Pamlico Co., NC Obituaries

Pamlico County Obituaries

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Ina James Kaier

Ina James Kaier, 81, of 600 W. Hinds Ave., Sherrill, formerly of Oneida, died Friday. Born in Merritt, N.C., she lived more than 50 years in Oneida. She was a graduate of Oneida High School. She retired in 1979 as a salesclerk with H.F. Joy, Oneida. She was a communicant of St. Helena's Church, Sherrill. She was active in various bridge groups. Her husband, William E. Sr., died in 1975. Survivors: Two daughters, Carol Ryan of Oneida and Mary Helen Schmidt of Warrensburg; two sons, Jeffrey of Singer Island, Fla., and William E. Jr. of Queensbury; a sister, Helen Newcomb of Atlanta, Ga.; eight grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell-Dean Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. Burial, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Oneida. Calling hours, 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 260 Main St., Oneida. Contributions: St. Patrick's School, 347 Main St., Oneida 13421. (The Post-Standard [Syracuse, NY] - January 20, 2002; pg. B4)

Margaret M. Ireland Kaiser

Mrs. Margaret M. Ireland Kaiser, 86, died Friday, April 20, 2001 in Maryfield, Nursing Home of High Point. Mrs. Kaiser was born in Pamlico County, N.C., on March 1, 1915, daughter of Earls and Julie Carawan Ireland. She had been a resident of Maryfield Nursing Home for the past 3 1/2 years. Previously, she lived in Newport News, where she was a member of Northside Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener and had been honored with awards for her floral designs. In 1938, she married John Edward Kaiser Sr. who preceded her in death in November of 1996. Surviving are two sons, Robert Earl Kaiser of High Point, and John Edward Kaiser Jr. of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Lillie Watson and Gladys Midgette, both of Lowland, N.C. She had one grandson, Andrew Neil Kaiser, and two great-grandchildren, Sydney Ireland Kaiser and Grace Elizabeth Kaiser, all of Hickory, N.C. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at Peninsula Funeral Home officiated by Mr. Larry Jones. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Maryfield Nursing Home, 1315 Greensboro Road, High Point, NC 27260 or to Northside Church of Christ, 1213 E. George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown VA 23693. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Press [Newport News, VA] - April 23, 2001; pg. B6)

Norma Brinson Kasey

Norma B. Kasey, 80, of New Bern, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her family Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Norma was born in Arapahoe, N.C., on October 21, 1926, to Capt. Joseph William Brinson and Rosa Willis Brinson. Being the youngest of seven children, all the other kids wanted to give her a name. So this is what they called her: Norma Inez Darlene Rosalee Simaramus Hagarjane Persimmonseed Brinson. Along with her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bob; two brothers, Theodore R. Brinson and Joseph William Brinson Jr.; four sisters, Elma Patton, Nellie McManus, Gladys Harper, and Evelyn Moore; and her nephew, Jody Brinson. Surviving her is her only son, Robert M. Kasey and wife Kathy P. Kasey of New Bern; grandchildren, William M. Kasey and Sarah B. Kasey of New Bern; sisters-in-law, Dorcas Brinson of Arapahoe, and Jane Mansfield Bennett and husband Terri Burgess of Bradenton; and numerous nieces and nephews that love her very much. Norma was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmama. She loved spending time with her family and friends. After all her siblings had passed on, she still remained connected with all her nieces and nephews who she loved very much. Norma was a member of Highland Park Christian Church, Women of the Moose and Pioneer Club and an avid bowler on the Wednesday Night Ladies Bowling League. She retired from Carolina Telephone & Telegraph after 43 years of service as an executive secretary. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Cotten Chapel with the Rev. Gary Edge officiating, followed by burial at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Thursday, April 19, 2007)

Frank W. Keaton, Sr.

On Aug. 14, 2002, Frank W. Keaton, Sr. was called home to glory. He was the only child born to the late Jacob and Tamer Simmons on April 2, 1925, in Pamlico County, N.C. Mr. Keaton was educated in the public schools of New Bern, N.C. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946 after three years of service having attained the rank of sergeant. He was also a veteran of World War II. ''Oil Man,'' as he was nicknamed by his co-workers, was employed by Johns Brothers Oil Co. for more than 30 years. Shortly thereafter, he became a longshoreman for the International Longshoreman Association, Local 1248, retiring from there in February 1992. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivian Riddick Keaton; five daughters, Gwendolyn Keaton, Anner Keaton, Jacqueline Keaton, all of Norfolk, Ruby Downing of Madison, Ala., and Barbara Keaton; two sons, Garland Keaton Sr. of Copperas Cove, Texas and Reggie Keaton Sr. of Norfolk; two daughters-in-law, Karin Keaton of Copperas Cove and Diane Keaton of Norfolk; a son-in-law, E. Bernard Downing of Madison, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, his son, Frank W. Keaton, Jr., predeceased him. A funeral will be held at noon Tuesday in Mount Zion Baptist Church, Berkley. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive relatives and friends at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street, from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - August 18, 2002; pg. B6)

Ernest Phillip Keel, Sr.

Ernest Phillip Keel Sr., 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was born on November 22, 1927, in Alliance to the late Ernest and Leona Hunnings Keel. He was a foreman with Flour Daniels Construction in Carrollton, Ga., until he retired after 30 years of service. He loved doing woodwork and spent many hours in his workshop building crafts with deep pride. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Jean Caho Keel of Kingsport, Tenn.; two daughters, Olivia Mae Stevens and husband, James, and Barbara Jean Ballard and husband, Danny, both of Kingsport; one son, Bruce Earl Keel of Hudson, Fla.; three sisters, Iris Dixon of Grantsboro, Frances Wilkinson of Hubert and June Teal of Bayboro; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bowen officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Sandhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Saturday, July 26, 2008)

John Durwood Keel

TAMPA, Fla. - John Durwood Keel, 83, formerly of Arapahoe, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Judi, of the home; two daughters, Shirley Barbee of Richlands, and Kristye Holt of Lakeland, Fla.; three sons, Roy Keel of Bridgeton, and Jeffrey and Kevin Keel of Tampa, Fla.; six grand-children; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home of Kenneth and Shirley Barbee, 334 Koonce Fork Road, Richlands. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Tuesday, April 10, 2007)

Betty T. Keffer

BETTY T. KEFFER, 92, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Ridgewood, died Feb. 17. Surviving are a daughter, Doris Kinsey of Oriental, N.C.; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, John, died in 1965. A son, Norman, and a daughter, Audrey Schletzer, are deceased. Burial will be at a later date in George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Arrangements were by the Beach Memorial Funeral Home, St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. (The Record [New Jersey] - February 25, 1987)

Nora Hardison Kennel

KENNEL'S BEACH - Nora Hardison Kennel passed away peacefully at her home on Friday night. She was born on November 15, 1913, in Arapahoe, NC to James and Ella Hardison. She was the last living of seven brothers and sisters. Nora played basketball at Arapahoe High School and graduated Valedictorian in 1931. She married Phil "Lefty" Kennel in 1934 and became a dedicated homemaker and community servant in New Bern and Arapahoe for the rest of her life. They were married for 61 years. She was active in the Order of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in the 1950's. She was active in the Woman's Club for many years and was New Bern's Woman of the Year in 1969. Up until five years ago she gave annual citizenship speeches at naturalization ceremonies. Governor Hunt appointed her to the State Mental Health Board, and she spent many years supporting Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro in a variety of roles. Nora was a life long member of Bethany Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Arapahoe. She was Bethany's first woman Elder and held Elder Emeritus status at the time of her death. She also served in many roles with the North Carolina Regional Christian Church. She was always active in public education support. She served on the Craven County School Board in welcoming the end of racial segregation. For the past six years she worked closely with the Arapahoe Charter School in landscaping, reading with children, being a "Granny on a Bus", and contributing financial resources. She was aware that on Saturday the gymnasium at the school was to be named in her honor. Nora was a self-effacing, generous woman who loved God, loved her family, and loved almost anyone with whom she came in contact. Those knowing her from family, church, school, and community relationships returned such love in abundance. Nora is survived by her son, Robert Kennel, of Holly Springs, NC, and Jennie Kennel Adams of Kennel's Beach. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Charlotte Kennel Blackwood, and her husband, Phil Kennel. She has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Viewing will be 6-9:00 pm, Tuesday evening at the Bryant Funeral Home on Route 55 in Alliance, Pamlico County. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Bethany Christian Church in Arapahoe followed by internment in the Hardison Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Nora's name to Bethany Christian Church or to the Arapahoe Charter School, Arapahoe, NC 28510. (The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC] - February 11, 2003; pg. B6)

Erma Jarvis Keyes

Erma Jarvis Keyes, 67, of Boston died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. She was a native of the Mesic community and attended Pamlico Training School. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Roger Shield Funeral Home in Boston. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston. She is survived by her mother, Alice Jarvis Parker of the Mesic community; one son, Oscar Keyes Jr. of Boston; one daughter, Shelia Johnson of Alabama; five brothers, Bobby Jarvis of Aurora, Donnie Davis of Augusta, Ga., Victor Jarvis of Bowling Green, Ky., Alfred Jarvis of Columbus, Ga., and Curtis Jarvis of Bayboro; three sisters, Dicie Smith of the Mesic community, Thelma Jones of Pollocksville and Nina Lewis of Boston; and four grandchildren. Viewing will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Roger Shield Funeral Home, 821 Cummins Highway, Boston. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Wednesday, April 9, 2008)

Vera Watson Keyser

Vera Watson Keyser, 73, of the 300 block of Hertz Road, a homemaker, died Oct. 7, 1995, in her residence. Mrs. Keyser was born in Oriental, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Ludora Williamson Watson and Randolph E. Watson and was the widow of Robert Edward Keyser. Survivors include two daughters, Donna A. Lawson of Windsor and Julia K. Nettles of Chesapeake; a son, Charles Augustine Jr. of Windsor; a sister, Evelyn W. Charbeneau of Williamsburg; two brothers, Garlon Watson of Windsor and R.E. Watson of Bayboro, N.C.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home, Suffolk, by Father James E. Gordon. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday before the memorial service from 6 to 7 p.m. They also suggest that memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Road, Bowers Hill, Chesapeake, Va. 23321. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - October 9, 1995; pg. B4)

Carl Kilmer

MERRITT - Carl Kilmer, 61, of 1229 Florence Road, died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was a retired police officer from New York and had served in the US Marine Corps. He was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Karen “Karn” Kilmer; sons, Carl Kilmer, Jr. and Eric Kilmer and wife, Andrea, all of Albuquerque, NM, and Christopher Kilmer of the home; daughters, Christine Kilmer of New York and Heather Kilmer of the home; stepchildren, Tom Griffin, II of Dallas, TX and Deidre Ann Griffin of Los Lunas, NM; two sisters, Christine Garza and husband, Benjamin, of CA and Carol Farbman of New York; and grandchildren, Carly, Kevin and Briana Kilmer of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Kilmer. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 10 at 2:00 pm at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - January 2004)

Marcia J. Kyak
ORIENTAL – Marcia J. Kyak, 73, entered into rest on Nov. 9, 2007, in Goshen, N.Y. The daughter of the late Christian and Margurette Kressler, she was born on April 30, 1934, in New York City. Survivors include her husband, John Kyak; three children, Christopher LaGrotteria, Michael LaGrotteria and Lee LaGrotteria Record; nine grandchildren, Christine, William III, Gloria, Dorian and D'Anna Record, Christian, Alexis, Danielle and Dominick LaGrotteria; two great-grandchildren, Michael Messina and Maya Lewis; three step-children, Jay, James and Janet Kyak. Funeral services were held in Florida, N.Y. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in Oriental Cemetery. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Tuesday, November 13, 2007)
Leland J. Land

NEW SMYRNA BEACH (Sept. 22, 1919 – June 9, 2004) - Lealand J. Land, 84, of Roslyn Avenue, a retired policeman in Washington, D.C., died Wednesday at Emory L. Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home, Daytona Beach. Mr. Land, a Marine veteran of World War II and the Korean War, was born in Oriental, N.C., and moved here in 1954 from Washington, D.C. He was a member of New Smyrna Beach Seventh Day Adventist Church and a 57-year member of Masonic Lodge 270, Daytona Beach. Mr. Land enjoyed gardening and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Wilma; five sons, Ron Helgemo, Ormond Beach, Thomas Janeczko, Daytona Beach, David and John Janeczko, both of California, and James Janeczko, Georgia; two daughters, Terry Janeczko, Maryland, and Mary Barber, Jacksonville; a stepson, Greg Wooten, Maitland; a stepdaughter, Linda Reichard, Harrisonburg, Va.; a brother, Frank, Ohio; a sister, Imogene Dunbar, New Bern, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Florida, P.O. Box 549, Daytona Beach, FL 32115. Volusia Memorial, Ormond Beach, is in charge. (Daytona Beach News-Journal [Daytona Beach, FL] - June 11, 2004; pg. C7)

William Duval Laughinghouse

William Duval Laughinghouse died Sept. 6, 1999, at his residence. He was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Pamlico County, N.C. He was the son of the late William Junius and Ola Dunn Laughinghouse. He served in World War II as a flight instructor for the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1981, he retired as a past officer and director of the Daily Press Inc. and the Times-Herald Inc. Since 1951, he had been a member of the Khedive Temple AAONMS and past director of the Royal Order of the Jesters Norfolk Court No. 75. Survivors include his wife, Ruth C. Laughinghouse; two sons, Henry L. Laughinghouse of New Bern, N.C., and William Duval Laughinghouse Jr. of Danville; two brothers, Ward J. Laughinghouse of New Bern, N.C., and Alton Laughinghouse of Atlantic Beach, N.C.; and four grandchildren. A private family service will be held at New Bern Memorial Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, with the Rev. Bill Wingard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners' Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o Khedive Temple, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, Va. 23320. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance, N.C. (Daily Press [Newport News, VA] - September 9, 1999; pg. C6)

Iola I. Leary

Iola I. Leary, 77, of Lowland died peacefully Tuesday at her home. Born in Lowland, she was the daughter of the late Catherine and Freeman E. Ireland. She was a loving wife and mother; devoted grandmother and special friend. She was lovingly known as "Granny" to many. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always admired for her sweet spirit and loving kindness. She was a faithful member of Warden's Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Lowland for many years, serving as teacher and treasurer, as well as a member of the Women's Auxiliary. She loved the Lord and her church family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Warden's Grove Church with the Rev. Swade Benson, the Rev. Earl Sadler and Brother John Carawan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday night, February 13, at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance or at the residence, 4361 Lowland Road, at other times. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elwood Leary. She is survived by three sons; Michael E. Leary and his wife, Nancy, Steven E. Leary, and his wife, Pattie, and Timothy J. Leary, all of Lowland; four grandchildren, Nanda Leary Perry and her husband, Jason, of Washington, Bryan Michael Leary of Greenville, Ashley Carol Leary and Autumn Kendyl Leary, both of Wilmington; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Brenna Perry of Washington; one sister, Ramona Willis of Arapahoe; and two brothers, Dolan Ireland of New Bern and Zool Ireland of Lowland. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bennie Ireland. Special thanks from the family to Community Home Care and Hospice, and to her very dear caregivers for their devoted assistance during her illness. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Sunday, February 15, 2009)

William Wade Leary

BAYBORO - William Wade Leary, 71, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Born June 25, 1936, he was a native of Lowland, He had been a Navy man, a boilermaker and a security guard, and retired in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Hazel Leary, son, Jack, and nephew C.B. He is survived by his loving daughter, Cynthia Sawyer of New Bern; granddaughter, Crystal Ludvigsen and husband, Daniel, of Merritt; three sisters, Mary A. Spain of Palm Beach, Fla., Faye May of Princeton, W.Va., and Saundra Futrell and husband, Clydem of Nags Head; former wife, Shirley Kennedy of Concord, and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends. He was loved by all who met him. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dwayne Boyd officiating. Burial will be in New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Wednesday, August 15, 2007)

Carol H. Lee

ORIENTAL - Carol H. Lee, 56, died Friday, August 25, 2006, at her home. She was bank manager with First Citizens Bank, was a member of the Democratic Women’s Party and Oriental Women’s Club and was associated with a number of activities in Pamlico County. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cindy Midyette officiating. She is survived by her husband, Skip Lee; one son, Andrew C. Lee and wife Melissa of Coral Springs, Fla.; one daughter, Erika Borchick and husband Jim of Raleigh; and two sisters, Bobbi Maziar and Mary Ellen Bussey, both of Chicago. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, just prior to the memorial service. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - August 26, 2006)

Christopher N. Lee, Sr.

Christopher N. Lee, Sr., 73, of the 200 block of Kegman Road, East, died June 5, 1993, in Chesapeake. Mr. Lee was born in Reelsboro, N.C. He had been self-employed before retirement. Survivors include his wife, Ann Lane Lee; a daughter, Debra Valiante of Chesapeake; three sons, Christopher N. Lee, Jr. of Burke, Va., Kenneth Lee of Mt. Airy, Md., and Douglas Kirk Lee of Chesapeake; two brothers, Cyrus Lee of Wilson, N.C., and Luby Lee of Burlington, N.C.; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Homer L. Peterson. Hollomon-Brown & Snellings Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - June 6, 1993; pg. B2)

Don Elbert Lee, Jr.

ARAPAHOE - Don Elbert Lee, Jr., 69, died September 25, 2006 at his residence with his family by his side. Don was a devoted husband, father, son and granddad. An extraordinary man that impacted countless lives, his work and leadership in some ways has affected nearly everyone in the Pamlico County Community. Don's leadership was exemplified in many ways. He was co-owner of Don Lee Farms. He was a past President of North Carolina Soybean Producers Association as well as Director for North Carolina on American Soybean Association's National Board. He served on First Citizens Bank Advisory Board. He was a former farm agency director. He was a former Pamlico County Commissioner. He also helped form the Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department. Don was a dedicated life-time member of Bethany Christian Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Chairman of the Board of Elder's for 13 years and as a Trustee. Don was born to Dewey Brinson Lee and Don E. Lee, Sr. on June 17, 1937 in Arapahoe, NC, where he lived until he graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1955. Don later received the Alumni Achievement Award from Atlantic Christian College (Barton College) in Wilson where he had graduated with a B.S. in Business with honors in 1959. Don was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marylin Grace Lee and Ann Marie Lee. Don is survived by his wife, Barbara Barefoot Lee; son, Done E. Lee, III and wife, Susan of Arapahoe; two daughters, Diana Lee Rowland and husband, Steve of High Point, and Debra Lee of Arapahoe; brother, Jack R. Lee and wife, Gladys of Arapahoe; two sisters, Iris Lee Jones of New Bern, and Rose Lee Cooke and husband, Charlie of Virginia Beach; and five grandchildren, Chance Lee, Parker Lee, Lindsey Lee, Canyon Rowland and Tucker Rowland. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Bethany Christian Church with Rev. Merritt Watson, Rev. Penny Dollar Farmer, and Rev. Gary Edge officiating. Burial will be in Don Lee Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday night. The family asks those who prefer to make memorial donations do so to Bethany Christian Church or Hospice of Craven County. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC] - September 27, 2006; pg. B8)

Douglas Eugene Lee
ARAPAHOE - Douglas Eugene Lee, 62, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He worked as a truck driver and was a member of New Life Praise and Worship Ministries in Grantsboro. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Life Praise and Worship Ministries with the Rev. Blaney Rowe officiating. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery in Silverhill. Surviving are his wife, Bettie Pegram Lee; three daughters, Anita L. Pipkin and husband, Phillip Pipkin Sr., of Reelsboro, Estelle L. Sawyer of Arapahoe and Velma J. Lee and companion, Buddy E. Martin, of Arapahoe; two brothers, Elwood M. Lee and Ralph Lee, both of Silverhill; one sister, Hilda Bateman of Bridgeton; nine grandchildren, Phillip Pipkin Jr., Jennifer Banks, Brandy Williams and husband, Travis, Douglas Sodoma, Michael Sawyer Jr., John Sodoma, Charles Phillip Pipkin II, Shannon Sawyer, and Phillip Daniel Lee-Pipkin; and nine great-grandchildren, Brandon Wade Banks, Britney Banks, Angel Pipkin, Joshua Banks, Carrie Gent, Phillip Pipkin III, Madison Williams, Angel Williams and Ryan Sawyer. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Saturday, January 5, 2008)
George Bogan Lee

ORIENTAL - George Bogan "Red" Lee, died February 6, 2006 at the age of 87 at his home. "Red" was born September 11, 1918 in Rockingham, NC and came to Craven County with his uncle around 1942 to help with the construction of the barracks at Cherry Point with the W.P.A. It was there, in 1943, he met and married Sophie Elizabeth Hodges. They worked at a small grill in New Bern until the war was over. In 1945, they moved to his wife's hometown of Oriental where they built a service station, grill, and home. There they worked side-by-side at their business and raised their two daughters, Georgie and Rose, until Sophie's death in 1986. "Red" continued their business and was best known for their 25-cent hamburgers and hot dogs. Many generations of families enjoyed "Red's" humor and wit, as well as the hamburgers and hotdogs. After 53 years in business, at the same location, in September of 1998, "Red" retired at the age of 80, because of a crippling back condition. He spent the remainder of his life at home in Oriental. He is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Georgie and Bennie Powell, of Oriental, and Rose Ann and Ravon Broughton of Panama City, FL. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Lynn Broughton, Leanne Cogburn, April Tate, and June Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Steven and Kyle Broughton, Erica Bell, Andrew Broughton, Anna Tate, Gavin and Dawson Miller; two great-great-grandchildren, L.B. and C.W. Bell, all of Panama City, FL; and three nieces and one nephew of Rockingham, NC. "Red" also leaves behind his faithful caregiver of six years, Veronica Hollowell of Vandemere, NC and many friends and families from Oriental and Pamlico County. A tribute and celebration of "Red's" life will be held at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance, with Rev. Blaney Rowe officiating on Wednesday, February 8, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Oriental Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation and viewing at Bryant Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.; and at other times, at the home, 803 Broad Street, Oriental. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts in his memory be made to the "Southwest Pamlico First Responders", c/o Joe Wakefield, 403 Factory St., Oriental, NC 28571; or the "Dottie Gray Ambulance Fund", P.O. Box 13276, New Bern, NC 28561. Arrangements will be by Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance, NC. (The News & Observer [Raleigh, NC] - February 7, 2006; pg. B8)

Harry Bunting Lee
Harry Bunting Lee, 100, of Route 1, Oriental, died Sunday at Craven Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Pamlico County, he was a retired farmer. Though he had attended UNC Chapel Hill, graduated from Kings Business College in Raleigh and worked briefly as an accountant-bookkeeper, he chose to work outside. Known and loved by many, until recently he remained actively involved in his beloved Masonic Lodge, Arapahoe Rainbow, where he had been a brother and leader for 72 years; in his church, Arapahoe Free Will Baptist, where he was a frequent teacher, past deacon, respected role model and biblical scholar; in his community, where he shared his many skills, vast knowledge, advice, comfort, and delightful stories with several generations; and on his cherished farm where he respected his heavenly Father's gift of Earth and her natural elements and challenged them to support his family. Though he had officially retired from farming in his late 80s, he had continued to farm with first his tractors and then his lawn mowers, woodworking and gardening tools, and his green Gator. His farm animals became the wild birds which he housed and fed faithfully. Mr. Lee was the husband of the former Neva Mae Bray, with whom he had recently celebrated a 73rd anniversary. He was born Feb. 21, 1907, near Arapahoe, N.C., to Eric and Cordelia (Harper) Lee. He was the oldest of nine children. In addition to his widow, Mr. Lee is survived by five children, Helen Lee Jones, widow of Robert Jones, of Oriental; Betty Lee Gilgo and husband, Jack Gilgo, of Route 1, Oriental; Harry Edward Lee and wife, Betty Gaskill Lee, of New Bern; Sarah Lee Koos and husband, William (Bill), of New Bern; and Richard Bryan Lee and wife, Susan, of Route 1, Oriental. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Wynne Gilgo Paul and husband, Clifton, of Grantsboro; Gina Gilgo Glass and husband, Ernie, of Charlotte; Christopher Bryan Lee and wife, Serena, of Route 1, Oriental; Karen Lee Brock and husband, Adam, of San Diego; Eric Nowak Koos and wife, Melissa, of New Bern; Harry Edward (Ed) Lee of Raleigh, and Allison Koos Rash and husband, Jack, of Charlottesville, Va. Surviving great-grandchildren are Cody and Taylor Paul of Grantsboro; Christan and Alicia Lee of Route 1, Oriental, and Ryan Koos of New Bern. Two sisters, Bessie Lee Parson of Route 1, Oriental, and Reba Lee Babb of Holly Springs, survive. He also leaves many loving nieces and nephews and devoted friends. Predeceasing Mr. Lee were his son Eric Lee, brother Joseph Howard Lee and five sisters, Birdie Lee Salter, Bonnie Lee Lewis, Birma Lee Alcock, Belma Lee Taylor and Ruby Lee Smithwick. A celebration of Mr. Lee's life will be held in a memorial service at the Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at 11 a.m. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in the Lee Family Cemetery in Arapahoe. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric and Ryan Koos, Christopher and Ed Lee, and Cody and Taylor Paul. Family will greet friends at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at other times at the home. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Thursday, December 13, 2007)
Ralph Guion Lee

Ralph Guion Lee, 64, of Silverhill, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at home. He was a member of Faith Christian Assembly of God and dearly loved his church family. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Christian Assembly of God in Grantsboro, with the Rev. Bob Case officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Paul Cemetery in Silverhill. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Ronnie Lee and Joseph Lee, both of Grantsboro; daughter, Wanda L. Hollowell, of Aurora; brother, Elwood M. Lee, of Grantsboro; sister, Hilda Bateman, of New Bern; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun-Journal [New Bern, NC] – Monday, March 24, 2008)

Robert L. Lee

AURORA - Robert L. Lee, 63, of Aurora died Tuesday, January 28 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Friday, January 31 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Bulla officiating. Burial was in the Joshua-Rowe Cemetery in Aurora. He is survived by his widow, Dora O. Lee; one son, Bobby Lee of Aurora; one daughter, Deborah Lee of Starkville, Miss.; brother, Richard Lee of Grantsboro; one sister, Patricia Prescott of Grantsboro; mother, Lucille Lee of Grantsboro; and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - January 2003)

Roy Hopkins Lee

ARAPAHOE - Roy H. Lee, 67, of 321 River Road, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at his home. He was a member of Bethany Christian Church. He is survived by one brother, Bobby R. Lee of Odessa, Fla.; and two sisters, Jean E. Lee of Arapahoe and Jo Ann Toler of New Bern. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Don-Lee Cemetery with the Rev. Penny Dollar Farmer officiating. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - February 8, 2006)

Ruth Alice Lee

GRANTSBORO - Ruth Alice Lee, 79, of Grantsboro, died Saturday, March 6 at Berne Village in New Bern. A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 at 2 pm at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Graham Lane with burial in the New Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Mickey Lee and Robin Lee, both of Grantsboro; two daughters, Cynthia Pugh of Croatan and Pamela Bordeaux of Pink Hill; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - March 2004)

Ruth Rogers Lee

ARAPAHOE - Ruth Rogers Lee, 84, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was the best wife, mom, mother-in-law, grandmom, and great-grandmom, and everyone who met her liked her. Mrs. Lee was an active member of Bethany Christian Church, where she served as deaconess, Sunday school teacher, choir member and youth leader. She was also a charter member of Pamlico County Historical Association. She volunteered with Hospice of Pamlico County for 17 years, was a Meals on Wheels volunteer, volunteered at Arapahoe Charter School, and former Girl Scout leader. She was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. She was an avid collector of trains, stamps, coins and Tom Clark gnomes. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband of 58 years, Russel V. Lee; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Ruth Lee Altman and husband Marion of Arapahoe, Joy Lee Carawan and husband Tim of Grantsboro, and Jewel Lee Styron and husband C.H. of Arapahoe. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Franz Altman and wife Denise of New Bern, Jonathan Altman and wife Lori of Reelsboro, Andy Altman and wife Erica of Alliance, Terri Salter and husband Bryan of Reelsboro, Chris Carawan of New Bern, Brian Carawan of Greenville, Michelle Verhaeghe and husband Grant of North Raleigh, Ken Styron and wife Rowena of West Hartford, Conn., and Craig Styron of Washington. She is survived by nine great-grandchildren, Sarah Altman, Sean Altman, Wesley Altman, Brooklyn Altman, Hannah Altman, Emma Altman, Bryce Salter, Faith Salter and Rylan Verhaeghe. Mrs. Lee is also survived by her adoptive brother, Bud Daniels and wife Carol of Merritt; her adoptive sister, Peggy Daniels Berwick and friend Richie Butkus of Lindhurst, N.J.; and her foster sister, Lois Edwards and husband Russ of Titusville, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Bethany Christian Church in Arapahoe with the Rev. Merritt Watson, the Rev. Gary Edge and the Rev. Roger Bennett officiating. Interment will be at the Don-Lee Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Marion and Donna Altman, 6026 N.C. 306. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Wednesday, April 25, 2007)

Carolyn Lupton Lewis

HOBUCKEN - Carolyn "Carrie" Lupton Lewis, died Monday, March 3 at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Lowland Pentecostal Holiness Church, a graduate of Hobucken High School in 1936 and was Goose Creek Island's Avon Lady for 30 years. Her husband, Walter R. Lewis, and a granddaughter, Penelope Anne Autry, preceded her in death. She is survived by four sons, Freddie R. Lewis and wife, Ronda, of Hobucken, Allen O. Lewis and wife, Linda, of Hobucken, Roy W. Lewis of California and Lynn C. Lewis of Hobucken; two daughters, Anne Penberthy of California and Phyllis Price and husband, Gerald, of Grantsboro; two sisters, Margie Whitfield of Reelsboro and Myra Edwards of Edward; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at 2:30 pm on Friday, March 7 in the Barnett Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Lewis officiating. The family received friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, March 6. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - March 2003)

Chester E. Lewis

GRANTSBORO - Chester E. Lewis, 85, died Monday, April 19, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2 pm, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Windham officiating with burial in Lowland Community Cemetery, conducted by Pamlico County VFW Post 8094 with military honors. He was a lifetime member of Pamlico County VFW Post 8094 and was affiliated with the Primitive Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Viola C. Lewis; one son, Dale Lewis of Grantsboro; two daughters, Carla Windham of Nashville, NC and Wanda L. Harper of Alliance; one brother, Wilmer Lewis of Lowland; one sister, Ila Pettway of Norfolk, VA; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2004)

David Earl Lewis

GRANTSBORO – Mr. David Earl Lewis, 53, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Sand-hill Cemetery in Reelsboro. He was a member of Reelsboro United Methodist Church for more than 25 years, where he had served on numerous committees and was Sunday school superintendent. He worked for Carolina Telephone & Telegraph and Sprint for 33 years. He was past fire chief of Grantsboro-Silver Hill Fire Department and was its president. He was an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster for 25 years. He was also a former board member of Pamlico County Rescue Squad. Mr. Lewis served his country in the U.S. Army and was part of the 82nd Airborne paratroopers. He is survived by his wife, Kay Edwards Lewis; a son, Travis Lewis and wife, Jennifer, of Ayden; a daughter, Tiffany Lupton and husband, Joe, of Florence; his parents, Hiram and Ola Lewis of Hobucken; paternal grandmother, Florence Ives Lewis of Hobucken; a brother, Donald Lewis of Grantsboro; two sisters, Iris Bennett of Reelsboro and Irma Lewis of Arapahoe; and a grandchild, Jordan Lupton. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. Flowers are welcome, but those who prefer may make donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1021-B Red Banks Road, Greenville, NC 27858. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Daily Reflector [Greenville, NC] - May 10, 2005)

Florence Ives Lewis

Florence Ives Lewis, 108, of Hobucken, died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Britthaven of Pamlico. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance with the Revs. Jeffrey Gaskins and Dennis Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in Barnett Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Syble Gaskins of New Bern; a brother, Herbert Lewis of Connecticut; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lewis, her son, Hiram Lewis, and her grandson David Lewis. She was a member of the Lowland Primitive Baptist Church. (The Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Monday, May 26, 2008)

Frances Virginia Paul Lewis

Frances Virginia Paul Lewis, 78, of Lowland died, Saturday, June 21, 2008 at home. She was a member of Lowland Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. William Harold Lewis, and one son, David Harold Lewis. She is survived by two sons, Phillip Lewis and wife, Tammy, of Edward, Terry Lewis and wife, Marie, of Aurora; one daughter, Sharon Rice, and husband, James, of Lowland; two brothers, Colon R. Paul and the Rev. Danny L. Paul, both of Chesapeake, Va.; one sister, Geneva P. Smith of Wilmar; four grandchildren, Renee Wasula of Winterville, Rachel Jones of Hawaii, Dennis Vilches of Aurora and Jonathan Lewis of Aurora; honorary granddaughter, Aimee Rowe of Lowland; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Lowland Pentecostal Ho-liness Church, with Bishop Chris Thompson, Terry Lewis and Phillip Lewis officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Lowland Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Tuesday, June 24, 2008)

Graydon Lewis

Graydon Lewis, 93, died Friday, July 30, 1999. A native of Pamlico County, N.C., he had been a resident of Newport News since 1940. He retired as a shipfitter at Newport News Shipbuilders in 1970 and was a member of Hilton Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth J. Lewis; three daughters, Linda L. Taylor of Sperryville, Patsy L. Drummond of Richmond and Margaret L. Parke of Chesapeake; his sister, Rebecca Paul Porter of Oriental, N.C.; and four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday, Aug. 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. (Daily Press [Newport News, VA] - August 1, 1999; pg. B7)

Katie Sawyer Lewis

Katie Sawyer Lewis, 77, of Lowland, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Britthaven of Pamlico. She was a member of Wardens Grove F.W.B. Church in Lowland and was a former member of Pamlico County Moose Lodge. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Wardens Grove F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Phillip Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Lowland Community Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur Lewis; one son, Dallas Lewis of Reelsboro; two daughters, Linda Caroon of Oriental and Diana Lewis of Bayboro; one brother, Talmadge Sawyer of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Arlene Kirk of Belhaven; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - July 6, 2006)

Matthew Julius Lewis, Sr.
Matthew Julius "Mac" Lewis Sr., 67, of A2-214 Craven Terrace, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at his residence. He received his education in the Pamlico County school system. The funeral will be at noon Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Rivers-Morgan Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tony Credle officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Matthew Lewis Jr., Leroy Lewis, Maurice Lewis, Michael Lewis and Eric Howard; two daughters, Laura Ann Wilson and Victoria Person; one brother, James Lewis; two sisters, Mary Jarvis and Cora Mae Lewis; 22 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Arrangements by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, New Bern. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Friday, February 8, 2008)
Norine Whitfield Lewis

Norine Whitfield Lewis, 82, of 447 Horn Road, Lowland, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Swade Benson officiating. Interment will follow in Lowland Community Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wilmer; son, Gary Lewis of Lowland; daughter, Sherry Gregory of Chesapeake, Va.; brother, Cecil Whitfield of New Bern; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Bryant Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (The Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Thursday, May 8, 2008)

Viola Carr Lewis

GRANTSBORO - Viola Carr Lewis, 79, died Thursday, December 1 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Saturday, December 3 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Kenneth Windham officiating. Burial was in Lowland Community Cemetery. She was a member of Grace Primitive Baptist Church in Lowland. She is survived by one son, Dale Lewis of Grantsboro; two daughters, Carla Windham of Nashville, NC and Wanda Lewis Harper of Alliance; one brother, L.O. Carr of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Vera Blackburn of Edmond, OK; six grandchildren; two-step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - December 3, 2005)

Walter H. Lewis

AUSTIN, TEXAS - Walter H. Lewis Sr., 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, after a long illness. Walter was born in Oriental, N.C., on Aug. 9, 1921 to the late William T. and Melissa Lewis. He grew up in New Bern and attended NC A&T State University in Greensboro on a full football scholarship. Excelling in fine arts and sports, Walter began his career at Stephens-Lee High School in 1946. In addition to serving as an art teacher at Stephens-Lee, he also was an assistant football coach. In Asheville, Walter met a fellow teacher, Lillie Davis, whom he married in 1950. After teaching for more than a decade, he and Lillie moved their family to Cleveland, Ohio in 1961 to further their careers. A talented painter, his works were commissioned by schools, churches, and private citizens for over four decades. He retired as Art Chairman of John F. Kennedy High School in 1987. Walter was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie in 1981. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Walter H. and Blyss Lewis Jr. of Austin, Texas daughter and son-in-law, Regina Fe and Steven Barboza of New York City grandson, Hasan Benjamin Lewis granddaughter, Chandra Malika Lewis his second wife, Sabina Alexander Lewis of Greensboro brothers, Gilbert Lewis of New York, and Harvard Lewis of New Bern sister, Sadie Adams of New Bern stepmother, Rosetta Lewis of New Bern several nieces, nephews, and friends of the Asheville area with whom he maintained contact. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, 1015 Church St. New Bern. Services are provided by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, 701 West St., New Bern, NC 28650. (Asheville Citizen-Times [Asheville, NC] - September 17, 1999; pg. B5)

William Harold Lewis
LOWLAND - The Rev. William Harold Lewis, 80, died Nov. 29, 2007, at Britthaven of Pamlico. He was born Feb. 7, 1927, son of the late William L. and Outa Ireland Lewis. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Libby Foreman and Julia Potter, and two brothers, Prince Lewis and Dalton Lewis. The Rev. Lewis started preaching in 1950. He pastored and evangelized for over 45 years, having pastored the Petersburg, Va., Pentecostal Holiness Church for three years and the Hobucken Pentecostal Holiness Church for one year and pastored the Lowland Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 24 years. He was a member of the North Carolina International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Brother Harold retired in 1990. The Rev. Lewis was well known as "Soldier of the Cross." He is survived by his wife, Frances P. Lewis; two sons, the Rev. Phillip Michael Lewis and wife, Tammy, of Edward, and the Rev. Terry Lee Lewis and wife, Marie, of Aurora; one daughter, Sharon L. Rice and husband, James, of Lowland; one brother, Michael Lewis of Lowland; three sisters, Mabel L. Carawan of Aurora, Marilyn Murphy of Alliance and Victoria Paul of Alliance; four grandchildren, Renee R. Wasula of Greenville, Rachel R. Jones of Hawaii, Denise Vilches of Aurora and Jonathan Lewis of Aurora; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Lowland Pentecostal Holiness Church with Bishop Chris Thompson, the Rev. Phillip Lewis and the Rev. Terry Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Lowland Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Saturday, December 1, 2007)
Theodore Lindmar, IV
ORIENTAL - Theodore "Ted" Lindmar IV, 75, of Oriental, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Duke University Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kathie Lindmar; three sons, Skip Lindmar of Howell, N.J., Ricky Lindmar of Linden, N.J., and Rob Lindmar of Oriental; one sister, Millitent Savas of Linden, N.J.; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Penny Dollar Farmer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home at 1425 Old Mill Road, Oriental. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Tuesday, January 5, 2010)
Mary W. Link

Mary W. Link, 81, Blue Lake Terrace, DeLand, died Wednesday, June 2. Mrs. Link was a retired airplane repairman for the U.S. government. Born in Pamlico County, N.C., she moved to Central Florida in 1987. She attended the First Baptist Church, DeLand. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 186, DeLand. Survivors: husband, Karl; brother, Joe Wise, New Bern, N.C.; sisters, Selma Braxton, LaGrange, N.C., Alma Brinkley, Shelby, N.C., Gladys Cheney, Union, S.C., Eleanor Bennet, DeLand, Caroline Gerdel, Trenton, N.C. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home, DeLand. (The Orlando Sentinel [Orlando, FL] - June 4, 1993; pg. B6)

Makenna Hope Littleton

Makenna Hope Littleton, infant, of Reelsboro, died Friday, May 4, 2007 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Makenna is survived by her parents, Choy and Jennifer Littleton; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Linda Gaskins of Reelsboro; paternal grandmother, Edith Littleton of New Bern; and was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Charles Littleton. A private graveside service will be held. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Sunday, May 6, 2007)

John E. Lockey

ALLIANCE - John E. Lockey, 62, of Alliance died Monday, March 13 at his home. A graveside service was held in Cowell Cemetery in Alliance on Thursday, March 16 at 11 am with the Rev. Lee Toler officiating. He was a member of Rainbow Lodge #379, Pamlico County Mourner Unit, Scottish Rite, Sudan Temple and DAV. He is survived by Betty of the home; one daughter, Krystal L. Woods of Bridgeton; stepdaughters, Teresa Bell of Reelsboro and Tina Hacker of Olympia; two brothers, Virgil Lockey of Jacksonville, NC and Henry Lockey of New Bern; three sisters, Marie L. Purifoy of Houston, Texas, Earline Gaskins of Vanceboro and Lula Garner of Newport, NC; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and eight step-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - March 2006)

Sanford E. Long

ARAPAHOE - Sanford E. Long, 74, of 10524 N.C. 306 South, died Monday, June 25, 2007, at his home. Mr. Long had been a commercial fisherman, and was a member of Arapahoe F.W.B. Church and Disabled American Veterans. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at Arapahoe F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Tommy Bulla officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church and other times at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Alice Long; four brothers, James, Vernon, Jesse and Jack Long; and a sister, Beatrice Lovick. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn B. “Ginny” Long; son, Sgt. 1st Class Sanford E. Long Jr., and wife, Cindy, of Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; daughter, Melissa L. Harper of the home; two sisters, Myrtle Howland and Dorothy Mitchell, both of Morehead City; and three grandchildren, C.J., Matthew and Nicholas. He was greatly loved and will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Tuesday, June 26, 2007)

Dorothy V. Luce

Dorothy V. Luce, 77, of Merritt, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Oriental United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Oriental United Methodist Church with the Rev. Walter Graves officiating. She is survived by her husband, Chauncey Luce of the home; two sons, Ralph C. Luce of Flanders, N.Y., and Allen J. Luce of Riverhead, N.Y.; one daughter, Virginia McLaughlin of Raeford; one brother, Ralph Glover of Holtzville, N.Y.; one sister, Lorraine Zaveski of California; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Oriental United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Wednesday, September 5, 2007)

Dorothy May Prescott Luck

Dorothy May Prescott Luck of Arapahoe, N.C. passed away on March 27, 2004 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Luck was born in Grantsboro, N.C. on November 5, 1922 and graduated from Alliance High School. In 1946, she married William R. Luck, Jr. (Lt. Col. USMC, Ret.). They lived in numerous places throughout their careers before retiring to Minnesott Beach in 1972. Mrs. Luck received many awards for her volunteer work and participation in the Cherry Point Garden Club, Garden Club of the Oriental Woman's Club, Federated Women's Clubs, Oriental Woman's Club, Pamlico County Republican Women and Tryon Palace Council of Friends. She spent many years decorating both Tryon Palace and the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, N.C. for Christmas. In 1992 she received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Governor James Martin for her volunteer work at the Mansion. Her work was featured in the 1992 "Southern Living Christmas Book" and "NC Home Magazine." Mrs. Luck was also an accomplished pianist. She was a member of both the Rock of Zion Free Will Baptist Church of Grantsboro and Arapahoe United Methodist Church. Mrs. Luck was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Luck, Jr. (Lt. Col. USMC, Ret.), and one son, Robert P. Luck. She is survived by three daughters, Betsy Luck of Arapahoe, Barbara Luck of Keezletown, VA and Kathryn Steele of Boise, ID; one son-in-law; one granddaughter; one grandson; one brother; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Her mother also survives. Visitation was held Thursday, April 1 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance, N.C. The funeral service was held at Bryant Funeral Home on Friday, April 2 at 11:00 am, followed by her burial in the National Cemetery of New Bern, N.C. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations of Alliance, N.C. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - March 2004)

Annabel B. Lupton

STONEWALL - Annabel B. Lupton, 73, died Monday, October 24 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Thursday, October 27 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel, 11:00 am, with the Rev. Richard Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in New Bern Memorial Cemetery. She was a member of Stonewall United Methodist Church, VFW Ladies' Auxiliary and for 43 years she and her husband owned and operated Lupton's Grocery. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy D. Lupton; two sons, Danny Lupton and wife, Ellen, of Stonewall and Tony Lupton and wife, Ruth, of Greenville, NC; one brother, Joe Bland and wife Dee of Morehead City; and grandchildren, Josh and Rick Lupton of Winterville and Kristin Lupton of Greenville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Ethyl Bland, one brother, James Bland and one sister, Lillian Wilson. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - October 26, 2005)

Benjamin Waldo Lupton

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. - Benjamin Waldo Lupton Jr., 77, died October 30, 2002 in Florence, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday at one o'clock in The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel, Charleston, S.C., Friday between four and six o'clock. Mr. Lupton was born October 7, 1925 in Stonewall, N.C., the son of Benjamin Waldo Lupton and Beatrice Dee Daniels. He was the owner/operator of B.W. Lupton, Jr. Public Accounting Firm in Charleston. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Vendrick Lupton; three daughters, Deborah Joan Conrad of Charleston, S.C., Susanne M. Lemke of Mt. Pleasant and Betsy Lupton of James Island, S.C.; one brother, LeRoy Lupton of Stonewall, N.C.; and three grandchildren. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - November 1, 2002)

Bernice Alfred Lupton

THOMASVILLE - Mrs. Bernice Alfred Lupton, 91, a resident of 33 Wilbrook Drive, died late Thursday, April 6, 2006 at Mt. Vista Health Park in Denton. She was born in Pamlico County on July 3, 1914 to Fred and Bessie Abbot Alfred. She was a member of Bayboro Missionary Baptist Church in Bayboro. She was married to Thomas Jefferson Lupton who preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, John M. Lupton and Larry E. Lupton and wife Phyllis all of Thomasville, and Thomas D. Lupton and wife Pauline of Pinedale. Grandchildren, Thomas D. Lupton Jr., Terri L. Bucksot, Larry M. Lupton, Ana L. Floyd, Jonathan K. Lupton; great grandchildren, Michael A. Lupton, Molly Bucksot, Aaron Bucksot, and Jacob Bucksot. Private family services will be held. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 8, 2006)

Doris Midyette Lupton

Doris Midyette Lupton: April 9, 1932 - Sept. 13, 2004. A memorial service for Doris Midyette Lupton, 73, of North Bend, will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at Hamilton Apartments Activity Center, 1700 Hamilton St., North Bend. She was born April 9, 1932, at home to Samuel Cleveland Midyette and Mamie Lavinia (Barnett) Midyette, in Pamlico County, N.C. She died of age-related causes on Sept. 13, 2004, in North Bend. She moved to North Bend to be closer to her son, Harold Midyette. She was very proud of her son for graduating from college and for his other accomplishments in life. She was a caregiver, but in her later life, she devoted her time to her grandchildren, Emily and Nathan Midyette. She loved her grandbabies tremendously. She had the greatest expectations for them and their lives. They were her joy. She is survived by her son, Harold G. Midyette of North Bend; granddaughter, Emily C. Midyette of North Bend; grandson, Nathan G. Midyette of North Bend; and brothers, Weddell Midyette and Randolph Midyette, both of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Donald Midyette, Edith Dietz, Iola Midyette, Roland Midyette, Virgel Midyette and Mamie Price, all of North Carolina. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lighthouse School, 93670 Viking Way, North Bend, OR 97459. Arrangements are under the direction of North Bend Chapel, 756-0440. (The World [Coos Bay, OR] - September 16, 2004)

Dorothy Vendrick Lupton

Dorothy Vendrick Lupton, 78, died on December 21, 2002, window of Benjamin Waldo Lupton, Jr., of James Island, South Carolina. A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 11 am in the First Christian, Disciples of Christ Church, 1293 Orange Grove Road in Charleston, SC 29407. Burial was in the Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lupton was born in Arapahoe, NC, daughter of James Vincent and Florence Scott Vendrick. She was a member of First Christian Church. She is survived by three daughters, Deborah Conrad (Art) of Charleston, SC, Susanne Lemke (Wray) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Betsy Lupton of James Island, SC; two sons, George Earl Taylor of Stonewall, NC and William V. Taylor of Hamlet, NC; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Elbert Vendrick of Oriental, NC; and one sister, Becky Cahoon of Arapahoe, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Benjamin Waldo Lupton, Jr. and one son, Benny Lupton. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - December 2002)

Greta Voliva Lupton
LOWLAND - Greta Voliva Lupton, 69, of Lowland died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She worked as a caregiver for many years and attended the Wardens Grove F.W.B. Church in Lowland. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at Wardens Grove F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Dwight Williams, the Rev. John Carawan and the Rev. Earl Sadler Jr. officiating. She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Hathaway of Edward and Agnes Woods of Four Oaks; four sisters, Nina Jarvis of Lowland, Rita Lupton of Hobucken, Bertie Bowen of New Bern and Musa Harris of Alliance; four granddaughters; and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service and at other times at the home of her daughter, Sandy Hathaway, 246 Main St., Edward, N.C. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Sunday, January 13, 2008)
Hilma Hill Lupton

WHORTONSVILLE - Hilma Hill Lupton, 82, died Sunday, December 12 in Woodstock, GA. A funeral service has been scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 1 pm, at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church and the 60-Plus Club. She is survived by one son, Larry Lupton of Arapahoe; one daughter, Barbara Venters of Woodstock, GA; one Brother, Edward F. Hill of New Bern; one sister, Sara Lupton of Bayboro; and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - December 2004)

James Lloyd Lupton, Jr.

BAYBORO, NC - James Lloyd Lupton, Jr., 78, of Bayboro, departed this life to be with his Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2006. He was a member of the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Whortonsville and attended Bayboro United Methodist Church. He worked with and supported the Pamlico County Education Foundation and was a former member of the New Bern Board of Realtors. Born to James Lloyd and Mary Richardson Lupton in New Bern on the fifth day of May 1927, James, the youngest of three, grew up in the community of Whortonsville. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the United States Navy. After his return to Whortonsville, he married his childhood sweetheart, Sara Hill. Together they raised their three children: a son and two daughters. During the child-rearing years, James was employed by NARF, Cherry Point and Woodmen of the World Life Insurance, retiring from both by the age of 55. Upon retirement, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to begin a construction and real estate business where he worked until his health would no longer allow. James will best be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and a friend to those that knew him. He also had a love for the ocean, enjoying the smell of the salty air and the sound of waves crashing against the sand. His family was his life. Even in later years, he attended sporting events and other special occasions in support of his family members. A funeral service was held Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 pm at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Whortonsville with the Reverend Steve Willis officiating. Interment was in Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sara Hill Lupton; one son, J. Bruce Lupton and wife, Dianne, of Stonewall; two daughters, Brenda L. Stevenson of New Bern and Paula L. Woodard and husband, Alan, of Bayboro. His grandchildren include Kelly Horner and husband, Kenny, of Vanceboro, J. Brian Lupton of Grantsboro, John P. Lupton of Stonewall, CTT3 Mark R. Lupton and wife, Laura, of Chesapeake, Virginia, Ashlynne Woodard and Jordan Woodard, both of Bayboro. Great-grandchildren include Kenlee Horner, John Patrick "J.P." Lupton, Jr., Aslynne Lupton and Madeline Lupton. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Dorothy Seaman and Love Slade and a dear son-in-law, Joe C. Stevenson, Jr. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - January 2006)

Julian Webster Lupton
Julian Webster Lupton Sr. of Pamlico went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lois Willis Lupton, and his parents, Joseph and Esther Lupton, also of Pamlico. He was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Sigmond and Vincent Lupton, and sister, Jenny. "Red," as he was called by friends and family, was born and lived most of his life in Pamlico County, including Whortonsville, Pamlico, Oriental and Arapahoe. He served in the U.S. Navy with the Seabees in the South Pacific during World War II. Afterward, he returned to Pamlico County, where he met and married the love of his life, Lois Ellen. He supported her and their four children by working as a commercial fisherman for more than 20 years. He fished as far south as Key West and as far north as Greenport, Long Island, N.Y. Upon returning to his home of Pamlico County, he was employed as a diesel mechanic for Texas Gulf in Aurora until his retirement. He and Lois also owned and operated His & Hers Alterations in New Bern until 2001. Lois managed the business, while "Red" spent many enjoyable hours fishing, woodworking, gardening and cooking. He is survived by his sister, Alice Rawls, of Reelsboro; his brother and his wife, Everett and Virginia Lupton, of Pamlico. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and J.C. Cook, of New Bern; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Jena Harrell Lupton, of New Bern; and daughter Esther Lupton, who cared for him in his home. He is also survived by his six grandsons, Reuben Phillips and wife Deborah of Kinston, Patrick Phillips of Henderson, Frank Bacon of Grantsboro, David Lupton Jr. of New Bern, Julian Lupton III and wife Nichole of Wilmington and James Gregory "Greg" Lupton of Greensboro. He leaves three granddaughters, Jolena and husband, Cliff Morrow, of New Bern, Courtney Lupton of Raleigh and Amanda Ashby of Selma. His great-grandchildren include: Laura and Sean Phillips of Kinston and McKayla Morrow of New Bern. He has one great-great-grandchild, Danielle Ashby of Selma, and numerous, beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., to celebrate his life and the day of his birth, at the United Methodist Church of Pamlico. His family would like to invite friends and acquaintances to the visitation on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the United Methodist Church of Pamlico. Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations is in charge of arrangements. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - November 27, 2007)
Letha Mae Lupton

LOWLAND - Letha Mae Lupton, 86, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, 2 pm, at Warden's Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial in Lowland Community Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Dennis Spoon of Brandon, FL; three daughers, Carolyn Willis of Glenburnie, MD, Donna Bennett of Grantsboro and Sharlene Leary of Lowland; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2005)

Lovie Spence Lupton

Lovie Spence Lupton, 73, of Cooper Road, Alliance, died at home on Feb. 8, 2009. She was a member of Warden's Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Lowland. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara McKenzie of Alliance; one sister, Pauline Midyette of Bayboro; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Lowland Community Cemetery with Connie Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home, 337 Cooper Road, Alliance. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremation, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Tuesday, February 10, 2009)

Morris Raymond Lupton

LOWLAND - Morris Raymond Lupton, 55, died Sunday, June 26. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29, 4 pm, at his home on 255 Horne Road. The Rev. Phillip Lewis is officiating. He is survived by two daughters, Serina Sulton in the community of Florence and Felicia Minge of Jacksonville, NC; two brothers, Rondyl Lupton of Lowland and Mack Lupton of South Creek; three sisters, Zona Ross of Southport, Gloria Ireland of Holden's Beach and Margaret Bowen of Swansboro; and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - August 2005)

Sara Emma Hill Lupton

BAYBORO - Sara Emma Hill Lupton, 77, of Bayboro departed this life to be with her Lord February 10, 2006. She was a member of the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Whortonsville and attended Bayboro United Methodist church. Born to Ed and Cleora Hill on the eighteenth Day of April 1928, Sara grew up in the community of Whortonsville. Upon graduation from high school, she married her childhood sweetheart, James and together they raised their three children: one son and two daughters. During the early child-rearing years, she was employed as Postmaster at the Whortonsville Post Office. Later in life during the 1980's she served as a volunteer at Fred A. Anderson Elementary School. Sara enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her family. A funeral service was held Monday, February 13 at 2:00 pm at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Whortonsville with the Reverend Steve Willis officiating. Interment was in Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by one son, J. Bruce Lupton, and wife, Dianne, of Stonewall; two daughters, Brenda L. Stevenson, of New Bern and Paula L. Woodard, and husband, Alan, of Bayboro; one brother, Edward F. Hill, and wife, Norma, of Elm city, N.C. Grandchildren include Kelly Horner, and Husband, Kenny of Vanceboro, J. Brian Lupton of Grantsboro, John P. Lupton of Stonewall, Third-class Petty Officer Mark R. Lupton, and wife, Laura, of Chesapeake, Virginia, Ashlynne Woodard and Jordan Woodard, both of Bayboro. Great-grandchildren include Kenlee Horner, John Patrick (J.P.) Lupton, Jr., Aslynn Lupton and Madeline Lupton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lloyd Lupton, Jr., and a dear son-in-law, Joe C. Stevenson, Jr. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Vaughn T. Hill, and three sisters, Daisy Hill, Zulia Hill Lupton and Hilma Hill Lupton. The family received friends at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance on Sunday, February 12 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - February 2006)

Wera Rice Voliva Lupton

LOWLAND - Wera Rice Voliva Lupton, 91, died Tuesday, July 26 at Britthaven of Pamlico. A funeral service was held Thursday, July 28, 2 pm, at Warden's Grove Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Francis Garner and the Rev. Earl Sadler, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Watson Cemetery. She is survived by five daughters, Nina Jarvis and Greta Lupton, both of Lowland, Rita Lupton of Hubocken, Bertie Bowen of New Bern and Musa Harris of Alliance; two stepsons, Howard Lupton of Aurora and Wilmer Lupton, both of Engelhard; one brother, Roscoe Rice of Lowland; one sister, Glendine Curles of Lowland; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - July 2005)

Lisa Ann Lyon

ORIENTAL - Lisa Ann Lyon, 44, of 802 Blackwell Point, died Friday, May 9 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held Monday, May 12, 2 pm, at First Baptist Church in Oriental where she was a member. The Rev. Murray Etheridge was the officiating minister. She is survived by her husband, Bob Lyon; two sons, Jason and Shawn Lyon of the home; her mother, Liselotte S. Jackson of Oriental; and one brother, Daniel Jackson of New Bern. The family is receiving friends at the home of her mother, 705 Warren Drive in Oriental. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - May 2003)

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