May 2008 Obituaries

Bayne, Gerard Michael "Gerry"

JACKSONVILLE - Gerard "Gerry" Michael Bayne, 53, of Jacksonville, died
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at his home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Jones
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Davis officiating. Burial will follow
at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
Gerard was born in Johnson City, N.Y. He served his country with the U.S.
Marine Corps and retired with the rank of gunnery sergeant. He was also a
member of American Legion Post 265.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Bayne; and a sister, Linda Bayne.
Gerry is survived by his wife, Carol Graham Bayne of the home; one daughter,
Tracy Kemp and her husband Mike of Jacksonville; his mother, Sally Landis
Bayne of Bath, Pa.; and his father, Kenneth Bayne of West Chester, Pa.; two
brothers, Martin Bayne of Albany, N.Y., and Kelly Bayne of San Diego; two sisters,
Kenna Cuomo of Warrenton, Va., and Susan Donges of Bath, Pa.; three
grandchildren, Kelsie, Micah and MaKenzee Kemp; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Jones Funeral
Home in Jacksonville with rosary service at 7 p.m.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Boyd, Alton

SEA LEVEL - Alton Burnell Boyd, 81, formerly of Elkin, died May 13, 2008, at
Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay in Sea Level.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was a merchant marine with the Boblo Company until his retirement in 1991.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a member of VFW Post 7794 in Elkin.
Survivors include wife, Elsie Wall Boyd; stepson, Larry Nixon of Raleigh; stepdaughter,
Elaine Stevenson of Clemmons; and two step-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Cox, Angela

SWANSBORO - Angela "Angie" Waters Cox, 45, of Swansboro, died May 12,
2008, at Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the Peletier
First Missionary Baptist Church in Peletier, with the Rev. William Ray Davis
officiating. A private burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Carteret County, a reservationist with Emerald Isle Realty and
a member of the Peletier First Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include husband, Raymond "Ray" Charles Cox; sons, Perry Morris of
Swansboro and Daniel Roberts of Cedar Point; a stepdaughter, Carrie Cox of
Smithfield; parents, Bobby and Lois Mobley Waters of Swansboro; and brother,
Bryan Waters of Swansboro.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall and at
other times at the home of her parents.
Arrangements are by Sayland Funeral Home in Maysville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Curwen, Betty

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. - Betty McKoy Curwen, born in Spartanburg, S.C., on
Aug. 22, 1926, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Rockledge, Fla.
Betty spent her entire life as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
and great-grandmother. She was a true and caring friend. She always had a
smile, a wave, a hug, a laugh for all of those who crossed her path.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bertram Holman
Curwen Jr.
She is mourned and will be greatly missed by her three loving sons, Bertram
Holman Curwen III, of Rockledge, Fla., James McKoy Curwen of Goose
Creek, S.C., and William Garvin Curwen of Mechanicsville, Va.; loving
daughter, Barbara Curwen Kaiwi of Rockledge, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, B.J.,
Brie, Colt, Lindsey, Ashley, Christie, Chelsea, Kayla, Martina, and Lenora;
10 great-grandchildren; and one more great-grandchild arriving this year.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday,
May 16, 2008, at the Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, 1200 South U.S. 1,
Rockledge, Fla.
A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008.

Elliott, Ivy

RICHLANDS - Ivy Sylvia Elliott, 72, of Richlands, died May 15, 2008, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008.

Garner Sr., Walter

HAMPSTEAD - Walter "Walt" Garner Sr. 89, of Hampstead, died May 13, 2008,
at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Surf City Fishing
Pier with the Rev. Don Horne officiating.
He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church in Hopedale.
Survivors include wife, Doris Garner of Hampstead; daughters, Frances Benton of
Thomasville, Sheila Ellington of Burlington and Rebecca Butler of Bear Creek; son,
Walter "Bud" Garner Jr. of Bullock; stepdaughters, Lori Rogers, Tammy Cobb and
Dyan Tyson; brother, William "Bill" Garner of Burlington; sisters, Stella Phillips and
Melvina Garner, both of Robins and Theo Baldwin of Burlington; and several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 5950 Airview Road,
Suite 708, Charlotte, NC 28210.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Hargett Jr., Ralph

COVE CITY - Ralph Hargett Jr., 72, of Cove City, died May 13, 2008, at UNC
Hospital, Chapel Hill.
A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Bryant Chapel A.M.E.
Zion Church with the Rev. Brian T. Cornelius officiating. Burial will follow the
service in the White Cemetery, Cove City.
He was a lifetime member of Bryant Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served
in many capacities, a 1955 graduate of Newbold High School, Fort Barnwell, and
employed with the Dupont Plant of Kinston for almost 33 years.
Survivors include wife of 49 years, Clementine Jarman Hargett of the home; daughters,
Icso-lene Hargett of Highland, Calif., and Marilyn Jean Moore of Newark, N.J.; 1
grandchild; sisters, Vonia Bell Clark, Ann Bishop and Doris Jackson, all of Cove City;
brothers, Theodore Hargett of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Clyde Hargett of Cove City.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc.
in New Bern and on Sunday, at the church, one hour prior to the service.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Jarvis, Norma

MOREHEAD CITY - Norma Davis Jarvis, 81, of Morehead City, died May 13,
2008, at home.
A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at St. Peters United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Stalsworth officiating. Burial will follow at
Gethsemane Memorial Park.
Survivors include husband, Walter Jarvis; son, Walter Jarvis Jr. of Newport;
brothers, Bertrum Davis and Harvey Clark Davis, both of Harkers Island, and
Leslie "Sonny" Davis of Morehead City; sisters, Leona Hall,?Rebecca Willis,
Virginia Dare Guthrie and Hilda Willis, all of Harkers Island; and one grandson.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Munden Funeral Home
in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Johnson, June

MOREHEAD CITY - June Carol Johnson, 72, of Morehead City, died May 12,
2008, at Pitt Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include husband of 47 years, William Lee Johnson; son, Kris Lee
Johnson of Morehead City; daughter, Bonnie Lee Johnson-Gwinn of Morehead
City; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Kosonovich, Karen

NEWPORT - Karen Elaine Eckard Kosonovich, 47, of Newport, died May 11,
2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Grace Baptist
Church with the Rev. Clyde Eborn officiating.
Survivors include husband, Mark Andrew Kosonovich, of the home; and her sister,
Patricia Louise Eckard Jones of Newport.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Meekins, Craig

MANTEO - Craig Lee Meekins, 47, of Manteo, died in Greenville.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2008, at Twiford's
Colony Chapel in Manteo, with the Rev. Jerry Cribb officiating. A graveside
service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jacksonville Cemetery in with W. Christopher
Aydlett Jr. officiating.
He was born in Jacksonville.
Survivors include parents, Rex and Jo Ann Meekins of Manteo; son, Matthew
Carson Meekins of Jacksonville; and brothers, Todd Meekins of Elizabeth City
and Joe Meekins of California.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Mosley, Ambrosine

JACKSONVILLE - Ambrosine Mosley, 89, of Jacksonville, died May 10, 2008,
at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Bell Fork Church of
Christ with the Rev. Nathan Daye officiating. Burial will follow at Georgetown
Memorial Park in Jacksonville.
Survivors include daughters, Melinda Lennon of Jacksonville, Maria Gavins of
Killeen, Texas, Marilyn Johnson of Charlotte, Aminta Stewart of Arlington, Texas
and Carolyn Carrasquilla of Panama; and sons, Carlos Cousins and Herbert
Cousins Jr., both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Rolando Johnson of Panama.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Arrangements are by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Parker, Delbert

RICHLANDS - Delbert Parker, 87, of Richlands, died May 14, 2008, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Rhodes, Joe

TENNILLE, Ga. - Joe Lewis Rhodes, 65, formerly of Comfort, died May 10, 2008,
at home.
Arrangements will be announced by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Sandersville,
Ga.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Rose, Marjorie

JACKSONVILLE - Marjorie Helen Rose, 84, of Jacksonville, died May 14,
2008, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Rose, Marjorie

JACKSONVILLE - Marjorie Helen "Marge" Rose, 84, of Jacksonville, died
May 14, 2008, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Jones Funeral
Home of Jacksonville with the Rev. Jim Quick officiating. Burial will follow at
Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church of Jacksonville.
Survivors include husband, Harry Rose of Jacksonville; daughters, Marilyn
Rose Starrette of Jacksonville and Patricia Rose Henson of Wilmington; six
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008.

Smith, Wendy

JACKSONVILLE - Wendy Sowash Smith, 43, of Jacksonville, died May 11,
2008, at home.
Arrangements will be announced by Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008.

Stevens, Alfonza

GRIMESLAND - Alfonza Burgess Stevens, 72, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Wilkerson
Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Stevens, son of the late Ashley A. and Zannie Stevens and a native of Onslow
County, lived most of his adult life in Pitt County and had been a resident of
Grimesland for the past 35 years.
He is survived by his daughters, Debra Kay "Debbie" Stevens of Simpson and Lisa
M. Stevens of Greenville; son, Timothy D. Stevens of Grimesland; grandchildren,
Brandon Stevens and Brittany Stevens, both of Greenville; brother, Warren Stevens
of Wallkill, N.Y.; and sisters, Carolyn Fisher and Edna Burch, both of Richlands.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Stover, Lola

MOREHEAD CITY - Lola "Gay" Stover, 86, of Morehead City, died May 10, 2008,
at Carteret General Hospital.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Munden Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Survivors include husband, Buford "Smokey" Stover of the home; sons, Larry
Stover and Leslie Harold Stover; daughter, Ala Jean Stover, all of Raleigh; sister,
Natalie Corder of Morehead City; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008.

Thompson Sr., Johnny Lee

RICHLANDS - Johnny Lee Thompson Sr., 56, of Richlands, died May 13,
2008, in Wilmington.
A homegoing celebration service will be at noon Saturday, May 17, 2008,
at House of Deliverance in Richlands with Pat Lofton officiating. Burial will
follow at the Thompson Family Cemetery.
He was a farmer and a well known mechanic for more than 30 years, running
his establishment Johnny's Garage.
Survivors include wife, Eva M. Thompson of the home; children, Vincent C.
Gant of Riverview, Fla., Regina R. Green of Menifee, Calif., Raymond K. Gant
of Providence, R.I., Johnny L. Thompson Jr. of Charlotte and Joshua A.
Thompson of Wilmington; three grandchildren; parent, Iris Toudle Thompson;
and siblings, Leauanteen Eason, Virginia Berry, Don Thompson, Linda Drone,
Velma Cooper, Ruth King, Harold Thompson, Jessie Mae Thompson, Jerald
Ray Thompson, Robert Lindell Thompson, Allen Thompson and Lowanda Venters.
Memorials may be sent to Eva M. Thompson on behalf of the American
Cancer Society, P.O. Box 84, Richlands, NC 28574
Arrangements are by Mills Funeral Home in Kinston.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Watkins, Thomas Jefferson and Cindy

ST. MARYS, Ga. - Thomas Jefferson "T.J." Watkins, 47, and his wife Cindy Trott
Watkins, 44, both of St. Marys, Ga., died May 5, 2008.
A memorial service was held on May 9, 2008, at Kingsland First Baptist Church
with the Rev. Tony Barber officiating.
T.J. served 20 years in the U.S. Navy submarine service and retired as a nuclear
framed chief machinist's mate in 2002. For the past four years, T.J. was employed
as the assistant quality assurance officer at Naval Submarine Support Center, Kings
Bay, Ga. Cindy, formerly of Belgrade, was a homemaker. They were wed in 1982 in
Maysville and were members of Five Points Baptist Church.
Survivors include daughter, Jennifer Michelle Watkins Redding of St. Marys, Ga.;
son, Tye Christopher Watkins of St. Marys. Ga.; her sisters, Dawn Jenkins of
Belgrade; her brother, Eli Alton Trott Jr. of Elon; her mother, Elizabeth M. "Betty
Rose" Trott of Jacksonville; his sisters, Connie Barnes of Moyok, Lynn Cartwright of
Hertford, Debbie Newby, Joanna Holladay VanDewater and Amy Brink Brillinger; his
brother, Patrick J. Hollady of Seneca, S.C.; his parents, Melvin Donald and Mildred
Joanne Watkins of Elizabeth City.
The family received friends May 8, 2008 at Kingsland First Baptist Church.
Memorials may be sent to Central Missionary Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 219228
Houston, Texas 77218-9228. Make the check to CMC and write on a separate paper
for Jason Powers in Cambodia in memory of T.J. and Cindy Watkins.
Arrangements are by Edo Miller Funeral Home/Camden Chapel in Kingsland, Ga.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Weaver Sr., W.W.

MOREHEAD CITY - W.W. Weaver Sr., 61, of Morehead City, died Sunday,
May 11, 2008.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home
Chapel in Morehead City with the Rev. Lewis Sanderford officiating. Burial will follow
at Greenwood Cemetery.
He is survived by four sons, Walter Wesley Weaver Jr. and wife Jackie of Nashville,
Tenn., Luke Weaver of Hickory, Josh Weaver and wife Nicole of Greensboro, and
Matthew Weaver and wife Jennifer of Greensboro; fiancee, Annie Radford of the home;
two sisters, Rose Marie Phillips of Granite Falls and Mary Francis Stoudemayer and
husband David of Kings Mountain; and three grandchildren, Garrett Weaver and Reagan
Weaver, both of Greensboro, and Carolynn Jane Weaver of Nashville, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Munden Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made in the name of W.W. Weaver Sr. to
Arendell Animal Hospital, 213 Commerce Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008.

Wolbert, Marilyn

NEWPORT - Marilyn Sue Wolbert, 63, of Newport, died May 11, 2008, at
Duke University Medical Center.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Munden Funeral
Home Chapel in Morehead City with the Rev. Eric Lindblade officiating.
She was a computer analyst with the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point, and
retired in 2003 after 30 years of federal service. After retiring, she worked for
Lockheed Martin in the informa-tion services department as a senior consultant
until 2007.
Survivors include husband, Eugene Wolbert; daughter, MaryBeth Wolbert Lanto
of Cedar Point; son, Robert Eugene Scoville Wolbert of Winterville; and five
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the home, 140 Marsh Harbour Drive, in Newport
following the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to The Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation, 2260
West Hol-combe, Suite 174, Houston, Texas 77030.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008.

Laverne Collins Simpson

MAYSVILLE - Laverne Collins Simpson, 76, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, at
Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Onslow County. A
memorial service was held 4 p.m. Sunday at Sayland Funeral Home,
Maysville. Lois Simpson officiated. Survivors include two sons, Reuben
Simpson and Gregory Simpson of Maysville; two daughters, Ellen Simpson
of Maysville and Donna Griffin of Trenton; one brother, Everette Collins of
Williamsburg, Va.; two sisters, Evelyn Provost of Maysville and Lorraine Gliott
of New Bern; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Sayland Funeral
Home, Maysville was in charge of arrangements.

Dias, Ronald

SNEEDVILLE, Tenn. - Ronald Dias, 71, formerly of Jacksonville, died April 27,
2008, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008,
at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a gunnery sergeant serving, almost 24
years. His home base was New River Air Station. He was awarded two Purple
Hearts, was a life member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Disabled American
Veterans and the American Legion. He owned and operated Ten Mile Gun Shop in
Maple Hill.
Survivors include wife, Shirley Dias; son, Don Dias of Mississippi; daughter, Toni
Tish of Georgia; stepsons, Mike Phipps of Midway Park, Dan Phipps of Maysville
and Joel Phipps of Greensboro; and two granddaughters.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Anderson, Mary

JACKSONVILLE - Mary Anderson, 64, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, May
17, 2008, at her home.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home of
Jacksonville.
She worked as a LPN at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Lejeune and she also worked
as a nurse with the Burgaw and Vanceboro correctional centers. Mary was a loving and
caring person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her four sisters, Dot Hudspeth of Saucier, Miss.; Elizabeth Pierce
and Ellen Williams of Richlands and Gladys Williams of Grimesland; and three brothers,
Obie Lee Anderson of Greenville, Rudolph Anderson of Stokes and Clifton Anderson of
Miami, Fla.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Tobe and Lula Anderson, and her sister, Iva
Mae Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones
Funeral Home of Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Doyle, Ida

MOREHEAD CITY - Ida Mae Broadhurst Doyle, 75, of Morehead City, died May 17, 2008.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home in
Morehead City with the Rev. Herb Pearson officiating. A graveside service will follow at
Bayview Cemetery.
She worked for many years at Colony Day Care Center in Morehead City, supervising the
care of infants. During her married years, the family resided in Morehead City, Chicago,
Washington D.C. and Raleigh, before returning to Morehead City in 1969.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Doyle.
Survivors include sons, John Doyle Jr. of Morehead City and Tom Doyle of Denver;
daughters, Sandy Doyle Wood of Wilmington and Bonnie Rosell of Sarasota, Fla.; and
13 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at noon on Thursday at the funeral home and at the home
following the graveside service.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008

Edens Sr., Donald

SNEADS FERRY - Donald Warren Edens Sr., 77, laid down his hammer and went to
rest with Jesus on May 20, 2008.
A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday May 23, 2008, at Salem Baptist Church in
Sneads Ferry, with the Rev. Jody Yopp officiating.
Following the service he will be laid to rest at the Ennett Family Cemetery on Ennett
Lane in Sneads Ferry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Lena Smith Edens; his
brothers, Jimmy, Gene and Gerald Edens; and sister, Betty Ragno.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 58 years Geraldine "Mama" Edens
of the home.
His two daughters, Bonnie Thomas and husband Louis, and Gail Mulligan and husband
Nicky; his two sons, Donnie Edens and wife Nancy, and Timmy Edens and wife Angie,
all of Sneads Ferry.
Nine grandchildren, Tracie Ennis and husband George, Walker Thomas and wife Christy,
Jeremy Edens, Steven Edens and wife Barbara, Timothy Edens, Andy Edens, Courtney
Mulligan, Amelia Moore and husband Zach and Heather Edens
Eleven great-grandchildren, Joshua Thomas, Alexandria Ennis, Mollie Thomas, Miranda,
Lee, Isaac and Gracie Edens, Andrew, Savannah, Mason and Casey Edens.
His mother-in-law, Rosaleen Justice; brother-in-laws, Ronnie Yopp and wife Wilma, Buddy
Yopp and Lou Ragno; sisters-in-law, Thelma and Gladys Edens.
Although he loved traveling as a truck driver his love for family was even stronger. "Daddy"
helped each of his children build a part of their home. After retiring from the Onslow County
Maintenance Department, Mama and Daddy continued to have many more adventures on
the road.
He was a loving husband, the best daddy, and greatest Gramps anyone could ever ask for.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Liberty Home Health Care and Hospice of
Jacksonville, Arthritis Foundation, American Heart Association, American Lung
Association and the American Diabetes Foundation. The family will receive friends at all
other times at the home: 401 Beacon Lane, Sneads Ferry.

Hamilton, Helen

SWANSBORO - Helen Tolson Hamilton, 86, of Swansboro, died May 17, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Swansboro.
Survivors include husband, Harry Hamilton Sr. of the home; son, Harry Hamilton Jr. of
Greenville; sister, Zeta Sanders of Hubert; brother, David Tolson of Lancaster, S.C.; and
two grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Swansboro United Methodist Church in Swansboro.

Jenkins, Clyde

NEW BERN - Clyde Earl Jenkins, 68, of New Bern, died May 19, 2008, at home.
A celebration of life service will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Believers
Fellowship Church in New Bern.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963 and was issued honorable discharge as
rank of captain. He started coaching soccer in 1979, was a member of Believers Fellowship
Church and was involved in prison ministry.
Survivors include wife of 42 years, Janice Cook Jenkins of New Bern; son, David Harrison
Jenkins of Vanceboro; daughters, Michele Price and Nicole LeAnne Jenkins, both of New
Bern; brother, Edward Jenkins and Bernice Jenkins, both of Sneads Ferry; sister, Barbara
Day of Southern Pines; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Believers Fellowship Teen Center, 613 Alexis Drive, New Bern,
NC 28562.
Arrangements are by Cotton Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

Johnston, Mable Rhue

PELETIER - Mable Rhue Johnston, 67, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008, at her home
in Peletier surrounded by her family and friends.
She was reunited with her father, Manly Augusta Rhue, and her mother, Bettie Elizabeth
Eubanks Rhue; sister, Mary Elizabeth Townsend; sister-in-law, Nanny Rhue; and brother
Robert Rhue, all formerly of Peletier.
She is waiting on her husband, John Johnston Sr. of Peletier; her daughters, Ginger
Johnston and Teresa Moore of Peletier and Lisa Wallace of Henderson; two sons, Bobby
Dail Jr. of Henderson and John Boy Johnston of Peletier; two sisters, Evelyn Rhue of
Peletier and Careta Hardy of South River; brother and sister-in-law, Linwood Rhue and
Martha Rhue of Peletier; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her loving arms,
tender words and compassionate heart will be greatly missed. We love you.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Peletier First Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Ray Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Rhue Family
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Sayland Funeral Home in
Maysville.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008

Pike, Earl Raymond

JACKSONVILLE – Earl Raymond Pike, 80, of Jacksonville, died May 17, 2008, at
Britthaven of Jacksonville.
A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Johnson Funeral Home in
Jacksonville with the Rev. Ralph Gurganus officiating. Burial will follow at 2 pm.
Friday at Coastal Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery.
He was past master and member of Richlands Masonic Lodge 564, served two years
in the U.S. Navy and retired after 25 years of service with Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Survivors include wife, Jane P. Pike of the home; sons, Gene Pike of Rock Hill, S.C.,
Earl B. Pike of Kenansville, Jerry Pike of Washington and Robert Hoffman of Jacksonville;
daughter, Sharon Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, Johnny Pike and Lee
Pike, both of Rich-lands and Rifton Pike of Illinois; sisters, Irene Futrell and Maxine
Wiggins, both of Richlands; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Steve Amerson Jr.
MOREHEAD CITY - Steve Amerson Jr., 83, of Morehead City, died May 21, 2008,
at Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home
Chapel with Allen Nelson officiating.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Amerson.
Survivors include sons, Steve Amerson and Roger Amerson, both of Wilson and Stanley
Amerson of Raleigh; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Johnson of Tullahoma, Tenn., Gail Roberts
of Newport and Missie DeLapp of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, Edwin Amerson and Sam
Amerson, both of Wilson; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Dickinson, Ellen

BEAUFORT - Ellen L. Dickinson, 97, of Beaufort, died May 21, 2008, at Somerset
Court in Newport.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home Chapel
in Morehead City with the Rev. Eric Lindblade officiating. Interment will follow in Carteret
Memorial Gardens. e was a member of ADK Sorority and the Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include daughters, Sophia Turnage and Carrie Stallings, both of Beaufort and
Ellen Jones of Morehead City; sister, Callie Ferrier of Beaufort; six grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. emorials may
be made to the charity of one's choice.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008. .

Jenkins, Clyde

NEW BERN - Clyde Earl Jenkins, 68, of New Bern, died May 19, 2008, at home.
A celebration of life service will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at
Believers Fellowship Church in New Bern.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963 and was issued honorable discharge as
rank of captain. He started coaching soccer in 1979, was a member of Believers
Fellowship Church and was involved in prison ministry.
Survivors include wife of 42 years, Janice Cook Jenkins of New Bern; son, David Harrison
Jenkins of Vanceboro; daughters, Michele Price and Nicole LeAnne Jenkins, both of New
Bern; brother, Edward Jenkins and Bernice Jenkins, both of Sneads Ferry; sister, Barbara
Day of Southern Pines; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Believers Fellowship Teen Center, 613 Alexis Drive, New Bern,
NC 28562.
Arrangements are by Cotton Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

Lindsey, Hattie

POLLOCKSVILLE - Hattie Ragin Lindsey, 84, of Pollocksville, died May 18, 2008, at
Craven Regional Medical Center.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at United Missionary Baptist
Church in New Bern with the Rev. Linster Strayhorn officiating. Burial will follow the
service in the Frank Murphy Sr. Cemetery in Pollocksville.
She was a native of Clarendon County, S.C., and had been a resident of Jones County for
53 years. She was employed with civil service aboard Cherry Point Naval Base as a mule
train driver.
Survivors include son, Walter Lindsey Sr. of Pollocksville; three grandsons; six great-
grandchildren; brother, William Ragin of New York; and sister, Daisy Smith of Summerton,
S.C.
Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008

Pickett, Benjamin

BOONE - Benjamin Seth Pickett, 19, of Boone, died May 18, 2008, in Boone.
A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Pickett Family
Cemetery in Beulaville.
Survivors include mother, Leslie Marie Webb Pickett of Todd; sister, Emma Pickett of
Todd; and brothers, Robbie Pickett of Portland, Ore., Jeremy Pickett of Avon, Christopher
Pickett of Todd, Jordan Pickett of Charlotte and Matthew Pickett of Wilmington.
Arrangements are by Community Funeral Home in Beulaville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008

Slack, Julian

JACKSONVILLE - Julian Marcel Slack, 3, of Jacksonville, died May 14, 2008, at Onslow
Memorial Hospital.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Protestant Chapel aboard Camp
Lejeune with Walter Chentlen Sr. officiating.
Survivors include parents, Shannon M. Hamer and Nicholas L. Hamer, both of Jacksonville;
brothers, Jaden D. Easton and Josiah A.T. Hamer, both of Jacksonville; grandparents, Karen
S. Slack and Stafford E. Slack, both of Costa Rica; and grandmother, Theodosia Daniells of
Memphis, Tenn.; and great-grandma, Claudia Laws of Memphis, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Smith, Billie

RICHLANDS - Billie "Marguerite" Smith, 74, of Richlands, died May 20, 2008.
A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Brown Cemetery in Chinquapin.
Survivors include daughters, Wanda Kay Temple and husband Stan of Virginia, Kathy S.
Koonce of Richlands, Sherry S. Whaley and husband Cliff of Potters Hill and Helen S. Weis
and husband Gary of Georgia; nine grandchildren, Michael Temple, Tracie Temple, Donna
Pridemore, Thomas Koonce, Joseph Koonce, Kenneth Whaley, Laila Taylor, Laci Weis and
William Weis; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008

Thomas, Millie

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BEAUFORT - Millie Thomas, 79, of Beaufort, died May 18, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the home.
She worked as a church organist, school teacher, principal and at Camera Corner in Burlington
then retired to Beaufort.
Survivors include husband, Richard C. Thomas; and sisters, Mary Sue Barnette of Bethlehem
and Sally Cline of Clinton, Miss.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center,
P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or The American Lung Association of North Carolina,
P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611.
Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

White, Malcolm

NEW YORK - Malcolm White, 58, formerly of Richlands, died May 16, 2008, in New York.
Arrangements will be announced by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Murray, Barrington

JACKSONVILLE - Barrington E. Murray, 40, of Jacksonville, died May 17, 2008.
A celebration of life will be at noon Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Jesus is Lord Church with the Revs.
Joseph Friday and Casey Robinson officiating.
Survivors include wife, Keysha Simms-Murray of Jacksonville; daughters, Dameshae Cummings
and Deja Clifton, both of Jacksonville; parents, Sydney and Adassa Murray of St. Thomas,
Jamaica; brothers, Evaughton Murray of New York and Michael Lewis of St. Thomas, Jamaica.
Arrangements are by A & W Spicer-Hardison Mortuary, Inc. in Jacksonville.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Whitley, Magnolia Roebuck

VANCEBORO - Mrs. Magnolia Roebuck Whitley, 91, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008,
at her home.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in
Vanceboro. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Whitley was born March 27, 1917, in Martin County, and spent her youth in
Robersonville, and most of her adult life in Vanceboro. She worked with Durham Life
Insurance in Raleigh prior to moving to Craven County. She was co-owner of Whitley
Insurance in Vanceboro with her husband, and served as vice president, and later as
president, of Vanceboro Hardware. Mrs. Whitley was a member of Vanceboro Christian
Church and the Christian Women's Fellowship. A sweet and gentle person, "Maggie" had
the gift of hospitality. She loved flowers, was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed playing the
piano. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Alton F.
Whitley, in 2002, and by four sisters, four brothers, and five half-brothers.
She is survived by her daughters, Madge Whitley Ferguson and husband, Patrick, of
Blairsville, Ga., Barbara W. Thompson and husband, Philip, of Gibsonville, N.C., and Jane
D. Whitley of Vanceboro; grandchild, Maxfield Alton Sussman of Cumming, Ga.;
sisters-in-law, Dorothy Whitley English of Athens, Ga., and Doris E. Roebuck of
Robersonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home in
Vanceboro.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to 3 HC Home Health and Hospice,
200 Main St., Maysville, N.C. 28555, or to Vanceboro Christian Church, P.O. Box 505,
Vanceboro, N.C. 28586.
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Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Dias, Ronald

SNEEDVILLE, Tenn. - Ronald Dias, 71, formerly of Jacksonville, died April 27, 2008,
at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at
Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a gunnery sergeant serving, almost 24 years.
His home base was New River Air Station. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, was a
life member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Disabled American Veterans and the
American Legion. He owned and operated Ten Mile Gun Shop in Maple Hill.
Survivors include wife, Shirley Dias; son, Don Dias of Mississippi; daughter, Toni Tish
of Georgia; stepsons, Mike Phipps of Midway Park, Dan Phipps of Maysville and Joel
Phipps of Greensboro; and two granddaughters.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Anderson, Mary
JACKSONVILLE - Mary Anderson, 64, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, May
17, 2008, at her home.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home of
Jacksonville.
She worked as a LPN at the Naval Hospital aboard Camp Lejeune and she also worked
as a nurse with the Burgaw and Vanceboro correctional centers. Mary was a loving and
caring person and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her four sisters, Dot Hudspeth of Saucier, Miss.; Elizabeth Pierce and
Ellen Williams of Richlands and Gladys Williams of Grimesland; and three brothers, Obie
Lee Anderson of Greenville, Rudolph Anderson of Stokes and Clifton Anderson of Miami,
Fla.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Tobe and Lula Anderson, and her sister, Iva
Mae Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral
Home of Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Doyle, Ida

MOREHEAD CITY - Ida Mae Broadhurst Doyle, 75, of Morehead City, died May 17,
2008.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home
in Morehead City with the Rev. Herb Pearson officiating. A graveside service will follow
at Bayview Cemetery.
She worked for many years at Colony Day Care Center in Morehead City, supervising
the care of infants. During her married years, the family resided in Morehead City,
Chicago, Wash-ington D.C. and Raleigh, before returning to Morehead City in 1969.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Doyle.
Survivors include sons, John Doyle Jr. of Morehead City and Tom Doyle of Denver;
daughters, Sandy Doyle Wood of Wilmington and Bonnie Rosell of Sarasota, Fla.; and
13 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at noon on Thursday at the funeral home and at the home
following the graveside service.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008

Edens Sr., Donald

SNEADS FERRY - Donald Warren Edens Sr., 77, laid down his hammer and went to
rest with Jesus on May 20, 2008.
A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday May 23, 2008, at Salem Baptist Church in
Sneads Ferry, with the Rev. Jody Yopp officiating.
Following the service he will be laid to rest at the Ennett Family Cemetery on Ennett
Lane in Sneads Ferry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Lena Smith Edens; his
brothers, Jimmy, Gene and Gerald Edens; and sister, Betty Ragno.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 58 years Geraldine "Mama" Edens
of the home.
His two daughters, Bonnie Thomas and husband Louis, and Gail Mulligan and
husband Nicky; his two sons, Donnie Edens and wife Nancy, and Timmy Edens and
wife Angie, all of Sneads Ferry.
Nine grandchildren, Tracie Ennis and husband George, Walker Thomas and wife
Christy, Jeremy Edens, Steven Edens and wife Barbara, Timothy Edens, Andy Edens,
Courtney Mulligan, Amelia Moore and husband Zach and Heather Edens
Eleven great-grandchildren, Joshua Thomas, Alexandria Ennis, Mollie Thomas, Miranda,
Lee, Isaac and Gracie Edens, Andrew, Savannah, Mason and Casey Edens.
His mother-in-law, Rosaleen Justice; brother-in-laws, Ronnie Yopp and wife Wilma,
Buddy Yopp and Lou Ragno; sisters-in-law, Thelma and Gladys Edens.
Although he loved traveling as a truck driver his love for family was even stronger.
"Daddy" helped each of his children build a part of their home. After retiring from the
Onslow County Maintenance Department, Mama and Daddy continued to have many
more adventures on the road.
He was a loving husband, the best daddy, and greatest Gramps anyone could ever ask
for.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Liberty Home Health Care and Hospice of
Jacksonville, Arthritis Foundation, American Heart Association, American Lung
Association and the American Diabetes Foundation. The family will receive friends at
all other times at the home: 401 Beacon Lane, Sneads Ferry.

Hamilton, Helen

SWANSBORO - Helen Tolson Hamilton, 86, of Swansboro, died May 17, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Swansboro.
Survivors include husband, Harry Hamilton Sr. of the home; son, Harry Hamilton Jr. of
Greenville; sister, Zeta Sanders of Hubert; brother, David Tolson of Lancaster, S.C.;
and two grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Swansboro United Methodist Church in Swansboro.
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Jenkins, Clyde

NEW BERN - Clyde Earl Jenkins, 68, of New Bern, died May 19, 2008, at home.
A celebration of life service will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at
Believers Fellowship Church in New Bern.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963 and was issued honorable discharge
as rank of captain. He started coaching soccer in 1979, was a member of Believers
Fellowship Church and was involved in prison ministry.
Survivors include wife of 42 years, Janice Cook Jenkins of New Bern; son, David
Harrison Jenkins of Vanceboro; daughters, Michele Price and Nicole LeAnne Jenkins,
both of New Bern; brother, Edward Jenkins and Bernice Jenkins, both of Sneads Ferry;
sister, Barbara Day of Southern Pines; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Believers Fellowship Teen Center, 613 Alexis Drive, New
Bern, NC 28562.
Arrangements are by Cotton Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

Johnston, Mable Rhue

PELETIER - Mable Rhue Johnston, 67, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008, at
her home in Peletier surrounded by her family and friends.
She was reunited with her father, Manly Augusta Rhue, and her mother, Bettie
Elizabeth Eubanks Rhue; sister, Mary Elizabeth Townsend; sister-in-law, Nanny
Rhue; and brother Robert Rhue, all formerly of Peletier.
She is waiting on her husband, John Johnston Sr. of Peletier; her daughters, Ginger
Johnston and Teresa Moore of Peletier and Lisa Wallace of Henderson; two sons,
Bobby Dail Jr. of Henderson and John Boy Johnston of Peletier; two sisters, Evelyn
Rhue of Peletier and Careta Hardy of South River; brother and sister-in-law, Linwood
Rhue and Martha Rhue of Peletier; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her
loving arms, tender words and compassionate heart will be greatly missed. We love you.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Peletier First Missionary
Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Ray Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Rhue
Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Sayland Funeral Home
in Maysville.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008

Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Pike, Earl Raymond

JACKSONVILLE – Earl Raymond Pike, 80, of Jacksonville, died May 17, 2008,
at Britthaven of Jacksonville.
A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Johnson Funeral Home
in Jacksonville with the Rev. Ralph Gurganus officiating. Burial will follow at 2
pm. Friday at Coastal Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery.
He was past master and member of Richlands Masonic Lodge 564, served two
years in the U.S. Navy and retired after 25 years of service with Morale, Welfare
and Recreation.
Survivors include wife, Jane P. Pike of the home; sons, Gene Pike of Rock Hill,
S.C., Earl B. Pike of Kenansville, Jerry Pike of Washington and Robert Hoffman
of Jacksonville; daughter, Sharon Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers,
Johnny Pike and Lee Pike, both of Rich-lands and Rifton Pike of Illinois; sisters,
Irene Futrell and Maxine Wiggins, both of Richlands; 10 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008.

Steve Amerson Jr.

MOREHEAD CITY - Steve Amerson Jr., 83, of Morehead City, died May 21, 2008, at
Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home
Chapel with Allen Nelson officiating.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Amerson.
Survivors include sons, Steve Amerson and Roger Amerson, both of Wilson and Stanley
Amerson of Raleigh; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Johnson of Tullahoma, Tenn., Gail Roberts
of Newport and Missie DeLapp of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, Edwin Amerson and Sam
Amerson, both of Wilson; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Dickinson, Ellen
BEAUFORT - Ellen L. Dickinson, 97, of Beaufort, died May 21, 2008, at Somerset
Court in Newport.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Munden Funeral Home Chapel
in Morehead City with the Rev. Eric Lindblade officiating. Interment will follow in
Carteret Memorial Gardens. e was a member of ADK Sorority and the Retired
Teachers Association.
Survivors include daughters, Sophia Turnage and Carrie Stallings, both of Beaufort
and Ellen Jones of Morehead City; sister, Callie Ferrier of Beaufort; six grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008. .

Jenkins, Clyde

NEW BERN - Clyde Earl Jenkins, 68, of New Bern, died May 19, 2008, at home.
A celebration of life service will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at
Believers Fellowship Church in New Bern.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963 and was issued honorable discharge
as rank of captain. He started coaching soccer in 1979, was a member of Believers
Fellowship Church and was involved in prison ministry.
Survivors include wife of 42 years, Janice Cook Jenkins of New Bern; son, David
Harrison Jenkins of Vanceboro; daughters, Michele Price and Nicole LeAnne Jenkins,
both of New Bern; brother, Edward Jenkins and Bernice Jenkins, both of Sneads Ferry;
sister, Barbara Day of Southern Pines; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Believers Fellowship Teen Center, 613 Alexis Drive, New
Bern, NC 28562.
Arrangements are by Cotton Funeral Home & Crematory.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008.

Lindsey, Hattie

POLLOCKSVILLE - Hattie Ragin Lindsey, 84, of Pollocksville, died May 18, 2008,
at Craven Regional Medical Center.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at United Missionary Baptist
Church in New Bern with the Rev. Linster Strayhorn officiating. Burial will follow the
service in the Frank Murphy Sr. Cemetery in Pollocksville.
She was a native of Clarendon County, S.C., and had been a resident of Jones County
for 53 years. She was employed with civil service aboard Cherry Point Naval Base as
a mule train driver.
Survivors include son, Walter Lindsey Sr. of Pollocksville; three grandsons; six
great-grandchildren; brother, William Ragin of New York; and sister, Daisy Smith of
Summerton, S.C.
Arrangements are by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., New Bern.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008

Pickett, Benjamin

BOONE - Benjamin Seth Pickett, 19, of Boone, died May 18, 2008, in Boone.
A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Pickett Family
Cemetery in Beulaville.
Survivors include mother, Leslie Marie Webb Pickett of Todd; sister, Emma Pickett
of Todd; and brothers, Robbie Pickett of Portland, Ore., Jeremy Pickett of Avon,
Christopher Pickett of Todd, Jordan Pickett of Charlotte and Matthew Pickett of Wilmington.
Arrangements are by Community Funeral Home in Beulaville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008

Slack, Julian

JACKSONVILLE - Julian Marcel Slack, 3, of Jacksonville, died May 14, 2008, at
Onslow Memorial Hospital.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Protestant Chapel aboard
Camp Lejeune with Walter Chentlen Sr. officiating.
Survivors include parents, Shannon M. Hamer and Nicholas L. Hamer, both of
Jacksonville; brothers, Jaden D. Easton and Josiah A.T. Hamer, both of Jacksonville;
grandparents, Karen S. Slack and Stafford E. Slack, both of Costa Rica; and
grandmother, Theodosia Daniells of Memphis, Tenn.; and great-grandma, Claudia
Laws of Memphis, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Saunders Funeral Home in
Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Smith, Billie

RICHLANDS - Billie "Marguerite" Smith, 74, of Richlands, died May 20, 2008.
A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Community Funeral Home in
Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Brown Cemetery in Chinquapin.
Survivors include daughters, Wanda Kay Temple and husband Stan of Virginia, Kathy
S. Koonce of Richlands, Sherry S. Whaley and husband Cliff of Potters Hill and Helen
S. Weis and husband Gary of Georgia; nine grandchildren, Michael Temple, Tracie
Temple, Donna Pridemore, Thomas Koonce, Joseph Koonce, Kenneth Whaley, Laila
Taylor, Laci Weis and William Weis; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008

Thomas, Millie

BEAUFORT - Millie Thomas, 79, of Beaufort, died May 18, 2008, at Carteret
General Hospital.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the home.
She worked as a church organist, school teacher, principal and at Camera Corner
in Burlington then retired to Beaufort.
Survivors include husband, Richard C. Thomas; and sisters, Mary Sue Barnette of
Bethlehem and Sally Cline of Clinton, Miss.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service.
Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, Memorial Processing
Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or The American Lung Association
of North Carolina, P.O. Box 27985, Raleigh, NC 27611.
Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

White, Malcolm

NEW YORK - Malcolm White, 58, formerly of Richlands, died May 16, 2008, in New York.
Arrangements will be announced by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Murray, Barrington

JACKSONVILLE - Barrington E. Murray, 40, of Jacksonville, died May 17, 2008.
A celebration of life will be at noon Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Jesus is Lord
Church with the Revs. Joseph Friday and Casey Robinson officiating.
Survivors include wife, Keysha Simms-Murray of Jacksonville; daughters,
Dameshae Cummings and Deja Clifton, both of Jacksonville; parents, Sydney
and Adassa Murray of St. Thomas, Jamaica; brothers, Evaughton Murray of New
York and Michael Lewis of St. Thomas, Jamaica.
Arrangements are by A & W Spicer-Hardison Mortuary, Inc. in Jacksonville.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/20/2008 - 5/23/2008.

Francis, Marie J.

PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Marie Jacquline Stout Francis, 69, of Port Richey, formerly of
Liberty, passed away May 20, 2008.
A memorial service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in
Liberty.
Survivors include five sons, Daniel E. Francis III and David W. Francis, both of Liberty,
Robert D. Francis of Richmond, Va., James D. Francis and Jonathan A. Francis, both
of Whitesville, Mass.; a sister, Joan A. Stout of Port Richey, Fla.; six grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box
1132, Fairfax, Va., 22038-1132.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008.

Kennedy, Stephanie G.

WILMINGTON - Stephanie Gail Griffin Kennedy, 28, of Wilmington, died unexpectedly
Thursday, May 22, 2008, at her residence.
Stephanie was born July 18, 1979, in Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, the
daughter of Steve and JoAnn Griffin of Wilmington.
Surviving, in addition to her parents; are her husband, Brandon Thomas Kennedy, U.S.
Army, stationed in Camp Speicher, Iraq; a brother, Michael Griffin of Wilmington; maternal
grandfather, D.C. Metheny of Richmond, Va.; paternal grandmother, Susie Griffin of
Swansboro; aunt, Gail Griffin; uncle, Pat and aunt, Nancy Metheny; cousin, Brandon
Metheny of Norfolk, Va.; cousin Kim Sanders and her husband, John; cousins, Justin,
Katlyn and Emily Sanders, all of Mechanicsville, Md.; her mother-in-law and father-in-law,
Kim and Jeff Quarles; sister-in-law, Jessica; brothers-in-law, Brent and Jeremy;
grandmothers-in-law, Nancy and Ruth of Lynchburg, Va.
Remembered is her maternal grandmother, Joan Marie Metheny who preceded her in death.
She also leaves behind her other love, "Gidget", her rescue dog, and her new family puppy,
Taylor Kennedy.
Stephanie attended St. Mary Elementary School and was a 1997 graduate of New Hanover
High School. She was a 2008 graduate of the R.N. Nursing Program at Cape Fear Community
College. Next to her wedding day, graduating from nursing school was the proudest day of her
life. She was an employee at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at St. Mary
Catholic Church, 412 Ann Street, Wilmington. The service will be celebrated by the Rev. Bob
Kus. Interment will follow at Onslow Memorial Park in Jacksonville at 2 p.m. The family will
receive friends and family at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to a scholarship fund established in
Stephanie's name: CFCC Foundation, c/o The Stephanie Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
Fund, 411 North Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401, memo: Stephanie Kennedy Memorial
Scholarship.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com or to www.jdnews.com.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008.

Pittman, Mary K.

MOREHEAD CITY - Mary K. Pittman, 76, of Morehead City died May 23, 2008, at Carteret
General Hospital in Morehead City.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Gales Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis
Evans officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Berlon Pittman.
Survivors include two sons, David Pittman of Havelock and Steven Pittman of Harlowe; two
daughters, Caroline Riveria of Beaufort and Rita Pittman of Cape Carteret; a sister, Mary
Joyce Blackburn of New Bern; five grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008.

Wickens, John

BEAUFORT - John Allan Wickens, 74, of Beaufort died May 24, 2008, at Carteret General
Hospital in Morehead City.
A celebration of life will from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include a daughter, Lesia Anello of Williamsburg, Va.; four grandchildren; and one
great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the charity of one's choice.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008.

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WILMINGTON - Lee Roy Williams Sr., 65, of Wilmington died May 23, 2008, at his residence.
Lee was born in Cornwall, N.Y. on June 7, 1942. He was raised in Highland Falls, N.Y., by
his loving sister, Marge and her husband, Tom. After graduating from the U. S. Military
Academy and serving his country in Vietnam, Lee spent 30 successful years in the banking
industry at Central Carolina Bank. He was very active in the community, having served as
President of the Friendly City Kiwanis Club and the Durham Sales and Marketing Executives
organization. He continued his civic service as a member of the Beach Renourishment
Committee in the town of North Topsail Beach and was recently elected to the Board of
Directors of North Chase in Wilmington. Additionally, he made young children smile each
year when he brought Santa Claus to their schools. He held dual memberships in Pleasant
Grove United Methodist Church in Raleigh and Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church, which he
joined when he and his wife relocated to North Topsail Beach several years ago. Lee's
passions ran from deep sea fishing to Duke basketball to spending time with friends and
family. Lee never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Williams of Wilmington; one son, Lee Roy Williams
Jr. of Creedmoor; two stepsons, Fletcher Mangum of Wilmington and Robb Mangum of
Raleigh; and one brother-in-law, Thomas Falk of New Windsor, N.Y.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Sneads Ferry
Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to thank Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Matthew Williams, M.D.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care
Center, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401-7515.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/26/2008 - 5/29/2008
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JACKSONVILLE - Anthony Bryan "Buddy" Blossom, 69, of Jacksonville, formerly of Ft.
Worth, Texas, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Jacksonville.
He was born in Pender County on April 1, 1939, to the late Frances Boney Blossom and
William Kenneth Blossom. Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a marine biologist
and a funeral director. He retired from Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville several years ago.
Buddy is survived by a son, Michael Anthony Blossom and his wife, Wendy; and two
granddaughters, Kaylee and Emily, all of Ft. Worth, Texas. He is also survived by a brother,
William C. Blossom of Wilmington; sisters, Betty Sevison and her husband, Jack of
Brigham City, Utah, Frances Bowen and her husband, Frank of Carolina Beach, Mary
Anna Bessellieu of Wilmington and Lynda Crowley and her husband, Robert of Kill Devil
Hills; and a cousin, Mary Bland Lanier of Wallace. "Uncle Buddy" had many devoted
nieces and nephews, especially one, Anna B. McCauley of Newport.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at Britthaven
of Jacksonville, the nurses and staff at Onslow County Memorial Hospital and Hospice of
Jacksonville for their care of Buddy during his illness. A very special thank you to Buddy's
"other family" at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville for always being there.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Continuum Hospice, 3391 Henderson Drive
Ext., Jacksonville, NC 28546 or to C.A.P.S., 213 Maplehurst Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
Private condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org and at www.jdnews.com.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/27/2008 - 5/30/2008

Lupton, Leland B.

CEDAR ISLAND - Leland Burgess Lupton, 75, of Cedar Island died May 25, 2008, at home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Cedar Island United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Paul Harris and the Rev. Kevin Stott officiating. Burial will follow at
Cedar Island Community Cemetery.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years, and worked 22 years with NCDOT Ferry
Division, was a member of Cedar Island Volunteer Fire
Department since 1979 and was president of the Board of Directors. He was also an active
member of the Cedar Island United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gay Lupton of Cedar Island; a son, Larry B. Lupton of Cedar
Island; two daughters, Rosa L. Gaskill and Lisa L. Daniels, both of Cedar Island; a brother,
Al Lupton of Morehead City; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the church.
Memorials may be made to Cedar Island United Methodist Church or Cedar Island
Community Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/27/2008 - 5/30/2008.

Chaucer, Martin

JACKSONVILLE - Martin "Marty" R. Chaucer, 51, of Jacksonville, died Monday,
May 26,
2008, at his home.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Jones Funeral
Home, Jacksonville Chapel, with Pastor Kevin Woolard officiating.
Mr. Chaucer was preceded in death by his parents, Saul and Mary Willaford Chaucer.
He is survived by his wife, Julie L. Chaucer; five children, Jeremy Chaucer, Alyssa
Chaucer, Brett Aldrich, Megan Aldrich and Bella Chaucer; four brothers, Russell
Chaucer and his wife Barbara, Jeff Chaucer and his wife Joyce, Steve Chaucer and
his wife Karla and Joey Chaucer and his wife Allison; one sister, Marsha Chaucer
Mitchell and her husband Bill; his former wife, Dawn Musgrove and her husband
Warren; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
The family will receive friends for an hour Thursday afternoon following the service at
the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge, 930-A Wellness Drive,
Greenville, NC 27834.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008

Mason Jr., Donald

MOREHEAD CITY - Donald Wesley "Dynamite" Mason Jr., 82, of Morehead City, died
May 24, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital.
A memorial service was at Faith Free Will Baptist Church with the Revs. Grady Simpson
and Wayne Best officiating.
He was a World War II veteran, who served in the U.S. Navy, in the Battle of Normandy
and during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Town of Morehead City for many years,
as an Animal Control Officer, School Crossing Guard and later as the Building and
Grounds Custodian.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores "Dee" Smith Mason.
Survivors include sons, Donald Wesley Mason III and Michael David Mason; daughter,
Virginia Louise Mason Guthrie; sister, Sally Mason Smith; five grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; step children, Beverley and Jeff Smith of Salter Path and Charlie
and Wanda Smith of Asheboro; and two step grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

McAuliffe, Dorothy

PINE KNOLL SHORES - Dorothy Helen McAuliffe, 78, of Pine Knoll Shores, died May
27, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital.
Private services to be held at a later date.
Survivors include husband, Denis McAuliffe Jr. of Pine Knoll Shores; son, Denis
McAuliffe III of Westerly, R.I.; daughters, Barbara Jean McAuliffe of Santa Rosa,
Calif., and Ellen Rid-dick of Kitty Hawk, N.Y.; brother, James Cullen Indianaola, Fla.;
sisters; Cathleen Sommers of Freeport, N.Y. and Josephine Salat of Huntington, N.Y.;
and a grandson.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

McHale, Jane

JACKSONVILLE - Jane Rose Hoffman McHale, 68, of Jacksonville, died May 27,
2008, at home.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include husband, Tomas McHale of Jacksonville; sisters, Hermina Cheairs
of Little Rock, Ark., Miriam Hoffman and Brenda Hoffman Finn, both of Ft. Smith, Ark.;
and a brother, Paul M. Hoffman of Quincy, Ill.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

Morris, Emma L.

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ATLANTIC - Emma Lou Morris, 63, of Atlantic, died May 25, 2008, at home.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Atlantic United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Tony Calhoun and the Rev. David Thick officiating. Burial will
follow at Atlantic Community Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip Morris; two daughters, Paula Morris Wade of
Williston and Claudia Dare Morris of Atlantic; a sister, JoAnn Lewis of Atlantic; one
grandson; and a step-grandson.
The family received friends Monday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Atlantic United Methodist Church, 511 School Dr., Atlantic,
N.C., 28511, or the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC
27834.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/27/2008 - 5/30/2008.

NEWPORT - Gary Pittman, 51, of Newport, died May 24, 2008, at Carteret General
Hospital.
Private family services were held.
He was a landscaper for Crystal Coast Landscapes.
Survivors include wife, Elizabeth Pittman; daughters, Jessica Pittman and Jennifer
Pittman; and one granddaughter.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

Senter, Jenneth

NEWPORT - Jenneth Idell Senter, 94, of Newport, died May 26, 2008, at Britthaven
of Newport.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Franklin Memorial
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jose Mora officiating.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Warren Riedell; and her
second husband, Lester David Senter Sr.
Survivors include sons, William Riedell of Tallahassee, Fla., and Lester David Senter
of Newport; daughter, Donna Rice of Warsaw, Va.; seven grandchildren;ldldlznndchildren.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

Teele, Donna

JACKSONVILLE – Donna Marie Teele, 66, of Jacksonville, died May 25, 2008, at
Cape Fear Hospice.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Salvation Army
Chapel in Jacksonville.
Survivors include husband Fred S. Teele of Jacksonville; sons, Joseph E. Perry, Kevin
Perry and Joseph E. Perry III, all of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

Thigpen, Mary

BEULAVILLE - Mary Ellen Powers Thigpen, 83, of Beulaville, died May 27, 2008, at
Duplin General Hospital.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Beulaville Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at East Duplin Memorial Gardens.

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ATLANTIC - Emma Lou Morris, 63, of Atlantic, died May 25, 2008, at home.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Atlantic United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Tony Calhoun and the Rev. David Thick officiating. Burial will
follow at Atlantic Community Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Phillip Morris; two daughters, Paula Morris Wade of
Williston and Claudia Dare Morris of Atlantic; a sister, JoAnn Lewis of Atlantic; one
grandson; and a step-grandson.
The family received friends Monday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Atlantic United Methodist Church, 511 School Dr.,
Atlantic, N.C., 28511, or the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr.,
Greenville, NC 27834.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/27/2008 - 5/30/2008.

Thomas Baldwin Sr.

JACKSONVILLE - Thomas F. "Tommy" Baldwin Sr., of Jacksonville, passed away
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at his home.
Tommy worked for more than 20 years with Wachovia Bank. He loved sports and
enjoyed coaching local basketball, baseball and soccer teams. He also enjoyed
his lifelong hobby of racing and breeding homing pigeons.
He had a special love for his three grandchildren, Hannah, Trey, and Ellie.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home
of Jacksonville with the Rev. Wayne Hansley officiating.
He is survived by his son, Thomas F. "Te" Baldwin Jr., and his wife Christina and
granddaughter Hannah and grandson, Trey, all of Richlands; son, Matt Baldwin
and his wife Cindy and granddaughter Ellie, all of Durham; brother, Bud Baldwin of
Wilmington; sister, Marny Temple of Wilmington; brother, Jimmy Baldwin of Raleigh;
and his former wife, Janice D. Baldwin of Jacksonville.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008

Waller, Hugh

LA GRANGE - Hugh "Bud" Waller of 210 North Caswell St., died Thursday, May 29,
2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete from Rouse Funeral Home, La
Grange.
Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008.

Findeisen, Helen

JACKSONVILLE - Helen Murray Findeisen, 76, of Jacksonville, died May 29, 2008, at
Lenoir Memorial Hospital.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Richlands
with the Revs. Larry Glover-Wetherington and Norman Aycock officiating. Burial will
follow at Onslow Memorial Park in Jacksonville.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Richlands. Helen was a loving mother
and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Maxwell Findeisen Sr.; and grandson,
Dennis Maxwell Campanelli.
Survivors include sons, Carl Maxwell and wife Jonelle Findeisen Jr. of Wallace; daughters,
Wilma Kay Taylor of Trenton, Carletta and husband Douglas Carlyle of Richlands,
Gwendolyn and husband Patrick Morton of Jacksonville, Pamela and husband William
Parks of Jacksonville; brother, John Murray of Kinston; grandchildren, Charles Taylor,
Paula Register, Amanda Taylor, Jason Taylor, Douglas "Dusty" Carlyle Jr., Corey Carlyle,
Jacob Findeisen, Nicholas Findeisen, Anthony Campanelli, Matthew Campanelli, Patrick
Morton II, Donnie Lee Morton, William Parks III, Thomas Park, Jonathan Findeisen; 24
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Johnson Funeral
Home in Richlands.
Flowers will be accepted or donations to the Onslow Senior Services of Richlands.
Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home, Richlands.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008.

Groom, Robert

Robert William Groom, 83, of Smallwood Drive, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Onslow
Memorial Hospital.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at First Christian Church
on Gum Branch Road, with Pastor Linwood Darden officiating. Burial will follow at Onslow
Memorial Park with military honors, Chaplain Jones Ofuasia officiating and Dennis Combs
conducting the Masonic Rites Ceremony.
Robert was born in Boston and was the son of the late Robert J. and Helena Kearns Groom.
He also was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Muriel Scott Fellows
Groom.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in Boston during World War II. He participated in the
Battle of Iwo Jima, the occupation of Japan, and served during the Korean Conflict and the
Vietnam War. Mr. Groom advanced through the enlisted ranks to become an officer. He
retired as a captain in January 1976 with more than 31 years of honorable service to his
country and the Corps. He was member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the Legion of the
Moose, Semper Fidelis Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Consistory of New Bern, Sudan Temple
of New Bern, Marine Corps League, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars
and the 5th Marine Division Association.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Lindsay Groom of Boise, Idaho, and Paul William Groom
of Jacksonville; four daughters, Nancy Jean Royak of Buckley, Wash., Joyce Scott Bays of
Jacksonville, Karen Elaine Lee of Jacksonville, Fla., and Janet Lee Gilchrist of Jacksonville;
and nine grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two
stepgreat-grandsons.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Trust for the National Mall, P.O.
Box 96475, Washington, DC 20090-6475.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008

McAuliffe, Dorothy

PINE KNOLL SHORES - Dorothy Helen McAuliffe, 78, of Pine Knoll Shores, died May 27,
2008, at Carteret General Hospital.
Private services to be held at a later date.
Survivors include husband, Denis McAuliffe Jr. of Pine Knoll Shores; son, Denis McAuliffe III
of Westerly, R.I.; daughters, Barbara Jean McAuliffe of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Ellen Rid-dick
of Kitty Hawk, N.Y.; brother, James Cullen Indianaola, Fla.; sisters; Cathleen Sommers of
Freeport, N.Y. and Josephine Salat of Huntington, N.Y.; and a grandson.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

McHale, Jane

JACKSONVILLE - Jane Rose Hoffman McHale, 68, of Jacksonville, died May 27, 2008, at
home.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include husband, Tomas McHale of Jacksonville; sisters, Hermina Cheairs of Little
Rock, Ark., Miriam Hoffman and Brenda Hoffman Finn, both of Ft. Smith, Ark.; and a brother,
Paul M. Hoffman of Quincy, Ill.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008.

Morris, Emma L.

Nelson, Edith

SEA LEVEL - Edith Chandler Nelson, 80, of Sea Level, died May 29, 2008, at Taylor
Extended Care.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Atlantic United Methodist Church
with the Rev. David Thick officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery
in Davis.
Survivors include husband, Ed Nelson of Sea Level; son, Mickey Davis of Davis; daughter,
Kathy Larkins of Wilmington; sister, Jeanette Fulcher of Stacy; six grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and step children, Connie Nelson of San Jose, Calif., and Patsy Diaz,
Donna Nelson, John Nelson and Mark Nelson, all of Santa Rosa, Calif.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Atlantic United Methodist Church, 511 School Drive, Atlantic,
NC, 28511.
Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008

Dixon, Joseph

VANCEBORO - Joseph Glenn Dixon, 75, of Vanceboro, died May 30, 2008, at Craven
Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home Inc. in New Bern.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008.

Gibbs, Ralph

NORFOLK, Va. - Ralph Bell Gibbs, 70, formerly of Silverdale, died May 29, 2008 at Bon
Secours Depaul Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Harris, Joseph

JACKSONVILLE - Joseph Pittman Harris, 75, of Jacksonville, died May 29, 2008, at home.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville.
Interment will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a master gunnery sergeant and was a member of the
Disabled American Veterans, Fleet Reserve Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include wife, Evelyn B. Harris of Jacksonville; son, William "Bill" Harris of Jacksonville;
daughter, Louann Harris of Jacksonville; brother, Bill Harris of Jacksonville; and sister, Betty
Spahn of Gonzales, Texas; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008.

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HUBERT - Arthur "Johnny" Marvin Miller, 79, of Hubert, died May 28, 2008.
Arthur was born January 19, 1929, in Appleton, Wis., the son of the late Adam Miller and Rose
Schmit Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Billie" Coates Miller; and a
stepson, Jimmy Dail Blackwell.
As a young man, he was the state of Wisconsin lightweight Golden Gloves champion three
years in a row. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years, retiring as a gunnery sergeant.
He served two tours in Vietnam, received the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
seven Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense Service Medal and was also awarded the Pistol
Marksman Badge, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. He was also retired from the U.S. Civil Service.
After his retirement, he enjoyed life with his wife Billie and his family.
Arthur is survived by two daughters; Connie G. Blackwell-Whalley and her husband Tom "Possum"
of Swansboro and Tammy S. Bennett and her husband David of Hubert. He is also survived by seven
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral
and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel, Wilmington.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Trull officiating.
Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park with military honors.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008.

Morton, Lila

JACKSONVILLE - Lila Adams Morton, loving Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and
Great-Great-Grandma, 88, of Jacksonville and formerly of Broad Creek, died May 29,
2008, at Britthaven of Onslow.
She was a member of Richlands Methodist Church, a past member of Broad Creek
Methodist Church, member of the Eastern Star of Carteret County, member of the
Historical Society of Carteret County, member of the Democratic Party and an avid
seamstress.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Richlands Methodist
Church with the Rev. Stan Brown officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Broad
Creek Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Morton; son, Michael J. Morton;
daughter, Minnie Lee Morton; brothers, Leslie Adams and Rudolph Adams; sisters,
Kathleen Lewis and Lula Nixon.
Survivors include daughter, Grace Morton and husband Harold C. Morton of
Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Mitzi Johnson and husband Billy, Jennifer Morton
Burdeau and husband Steve, Ricky Morton and wife Brenda, Cindy Padgett and
husband Phil, Linda Barnette and husband Christopher, and Deanna Thompson and
husband Matt; 13 great-grandchildren, Megan, Samantha and C.J. Barnette, Jeremy
Cox, Amanda Fitzsimmons and husband Patrick, Matt Johnson, Josh Johnson and wife
Jamie, Kristie and Rielly Morton, Jacob, Barry and Stevie Grace Padgett, and Alexia
Thompson; four great-great-grandchildren, Ethan and Thomas Fitzsimmons, Makena
and Makiah Johnson; and one daughter-in-law, Virginia Morton.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, one hour prior
to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lila Morton to the Memorial Garden
Fund of Richlands.
Local arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Seda, Aida

HUBERT - Aida Iris "Cuca" Seda peacefully left this earth to be with our Lord May 29, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Julio; and infant son, Ferdinand.
Cuca was born July 30, 1937, in San German, Puerto Rico. She was a wonderful wife, mother
and abuella.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2008 at Coastal Carolina State Veterans
Cemetery.
She is survived by her children Ana and Al Smallwood, Rebecca and Eric Miller, Jes Seda,
Edna and Jeff Parrott, Raquel and Swindell Taylor; grandchildren, Johnny and Alexis Alvarez,
Zach and Corey Page, Buddy and Kaylyn Taylor, Angelina and Seleena Parrott; several
brothers and sisters; friends; and one special dog, Bubba.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Jones Funeral Home of Swansboro.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008

Yacapraro, David

NEWPORT - David B. Yacapraro, 53, of Newport, died May 28, 2008, at Craven Regional
Medical Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Harlowe United Methodist Church with
the Rev. Jan Hill officiating. A private burial service will be at Harlowe United Methodist
Church Cemetery at a later date.
He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include wife, Mary Yacapraro; parents, Joseph and Bessie Yacapraro; sons, Jason
Scott Yacapraro of Stacy and Lee Anthony Yacapraro of Newport; brother, Joe Yacapraro Jr.
of Coshocton, Ohio; and sisters, Diane Moran of West Lafayette, Ohio, Debra Starkey and
Peggy Deltoro, both of Fresno, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Munden Funeral Home in
Morehead City.

Published in the Jacksonville Daily News from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008.

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