June 2008 Obituaries

Chadwick, Evelyn

MARSHALLBERG - Evelyn Chadwick, 83, of Marshallberg died May 29, 2008, at home.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at Marshallberg Baptist Church with
the Rev. Doug Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Through the Woods Cemetery.
She was born in Bay St. Louis, Miss., Nov. 19, 1924.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Earl McDonald Chadwick of Marshallberg; sons,
Darryl Chadwick of Marshallberg and Temple Chadwick of Gloucester; daughters, Bonnie
Nelson of Straits and Sharon Willis of Harkers Island; a sister, Dorothy Bounds of Texas;
12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the church.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Duke Medical Center,
Durham, NC 27705.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/1/2008 - 6/4/2008.

Franklin, Mildred W.

SALTER PATH - Mildred Willis Franklin, 65, of Salter Path, died May 29, 2008, at Carteret
General Hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at Salter Path United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Ken Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, James Allen Franklin; son, James Allen Franklin Jr. of Salter
Path; and four grandchildren
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the church.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/1/2008 - 6/4/2008.

Hecht, Albert J.

NEWPORT - Albert Julius Hecht, 84, of Newport, died May 30, 2008, at N. C. State
Veterans Nursing Home in Fayetteville.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Havelock with the Rev. James Daub officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday,
June 4, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ridgeway.
He was born April 2, 1924, in Ridgeway, served with the U.S. Navy during World War II
aboard the destroyer escort USS Gunason in the Pacific Theater.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Anna Katherine Brauchle.
Survivors include a son, Michael Hecht of Cary; two daughters, Carol Howell of Charlotte
and Karen Moore of Missouri; a brother, Herman Hecht of Hillsborough; seven grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2008, at Munden Funeral
Home in Morehead City.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 Hwy 70 West, Havelock, NC
28532 and St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Norlina, NC 27583.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from

Newman, William

JACKSONVILLE - William "Roddy" Newman, 94, of Jacksonville died May 31, 2008,
at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/1/2008 - 6/4/2008.

Rowan, Katherine

JACKSONVILLE - Katherine Rowan, 46, of Jacksonville died May 30, 2008, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/1/2008 - 6/4/2008.

Rowan, Katherine

JACKSONVILLE - Katherine Rowan, 46, of Jacksonville, died May 30, 2008, at home.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Infant of Prague Catholic
Church in Jacksonville. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Sept. 10, in
Arlington, Va.
She was retired from the Navy Nurse Corps.
Survivors include husband, William P. Rieger of Jacksonville; mother, Mary E. Rowan of
Athens, Ga.; brothers, Paul Rowan and Timothy Rowan, both of Georgia; and a sister,
Mary Young of Louisiana.
Arrangements are by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008

Dixon, Joseph G.

VANCEBORO - Joseph Glenn Dixon, 75, of Vanceboro, died May 30, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center in New Bern.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at St. James Disciples of Christ
Church with the Revs. Donald Wells and Ethel Bryant officiating. Burial will follow at the
Peterson Family Cemetery in Vanceboro.
He was a member of Burning Bush Holiness Church where he served on the deacon board
for more than 20 years and was also a minister. He had been a supervisor with Hatteras
Yachts for 10 years and also worked with civil service at Cherry Point Air Station.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Grace Peterson Dixon of the home; a son, Ronald
Dixon of the home; five daughters, Priscilla Dixon and Sharon Dixon, both of Omaha, Neb.,
Paula Dixon of Vanceboro, Mattie McWilliams of Enfield
and Lisa Dinkins of Memphis, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; a brother, John Dixon of Baltimore;
three sisters, Verna Brown, Emma Curtis and Lula West, all of Baltimore; and two great-
gransdchilren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home in
New Bern. Family visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Burning Bush Holiness
Church.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/2/2008 - 6/5/2008.

Newman, William

JACKSONVILLE - William "Roddy" Newman, 94 of Jacksonville died Saturday, May 31,
2008, at his home.
There will be a memorial service Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral
Home Chapel in Jacksonville with the Rev. Rick Moser officiating.
He was a golf professional and was known at the Jacksonville Country Club as the "Old
Pro." He was a member of the PGA for 55 years.
He is survived by his wife, Lois O. Newman; a daughter, Beverly Rose Sala of
Fredericksburg, Va.; a stepdaughter, Karen Lancto of Fayetteville; a stepson, Earl May
Jr. of Fayetteville; three grandsons, Steven A. Emerson, Russell A. Emerson and Jeffrey
W. Emerson; three step-grandchildren, Tawny May, Wendy Ann Bartholomew, and John
Garrett; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service at the Jacksonville Country Club.
Condolences may be left at www.jdnews.com.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/1/2008 - 6/4/2008

Bailey, Hilda

COMFORT - Hilda Grace Koonce Bailey, 70, of Comfort, died May 30, 2008, at
Britthaven of Jacksonville.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at Comfort Miracle Institute
with Melvin Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Cypress Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include daughter, Brenda Cummings of Richlands, son, Larry Koonce of
Columbus, Ga.; sisters, Helen Davis of Comfort, Hazel Moore of Jacksonville and
Hannah Humphrey of Richlands; brothers, Harold Koonce and Harvey Koonce of
Comfort, four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mills Funeral Home, Inc.
Arrangements are by Mills Funeral Home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008

Dail, Robert

WALLACE - Robert Ray Dail, 92, of Wallace, died June 1, 2008 at Golden Care.
A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Community Funeral Home Chapel
in Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Batts Cemetery in
Chinquapin.
Survivors include son, Jimmy Dail of Fremont; daughter, Anne English Floyd of Wallace;
six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008.

Kinsey, Thomas

POLLOCKSVILLE - Thomas Earl Kinsey, 57, of Pollocksville, died June 2, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc. in New Bern

La Bianca, Michael

MOREHEAD CITY - Michael La Bianca, 89, of Morehead City, died June 1, 2008, at
Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at First Presbyterian
Church with the Rev. Timothy J. Havlicek officiating.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a charter member of the Miller
Place Fire Department in Suffolk County, N.Y., and was a member of First Presbyterian
Church, Morehead City.
Survivors include wife, Catherine D. La Bianca of Morehead City; daughter, Christine A.
La Bianca of Morehead City; sons, Lewis A. La Bianca of Wallingford, Conn., and Steven
James La Bianca of Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Madeline Guigliano of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.,
Filomena Ponsi of Dumfries, Va., and Josephine Romeo of New Jersey; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street,
Morehead City, NC 28557.
Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008.

Reavis, Clay

HUBERT - Clay Reavis, 85, of Hubert, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at Oak Grove United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in the church
cemetery.
Mr. Reavis was born in Sierra Madre, Calif., to the late H. Clay Reavis Sr. and Elva
Wooding Reavis. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and graduated from
lying school the following year; he then proudly served as a pilot during World War II and
Korea. Following his military service, Mr. Reavis received his BA from Claremont Men's
College and a law degree from the University of Southern California. He ran a private law
practice in Orange County, Calif., from 1959 until 1999. In 1999 he retired to his wife's
place of birth; the Bear Creek community of Hubert.
Survivors include his beloved wife, of 60 years, Virginia Russell Reavis of the home; three
sons, Stephen Reavis and his wife Lesley of Hubert, Roger Reavis and his wife, Ellen of
Midlothian, Va., and Russell and his wife Sonja of Hubert; one daughter, Carol Shepard
and her husband Steve of Hubert; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Linda Soss of Van
Nuys, Calif.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon prior to the service at
the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 159, Hubert, NC 28539-0159 or Community Home Care and Hospice, 609
Richlands HWY, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008

Tuck Jr., Wilbur H.

Wilbur Hamilton "Bill" Tuck Jr., 51, passed away on May 31, 2008, at his home.
Bill was born in Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Wilbur
Hamilton Tuck Sr.; and his sister, Jane Elizabeth Tuck Dodge.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby Barker Tuck of Surf City; his sisters, Mary Ruth Tuck
of Castle Hayne and Jean Tuck Brown of Surf City; friend, "Shorty" McCullen of Surf City.
Bill leaves behind three nephews, Jonathan Barker Dodge and William Hamilton Dodge,
both of Raleigh and Gary Wayne Nowell of Southport; one great-nephew, Braxton Nowell
also of Southport; and a brother-in-law, Michael Dodge of Hampstead.
He was a real estate broker with Jean Brown Real Estate in Surf City, where he served
faithfully for the past 14 years.
He will be remembered by those who knew him as a gifted musician, a loving caretaker of
his mother and a dear brother who loved to take his favorite dog, Biskit, for walks on the beach.
One of his greatest passions was fishing at the ocean.

Funeral services were held at Jones Funeral Home, Holly Ridge Chapel on Monday night with
the Rev. C. Owen Carriker officiating. The family will be receiving friends at 4055 Fourth Street,
Surf City.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Virgilina Cemetery, Virgilina, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and the Humane
Society of one's choice.

Westbrook, Jack

NEWPORT- Jack Junior Westbrook, 64, formerly of Sampson County, died May 31,
2008, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home in Clinton.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008.

Whitaker, Luke

MOREHEAD CITY - Luke Whitaker, 28, of Morehead City, died June 1, 2008, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead
City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008.

Ransom, Morris

BAYONNE, N.J. - Morris E. Ransom (Mike) 84, of Bayonne, N.J., died Friday, May 30,
2008, at home with his family after a short battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 6, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the G. Keenen
O'Brien Funeral Home, 984 Avenue C, Bayonne, N.J. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
June 7, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Gertrude's
Cemetery located in Colonia, N.J.
Morris Ransom was a native of New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in June of
1942, at the age of 18, served in World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War and retired in
June of 1972. While in the Marines, he rose through the ranks from private to captain, a
tribute to his determination, leadership and natural gift with people.
From 1968 to 1972, he was given the duty of casualty officer for the Tri-state area. This
difficult assignment required him to notify the family members of loved ones who had been
killed in the line of duty and to help coordinate their loved one's funeral arrangements. In this
capacity, he always managed to help the grieving families cope with their pain because of his
own boundless kindness and understanding. He retired as a captain.
Morris Ransom married Marlys Christopher in 1945. This marriage was dissolved in 1974. In
1974, he was united in marriage to Teodora Estanislao.
After his 30-year military career, Morris Ransom worked for Sealand Container Corp., and later
for Puerto Rico Marine Management as a quality control consultant, traveling domestically
and internationally to various container cargo firms.
He was also an active member of St. Henry's Catholic Church.
Morris Ransom died as he lived: with a mixture of quiet strength that radiated from within him,
and a gentle, unspoken kindness that was felt by everyone whom he came into contact with in
his life.
Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Dorie; his parents, Charlotte and William Wallace
Ransom; his brothers, Jim, Bill and Harvey; his sister, Eloise; and his granddaughter, Angela
Brooks.
His survivors include his children, Terry Battle of Hephzibah, Ga., Cindy Lindquist and her
husband Nels of Troutman, Judith Conway and her husband Bill of Bayonne, N.J., Michael
Ransom and his wife Ann Marie of Bayonne, N.J., Mary Ransom of Bayonne, N.J., and Susan
Soto and her husband George of Mahwah, N.J.; niece, Florence Calazan and her husband Ruffo;
12 grandchildren, Suzanne Jacobs, Morris Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Marlysa Brooks, Jesse
Ransom, Cory Ransom, Casey Ransom, Erin Conway, Dan Conway, Alex Soto and Amanda
Soto. Morris Ransom is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc.
10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1007, NY, NY 10020, http://www.mc-lef.org/ (This organization
provides support to families of Marines who have died in combat.) or to the Bayonne Visiting
Nurses Association who supported his family in caring for him when they brought him home,
325 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002, http://www.bvna.org/.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/4/2008 - 6/7/2008.

Reavis, Clay

Survivors include his beloved wife, of 60 years, Virginia Russell Reavis of the home; three
sons, Stephen Reavis and his wife Lesley of Hubert, Roger Reavis and his wife, Ellen of
Midlothian, Va., and Russell and his wife Sonja of Hubert; one daughter, Carol Shepard
and her husband Steve of Hubert; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Linda Soss of Van
Nuys, Calif.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon prior to the service
at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church,
P.O. Box 159, Hubert, NC 28539-0159 or Community Home Care and Hospice, 609
Richlands HWY, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008.

Rhue, James

PELETIER - James Edward Rhue, 53, of Peletier, died June 2, 2008, at Carteret General
Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Peletier Missionary Baptist Church
with the Rev. Kenny Ray Holt officiating. Interment will follow in the Rhue Family Cemetery.
He was employed with North Carolina Department of Transportation for more than 31 years.
Survivors include wife, Bea Arnold Rhue of Peletier; daughter, Rebecca Cheever of Sanford;
sons, James Edward Rhue II of Norfolk, Va., and Cameron Willis of the home; father,
Linwood Rhue of Peletier; sister, Jane Rhue of Peletier; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Munden Funeral Home in
Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/4/2008 - 6/7/2008.

Suggs, John

JACKSONVILLE - John R. Suggs, 78, of Jacksonville, died June 1, 2008, at Britthaven of
Jacksonville.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, at Daisy Chapel Baptist Church in
Beulaville. Burial will follow immediately at Coastal Carolina Veterans State Cemetery in
Jacksonville.
He was a member of Daisy Chapel Baptist Church where he served as deacon and
superintendent of Sunday school. He retired from Civil Service at Camp Lejeune and was
past President of NAACP.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Suggs of Jacksonville; and daughter, Sandra Suggs of
Austell, Ga.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8p.m. Thursday at Saunders Funeral Home in
Jacksonville.

Whitaker, Luke

MOREHEAD CITY - Luke Whitaker, 28, of Morehead City, died May 31, 2008, at home.
Services will be private.
He was born in Morehead City, was a graduate of West Carteret High School and currently
a student at Carteret Community College. He also was a volunteer at Atlantic House.
Survivors include mother, Laura Brown Whitaker of Newport; father, Jerry "Kenny" Whitaker
of Morehead City; and sister, Cindy Smith of Newport.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Brooks Funeral
Home & Crematory, Inc. in Morehead City.
Memorial donations may be made to Atlantic House, 3701 Bridges Street, Morehead City,
NC 28557.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008.

Brooks, Kelwin

BATON ROUGE, La. - Kelwin Brooks, 26, of Baton Rouge, La., died June 2, 2008, in
Baton Rouge.
A funeral will be Friday, June 6, 2008, in Baton Rouge at Winnfield Funeral Home.
He was an alumnus of Southwest High School.
Survivors include wife, Lonie; four children; father and mother, Karsen and Arquita Brooks;
siblings, Kendrick, Karshawn, Aarace and Rejanae Brooks, all of Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/6/2008 - 6/9/2008.

Deane, Russell

JACKSONVILLE - Russell Newton Deane, 61, of Jacksonville, died June 3, 2008, at
Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A graveside funeral service with military honors will be at noon Saturday, June 7, 2008,
at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include mother, Agnes Deane of Torrington, Conn.; brothers, Leon Deane of
Islandton, S.C., Daniel Deane of Torrington, Conn., and Ronald Deane of Winchester,
Conn.; and sister, Sharon Richardson of Torrington, Conn.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/6/2008 - 6/9/2008.

Dickinson, Ellen S.

BEAUFORT - Ellen S. Dickinson, 80, of Beaufort, died June 4, 2008, at home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church with the
Rev. David Bruce officiating. Interment will be in Carteret Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include daughters, Cathie Styron of Cedar Island and Sandra Gillikin of
Harkers Island; son, Darrell Dickinson of Beaufort; sisters, Carol Taylor of Beaufort
and Jean Cole of Morehead City; brothers, Arthur Stafford of Beaufort and Larry Cole
of Jacksonville; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Munden Funeral Home in
Morehead City.
Memorials may be made to the Station Club, 306 Church Street, Morehead City,
NC 28557.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/6/2008 - 6/9/2008.

Doggett, Thurman

HAMPSTEAD - Thurman "Nick" Clifton Doggett, 80, of Hampstead, died June 4, 2008,
at home.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born in Worth County, Ga.
Survivors include wife of 53 years, Mary Frances Autry Doggett of the home; daughters,
Deborah "Debbie" Hairr of Roseboro, Kay Worley of Salemburg and Carole Baggett of
Dunn; son, T.C. "Nicky" Doggett of Hampstead; brothers, Johnny and Jackie Doggett of
Georgia, and Ronnie Woodward of Florida; sister, Thelma Clements of Georgia; seven
grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five step
great-grandchildren
Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home, Holly Ridge.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 6/6/2008 - 6/9/2008.

Garner, Harley

NEWPORT - Harley Franklin Garner, 67, of Newport, died June 3, 2008, at Carteret General
Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008, at St. James United Methodist Church
with the Revs. Susan Lindblade and Alvin Garner officiating.
He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Newport. He was a veteran and
served in the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Garner of the home; daughters, Lynn Corbett and Debra
Newell, both of Newport and Ginny Lynn Garner of Greensboro; son, Harley Garner II of
Greensboro; step daughters, Patricia Fowler and Pamela Cottle, both of Florida; step sons,
Donald Berry, Billy Cornell and John Cornell, all of Florida; brothers, Charles Thomas Garner
and Raymond Louis Garner, both of Newport and Alvin Van Garner of Chapel Hill; 20
grand-children; and

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