Brown, Ernestine Willis TRENTON - Ernestine Willis Brown, 77, of 103 Simmons St., died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at St. Matthew AME Zion Church with Eldress Gwendolyn Haddock officiating. Burial will follow in Haiti Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Gwendolyn Brown of Trenton, Elaine Atkinson and Velma Roberts, both of Winston-Salem; sons Herbert Brown of Winston-Salem, Lawrence A. Brown of Chapel Hill, Eric Brown of Trenton, Harold J. Brown of the home; sister Edna Murrell of Dorchester, Mass.; brother David Lee Willis of Durham; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008. Burney, Moses O'Neil KINSTON - Moses O'Neil Burney, 76, of 2106 Cedar Lane, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at the VA Center in Fayetteville. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at Christian Fellowship Center in the Browntown Community with Bishop Charles White officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include daughter Patricia A. Washington of Kinston; sons Moses Pitt and Richard Curtis Super, both of Kinston, Christopher J. Burney of Greensboro, Jeffrey Leon Super of Greenville; brother Theodore Burney of Trenton; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008. Carraway, Ruth Williams KINSTON - Mrs. Ruth Williams Carraway, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The funeral service will be conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Bur-ial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mrs. Carraway was a graduate of Robersonville High School and retired from E. I. DuPont in Kinston. She was a member of Williamston First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Carraway was preceded in death by her husband, Josh L. Carraway in 1998, and a son, Benny W. Carraway in 2000. She is survived by her grandchildren, Josh Carraway, of Atlantic Beach, N.C., Lisa C. Ruehle, of New York City, N.Y., and Chad Carraway, of Henderson, N.C.; four great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Davenport, of Williamston; brother, Ray Williams, of Grifton; and special nieces, Marsha Pace, of Williamston, and Ronda Rollins, of New Bern. The family will receive friends Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Frances Davenport in Williamston. Memorial contributions may be made to Williamston Fire and Rescue, PO Box 602, Williamston, NC 27892. Published in the Free Press from 5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008. Johnson, Myra Southerland BEULAVILLE - Myra Southerland Johnson, 89, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Satur-day, May 10, at the Community Funeral Home Chapel, Beulaville. Burial will follow at East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include daughters Beth Johnson Callaway of Chesa-peake, Va., Carolyn Johnson Weis of Beulaville and Francis Johnson Lewis of Apex; sons Dennis E. Johnson of Kelly and Fletcher Keith Johnson of Chinquapin; brother Jimmy L. Southerland of Chinquapin; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008. Koehler, Julia Whelski OLDSMOR, Fla. - Julia Whelski Koehler, 88, of Oldsmor, Fla., formerly of Kinston, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008. She was born February 3, 1920, in Indianapolis, Ind., to the late Joseph and Mary Whelski. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sylvan "Sam" Koehler. Mrs. Koehler was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kinston. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Wormack of Morehead, Shirley Williams and husband Dennis, and Portia Watson and husband Steve, all of Florida, Debra Waters and husband Edward, of Kinston; sons, Sherman Koehler and wife Brenda, of Cape Carteret, the Rev. Robert Koehler and wife Ann, of Fredericksburg, Va.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Ron Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral Arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008. Ormond, Sally SNOW HILL - Sally Ormond, 69, of 221 Hardy Drive, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at S. Connor Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008. Ormond, Sally SNOW HILL - Sally Ormond, 69, of 221 Hardy Drive, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at St. James AME Zion Church. Burial will follow in St. Delight Cemetery. Survivors include hus-band Richard Ormond Jr. of the home; daughters Jeanette Ormond, Wilhelmina Ormond, Sirlina Ormond and Debra Yancey, all of Snow Hill, Ellen Blount of Kinston, Barbara Hagan of La Grange; son Allen Ormond of La Grange; mother Sally Hagen of Snow Hill; and sister Mamie Bryant of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/9/2008 - 5/12/2008. Potter, Mary Kathleen "Kathy" KINSTON - Mary Kathleen Adkins Potter, 44, of Kinston, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Mike Potter and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adkins. Survivors include her daughters, Kristen Potter and Kaitlynn Potter of the home; her fi anc?ike Mozingo of Kinston. In addition to her daughters, survivors include her father, Roger Parker and wife Lou-Ella, of Virginia; brothers, John Adkins of Kinston, Bobby Adkins of Arapahoe, Eric Parker of Virginia; sisters, Angela Madren and family, and Amanda Gray and family of Virginia. Survivors also include Jean Thomas and husband Jerry, Patsy Gates and husband Horace, Lucille Hooker and husband Gene, Jimmy Potter and wife Carol, Henry Potter and Karen Byrd, all of Kinston, and Dinah Wilson and husband Doug of La Grange. A memorial service honoring the life of Kathy will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Lynwood Jones offi ciating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her daughters, c\o Lucille Hooker 2148 Lane Road, Kinston, NC 28504. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 5/9/2008 - 5/19/2008. Rhem, Minnie KINSTON - Minnie Rhem, 80, of 1514 Hyman Ave., died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/9/2008 - 5/12/2008. Thompson, Gregory Lee KINSTON - Gregory Lee Thompson, 49, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Greg was the son of Ernest and Vivian Teachey Thompson. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son and brother who enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends. Preceding him in death are his paternal grandmother, Ireland Murphy; and maternal grandparents, Asa J. and Ruth Teachey. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of 13 years, Marla Klein Thompson of the home; daughter, Mandy Thompson Wade of Goldsboro; step-children, Amie Elizabeth Stucker and John Lee Stucker, III, both of Kinston and Jason Lee Smith of Athens, Tenn.; brother, Chris Thompson of Kinston; special aunts, Joan Deatherage and Pat Lumpton, both of Kinston; special nieces and nephew, Ashley Brooke Thompson, Christy N. Thompson, Tracey Whitley, Stacey Tilghman and Scott Tilghman; family friend, Hilda Smith of Kinston; and many other special family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home and other times at the home of his parents, 2468 Hull Road, Kinston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Funeral Home with Pastor Archie Ratliff and Chris Truett officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1936 Banks School Road, Kinston, NC 28504. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/9/2008 - 5/12/2008. Tilley, Agnes L. KINSTON - Agnes L. Tilley, 81, of 1102 Brentwood Drive, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at White Rock Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Maurice Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Survivors include daughters Rainelle Tilley Williams of the home, Cheryl Baffa Tilley of Kinston and brother Henry Loftin of Trenton, N.J. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/6/2008 - 5/9/2008. Wade, Celia Hart SNOW HILL - Mrs. Celia Hart Wade, 89, passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. A native of Greene County, she was born February 6, 1919, the daughter of Raymond E. and Mary Gay Hart. Following graduation from the Snow Hill High School, she married her late husband, William Wayne Wade, and they resided in the Stantonsburg community for many years; following retirement they returned to Snow Hill. Mrs. Wade was a member of Harrell's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she had served as Church Clerk for 70 years and was also very active in the Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral Services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Harrell's Chapel FWB Church with the Reverend Alvin Keener officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wade is survived by her children, Mary Wade Taylor of Goldsboro, Annie Wade Carter of Chesapeake, VA, Kay Wade Hudson of Raleigh, Camilla Wade Davis and Dwight S. Davis, both of Snow Hill; sisters, Valeria H. Smith of Snow Hill and Lucy H. Hill of Hookerton; brothers, Buren Hart of Snow Hill, Dewey Hart of Hookerton and Wayne Hart of FL; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 ? 9 p.m. at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service and other times at the residence. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Harrell's Chapel Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Jennifer Harper, 100 Dixon Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580. Published in the Free Press from 5/8/2008 - 5/11/2008. Jones, Kathleen D. NEVADA CITY, Calif. - Kathleen D. Jones, age 54, died at a local medical facility May 6, 2008, following a brief illness. Born on June 21, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to William Ward Daniels and Mary Magdalen Dominguez Daniels. As a child, Kathleen's family traveled to North Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana, and made many moves due to her father's work for DuPont. Kathleen attended high school in Kinston, North Carolina and later attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where she received her degree in Dental Hygiene. On October 19, 1974, she married James Herbert Jones Jr. in Kinston, North Carolina and they moved to Meadow Vista, California where Kathleen worked as bookkeeper and hygienist in her husband's dental office. In 1980 they relocated the dental office to Grass Valley and their home to Nevada City; she continued to work in her husband's dental office as the bookkeeper until her passing. Kathleen was a member of The Single Action Shooting Society #20630 and loved Cowboy Action Shooting in which she par-ticipated under an alias of Pay Back Princess. She was a gourmet cook and loved fine wines. Her husband James Jones Jr.; son James Kristopher Jones and his wife Michelle Jones; sister Rebecca Marks of Alen, Texas; brothers, Dr. William Daniels of Georgia and Douglas Daniels of North Carolina along with several nieces and nephews, survive Kathleen. Private family services were held. Funeral arrangements by Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, Inc. Rhem, Minnie B. KINSTON - Minnie B. Rhem, 80, of 1514 Hyman Ave., died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Mills Funeral Home with the Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Zeb Rhem of the home; daughters Annette Hawkins and Angela Rhem, both of Kinston, La-Vern Norris of Henderson; sons Frederick Davis of the home, Milton Davis of Kinston; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008 . Stout, John Michael KINSTON - John Michael Stout, 82, of 2102 Dallas Drive, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was owner/operator of JMS Associates/Erskines Jewelers and a member of the First Presby-terian Church. Mr. Stout was a member of the Creasy Proctor Shrine Lodge #679 in Fayette-ville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Love Stout. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from Westview Cemetery with the Reverend Haywood Smith officiating. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Stout Taylor and husband William, of Charlottesville, Va. and their son, Jonathan; his son, Mike Stout and wife Marcia, of Kinston and their children, Justin, Adam, Katie and Tyler. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday evening at Westminster United Methodist Church, and other times at the home of his son, 1305 Hardee Road. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. Teachey, Remus PINK HILL - Remus Teachey, 81, of 410 N. Front St., died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home. was preceded in death by his parents, Graham and Nettie Teachey. He worked at W.H. Jones and Co. for 23 years, and owned and operated Teachey's Supermarket of Pink Hill and Deep Run for 30 years. Remus was a member of American Legion Post 379 and Pink Hill Presbyterian Church. A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 13 in the Pink Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Ann Brinson and Jerry Bron officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Memorial Park of Pink Hill. Survivors include wife Gaynelle Teachey, son Gary Teachey and wife Virginia of Wilmington, sister Ruth Townsend of Blowing Rock; grandchildren Shelly Kiger and husband Dayton of Apex and Leslie Teachey of Wilmington; great-grandchild Avery Kiger and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place from 7-9 p.m. Monday May 12 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. (Paid obituary) Cameron, Rico Lee KINSTON - Rico Lee Cameron, 18, of 2108 English Walnut Drive, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at G. Lane Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Sidney Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Beasley Cemetery in Dover. Survivors include parents Deloris and Moses Suggs of the home and sister, Quesha Cameron of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Capps, Bobby Gene LA GRANGE ? Bobby Gene Capps, 57, of 6630 N.C. 903 North, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday May 12 at Patetown Cemetery. Survivors include wife Annette Bass Capps; son Kevin Capps and brothers Joseph Duke Bradley and William Earl Capps of Goldsboro. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. Edwards, Elizabeth KINSTON - Elizabeth Edwards, 86, of 907 Cunningham Road, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon Thursday, May 15, at Greater Mt. Zion M.B. Church with the Rev. John Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Pearlie Mosley of Kinston; sister Nevada Barnet of Ayden; brother John Allen Cox of New Haven, Conn.; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Edwards, Elizabeth KINSTON ? Elizabeth Edwards, 86, of 907 Cunningham Road, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home of Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. Henderson, Ruby F. ELLERBE - Ruby Foyles Henderson, 72, of Ellerbe, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Richard of the home; a daughter, Regina H. Uribe of Clinton, N.C.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at First Presbyterian Church of Ellerbe. Interment will follow in Ellerbe Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 116, Ellerbe, NC 28338 or to the Forrest, Foyles, Aldridge, Henderson Scholarship Fund at Mt. Olive College, 634 Henderson St. Mt. Olive, NC 28365. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Ivey Jr., Charles Cresson "C. C." June 5, 1927 ? May 12, 2008 MOUNT OLIVE - Charles Cresson "C. C." Ivey, Jr., 80, went to be with his Lord Monday, May 12, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. C. C. was born in Duplin County and was a life-long resident of the Summerlin Crossroads community. He was the son of the late C. Cresson and Eunice Vause Ivey. C. C. was the loving husband of 56 years to the late Elnora Rouse Ivey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Major Foy Ivey, Sr. He graduated from Kenansville High School in the Class of 1943 and was active in keeping this class of friends together through numerous reunions over the years. He served in World War II in the United States Navy in the south Pacific on the U.S.S. Bowditch. C. C. was retired farmer and tobacco warehouseman, associated for over 60 years with tobacco markets in Farmville, Wallace, and Goldsboro. A veracious lover of family history, he shared his knowledge of family trees and events with many. He was a true archivist of local history. A life-long member of Bethel United Methodist Church, he has served as Superintendent, Administrative Council Chair, Sunday school teacher, and Lay Leader/Speaker. C. C. also served on the Board of Directors of Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperatives (EMC) for 31 years, serving as vice president of the Board for a number of years. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, May 14, at the chapel of Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive with the Revs. Lynwood Boyette, Mark Stephens, and Jerry Mitchell officiating. Visitation with the family will follow immediately after the services. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday morning, May 15, at the Swinson-Ivey Cemetery near the homeplace. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine I. Fonvielle and her husband John, and his sons, Charles C. III, and G. Rouse and his wife Cindy, all of Mount Olive; five grandchildren, John Nathan Fonvielle, III and his wife Amanda, of Wallace, Thomas I. Fonvielle, of Boone; John Daniel Ivey and his wife Rebekah, of Mount Olive, Abbie C. Ivey of Greensboro, and her fianc? Alan Williams, and Julie R. Ivey, of Mount Olive; and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Ivey Fonvielle, of Wallace and a host of loving nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his Kitty Askins Hospice family, who has served him compassionately in his "home away from home" for the last 18 months. The family requests that memorials be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 207 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC, 27534 or to Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Pauline Grady, 311 John Lewis Grady Road, Mount Olive, NC 28365. Funeral arrangements by Tyndall Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Johnson, Joyce Lou Barwick View/Sign Guest Book KINSTON - J oyce Lou Barwick Johnson, 70, of Kinston, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Born in Lenoir County on August 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie Cauley Barwick. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening; spending time caring for her family, and lending her support to numerous charities. Joyce was a lifetime member of Rivermont Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Barwick Grady, Eldred Barwick and Shirley Barwick Beasley; and her brother, W. C. "Bill" Barwick. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Kenneth Roosevelt Johnson of the home; daughter, Barbara Johnson of Kinston; sons, Walter Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Jr. and special friend Jackie Alphin, and Woody Johnson, all of Kinston, and Victor Johnson and wife Donna, of Deep Run; grandchildren, Lynwood Earl Goff, Jr. and wife Nicki, of New Bern, Christy Hobbs and husband Shane, and Bessie G. Flores and husband Luis, all of Kinston, Chad Harper and wife Kelly, of Winterville; step-grandchildren, Jerry, Travis, Phillip and Blake Becton of Deep Run; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Reese Hobbs, Jordan, Dion and Grayson Goff; Noah Harper, Cami and Merisa Flores; sisters, Kirleen Carter and husband J. C., Iris Thigpen and husband Burney, and Virginia Wilson, all of Kinston; and many other special family members and friends. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. Jones, Kathleen D. NEVADA CITY, Calif. - Kathleen D. Jones, age 54, died at a local medical facility May 6, 2008, following a brief illness. Born on June 21, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to William Ward Daniels and Mary Magdalen Dominguez Daniels. As a child, Kathleen's family traveled to North Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana, and made many moves due to her father's work for DuPont. Kathleen attended high school in Kinston, North Carolina and later attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where she received her degree in Dental Hygiene. On October 19, 1974, she married James Herbert Jones Jr. in Kinston, North Carolina and they moved to Meadow Vista, California where Kathleen worked as bookkeeper and hygienist in her husband's dental office. In 1980 they relocated the dental office to Grass Valley and their home to Nevada City; she continued to work in her husband's dental office as the bookkeeper until her passing. Kathleen was a member of The Single Action Shooting Society #20630 and loved Cowboy Action Shooting in which she participated under an alias of Pay Back Princess. She was a gourmet cook and loved fine wines. Her husband James Jones Jr.; son James Kristopher Jones and his wife Michelle Jones; sister Rebecca Marks of Alen, Texas; brothers, Dr. William Daniels of Georgia and Douglas Daniels of North Carolina along with several nieces and nephews, survive Kathleen. Private family services were held. Funeral arrangements by Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Jones, Moore View/Sign Guest Book SEVEN SPRINGS ? Rachel Moore Jones, 74, of 6018 N.C. Highway 55 East, entered eternal rest on Saturday evening surrounded by her family at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Raised in Wayne County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac "Ike" Jones; a son, Michael Anthony Jones; her parents, George and Annie Moore; and three brothers, George, Kenneth and Billy Ray Moore. She assisted her father and husband on many farms throughout Lenoir, Wayne and Duplin Counties for most of her years and during her later years she enjoyed reading, attended Unity Free Will Baptist Church in Deep Run, spending time with her family, talking with family and friends on the phone, sharing her homemade candy and sweets and just enjoying her life. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Parker officiating. Graveside services and visitation will follow at the Seven Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery in Seven Springs. At other times the family will be meeting at her residence. She leaves to cherish memories her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Patricia Jones of Seven Springs; two granddaughters, Brandi Massey and husband, Matt, of Seven Springs, Sheri Pabst and husband, Brad, of LaGrange; and her most precious great-grandson, Brady Douglas Pabst; two sisters, Virginia Byrd of Albertson and Hazel Hinson of Mount Olive; a special friend, Bessie Weeks of Seven Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to her caregiver, Brenda Carter, Dr. David Kemp of Goldsboro, the seventh floor nursing staff of Wayne Memorial Hospital and the staff of Kitty Askins Hospice Center for all the wonderful care given to "Grandma Rachel" during her brief and quick illness. The family request any memorials be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, N.C. 27534. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the family. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. Mathis, Leroy KINSTON - Leroy Mathis, 58, of 907 Cunningham Road, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. McKoy, Debra GRIMESLAND ? Debra McKoy, 46, of 2911 Ash Creek Circle, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service of Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. McKoy, Pennie Green WILMINGTON - Pennie Green McKoy, 78, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Randolph, Paul GRIFTON - Paul Randolph, 58, of 5976 Acorn Road, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Tar River Manor. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Shiloh Disciples Church with the Rev. Terrell Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include sons Robert Lee Kornegay of Ayden, Michael Anthony Mumford of Kinston and brothers Thomas Earl Randolph and Willie Lee Randolph, both of Browns Mills, N.J., and Willie Junior Randolph of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc., Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 5/14/2008 - 5/17/2008. Rhem, Minnie B. KINSTON - Minnie B. Rhem, 80, of 1514 Hyman Ave., died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Mills Funeral Home with the Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Zeb Rhem of the home; daughters Annette Hawkins and Angela Rhem, both of Kinston, La-Vern Norris of Henderson; sons Frederick Davis of the home, Milton Davis of Kinston; 12 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/13/2008 - 5/16/2008. View/Sign Guest Book PINK HILL ? Remus Teachey, 81, of 410 N. Front St., died Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Graham and Nettie Teachey. He worked at W.H. Jones and Co. for 23 years, and owned and operated Teachey's Supermarket of Pink Hill and Deep Run for 30 years. Remus was a member of American Legion Post 379 and Pink Hill Presbyterian Church. A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 13 in the Pink Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Ann Brinson and Jerry Bron officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Memorial Park of Pink Hill. Survivors include wife Gaynelle Teachey, son Gary Teachey and wife Virginia of Wilmington, sister Ruth Townsend of Blowing Rock; grandchildren Shelly Kiger and husband Dayton of Apex and Leslie Teachey of Wilmington; great-grandchild Avery Kiger and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place from 7-9 p.m. Monday May 12 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. (Paid obituary) Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Potter KINSTON - Mary Kathleen Adkins Potter, 44, of Kinston, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Mike Potter and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adkins. Survivors include her daughters, Kristen Potter and Kaitlynn Potter of the home; her fiance Mike Mozingo of Kinston. In addition to her daughters, survivors include her father, Roger Parker and wife Lou-Ella, of Virginia; brothers, John Adkins of Kinston, Bobby Adkins of Arapahoe, Eric Parker of Virginia; sisters, Angela Madren and family, and Amanda Gray and family of Virginia. Survivors also include Jean Thomas and husband Jerry, Patsy Gates and husband Horace, Lucille Hooker and husband Gene, Jimmy Potter and wife Carol, Henry Potter and Karen Byrd, all of Kinston, and Dinah Wilson and husband Doug of La Grange. A memorial service honoring the life of Kathy will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Lynwood Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her daughters, c\o Lucille Hooker 2148 Lane Road, Kinston, NC 28504. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. (Paid obituary) Mabry Jr., William M. "Reese" DOVER - William M. "Reese" Mabry Jr., 34, of 9430 N.C. 55 W., died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at New Mt. Zion Christian Church with the Rev. Adner Batts offi ciating. Burial will follow in the Mabry Family Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Kiasia Mabry of Kinston, LaToya Mabry of New Bern; mother Alley G. Mabry Kornegay; stepfather Rodney Kornegay; sister Mary M. Brown of Fredericksburg, Va.; brothers Vergus Bryant of Fredericksburg, Va., and Jermaine Tucker of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals Inc. in Ayden and one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday. Published in the Free Press from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008. Mathis, Leroy KINSTON - Leroy Mathis, 58, of 1507 E. Caswell St., died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Kinston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, May 17, at Swinson Funeral Service with Elder Jacqueline Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Dimples Mathis of Philadelphia, Pa., sons Andre Randolph and Michael Randolph, both of Fayetteville; mother Martha Mathis of the home; brothers James Mathis and Anthony Mathis, both of Philadelphia, Pa., sisters Adrian Williams, Barbara Mathis, and Mary Roberson, all of Philadelphia, Pa., Sarah Mathis of Kinston; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 16 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008. McCann, Arthur Raymond GOLDSBORO - Arthur Raymond McCann, 71, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Va. The funeral, with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Seymour Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Mitchell officiating. Survivors include wife Kay D. McCann; daughter Nicole Hansen of Kings Mountain; stepdaughters Phyllis McCorkhill of Norfolk, Va., Lora Chandra of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Elaine Moody of Seven Springs; stepson Edward Jones of Broken Arrow, Okla.; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and other times at 407 Dove Place, Goldsboro. Published in the Free Press from 5/15/2008 - 5/18/2008. Haddock Sr., Floyd AYDEN - Floyd Haddock Sr., 68, of 4329 Martin Luther King Jr. St., died Saturday, May 10, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at St. Paul Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Ayden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008. Hargett Jr., Ralph COVE CITY - Ralph Hargett, Jr., 72, of 10880 Old US Highway 70 W, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Bryant Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Brian T. Cornelius officiating. Burial will follow in White Cemetery, Cove City. Survivors include wife Clementine Jarman Hargett of the home; daughters Icsolene Hargett of Highland, Calif., Marilyn Jean Moore of Newark, N.J.; sisters Vonia Bell Clark, Ann Bishop and Doris Jackson all of Cove City; brothers Theodore Hargett of Brooklyn, N.Y., Clyde Hargett of Cove City; and one granddaughter. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., New Bern, one hour prior to the service on Sunday, at the church, and other times at the residence. Funeral arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home Inc., Jacksonville. Published in the Free Press from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008. Bright, Arie L. DOVER - Arie L. Bright, 80, of 206 E. Railroad St., died Monday, May 12, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at St. John Church of Christ D.O.C. with Pastor Brenda Arrington officiating. Burial will follow in the Hickory Grove Cemetery, Kinston. Survivors include sons Theodore Bright of the home, Phillip Bright of Honduras and Claude E. Bright of Fayetteville; daughter Mary B. Johnson of Dover; brothers Samuel Phillips of Virginia, John M. Phillips of Charlotte; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, May 16 at the Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 5/16/2008 - 5/19/2008. KINSTON - Mozelle King Boyette, 85, of 1135 S. Croom Bland Road, went home to be with her loving husband Cecil and her Lord and Savior, May 14, 2008, at her home. Fune ral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston. To her family she will always be remembered as her family's most precious doll, mother, grandma, and grandma Mozelle. She is preceded in death by her parents Irma Heath King and Arthur King; and five brothers, Vance King, T.L. King, Dan King, Buddy King, and Arthur King Jr.; two sisters, Clara Bell Casper and Lillie Bell Moore. She is survived by three daughters, Alberta Tinsy Griffin and husband Marvin, of Dover, Shelby Phillips and husband Ron, Patricia Carlon and husband Sergio of Kinston; four sons, Cecil Boyette Jr. and wife Marie, Richard Boyette of La Grange, Larry Boyette and wife Devone, Kenneth Boyette and wife Wanda, of Kinston; one sister, Jean Smith; three brothers, Don King, Earl King and Lynwood King; 16 grandchildren, Jerry Dean Boyette, Amelia Blizzard and husband Thomas, Irene Herring and husband James, Ernie Davis and wife Patty, Shannon Williams and husband Michael, Shelly Klakken and husband Marvin, Trisia Chase and husband Ronnie, Michelle Pelletier and husband Jeff, Rudy Groom and wife Phyllis, Tammy Lilly and husband Alton, Brad Griffin and wife Katherine, Daniel Boyette, Tina Hart, Jennifer Parker, Tonya Fullerton and husband Toby, and Jessica Fordham and husband John; 30 great-grandchildren and 10 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home. (Paid obituary) Abbott, Samuel Hurd SNOW HILL - Samuel Hurd Abbott, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, following a period of declining health. He had been a resident of Britthaven of Snow Hill since early 2001. Sam Abbott served in the U.S. Army during WWII with assignments in France, Germany and Austria as a member of the Rainbow Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for providing logistic support under enemy fire by Major General Harry Collins. After military service, Sam was employed by Servair Aviation Corp. at Stallings Field (Kinston) in the 40's and early 50's. In 1958 he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Miami, Fla. after which he was employed for 26 years by Pratt-Whitney Corporation in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was an Aircraft and Engine Mechanic in the development group for the jet engine in the Air Force's famed F-15 Eagle frequently seen and/or heard in eastern North Carolina skies. He was born in Raleigh, N.C. on January 13, 1921, to Lunsford and Alice (Newcomb) Abbott who relocated to Kinston after building a home on West Highland Avenue. Sam grew up in Kinston and was a member of the Grainger High School Class of 1938. He never married and was predeceased by his parents and sister, Alice Bayard Abbott. Graveside services will be take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, in a three generation Abbott family plot in Kinston's Maplewood Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008. Chadwick Sr., Joseph Daniel KINSTON - Joseph "J.D." Daniel Chadwick Sr., 57, of 2836 Poole Road, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends at 614 N. Davis St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/19/2008 - 5/22/2008. Chase, Elizabeth A. KINSTON - Elizabeth Anderson Chase, 101, of Kinston, died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mrs. Chase was born December 9, 1906, in Pitt County to the late Lawrence Richard and Nettie Fussell Anderson. She was wife of the late Gurney Chase and was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Ray "Bud" Chase; two sisters, Jean A. Joyner and Emma A. Rouse; and four brothers, Lawrence R. Anderson Jr., Joe A. Anderson, Edwin Anderson and James Anderson. Mrs. Chase was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting. She made beautiful hand-stitched baby clothes and provided childcare to several children following her husband's death. Mrs. Chase was a longtime member of Walnut Creek Free Will Baptist Church. She later joined Sandy Bottom Baptist Church following her move to the Sandy Bottom Area. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Gurney Chase officiating. A private burial will be held at the Rollins Family Cemetery. Mrs. Chase is survived by five children, Elizabeth Pittman of Kinston, Geraldine Barwick of Wilmington, Edwin Chase and wife Dorothy, of La Grange, Billy Chase and wife Betty, of Snow Hill, Gurney Chase and wife Minnie Lee, of Kinston; daughter-in-law, Margaret Chase of La Grange; two sisters, Nettie Whitfield of Moss Hill and Nancy Lapp of Zebulon; sister-in-law, Lucille F. Anderson of La Grange; brother-in-law, Marion Rouse of La Grange; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 14 great great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends following the service Wednesday and at other times they will be at the home of Elizabeth Pittman, 1507 Waverly Avenue, Kinston. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. The family would like to express their gratitude to Michelle Terry and the staff of 3HC for their love and outstanding care. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008. Drum, Raeford J. KINSTON - Raeford J. Drum, 86, of Kinston, died Friday, May 16, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Survivors include wife Hazel Doss Drum; daughter Karen Drum of Norton, Va.; sons Joseph L. Drum and wife Sandra of Rocky Mount and David R. Drum and wife Teresa of Kinston; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 19, at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va. Published in the Free Press from 5/19/2008 - 5/22/2008. Kornegay Sr., George C. GOLDSBORO ? George Clontz Kornegay, Sr., 77, died suddenly on Monday, May 19, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. George was born in Duplin County on October 7, 1930, to the late Henry Street Kornegay and Effie Lee Smith Kornegay. He served his country in the National Guard with 36 years of service and retired with the rank of Major. George retired as the central office foreman for Southern Bell Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Wayne Memorial Park with the Rev. Jerry Mitchell officiating. Military honors will follow the service. George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Retha Bostic Kornegay; his son, George C. Kornegay, Jr. and Sarah Winkler of Holly Ridge; his daughter, Terri Killette and Joe Grady of Goldsboro; his grandchildren, George C. "Dusty" Kornegay III and wife Joy, of Thailand, Rebekah "Susi" Boyd and husband Matt, of Greenville, Meredith Karcher and husband Kyle, of Goldsboro, Jaime Wiggins and husband Scott, of LaGrange, Lindsay Killette of Goldsboro, Shawn Winkler and Shannon Winkler of Holly Ridge; his great-grandchildren, Tucker Wiggins, Jackson Karcher, Christopher Boyd, Fisher Wiggins, Alfred Kornegay, Mason Wiggins, Fern and Thar; and his sister, Peggy Fowler of Kinston. The family will receive friends Thursday following the graveside service at Wayne Memorial Park and other times at the home of his daughter, 135 Wheeler Drive, Goldsboro. Funeral arrangements by Seymour Funeral Home of Goldsboro. Leonard, Clarence Willis GRIFTON - Clarence Willis Leonard, 81, died Saturday, May 17, 2008. Mr. Leonard was born in Nash Co., on September 29, 1926 to William and Hattie Reams Leonard. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Leonard was a United States Army veteran who served in WW II. He retired from DuPont Industries in 1985 after 33 years of service and was an active member of the First Christian Church in Grifton. Survivors include wife Ivylynn "Lynn" of the home; son Tony Leonard and wife, Paula, of Mooresville, NC; daughter Debra Ryan and husband, Dennis, of Evans, GA; and four grandchildren Will Leonard and wife, Katie, Matthew Ryan and wife, Kristin, Gregory Ryan and Nicholas Ryan. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Grifton. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Estates. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7-9 at Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden. Arrangements by Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden, N.C. Published in the Free Press from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008. Noftsger, Max KINSTON - Max Noftsger, 88, of 1215 Sutton Dr., died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Max was born in Knoxville, Iowa to the late Glenn O. Noftsger and June (Powers) Noftsger. He was a member of the Columbia Methodist Church in Columbia, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday May 22, 2008, with the Rev. Mary Gale officiating. Interment will be in Columbia Cemetery in Columbia, Iowa at a later date. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Willson) Noftsger of Kinston, N.C.; and sister Mrs. Adam (Virginia) Patterson of Whittier, Calif. and multiple nieces and nephews. Max and Mary Noftsger celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 2007. They were married June 29, 1947, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Neb. Max served as a Captain in the Army Air Corps four years during WWII as a fighter pilot with the 76th Fighter Squadron ? 23rd Fighter Group ? 14th Air Force and flew with the Flying Tigers in China. He was shot down and wounded and received the Purple Heart. In addition, he was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in combat in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight." In addition, Max received the "Chinese" medal from the Chinese Ambassador to Taiwan and Anna Chennault, wife of General Claire Chennault. Max also served for two years in the Air Force during the Korean War as site Controller in Northern Michigan. Max was a past Commander of the Kinston Power Squadron where he taught classes on boating safety and proper boating procedures. He received the "Full Navigation" certificate and created the Power Squadron National Training program. In addition, he was awarded the "Tony Carey Award" for outstanding contribution to the Kinston Power Squadron. Max worked as a Rural Mail Carrier for the US Postal Service for 39 years in both Iowa and North Carolina, retiring in 1980. He received several safety awards while employed by the Postal Service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Carillon bell fund, Kinston, NC. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008. Outlaw, Hazel Virginia DEEP RUN - Hazel Virginia Outlaw, 88, of 1155 Seth Turner Road, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Bodell Outlaw and her parents Jacob and Virginia Carter Deaver. She was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Fussell and the Rev. Wade Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston. Survivors include her children Virginia Charlotte Outlaw Dupree of Albertson, Durham Wendell Outlaw and wife Pat, Rachel Glenn Outlaw Thompson and husband A.C., and Phil Out-law and wife Joan, all of Kinston; sister Geraldine Deaver Herald and husband Clyde of Kinston and sister-in-law Sarah Deaver of Deep Run; grandchildren Kenneth Royal Dupree II, Charlotte Renee Dupree Quinn, Joan Celeste Fussell, Carse Thompson, Neal Wendell Outlaw, Phyliss Outlaw Wiggins, and Russell G. Thompson; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home. The family will be at Mrs. Outlaw's home. Published in the Free Press from 5/18/2008 - 5/21/2008. Smith, Billie "Marguerite" RICHLANDS - Billie "Marguerite" Smith, 74, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville. Graveside services will be held at 11 am. Friday, May 23, in Brown Cemetery, Chinquapin. Survivors include daughters Wanda Kay Temple of Virginia, Kathy S. Koonce of Richlands, Sherry S. Whaley of Potters Hill, Helen S. Weis of Georgia; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Published in the Free Press from 5/22/2008 - 5/25/2008 Anderson, Jack Lee LA GRANGE - Jack Lee Anderson, 82, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Survivors include daughter Wilma Katherine Beeler of Huntsville, Ala.; sons Jack Lynn Anderson Jr. of Kinston and William Cameron Anderson of Nashville, Tenn.; brother L. C. Anderson of Greenville, S.C.; and two grandchildren. A memorial service, followed by visitation, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Trinity F.W.B. Church in La Grange with the Rev. Gerald Fowler officiating. Funeral arrangements by Howard- Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008. Smith, Helen Lois PINK HILL - Helen Lois Kelly Smith, 75, of 2773 Pinewood Home Road, died Monday, May 19, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive. Funeral arrangements by Tyndall Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008. Taylor, Mary Magdalene KINSTON - Mary Magdalene Taylor 92, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Mrs. Taylor was the wife of the late George Fountain Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was born in Kinston N.C. on December 16, 1915. She worked as a beautician for many years. Mrs. Taylor was a loving wife, mother and Grandmother. Survivors include Randy K. Taylor and wife, Kathy Taylor along with her four grandchildren, Laura Wailes, (Matthew), Nathan, Candace, and Amanda Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was known for her great love of God and her strong sense of family. Services will be held on Thursday May 22, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home. Viewing will be held at the Funeral Home starting at 10 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008. Juantrea "Trea" Bradley Sr. FORT EUSTIS, Va. - Staff Sgt. Juantrea "Trea" Bradley Sr., 28, of 2024 Jackson Ave., Apt. A, Fort Eustis, Va., died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Iraq. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, March 22, at Ayden Parks and Recreation Center, 4354 Lee Street, Ayden. Burial will follow in Homestead Memorial Gardens. Survivors include wife, Ava Lanette Bradley of Fort Eustis, Va.; sons Anthony Hudson, Trevon Bradley and Juantrea Tyrone Bradley Jr., all of Fort Eustis, Va; daughter Asia Bradley of Fort Eustis, Va.; father Melvin Bradley of Greenville; step-father Derander Holton of Ayden; brother Montrel Devon Ingram of Rocky Mount; sisters Shoneka Rene Allen and Stacy Tyson of Greenville. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 3/21/2008 - 3/24/2008. Lt. Col. Arthur Henry King FOREST CITY - Lt. Col. Arthur Henry King, 77, of Forest City, N.C., formerly of Kinston, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008. Born in Kinston on January 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Herman Richard King and Rachel Wetherington King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma King and son, Arthur H. King, Jr. He was a retired Col. with the U.S. Air Force and retired former owner and president of Lakeside Mills, Inc. Col. King received his Bachelor's degree from East Carolina University and Master's degree from Ohio State. He was a decorated U.S. Air Force Veteran, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, Small Arms Expert Service Award, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and Air Force Commendation. Survivors include his daughters, Johnny Sue King of Wilson, Sharon Kirk of Ft. Worth, Texas, Susan Thompson of Locust Grove, Ga.; sons, Richard King of Wilson, Aaron King of Seven Springs, Bryan King and Kim King, both of Rutherfordton, Larry Graves of Arlington, Texas; sister, Rosemary Rouse of Kinston; brother, Dr. Michael B. King of Kinston; 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Wiekel officiating. Interment will follow with full military rites at Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Armenia Christian Church, 1817 US Hwy. 70E, Kinston, NC 28501. Funeral arrangements by Howard Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 4/19/2008 - 4/22/2008. Robert Odell Williams July 7, 2006 - 12:00AM KINSTON — Robert Odell Williams, 77, of 707 Cameron Drive, died Monday, July 3, 2006, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at United American F.W.B. Tabernacle with the Rev. J.O. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Joe Williams Cemetery. Survivors include wife Delia K. Williams of the home; three daughters, Sally Hall, Sue Johnson and Norma Williams, all of Kinston; seven sons, Louis Williams of Grifton, Larry Williams, Melvin Williams, Marvin Williams and Robert Williams Jr., all of Kinston, Terris Williams of the home and Larry Williams of Maryland; five sisters, Hattie Griffin, Ernestine Robinson, Bertie Williams and Carolyn Griffin, all of Kinston, and Gloria Sutton of Graner, N.C.; two brothers, Paul Williams of Seven Springs and Horace Williams of Dover; 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, at the Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral service. (Paid obituary) Williams, Rosa L. KINSTON - Rosa L. Williams, 67, of 3006 Englewood Drive, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. John Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include son Lamont W. Loftin of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother Jesse Loftin of Ft. Washington, Md.; sister Katherine Fenner of Virginia; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 23, at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/26/2008. Thompson, Ethel Maurice Ethel Maurice Thompson LA GRANGE - Ethel Maurice Thompson, 55, died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Ebenezer Missionary Church with Dr. Michael A. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include husband Larry Thompson of the home; son Jeffery Hobbs of Winterville; brothers Earnest Hobbs of Virginia Beach, Va., and Robert Hobbs and Edward Hobbs, both of La Grange. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the La Grange Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/26/2008. Published in the Free Press from 5/21/2008 - 5/24/2008. Rhodes, Joe Louis TENNILLE, Ga. - Joe Louis Rhodes, 65, formerly of Comfort, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, at St. Mary Pentecostal Holy Church in Comfort with Dr. Janice Brown Vick officiating. Survivors include sisters Velma McMillian of Richlands, Shirley Rhodes of Jacksonville, Fannie Driver of Comfort, Annie Lyons of Miami, Fla., and brother, Ellison Rhodes of Comfort. Funeral arrangements by Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008. Waller, B. C. PIKEVILLE ? B.C. Waller, 80, of 832 Mount Carmel Church Road, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at his home. A funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday May 25 at the Seymour Funeral Home Chapel in Goldsboro with the Rev. Barry Stallings officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday May 26 at Pikeville Cemetery. Survivors include wife Jeannette of the home; daughter Connie Scott and husband Scotty ldsboro with the Rev. Barry Stallings officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday May 26 at Pikeville Cemetery. Survivors include wife Jeannette of the home; daughter Connie Scott and husband Scotty of Pikeville; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held after the funeral service and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008. Lee, Johnny Alvin MOUNT OLIVE ? Johnny Alvin Lee, 53, of 415 Albert Grady Road, died Thursday, May 22, 2008. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday May 25 at Albertson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Burial will follow in Dail Cemetery. Survivors include wife Lee Ann Lee, daughter Jennifer Lee of Mount Olive; sons Jeremy and Jacob Lee of Mount Olive; parents Myrtle Lee and Johnny Alvin of Dudley; sisters Teresa L. Sutton of La Grange, Denise Burroughs and Karen Moody of Dudland brother Earl Lee of Sanford. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral at the church. Published in the Free Press from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008. Barwick, Alex Edward "Brother" KINSTON -- Alex Edward Barwick, 74, of 2204 Sparre Drive, passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday May 25, 2008. Alex was a retired Rehabilitation Coordinator at Caswell Center, a member of the Masonic Lodge # 304, a Shriner, former owner and operator of B&S Caf? in Deep Run and a retired staff member of Edwards Funeral Home. Alex was preceded in death by his father and mother George F. and Nannie Grady, son Eddie Barwick, daugh-ter Claudette Barwick, son in law Larry Welch and stepson in law Timmy Gaines. Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm Tuesday night May 27, 2008 at Edwards Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Shingleton and Rev. Jeff Daughety officiating. A Masonic graveside will be held 11:00 am Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday night immediately following the funeral service at Edwards Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife Margaret Ann Barwick of the home, daughter Dr. Alexis B. Welch of Kinston, sister Geraldine B. Hill and husband Rev. Andrew Hill of Deep Run. Alex is also survived by his grand children Sarah Welch Harper and husband Bret of Albertson and Jason Welch of Raleigh, special granddaughter Hope Bullock of the home, step daughter Deborah Gaines of Kinston, step sons Carl and Randall Grady, step grandchildren Christina Heath and husband Hollis, Blair Fordham, Larry Welch II and wife Hannah and Kim W. Jones and husband Dennis and T.J. Bullock, step great grandchildren Tyler Heath, Jordan Heath, Alyssa Rodriguez, Ethan Thigpen, Jacob Thigpen, Austin and Shelby Jones and Dakota Welch. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mt. Olive College George E. Barwick "Eddie" Scholarship fund C/O Jean F. Ackiss 634 Henderson St. Mt. Olive, N.C. 28365. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 5/26/2008 - 5/29/2008. Cannon, Curtis KINSTON ? Curtis Cannon, 53, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday May 27 at Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. John Flowers officiating. Burial will take place at Southview Cemetery. Survivors include children Korie Williams, Tyeisha Cannon and Iesha Cannon of Kinston; sisters Lottie MayeFinn of Killeen, Texas and Joyce Bradley of Kinston; brothers Richard Wingate of Charlotte, Sampson Cannon of Kinston, Harvey Cannon of Grifton, Robert Cannon of Greenville, Willie Ray Cannon of Killeen, Texas and David Cannon of Bunn. Visitation will take place from 5-8 p.m. Monday May 26 in the Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel. e family will also receive friends at 408 S. Adkin St. in Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 5/26/2008 - 5/29/2008. Ormond, Thomas Ruffin KINSTON ? Thomas Ruffin Ormond, 85, of 2871 Grainger Station Road, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was retired owner/operator of Ormonds Grocery for 25 years. Mr. Ormond was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Mae Eason Ormond, his son, Eddie Carroll Ormond and his brothers, Claude and Charlie Ormond. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with Reverend Van Mitchell, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery with Military Honors. Survivors include his daughters, Andrea R. Adams and husband, Frankie of Grifton, Linda Starr Ormond of Snow Hill, Gloria J. Mitchell and husband, Van of Grifton, Connie G. Ormond of Kinston, Michelle Cantu of Kinston, and Tammy Murphy and husband, Leighton of Deep Run; his sons, A. T. Ormond of Kinston and David Earl Ormond and wife, Tonia of the home; his sister, Mary Dean Beaman of Snow Hill; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the funeral home and other times at his home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 5/25/2008 - 5/28/2008. Cole, Kenneth Leroy KINSTON -- Kenneth Leroy Cole, 75, of 681 Tyree Road, Kinston, passed away Sunday May 25, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was a retired State Tax Auditor, a member of Southwood Ruritan Club, Head of the Education Scholarship fund for Eastern N. C. and a member of the TPA. Kenneth was preceded in death by a granddaughter Makenna Hofman. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday May 28, 2008 at Edwards Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Vernon officiating with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral service at Edwards Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife Joyce Sutton Cole of the home, daughter Connie Hofman and husband Cliff of Cary, grandchildren Alyssa and Daniel Hofman, brothers Grover H. Cole and William O. Cole both of Kinston and several nieces and nephe. lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. tSign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Edwards-Washington, Markina Jaquel KINSTON - Markina Jaquel Edwards-Washington, infant, died Saturday, May 24, 2008. A memorial service will be held at noon, Thursday, May 29, at 1805 Water Chestnut Drive with Elder Sarah Ammons officiating. Survivors include her mother, Katrian S. Washington and father Markel J. Edwards, of the home; grandparents Michael and Katherine Sanders, Robert Moye and Barbara King, Chelsa and Jesse Jones, all of Kinston, Lorenzo Hutchins of Bronx, N.Y.; great-grandparents Eldress Sarah and John Ammons of Farmville, Edna Grace Jones of Kinston, Herbert and Clementine Perry of Camp Springs, Md., and Shirley Wallace of Kinston. Arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008 Waller, Hugh LA GRANGE - Hugh "Bud" Waller of 210 North Caswell St., died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete from Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008. Waller, Hugh D. LA GRANGE - Hugh Durwood "Bud" Waller, 75, of 210 North Caswell Street, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at his home. Bud was born in Greene County to the late Hugh and Lois Stafford Waller. He was preceded in death by two sons and two daughters, Wayne Stafford, Johnny Stafford, Nancy Hamilton and Valerie Waller. Bud was the owner/operator of The Travelers Station in La Grange for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Snow Hill Cemetery. Bud is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sara Foster Waller; seven children, Hugh Durwood Waller II and wife Kim, of Fayetteville, Steve Dooley and family friend Bobbie Jo Craft, of La Grange, Sheila Dooley and family friend Danny Grant, of La Grange, Sandy Wayne and husband Mike, of Cove City, Sue Sullivan and husband Edsel, of Goldsboro, Diane Vega of Virginia, Linda Kearney and husband Allen, of Snow Hill; brother, Bill Waller and wife Kathryn, of Snow Hill; two sisters, Ramona Smith of Kinston and Brenda Kelly of Goldsboro; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Rouse Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008 Hamilton, June F. DURHAM - June F. Hamilton, 62, of 1218 Ivy St., formerly of Albertson, died Monday, May 26, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Bethany F.W.B. Church in Albertson with Pastor Aaron Jarman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill. Survivors include wife Judy Hamilton of the home; daughters Percilla McCaffity of Durham, Shorlette Stephens of Goldsboro, Shirlette Ammons of Durham, Delmonica Best of Kenansville, and Rita Newberne of Wilmington; sisters Joyce Hamilton of Albertson, Judy Johnson of La Grange; brothers Lloyd Hamilton, Hubert Hamilton, Joe Hamilton, and Jake Hamilton, all of Albertson, Carl Hamilton of Clayton; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the June F. Hamilton Memorial Fund, c/o Wachovia Bank, 301 E. Ash St., Goldsboro, NC 27530. Funeral arrangements by Garris Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Olive. Published in the Free Press from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008. Pilgreen, Regina Ann Speller WASHINGTON, N.C. - Regina Ann Speller Pilgreen, 42 of 1284 Sticks Road., died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, May 31, at Burney's Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include husband Raymond Earl Pilgreen of the home; son Cedric Speller of the home; daughters Torri Pilgreen, Laquesha Pilgreen and Torrqesia Pilgreen, all of the home; brother Victor Hardy of Maury; sisters Jacqueline Godley of Ayden, Julie Speller of Chocowinity; and one grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Don Brown Funeral Home and from 7-8 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008. Tripp, Wiley Brown "Brownie" December 13, 1927 ? May 27, 2008 AYDEN - Mr. Wiley Brown "Brownie" Tripp, age 80, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Britthaven of Ayden. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Reedy Branch Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Arnold Price officiating. Mr. Trip was preceded in death by a son, Wiley B. Tripp Jr.; grandson Stephen Dail Tripp; great-granddaughter Jessie Pollard; brothers Howard, Harrell, Pete, and Earl Tripp; his sister Joyce Spencer; and sisters-in-law, Jane Tripp and Nancy Tripp. He is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Wallace and husband Alan, of Kinston, Pattie Brittain and husband Emmett, of Valdese, Mozelle Nichols and husband Graham, of Bell Arthur; two sons, Mickey Tripp and wife Teresa, of Greenville, Tommy Tripp and wife Gayle, of Greenville; one sister Nell Bland of Vanceboro; two brothers, John Tripp of Belvoir, Jarvis Tripp of Greenville; his grandchildren, Jonathan and Susanne Wallace of Greenville, Brandon and Samantha Wallace of Seven Springs, Ashley Faulkner of Kinston, Mickey and Tabaitha Tripp of Greenville, Leigh Ann Tripp of Greenville, James Pollard of Bell Arthur, Linda and Chris Branch of Falkland, Ashley Nichols of Bell Arthur, Teresa and Johnny Williams of Morganton, Alex Brittain of Morganton, Dana Tripp of Greenville, and Tracy Dunbar of Cassville, Mo.; 14 great-grandchildren and a whole bunch of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the home of Mickey and Teresa Tripp, 3429 Ballards Crossroads, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reedy Branch Free Will Baptist Church, 4457 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, NC 28590. Funeral arrangements by Farmville Funeral Home Turner, Virginia Mobley PINK HILL - Virginia Mobley Turner, 75, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Survivors include daughter Juanita Turner Kennedy of Potters Hill; sisters Hester Lanier of Chinquapin, Margarita Williams of Fayetteville; brother Edwin Mobley of California; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008 Bizzell Sr., Linwood Lee KINSTON - Linwood Lee Bizzell Sr., 59, of 2377 Hull Road, died Friday, May 23, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Sand Hill Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan Darden officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Edna Bizzell of the home; one daughter, Selena Moore of Kinston; one son Linwood Bizzzell Jr. of Kinston; four sisters, Mary Sutton of La Grange, Mirgetho Exum, Mamie Holmes and Brenda Bizzell, all of Kin-ston; his brother, James Bizzell of La Grange; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Burroughs, Ruby S. View/Sign Guest Book DUDLEY - Ruby Smith Burroughs, 67, of 127 Holloman Lane, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, from Wayne Memorial Park with the Rev. Elbert Hollowell and the Rev. Juanita Hollowell officiating. Survivors include husband, Milton Burroughs; children, Jeffery Burroughs of Zebulon, Milton "Mutt" Burroughs of Dudley, Anthony "Andy" Burroughs of Dudley, Sherry Upton of Goldsboro; sisters, Marie Carter of La Grange and Joan Carter of Seven Springs; brother, Edward Bundy "Bud" Smith of La Grange; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rouse Fu-neral Home and at other times they will be at the home. Online condolences may be ex-pressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008 Collins, Ella Mae "Babe" SNOW HILL - Ella Mae "Babe" Collins, 69, of 1304 Se 2nd St., died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Christian Fellowship Center Church with Apostle Ricky Pridgen officiating. Burial will follow in the Grant Cemetery. Survivors include husband William Collins Jr. of the home; sons Ervin E. Collins, William Collins III, and James A. Collins, all of Snow Hill, Cedrick E. Collins of Charlotte; daughters Tonnie Shaw, and Mona Warren of Snow Hill, Helen Freeman of Wilson, Rita Dawson of Kinston; brothers Roosevelt Dawson of Kinston, Robert Batts of San Diego, Calif.; sisters Marshall Gray, Betty Hill, and Annie Pridgen, all of Snow Hill, Mary Hawkins, and Ella Williams of La Grange; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 10 great great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 30 at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home; visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the church. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008. Hart, Deanna KINSTON - Deanna Hart, 87, of Joyner Drive, Apt. B, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 – 6/2/2008. Holmes, John Lewis NORWICH, Conn. - John Lewis Holmes, 75, formerly of Snow Hill, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/28/2008 – 5/31/2008. Holmes, John Lewis NORWICH, CONN. - John Lewis Holmes, 75, formerly of Snow Hill, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Jumping Run F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include son Michael L. Holmes of San Diego, Calif., daughters Gayla Holmes of Norwich, Conn., and Sheryl Holmes of Hartford, Conn. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, May 30 at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 – 6/2/2008. Nobles, Rosa Lee ROOSEVELT LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - Pastor Rosa Lee Nobles, 79, formerly of Kinston, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loftin Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008. Nobles, Rosa Lee Lawson ROOSEVELT LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - Rosa Lee Lawson Nobles, 79, formerly of Kinston, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church with Pastor Arthur Lofton officiating. Survivors include daughters Lue A. Gilliam and Clementine Nobles, both of Roosevelt Long Island, N.Y., Edna Parks of La Grange, and Patricia McIver of Kinston; sons Robert Nobles of Hampstead, N.Y., Linwood Nobles of Minneapolis, Minn.; and sister Brock Marie Grady of Hampstead, N.Y. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Loftin Funeral Home; one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church; and other times at 3B Jack Roundtree Apt. or 4934 Gladys Owens St., La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008. Pilgreen, Regina Ann Speller WASHINGTON, N.C. - Regina Ann Speller Pilgreen, 42 of 1284 Sticks Road., died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, May 31, at Burney's Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include husband Raymond Earl Pilgreen of the home; son Cedric Speller of the home; daughters Torri Pilgreen, Laquesha Pilgreen and Torrqesia Pilgreen, all of the home; brother Victor Hardy of Maury; sisters Jacqueline Godley of Ayden, Julie Speller of Chocowinity; and one grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Don Brown Funeral Home and from 7-8 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/29/2008 - 6/1/2008. Murvin, Julia Coker SEVEN SPRINGS - Julia Coker Murvin, 78, of Indian Springs Road, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Tyndall Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park. Survivors include sons, Robert Wayne "Bo" Mervin of Seven Springs, Robert Earl Murvin of Goldsboro; daughters, Elda Rae Holmes of Seven Springs, Marie McArthur of Mount Olive; sisters, Dorothy Lane and Angeline Barwick of Mount Olive; brothers, Willie Coker of Dudley, Jackie Coker of Georgia; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008. Nobles, Rosa Lee ROOSEVELT LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - Pastor Rosa Lee Nobles, 79, formerly of Kinston, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Loftin Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 5/28/2008 - 5/31/2008. Nobles, Rosa Lee Lawson ROOSEVELT LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - Rosa Lee Lawson Nobles, 79, formerly of Kinston, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church with Pastor Arthur Lofton officiating. Survivors include daughters Lue A. Gilliam and Clementine Nobles, both of Roosevelt Long Island, N.Y., Edna Parks of La Grange, and Patricia McIver of Kinston; sons Robert Nobles of Hampstead, N.Y., Linwood Nobles of Minneapolis, Minn.; and sister Brock Marie Grady of Hampstead, N.Y. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Loftin Funeral Home; one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church; and other times at 3B Jack Roundtree Apt. or 4934 Gladys Owens St., La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 – 6/2/2008. Pilgreen, Regina Ann Speller WASHINGTON, N.C. - Regina Ann Speller Pilgreen, 42 of 1284 Sticks Road., died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, May 31, at Burney's Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include husband Raymond Earl Pilgreen of the home; son Cedric Speller of the home; daughters Torri Pilgreen, Laquesha Pilgreen and Torrqesia Pilgreen, all of the home; brother Victor Hardy of Maury; sisters Jacqueline Godley of Ayden, Julie Speller of Chocowinity; and one grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Don Brown Funeral Home and from 7-8 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/29/2008 – 6/1/2008. Tripp, Wiley Brown "Brownie" View/Sign Guest Book December 13, 1927 ? May 27, 2008 AYDEN - Mr. Wiley Brown "Brownie" Tripp, age 80, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Britthaven of Ayden. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Reedy Branch Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Arnold Price officiating. Mr. Trip was preceded in death by a son, Wiley B. Tripp Jr.; grandson Stephen Dail Tripp; great-granddaughter Jessie Pollard; brothers Howard, Harrell, Pete, and Earl Tripp; his sister Joyce Spencer; and sisters-in-law, Jane Tripp and Nancy Tripp. He is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Wallace and husband Alan, of Kinston, Pattie Brittain and husband Emmett, of Valdese, Mozelle Nichols and husband Graham, of Bell Arthur; two sons, Mickey Tripp and wife Teresa, of Greenville, Tommy Tripp and wife Gayle, of Greenville; one sister Nell Bland of Vanceboro; two brothers, John Tripp of Belvoir, Jarvis Tripp of Greenville; his grandchildren, Jonathan and Susanne Wallace of Greenville, Brandon and Samantha Wallace of Seven Springs, Ashley Faulkner of Kinston, Mickey and Tabaitha Tripp of Greenville, Leigh Ann Tripp of Greenville, James Pollard of Bell Arthur, Linda and Chris Branch of Falkland, Ashley Nichols of Bell Arthur, Teresa and Johnny Williams of Morganton, Alex Brittain of Morganton, Dana Tripp of Greenville, and Tracy Dunbar of Cassville, Mo.; 14 great-grandchildren and a whole bunch of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the home of Mickey and Teresa Tripp, 3429 Ballards Crossroads, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reedy Branch Free Will Baptist Church, 4457 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, NC 28590. Funeral arrangements by Farmville Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com Duval, Laytham GRIFTON - Laytham Formy-Duval, 80, of Grifton, passed away on Thursday May 29, 2008. Mr. Formy-Duval was born in Brunswick County on August 4, 1927, to the late Alma and Dessie Milligan Formy-Duval. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Dawson; and sister, Minnie Erva Nance. He was retired from DuPont with 32 years of service; an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Ezzell Formy-Duval of the home; daughter, Carol Ann Kelly and husband Maurice, of Kinston; sons, Jody Formy-Duval and wife Sharon, Ronnie Formy-Duval and wife Cassie; and son-in law Eddy Dawson, all of Grifton; grandchildren, Eddy Dawson, Jr. and wife Robbie, Mickey Dawson and fianc? Emmie Ives, Misty Herring and husband Matt, Stacy Britt and husband Jonathan, Kelsie Formy-Duval, and Matthew Formy-Duval; step-grandchildren, Ryan Hamm, Nicholas Hamm, Ronda Wacho, and Tammy Marbut; great-grandchildren, Trey Dawson, Brendan Dawson, Kayla Britt, Mallory Herring; step-great-grandchildren, Brent Wacho, Allison Wacho, Kyle Marbut, Nicholas Marbut, Madison Hamm, Calista Troccia; and good friend, Ray Williams. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m Friday May 30, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday May 31, 2008, at the Funeral Home with the Reverend Benji Ramseur and the Reverend Mike Dixon officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008 Murphrey, Durward R. FARMVILLE - Mr. Durward Richard Murphrey, 78, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2008, at his residence. A native of Greene County, he was born October 6, 1929, the son of Durward B. and Nolah Smith Murphrey. Mr. Murphrey was a retired tobacco farmer and owner of the former Murphrey's Mini Mart stores. He had supported his community as a former member of the Greene County Board of Education, where he served for 18 years, as a founding member of the Castoria Fire and Rescue Department, and as a member of Mt. Herman United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with the Reverend Cliff Harvell officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. His surviving family includes his wife, Cornelia Mills Murphrey; a daughter, Donna Murphrey Haggerty and husband Ed, of Snow Hill; sons, Durward R. Murphrey, Jr. and wife Joan, of Walstonburg, Colin Smith Murphrey and wife Joanna, of Farmville, Neal Murphrey and wife Mollie, of Walstonburg, and Kelly Murphrey and wife Wanda, of Harkers Island; a sister, Nolah Ann Murphrey Dail of Snow Hill; brothers, Johnnie O. "Jack" Murphrey and wife Nell, of Snow Hill, and Belmont Murphrey and wife Grace, of Tarboro; and grandchildren, Jonathan Murphrey, Geoffrey Murphrey, Nicholas Murphrey, Kevin Murphrey, Thomas Murphrey, Bryan Murphrey, Chris Murphrey, Jarred Haggerty, Matthew Haggerty, Richard Murphrey and wife Becka, and Melissa Stip and husband Scott. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Satur-day May 31, at the funeral home and other times at the residence, 6403 Hwy 258 N. Farm-ville, NC. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to University Health Systems Hospice, PO Box 6028, Greenville, NC 27835 or Mt. Herman UMC, c/o Beverly Haley 7339 Hwy 258 N. Farmville, NC 27828. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service Snow Hill, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com Published in the Free Press f Hart, Deanna KINSTON - Deanna Hart, 87, of Joyner Drive, Apt. B, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 5/30/2008 - 6/2/2008. Rasberry, Isorene GRIFTON - Isorene Rasberry, 76, of 6189 North Highland Ave., died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hosptial. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home Published in the Free Press from 5/31/2008 Tharpe, Allie Sue Horne DEEP RUN - Allie Sue Horne Tharpe, 54, of Deep Run passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008. Mrs. Tharpe was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Earl Mossberg, Jr. and Evelyn Shiver Mossberg; and daughter, Tammy Jean Tharpe. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Jane Tharpe Wright and husband Ashley, of Tennessee; son, Christopher Mossberg of Deep Run; sisters, Gloria Ann McGee and husband Steve, of Maryland; brothers, Timmy Lee Mossberg of Maryland, Roland E. Mossberg, Jr. of Kinston, Keith Mossberg of Seven Springs; grandchildren, Tyler James Tharpe of Deep Run, Ashley E. Wright, Jr. of Tennessee, Trinity Jean Ruby Wright of Tennessee; and special friend Beth Newsom of Havelock. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 5/31/2008 - 6/3/2008.
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