Barnes Sr., Harvey Lee KINSTON - Harvey Lee Barnes Sr., 71, of 1213 Sylvan Circle, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Gaskins, Jimmy Roy JACKSONVILLE - Jimmy Roy Gaskins, 61, of Jacksonville, was born Aug. 12, 1946, and died on July 30 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was a wonderful father and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his mom Annie Lee Smith Gaskins and his father Leroy Pate Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins was a member of the New River Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Rouse Gaskins; three daughters, Mary Amanda Roemelen, Samantha Diane Mendes and her husband Derrick, all of Jacksonville, and Janice Marie Eleccion and her husband Leo, of Gardnerville, Nev.; three grandsons, Thomas Endicott, Jr. and his wife Melissa, Denzel Aseoche and Gabriel Eleccion; four granddaughters, Maranda Roemelen, Leeanna Roemelen, Kassandra Roemelen and Jasmine Mendes; great-grandson Alex Ragon; a brother, Linwood Gaskins and his wife Patricia, of Jacksonville and many other family and friends. He will be truly missed and always loved. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August, 2, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, with the Rev. Mickey Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home. Internet condolences may be sent to jonesfh.org. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Notice G Gray, Cathelene "Tom Baby" SNOW HILL - Cathelene "Tom Baby" Gray, 84, of 2150 Browntown Road, died Thursday, July 31, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Miller, Bruce MAPLE HILL - Bruce Miller, 73, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, followed by visitation, at Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands, with the Rev. Jack Marshburn officiating. Burial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Mills Family Cemetery, Trenton. Survivors include sisters Louise Futrell and Bonnie Leary, both of Jacksonville, Estelle Smith of Richlands, Hazel Stallings of Trenton and brothers Buck Miller of Richlands and Clifton Miller of Comfort. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Raynor, Vera Mae BEULAVILLE - Vera Mae Raynor, 93, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, followed by visitation, at Community Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Cedar Fork Cemetery, Beulaville. Survivors include daughters Mary Linda Pickett and Jo Ann Turner, both of Beulaville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Sargeant, Peter Barry KINSTON - Dr. Peter Barry Sargeant, 72, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Edwards Funeral Home with the Rev. A. Michael Singer officiating. A private burial will be held later. Survivors include wife Patricia Pisney Sargeant of the home; sons Jeffrey Robert Sargeant of Delray Beach, Fla., James Barry Sargeant of Winterville and Jonathon Louis Sargeant of Kinston; brother Doug-las Sargeant of Rockville, Md.; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the funeral home and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension for the Kinston/Lenoir County Children's Garden, 1791 N.C. 11/55 Kinston, N.C. 28504. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Sutton, Leroy LA GRANGE - Leroy Sutton, of 5951 Church Road, died Thursday, July 31, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/1/2008 - 8/4/2008 Bryant, Vincent Vincent Bryant LA GRANGE - Vincent Bryant, 48, of 101 N. Forbes St., died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell's Funeral Home, Greenville. Published in the Free Press from 8/2/2008 - 8/5/2008 Hardison, Mary Lambert KINSTON -Mary Lambert Hardison, 84, of Kinston passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008. Mrs. Hardison was born in Durham County on September 17, 1923, to the late John and Mary Beck Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood Lee Hardison; brothers, William David Lambert, John Milton Lambert, and Gerald Lee Lambert. She retired as Manager of Catalog Sales at Sears and was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her son, Richard Lee Hardison and wife Kathy, of Raleigh; grandson, Dylan Clee Hardison of Kinston; and sister, Lula Mae Winters of Watkinsville, GA. The family will receive visitors at 1 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2008, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with the Reverends W. J. Forehand and Roland Harrell officiating. Graveside services will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Funeral Arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 8/2/2008 - 8/5/2008 Barnes Sr., Harvey Lee KINSTON - Harvey Lee Barnes Sr., 71, of 1213 Sylvan Circle, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Grainger Chapel Disciples of Christ with Bishop R. Earl Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Mills Memorial Garden. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae Barnes of the home; daughters Sandra Barnes of Kinston, Edna Barnes, Jacqueline Fields and Tonya Barrett, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; sons Keith Barnes of Kinston, Rickey Barnes of Philadelphia, Pa.; sisters Georgianna Williams of Wilson, Betty Lee of Goldsboro, Bessie Mae Arrlington and Effie Arrlington of Trenton, N.J., Kathy Roberson of Philadelphia, Pa., and Sharifa El'eewier of Delaware; brother Howard Barnes of Charlotte; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Hardison, Mary Lambert KINSTON -Mary Lambert Hardison, 84, of Kinston passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008. Mrs. Hardison was born in Durham County on September 17, 1923, to the late John and Mary Beck Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood Lee Hardison; brothers, William David Lambert, John Milton Lambert, and Gerald Lee Lambert. She retired as Manager of Catalog Sales at Sears and was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her son, Richard Lee Hardison and wife Kathy, of Raleigh; grandson, Dylan Clee Hardison of Kinston; and sister, Lula Mae Winters of Watkinsville, GA. The family will receive visitors at 1 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2008, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with the Reverends W. J. Forehand and Roland Harrell officiating. Graveside services will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Funeral Arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 8/2/2008 - 8/5/2008 Jones, John Wesley TRENTON - John Wesley Jones, 59, of 2454 N.C. 41 West, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garner Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Jones, John Wesley TRENTON - John Wesley Jones, 59, of 2454 Highway 41 West went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2008. Mr. Jones was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Guilford David Jones; his mother, Bertie Phillips Jones; two brothers, Rocky Jones and Earl Jones; and a great nephew, Tommy Eubanks. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with Pastor Neil Hearn officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home and other times at his home. Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday in Trenton City Cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Edna Metts and husband Buster , of Trenton; a brother, David Jones and wife Irene, of Pollocksville; a sister-in-law, Nancy Jones of Comfort; a lifelong friend Mary Reynolds, and her daughters; Donna Ives and family, Sheila Howard and family, Angela Huggins and family, and Lori Pickard and family; 40 nieces and nephews whom loved him dearly. Funeral arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 8/6/2008 - 8/9/2008 Kelley, John Henry WINSTON-SALEM - John Henry Kelley, 81, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008, at Salemtowne Healthcare and Nursing Facility. The son of Gordon Randolph Kelley and Mary Lineberry Kelley, he was born in Winston-Salem on April 11, 1927. John was General Manager of Massey Motor Company, Kinston, N.C. and later he was the owner of Keltec Energy Management Company in Winston-Salem. He attended Reynolds High School and graduated from the Citadel in Charleston, S.C. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Salem Moravian Graveyard by Dr. Gerald R. Harris. The family will receive friends after the service in the Ladies Parlor of Home Moravian Church, 529 S. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC. Survivors include two sons, John Edward Kelley of Matthews, N.C. and Gordon Randolph Kelley, II and wife Molly, of Kinston, N.C.; a sister, Mary Joe Hanes and husband William P. Hanes; and four grandchildren, Joseph Kelley, Ruth Kelley, Ryan Kelley and Cross Kelley. Special thanks to a very dear friend, Betty Dize. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Not-for-Profit, Salemtowne Continuing Care Community, 1000 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 or your local SPCA. Arrangements are by Salem Funeral & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be made at www.salemfh.com. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Leary, Catherine Forrest "Cathy" CHOCOWINITY - Catherine "Cathy" Forrest Leary, 53, of 5963 US Hwy 17 South, died Sunday Aug. 3, 2008. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, followed by visitation, at Paul Funeral Home of Washington with Pastor Robert Worthington officiating, and other times at the home. Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Wiggins Stephens of Kinston; son Gregory Conner Leary of Ernul; mother Pattie L. Woolard of Chocowinity; sisters Yvonne Andrews and Elaine Scott both of Vanceboro and Barbara Ann Forrest of Bristol, Tenn.; brothers Jerry Anderson of Vanceboro, Mike Anderson of Chocowinity, James Forrest of Farmville; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family C/O Pattie Woolard 5963 U.S. Hwy 17 S. Chocowinity, NC 27817. Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 McDaniel, Mable Rowe POLLOCKSVILLE - Mable Rowe McDaniel, 89, of Pollocksville, went to be with her Lord on August 3, 2008. Mable was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was devoted to her family. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and a life member of Eastern Star Chapter 86. Mable loved to garden and crochet and she spent the last three years at The Homeplace Assisted Living where she enjoyed participating in activities and craft work. She is survived by her sons, Donald McDaniel and wife Janice, of Pollocksville, Sherwood McDaniel and wife Patricia, of New Bern; one brother, J.V. Rowe and wife Linda; and one sister, Gertrude Jones all of Pollocksville; her grandchildren, Meredith McDaniel of Angier, Jonathan McDaniel of Bethesda, Md., Don McDaniel, Jr. and wife Staci, of Charlotte, Jessica Crockrell and husband Jason, of New Bern, and J.P. Brown of Wallace; her great-grandchildren, Jake, Kyle and Luke McDaniel and Nathan Crockrell and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at Piney Grove Baptist Church with the Reverend Jeff Harris and the Reverend Ray Whitby officiating, followed by burial in Trenton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Cotten Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 282 Piney Grove Road, Pollocksville, NC 28573. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Sanderson, Haywood LA GRANGE - Haywood Sanderson, 66, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Whaley Family Cemetery, Hargett's Crossroad. Survivors include his wife, Alice Faye Sanderson of La Grange; sons Joey Macon Sanderson and Jeffrey Paul Sanderson of Kinston; sisters Judy Sanderson Howard of Kinston, Yvonne Sanderson Jones of La Grange; and three grandchildren. Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Simmons, Edna Langley AYDEN - Edna Langley Simmons, 79, of 4000 Sunny Lane, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Sutton, Leroy LA GRANGE - Leroy Sutton, 74, of 5951 Church Road, died Thursday, July 31, 2008. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Janet Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sutton Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Mewborn Sutton of Raleigh; daughters Shemina Sutton-McCullen of the home, Tammy Sutton-Hardy and Diane Gibson, both of La Grange, Linda Edmond of Delaware, Nichelle Mills of Goldsboro; sons Kenneth Sutton of Germany, Curtis Sutton of Goldsboro, John Sutton of Beulaville, Charles Sutton of Kinston, Donta Mewborn of Minnesota, and Demarcus Mewborn of Florida; sisters Letha Flowers, Dollie Jones, Kathleen Sutton and Etta Mae Simmons, all of Goldsboro, Mary Williams and Hazel Gonzales of La Grange, and Patricia Brodhurst of Dudley; brothers Allen Ray Sutton and Winston Sutton of Goldsboro; 22 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Trotter, Ethel Belle (Kornegay) MOUNT OLIVE - Ethel Belle Kornegay Trotter passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008. She was the head of the engineering and drafting department for the City of Kinston where she was awarded Employee of the Year in 1995. She was instrumental in winning Kinston the designation of "All American City" in 1998 and bringing about the Kinston Global TransPark. Mrs. Trotter was integral in the design and development of the Neuse River Nature Center, the Kinston Farmer's Market Pavilion, the City Council Chambers, the Kinston handicapped accessible All American Playground, and the design of the Great Seal of the City of Kinston. She was born Ethel Belle Kornegay to Herbert Talmadge Kornegay of Duplin County and Mary Ethel Moore Kornegay of Jones County on November 18, 1922. She was active in theater at B.F. Grady High School and at Mars Hill College. She was one of the first women accepted to Wake Forest College. She also studied at the Baltimore School of Engineering and Drafting where she was part of the team that designed the B-52 bomber. She was a civilian draftsman for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base where she designed the first military housing. Mrs. Trotter attended Alum Springs Baptist Church. She had also been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as The Colonial Dames. Mrs. Trotter was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Theresa Trotter in 1993 and her husband of 53 years, James V. Trotter in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Trotter Holbrook and her husband Tom, of Athens, Ala., Dr. Alicia C. Trotter and her husband Dr. Robert Mark Simpson, of Travilah, Md.; as well as three grandchildren, Haley Simpson of Albertson, N.C., Eleanor Simpson and William Simpson, both of Travilah, Md. Also surviving are three sisters, Virginia K. Abernethy and Ila Marie K. Harper, both of Mount Olive, N.C., and Denise K. Ward of Apex, N.C. and their families. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Monday at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive with the Rev. J. Elwood Oliver officiating. Visitation followed the service. The committal and internment will be at 10 a.m. today at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill. Flowers are welcomed, or memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the American Heart Assoc., or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements by Tyndall Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/5/2008 - 8/8/2008 Jones Sr., Cecil KINSTON - Cecil Jones Sr., 85, of 545 Charlie Herring Road, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jones was born in Lenoir County to the late Claude and Dora Rouse Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife, Junie Hardy Jones and was a member of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church. Mr. Jones farmed and served as custodian at La Grange Elementary School for 36 years. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering and assisting the children of Kennedy Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Cemetery. Mr. Jones is survived by a daughter, Jane Sutton and husband Stanley, of La Grange; son, Cecil Jones Jr. and wife Cindy, of Creswell; five grandchildren, Preston Sutton and wife Sheila, of Kinston, Freddie Sutton of La Grange, Melissa Armstrong and husband Paul, of Simpson, Kayla Jones of Creswell and Austin Jones of Creswell; two great-grandchildren, Chase Sutton and Noah Armstrong; four sisters-in-law, Martha Hardy, Rena Mae Hardy, Catherine Jones and Bernice Jones; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rouse Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sutton, 1832 Sutton Shortcut Road, La Grange. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to Continuum Hospice, 704M Plaza Boulevard, Kinston, NC 28501. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 8/6/2008 - 8/9/2008 Kornegay, Kenneth R. EDENTON - Kenneth Ray Kornegay, 65, of the 400 block of Wildcat Road, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, in Chowan Hospital. Survivors include sisters Gloria Kornegay and Sherrill Kornegay of Kinston, Brenda Jones of Greenville, Cassandra Colson of High Point; and brother, Gregory Kornegay of Kinston. Services will be private. Funeral arrangements by Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Edenton. Published in the Free Press from 8/6/2008 - 8/9/2008 Lowery, Verna Belle TRENTON - Verna Belle Lowery, 96, of 3853 Highway 58 North died Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston after a brief illness. She was born April 22, 1912, to the late John Raymond and Cattie Gilbert Lowery and grew up in the Chinquapin community in Jones County. She graduated from Trenton High School and was also a graduate of ECTC (now ECU), with a degree in home economics and science. She taught vocational home economics at Dover and Williamston high schools, after which she joined the North Carolina Agriculture Extension Service. She first served as associate agent in Pitt County and then as extension agent in New Hanover County for 22 years. Miss Lowery is survived by two sisters, Louise L. Williams of Kinston and Rena L. Manning of Greenville; one brother, Woodrow Wilson "Skin" Lowery Sr. of Trenton; and many nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston, with the Reverends Carolyn Roy, Tim Nichols and Ray Brooks officiating. Burial will take place in Trenton City Cemetery in Trenton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Garner Funeral Home and other times at her home. Throughout her entire life, Miss Lowery was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church until sickness slowed her down. She taught the Addie Heart Sunday School Class for many years, was chairperson of the Council of Ministry, and was president of the United Methodist Women. Also, she served on the Board of Trustees, was chairperson of the Building Committee when Shady Grove Church was remodeled, and was very active in landscaping the church grounds. In 1978, she received a life membership in the local United Methodist Women and was named Woman of the Year by this same organization. Miss Lowery was church historian and she wrote the history of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in 1984. During Miss Lowery's professional career, she was active in county, district, state and national organizations of the Agriculture Extension Service, serving in various capacities - as state president of the N.C. Extension Agent Association and as the representative of the association at national meetings in Chicago, Illinois, Fort Worth, Texas and Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition, she was a member of Epsilon Sigma, the State Employees Association of N.C., and the National Association of Extension Home Economics. Over the years, Miss Lowery received numerous recognitions and awards. In 1956, she was featured in the Wilmington Star News for her leadership as an extension agent not only in New Hanover County but also at the district, state and national levels. In 1957, she was president of the North Carolina Home Agent Association. In 1958, she received the Distinguished Service Award - the highest honor the national association bestows on a member. In 1962, she was named an honorary admiral of the USS North Carolina battleship. In speaking of Miss Lowery when she retired from extension in 1973 in Wilmington, Mrs. C.M. Foster wrote in her book, I Had to Climb That Tree: " she was quiet, modest, unselfish and never personally sought the limelight - rather she worked hard to give others an opportunity to excel. She would accept any responsibility - one of those people who give of themselves. Along the way, she touched the lives of countless individuals and left much of herself behind." Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews, John David Lowery, Raymond Morgan Lowery, James Franklin Lowery, Jr., W. Wilson Lowery, Jr., Walter Simmons Lowery, Paul H. Taylor, Jr., Alan Ray Taylor and James Thomas Manning III. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 4359 Middle Road, Kinston, N.C. 28501 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Paid Obituary. Published in the Kinston Fre Press from 8/6/2008 - 8/9/2008 Pridgen, Phoeba LA GRANGE - Phoeba Pridgen, 91, of 6428 NC Hwy 903, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Friday, Aug. 8, at Shady Grove F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Vickie P. Shackleford of La Grange. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/6/2008 - 8/9/2008 Dunn, Davion Davion Danette Dunn KINSTON - Infant son of Bioleta Vasquez and Tennille Dunn. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/9/2008 - 8/12/2008 Floyd, Marquia Bonet BARNESVILLE, Ga. - Marquia Bonet Bettya Patrick-Floyd, 9, of 176 Akins St., died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Minter officiating. Burial services will be held Monday at Southview Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Annettal Scott Spencer of Barnesville, Ga.; father Michael Floyd of Bronx, N.Y.; sister Shyaira Patrick of Barnesville, Ga.; brothers Quaisym Coward of Barnesville, Ga., Mekhi Floyd of Bronx, N.Y.; grand-mothers Donnetta Warren and Valerie Bynoe, both of Bronx, N.Y.; and great-grandfather, Nobleton Bynoe of Bronx, N.Y. Visitation was held Friday at Trice Funeral Home, Inc., Barnesville, Ga. Local arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/9/2008 - 8/12/2008 Gray, James Paul SWANSBORO - Jay Gray, 35, of 136 Cedar Point Blvd. Swansboro, N.C. passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Jay was an auto mechanic with Wade's Transmission Service in Kinston. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ronald Gray; paternal grandmother Edith "Pete" Kilpatrick Gray; and paternal grandfather Floyd Gray, Jr. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 11, 2008, at Snow Hill Cemetery in Snow Hill with the Rev. Norman Davis, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday night August 10, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. and other times at the home of his maternal grandparents, J.B. and Emma Wade 2132 Oakview St. Kinston, N.C. Survivors include his mother, Carol Wade Gray Dudley of Swansboro; sister Emily Jill Gray Saxton of Hubert; niece Mallory Gray Lane of Hubert; maternal grandparents J.B. and Emma Wade of Kinston; aunt Lisa Wade Cauley and husband Jim, and their children, Emily Carol Cauley and Mary Alexandria Cauley all of Wilson; aunt Deborah Gray of Grapevine Texas; and a special friend, Paula Jewell Baker of Kinston. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the American Red Cross Lenoir County Chapter 1500 N. Queen Street Kinston, N.C. 28501. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 8/9/2008 - 8/12/2008 LORRAINE B. WARD June 22, 1913-Aug. 6, 2008 Sadie Lorraine Barwick Ward, 95, passed away Wednesday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Lorraine was born in Wayne County on June 22, 1913 to the late George Washington Barwick and Charity Ann Lee Barwick. She was married to the late James W. Ward. Lorraine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Gary Corbett officiating. Entombment will follow in Pineview Cemetery. Lorraine is survived by her nieces, Donnie Lanning of Hendersonville, Vera Howard and husband, Donald, of Longmeadow, Mass. and Christine Herring of Norfolk, Va.; her nephews, George Tripp and wife, Faye, of Dunn, and Franklin D. Tripp and wife, Faye, of LaGrange; and numerous great- and great-great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534 or to the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., 1000 Eleventh St., Goldsboro, N.C. 27534. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Seymour Funeral Home. (Pd) Barrow, Carroll Ray WARSAW - Carroll Ray Barrow, 70, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Mr. Barrow was born in Greene County on November 22, 1937, to the late John and Lillian Hardison Barrow. He was a self-employed Carpenter; a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; enjoyed fishing, hunting, and preaching and spreading the Word of God at his beloved church, True Gospel Chapel in Kinston. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Sandra Faye Barrow; sisters, Julia Turner and Virgil Barrow Wade; and brother, Elbert Barrow. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Mildred Fasion Barrow of the home; daughters, Sandy Hodges of Newport News, Va., and Terry Thornton and husband Michael, of Waycross Ga.; sons, Dennis Barrow and wife Lynn, of Thomasville, and Stephen Barrow and JoAnna of Lexington; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, James Barrow, Bill Barrow, and Earl Barrow, all of Kinston; and many other special family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 8/12/2008 - 8/15/2008 Dunn, Davion Davion Danette Dunn KINSTON - Infant son of Bioleta Vasquez and Tennille Dunn. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/9/2008 - 8/12/2008 Floyd, Marquia Bonet BARNESVILLE, Ga. - Marquia Bonet Bettya Patrick-Floyd, 9, of 176 Akins St., died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Minter officiating. Burial services will be held Monday at Southview Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Annettal Scott Spencer of Barnesville, Ga.; father Michael Floyd of Bronx, N.Y.; sister Shyaira Patrick of Barnesville, Ga.; brothers Quaisym Coward of Barnesville, Ga., Mekhi Floyd of Bronx, N.Y.; grand-mothers Donnetta Warren and Valerie Bynoe, both of Bronx, N.Y.; and great-grandfather, Nobleton Bynoe of Bronx, N.Y. Visitation was held Friday at Trice Funeral Home, Inc., Barnesville, Ga. Local arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/9/2008 - 8/12/2008 Carson, Matilda Williams KINSTON - Matilda Williams Carson, 76, of 907 Cunningham Road, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Mills Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Clay Aycock officiating. Burial will be at Mills Memorial Garden. Survivors include four sons, Joseph Carson of Pink Hill, Cal-vin Carson, Arthur Carson and Robert Carson all of Atlanta, Ga. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/11/2008 - 8/14/2008 Cobb, Roosevelt KINSTON - Roosevelt Cobb, 72, of 510 Lincoln St., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service Published i in the Free Press from 8/11/2008 - 8/14/2008 Flowers, Monroe KINSTON - Monroe Flowers, 76, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at Hickory Grove Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church with pastor Shelton Keyes officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Church Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Mary Flowers of the home; eight daughters, Gail Burney, Faye Wade, Peggy Lender, Queen Flowers, Cynthia Mewborn, Susan Pridgen and Renea Brock all of Kinston, Kimberly Flowers of Atlanta, Ga.; five sons, Curtis Thompson, Dennis Flowers, Leon Loftkin and Monroe Flowers Jr., all of Kinston, General Alfred Flowers of Biloxi, Miss.; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2008 at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel. Published in the Free Press from 8/11/2008 - 8/14/2008 Smith, Frances Frances (Herring) KINSTON - Mary Frances Herring Smith, 77, of Kinston, died Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Herring was born in Lenoir County to the late Oscar Edward Herring, Sr. and Katie Garris Herring. She was a member of White Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Broadwell officiating. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of fifty nine years, Phil D. Smith; two sons, Calvin Smith and wife, Deanie of Overland Park, KS, Ed Smith and wife, Martha of Kinston; six grandchildren, Michelle Roy and husband, Eric, Karla Yonce and husband, Stephen, Jessi Smith, Kalee Smith, Jackie Smith and Paul Smith; great-grandchild, Claire Yonce; three sisters, Charlotte Moore, Rachel Dawson and husband, Lon, Lucille Dawson; four brothers, Oscar Herring Jr. and wife, Evelyn, Jack Herring and wife, Nina, Jimmy Herring and wife, Linda, Fred Herring and wife, Diane. The family will receive friends following the service of remembrance. Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077 or the National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. (Paid obit) Published in the Free Press from 8/11/2008 - 8/14/2008 Chavis, Joseph On August 8, 2008, Joseph Chavis, son of Bracey Chavis, deceased, and Joan Riley, was called home to be with his Father. Surviving are his mother, Joan Riley, and her husband, Leonard Riley; three sons, Joseph Chavis Jr., Stephen Chavis, and Jason Chavis with their mother, Tammy Rich; four sisters, Carrie Robinson, Alice Wilson, Tracey Hinkle, and Ann Fransisco; and one brother, Richard Chavis. His death was sudden and a shock to us all, but we all know he is still with us. A wake will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Durham. Paid obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 8/12/2008 - 8/15/2008 Pike, Frances Elreesa Gurganus KINSTON - Frances Elreesa Gurganus Pike went to join her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Joseph Gordon Pike, in November of last year. She was an active and beloved member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, where she was also a teacher for many years. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday August 13, 2008 at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Pike Family Cemetery near Pink Hill. Elreesa is survived by her son, Joseph Daniel Pike, and daughter in law Chan Poyner Pike of San Diego, California; her sister, Elma Gurganus Taylor of Verona; and three grandchildren, Mary Smedes Poyner Pike and Joseph Daniel Poyner Pike of San Diego, California; and Frances Eliza Poyner Pike of New York City. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Missions Fund at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 1936 Banks School Road Kinston, N.C. 28504. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/12/2008 - 8/15/2008 Gooding, Juanita T. LA GRANGE - Juanita Taylor Gooding, 87, of 4727 Bulltown Road, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 10, 2008. Mrs. Gooding was wife of the late Robert Everett Gooding. Known for her conservatism, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting and puzzles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Stancil officiating. Interment will follow at Cobb Cemetery. Mrs. Gooding is survived by six children, Ruth Kramer and husband, Richard of Goldsboro, Elsie Parrish and husband, Jerry of Black Creek, Bud Gooding and wife, Patsy of Ontario, Canada, Marshall Gooding and wife, Kay of Hookerton, Roger Gooding and wife, Ann of Saulston, Tammy Heath and husband, Tommy of La Grange; sister, Geraldine Smith of Goldsboro; sixteen grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. The Gooding family would like to thank Lenoir Memorial Hospital CCU Nurses, Jennifer Potter, Elaine Pelletier and Gwen Gardner for their loving care and support. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Heath, 4725 Bulltown Road, La Grange. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Broadcasting Hope c/o Curtis Media Group, 2581 Highway 70, Goldsboro, NC 27530 in support of her great-great grandson, Max McNair. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/12/2008 - 8/15/2008 Kennedy, Phyl W. GREENVILLE - Phyl Walker Kennedy, 60, of Greenville, died Sunday, August 10, 2008, at home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 13, at 11 a.m. at Cobb Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Cavanaugh officiating. Kennedy is survived by children Danita Campbell of Blounts Creek, Christy Kennedy of Raleigh, Phyl W. Kennedy Jr. of Greenville; Sue Taylor of La Grange, Hazel Snead of Goldsboro, Carolyn Brooks of Georgia; brothers Bobby Kennedy of Greenville and Bill Kennedy of La Grange; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Rouse Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/12/2008 - 8/15/2008 Mewborn, Betsey Mallard KINSTON - Born in Raleigh, NC October 7, 1929, Betsey Mewborn lived most of her life in Kinston, NC. She married Thomas R. "Dick" Mewborn in 1953. She died in Wilmington at her daughter's home after a long illness. Betsey was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Mewborn. She is survived by a son, Thomas R. Mewborn Jr. of Fairfax, VA, a daughter, Catherine Lang Mewborn of Wilmington, NC, a grandson, Thomas Noah Mewborn, and two granddaughters, Caitlin Melissa Mewborn and Jessica Elisabeth Mewborn. Betsey was a graduate of Grainger High School and Converse College. She was a master embroiderer in the Embroiderer's Guild of New Bern. Betsey also erved as the moderator of the Presbyterian Women's Organization. Visitation 0will be held Wednesday evening at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. A memorial service will be held Thursday at First Presbyterian Church in Kinston at 11:00 AM following a private graveside service. A reception will be held at the Kinston Country Club following the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice at 2222 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the American Cancer Society. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/12/2008 - 8/16/2008 Swinson, Hellen Lee MOUNT OLIVE - Hellen Lee Parker Swinson, 87, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Universal Health Care in Raleigh. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Tyndall's Funeral Home in Mount Olive. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Mount Olive. She is survived by son Jerry Lee Swinson of Raleigh; sisters Frances Outlaw of Kinston and Mary Shickert of Wilmington; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Bear Marsh Baptist Church, 1649 Beautancus Road, Mount Olive, N.C. 28365. Published in the Free Press from 8/12/2008 - 8/15/2008 Banks, Mable Ruth Jarman COMFORT - Mable Ruth Jarman Banks, 90, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Tuckahoe Christian Church with the Rev. Jerry Banks and the Rev. Roger Noble officiating. Burial followed at Onslow Memorial Park. Survivors include daughters Sue Banks Spann of Richlands and Ruth Banks Dixon of Comfort; sister Laura May of Campbell, Calif.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made in memory of Mable Banks to Tuckahoe Christian Church. Funeral arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Richlands. Published in the Free Press from 8/13/2008 - 8/16/2008 Green, Velma Lee Pugh GREENVILLE - Velma Lee Pugh Green, 83, of 409 Abel St., died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at St. James Church of Christ Disciples of Christ. Burial will follow in Branches Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Bertha Mae Dixon of Kinston; sisters Esther Roach of Grifton and Daisy Evans of Long Branch, N.J.; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and eight great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/13/2008 - 8/16/2008 McKay, Dorothy Hockenberry DURHAM - Mrs. Dorothy Hockenberry McKay, 84, died Tuesday morning at the Duke Hospice Inpatient Facility. Mrs. McKay was the daughter of the late Hazel Duffy Hockenberry and the late Joseph Sylvester Hockenberry. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Wall Lenk Manufacturing in Kinston, N.C. Mrs. McKay was a member of Cole Mill Road Church of Christ and a longtime member of Pilot International, serving as governor for North Carolina. She loved to bake and carry cookies to neighbors, leaving them on their doorknobs. Mrs. McKay was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hoffman McKay. Mrs. McKay is survived by a son, Daniel Joseph McKay and wife Rita, of Timberlake; daughters, Glenda McKay Garrett and husband Michael, of Asheville, and Marsha McKay Colonna of Claysville, Penn., who was married to the late Samuel Colonna; five grandchildren, Joseph Colonna, James Colonna, Jennifer Colonna, Owen Garrett and Ryan Garrett; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Cole Mill Road Church of Christ, 1617 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705, with Dr. Paul Watson and the Rev. Kirk Cowell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11537, Alexandria, VA 22312. The family is being assisted in Durham by Clements Funeral Service, Inc. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/13/2008 - 8/16/2008 Swendell Williams Jr. NEW BERN - Swendell Williams Jr., 55, of G-15 Trent Court, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Swinson Funeral Service with the Rev. John Marks and the Rev. Rudolph Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Gardens. Survivors include wife Agenlene G. Williams of Trenton; daughter Sheila D. Williams of Trenton; son Swendell Williams III of Trenton; sister Consandra Williams of Connecticut; brothers the Rev. Rudolph Williams of South Carolina, Charles Williams of Connecticut, the Rev. John Marks of Kinston; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Friday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 8/14/2008 - 8/17/2008 Carson, Matilda Williams KINSTON - Matilda Williams Carson, 76, of 907 Cunningham Road, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Mills Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Clay Aycock officiating. Burial will be at Mills Memorial Garden. Survivors include four sons, Joseph Carson of Pink Hill, Calvin Carson, Arthur Carson and Robert Carson all of Atlanta, Ga. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/11/2008 - 8/14/2008 Noble, Clifford Ray TRENTON - In the grace of the Lord, there was an amazing man, my Husband, our Daddy and Granddaddy, loved by all. Clifford Ray Coble, 61, of Trenton, died August 13, 2008, at home. He is preceded in death by his brother, Leonard F. Coble; and his sister, Iris D. Coble. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn F. Coble; one son, Christopher Ray Coble and wife Lesha; and his daughter, Cheryl C. Gamez and husband Alberto, all of Trenton. He is also survived by three brothers, Boyce F. Coble of Seven Spring, Billy R. Coble of Pollocks-ville, and Larry Coble of Newport; one sister, Margie F. Carter of Pollocksville; five grand-children, Tabitha C. McDonald, Nichole L. Coble, Talia, Jada and Samuel Gamez; and one great-grandchild, Kaylee McDonald. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Cotten Chapel with Robert "Butch" Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/14/2008 - 8/17/2008 Dixon Sr., Fred F. "House" KINSTON - Fred F. "House" Dixon Sr., 89, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Glencare As-sisted Living of Warsaw. The funeral will be held at noon, Friday, Aug. 15, at Loftin Funeral Home with Eldress Dora Albritton officiating. Interment with military rites will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include son Fred F. Dixon Jr. of Chapel Hill; two grandchil-dren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press Gaskins Jr., George Linwood TARBORO - Memorial Services for George Linwood Gaskins Jr., 64, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Edgecombe Memorial Park, 2879 US 258 South, Tarboro, N.C. Mr. Gaskins passed away August 10, 2008. Born in Kinston, N.C. he was the son of the late George Linwood Gaskins Sr. and Lucille Ward Gaskins. He is survived by his sons, Allen P. Gaskins of Cayce, S.C., Aaron Tyler Gaskins of Ayden, N.C.; and daughter, Deani Paige Lawrence of Wilmington, N.C.; brothers Donald, Ted, and Roger Gaskins all of North Carolina; and sister, Shelvy Manning of Virginia; grandchildren, Ansley and Todd; nephews, Teddy and Stephen Gaskins; nieces Suzanne Johnson and Linda Norris. Memorials may be made to Gaskins Grandchildren Scholarship Fund, NBSC, 1245 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29202. Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/14/2008 - 8/17/2008 Morgan, James "Sonny Droopy" KINSTON - James "Sonny Droopy" Morgan, 60, of 105 Wilson Ave., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/14/2008 - 8/17/2008 Bass, Ashley Nicole HOOKERTON - Ashley Nicole Bass, 19, of 321 S. William Hooker Drive, died Wednes-day, Aug. 6, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at Rouse Abundant Life Ministries. Burial will follow in Artis Cemetery. Survivors include parents John Jr. Rudd and Jennifer J. Harper of the home and brothers Victor Bass of the home and Linwood Nicholson of Goldsboro. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/15/2008 - 8/18/2008 Chestnut, Virginia Stanley PINK HILL - Virginia Stanley Chestnut, 63, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008. Survivors include daughters Traci Bruce of Pink Hill and Jessica Lockridge of Charlotte; two grand-children; three sisters; and three brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/15/2008 - 8/18/2008 Wynn, Margaret Lee Mevin GOLDSBORO - A home going celebration for Ms. Margaret Lee Mevin Wynn, 74, of 1711-A Holly St., who slept into eternal rest on Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital will be held at noon Saturday at Gospel Tabernacle of Deliverance, 1015 N. James St. with Bishop Leamon Sykes officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Essie Mervin. She leaves to cherish her precious memories three sons, Eddie Wynn, Jr. (Purlie) of Dudley, James Howard Mervin and Floyd Wynn (Jacquelin) of Goldsboro; three daughters, Margaret Mae Wynn of the home, Jeanette Wynn Watkins (Johnny T.) of North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Burnice Wynn Smith of Goldsboro; four brothers, Alton Mervin of Washington, D.C., John Q. Mervin and James Andrew Mervin of Kinston, and Allen Mervin of Pikeville; three sisters, Patricia Spruill and Manor Artis of Pikeville and Rosa Lee Harvey of Goldsboro; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. There will be a wake held from 7-8 p.m. Friday evening in the Rhodes Funeral Home Chapel. Expression of sympathy may be e-mailed to rhodesfh1@aol.com. A sympathetic and dignified service entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, Goldsboro. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/15/2008 - 8/18/2008 Gooding Sr., James Edgar SAN DIEGO - James Edgar (Griffin) Gooding Sr. died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in San Diego. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. Interment was at Riverside National Cemetery. Survivors include Carlita Diann, James Jr. and Reginald Gooding, all of San Diego; two sisters Mamie R. Nurse of Washington, D.C., and Annie Caroll King of Pink Hill; and brother George Southerland of Pink Hill. A service to honor his memory will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Georgia K Battle Center in Kinston. For more information call William and Caroll King at (252)568-2029. Mills Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the local announcement. Published in the Free Press from 8/16/2008 - 8/19/2008 Harvey, Tyrone Linell VANCEBORO - Tryone Linell Harvey, 44, of 106 Muddy Lane, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 8/16/2008 - 8/19/2008 Stone, Eleanor Davis GRIFTON - Eleanor Davis Stone, 91, died August 15, 2008. Mrs. Stone was the widow of the late Charles Edward Stone. She was a retired instructor from Lenoir Community College in Kinston, N.C. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Magier of Anchorage, Alaska; and one grandson. A private graveside service will be held in Ashland, Va. Arrangements by Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/16/2008 - 8/19/2008 Powell, Christine KINSTON - Pastor Christine Powell, 68, of 2232 Briarfield Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loftin Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/16/2008 - 8/19/2008 Chapman, Addison Grace NEW BERN - Addison Grace Chapman, infant, of 220 Monterey Circle, died Saturday, Aug. 16. 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Peterson Cemetery in Vanceboro with Elder Donald Wells officiating. Survivors include her parents, the Rev. Derrick and Adraine Chapman of the home; brother Derrick Chapman Jr. of the home; sister Daydriane Chapman of the home; grandmothers Brenda Chapman of Grifton, Esther Dawson of New Bern; grandfathers Larry Chapman of Grifton, and William Dawson of New Bern. Funeral arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/17/2008 - 8/22/2008 Thompson, William Samuel Trenton - The Rev. William Samuel "Sam" Thompson, 57, of 6555 N.C. 41W died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Haw Branch A.M.E. Zion Church in Richlands with the Rev. Ralph Thompson offi ciating. Burial will be in Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville. Survivors include wife Lorraine Thompson of the home; one daughter, Brigette Thompson of the home; two sons, Andre Thompson of Richlands and Samuel Thompson of the home; two sisters, Mildred Chadwick and Laura Lewis of Fayetteville; two brothers, Guy Thompson of Richlands and Ralph Thompson of Greenville, S.C.; and six grandchildren. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. with a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/17/2008 - 8/20/2008 White, Mary Alice Flowers KINSTON - Mary Alice Flowers White, 55, of 258 Taylor Heath Road died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/17/2008 - 8/20/2008 White, Mary Alice Flowers KINSTON - Mary Alice Flowers White, 55, of 258 Taylor Heath Road, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Jumping Run F.W.B. Church with the Rev. John Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Shelton White of Kinston; son Tyron Wynn of Kinston; daughters Shawn White of Raleigh, Tamara Wynn of Kinston; mother Annie Grace Flowers of Kinston; sisters Anita Johnson and Eunice Moore of Kinston; brothers Larry Flowers of Kinston, Kenneth E. Flowers of Murphy, Donald Ray Flowers of Sterling, Va., and Donnie Nobles of New Bern. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/18/2008 - 8/21/2008 Dixon, Louise GRIFTON - Louise Dixon, 88, 807 Smith 807 Smith St. died Sunday, St. died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Greenville Cilla Nursing Facility in Greenville. Arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 8/18/2008 - 8/21/2008 Franklin, John Owen CHAPEL HILL- John Owen Franklin, 61, of Montevallo, Ala.,, formerly of Chapel Hill, N.C., passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the home of his devoted sister, Lynda Frank-lin. He spent his final hours surrounded by the love of his family and dear friend, Pat Minges. John was born in Lumberton, N.C. on July 16, 1947, and grew up in Ayden and Grif-ton, N.C. He was predeceased by his father, James Grady Franklin and mother, Rosalie Stokes Franklin of Grifton. John had a varied background on stage and television as an actor, set and lighting designer, stage manager, stylist, production designer, film editor, producer, dancer, choreographer, director and teacher. He studied applied art and art history at UNC-Chapel Hill, received his BFA magna cum laude from UNC-Greensboro in technical theatre design and his MFA from UNC-Chapel Hill in costume design. John began a career as an interior designer at A.B. Whitley, Inc. and Stuart Walston, Inc., top design firms in eastern N.C. Realizing his love for the theatre, John returned to graduate school. He began his professional career in theatre as a makeup artist with the NC PBS Television Network, which led to feature film work, commercials, print, and several years touring the U.S. for Lancome-Paris. John designed costumes for academic, regional and community theater productions throughout the Southeast. For seven years, John taught classes, and was the resident costume designer on more than 75 productions, at the Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT). When time permitted, he also designed makeup, hair and wigs for several regional theatres and Broadway tours. Leaving his RLT family was a difficult decision, but in 2001, John's strong desire to teach the next generation of theatre majors led him to the University of Montevallo (UM) in Montevallo, Ala. John's seven years at UM, were his most fulfilling, both professionally and personally. As Assistant Professor, he enjoyed working with the theatre faculty and his beloved students immensely. John was honored to receive the 2005-2006 College of Fine Arts Distinguished Teacher Award and proudly accepted tenure in 2006-2007. John is survived by his sister, Lynda Franklin of Durham, N.C.; and his half brothers, Wayne A. Clark of Rock Hill, S.C. and Charles S. Clark of Sumter, S.C. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at Evergreen Memorial Estates, Grifton, N.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the John Owen Franklin Memo-rial Endowment at the University of Montevallo Theatre Division c/o Pam Lucas, University of Montevallo, Station 6210, Montevallo, AL 35115. A celebration of his life will be held by fellow staff members and students whose lives he has touched on August 31, 2008, at UM. For more information regarding the UM service, please contact Eva Hammock at 205-482-1656. Condolences may be sent to the family at farmercondolence@embarqmail.com. Ar-rangements are by Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden, N.C. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com Published in the Free Press from 8/19/2008 - 8/22/2008 Giannini, Doris McLawhorn AYDEN - Doris McLawhorn Giannini, 73, died August 16, 2008. Graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Entombment will be in Ayden Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Farmer Funeral Home, Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 8/18/2008 - 8/21/2008 Hall, Laura Mae RICHLANDS - Minister Laura Mae Hall, 83, of 201 S. Onslow St., Apt. 5-D, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Satur-day, Aug. 23, at Haw Branch AME Church with Dr. Janice Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Creek Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Sarah McCall, Janice Green and Diane Staten, all of Richlands; sons Johnny Hall and Stevie Hall, of Kinston, Earl Hall and Moses Hall of Richlands; 33 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 10 great great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Mills Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. at St. Mary Holy Church in Comfort. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/18/2008 - 8/24/2008 Harvey, Tyrone Linell VANCEBORO - Tryone Linell Harvey, 44, of 106 Muddy Lane died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Tri-County Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sheila C. Nobles officiating. Survivors include his mother, Ida Harvey Pelham, and stepfather, Leslie Pelham, of Vanceboro; and one brother, R. Allen Harvey of Smithfield. Viewing will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2008, or one house before the service Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Tri-County Chapel. Published in the Free Press from 8/17/2008 - 8/20/2008 Lewis, Dantrell I. GRIFTON - Dantrell Isaiah Lewis, 8, of 4512 Tick Bite Road, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Duke Medical Center in Durham. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Mills Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel Hardy officiating. Burial will follow in Mills Memorial Garden. Survivors include his parents, Lillie and Davis Lewis of the home; sisters Kathlene Lewis, Kathrine Lewis, Katrina Lewis and Lillie Lewis, all of the home; brothers Marvin Blue, Davis Lewis Jr., Danny Lewis, Damien Lewis, Darius Lewis, and Devonta Lewis, all of the home and Don Smith of Greenville. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/17/2008 - 8/22/2008 Blow, Ethel HOOKERTON - Ethel Blow, 94, of 2825 N.C. Hwy 123 N., died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/20/2008 - 8/23/2008 Blow, Ethel HOOKERTON - Ethel Blow, 94, of 2825 N.C. 123 North, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Browntown Community Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Richard Edwards of Snow Hill; brothers Wardell Blow and Larry Blow, both of Greenville. Published in the Free Press from 8/22/2008 - 8/25/2008 Desmond, Virginia McCarthy Driver KINSTON - Virginia McCarthy Driver Desmond, 87, of Kinston, N.C. passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph M. Desmond; sister, Elizabeth Schwab; and brother, Edward Driver. Mrs. Desmond was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Beta Sigma Phi. Survivors include daughters, Beverly D. Davis of Greenville, N.C., and Terry D. Smith of Emerald Isle, N.C.; sons, Joseph M. Desmond, II of Midlothian, Va., and David G. Desmond of Char-lotte; grandchildren, Diane D. Stefanco of York, S.C., Scott E. Hansen of Greenville, N.C., David G. Desmond, II of Raleigh, and Kathryn E. Desmond of Midlothian, Va.; great-grandchildren, Christopher J. Stefanco and Dylan J. Stafanco, both of York, S.C.; and sister, Graham D. Robertson of Glen Burnie, Md. A Memorial service will be held at a later date in Waynesboro, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Soci-ety, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or to the American Heart Association, 3015 South Memorial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com Published in the Free Press 8/20/2008 8/23/08 Simmons, Ava LA GRANGE - Ava Simmons, 78, of 507 Fire Tower Road Apt. E, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at LaGrange Fu-neral Services. Published in the Free Press from 8/20/2008 - 8/23/2008 Stokes, Serenity RALEIGH - Serenity Stokes, infant, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Wake Med Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, in the Warren Family Ceme-tery. Survivors include her mother, Melanie Stokes of the home; father Eddie Braswell of Wilson; and grandmother Essie Ray of Chester, Va. Funeral arrangements by S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/20/2008 - 8/23/2008 Worley, Dora KINSTON - Dora Worley, 62, of 412 College St., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Garner Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/19/2008 - 8/22/2008 Worley, Dora KINSTON - Dora Marie Summerlin Worley, 62, of 412 College Street died Sunday, Au-gust 17, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Dora Swaney Summerlin; her sister, Claudia Lee Barnes; her grandson, Kevin Scott Strickland; and her son-in-law, David E. Peyton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with the Reverend Sue Holder officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughters, Edwenna Kaye Peyton of Kinston, Cleone Grubs and husband William, of Louisville, Ky.; her sons, Roger Scott Worley and Steven Brian Byrd, both of Kinston; her sisters, Anna Mae Thigpen and husband Herman, Polly Peak, Gracie Acuna and husband Senovio, all of Kinston, and Brenda Hinson of Hubert; her brothers, Willie Summerlin of Kinston, Lyn-wood Summerlin and wife Beth, of Snow Hill; her daughter -in-law, Jennifer Hill Worley of Kinston; and a special friend, Charlotte Hines of Kinston; seven grandchildren, Roger Strickland, Candy Jones, Amanda Strickland, Nikki Ordway, Joseph Coombs, Jr., Essie Pey-ton, and Destiny Worley all of Kinston; three step-grandchildren, Sarah Grubs, Michael Grubs and Joshua Grubs, all of Louisville, Ky.; and five great-grandchildren, Kevin Strick-land, Isabella Peyton, Samantha Ordway, Brayden Strickland and Mason Gonzalez. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home and other times at 607 West Lenoir Avenue. Funeral arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com Published in the Free Press from 8/19/2008 - 8/23/2008 Aug 21 Langston, Daisy Adell LA GRANGE - Daisy Adell Langston, 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/21/2008 - 8/24/2008 Langston, Daisy Adell LA GRANGE - Daisy Adell Langston, 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the La Grange Cemetery. Survivors include her daugh-ters, Phyllis Langston and Joann Langston of La Grange; son Willie Langston of La Grange; brother Samuel R. Bizzell; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 8/22/2008 - 8/25/2008 Midyette, Louise McCall KINSTON - Louise McCall Midyette died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the funeral home and other times at 2909 Kelly Road in Kinston. Survivors include son Ronald Midyette of Kinston and daughter Brenda Yates of Hudson. Published in the Free Press from 8/21/2008 - 8/24/2008 Midyette, Dorothy Louise KINSTON - Dorothy Louise Midyette, 81, of Kinston went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Mrs. Midyette was born in Lenoir, N.C. on July 8, 1927, to the late Lemuel and Annie McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Randolph Edward Midyette; a brother, Olin Leon McCall; two sisters, Helen McCall Watson and Mozelle McCall McCrary. She was a life-long member of Grainger Baptist Church and retired from Coca-Cola Bottling. She was known for her gen-tleness, optimism for humanity and love for her family. She was a beloved mother and cher-ished grandmother. She is survived by her son, Ronald and wife Sandra, of Kinston; grand-children Megan and Madeline of Kinston; daughter Brenda Midyette Yates and husband Glenn, of Hudson, N.C.; granddaughter McCall Spring; three sisters, Ruby McCall Braswell and Rachel McCall Reichard both of Lenoir, N.C., Pat McCall Todd of Suffolk, Va.; sister-in-law LeViolet Cox McCall of Lenoir and special friend Gracie Holder of Lenoir, N.C.; numer-ous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home and other times at Ronald's home at 2909 Kelly Road. Fu-neral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/22/2008 - 8/25/2008 Whisneant, Glenda Sue TEXAS - Glenda Sue Whisneant, 48, of 305 N. Vidor Lane, Texas, died Thursday, August 14, 2008. She was employed by Building Blocks Academy. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and a very special friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Neal and step-mother, Helen. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at R.S. Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee, Texas with the Rev. Terry Wright officiating. Interment was held at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Whisneant; two sons, Jamie Whisneant and Bradley Whisneant, all of the home; mother Mrytle and a step-father of South Carolina. Several brothers and sisters, Clifton, Magalene, Freddie, Louise, Earl, Ella Mae, Jimmy, Boone, and Betty Jean. Also many friends that will miss her very much. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/21/2008 - 8/24/2008 Carawan, Alma Whealton KINSTON - Alma Whealton Carawan, 96, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance. Published in the Free Press from 8/22/2008 - 8/25/2008 Howell, Deron WHISETT - Deron Howell, 37, of 1272 Glory Vine Road, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents, Elumina Howell and Dorothy Moore Howell of Whisett; son Damon Howell of Greensboro; daughter Vaniah Howell of Queens, N.Y.; sisters Tammy Harris of Queens, N.Y., Veronica Brown and Shirley Garrett of Grifton; and grandmother, Rosa Lee Moore of Kinston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday, Aug. 23, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 8/22/2008 - 8/25/2008 Kilpatrick, Mary KINSTON - Mary Kilpatrick, 78, of 107 E. Peyton Ave., died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Oak Hill Memorial Gardens with Pastor W.K. Raynor officiating. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda J. Edwards and Carrie S. Jones of Kinston; sisters Mattie Scott, Lillie Frizzell, Ethleen Whitfield and Sallie B. Houston, all of Kinston; brother Cleveland Banks of Kinston; and one grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/22/2008 - 8/25/2008 Anderson, Delores Cummings KINSTON - Delores Cummings Anderson, 47, of 8-A Jack Rountree, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/23/2008 - 8/26/2008 Lovitt, James Earl GREENVILLE - James Earl Lovitt, 62, of 1338 Ellison Court, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at St. Paul Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church in Ayden. Burial will follow in Branches Cemetery, Winterville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday, Aug. 23, at the church. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/23/2008 - 8/26/2008 Hill Sr., Jerry Ronald KINSTON - Jerry Ronald Hill Sr., 73, of Kinston, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Jerry was born in Guilford County on Jan. 22, 1935, to the late Thomas and Maude Cole Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Pat Hill of Kin-ston. He served as President of White Owl Parts Company in Kinston for 55 years; was a Full Card Member of the Kinston Power Squadron and achieved the following accomplishments during his membership with the Kinston Power Squadron: member US Power Squadron - Kinston Power Squadron since 1963, serving a total of 45 plus years; was "Past Commander" ? Squadron Commander in 1969; Senior Navigator; completed all "required" US Power Squadron courses to earn a "Full Certificate" and the grade of "Senior Navigator;"earned 25 "Merit Marks" for contributions to the Squadron in public boating safety education and other endeavors; awarded the "Ed Daniels" education award two years in a row for complet-ing the most member courses in the squadron in 2006 and 2007. His most favorite hobbies were boating, fishing, flying, and working with his hands. Anything he could envision and dream, he could build with his hands. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Ann Justice Hill; daughter, Debra Whitaker and husband Phil, of Garner; sons, Lawrence Keith Hill and wife Mary, of Raleigh, Jerry Michael Hill and wife Donna, of Kinston, and Jerry Ronald Hill, Jr. and wife Vicki, of Wayne County; grandchildren, Jerry Michael Hill, Jr., Joshua Mason Hill, Toni Catherine Hill, Kevin Hill, Amanda Michle, Perry Britt Hill, and Cassie Miller; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Stell and Sara Frances Scearce; brothers, Thomas M. Hill, Robert Hill, Roger Hill, Gary Hill and Larry Hill. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in the Chapel of Howard-Carter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his favorite charity ? the American Cancer Society - in his honor would be greatly appreciated: American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Kinston, NC 27834. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/26/2008 - 8/29/2008 Sutton, Hannah Florence West KINSTON - Hannah Florence West Sutton, 92, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 22, 2008. She was surrounded by her family at her home on Neuse Road. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a long time member of Southwest Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Lela Heath West and Herman West and her husband Etheridge Adro "Bud" Sutton. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Jones and husband Gregory of Dover, NC and Wanda Tyson and husband John of Seminole, Florida; two sons, Woody Sutton and wife, Ann of Dover, and Gary Sutton and wife Rose of Kinston; grandchildren, Sallyanne Sutton and husband Chris Pollock, Woody Sutton, Jr. and wife, Melissa, Tammy Sykes and husband Danny, Jeremy Jones, Kevin Sutton and wife, Heather, Amanda S. Morgan and husband Matt, Travis Tyson and wife Sarah Tyson, Trevor Tyson and wife Megan and Shannan Tyson; great-grandchildren, Brandon Sutton, Taylor Sutton, Haley and Daniel Sykes, Arden Sutton and Daliah Tyson and her future new great grandson, Ryan Tyson and her only living special sister-in-law, Sybil West Kinsey of Jacksonville, NC. A very special thanks to Joyce Tilghman and to 3HC & Hospice of Kinston and their special caregivers. Visitation will be on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 from 12:30 -1:30 pm at Howard Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the visitation in the chapel at 1:30 pm with the Rev. Wayne Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South-west Christian Church, 890 Neuse Rd. in Kinston, 28501 or 3HC & Hospice of Kinston, 655 Sussex St., Kinston, NC 28504. Arrangements by Howard Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/24/2008 - 8/27/2008 Williams, Marceline D. HOOKERTON - Marceline D. Williams, 79, of 200 Faith Hope Road, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Shady Grove F.W.B. Church of Snow Hill with the Rev. Douglas Kornegay officiating. Burial will take place after the funeral in the Lodge Cemetery. Survivors include nieces Sheena Tabron of the home, Wanda Durham of Wake Forest, Yvonne Pridgen of Jason Community and Carolyn Sutton of La Grange; and nephews Donald Tabron of Snow Hill and Douglas Tabron of Nashville. Viewing will take place from 2-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 in the chapel of Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home in Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 8/24/2008 - 8/28/2008 Lee, Morris P. KINSTON - Morris P. Lee, 80, of 1002 Jefferson Drive, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 in the chapel of Garner Funeral Home in Kinston with the Rev. Greg Kincaid officiating. Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held after the funeral and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 8/25/2008 - 8/28/2008 Lee, Morris Paul "Boss" KINSTON - Morris "Boss" Paul Lee, age 80, of 1002 Jefferson Drive, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 5, 1928, to Paul and Essie Lee in Duplin County. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Lee Kornegay. Morris retired as Maintenance Supervisor from the former Kinston City Schools and Lenoir County Schools with 33 years of service. He was a Mason at St. John's Masonic Lodge and a charter member of Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department. He loved his family, growing vegetables in his garden to give away to others, and going to Bojangles for breakfast. He was a member of Neuse Baptist Church and the Young at Heart Sunday school class. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Bertha Jones Lee of the home; his daughter, Kay Lee Wade and husband Aaron; his son, Morris Earl Lee and wife Debbie, all of Kinston; his grandchildren, Tammy Lee Stilley and Jeff, of Greenville, Shannon Wade Barker and Rob, John Paul Lee and Jenny, Brian A. Wade and friend, Leigh Berg, all of Kinston; great-grandchildren, Kamryn Woodward, Shelby Lee, Jacob Stilley and Hudson Barker. Other survivors include his sister, Irene Lee Kornegay of Deep Run; brother, Remus Lee and wife Shelby, of Kinston; special nieces, nephews and friends with the Highway 70 Bojangles Breakfast club. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Aug. 26, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with the Reverend Greg Kincaid officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at his home. Interment services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday from Pinelawn Memorial Park with Masonic Rites. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565. Funeral arrangements by Garner Fu-neral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/25/2008 - 8/29/2008 Thorne, Wallace E. LA GRANGE - Wallace E. Thorne, 80, of 1584 New Hope Road, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at his home. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at Rouse Funeral Home of La Grange with the Rev. Sherman Guthrie and the Rev. T.C. West officiating. A private burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include children Christie T. Smith of Goldsboro, Marsha T. Green of Goldsboro, Mark Thorne of Raleigh and Curt Thorne of Nashville, Tenn.; sister Fannie Lou Dickerson of Wilson; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place after the service. Online condolences can be submitted at www.rousefh.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/25/2008 - 8/28/2008 Barfield Jr., Walter MOUNT OLIVE - Funeral services for Mr. Walter Barfield Jr., 77, will be held at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, from the Goldsboro-Raleigh Assembly Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, 214 Hooks River Road, Goldsboro with Bishop Alton Smith officiating. Entombment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park. Mr. Barfield died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, N.C. He is the son of Walter Sr., and Katie Kornegay Barfield, and the husband of Nannie M. Barfield. He was President and Funeral Director of Garris Funeral Home, Inc. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish loving memories to his daughter, McKale Barfield-Best of Goldsboro, N.C.; a son, Terry Wynn of Mount Olive, N.C.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Lela King of Faison; four brothers, John Barfield of Mount Olive, Joseph Barfield of Fayetteville, Alton Barfield Sr., and Thomas Barfield Sr. of Dudley; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing was held from 4-8 p.m. Monday with family present from 7-8 p.m. at Garris Funeral Home and Tuesday at Goldsboro-Raleigh Assembly from 10 a.m.-noon. Funeral arrangements by Garris Funeral Home of Mount Olive. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/26/2008 - 8/29/2008 Cannon, Eddie Lee SNOW HILL - Eddie Lee Cannon, 72, of 1693 Davis Road, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 8/26/2008 - 8/29/2008 Moye, Helen Flowers TRENTON - Helen Flowers Moye, 57, of Trenton, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008. Helen was born in Lenoir County on May 8, 1951, to Hilda Pollock Flowers and the late Winfield Carl Flowers, Jr. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Strawbridge. She was a member of Southwood Memorial Christian Church where she was a choir member and also served as past Co-chairman of the Evangelism Committee. Survivors include her husband, Ricky Moye of the home; daughter, Michelle Moye Basden and husband George, of Trenton; grandchildren, Tyler Basden and Ashlynn Basden; mother, Hilda Pollock Flowers of Trenton; brother, Neal Flowers of Kinston; nieces and nephews, Eric Moye, Hunter Moye, Tina Kinard, Gary Strawbridge, Kristi Strawbridge, Taylor Flow-ers, Johnathan Flowers, and Allyson Flowers; and brothers-in-law, Jimmy Moye and Ike Strawbridge. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Southwood Memorial Christian Church and other times, at the home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at the Church with the Reverend Rick Vernon officiating. Burial will follow at the Baker Family Cemetery, Strawberry Branch Road, Kin-ston. Memorials may be made to Southwood Memorial Christian Church, 1027 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504 or to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/27/2008 - 8/30/2008 Raye Jr., Alexander KINSTON - Mr. Alexander Raye, Jr., 81, of 815 Eagle Road, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Alexander was born in Kinston, N.C. to the late Alexander and Martha Raye. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Paul Raye; sister Esther Raye; grandmother Mrs. Martha Raye; and an aunt, Ms. Anna M. Raye. Alexander attended elementary and high schools in Kinston, N.C., graduating from Adkin High School in 1948. He furthered his education at Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C., and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, N.C. His post graduate studies were completed in Administration and Supervision from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, N.C. He was honorably dis-charged from the United States Army after two years of service. He was a retired Assistant Principal with the Wayne County Public School System. His community affiliations were the H.V. Brown School Masters' Organization, Winston-Salem State University Alumni Association, and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. In addition to his community affiliations, he was an active member of St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as the Church School Superintendent for close to 30 years, as well as membership of the Church Steward Board and Methodist Men. Alexander leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, a devoted wife of 46 years, Joyce Holmes Raye; son Alexander Raye, III (Jacquelyn) of Norfolk, Va.; daughters Jennifer Joy Raye of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Kimberly Alice Raye of Bartlett, Ill.; grandsons Chavis Alexander and Bryson Alexander Raye; two sister-in-laws, Marian H. Bass of High Point, N.C., and Melba McCannon of Landover, Md.; a number of nieces and nephews; very dear friends, Mrs. Rosetta Cox and Theodore (Teddy) Washington of Kinston, N.C., and several other friends with whom he formed meaningful and lasting relationships. He shared special fondness for his extended family, Beatrice Olds (Willie) of Kinston, N.C.; grandson Willie, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughters Rhonda W. Olds of Kinston, N.C., and Lemisha T. Olds of Fayetteville, N.C.; and great-granddaughter, Ericka Olds of Kinston, N.C. "The Omega Omega Ceremony" will be held at 1:30 p.m., prior to the beginning of the funeral service. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church, Kinston, N.C., with the Rev. Julian C. Pridgen officiating. Interment will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church School. Funeral arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008 Templeton, Lynn Madison MOREHEAD CITY - Lynn Madison Templeton, 80, of Morehead City, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Carteret General Hospital. Born in Union Grove, N.C., November 21, 1927, Lynn was the son of the late Eva and Leonard Templeton. Following World War II, he served his country as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard with the peace-keeping forces in Okinawa. After attending Appalachian State University, he moved to Charlotte, N.C., where he was at one time, co-owner of Plaza Appliance and TV. With his wife, he lovingly raised his family and was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Since retiring to Morehead City, he enjoyed his church family at First Presbyterian Church and also served as a volunteer with Hospice. Although successful in his career, Lynn's most significant ac-complishments and contributions were "unofficial." In addition to his family, he was a be-loved "parent" and mentor to his nieces and nephews, celebrating each success and loving them through their losses. His unselfishness and devotion to others were remarkable and yet his "missions" were quiet and self-chosen. He made a "career" of being a Good Samaritan, quietly and humbly serving "the least of these," living his faith every day. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alma Johnson Templeton; two daughters, Joan Templeton Perry and husband James, "Jimbo" of Kinston and Gina Templeton Gerken and husband Don, of Castle Rock, Colo.; two sisters, Cleo Templeton Gullick of Charlotte and Maxine Templeton Holmes of Charlottesville, Va.; seven grandsons, Lynn Madison Perry, James Stockton Perry, Jr., Stephen Johnson Perry, Nathan Templeton Perry, Jackson Seipp Perry, Adam Sawyer Gerken and John Maxwell Gerken; also eight nieces and nephews. A memo-rial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City with the Rev. Tim Havlicek officiating. The family will receive friends immediately follow-ing the service. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Union Grove United Methodist Church, Union Grove, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund in honor of Lynn Templeton. Fu-neral arrangements by Munden Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/27/2008 - 8/30/2008 Ball, Reba BEULAVILLE - Reba Whaley Ball, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Kinston. She is preceded in death by her parents, Will and Maude Whaley; and her loving husband of 60 years, Charlie Ball. A funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at East Duplin Memorial Gardens in Beulaville. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Ball and wife Peggy of Potters Hill and Milton Ball and wife Marie of Potters Hill; daughters, Patsy Ball Brown and husband Bennie of Richlands and Vickie Ball Houghton and husband John of Kinston; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren: and one great-great-grandchild. Published in the Kinston Free Press August 28, 2008 August 30, 2008 Anderson, Delores Cummings KINSTON - Delores Cummings Anderson, 47, of 8-A Jack Rountree, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at St. John F.W.B. Church with Eldress Annie Knockett officiating. Survivors include her husband, Frankie Anderson of Kinston; sons Anwar Pierre and Tommy Pierre of Miami, Fla.; daughter Kisha Virgil of Miami, Fla.; sisters Edna Marie Briggs, Patricia Greene and Deborah Johnson, all of Kinston, Patricia Beckford and Pearlie Maye Cummings of Florida, Augelee Burrow of New Bern, Denise Miller, Matt L. Cummings, Linda Rodgers, Ernestine Rodgers and Debra Rodgers all of Miami, Fla., and Beverly Rodgers of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers Leo Cummings of Pamlico County, Anthony Cummings, Kenneth Cummings and Brian Cummings, all of Kinston, Andre Cummings, Lee Cum-mings, Darrell Rodgers and Albert Rodgers, all of Virginia, Jerome Cummings and Ernest Rodgers of Miami, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home Published in the Free Press from 8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008 Brinkley, Elizabeth McLawhorn DOVER - Elizabeth McLawhorn Brinkley, 88, of Magnolia Cottage Care, formerly a resident of Kinston and New Bern died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. She was a 1939 graduate of Farm Life School in Vanceboro and a member of Bridgeton Christian Church. Since her return to Kinston in 1999 she attended Faith Lutheran Church. She was a wife, homemaker, and most of all a loving mother of five children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Brinkley; her brothers, Floyd B. McLawhorn and MacDonald McLawhorn of Vanceboro; and a daughter-in-law, Rebe cca Carter Brinkley of Texarkana, Texas. She is survived by her children, Donald R. Brinkley and Lorraine of Kinston, Leslie J. Brinkley of Texar-kana, Texas, Linda B. Mills and Bobby of Trenton, Robert C. Brinkley and Julie of Morehead City, Gail B. Scott and Fred of Kinston; her brother, Robert Payne McLawhorn of Vance-boro; her two sisters, Clara Lou Ipock of Vanceboro, Ruth Whitford of New Bern, 13 grand-children and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church, 709 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Ron Fletcher officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, ABLAZE. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008 Goff, Judy Carol Moody KINSTON - Judy Carol Moody Goff, 61, of Kinston passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. Carol was a long time employee with Eckerd's and Rite Aid Pharmacies, where she worked for 15 years as a cashier. She loved meeting and helping new customers which always developed into a special friendship. She loved her family and friends very much and would always show that love by doing anything for any of them. Carol enjoyed watching movies, listening to country music and she loved dancing. She will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, co-worker and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Moody and Kathleen Moody Lanier, her brothers, Jimmie Moody and Kenneth R. Moody. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of her son, Wayne Hill, 5549 Worley Lane, Pink Hill. Interment services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29 from Westview Cemetery. Survivors left to cherish her memory include her son, Donald Wayne Hill and wife, Melissa of Pink Hill, a grandson, Donald James "D.J." Hill of Pink Hill, five sisters, Pearl Jones, Mildred Sutton, Mary Kathryn Jones, all of Kin-ston, Margaret Mitchell of Apollo Beach, FL, Winnie Castro of Palatka, FL, her aunt, Aggie Hobbs of Holly Ridge, many nieces and nephews and cousins and a very special companion, Kenneth Goff, who's love and support meant so much to her. The family wishes to express a special thank you to all her friends and co-workers who stopped by, called or sent cards. Wayne and Melissa would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to her very loving care-givers, Winnie Castro (sister), Judy Stallings and 3HC Hospice for all their nurturing care and support of Carol and of them. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008 Jarman, Johnnie Mae GOLDSBORO - Mother Johnnie Mae Jarman, 77 triumphantly passed from labor to reward at her residence on August 25. She was a faithful member of the Original Tabernacle of Prayer for All People. She known as a prayer warrior and favorite saying was "God is the head of my life." Her rich legacy of prayer and service to God and humanity will be celebrated on Saturday at 12 Noon at the St. Matthew FWB Church, LaGrange. She will be eulogized by her son Elder Aaron Jarman. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery next to her beloved husband Costello Jarman, Jr. Loving and precious memories will remain with her children, Johnnie M. Bond, of the home, Elder Aaron ( Eldress Cynthia) Jarman, La Grange, Varo (Charles) Rigsby, Ft Washington, MD; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters Georgiana Wooten, Kinston, Dorothy Sanders, East Orange, NJ, Jean Woodson; brothers George Wilson, Henderson, Willie Wilson, Newark, NJ, Buddy Hardy, Newark, NJ. Visitation Friday from 2 until 6 at the McIntyre Funeral Home Ministries, Goldsboro. The family will receive friends at the residence where they will assemble in preparation for the the procession. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008 Loftin, Maxwell Earl BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Maxwell Earl Loftin, 66, son of Douglas and Isabella Dixon Loftin, formerly of Kinston, died Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August, 28, 2008, at Serene Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery in Linden, N.J. Survivors include several cousins in the Kinston area. Cards may be mailed to Erskine Funeral Home, 1341 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216. Online condolences may be made to S. Loftin, w.s.c.@aol.com. Local announcement by Loftin Funeral Home, Kinston. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008 Pickett, Nora Autry BEULAVILLE - Nora Autry Pickett, 94, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at Community Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her sons, Roger D. Pickett of Jacksonville, Kenneth A. Pickett of Beulaville; daughters Geneva Williams of Castle Hayne, Gloria Brown of Ivanhoe; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 8/27/2008 - 8/30/2008 Sutton, Tiera P. KINSTON - Tiera P. Sutton, 12, of 3302 Crestwood Drive, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Julian Pridgen officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Tonya Maye of Huntsville, Ala.; father Braxton Sutton of Kinston; foster parents Zella and Simon Dunn of the home; brothers Telvin Sutton of Alabama, Tyquan Maye, Howard Davis, Keewon Davis, and Jaquan Sutton, all of Kinston; sisters Monya Sutton, Iesha Sutton, and Danielle Maye, all of Kinston; grandmother Mary Reed of Kinston; and grandfather Jeff Sutton of Kinston. Visitation will be held at 602 E. Highland Ave. Funeral arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service. Ginn, Della Mae Marshburn SNOW HILL - Mrs. Della Mae Marshburn Ginn, 78, passed away Thursday morning, August 28, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. A native of Greene County, she was born March 20, 1930, the only child of Floyd Lee and Lucy Howell Marshburn. She was an avid homemaker, farmer and a member of Harrell's Chapel F.W.B. Church. Mrs. Ginn resided in Greene County all of her life until declining health forced her to relocate to New Bern to be nearer her daughter. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, at the Snow Hill Cemetery. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ginn was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ullmon Ginn; and a son, Ullmon Lee "Tootie" Ginn. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Renea Ginn Welch and husband Kim, of New Bern; grandchildren Tony Ginn of Florida, Michael Ginn of Spruce Pines, and Jake Welch of New Bern; and three great-grandchildren, Jase Ginn, Trev Ginn and Cale Ginn. The family will receive friends at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service on Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Funeral arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008 Watkins, Annie Gertrude KINSTON - Annie Gertrude Watkins, 89, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Mrs. Watkins was born in Beaufort County on August 31, 1918, to the late Curtis Bryan and Bertha Dixon Nelson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Alma Shive. She was a retired Cottage Parent with Caswell Center and a member of Spilman Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John Pettus Watkins of the home; daughter Ann Watkins Wilson of Knightdale; son Greg Watkins of Raleigh; grand-children Scott Wilson, Randy Wilson and wife Rachel, Michael Wilson and wife Kelley; great-grandchild, Blake Wilson; sister Bet Adams of Richmond, VA.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors from 7-8 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Spilman Memorial Baptist Church with the Reverend Randy Outland officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to Spilman Memorial Baptist Church, 601 Madison Avenue, Kinston, NC 28501. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008 White, Helen Jones KINSTON - Helen Jones White, 78, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray White. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with the Reverend Amos Sykes officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of her daughter, 1716 Harriett Drive, Kinston. In-terment services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2008, from Westview Ceme-tery. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Doris Brown and husband Terry, of Charlotte, Debbie Craven and husband Rod, of Kinston; a special son, Steve Guevarra of Kinston; her sisters, Mae Quinn of Seven Springs, Sue Price of Albertson, Hilda Robinson of Kentucky, Inez Quinn of Kinston; grandchildren, Allison Kavana and husband Ted, Scott Guevarra, Wendy Wilson and husband Daniel, Heather Sykes and husband Brandon of Apex, Amy Craven of Kinston; great grandchildren, Brooke Smeltzer, Kayla Kavana, Payton Kavana, Weston Sykes; and beloved nephews, Possum Price, Dennis Barnette and Phil Thompson. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in her memory to the Alz-heimer's Association-Eastern NC Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road Suite 220, Raleigh NC 27605. Funeral arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008 White Sr., Joseph Leonard FAYETTEVILLE - Mr. Joseph Leonard White, Sr., 84, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Carolina Inn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Village Baptist Chuh with the Rev. Nick Smith officiating. Entombment will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pinelawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Kinston, N.C. Mr. White was born in Cove City in 1924 and lived in the Kinston area until 1958 when his job transferred him to Wilmington, where he lived until 1965. From there he moved to Fayetteville. Mr. White was a Navy veteran of World War II and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Pilot Life Insurance Company for over 40 years. He was a member of the Haymont Lions Club and was a member of Village Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Frances White. He is survived by his son, Joseph L. White Jr. and wife Teri, of Wilmington; granddaughter, Katie and grandson, Joey; daughter, Joyce W. Tabor and husband Richard, of Chapel Hill, and grandson, Clay; daughter, Candace K. White of Raleigh; brother, Dalton Ray White of Dover, N.C; and sisters, Minnie Ferrier of Newport and Rose Wolfrom of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 a.m., at the church Saturday morning. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan Warren Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008 Cunningham, Thelbert LA GRANGE - Mr. Thelbert Cunningham, 77, passed away late Thursday evening, Aug. 28, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A native of Greene County, he was born April 10, 1931, the son of Lee and Libby Sutton Cunningham. Throughout his life Mr. Cunningham had been a tobacco farmer and worked for 35 years with L. Harvey & Sons as a truck driver, a job he dearly loved and enjoyed. Mr. Cunningham was a member of Hull Road F.W.B. Church. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with the Reverend Leon Grubbs officiating. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Cunningham and Ray Cunningham; and a sister, Margie Price. His surviving family includes his wife of 58 years, Janet Wade Cunningham of the home; a daughter, Beverly Cunningham Radford and husband Carnell of La Grange; sisters, Laura Thrift of Florida, Ruby Mewborn of Snow Hill, Frances Edmundson of Kinston, Margaret Croom of Ormondsville and Evelyn Sutton of La Grange; and brothers, Ervin Cunningham and wife Ann, of Kinston, and Jimmy Cunningham and wife Gloria, of Maryland. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service in Snow Hill, and other times at the residence, 2816 Arba Jason Road, La Grange, N.C. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Hull Road F.W.B. Church, 3984 Hull Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580. Funeral arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service, Snow Hill, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/30/2008 9/2/2008 Manning, Myrtle Ruth Williams GRIFTON - Myrtle Ruth Williams Manning, 88, died Aug. 26, 2008. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2008, at the First Christian Church in Grifton. Burial will follow in Grifton Cemetery. Mrs. Manning, a native of Pitt County, had lived most of her life in Grifton. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her home and family. Mrs. Manning was a member of First Christian Church in Grifton. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Manning Worthington and husband David, of Raleigh, and Cynthia Ann Worthington, of Kinston; sons, Phillip Manning and wife Kathy, of Sunset Beach, N.C., and Cotton Manning and wife Lovell, of Grifton; sisters, Kara Wingate, of Greenville, and Sadie Cox, of Colorado; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Billy Phillip Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1119, Grifton, NC 28530. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/30/2008 - 9/2/2008 Jr., Charles Kenneth "Chip" KINSTON - Charles "Chip" Kenneth Medlin Jr., 45, of Kinston passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Chip was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Chip" Kenneth Medlin Sr.?Chip was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle and friend.?He was a graduate of Kinston High School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Mississippi School of Law.?As a young man, Chip obtained the high honor of the Eagle Scout Award.?He had a quality about him that would make you smile each time you talked with him.?All who ever met and loved Chip knew he possessed this sweet spirit and that he would always find humor in every situation. He was a special friend to his many co-workers and long-time childhood companions and will truly be missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Sue Medlin of the home; sister Michael Medlin Broadway and husband Jeffrey, of Kinston; brothers Stephen Craig Medlin and wife Lisa, of Yuba City, Calif., Matthew Clay Medlin of Greenville; nieces Emily Broadway of Kinston and Cassie and Katie Medlin of Yuba City, Calif.; maternal grandmother, Ethel Smith Stewart; and a faithful canine companion, Murphy Medlin.?A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at Westminster United Methodist Church in Kinston with the Reverend Haywood Smith officiating.?The family will receive visitors immediately following the service. Chip would want all to know he is not gone, but waiting with his precious Savior, Jesus Christ for his loved ones to join him.?In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westminster United Methodist Church, 1001 Westminster Lane, Kinston, N.C. 28501 or the American Heart Association, 3015 South Memorial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/30/2008 - 9/2 Brown, Hazel KINSTON - Hazel Lucille Ham Brown of Kinston went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2008.? Private funeral services were held Saturday August 30, 2008 from Pinelawn Memorial Park. Hazel is survived by her children: Tim Brown, Pam Brown, Julie Jenkins, grandson Joshua Brown and brother James Ham, all of Kinston. Memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center 107 Handley Park Court Goldsboro, N.C.? 27534. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 8/31/2008 - 9/3/2008 Moore, Zellana KINSTON - Zellana Moore, 95, of 1710 Randolph Farrow Road, died Friday, Aug. 29. 2008, at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell's Funeral Home, Greenville. Published in the Free Press from 8/31/2008 - 9/3/2008 Sutton, Billy R. LA GRANGE - Billy Ralph Sutton, 72, of 331 North Beston Road, died Friday, August 29, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A service of remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Alan Lamm and the Rev. Reynolds Smith officiating. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, from Fairview Cemetery. Sutton?is survived by his wife, Beulah Thomas Sutton; daughter Paula Sutton Bright of La Grange; son, Randy Alan Sutton of La Grange; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends following the service of remembrance and at other times they will be at the home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 8/31/2008 - 9/3/2008
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