February 1, 2001
William J. King
May 7, 1938 Jan. 30, 2002
NASHVILLE -- William John King, 63, died Wednesday. The funeral will be
conducted by the Rev. Scott Smallwood at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nashville United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
King was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mabel Gray Henry of Wilson.
The family will receive friends at Johnson Funeral Home, Nashville, from 7-
8:30 tonight.
Ronald W. Bass
EUREKA -- Ronald Wayne Bass, 54, of 434 Turner Swamp Road died Thursday at his
residence. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of
Shackleford Funeral Service, 102 N. Pine St., Fremont.
Surviving are his wife, Pamela Sue Bass; a son, Gregory Wayne Bass of Eureka;
his mother, Marjorine Ferrell Bass Jones; four sisters, Betty Neal Holcomb,
Renee Barnes, Margie Nell Boyette and Addie Mae Hill; three brothers, Larry
Bass, Danny Bass and Ronnie Bass; and one granddaughter.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m.
Stella D. Cavanaugh
Sept. 26, 1914 Jan. 30, 2002
SELMA -- Stella Dixon Cavanaugh, 87, died Wednesday at her home. A memorial
service will be conducted by the Rev. John B. Thompson at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Greenleaf Memorial Park Outdoor Chapel, New Bern.
Surviving are a sister, Mitchell Dixon Henry of Kenly; and a brother, Cecil
Dixon of Micro.
The family will receive friends following the memorial service and at her home
969 Pine Level-Micro Road.
Vance V. Macy Jr.
The correct date of birth for Vance VanHorn Macy Jr. is April 29, 1951. The
date was incorrect in Thursday’s edition.
The Daily Times regrets the error.
February 2, 2002
Rufus C. Rochelle
Aug. 27, 1911 Feb. 1, 2002
Rufus Carman Rochelle, 90, died Friday. A graveside service will be conducted
by the Rev. Wayne King at 2 p.m. Sunday at Maplewood Cemetery.
Rochelle was a retired employee of the City of Wilson.
Surviving are his son, Steve Thomas Rochelle of Wilson; two sisters, Eva
Thigpen of Portsmouth, Va., and Luella Edwards of Jacksonville; six
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral
Home, 4100 U.S. 264.
Tony A. Haskins
May 22, 1957 Jan. 31, 2002
Tony Anthony Haskins, 44, of 1314 Atlantic St., died Thursday at Nash General
Hospital, Rocky Mount. The funeral will be conducted by pastor Gail Speight at 2
p.m. Sunday at Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 513 E. Barnes St. Burial
will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Surviving are six sisters, Gloria Barnes, Patricia Hines, Brenda McCoy, Helen
Haskins, Malinda Smith and Lavoris "Pam" Haskins, all of Wilson; one brother,
David Haskins of Union, N.J.; and his maternal grandmother, Sudie B. Haskins of
Wilson.
The body may be viewed today from 2-7:30 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E.
Nash St. The family will receive friends at the residence where they will
assemble one hour before the funeral.
Ruby L. Howell
July 31, 1917 Jan. 30, 2002
Ruby Lee Howell, 84, a resident of Brian Center of Raleigh, died Wednesday.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Bunch at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the
Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St. Burial will follow in the Hamilton
Burial Garden, Lane Street Extension.
Surviving are three daughters, Bettie J. Howell and Joyce F. Howell, both of
Queens, N.Y., and JoAnn Hinnant of Killeen, Texas; one son, Bobby Howell of
Capitol Heights, Md.; one sister, Sarah Shanks of Queens, N.Y.; one brother,
Willie Howell of Wilson; 11 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed Monday from 3-9 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Chapel.
The family will receive friends at 1621 Martin Luther King Parkway where they
will assemble one hour before the funeral.
Clara Harris
GOLDSBORO -- Clara Harris, 54, of 1905-A John Court, died at her residence
Wednesday. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. E.B. Coley at 2 p.m. today
at Elm Grove Disciples of Christ Church, Pikeville. Burial will follow in
Willowdale Cemetery, Elm Street, Goldsboro.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters; one son; five sisters, including
Laura Sauls of Fremont and Thelma Yelverton of Pikeville; one brother; and two
grandchildren.
The family will assemble at the residence one hour before the funeral.
February 4, 2002
Millard C. House
June 29, 1935 Feb. 1, 2002
Millard Creech House, 66, of 2285 Biltmore Road, Spring Hope died Friday at
Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. A graveside service will be conducted
by the Rev. Dennis Sherrod at 2 p.m. today in Bailey Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Ann Vick and Phyllis Ann Jean House, both
of Rocky Mount; one sister, Joyce Ann Wester of Dortches; one brother, Zelbie
House of Dortches; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St.
Lawrence R. Williams
July 6, 1927 Feb. 1, 2002
Lawrence Ray Williams, 74, of 3201 Holly Trail died Friday. The funeral will
be conducted by the Rev. Ron Capps and the Rev. Fred Jones at 2 p.m. today in
the chapel of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Service, 2704 W. Nash St. Burial will
follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Williams was retired from the U.S. Navy as senior chief gunners mate and from
Nucor Bearing Products.
Surviving is his wife, Adeline H. Williams.
Reba E. Ellis
AYDEN -- Reba E. Ellis, 77, died Saturday. A graveside service will be held at
3 p.m. Tuesday in Macclesfield Cemetery.
She was a member of Macclesfield Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Wanda Ellis Cannon of Grifton; two sons, Charles
Dennis Ellis of Tarboro and Paul Vinson Ellis of Fountain; one sister, Joyce
Peaden of Falkland; two stepsisters, Edna Inez Register of New Bern and Mae
Robins of Elm City; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends at Farmer Funeral Service from 7-9 tonight.
Robert L. Davis
May 22, 1948 Feb. 2, 2002
ELM CITY -- Robert Lynwood Davis, 53, died Saturday. The funeral will be
conducted by the Rev. David DeHart and the Rev. Barry Gardner at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at Peoples Chapel Free Will Baptist Church of Elm City. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Batts Davis of Elm City; two sons, Scottie
Lynwood Davis of Elm City and Michael Robert Davis of Lucama; his parents,
Robert and Junie Godwin Davis of Bailey; and two sisters, Barbara D. Carroll of
Raleigh and Joyce D. Flora of Spring Hope.
The family will receive friends at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West,
from 7-9 tonight and at other times at 6053 Homestead Road.
February 5, 2002
Virginia S. Boswell
ELM CITY -- Virginia Strickland Boswell, 85, died Monday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100
U.S. 264 West.
Helen W. Dougherty
AHOSKIE -- Helen Willoughby Dougherty, 92, died Monday at Guardian Care Nursing
Home. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Robert May at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Garrett Funeral Home.
Surviving are three daughters; three sons, including Bill Willoughby of
Wilson; one sister; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service and
other times at the home of her daughter, Katie Hyatt, 251 N.C. 561 East.
Harold Stott
BAILEY -- Harold Stott, 72, of 13062 Stott Road died Tuesday at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Shingleton Funeral Home,
2407 W. Nash St.
February 6, 2002
Kendrick R. Best
Kendrick Rashon Best, 16, of 3630 Sandpit Road, Stantonsburg died Sunday at
Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m.
Thursday at Victory and Dominion Church, Highway 258 South, Snow Hill. Burial
will follow in St. James AME Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother, Ethel Marie Best of the home; his father, Kenneth
Ray Moody of Wilson; a sister, Tierra Best of Stantonsburg; and a brother,
Reginald Best of Hampton, Va.
The family will receive friends at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home, Snow Hill,
from 7-8 tonight.
Allison O. Mercer
Sept. 12, 1908 Feb. 5, 2002
Allison O. "Meggie" Mercer, 93, of Lucama died Tuesday. A graveside service
will be conducted by the Rev. DeWayne Eakes at 3 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen
Memorial Park.
Surviving are a son, William "Windy" Mercer of Lucama; a sister, Sallie Lucas
of Lucama; and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West,
from 7-9 tonight and at other times at 7016 Windy Road.
Harold F. Stott
Oct. 30, 1929 Feb. 5, 2002
BAILEY -- Harold Fred Stott, 72, of 13062 Stott Road died Tuesday at his home.
A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Pete Stone at 11 a.m. Friday
in Bailey City Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Laura Denton Stott; three daughters, Jean Stott
Denton, Debbie Stott Curtis and Lori Stott Poythress, all of Bailey; two sons,
Steve Stott of Bailey and Willard Stott of Wilson, one sister, Lucinda Schramm
of Vienna, Va.; one brother, William Stott of Rock Hill, S.C.; 11
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St.,
from 7-9 tonight and at other times at the home.
Marie G. McLawhorn
Marie Gray McLawhorn, 75, of Salem, Va., died Monday. The funeral will be
conducted by Robert Lester Hurt at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Taylor-
Edwards Funeral Home, Snow Hill. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial
Estates, Grifton.
Surviving are her husband; a daughter; four brothers, including Earl Gray of
Stantonsburg and Dan Gray of Snow Hill; three grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem,
Va., from 6-8 tonight; Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home,
Snow Hill; and at other times at the residence of Dan and Mary Frances Gray,
1697 Highway 258 South, Snow Hill.
Richard F. Brinson
Dec. 28, 1934 Feb. 5, 2002
Richard F. "Gene" Brinson, 67, of Lucama died Tuesday. A graveside service
will be conducted by the Rev. Kellie Gallager-Smith at 3 p.m. Thursday in
Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Celia Watson Brinson; his mother, Dorothy Kennedy
Brinson; and a sister, Georgiana Fleishman of Goldsboro.
The family will receive friends at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West,
from 7-8:30 tonight and at other times at 303 Goldsboro St., Lucama.
Ima E. Mewborn
May 30, 1912 Feb. 5, 2002
FARMVILLE -- Ima Eula Mewborn, 89, died Tuesday. A memorial service will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday at Farmville Presbyterian Church. A private burial will
be held prior to the memorial service in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Surviving are three sisters, Ailine Eloise Mewborn of Farmville, Beulah
Barbara Mewborn of Snow Hill and Nine Lee Mewborn Garner of Greenville; and one
brother, George Lemuel Mewborn Jr. of Snow Hill.
The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service.
Arrangements are being handled by Farmville Funeral Home.
Mary M. Wood
FARMVILLE -- Mary M. Wood, 75, died Tuesday. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the chapel of Farmville Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Patsy H. Lancaster
PIKEVILLE -- Patsy M. H. Lancaster, 89, died Monday. A graveside service will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lancaster Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro.
Iola P. Dunn
KENLY -- Iola P. Dunn, 89, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Coley Funeral Home.
Burleigh G. Exum
KENLY -- Burleigh G. Exum, 70, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Coley Funeral Home.
February 7, 2002
William Rose
FREMONT -- William Hudson Rose, 95, died Wednesday at Mayview Convalescent
Center of Raleigh. A private graveside service will be held in the Dickinson
Family Cemetery on Friday.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Rose of Carrollton, Ga.; three sons, Dick
Rose and Kent Rose, both of Raleigh, and Gary Rose of Fremont; and seven
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 3-5 p.m. at Fremont United
Methodist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro.
Iola P. Dunn
Iola Mae Pribble Dunn, 89, of 11492 N.C. 222 West, Middlesex died Tuesday at
Smithfield Manor. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Braxton
Creech at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Va.
Surviving are one daughter, Judy Dunn Narron of Middlesex; a sister, Margaret
Lynch of Florida.; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel
prior to the service.
Arrangements are being handled by Coley Funeral Home, Kenly.
Burleigh G. Exum
KENLY -- Burleigh G. Exum, 70, died Tuesday at Wilson Medical Center. A
graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bennet Barnes
cemetery.
Surviving are one stepdaughter, Valerie Brone of Wilson; two stepsons, Geoff
Brone of Pinehurst and the Rev. Larry Brone of Tarboro; and three sisters,
Connie House of Selma, Bettie Exum of Micro and Peggy Anderson of New Hill.
The family will receive friends at the home of Connie and J.R. House, 2128
Bizzell Grove Church Road, Selma.
Arrangements are being handled by Coley Funeral Home, Kenly.
Gregory H. Nelms
Oct. 15, 1963 Feb. 4, 2002
Gregory "Greg" Harold Nelms, 38, died Monday at his home. The funeral will be
conducted by the Rev. Harry Kahn and the Rev. Everette Marion at 3 p.m. today in
the chapel of Bowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother; four sisters, including Lou Ellen Parker of Wilson;
and one brother.
Arrangements are being handled by Bowling Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Albertus Mark
Bishop Albertus Mark, 92, of Greenville died Sunday. The funeral will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, Sims. A service will also be
held on Sunday at St. Rest Holiness Church of Mayesville, S.C. Burial will
follow in Mayesville Cemetery, Mayesville, S.C.
The family will receive friends at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, Sims, from 7-
8:30 tonight.
Arrangements are being handled by Perkins Funeral Home, Bethel.
Virginia S. Boswell
Jan. 30, 1917 Feb. 4. 2002
Virginia Strickland Boswell, 85, of Elm City died Monday in Sebring, Fla. The
funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Jack Clifford and the Rev. Lynn White at 1
p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West. Burial will follow
in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was a member of First Christian Church and the Fellowship Sunday School
class. She was a retired sales associate with Belk Beck of Graham.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Jo Stogdale of Winston-Salem; her son, Grady
D. Boswell of Sebring, Fla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m.
Olivia N. Foster
Olivia Newsome Foster, 71, a resident of the Future Care Nursing Center,
Clinton, Md., died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
George Williams
GREENVILLE -- George "Bob" Williams, 57, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Flanagan Funeral Home.
Amos Herring
Amos Herring, 81, of 2826 Forest Hills Road died Wednesday at Wilson Medical
Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
William D. Bridges
William D. Bridges, 82, of 1009 Elvie St. died today at Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
Jimmie D. Barnes
KENLY -- The Rev. Jimmie D. Barnes, 86, of 820 Pope Road died Wednesday at
Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Coley Funeral Home.
February 8, 2002
William Rose
FREMONT -- William Hudson Rose, 95, died Wednesday at Mayview Convalescent
Center of Raleigh. A private graveside service will be held in the Dickinson
Family Cemetery on Friday.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Rose of Carrollton, Ga.; three sons, Dick
Rose and Kent Rose, both of Raleigh, and Gary Rose of Fremont; and seven
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 3-5 p.m. at Fremont United
Methodist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro.
Iola P. Dunn
Iola Mae Pribble Dunn, 89, of 11492 N.C. 222 West, Middlesex died Tuesday at
Smithfield Manor. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Braxton
Creech at 1 p.m. Friday in Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Va.
Surviving are one daughter, Judy Dunn Narron of Middlesex; a sister, Margaret
Lynch of Florida.; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel
prior to the service.
Arrangements are being handled by Coley Funeral Home, Kenly.
Burleigh G. Exum
KENLY -- Burleigh G. Exum, 70, died Tuesday at Wilson Medical Center. A
graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bennet Barnes
cemetery.
Surviving are one stepdaughter, Valerie Brone of Wilson; two stepsons, Geoff
Brone of Pinehurst and the Rev. Larry Brone of Tarboro; and three sisters,
Connie House of Selma, Bettie Exum of Micro and Peggy Anderson of New Hill.
The family will receive friends at the home of Connie and J.R. House, 2128
Bizzell Grove Church Road, Selma.
Arrangements are being handled by Coley Funeral Home, Kenly.
Gregory H. Nelms
Oct. 15, 1963 Feb. 4, 2002
Gregory "Greg" Harold Nelms, 38, died Monday at his home. The funeral will be
conducted by the Rev. Harry Kahn and the Rev. Everette Marion at 3 p.m. today in
the chapel of Bowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother; four sisters, including Lou Ellen Parker of Wilson;
and one brother.
Arrangements are being handled by Bowling Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
Albertus Mark
Bishop Albertus Mark, 92, of Greenville died Sunday. The funeral will be held
at 1 p.m. Friday at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, Sims. A service will also be
held on Sunday at St. Rest Holiness Church of Mayesville, S.C. Burial will
follow in Mayesville Cemetery, Mayesville, S.C.
The family will receive friends at Atkins Memorial Tabernacle, Sims, from 7-
8:30 tonight.
Arrangements are being handled by Perkins Funeral Home, Bethel.
Virginia S. Boswell
Jan. 30, 1917 Feb. 4. 2002
Virginia Strickland Boswell, 85, of Elm City died Monday in Sebring, Fla. The
funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Jack Clifford and the Rev. Lynn White at 1
p.m. Saturday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West. Burial will follow
in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was a member of First Christian Church and the Fellowship Sunday School
class. She was a retired sales associate with Belk Beck of Graham.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Jo Stogdale of Winston-Salem; her son, Grady
D. Boswell of Sebring, Fla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m.
Olivia N. Foster
Olivia Newsome Foster, 71, a resident of the Future Care Nursing Center,
Clinton, Md., died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
George Williams
GREENVILLE -- George "Bob" Williams, 57, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Flanagan Funeral Home.
Amos Herring
Amos Herring, 81, of 2826 Forest Hills Road died Wednesday at Wilson Medical
Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
William D. Bridges
William D. Bridges, 82, of 1009 Elvie St. died today at Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
Jimmie D. Barnes
KENLY -- The Rev. Jimmie D. Barnes, 86, of 820 Pope Road died Wednesday at
Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Coley Funeral Home.
February 9, 2002
James E. Bynum Jr.
James E. Bynum Jr., 48, of 711 Graham St., died Thursday at Pitt Memorial
Hospital in Greenville.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete at this time, are being handled by
Hamilton Funeral Chapel of Wilson.
Alberta Hill
May 6, 1905 Feb. 8, 2002
Alberta Hill, 96, died Friday at Greensville Memorial Hospital, Emporia, Va.
The Rev. Paul Allen will conduct the funeral at 11 a.m. Sunday at Union Grove
Disciples Church in Emporia, Va. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery in
Wilson.
Surviving are a brother, Robert Cameron of Wilson; a stepdaughter, Phyllis
Lucas of Elm City; 23 grandchildren, including three she reared, Agnes Codwell
of Chesapeake, Va., Valentine Jackson of East Orange, N.J., and Bobby Ellis of
Portsmouth, Va.; and several great-grandchildren.
The body will be viewed today from 2-7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E.
Nash St. The family will receive friends at 714 Hillcrest Drive, where they will
assemble at 9 a.m. for the procession to Emporia, Va.
Amos Herring
Amos Herring, 81, of 2826 Forest Hill Loop, died Wednesday at Wilson Medical
Center. The Rev. Oscar Pender will officiate at the funeral, which will be at 2
p.m. Monday at Brown Chapel Baptist Church, 1507 Hadley St. Burial will follow
in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Ovivian Rogers Herring; three daughters, Linda Graham
of the home, and Joyce Lavender and Diane Newby, both of Wilson; two sons,
Charles James Herring and Randolph Herring, both of Wilson; two sisters, Mary
Hines and Dazzell Herring, both of Wilson; one brother, Boot Herring of New
York; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed Sunday from 3-5:30 p.m. at King & Darden Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at Mount. Calvary Holiness
Church, New Street, and at other times at the residence, where they will
assemble one hour prior to the service in preparation for the funeral
procession.
Kirby Aycock
KENLY -- Kirby Aycock, 77, died Thursday. The Rev. LaVon Phillips will
officiate at a graveside service at 3 p.m. Sunday in Kenly Cemetery.
Surviving are one son, Jimmy Aycock of Wilson; one sister, Ora A. Boswell of
Lucama; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Coley Funeral Home in Kenly.
William Douglas Bridges
March 24, 1919 Feb. 7, 2002
William Douglas Bridges, 82, of 1009 Elvie St., died Thursday at Wilson
Medical Center. Elder William E. Bowser will officiate at the funeral Tuesday at
1 p.m. at Brown Chapel Baptist Church, 1507 Hadley St. Extension. Burial will
follow in Hamilton Burial Garden, Lane Street Extension.
Surviving are his wife, Hattie Davis Bridges; one daughter, Brenda D. Ruffin;
four stepdaughters, Bettie Weaver, Annette Weaver, Marie Weaver and Lorraine
Weaver, all of Philadelphia; one stepson, Charles Weaver of Baltimore; and 10
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed Monday from 3-9 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S.
Tarboro St. At other times, the family will receive friends at the residence,
where they will assemble one hour prior to the service in preparation for the
funeral procession.
Josephine E. Lewis
Aug. 23, 1923 Feb. 8, 2002
Josephine Edwards Lewis, 78, formerly of 309 Travis St., Stantonsburg, died
Friday at Civista Medical Center, LaPlata, Md.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete at this time, are being handled by
Hamilton Funeral Chapel of Wilson.
Roy L. Shaw
Roy L. Shaw, 81, of 1745 Apt. 107, St. James Plaza, died Friday at his home.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete at this time, are being handled by
King & Darden Funeral Home.
February 11, 2002
E. Patrick Killebrew Sr.
E. Patrick Killebrew Sr., 75, of 1908 Anderson St. died Sunday at his home. A
graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Guy F. Owens at 11 a.m. Tuesday
in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Benson Crisp; three children, Constance Fisher of
Washington, N.C., Earl P. Killebrew Jr. and William Daniel Killebrew, both of
Wilson; two stepchildren, William R. Crisp of Pinetops and Larry Allen Crisp of
Lakeland, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Service, 2704 W.
Nash St., from 7-8:30 tonight.
James E. Bynum Jr.
Aug. 28, 1953 Feb. 7, 2002
James E. "J.B." Bynum Jr., 48, of 711 Graham St. died Thursday at Pitt County
Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Carrie
Jacobs at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Deliverance Center, 408 E. Vance St.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.
Bynum was employed with Standard Commercial Tobacco Company.
Surviving are his mother, Josie Speight Bynum of the home, his father and
stepmother Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bynum Sr. both of Wilson; two sisters, Mary
Pittman of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Constance Smith of Landover Hills, Md.; and
four brothers, Dwight Bynum of Bowie, Md., Nathaniel Bynum of Accokeek, Md.,
Joseph Bynum of Dale City, Va., and Anthony Bynum of Washington, D.C.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St., from 3-
9 p.m. with the family receiving friends there from 7-8 p.m. and at other times
at the residence where they will assemble one hour before the funeral.
William Thomas Hinton
Nov. 17, 1928 Feb. 9, 2002
William Thomas Hinton, 73, of 2904A Buckingham Road died Saturday at Nash
General Hospital, Rocky Mount. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Ray
Wells at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash
St. Burial will follow in Marsh Swamp Cemetery, Rock Ridge.
Surviving are one daughter, Amy Hinton Pierce of Wilmington; three sons,
Gregory Alan Hinton and Arthur Harris Hinton, both of Wilson and Douglas Wyatt
Hinton of Spring Hope; two sisters, Betty Mae Fulghum of Rock Ridge and Velma
Renfrow of Wilson; and 11 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight and at
other times at 4403 Davis Farms Drive.
Elizabeth Johnson
May 12, 1918 Feb. 9, 2002
Elizabeth Johnson, 83, died Saturday. A graveside service was conducted by the
Rev. Jack Clifford and the Rev. Lynn White Sunday at 2 p.m. in Evergreen
Memorial Park.
Surviving are three sisters, Virginia Coley, Cora Tant and Mary Elizabeth
Wells, all of Wilson.
Arrangements were handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West.
Paul A. Stewart
Dec. 25, 1908 Feb. 10, 2002
Paul Altman Stewart, 93, died Sunday. The funeral will be conducted by the
Rev. John Wenberg at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264
West. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Heeter Stewart; one daughter, Shelby J. Neely
of Lamartine, Pa.; one son, William P. Stewart of Wilson; four grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from noon to 1
p.m.
Mary J. Pittman
Aug. 16, 1924 Feb. 10, 2002
SELMA -- Mary Lee Jones Pittman, 77, died Sunday. The funeral will be conducted
by the Rev. Cecil Bryant and the Rev. Jasper Renfrow at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
chapel of Parrish Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Selma Burial Gardens.
Surviving are four daughters, including Juanita Hammersley of Kenly; one son,
Larry Pittman of Kenly; two brothers, including Lynn Carl Jones of Kenly; 10
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight and at
other times at 167 Old Dam Road, Selma.
Billy B. Baker
MACCLESFIELD -- Billy Bernard Baker, 60, died Thursday at Heritage Hospital.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Bob Boone and Clifford Britton at 2
p.m. today in the chapel of Bowling Funeral Home, Rocky Mount. Burial will
follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Nashville.
Willard A. Pittman
FREMONT -- Willard A. Pittman, 89, died Saturday. The funeral will be held at 2
p.m. Tuesday at Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro. Burial will follow in Oscar
Lancaster Cemetery.
Minnie F. Brown
Minnie Farr Brown, 61, of 210 Emory St. died Sunday at Duke University Medical
Center, Durham.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
Annie Nevery
Annie Nevery, 77, of Shannon Wood Road, Saratoga died Saturday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
Mary Seton
Mary Seton, 37, of 1713 Washington St. Extension died Saturday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
February 12, 2002
Edith Weigand
JACKSONVILLE -- Edith Weigand, 69, died Sunday at Duke Medical Center, Durham.
A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Hansley at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in the Foy Family cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters; one son, Robert Boone of Wilson; seven
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be private.
Arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home.
Archie M. Daniel
Aug. 23, 1917 Feb. 11, 2002
Archie M. Daniel, 84, of Kingsville, Md., formerly of Black Creek, died
Monday. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Tom Carter Friday in
Baltimore.
Surviving are a son, David A. Daniel of the home; a sister, Jean Daniel
Collier of Black Creek; a brother, Grifton Daniel of Black Creek; and two
grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Rucks Funeral Home, Baltimore.
Percy M. Hughes
TARBORO -- Percy McKee Hughes, 93, died Tuesday. A graveside service will be
held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Western Prong Cemetery near Bladenboro.
Surviving are five daughters; three sons, including Randy Hughes of Wilson; 19
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home Wednesday from 7-9
p.m. and at other times at the home of his daughter, Pat Hollis, 601 Davis
Drive.
Sadie P. Holland
Sadie "Bobbie" Pipkin Holland, 65, of Newton Grove died Monday at her home.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Shingleton Funeral Home,
2407 W. Nash St.
Catherine Brantley
Catherine Brantley, 80, died Monday at Mayview Convalescent Center of Raleigh.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Shingleton Funeral Home,
2407 W. Nash St.
February 13, 2002
Norman E. Hardy
MOORE, S.C. -- Norman Earl Hardy, 73, died Tuesday. The funeral will be
conducted by the Rev. Raymond Hellings at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Presbyterian
Church.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, including Amy H. Romero of Wilson,
N.C.; three sons; two sisters; two brothers; 16 grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild.
The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 1-1:45 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by J.F. Floyd Mortuary, North Church Street
Chapel.
Minnie F. Brown
Feb. 15, 1940 Feb. 10, 2002
Minnie Farr Brown, 61, of 210 Emory St., died Sunday at Duke University
Medical Center, Durham. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Archie Harris
at 2 p.m. Friday at William Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 6154 William
Chapel Church Road, Elm City. Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.
She was employed at WilMed and was a member of William Chapel Missionary
Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, James L. Brown; four daughters, Mable Doris Farr,
Vanessa "Snoochie" Dixon, Sharon Farr and Mary "Tonkie" Farr, all of Wilson; one
stepdaughter, Annie Pearl Dixon of Harlem, N.Y.; three sons, Clifton Farr,
Linwood Farr and Otis Farr, all of Wilson; six stepsons, Edward Dixon of
Maryland, Michael Dixon of Atlanta, Leonard Dixon of Charlotte, James Eric Dixon
of South Carolina and Ricky Smith and Albert Smith, both of Wilson; her
stepmother, Margaret Grooms of Wilson; three sisters, Mamie Uzzell and Shelia
Christian, both of Kenly, and Margaret Woodard of Wilson; four brothers, Ernest
Farr Jr., Carlester Grooms, Ivory Grooms and Louis Grooms, all of Wilson; 13
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St.,
Thursday from 3-9 p.m. with the family receiving friends there from 7-8 p.m. and
at other times at the residence where they will assemble one hour before the
funeral.
Catherine H. Brantley
July 27, 1920 Feb. 11, 2002
BAILEY -- Catherine High Brantley, 81, of 7060 Frazier Road died Monday at
Mayview Convalescent Center, Raleigh. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev.
Bob Rose at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Burial
will follow in Bailey City Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Kermit R. Brantley; one daughter, Linda Brantley of
Bailey; two sons, James Brantley of Raleigh and Ken Brantley of Charlotte; and
four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St.,
from 6:30-8:30 tonight and at other times at the home.
Sadie P. Holland
May 19, 1936 Feb. 11, 2002
Sadie "Bobbie" Pipkin Holland, 65, of Newton Grove died Monday at her home.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Johnny Scott and the Rev. Paul Rose at
3 p.m. Thursday at New Life Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the
Aycock family cemetery, Aycock’s Crossing, U.S. 301 South of Lucama.
Surviving are her husband, Marvin Holland; two daughters, Pamela Gail
Breedlove of Rocky Mount and Connie Sue Thornton of Newton Grove; one son,
Rodney Holland of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one brother, Larunce Andrew "L.A." Pipkin of
Germany; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St.,
from 7-9 tonight and at other times at the home, 3544 Goldsboro Highway.
Mae M. Winstead
Mae Mercer Winstead, 92, died today.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100
U.S. 264 West.
February 14, 2002
Irene J. Speight
May 12, 1923 Feb. 8, 2002
Irene Jones Speight, 78, of 106 Macon St., Stantonsburg, died Friday at Wayne
Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Eddie B.
Coley at 11 a.m. Saturday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle.
Burial will follow in St. Delight Cemetery, Walstonburg.
Surviving are four daughters, Grace Newkirk of Temple Hills, Md., Willie Mae
Maddox of Silver Spring, Md., Joyce Ann Battle of Camp Springs, Md., and Sylvia
Lorraine Speight of Fort Washington, Md.; seven sons, James Earl Speight of
Temple Hills, Md., Leslie Speight of Petersburg, Va., Johnny Ray Speight of
Stantonsburg, Howard Gene Speight of Washington, D.C., James Russell Speight of
Brentwood, Md., Tommy Neal Speight of Martinburg, W.Va., and Charles Leon
Speight of Durham; 26 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St., Friday
from 1-5 p.m. The family will receive friends at St. James Holy Church, 100 N.
Main St., Stantonsburg, Friday from 7-9 p.m. and at other times at the residence
where they will assemble one hour before the funeral.
Mae M. Winstead
Sept. 17, 1909 Feb. 13, 2002
Mae Mercer Winstead, 92, formerly of Elm City, died Wednesday. The funeral
will be conducted by the Rev. Dave DeHart and the Rev. Barry Gardner at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Joyners Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West. Burial will follow in
Peoples Chapel Church Cemetery, Elm City.
Surviving are two daughters, Patsy Stone of Wilson and Bonnie White of
Raleigh; four sons, Herman Winstead of Elm City; Derwood Winstead and Mitch
Winstead, both of Wilson, and Valmonte Winstead of Rocky Mount; one stepsister,
Irene Newton of Wilson; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m. and
at other times at 1909 Rand Road.
Sarah P. Royal
NEW BERN -- Sarah Louise Peterson Royal, 79, died Tuesday at Craven Regional
Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. A.M. Cogdell and Randy
Royal at 11 a.m. Friday at West Street United Church of Christ. Burial will
follow in New Bern National Cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters; five sons, including the Rev. Dameion L. Royal
of Wilson; one brother; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren,
The body may be viewed at Oscar’s Mortuary. The family will receive friends at
the residence, 1905 Charles St., and at the residence of her daughter, Brenda
Middleton, 1904 New Bern Ave.
Charles J. Robl Jr.
Nov. 17, 1925 Feb. 8, 2002
GLEN BURNIE, Md. -- Charles J. Robl Jr., 76, of Ferndale died Feb. 8 in Glen
Burnie. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Lyn O’Berry and the Rev. Donald
Emge Feb. 11 at Singleton Funeral Home. Burial followed in Glen Haven Memorial
Park.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters; one son, Charles John Robl III of
Wilson, N.C.; one sister; and nine grandchildren.
Willis R. Dildy
Willis Rayford "Ray" Dildy, 72, died Wednesday at Nash General Hospital, Rocky
Mount.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Bowling Funeral Home, Rocky
Mount.
Pattie M. Davis
Pattie Mae Davis, 67, of Rocky Mount died Tuesday at Pitt County Memorial
Hospital, Greenville.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E.
Nash St.
February 15, 2002
Roy L. Shaw
The Rev. Roy Lee Shaw, 79, of 1745 St. James Plaza, Apt. 107, died Feb. 8 at
his home. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Harvey Hartsfield at 2 p.m.
Sunday at Rocky Branch United Church of Christ, 5968 N.C. 581, Kenly. Burial
will follow in the Shaw Family Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Betty Shaw of Baltimore, Naomi Shaw of
Washington, D.C., and Khadojou Shaw of Philadelphia; one brother, John Shaw of
Kenly; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St.,
Saturday from 2-8 p.m. A wake will be held Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
The family will receive friends at the home of his brother, John Shaw, 9220-C
Shaw Road and will assemble there one hour before the funeral.
Annie W. Nevery
Annie Woodard Nevery, 77, of Shannon Road, Saratoga, died Feb. 9 at Pitt
County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Richard
Mercer at 1 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 7851 N.C.
222 North of Saratoga. Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.
Surviving are two sisters, Elouise Edwards and Alma Woodard, both of
Washington, D.C.
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Friday
from 3-8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence of Douglas and
Elouise Overton, 1630 Freeman St., and will assemble there one hour before the
funeral.
Josephine E. Lewis
Aug. 23, 1923 Feb. 8, 2002
Josephine Edwards Lewis, 78, formerly of 309 Travis St., Stantonsburg, died
Feb. 8 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata, Md. The funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. Hubert Tyson at 1 p.m. Sunday at Paul Chapel AME Zion Church, 3318
Appie Road, Appie. Burial will follow in St. Delight Cemetery, Walstonburg.
She was a member of Paul Chapel AME Zion Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Bernice Hines of White Plains, Md.; one son,
Joseph Lewis of Washington, D.C.; five sisters, Nancy Jones of Stantonsburg,
Elgin Speight, Jenette Hardy and Barbara Edwards, all of Washington, D.C., and
Marylee Newsome of Virginia; one brother, Mark Speight of Wilson; several
nieces, including Dorothy Edwards-Reed of Washington, D.C., whom she reared; six
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St.,
Saturday from 3-9 p.m. with the family receiving friends there from 7-8 p.m.
and at other times at 316 N. Travis St., Stantonsburg, where they will assemble
one hour before the funeral.
Patty M. Davis
Nov. 11, 1934 Feb. 12, 2002
Patty Mae Davis, 67, of Rocky Mount died Tuesday at Pitt County Memorial
Hospital, Greenville. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Marcellious
Phillips at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Halifax
Road, Rocky Mount. Burial will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery, Spring Hope.
Surviving are three sisters, Martha Ann Ricks, Betty Mae White and Carrie Lee
Beasley, all of Rocky Mount; and three brothers, Sylvester Davis Jr. of the
home, Leroy Davis of Spring Hope and Tommy Davis of Philadelphia.
The body may be viewed at Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E. Nash St., today from 2-
7 p.m. The family will receive friends at 3669 Village Road, Rocky Mount, and
will assemble there one hour before the funeral.
Willis R. Dildy
Aug. 3, 1929 Feb. 13, 2002
Willis Rayford "Ray" Dildy, 72, died Wednesday at Nash General Hospital, Rocky
Mount. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Surviving are three daughters; two sons, including Gregory Layne Dildy of
Middlesex; two sisters, including Ruby D. Hayes of Wilson; one brother; nine
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and eight
stepgreat-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Bowling Funeral Home, Rocky Mount from 7-
8:30 tonight.
Mamie W. Johnson
Oct. 7, 1915 Feb. 13, 2002
Mamie Woodcock Johnson, 86, died Wednesday at her residence. The funeral will
be conducted by the Rev. Wayne King at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Free Will
Baptist Church, 4865 W. Nash St. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Woodcock
Cemetery, Atkinson.
She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Frances J. Dineen and Sammie J. King, both of
Wilson, and Amanda J. Madean of Atlanta; one brother, Gurney Woodcock of
Atkinston; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the home of Frances Dineen from 7-9 tonight
and at the church Saturday from 10-11 a.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.
Faye P. High
June 10, 1904 Feb. 15, 2002
Faye Peacock High, 97, died today. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev.
Lynn White and the Rev. Jack Clifford at 2 p.m. Sunday at Joyner’s Funeral Home,
4100 U.S. 264 West. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was a member of First Christian Church for 55 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Glyn High Sharp of Wilson; a son; Edward High of
Wilson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m.
and at other times at 1604 Grove St.
Rebekah M. Overman
Nov. 30, 1916 Feb. 15, 2002
Rebekah Moore Overman, 85, of 5057 Oakdale Road died today at Wilson Medical
Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Ayden Cemetery,
Ayden.
She was a retired Wilson teacher, librarian and supervisor of library media
services for Wilson County Schools. She also taught at Rock Ridge High School
where she coached girl’s basketball.
Surviving are two daughters, Jacquelyn Overman Ellis of Fayetteville and
Marsha Overman Edmundson of Wilson; a son, Timothy Edwin Overman of
Jacksonville, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Overman Harrelson of Elm City; a
stepson, Roy Mack Overman of Wilson; three sisters, Mrs. Ashley Hudson of
Inverness, Fla., Mrs. Robert Clement of Kiawah Island, S.C., and Mrs. John
Walston Dunn of Wilson; a brother, Robert Perry Moore of Wilson; nine
grandchildren; one great-grandson; four stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-
grandchildren,
The family will receive friends at the home of John W. Dunn, 501 Harrison
Drive, and Saturday evening at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville.
Irene J. Speight
The family of Irene J. Speight will receive friends at St. James Holy Church,
100 N. Main St., Stantonsburg, from 8-9 tonight.
February 16, 2002
Alease P. Newcomb
May 3, 1924 Feb. 15, 2002
STANTONSBURG -- Alease Parnell Newcomb, 77, died Friday.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Joyner’s Funeral Home with the Rev. A.G.
Smith and the Rev. Braxton Creech officiating.
Survivors include four daughters, Frances Rogister of Bailey, Nora Cockrell of
Rocky Mount, Rhonda Johnson of Stantonsburg and Teffany Mooring of the home;
three sons, Johnny Newcomb of Middlesex, Edward Newcomb of Phoenix and Richard
Newcomb of Sims; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at 101
N. Saratoga St., Stantonsburg.
Alene C. Moore
WALSTONBURG -- Alene Casey Moore, 67, of Moore Town Road died Thursday in Pitt
County Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Church Street Chapel of Farmville
Funeral Home. The Rev. Walt Tyndall will officiate. Burial will follow in
Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Jasper Moore; two daughters, Brenda Moore
Haymond and Janet Moore Stocks, both of Walstonburg; two sons, Wayne Moore of
Walstonburg and Ricky Moore of Snow Hill; four sisters, Hilda Gay of Maury, Mary
Cheek of Jacksonville, Jeanette Cobb of Ohio and Patsy C. Dildy of Snow Hill;
two brothers, Bruce Casey of Fountain and Norman Ray Casey of Winterville; six
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight.
Correction
Faye P. High, who died Friday, was survived by seven grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren.
The Daily Times regrets the error.
Gladys T. Jones
Jan. 20, 1911 Feb.15,2002
Gladys Thorne Jones, 91, of Wilson died Friday.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall with Elder
James Earl Newman Jr. officiating. A private burial will be held later.
Survivors include two daughters, Doris Jones Morgan of Wilson and Delores Faye
Jones of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
February 18, 2002
Durwood Parker
Oct. 25, 1922 Feb. 16, 2002
Myrtle Beach, S.C. -- Durwood O’Neil Parker, 79, of Leaf Terace, Myrtle Beach,
S.C., died Saturday at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Parker was a Wilson County native. He served in the Navy during World War II
and was an electrician by trade.
Surviving are his son, Durwood O’Neil Parker Jr. of Elm City, N.C.; three
daughters, Jo Anna Parker Rutland of Wilson, N.C.; La Vera Parker Jeffries of
Wilmington, N.C.; Elizabeth Starr Pruitt of Myrtle Beach; six grandchildren; and
14 great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today at McMillan-Small Chapel in
Myrtle Beach. Burial will be private.
Ronald Jay Pipkin
April 4, 1944 Feb. 16, 2002
BUNN -- Ronald J. Pipkin, 57, a native of Wilson County, died Saturday at Wake
Medical Center.
Pipkin worked for Barnhill Construction Co. and was a member of The Fellowship
Hunting Club.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Mark Tondee at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Calvary Baptist Tabernacle. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Spring
Hope.
Pipkin is survived by his wife, Jean Pipkin; two daughters, Denise Murphy of
Knightdale and Cindy Verdon of Apex; a sister, Sandra Briggs of Big Canoe, Ga.;
and five brothers, Ralph Pipkin Jr. and Gary Pipkin, both of Saratoga, Tony
Pipkin and Don Pipkin, both of Wilson, and Gerald Pipkin of Rocky Mount; and two
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. at Strickland Funeral
Home in Louisburg and other times at the home.
Michelle McGee
Feb. 22, 1962 Feb. 13, 2002
Michelle McGee, 39, of Roxboro, died Wednesday at her home.
The funeral will be conducted by the Elder Ernestine McGee at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Hamilton Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial
Garden.
McGee is survived by her father and stepmother, John Julius and Anna McGee of
Yonkers, N.Y.; a sister, Sharon Marsh of Virginia Beach, Va.; and a brother,
Andre McGee of Manhattan, N.Y.
The body may be viewed Tuesday from 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family
will receive friends at the residence of Elder Alexander McGee, 4339 Upchurch
Road in Elm City, where they will assemble an hour prior to the service.
Margaret Dickerson
June 6, 1910 Feb. 16, 2002
Margaret Dickerson, 91, of 803 Viola St., died Saturday at Wilson Medical
Center.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete at this time, are being handled by
Hamilton Funeral Chapel.
Rosa Mae High
BAILEY -- Rosa Mae High, 76, of 1798 Broken Road, Bailey, died Sunday at her
home.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home.
Addie H. Wilkins
MIDDLESEX --Addie Hagans Wilkins, 77, of 8096 Antioch Church Road, Middlesex,
died Sunday at Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home.
Mary Ann B. Pittman
Oct. 18, 1904 Feb. 16, 2002
Mary Ann Boyette Pittman, 97, died Saturday at Britthaven of Goldsboro.
She was a member of the Fremont Free Will Baptist Church.
The graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Langley at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving are three daughters, Nelda Provo of Wilson, Faye Phillips of
Goldsboro and Jan Hall of Ashville, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 10 great
grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30 at Shackleford Funeral
Chapel in Fremont.
Edgar Driver
GOLDSBORO -- Edgar Driver, 77, of 1800 E. Holly St., died Friday at Britthaven
Nursing Home.
A native of Wilson, Driver was retired from the N.C. Department of
Transportation and the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of First Christian
Church.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Fred Clarke at 2 p.m. today at
Seymour Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park with
military honors.
Surviving are his wife, Adell Chase Driver; three sons, Robert Edward Driver
and Danny K. Driver, both of Princeton, and James Douglas Driver of Goldsboro;
five sisters, Linda Mae Worley of Scotland Neck, Daisy Lee Boykin of Wilson,
Magoline Proctor of Rocky Mount, Margie Burgess of Nashville, and Patricia
Carter of Arkansas; a brother, Barry Driver of Middlesex; and three
grandchildren.
The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Seymour Funeral Home and
other times at the residence.
Willie Holloman
March 1, 1930 Feb. 15, 2002
SELMA -- Willie S. Holloman, 71, died Friday at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was a retired mechanic for the town of Smithfield and a member of the First
Assembly Church of God.
The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Lawrence Pounds today at 11 a.m. in the
Chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma. Burial followed in Hills of the Neuse
Memory Gardens.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, including Glenn Holloman of Kenly and
Jackie Holloman of Lucama; a daughter; two sisters; nine grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
The family received friends Sunday night at the funeral home.
Timothy L. Musgrave
Sept. 13, 1959 Feb. 16, 2002
Timothy Leigh Musgrave, 42, died Saturday at Avante of Wilson.
The graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Ron Poythress at 11 a.m. today
at the Musgrave Family Cemetery on Antioch Road.
Surviving is his brother, John Musgrave of Pikeville.
The family received friends Sunday night at Shackleford Funeral Chapel in
Fremont, and at other times at the home of John and Cathy Musgrave.
Theodore B. Manning
May 9, 1918 Feb. 16, 2002
MACON, MO. -- Theodore B. "Chick" Manning, 83, of Middlesex, died Saturday at
his home.
Manning was retired from the Department of Corrections in Missouri, where he
spent most of his adult years.
Manning served in the Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor
having served on the USS Pennsylvania. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Wakefield Central Baptist
Church is Zebulon. Burial will be held in Macon, Mo.
Surviving are his two sisters, Martha M. Eddins and Mary M. Green, both of
Zebulon.
The family will receive friends Monday immediately following the service at
the church, and at other times at the home of Martha Eddins, 1200 Arendell Ave.,
Zebulon. Arrangements are by Massey Funeral Home in Zebulon.
Dillie Boykin
SPRING HOPE -- Dillie Boykin, 85, died Monday at Nash General Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Shingleton Funeral Home.
Gladys Thorne Jones
Jan. 20, 1911 Feb. 15, 2002
Gladys Thorne Jones, 91, died Friday.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. James Earl Newman Jr. today at 2
p.m. at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall. A private burial will be held later.
Surviving are two daughters, Doris Jones Morgan of Wilson and Delores Faye
Jones of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Kelly Barefoot
LUCAMA -- Kelly Barefoot, 77, of 107 E. Oak St., died Saturday.
Barefoot was a contract mail carrier.
The graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Jerome Mozingo at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Upper Black Creek Church Cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Janie Tedder Barefoot.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Coley Funeral Home at
103 E. Second St. in Kenly.
February 19, 2002
Brian C. Martin
Aug. 26, 1989 Feb. 17, 2002
Brian Casey Martin, 12, of Sims died Sunday. The funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. Jack Stone, the Rev. Gene Tatum and the Rev. Ben Miller at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West. Burial will follow in
Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are his father, Russell Martin of Sims; his mother, Terilyn Hicks of
Dripping Springs, Texas; a sister, Whittney Lauren Martin of Dripping Springs,
Texas; and a brother, Jason Allen Martin of Dripping Springs, Texas.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
and at other times at 8653 Amber Road, Sims.
Ruth J. Smith
PINETOPS -- Ruth James Smith, 70, died Monday. The funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. Harvey Parrish and the Rev. Wayne Flora at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at
Carlisle Funeral Home, Tarboro. Burial will follow in Pinetops Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, George M. Smith; a daughter, Georgia Louise Flora
of Winterville; two sisters, Dorothy Pope of Pinetops and Ruby Manning of
Tarboro; two brothers, Jennis James of Macclesfield and J.D. James of Pinetops;
and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
Dillie H. Boykin
April 27, 1916 Feb. 18, 2002
Dillie Hopkins Boykin, 85, of Spring Hope died Monday at Nash General
Hospital, Rocky Mount. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Tedder at
2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Shingleton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
Bailey City Cemetery.
Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Cone of Bailey; three sons, Raymond
Boykin of Wilson, Steve Boykin of Bailey and James Boykin of Spring Hope; three
sisters, Elizabeth Winstead of Lucama, Winnie Glover of Warrenton and Minnie
Stott of Norlina; one brother, Monroe Hopkins of Spring Hope; eight
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.
and at other times at 4759 Lamm Road.
Elizabeth B. Robinson
MIDDLESEX -- Elizabeth B. Robinson, 88, died Saturday. The funeral will be held
at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Disciple Church No. 2. Burial will follow in
Spring Hope Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are being handled by William Toney’s Funeral Home, Zebulon.
Edward Smith
MIDDLESEX -- Edward Smith, 91, died Saturday. The funeral was held at 11 a.m.
today at William Toney’s Funeral Home, Spring Hope. Burial followed in Spring
Hope Memorial Gardens.
February 20, 2002
Nolan M. Parker
Nolan Mitchell Parker, 82, of Tarboro died Monday at Beverly Health Care of
Tarboro. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. John Melancon at 3:30
p.m. Thursday in Forest Hills Cemetery, Farmville.
Surviving are two daughters, Alice Andrews of Tarboro and Ann Turner of
Pinetops; one son, Allen Mitchell Parker of Tarboro; one sister, Elsie Sportsman
of Fayetteville; one brother, Coleman Parker of Atlanta; eight grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Farmville Funeral Home from 7-9 tonight and
at other times at the home of Ann Turner, Route 1, Box 198, Pinetops.
John R. Stanfield
Feb. 6, 1926 Feb. 18, 2002
John Raymond Stanfield, 76, died Monday at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Eason at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel
of Bowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Macclesfield Cemetery.
Surviving are his daughter, Wanda Sue Stanfield Mizelle of Rocky Mount; two
sisters, Janice Barfield of Tarboro and Edwina Cobb of Sharpsburg; two brothers,
Edgar Stanfield of Weldon and Robert Stanfield of Sharpsburg; and two
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8:30 tonight and at
other times at 142 Brook Valley.
Roy Keel Jr.
ROCKY MOUNT -- Roy Keel Jr., 70, died Monday. The funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. Nathan Eason and the Rev. Ernie Taylor at 2 p.m. Friday at Carlisle
Funeral Home, Tarboro. Burial will follow in Edgecombe Memorial Park.
Surviving are three daughters; one son; six sisters, including Melba Rogers of
Pinetops and Edna Lamm of Elm City; two brothers, Charles Keel of Pinetops and
Leon Keel of Elm City; and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and
at other times at the home of his daughter, Debbie Mitchell, 505 Wayne Ave.,
Tarboro.
Sharon A. Lucas
Sept. 8, 1957 Feb. 19, 2002
Sharon Ann Lucas, 44, died Tuesday. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev.
Larry Wayne Ball at 2 p.m. Friday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are her mother, Shirley Ezzell Pittman of Wilson; her father and
stepmother, Charles Marion and Dorothy Vick Lucas of Wilson; three sisters,
Terry Lucas McKeel and Pam Robbins, both of Wilson, and Vicky Pittman of
Pikeville; five brothers, Ricky Lucas and Bobby Pittman Jr., both of Wilson,
Kenneth Ezzell Jr. of Madison, Shawn Ezzell of Winston-Salem and Jimmy Pittman
of Smithfield; her maternal grandmother, Mamie A. Ezzell of Wilson; and
stepgrandmother, Bonnie J. Vick of Wilson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m.
and other times at 2001 Willow Springs Road.
Doris B. Jones
March 10, 1925 Feb. 20, 2002
Doris Boykin Jones, 76, died today. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev.
John Wenberg at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West.
Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
She was retired from Wilson Medical Center.
Surviving are four sons, Fredrick Wayne Jones of Wilmington, Milton Royce
Jones and Daryl Paul Jones, both of Wilson, and Jeffrey Boykin Jones of
Nashville; one sister, Joyce Johnson of Wilson; one brother, Marshall Boykin of
Rock Ridge; and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight and at
other times at 4403 Highmeadow Lane.
Nina Roundtree
Nina Roundtree, 73, of 5708 N.C. 91 South died Wednesday at Wilson Medical
Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
Curlee D. Brantley
MIDDLESEX -- Curlee D. Brantley, 82, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Strickland Funeral Home,
Wendell.
February 21, 2002
Velma V. Williams
Velma Vick Williams, 76, of Greenbriar Trailer Park died Wednesday at Wilson
Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Jesse Horne, the Rev.
Art Burkam Jr. and the Rev. Jerome Mozingo at 3 p.m. Friday at Thomas-Yelverton
Funeral Service, 2704 W. Nash St. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Alton Williams of the home and William Earl Morris of
Wilson; two sisters, Mamie Land and Esther Viverette, both of Nashville; and
four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30-8:30 tonight and
at other times at 6408 Countyside Road.
Curlee D. Brantley
Sept. 3, 1919 Feb. 19, 2002
MIDDLESEX -- Lacy Curlee Driver Brantley, 82, died Tuesday in Newport News, Va.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. David B. Whitley at 2 p.m. Friday at
Middlesex Church of God Family Life Center. Burial will follow in the Murray
Family Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Wood of Bailey and Connie Hicks of
Middlesex; four sons, Mickey Brantley of Middlesex, Gary Brantley of Wilson, the
Rev. Danny Brantley of Spring Hope and Billy Brantley of Rocky Mount; one
sister, Katie Hunt of Newport News, Va.; seven grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 19 stepgreat-grandchildren; and six
stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the church from 7-8:30 tonight and at other
times at the home of Beverly Wood, 8673 Stone Hill Church Road, Bailey.
Arrangements are being handled by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.
Rosa T. High
Rosa Mae Thompson High, 76, of 1798 Broken Road, Bailey, died Sunday at her
home. The funeral will be conducted by Bishop J.N. Perry at 1 p.m. Saturday at
L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane St. Extension.
Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Henry D. High; eight daughters, Bobbie High, Delois
Barnes, Joyce Baker, Diane Artis and Doris Thompson, all of Bailey, Alfreda Hart
of Spring Hope, and Deborah Thompson and Rematha Evans, both of the home; three
sons, William Earl Thompson of Baltimore, James High of Spring Hope and Hilton
Thompson of the home; one sister, Minnie Thompson of Wilson; one brother,
Nathaniel Thompson of Wilson; 32 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Friday
from 2-9 p.m. with the family receiving friends there from 7-8 p.m. and at other
times at the residence where they will assemble one hour before the funeral.
Addie H. Wilkins
Addie Mae Hagans Wilkins, 77, of 8096 Antioch Church Road, Middlesex, died
Sunday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by Bishop J.N.
Perry at 1 p.m. Saturday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle,
1800 Lane St. Extension. Burial will follow in Middlesex Memorial Garden.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda J. Pope of Sims and Brenda Wilkins of the
home; five sons, William Hagans of the home, George Hagans, James Wilkins and
Danny Wilkins, all of Middlesex, and Kenneth R. Wilkins of Jacksonville; two
sisters, Mildred Batts of Wilson and Gladys Gray of Philadelphia; 16
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Friday
from 4-9:15 p.m. with the family receiving friends there from 8:15-9:15 p.m.
and at other times at the residence where they will assemble one hour before the
funeral.
Quincy O’Neal
Dec. 17, 1907 Feb. 20, 2002
Quincy O’Neal, 94, a resident of Heritage Retirement Center, died Wednesday.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Harvey Hartsfield at 1 p.m. Saturday
at Rocky Branch United Church of Christ, 5968 N.C. 581, Kenly. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery.
O’Neal was retired from the Rock Ridge Mill and was a member of Rocky Branch
United Church of Christ of Kenly.
Surviving are one daughter, Eula Thomas of Kenly; one granddaughter; and five
great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St., Friday
from 3-9 p.m. The family will receive friends at 7622 Judge Road, Kenly and will
assemble there one hour before the funeral.
Margaret H. Dickerson
June 6, 1910 Feb. 16, 2002
Margaret Hodges Dickerson, 91, of 114 Ash St. died Feb. 16 at Wilson Medical
Center. The funeral will be conducted by Bishop Robert L. Gorham at 1 p.m.
Saturday at Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 513 E. Barnes St. Burial
will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery,
She was the former owner of Dickerson Grocery and was a member of Wilson
Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are her brother, Robert Hodges of Wilson; and her caregiver, Robert
"Pet Pig" Dixon of Philadelphia.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St., Friday
from 3-9 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from noon-1
p.m. and at other times at 803 Viola St. where they will assemble at 11a.m.
before the funeral.
Pauline B. Wiggs
SMITHFIELD -- Pauline Barden Wiggs, 86, a native of Wilson County, died
Tuesday. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Lee Colbert at 2 p.m. Friday
at First Baptist Church of Smithfield. Burial will follow in Hills of the Neuse
Memory Gardens.
Surviving are two daughters, Jo Ann Wiggs and Joyce Wiggs Deans, both of
Smithfield; a son, William Grover Wiggs of Hickory; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Parrish Funeral Home from 7-9 tonight.
Nina R. Williams
Nina Roundtree Williams, 73, of 5708 N.C. 91 South died Tuesday at Wilson
Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by Elder Eddie B. Coley at 10
a.m. Saturday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist Tabernacle, 1800 Lane
St. Extension. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, the Rev. Millus Williams Sr.; six daughters, Sarah
Tatum of Willingboro, N.J., the Rev. Frances Williams of West Orange, N.J.,
Janet Best of Norfolk, Va., Louise Morton of Spring Hope, the Rev. Marguerite
Rountree of Raleigh, and Arnita Gray of Portsmouth, Va.; four sons, Millus
William Jr. and Charlie Williams, both of Wilson, the Rev. Alsey T. Williams of
Dayton, Ohio, and Elder Carlton L. Williams of Rocky Mount; two sisters,
Elizabeth Dupree and Mary B. Smith, both of Pinetops; two brothers, Roscoe
Roundtree of Wilson and James Albert Barnes of Spring Valley, N.Y.; 38
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren;
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St. Friday
from 3-9:30 p.m. A memorial tribute will be held at Branch Memorial Holiness
Church, 517 Hadley St., Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. The family will receive friends
at other times at the residence and will assemble there one hour before the
funeral.
William G. Barbee
KENLY -- William G. Barbee, 59, of 205 S. Church St. died today.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Coley Funeral Home.
Julia N. Howell
SHARPSBURG -- Julia Ann Newcombe Howell, 90, died Wednesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100
U.S. 264 West.
Jeffery E. Eddie
Jeffery Eugene Eddie, 34, of 309 Forrest Road died Wednesday at Wilson Medical
Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
James J. Williams
James Junior "Buddy" Williams, 72, of 1812-A Butterfield Lane died Wednesday
at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
February 22, 2002
FORMER IMPERIAL TOBACCO PRESIDENT DIES
John Mason Moody Gregory Jr., former president of Imperial Tobacco Co., died
Wednesday at his home in Wilson. He was 95.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Service.
Gregory ended his career as president of the American division of the British-
based Imperial Tobacco Co. and oversaw the relocation of company headquarters
from Richmond to Wilson in 1966.
He served on many business- and community-related boards including the N.C.
Citizens for Business and Industry, The Tobacco Institute and the Wilson and the
U.S. chambers of commerce. He was a member of the Tobacco Advisory Committee of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and served on the board of Atlantic Christian
College.
A graduate of Duke University, Gregory started working for Imperial in 1930.
He interrupted his business career to volunteer for service in World War II.
He ended his military service as executive officer on the destroyer escort USS
Jordan.
After military service, he rejoined Imperial and also worked with his father
at Gregory Real Estate in Durham. While in Durham, he served on the City Council
for eight years.
In 1957, he accepted a job as manager of Imperial’s South Boston, Va.,
operation. Within two years, he was promoted to Imperial’s headquarters in
Richmond and was named president in 1963.
Gregory and his family were members of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in
Richmond and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Wilson.
He was an avid golfer and enjoyed membership in several social clubs,
including the Wilson Country Club, Hope Valley Country Club, The Dunes Club of
Myrtle Beach, S.C., The Country Club of Virginia, The Country Club of North
Carolina and the Commonwealth Club of Richmond.
He is survived by two sons, John Gregory of Richmond and Jamie Gregory of
Raleigh; one sister, Priscilla McBryde of Charlotte; two brothers, Nat Gregory
of Charleston, S.C., and Claiborne Gregory of San Antonio; and two
grandchildren.
February 23, 2002
John E. Tolliver
John Edgar Tolliver, 76, of 305 Main St. in Lucama, died Friday.
The graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. James E. Newman Jr. at 2
p.m. Monday in the Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mary G. Tolliver; two daughters, Brenda Erxleben of
Green Bay, Wis.; Sharon Tolliver of West Virginia; a sister, Beatrice Farr of
Lester, W. Va.; three brothers, Malcolm Tolliver of Beckley, W. Va., Max
Tolliver of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Lee Tolliver of Franklin, Va.; three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Coley Funeral Home in
Kenly.
Pearl W. Whitley
FOUNTAIN -- Pearl White Whitley, 64, of 3781 Rock Quarry Road, died Thursday in
Pitt County Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. Jim Ellis at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Queen Anne Cemetery in Fountain.
Surviving is a daughter, Gail Whitehurst of Winterville; a brother, Otis White
of Scotland Neck; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Farmville Funeral Home from 7-8:30 p.m.
tonight.
Johnny R. Artis
Dec. 28, 1957 Feb. 21, 2002
Johnny R. Artis, 44, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday at the Craven Regional
Medical Center in New Bern.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral
Chapel of Wilson.
Carrie Grant Ham
Sept. 7, 1900 Feb. 22, 2002
SNOW HILL -- Carrie Ann Grant Ham, 101, died Friday in Lenoir Memorial
Hospital.
Ham was the oldest living member of Jerusalem United Methodist Church where
she taught Sunday School for many years.
The funeral will be conducted by the Revs. T.C. West and Carolyn Cummings-
Woriax at 3 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home. Burial
will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are her two daughters, Irene Barrow of Goldsboro and Shirley Beaman
of Snow Hill; her son, Vernon Ham of Snow Hill; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-
grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home and other
times at the home of Paul and Shirley Beaman, 135 Vandiford Thomas Road.
Jeffery Eugene Eddie
Jeffery Eugene Eddie, 35, of 309 Forrest Road, died Wednesday at Wilson
Medical Center.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Dameion Royal at 2 p.m. Sunday at
St. Rose Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Dazzell Eddie and Tomeka "Sade" Coley, both of
Wilson; three sons, Pierre Parker, Jeffery Speight and Dahnique Eddie, all of
Wilson; his parents, Annie Eddie and Jasper Lee King of Wilson; sisters, Vernice
Hines of the home, Bernice Davis, Michelle Lancaster and Laura Eddie, all of
Wilson; two brothers, Kenneth Eddie and Antwone Davis, both of Wilson.
The body may be viewed from 3-7:30 p.m. today at King & Darden Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the residence at all times and assemble there
one hour prior to the service.
February 25, 2002
Clevie E. Norman Sr.
FREMONT -- Clevie Elmo Norman Sr., 83, died Saturday. The funeral was conducted
by the Rev. Gary Bailey and the Rev. Richard Glosson Sunday at 5 p.m. at Seymour
Funeral Home, Goldsboro. Burial followed at 11 a.m. today in Elmwood Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Lula Elizabeth Ballenger Norman; three daughters, Jean
Lamm of Wilson, Gloria Ralbovsky of San Antonio, Texas, and Debbie Gray of
Fremont; one son, Clevie Norman Jr. of Sumter, S.C.; six brothers, Murray Norman
of Portsmouth, Va., Noah Norman of Greenville, Milan Norman, Larry Norman and
Vernon Norman, all of Ernul, and Robert Norman of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Johnny R. Artis
Dec. 28, 1957 Feb. 21, 2002
Johnny Ray Artis, 44, of Rocky Mount died Thursday at Craven Regional Medical
Center, New Bern. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Richard Battle at 2
p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 730 Sutton Road, Rocky Mount.
Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.
Artis was employed with Pamlico County Community College System.
Surviving are one daughter, Ebony L. Artis of Greensboro; one son, Kenta
Artis of Elm City; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie and Ruth Artis Darden of
Rocky Mount; one brother, Derrick Darden of Goldsboro; paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie and Elizabeth Darden of Town Creek, Elm City; and maternal
grandmother, Jessie Currie of Rocky Mount.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St., today
from 3-9 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1951 Old Wilson
Road, Rocky Mount and will assemble there one hour before the funeral.
Cecil C. Hall
Sept. 11, 1929 Feb. 23, 2002
STANTONSBURG -- Cecil Carlton Hall, 72, of 7426 Commercial Ave. died Saturday
at his home. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. A.G. Smith and the Rev. P.C.
Yelverton at 7 p.m. Sunday at Watery Branch Free Will Baptist Church. A
graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today in Stantonsburg Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Edna T. Hall; one daughter, Lynn Hall of Richmond,
Va.; one stepdaughter, Sharon Underwood of Morehead City; two sons, Andy Hall
and Todd Hall, both of Richmond, Va..; one stepson, Mike Minshew of
Stantonsburg; one sister, Shirley Overton of Richmond, Va.; 11 grandchildren;
and three stepgrandchildren.
Arrangements were handled by Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St.
Desser B. Corey
June 9, 1933 Feb. 23, 2002
Desser Marie Baker Corey, 68, of 8309 Varnell Drive, Saratoga, died Saturday
at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Julius
Thompson at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St. Burial
will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Surviving are one son, Ernest Corey of Farmville; two sisters, Elizabeth
Turner and Elva Nichols, both of Farmville; two brothers, Billy Baker of Tarboro
and James Baker of Farmville; and one stepgrandchild.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 tonight and at
other times at the home.
Kim G. Respass
Aug. 1, 1956 Feb. 22, 2002
Kim Gerard Respess, 45, died Friday at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro. A
memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at 3644 Longleaf Drive, Elm City.
Surviving are her husband, Ellis T. Respess; two sisters, Crystal Flippo of
Elm City and Kay Burton of Salisbury.
Arrangements were handled by Shingleton Funeral Home, 2407 W. Nash St.
Peggy D. Adams
KENLY -- Peggy Dean Adams, 66, of 503 Pineview Road died Friday. A graveside
service will be conducted by the Rev. Charles Suggs at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kenly
Cemetery.
Surviving are two brothers, Jerry Deans of Georgia and Jack Deans of Virginia.
The family will receive friends at Coley Funeral Home from 7-9 tonight.
Jewel R. Ellis
Dec. 18, 1929 Feb. 25, 2002
Jewel Ruth Ellis, 72, of Lucama died today. The funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. DeWayne Eakes at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S.
264 West. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was employed with United Insurance of America for 35 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Ellis Creech of Lucama and Brenda Ellis
Wester of Garner; one son, Wayne Ellis of Lucama; five grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and
at other times at 6205 St. Mary’s Church Road, Lucama.
Thomas R. Allen
FARMVILLE -- Thomas Ray Allen, 66, died Thursday at Farmville Healthcare
Center. A graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Donald Ribeiro at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Forest Hills Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Robert M. Allen of Greenville; one stepdaughter, Crystal
A. Herring of Wilson; and one grandchild.
Arrangements were handled by Farmville Funeral Home.
Leslie Hinnant Sr.
Leslie Hinnant Sr., 93, of 5431 First Road died Sunday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
Dorothy Artis
Dorothy Artis, 58, of 707 Fleming St. died today at Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by King & Darden Funeral Home,
325 E. Nash St.
Ervin E. Edwards
Ervin Eugene Edwards, of 1700 Bynwood Drive died Sunday at Wilson Medical
Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
Ernest R. Dupree Sr.
Ernest R. Dupree Sr., 82, of 6725 Jaycross Road, Fremont, died today at Wilson
Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726
S. Tarboro St.
Sudie Haskins
Sudie Haskins, 89, of 2003 Lenoir Drive died Sunday at her residence.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E.
Nash St.
Eula M. Tate
Eula M. Tate, 79, died today at Wilson Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E.
Nash St.
February 26, 2002
Thelma E. Rhodes
Thelma Eubanks Rhodes, 94, of Rome, Ga., died Saturday at her residence. The
funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Joel Snider, the Rev. Hugh Peacock, the
Rev. Floyd Roebuck and the Rev. Richard Rhodes at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First
Baptist Church, Rome, Ga. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Montlawn Memorial
Park, Raleigh, N.C.
Surviving are two sons, including Cecil Rhodes of Wilson; one brother; seven
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Daniel’s Funeral Home, Rome Ga., from 7-9
tonight and at other times at the residence.
Floyd Heath
Nov. 1, 1919 Feb. 25, 2002
EUREKA -- Floyd Heath, 82, of 298 Davis Ext. died Monday at his residence. The
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Shackleford Funeral
Service, 102 N. Pine St., Fremont. Burial will follow in Eureka Cemetery.
Heath was a retired farmer.
Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Jean Radford of Wilson; a son, Floyd Thomas
heath of Raleigh; a stepson, Edgar "Buddy" Mumford of Eureka; a sister, Evelyn
Proctor of Florida; two brothers, B.T. Heath of Rocky Mount and Alton Brooks
Heath of Wilson; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m.
and at other times at the home.
Robert S. Bradley
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Robert Simms Bradley, 77, died Sunday at Guardian Care. The
funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Arnold Cooper at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Lakeview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery with
military honors.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, including, Sheila Bradley Pittman of
Wilson; two sisters; three brothers; three grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild.
The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral Home from 7:30-9 tonight
and at other times at 719 E. 11th St.
February 27, 2002
George T. Briggs
SNOW HILL -- George "Bill" Thomas Briggs, 70, of Bronx, N.Y. died Thursday at
Metropolitan Hospital, New York, N.Y. The funeral will be conducted by Elder
Cirlister Briggs at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church,
Snow Hill. Burial will follow Shady Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Rosa Briggs; five daughters, Peggy Fordham of Snow
Hill, Carolyn Fields of New Jersey, Robin Scott of New York, N.Y., Paula B.
Reyes of Bronx, N.Y., and Valerie B. Smith of Virginia Beach, Va.; four sons,
Raymond Briggs of Teaneck, N.J., Adolph Briggs of Lakewood, Wash., Bernard
Briggs of Bronx, N.Y., and Donald Briggs of California; one sister, Connie
Stewart of Bronx, N.Y.; and two brothers, Willie Briggs of Kinston and James
Williams of Wilson.
A wake will be held at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home, Snow Hill, Friday from
7-8 p.m.
C. D. Mabry Jr.
Cheatham Daniel Mabry Jr., 75, of 1200 Courtland Drive died Tuesday at
Britthaven Nursing Home. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Doug
Murray and the Rev. Bill Bussey at 11 a.m. Thursday in Sunset Gardens,
Henderson.
Mabry was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the
Bronze Star for serving in Central Europe. He was a retired accountant with
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine Hamm Mabry; two daughters, Brenda Mabry
Bailey of Anderson, S.C., and Faye Mabry Denny of Wilson; four grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at J.M. White Funeral Home, Henderson Thursday
from 9-10:30 a.m.
Clarence Raby
Aug. 26, 1921 Feb. 27, 2002
Clarence Raby, 80, died today. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Larry
Allison at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stoney Point Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tenn.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Glenda R. Bowden of Wilson; three sons, Ivan Earl
Raby of Alexandria, Va., Alvin H. Raby of Winterville and Glen P. Raby of Elm
City; a sister, Ruth Taylor of Knox County, Tenn.; a brother, Howard Raby of
Knox County, Tenn.; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Click Funeral Home,
109 Walnut St., Lenoir City, Tenn. 37771.
Local arrangements are being handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264
West.
Sudie B. Haskins
June 6, 1912 Feb. 24, 2002
Sudie Bullock Haskins, 89, of 2003 Lenoir Drive died Sunday at her residence.
The funeral will be conducted by Bishop Robert L. Gorham at 1 p.m. Friday at
Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 513 Barnes St. Burial will follow in
Rest Haven Cemetery.
Surviving are seven daughters, Alice Shipman Lewis of Wilson, Lavonne E.
Myrick of Stantonsburg, Gail Patterson of Dale City, Va., Dorothy Foster of Camp
Springs, Md., Ruby Gilliam, Carolyn Gilliam and Kate Whitley, all of Wilson; two
sons, Walter Bernard Haskins of Fayetteville and William Douglas Gilliam of
Wilson; 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at Edwards Funeral Home, 805 E. Nash St., Thursday from
2-8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence and will assemble
there one hour before the funeral.
Perrine Bunn
PIKEVILLE -- Perrine Bunn, 88, died Tuesday. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro.
Carrie E. Mitchell
PIKEVILLE -- Carrie E. Mitchell, 95, died Sunday. The funeral will be held at 2
p.m. today at Howell Funeral Home, Goldsboro. Burial will follow in Patetown
Cemetery.
Mildred M. Soper
Mildred Matthews Soper, 89, died Tuesday
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100
U.S. 264 West.
Pearl P. Spencer
MIDDLESEX -- Pearl P. Spencer, 86, died Tuesday.
Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Strickland Funeral Home,
Wendell.
February 28, 2002
Leslie Hinnant Sr.
Leslie Hinnant Sr., 93, of First Road N.C. 91 South died Sunday at his home.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. R.E. Phillips at 1 p.m. Saturday at
St. Paul Church of Christ, Lake Wilson Road. Burial will follow in Rest Haven
Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Pauline B. Hinnant; four sons, Leslie Hinnant Jr. of
Wilson, Ricky Hinnant of the home, Leroy Barnes of Hampton, Va., and Jerry Diggs
of Upper Marlboro, Md.; one brother, John Hinnant of Wilson; 13 grandchildren;
and 12 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Friday
from 3-8:30 p.m. with the family receiving friends there from 7-8 p.m. and at
other times at the residence where they will assemble one hour before the
funeral.
Ervin E. Edwards
Aug. 30, 1962 Feb. 24, 2002
Ervin Eugene "Tony" Edwards, 39, of 1700 Bynwood Drive died Sunday at Wilson
Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. George T. Atkinson at
2 p.m. Saturday at L.N. Forbes Original Free Will Baptist, 1800 Lane St.
Extension. Burial will follow in Hamilton Burial Garden.
Edwards was employed at Wilson Medical Center for 10 years and was currently
employed with G&A Janitorial Service.
Surviving are one daughter, Jacklyn Miller of Wilson; one son, Dominque Miller
of Wilson; his mother, the Rev. Mable Holden of the home; his stepfather, James
Holden of Wilson; his father, Johnny Young of Richmond, Va.; six sisters, Angela
McCormicks of Wake Forest, Tammy Knight of Wilson, Casey Young, Dawn Young,
Sheri Young and Kim Young, all of Richmond, Va.; three brothers, Danny Edwards
of Midlothian, Va., James Thompson of Charlotte and Gregory Edwards of the home;
his grandmother, Lucille Edwards of the home; and his stepgrandmother, Katie
Perry of Red Oak.
The body may be viewed at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 S. Tarboro St., Friday
from 3-9 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence and will assemble
there one hour before the funeral.
Mildred M. Soper
Nov. 7, 1912 Feb. 26, 2002
Mildred Estelle Matthews Soper, 89, died Tuesday. A graveside service will be
conducted by the Rev. Ray Barnhill at 3 p.m. today in Pineview Cemetery, Rocky
Mount.
Surviving are one son, James Soper of Dillwyn, Va.; two sisters, Mary
Batchelor of Wilson and Vivian Dubois of Pennsylvania; one brother, Arthur
Matthews Jr. of Wilson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West.
Dorothy L. Duke
FAYETTEVILLE -- Dorothy Cleo Lamm Duke, 78, a native of Wilson County, died
Wednesday .The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Dan Brown at 3 p.m. Friday
in the chapel of Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, Burial will follow in Lafayette
Memorial Park.
Survived are two daughters, Kathy Fisher and Deborah Locke, both of
Fayetteville; two sons, Carl H. Duke Jr. and Jimmy K. Duke, both of
Fayetteville; a sister, Marie Howard of Wilson; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home and at
other times at 1906 Wayne Lane.
Pearl P. Spencer
Oct. 12, 1915 Feb. 26, 2002
MIDDLESEX -- Pearl Price Spencer, 86, of 7682 Noah Road died Tuesday at Wilson
Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Lee’s Chapel
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Fred A. Spencer; one sister, Lizzie Hough of
Middlesex; and four brothers, Joseph P. Price of Raleigh, Elton Price and Wilton
Price, both of Zebulon, and Percy Price of Wendell.
The family will receive friends at Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell, from 7-9
tonight and at other times at the home of Percy and Jeanette Price, 1100
Damascus Drive, Wendell.
James M. Hudson
July 12, 1930 Feb. 20, 2002
FULLERTON, Calif. -- James Melvin Hudson, 71, died Feb. 20 at Long Beach
Veterans Hospital. The funeral will be conducted by D.J. Maxey at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Haw Branch Church of Christ, Chocowinity, N.C. Burial will follow in
Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, N.C.
Surviving are one daughter; two sons; two sisters; three brothers, including
William Jerry Hudson of Wilson, N.C.; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Hillside Funeral Home, Chocowinity, N.C.,
Friday from 7-9 p.m. and at other times at the home of his sister, Polly H.
Whitley, 1778 Carrow Road, Chocowinity, N.C.
Ora S. Solt
AYDEN -- Ora Shackelford Solt, 89, died Wednesday at Pitt County Memorial
Hospital, Greenville. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in New
Bern National Cemetery.
Her survivors include one sister, Dorothy Skinner of Stantonsburg.
The family will receive friends at Farmer Funeral Home from 7-8:30 tonight.
Albert G. Proseus
May 15, 1915 Feb. 24, 2002
VENICE, Fla. -- Albert G. Proseus, 86, formerly of Wilson, N.C., died Sunday. A
memorial service will be held at later date.
Surviving are his wife, Olive Proseus of Venice; a daughter, Sandie Ala of
Livermore, Calif.; three sons, Richard Proseus and Bill Proseus, both of Wilson,
N.C., and Jim Proseus of Venice; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Hattie M. Witzke
Jan. 2, 1911 Feb. 23, 2002
Hattie Elizabeth Moore Witzke, 91, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Wilson, died
Saturday. A family memorial service will be conducted today by the Rev. Ralph
Burke at First United Methodist Church of Plano, Texas. A graveside service will
be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, at the Moore
family site.
Surviving are her son, Christian Witzke III of Plano, Texas; five
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 U.S. 264 West,
Saturday from 1-2 p.m.
Dorothy Artis
Dorothy Artis, 58, of 717 Fleming St. died Monday at Wilson Medical Center.
The funeral will be conducted by Elder Ernest Ray Melton at Union Grove
Primitive Baptist Church, 519 Singletary St. Burial will follow in Rest Haven
Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Betty Woodard, Abby Watson and Cynthia
Phillips, all of Wilson; three sons, Jeffery Jerome Watson of Bailey, William
Watson and Anthony Watson, both of Wilson; two sisters, Mable Horton of
Baltimore and Joyce Williams of Wilson; 33 grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild.
The body may be viewed at King & Darden Funeral Home, 325 E. Nash St., Friday
from 2-8:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at the residence and will
assemble there one hour before the funeral.
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