GRIFTON - Vallie Maye Mason, 77, of 4651 Felix Hardison Road, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 4, at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. with Elder Arthur Loftin officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include daughters Carrie Williams of Grifton, Shirley Hodges of Kinston; sons John H. Artis of the home and Frederick Mason of Kinston; sisters Frony Bru-inston and Early Wiley, both of Kinston; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Funeral arrangements by Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 9/29/2008 - 10/6/2008 Peterson, Velma Granger KINSTON - Velma Granger Peterson, 83, of 317 Rhodes Ave. died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Albritton- Carraway Funeral Home with the Rev. Frederick and Marsha Rhoe officiating. She is survived by 10 nephews, Charles Granger of Trenton, N.J., Robert "Bull" Coward Sr., and Roy Pettaway Jr., of Kinston, Edgar Jarvis, Curtis Jarvis, and Gregory Jenkins all of New Haven, Conn., Brian Jenkins and Khatib Jenkins, both of Conyers, Ga., Ronald Pettaway of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Anthony Pettaway of Washington, D.C.; six nieces, Dorothy Coward, Portia Jenkins, Kim Jenkins, and Flora Jarvis, all of Conyers, Ga., Robin Jenkins of Ellenwood, Ga., Cynthia Pettaway of Kinston; and devoted cousin, Verna Mae Rouse Patrick, of Kinston. Viewing will be held from 2-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the funeral home chapel. Friends and family will be at the home of Cynthia Pettaway, 103 N. Orion St., Kinston. Funeral arrangements by Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/3/2008 - 10/6/2008 Suggs, Sarah KINSTON - Sarah Suggs, 88, of 2203 Tanglewood Drive, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Herring Grove F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Larry Lynch officiating. Burial will follow in Mills Me-morial Garden. Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Fuller, Melba Williams and An-gie Keys, all of Kinston; son Paul Edwards of Kinston; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 14 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sat-urday, Oct. 4, at Mills Funeral Home and from 7-8 p.m. at Rock Church of Christ. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/3/2008 - 10/6/2008 Chapman Jr., Nathan "Pig" AYDEN - Nathan "Pig" Chapman Jr., 70, of 4331 East Ave., died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008 McDaniel Sr., William Hardy KINSTON - William Hardy McDaniel Sr., 84, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include daughters Christy Wiseman of Mooresville, Tomiann McDaniel of Woodbridge, Va., and Linda McDaniel of Grifton; son William H. McDaniel Jr. of Kinston; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008 Riggs Sr., Aaron Matthew TARBORO - Aaron Matthew Riggs Sr., 62, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 3, at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Revs. Tony Bossolono and Jesse Cruse officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Michael's Episcopal Church yard. Survivors include his wife, Brenda W. Riggs; son Jimmy Riggs of Macclesfield, Aaron M. Riggs, of Tarboro; daughter Twila Sullivan of Rocky Mount; brothers William Leroy Riggs and Henry Riggs, both of Kinston; sister Barbara Jean Williams of Greenville; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to www.carlislefuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008 Speights, Nina KINSTON - Nina Speights was born on May 23, 1930, in Kinston, N.C. to the late Ed and Nina Joyner. She departed this life on September 30, 2008, at her Kinston home. Nina married her beloved husband, the late Norwood Speights, Sr. on August 14, 1955. They were blessed with one son Norwood Speights, Jr. Nina graduated from Adkin High School in Kinston, N.C. in 1948, and Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught in the Kinston Lenoir County School system for 38 years. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Hill Memorial F.W.B. Church where she served as the church secretary for 40 years. She was also a member of the Mother Board, Home Mission Department, and President of the Pastor Care Ministry. Other affiliations included Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and Shaw Alumni of Kinston, N.C. Bereft at her passing are her devoted son, Norwood Speights, Jr. (Lanitra) of Kinston, N.C.; grand-daughters Noreisha Speights, Nina Speights, Laquasha Speights, and Cetera Speights, all of Kinston, N.C.; three nephews, Royce Joyner of Memphis, Tenn., Earl Joyner of Chapel Hill, N.C., Charles Nixon of Baltimore, Md.; one niece, Francis Mitchell (Ed) of Ft. Barnwell, N.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family is receiving friends at 206 Heard St. in Kinston. A wake will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Hill Memorial F.W.B. Church, 401 N. Rochelle Blvd. in Kinston. The funeral service will also be held at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Veronica Jackson officiating. Services are entrusted to Fonville and Dove Mortuary of Kinston, N.C. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/3/2008 - 10/6/2008 Stevenson, Ella Speight "Buck" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ella "Buck" Speight Stevenson, 72, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Bonnette & Associates Funeral Home. Local announcement by S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008 Stocks Jr., Lewis H. HOOKERTON - Mr. Lewis Henry "L.H." Stocks, Jr., passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at his home. A native of Greene County, he was born February 15, 1919, the son of Lewis Henry Stocks and Lella Creech Stocks. Mr. Stocks had served his community as a member of the Hookerton Volunteer Fire Department, Chairman of the Greene County ABC Board for 42 years and he was a member of the Hookerton United Methodist Church. Fol-lowing retirement as a farmer and cattle rancher, he spent much of his time at his home on Bogue Banks where he avidly enjoyed fishing and setting nets. He took great pride and joy in giving away his catch to his friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, at Hookerton United Methodist Church with the Reverend Gene Hood and the Reverend Claude Nethercutt officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Pat Lee Stocks; and a brother, Arthur Linwood Stocks. His surviving family includes his wife of 68 years, Sara Matlock Stocks; sons, Dr. Lewis Henry Stocks, III and wife Jackie, of Raleigh, William Matlock Stocks and wife Barbara, of Cary, Donald Arthur Stocks and wife Harriett, of Hookerton, and Jeff Stocks and wife Pam, of Raleigh; grandchildren, Tia Stocks, Jennifer Ballenger, Sara Bailey Stocks, Lewis Henry Stocks IV, Jaxson Stocks, Jill Stocks, Ryan Stocks, Don Stocks, Matlock Stocks, Ben Stocks, Harry Judge, Justin Judge, Kelly Stocks and Emily Stocks; great-grandchildren, Braley Stocks, John Stocks, Luke Stocks and Taylor Binford; and special friends, Robert Earl and Brenda Carraway, Frank and Lou Shackelford, and Mike Lancaster. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service, 117 NW Third St, Snow Hill, N.C. and other times at the Stocks resi-dence in Hookerton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hookerton U.M.C., L.H. Stocks Memorial Fund, PO Box 10, Hookerton, NC 28538. Funeral arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service Snow Hill, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008 Swaby, Hector Emmanuel GREENVILLE - Hector Emmanuel Swaby, 54, of 100 Apt. 62 Clubway Drive, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008 Brown, Rayford Earl AYDEN - Rayford Earl Brown, 59, of 3906 Kennedy Court, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Oak Haven Assisted Living Center. Survivors include his brother, Thomas Jackson of Snow Hill, and sisters Emma Ruth Pollard Guion and Pamela Lynch of Newark, N.J. and Vera Brown and Bobby Brown of Ayden. The funeral will be held at noon, Sunday, Oct. 5, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Ayden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/3/2008 - 10/6/2008 Crews, Margaret KINSTON - Margaret Ann Crews, 73, of 511 N. Queen St., Apt. 3-L, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Marlene Matthews. No services will be held. Announcement by Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/3/2008 - 10/6/2008 Gresham, George Clayton KENANSVILLE - George Clayton Gresham, 68, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Burial will follow in East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his sons, Greg Gresham of Mesa, Ariz., James Gresham of Negawnee, Mich.; mother Annie Sandlin Gresham of Kenansville; sisters Susie Gresham Lanier of Beulaville, Jo Ann Gresham Stroud of Kenansville and Mary Gresham Sanderson of Warsaw. Published in the Free Press from 10/3/2008 - 10/6/2008 Davis, Nyyokia FORT BARNWELL - Nyyoka Davis, 63, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at St. Edward F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Phillips Brothers & Anderson Memorial Mortuary, Greenville. Published in the Free Press from 10/4/2008 - 10/12/2008 Heath, Argie L. DOVER - Argie L. Heath, 67, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Piney Grove F.W.B. Church, Grifton. Burial will follow in Ever-green Memorial Garden. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Funeral arrangements by Phillips Brothers & Anderson Memorial Mortuary, Greenville. Published in the Free Press from 10/4/2008 - 10/12/2008 Croom, James Stenson DOVER - James Stenson Croom 93 died on Friday October 3, 2008 at Britthaven of Kinston. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday October 7, 2008 at Mills Funeral Home Chapel. Bishop R Earl Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Viewing 3- 8 p.m. Monday at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Survivors: include his wife Charlotte B. Croom, sons: James Edwards(Audrey)Mohwah, NJ; Aaron Croom (Dorothy) Durham, NC; Doneil Croom of Greensboro, NC and Terry Croom (Delores) Greenville, NC; daughters: Delores Cannon, Charlotte, NC; Joan McCullen, Faison, NC and Miriam Brinson (Glenn) Jacksonville, FL; son-in-law Linwood Cannon, Charlotte, NC and daughter-in-law Letita Croom, Greensboro, NC; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a special family friend Vivian Flournoy and a host of other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com. Mills Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/5/2008 - 10/9/2008 Deaver, Charles Forrest SEVEN SPRINGS - Charles Forrest Deaver, 32, of Seven Springs passed away at his home on October 2, 2008. Mr. Deaver was born in Duplin County to his parents, Lynwood Deaver of Seven Springs and mother, Linda Carol Deaver, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by a brother, Emmett Earl Deaver. He was a loving father, son, and brother, and enjoyed watching Nascar racing and basketball, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. He was employed with Tyson Heating and Air Condition in Kinston, NC. Survivors include his wife, Tracy Dawn Deaver of Snow Hill; his father, Lynwood Deaver of Seven Springs; 2 sons, Caleb Earl Deaver and Joshua Allen Deaver of Snow Hill; one sister, Carolyn Faye Deaver of Seven Springs; one brother John "Speedy" Deaver and wife Tanya of Kinston; three nephews, Ethan Chase Deaver, Austin Shane Deaver and Jacob Ryan Deaver; special aunt and uncle, Kenneth and Mary Deaver of Charlotte, NC; and special friends Eric Barnett and wife Sherry. Funeral services will be held on 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008 at Howard Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday evening, October 5, 2008 from 5:00 ? 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Family and friends may call at other times at 795 Central Avenue in Kinston, NC. Published in the Free Press from 10/5/2008 - 10/8/2008 Randall DVM, Charles Bernard KINSTON - Charles Bernard Randall, DVM, 93, of Kinston, North Carolina passed away October 3, 2008. He was born in Wyandotte County, Kansas in 1915. He received his Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine degree from Kansas State University in 1938, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Randall worked for the State of North Carolina until he was called into the Army Veterinary Corp in 1941. He was discharged from the Veterinary Corp with the rank of Lt. Colonel in November 1945, having served in the Pacific theater. After leaving the Army Dr. Randall returned to Eastern North Carolina and entered private veterinary practice with Dr. Branch Moore of Kinston. In January 1954 Dr. Randall began his private practice when he opened Riverbank Animal Hospital. At that time Riverbank was primarily a large animal practice with minimal small animal cases. He practiced for 69 years before his retirement in December 2007. Dr. Randall has always believed and been active in promoting Veterinary Medicine through professional organizations. He served as president of the North Carolina Veterinary Association from 1967-68. He represented North Carolina in the American Veterinary Medical Association as an alternate delegate and delegate from 1965 -1983. Beginning in 1983 Dr. Randall served two-years as Vice President of the AVMA. In Dr. Randall's 69 years of veterinary service, he has been appointed by governors, senators, professors, state veterinarians, commissioners of agriculture and his own professional organizations to serve on committees, boards, examining boards, executive boards and planning boards for the animal industry. He has received numerous awards from the livestock industry; state veterinary awards and national awards from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. His most recent honor was honored by North Carolina Governor Michael Easley for his service to his community and state with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Although his service to professional organizations was important to him and the awards he received were well earned, Dr Randall's finest service was providing the best veterinary practice to his community and a large part of Eastern North Carolina. The practice of veterinary medicine was more than a profession for him. His practice was a way of living a life of service to the animals and people he cared for so deeply. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Irma Jordan Randall. Until her death in 2001, Irma and Charlie were a committed couple who dedicated themselves to their family and their community. Charlie and Irma Randall leave three children, six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Son, Dr. Ray Randall, with wife Ricki, was honored for the privilege of working side by side with his father as a fellow veterinarian for the past 37 years. Jay Randall and wife Betsy of Atlantic Beach and Jean Randall Wright also survive their parents. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Paul Ray of Kansas City, Kansas and Gerald of Kansas City, Mo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held October 18, 2008 at First Baptist Church on Rouse Road at 3:00 pm. The family will receive visitors in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, Memorial Garden Fund or to the charity of your choice. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 10/5/2008 - 10/8/2008 Skeens, Harold KINSTON - Harold E. "Hammie" Skeens, 85, of 3406 Seth West Road, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Britthaven of Kinston. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Sand Hill Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan C. Darden officiating. Burial will follow in the Sand Hill Church Cemetery. Survivors include his sister, Gracie Skeens of Boston, Mass. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/5/2008 - 10/13/2008 Sutton, Zyanna Nichole KINSTON - Zyanna Nichole Sutton, infant, of 823 William St., died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her mother, TeMonica Nicole Ingram of Kinston; father William Kentrelle Sutton of Kinston; brothers ZaKariyyan Sutton and ZaVaire Sutton, both of Kinston; and sister, Zambria Sutton of Kinston. Visitation will be held at 2637 Crepe Myrtle Road. Funeral arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/9/2008 - 10/12/2008 Lewis Sr., Harold Glenn KENANSVILLE - Harold "Buster" Glenn Lewis, Sr., 68, died Saturday at his residence. A native of Wayne County, he was the son of the late David and Hazel Sullivan Lewis. Buster was line crew supervisor with the City of Kinston and attended Warsaw Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Seymour Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Pikeville Cemetery. Surviving is his wife: Patricia "Patsy" Sutton Lewis; sons, Harold Glenn Lewis, Jr. and wife Janet of Kenansville and Daniel Earl Lewis and friend Jamie Norris of Mt. Olive; sister, Helene Lewis Salvato of West Orange, N.J.; brother, David Earl Lewis and wife Marie of Pikeville; seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and will be at the residence at other times. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/6/2008 - 10/9/2008 Tilghman, Frances Langston CHESTER, VA. - Frances Langston Tilghman, age 79, of Chester, VA, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2008. She was born in Kinston, NC, the daughter of the late William P. Langston and Eunice Mercer Langston Hill. Frances was a retired auditor with the Virginia Department of Taxation and a past member of Cosby Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Luther E. Tilghman; three children, Donna T. Angone and husband, Rocky, Angela T. Downey and husband, John, both of Chester, and Larry E. Tilghman and wife, Patricia of Chesterfield; eight grandchildren, Gina Fox, Christopher Beacham, Kevin Angone, James Downey, Gina Proffit, David Downey, Kayla Tilghman, and Brandon Tilghman; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlotte Jarman of Kinston, NC; and a brother-in-law, Billy F. Tilghman of Chesterfield, whom she raised as her own. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Fu-neral Home & Cremation Service on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral ser-vices will take place on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/6/2008 - 10/9/2008 Williams, Lesa Diane KINSTON - Lesa Diane Williams, 46, of Kinston went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lesa was an active member of the Deep Run First Baptist Church where she especially loved the children, having served as Youth Director and Sunday School Teacher. Lesa also loved to sing and was an active member of the choir. She co-founded Bosom Buddies, a ladies Breast Cancer Support Group with her dear friend Becky Phillips, who lost her battle with cancer in 2005. Lesa was previously employed at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, having served in the Medical Records Department and later in the Minges Wellness Center. Most recently, she served as a Community Manager for the American Cancer Society, a duty she truly enjoyed. Lesa touched many lives and devoted the last eight years of her life helping others understand and cope with cancer diagnosis. Surviving Lesa are her loving husband of 25 years, David Williams, Jr. of the home; her son and the joy of her life, David "Tyler" Williams, age 19 of the home; parents, Mary and Don Goodwin of Big Pond, PA; sister and dear friend, Brenda Leonard and husband Kevin of Ithaca, NY; brothers, John Fives of Big Pond, PA and Rex Fives of Den-ver, CO; special friends, Bill, Christine, Elizabeth and Briley Taylor and "Mr. Buddy" and Clara Taylor. The family will receive friends from 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Funeral Home with Reverend Dave Fishman officiating. Burial will follow at the Smith Family Cemetery, Deep Run. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group, c/o Lenoir Memorial Hospital, 100 Airport Road, Kinston, NC 28504 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 10/6/2008 - 10/9/2008 Finch, Kynez GREENVLLE - Kynez Valinzio Finch, infant, of 1104 Fairbanks Court, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Buddy-Hemby Cemetery in Fountain. Survivors include his parents, Torey Finch of Snow Hill and Shanika Ed-wards of Greenville; grandparents John and Susan Edwards of Greenville, Shebbie Finch of Snow Hill and Carson Williams of Farmville; great-grandparents Rosa Lee Edwards of Foun-tain, Bertha King of Farmville, Nathaniel Black of Walstonburg, and Joan and Earl Williams of Snow Hill. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 10/8/2008 - 10/14/2008 Franklin, Raleighe GREENVILLE - Raleighe Franklin, 65, of 104 N. Sylvan Drive, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/8/2008 - 10/11/2008 Goff, Nina Mae SNOW HILL -Nina Mae Goff, 93, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday Oct. 9 at the Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Ina Merle Goff of Snow Hill and Mary Alice Goff Shirley of Hookerton; sons Roland "Dick" Goff and Billy Earl Goff both of Grifton; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 20 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 8, at Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/8/2008 - 10/11/2008 Martin, Billy W. LA GRANGE - Billy W. Martin, 77, of 4881 Bear Creek Road, died Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Billy was a retired flight engineer having flown with Eastern, National and Pan-Am Airlines during his 50 year career. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008, from Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro with the Rev. Charles Lindquist officiating. Billy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Peggy D. Martin; sister, Adele Carrier of Richmond, Va.; along with several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are with use Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/8/2008 - 10/11/ Potter Jr., Jackie Woodrow GOLDSBORO - Jackie Woodrow Potter Jr., 28, died Saturday Oct. 4, 2008. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston. Survivors include his son, Brandon Allen Wood-Potter of Kinston; mother Norma Hall, of Columbia; brothers Chris Potter of Maury, Robert Potter of Walstonburg, Chris Edwards of Ashland, Kentucky; sisters Kim Potter of Maury, Tina Horne of Kentucky; and step-sons, Zachary Gurley and Alston Bass of Goldsboro. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the funeral home and other times at 112 Farmview Lane in the Grantham community. Online condolences may be sent to www.howellfuneral.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/9/2008 - 10/12/2008 Published in the Free Press from 10/8/2008 - 10/11/2008 White, Willie LA GRANGE - Willie White, 90, of 4755 Willie White Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Kinston Assisted Living Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/8/2008 - 10/11/2008 Brunton, Robert Lee "Babe Ruth" TRENTON - Mr. Robert Lee "Babe Ruth" Brunton, 74, of 6534 N.C. Hwy 41 West, Trenton, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at his home. Mr. Robert Brunton was a native of Lenoir County were he attended the public schools. Mr. Brunton later made Jones County his home and became a member of St. Matilda F.W.B. Church. Funeral services for Mr. Brunton will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at St. Matilda F.W.B. Church in Trenton with Bishop W. H. Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville. Survivors include his wife, Clastine Gooding Brunton of the home; five daughters, Eleanor Conyers of Durham, Myra Brunton of Kinston, Valerie Brunton of the home, Marsha Dove Williams of Kinston, and Regina Mills of Trenton; one son Robert Victor Brunton of Kinston; two brothers, Milton Brunton of Deep Run, William Harrison Brunton of Kinston; one aunt, Sadie Kinsey Ball of Trenton; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held one hour before the funeral service on Saturday at St. Matilda F.W.B. Church, Trenton. In lieu of flowers and wreaths, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Funeral arrangements by Mitchell's Funeral Home, Greenville. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008 Howard, Sandra Pearson "Little Sis" LA GRANGE - Sandra Pearson "Little Sis" Howard, 49, of 2363 Peppertree Road, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Mills Funeral Home. Survivors include her sons, Sylvester Earl Pearson of Kinston, Jesse James Howard of Raleigh; mother Clara Mae Pearson of La Grange; sisters Vera Lee Hall of Kinston, Carolyn Dixon of Connecticut; brothers Steve Pearson of Atlanta, Ga., Max Pearson, Willis Prince and Sylvester Pearson, all of La Grange, and Vorgus Prince of Durham. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Thursday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/9/2008 - 10/12/2008 King, Walter DEEP RUN - Walter King, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Gray Branch F.W.B. Church Cemetery. Survivors include one aunt, Mamie Mercer; several cousins; special care givers, Ralph and Gwen Humphrey, Dennis and Karen Humphrey, Haywood and Shirley Stroud. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Pink Hill neral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/9/2008 - 10/12/2008 Murrell, Susie Perry TRENTON - Susie Mae Perry Murrell, 86, of 466 Wyse Fork Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Haughton Chapel Church with Elder William Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Haiti Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Murrell Jr. of Trenton; son Billy A. Murrell Sr. of Trenton; and sister, Hettie Foye of Fort Washington, Md. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at G. Lane Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/9/2008 - 10/14/2008 Smith, Christine Gray WINTER PARK, Fla. - Christine Gray Smith entered into the presence of the Lord October 4, 2008, while residing at the Winter Park, Florida home of her daughter, Joan. Born March 24, 1927, in the Wheat Swamp community of Lenoir County, Christine was the daughter of the late Floyd Gray, Sr. and Ruby Sutton Gray. After graduating from Wheat Swamp high School and attending Peace College in Raleigh, she graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Biology. While at ECU Christine was actively involved as Vice President of the Junior class, President of the Y.W.C.A. and a dele-gate to the Southern Conference of the Y.W. and Y.M.C.A., treasurer of the Emerson Society, and very active in both the Science Club and Women's Athletic Association. As a very committed member of the Women's Varsity Basketball team, softball and gymnastics teams she lettered while at ECU in both basketball and gymnastics. Christine began her teaching career in Lenoir County, and continued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after her marriage to Dr. Grover W. Smith. The prestigious, private Lankenau School for Girls provided the challenging opportunity to teach both chemistry and biology, as well as coach girl's basketball and field hockey. In 1953, she and her husband returned to Kinston to reside and begin his dental practice with Christine becoming his first office manager. Christine was a charter member of Northwest Christian Church. She served over 35 years in many positions but it was her love for the youth that brought her the greatest joy. Hundreds of children were blessed under the guidance of the youth group that she and her husband dedicated their lives to. One of her greatest joys was knowing that she helped guide so many young people who are now bringing up their own children and grandchildren in Christian homes because of those seeds planted in their youth in the church. She chaperoned too many youth trips to count, hosted numerous fund raisers, barbeques and cook outs, sold thousands of Christmas trees, lead Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and even drove the church bus! She taught the youth group some of their first lessons in giving to those less fortunate. Through her money making skills, many thousands of dollars were given to mission projects that are still making a difference in lives all over the world today. To raise those monies, she taught that hard work never hurt anyone. Her youth groups were no strangers to cucumber fields and picking corn to sell or hosting steak dinners or selling BBQ plates. After their obligations to the missions were met the balances were used to travel to different parts of the U.S. and the Caribbean cruises. The log cabin at 3108 Rouse Road was built solely for the C.Y.F. to have a prayer and fellowship retreat to enjoy wholesome fun. On those grounds were held the favorite Easter egg hunts entertaining the children of Caswell Center and the beautiful sunrise Easter services. Christine was happiest when she was doing for others. She used her many diverse talents to be a servant for others and the Lord. Whether it was cooking pies and delivering to the elderly or camping out in her back pasture with the girl scouts, she was at her best when giving of herself. She was the ultimate hostess and thought nothing of entertaining for a hundred as easily as a dozen. Directing weddings of the young people of Kinston and their receptions as well as arranging their flowers brought her great fulfillment. She loved her garden, especially the azalea and camellia bushes which bloomed so abundantly every spring. She won numerous awards as a member of the Seedling Garden Club for artistic flower arrangements, including several Tricolor Awards. In addition to raising her four children, she was active in her husband's dental practice, and was a member of the Lenoir County Dental Auxiliary, served as president of the Fifth District Dental Auxiliary, and was at one time both the Secretary and President of the North Carolina Dental Auxiliary. Often she said that of the many awards she received in her life, the greatest was the blessing of being a Mom. Christine is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Grover Wilton Smith; her only son, Dr. Michael Gray Smith; her parents, Floyd and Ruby Gray; her brothers, Clifton Gray and Floyd Gray, Jr. and his wife, Pete. She is survived by her three daughters and son in laws, Joan McNamara and Dr. Charles R. McNamara, Sr. of Winter Park, Florida, Susan Zeverink and Mr. Kenneth Zieverink of Benson, North Caro-lina, Judy Couri and Mr. George Couri of Tenafly, New Jersey. She leaves her seven grand-children, Anna Christine Faircloth of Florida, Georgia Louise, Michael George, and Christopher George Couri, of New Jersey, Charlie, Muriel and Rory McNamara of Florida. She is also survived by her daughter in law, Molly B. Smith and husband Chris Canuette; brother in law, Billy Ray Smith and his wife Zelia, of La Grange, sister in laws, Mrs. Faye Gray and Mrs. Jean Suber; nieces Deborah Gray of Dallas Texas, "Jo" Pierce of LaGrange and neph-ews Steve Gray, Mark Gray, Chris Harrison, and Ted Harrison of Kinston; and also her "foreign exchange son" from Spain, Miguel Salvador Landmann. In addition the family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the compassionate labors and love of caregivers Gama Philippe and Ruthie Buffaloe, Ruth Deabreu, Brenda Gibson, and Evangeline Norris. "Me-mama" or "Mama Teen," as she was known by many, leaves behind countless "adopted" children and friends who were blessed, guided, and always encouraged by her tireless ef-forts, unconditional love and continued prayers. A reception will be held on Saturday Octo-ber 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the family home located at 3110 Rouse Road, Kinston. A celebration service will be conducted at Northwest Christian Church on Sunday, October 12, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. John Daigle, the Rev. Ken Rouse, and the Rev. John Zabawski. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/9/2008 - 10/12/2008 Alphin, Eugene A. CHARLOTTE - Eugene Albert Alphin, 88, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Mr. Alphin was born October 19, 1919, in Lenoir County to the late Albert and Elizabeth Ward Alphin. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Disabled American Veterans Post 10 in Charlotte. Mr. Alphin was a retired heavy equipment operator. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, from Rouse Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Alphin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Emma Hart Alphin; four children, Phillip Alphin of Simpsonville, S.C., Eddie Alphin of Greenville, S.C., Martin Alphin of Charlotte and Bill Rhodes of Charlotte; brother, Bob Alphin of McDonough, Ga.; two sisters, Eloise Hall of Swainsboro, Ga., and Eva Spence Jackson of Kinston; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008 Creech, Louis E. SNOW HILL - Louis Emerson Creech, 72, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. A native of Greene County, he was born April 16, 1936, the son of Jesse Wyatt Creech and Eliza Emerson Creech, the youngest of their nine children. Louis graduated from Hookerton High School in 1955 and was voted "Whitti-est" of his senior class and known as "Stach" in reference to his moustache at the time. He was self-employed as a farmer for a few years and along with his wife, Frances started a used farm machinery business (Creech's Used Farm Machinery) in the early 1970s. He continued working until his recent illness. He was a trader by heart and profession. He scouted for farm equipment deals at country auctions and was known by work competitors and customers as being a fair and honest man. Louis was always on the go looking for the next deal and was often seen in different counties searching for more equipment to buy and resell. He was known as the "Junk Man" all over North Carolina and had 20 acres of parts and equipment on his home property. Louis assisted customers seven days a week from early in the morning to late at night, if needed. If a customer couldn't find a part at Louis' business, then it usually couldn't be found anywhere else. He was something of a philosopher discussing everything from politics, economics, and the state of the American work ethic. He was often seen in his overalls and work boots not caring about the latest fashion trends or dressing to impress. He was at ease with everyone and would talk to everyone, strangers included. He enjoyed teasing everyone, especially children. Louis loved his family, work, land, old westerns, Country and Bluegrass music. He was not impressed with new cars, clothes, and houses. After his home was damaged by a tornado in 1984, he cut down poplar trees from his own land for his new home's construction. He also designed the house, and helped build it along with his wife, children, and brother, George. He was a "hands on" man and liked things done his way. He loved to give advice and would give lots of it. A do it yourselfer, he tried to be self-reliant having a garden and a variety of farm animals, such as chickens, goats, and cows. He had land interest in North Carolina and South America and did his best to provide for his family and his love for them showed. Louis' life was best summarized by the words of Robert Frost: "Two roads diverged into the wood and I took the road least traveled by and it has made all the difference." Louis is survived by his wife of 43 years, Fran-ces C. Creech; his four children, Rebecca Creech Chahid and husband Ali, of Greenville, Frances Louise Creech Price and husband Walter, of Nashville, N.C., Samson Louis Creech and Jeffrey Emerson Creech both of Snow Hill; his grandchildren, Zachary Chahid, Adam Chahid, Nadia Chahid and Lindsey Price; sisters, Ella C. Poole of Florida and Barbara C. Raven of Kinston; and a brother, George Creech of Institute. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Frederick Creech (infant), John Preston Creech, Jesse Wyatt Creech, Jr.; and a sister, Evelyn Josephine White. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at the chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with the Reverend Don Mason officiating. Interment will follow at the Mewborn Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1-1:45 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service and other times at the residence, 2428 Grays Mill Road, Snow Hill, NC. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, or the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008 Grady, Mary Grace FLORENCE, S.C. - Mary Grace Grady, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Carolinas Hospital in Florence, S.C. Grace was a 1951 graduate of the Women's College of North Carolina, now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She also attended the University of Houston for post graduate studies. After graduating from college, she was employed by the Girl Scout Council in Richmond, Va. as a Field Advisor. She moved from Richmond to the Girl Scout Council in Houston, Texas and served as Director for the Summer Camp program for several years. Ms. Grady moved back to North Carolina and worked for the Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina as a Field Director. In 1966, she moved to Florence to become the Executive Director of the Girl Scout Council of the Pee Dee Area where she was employed until her retirement in 1991. Grace was a life member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America; a member of the Altrusa Club; Investisters; and became a Guardian Ad Litem volunteer after her retirement. She was awarded the Thanks Badge which is the highest award given by a Board of Directors to an adult Girl Scout. In 1991, she was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by the Governor of South Carolina, Carroll Campbell. This is the highest award for a citizen of South Carolina, and she was officially named a Palmetto Lady. Ms. Grady is preceded in death by her mother and father, Venetia and Joseph Clarence Grady, Sr. She is survived by a brother, Joseph Grady, Jr. and wife Liz; niece, Mary Susan Grady; nephew, David Whitfield and his children, Skyler and David Whit-field, Jr.; great-nieces, Melissa Byrd and her child, Joseph Byrd and Krystal Coley and her child, Michael Tyler. Grace also leaves two loving and dear friends, Patricia Vincent and Ida Jordan. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Maplewood Cemetery with Pastor Lawrence Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, please support the Lenoir County SPCA, 2455 Rouse Road, Kinston, NC 28504 or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/10/2008 - 10/13/2008 Heath, Georgia Knight PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Georgia Knight Heath, 82, of Portsmouth, Va., formerly of Kinston, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Mrs. Heath was born March 6, 1926, in Lafayette, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Christian Church, Portsmouth, Va. Mrs. Heath was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Archie Heath; and daughter, Deana Johnson. Survivors include her beloved companion, Dillard White Jr.; daughter, June C. Giles and husband Harold, of Chesapeake, Va.; sons, Archie Ray Heath and wife Wanda, of Kinston, N.C., Danny L. Heath of Portsmouth, Va., and Prentice G. Tuck Jr. and wife Madaline, of Virginia Beach, Va.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will greet visitors from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home and other times at the home of their son Archie, 3604 Harrison Road, Kinston. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, at the Funeral Home with the Reverend Allen Ham officiating. Burial will follow in Trenton City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Howard- Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/10/2008 - 10/14/2008 Baysden, Lynwood Earl KINSTON - Lynwood Earl Baysden, 63, of Kinston was taken home to Heaven by the angels on Friday, October 10, 2008, at his home. Born in Wayne County to Elton and Christine Baysden on September 14, 1945, he fought a short but hard battle with cancer with the courage and strength he was known for by those who knew him. He was the owner of Baysden Body Shop and Wrecker Service from 1971 to 1999 and also of Baysden Auto Sales until sickness forced him to retire from the place he loved the most. He was preceded in death by his father, Elton Baysden. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, JoAnne of the home; two beloved children and their spouses: Michael Baysden and wife Gina and Crystal Baysden Shackelford and husband Jesse; his mother, Christine Baysden of Kinston; brother, Winford Baysden of Kinston; sister, Margaret Haman and husband Elmere of Pfafftown; three very special and loved grandchildren, Kayla Baysden, Hunter Baysden, and Callie Shackelford, all of Kinston; two special sisters-in-law, Mary West and Frances Moore of Kinston; one very special nephew and right-hand-man, Ken West of Kinston; one very special great-nephew, Joshua West of Kinston; very special friends, Mary Ann Sparrow, Jerry Sparrow, B. J. Jones, and Gus Heppler, all of Kinston; beloved church family of New Life Community Church of Kinston; a group of very special caregivers from 3HC; and many other very spe-cial friends and family who showed their love and support through visits, calls, and cards. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the Funeral Home with Reverends David Tripp and Ricky Hamann officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/14/2008 Brown, Jonathan M. SNOW HILL - Jonathan M. Brown, infant, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Warren Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/14/2008 House, Bobby GREENVILLE - Bobby House of 2525 Old River Road, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/14/2008 Jarman, Leslie Spates TRENTON - Leslie Spates Jarman, 82, of 127 High School Lane, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Hampton Industries with 17 years of service and was a retired farmer. Mr. Jarman attended Trenton PH Church and was known for spoiling children and having his own "kid's club." He was preceded in death by his son, Leslie Frank-lin "Frankie" Jarman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Trenton PH Church with the Reverend I.C. Wyatt and the Reverend Harold Baysden offici-ating. Burial will follow in the Friendship F.W.B. Church Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Essie Jarman of the home; his two daughters, Elaine Thomas and husband Gerald, of New Bern, Karen Mercer and husband Curt, of Trenton; his son, Michael Jarman and wife Betty, of Trenton; four sisters, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday evening at Trenton PH Church and other times at his home. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/14/2008 Melhado, Alexian B. GRIFTON - Alexian B. Melhado, 22, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Born June 22, 1986, in Dade County, Florida, to Alejandro and Elena Perez Malhado. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Alexian was a loving, outgoing individual who made friends with every-one she met. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and felt very much at peace there. She was elated about being a mother-to-be, and could hardly wait for the arrival of her first child in December 2008. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and father-to-be, Dallas Smith Jr.; her parents, Alejandro and Elena Melhado; sister, Lidiann Melhado; brothers, Alejandro and Edwardo Melhado; maternal grandmother, Ana Elena Perez; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Grifton United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements by Farmer Funeral Service, Ayden. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/14/2008 Preddy Jr., Richard GRIFTON - Richard Preddy Jr., 66, of 260 Olive Branch Blvd., died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/14/2008 House Sr., Bobby Lee GREENVILLE - Bobby Lee House Sr., 71, of 2525 Old River Road, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor House officiating. Burial will follow in Homestead Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Cathy Sharpe of Greenville, Debbie Blackstack of Wyncote, Pa., Demita Jones of Plainfield, N.J., Delores Andrews of Greenville, Donna House and Deneen Spann of Lithonia, Ga., Bernadine Mace of Baltimore, Md.; sons Leonard Earl Stevenson of New Haven, Conn., Reginald House of Apopka, Fla., Bobby Lee House Jr. of Stone Mountain, Ga.; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday, Oct. 18, at the church. Funeral arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Service Professionals, Inc., Ayden. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/19/2008 Pitts, Tomeeka Krinise "Lisa" PINK HILL - Tomeeka "Lisa" Krinise Pitts, 31, of 135 Kitty Knoecker Road, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tues-day, Oct. 14, at Smith Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Pink Hill with the Rev. C.D. Pear-son officiating. Burial will be held at Boney Field Cemetery in Sarecta. Survivors include her son, Isaiah Freeman of the home; mother Elnora Pitts of Deep Run; father David Pearsall of Kenansville; sister Consuela Pickett of Anchorage, Alaska; and two brothers Curtis Pitts of Kinston and Davin Pearsall of Winston-Salem. A viewing will be held from 3?8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, with a wake from 7?8 p.m., at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of her mother, 2856 CJ Lane in Deep Run. Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com. Mills Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/11/2008 - 10/15/2008 Preddy Jr., Richard GRIFTON - Richard Preddy Jr., 66, of 260 Olive Branch Drive, Grifton, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Estate, Grifton. Survivors include Reginald Preddy and Richard Preddy III, both of Grifton, and nine grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008 Chapdelaine, Louise KINSTON - Louise Mitchell Chapdelaine, 87, of 2166 Joe Temple St., Kinston, NC 28504, passed away on October 11, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Willie Chapdelaine and her parents, Lorena J. and Bernice Grover Mitchell. Louise attended Cove City Free Will Baptist Church while living in Cove City. Survivors include: two daughters, Lorena "Libby" Nelson of Kinston and Lois Watson and husband, John of Rocky Point; son William Allan Chapdelaine and wife, Debbie of Kinston; brother Earl Mitchell of Cove City; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grand children. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008 at Cove City Cemetery with Rev. Jason McKnight officiating. Visitation will be held at the home following the graveside service. Howard-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/12/2008 - 10/15/2008 Creech, Joseph Odell "Joe" GOLSBORO - Joseph Odell "Joe" Creech, 70, of Goldsboro, N.C., died October 11, 2008 at home after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Mr. Creech was born September 17, 1938 in Selma, N.C., the son of the late Tom and Lucille Creech. Following graduation from Garner High School in 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany until 1961 as a cryptographer and while there enjoyed traveling throughout Europe. Upon return to North Carolina, he enrolled at Campbell College and met his wife, Phyllis. In 1964, he graduated from Campbell with a BS in business administration. He also graduated from the School of Consumer Banking at UVa in 1979. He was employed by BB&T in the Kinston and Golds-boro offices as a VP in the commercial loans department. He retired in 2000 after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kinston, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Kinston. He was also a member of the Exchange Club of Goldsboro where he served as treasurer and chaired the golf tournament fundraiser. After retiring, he began his life-long plan to play golf and travel with his wife. His favorite trips included St. Maartin, Alaska, Niagara Falls and trips to Florida where he worked at Disney's MGM Studios. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Phyllis Turlington Creech; one daughter, Anita Creech Gray, and her husband, Ken, of New Bern; one son, Brent Everett Creech, and his wife, Suzanne, of Grifton; six grandchildren, McKinley Gray, Carter Gray, Mary-Catherine Gray, Kyndall Creech, Bailey Creech and Jessica Council; brothers, Thomas Randolph "Randy" Creech and wife Frances, of Garner, Rex Creech and wife Peggy, of Carolina Beach; sister, Linda Barber of Garner. His eight nephews will serve as pall bearers at the graveside: Wesley Waters, Mike Waters, Shay Creech, Travis Creech, Jonathan Creech, Scott Barber, Jason Weaver, and James Weaver. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 until 6 pm at Seymour Funeral Home on Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church in Kinston on Monday at 11 am. The Exchange Club of Goldsboro members will serve as pall bearers at the service. The graveside service will be held at the Buies Creek Cemetery, Buies Creek N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Exchange Club of Goldsboro Youth Projects, PO Box 1793 Goldsboro, N.C., 27530; Pennies from Angels, C/O Helen Harwood, Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, 203 Cox Blvd. Goldsboro, N.C. 27534, or Stand up to Cancer, 1801 W Olympic Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91199-1224. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/12/2008 – 10/15/2008 Payton, Artis Earl GREENVILLE - Artis Earl Payton, 74, of 1612-B Hopkins Drive, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Homestead Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his sons, Otis Payton of Bowie, Md., Bobby Ray Williams of Washington and Celester Murchison of Greenville; daughters Debra Wooten and Carolyn Gorham of Washington, Sherry Payton, Vanessa Clemons and Lovely Golden of Greenville and Denise Payton of Vanceboro; brothers Williams Daniels of Vanceboro, Arthur Lee Daniels and Willie Daniels of Washington, D.C.; sisters Isolene Daniels, Verna Hawkins and Della Mae Huggins, all of Washington, D.C.; 25 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-7 pm. Friday, Oct. 17, at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/12/2008 - 10/19/2008 White, Barbara Dean COMFORT - Barbara Dean White died October 11 2008 at her home in Comfort NC. Barbara was born to Charles "Ham" and the late Mary Ruth Sparrow Thomas in Kinston NC on September 26 1949. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church of Comfort. She was preceded in death by her mother: Mary Ruth Thomas, and brother Carroll Thomas. Survivors include: Husband: Durwood White of the home, father, Charles "Ham" Thomas, son: Sean White and wife Shannon of Washington NC, daughters: Charlene and Robert Taylor of Seven Springs and Nicole "Nikki" and husband Eric Barker of Kinston NC, Brother Charles "Chuck" Thomas, Dover NC., sisters: Jeanne Vincent, Kinston, Cathy Tyndall, LaGrange NC, Kim Bloomstrom, New Hampshire, grand-children: Jordan, Kyle, Braxton, Kevin, Hannah and Bradley. Visitation will be held Monday October 13 2008 Gospel Light Baptist Church of Comfort from 7-9 pm. A graveside service will be held Tuesday October 14 2008 at 11 am at the Philyan Cemetery in Comfort with Pastor Ruffin Hill officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of services. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/12/2008 - 10/15/2008 Dunn, Merle Douglas SNOW HILL - Merle Douglas Dunn, 67, passed away Sunday October 12, 2008, at Britthaven Nursing Home in Snow Hill. Merle worked for E.I. Dupont for over 32 years. His wife, Virginia Gaylor Dunn preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Westview Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Hopkins officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 7-8:30 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter and son in law Elizabeth and James Faulkner, 4558 Hunter Creek Drive in La Grange. Survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth Dunn Faulkner and husband James Scott Faulkner, of La Grange; grandson Alexander James Faulkner; brothers Herbert Fred Dunn Jr. and wife Sandy Dunn, of Kinston, Donald Clay Dunn Sr. and wife Jessica Dunn, of Kinston; and several nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008 Heath Sr., Rodney PINK HILL - On October 13, 2008, Rodney Heath Sr. left this world and went to be with the Lord. Rodney, affectionately known as "Rip" and "Grizzly" was a United States Marine and served his country for eight years, including time spent in Vietnam. He was a friend to all that knew him and loved all he knew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Kinsey Heath and Evelyn Murphy Heath; and his son, Charles Quinten Heath. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Kay Heath; his daughter, Anita Sullivan and husband Pete; his son Rodney and wife Charity; two grandchildren, Cassidy and Anah Heath; and his sister, Janice Ballard. Loved ones will receive visitors at Pink Hill Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, with the funeral immediately following. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Donations and condolences on behalf of the family may be made to Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008 Holland, James Allen PRINCETON - James Allen "Bud" Holland, 68, died Sunday Oct. 12, 2008, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 15 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Tim Strickland officiating. Survivors include his wife, Leda Ann Holland; sons Roger Holland of Seven Springs and Richard Holland of Clayton; step-daughters Candice Larson of Goldsboro, Crystal Colie and Beverly Hope Colie of La Grange; sisters Peggy Jean Whaley, Lillie Mae Deaver, Bertha LaRose Evans, Alice Faye Hargrove, Ellen Darlene Pyle, Linda Gray Price and Theresa Ann Capps; brothers Charlie Ray Holland, Relmond Ted Holland, Dennis Lee Holland and Ralph Leon Holland; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 14 at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008 Preddy Jr., Richard GRIFTON - Richard Preddy Jr., 66, of 260 Olive Branch Drive, Grifton, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Estate, Grifton. Survivors include Reginald Preddy and Richard Preddy III, both of Grifton, and nine grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008 Springer, Debra Barnes KENANSVILLE - Debra Barnes Springer, 49, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 followed by visitation at Beulaville Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Springer, Sr. of Kenansville; sons Christopher Keeler of Dunedin, Fla., Howard Keeler of Knightdale, Robert Springer, Jr. of Rock Hill, S.C.; daughter Leslie Dawn Keeler of New York; mother Barbara Barnes, Norwalk, Conn.; sisters, Barbara Ann Kellar, Naugatuck, Conn., Lori Kristof of Norwalk, Conn.; and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Community Funeral Home of Beulaville. Published in the Free Press from 10/14/2008 - 10/17/2008 Turnage, Ednora SNOW HILL - Ednora Turnage, 94, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Washington Branch F.W.B. Church. Interment will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Pearlie Turnage of the home, Emma Baker of Baltimore, Md., Elverta Sauls of Snow Hill; sons Don C. Turnage and Larry Turnage, both of Snow Hill; brother Bennie Roundtree of Greenville; and sisters, Launer Taylor of Bronx, N.Y., and Rachel McCotter of Ayden. Visitation will be held from noon ? 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Cheston, James Winston TRENTON - James Winston Cheston, 58, of 2963 Chinquapin Chapel Road, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Mills Funeral Home with Elder Joe Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Haiti Cemetery in Trenton. Survivors include his sisters, Pearlie Mae Davis of Hartley, Del., Dorothy Graham of Rocksville, Md., Esther Clark Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y., and brothers, William Cheston and George Franklin Cheston of Brooklyn, N.Y. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Davis, Laura Smith KINSTON - Laura Smith Davis, 89, of 720 Bland-Howell Road, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Davis was born January 4, 1919, in Lenoir County to the late Quincy and Mamie Croom Smith. A lifelong homemaker with a great love of her family, she enjoyed cooking, sewing and fishing. In later years her great love for helping others led her to work as a private sitter. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by a son, Horace Lynwood Davis; sis-ter, Kathleen Smith Moore; and four brothers, Q.A, Carey, Stanley and Calvin Smith. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Rouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Stancil officiating. Interment services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Westview Cemetery. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband of 68 years, Horace Davis; daughter, Faye Rouse and husband Herman, of Kinston; daughter-in-law, Judy Davis of Kinston; two sisters, Hazel Broom of Cary, Mamie Young and husband Clarence, of Augusta, Ga.; four brothers, Charles Smith, Phil Smith, Fate Smith and wife Emma Jean, Emmette Smith and wife Jean, all of Kinston; sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Kinston; four grandchildren, Irene Herring and husband James, of La Grange, Ernie Davis and wife Patty, of Swansboro, Benjie Rouse and wife Stephanie, of Rhode Island, Mark Lee and wife Angel, of Kinston; eight great-grandchildren, Jackie Herring, Andrew Herring, Kristie Davis and companion John, Heather Gallagher and husband James, Michael Davis and girlfriend Kristen, Lula Rouse, Kenny Lee and wife Nicki, Robert Lee and wife Kim; four great-great grandchildren, Brandon Bunnells, Bryan Bunnells, Austin Gallagher and Jody Lee; two sisters-in-law from the Davis family, Louise Harper and husband Earl of Kinston, Reba Howell of Hubert; her be-loved pet, Muffin; and very special extended family, Margie Casper, Donna, Terry and Alex Way, Richard Boyette and the Cecil and Mozelle Boyette family. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times they will be at the home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Dobey, Fred C. GOLDSBORO - Mr. Fred Cicero Dobey, 77, of 617 Gloucester Road, Goldsboro, N.C., died Tuesday at Wake Medical Center. Fred was born in Lexington, N.C. on December 24, 1930, to the late Oren Estel Dobey and Addie Mae Brogden Dobey and was married to the late Betty Latimer Dobey. He retired as sales manager with Goodyear Tire Company after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Goldsboro Host Lions Club in which he was honored with the Jack Stickley Fellow. Mr. Dobey served his country through the United States Air Force. Fred was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Drew Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park. Fred is survived his wife, Alice Stafford Dobey; his daughters, Carol D. Crossno and husband Kenneth, of Kinston and Barbara D. Ferguson and husband Geoffrey, of Mechanicsville, Virginia; his grandchildren, Candace C. Friedman and husband David, Lauren Elizabeth Crossno, Rebekah Ann Ferguson, Andrew Stuart Ferguson and Graham Sheffield Ferguson; his brothers, Estel Dobey of Welcome, N.C. and Rex Dobey of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine D. Troutman. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 and the American Heart Association, P O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Seymour Funeral Home, 1300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530; and at other times at the home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Harrison, Alex R. SNOW HILL - Mr. Alex "Al" Richard Harrison, 70, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008. A native of Greene County, he was born April 19, 1938, the son of the late Guy and Mable Jones Harrison. Following four years of service in the United States Air Force, he returned home and began working with E.I. DuPont in Kinston where he remained until his retirement after 39 years. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at the Snow Hill Cemetery with his nephew, Mr. Jeffery Harrison officiating. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dalton Harrison; and sisters, Evelyn Har-rison Smith and Joyce Harrison Kornegay. His surviving family includes his sisters, Faye Harrison Varnell and husband Jerry, of Smithfield, Va., Deborah Harrison Hill and husband Tommy, and Margie Harrison Taylor and husband George, all of Snow Hill; a sister-in-law, Helen Moore Harrison of Walstonburg; a brother-in-law, A.P. Smith of Goldsboro; and his many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who referred to him as "Unk". The family will receive friends at times other than the service at the home of Tommy and Deborah H. Hill, 854 Jesse Hill Road, Snow Hill, NC. Funeral arrangements by Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Mozingo, Sidney LA GRANGE - Sidney Mozingo, 82, of 213 East James St., died Tuesday morning at his home. Sidney was born in Lenoir County on July 13, 1926, to the late Logan Mozingo and Bessie Ellis Mozingo. He was a retired painter and farmer, and Sidney served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Fowler and the Rev. Gerald Carraway officiating. Sidney is survived by his wife, Virginia Tillman Mozingo; a son, Charles David Mozingo of Mount Olive; sister Helen Joyce Wood of La Grange; and one grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Rouse Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Funeral arrangements by Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Spear, Mildred Grady DEEP RUN - Mildred Grady Spear, 72, of 3384 Liddell Road, passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Mildred graduated from Deep Run High School in the class of 1954. She was voted Most Wittiest in her class and that Wit was a part of her through out her life. She went on to graduate from Wilson School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse for a year in Tennessee while her husband finished school. She then returned home to work at Caswell Center for 10 years and Lenoir County Health Department for 30 years. Through her years of nursing her compassionate care was for the less fortunate. She was a life-time member of Deep Run O.F.W.B. Church and a member of Cornerstone Sunday School Class. She was an avid "Mall" walker. She enjoyed traveling with her sister Mary. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Millie is survived by her sons, Jimmy and Jene Spear of the home; granddaughters, Ashley Spear and fianc?e James Hood, of Kinston, Logan Spear of Greenville; sisters, Jean Riggs of New Bern, Mary Etheridge and husband Raymond, of Columbia; brother, Warren Grady and wife Ramona, of New Bern; and special "baby" Buddycat. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008, with visitation following at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Burial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at Deep Run O.F.W.B. Church. In lieu of flowers, a Mildred Grady Spear Nursing Scholarship fund has been set up. Send contributions to: Southern Bank, 1916 Tulls Mill Road, Deep Run, NC 28525. Funeral arrangements by Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Tripp, Joyce P. SEVEN SPRINGS - Joyce Parks Tripp, 62, of N.C. 55 East, died Tuesday Oct. 14, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Tyndall Funeral Chapel in Mount Olive. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Mount Olive. Survivors include her sons, Curtis Lee Tripp of Albertson, Johnny Kurt Tripp and William Kirk Tripp, both of Seven Springs; brother Morris Parks Jr. of Mount Olive; sisters Betty P. Jordan and Mary Ellen P. Kornegay of Dudley, Dorothy P. Strickland of Mount Olive; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at funeral home and other times at 434 Woodland Church Road, Albertson. Published in the Free Press from 10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Carter, Martha Ellen SUPPLY - Martha Ellen Carter, 64, of Waterview Drive, SW, Supply, N.C., died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, in the Brunswick Community Hospital. She was born in Kinston, N.C. on November 10, 1943. She was a member of the Brunswick Islands Baptist church; and was a Guardianship Specialist for 16 years at ARC of NC. Prior to that, she worked for ARC of Lenoir County, N.C. and while there she was named Parent of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and received a Certificate of Appreciation for running a handicap summer camp. She was a graduate of King's Business College, Charlotte, N.C. She was a very active volunteer with the Handicap Affiliations for 39 years, and she started the first autistic class in Lenoir County, N.C. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth E. Carter, Sr.; two sons, Kenneth E. Carter, Jr., of Supply, N.C. and Keith Eric Carter of Surfside Beach, S.C.; two grandchildren, Sidney Marie Carter and Bailey Eric Carter. A funeral service will be conducted in the Brunswick Islands Baptist Church on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at 3 p.m., officiated by the Reverend David Stratton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com. Funeral arrangements by Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory Shallotte, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Dawson, Edith Gaskill Butler WASHINGTON, D.C. - Edith Gaskill Butler Dawson, 87, died Monday, October 13, 2008, in a Washington, D.C. nursing home facility. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Satur-day, October 18, 2008, at Lomax A.M.E. Zion Church in Arlington, Va. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. H.H. Dawson of Kinston; and brothers, James T. Gaskill of Arlington, Va., and Retired General Robert Gaskill of Woodbridge, Va. Local announcement by G. Lane Memorial Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Koonce, Charlie TRENTON - Charlie Koonce, 70, of 6493 N.C. 41 West, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Moye, Ronald "Bunkie" KINSTON - Ronald "Bunkie" Moye, of 2795 Lemuel Dawson Road, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Duke Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Randall, Charles Bernard KINSTON - Charles Bernard Randall, DVM, 93, died, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 pm. Saturday, Oct. 18, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Towery officiating. Survivors include his sons, Dr. Ray Randall and Jay Randall; daughter Jean Randall Wright; brothers Paul Ray and Gerald Randall; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Rouse, Nathaniel LA GRANGE - Nathaniel Rouse, 72, of 102 Jones St., died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at La Grange Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Speight, Mary Belcher SNOW HILL - Mary Belcher Speight, 60, of 326 Albritton Road, died Thursday, Oct.16, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/20/2008 Burgette, Elizabeth Carol Davis VANCEBORO - Elizabeth Carol Davis Burgette, 49, of 755 N.C. 118, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sat-urday, Oct. 18, from the Davis Family Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Daniel officiating. Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Irene Davis of Vanceboro; son Willis Ray Burgette Jr. of Vanceboro; father Robert E. Davis Sr. of Dover; sister Janice Davis Carter of Rocky Mount; brothers Tony Lee Davis of Indianapolis, Ind., Robert E. Davis Jr. and Samuel Anthony Davis, both of Dover; and two grandchildren. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 10/18/2008 - 10/21/2008 Carter, Caroline Alphin PINK HILL - Caroline Alphin Carter, 95, passed on to be with the Lord on Friday, October 17, 2008. She was born January 20, 1913, to the late Durant Alphin and the late Meb Moody Alphin. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Ann Carter Wiggins of Pink Hill; two grandsons, Kevin Carter Wiggins and wife Miranda Hill Wiggins, of Kinston and William Kendall Wiggins and wife Janet Marie Wiggins, of Garner; one great-grandson, Dylan Carter Wiggins; two sisters, Doolie Cutler of Colonial Heights, Va., and Mary Carter of Jacksonville; and several special nieces, nephews, and their families. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Carter; son-in-law William H. Wiggins; brother Rom Alphin; and sister Laura Harper. She spent her entire life caring for others and will be missed by many people. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home with the Reverend Milton Hill; and Dr. Curtis Rains officiating. Interment will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Kinston, N.C. Family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published the Free Press from 10/18/2008 - 10/21/2008 Taylor, Vicky Jackson RICHLANDS - Vicky Jackson Taylor, 53, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, followed by visitation at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Harry Floyd Taylor of Richlands; daughter Shelly Taylor Marshburn of Jacksonville; son Floyd Wayne Taylor of Richlands; mother Helen Jackson of Jacksonville; sister Glenda Jackson of Jacksonville; and one grandchild. Published in the Free Press from 10/18/2008 - 10/21/2008 Speight, Mary Belcher SNOW HILL - Mary Belcher Speight, 60, of 326 Albritton Road, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Moye's Chapel F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in the Snow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Speight of the home; sons, Titus Speight, Joel Speight and Mark Speight, of Snow Hill, and Samuel Speight Jr. of Farmville; daughters Timeko Speight and Teresa Speight of the home, Jean Jones of Snow Hill, and Ruth Baker of Winterville; brothers Ronnie Belcher and Charles Belcher of Snow Hill, Linwood Belcher of Kinston, Monnie Belcher of Tallahassee, Fla., Anthony Belcher of Farmville, and Raymond T. Belcher Jr. of Bell Arthur; sisters Sarah Johnson and Burnadine Barrett of Snow Hill; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/17/2008 - 10/26/2008 Koonce, Charlie TRENTON - Charlie Koonce, 70, of 6493 N.C. 41 West, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in St. Matilda F.W.B. Church of Trenton with Elder John A. Marks Jr. officiating. Burial will take place in Moore Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Gloria Tatum of Mansfield, Ohio; step-daughters Debra Ward, Becky Koonce and Sheila White of Trenton, and Della Ann Murrell of Anderson, Ind.; sons James Koonce of Jacksonville and Charlie Koonce Jr. of Raleigh; sisters Esther Marie Bradley of Trenton and Sarah Lee Bradswell of Snow Hill; brothers Leo Koonce and Odessa Koonce of Trenton; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Mills Funeral Home of Kinston. Arrangements by Mills Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 Moye, Roland "Bunky" KINSTON - Roland "Bunky" Moye, 61, of 2795 Lemuel Dawson Road, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Duke Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday Oct. 23 in Jeri-cho A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Rudolph Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include daughter LaSharm N. Ellis of Clinton, Md.; sisters Carolyn Threatt of Grainger, Ind., and Priscilla Thornton of Powder Springs, Ga.; and one grandchild. Visitation will take place at Swinson Funeral Home of Kinston from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 22. Published in the Free Press from 10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008 Rouse, Nathaniel LA GRANGE - Nathaniel Rouse, 72, of 102 Jones St., died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Ebenezer M.B. Church of La Grange with Dr. Micheal A. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park of Kinston. Survivors include his daughter, Judy Rouse of the home; sisters Ethel Dawson of Goldsboro and Doris Murdock of Raleigh; brother Jesse Rouse of La Grange; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place from 2-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at La Grange Funeral Services. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 Jones, Matthew Caden KINSTON - Matthew Caden Jones, infant son of Christopher and Virginia Evans Jones, went to live with our Lord and Savior on October 18, 2008. Born October 12th, he is survived by his parents and siblings, Ryan and Jared Jones and Grace and Noah Bibus, of the home; paternal grandmother, Minnie Little of LaGrange, and Uncles Billy Jones and wife, Lisa of Wyse Fork, Howard and David Jones and Gary Alphin and wife Shannon, all of Kinston. Cousins include Brent Jones of New Bern, Brandon, Billie, and Eric Jones, Bailee and Braden Alphin, all of Kinston. Maternal grandparents are Rod and Jan Evans of Kinston and Susan Pittman Evans of Chapel Hill. Great-grandparents are Dean Evans and Mack Pittman, both of Kinston. Great uncles Hal Evans and wife Susie of Kinston, Mack Pittman, Jr. and wife, Frankie of Huntersville, NC and Alan Pittman and wife Kathy of Greenville, Aunt Lindy Hart of Chapel Hill and cousins, Bryan Evans of Raleigh, Kathryn Finch and husband, Justin of Bailey, Trey Pittman and wife Lisa of Saratoga Springs, NY, Elizabeth and Evan Pittman of Greenville, and Will Pittman of Boone, NC and Miller, Hannah, Eden and Hart, all of Chapel Hill. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Reverend Archie Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, October 20, 2008 from 6:00 ? 8:00 pm and other times at the home at 2904 Corn-wallis Road in Kinston. Arrangements by Howard Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/19/2008 - 10/22/2008 Letchworth, Rebecca Jo Outlaw "Becky" GOLDSBORO - Rebecca "Becky" Jo Outlaw Letchworth, 56, of 200 Allen Drive, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her home. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home and Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery. Survivors include her sisters, Phyllis Outlaw and Robena Outlaw of Seven Springs and brothers Clark Lane of La Grange, A.J. Outlaw of La Grange, Larry Outlaw of Seven Springs, Timothy Outlaw of Seven Springs and Matthew Outlaw of Youngsville. Visitation will take place one hour before the service Sunday, Oct. 19, at Howell Funeral Home and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 10/19/2008 - 10/22/2008 Mills, Pattie Mavis Banks TRENTON - Pattie Mavis Banks Mills, 84, of 6988 Highway 41 West passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mills was a homemaker and a life-long member of Tuckahoe Christian Church. She was a beloved member of the community and devoted her life to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Minnie Joyner Banks, her special in-laws, Lee Andrew and Junnie Turner Mills, her husband, Milton Lee Mills, Sr.; her sons, Lee Andrew "Bud" Mills, Milton Lee "Buster" Mills, Jr.; her sisters, Erma Banks, Laura Banks Grice, Mary Banks Kellum; her brother, Mack Banks; and her granddaughter, Shannon Dee Whaley. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from the chapel of Garner Funeral Home with Rever-end Ronnie Taylor officiating. Interment services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday from the Mills Family Cemetery in Trenton. Survivors include her five daughters, Rachel Mills White of Richlands, Maybelle Mills Hardwick and husband, George of Cocoa, FL, Esther Mills Brinson and husband, Lamont of Richlands, Audrey Pattie Mills "Brownie" Whaley and husband, Allen of Richlands, Delores Day "Susie" Mills of Trenton; her three sons, Ken Mills and wife, Sue, Clint Mills and Dexter Mills and wife, Gail, all of Trenton; her sister, Margaret Banks Heath of Hampton, VA; her brothers, Ralph Becton Banks, Jr. of Trenton, Gene Bryant Banks of Richlands; nine grandchildren, Thomas R. Hardwick, Richard "Monte" Brinson, Jennifer Whaley, Paul Allen Whaley, Brandon Mills, Kristal Mills, Blake Mills, Teresa Jones and Ashley Emory and six great grandchildren, Brittany Dawn Whaley, Victo-ria Rose Whaley, Matthew Ezekial Paul Whaley, Ashton Jones, Ayden Jones and Auben Jones. The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Sunday night at the funeral home and other times at her home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/19/2008 - 10/22/2008 Parker Jr., Willie "Jack" GREENVILLE - Willie "Jack" Parker Jr., 63, of 1318 Apt.15 Hooker Road, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Maury Cemetery in Richmond, Va. Survivors include brothers, Billy Ray Parker of Queens, N.Y., Eddie Parker, Donald Parker, and L.C. Parker of Greenville; and sisters Arlinda Applewhite and Ruth Carolyn Hardy of Greenville. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Wiley, Durwood Eugene BEULAVILLE - Durwood Eugene Wiley, 80, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. A former resident of Kinston for 55 years, he retired from Dainty Maid Bakery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Wiley, parents, Albert and Myrtle Wiley and brother, Norwood Wiley. A private graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Pinelawn Memorial Park with Reverend Terry Dennis officiating. Survivors include his son, Allen Wiley and wife, Beverly of Beulaville, his granddaughter, Stephanie Mullins and great granddaughter, Taylor Mullins, both of Beulaville, extended family, Ashley, Andrea, Ashton, and Summer Mercer, all of Pink Hill, a special canine friend, Lexus. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/19/2008 - 10/22/2008 Buckman, Anna Lois BEULAVILLE - Anna Lois Buckman, 73, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in Maranatha P.F.W.B. Church of Beulaville. Burial will take place in the N.C. Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Buckman Robinson of Beulaville; sons David Buckman of Benson and Robert Wayne Buckman of Beulaville; sisters Zannie Atkinson of Beulaville, Glenda Mobley of Beulaville and Clara Marshburn of Richlands; brothers Ottis Penny of Beulaville, Robert Penny of Indiana, Raymond Penny of Beulaville and Roland Penny of Beulaville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the church. Arrangements by Community Funeral Home of Beulaville. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 Forbes, William Wayne WINTERVILLE - William Wayne "Bud" Forbes, 65, of 2431 Glenda St., died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Selvia F.W.B. Church. Burial will follow in Homestead Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at the church. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/27/2008 Foster, Anthony Jerome DEEP RUN - Anthony Jerome Foster, 40, of 4385 N.C. 11 South, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at New Salem F.W.B. Church in Pink Hill with Bishop Steven Jones and the Rev. Charles Ward officiating. Burial will take place with military honors in Southview Cemetery of Kinston. Survivors include his father, Ben Foster Sr. of the home; daughters Ta'Breia Foster, Toni Foster and Verlena Foster; sons Anthony Foster Jr. and Rashad Thorbs; sisters Cynthia Strickland of Kinston, Paulette Foster of Smithfield and Dianna Foster of North Carolina; and brothers Lionel Foster, Anthony Foster, Tyrone Foster, Carlos Foster, Ben Foster Jr. and Robert Foster, all of Hartford, Conn., Sammie Foster of New York, Lamont Foster of Raleigh, Archie Wyche and Louis Smith of Kinston and Stevie Foster of Deep Run. Visitation will take place from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel in Kinston. Arrangements by Swinson Funeral Service, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 Grady, Pauline Kilpatrick MT. OLIVE - Pauline Kilpatrick Grady, 90, of 2151 Zion Church Road, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in Pineview Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Garrett and the Rev. Ashley Summerlin officiating. Survivors include her daughters, Jo Ann Price of Seven Springs and Eula Rose Crawford of Asheboro; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place following the service and other times at the home of Jo Ann Price, 285 Atlas Price Road in Seven Springs. Condolences can be expressed online at www.rousefh.com. Arrangements by Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 Henry, Annie Bell KINSTON - Annie Bell Henry, 83, of 3-G Simon Bright Apts. died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation Center. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Antioch F.W.B. Church with the Rev. John Marks officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jean Jones of Kenansville; brothers John Mitchell of Kinston, James Mitchell of South Carolina; sisters Esther Williams of Calypso, Mary L. Ham of La Grange; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at Swinson Funeral Service and other times at 1318 Holman St. Published in the Free Press from 10/23/2008 - 10/26/2008 Parker, Jimmy Jimmy Parker SNOW HILL - Jimmy Parker, 64, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at St. Delight Cemetery in Walstonburg. Survivors include his son, Keith Parker of Snow Hill; daughters La-tonya Parker and Kimbley Parker, both of Newark, N.J.; brothers Jesse Parker of Philadelphia, Pa., Thelroy Parker of Augusta, Ga.; and sister, Shirley Parker of Newark, N.J. Funeral arrangements by S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/26/2008 Williamson Jr., Benjamin Carlyle "Ben" KENLY - Benjamin "Ben" Carlyle Williamson Jr., 53, of Joe Morris Road, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Williamson Cemetery of Fremont. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Williamson of Goldsboro; mother Christine L. Turnage of Fremont; father Benjamin Carlyle Williamson Sr. of Kinston; sons Matthew Williamson and Michael Williamson of Goldsboro, Clay Williamson of Texas; sisters Christie W. Carlyle of Kinston and Fran W. Jordan of Frem/ont; brother John A. Williamson of Dudley; and two grandchildren. Visitation will take place following the service and other times at 316 Aycock Dairy Farm Road. Condolences may be expressed at www.shackleford-howell.com. Shackleford- Howell Funeral Home, Fremont, is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 10/20/2008 - 10/23/2008 Rouse, Allen Maurice KINSTON -Allen Maurice Rouse, 59, passed away on Monday at his home. Allen was born in Lenoir County on November 13, 1948 to Lucy Merritt Rouse of Kinston and the late Mau-rice Rouse. A graduate of North Lenoir High School, he enjoyed rodeos and calf roping. Allen had served in the National Guard. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home in La Grange followed by a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Vito Bisogno officiating. At other times, the family will be at the home of Dale and William Dawson, 2916 Kelly Road, Kinston. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Tabitha Rouse; his grandchildren, Shane West and Ivey West; his sisters, Dale Rouse Dawson and husband, William of Kinston and Janice Rouse Little and husband Robert of Winterville; and his brother, Jimmy Ray Rouse and friend, Angie Ander-son of Kinston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rousefh.com. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/21/2008 - 10/25/2008 Bell, Ora Gray KINSTON - Ora Gray Bell, 83, of 2204 Linden Ave., died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 25 at St. Peter Church of Christ Disciples of Christ with the Rev. Tyrone Haney officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughter, JuJuan Thomas of Georgia; sons Arthur Gray Sr. of the home, Michael McClain of New Jersey; brothers Levern McClain of Charlotte, Oscar B. McClain of New Jersey, McKenzie McClain and Ishiah McClain of Kin-ston; sisters Nora Koonce and Annie Thomas of Kinston, Alma Lucas of South Carolina, Lula Becote of New Jersey; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/22/2008 - 10/27/2008 Edwards, Mary Lois Cottle BEULAVILLE - Mary Lois Cottle Edwards, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Duplin General Hospital. A funeral will take place at noon Friday Oct. 24 in Community Funeral Home of Beulaville. Burial will take place in East Duplin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include husband Marion Edwards of Beulaville; daughters Elaine Edwards Swinson of Winterville and Kay Edwards Croom of Beulaville; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m.-noon Friday Oct. 24 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008 Jeffress, Addie Ellis KINSTON - Addie Ellis Jeffress, the eighth child born May 26, 1915 to the late William Herbert and Addie Ellis Dew Winstead in Zebulon, NC, died at her home, 912 Edwards Ave-nue on Monday October 20, 2008, at the age of 93. Her son, Ben, and loyal caretaker, Frances, were at her side. Her siblings lovingly gave her the nickname of "Lal," many years ago, but in later years she preferred to be called "Addie." Addie is survived by her son, Bennett Jefferson Utley, II, of Franklin, NC; granddaughter, Judith Elizabeth (Beth) Utley Bateman of Charlotte, NC; grandson Bennett Jefferson Utley, III (Laura); two great-grandsons, Sam-uel Wyatt and Benjamin Asher Utley, of Benson, NC; two sisters, Bettie Wood Hunt and Hilda Winstead Gothson of Raleigh, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews; the mother of her two grandchildren, Judith Holloman Utley, Swansboro, NC, and her devoted companion and housekeeper for over 30 years, Mrs. Mattie Darden. Addie was preceded in death by husbands, Eugene Monroe Utley and Alonzo Hassell Jeffress and her daughter, Lois Jean Utley; along with brothers, sisters, and many family members. A long-time resident of Kinston, NC, during her lifetime, Addie was a business woman, very active in her former church, First Baptist; world traveled and above all, a loving homemaker. The family wishes to remember and deeply thank Mrs. Frances Banks, who with devotion and tenderness, lovingly cared for Addie during her failing months of health. Deep appreciation to Hospice, also for their special care. Graveside services will be held in Pinelawn Memorial Park, 4488 Hwy 70 West, on Thursday October 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., with The Reverend Michael Singer, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, officiating. The family will warmly welcome and greet relatives and friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, Addie requested memorial contributions be made to Boys and Girls Home in Lake Waccamaw, N.C. Arrangements are with Edwards Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008 Mercer, Ashley Ann PINK HILL -Ashley Ann Mercer, 19, of 1390 N.C. 241, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, on Church Road in Pink Hill. She was a graduate of the 2007 class of East Duplin High School. A funeral will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Dedrick Hool and the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. Burial will be held in Oak Ridge Memorial Park. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Matasha Sanderson, farmer and step-father Dexter Farmer and her father Ronnie Mercer Jr. and step-mother Hemda Mercer; her grandparents Parker and Phoebe Sanderson and Ronald and Joann Mercer; her aunt Billy Jo Pennel, nephew Holden Parker Quinn and brothers and sisters and friends. Visitation was held from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 21, 2008 at the funeral home. Sign the guest-book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008 Rivers Sr., Thomas Bradham KINSTON - Thomas Bradham Rivers Sr., age 83, of 2001 Rouse Road, died Monday Oct. 20, 2008 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rivers was retired from DuBose Construction Co. and Caswell Center. He was a member of Queen St. United Methodist Church and a member of The Mock Sunday School Class. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday Oct. 24, 2008 at Edwards Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Bingham officiating. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents; Barney R. and Julia Bradham Rivers, a brother; John A. Rivers and wife Pauline, a sister; Bonnie R. Hodge and a special friend and brother in law Roy Hodge. He is survived by his wife; Daphne M. Rivers of the home; sons, Thomas B. Rivers Jr., Loring G. Rivers and wife Marjorie all of Gastonia, N.C.; a daughter, Lynn Dellinger and husband Dewey of Stanley, N.C.; six grandchildren, Marc Rivers, Daniel Rivers, Thomas B. Rivers III, Katharine Rivers, Amy Quinn and Jody Quinn; a great-granddaughter, Jordan Lynn Rosalez. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Queen St. United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 508 Kinston, N.C. 28502. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/22/2008 - 10/25/2008 Edwards, Roy Lee "Shag" AYDEN - Roy Lee "Shag" Edwards, 71, of 4302 High St died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Britthaven of Ayden. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Don Brown Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include his brother, Milton Edwards of Valdosta, Ga.; sisters Joan E. Joyner of Ayden and Barbara E. Underhill of Bridgeport, Conn. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/23/2008 - 10/28/2008 Sloan, Nettie Lanier CHINQUAPIN - Nettie Lanier Sloan, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at Sharon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in East Duplin Memorial Gardens in Beulaville. Survivors include her sons, Conrad Sloan of Charlotte, Franklin Sloan and Lowell Sloan, both of Chinquapin; daughters Emily Manning of Richlands, Annette Raynor of Wallace; sister Maisie Jerosimich of Wallace; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Community Funeral Home, Beulaville. Published in the Free Press from 10/23/2008 - 10/26/2008 Dutton, Annie Doris Chapman BALTIMORE, Md. - Annie Doris Chapman Dutton, 80, formerly of Kinston, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/24/2008 - 10/27/2008 Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth Griffin TRENTON - Mary Elizabeth Griffin Jenkins, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Meza of Louisburg, Gail Apac of Smithfield and Juanita Jenkins of Trenton; sons Jacob Jenkins of Mount Olive, David Jenkins of Trenton and Jay J. Jenkins of Albertson; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 24 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/24/2008 - 10/27/2008 Barnes, Carlton FARMVILLE - Carlton Barnes, 62, of 3252 Pineview Lane, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Cobb, Florene Christine Freeman KINSTON - Florene Christine Freeman Cobb, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Jones, Earl K. "Hamm" KINSTON - Earl K. "Hamm" Jones, 57, of 907 Cunningham Road, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Albritton-Carraway Fueneral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Jones, Johnnie Frank JAMESVILLE - Johnnie Frank Jones, 59, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Pollock, George KINSTON - George Pollock, 65, of 4701 Levi Sutton Lane, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Speight, Patricia Gray Sutton KINSTON - Patricia Gray Sutton Speight, 78, of Kinston, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Born in Lenoir County on October 27, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elise Gray Sutton. Mrs. Speight graduated from East Carolina University and retired from her position as a teacher at Kinston High School. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served as Pianist for over 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Albert Lindy Speight of the home; daughter, Lori Speight Heath and husband Glen, of Kinston; and son Benjie Walter Speight of Raleigh. The family will greet visitors from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home and other times at the home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, at the Funeral Home with Drs. Mike Creekmore and Bill Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 1990 Hwy 11-55 Kinston, NC 28504. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Whaley, Iris Cleo PINK HILL - Iris Cleo Whaley, 75, of Pink Hill, died Friday, October 24, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfie H. Quinn and Fannie Langston Quinn Taylor; sister, Grace Howard; and brother, Alfie Quinn Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home with the Reverend Paul Dean and the Reverend Tom McMahon officiating. Burial will follow in Oakridge Memorial Park in Pink Hill. Survivors include her husband, Norman Whaley; her son, Keith Whaley and his wife Patricia, of Pink Hill; three sisters, Armillis Whaley, Gloria Wiggs, and Martha Summerlin, all of Pink Hill; one brother; three grandchildren, Crystal Noble and husband Michael, of Deep Run, Kimberly Whaley and fiance David Farmer, of Fayetteville, Katelyn Whaley of Pink Hill; three great-grandchildren, Camden and Kaden Noble, and Carson Farmer; and her special extended family, Darren, Amanda, Christopher, Jacob, and Kari Beth Powell, all of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Pink Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/28/2008 Dutton, Annie Chapman Annie Chapman Dutton BALTIMORE, Md. - Annie Chapman Dutton, 83, formerly of Kinston, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Rhema Word Christian Center with Apostle Bishop James P. Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, LaFayette D. Williams of Baltimore, Md., Cherri D. Phillips of Randallstown, Md.; sisters Elizabeth Murdock of Baltimore, Md., Lula Hall of Kinston; brothers Mark Chapman and Wilfred Chapman of Kinston; seven grand-children; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Swinson Funeral Service and other times at 10-A St. John's Village. Published in the Free Press from 10/24/2008 - 11/1/2008 Barnes, Carlton LA GRANGE - Carlton E. Barnes, 62, of 176 Gary Pointe Drive, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 at New Life Radical for Christ Church. Burial will follow in St. Delight Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Laura Barnes of the home; daughter, Keesha Barnes of La Grange; mother Blanche Carr of Fountain; brother Johnnie Barnes of Wilson; sisters Mittie Jean Mitchell of Fountain, Edna Thomas of Chesapeake, Va.; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Funeral arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 11/2/2008 Cobb, Florine Freeman Florine Christine Freeman Cobb, 78, of 2101 Northview Drive, Kinston, N.C., passed away at Pitt Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 24, 2008. Mrs. Cobb was born in Lenoir County to James Coy Freeman and Sallie Caroline Freeman. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, J. C. Freeman and J.D. Freeman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kinston Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Charles David Cobb of the home; one daughter, Teresa Cobb Taylor, also of the home; one son, Charles Glenn Cobb and wife, Pamela, of Dover, N.C.; three sisters, Lois Freeman Stallings of Kinston, Linda Freeman Smith and Jessie Freeman Lee of Deep Run, N.C.; five brothers, Dahl Freeman of Maysville, Dallas Leslie Freeman and Lloyd Ray Freeman, both of Deep Run, A.L. Freeman of Beulaville and Vernon Albert Freeman of Kinston; four grandchildren; Barrington Kyle Kelley and wife, April, Charles Christopher Cobb, Jenny Elizabeth Lewis, Carla Ann Hasse and husband, Greg; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle Fisher Kelley and Jakob Hill. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2008, at 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Carey Road in Kinston with Bishop Rick A. Anderson offi ciating and burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 at Howard Carter Funeral Home. Howard Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www. kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 10/28/2008 - 10/31/2008 Jones, Earl K. "Hamm" Funeral service for Earl K. "Hamm" Jones, 57, of 300 Summit Ave., Kinston, N.C., who died on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital will be at noon Tuesday, October 24, 2008, at First Missionary Baptist Church, Kinston, N.C., with the Rev. Preston Har-ris officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. He is survived by his mother, Tessie Jones of the home; one son, Carlos Hardy of Durham, N.C.; one brother, John "J.J." Jones of Kinston, N.C.; six sister, Mary Mason of Waldorf, Md., Mamie Johnson of Fort Washington, Md., Vergie Chalmers of Oxon Hill, Md., Denderant Burney of Kinston, N.C., Mavis Jones of Raleigh, N.C., and Annie Burt of Atlanta, Ga. Viewing will be Monday, October 27, 2008, from 2 to 8 p.m. in funeral home chapel. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Tessie Jones, 300 Summit Ave., Kinston, N.C. Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 10/30/2008 Jones, Johnnie Frank JAMESVILLE - Johnnie Frank Jones, 59, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Beaufort County Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Rouse Abundant Life Ministries in Ayden. Burial will follow in the Clark Family Cemetery, Jamesville. Survivors include his sons, Johnnie Earl Jones of Snow Hill and Frankie Maurice Jones of Maury; daughters Gerlisa Braswell of La Grange, Sabrina Jones and Katrina Williams of Snow Hill; brothers James Jones Sr. of Hookerton, C.J. Bynum of Ayden, Bobby Jones of Grifton, Charles Jones of Snow Hill, and Jimmy Jones Jr. of Kinston; sisters Hattie Baker of Ayden, Martha King and Patricia Cox of Winterville, Ludan Spear of New Haven, Conn. and Mattie Warren of Greenville; and 11 grand-children. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 28 at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, and from 7-9 p.m. at Don Brown Funeral Home, Ayden. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Create a Memorial Website Pollock, George KINSTON - George Pollock, 65, of 4701 Levi Sutton Lane, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Hull Road F.W.B. Church with Apostle Rudolph Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Tabron Cemetery in Browntown. Survivors include his son, Willie H. Pollock of Kinston; sisters Dollie Cheek of Hackensack, N.J., Luvernia McKeithan of Inglewood, N.J.; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Swinson Funeral Service. Published in the Free Press from 10/25/2008 - 11/1/2008 Dawson, James SNOW HILL - James Dawson, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Britthaven of Snow Hill. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at S. Connor Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Grant Cemetery. Survivors include his sister, Geraldine Darden of Farmville; and brother Frank Dawson of Snow Hill. Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 10/30/2008 - 11/2/2008 Linda Phillips Rheuark Ms. Linda Phillips Rheuark, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital after a very dignified battle with cancer. Linda was born November 6, 1943, in Eutawville, S.C., and was a 1961 graduate of North Charleston High School. She married Billy Rheuark in 1963, had two daughters, Robin and Kim. She was a devout member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church for many years. Linda blessed many lives with her passion for life, family and church. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. No matter what challenges she faced in life, her positive attitude was always prevalent. She was a blessed spirit with a talent for comforting and uplifting others. She never stopped embracing life and all the blessings it had given her over the years. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas A. Phillips of Charleston, S.C. She is survived by her loving mother, Rita Cohen Phillips of Charleston, S.C.; her husband, Billy Rheuark; her daughters, Robin R. Best of Kinston and Kim Morris and husband, Jeff, of Kinston; brothers Roger Phillips and wife, Linda, of Greenville, S.C., and Jerry Phillips and Butchie of Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren Christian Brewer, Noah Brewer, Amber Best and Ava Morris, all of Kinston. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church with interment to follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1936 Banks School Road, Kinston, N.C. 28504, or to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C., 27834. Sign the guestbook at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 10/28/2008 - 10/31/2008 TORRES, Eugenio Ponce DEEP RUN - Eugenio Ponce Torres, 32, of Stanley Road in Deep Run, N.C., passed away on October 24, 2008. He was employed with Case Farms in Dudley, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father--in-law, Douglas Stanley Sr., and a brother-in-law, Douglas Stanley Jr. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Stanley Torres of the home; his parents, Anacleto Ponce and Isabel Torres; three daughters, April, Ofelia, and Melania Torres, of the home; and one son, Eugenio Ponce Torres Jr., also of the home; one grandchild, Mariah Allison; three sisters, Mercedes Abriz and husband Jorge of Washington, N.C., Norma Diaz and husband, Arnufo, of Pikeville and Guadolupe Torres of Raleigh; three bothers, Jose Torres and wife, Carey, of Goldsboro, Pedro Torres and wife, Rocio, also of Goldsboro, and Beto Torres of Idaho; six nephews, Arnufo, Pepe, Christian, Jorge, James and Tonito; six nieces, Vonia, Maria, Chaveia, Tania, Jamie and Erika; a special cousin, Clifton Outlaw; and special sisterin-law, Aubrey Stanley. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2008, at Garner Funeral Home with burial to follow at Brown Family Cemetery with the Rev. Ashley Summerlin officiating. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 at the funeral home on Sunday evening, October 26, 2008. Sign the guestbook at www. kinston.com. (Paid obituary) Published in the Free Press from 10/28/2008 - 10/31/2008 Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Brewer, Gerald Perry KINSTON - Gerald Perry Brewer, 73, of Kinston went to be with his Lord on October 28, 2008. Gerald was born October 24, 1935, in Louisburg, N.C. He served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police officer. He served the state of North Carolina and his community in the N.C. Highway Patrol, retiring after 30 years of service. He has three children, Donna, Scott and Joshua. He was a very loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved his church family at Jackson Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston. Gerald loved the outdoors and he was a devoted NC State Wolfpack Fan. He would talk often of when he farmed with one of his best friends Ronnie in Scotland Neck, N.C. and sitting at the country store at lunch and having the best time. He had a very special bond with his fellow State Troopers, whom he respected and loved very much. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and talking about his grandchildren. He loved so much sitting around the table with his brother and sisters, telling stories of when they were growing up to his children and grandchildren, which always brought a smile and a laugh to him. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Macy and Nona Brewer and sister, Mary Ann Parrish. He is survived by his sisters, Elaine Stephenson and husband Glenn, of Willow Springs, N.C., Janet Jones of Louisburg; and brother, M.G. Brewer Jr. of Kinston; daughter, Donna Miller of St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Scott Brewer of Kinston and Joshua Brewer of Greenville, N.C.; grandchildren, Elizabeth Miller of St. Joseph, Missouri, Christian Brewer and Noah Brewer both of Kinston; and many very special family members and friends. We already miss you so much Daddy, but one day, we will all be together again. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Jackson Heights Free Will Baptist Church with the Reverend Ashley Summerlin officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the N. C. Troopers Associa-tion, 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27607. For credit card donations call 1-800-446-7334. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/2/2008 Davis, Vernell Koonce JACKSONVILLE - Mrs. Vernell Koonce Davis, 66, of Jacksonville, N.C. died Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at noon, Friday, October 31, at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C. with the Rev. James A. Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Survivors include her husband, Sgt. Major Henry L. Davis (USMC, retiree) of the home; two sons, Selwyn T. Davis of Jacksonville and Marshal T. Davis (Lisa) of Greensboro, N.C.; her father, John Coward Jr. of Jacksonville, N.C; three brothers, Ervin Coward, Audrey Coward, and Damain F. Coward; and two sisters, Dorothy C. Hart and Joyce C. Simmons all of Kinston, N.C.; seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral arrangements by Saunders Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Hargett Jr., Coley COVE CITY - Coley Hargett Jr., 64, of 626 Brown Ave. died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Northwest A Conference Tabernacle in Trenton with the Rev. R.T. Turnage officiating. Interment Rites will be held at Levi White Cemetery in Cove City. Survivors include his wife, Sarah W. Hargett of the home; mother Mary M. Hargett of Cove City; son Thurmon Hargett of Vanceboro; daughters Felicia Kearney and Marcy Hargett of Kinston, and Bridget Hargett of Vanceboro; brothers Roland Hargett of Columbia, S.C., Harvey Hargett, Ennis Hargett, Christopher Hargett and Phillip Hargett all of Cove City, Franklin Hargett of Chapel Hill; sisters Shirley H. Wilson, Pelham, Hattie H. Anderson, Linda Hargett, and Kesha H. McConner all of Cove City, Kendra H. Chamblee of Carrington, Va.; and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Oscar's Mortuary. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Howard, Thelma Jones KINSTON - Thelma Lee Jones Howard of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away at age 88 on Sunday after-noon, October 26, 2008. She was born at home on July 3, 1920, as the first child of Dock Amos Jones and his wife, Tiffany West Quinn Jones of Jones County, N.C. In 1980, Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Mr. Clayton Howard of Deep Run, N.C. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Mr. Beasley Murray Jones of Pink Hill, N.C. and her first born grandchild, Mr. Michael Todd Howard of Kinston, N.C. Mrs. Howard is survived by her two sons and their wives, The Honorable Malcolm (Mack) Jones Howard and wife, Eloise of Greenville, N.C. and Mr. Clayton Dwight Howard and wife, Patricia of Kinston; her sister, Mrs. Polly Jones Byrd of Goldsboro, and sister in law, Mrs. Martha Wilson Jones of Beulaville, N.C.; four of her five grandchildren, Mr. Robert Clayton Howard of Kinston, N.C., Mrs. Shannon Lea Howard Janovic of Alexan-dria, Va., Dr. Holly Elizabeth Howard Parker of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Mr. Joshua Brian Howard of Raleigh, N.C.; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Howard taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class at Smiths New Home Free Will Baptist Church in Deep Run, N.C. for 25 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kinston since 1983. At the age of 16, she graduated from Beulaville High School in 1937. Beginning in the 1940's, Mrs. Howard became a member of the Lenoir County Home Demonstration Club. She served Lenoir County as a substitute public school teacher and as a Lenoir County Bookmobile Librarian for many years. Mrs. Howard worked at the Kinston Bible and Book Store from the mid 1970's thru the early 1980's. In the 1980's, she began traveling with the Lenoir County Farm Wives each spring. She also traveled numerous times with her two grand daughters and friends to Europe, the Middle East and throughout the United States. At the turn of the new century, she learned to use a computer and communicated regularly by email with her family members. In 2003, Mrs. Howard authored a published ancestral history of her paternal family entitled, "Keeping Up With The Joneses," now in its second printing. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Edwards Funeral Home, 702 N. Queen Street, Kinston, N.C. with visitation immediately following. A private interment service for family and friends will be held the following morning at the family cemetery, Oakridge Memorial Park, Pink Hill, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests considering a contribution in the names of her twin great-grandsons, Jackson and Jacob Howard, to the Autism Society of North Carolina, 505 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605-1345, or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Edwards Funeral Home, 702 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid obituary). Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 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 Miller, Delmont Dion KINSTON - Delmont Dion Miller, 42, of 28-A Carver Courts, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Grainger Stadium Ballpark with Eldress Marlena Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Minnie Miller and father Parrott Miller Sr., both of Kinston; sisters Ruby Stevenson and Janice Branch of Kinston; and brother Parrott Miller Jr. of Kinston. Visitation was held Monday Oct. 27 at Swinson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to swinsonfuneral.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Moore, Henry Franklin KINSTON - Henry Franklin Moore, 71, of Kinston, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008 at the home. He was born in Duplin County on December 18, 1936, to the late Elias and Sarah Cruse Moore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Patsy Moore; sisters, Christine Edwards, Betty Stallings, Arlene Noland and Marie Sessoms; brothers John Moore, and Eddie Moore; and son-in-law, Jeffrey Scott Jones, Sr.; and a special friend and mentor, Clyde Bright. Mr. Moore was Terminal Manager at ABF Trucking Company for many years and then retired to Atlantic Beach. He returned to Kinston in 2005 due to the declining health of his wife. He was a member of the Kinston Country Club and an avid golfer. Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Vilchis and husband Juan, and Wendy Jones, all of Kinston; grandchildren, Jimmy Britt, Jr., Jeffery Scott Jones, II and fianc? Brooke Fields, Henry Jones, Tabetha Jones, Juan Henry Vilchis and Cristina Vilchis all of Kinston; sisters, Mary Perry, Joyce Taylor and husband Ricky, Donna Grady and husband William, all of Kinston; brother, Willie Moore and wife Rose, of Kinston; brother-in-law, Jerry Noland; numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly; special friends, Betty and Krage Gardner; and golf buddies, Mike Moles, Tommy Wilson, Brooks Razor, Denny Spence and Jimmy George. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home and other times at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008, at the Howard-Carter Funeral Home with the Reverend Sam Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Ormond, Henry Guy BALTIMORE, Md. - Henry Guy Ormond, 73, of 1700 Edmondson Ave., Apt. 217, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Bonsecour Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Mt. Calvary F.W.B. Church in Ayden. Burial will follow in the Ayden Cemetery. Survivors include his son, Henry Ormond of Ayden; daughters Melva Brown of Ayden, and Dianne Ormond of Baltimore; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 28 at Don Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.donbrownfuneralhome.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Suggs, Sandra MARIETTA, Ga. - Sandra Suggs, 44, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Kennestone Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mills Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Suggs, Sandra AUSTELL, Ga. - Sandra Luetta Suggs, 44, of 1946 Dreman Ave., died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Haw Branch AME Church in Richlands with the Rev. James Knox officiating. Burial will follow in Mills Memorial Garden. Survivors include her mother, Minnie L. Suggs of Jacksonville. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Friday at Mills Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.millsfh.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/2/2008 Sutton, Dedrick D. KINSTON - Dedrick D. "Buddy Buddy" Sutton, 24, of 3287 Middle St., died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Hull Road F.W.B. Church with Pastor Glen Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his parents, Bennie Lee Sutton and Marian I. Sutton of the home; sisters Tameria L. Sutton of the home, Ta'Wana Cobb of Woodbridge, Va., Erica Chadwick of Greensboro; brothers Marquis Williams and Earl Williams, both of Kinston, and Anthony Chadwick of Charlotte. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Albritton-Carraway Funeral Home. 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 Turner Sr., Michael WILSON - Michael Turner Sr., 56, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his son, Michael Turner, Jr. of Montana; sisters Mary Tilghman and Iris Agee, both of Pink Hill, Georgia Letchworth of Grifton, and Gloria James of Florida; brothers Steven Turner, Sr. and Cecil Turner, Sr., both of Pink Hill, James Turner of Roanoke, Va.; and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Wooten, Ira KINSTON - Ira Wooten, 79, of 708 Herbert Drive, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at home. The funeral will be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 30 at Loftin Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Gibbs Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Survivors include his sister, Hida Grace Wooten and brother, Johnnie M. Wooten, both of Kinston. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the funeral home and other times at the home. Published in the Free Press from 10/29/2008 - 11/1/2008 Dixon, Beverlyn Devone WASHINGTON, D.C. - Beverlyn Devonne Dixon, 42, of 861 21st St. NE Apt. 4, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Georgetown University Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Don Brown Funeral Home. Published in the Free Press from 10/30/2008 - 11/2/2008 Pete, Dale Clifton KINSTON - Dale Clifton Pete, 74, of Britthaven of Snow Hill, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lula J. Pete of Broken Bow, Okla.; son Allen Pete of Kinston; brothers Jerry Pete of Winslow, Ariz., Alex Pete of Flag-staff, Ariz.; and one grandchild. Garner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Free Press from 10/30/2008 - 11/2/2008 Southerland, James "Jimmy" CHINQUAPIN - James "Jimmy" Southerland, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Community Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Brown's Cemetery in Fountaintown. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Raye Southerland of Chinquapin; sons Michael "Mickey" Southerland of Chinquapin, Reid Southerland of Pink Hill; daughter Myra Jo Wood of Chinquapin; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the funeral home. Published in the Free Press from 10/30/2008 - 11/2/2008 Coombs, Effie Walker "Mae" JACKSONVILLE - Effie "Mae" Walker Coombs, 86, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Britthaven of Onslow. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Kinston. Her husband, McIver Coombs; grandson, Eric Nathan Jones; granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Cook; brothers, Robert Walker and his wife Beulah, of Myrtle Beach, Howard Walker and his wife Kathleen, of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Retha Greer and her husband Johnny, of Wilmington, Lena Henry and her husband Leon, of Wilmington and Thelma Hughes and her husband Emory, of Lumberton all precede her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Giles of Jacksonville; step-daughter, Brenda Scruggs and her husband Roger, of Shelby; step-son, Craig Coombs of Rwanda, South Africa and Washington, D.C.; two grandsons, Michael Jones and his wife Patricia, of Charleston, S.C., and Keven Jones and his wife Candace, of Trenton; granddaughter, Karen Jones of Michigan; step-granddaughter, Kristen Watts and her husband Clint, of Fuquay Varina; two great-grandsons, Zackary Jones of Jacksonville and Kolby Jones of Trenton; great-granddaughter, McKenzi Jones of Trenton; two brothers, Luther Walker and his wife Becky, of Camden, S.C. and Charles Walker and his wife Melba, of Winston Salem, N.C.; and many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Internet condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. Published in the Free Press from 10/31/2008 - 11/3/2008
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