family would to extend a special thanks to Community Hospice. The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 PM Saturday at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Ward Family. (Paul Funeral Home)
Gennie Louise Ebison Ward
Mrs. Gennie Louise Ebison Ward, 75, of 205 Baker Drive, Washington, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Deeper Life Ministries, U.S. Highway 264 West, Washington, with Elder Antonio R. Grice officiating. Burial will follow in Whitfield & Whitley Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 31, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Freeman Ebison Sr. and Addorah S. Ebison. She attended the former Washington City Schools. She was married to Willie H. “Bill” Ward, who preceded her in death. She was a member of The Ninth Street Church of God and later Higher Vision Ministry under the pastorate of Elder Antonio R. Grice. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Howard, Dorothy Everson and Iris M. Ward, all of Washington, and Carolyn J. Ward of Raleigh; three sons, Harvey Ward Jr. and Steve L. Ward, both of Washington, and Donald R. Ward of Chocowinity; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, Gloria Columbus and Jerry Ward and seven siblings. A walk-in viewing will be held today from 1-8 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. The family will receive friends at the homes of her son, Steve Ward, 332 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and her daughter, Dorothy Everson, 100 Randolph Road, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, June 27, 2008)
Lillie Gray Smith Ward
Mrs. Lillie Gray Smith Ward, 87, a resident of Britthaven of New Bern, formerly of 813 W. Pantego St., Belhaven, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at Britthaven. Mrs. Smith was born in Pitt County, Aug. 6, 1919 to the late John Smith and Flossie D. Smith. She attended Beaufort County schools. She was a member of Saint Miller Missionary Baptist Church She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Ward. Survivors include five daughters, Lenora Reddick, Ernestine Ward and Lillie M. Ward, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. Josephine Leathers and Joe A. Midgett, both of Belhaven; three sons, Melvin Ward of Brooklyn, N.Y, Kenneth Ward of New Bern and Keith Ward of Belhaven; a sister, Mary J. Spencer of Belhaven; 29 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Saint Reddick Missionary Baptist Church with Elder James Stanley officiating Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Willie and Joe A. Midgett, 836 W. Pantego St., Belhaven. Arrangements are by Whitfield and Whitley Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, February 20, 2007)
Loretta Ann Banks Ward
Loretta Ann Banks Ward, a resident of Greenville, died Wednesday afternoon Sept. 14, 2005, at her home. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington, N.C. Mrs. Ward was born in Beaufort County, daughter of the late Mayo Banks and Estelle Wainwright Banks. She was employed with Corey's Masonry as a bookkeeper until her retirement. She is survived by her children, Ralph Dail and wife, Teresa, of Windsor, S.C., Sheila Guy of Chocowinity and Donald L. Ward Jr. of Greenville; her brothers: Mayhew Banks, Floyd Banks and Jack Banks; her sisters, Barbara Banks and Brenda Squires; her grandchildren, Jason Dail, Danielle Guy and Corey Guy; a great-grandchild: Hunter Dail; and her beloved dog “Sweetpea". The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Sheila Guy located at 224 Elks Road, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Banks Family. (The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) – November 11, 2005)
Milton Ward, Sr.
Mr. Milton “Buster” Ward, Sr., 56, of 153 Gray Road, Chocowinity, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in The Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, Washington, with Elder Willie Ore officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Ward was born in Beaufort County on April 23, 1950. He was the son of Blanche Bailey Smaw and the late Issac Ward. He attended Beaufort County schools. On July 6, 1968, he married Bertha L. Drayton Ward, who survives. He retired April 30, 2006, as a mail handler and group leader with the U.S. Postal Service in New York and Rocky Mount. In New York, he was a member of St. Peters Tabernacle Deliverance Center. In North Carolina, he was affiliated with The Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, Washington. Survivors include one daughter, Tonika A. Ward of Chocowinity; one son, Milton Ward, Jr. of Chocowinity; five sisters, Doris Logan of Chocowinity, Gladys Hines, Pat McCullough and Brenda Swindell, all of Washington, and Thelma Mills of Greenville; and six brothers, James Earnest Smaw of Aurora, Randy Smaw and Clinton Smaw, both of Chocowinity, Nelson Smaw of Durham, Vernell Sanders of Pantego, and Oscar Lee Smaw of Washington. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin P. Carter; five brothers, Larry Smaw, Elmer Covel, James Phillip Smaw, William Earl Smaw and Wayne Bailey and two grandsons. The body may be viewed at the church during the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Blanche Smaw, 1082 Gray Road, Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, September 1, 2006)
Richard Bryan Ward
Mr. Richard Bryan Ward, age 61, a resident of 1680 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity, died Friday May 1, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Downs Cemetery, 1683 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity and will be conducted by Pastor David Linton. Mr. Ward was born on June 11, 1947 in Beaufort County to the late Marshall and Maude Bright Ward. He was a graduate of Chocowinity High School and formerly owned and operated Pre-Owned Housing of Washington. Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Tess Woolard of Chocowinity, two sons, Marshall Todd Ward of New Mexico, Marcus Brian Ward and wife Pamela of Chocowinity, one brother, Donald Ward of Chocowinity, four sisters, Mary Jean Hutto of Texas, Norleen Brinson of Washington, Lucille Cochran of Tennessee, Nelda Newman of Chocowinity, ten grandchildren, Andy Windley, Justin Windley, Lee Wayne Chandler, Jeffrey Ward, Jordan Rose, Jerrett Ward, Rayn Ward, Lars Woolard, Jon Michael Millaway and Ammythee Ward. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Dustin Ward and one sister, Linda Cochran. The family will receive friends at the home of Nelda Newman, 1683 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity, NC 27817 prior to the service. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Ward family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
Rose Goodrich Ware
Rose Goodrich Ware, 79, died Aug. 20, 2004, in a local hospital. She was born in Belhaven, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Rosa Shavendar Johnston and Arthur Johnston. She was predeceased by her husbands, James Roy Goodrich and William Thompson Ware Jr. Mrs. Ware was retired as assistant treasurer of Watters and Martin Wholesale Hardware Corporation after 35 years. She was a charter member of the Virginia Beach Christian Church and the Norfolk-Virginia Beach Soroptimist Club. Survivors include two daughters, Roseanne Goodrich Thomas and her husband Dr. Harry D. Thomas of Burgaw, N.C. and Janet Goodrich Cullifer and her husband Bill Cullifer of Chesapeake; a brother, Russell Johnston and his wife Burchie of Belhaven, N.C.; two other sister-in-laws, Doris Johnston of Belhaven and Vivian Bradshaw of Suffolk; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Lauren Rose Thomas. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, by Dr. William E. Austin. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the Cox Funeral Home on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. for a visitation with friends. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 22, 2004)
John Spencer Warner
SUMTER - Graveside services for John Spencer Warner, 77, will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Howard and the Rev. Steve E. Rohrlack officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Rickard, 56 Highland Ave. Memorials may be made to Crosswell Baptist Church or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Warner died Sunday, June 18, 2000 at the Conway Hospital of Conway. Born in Washington, N.C., he was a son of the late Blum DeWitt Warner and Ethel L. Troublefield Warner. Mr. Warner was a retired U.S. Marine Corps T/Sgt. with 20 years of service. He was a World War II and Korean veteran. He also retired from Civil Service at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base with 19 years of service. He was a Mason, Shriner and member of the VFW. Surviving are his brother, Merrill D. Warner of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Ethel W. Rickard, Betty Rickard, both of Sumter. (The State (Columbia, SC) – June 20, 2000; pg. B4)
Michael Todd Warner
Mr. Michael Todd Warner, 37 of 114 Pinetree Drive, Washington, died August 11, 2006 in Newark, Delaware. A Memorial Service will at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Wittman officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2006 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington. Mr. Warner was born September 4, 1968 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Charlie Lee Warner, Jr. and Ann Mangum Warner. He was a 1986 graduate of Washington High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1992. Survivors include his mother, Ann Mangum Warner of Washington; his father, Charlie Lee Warner, Jr. and his wife, Ruth of Washington; two brothers, Stephen Warner and his wife, Rachel of Farmville and Tim Warner and special friend Pennie Banks of Blounts Creek; one step-sister, Kathy Jones and her husband, Chris of Southern Pines and his step-brother, C. T. Dupree and his wife, Kathy of Bath; his paternal grandfather, Charlie Warner of Washington and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, August 17, 2006)
Annie Myrtle Mills Warren
Mrs. Annie Myrtle Mills Warren, age 93, a former resident of 2333 Old New Bern Rd., Chocowinity, died Thursday morning, February 11, 2010 at Britthaven of Washington. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and will be conducted by Rev. Henry Horne. Burial will follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Gray Burbage, Jamie Warren, Tracy Warren, Michael Warren, Davey Ann Burbage and Jessica Warren will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Warren was born in Beaufort County on November 8, 1916 to the late Nabe and Laura Ann Dudley Mills. On June 8, 1940 she married Jasper Garfield Warren who preceded her in death on November 21, 1983. She was a 1936 graduate of Chocowinity High School and graduate of Tayloe Hospital Nursing School. She was a registered nurse with Tayloe Hospital, nursing supervisor with Beaufort County Hospital, worked in Dr. Pugh’s office and was the Beaufort County School nurse for Pinetown, Aurora and Chocowinity. Mrs. Warren was a member of the American Nursing Association, Beaufort County Senior Citizen Club, the Over 80 Club and Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. In 1999 Beaufort County Farm Bureau honored her by dedicating their yearbook to her. Survivors include two sons, William Warren and wife Carol of Chocowinity, Sam Warren and wife Pam of Elizabethtown, NC; daughter-in-law, Carol Warren of Washington; one sister, Doris Bonner of Ayden, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Gary Warren, one brother, Marvin Mills and four sisters, Viola Mooring, Mamie Ruth Beddard, Ruby Mooring and Loretta Nelson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home of William and Carol Warren, 2283 Old New Bern Rd., Chocowinity, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Warren family. (Paul Funeral Home)
Cora Lee Edwards Warren
(Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) - March 1, 1982 [Kindly submitted by Ruth Warren Dail]
Esther Jarvis Warren
Mrs. Esther Jarvis Warren, 68, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Warren, a native of Beaufort County, attended the Belhaven schools, and was a 1953 graduate of John A. Wilkinson High School. She attended East Carolina College, earning a BS degree in Elementary Education. In 1964, she received her Master’s Degree in Education from East Carolina University. After teaching for 18 years, she served as principal for Third Street Elementary and then Sadie Saulter Elementary, for a total of 12 years. She was the recipient of the North Carolina Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator Award in 1970, and in 1985 she was named the Wachovia Principal of the Year. After retiring from the Pitt County School System in 1989, she directed an after school tutorial program in four Federal housing projects for four years. In addition, she supervised teacher interns for East Carolina University for 11 years. A charter member of Hooker Memorial Christian Church, Mrs. Warren served on many committees for the service of her Lord and Savior, including the Christian Women Fellowship and the choir. She was a Sunday school teacher and organizer of the Senior Lunch Bunch. She will be greatly missed by her family as well as her church family. A lover of all sports, she especially enjoyed playing tennis and golf. As a tennis enthusiast, she played on the winning 1991 National Women’s Tennis Team. Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her mother and father, Rachel and Rudolph Jarvis and is survived by: her loving husband of 49 years - Dennis Warren; sister - Polly J. Champion and husband, Neal, and nephews - Gray and David Champion, all of Raleigh; the Warren family including: brothers-in-law - Dixie Warren and wife, Carrie Nell, of Locust Grove, GA, Billy Warren and wife, Edith, of Farmville, Jasper Warren and wife, Billie, of Chesapeake, VA, Tony Warren and wife, Sandra, of Williamston; sisters-in-law - Hilda Hughes of Merry Hill, NC, Patsy Bryant of Windsor, NC; special friend - Gwyn Coghill and husband, Granville Hogg, of Cape Charles, VA. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Saturday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, January 21, 2007)
Joanne Edwards Warren
VANCEBORO - Mrs. Joanne Edwards Warren, age 63, a resident of 11723 U.S. Highway 17 South, Vanceboro, died at her home Monday Aug. 18, 2008. Her family was at her side when her battle with cancer ended. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Washington officiated by Father Bill Quigley. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Otto Flourshutz, Douglas Edwards, Josh Edwards, Garland Edwards Jr., Wayne Whitley and Chris Whitley will serve as pallbearers. Joanne was born on April 4, 1945, daughter of the late Frank Edwards Jr. and Ruby Dell Whitley Evett. She grew up in Beaufort and Pitt Counties and married the late Thomas Holt Warren Sr. of Washington. She is also preceded in death by her son, Thomas Holt Warren Jr. and her daughter, Frances Darlene Warren. Joanne was a member of the Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. She was also a registered nurse and the recipient of Nurse of the Year at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in 1993. She was a member of the Red Hat Society "Bodacious Babes" of Beaufort County and was involved with Girl Scouts as well as many community sports. Surviving are her daughter, Selena Coltrain and husband, Billy; her grandson, Tobby Wainwright and wife, Allison; great-granddaughters, Katelyn and Alyssa Wainwright; her brothers, Garland Edwards and wife, Toni, and Keith Edwards; her sisters, Carolyn Brice and husband, Daniel; Sheena Riggs and husband, Robert and Melinda Murdock and husband, Walter; and her step-brother, Mitchell L. Evett. Also surviving are her brother-in-law, James Warren; her sister-in-law, Frances Williams and husband, Gary; and her sister-in-law, Jo Ann Banks. A Service of Remembrance will be held 7:00-7:30 p.m. today at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends following the service until 9:00 p.m. and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Warren family. (The Daily Reflector [Greenville, NC] - August 21, 2008)
John Thelman Warren
Mr. John Thelman Warren of 4582 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, with the Rev. Lynn Bolden officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. Warren was born Dec. 16, 1946, the son of Clara Warren. He attended the Beaufort County Schools. He was married to Florence Greene Warren, who preceded him in death. He was a member of Cherry Run A.M.E. Zion Church. Survivors include two daughters, Evette S. Godley and Olivia W. Moore of Washington; one son, Dwayne Satterthwaite of Washington; two sisters, Lovie Warren and Sandra Askew of Washington and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and other times at the home of his aunt, Josephine Williams, 4582 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, October 31, 2008)
Lela Campbell Warren
Mrs. Lela Campbell Warren, 85, a resident of 233 Waterford Place, Washington, NC died Sunday January 24, 2010 at Beaufort County Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday January 26, 2010 at the First Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Kevin Woolard. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens of Washington. Mickey Jones, M.L. Jones, Kori Fredrick, Daniel Moore, Scottie Moore, Aaron Moore, Jeff Dobson and Josh Campbell will serve as pallbearers. Greg Cooper will serve as honorary pallbearer. Mrs. Warren was born in Pitt County on July 21, 1924 daughter of the late John Albert Campbell and Lela Brinson Campbell. She attended Pitt County Schools. On December 31, 1941, Mrs. Warren married Robert Jesse Warren, who preceded her in death on September 15, 1972. Mrs. Warren had served as Vice President/ Owner of Suburban Sanitation and had been the supervisor of housekeeping during the opening of the Opryland Hotel. Mrs. Warren was a gifted seamstress all of her life. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and was active in all aspects of charitable works through the organization. Mrs. Warren is survived by her children: Dottie W. Moore and husband Don of Washington, NC Sylvia W. Jones and husband Pee Wee of Chocowinity, NC, Bob Warren and wife Theresa of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Chuck Warren and wife Elaine of Asheville, NC, Ruthie W. Frederick of Greenville, NC. ten grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Warren is preceded in death by a daughter, Lela Catherine Warren, two sisters; Louise Savage and Julia Baker, one brother; Albert Campbell, and two grandchildren. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mrs. Warren’s caregiver: Phyllis Guilford. The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 26, 2010 from 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m., prior to the service. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Warren family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, January 26, 2010)
Mary Irma Cherry Warren
Mrs. Mary Irma Cherry Warren, age 86, a former resident of 6958 U.S. Hwy. 17 North died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A graveside funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Eddie Bowen. Mrs. Warren was born in Beaufort County on September 28, 1920, daughter of the late James Alfred Cherry and the late Sudie Roberson Cherry. She graduated from Washington High School and married Albert Thomas Warren who preceded her in death on October 29, 1983. Mrs. Warren was a homemaker and a member of Old Ford Church of Christ. She was very active in her church as long as her health permitted her to do so. Survivors include two daughters: Joann Banks of Greenville, Frances W. Williams and her husband Gary of Washington; a son: James Albert Warren of the home; a daughter in law: JoAnn Warren of Vanceboro; a brother: Russell Cherry of Derby, Kansas; six grandchildren: Philip Watson, Cindy Morris and Selena Coltrain, all of Greenville, Lisa W. Baker of Washington, Mary Frances Callahan of Aurora and Donald Banks of Chocowinity; ten great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by a son: Thomas Holt Warren Sr.; two grandchildren: Thomas Holt Warren, Jr. and Frances Darlene Warren; four brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Warren family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, March 9, 2007)
Vina Hill Warren
Mrs. Vina Hill Warren, 92, a former resident of Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ephesus Free Will Baptist Church in Blounts Creek with Melvin Haas officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery of Washington. She was born in Beaufort County on May 4, 1916. She was a homemaker and a member of Ephesus Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Russell Warren and his wife, Phyllis, of Blounts Creek; two daughters, Frances Warren Forrest of Vanceboro and Betty Jean Waters and her husband, Russell, of Washington; a brother, Lester Hill of Blounts Creek; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at each of the children's homes in Blounts Creek, Vanceboro and Washington. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home of Washington. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Sunday, August 24, 2008)Wiley Wilson Warren
Mr. Wiley Wilson Warren, 75, of 1616 Lizard Slip Road, Washington, died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens with Dr. James A. Moore, Jr. officiating. Stuart Wilson Warren, Jaret Wilson Warren, Sonny Smith, Warren Boyd, David Warren and Mike Jackson will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the funeral hour at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at the home. Mr. Warren was born July 9, 1933 in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Henry Edward Warren and Lida Lee Woolard Warren. On February 8, 1956, he married the former Virginia Spain. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a painting contractor and a member of Beaver Dam Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Spain Warren; his son, Don Wilson Warren and his wife, Denise Williams Warren of Washington; two grandsons, Stuart Wilson Warren and his wife, Stephanie Moore Warren of Washington, and Jaret Wilson Warren of Washington; one great-grandchild, Raley Page Warren; four sisters, Lillian W. Smith of Havelock, NC, Inez W. Johnson of Newport News, VA, and Patsy W. Boyd and Darlaine W. Cieszko, both of Washington; and one brother, John Henry Warren of Newport News, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph L. Warren. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Warren family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, November 25, 2008)
Marjorie Daniels Washburn
Mrs. Marjorie Daniels Washburn, age 84, a resident of 158 NC 92 E., Washington, passed away on December 29, 2008 at her home after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Rev. Gary Jordan. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by all. A longtime resident of Washington, NC, she worked for the Dept. of Defense for 10 years, spent 23 years as an active military family member and later retired from Winn-Dixie Stores. She was a wonderful mother who provided support and leadership to her family and community. She was an active member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church, the Disabled American Veterans and the Red Hat Society. Blessed with many talents, she loved to cook, crochet and enjoyed making Raggedy Ann’s and Andy’s for small children and won numerous county fair awards for both. The oldest of 11 children, she was born in Ransomville, NC on February 7, 1924 to the late Lurrainer and William Daniels. She met and was married to military career man, the late Calvin Ray Washburn for 41 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, three devoted children, Anita Washburn of Kershaw, S.C., Lucretia Golding Orange Beach, AL, and Frank Washburn of Goldsboro, NC, as well as 5 grandchildren, Kerry Ferrar, Barbara Washburn, Melissa Douglas, Tim Golding, Jason Golding and 5 great-grandchildren. She is survived by 4 sisters, Catherine Fulford, Carolyn Hughes, Sandra Quidley, Wanda Roberson and 2 brothers, William Daniels and Roger Daniels. The family would like to express their appreciation to her caregiver and cousin Rachael Jordan for the kindness, compassion and support given to their mother. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Washburn family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, December 30, 2008)
Aaron Tuell Waters
Mr. Aaron Tuell Waters, age 66, a resident of 4275 NC Hwy 92 East, Bath, NC went home to be with his Lord on Sunday January 17, 2010 at his home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday January 20, 2010 at Alligood Church of God officiated by Pastor Phillip Jethro. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Larry Jefferson, George Linton, Asa Everett, Mike Swanner, Roger Bell, Mike Bell and Rob Williams will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Woolard and Rudy Waters. Mr. Waters was born in Beaufort County on May 16, 1943 son of the late Jesse Alfred Waters and the late Mattie Smith Waters Jackson. He was a 1961 graduate of Bath High School and married the former Yvonne Woolard on June 20 1969 who survives. Mr. Waters was a member of Alligood Church of God. Surviving along with his wife Yvonne of the home are three sons: Gregory Tuell Waters and his wife Donna of Clayton, Aaron Glen Waters and his wife Kim of Newport, NC and Timothy Wayne Waters and his wife Amber of Bath; a brother: Jesse Burl Waters of Autryville, NC and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday January 19, 2010 at Alligood Church of God and at other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Waters family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, January 19, 2010)
Addeline Buck Waters
Mrs. Adelaide Buck Waters, 68, of 3230 Ephesus Church Road, Blounts Creek, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Ridgewood Manor. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ephesus Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Buck family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, May 27, 2006)
Bonnie Gray Waters, Sr.
Mr. Bonnie Gray Waters, Sr., age 70, a resident of 16372 NC Hwy 32 N. Pinetown, NC died Thursday January 25, 2007 at his home. A funeral will be held 1:00 PM Sunday January 28, 2007 at Pinetown Church of Christ officiated by Kent Gurganus. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Curtis Potter, Larry Boyd, Henry Booth, Carlton Peele, Haywood Everett and Kenneth Lamm will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Waters was born in Beaufort County on June 25, 1936, son of the late Charlie Warren Waters and the late Blanche Bowen Waters. He was a 1955 graduate of Pantego High School and served his country in the US Army Reserves. Mr. Waters married the former Ada Irene Leggett on November 22, 1956 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past November. He was a farmer, owned BGW Trucking Company, BGW Construction Company, A & B Forestry, which he and his wife, contracted with Weyerhaeuser and owned and operated Waters Service Station. Mr. Waters was a member of Pinetown Church of Christ. Surviving along with Mr. Waters’ wife, Ada, of the home is a daughter: Patricia Waters Peaks and her husband, Wayne of Williamston; a son: Bonnie G. Waters, Jr. and his wife, Leigh of Bath; two sisters: Velma W. Gurganus and Carol W. Best both of Pinetown; a brother: David W. Waters of Pinetown and his grandchildren: Erica Waters, Madison Waters, Brandon Horn, Krista Horn, Brooks Horn and Janay Ward. Mr. Waters was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Jessie Louise Ward; a sister: Evelyn W. Dunbar and a brother: Lester M. Waters. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Saturday January 27, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters Family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Saturday, January 27, 2007)
Charlie Evans Waters
Charlie Evans Waters, 74, died Nov. 2, 1990. Survivors include his wife, Margie Waters; a daughter, Donna W. Pippin of Williamston; two sons, Phillip W. Waters of Pinetown and Stephen A. Waters of Chocowinity; four sisters, Della W. McDowell of North Adams, Mass., Evelyn W. Jolly of Portsmouth, Callie W. Owens of McLeansville and Mary W. Boyd of Pinetown; and two brothers, Loman H. Waters of Norfolk and Marvin G. Waters of Richmond. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in Paul Funeral Home, Washington. Burial will be in Latham Cemetery. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 4, 1990; pg. B2)
Dalton Lewis Waters
Dalton Lewis ''Pee'' Waters, 65, of the 200 block of McCosh Drive, died Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Chesapeake General Hospital. Mr. Waters was born in Pinetown, N.C., Sept. 18, 1935. He was the son of Warren Waters and Lena Elizabeth Waters. Mr. Waters was a retired Civil Service employee. He was an avid fisherman and helped his son, James, at Bob's Fishing Hole, a tackle shop, in Chesapeake. Mr. Waters was married to the former Mary ''Alice'' Sawyer who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Lena E. Waters; his father, Warren Waters, both of Washington, N.C.; three sons, Lewis D. Waters of Edenton, N.C., James M. Waters and Timothy W. Waters, both of Chesapeake; and nine grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C., with Dr. Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Waters Family Cemetery, Pinetown, N.C. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Bob's Fishing Hole, 4243 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, with Pastor John W. Godfrey officiating. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – June 26, 2001; pg. B6)
Delsie Foreman Waters
Mrs. Delsie Foreman Waters, 91, formerly of 1287 Jefferson Road, Pinetown, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Ridgewood of Washington. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oakdale Cemetery with pastor Gene Gilbert and Robert Burke officiating. Mrs. Waters was born Sept. 29, 1915, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Nancy Boyd Foreman. On Aug. 13, 1930, she married Jarvis Waters, who preceded her in death May 7, 1989. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Five Points Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one foster daughter, Doris Lamn Jackson of Pinetown; one sister, Margaret Shepherd of Washington and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ervin G. Foreman, Dennis Lee Foreman and Dallas Gray Foreman. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, November 17, 2006)
Dora Louise Waters
Ms. Dora Louise Waters, age 85, of 232 Village Circle, Washington, N.C., died Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Beaufort Co. Hospital. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, July 2, 2007 at Wanoca Presbyterian Church and will be conducted by Pastor Johnny Barber and Travis Boyd. Steve Baker, Robert Waters, Travis Boyd, Jimmy Waters, Ricky Brown and Marty Swinson will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Waters was born in Beaufort Co. on January 20, 1922 to the late William and Bertha Elizabeth Burbage Waters and was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim Waters, Edgar Waters, William Norris Waters, and three sisters, Helen Baker, Hazel Wilkinson and Katie Lancaster. Ms. Waters was a homemaker, a graduate of Washington High School and a member of The Shadow of the Cross Church in Jamesville. Survivors include one brother, Frank Waters of Grimesland, one sister, Jenny Waters of Washington, her devoted loving niece, Pamela Waters Ayers of Greenville, who she reared as her daughter, her great niece, Sara Berger and her great nephew, Lee Cook who she reared as her grandchildren. She had many other loving nieces, nephews and cousins. “Danny Boy” her beloved dog and constant companion will miss her. The family will receive friends from 7:00PM until 8:30 PM Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home of her brother Frank Waters 244 Satchwell Rd., Grimesland. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted July 3, 2007)
Earl Hampton Waters, Sr.
Mr. Earl Hampton Waters, Sr., 77, of 460 Croatan St., Belhaven, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. James Episcopal Church, Belhaven, with the Rev. James H. Lupton officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington. Mr. Waters was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 18, 1931. He was the son of the late Nurnie Hertford Waters Sr. and Cora Elizabeth Boyd Waters. He attended Washington High School. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict and taught airmen with flight simulators before retiring as Tec Sergeant with 20 years of service. On June 26, 1954, he married the former Mary Rager, who survives. After his military career, he worked as a manager at Brookhaven Enterprise in Cuming, Ga., and again retired in 1996, moving back to Beaufort County. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Belhaven. Survivors include three daughters, Marleen Moore of Williamston, Jacquelyn Davy of Columbia, S.C., and Valerie Florence of Hiarm, Ga.; one sister, Gladys W. Carrow of Washington; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Earl H. Waters Jr. in 1974; one brother, Nurnie Waters Jr. and one sister, Ruth Osborne. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, January 6, 2009)
Eula Browney Waters
Eula Browney Waters, 76, of the 2300 block of Chesapeake Ave., died Aug. 31, 1998. Born in Pinetown, N.C., she was formerly employed as a data processor for Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. and also with Smith-Douglass Co. She was a member of South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church. Mrs. Waters was president of the Dorcas Bible Class and past treasurer of the Chesapeake Museum. She was an avid bowler and active in the Senior League at Indian River Lane. Survivors include her husband, Jesse T. Waters; a daughter, Maureen Gail Ozmon and her husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; a son, Gary T. Waters and his wife, Linda, of Chesapeake; a sister, Irene Sigmon of Washington, N.C.; two brothers, William Browney of Collinsville, Ill., and Hilton Browney of Norfolk; six grandchildren, Stephanie Herrera of Chesapeake, Lisa Yost of Portsmouth, Christopher Waters of Chesapeake, Jaime Borum of Norfolk, Jennifer Waters of Florida and Benjamin Borum Jr. of Chesapeake; two stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica Winchester of Chesapeake, Joseph Yost and Joshua Yost, both of Portsmouth. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church, Chesapeake, by the Rev. Amos Eby. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, and at the residence at all other times. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 2, 1998; pg. B8)
Garth Filmore Waters
Mr. Garth Filmore Waters, age 81, a resident of 135 Portside Drive, Chocowinity, died Friday, January 08, 2010 at University Health Systems Inpatient Hospice in Greenville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Pastor Phillip Jethro. Interment will be private. Mr. Waters was born in Pinetown on May 5, 1928. He was the son of the late P.F. Waters and Katie Boyd Waters. Mr. Waters served four years in the U.S. Navy and then 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a rural mail carrier for 17 years, retiring in 1990. Mr. Waters was a former member of the Old Ford Volunteer Fire Department. He attended the First Baptist Church in Chocowinity. On October 3, 1995, Mr. Waters married Christine Purser, who survives. Surviving with his wife are three step sons, Michael Travis Purser of Wilmar, Charles Barry Purser of Chocowinity, William Fate Elks Purser of Whispering Pines; a sister, Jacqueline Waters of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Troy Bond Waters of Pinetown; six step grandchildren, Jason Lee Purser, Charles Brandon Purser, Brent Purser, Alexander “Alex” Purser, Chandler Reed Purser, Malory Purser; two very dear step great grandchildren, Brandon Lee Purser and Mason Cole Purser; and mother in law, Beadie Meeks of Ayden. In addition to his parents, Mr. Waters was preceded in death by his brother, Colbert Dean Waters. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home, 135 Portside Drive, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Waters family. (Washington Daily News – Saturday, January 9, 2010)
Geraldine Elizabeth Harrison Waters
Mrs. Geraldine Elizabeth Harrison Waters, age 78 of 16330 NC Hwy. 32 N., Pinetown died Monday, August 13, 2007 at Pitt Co. Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Waters was born in Washington Co. on June 12, 1929 daughter of the late Newsome H. and Rhoda Cutler Harrison. On January 11, 1947 she married David Warren Waters who survives. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for their family business David Waters Inc. She was a member of the Pinetown Church of Christ, Belhaven Garden Club and the Beaufort Co. Home Demonstration Club. She was very proud of her yard and flower garden, enjoyed fishing with a cane pole and loved her puppy, Patches very much. Survivors include her husband David of the home, one daughter; Candy Jones of Pinetown, one son; Lloyd Norman Waters, Sr. of Pinetown, two brothers; Leon “Dick” Harrison of Greenville, T.T. “Snoot” Harrison of Wilmington, two grandchildren; Lloyd Norman Waters Jr., David Forrest Walker and two great grandchildren; Megan Hope Waters and Lloyd Norman Waters III. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Irene Boyd Waters
Mrs. Irene Boyd Waters, age 97, a resident of 506 Main Street, Pinetown, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at her home. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00AM Friday May 22, 2009 at Pinetown Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Lyman Sheppard and Rev. J.N. Baggett. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery on Long Ridge Road. Fred Howell, Glenn Howell, Ronald Carrow, Richard Carrow, Hughes Boyd and Bobby Davis will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Waters was born in Beaufort County on December 11, 1911 daughter of the late Samuel William Boyd and Fannie Jackson Boyd. On January 3, 1942, she married Addie Edwin Waters who preceded her in death on January 29, 1989. Mrs. Waters was a homemaker and served as the “Avon lady” for many years always taking great care of her customers. She was the founder of the friends of Pinetown flower ministry. Mrs. Waters was a member of the Pinetown Missionary Baptist Church where over the years she had served as a Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Waters loved visiting and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Waters is survived by a son; Calvin Waters of Pinetown, a daughter; Rita W. Lee and husband Andy of Garner, NC. Six grandchildren; Edwin Lee and wife LeeAnn of Spartanburg, SC, Adam Lee of Raleigh, NC, Kimberley Jimmerson of Maysville, NC, Kevin Waters and wife Ann of Wahiawa, Hawaii, Kenneth Waters and wife JoAnn of Winterville, NC and Derek Torayno of Stokes, NC, and seven great grandchildren; Dean Waters, Alicia Waters, Lauren Waters, Micheal Waters, April Jimmerson, Thomas Lee and Andrew Lee. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Waters is preceded in death by a son; James Stanley Waters, two brothers; Elmer Boyd and Howard Boyd and two sisters; Marie Jordan and Lillie Ruth Boyd. The family will receive friends on Thursday May 21, 2009 from 7:00-9:00PM at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home located at 506 Main Street, Pinetown, NC 27865. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Thursday, May 21, 2009)
Jack Waters
Mr. Jack Waters, 104, formerly of Bath, died Monday, March 15, 2010. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Holly Grove Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Sidney Road, Belhaven. The family will receive friends at the home of Tony Rodman, 5541 Jackson Swamp Road, Bath. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, March 19, 2010)
James O. Waters
WASHINGTON, NC - Mr. James O. "Joe" Waters, age 89, formerly of 116 Pecan Lane, Clayton, died Tuesday night, January 10, 2006 in Ridgewood Manor, a nursing facility, Washington, NC. Mr. Waters was born April 1, 1916, in Rutherford County to Roy M. and Nora Harrison Waters. Mr. Waters grew up and attended public schools in Rutherford County. After graduating from high school there he attended Appalachian State Teachers College (now Appalachian State University), graduating in 1937, with a Bachelor of Science degree in History and Science. He received his Principal Certification from the University of North Carolina and his Masters Degree from East Carolina University. His professional career included employment with various North Carolina schools, dedicating 42 years to teaching and principalship to the school system and two years with Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock in 1943 and 1944. His teaching career began in 1937 in Roberson County. He accepted his first principalship in 1945, with Pamlico County. Mr. Waters moved to Clayton and became the principal of Clayton High School in 1951, serving 30 years there until retiring in 1981. In 1955, the high school annual was dedicated to him for his interest and inspiring belief in students as individuals and for his willingness to help them with their problems. Mr. Waters attended The First Baptist Church of Clayton, where he founded and taught a Sunday School Class for 40 years; he also served as a Deacon. He was an active member of the Rotary Club for 52 years and the recipient of Paul Harris Fellow Award, served on the Board of Directors of North Carolina High School Athletic Association four years, and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Johnston County. Mr. Waters has received several awards and certificates for his many contributions to the community. He has been honored with a memorial in the Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library. He was liked and respected by his peers. His first wife of 56 years, Mary Arnold Waters died in 1996, and their only child, a daughter, Mary Ann Waters Parrish, died two years later in 1998, at the age of 54. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Oscar L. Waters and Walton W. Waters; a stepson, Wilton W. Smith, Jr., and son-in-law, George Parrish. Surviving Mr. Waters are his wife, Ruth Baldwin Smith Waters; a brother, Robert V. Waters of Rutherfordton, NC; two sisters, Willie Mae W. Taylor of Rutherfordton and Ruth W. Hood of Naperville, IL; two stepsons, Charles Smith of Raleigh and Warren Smith, both of Bath; two grandsons, James W. Parrish of Raleigh and George Ross Parrish, II of Boone, NC; two step-granddaughters; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Clayton First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Allen, Pastor, officiating. There will be a graveside burial service 11 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery in Bath, NC. Rev. Dr. John Allen and Rev. Curtis White, Pastor of Bath Christian Church will lead this service. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters Family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) - January 12, 2006; pg. B6)
Jesse M. Waters, Jr.
Jesse M. Waters, Jr., 73, of the 700 block of Glenroie Ave., died March 10, 1995, in Norfolk. Mr. Waters was born in Pinetown, N.C. He retired from American Sheet Metal, was a member of Zion Grace United Methodist Church, Norfolk, a veteran of World War II and was the widower of Virginia P. Waters. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Ronald Fry of Libertyville, Ill.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse M. Waters III and Marie Waters of Hampton and James A. and Mary Waters of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother, Arnold Waters of Hampton; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral will be conducted at 2p.m. Tuesday at Zion Grace United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Hubbard. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and other times at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – March 12, 1995; pg. B6)
Jesse T. Waters
Jesse T. Waters, 82, of the 2300 block of Chesapeake Ave., died Sept. 16, 1998, in Chesapeake. Born in Pinetown, N.C., he was a forklift operator at Ford Motor Co. for 28 years. Mr. Waters was a member of Woodmen of The World and United Auto Worker Local No. 919. He attended South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church in Chesapeake. Mr. Waters was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid farmer who loved his second home in Pinetown which he continued to personally care for until his illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Eula Browney Waters. Survivors include one daughter, Maureen Gail Ozman and her husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; one son, Gary T. Waters and his wife, Linda, of Chesapeake; three sisters, Isabell Springer and Mary Sullivan, both of Washington, N.C., and Lela Riley of Norfolk; one brother, Henry Waters of Lexington, Ky.; six grandchildren, Stephanie Herrera and her husband, Ed, of Chesapeake, Lisa Yost and her husband, Sean, of Portsmouth, Christopher Waters of Chesapeake, Jaime Borum of Norfolk, Jennifer Waters of Florida and Benjamin Borum Jr. of Chesapeake; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica Winchester of Chesapeake, Joseph Yost and Joshua Yost, both of Portsmouth. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at South Norfolk Congregational Christian Church by the Rev. Amos Eby. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Graham Funeral Home, South Norfolk Chapel, and at the residence at all other times. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 17, 1998; pg. B8)
Judy Waters
Ms. Judy Waters, 71, of 518 Water Road, Washington, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Athens Chapel Church of Christ, Bath, with Kent Gurganus officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Athens Chapel Church of Christ, Bath. Arrangements are by Hillside Funeral Service, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, April 21, 2009)
Loman H. Waters
Loman H. Waters, 90, of the 4700 block of Rutledge Road, died Sept. 1, 2004, in Chesapeake. Born in Pinetown, N.C., he was the son of the late Charles and May Waters. He retired as a machinist from NORSHIPCO more than 24 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Virginia W. Waters; a daughter, Faye E. Waters, both of Chesapeake; a half sister, Mary Boyd; and a half brother, Marvin Waters, both of Pinetown. There will be no viewing or services. Because of Mr. Waters love of animals, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to an organization that provides stray dogs with obedience training in order to prepare them for adoption to a happy home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 3, 2004; pg. B4)
Mark Allen Waters
Mr. Mark Allen Waters, 52, of 134 Hummingbird Lane, Washington died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 24, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Rev. Lonnie Hedrick officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Benjamin Miles, George Norfleet, Perry Moore, Ronnie Downing, Sammy Cooper and William Davis will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home. Mr. Waters was born December 19, 1955 in Natchez, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Ishmael S. Waters and Annette Boyington Waters. He was married to the former Kitty Lewis. Mr. Waters was the Director of Maintenance at Beaufort County Community College. He was a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. Mark enjoyed spending time with his family in a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, camping and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Kitty Lewis Waters; one daughter, Jennifer Marie Waters and her fiance’, Brad Woolard of Greenville; one sister, Peggy A. Gibson of Ohio; three brothers, Ricky L. Waters, Mickey B. Waters and his wife, Amy, both of Pinetown and Barney R. Waters and his wife, Charlotte of Washington; his in-laws, Hobson and Nancy Lewis of Washington; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Williams and her husband, Nolan of Greensboro; and Cynthia Lilley and her husband, Mike of Washington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Holly Denise Waters; one brother, Donald W. Waters, and longtime friend, Chuck Casey. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, December 24, 2007)
Marsha Lee King Waters
Mrs. Marsha Lee King Waters, 75, a resident of Britthaven of Washington, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in The Temple of Jesus Christ United Church, Washington, with minister Michael Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Waters was born in Beaufort County on Aug. 20, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Timothy and Ethel Chapman King. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She had been employed with the former Washington Cleaners. She was a member of Holly Grove Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Belhaven, where she served as an usher. Survivors include two daughters, Emma W. Randall of Winterville and Carolane Waters of Plymouth; five sons, Ernest Sherman Waters of Washington, Harold Bonner Waters of Garner, Ray Charles Waters of Chocowinity, Robert Waters of Greenville and Franklin Waters of Winterville; five sisters, Ruth Windley of Chocowinity, Corena Columbus and Thelma Brown, both of Washington, Elise Jenkins of Wilmington and Lorena Allen of New Haven, Conn.; two brothers, Butler King of Washington and Walter King of Wilmington; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary King and one brother, Hilard King. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, and other times at the home of her daughter, Emma Randall, 4909 Old Tar Road, Winterville. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 15, 2007)
Mildred May Chauncey Hardison Waters
Mrs. Mildred May Chauncey Hardison Waters, 84, of 1061 CBH Lodge Road, Washington, died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at the Boyd Cemetery, Long Ridge Road, Pinetown with Pastor Phillip Jethro officiating. Mrs. Waters was born May 16, 1922 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence Gerrard Chauncey. She was married to Louis Edward “Ed” Waters, who preceded in death on September 3, 2001. Mrs. Waters was a loving, caring and devoted mother and homemaker for her family. She was a member of Alligood Church of God. Survivors include two daughters, Geannette Hardison Hughes of Wilmington and Millie Hardison Andrews of Hyde County; three sons, Walter E. Hardison of Washington, Albert Stancil Hardison of Pinetown and Earl Hardison of Washington and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Wade Mitchell Hardison; two sisters and four brothers. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 24, 2006)
Rachel Dessiree Waters
Mrs. Rachel Dessiree Waters, age 98, formerly of 747 Main St., Pinetown died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Latham Cemetery in Pinetown and will be conducted by Rev. Phillip Jethro. Mrs. Waters was born in Beaufort Co. on March 10, 1910 to the late Leroy Gay Waters and Hattie Waters. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pinetown Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was married to Herman Leo Waters who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son: Olin Gay Waters of Pinetown, two grandsons: Brian Waters and his fiancee’ Melissa of Pinetown, Tim Waters and wife Jennifer of Washington, one great grandson: Timothy Tyler Waters and his mother Cindy Jefferson Waters. Mrs. Waters was preceded in death by one son: Garland Whitford Waters:one brother: Raynor Waters and five sisters: Clair Foreman, Delsie Waters, Effie Chambers, Doris Jordan and Evelyn Wallace. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, March 19, 2008)
Ruth Virginia Groves Waters
Mrs. Ruth “Virginia” Groves Waters, age 79, a resident of 3667 Harvey Road, Washington died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2008 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, conducted by Dennis R. Davis and William Ray Askew. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. The following will serve as active pallbearers: Donald Cutler, Sr., Jerry Cutler, Anthony Cutler, Mac Ashley Daniels, Jordan Davis and Mac Daniels. The Elders and Deacons of Everett’s Church of Christ will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Waters was born in Hyattsville, MD on January 29, 1929, daughter of the late William C. Groves, Sr. and Anna Virginia Haffer Groves. On September 2, 1950, she married Ulysses “Bill” Waters, Jr. who survives. She was manager of Embassy Dairy Credit Union. Mrs. Waters was a charter member of Glen Dale Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in Glen Dale, MD and a member of Everett’s Church of Christ. She loved all children and had the pleasure of being “aunt” and “grandmother” to many children in the community. In addition to her husband, Bill Waters of the home, she is survived by her daughter, Debra Cutler and her husband, Julian of Washington; her brother, William C. Groves, Jr. and his wife, Peggy of Indian Head, Maryland; Helen Johnson of Washington and her special little neighbors, Lexie and Breanna Leggett. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Groves. The family will receive friends at the home located at 3667 Harvey Road, Washington, NC. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters Family. (Paul Funeral Home)
Shirley Hudson Waters
Mrs. Shirley Hudson Waters, 71, died Saturday at her home. The funeral will be conducted on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel by Pastor Johnny Barber. Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Waters, a native of Beaufort County, was the daughter of the late Leon and Bertha Taylor. She was employed as a cafeteria manager at Chocowinity High School from 1976 until 1993. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, David Hudson and Jesse Satchwell and a sister, Gilda Bland. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Frank Waters; daughters, Cathy Woolard and husband, Oscar, of Washington, and Lisa Tolston and husband, Lawrence, of Greenville; brothers, Leland Taylor of Greenville, Curtis Taylor of Gay, Ga.; sisters, Audrey Dunn of Chocowinity, Leatrice Bradshaw and husband, Herbert, of LaGrange, Opal Boyd and husband, William, of Washington, Genene Chandler of Chocowinity and Ann Woolard of Greenville; stepdaughter, Pam Ayers of Winterville; grandchildren, Candice Woolard, Cody Woolard, Stacy Tolston and Emily Tolston; step-grandchildren, Lee Cook and Sarah Berger; great-grandson, Logan Wainwright; and step-great grandchildren, Kaylee Gibbs and Damien Berger. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, April 29, 2008)
W. Ben Waters, Jr.
W. Ben Waters, Jr., 73, a native of Washington, NC, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at Duke Raleigh Hospital following complications from surgery. During his 46-year career in broadcasting, Ben served as a reporter, editor, sports play-by-play announcer, news anchor, news director, assistant general manager and corporate vice president. Beginning his television career at WITN-TV in Washington, he held positions of leadership at television stations in Raleigh, High Point and Charlotte, NC, Toledo, OH, and New Orleans, LA. As a reporter, he covered a wide range of stories ranging from America’s first space shot to national political conventions to coverage of several sessions of the General Assembly. Ben was a former president of the North Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters Association and member of the Carolinas’ national Board of Radio Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas. He also was Chairman of the RTNDAC committee that initiated the experiment with cameras and microphones in the courtroom. Ben joined Capitol Broadcasting in 1977 as News Director of WRAL-TV. In 1980, he joined the company’s corporate staff as Director of Special Projects. He retired from the company in 2003 as Vice President of Administration and was serving as a member of the Board of Directors at the time of his death. In retirement, he found great joy in reading and occasionally torturing area golf courses with close friends. Ben’s civic and community work included past membership in the statewide and Wake County Board of Directors of Kids Voting USA, member of the Board of Wake Technology Academy, member of the Executive Committee of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chairman of the Chamber’s Communications Board. He served as Chairman of the 2000 United Arts Campaign in Wake County. He was a past president of the Research Triangle Region of the American Lung Association and past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Partners of Wake County. Additionally he served board terms for The American Heart Association, Raleigh Little Theatre, Keep North Carolina Clean and Beautiful, Wake Education Foundation, Rex Hospital Foundation and NCSU Humanities Foundation. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Board of the Wake Technical Community College Foundation, a member of the Conference Table and Co-Chairman of the History Committee at Edenton Street United Methodist Church. Ben is survived by Martha, his wife of 43 years, daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Wayne Grant of Atlanta, GA, three grandchildren, and brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Pat Waters of Biloxi, MS. A service commemorating Ben’s life will be held Thursday, November 6 at 11 a.m. at Edenton Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service or other times at the home. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Lightner Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, November 5, 2008)
Wiley Brown Waters
Mr. Wiley Brown Waters, age 96, a resident of 651 Waters Road, Pinetown died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Beaufort County Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Hunters Bridge Church of Christ, conducted by Arthur “Bud” Ball. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington. The following will serve as pallbearers: Jay Waters, Justin Waters, Eddie Tetterton, C. H. Tetterton, Gene Alligood, Rodger Register and Wayne Radcliffe. Mr. Waters was born in Pinetown on March 23, 1912. He was the son of the late Jay H. Waters and Estelle Paul Waters. Mr. Waters was a retired farmer. He was a member of Hunters Bridge Church of Christ and the Hunters Bridge Hunting Club. Mr. Waters was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Mr. Waters was married to the former Edith Gurkins, who survives. Surviving with his wife are his daughter, Linda Waters Page of Greenville; his grandson, Kenneth Page and his wife, Susan of Raleigh; his sister, Hallie Alligood of Elizabeth City and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Waters was preceded in death by two brothers, Hubert Waters and Bryan Waters and three sisters, Mary Radcliffe, Sarah Price, and Pauline Olson. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Monday, June 30, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the home, 651 Waters Road, Pinetown. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Monday, June 30, 2008)
William Waters
Rev. William “Dinky” Waters, 52, of South Williamson, KY, died suddenly on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Williamson Memorial Hospital. Born April 6, 1955, in Washington, NC, he was the beloved son of the late James Ray Waters and Peggy Peele Waters of Washington, NC. He was the pastor of Williamson’s Fifth Avenue Church of Christ located at 11 West Fifth Avenue. During his tenure as pastor, Rev. Waters was instrumental in creating a local annual musical festival known as “Pneumafest,” and he was of member of the Pneumafest Steering Committee. He was also an active member of the Williamson Ministerial Association. William was a great contributor and believer in supporting people and community. He was a noted friend to many and gladly offered himself in service to many worthwhile causes. Ever the giver in life, he continues to give through his death as an organ, tissue and eye donor. Through his loving act of kindness, it is estimated that approximately two hundred people will be given the chance for renewed health through transplantation. Through his last act of kindness, he has again impacted the lives of people in need of help and given hope for a new beginning. William was in past years, an avid deer hunter and enjoyed the game of basketball as both a spectator and participant. Married to the love of his life for seventeen years, he is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Farrar, and one son, Nathan, whom he loved and cherished with all of his heart. Other survivors in addition to his wife, son and mother include two brothers, Michael Ray (Katie) Waters, Raleigh, NC, and Gordon Keith (Cindy) Waters, Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Katrina Lynne Waters, Greenville, NC and Katherine Yvonne Waters, Farmville, NC. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Ruth Farrar, Thaxton, VA, and a brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Debbie Farrar, Danville, VA, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members and loving friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2007, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the mortuary. Revs. Chris Blevins, Greg Whitlow and Robert Settles will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007, at the Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, NC. Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson is serving the Waters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, July 10, 2007)
William Judson Waters
VIRGINIA BEACH - William Judson Waters, 73, died on Oct. 8, 2002 at home. He was born in Bath, N.C. to the late George Franklin Waters and Burlie Yancey Waters and was the youngest of 15 children. He was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College and East Carolina University. Further graduate work was done at UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was ordained in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church and served as minister for a number of years. His life's work was in mental retardation. He opened numerous facilities for the mentally retarded and served as superintendent of schools in North Carolina, Florida, Connecticut and Arizona. Upon leaving administrative work, he and his wife moved to Virginia Beach and operated ''Reflections'' shop in the Cavalier Hotel for 20 years. While in business, he continued to teach locally at Kee Business College and Tidewater Tech, where he taught English. He was a true inspiration and greatly touched and enhanced the lives of all he came in contact with throughout his personal and professional endeavors. He is remembered for his courageous and positive attitude throughout his battle with cancer. He and his family are thankful for the numerous relatives, close friends, and health professionals who were a part of this journey; especially Don and Jane Carrow whose dedication and friendship helped with the editing of his book ''Conclusions, The A B C's of Living.'' He was a member of Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Gillette Waters; his daughters, Deondra Waters Winslow and husband Clark; daughter, Carlynn Waters Monteaux and husband Don; and three grandchildren, William Ashton Tatum, Cody Toniel Winslow, and Brennan Nicholas Tatum. He is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth King and Edith Sasnett of Fresno, Calif. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Brian Waters, Vernon Waters, Hallie Clark, LeRoy Waters, Franklin Waters, Elsie Harris, Julian Waters, Erma Raynor, and Virginia Squires. A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church in November at a date and time to be announced. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 10, 2002; pg. B8)
Ada Elizabeth Adams Watson
Ms. Ada Elizabeth Adams Watson, age 83, of Belhaven, died Monday, June 16, 2008 at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Belhaven Community Cemetery and will be conducted by Linwood Adams. Ms. Watson was born in Beaufort Co. on October 8, 1924 to the late James Stafford Adams and Annie Jarvis Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Dianne Williams and husband Perry of Belhaven; one sister, Alice Gray Gibbs of Belhaven; three grandchildren, Steven Adams, Scott Williams and Amy Williams; one great grandson, Coleman Williams and two nephews, Derek Gibbs and Todd Gibbs. She was preceded in death by her son, Van Adams; five brothers, Linwood Adams, Stafford Adams, Jr., Durwood Adams, Carlyle Adams and Fountain Adams; and two sisters, Sue Carraway and Dorothy Keeter. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Watson family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Thursday, June 19, 2008)
Alice L. Watson
Alice L. Watson, 79, of the 3400 block of Bonner Drive, a retired instrument shop mechanic, died Oct. 23, 1993, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Watson was born in Chocowinity, N.C. She had retired from N.A.S. Norfolk. She was the widow of William L. Watson and was a Protestant. Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Price of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Doris Stone of Ray City, Ga.; three sons, William M. Watson of Norfolk, Edward E. Watson of Virginia Beach and Ernest R. Watson of Gulfport, Fla.; two brothers, Irving McRoy and Herbert McRoy, both of California; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, by the Rev. Gary Peake. Kellum Funeral Home, Bonney Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. The family will receive friends after the service at 5940 Whitney Blvd., Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 25, 1993; pg. D2)
Bessie Ann Carter Watson
Mrs. Bessie Ann Carter Watson, 71, of 4999 Free Union Church Road, Pinetown, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Beaufort County Hospital. A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Free Union Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Woodrow Freeze and Rev. Van Cuthrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Webster Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at her home. Mrs. Watson was born September 14, 1937 in Beaufort County. She was the daughter of the late William Graham Carter and Cassie Leona Webster Carter. Mrs. Watson graduated from Elise High School in Robbins, NC. Living most of her adult life in Beaufort County, she worked at Hamilton Beach in Washington and was a member of Free Union Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sheri Watson Miller of Pinetown; one son, Mark Clayton Watson of Farmville; one sister, Margaret Lou Thomas of Matthews; and five grandchildren. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, September 30, 2008)
E. Floyd Watson
Mr. E. Floyd Watson, 58, of 201 Haven Way South, Washington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2007 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Oakdale Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Boyd officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 PM this evening at his residence. Mr. Watson was born April 18, 1948 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Mary Etta Floyd Watson and the late Edward Early Watson. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Having served in Viet Nam, Floyd was a highly decorated Viet Nam Veteran receiving a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/star and Bronze Star with a combat V. Immediately after the war, Watson joined the peace movement and spent the rest of his life preaching the peace of Jesus Christ. He was a traveling evangelist holding ministries throughout the United States. These words encapsulate Floyd’s life. There comes a certain moment in the experience of every person, when a touch of the Spirit breaks through into consciousness; when a ray of light penetrates, not because of the person, but in spite of them. From the moment that ray touches him, the end is inevitable, as he is going to find his way to the very center of his being, right to the throne of God. Survivors include three children, Isaiah Watson of Belmont, NC, Bethany Lear and husband, Rick of Alpharetta, GA, and Jeremy Watson of Washington, NC; his mother, Mary Etta Floyd Watson of Washington, NC; one sister, Linda Browning and husband, Ed of Griffin, GA; one brother, Ed Watson and wife, Tonna of Washington, NC; and three grandchildren, twins, Isabella and Jadyn Lear and Cole Lear. (Hillside Funeral Service obituary posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007)
Elizabeth Lee Watson
Elizabeth Lee Watson, 81, of Washington, died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Paul Funeral Home with the Revs. T.O. Terry and Lyman Sheppard officiating. Burial will be in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Larry S. Moore, Stan G. Lilley, Lynn W. Moore, Dal Lilley, Robbie Leggett and W.B. Cox. Mrs. Watson, born July 5, 1909 in Pitt County, was a daughter of the late Samuel Maxwell and Lillie Jones Lee. She was the widow of Burnie Goodwin Watson who died July 7, 1978. She was a member of the Rosedale Baptist Church, the Women's Missionary Union, and had served as deaconess on the official board. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Marilyn Watson Moore and Mrs. Anna Watson Lilley of Washington; four sisters: Mrs. Olivia Lee Hardy of Williamston, and Mrs. Iris Lee Cox, Mrs. Margaret Lee Nenstiel and Mrs. Verna Lee Brotchie of Washington; a brother, Ralph A. Le of Washington; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Moore. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, February 19, 1991)
Gladys Gray Watson
Gladys Gray Watson, 75, a retired waitress, died Oct. 27, 1992, in Norfolk. Mrs. Watson was born in Belhaven, N.C., and had retired from Monticello Drive-In after 35 years. She was the widow of Wilbur David Watson. Survivors include a daughter, June W. Tuck of Norfolk; four sons, James W. Watson and David G. Watson, both of Chesapeake, and Jerry B. Watson and Roy W. Watson, both of Norfolk; two sisters, Daisy Smith of Baltimore and Maggie Sawyer of Sharpsburg, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Riverside Memorial Park by the Rev. Frank Howlett. Friends may join the family from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today in Hollomon-Brown Tidewater Drive Chapel. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – October 29, 1992; pg. D2)
James Wilbur Watson, Sr.
James Wilbur Watson, Sr., 65, of the 200 block of Sierra Drive, loving husband of Florence Jean Phelps Watson and son of the late Gladys Gray Watson and Wilbur David Watson, died Dec. 13, 1999, in Chesapeake General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Watson, born in Belhaven, N.C., lived most of his life in Norfolk until moving to Chesapeake, where he resided for the past 10 years. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad, formerly Norfolk and Western Railway, as a locomotive engineer after 43 years of service. He was a past local chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Local No. 456. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Ranger Division from 1950-1955. Besides his loving wife of 43 years, survivors include a son, James W. Watson Jr. of Richmond; a daughter, Cheryl Caffee and her husband, Rick, of Chesapeake; a sister, June W. Tuck of Virginia Beach; three brothers, David G. Watson and his wife, Kay, of Chesapeake, Jerry B. Watson of Norfolk and Roy W. Watson and his wife, Dale, also of Norfolk; a brother-in-law, Kenneth E. Phelps of Florida; four grandchildren, Jennifer Davis and her husband, Mike, of Chesapeake, Rachael Phelps of Virginia Beach, Kathryn Watson of Norfolk, Jennifer Dallas of Bat Cave, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Colby and Karlie Davis of Chesapeake; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, by the Rev. Bob Jordan of Indian River Baptist Church. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and at 4021 Sherwood Lane, Virginia Beach, following the burial. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 16, 1999; pg. B8)
Mary Elizabeth Hodges Watson
PINK HILL - Mary Elizabeth Hodges Watson, 85, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Britthaven of Kinston. Libby was the wife of the late Charles Watson of Washington, NC. Libby was a native of Washington, NC, but lived most of her adult life in Kinston and Pink Hill. She was the daughter of Thad and Virginia Hodges of Washington and is an alumnus of Washington High School and Louisburg College. She was an active member of Southwood Christian Church and the Pink Hill United Methodist Church. Libby retired from the Lenoir County Department of Social Services. Libby enjoyed cooking and sewing, her friends and family. She contributed much of her time to her church, the Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls, and civic activities including the Pink Hill Business and Professional Association and the Pink Hill Christmas Parade. Libby is survived by her son, Charles Watson and wife Betty Watson of Kinston; three granddaughters, Marybeth Terry and husband Chad of Kinston, Sarah Lynch and husband Brad of Kernersville, and Heather Rouse and husband Cliff of Kinston; two great-granddaughters, Reagan Rouse and Laura Terry, both of Kinston; two sisters, Marian Sloan of Washington, NC and Jean Waters of Germanton, NC and many cherished nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Watson and a son, David Watson and a sister, Virginia Gerard of Washington, NC. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Pink Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Grider and Rev. Clark Barfield officiating. Visitation will be held immediately following the service in the church. Saturday evening a graveside service will be at 4 p.m. in Washington at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Charles and Betty Watson, 3308 Quail Ridge Road, Kinston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pink Hill United Methodist Church, 102 W. Walnut Street, Pink Hill, NC 28572. Arrangements are with Pink Hill Funeral Home.
Matilda Margaret Jarvis Watson
DURHAM - Matilda Margaret “Madge” Jarvis Watson, 89, died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at her home at 5472 N. Roxboro Road, Durham, NC. A graduate of the Watts School of Nursing, she worked as a nurse and public health nurse. She earned the title of Life Master in Duplicate Bridge and loved to fish and to travel, once taking a trip around the world. From an early age, she exhibited a talent for music. She played piano at her family’s church near Bath, NC, and, as an adult, for Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church in Durham. Her grandfather, William Jarvis, taught her to play the harmonica — something she continued to do in the last year of her life — often before an appreciative audience at the Community Life Adult Day Health Center in Durham. She was a hat woman, rarely seen in public or at home without one of her many hats. She is survived by her two daughters, Jo Watson Fisher and Susan Watson Broili, of the home; grandchildren, Tiffany Broili, Alison Brown and Kyle Fisher, and great-grandchildren, Tyler Brown and Cooper Brown; two nieces: Esther Jarvis Liscum and Polly Jarvis Champion; six nephews: Glyn Jarvis, Ralph E. Jarvis, Sam Jarvis, Billy Jarvis, Larry Jarvis and Alvin Jarvis. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Joseph LaRue Watson, of Durham. Her graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15 at North Creek Church between Bath and Belhaven, followed by a celebration of her life at River Forest Manor in Belhaven in Beaufort County where she was born near Bath on Aug. 31, 1917. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, June 14, 2007)
Stephanie Doree Owen Watters
Mrs. Stephanie Doree Owen Watters, 60, of Washington, went on to be with her Saviour and to be reunited with her true love, Jim, on Sunday, February 10, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Covenant Community Church with Pastor Shad Watters and Pastor Phil O’Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Covenant Community Church Cemetery. Dale Matthews, Bud Brooks, Larry Tetterton, Tommy Brabble, Mardell Jennette and Ronald Brantley will serve as pallbearers. Ed Lucas, Lawrence Campbell, Frankie Buck, David Grasha, Timothy Harris and Christian Watters will be honorary pallbearers. The family received friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Covenant Community Church and at other times at the home of her son, Shad Watters, 490 Barwick Drive and at 213 Heritage Park Drive. Mrs. Watters was born January 9, 1948 in Fayetteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Norman Bennie Owen and Thelma Florene Owen, who survives. She attended Wilson County Schools, and later attended Washington High School after the family moved here in 1960. She received a degree in Theology from Logos Bible College. On June 9, 1968, she married the late James William Watters, Jr., with whom she shared 35 wonderful years. She was a homemaker, an accomplished pianist, a teacher, and, with her husband, co-founded Covenant Community Church, which celebrates 25 years of community service this year. Stephanie was a strong and active woman of faith. Her faith was manifested in her Christian service. She was thirteen when she began playing piano for the 15th Street Church of God. She and her husband established Covenant Community Church on February 13, 1983. She was an accomplished musician, artist, and teacher. Stephanie especially enjoyed ministering to the youth at Covenant. Even in her declining health, Stephanie maintained her strong testimony by conducting Bible studies in her home. She wrote over 150 hymns and praise songs. Her life’s goal was summarized in the following song she wrote:
“Rule and reign in me until your thoughts are my thoughts.
Rule and reign in me until your ways are mine.
Rule and reign until your love becomes my own.
Until your desires become the very heart of me.”She is survived by her mother, Thelma Florene Owen of Washington, NC; her sister, Vivian Beasley and husband, Gary of Inverness, FL; three sons, James “Shad” William Watters and wife, Barbara, and their sons, Christian, Hunter and Micah, all of Washington, NC, Stephen Owen Watters and wife, Candace, and their children, Harrison, Zoe, and Churchill, all of Colorado Springs, CO, and Shawn Dylan Watters and wife, Kellie and their daughter Rhiannon Mattie, all of Greenville, NC. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Flo Taylor. Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Watters family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, February 14, 2008)
Vivian Cutler Weatherly
Mrs. Vivian Cutler Weatherly, 93, died August 13, 2007. Her Memory will be cherished for her significant contributions of music and education. Mrs. Weatherly was organist for First Christian Church from 1937 until 1993 and at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church from 1993 through 2003. She taught piano, guitar, organ lessons and public school music. Mrs. Weatherly was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Alton Thomas Weatherly, and her sisters: Doris Toler, Evelynne Morris and Callorie Owens. She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Dr. William J. Weatherly and wife Margaret of Greensboro, David H. Weatherly and wife Lynn of Washington, Gaynelle W. Mills and husband Fred of Robersonville, Phyllis Weatherly-Rosner and husband Sanford Rosner of Winston Salem and Paula Ruth Tisdale and husband Kenneth of Washington; ten grandchildren: Nancy Bromhal, William J. Weatherly, Jr., Mary Lindsay Weatherly, Stephanie Ellis, Fred Albert Mills, Eva Weatherly-Rosner, Deborah “Dee Dee” Weatherly-Rosner, Alton Tisdale, Tracy L. Mayo and Jason Scott Woolard; ten great-grandchildren: Mary Margaret Bromhal, Katherine Newsom Bromhal, Anna Lane Mayo, William Patrick Mayo III, Sarah Scott Woolard, Lilly Claire Woolard, Henry Stewart Woolard, Amber Ellis, Braxton Ellis and Justin Mills. She is also survived by her twin sister: Velma Englehardt. Mrs. Weatherly earned a degree in music from Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia and a masters degree in education from East Carolina University. She began her teaching career in Pactolus, then in the late 1930s taught 5th grade in Bath. In the late ’50s she taught music at Chocowinity where she produced annual operettas and directed quartets. Mrs. Weatherly taught public school music at Chicod School in Pitt County from 1962 until she retired. Mrs. Weatherly was active in Christian Women’s Fellowship, North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs, National Education Association, North Carolina Association of Educators, North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees Association and North Carolina Retired School Personnel. She actively participated in Beaufort County Community Concerts Organization, enjoyed playing clarinet with the Washington Community Band, sang in the Washington Choral Society and took painting and doll making classes through Beaufort County Community College. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Washington. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. also at the church. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Weatherly family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Eugene McKinley Webb
Mr. Eugene McKinley Webb, age 59, a resident of 170 B West Askewville Road, Windsor, NC died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Askewville Baptist Church with Rev. David Crumpler officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Don Byrum,Jr., T.J. Jernigan, T.J. Jernigan, Jr., Bobby Mizzell, John Floyd Mizzell and Ricky White will serve as pallbearers. The family will received friends Friday, August 14, 2009 at Askewville Baptist Church. Mr. Webb was born January 7, 1950 in Beaufort County to Frank Mckinley and Hazel Marie Snider Webb. Eugene was an Army veteran and worked in the farming business. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his father in 1981 and his brother Bobby in April 2009. In addition to his mother he is survived by one brother, Donald Webb of Johnston County; three sisters, Linda Meheffy of Pennsylvania, Gayle Osbourn of New Mexico and Janice Johnson of Bertie County; and several nieces and nephews. (Hillside Funeral Home)
Thelma Webster
Thelma Webster, age 77, of 168 Holloman St., Washington, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Sentera Careplex in Hampton, Va. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Pastor Ken Cash. Thelma was born Sept. 14, 1929, to the late Walter R. and Lillian Clark Webster. She was a graduate of Bath High School, retired as a secretary for Beaufort County Electrical Co. and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her fiance` Gerald Massie of Yorktown, Va.; one daughter, Annette Moore of Washington; two sons, Kenneth Webster of Washington and Ray Bryan of Florida; one sister, Ruth Stogdon of Charleston, WV; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one sister, Rachel Smithson, and one brother, Rudolph Webster. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Webster family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 17, 2006)
Thomas Webster
Thomas Webster, 90, formerly of, 502 Waters Road, Pinetown, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Webster Family Cemetery, Pinetown with Oscar Webster officiating. Thomas was born on August 4, 1917 in Beaufort County. He was the son of James and Katherine Paul Webster. He attended schools in Bath and farmed until his retirement in 1980. Thomas was a member of Free Union Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Alice Webster of Washington and Mary Hand of Portsmouth, VA. He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, June 3, 2008)
Ruby Cuthrell Weeks
Ruby Cuthrell Weeks, 60, of P.O. Box 813, Jackson, a retired clerk typist, died Jan. 16, 1993, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Mrs. Weeks was born in Beaufort County, N.C. She had retired from the Naval Supply Center in 1968 after 10 years. She was the widow of Roy L. Weeks. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Weeks of Roanoke Rapids and Dorothy W. Vaughan of Jackson; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Paul D. Moore. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – January 18, 1993; pg. D2)
Thomas Edward Weir, Sr.
The Rev. Thomas Edward Weir, 70, a Navy chaplain who retired in 1975 as a lieutenant commander, died of multiple organ failure Dec. 24 at Bethesda Naval Medical Command. A further determination of the cause of his death was pending completion of medical tests. On retiring from the Navy, Dr. Weir served five years as pastor of the Cranford United Methodist Church in Lorton. For the last three years, he had been director of hospital visitation in Veterans Administration hospitals for the Masonic Service Association. A resident of University Park, Dr. Weir was born in Washington, N.C., and grew up in Roanoke. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in February 1945 and entered Navy service during the final months of World War II. He served in the Navy until 1952, then received a bachelor's degree in divinity at Emory University while serving as pastor of a three-church circuit in rural Georgia. He received a doctorate in theology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Beginning in 1956, Dr. Weir served as director of the Wesley Foundation for students of Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. He also taught Greek at Washington and Lee and biblical studies at Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, Va. He served as first chaplain at VMI. In 1964, he re-entered the Navy as a chaplain. He served in Vietnam during the war there. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish and York Rites and the Knights Templar; he also had worked with the Red Cross, Boy Scouts and Rotary International. He was a member of the American Legion, La Societe 40/8, Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Rebekah Turner Weir of University Park; two sons, Thomas E. Weir, Jr. of Paris and Charles Wesley Weir of Charlottesville; and two granddaughters. (The Washington Post (Washington, DC) – December 29, 1995; pg. B5)
Marian Louise Weitz
Mrs. Marian Louise Weitz, age 89, a former resident of 200 East 14th Street, Washington died Monday February 23, 2009 at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday February 26, 2009 at First Christian Church of Washington officiated by Dr. Michael Price. Entombment will follow at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Daniel Swords, Taylor Oldham, Buddy Harris, Chuck Forehand, Donald Bunch and Don Edwards. Mrs. Weitz was born in Racine, WI on August 14, 1919 daughter of the late Lloyd Jarosh and the late Mable Hansen Jarosh. A graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine, WI, she married David Weitz in June of 1944 who preceded her in death on November 9, 1995. Mrs. Weitz moved to Washington with Hamilton Beach in 1966. She was a member of First Christian Church of Washington, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, the Keenagers club, First Christian Church ladies circle, Christian Woman’s Fellowship which she served as treasurer, Beaufort County Home Extension and the Beaufort County Senior Group. Survivors include a daughter: Kathy Oldham and her husband Roy of Winterville; a son: L. David Weitz and his wife Kathy of Chocowinity; three grandchildren: Susan W. Cash of Chocowinity, Taylor Oldham of Greenville and Daniel Swords of Raleigh; two great grandchildren: Ashleigh Cash and Ryan Cash both of Chocowinity and two grand dogs: Kodak and Max. Mrs. Weitz was preceded in death by a sister: Juanita Littlejohn. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday February 25, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Weitz family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
Sarah E. Wellington
Ms. Sarah E. Wellington of 307 Mansfield Road, Washington, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, with the Rev. Glenda Lodge officiating. Burial will follow in the Burgess family cemetery. Ms. Wellington was born Oct. 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Fred and Maebell Bowen Wellington. She attended the River Road School. She worked as a social worker for the state of Pennsylvania. Survivors include two daughters, Larlie W. Mumford of Detroit, Mich., and Yvonne Langley of Washington; one son, James H. Wellington of Wilkenburg, Pa.; one brother, James Wellington of Washington; eight grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Wellington; one brother, Fred Wellington and one sister, Vida Wellington. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, January 10, 2009)
Mary Margaret Ange Wells
Mary Margaret Ange Wells, 62, of the 300 block of Tappan Avenue, Hampton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Mrs. Wells was born in Chocowinity, N.C., and was a homemaker. She was the daughter of James Leslie Ange Sr. of Hampton and the late Mrs. Mary O. Swindell Ange. Mrs. Wells was also predeceased by her son, Scottie O. Sherrod. Besides her father, Mrs. Wells is survived by her two daughters, Ginger Kruse of Prosperity, S.C., and Darlene Deard of Columbia, S.C.; her two sons, Edward Sherrod II of Leesville, S.C., and Dallas Sherrod of Hampton; her brother, James L. Ange Jr. of Hampton; and five grandchildren, Patrick O. Jeffries, Shannon C. Sherrod, Dylan O. Sherrod, Samantha K. Sherrod and Dallas J. Sherrod, Jr. A private memorial service will be held at later date. The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – March 10, 2000)
Roley J. Wesley
Capt. Roley J. Wesley, age 85, a resident of 160 Wheelhouse Court, Pamlico Plantation, Washington, died Monday, January 4, 2010 at his home. Graveside services with Masonic rites will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Oakdale Cemetery, conducted by Steve Hill. Capt. Wesley was born in Oklahoma on October 16, 1924. He was the son of the late John Wesley and Neva Buckner Wesley. Capt. Wesley served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps during World War II. He was a Maritime Master. He was a Sea captain prior to working in the Panama Canal Zone. Capt. Wesley retired as a Panama Canal Pilot with 29 years of service. After his retirement, he mastered supertankers of Phillips 66. Capt. Wesley was a member of the Balboa Canal Zone Masonic Lodge. He was a Shriner and an animal lover. Capt. Wesley was a citizen of the Creek Nation and was a strong supporter of the Creek Nation schools. Capt. Wesley was married to the former Gertrude Evelyn Thompson, who preceded him in death, April 26, 2005. Survivors include a son, Thomas Wesley and wife, Susan of Germany and their sons, Nathan and Chris, a daughter, Barbara Taylor and husband, Tom of Baltimore, MD and their son, Jason, a son, Mark Wesley of Washington and his son, Matthew and his daughter, Jami. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home, Washington and other times at the their home. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Wesley family. (Washington Daily News – Friday, January 8, 2010)
Martha Stein West
Martha Stein West, 80, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. She was born in Pantego, N.C., and was a longtime resident of Newport News. Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. West Sr., and her parents, Harry T. and Gertie R. Stein. She is survived by two daughters, Rita E. Jones, and her husband, James B., of Gloucester, and Wanda S. Martin, and her husband, Sammy L., of Security, Colo.; three sons, Harry C. West, and his wife, Mary, of Newport News, James A. West, and his wife, Judy, of Stanardsville, and Paul S. West, and his wife, Marianne, of Edmondton, Alberta, Canada; and seven grandchildren, Page Smith, Susan Hall and Spencer, Lori, David, Meghan and Emily West. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the funeral home chapel by Pastor Gene Sizemore. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – January 13, 1999; pg. C7)
Robert S. West
Mr. Robert S. “Bob” West, 88, of 3317 Ridge Rd., formerly of Fawn Ave., died Thursday evening at Triangle Hospice at the Meadowlands. Mr. West was born in Beaufort Co., NC, the son of the late Will H. and Ida Bennett West. He was retired from Newton Instrument Co. and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kirkland West; two sisters, Hazel W. Davis of Enfield and Rena W. Kirk of Newport, NC; and three brothers, Hassie E. West and Hardy O. West, both of Durham and Floyd West of Raleigh. Mr. West is survived by two sons, Robert S. West, Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Boone and William K. West and wife, Suzanne, of Durham; a sister, Carlyle W. Dickens of Enfield; two brothers, Matthew West of Durham and Mayhue West of Raleigh; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held Sunday 5:00 PM at Clements Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends Sunday prior to the service from 3 to 5 PM at Clements Funeral Home and at other times will be at the home of his son, Bill West, 3317 Ridge Rd., Durham. (The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) – May 6, 2000; pg. B2)
Gary Leon Weston
Mr. Gary Leon Weston, 55, of 635 Elm St., Belhaven, died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church, Belhaven, with the Rev. Marc DeNeil officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mr. Weston was born in Beaufort County on June 22, 1950. He was the son of Lora Weston and the late William Brinkley. He attended the Beaufort County schools and graduated high school from the Marine Corps. He was a Marine Corps veteran. On July 8, 2000, he married Vivian Gibbs Weston, who survives. He was employed as a commercial fishing engineer and also as a truck driver with Armstrong Trucking Company. Survivors include one daughter, Monica Gibbs of the home; two sons, Gary Cooper of Belhaven and Anthony Lavon Hodges of Virginia; nine sisters, Feddie Moore, Pamela Satterthwaite, Delphine Weston, Lora Weston, Felisha Freeman and Anita Freeman, all of Belhaven, Avis Brinkley West of California, Patricia Brinkley of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Joyce Brinkley of New Haven, Conn.; and eight brothers, Kenneth Holloway, Jeffrey Holloway, Mike Holloway, Maurice Holloway, Sammy Weston and Jimmy Weston, all of Belhaven, Gregory Brinkley of Corona, Calif., and William Brinkley of New Haven, Conn. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, May 20, 2006)
Johnie Bryan Weston
Mr. Johnie Bryan Weston, age 88, a resident of 2173 Herring Run Road, Blounts Creek, NC died Thursday September 27, 2007. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the Weston Family Cemetery officiated by Marty Alligood. Rod Weston, Michael Weston, Geoffrey Weston, Kaleb Weston, Scott Weston and Larry Rowe will serve as pallbearers. Brian Rowe and Chris Sireci will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mr. Weston was born in Beaufort County on July 15, 1919, son of the late Jesse Bryan Weston and Willie Jane Lamm Weston. On February 1, 1938 he married the former Vera Belva Toler who survives. They enjoyed 69 years of a very special love for each other. He thoroughly enjoyed serving his Lord, the community and neighbors. He was a farmer, co-owner and partner of Roberson and Weston Well Drilling. Mr. Weston was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Church of Christ and Redmen’s Lodge Tau Tribe # 18 of Washington, NC. In addition to his wife Vera of the home and his sister, Annie W. Jones, he is survived by his sons: Durwood Weston, Sr. and wife, Patsy; Phil Weston and wife, Judy; his son-in-law, George Tyer; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters: Alice Faye Weston (born October 14, 1939, died January 26, 1940) and Catherine W. Tyer (born May 21, 1946, died January 21, 1995), his brother: Frank Eserick Weston and sisters: Gladys Elizabeth Warren, Nancy Thelma Heath, Mary Lillian Mills, Pearlie Etta Weston (died at age 2) Jessie Irene White and Lela Virginia Gerard. The family will receive friends 12-2 p.m. at Elizabeth Chapel Church of Christ Fellowship Hall prior to the service on Saturday and other times at the home in Blounts Creek. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Weston family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, September 29, 2007)
Mamie Weston
BELHAVEN - Mamie Weston, 60, of Belhaven, died Sunday, July 9, at Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven. Survivors include one son, Antione Weston of Belhaven; three brothers: Charles Weston and Samuel Weston, both of Engelhard, and Jonathan Weston of Winston-Salem; and five sisters: Imogenn Baldwin, Nancy Weston and Elmira Weston, all of Winston-Salem, and Alma Weston and Linda Weston, both of New York City. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Engelhard with the Rev. Luke Gibbs officiating. Burial was at Brown Memorial Cemetery in Engelhard. Arrangements were by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia. (The Coastland Times (Manteo, NC) - Thursday, July 13, 1995; pg. 6A0
Carlton Dale Whealton
Carlton Dale Whealton, 72, Evangelina Avenue, Deltona, died Tuesday, April 21. Mr. Whealton was a radio operator for Chevron Oil Co. for 30 years. Born in Beaufort County, N.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1984. He was a Protestant. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors: wife, Jean; sons, Carl, Fords, N.J., Bruce, Edgewater, Dale, Orlando; daughters, Maureen Young, California, Paulettee Whealton, Lakeland, Carol Fluery, New Port Richey, Janet Stier, Roanoke, Ind.; sister, Verona Cars on, Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home, Deltona. (The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) – April 23, 1992; pg. B6)
Helen Boyd Whealton
Mrs. Helen “Rachel” Boyd Whealton, 81, formerly of 319 E. Main St., Washington, died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Beaufort County Hospital, Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with Robert Paciocco officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. H.E. Boyd III, Eric Cahoon, Kenny Johnson, Mel Keech, Van Respess and Lee Whealton Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Whealton was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 14, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Claudius and Nina Virginia Cutler Boyd. She was married to Melvin Edward Whealton, who preceded her in death in 1980. She worked as an operator with Carolina Telephone for more than 30 years until her retirement. She later worked at the Mid-East Commission. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include one sister, Nina Cutler Boyd Hodges of Washington. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her sister, 429 E. 12th St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, June 13, 2007)
Matthew Jack Whealton
Matthew Jack Whealton, 63, of the 300 block of Carawan Lane, died Monday at his residence. Mr. Whealton was born in Washington, N.C., and was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Sharron Fant Whealton; his daughter and son-in-law, Karen W. and Russell G. Marable, both of Chesapeake; his two sons and daughter-in-law, Matthew J. Whealton Jr. of Baltimore and Robert Coleman ''Cole'' and Robin D. Whealton of Chesapeake; one brother, Calvin A. Whealton of Miami; three grandchildren, Robert Coleman Whealton Jr., Allen Wayne Whealton and Randall Gray Marable, all of Chesapeake. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. W. Roberts McIvor and assisted by Leslie C. Whealton II. The family will receive friends at Oman Family Funeral Home, Chesapeake, from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 6, 1994; pg. B2)
Lottie Alligood Whichard
Mrs. Lottie Alligood Whichard, age 75, a resident of 918 Shoal Creek Trail, died Sunday at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, N.C. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. Mrs. Whichard was born in Beaufort County, N.C., Dec. 28, 1919. She was the daughter of the late William F. and Hattie Waters Alligood. Mrs. Whichard lived in Orlando, Fla., from 1957 to 1990. Since 1990, she lived in Chesapeake, Va. Mrs. Whichard was a homemaker. Mrs. Whichard was married to George W. Whichard Sr., who preceded her in death in 1962. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, George W. Whichard Jr. and Sandra P. Whichard of Washington, N.C.; two grandsons, Brandon D. Whichard of Dallas, Texas, and Josh S. Whichard of Delaware, Ohio; four nieces, Zelda Woolard and Linda Paul, both of Washington, N.C., Becky Vasil and Brenda Stankavich, both of Virginia Beach; and two nephews, Billy Roberson of Virginia Beach and Preston Earl Alligood of Washington, N.C. Mrs. Whichard was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie A. Roberson and Hazel A. Alligood. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – April 24, 1995; pg. B4)
Samuel Whichard, Jr.
Mr. Samuel Whichard, Jr., 80, a resident of Britthaven of Jacksonville, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at Britthaven of Jacksonville. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Pantego, with pastor Nicholas Whichard officiating. Burial will follow at Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Mr. Whichard was born Dec. 25, 1925, in Beaufort County. He was the son of the late Mattie Clark Whichard and Samuel Mayo Whichard Sr. He was a 1942 graduate of Beaufort County High School, Pantego. His employment was with the Plum Mills Farm, Chocowinity. Mr. Whichard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Zion Temple Free Will Baptist Church, Pantego. Survivors include four sisters, Catheline Loadhoalt of Greenville, Alice King of Brooklyn, N.Y., Nicy Marie Reddick of Chocowinity and Ethel Gay of Connecticut; three brothers, Nicholas Whichard of New York and Wallace Whichard and George Whichard, both of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and five brothers. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Cleauther Reddick, 522 Price Road, Chocowinity. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Sam Paul Whichard
MADISON - Sam Paul Whichard, 59, of 784 Baggage Road, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, following complications after heart surgery. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the Madison United Methodist Church with Reverend Vance Harrell and Reverend James Leggett officiating. Mr. Whichard was born January 13, 1945, in Beaufort County, NC to Ella Mae Ingalls Whichard of Williamston, NC and the late Reverend Sam L. Whichard. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, graduate of Oral Roberts University, and the founder of Midtown Furniture. He was best known as "Smiling Sam" and, affectionately by his family, as "the smartest man in the world." He ha always been one to push his friends and family to their fullest potential, genuinely concerned about their happiness and wellbeing. He did not want anyone to settle for just a mediocre life! In addition, he often gave generously in order to inspire and facilitate others' goals and dreams. We will remember him lovingly for his quick dry wit, honesty, determination, and business smarts. Most importantly, beneath his tough exterior was the biggest heart. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Reverend Edith Pearl Evans. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Genivee Bass Whichard of the home; son, Woody Whichard and wife, Johnna of Stoneville; daughter, Heidi Newman and husband, Jim of Boone, NC; sisters, Opal W. Sherva of Rockingham, NC and Margaret W. Norton and husband, Jeff of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Matthew, Woodlyn and Logan. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004, at Colonial Funeral Home and all other times at the residence. Colonial Funeral Home of Madison is serving the family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – November 25, 2004; pg. B10)
Walter Whisenant
Mr. Walter "Jason" Whisenant, age 70, a resident of 5006 Clarks Neck Road of Washington, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at his home. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Riverview Baptist Church officiated by Dr. James Hagwood and Rev. Henry Gray. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Mr. Whisenant was born in Pitt County on December 29, 1936, son of the late Hobert Jason Whisenant and the late Rosa Annabelle Hardy Whisenant. On October 5, 1957, Mr. Whisenant married Shirley Mae Coward. He attended Pitt County School Systems and for many years, Mr. Whisenant worked in construction for Fluor Daniels. Mr. Whisenant is survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Mae Coward Whisenant; one daughter: Joyce Mae Whisenant Gray and her husband Henry of Washington; two sons: Walter Ray Whisenant and his wife Marie of Washington, Michael Jason Whisenant of Washington; two brothers: Ottis Whisenant and his friend Liz Williams of Washington, Fonzie Whisenant of Washington; three sisters: Lillian Mills and her husband John of Blounts Creek, Goldie Roberson and her husband Jay of Washington, Murtie Daniels of Washington; six grandchildren: Jason and Nicole Lewis, Stacey Dixon, Bethany Gray, Jonathan Waters, Justin Waters; one great-grandchild: Alyssa Faith Lewis; and one honorary grandchild: Megan Manning. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whisenant was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 6, 2007 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Beaufort County Relay for Life in c/o Lisa Alligood, 7581 Broad Creek Road, Washington, NC 27889. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whisenant family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 6, 2007)
Cora J. Whisnant
Cora J. Whisnant, retired teacher and elementary school supervisor, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Williamsburg Community Hospital. She was born in Beaufort County, N.C., in 1906, the daughter of the late Arthur L. Johnston and Rosa L. Shavender. Mrs. Whisnant, a graduate of East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina, was state president and a lifetime member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, Foster L. Bundy of Clio, S.C., Harry J. Midgette of Norfolk, Va., and Manly D. Whisnant of Bellhaven, N.C. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Patricia and Thomas R. Fischel of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandsons, Roger E. Stewart of Midlothian, Va., Keith H. Stewart of Arlington, Va., and Gordon B. Stewart of Bangkok, Thailand; two great-grandchildren, Roger and Ann Stewart; her brother, Russell E. Johnston of Belhaven, N.C.; her sister, Mrs. William Ware of Virginia Beach, Va.; her stepdaughter, Mrs. J.D. Patton of Richmond, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private. Nelsen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – August 3, 2000; pg. C5)
Alexander Graham Whitaker
Mr. Alexander Graham “Sandy” Whitaker, age 73, a resident of 595 Weston Rd., Grimesland, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at his home. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Rowland Family Cemetery in Pinetown and will be conducted by Rev. Fred Carraway. Mr. Whitaker was born in Beaufort Co. on February 6, 1935 to the late Claude Stanley and Belva Lewis Rowland. He was a graduate of Bath High School. On November 12, 1995 he married Linda Coburn who survives. Sandy was a Captain with the Greenville Police Department and was employed with the East Carolina University Police Department where he retired on April 30, 1987. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife of the home, Linda C. Whitaker, his son, Graham A. Whitaker and wife Ann L. Whitaker of Roanoke Rapids, his granddaughter, Andee Whitaker and his sister, Angela Andrew of Washington. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitaker family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, December 2, 2008)
Lawrence Melvin Whitaker
HAMPTON - Lawrence Melvin Whitaker, 71, died Sunday, July 30, 1995. Born in Washington, N.C., he was a Peninsula resident for 50 years. He was the parts manager for Bowditch Ford and retired in 1994 after 47 years of service. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Doris Mae Whitaker, and his son, Mark Lawrence Whitaker of Hampton. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. in Parklawn Memorial Park by the Rev. Donald Harvey. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home. (Daily Press (Newport News, VA) – July 31, 1995)
Lenwood Whitaker
Mr. Lenwood Whitaker, 82, of 684 Elm St., Belhaven, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at home. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. James Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Belhaven, with Elder Barry James officiating. Mr. Whitaker was born in Hyde County on April 15, 1926. He was the son of the late Dicie Credle Whitaker and Johnnie Otto Whitaker. He attended the Hyde County Schools. He had been employed as a mechanic at a service station in Belhaven. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda W. Wilkerson and Angela Lynn Whitaker; one son, Barry Whitaker; three sisters, Vernice Cooper, Emma Collins and Eunice Fair; two brothers, James Whitaker and George Whitaker. He was preceded in death by three sons, one daughter, two sisters and two brothers. The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Wanda Wilkerson, 32501 U.S. Highway 264 East, Belhaven. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, October 17, 2008)
Edna Inez Pugh Hartlieb White
Edna Hartlieb White, 85, of Wanchese, N.C. died Friday, March 3, 2006, in a Norfolk, Va., hospital. Born in Belhaven, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Samuel LeRoy and Bertha Keech Pugh and was the widow of Herman Hartlieb and Bill White. She was a Pentecostal and a member of the Britthaven Bell Choir. Survivors include three daughters, Bunnie Daniels of Wanchese, N.C., Sandra Patterson of Baltimore, Md. and Cheryl Holstrom of Susanville, Calif.; a son, Ron Hartlieb of Eldersburg, Md.; a sister, Elizabeth Rose of Belhaven, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Rodney Lee Murray; a sister, Erma Wilkins and two brothers, Noville Pugh and Richard Pugh. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, by pastor Albert Isler and pastor David Dalton. Burial will be in the Tillett Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times the family will be at the residence of Bunnie Daniels, 121 Mosely Lane, Wanchese, N.C. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – March 7, 2006)
Edna Inez Pugh White was called home on March 3, 2006, while at Norfolk General Hospital, Va. She was 85 years old. Edna spent the last years of her life at Britthaven of Outer Banks, Nags Head, NC. Although she endured the middle stages of dementia, she was otherwise healthy and her death was somewhat unexpected. She was born in Belhaven on January 6, 1921,
the second child of Samuel Leroy Pugh and Bertha Armittie Keech Pugh. Her siblings are Samuel Norville Pugh, Erma Ray Pugh Wilkins, Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Pugh Rose and Richard Wayne "Dick" Pugh. Edna is survived by her sister Lib Rose of Belhaven; sister-in-law Barbara Pugh of Swan Quarter; her children from her first marriage to Herman Dawson Hartlieb: Bunnie Lou Daniels of Wanchese, Sandra Faye "Sandy Patterson of Middle River, Md., Ronald Dawson "Ron" Hartlieb of Eldersburg, Md. and Cheryl Ann "Sherry" Holmstrom of Janesville, California. She has 9 grandchildren (6 in Md. and 3 in NC), 15 great-grandchildren (9 in Md. & 7 in NC) and 3 great-great-grandchildren (2 in Md. and 1 in NC). While at Britthaven, Edna participated in all of the activities that they had to offer. She enjoyed playing Bingo and the racehorse game, but her favorite activity was belonging to the "Britthaven Happy Ringers" as bell ringer #5. They are a bell choir of eight players that practice on Monday mornings and perform concerts in the local area. Edna always wanted to look her best so she would have her hair and nails done on a regular basis. Raised in the Pentecostal Church of God, she would attend church services every Sunday no matter which denomination taught the Gospel, as long as she could hear it and the music. Her favorite hymn was How Great Thou Art. Throughout her life Edna enjoyed having fun with her family and best friend Helen Foley. She liked singing, dancing, telling jokes, working crossword puzzles, sewing to make clothes, stuffed animals, and other craft projects. Edna kept a clean house, was a good cook, knew how to stretch a dollar, fought for her children, and stood up for what she believed in. You could often hear her say, "You get out of life what you put into it." She put a lot of herself into the life she led. All who knew Edna have been affected by her and will miss her. Edna's family would like to thank the staff of Britthaven of Outer Banks for taking such good care of her and treating her as a friend. (The Coastland Times - Sunday, June 4, 2006; pg. 10A)
Kathleen H. White
Mrs. Kathleen Harris White, a resident of Plymouth, N.C. passed away Sunday April 23, 2006 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital from complications of pneumonia two weeks before her 86th birthday. A graveside funeral will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday April 28, 2006 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens officiated by Bob Moulden. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. White was born on May 7, 1920 in the Terra Ceia community of Beaufort County daughter of the late Samuel Carol Harris and the late Hattie Mae Little Harris. She was a graduate of Pantego High School and married Jay Hollis “Tubby” White who preceded her in death on July 4, 2000. Mrs. White earned her nursing assistant certificate and worked until age 65. She lived her adult life in Plymouth and one of her joys was her work at Washington County Hospital. Mrs. White was a dedicated member of Plymouth Church of Christ, of which she was the last living charter member. Survivors include a daughter: Norma W. Brown and husband Eugene of Roper; a son: Joe H. White and wife Terri of Simpsonville, S.C.; a granddaughter: Erika White of Central, S.C.; a sister: Irene H. Stell of Bath; two special sisters-in-law: Elaine Harris of the Free Union community of Pinetown and Beulah Harris of Raleigh and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many friends, neighbors, and her church family who became a very important part of her life following the passing of her husband. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the White Family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, April 25, 2006)
Martha Woolard White
Martha “Joyce” Woolard White, age 55, a resident of 906 Long Ridge Road, Pinetown, NC left this world for her heavenly reward on January 24, 2010. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday January 28, 2010 at Alligood Church of God officiated by Pastor Phillip Jethro. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Matt Woolard, Dean Cahoon, Roland Modlin, Jr., Adron Jones, Bowen White and Joe Boyd will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kendall Wooten, Brad Coltrain and Murphy Woolard. Joyce was born in Beaufort County on August 25, 1954 daughter of the late Frederick “Fred” Carnell Woolard, Sr. and Betsy Jones Woolard Brame who survives. She was a 1972 graduate of Washington High School. Joyce married Murl “Harris” White on November 24, 1974 who survives. She worked for many years at Flanders Filters and was currently working at Prettl Appliance Systems USA Inc. of Washington. Joyce was a faithful member of Alligood Church of God. Surviving along with her husband Harris of the home and mother Betsy W. Brame of Washington are two daughters: Jamie Lynn White and her fiancé Rudy Alvarado of Greenville and Ashley Dawn White of the home; a sister: Sue Cahoon of Plymouth; a brother: Frederick “Carnell” Woolard, Jr. of Washington; a granddaughter: Adrianna Nicole Alvarado; several special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by a son: Abbie Wayne White, her father: Frederick “Fred” Carnell Woolard, Sr. and her step-father: Guy Weston Brame. The family will receive friends 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday January 27, 2010 at Alligood Church of God and at other times at the home of Joyce’s mother Betsy Brame located at 3031 Terrapin Track Road, Washington. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve Joyce’s family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, January 27, 2010)Vicki Lynn Cayton White
Mrs. Vicki Lynn Cayton White, 51, of 664 Down Shore Road., Blounts Creek, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Whitehurst Cemetery in Aurora with the Revs. Timothy Webb and Ray Lewis. Mrs. White was born July 6, 1955 to the late James and Geraldine Equils Cayton. She was a graduate of Aurora High School. On Nov. 30, 2000, she married Jesse Ray White, who survives. She was a member of Core Point Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons; Stephen Lee Gerard and Joshua Russell Gerard, both of Blounts Creek, and Michael Alan Gerard of Washington, two brothers; Jimmy Cayton of Edward and Steve Gore of Virginia, two sisters; Sue Walker and Rosie Cayton, both of Edward, and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, October 24, 2006)
W. Frank White
W. Frank White, 78, died Feb. 15, 1992. Mr. White was born in Belhaven, N.C. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of the Manteo Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member and past master of Manteo Masonic Lodge 521 A.F.& A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies and the Dare County Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Donis Lewis White; and a son, W. Frank White of Lexington, Va. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Twiford Colony Chapel by the Rev. Bruce Warrington. Burial will be in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. After the interment, friends may join the family at Gardens Drive. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – February 17, 1992; pg. D4)
Wilbur L. White
Wilbur L. White, 44, of 109 Adelaide St., Hartford, died Monday (Oct. 17, 1994) at Trinity Hill Convalescent Home. He was born in Washington, N.C., and had lived in Hartford for the past 18 years. He is survived by his mother, Malissa (Cratch) White of North Carolina; four brothers, Bobby, and William White, both of New York, Lenzy, and Charles White, both of North Carolina; two sisters, Carolyn El-Amin of Bloomfield, and Mary Robinson of Florida; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m., at the Henry L. Fuqua Funeral Chapel, 94 Granby St., Bloomfield. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. (The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT) – October 20, 1994; pg. B10)
Ethel T. Whitehurst
Ethel T. Whitehurst, 88, Sept. 30. Funeral 2 p.m., Tuesday, Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, Chocowinity. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Washington. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – October 2, 2000)
Maude Nobles Whitehurst
Ms. Maude Nobles Whitehurst, age 79, a resident of 6851 U.S. 17 Highway South, Chocowinity, N.C., died Thursday morning, May 25, 2006, at Britthaven of Washington. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006, at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by pastor Henry Horne. William Warren, Barry Ingalls, Jesse Dixon, Stanley Hudson, Brian Dixon and James Jones will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Whitehurst was born in Beaufort County on March 14, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Issac Tom Nobles and Lavina Hill Nobles. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Tommy Whitehurst and his wife, Linda, of Chocowinity; two daughters, Linda Edwards and her husband, Dwight, and Vickie Wells, all of Chocowinity; three grandchildren, Gregory Whitehurst, Teresa Hudson and Allen Wells; four great-grandchildren, Derek Whitehurst, Alexis Whitehurst, Sara Hudson and Seth Hudson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Gregory Ray Whitehurst, and two brothers, Heber Nobles and Herbert Nobles. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of her son, Tommy Whitehurst, located at 6835 U.S. Highway 17 South, Chocowinity. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitehurst family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, May 26, 2006)
Ruby L. Whitehurst
Ruby L. Whitehurst, age 71, a resident of 1200 Cecil Whitehurst Road, Washington, NC died Monday, November 30, 2009 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Macedonia Christian Church with Greg Sexton officiating. Carl Beacham, Thomas Bundy, Kevin Hollis, Mickey Peaden, Rusty Roberson, and Redden Woolard will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Macedonia Christian Church, 7640 US Highway 17, Williamston, NC. Mrs. Whitehurst was born in Martin County on November 18, 1938 to Warren “Bud” and Lizzie Leggett. Ruby was a shoe sales clerk for Wal-Mart for almost 19 years. She is survived by two daughters, Linda and husband Jackie Harrison and Lynn and husband Keith Conner; two sisters, June Webb and Florence Roberson; one brother, Michael Leggett; five grandchildren, Eric Whitehurst, Lauren Harrison, Brock Harrison, Tyler Moore and Chase Conner; and two great-grandchildren, Colin Whitehurst and Alanya Whitehurst. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Whitehurst, Sr., her son, Cecil Whitehurst, Jr., a brother, Herbert Leggett and a sister, Mary Lou Cratt. (Hillside Funeral Home)
Stephanie Michelle Whitehurst
Ms. Stephanie Michelle Whitehurst, 33, of 56 Grizzard Lane, Washington, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Beaufort County Medical Center, Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Paul Funeral Home, Washington, with Linda Titus officiating. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Gabriel Casalett, Kyle Cox, Lee Everett Caceo Jones, Michael Moore and Andrew Newman will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Whitehurst was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 7, 1975. She was the daughter of Bill Jack Whitehurst of Washington and David and Theresa Lynn Ronan Price of Williamston. She was a 1993 graduate of Bear Grass High School, a graduate of the nursing assistant II program at Beaufort County Community College in Washington, and had been enrolled in the early childhood education program. She was employed as a shipping clerk at Flanders Filters. Survivors include her children, Brianna Rose Whitehurst of Greenville, Wanya Malik Whitley of Washington and Kobie Oliver Whitehurst of Washington; two sisters, Sheila Casalett of Greenville and Sara Ronan of Williamston; her half brother, Eric Taylor of Georgia and her maternal grandparents, Harry and Shirley Ronan of Washington. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1-1:45 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, and other times at the home of her mother and stepfather, 1070 Somerset Lane, Williamston. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, December 6, 2008)
Jerry Coleman Clark Whitfield
Mr. Jerry Coleman Clark Whitfield, 53, resident of 7329 Highway 92 East, Bath, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, December 20, 2009, 2 p.m., St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Bernard Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Luke Cemetery, Edward. Mr. Whitfield was born in Beaufort County, Aug. 11, 1956, to the late Anna Clark Cratch and G.W. Whitfield (founder of Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home). He was a graduate of the former Aurora High School class of 1974. He was employed by Flanders Filters CSC in Bath. He was married to Hallie Dean Gibbs Whitfield, who survives. He was preceded in death by his brother, Linwood Cratch. Survivors are: one daughter, Crissy Carter (Perry) of Plymouth; two sisters, Anna C. Bailey (Clarence) of Philadelphia, Pa., Thelma Nelson of Washington; one brother, Jesse Green of Grimesland; one grandchild, Tyana Mason of Plymouth; one foster sister, Minister Liz Godard of Washington; three brothers-in-law, Kenneth Satchell (Patricia) of Baltimore, Md., Melvin Gibbs (Dale) of Jamesville, Donald Gibbs (Sheila) of Washington. The family will receive friends at the home; walk-in visitation Sat. 1-6 p.m. at the chapel. Arrangements by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Sunday, December 20, 2009)
Harvey Fenner Whitley, Jr.
Harvey Fenner Whitley, Jr., 94, of Seminole, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (Feb. 9, 2006) at the Inn at Lake Seminole Square. He was born in Washington, N.C., and came here in 1997. A retired Army colonel, he was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars and served with the medical corps during World War II. He was a civil and environmental engineer in North Carolina, Chicago and South Dakota and was on the faculty at New York University's College of Engineering. He was a sanitation engineer for the United Nations and a governmental adviser for the World Health Organization in Lybia, North Africa. He received the American Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, six overseas bars and the Bronze Star. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Marie Louise; a son, the Rev. Harvey Whitley, Wakefield, R.I.; a daughter, Barbara Sue Highfield, Oklahoma City; a sister, Louise Belote, Archdale, N.C.; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Seminole. (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – February 14, 2006; pg. B6)
John Mark Whitley, Sr.
John Mark Whitley Sr. of Hampstead, NC went home to his master on August 15, 2007, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center after a valiant battle with leukemia. He was born in Washington, NC on February 9, 1936, and was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Whitley and brothers, Manuel Whitley and Phillip Whitley and father-in-law, John M. Taylor. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Sprint after thirty-six years. After his retirement, John devoted his time to his wife, doting on grandchildren, his children, as well as his passion for flying and his airport in Holly Ridge. John is survived by the love of his life and wife of forty-seven years, Athalia Taylor Whitley. His daughters, Ginny Whitley, Becky Reilly and husband Joe. John is survived by his best friends and sons, Michael Whitley and John Mark Whitley Jr. and a specially loved daughter-in-law, Diane. Other survivors are his mother, Essie R. Whitley and siblings, Michael F. Whitley, Joseph M. Whitley, Charles E. Whitley and Esther W. Quinn; sister-in-law, Virginia Taylor and, last but not least, Jake, his constant companion. John has four beautiful granddaughters; Elizabeth King, Rebecca King, Taylor-Grace Green and Angela Athalia Reilly. John boasts three strapping grandsons, Jared Green, Jonathan Green and Carson Michael Whitley that gave him much pleasure and pride. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Andrews Mortuary Hampstead Chapel. Interment will follow in Sea Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jared Green, Jonathan Green, brothers-in-law, John Taylor, Harold Quinn and Jim Fulcher as well as life long friend, David Ellis. Honorary pallbearers are son-in-law, Joe Reilly, nephews Rob Quinn, Shawn Quinn, David Whitley, Jeff Whitley and Phillip Royce Whitley. Local arrangements by Hillside Funeral Service of Washington. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, August 19, 2007)
Kathleen Cahoon Whitley
Mrs. Kathleen Cahoon Whitley, age 94 a resident of 24671 US Hwy 264 East Pantego, NC died Saturday December 22, 2007 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington. A funeral will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday December 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven officiated by Rev. Doug Stokes and Rev. Jim Bussell. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery of Washington. Jeff Vreugdenhil, Paul LeSieur, Oran Benson, Guire Cahoon, Jimmie Coltrain and Van Daw will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Whitley was born in Hyde County on December 3, 1913 daughter of the late Abram Cahoon and the late Mary Kathleen “Katie” Swindell Cahoon. She graduated from Hyde County Schools. Mrs. Kathleen married Hallet Ward Whitley on June 20, 1936 who preceded her in death on January 19, 1972. She was a homemaker, a member of Pantego Christian Church, and a former member of the Belhaven Eastern Star and was active in a local Rook Club, which she enjoyed playing cards with. Survivors include a daughter: Ann W. Paul and her husband Dr. Nicholas L. Paul of Garner; a brother: Joshua Cahoon of Norfolk, VA and his wife Winfred; a sister: Grace Spencer and her husband Warren of Swan Quarter; two granddaughters: Joanne Lesieur and her husband Paul of Raleigh and Laurie Vreugdenhil and her husband Jeff of Clinton and three great granddaughters: Brittany LeSieur, Morgan LeSieur and Alexandria Vreugdenhil. Mrs. Whitley was preceded in death by two brothers: Charlie Cahoon and Ray Cahoon and a sister: Elizabeth Harris. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Wednesday December 26, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven. Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Whitley family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, December 24, 2007)
Linwood Whitley
Mr. Linwood “Wayne” Whitley, age 57, a resident of 1675 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, NC died April 18, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday April 22, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Pastor Ronnie Gurganus. Mr. Wayne was born in Beaufort County on February 10, 1952 son of William Linwood Whitley and Polly Hudson Whitley. He was a 1970 graduate of Chocowinity High School and continued his education at Beaufort Tech. Wayne married the former Susan Kay Dixon on May 5, 1973 who survives. He was a machinist in the machine shop at PCS Phosphate Co., a former member of Old Cove and Blueberry Hunting Clubs, a member of Frog Level Motorcycle Club, and a member of the National Rifle Association. Wayne was a NC custom knife maker’s guide who loved working on motorcycles and hot rods and was owner of WW Custom Knives. Surviving along with Wayne’s wife Susan of the home and parents William Linwood and Polly Whitley of Chocowinity are a daughter: Amanda Whitley Brame of Va. Beach, VA; a son: Mathew Shane Whitley of Chocowinity; three sisters: Debra Whitley Buck of Kinston, Ava Whitley Creech of Beaufort and Becky Jo Whitley of Beaufort; two brothers: Bobby Paige of Greenville and Christopher Whitley of Chocowinity; mother and father in law: Albert and Jean Dixon of Chocowinity; sister in law: Carolyn Garris of Blounts Creek a brother in law John Dixon of Tenn. and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Wayne was preceded in death by a brother: Gary Whitley. The family will receive friends 6 PM to 9 PM Tuesday April 21, 2009 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home or at the home of his parents. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitley family. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, April 21, 2009)
Major Ray Whitley
Mr. Major Ray Whitley, age 86, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at East Cooper Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, S.C. He was a former resident of Washington North Carolina, Alexandria Virginia, and Orlando Florida, and was a current resident of Mount Pleasant South Carolina. Mr. Whitley was born in Beaufort County, North Carolina on February 2, 1920, the only child of Major Henderson Whitley and Emma Josephine Cutler Whitley. He attended Woolard’s Pond and John Small Elementary Schools, and was the youngest member of the senior class when he graduated from Washington High School in 1936. Mr. Whitley entered North Carolina State College in 1937 and graduated in 1941 with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. While in college, he participated in Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and worked in the college wood shop building furniture. Initially rejected for active duty in the service because of he did not weigh enough, he ate bananas and drank water until he gained enough weight to qualify. Mr. Whitley received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in May of 1941. Employed for a brief time as a Junior Engineer by the Carolina Power and Light Company, he was called up to active service that same year. Mr. Whitley was on the first ship that the United States sent to England at the start of America’s World War II effort. Stationed in London for forty-one months, he was responsible for operating a supply depot that fed ninety thousand American troops and survived bombings of both his workplace and his quarters. He was released from active duty with the rank of Major and returned to Washington, North Carolina to wed his sweetheart, the former Miss Arlene Marslender, on December 5, 1945. Mr. Whitley worked for the U.S. Postal Service and served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 21 until 1947. He began employment with the Federal Works Agency (now the General Service Administration) on Nov. 17, 1947. During his professional career, Mr. Whitley rose from Elevator Engineer to Chief of the Criteria and Research Branch and later became the Director of the Energy Conservation Division for GSA. He held primary responsibility for the planning and implementation of a thirty-two percent energy reduction in GSA operated buildings throughout the United States. Mr. Whitley was considered a leading expert in solar energy and energy conservation. At the beginning of Perestroika, he was part of a United States delegation sent to the Soviet Union to share his knowledge on alternative energy sources and later helped host the Soviet delegation’s reciprocal visit to America. Mr. Whitley retired from the GSA on August 10, 1979. He retired from the Army Reserve with the rank of Colonel on February 2, 1980. He was a devoted husband, loving father, true friend, a great storyteller, and southern gentleman. Mr. Whitley’s spouse, Mrs. Arlene Marslender Whitley preceded him in death, on October 18, 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Linda McLawhorn of Newport News, Virginia and Rita Vanderwarker and her husband, Isaac, of Boonville, New York; a son, Bryan Whitley and his wife, Carolyn, of Charleston, S.C.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock, Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the First Christian Church, 401 East Second Street, in Washington North Carolina, conducted by Dr. Michael Price, with burial in Oakdale Cemetery to follow. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Don Whitney, Mac Alligood, Jr., Bill Mac Alligood, III, Thomas Alligood, Joe Tunstall, Jr. and Ray Silverthorne, Jr. will serve as pallbearers. A memorial service will be held at 1 o’clock, Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Cooper Hall Retirement Center in Mount Pleasant, S.C. A reception will follow the memorial service. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitley family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 2, 2006)
Mildred Woolard Whitley
Mildred Woolard Whitley, 83, Route 2, died Nov. 5, 1990, in a hospital.. Mrs. Whitley, a native of Beaufort County, N.C., was a member of the Athens Chapel Church of Christ. She was the widow of Chester Mayo Whitley. Survivors include seven daughters, Alla Rae Foreman of Pinetown, Dorothy Scott, Alma Jewell, Tillie Cutler, Annie Metzger and Sina Cutler, all of Washington, and Chesta Bowen of Plymouth; a son, George Whitley of Washington; seven sisters, Myrtle Toler of Blounts Creek, Dollie Umphlett, Margaret Ballance, Minnie Thornton, Helen Cole, Mary Ruth Wynn and Collen Faye Woolard, all of Virginia; 25 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Paul Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Cleve Edwards and the Rev. Maxie Gavin. Burial will be in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home and at other times at the residence. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – November 6, 1990; pg. D2)
Richard E. Whitley, Sr.
HOPE MILLS - The Rev. Richard E. Whitley, Sr., 84, of Hope Mills, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Duke University Medical Center in Durham. The Rev. Whitley was born in Washington, N.C., in 1920, and lived briefly in New York City before enlisting in the Navy in 1939. During World War II, he served as a navigator in the Naval Air Force, rising to the rank of chief petty officer. The Rev. Whitley attended the divinity school at Wake Forest University in the late 1940s. During his 50 years as a Southern Baptist minister, he served as pastor at churches in Kinston, Deep Run, Goldsboro, Fayetteville, Rockingham, Lake Waccamaw, Calypso, Jacksonville and Lumberton. After retirement, he continued his ministry by supply preaching at various churches and teaching Sunday school at LaFayette Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The funeral will be conducted at noon Monday in LaFayette Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake. The Rev. Whitley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Love; two daughters, Susan Russ of Fayetteville and Carolyn Walker of Wendell; a son, Richard Whitley of San Francisco; a brother, Harvey Whitley of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Louise Belote of Archdale; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Highland Funeral Service & Crematory. (The Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville, NC) – October 17, 2004)
Thelma Evans Smith Whitley
WASHINGTON - Mrs. Thelma Evans Smith Whitley, age 97, died peacefully at her home Thursday morning August 31, 2000. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Washington officiated by Rev. B. J. McKee and Dr. Jimmy Moore. The body will lie in state from 2 p.m. Sunday until the funeral hour. Burial will be at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Whitley was born June 17 1903, daughter of the late Penny Dunn Evans and William Henry Evans. On September 9, 1919, she married Hyman L. Smith, the father of her children, who preceded her in death on March 22, 1957. She later married Beverly Whitley who preceded her in death on May 6, 1979. Mrs. Whitley was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church, a member of the Washington Women of the Moose, Chapter @# 1187, a member of the Original Washington Women's Club and a life member of the NC Federation of Women's Club. She is survived by six daughters: Doris Sparrow of the home; Edna Ewing of Fayetteville, NC; Nellie W. Anders of Tucson, AZ; Mable Howell of Cary, NC; Glynda Crousore of Kokomo, IN; Janet Faccinto of Torrington, CT; seven sons: Ivey "Chuck" Savant of Cashion, AZ; Hyman L. Smith of Havelock, NC; Dallas Smith of Myrtle Beach, SC; Mickey Smith of Halifax, NC; Jerry Smith of Lexington, KY; Samuel M. "Curley" Smith of Chocowinity and Al Smith of Arnold, CA; one sister: Shirley E. Brenner of Cary, NC; 31 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friendsimmediately following the service inthe Family Life Center at the Church prior to the committal. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitley Family. (The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) – September 2, 2000)
Valerie Elaine Whitley
Ms. Valerie Elaine Whitley, age 51, a resident 5383 Old Blounts Creek Rd., Chocowinity, died Sunday August 24, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and will be conducted by Rev. Glenn Jones. Burial will follow in Warren Memorial Gardens. John Mark Whitley, Michael T. Whitley, Harold Quinn, Curt Peterson, Rob Quinn and Jeff Whitley will serve as pallbearers. Ms. Valerie was born in Beaufort Co. on May 20, 1957 to the late Phillip Roscoe Whitley and Frances Fleming Whitley who survives. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee School in Hampton, Virginia and was a member of the Abundant Life Tabernacle in Hampton, Virginia. Survivors include her mother, Frances Fleming Whitley of the home and her brother, Royce Whitley of Chocowinity. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm Monday August 25, 2008 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home 5383 Old Blounts Creek Rd., Chocowinity, NC 27817. Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Whitley family. (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, August 25, 2008)
Enna J. Whitney
Ms. Emma J. “Honey” Whitney, 59, of 440 Watkins St., Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Beaufort County, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Queens Chapel Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Terra Ceia community, Pantego with Elder Dwight Spruill officiating. Burial will follow in Broad Creek Cemetery, Pantego. Ms. Whitney was born in Beaufort County on Nov. 29, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Elnora Credle Whitney and Al Smith Whitney. She attended the Beaufort County Schools. She was employed as a child care specialist. She was a member of Queens Chapel Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Terra Ceia community, Pantego. Survivors include one daughter, Tyminia Whitney of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three sisters, Barbara Slade, Joyce Whitney and Wanda Harrison, all of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and four brothers, Alfonza Whitney of Washington, Michael Whitney of Chocowinity, Steven Whitney of Lakeland, Fla., and Rufus Whitney of Brooklyn, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the Pilley Avenue, Terra Ceia community, Pantego residence. Arrangements are by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, January 24, 2009)
Rosa M. Whitten
Rosa M. Whitten of the 2500 block of Tidewater Drive died Dec. 26, 1997, in a local hospital. Born in Pantego, N.C., she was a member of Phillippi Church of Christ Disciples, Norfolk. She was predeceased by her parents, Estella Martin Vass and Willie L. Vass. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Whitten Sr.; four sons, Calvin Whitten Jr., Melvin Whitten and Eugene Whitten, all of Norfolk, Samuel Vass of Pantego, N.C.; two sisters, Vera Vass Jones of Portsmouth and Shirley Vass of New York City, N.Y.; a brother, Wilbert Russell of Norfolk; six grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Graves Funeral Home Chapel, Norfolk, by the Rev. R.A. Council. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – December 30, 1997; pg. B6)
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