Briggs, Levon KINSTON - Levon Squirrel Briggs, 50, of 3200 Carey Road Apt. 25D, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Great Mount Zion Missionary Church with Rev. John Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Vause Cemetery. Survivors include father, Herman Briggs of Kinston; mother Iris Briggs of Kinston; two sons, Christopher Peterson of Charlotte, Ken Koonce of New Jersey; two daughters, Chimere Edwards of Kinston and Kimberly Bell of New Jersey; three brothers, Anthony E. Briggs of the home and Pedro Wilson of Kinston; three sisters, Katrine Jones of Boston, Mass., Barbara Hardy of Kinston and Shirley Briggs of the home and six grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/5/2008 Kilpatrick, Malissie GRIFTON - Malissie Kilpatrick, 87, of 706-D Grifton Manor Apts., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Swinson, Buddy KINSTON - Buddy Swinson, 12, of 208 E. Blount St., died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Dixon, Beverlyn Devonne WASHINGTON, D.C. - Beverlyn Devonne Dixon, 42, of 861 21st St. Apt. 4, NE, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Georgetown University Hospital. The funeral will be held Sunday, Nov. 2 at Maury Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Tommy Dixon of Newport News, Va. and Demarco Dixon of Bladensburg, Md.; daughter Denise Middleton of Bladensburg, Md.; father Alton Lee Dixon of Kinston; brothers Melvin Blow of Snow Hill, Alton Dixon of Arlington, Va. and Calvin Dixon of Washington, D.C.; and sister, Ginna Smith of Winchester, Va. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/30/2008 - 11/3/2008 Grady, S. Leland BEULAVILLE - S. Leland Grady, 85, died Thursday, Oct.30, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Durham. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Community Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his son, Jimmy Grady of Raleigh; daughters Mary Grady Roach, Annette Grady Britton, and Janet Grady Broadway, all of Raleigh; brother Morris Grady of Beulaville; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 11/1/2008 - 11/4/2008 Harper, Lemuel D. STANTONSBURG - Mr. Lemuel Dawson Harper, 64, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A native of Greene County, he was born November 23, 1943, the son of the late Lemuel Alton Harper and Louise Hemby Harper. Lemuel was a member of Davis Grove Baptist Church, the Snow Hill Moose Lodge and owned and operated Lemuel's Construction Corporation. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 2, at the Harper Dawson Cemetery located on Hwy 58 North of Snow Hill. The Reverend Doug Nalley will officiate the service. In addition to his parents, Lemuel was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Harper Norvell. His surviving family includes his children, Kimberly Harper Braxton and husband C.L., of Grifton, Pamela Harper Smith and husband Mike, of Pikeville, Allan Harper and wife Renate, of Stantonsburg, and Michael Shane Harper and wife Virginia, of Swansboro; a sister, Brenda Harper Cherry of Kenly; a brother, Frank H. Harper of Stantonsburg; and grandchildren, Zack Braxton, Molly Braxton, Lindsey Harper, Tyler Harper, Emily Smith and Garrett Smith. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service in Snow Hill and other times at the home of Allan Harper, 5855 Hwy 58 North, Stantonsburg, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Davis Grove Baptist Church, c/o Irma Edmundson, 4144 Fort Run Road, Snow Hill, NC 28580. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service Snow Hill, N.C. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/1/2008 - 11/4/2008 Lancaster, Mary Elizabeth WALSTONBURG - Mary Elizabeth Lancaster, 75, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Moyes Chapel F.W.B. Church. Interment will follow in St. Delight Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Howard Dodd Sr. of Snow Hill, Curtis Dodd of Mooresville, William Dodd of Irving, N.J., Jessie Dodd of Walstonburg, Howard Lee Dodd Jr. of Snow Hill, and Willie Wayne Lancaster of Newark, N.J.; daughters Annie L. Dodd, Linda F. Lancaster, Brenda A. Smith and Darlene Lancaster, all of Walstonburg, Carolyn Lancaster of Augusta, Ga., and Shirley Hines of Goldsboro; brothers Calvin Johnson of Newark, N.J., Herbert Johnson of Irving, N.J., Percy Johnson of East Orange, N.J., Robert Johnson and Charles Johnson, both of Scotland Neck; sisters Rosa Mulkey of Farmville, Beulah Alston of Snow Hill, Daisy Morgan of Walstonburg, and Lena Mae Hines of Scotland Neck. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/1/2008 - 11/9/2008 Devaughn, Emma Harper JACKSONVILLE - Emma Harper DeVaughn, 80, of 201 Bynum Avenue, Maysville, died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at Craven Regional Medical Center. Funeral will be held on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. in St. Luke AME Zion Church with Rev. Dorian Suggs and Rev. David Chadwick officiating. Burial will follow the service in White Oak Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Kerry DeVaughn of Greensboro and Brian DeVaughn of Maysville; one daughter, Janice Jones of Kinston; one brother, Willie Dudley of Fayetteville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Viewing will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., Jacksonville, from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the residence. Condolences may be sent to www.morganfuneralhome.net. Published in the Free Press from 11/2/2008 - 11/5/2008 Langley, Shelby Glenn KINSTON - Shelby Glenn Langley age 72 formerly of Wilson died Saturday, November 1, 2008. The son of the late Adrian Langley and Manila Winstead Langley. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Eason; brothers, A.D. Langley, Jr.; Roosevelt Langley; and a niece, Cathy Langley. Shelby is survived by his wife Ann Tedder Langley, daughter, Susan Langley Price of Kinston; brother, Lester Langley of Washington D.C.; sisters Hortense Gainey of Florence S.C.; Elsie L. Winstead of Elm City, granddaughter, Brianna Lynn Price of Kinston; and several nieces and nephews. He was retired from Ryder Truck Rentals of Rocky Mount. Graveside services will be Tuesday 11:00 A.M. in Evergreen Memorial with the Rev. Barry Gardner officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Arrangements by Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home. Online condolence may be made to www.thomasyelverton.com Published in the Free Press from 11/2/2008 - 11/5/2008 Melton, Mariele Magadlena KENANSVILLE - Mariele Magadlena Melton, 86, formerly of Richlands died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at Kenansville Health and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 at Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands with the Rev. Stan Brown will be officiating. Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park. Melton was a member of the Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Survivors include two sons, Robert Melton of Kinston, Douglas Melton of Richlands; brother, Robert Langgartner of Germany; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Richlands United Methodist Church or Holy Spirit Catholic in Kinston. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/2/2008 - 11/5/2008 Taylor, Stanley Pascal KINSTON - Stanley Pascal Taylor, age 81 of 1109 Mewborn Ave, died Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 at Britthaven of Kinston. Mr. Taylor was retired from Edwards Funeral Home. After his retirement he was employed part time with Taylor-Tyson Funeral Home in Snow Hill, N.C. and was the owner of Taylor's Use Cars. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church, member of Kinston Elk's Lodge and Kinston Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence Pascal Taylor and Oma Inez Moore Taylor, a sister; Eleanor T. Smith, a stepson; Dennis Armstrong and a step-grandson; James Christopher Thomas. Funeral services will be held on Sunday November 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. from Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston with Rev. Randy Ratliff officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday November 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Westview Cemetery in Kinston. He is survived by his wife; Nannie S. Taylor, sons; Curt and David Armstrong both of Phoenix, Az., Tommy Taylor of Ohio and Stanley P. Taylor, Jr. "Skippy" of Kinston, sisters; Margie Hunter and husband Bobby of Kinston, Margaret Worley of Wilmington, N.C., several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Step son and wife; Bill and Eloise Mitchell of Ft. Barnwell, N.C. and step daughter and husband; Lola and J.R. Holloman of New Bern, N.C., step-grandchildren; Craig Mitchell and wife Malia, Tanya Schmitt and husband Kevin, Scott Mitchell, Corey Thomas and wife Ina, and Caroline Thomas, also special neighbors Lynwood and Pat Small. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home following the service. In lieu of flowers Memorials are requested to be made to Pleasant Hill Christian Church 364 Vine Swamp Road Kinston, N.C. 28504. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 11/2/2008 - 11/5/2008 Tyndall, Janie Carol Harper DEEP RUN - Janie Carol Harper Tyndall, 72, of 3837 Live Oak Hog Company Road, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Tyndall; her father, Elton "Tete" Harper, her mother, Bertha Smith Harper and two sisters; Nannie "Tom" Taylor and Joyce Dawson. Janie graduated from Deep Run High School in the class of 1954. She attended East Carolina University. She was a retired homemaker who had helped her husband Jimmy, along with their children operate the family farm in the Deep Run community. Janie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was an accomplished pianist who spent many hours playing for family and friends. When her health permitted, Janie could always be found serving someone who needed help. She knew the value of family and the importance of those eternal relationships. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Janie Carol is survived by her sons, Jimmy Tyndall, Jr. and wife Jo Anne of Kinston and their children Kayla Tyndall, Brooke Tyndall, Alex Vincent and Meredith Greer; Johnnie Tyndall and wife, Jodie of Deep Run and their children Gavin Tyndall, Mary Beth Tyndall and Johnna Caroline Tyndall; Jerry Tyndall of Deep Run and his children Clayton Tyndall, Breanna Tyndall, Sarah Tyndall and David Tyndall; and one daughter, Jackie Kennedy and husband, Brad of Deep Run and their children Jordan Kennedy, Jarrett Kennedy and Faith Kennedy; one sister, Edna Lanvermeier and husband George of Jackson-ville; and special caregiver, Brenda Ham. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the 5th floor nursing staff at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel on Highway 111 in Albertson, N.C. with burial to follow at the family cemetery at the home of Janie Carol Tyndall in Deep Run, N.C. Family will receive friends and family on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the Pink Hill Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. and other times at the home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/2/2008 - 11/5/2008 Dixion, Ida Bell TRENTON - Ida Bell Dixon, 64, of 1705 Middle Road, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Northwest "A" Tabernacle in Trenton with the Rev. Rudolph Shannon officiating. Burial will follow in Haiti Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jermiah Dixon of the home; daughters Gwendo-lyn Taft of Dover, Melinda Williams of Raleigh, Cynthia Crouell of New Bern; son the Rev. Gerald Jerome Dixon of Trenton; step-son Jermiah Dixon Jr. of Okano, Japan; sisters Elizabeth Jones of Pollocksville, Brenda Kinsey and Josephine Bridges of New Bern, and Esther Williams of Trenton; brother James Kinsey of Trenton; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Mills Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/4/2008 - 11/7/2008 Laffey, Glaydys Irene Sowry KINSTON - Gladys Irene Sowry Laffey, 101, died Saturday Nov. 1, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 5 at Edwards Funeral Home with Deacon Webster James officiating. A burial will be held at a later time. Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Lepene of Kinston; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church 400 Academy Heights Road Kinston, N.C. 28504. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 11/4/2008 - 11/7/2008 Grady, Alton Dempsey KINSTON - Alton Dempsey Grady, 55, of 1101 Brentwood Drive, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at St. James F.W.B. Church with Pastor Matthew Streeter officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery with full military rites. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gail Gooding Grady of the home; daughters Altisha Heath and Sheryl Grady, both of Raleigh; mother Lottie G. Grady of Kinston; and brother Milton Grady Jr. of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Loftin Funeral Home, one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 11/5/2008 - 11/8/2008 Koonce Jr., Travis W. Travis W. Koonce Jr. RICHLANDS - Travis Wendell Koonce Jr., 53, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at 8210 Richlands Hwy. The funeral was held Monday, Nov. 3 at First Baptist Church in Richlands with the Rev. Norman Aycock and the Rev. Larry Glover-Wetherington officiating. Burial followed in the Koonce Family Cemetery. He was an avid hunter and member of several hunting clubs in the area and an avid musician in several bands including Super Grit. Survivors include his wife, Kandy Lee Koonce; three brothers, Michael Koonce of Richlands, John Koonce of Pleasant Hill, and Ray Koonce of Burgaw Funeral arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 11/4/2008 - 11/7/2008 Scott, Dianne FARMVILLE - Dianne Scott, 52, of 5799 Stantonsburg Road, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Maury Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Demarcus Scott of the home; brothers John Scott Jr. of Stratford, Conn., Jesse Scott of Greenville, Lester Scott of Wilson, Bob Scott of Colonial Heights, Va., and Mackal Scott of Farmville; sister Mary Scott Streeter of Maury; and one grandchild. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Don Brown Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/4/2008 - 11/7/2008 Taft, Annie Bell Dudley GREENVILLE - Annie Belle Dudley Taft, 93, of 700 Spring Forest Road Apt.1, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Taft Price of Charlotte; one granddaughter; three sisters; two brothers; two stepchildren and six step-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Holy Trinity United Holy Church. Interment will follow in Homestead Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/4/2008 - 11/9/2008 Allen, James T. KINSTON - James T. Allen, 68, of 1113 E. King St., died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Holly Branch F.W.B. Church, Dover with the Rev. Sidney Harper Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary Church Cemetery, Cove City. Survivors include his sister, Doris Allen Phillips of Grifton and brother, Alvin Ray Allen of Dover. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc., Ayden and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 11/5/2008 - 11/10/2008 Harrison, Hazel Grant PIKEVILLE – Mrs. Hazel Grant Harrison, 77, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A native of Greene County, she was born March 26, 1931, the daughter of Walter and Ethel West Grant. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Woods Grove P.F.W.B. Church and had retired from E.I. DuPont in Kinston where she worked for more than 32 years. Mrs. Harrison resided in Goldsboro until declining health and the death of her late husband, Lonnie "Sam" Harrison, prevented her from continuing to live alone. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 6, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service in Snow Hill. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 7, at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her sisters, Agnes Grant Corbitt and husband Russell, of Pikeville, Grace Hill Parrott and husband Francis, of Kinston, and Doris Hill of Kinston; a brother, Robert Grant of Snow Hill; a special caregiver, Amy Corbitt; and several loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday immediately following the service. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Woods Grove P.F.W.B. Church, 4009 Central Heights Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534. Funeral arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service Snow Hill, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 11/5/2008 - 11/8/2008 Nelson, Mary Elizabeth House GOLDSBORO - Mary Elizabeth House Nelson, 92, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 in Riverside Christian Church Cemetery, Grifton. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Nelson Brown of Columbia, S.C.; seven Grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Myrtle Strickland, and Teenie Whitford, both of Fremont. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memo-rial contributions may be made to Riverside Christian Church, PO Box 638, Grifton, NC 28530, or to the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Ct., Goldsboro, NC 27534. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home, Greenville. Published in the Free Press from 11/5/2008 - 11/8/2008 Brake, Erma Cunningham KINSTON - Erma Cunningham Brake, 92, of Britthaven of Kinston, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2008. She was retired from Brody's with over 55 years of service. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Proceeded in death by her husband, A.R. Brake and parents, Neta Stroud and Henry Cunningham. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008, from the chapel of Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Gail B. Roberts and husband George "Rob"; her sons, Henry Brake and wife Kay, of Charlotte, James Brake and wife Pat, of Virginia; her sisters, Helen Harper, Susan Jackson and Geraldine Whitley, all of Kinston; special brother-in-law, Vernie Heath Jr.; her grandchildren, Randy Brake and wife Tonya, Kym Butner and husband Keith, Mike Hussey and wife Brenda, Jeff Hussey and wife Felecia, and Alyson Weir; great-grandchildren, Josh Brake, Jeremy Brake, Lauren Butner, Jonathan Butner, Roxanne Poole, Brake Hussey, Taylor Hussey, Jenna Hussey, Mara Hussey, Jace Weir and Alexa Weir. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home and other times at the home of Mike and Brenda Hussey, 1701 Hardee Road, Kinston. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/6/2008 - 11/9/2008 Bryant, Marion S. KINSTON - Marion S. Bryant, 71, of 518 Linden Ave., died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Grainger Chapel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ with Dr. Malcolm S. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star-Divine Chapter No. 207 rites will be held at 6 p.m. at Swinson Funeral Service. Survivors include her hus-band, Curley Bryant of the home; daughters Dollie D. Joyner, Shirley A. Buchanan, Jennifer Y. Howard, Darvetta K. Bryant, and Jacqueline C. Davis, all of Kinston; sister Martha Hodges of Kinston; brothers Clarence Stevens of Kinston and Square Cox of Baltimore, Md.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 11/6/2008 - 11/10/2008 Hayes, Gretchen ASHEBORO - Gretchen Hayes, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Covenant Christian Church in Asheboro. Survivors include her children, Vivian Hughes of Kinston, Ladene Hayes of Thomasville, Wyonia Davis and Grant Hayes II, both of Kinston, Laverne Hayes of Asheboro, and Annette Hayes of Lusby, Md.; sisters Elizabeth Ruffin and Betty Cooper; brothers Sal Gladden, Leotis Gladden, Henry Gladden and Tommy Gladden; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Covenant Christian Church and one hour prior to the service Saturday. Funeral arrangements by Gailes Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 11/6/2008 - 11/9/2008 Latham Jr., John Wheeler MOMEYER - John Wheeler Latham, Jr., 56, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was born September 15, 1952, in Lenoir County. John was a loving husband, father and Pa. He was employed with Barcalounger for 30 years. John loved competing with his neighbor to see who could have the most beautiful yard and the best round of golf. He was preceded in death by his father, John Wheeler Latham Sr. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol B. Latham; his mother, Ella C. Latham of Kinston; one son, John Wheeler Latham III "Bud"; two daughters, Melissa A. Latham and Melissa C. Latham; two grandsons, Ezra John Latham and Abraham James Latham who were his favorite buddies. John is also survived by his very special in-laws, Teeny and Margie Brantley of Spring Hope. Visitation will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville, N.C. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2008, in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with the Rev. John Latham III officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Nashville N.C. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/6/2008 - 11/9/2008 Stroud, William Adolph KINSTON - William Adolph Stroud, 81, of Kinston passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Caswell Center and was a member of Albritton Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a Deacon and Song Leader for many years. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2008, from the chapel of Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Edna Pearl Stroud of the home; his daughter, Gaye Boyette and husband Jesse; his sons, William Roger Stroud and wife Wynona, Buck Stroud and wife Debra, all of Kinston; his sister, Martha Lee of Snow Hill; his brother, Ashley "Shine" Stroud, Jr. and wife Lottie Bell, of Pink Hill; his grandchildren, Heather Wentz and husband Brant, William Roger Stroud, Jr., Angie Scott and husband Cory, Lisa Shirey and husband Steven, Tracey Deaver and special friend, Samuel Barrow, Matthew Boyette and special friend, Ivy Fowler; great-grandchildren, Ashley Wentz, Levi Wentz, Ty Wentz, Caleb Deaver, Joshua Deaver, and Islynd Shirey. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter, Gaye Boyette, 762 Jessie T. Bryan Road, Kinston. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/6/2008 - 11/9/2008 Taylor, Letha M. KINSTON - Letha Mae Taylor, 95, of 805 Lincoln St., died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at St. Augustus A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Julian Pridgen officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Janette T. Anthony of Kinston; step-daughter Emma Gooding of Kinston; step-sons, Clyde Taylor Jr. of Kinston and Robert Taylor of Washington, D.C.; brother Walter Jenkins of Kinston; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/6/2008 - 11/11/2008 Davis, Boyd Clark SHARPSBURG - Boyd Clark Davis, 47, of Sharpsburg, died unexpectedly November 2, 2008. Clark was the son of Ramon L. Davis, Sr. and the late Lorraine M. Davis. He served in the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Reserves. Clark graduated from North Lenoir High School. He attended Lenoir and Wayne Community Colleges and was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College. Clark was employed as a computer programmer with MBM Corp. in Rocky Mount. He was an avid fisherman, bowler and scout leader. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Spaugh officiating. Interment will follow at Pikeville Cemetery. In addition to his father, Clark is survived by two sisters, Wendy L. Davis and Joan Davis; older brother, Ramon L. Davis, Jr.; his maternal grandmother, Beatrice Bass Mozingo; his niece and nephew, Emma Astrike-Davis and Evan Astrike-Davis; as well as Lynn Britt and Nancy Astrike. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Airy Grove Christian Church. The family will receive friends Saturday beginning one hour before the service. 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 11/7/2008 - 11/10/2008 Head, Bailey M. SNOW HILL -Bailey Mercer Head, 79, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Radford Family Cemetery with Pastor Chrystal McCullen officiating. Survivors include his children, Angel Webb and Sandra Gurley both of Snow Hill, Margaret Head of La Grange, Alice Overbee of New Bern and Gary Sutton of Goldsboro; sisters Beatrice H. Dawson and Faye H. Lane both of Goldsboro; brother Billy Head of La Grange; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 11/7/2008 - 11/10/2008 Holbrook, Mary Rose GREENSBORO - Mary Rose Holbrook, 83, formerly of Seven Springs, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Seven Springs Methodist Church Cemetery with visitation following in the church fellowship hall. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church in Greensboro. Survivors include her sons, James Lee Carter of Wrightsville Beach, Lester Lee Carter III of Greensboro; daughter Julie Carter Iddings of Greensboro; sisters Carolyn H. Price of Seven Springs, Hazel H. LaValley of Florida; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Seven Springs Cemetery Fund c/o Mark Grady, 127 Jerusalem Church Road, Seven Springs, NC 28578 or to Hospice & Pallative Care, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St. Greensboro, NC 27404. Arrangements by Tyndall Funeral Home, Mount Olive. Published in the Free Press from 11/7/2008 - 11/10/2008 White, Willie KINSTON - Willie White, 92, of Kinston Assisted Living Center, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at St. James Disciples of Christ Church in La Grange with Elder John Ruffin officiating. Survivors include his daugh-ter, LaBarbara Davis of La Grange; sons Benjamin Dawson of La Grange, Richard White of Moncure; and sister, Marzella Sutton of La Grange. Arrangements by LaGrange Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 11/7/2008 - 11/10/2008 Bryant, Eddie Jean KINSTON - Eddie Jean Bryant, 68, of 503 Knobb St., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Fu-neral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/8/2008 - 11/11/2008 Harper, Jimmie Woodrow ALBERTSON - Jimmie Woodrow Harper, 74, of 238 Edward Grady Road died Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Alan Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Harper-Southerland Church Cemetery in Albert-son. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Faye Harper of the home; one daughter, Junie Malpass and husband Terry, of Albertson; one son, Joey Dewitt Harper of Albertson; two grandchildren, Morgan and Jacob Malpass; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the funeral home. Funeral arrange-ments by Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/8/2008 - 11/11/2008 Hill Sr., Wiley Gilford "Dock" KINSTON - Wiley Gilford "Dock" Hill Sr., age 78, of 2277 Hwy. 55-11 South, died Friday November 7, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Hill was retired from Sasser Lumber Co. in La Grange, N.C. He was a devoted viewer of "Antiques Road Show" and Professional Wrestling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home. Interment will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Leonard and Susie Whitley Hill; brothers Leonard Hill, Leslie Hill, Horace "Pete" Hill, and Robert Earl Hill; a sister Emma Leigh Hill. He is survived by his wife, Maxie Butner Hill of the home; a son, Wiley Gilford "Gil" Hill, Jr. of Kinston. The family will receive friends at their home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The UNC-TV Foundation 10 T.W. Alexander Dr. P.O. Box 12231 RTP, N.C. 27709. Funeral arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/8/2008 - 11/11/2008 Santillan, Lisa A. DUDLEY - Lisa Aldridge Santillan, 43, of 1125 Emmaus Church Road, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Lisa enjoyed cooking, gardening and crafts. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at Goldsboro Worship Center with Pastor Danny Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Lisa is survived by her husband of 21 years, Jose Luis Santillan; two children, Jason Luis Santillan of the home and Leigh Ann Audet and husband Daniel, of La Grange; mother, Rachel Cavenaugh Aldridge of La Grange; father, James Lloyd Aldridge Sr. and wife Wanda, of La Grange; sister, Debbie Tripp and husband Sean, of La Grange; brother, James Lloyd Aldridge and wife Sue, of Kinston; three grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan and Noah Audet. The family will receive friends one hour before the service Monday and at other times they will be at the home of Daniel and Leigh Ann Audet, 305 Pioneer Drive, La Grange. 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 11/8/2008 - 11/11/2008 Williams, Pauline PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Pauline Williams, 77, of 6212 Walnut Street, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/8/2008 - 11/11/2008 Kilpatrick, Malissie GRIFTON - Malissie Kilpatrick, 87, of 706-D Grifton Manor Apts., died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Swinson, Buddy KINSTON - Buddy Swinson, 12, of 208 E. Blount St., died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 **Per Swinson Funeral Home on 11/13/08 he was buried on October 30 but it would not release info or location, No other obit. Lenoir co obits Incomplete nov 1-8 Bryant, Eddie Jean KINSTON - Eddie Jean Bryant, 68, of 503 Knobb St., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. A family visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 11 in the Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include daughter Gabrielle Bryant-Butler of Hawaii; son Robert Bryant of Kinston; sisters Decarol Smith of Upper Marlboro, Md., Geamere S. Berry of Accokeek, Md. and Sonya E. Smith of Forestville, Md.; brother James Edwards of New Jersey and four grandchildren. A viewing will take place from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 11/10/2008 - 11/13/2008 Williams, Pauline PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Pauline Williams, 77, of 6212 Walnut St., died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15 at Haddock Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the Bush Family Cemetery. Survivors include her sister, Rosa Bush Bow-man of Brooklyn, N.Y. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/8/2008 - 11/16/2008 Chancey, Catherine Ann KINSTON - Catherine A. "Cathy" Chancey, 56, of 18-E Simon Bright Apts. died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at St. Peter F.W.B. Church in Snow Hill with Pastor Levon Troublefield officiating. Burial will follow in Lodge Hall Cemetery, Snow Hill. Survivors include her son, Nickie Speight of Clinton, Md.; sisters Rosa Mary Bynum and Celester Lynn Epps, both of Kinston, Dora Sue Epps of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers James R. Bynum of Raleigh, Earl Lee Bynum of Jamaica, N.Y., Donnie Frank Epps of Baltimore, Md., Allen Ray Epps of Silver Springs, Md.; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/9/2008 - 11/17/2008 Ham, Woody SNOW HILL - Mr. Woody Ham, 82, passed away Sunday morning, November 9, 2008. Mr. Ham was a native of Greene County, born April 18, 1926, the son of John and Jennie Elmore Ham. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Ham was a retired tobacco and produce farmer and was also a member of Harrell's Chapel FWB Church. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 11, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with Reverend Alvin Keener and Reverend Chuck Owens officiating. His beloved wife of more than 58 years, Martha Holloman Ham, preceded him in death on September 29, 2008, and he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Ryan Harrison on February 11, 1999. His surviving family includes his children, Bobby G. Ham and his special friend, Amy Wilson, Al Ham and wife, Joy, and Susan H. Harrison and husband, David, all of Snow Hill; his grandchildren, Stacy H. Lane, Stephanie H. Pope, Adam Ham and Andrew Harrison all of Snow Hill, and Dawn H. Lee of Walstonburg; great-grandchildren, Amber Lee, Tyler Lane, Hunter Pope, and Jacob Pope; and a sister, Louise H. Albritton of Snow Hill. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7:00 ? 8:30 PM at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service and other times at the home of Bobby Ham, 1186 Beaman Old Creek Road, Snow Hill. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Harrell's Chapel FWB Church, c/o Lin Radford, 210 Lakeside Drive, Snow Hill, NC 28580. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/10/2008 - 11/13/2008 Rasor, Margaret Whitley CLAYTON - Margaret Whitley Rasor, 89, of Clayton died on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at The Brian Center in Clayton. Mrs. Rasor was born April 17, 1919 in Clayton to the late Wiliford Ivanhoe and Nina Duncan Whitley. She was a lifelong resident of Clayton. Mrs. Rasor is survived by her sons, Brooks M. Rasor, Jr. and wife Wanda of Kinston, Walter W. Rasor and wife Jill of Clayton, along with grandchildren, Pam Seagroves and husband Buddy of Pitts-boro, Ali Rasor of Clayton, John Brooks Rasor of Raleigh, and step-granddaughter, Jessica Odom of Wilmington. She is also survived by two great-grandsons, Jackson and Evan Seagroves of Pittsboro, and a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Charlie Fortune of East Bend, NC as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a host of great friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks M. Rasor, Sr., brothers, Gus, Judson, Duke and Carl Whitley, sisters, Elizabeth Conner, Angela Brown and Yvanne Whitley. Family members will receive friends at McLaurin Funeral Home on Monday night, November 10, 2008 from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM and at other times at the home of Walter and Jill Rasor. Graveside service will be at Maplewood Cemetery on Hwy 70 in Clayton on Tues-day, 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Horne Memorial Methodist Church, PO Box 475, Clayton, NC 27528, First Baptist Church, PO Box 35, Clayton, NC 27528 or Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library, PO Box 879, Clayton, NC 27528. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Nanny's faithful caregivers at The Brian Center and to the many friends we have made since our stay there. Arrangements by McLaurin at Pinecrest Funerals and Cremations, Clayton, NC. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/10/2008 - 11/13/2008 Creech, Helen Pate WILMINGTON - Helen Pate Creech, 89, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1919, in Snow Hill, NC, the daughter of the late Berry Walter Pate and Laura Mewborn Pate. She was preceded in death by a son, George Larry Creech; a sister, Nina Mae Wilson; and brothers, Frank, Linwood, John, George and Willie Pate. Mrs. Creech was a member of Winter Park Baptist Church since 1947. She was very active in many church activities including having been a deacon and teaching Sunday school for over 60 years. Surviving is her husband of 37 years, Raymond E. Creech, Sr.; four children, Raymond E. Creech, Jr., Tony G. Creech and wife Lynn, Joseph P. Creech, and Carolyn J. Creech; four grandchildren, Alan Creech, Ashley Creech, Maria Creech, and Laura Creech; one brother, Press Pate and wife Geraldine, of Snow Hill, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Winter Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403. The family would like to express a special note of appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at New Hanover Regional Medical Center CCU for their care and attention to Mrs. Creech. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com. Andrews Mortuary, Wilmington, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008 Nash, Joseph "Jay" SNOW HILL - Mr. Joseph "Jay" Nash, 73, died Monday, November 10, 2008. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery. Mr. Nash was a native of Greene County. For 38 years he was employed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, retiring in 1992. He was a member of La Grange Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lottie Nash; brothers, Robert Willis Nash and Franklin Nash; sisters, Earlene Gay and Addie Faye Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Nash; son, Joseph Mark Nash and wife Heidi Camille, of Greenville; daughter, Christy Nash Daniels and husband Dennis, of Sims; brothers, Richard Nash and wife Judy, of Goldsboro, Jimmy Nash and wife Pat, of Fountain, and Roy G. Nash and wife Edna, of Rocky Mount; sister, Peggy Tucker and husband Wade, of Kinston; grandchildren, Joshua Mark Nash and Sarah Elizabeth Nash; and three special young men who he thought of as his own, Chris, Rodney, and Steven Collazo. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/11/2008 - 11/14/2008 Reynolds III, Walter Mansfield "Walt" KINSTON - Walter Mansfield "Walt" Reynolds III, of 2115 Brer Rabbit Place, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Survivors include his wife, Faye Reynolds of the home; his children Jessica, Michele and Wally. Local announcement by Garner Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/11/2008 - 11/14/2008 Sutton, Elton Ralph SNOW HILL - Mr. Elton Ralph Sutton, 61, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008. Mr. Sutton was born in Wayne County on January 7, 1947, the son of Walton Ray and Viola Rasnick Sutton. Mr. Sutton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snow Hill. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the St. Barnabas Cemetery with Dr. Gene Martin officiating. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Sutton. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Owens Sutton; children, David Sutton of the home and Susan Moody of Kinston; sister, Mary Sutton Daughtry of Goldsboro; brothers, Ray Sutton of Clarksville, Va., and John Robert Sutton of New Bern; and grandchildren, Dorian Sutton, Brad Woodel, and Brooke Moody. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service and other times at the home, 209 SE Fourth St., Snow Hill. Funeral arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/11/2008 - 11/14/2008 White, Shelton Demetre KINSTON - Shelton Demetre White, 54, of 206 Hill St., died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Swinson Funeral Service with the Rev. Jerry Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, LaSandra White of Charlotte; mother Laura V. White of the home; sisters Janice White of Kinston, Susan Coples of Stockbridge, Ga., Regina Clark of Goldsboro; and brother, Terry White of Raleigh. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 11/11/2008 - 11/14/2008 Caudell, Jerry I. LA GRANGE - Jerry Ivey Caudell, 63, a resident of Country Pines, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his sisters, Iris C. Lynch of Greer, S.C. and Gaynell C. Carmack of Leland. A private service will be held at a later time. Arrangements by Tyndall Funeral Home, Mount Olive. Published in the Free Press from 11/12/2008 - 11/15/2008 Green, Judith Brown COMFORT - Judith Brown Green, 46, of Comfort, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday at Jones Funeral Home, Richlands Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Ryan Bishop officiating. Mrs. Green was a farm service program technician for the United States Department of Agriculture. She is survived by her husband, Durwood "Scootie" Green of the home; step-daughter, Jennifer Ann Brooks of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Jessica Erin Green of Comfort; two sons, Jon Allen Green and Jason Robert Green, both of Comfort; sister, Susan Elaine Garner of Gaffney, S.C.; brother, Robert Jeffery Brown of Burlington, N.C.; and sister, Deana Jo Dove of Comfort. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Private electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Richlands. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/12/2008 - 11/15/2008 Villa, Guadalupe Dioselina "Lupita" ALBERTSON - Guadalupe Dioselina "Lupita" Villa, 21, of 900 Seth Turner Road, died Tuesday, Nov.11, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Burial services will be held at noon Thurs-day, Nov. 13 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Survivors include her parents, Jose Villa, Sr. and Juana Villa, both of Albertson; sisters Angelica M. Villa of Deep Run, Reina Villa of Pink Hill; and brothers, Federico Villa and Jose Villa, Jr. of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 11/12/2008 - 11/15/2008 Creech, Helen Pate WILMINGTON - Helen Pate Creech, 89, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1919, in Snow Hill, NC, the daughter of the late Berry Walter Pate and Laura Mewborn Pate. She was preceded in death by a son, George Larry Creech; a sister, Nina Mae Wilson; and brothers, Frank, Linwood, John, George and Willie Pate. Mrs. Creech was a member of Winter Park Baptist Church since 1947. She was very active in many church activities including having been a deacon and teaching Sunday school for over 60 years. Surviving is her husband of 37 years, Raymond E. Creech, Sr.; four children, Raymond E. Creech, Jr., Tony G. Creech and wife Lynn, Joseph P. Creech, and Carolyn J. Creech; four grandchildren, Alan Creech, Ashley Creech, Maria Creech, and Laura Creech; one brother, Press Pate and wife Geraldine, of Snow Hill, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Winter Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403. The family would like to express a special note of appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at New Hanover Regional Medical Center CCU for their care and attention to Mrs. Creech. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com. Andrews Mortuary, Wilmington, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008 Fitzpatrick, Lee KINSTON - Lee Fitzpatrick, 96, of 2009 Old Snow Hill Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008 Hardy, Lynwood Bruce "Peanut" KINSTON - Lynwood Bruce "Peanut" Hardy, 60, of Kinston, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Born in Lenoir County on September 12, 1948, to the late Troy and Ina Barwick Hardy, Bruce was an Electrician with Electricon, Inc. and a member of Bethel F.W.B. Church. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Malpass and husband Sherman, and Ann Letts, all of Kinston, Rose Landrum and husband Mickey, of Pink Hill, Linda Jones and husband Ed, of Hookerton, and Dawn Fisher and husband, Ken of Clayton; and brothers William Hardy, Sr. of Ayden, Earl Hardy of Hugo, and Franklin Hardy of Kinston; several nieces and nephews; great- nieces and nephews; and one great-great niece. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Archie Ratliff officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the home of Ann Letts, 2313 Baxter Drive, Kinston. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834, the American Heart Association, 3015 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834 or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/17/2008 Ingram, Charles NEWARK, N.J. - Charles Ingram, 61, of 12 Abbington Ave., formerly of Kinston, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008 Mercer, Melody June KINSTON - Melody June Mercer, 48, of Kinston passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Born May 13, 1960, Melody was a graduate of North Lenoir High School, class of 1978. She was employed with Northside Animal Hospital as Office Manager for the past 18 years. An animal lover from her youth, she was a "Certified Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician", and in her spare time, she worked closely with local wildlife and animal rescue agencies to relocate injured or abandoned animals. She was a member of Neuse Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father, Carroll Mercer, she is survived by her mother, Annelle Mercer of Kinston; brother, Jeffrey Mercer and wife Donna, of Beulaville; nephew, Jesse Mercer with whom she had a very close and special relationship; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A compassionate and loving Christian woman, Melody will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank everyone for standing by our side during this time, with a special "thank you" to Dr. Jimmy Shaver and all the staff of Northside Animal Hospital. Your many acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. The visits, phone calls, food, and most of all your support and your prayers mean more to us than we can ever ex-press. May God bless each of you. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at the Funeral Home with the Reverend Greg Kincaid officiating. Burial will follow 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 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008 Miller, Gordon BEULAVILLE - Gordon Miller, 87, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. followed by visitation Thursday, Nov. 13, at Hallsville Presbyterian Church in Beulaville. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Mavis Miller of the home; sons Anthony Miller and Michael Miller of Beulaville; daughter Pamela Miller Resseguie of Rose Hill; brother Dewitt Miller of Rose Hill; and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Community Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008 West, Sandra Faye KINSTON - Sandra Faye West, 43, of 622 Harvey Street, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Oasis of Hope Church. Interment will follow in the Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Bessie Ellison West of Grifton; brothers Clifton Ellison of South Carolina and Calvin Ellison of Farmville; sisters Mary Warren of Greenville, and Verna West of Grifton. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/13/2008 - 11/17/2008 Anders, Fred C. NEW BERN - Fred C. Anders, 75, of New Bern died November 12, 2008, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lydia Anders both of Durham, N.C. Fred was born and raised in Durham, N.C. and graduated from Durham High where he lettered in three sports. Fred received a full basketball scholarship to ECU and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. He served two years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Des Moines. Fred began a career in banking with First Citizens Bank and moved to New Bern in 1970 where he served as city executive for First Citizens. He received the Woman's Club Boss of the Year award for 1974-75. Fred formed the Anders Insurance Agency in 1981 and continued with this endeavor until his health forced him to retire. Fred served on the first Board of Directors for the New Bern Golf and Country Club's Men's Golf Association which he was also instrumental in forming. He is also a past president for the NBGCC Board of Directors as well as chaired the NBGCC Men's Golf invitational for 17 years. Fred's favorite hobby was Shag dancing. He served as a board member for the Association of Carolina Shag Club's Society of Stranders from 2000-2008. He was awarded the Assoc. of Carolina Shag Club's ICON award and was also inducted into the Atlantic Beach Shaggers' Hall of Fame. Fred was past president and served on many committees for the Twin Rivers Shag Club. Fred spent many hours dancing in Ocean Drive, S.C. where he met many wonderful people in the Shag world and made many lasting friendships. The members of the Twin Rivers Shag Club honored Fred with a permanent square paver in 2008 which is installed in the sidewalk at Ocean Drive, S.C. Fred co-founded SOS Friends Helping Friends which is a sup-port group with membership made up of shaggers who can give and receive spiritual sup-port when experiencing emotional and medical traumas. Fred always thought of his Shag dancing friends as family. Fred will be sorely missed for his sense of rhythm, his sense of humor and his sense of empathy. Fred is survived by his wife, Sylvia Whitfield Anders; his daughter, Sherry Gaskins and husband Chris, of New Bern, N.C.; his son, Kent Anders and wife Carey, and granddaughter Chloe, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; his sister, Penny Herndon and husband Bo, of Durham, N.C.; his brother-in-law, Marshall "Dude" Whitfield and wife Jo Ann, of Kinston, N.C.; sister-in-law Margaret W. Dawson and husband Jack, of Greenville, N.C.; sister-in-law Jean W. Taylor and husband Ed, of Kinston, N.C.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews of which he was very fond. Fred was a member of Garber United Methodist Church in New Bern, N.C. where a memorial service will be held on Saturday November 15, at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at a reception in the fellowship hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Fred's favorite charities: The Hall of Fame Foundation, Post Office Box 4070 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 (www.halloffamefoundation.org), or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements by Cotton Funeral Home and Crematory. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/14/2008 - 11/17/2008 Byrd Jr., Thomas Junior "T-Byrd" KINSTON - Thomas Junior Byrd, Jr., "T-Byrd," 57, of Kinston has gone home to be with the Lord. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle that enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors, especially when he was fishing and hunting. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Mae Byrd; and a brother, Tommie Ray Byrd. Survivors include his father, Tommie Junior Byrd and stepmother Mary Smith Byrd; daughters, Milisa Stallings and husband David, Susie Heath and husband Mike, Cindy Gambrell and husband Mark, and Kimberly Byrd; son, T. J. Byrd and wife Jennifer; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruthie Carter and husband Ransome, JoAnn Goff and husband Keith, Marie Turnage and husband Jeff; and brother, Chris Byrd. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Tyndall Family Cemetery in Pink Hill. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/14/2008 - 11/17/2008 Niemeyer, William Bennett RICHLANDS - William Bennett Niemeyer, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Batchelor Cemetery in Backswamp. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Watkins Niemeyer of Richlands; sons Jerry Niemeyer of Dardanelle, Ark., Bill Niemeyer of Fort Smith, Ark.; daughter Linda Jaggers of Arkansas; and four grandchildren. Published in the Free Press from 11/14/2008 - 11/17/2008 Cobb, Mae Lena KINSTON - Mae Lena Cobb, 77, of 2929 Poole Road, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 at Mills Funeral Home with Bishop J.E. Riddick officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Andrew Cobb Sr. of the home; daughters Priscilla Romano of Winston-Salem, Lena Cobb Brown of Snow Hill and Berniceteen Cobb Sutton of Kinston; son Andrew Cobb Jr. of Kinston; sisters Sula Lee Powell, Annie Ruth Strickland and Maude Single, all of Kinston; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Jones, Leaurah Smith NEW BERN - Leaurah Smith Jones, 87, formerly of Vanceboro, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Britthaven of New Bern. She was a homemaker and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Jones; and her daughter, Delia Ann Stilley. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Clark and the Rev. Elmer Rouse officiating. Burial will follow in British Chapel F.W.B. Church Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Tart of Cove City and Sandra Slachta of New Bern; her son, Herman Jones of Vanceboro; two sisters, Alma Chase of Kinston and Clara Millis of Newport; her brother, Alton Smith of Kinston; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. on Sunday evening at the funeral home and other times at the home of her granddaughter, 142 Wells Road, Cove City. Funeral arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Rouse, Marie Poole RALEIGH - Marie Poole Rouse, 83, of Raleigh and formerly of La Grange, died Thursday at Duke Health Raleigh Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete from Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Sastre, Victor BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Victor Sastre, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at East Chester Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Sumrell, Velma Hart WALSTONBURG - Velma Hart Sumrell, 89, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Interment will follow at the Harrell's Chapel Church Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Sam W. Sumrell of Farmville, Faye Sumrell McKeel of Walstonburg and Tim Sumrell of Snow Hill; sisters Vernell Gurganus and Janie Kearney both of Snow Hill; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the funeral home and other times at 9200 Hwy 91, Snow Hill. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Witherspoon, Shelton Earl KINSTON - Shelton Earl Witherspoon, 35, of 2007 Old Snow Hill Road, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Wright, Patricia Laughinghouse VANCEBORO - Patricia Laughinghouse Wright, 72, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at Vanceboro United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Earl Wright; daughters Lorri Wright Wetherington of Cove City, Leslie Wright Pittman of Grifton, and Melody Wright Long of Vanceboro; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro. Memorials may be made to Vanceboro United Methodist Church, 560 Farm Life Ave., Vanceboro, NC 28586. Online condolences may be sent to www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/18/2008 Fitzpatrick, Lee KINSTON - Lee Fitzpatrick, 96, of 2009 Old Snow Hill Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Pinelawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Daryl Cobbs officiating. Survivors include wife Mary Miller Fitzpatrick of the home; six sons, Tramayne Miller of Norfolk, Va., Thurman H. Miller and Melwood Miller, both of Dover, O.D. Fitzpatrick of Boston, Curtis Fitzpatrick of Dorchester, Mass., and B.F. Fitzpatrick of Lancaster, S.C.; four daughters, Pamela Yelverton of La Grange, N.C., Elwanda Scales of South Carolina, Juanita F. Cobbs of Opelika, Ala., and Zara Brown of New Bern; 37 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in the funeral home chapel. Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 11/17/2008 - 11/20/2008 Rouse, Marie Poole RALEIGH - Mrs. Marie Poole Rouse, 83, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of La Grange, North Carolina died Thursday night, November 13, 2008 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Mrs. Rouse was born July 13, 1925 in Lenoir County to the late H.G. and Zuba Barker Poole. She was the wife of the late Rev. Jere A. Rouse. Mrs. Rouse graduated from Woodard Her-ring Hospital School of Nursing in Wilson, N.C. and worked as a Registered Nurse with Le-noir and Wayne Memorial Hospitals. She later worked in private practice with Dr. Jean Smith and retired as a Food Stamp Specialist with Lenoir County. Mrs. Rouse was a member of La Grange United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 17, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. from Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Karl Grant officiating. Mrs. Rouse is survived by a daughter, Virginia Henderson Richardson and husband, Michael Edward Richardson of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Candace Marie Chitsaz and husband, Jacob, of Raleigh, Frances Michelle Reichenbach and husband, Don of Charlotte, David Waylon Richardson and wife, Michelle Leigh of Raleigh; three great-grandchildren, Ava Marie Chitsaz, Lia McKenzie Reichenbach and Tristan Michael Reichenbach; and a brother, Glenn Norwood Poole of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elinor Gray Potter. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 16, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to La Grange United Methodist Church, 213 South Caswell Street, La Grange, NC 28551 or the American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements were made with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange, N.C. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. . Sastre, Victor BRONX, N.Y. - Victor Sastre, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Eastchester Health Care Center. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Lodge Hall Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Julie Sastre, of Bronx, N.Y. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/24/2008 Witherspoon, Shelton Earl KINSTON - Shelton Earl "Cool Breeze" Witherspoon, 36, of 2007 Old Snow Hill Road, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Agape Unlimited Church with the Rev. Johnnie Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Ella W. Kinsey of the home; father Ervin Johnson of Kinston; sisters Mona Witherspoon, Sharlene Witherspoon, Cynthia Cajuste, all of Kinston, Melasontic Garner of Austin, Texas; and brother, Anthony Johnson of Richmond, Va. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/15/2008 - 11/24/2008 Blount, Willie SNOW HILL - Willie J. Blount, 81, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at the Veterans Medical Center in Durham. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, Nov. 22 at Corner Stone Bap-tist Church in Greenville. Interment will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Apostle Calvin Brown of California; daughters Essie Cooper-Spencer of Atlanta, Ga., and Melissa Shackleford of Snow Hill; and sister Ada Frances Best of Snow Hill. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at St. Peter F.W.B. Church. Funeral arrangements by S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/16/2008 - 11/24/2008 Edwards, Jamya WILSON - Jamya Edwards, infant, of 5549 Scuppernong Road, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Buddy-Hemby Cemetery in Fountain. Survivors include mother Stacey Moye of Wil-son; father Michael Edwards of Greenville; brother Michael Edwards Jr. of Wilson; grand-parents John and Susan Edwards of Greenville, Carolyn Coley and Earl Powell, both of Wil-son. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc., Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 11/16/2008 - 11/24/2008 Loftin, Leonard Warren KINSTON - Leonard Warren Loftin, 88, of Kinston, a classical singer, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 29, 2008, in Wallace, N.C. Survivors include a son, J. K. Loftin and his wife Cathy, and their children, Alex and Logan; a daughter, Alice Loftin Long and her husband Dan; and a son, Lennie Loftin and his family, DeLane Matthews and T.K. Power. A private family burial was held at Westview Cemetery in Kinston on November 2, 2008. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/16/2008 - 11/19/2008 Thigpen, Geneva B. DEEP RUN - Geneva B. Thigpen, 81, of 4224 Hwy 11 South, Deep Run, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband John D. Thigpen. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008, at Unity Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Wade Parker and the Rev. Jimmy Mercer officiating. Burial will be in Gray Branch FWB Church Cemetery. Survivors include one daughter, Daphne Thigpen Overbey of New Bern; two grandchildren, Sherry Bradsher of Cary and Dwayne Smith of Greenville; two great-grandchildren, Isabel Bradsher and Tyler Bradsher; and one special nephew, Clarence Thigpen; and several other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Unity Free Will Baptist Church, 2254 Will Cunningham Road, Deep Run, N.C. 28525. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/16/2008 - 11/19/2008 MacGregor, Clarissa Allen BEULAVILLE - Clarissa Allen MacGregor, 56, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. The funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Community Funeral Home Chapel, Beulaville. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville. Survivors include spouse Brian MacGregor of Beulaville; daughters Sherry Pierce of Richmond and Becki Rodriguez of Richmond; sisters Rose Ponsock of Richlands, Barbara White of Beulaville, Helen Ammons of Clinton, Judy Hall of Warsaw and Pat Simmons of Clinton; brother Robbie Allen of Pine Level; and six grandchildren. Visitation will follow the funeral service. Arrangements by Community Funeral Home of Beulaville. Published in the Free Press from 11/17/2008 - 11/20/2008 Ingram, Charles "Pap" NEWARK, N.J. - Charles "Pap" Ingram, 60, formerly of Kinston, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Swinson Funeral Service with Prophet Henry L. Rosenboro officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Hill Church Cemetery. Survivors include his sisters, Christine Phillips of Newark, N.J., Esther Wayne and Agloris Baker of Kinston; brothers Williams A. Patterson of Kinston and William Ed Ingram of Roanoke Rapids. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Published in the Free Press from 11/18/2008 - 11/21/2008 Miller, W.F. "Bud" SWANSBORO - W.F. "Bud" Miller, age 89, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at his home in Swansboro. He was formerly of Beulaville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Batchelor Miller; a daughter, June Miller Everette; and a special friend, Lucille Crawford. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at East Duplin Memorial Gardens in Beulaville, N.C. Survivors include his sons, Michael "Mike" Joe Miller of Beulaville, N.C., Jeffrey S. Miller of Jacksonville, N.C.; daughter Nora Miller Bowman of Benson, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville, N.C. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/18/2008 - 11/21/2008 Thompson, Haywood KINSTON - Haywood Thompson, 64, of 32102 Towerhill Road, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at the United America Free Will Baptist Tabernacle with Bishop Ronald R. Mayo officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Delores Thompson of the home; one son, Tommy Thompson of Durham; three daughters, Tonia Thompson of Morrisville, N.C., Tracy Batts of Garner, N.C., and Dionne Wiley of Boston, Mass.; three brothers, Emanuel Thompson of Washington, D.C., Andrew Grady of Kinston and Nathaniel Langston of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Emma Doris Sutton and Bertha Gooding, both of Kinston; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel. Funeral arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/18/2008 - 11/23/2008 Quinn, Nellie Marie Brock ASHEVILLE - Nellie Marie Brock Quinn, 93 years old, died November 18, 2008, in Asheville, N.C. She resided in Asheville for the past eight years with her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Q. and Paul Tyndall. Nellie was born August 15, 1915, in Wayne County, N.C. and spent most of her life in neighboring Lenoir County. She was a seamstress and her greatest joy was operating her own sewing shop. For years, she and her husband farmed strawberries and tobacco at Liddell Crossroads near Seven Springs, N.C. She was a member of Daly's Chapel F.W.B. Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zennie Quinn; her parents, Charlie W, and Mary Best Brock; and two sisters, Doris B. Jones and Sybil Howard Killian. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Q. Tyndall and husband Paul, of Asheville, N.C.; and a son, Zennie Quinn Jr. and wife Laine, of Charleston, S.C. She is also survived by four granddaughters, Paula T. Easley (Bob) of Carlisle, Pa., Pamela T. Baker (Richard) of Concord, N.C., Lisa Marie Quinn of Charleston, S.C., and Katie Q. Clair (Michael) of Charleston, S.C.; and five great-grandchildren, Rob, Will and Cayla Easley and Patrick and Rebecca Baker. Other survivors include a brother-in-law, Thurston Quinn (Elizabeth) of Seven Springs; and sister-in-law, Delsie Q. Johnson (Marion) of Browns Summit, N.C. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Garner Funeral Home in Kinston, N.C. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at Garner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Daly's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Seven Springs. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/19/2008 - 11/22/2008 Tuggle, Nancy Gordon INDEPENDENCE, Va. - Nancy Gordon Tuggle, 71, went to join the Lord on November 17, 2008; she passed peacefully in her home in Independence, Virginia. Nancy was born in Newport News, Va. on June 17, 1937, and grew up in Williamsburg, Va. She graduated from the Matthew Whaley School in Williamsburg in 1955. She attended Madison College for two years and then, in 1959, graduated from Richmond Polytechnic Institute (now VCU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Nancy was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Independence, where she sang in the church choir. She was active in The Gideons International. She held office as President of the Grayson County Auxiliary, Area 2 Director in Southwest Virginia, and the Virginia State Cabinet. One of her greatest pleasures was to introduce someone to Christ by offering them a copy of God's Word. Nancy was active in her community as the American Red Cross Blood Drive coordinator for Independence, President of the Friends of Grayson County Library, an EMT on the Independence Volunteer Rescue Squad, Recording Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Wayne Henderson Music Festival, a volunteer instructor in the Sparta, N.C. Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) program, a member of The Highland Camarata, a S.H.A.R.E. volunteer coordinator, a member of the Galax Women of the Moose and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a regular contestant on the mountain dulcimer at local area Fiddler's conventions, winning many awards for her playing. However, her most cherished performances were providing special sacred music at church and at Gideon functions. Nancy found her greatest joy in her family, her children and grandchildren and husband - teaching them through her life, a way to live with a firm belief and faith in God and his redeeming love, and with open hearts, compassion, fun, adventure, music, and love. She is survived by her husband Ralph of the home; by four children, Jonathan McGirt of Raleigh, N.C., Megan Wiegand of Apex, N.C., Mitchell McGirt and spouse, Frederique of Decatur, Ga. and Murphy McGirt III of Newport, N.C.; four stepchildren, David Tuggle and spouse Kim, of Petoskey, Mich., Rebecca Pollock and spouse Niel, of San Diego, Calif., Robert Tuggle and spouse Nancy, of San Diego, Calif. and Kevin Tuggle of Williamsburg, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Ellie, Asher, Louise and Flora McGirt, Thomas Wiegand; Zachary, Chelsea Grace, Alyssa and Sarah Grace Tuggle and Logan and Luke Fettig. A celebration of her home going will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Independence on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 24, 2008, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg, Va. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Gideons International, or to the charity of your choice. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. is serving the Tuggle family. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/19/2008 - 11/22/2008 Halvorson, Steve COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Rev. Steven Halvorson, born June 21, 1971, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. He died peacefully, at his home in Colorado Springs, of natural causes. Steven is survived by his wife of 11 years, Alisha; children, Caleb age 9, and Abby age 4; and his parents, Steven Sr. and Lynne Halvorson; his "uncle John"; aunt Julianna; and nieces, Shelby and Shilo Halvorson of Roswell NM. Steven was called to the ministry of Jesus Christ when he was in Junior High, and ever since, he lived his life in service to his Lord. Steven is a 1989 graduate of Goddard High School in Roswell, NM, and later went on to Arlington Baptist Bible College where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Youth Ministry. The light of Steven's life was the time he spent with his family and his ministry to his students. Steven had the God-given ability to be able to reach to kids that were in need of a friend. Steven will always be remembered by the hundreds of lives he touched with his wonderful sense of humor, and his powerful teaching of God's Word. He will be forever loved and forever missed, but those of us who love Jesus are confident that we will spend eternity with him in the presence of our Almighty God. Arrangements by The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. (719) 328-1793. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/20/2008 - 11/23/2008 Heath, Mary Winnifred Smith KINSTON - Mary Winnifred Smith Heath, 92, went to be with her Lord on the morning of November 19, 2008. The daughter of the late Jesse James and Mary Lee Smith, she was a lifelong resident of Pink Hill and for the past several years had resided at Britthaven Nursing Home in Kinston. She was a loving mother and grandmother and spent her life caring for her family and those she loved. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Pentecostal Holi-ness Church in Pink Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Levy Heath; her eldest daughter, Mary Lou Heath Bostic and her husband, Bill Bostic; and her great-great-grandchild, Addison Paige Heath. She is survived by her son, Bobby Heath of Pink Hill and his wife Carole; her daughter, Linda Herring of Seven Springs; and her brother, D. Woodrow Smith of Kinston. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Winnie Hill and husband Rusty, of Kinston, Donna Partridge and husband Ron, of Potters Hill, Anne Rivenbark and husband Steve, of Kinston, Tony Bostic and wife Angela, of Richlands and Robby Heath and wife Gail, of Richlands. She had 12 great-grandchildren, Tabitha Heath and husband Jimmy, Brandon Hill and wife Elizabeth, Stephanie Rivenbark, Chasity Marrazzo, Tiffany Hill, Sabrina Rivenbark, Chad Bostic, Courtney Hill, Kelsey Bostic, Kate Heath, Jordan Killian, and Taylor Bostic; and two great-great-grandchildren, Hailey Wallace and Savannah Hill. Other survivors include a special nephew J. Ray Heath and his wife Hannah. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, with the Reverend George Pike presiding, in the chapel of Pink Hill Funeral Home with visitation immediately following the service. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 21 at the Westview Cemetery in Kinston. At all other times the family can be visited at the home of Bobby and Carole Heath at 1655 Smalltown Road, Pink Hill. Funeral arrangements by Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/20/2008 - 11/23/2008 Lee, Clara DOVER - Clara Lee, 97, of 110 S. Main St., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 22 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Dover with Pastor Carl Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughters, Cheryl Lee of Dover, Rose Beckwith of Kinston, Jacquelyn Pedriera of Raleigh and Thelma Porter of Sayneville, N.J.; sons Bennie Lee Jr. and Nathaniel Lee of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 25 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Funeral arrangements by Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 11/20/2008 - 11/23/2008 Williams, Johnny Johnny Williams KINSTON - Johnny Williams, 56, of 514 Larkspur Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at Mills Funeral Home with the Rev. A.O. Carmichael Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Mills Memorial Garden. Survivors include his daughters, Sholanthe Gordon of Jacksonville, Niya Staten of Kinston; son Demetrice Williams of Kinston; mother Elizabeth Williams of Kinston; sis-ters Mary Williams and Kitty Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y., Gloria Skinner, Loretha Kornegay, Patricia Moore, Gail Murphy and Cynthia Hicks, all of Kinston; brothers Edward Williams and Henry Williams of Kinston, William Williams of Trenton, Thomas Earl Williams of Dover; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/20/2008 - 11/25/2008 Blackmon, Billy Ray SNOW HILL - Billy "Still Bill" Blackmon, 53, of 55 Patrick Drive, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at St. Peter F.W.B. Church. Interment will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Ebon Shackleford and Ronda Kornegay of Kinston; and sister Toni Flanagan of Snow Hill. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/25/2008 Ellis, Mable K. KINSTON - Mabel K. Ellis, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at Onslow Memorial Park with the Rev. John Kerr officiating. Survivors include daughters, Judy E. Williams of Kinston and Marilyn E. Essink of Virginia Beach, Va.; sons William "Bill" Ellis of Jacksonville; Ted K. Ellis of Bristol, Va.; Don W. Ellis of Calloway, Va; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and her brother, James H. Kemp of Greer, S.C. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Herring, Otha Edwin WILMINGTON - Otha Edwin Herring, 83, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the things he knew and the people he loved on Tuesday, November 18 after a period of declining health due to renal failure. He was born on July 29, 1925, in Duplin County to Everett and Annie Herring. At the age of 21, Otha with his mother's help convinced his step father to start their own chemical company, Daly-Herring, with $5,000 in capital. Over the years he acquired several other small chemical companies and expanded to six locations. After the sale of Daly-Herring in 1975, he entered a successful career in real estate with his entrepreneurial spirit and talent of insight of thinking and planning into the future. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, N.C. Friends are invited to a family gathering at Walnut Creek Country Club, 508 Lakeshore Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534 following the service. Otha was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Whitfield Daly and Everett Herring; step-father John Daly; sister Mary Daly; and son, Timothy Whitfield Herring. Survivors include his wife, Violet of the home; daughter Mary Beth Drummond and husband Michael; grandchildren, Clark and Nelson all of High Point, N.C.; daughter in law Donna Herring and daughter Ashley, of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Dr. John M Daly and wife Fran, of Clinton, Dr. Roswald B. Daly of Pawley's Island, S.C.; sister Mrs. Margie Woodfin and husband Fred, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Otha loved and was equally loved by Violet's children and grandchildren, Mr. Reginald "Griff" Griffin, wife Amanda and children, Mallory and Chloe of Cary, N.C., Miss Nancy Griffin, and Mrs. Jennifer Robertson, husband Paul and children, Amy, Alexa, and Auburn all of Raleigh, N.C. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephan Andree, Lenwood Gay, Cecil Columbus, JT Kelly, Kenneth Maxwell, Fred Woodfin and Oliver Banks. Otha always felt blessed to have good people in his life along with wonderful opportunities. He wanted to provide similar opportunities for others. As a result, the Herring Scholarship Fund for Mount Olive College, 634 Henderson St., Mt. Olive, NC 28365 and James Sprunt Community College, PO Box 398, Kenansville, NC 28349 were created. He took great pride in helping others and ultimately the economy of Eastern North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be given to the Herring Scholarship Fund, BB&T Trust Attn. Pam Watson PO Box 2907 Wilson, NC 27894-2907, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the charity of your choice so that others might have the same opportunities and blessings that were provided to him. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com. Funeral arrangements by Andrews Mortuary, Wilmington. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Honeycutt, Mollie SEVEN SPRINGS - Mollie Honeycutt, 70, died Thursday at Lenoir Memorial Hospi-tal. Arrangements are incomplete from Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Phillips, Beulah Westbook SILVERHILL - Beulah Westbrook Phillips, 94, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Troutman, Vera M. "Vicki" GRIFTON - Vera M. 'Vicki' Troutman, 83, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Grifton United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Colie, Gene LA GRANGE - Eugene Thomas "Gene" Colie, 74, of La Grange, died Friday, November 21, 2008. Gene was born June 24, 1934, in Lenoir County to the late Julian Day Colie, Sr. and Hannah Wilson Colie. Gene was retired from E.I. Dupont and was a member of Institute United Methodist Church. A service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home with Dr. Mallie Hinnant officiating. A private interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery. Gene is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Bryan Colie; son, Master Chief Tim Colie and wife Diane, of Virginia Beach; two daughters, Kim Hallow and husband John, of Greenville, Gina Colie of La Grange; two sisters-in-law, Anna Colie of La Grange and Dolores Colie of Wheaton, Md.; four grandchildren, Dustin Colie, Nickolas Day Colie, John Hallow III and Maggie Hannah Hallow. The family will receive friends Sunday following the service of remembrance. Memorials may be made to Institute United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Wiley Dawson, 4855 Bryan Hardy Road, La Grange, NC 28551. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Gooding, Levion KINSTON - Levion Gooding, 60, of 2539 Yankee Court, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Le-noir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Fu-neral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Hollar, Michael Gregory KINSTON -Michael Gregory Hollar, 42, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus. Survivors include his parents, Mark Hollar Sr. and Elizabeth Behr; and his brothers, Mark Hollar Jr., and Matthew Hollar. A memorial service will be held Saturday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Honeycutt, Ann O. SEVEN SPRINGS -Ann Outlaw Honeycutt, 70, of Seven Springs, died Thursday, November 20, 2008. Ann was born August 9, 1938, in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Wright Outlaw and Mollie Stroud Outlaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Honeycutt Sr.; sister Iris Mozingo; and brother, Joseph Outlaw. Ann was a member of Jackson Heights Original Free Will Baptist Church. She and her late husband were the owners of Honeycutt's Ladies Apparel in Kinston. A service of remembrance will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Ashley Summerlin and the Rev. Butch Haddock officiating. A private interment will be held at the Honeycutt Family Cemetery. Mrs. Honeycutt is survived by two children, Leigh Ann Smith and husband Ray, of Seven Springs, Jimmie Lee Honeycutt Jr. and wife Cindy, of Kinston; four grandchildren, Lindsay Rouse and husband Chancey, Jason Smith, Jake Honeycutt and Luke Honeycutt; a much loved great-granddaughter, Holland Rouse; seven sisters, Lillie Ray Hill of Virginia, Kathleen McDaniel of La Grange, Bessie Weeks of Seven Springs, Bonnie Jo Carter of Kinston, Arlene Baker of La Grange, Doris Harrison of Snow Hill and Rachel Spann of Trenton; a special niece, Betty Jean Bryan; and two special nephews, Eddy Outlaw and Dennis Outlaw. The family will receive friends Saturday following the service and at other times they will be at the home. Ann's family would like to thank Dr. Qadir, Dr. Haynes, Margie Rachide and staffs for their loving care. Memorials may be made to Jackson Heights Original Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 285 Camellia Street, Kinston, NC 28504. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Lanier, James Lee "Jimmy" ASHLAND, Va. - James Lee "Jimmy" Lanier, 80, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville. Burial will follow in the Cavenaugh Cemetery in Wallace. Survivors include his wife, Annie Cavenaugh Lanier of Ashland, Va.; son Larry Lee Lanier of Virginia; daughter Sheila Lanier Platteel, of Virginia; sisters Evelyn Blankenship of Virginia, Faye Thigpen of Beulaville, Va.; brothers Samuel Lanier, Russell Lanier, Elwood Ray Lanier, and Rashie Lanier, all of Chinquapin; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday, at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Martinez, Wesley Edmond BEULAVILLE - Wesley Edmund Martinez, 58, died Monday, Nov.17, 2008, at home. Private services will be held. Survivors include his daughter, Marti Kathryn Martinez of Sta-key. Funeral arrangements by Community Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Maxwell, Geraldine Moye RANDOLPH, N.J. - Geraldine Moye Maxwell, 66, of 1215 Sussex Tpke., died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at St. Clares Hospital in Denville, N.J. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home, Inc., Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Honeycutt, Mollie SEVEN SPRINGS - Mollie Honeycutt, 70, died Thursday at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete from Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Phillips, Beulah Westbrook Beulah Westbrook Phillips, 94, of Silverhill, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Pitt Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Silverhill Christian Church. She was preceded in death by husbands, Y.J. Moore and B.W.T. Phillips; one daughter, Patricia Moore Paul; and grandson, Randy Hoyt Paul. She is survived by one son, Jimmy A. Moore and wife, Shirley, of Reelsboro; one daughter, JoAnn Moore Stowe of Grantsboro; special family member, Helen W. Fillingsworth of Belhaven; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at Silverhill Christian Church with the Rev. Amos Sykes officiating. Burial to follow immediately at Paul Cemetery in Silverhill. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of her grandson, Woody Stowe, 203 Campen Road, Alliance. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Silverhill Christian Church, c/o Sadie Paul, 1903 NC 306 N, Grantsboro, N.C. 28529. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations. Paid Obituary Published in the Sun Journal from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Troutman, Vera M. "Vicki" GRIFTON - Vera M. 'Vicki' Troutman, 83, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Grifton United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 11/21/2008 - 11/24/2008 Gooding, Levion KINSTON - Levoin Gooding, 60, of 2539 Yankee Ct., died Thursday, November, 20, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. Peter Church of Christ at 602 JP Harrison Boulevard with Rev. Tyrone Haney officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Joan Gooding of the home; daughter, Bridget of Kinston; mother, Adell Kilpatrick Gooding of Kinston; three sisters, Mildred Suggs of Kinston, Sandra Hughes of Virginia and Lizzie Williams of Austin, Tx. Viewing will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 in the Albritton Carraway Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/30/2008 Hollar, Michael Gregory KINSTON -Michael Gregory Hollar, 42, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus. Survivors include his parents, Mark Hollar Sr. and Elizabeth Behr; and his brothers, Mark Hollar Jr., and Matthew Hollar. A memorial service will be held Saturday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 BEULAVILLE - Wesley Edmund Martinez, 58, died Monday, Nov.17, 2008, at home. Private services will be held. Survivors include his daughter, Marti Kathryn Martinez of Stakey. Funeral arrangements by Community Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Maxwell, Geraldine Moye RANDOLPH, NJ - Geraldine Moye Maxwell, 66, of 1215 Sussex Turnpike died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at St. Clares Hospital in Denville, NJ. Funeral service will be held at noon, Tues-day, Nov. 25, 2008 at St. Mary's FWB Church at 311 Arba Jason Road in La Grange with Rev. Antonio Blow officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in La Grange. Survivors include daughters, Antoinette Maxwell Williams of La Grange and Benita Maxwell Fields of Rocky Mount; mother, Cora Wade Moye of La Grange; father, Lenton Moye of La Grange; sisters, Julia Moye Wooten of La Grange, Dr. Janet Moye Cornick of Columbia, Md., and Dorothy Moye Kearney of Warrenton, NC; brothers, Roger Moye of Grifton and Lenton Murphy Moye of La Grange. Viewing will be held from 3-8 p.m. at Mills Funeral Home. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her parents. Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/26/2008 Dixon, J. T. GRIFTON - Mr. J.T. Dixon, of Grifton, NC died Friday at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Norcott & Company Funeral Homes, LLC in Ayden. For more information, call (252)746-6131. Published in the Free Press from 11/23/2008 - 11/26/2008 Hollar, Michael Gregory KINSTON -Michael Gregory Hollar, 42, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus. Survivors include his parents, Mark Hollar Sr. and Elizabeth Behr; and his brothers, Mark Hollar Jr., and Matthew Hollar. A memorial service will be held Saturday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 11/22/2008 - 11/25/2008 Hunter, Anice Rhodes GOLDSBORO - Anice Rhodes Hunter, 73, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov; 23, 2008 followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home Chapel in Beulaville. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at East Duplin Memorial Garden in Beulaville. Survivors include her husband, K.R. Hunter of Goldsboro; two sons, Ricky Hunter of Clayton and Richard Hunter of Goldsboro; sister, Pat Gillette of Richlands and brother, Horace Rhodes of Beulaville. Published in the Free Press from 11/23/2008 - 11/26/2008 Moye, Glenda C. KINSTON - Mrs. Glenda Cash Moye, 70, formerly of Maury, NC, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, November 22, 2008. She was born December 27, 1937, the daughter of Wilbur Eugene Cash and Carrie Gray Spikes Cash. Following graduation from the Maury High School, Glenda was a dedicated employee with Caswell and J.C. Penny's until her retirement. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. A dedicated wife and mother, her greatest pleasures now rested upon spending time with her grandchildren to whom she was known as Grandma, Meme, and Ma-Glenda. Funeral Services will be held 7 p.m. Monday, November 24, at Bethel FWB Church with Reverend Archie Ratliff officiating. Committal Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Her surviving family includes her husband, A.L. Moye of Kinston; children, Lisa Moye Sowers and husband, Bruton, and Lee Moye and wife, Mary Beth, all of Kinston; grandchildren, Allison Sowers Crowder and husband, Brick of Greensboro, Tracey Sowers, Peyton Sowers and Tyndall Davis all of Kinston; her mother, Carrie Gray Spikes Cash of Kinston (formerly of Maury); a sister, Carolyn Cash Batten and husband, Vernon of Kinston; and brothers, Eugene Cash of Maury and Jimmy Cash and wife, Mary of VA. The family will receive friends on Monday immediately following the service and other times at the residence, 2226 Old Oak Road, Kinston, NC. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Glenda's memory to Bethel FWB Church, 1936 Banks School Road, Kinston, NC 28504. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service Snow Hill, NC. Published in the Free Press from 11/23/2008 - 11/26/2008 Matthews, Arthur "Ray" VANCEBORO - Arthur "Ray" Matthews, 76, died Saturday November 22, 2008. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Wilkerson Funeral Home in Vanceboro with Masonic rites. Burial will be held in the Matthews Family Cemetery. Survivors include daughter, Kathy Clements of Arrart, Va.; son, Bill Haddock of Wilmington; sisters, Stella Fynn of Virginia Beach, Va., and Virginia "Jenny" Lee of New Bern; two granddaughters; and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, November, 24, 2008 at Wilkerson F uneral Home. Memorials may be made to Sudan Shriners Children's Hospital Fund, P.O. Drawer 490, New Bern, NC 28563-0490 or Empworth United Methodist Church 3150 NC HWY 118, Vanceboro, NC 28586 or a charity of one's choice. Published in the Free Press from 11/24/2008 - 11/27/2008 Pringle, James Moir KINSTON - James Moir Pringle 84, of 3316 Quail Ridge Road passed away Sunday November 23, 2008 at his residence. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at Edwards Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/24/2008 - 11/27/2008 Butler, Javion Romell KINSTON - Javion Romell Butler, four months, of 1320 Manchester Drive, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Elder Antonio Royal officiating. Survivors include his parents, Yolanda Brignoni and Gregory Butler; sisters Daviana Butler and Destiny Jones; and brother Jalen Jones, all of the home; grandparents Pamala Michelle Butler and Gregory Sherrod, Eddie Brignoni and Minnie Pridgen, all of Kinston; great-grandparents Raymond "Poogie" Rhem, Johnnie Mae Rhem and Edna Sherrod, all of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Loftin Funeral Home and other times at 105 Hill St. Published in the Free Press from 11/25/2008 - 11/28/2008 Wetherington, Donald Lee DOVER - Donald Lee Wetherington, 56, of Dover, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Born in Lenoir County on October 23, 1952, he was the son of the late John Percy Wetherington, Sr. and Sallie Mae Whitley Wetherington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Wetherington. Donald was a former Forklift Driver with William Barnet & Sons. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed watching television, traveling, spending time with family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Hilda Hawkins Wetherington; daughter, Lisa Anderson Gates and husband Joe, Jr. of Kinston; sons, David Lee Wetherington and fianc? Ashley Joyner, Jim Anderson and wife Barbara, all of Dover; grandchildren, David Lee Wetherington, Jr., Katelyn Pike, Landon Gates, Taylor Anderson; sister, Janice Wetherington Hill and husband Billy, of Deep Run; brother, John Percy Wetherington, Jr. and wife Rebecca, of Dover; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home and other times at the home. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the Funeral Home with the Reverend Lee Johnson officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 549 Moye Blvd., Greenville, NC 27834, or 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. Published in the Free Press from 11/25/2008 - 11/28/2008 Barfield, Penny SNOW HILL - Penny Barfield, 99, of 2251 Peter Grant Road died Monday, November 24, 2008 at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Disciples of Chris. Interment will follow at Grant Cemetery. Survivors include daughter, Helen Jackson of the home. Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. and other times at the home and be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 one hour prior to the funeral service. Published in the Free Press from 11/28/2008 - 12/1/20 Cole, Fonnie Mae BEULAVILLE - Fonnie Mae Cole, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her sons, Harold Jarman, Henry Jarman, Eugene Cole, Johnny Cole and David Cole, all of Beulaville; daughters Faye Lanier and Clara Whaley of Beulaville; stepchildren James Cole, Carrie Lou Kennedy and Bernice Collie, all of Beulaville; sisters Ermie Thompson of Beulaville and Nettie Williams of Chocowinity; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great great-grandchildren. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 - 11/29/2008 Hardy Jr., Charlie KINSTON - Charlie Hardy Jr., 82, of 519 Larkspur Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Nov. 29 in Star Zion AME Zion Church of Hookerton with the Rev. Blackmon officiating. Burial will take place in Shady Grove Cemetery of Snow Hill. Survivors include children Jesse Hardy, Linda Ormond, Janice Jones, Dazzerine Dixon, Bonita Ellis, Kimberly Williams, Lorenzo Hardy, Antonio Hardy, Curtis Mitchell, Rodney Hardy, Wanda Hardy and Karen Hardy-Matthews; sister Estella Dunn; brother Jesse Gray Hardy; 32 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation took place Friday Nov. 28 at the church. Arrangements by Fonville & Dove Mortuary of Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 11/29/2008 – 12/2/2008 Jones, James Gardner MOREHEAD CITY - James Gardner Jones, formerly of La Grange, N.C., transitioned from this world on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 2 a.m. at Carteret General Hospital. His daughter Phyllis and son Michael were at his side as he took his last breaths and passed away. James was the son of Marvin and Layunne Jones and spent his childhood in Jason, N.C. Jason was once a prospering town with a furniture store, post office, and general store, where you could buy your groceries, send a letter, purchase alcohol, and be placed in jail all in the same building. Brothers Ben and Jackson and a sister, Ruth, were also part of James' family and are still alive today. A Korean War veteran, James started as a journeyman electrician as a young man after returning home from the war. Later on, James became a foreman with Electricon Inc. in Kinston, N.C, where he worked until his retirement. In the mid 1950s, James met Marilyn Tilghman and they married in November of 1955. Son James Michael was born in 1957 and daughter Phyllis Carol joined the family on Christmas Day in 1960. Though James and Marilyn were divorced in the early 1990s, she remained the love of his life until his passing. James was a man of few words, a pretty good dancer in his youth and was quick to smile. Though many of his later years were spent in a Harbor View Nursing home in Morehead City, he maintained his individualism to the end and his caretakers there appreciated his strength and resilience. "Jesse James" will be missed by many, especially his children. Though we couldn't spend as much time with Dad as we would have liked given our locales, we loved him dearly and will miss him just the same. You did this life well, Dad...rest in peace. Private services will be held. Funeral arrangements by Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 – 11/29/2008 Jones, Marie Quinn ALBERTSON - On November 24, 2008, Marie Quinn Jones, 4157 N 903, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Marie was a loving wife and the most wonderful mother anyone could have. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers and her sister very much. She attended Albertson Missionary Church. She was the wife of James Earl Jones of the home. She leaves behind five children; Randy of Albertson, Ricky of La Grange, Ronnie of Seven Springs, Diane Coker of Goldsboro, and Debbie and John Hair of Seven Springs. She had 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She has one sister, Lillie Mae Quinn of Albertson; and three brothers, Ernest Quinn and wife Inez, James Earl Quinn and wife Tammy, and Donald Ray Quinn all of Albertson. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tammy Flowers; brothers, Adolph, Roland, Ivey, L.J., and Robert Lee Quinn; and her parents, Coy and Lillie Bell Quinn. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008, with the Rev. Ivey White officiating followed by visitation at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 27, 2008, at Daily Chapel Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 – 11/29/2008 Santiago, Francisco Javier GREENVILLE - Francisco Javier Santiago, 12, of 2110 Gracewood Dr., died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Greenville with Father Thomas officiating. Burial will be held at Homestead Cemetery. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 – 11/30/200 Smith, Claude KINSTON - Claude Smith III, 60, of 2203 Tower Hill Road died Monday, November 24, 2008 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Funeral service will held at noon on Satur-day, November 29, 2008 at Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Alphonza Dudley officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include wife, Contrina Smith of the home; sons, Dameion Smith of Greensboro and DaMarshall Smith of Orange, NJ.; daughter, Nicole Stanley of Kinston; mother, Willie Smith of Kinston; sisters, Margaret Joyner of Greenville, Lois Adeyemi of Washington, Ella Taylor, Lola Skin-ner, Mary Smith, Jon Washington, Frederica Smith and Sheila Smith all of Kinston, Gladys Smith and Deborah Little of Durham and Charmaine Edwards of Goldsboro; brothers, Robert Smith Jr. of Clemmons and James Smith of Kinston; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 – 12/1/2008 Smith, Frederick Carl DEEP RUN - Frederick Carl Smith, 73, of 2870 Gray Branch Church Road, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Pink Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Howard Smith of the home; three daughters Tammie Howard, Tanya Durben and husband Marc, all of Deep Run, Terry Gray and husband A.H., of La Grange; two sons, Timmy Smith and wife Kelly, of Kinston, Tommy Smith and wife Brenda, of Deep Run; two sisters, Tessie Smith of Albertson and Mollie Grady of Deep Run; eight grandchildren, Heather Smith, Jordan Smith, Frederick Smith and wife Stacie, Brittany Smith, Kasey Howard, Katlyn Howard, Beth Gray, and Alex Durben; and two special grand nephews, Hunter Foss and Brian Letchworth. Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 – 11/29/2008 Thomas, Margaret Lanier BEULAVILLE - Margaret Lanier Thomas, 81, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 at East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her sister Annie Mae Batchelor Teachey of Beulaville. Funeral arrangements by Community Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/26/2008 – 11/29/2008 Brinson, Ann Brafford KINSTON - Ann Brafford Brinson 80, of 1216 Airlee Ave. died Wednesday November 26, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brinson was a retired school teacher, member of Queen St. United Methodist Church, Frank Mock Sunday School Class, Circle #4, Master Gardner, member of the Garden Club and AARP. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon at Queen St. United Methodist Church with Rev. Allen Bingham officiating. Interment will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband; Royce Cameron Brinson of the home, son; Robert Stephen Brinson and wife Sue of Cedar Point, N.C., daughters; Meg Brinson Crawford of Cedar Point, N.C., and Laura Brinson Geer of Morehead City, N.C., sisters- in- law; Freda Brafford of Broadway, N.C. and Jean Brinson of Newport, N.C., six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. Sat-urday until service time at Queen St. United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Queen St. United Methodist Church P.O. Box 508 Kinston, N.C. 28502 or to I.C.O.R. Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 11/27/2008 - 12/1/2008 Carter, Rosa Evans KINSTON - Rosa Evans Carter, 65, of Kinston, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at University Health Systems Hospice Center. Rosa was the daughter of the late James Vander Evans and Lula Mae Browder Evans. She was preceded in death by two sons, Doug and Johnny Carter. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Ransome Carter and Rev. John Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.’ Rosa is survived by four children, Leonard Ray Carter and wife, Ruth of La Grange, David Michael Carter of Kinston, Penny Blackburn and husband, Robbie of Seven Springs, Evan Carter of Kinston; two brothers, James and Marvin; three sisters, Linda, Annie Belle and Ruby; six grand-children, Crystal, David Jr., Eric, April, Kayla and Lynsey; four great-grandchildren, Alekzea, Jose, Michael and Lillian; special family friend, Robert Small of Kinston. The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ransome Carter, 2864 Cobb Road, Kinston, NC. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/27/2008 - 11/30/2008 Pate, Craig Edward AUGUSTA, GA. - Craig Edward Pate, 46, Formally of Kinston passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Craig was born in Kinston, NC on April 28, 1962 to Clarence Edward and Doris Pate. He was a loving son, father and grandfather. Craig enjoyed sports and spending time working in the yard. He was an expert craftsman with his hands, and was in the process of building a fence for his baby girl to protect her from the outside world as she played in the yard. Craig was loved by many and will be well missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Stormy Leigh Pate of Augusta, Ga., and sons Bryan Craig Pate and fianc?e Jewely Tacinelli, Chace Edward Pate and fianc?e Jennifer Albritton, Dustin Lee Pate and fianc?e Fiona Kissane all of Kinston; and his son's mother Tammy Lane; grandchildren; Vanessa Lee Pate, Mackenzie Leigh Pate, Cloe Elizabeth Pate, and Austin Craig Pate. Craig is also survived by his fianc?e Cheryl Blansett and her children Mike and Nick all of Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, from the chapel of Garner Fu-neral Home with Joseph Howell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, NC. Visitation will be Friday, November 28, 2008 from 7:00-9:00 PM and other times at his parent's home at 1104 Dunn Road in Kinston, NC. In lieu of flowers a trust fund is established for Craig's daughter "Stormy" at BB&T, Kinston, NC. Contributions may be sent to Doris Pate, 1104 Dunn Rd., Kinston, NC 28501 Arrangements by Garner Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/27/2008 - 11/30/2008 Seymour, Kathryn J. SNOW HILL - Mrs. Kathryn Jones Seymour, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Britthaven of Kinston. A native and life long resident of the Arba Community of Greene County, she was born March 4, 1925, the daughter of George Lynn Jones and Alma Wilson Jones. Mrs. Seymour was a life long member of Hull Road Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, November 28, at Hull Road FWB Church with Reverend Leon Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Seymour was preceded in death by her first husband, Roscoe N. Askew, and a son, Fenton Askew. Her surviving family includes her husband of more than 50 years, Fred Seymour; daughter, Delores Askew Jones and husband, Ed of Darlington, SC; a son, Gary Askew and wife, Angie of LaGrange; step-daughter, Lona Seymour Sharpe of Lancaster, PA; grandchildren, Reynolds Askew and wife, Sherry of Kinston, Shannon Askew Sowers and husband, Michael of LaGrange, Roscoe Askew of Snow Hill, Julie Jones Beasley and husband, Wes of Florence, SC and Kristen Jones of Darlington, SC; and great-grandchildren, Nora, Cody, Daniel, and Ethan. The family will receive friends on Friday following the service at the cemetery and other times at the home of Gary Askew, 2125 Arba-Jason Road, LaGrange, NC. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/27/2008 - 11/30/2008 Brown, Margaret Dixon DOVER - Margaret Dixon Brown 89, of Hwy. 55 West Dover passed away Thursday November 27, 2008 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of Lane's Chapel Church. Margaret is survived by her daughters Nancy Brown of Raleigh, Betty Urman and husband Leiva of Newton, grandson Kevin Urman of Lugoff, S.C., sister Madeline Register of New Bern and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday December 1, 2008 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Rev. David Harrington officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lane's Chapel Methodist Church c/o Marianna Hill 12335 N.C. Hwy. 55 West Dover, N.C. 28526. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/28/2008 - 12/2/2008 Stallings, Myrtle Christine DOVER - Myrtle Christine Stallings, 67, of Dover passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. She was born on December 11, 1940, to the late Harry Leo and Eula Banks Edwards. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, who enjoyed gardening, shopping and spending time with her family and friends; she loved her pets, and reading scriptures from the Bible. Myrtle was loved by all and will be missed by many. Survivors include her daughter; Karen Quinn and husband Kenneth of Wintergreen, son; David Stallings and wife Milisa of Raeford and grandchildren; Jordon Quinn and wife Megan, Jameson Quinn and wife Katie, Casey Horne and husband Steven, Ashley, Brittney and Emily Stallings and great-grandchild Melissa Stallings. In addition she is survived by her sisters; Mary Elizabeth Stevenson and husband Jimmy of Clayton, Helen Avery of Texas, brothers; James Banks of Dover, Harry Edwards Jr. and wife Joyce of Kinston and special aunt; Lily Avery of Dover. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Wintergreen Church Cemetery in Cove City with Pastor Tim Daniel officiating. The visitation will begin at 2:00 pm, Saturday November 29, 2008 in the church and the burial to follow at 3:00 pm. Arrangements by Howard Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/29/2008 - 12/2/2008 Dudley, Ronald Lee LA GRANGE - Ronald Lee Dudley, 28, of 3622 Bryan Hardy Road, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Loftin Funeral Home of Kinston. Published in the Free Press from 11/30/2008 - 12/1/2008 Harrell, Bobby Earl PINK HILL - Bobby Earl Harrell, 75, of 4656 Old Pink Hill Road, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Harrell was a disabled veteran who served with the U.S. Navy. He was also a retired Free Will Baptist minister. A funeral will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday Nov. 30 at the Pink Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tony Kopanski officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday Dec. 1 in the Edwards Family Cemetery of Pink Hill. Survivors include wife Dolly W. Harrell of the home; daughter Tamara H. Howard and husband Glenn of Snow Hill; son John G. Harrell of Seven Springs; brothers Jimmy "Doc" Harrell of Wilson and J.E. Harrell of Morehead City; grandchildren Heather Wade of La Grange and Skyler Creech of Snow Hill; stepdaughter Annette Hardison and husband Gary of Richlands; stepson Joe White and wife Becky of Kinston; four step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Published in the Free Press from 11/30/2008 - 12/3/2008 Heath, Garland Murphy CLINTON - Garland Murphy Heath, 78, of 7806 Garland Highway, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A funeral was held on Saturday Nov. 29 at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton with Pastor Larry Barnhill officiating. A private burial will be held. Survivors include wife Evelyn Marie Tyndall Heath of the home; son Danny Heath of Leland; sister Ozzell Kennedy of Pink Hill; stepdaughters Donna Partida of Clinton and Ann Mitchell of Clinton; four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. The family received friends Saturday after the funeral service and other times at the home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com. Arrangements by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home of Clinton. Published in the Free Press from 11/30/2008 - 12/3/2008 Kilpatrick, Malissie GRIFTON - Malissie Kilpatrick, 87, of 112 Elizabeth Drive, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Britthaven of Ayden. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Bread of Life Gospel Tabernacle Inc. with the Rev. Rouse officiating. Burial will follow in Batts Cemetery in Snow Hill. Survivors include her son, Herbert Mitchell of Fort Barnwell; daughters Mary Williams Swinson of Farmville, Deborah "Debbie" Jones of the home; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 11/30/2008 - 12/3/2008 Pollock, Harold Gordon LA GRANGE - Harold Gordon Pollock, 80, of La Grange, died Friday evening at his home. Mr. Pollock was the son of the late Fred and Edna McDaniel Pollock. He was a member of Jason Presbyterian Church, Woodmen of the World and was a retired livestock farmer. A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 3 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Hardy and Rev. Leon Grubbs officiating. Mr. Pollock is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Sadie Hardy Pollock; son, Harold G. "Harry" Pollock Jr. and wife, Lynda of Raleigh; daughter, Becky Wade and husband, Randy of Snow Hill; four grandchildren, Mark Pollock and wife, Megan, Bryan Pollock, Rebecca Wade and Will Wade; one great-grandchild, Calyn Taylor; and two brothers, Kenneth Pollock of New Bern and Clifton Pollock of Trenton. The family will receive friends Sunday following the service of remembrance. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jason Presbyterian Church, 7383 Highway 903 South, La Grange, NC 28551 or Community Hospice, 518 Plaza Boulevard Suite 3, Kinston, NC 28501. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 11/30/2008 - 12/3/2008
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