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John Darrel Naberhaus

Mr. John Darrel Naberhaus, age 76, a resident of 684 Singleton Rd., Washington, NC died Friday May 12, 2017 at his home.  A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday May 16, 2017 at First Free Will Baptist Church on Bonner Street in Washington. The service will be officiated by Pastor Todd Parrish. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.   Pallbearers will be Mike Hall, Kent Walker, B.L. Eborn, Glenn Alligood and Tony Turbeville.  The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at the church and other times at the home.  Mr. Naberhaus was born in St. Joseph, MO on May 29, 1940 son of the late Charles Edward Naberhaus and the late Mary Ethel Leiffring Naberhaus. He was a 1958 graduate of Bartow High School in Bartow, FL where he was a competitive athlete playing football as well as being the Florida state high school golf champion while in the tenth grade. Mr. Naberhaus continued his education at SMU and the University of Florida where he received his Masters in Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in structures. He concentrated his professional work in the phosphate industry, which included PCS of Aurora, and he also spent time in aerospace engineering having worked on an Apollo mission, projects for Boeing and the military. His love for golf continued and he eventually started building custom golf clubs as well as competing for the companies that employed him. Other enjoyable activities included cycling and spending time outdoors. Mr. Naberhaus also loved teaching God’s love and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Washington.  Mr. Naberhaus married the former Anita Fay Coker on June 3, 1961, who preceded him in death on March 18, 1999. On July 4, 1999, he married the former Betty Carolyn “Jill” Rowe Walker who survives.  Surviving along with his wife Jill of the home are two daughters: Carol Naberhaus and her husband Tony Turbeville of Beaufort and Cheryle of North Fort Myers, FL; two granddaughters: Elizabeth Blanchard and Abbigail Ward and a step granddaughter: Jenna Walker. Mr. Naberhaus was predeceased along with his parents and first wife by: two sons: John Naberhaus, Jr. and James Naberhaus.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Naberhaus family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Doris Warner Nance

CLINTON - Mrs. Doris Warner “Dot” Nance, 85, died Saturday, March 17, 2007.  Dot was born on March 8, 1922, in Washington, N.C. She was the youngest daughter of William Edmund “Bill” Warner and Rhoda Gurganus Warner. Dot loved “Little Washington” and spent many happy hours on the Pamlico River with her family and friends.  She met her future husband, John Wesley Nance, before World War II, when he spent the summer with his brother Paul in Washington. Paul and John both played on the same softball team, and Dot was a frequent fan. John and Dot corresponded during the war and got married on September 1, 1945 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Washington. They moved to Clinton in 1952 and had been married for almost 50 years when he died in July of 1995.  Her sister, Kathryn “Kack” Jackson, also preceded her in death. Dot is survived by her other sister, Melba Walston.  She is also survived by her daughters, Susan Nance Sautter; Deborah “Debbie” Nance Miller; Jean Nance Earman and her husband Steve; and her twin sons, John Lindsay “Jack” Nance and his wife DeAnn; and William Wesley “Bill” Nance and his wife Cindy.  Her grandchildren are: Wesley Sautter, Mary Lindsay Miller Blanton and husband Chris, Nancy Miller, Johnny Miller and wife Meghan, Michael Earman, Will Earman, Matt Earman, Caroline Nance, Liza Nance, Christopher Jenkins and Andrew Nance. Her only great-grandchild is Kyler Miller, although his parents Johnny and Meghan will be having another son, Nikolas, in May.  Dot loved her family, her friends and her church (especially her Sunday School class). She loved composing poems for friends and family, jitterbugging, reading, staying “on the go” in the car, singing “I Lost My Poor Kitty,” telling jokes, cooking for her family and playing bridge. She was truly a generous person, always doing things — noticed and unnoticed — for others.  Dot loved Valentina “Val” Rice, her devoted caregiver, who has been like a member of our family for six years.  “When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. She watches carefully all that goes on throughout her household, and is never lazy. Her children stand and bless her; so does her husband. He praises her with these words: ‘There are many fine women in the world, but you are the best of them all!’” (Proverbs 31:26-29, The Living Bible)  All of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and friends will miss her more than we can say. We all feel so blessed to have known her. We love you, Mama Dot!  A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 19, at First United Methodist Church, 208 Sampson St., Clinton, with Dr. Edward Gunter officiating.  The family will receive friends Sunday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home and other times at the home, 102 Cohaire Ln,, Clinton.  Services have been entrusted to Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home 118 Fayetteville St. Clinton, N.C. 28328  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Sunday, March 18, 2007)

Shirley Wall Nanney

Shirley Wall Nanney, 85, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.  She is a member of Aurora United Methodist Church where she played the organ for many years. Shirley retired from PCS Phosphate.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Richard “Dick” Nanney; brothers, Dudley, Harold and Homer Wall; and sister, Peggy Goodwin.  She is survived by sons, Doug Cross & wife, Patricia, and Don Cross & wife, Kay; stepchildren, Dudley Nanney & wife, Karen, David “Richard” Nanney & wife, Amy, and Kim Toler & husband, Johnnie; five grandchildren, Michael Cross (Macy), Magen Check (Alec), Tyler Cross (Melissa), Zachary Cross (Kathryn), and Jonathan Cross (Alison); one great-grandchild, Easton Edward Cross; five step-grandchildren, David Nanney III, Ashely Grant, Josh Toler, Phillip Nanney, and Matthew Nanney; and 14 step great-grandchildren.  In an effort to keep everyone safe from sickness, a private funeral service will be held. Interment will be in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.  (Bryant Funeral Home)

Danny Onvis Narron

Mr. Danny Onvis Narron, age 54, a resident of Glenview Apartments, Washington, NC, died Wednesday morning March 5, 2008 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday March 7, 2008 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Pastor Jerry Stroh. Larry Pinkham, Troey DeHoog, Seth Narron, Dakota Griffin, Eddie Sheppard and Johnathan Rhodes will serve as pallbearers.  Mr. Narron was born in Johnston County on August 26, 1953, son of the late Onvis Narron and Jackie Narron. He was employed with Bayside Body Shop and Towing in Manteo and Nags Head. He was a member of the New Life United Pentecostal Church.  He is survived by his son: Brandon Scott Narron of Bath; stepson, Shane Boyd of WV; his stepdaughters, Sandy Boyd of Pinetown and Sarah Pinkham of Bath; his brother: Jerry Alonza Narron and his wife, Judy of Bath and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Linwood Narron and his sister: Tara Narron.  The family will receive friends prior to the service, 12 Noon-1:45 p.m. on Friday at Paul Funeral Home in Washington and other times at the home of Jerry and Judy Narron located at 503 King Blount Drive, Bath, NC 27808.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Narron Family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, March 6, 2008)

Louis A. Nassef, Sr.

A funeral Mass for Louis A. Nassef Sr., 97, a former resident of Washington, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church officiated by Father Raul Perez. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery of Washington.  Mr. Nassef’s family will receive friends following the service at the home of Rick and Pam Barrett located at 913 Isabella Ave., Washington, N.C.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nassef family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Friday, April 29, 2011)

Mary Jefferson Neal

Mary Jefferson Neal, age 81, a resident of 50 Riverside Rd., Washington, went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday September 17, 2010 at Snowd Branch Church of God in Washington, officiated by Pastor Jerry Waters.  Burial will follow at Snowd Branch Church of God Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Hillside Funeral Service in Washington from 6:30PM to 8:30PM and other times at the home of her daughter, Annie Mae, 632 Latham St., Belhaven.  Mrs. Neal was born on February 2, 1929 in Beaufort County, daughter of the late John Allen Ayers and Annie Kelly Ayers.  She was married to her husband of 38 years, John T. Jefferson, on March 8, 1946, who preceded her in death in 1978.  Mrs. Neal re-married William B. Neal on February 14, 1981, who preceded her in death in 1998.  She worked at Belhaven Tastee Freeze for 20 years.  She was a former member of Belhaven Assembly of God and current member of Snowd Branch Church of God.  Mary Jefferson Neal is survived by two sons, John T. Jefferson Jr. and wife Mary Lee of Monticello, AR and Allen Jefferson of the home; one daughter, Annie Mae Greer of Belhaven, NC; one brother, Fred Ayers of Pea Ridge, NC; one sister, Maggie White of Greenville, NC; three grandchildren, April Lassiter, Amanda Moyer and Timothy Greer; and four great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.  (Hillside Funeral Service)

Tonia Christen Chapin Neal

Tonia Christen Chapin Neal died March 25, 2019 at her home in Millsboro, Delaware.  Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Sunday March 31, 2019 at First Christian Church in Washington, North Carolina and will be officiated by Dr. Robert Cayton.  Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Tonia spent her early life in Louisburg, North Carolina and graduated from Louisburg High School. She continued her education at Delaware Technical Community College. She worked most of her adult life as a Veterinarian Technician and in kennels in Delaware.  She is survived by her husband, Shane Neal, a daughter, Emmalyn, and two sons, Dylan and Shane II, all of Millsboro, Delaware; her mother, Traci Deckard Bobbitt, father, Michael Chapin, and wife, Diane Chapin; sisters Michael Lyn Reavis, Enid Alyssa Cantrell, Alexis Dianne Chapin and Jillian Michaela Chapin; several nieces and nephews; and grandmother, Mary Alice Chapin. She is predeceased by her paternal grandfather, former N.C. Representative Howard B. Chapin and maternal grandparents Lloyd & Peggy Deckard and uncle Kenneth Chapin.  Tonia will be remembered for her glowing smile and infectious giggle. She was well known for her warm personality and her tender heart that was appreciated by all who knew her. She always had a love for animals and they were a huge part of her life. Tonia was also a gifted musician. Tonia’s ability to play musical instruments is a fond memory her family will cherish whole heartedly.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Chapin-Neal family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Rayfield Mixon Neel

Mr. Neel, 66, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at home with his family by his side after a brave battle with cancer.  Born in Washington, NC, on December 12, 1937, Ray was a retired band and orchestra director for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and professional trumpet player. A graduate of East Carolina University, with a degree in Music, Ray was known by many for his tireless efforts and devotion to the award winning South Mecklenburg Marching Sabres Band. His extraordinary talent and passion for music as a trumpet player, song writer/arranger and teacher of music touched many lives.  Ray was an active member of Mouzon United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir and volunteered his time directing and writing musical arrangements for the brass ensemble. He was a spiritual and kind man who loved life and his family.  He is survived by his devoted wife, Vicki Helms Neel; daughter, Catherine Anderson 'Casey' Neel; his son, Rayfield Mixon Neel, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Lora Wilson Neel; two granddaughters, Emily Karen and Catherine Mixon Neel; sister, Josie Neel Hickman; mother-in-law, Catherine McCarn Helms; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Ethel Mixon Neel, Father, Eugene Neel, and brother, Eugene Neel, Jr.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 10, at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home-Dilworth Chapel, from 6 PM - 8 PM, and the Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 11, at 11 AM at Mouzon United Methodist Church, with graveside services to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, NC at 1:30 PM. Reverends Jim Martin and Scott Ireland will be officiating.  Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd.  (The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) – June 9, 2004)

Doris Ann Nelson

Doris Ann Nelson, 60, of Tampa, died Sunday (Nov. 29, 1998) at LakeShore Villa Health Care Center. Born in Bath, N.C., she came here from Hampton, Va., 18 years ago. She was a homemaker, was Protestant and was a member of Northdale Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Bennie; two sons, Bennie Jr., Newport News, Va., and Randall, Hampton; two daughters, Sharon Nelson, New York, and Sheila Nelson, Chesapeake, Va.; a brother, Wilmar Sullivan, Hampton; a sister, Diana Rhoades, Wichita Falls, Texas; and four grandchildren. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Tampa.  (St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) – December 3, 1998; pg. B7)

George Dewey Nelson, Jr.

Mr. George Dewey Nelson Jr., age 82, a resident of 7516 N. Boyd Road, Pinetown, died Tuesday January 8, 2019 at his home.  Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday January 11, 2019 at Oakdale Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday January 10, 2019 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is serving the family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Gertrude Nelson

Mrs. Gertrude (Trudy) Nelson, age 94, a resident of 119 West 11th Street, Washington, North Carolina, died Saturday April 18, 2015.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church the Rev. Jim Horten will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The following will serve as pallbearers: Swanson Graves, Lex Mann, Walker Lynch, Bill Mac Alligood, Fred Scales and Mayhew Cox. Honorary pallbearers are: David Howdy, James Skillen, Lee Latham, William Cochran III and Tom Payne.  Trudy was born in Great Falls, Montana, August 31, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Harold Eugene and Gertrude Underwood Blanchard. She was a graduate of Council Grove High School in Council Grove, Kansas. After graduation she served as the secretary to the Camp Cooke commander in California, where she met Captain Leonard Dorsey Nelson. They were married March 10, 1946 and moved to Washington, N.C.  While raising 4 children, Trudy worked at John Cotton Tayloe Elementary School, at the Washington Housing Authority and for lawyers John Wilkinson and Judge Hallet Ward. Until retirement Trudy served as Deputy Clerk of Court at the Beaufort County Courthouse.  Trudy was an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for over 50 years and a leader of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a dedicated volunteer with the Beaufort Chapter of the American Red Cross. She also gave her time at the Beaufort County Humane Society.  Trudy received the Abeyounis Memorial Award as volunteer of the year at Beaufort County Hospital in 1997. She was recognized by the governor as Volunteer of the Year for the state of North Carolina in 2013 at the age of 92.  Trudy was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Dorsey Nelson Sr., parents, Harold E. and Gertrude U. Blanchard, brothers: Harold Blanchard, Donald S. Blanchard and Robert D. Blanchard. She is survived by a sister: Virginia Hunter of Council Grove, Kansas, four children: Suzanne Nelson Moody and husband Jim of Redmond, OR, Mary Chapman Nelson Hines and husband Bill of LaGrange, GA, Leonard Dorsey Nelson and wife Sharon of Raleigh, NC and Thomas Blanchard Nelson and wife Patty of Williamsburg, VA. She has 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, with 3 more on the way.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nelson family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Janice Roberta Wallace Nelson

Mrs. Janice “Roberta” Wallace Nelson, age 81, a resident of Pinetown, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2022 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington.  Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, February 11, 2022 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, and other times at her home.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Nelson family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Joy Burton Nelson

Ms. Joy Burton Nelson, age 66, a resident of 2535 Spring Dusk Lane, Spring, TX died Monday November 8, 2010 at the Nexus Specialty Hospital in Shenandoah, TX.  A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday November 14, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington officiated by Rev. Stevie Ipock. Burial will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens of Vanceboro. Tony Townsend, Mike Townsend, Mitch Townsend, Mike Woolard, Jimmy Hicks and Roy Hicks, Jr. will serve as pallbearers.  Ms. Nelson was born in Beaufort County on October 7, 1944 daughter of the late Robert Otha Burton and the late Mary Leona Everett Burton. She was a 1962 graduate of Farm Life High School. Ms. Nelson was a Federal Security Officer with the Transportation Security Administration.  Survivors include two daughters: Jamie Nelson and Johnna Darnell both of Spring, TX; a sister: Lynda Gilmore of Redondo Beach, CA; four brothers: Alva Burton and Robert Burton both of Las Vegas, NV and Charles Burton of Pleasanton, CA and Julian Burton of Hampton, VA and two grandchildren: Cooper Darnell and Abigail Darnell. Ms. Nelson was preceded in death by a sister: Alma Stevenson.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Sunday November 14, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and at other times at the home of Judy Hicks located at 770 Lewis Road, Vanceboro.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is honored to serve the Nelson family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Loretta Mills Nelson

WINTERVILLE — Mrs. Loretta “Pete” Mills Nelson, 83, died Thursday, November 27, 2008.  The funeral service will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Pinewood Memorial Park.  Mrs. Nelson, a native of the Chocowinity community of Beaufort County, lived most of her adult life in Winterville, where she was a member of the Winterville Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, George Franklin Nelson in 1999, a brother, Marvin L. Mills, and two sisters, Ruby M. Mooring and Mamie Ruth Beddard.  She is survived by her: sons, Frank Nelson and wife, Pat, and Jeffrey Nelson and fianc/, Juana, all of Winterville; sisters, Viola M. Mooring, of Snow Hill, Annie Myrtle Warren, of Chocowinity, and Doris M. Bonner and husband, Loma, Ayden.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, 554 Tabard Rd., Winterville.  The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff at Spring Arbor and the University Health System Inpatient Hospice for their loving care of Mrs. Nelson.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, November 29, 2008)

Margaret Edwards Nelson

Mrs. Margaret Edwards “Penny” Nelson, age 82, a resident of 2820 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity, NC, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Pastor Henry Horne. Burial will follow in Edwards Cemetery, Possum Track Road, Chocowinity, NC.  Mrs. Nelson was born in Beaufort County on June 10, 1932 to the late Ottis Mayhue Edwards and Fannie Lewis Edwards. On February 17, 1950, she married William Earl “Bill” Nelson, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2014. Mrs. Nelson was a homemaker, who, in her free time, enjoyed watching television. She was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a former choir member.  Mrs. Nelson is survived by her children, William Michael Nelson and Beth Nelson Dudley and husband Alan, all of Chocowinity, NC, a granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Nelson of Detroit, Michigan and a sister, Gladys Edwards of New Bern, NC.  In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Nelson is preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Edwards Baker, two brothers, Guy Edwards and Mayhue Edwards and a grandson, Christopher Neil Beasley.  The family will receive friends on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home located at 2820 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity, NC.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nelson family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Ruthie Jones Nelson

Mrs. Ruthie Jones Nelson of 909 Magnolia School Road, Washington, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at Britthaven of Washington.  A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olive AME Zion Church with the Rev. David L. Ollison Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington.  Mrs. Nelson was born in Pamlico County on Feb. 22, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Nicey Farrow Jones. She attended the Pamlico County Schools and Beaufort County Community College, where she received her certification in nursing. She was employed for many years at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington and as a private duty nurse for several families in the Washington area. She was a member of Mount Olive AME Zion Church, where she served as a deaconess, senior choir member, on the stewardess and missionary boards and as class leader.  Survivors include one sister, Lila Mae Cooper of Florence, N.C.  The family will receive friends today from 2-7 p.m. at Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington, and other times at the home of her niece, the Rev. Glenda Lodge, 909 Magnolia School Road, Washington.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, March 25, 2008)

William Earl Nelson

Mr. William Earl “Bill” Nelson, age 88, a resident of 2820 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at his home.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, conducted by Pastor Henry Horne. Burial will follow in Edwards Cemetery, Possum Track Road, Chocowinity.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Snodie Carrow, Billy Hill, Douglas Branch, Dennis Daughtry, Garry Riggs and Donald Wiggins. Members of Tau Tribe #18, Improved Order of Red Men will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mr. Nelson was born in Pitt County on May 16, 1925. He was the son of the late William David Nelson and Flossie Randolph. Mr. Nelson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served on the USS Lyman DE-302 from its commissioning in February of 1944 to the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay in September of 1945. Mr. Nelson participated in the Pacific Campaigns at Palau, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Japanese homeland. After the service, Mr. Nelson was a fireman for the City of Washington. He was a charter member of the Washington Rescue Squad. Later, Mr. Nelson was safety engineer for Brown & Root during the building of the phosphate mine in Aurora. He worked 22 ½ years at National Spinning in the Maintenance Department before his retirement.  Mr. Nelson was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School teacher, Choir member and Greeter. He was a member and past Sachem of Tau Tribe #18, Improved Order of Red Men. Mr. Nelson was a former Boy Scout Leader of Troup 86. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing and dressing up as Santa Claus for many years.  On February 17, 1950, Mr. Nelson married the former Margaret “Penny” Edwards, who survives.  Surviving with his wife are his son, William Michael Nelson of the home; his daughter, Beth Nelson Dudley and husband, Alan of Chocowinity; brother, Gilbert Nelson and wife, Gean of New Bern; sister, Doris Couch of Hazzard, KY; and granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Nelson of Detroit, Michigan.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Neil Beasley; brother, George Nelson; sister, Alma Dean Banks; and daughter in law, Audrey Jeanne Nelson.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington and other times at his home.  Paul Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Nelson family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Edith Alvey NeSmith

Edith “June” Alvey NeSmith, 78, died on Wed., Nov. 26, 2008 at her home in Blounts Creek.  Mrs. NeSmith, the daughter of the late Bernard and Clara Alvey, was born on May 2, 1930 in Maryland Park, MD. She was a homemaker, loving wife, “Mom” and “Granny” for all of her adult life.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Curtis H. “Ace” NeSmith, Sr. in 2005, and four brothers.  Mrs. NeSmith is survived by her children: Curtis H. NeSmith, Jr. of Tarboro; Donna Crampton of Ruther Glen, VA; Kathy NeSmith of the home; and Robin Musser of North Beach, MD. She is also survived by a sister, Ethel Emery; sister-in-law and friend, Jeannette Sapp; daughter-in-law, Betty NeSmith; grandchildren, Michelle Herrin, Kelley Crampton, Darlene McGuire, Brian Crampton, and Clara Musser; and great-grandchildren, Caleb Herrin, Sammy Herrin, Annalynn McGuire, Leo Herrin, Robert McGuire, and Madison Carlyle.  Pallbearers will be Thomas Crampton, Carl Musser, Brian Crampton, Richard Herrin, Justin McGuire, and Steve Griffin.  The family will receive friends at Paul Funeral Home in Washington from 7-9 pm on Fri. Nov. 28 and from 11 am to 12 noon, with graveside services to be held at 1 pm on Sat. Nov. 29 at Warren Memorial Cemetery on Rt. 33. Pastor Ray Webb will officiate.  Funeral arrangements are being provided by Paul Funeral Home in Washington.  (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Friday, November 28, 2008)

Jacqueline Craig Lee Newberry

Mrs. Jacqueline Craig Lee Newberry, age 86, a resident of River Road, Washington, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.  Private graveside services will be held.  Mrs. Newberry was born in Beaufort County on March 11, 1935. She was the daughter of the late George Noah “Jack” Lee and Delsie Magdalene Craig Lee.  Mrs. Newberry was a homemaker.  She was a member of Athens Chapel Church of Christ. She enjoyed oil painting.  Mrs. Newberry was an accomplished seamstress, cartoonist, and animal lover.  Mrs. Newberry was married to Henry Clifton Newberry, who preceded her in death.  Mrs. Newberry is survived by two daughters, Susan Hardison of Bath, Teresa S. Weaver of Carolina Beach; three grandchildren, Joshua Hardison of Plymouth, Katherine Hardison Hosey and husband, Alan of Bath, Molly Hardison Brickhouse and husband, Samuel Brickhouse IV; and six great grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn Hosey, Brianna May Hosey, Ava Grace Hosey, Delilah June Hosey, Samuel Brickhouse V, and Isaac Thomas Brickhouse.  In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Newberry was preceded in death by two brothers, Edmund Varner Lee, Jr., Henry Hyrum Toler: and her son in law, Bryant Hardison.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Newberry family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Nona Mayo Newberry

Mrs. Nona Mayo Newberry, 101, recently of Terra Ceia and formerly a resident of the Acre Station community died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at home.  Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Paul Funeral Home and Crematory of Washington and will be conducted by Billy Ray Askew. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Newberry’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Newberry was a hard working mother and homemaker, and at times a composer, musician, and a poet but she took her greatest joy from service to her Lord. Mrs. Newberry served in the church faithfully for many years in several capacities, none of which were more appreciated than her musical contributions to the worship services and Sunday school. She generously fed many a country preacher around her kitchen table after their work was done at the church.  Mrs. Newberry was born in the Campbells Creek area of Beaufort County on December 6, 1909. She was the daughter of the late Francis Mayo and Lula Powers Mayo. She married Joseph Henry Newberry on July 8, 1934. Mr. Newberry was the widowed father of five children at the time of their marriage and to this family was eventually added four more children. Mr. Newberry died in 1969.  The surviving children are Eula Cohran of Greenville, Inez Harris of Chesapeake, VA, Frances Rabil of Louisburg and her husband Ed, Elizabeth (Tootsie) Cutler of Terra Ceia, and Joseph Henry Newberry Jr. of Goldsboro and “other daughter” Velna Newberry. The children who predeceased Mrs. Newberry were Ruth, Thorne, Clifton, and Gene Douglas Newberry. Mrs. Newberry's much-loved siblings Marguerite, Elizabeth, Ruby, Taylor, John, George, and Junior preceded her in death. There are grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many of their friends who will miss “Grandma Strawberry” as she was teasingly nicknamed in the years when we roamed her strawberry beds and played under her watchful eyes.  The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Paul Funeral Home and Crematory of Washington and other times at the home of her daughter Elizabeth “Tootsie” Cutler, 80 Vreugdenhil Rd., Pantego, NC.  Paul Funeral Home and Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newberry family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Phillip Thorne Newberry

Mr. Phillip “Phil” Thorne Newberry, age 66, a resident of 188 Loop Rd. # 1, Pantego, NC died Sunday September 25, 2016 at Duke Medical Center in Durham.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday September 28, 2016 at Union Grove Church of Christ of Pantego officiated by Stanley Allen.  Burial will follow in the Steiner Family Cemetery of the Grassy Ridge community of Pantego. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Latham, Ricky Boyd, Rodney Glass, Kenneth Allen, Jay Allen, Casey Bell, Richard Steiner and Stetson Mann. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Boyd, Norman Allen, John McAden, Wade Hubers, Bill Lawrence, Billy Allen, Buster Manning, Tommy Gray, Vernon Bell, Ellis Gibbs, Buddy Latham, Jack Dunbar, Tony Harris, Eddie Bryant Harris, Eddie Boyd, Hallas Boyd, Justin Allen and Wes Hershey.  The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday September 27, 2016 at Union Grove Church of Christ.  Mr. Phil was born in Beaufort County on September 14, 1950 son of the late Preston Thorne Newberry and Velna Sanders Newberry who survives. He was a graduate of Pantego High school. On April 27, 2002 he married the former Lina Jane Steiner who survives. Phil was a master welder and mechanic. If it could be broken, Phil could fix it. His passion was hunting, he loved spending time in the woods and looked forward to hunting season every year. Phil was a professional story teller and loved the art of conversation over a hot cup of coffee which conceived the Pungo Coffee Shop. He was a member of Bullseye Hunting Club and he attended Trinity Free Will Baptist Church.  Surviving along with his wife Lina of the home and mother Velna of Pinetown are five children: Michael Scott Newberry of Arkansas, Fallon Jane Newberry, Hailee Ann Newberry, Nicholas Thorne Newberry and Lindsey Jo Newberry all of the home and a sister: Linda Faye Cutler and her husband Marshall of Pantego.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve Phil’s family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Velna Sanders Newberry

Mrs. Velna Ann Sanders Newberry, age 97, a resident of Pinetown, NC died Friday May 28, 2021 at her home.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM Monday May 31, 2021 in the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and will be officiated by Pastor Bobby Owens and Pastor Raymond Lagcher. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Nicholas Newberry, Pate Howell, Chris Howell, Kenneth Moore, Pat Harrington and Hank Stoop will serve as pallbearers. Cecil Wallace and Whit Howell will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mrs. Newberry was born in Moore County on March 9, 1924 to the late Grover Cleveland Sanders and Nepsie McKenzie Sanders. She was a treasured daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Until her retirement Mrs. Newberry taught at the Beaufort County Developmental Center. Mrs. Newberry was a master gardener and enjoyed working in her yard and in her flowers. She loved her cat Snowflake and hummingbirds. Mrs. Newberry was a volunteer cook for Pinetown Fire & Rescue and anywhere else she was needed. She was a talented seamstress for many. Mrs. Newberry was an active member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church and sang in the choir.  Survivors include her daughter-in-law Lina Newberry of Pantego, five grandchildren, Michael Newberry and wife Kylee, Fallon Newberry, Hailee Carico and husband Will, Nicholas Newberry, Lindsey Newberry, one great grandchild, Lilly Newberry, a sister Louvene Fields of Moore County and many nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her husband Preston Newberry, a son, Phillip Newberry, five brothers, Reed Sanders, Ramon Sanders, Major Sanders, Clark Sanders, J.D. Sanders, and three sisters, Monnie White, Vida Richardson, and Geraldine Moore.  The family will receive friends Sunday May 30, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the wonderful caregivers and friends.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newberry family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Frances Woolard Newcomb

Mrs. Frances Woolard Newcomb, age 77, a resident of 91 Harlan Drive, Washington, NC died at the home of her brother on Sunday afternoon, July 15, 2012.  A graveside funeral service will be held 11:30 AM on Wednesday July 18, 2012 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens officiated by Mike Caton. Michael Woolard, Steven Woolard, Jerry Woolard, Jr., Robert Cox, Jason Paul and Lloyd Goodbred will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Newcomb was born in Beaufort County on September 5, 1934, daughter of the late Fenner Vernon Woolard, Sr. and Retha Gurganus Woolard. She was married to Clarence Lee Newcomb who preceded her in death, shortly after his retirement from the U.S. Army. Mrs. Newcomb was a member of Rosemary Church of Christ. She was a homemaker who loved to crochet, knit and was a beloved baby sitter for many nieces and nephews.  She is survived by her brothers: Fenner V. Woolard, Jr., of Virginia Beach, VA, Phil O. Woolard of Chesapeake, VA and Jerry W. Woolard of Washington and her sisters: Dera Mae Silverthorne and Sue W. Woolard both of Washington. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her sister: Johnnie Goodbred and brothers: Henry L. Woolard, Robert Woolard and Donald B. Woolard.  The family will receive friends at the home of her brother, Jerry W. Woolard, located at 71 Harlan Drive, Washington.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newcomb family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Carol Ann Condon Newman

Ms. Carol Ann Condon Newman, age 68, a resident of 504 Northwood Road, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday, March 13, 2015.  Ms. Newman was born August 21, 1946 to the late Albert and Rita Henderson Condon. She was a librarian with the Brown Library for many years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She had a big heart, was very sympathetic, always putting others first and helped many people over the years.  Survivors include one daughter, Tara Schafer and husband Shay of Washington, one son, David Andrew Newman and wife Myra of Chocowinity and five grandchildren, Allison Schafer, Michael Lewis, Nathaniel Newman, Jadyn Schafer and Natalie Newman. She was preceded in death by one sister.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm Monday, March 16, 2015 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Mable Winfield Sayers Newman

Ms. Mable Winfield Sayers Newman, age 91, a resident of 1664 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Lacy Norman Downs Cemetery, 1683 Haw Branch Rd, Chocowinity, NC, and will be conducted by Jason Kirkman. Friends are welcome.  Ms. Newman was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 22, 1923 to the late William and Mable Elizabeth Winfield Sayers. She was a graduate of Kingston High School in Kingston, New York and was a telephone operator with Verizon in Providence, Rhode Island where she retired in 1993.  Survivors include two sons, Phillip H. Newman and wife Sandy of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Robert W. Newman and wife Nelda of Chocowinity, two brothers, Dr. James “Jimmy” Sayers of Asheville, North Carolina, William “Billy” Sayers and wife Linda of Millport, New York, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marian King.  The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery and other times at the home of her son Bob and Nelda Newman, 1683 Haw Branch Rd., Chocowinity.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Nelda Marie Ward Newman

Nelda Marie Ward Newman, age 74, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Thursday April 30, 2020 at her home.  A private graveside service will be held at the Lacy Norman Downs Cemetery in Chocowinity and will be conducted by D.J. Maxey.  Mrs. Newman was born in Beaufort County on August 15, 1945 to the late Marshall Floyd Ward and Maude Bright Ward. On February 14, 1981, she married Robert W. Newman who survives. She was a graduate of Chocowinity High School and a retired accountant. Mrs. Newman was a member of Haw Branch Church of Christ.  In addition to her husband, survivors include; a daughter, Lacey N. Huband and husband Matthew of Chesterfield, VA; a son, Michael R. Newman; two grandchildren, Caitlyn Huband, Hayden Newman; three sisters, Jean Hutto of Dallas TX, Norleen Brinson of Washington, Lucille Ward and husband George of Chocowinity, and a brother, Donald “ Buddy” Ward of Chocowinity.  She is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Cochran, and a brother, Richard Ward.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Ronnie C. Newman

Ronnie C. Newman, 60, of Pantego, died, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home.  Ronnie was born in Beaufort County on February 7, 1961, to the late Richard D. and Anna Carter Newman.  He spent his working years on the water as a commercial fisherman. His giving heart was always ready to help those in need.  No services will be scheduled at this time.  Surviving are two brothers, Robert Newman of Goldsboro, and Richard “Dudley” Newman of Pantego; a nephew Justin Paul Newman of Goldsboro.  Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth.  (Bryan Funeral Home)

Phyllis Harris Newsom

Mrs. Phyllis Harris Newsom, age 72, a resident of Washington, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.  Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 2, 2019 at Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, conducted by Rev. Ken Hall.  Mrs. Newsom was born in Petersburg, VA on March 28, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Harris and Josephine Bowen Hawkins Harris. Mrs. Newsom worked in the banking industry for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Washington. In her spare time, Mrs. Newsom enjoyed shopping and was an avid animal lover.  On September 17, 1976, Mrs. Newsom married Fritz Newsom, who survives.  Surviving with her husband are her daughter, Catherine Leigh Newson and her fiancé, Brent Harkey both of Winterville; and her grandchildren, Anna Whitley and Jeremy Benish, Jr. both of Winterville.  The family will receive friends at her home.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Newsom family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Larry Ellsworth Newton

Larry Ellsworth Newton, 77, died Jan. 24, 2008. He was born in Belhaven, N.C. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Mr. Newton was an avid fisherman and a "tinkerer" who loved working on anything mechanical. He had retired from the Ford Motor Co., with 35 years of service, where he had worked on the assembly line. Mr. Newton was predeceased by his wife, Shelby Jean Newton; his mother, Edna Gordon and her husband Vermont. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Chad E. Newton and wife Judy of Portlock, Va., Larry L. Newton and wife Pamela of Grandy and Dwayne Newton of Grandy; sister, Kattie Elchelberger of Suffolk; brothers, Frank Gordon of Chesapeake, Royce Newton and Tommy Gordon of Jamesville, N.C.; grandchildren, Melanie, Lisa, Erin, Christina, Jennifer, Angela, Amanda and Amber Newton. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Twiford’s Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – Saturday, January 26, 2008)

Jehu Nicholls, III

Jehu “Jay” Nicholls, III, age 58, a resident of 171 Tarheel Dr. Washington, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at Harvest Church on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Pastor Tad Tankard will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:30 P.M. until the service time and other times at the home.  Mr. Nicholls was born in Beaufort County on September 9, 1956 to the late Jehu Nicholls, Jr. and Joan Harrell Nicholls. He was the owner of The Cleaners, formerly the One Hour Martinizing, and Industry Printing both on Fifth Street in Washington.  He is survived by his wife Laura Wilson Nicholls, his three sons David Nicholls (Caroline Anthony), James Nicholls (Stacey Mayer), Mark Nicholls all of Washington, one daughter, Grace Nicholls Finch and husband Jonathan of Clayton, NC; five grandchildren, Victoria Nicholls and Anthony Nicholls of O’Keene, OK, Brenna Finch, Raegan Finch, and Ethan Finch of Clayton NC; a brother, Kim Nicholls and his wife Paula of Washington, two sisters, Gayle Watson and husband Paul Hager of Washington, Vera Boseman and husband Reed of Bath, and his two dogs Josie and Max.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nicholls family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

 Joan Harrell Nicholls

Mrs. Joan Harrell Nicholls, age 76, a resident of 401 Oak Dr., Washington, NC passed away on June 16, 2010 at her home.  The family will receive friends at Hillside Funeral Service on Friday, June 18, 2010 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at First Christian Church, 41 E Second St, Washington, NC.  Service will be officiated by Dr. Michael Price.  Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Nick Nicholls, Kyle Nicholls, James Nicholls, David Nicholls, Dustin Boseman, Isaiah Watson and Jeremy Watson.  Mrs. Nicholls was born in Beaufort County on December 23, 1933, daughter of the late James Matthew Harrell, Jr. and Annie Gibson Harrell.  She was married to the late Jehu Nicholls who preceded her in death.  She was a graduate of Washington High School.  She later attended Kings Business School.  She owned and operated, along with her husband, One Hour Martinizing and J & J Sales. Mrs. Nicholls was a member of the First Christian Church of Washington, a past member of the Washington and Yacht Country Club, she was also a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, where she served as a secretary and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her two sons, Jehu Nicholls III and wife Laura of Washington and Kim Nicholls and wife Paula of Washington; two daughters, Joan Gayle Watson-Roper and husband James of Washington, and Vera Boseman and husband Reed of Bath; two brothers, James "Buddy" A. Harrell and wife Helen of Aurora and Gerald "Chip" Franklin Harrell of Kissimmee, FL; two sisters, Ophelia Dixon and husband Harvey of Washington and Peggy Woolard and husband Edgar of Palm Beach, FL.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Erna Rowe Nichols

Mrs. Erna Rowe Nichols, age 85, a resident of 1307 Mill Road, Washington, NC, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.  A funeral service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Steve Hill and Mark Lilley. Burial will follow in the family cemetery on Mill Road. Steve Griffin, Ronald Pilgreen, Glen Moore, William Cherry, Jimmy Perry and Bob Shagnea will serve as pallbearers.  Mrs. Nichols was born in Craven County on January 4, 1927 to the late Pete Rowe and Ruby Rowe. On December 17, 1949, Mrs. Nichols married Leroy Nichols, who survives. She was a math and science teacher for over 30 years, having taught in the Williamston and Chocowinity area. Mrs. Nichols loved reading and sewing.  In addition to her husband , Leroy Nichols of the home, Mrs. Nichols is survived by two sons: William Leroy Nichols and wife Susan McCoury of Washington, NC and Michael Rowe Nichols and wife Susan of Washington, NC; four grandchildren; Melissa Nichols, Hunter Nichols, Logan Nichols and Damon McCoury, and two great grandchildren; Hailey Harris and Sarah Harris.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nichols is preceded in death by a daughter; Sarah Joy Nichols and a brother; Buddy Rowe.  The family will receive friends on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nichols family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Leroy Nichols

Mr. Leroy Nichols, age 95, a resident of Mill Road, Washington, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his home.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 5, 2020 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, conducted by Steve Hill.   Burial will follow in the Nichols Family Cemetery, Mill Road, Washington.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Steve Griffin, Ronald Pilgreen, Glen Moore, Archie Griffin, Jimmie Perry, and Bob Shagena. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Nichols, Logan Nichols and Damon McCoury.  Mr. Nichols was born in Beaufort County on December 25, 1924. He was the son of the late Meggie Ray Nichols and Nellie Cherry Nichols. Mr. Nichols served in the Navy during World War II. He was a retired logger.   As an avid hunter, Mr. Nichols was a member of the Horse Pen Swamp Hunting Club. In his spare time, he made homemade knives, built creek boats, tinkered on old tractors and enjoyed his dogs, including “DD” (Dirt Dobber).  On December 17, 1949, Mr. Nichols was married to the former Erna Rowe, who preceded him in death, January 2, 2013.  Mr. Nichols is survived by two sons, Michael R. Nichols and wife, Susan, Lee Nichols and wife, Susan McCoury all of Washington; four grandchildren, Hunter Nichols, Logan Nichols, Damon McCoury, Melissa Nichols; four greatgrandchildren, Sarah Harris, Hailey Harris, Jaxson Foster, River James Payne and nephew, Kevin Reeder of Little Rock, AR.  In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Joy Nichols and sister, Ernestine Reeder.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington and other times at his home.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Nichols family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Sylvia Jennette Nichols

Sylvia Dawn Jennette Nichols, age 69, a resident of Bath, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Cross Creek Nursing Center in Swan Quarter.  A graveside service will be held 1:30 PM Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Webster Family Cemetery, Free Union Road, Pinetown, conducted by Rev. Tony Parrish.  Mrs. Nichols was born in Pantego, N.C. on January 27, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Mayhue Jennette and Louise Webster Jennette. Mrs. Nichols worked several jobs over the years including crab picker at Sea Safari. She was a member of the Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church. In her spare time, Mrs. Nichols loved to read, do needle point, crochet, color in coloring books, and make Native American crafts.  Mrs. Nichols was married to Jim Lee Nichols, who preceded her in death, November 24, 1971. Later she married George Horn, who preceded her in death, July 23, 1996.  Mrs. Nichols is survived by her sister, Lynn Sadler and husband, Garry of Swan Quarter; two daughters, Rhonda Nichols Sawyer of Bath, Vanniesa Nichols Waters, and husband, Hilton of Bath; a son, Mayhue Nichols and wife, Jennifer of Chocowinity; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren and one on the way.  In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by a sister, Eddilou Jennette.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven and other times at the home of her daughter and son in law, Vanniesa and Hilton Waters, 233 Robert Jackson Road, Bath.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Nichols family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Virginia Leggett Nichols

Mrs. Virginia L. Nichols, age 87, a resident of Washington died Monday January 14, 2019 at her home.  Graveside services will be 11:00 am Thursday January 17, 2019 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by Pastor Mirion Hammons.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Mrs. Nichols was born in Beaufort County January 27, 1931 to the late Murphy Blount Leggett and Arley Little Leggett. She attended Beaufort County Schools, was employed as the stock room manager with Singer Furniture for 19 years and was receptionist with the Beaufort County Senior Center for 10 years. She loved God, children, her family, working in the yard and caring for homeless animals. Mrs. Nichols was a member of Snowd Branch Church of God.  Survivors include, one daughter, Derenda Carol Chrismon and husband Loyd of Washington, one brother, Larry Taylor Leggett and wife Cheri of Tennessee, three grandchildren, Hilary Winfield, Megan Lau, J.D. Winfield Jr., two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mac Nichols, one daughter, Jacqueline Hudgins, one brother, Murphy Levoy Leggett and one sister, Arley Bell Harris.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nichols family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

William Leroy Nichols

Mr. William Leroy Nichols, age 67, a resident of Mill Road, Washington, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 4, 2020 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington, conducted by Steve Hill. Burial will follow in the Nichols Family Cemetery. The following will serve as pallbearers: David Bell, Bob Shagena, Glen Moore, James Gregory Freeh, James Gregory Freeh II, Damon McCoury, Logan Nichols and Hunter Nichols. Mr. Nichols was born in Beaufort County on September 5, 1952. He was the son of the late Leroy Nichols and Erna Joy Rowe Nichols. Mr. Nichols graduated from East Carolina University. He was a retired sportswriter for the Washington Daily News. He enjoyed board and video games. Mr. Nichols established the Carolina Game club in the 1980’s. He enjoyed Detroit Tigers baseball, Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers football, UNC basketball, military history and watching John Wayne movies. On July 23, 1992, he married Susan Young McCoury, who survives. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Melissa Ann Nichols of Pinetown, Jessika McLemore of Bath; son Damon Alexander McCoury Nichols and wife, Rosa of Washington; four grandchildren, Hailey Harris, Sarah Harris, Jaxson Foster, River James Payne; brother, Michael Nichols and wife, Susan of Washington; nephews, Logan and Hunter Nichols both of Washington; and cousin, Kevin Reader of Little Rock, Ark. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Joy Nichols. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington and other times at the home. Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Nichols family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Joan Caraway Nicholson

Mrs. Joan C. Nicholson, age 66, a resident of 160 Haddock Dr., Vanceboro, NC died Thursday May 21, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday May 25, 2020 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Pastor J. T. Edwards.  Mrs. Nicholson was born in Beaufort County on July 24, 1953, daughter of the late Clifford Harvey Caraway, Sr. and the late Mable Marie Ivey Caraway. She attended J. H. Rose High School in Greenville and continued her education at Beaufort County Community College where she completed her degree in Registered Nursing. On October 19, 1996 she married Michael “Mickey” Edward Nicholson, Sr. who survives. As a RN she worked at several nursing facilities and at the time of her death was working at River Trace Nursing Center of Washington. Mrs. Nicholson’s life was centered around her family, work and her cats.  Surviving along with her husband Michael of the home is a daughter: Ginger Marie Harris of Vanceboro; stepchildren: Michael Edward Nicholson, Jr. (Kim) of Farmville, John David Nicholson of Newport News, VA, Anita Stroud (Toby) of Greenville and Scott Nicholson of Williamston; a brother: William Caraway (DeAnna) of Parrish, AL; eight grandchildren: Elizabeth Stocks, Henry Harris, Sarah Nicholson, Jake Nicholson, Brett Nicholson, Hope Lee, Josie Nicholson and Hunter Stroud and two great grandchildren: Miah Stocks and Teagan Ables. Mrs. Nicholson was predeceased along with her parents by three brothers: Harvey, David and Gerald Caraway and a sister: Marie McRoy.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nicholson family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Thomas W. Nicholson

The family of Dr. Thomas W. Nicholson announces his death on March 22, 2014.  To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up. A time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance.

Dr. Nicholson was born in Washington, North Carolina on November 9, 1943. The son of John L. Nicholson, Jr. and Katherine H. Nicholson, he is survived by his wife, Sue Marshall Nicholson, as well as his three sons: Westray Nicholson of Greenville, North Carolina, Marshall Nicholson and wife Meredith Nicholson of Dunwoody, Georgia, and John Nicholson and wife Emily Nicholson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was also gifted with seven grandsons: Brodie, Ben, Sam, Harry, Cole, Warren, and Henry, whom he hopes will remember him fondly. He is also survived by his twin brother Samuel Timothy Nicholson and wife Helen Nicholson of Rocky Mount, North Carolina as well as his sister Katherine Nicholson Mitchell and husband Sandy Mitchell of Washington, North Carolina. His brother John Lawrence Nicholson, III of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is predeceased. Dr. Nicholson was a graduate of Rocky Mount High School and a scholarship recipient at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In his undergraduate years, he worked at the Carolina Inn to supplement his income. He was most gratefully accepted into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine and graduated with an M.D. degree in 1970, where he also served as vice-president of his class. His education was continued at the University of Oklahoma, where he completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in cardiology. While at the University of Oklahoma, he was selected as Chief Resident. Dr. Nicholson was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and head of Internal Medicine at the Port Hueneme Naval Hospital in California. In 1976 he returned home to Washington to join Pamlico Internal Medicine, where he practiced medicine for thirty-four years. Dr. Nicholson was devoted to his patients and colleagues, and as time went on, he regarded them all as friends and family.  From whom much is given, much is expected.  Dr. Nicholson always felt it was imperative to give back to medicine as it had so graciously given to him, and was involved in many educational and professional organizations. He served as Chief of Staff at Beaufort County Hospital and was Chairman of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee for many years. He was a lifetime member of the North Carolina Medical Society as well as President of both the Pamlico Albemarle Medical Society and the Seaboard Medical Society. In addition, Dr. Nicholson served as Medical Director of Britthaven Services in Washington, North Carolina for many years.
I'm a Tar Heel born
I'm a Tar Heel bred
And when I die
I'm a Tar Heel dead.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory 900 John Small Avenue Washington, NC, (252-946-4144) A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on 101 N Bonner St, Washington, NC (252-946-8151), officiated by The Reverend Kevin Johnson.  Reception to follow. (Paul Funeral Home)

Ginni Beasley Nickell

Ginni Beasley Nickell, age 71, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday May 23, 2017 at her home.  An interment of cremated remains will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 25, 2017 in the Chapel Garden of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Washington. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  The family will receive friends at the home of Ginni’s sister: Jean Williams-Mercer located at 118 Jackson Street, Washington.  Ginni began her life as Geneva Mae Beasley on December 15, 1945. A twin daughter, born to Leland F. Beasley and Evelyn Heath Beasley in Norfolk, VA. She was a daughter, a “womb mate” (that was her favorite way to describe her relationship with her sister!). She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother and an aunt.  Ginni made her home in Washington in the early 80’s and opened a small art studio, “Thou Art”, on Harris Lane. Later in life, she became a student at East Carolina University where she graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 2003. She was a member of Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church and sang in the choir for several years.  Ginni was considered unique by all who knew her; but had a heart of gold and was always stepping up to help others.  Survivors include a granddaughter: Taylor M. Hobbs of Grapevine, TX; her brother: William “Bill” Beasley and his wife Anne Marie of Greendale, WI; her twin sister: Jean Williams-Mercer and her husband Roger of Washington and several nieces and nephews. Ginni was predeceased by her daughter: Deborah L. Hobbs; her nephew: Robert “Sam” Smith and her former husband: Ron Nickell.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve Ginni’s family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Herbert F. Niles

CHOCOWINITY - Herbert F. Niles, 74, of Route 2, died April 11, 1994, in his home.  Mr. Niles was born in Norfolk, Va., and was a member of Rosemont Christian Church in Chesapeake, Va., for 30 years before his retirement from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1978. He was a Mason and held a 32nd degree in the Norfolk Scottish Rite. He was also a past president of the Chesapeake Host Lions Club in Chesapeake, Va.  Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hayes Niles of Chocowinity; a daughter, Jean Tarkenton of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Ron Niles of Chesapeake; a brother, Raymond Niles of Chocowinity; a sister, Ruth N. Jones of Chesapeake; and five grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of First United Methodist Church in Washington, N.C.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – April 13, 1994; pg. D2)

Jackson Fondren Niles

Jackson F. Niles, 80, current residence of Washington, NC, passed away on October 18, 2014. He was born on December 18, 1933 to the late Oliver H. and Ruby Niles in Clarksdale, MS. He is predeceased by his wife of over 50 years Barbara T. Niles and son Ronald Niles.  Mr. Niles retired from the US Navy and earned many honors including the Purple Heart.  He is survived by his step-daughters Deborah Woolford and Carol Ann Kulikowski; two sisters Shirley Berry and Sandra Fay Keech and husband Kenneth; four grandchildren Tara Humphrey, Taylor Woolford, Mark J. Marcus and Bret Niles; one great grandchild Carly Marcus, and many nieces, nephews and loved ones in Washington, NC.  A graveside service will be held on October 22, 2014 at 11AM at Rosewood Memorial Park, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA.  (Kellam Funeral Home)

Carl Curtis Nixon

Mr. Carl Curtis Nixon, 74, of 1022 West Bay St., Belhaven, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven.  A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Belhaven community cemetery with Kent Gurganus officiating.  Mr. Nixon was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 16, 1932. He was the son of the late Wallace Barrett Nixon and Bertha Williams Nixon. He was a 1951 graduate of the former John A. Wilkinson High School in Belhaven. He was an Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver with Eastern Fuels in Belhaven. On July 10, 1960, he married the former Pauline Keech, who preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2000. He was a member of West Belhaven Church of Christ.  Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Nixon of Belhaven and Tony Nixon of Greenville; one daughter, Paulanne Qadoura of Clayton; two brothers, Harry Nixon and Harold Nixon, both of Belhaven; and three grandchildren.  The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral of Belhaven and other times at the home of Harry Nixon, 1047 W. Pungo St., Belhaven.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, July 24, 2006)

Frances Louise Spencer Nixon

Mrs. Frances Louise Spencer Nixon, age 83, a resident of Autumnfield of Belhaven died December 30, 2012 at Autumnfield of Belhaven.  Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Saturday January 5, 2013 at Belhaven Community Cemetery and will be conducted by Rev. Patricia Cox.   Mrs. Nixon was born in Hyde County on June 19, 1929 to the late Ralph Ray Spencer and Martha Louise Blake Spencer. She was married to the late Wilford Doyle Nixon who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Nixon was retired from Blue Channel Crab Co.  Survivors include three sisters; Shirley Tolan and Emma Deal of Belhaven, Aleta Bowman of Kelso, Washington and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons; Billy Ray Nixon, Steven Doyle Nixon and a sister, Maxie Spencer Cuthrell.  The family will receive friends at the home of Peggy Groome following the graveside service.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Nixon family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Gene Thomas Nixon

Mr. Gene Thomas Nixon, age 66, a resident of 34345 U.S. Hwy. 264 East, Belhaven, NC took up a new residence on October 31, 2006.  You are invited to attend a home going graveside service which will be held 2 p.m. Friday November 3, 2006 at Oddfellow Cemetery officiated by Rev. Phillip Jethro.  Mr. Nixon was born in Beaufort County on November 24, 1940, son of the late George Mac Nixon and Rotha Martha Smith Nixon. On July 15, 1962, he married the former Geraldine Baum who survives. He was a retired merchant seaman. Mr. Nixon attended Alligood Church of God.  In addition to his wife, Geraldine Nixon of the home, he is survived by his daughter: Anita Nixon Harrison and husband, Anthony of Windsor; his sons: Randy Nixon and Stephen Nixon both of Belhaven; his granddaughter: Sarah Harrison (affectionately known as her Pop Pop’s Peach Blossom); and his brothers: Jackie Nixon and Gerald Nixon of Belhaven. He is preceded in death by his son: Thomas Dean Nixon, two sisters and five brothers.  The family will receive friends at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Nixon Family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Thursday, November 24, 2006)

Jackie Perry Nixon

Mr. Jackie Perry Nixon, age 63, a resident of 34597 US 264 Hwy. East, Belhaven, NC died Monday December 13, 2010 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville.  A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday December 16, 2010 at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven officiated by Pastor David Pierce. Burial will follow in Yeatesville Cemetery, Pinetown, NC.  Mr. Nixon was born on February 26, 1947, son of the late George Mack Nixon and the late Rotha Smith Nixon. He attended John A. Wilkinson High School and married the former Margaret Ann Tyer on July 2, 1967 who survives. He is a retired tugboat captain with Dann Marine Towing and is a member of Belhaven Missionary Church.  Surviving along with Mr. Nixon’s wife, Margaret, of the home, are two daughters; Tammy Nixon Paul and her husband, Jay of Bath, Pamela Nixon Riley and her husband, Chuck of Rising Sun, MD, his son: Jason Perry Nixon of the home; his brother: Gerald Nixon and his wife, Mary Lou Nixon of Belhaven, 5 grandchildren: Kayla, Mallory and Tyler Paul, Austin and Marina Riley. Mr. Nixon is preceded in death by two sisters: Doris Tankard and Evelyn Sawyer and five brothers: Earl, Leon, Mirl, Gene and James Nixon.  The family will receive friends 1:00 PM until the funeral hour on Thursday at Paul Funeral Home in Belhaven and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to be serving the Nixon Family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Julian Harris Nixon

Julian Harris Nixon, 81, of the 4100 block of Ewell Road, died Aug. 10, 1995, in his residence.  Mr. Nixon, a retired teacher and researcher at Columbia University, was born in Washington, N.C. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1936. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and participated in the Burma-Chinese Theatre for the Counter-Intelligence Corp.  Survivors include two sisters, Anne Greenberg and Mary Catherine Nixon, both of Virginia Beach; one brother William M. Nixon; three nephews, Jonathan Greenberg of Virginia Beach, Daniel Greenberg of Washington, D.C., and Andrew Greenberg of Atlanta, Ga.; and one niece, Rachel Greenberg of Norfolk.  All services and burial will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, in charge.   (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – August 11, 1995; pg. B4)

Margaret Tyer Nixon

Mrs. Margaret Ann Tyer Nixon, age 73, a resident of U.S. Highway 264 East, Belhaven, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, January 14, 2022 at Yeatesville Cemetery, Pinetown, conducted by Pastor David Pierce.  Mrs. Nixon was born in Beaufort County on February 12, 1948.  She was the daughter of the late Thurman Earl Tyer, Sr. and Mary Cox Tyer.  Mrs. Nixon was a retired CNA with Autumnfield. She was a member of the Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church.  In her spare time, Mrs. Nixon enjoyed doing volunteer work, word search puzzles and watching soap operas.  Mrs. Nixon was married to Jackie Perry Nixon, who preceded her in death on December 13, 2010.  Mrs. Nixon is survived by her children, Tammy Paul and husband, Jay of Bath, Pam Riley and husband, Chuck of Rising Sun, MD, Jason Nixon and wife, Kristie of Pinetown; grandchildren, Kayla Burbage and husband, Gray, Mallory Paul, Tyler Paul, Austin Riley, Marina Riley; step grandchildren, Mariah Edwards, Jensen Hawkins; great grandchild, Addison Burbage; sister, Mary Lou Nixon and husband, Gerald and brothers, Jimmy Tyer and wife, Marilyn, and Thurman Tyer.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Nixon family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

William Lloyd Nixon

Mr. William Lloyd “Bill” Nixon, 73, of 55 Heritage Drive, Blounts Creek, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his home.  A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Warren Memorial Cemetery in Blounts Creek with the Rev. Annie Norman officiating.  Pallbearers will be Michael Lloyd Nixon, Kerry Lee Nixon, Brian Keith Nixon, George A. Rowe, Stephen Brewer and Wayne Dickens.  Mr. Nixon was born in Belhaven on May 22, 1933. He was the son of the late Ralph Benjamin Nixon and Lillian Carawan Nixon Dail. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Pepsi for over 30 years and later worked for White Rock Products Corporation and Washington Coins and Pawns, both in Washington. On April 13, 1990, he married the former Opal L. Rowe, who survives. He was of the Protestant faith.  Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Lynn Nixon of Harbinger; three sons, Michael Lloyd Nixon of Powells Point and Kerry Lee Nixon and Brian Keith Nixon, both of Jarvisburg; one stepson, Carlton Banks of Blounts Creek; one brother, Jerry M. Nixon of the Villages, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Nelson C. Nixon.  The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Paul Funeral Home of Washington and other times at the home.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, June 17, 2006)

Bruce Noble

Mr. Bruce Noble, age 57, a resident of Washington, North Carolina, died Monday, May 4, 2020.  A private funeral service for family will be held at 2:00 PM Friday May 8, 2020 in the chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and Pastor Greg Barmer of First Baptist Church will be officiating.  Mr. Noble was born in Burlington County, New Jersey on July 8, 1962 to Charles Richard Noble, Sr. and Gloria Wills. He worked as a CNC machinist for many years along with forklift driving, packing products, and had been county commissioner all before his disability. Mr. Noble served from 1979-96 in the NJ Army National Guard and achieved Staff Sergeant as his highest position. He had many honors and medals, including Certificate for Outstanding Soldier and six NJ Merit Awards.  Survivors include his wife Dawn E. Noble (Stiltz); a son, Jason D. Noble (and loving girlfriend, Jess Greenberg) of Leicester, NC; a daughter, Shannon E. I. Noble of Bethel, NC; a granddaughter, Scarlett Rose Noble; his father, Charles Noble Sr., his mother-in-Law, Beatrice P. Stiltz of Bethel, NC; a cousin-in-law, Deanne B. Mjelde of Chocowinity, NC, his two brothers, Charles R. Noble Jr. (Donna), Mark Noble all of Burlington, NJ; a sister, Donna Archer of New Castle, DE; a niece, Jennifer Archer of Riverside, NJ; three nephews, Michael Archer of West Palm Beach, FL, Charles R. Noble III, Anthony Noble both of Burlington, NJ, a brother-in-law, Dean Stiltz of FL, and several great-nieces.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Wills and his father-in-law, Harry E. Stiltz.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Noble family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

George Donahue Nobles

Mr. George Donahue Nobles, 80, formerly of High Point, NC and native of Beaufort County, died early Monday morning, September 10, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington.  A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  Mr. Nobles was born November 25, 1926 in Beaufort County. He was the son of George P. and Lucy E. Nobles. He lived his early years in the Chocowinity area moving to Washington in his teenage years and graduating from Washington High School in 1945. He served in the US Army during 1946 and 1947. He was the credit manager for Sherwin-Williams store in Washington, NC for several years before transferring with that company to Rock Hill, SC. While in Rock Hill, he began a career with Lowes, primarily in contractor sales. He retired from Lowes in High Point. He was a member of Laurel Oak Christian Church in High Point. He was married to the former Dorothy Sullivan, who preceded him in death on April 25, 2005.  Survivors include his son, W. Steven Nobles and his wife Judy of Washington, NC; his daughter, Joni W. Smith and her husband Randy of High Point, NC; three grandsons, Jeffery Smith, Christopher Smith and Taylor Smith; and a sister, Annie Belle Grissom of Chocowinity, NC. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.  Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Nobles family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, September 11, 2007)

John Cotton Nobles

Mr. John Cotton Nobles, age 78, formerly of 10th St., Washington, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at Britthaven of Washington. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be officiated by Rev. Phillip Jethro. Jay Etchison, C.D. Harding, Donnie Harding, Taylor Bright, Bobby Hodges and Johnny Bell will serve as pallbearers.  Mr. Nobles was born March 24, 1928 to the late Lawrence and Lizzell Laughinghouse Nobles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a painter and carpenter for many years.  Survivors include one sister, Lillar Etchison of Washington; one brother, Ernest Nobles of Washington; his niece, Patty McRoy of Washington; his nephew, Tunnie Nobles and several other nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Paul Funeral Home of Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Nobles family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, November 28, 2006)

Johnny Wilbur Nobles, Jr.

Mr. Johnny W. Nobles, Jr., 46, of 35117 Deerfield Oaks Drive, Zephyrhills, FL, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at his home.  A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service with Pastor Dale Golden and Leroy Woolard officiating. Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery, Chocowinity, NC. Billie Jean Godley, Coy Godley, Floyd Alligood, Jr., Stanley Younce, Johnny Carrow and Snody Carrow will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington and other times at the home of his parents, Johnny and Lou Nobles, 373 Cayton Road, Chocowinity.  Mr. Nobles was born April 23, 1961 in Beaufort County. He was the son of Johnny and Lou Woolard Nobles. He was a graduate of Chocowinity High School in the class of 1979. He worked in construction throughout the eastern United States.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Nobles is survived by one sister, Cynthia Kay Nobles of Chocowinity; one niece, Jessica Leeann Nobles of Chocowinity; special friend, Paul Cenkner of Fl and his sons, Jonathan and Donald Cenkner; and special friends, George and Julie Matlip of FL.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Raeford Earl Nobles in 1993.  Hillside Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Nobles family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, September 11, 2007)

Johnny Wilbur Nobles, Sr.

Mr. Johnny Wilbur “Pee Wee” Nobles, Sr., age 74, a resident of 373 Cayton Road, Chocowinity, NC died Friday July 25, 2014 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday July 29, 2014 at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church of Chocowinity officiated by Rev. Henry Horne and the Rev. James Dixon. Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Godley, Tim Nobles, Sam Nobles, Coy Godley, Jay Kinion, Kevin Carrow and Jeffrey Carrow.  The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday July 28, 2014 at Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and other times at the home.  Mr. Nobles was born in Beaufort County on November 23, 1939 son of the late Johnny Webster Nobles and the late Bessie Pearl Edwards. He attended Chocowinity schools. On September 30, 1960 he married the former Merle Lou Woolard who survives. He was a foreman at PCS Phosphate of Aurora and retired on December 1, 1999. Mr. Nobles was a member of Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and a former member of the Southside High School Athletic Booster Club.  Surviving along with his wife Lou of the home are two daughters: Cynthia Kay Nobles of Troutman, NC and Jessica Leeann Godley and her husband Andrew of Vanceboro and a brother: James Hilton Nobles of Chesapeake, VA. Mr. Nobles was predeceased, along with his parents, by two sons: Johnny W. Nobles, Jr. and Raeford Earl Nobles; two brothers: Bobby Wayne Nobles and George Norman Nobles and a sister: Sybil Nobles Britton.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nobles family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Linda Fay Buck Nobles

Mrs. Linda Fay Buck Nobles, age 73, a resident of 1125 East Barr Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Washington.  A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by D. J. Maxey and Rev. David Linton. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens of Washington. Michael Gordon, Russell Nobles, Douglas Whitford, Joshua Whitford, Pat Phair and Ronnie Nobles will serve as pallbearers. Joe Nobles and Ronald Nobles will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mrs. Nobles was born in Beaufort County on December 13, 1939 to the late John Buck and Erma Hill Buck. On July 17, 1959, she married Edwin Lee "Buddy" Nobles, who survives. Mrs. Nobles was a homemaker.  In addition to her husband, of the home, Mrs. Nobles is survived by her children: Ricky Nobles and wife, Paula Haddock Nobles and Gerald Nobles and wife Sue Beamon Nobles all of Chocowinity, Wanda Gordon and husband, Chris Gordon of New Bern, NC, Melvin Nobles and wife Kimberly Brock Nobles of Alaska and Kelvin Nobles and wife Paula Congleton Nobles of Vanceboro, NC, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nobles is preceded in death by a brother Johnny Gray Buck.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home and other times at the home.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nobles family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Mamie Ange Nobles

Mrs. Mamie Ange Nobles, a resident of Pantego, NC died Thursday March 7, 2019 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.  A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday March 10, 2019 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Craig Hagen. Burial will follow in Yeatesville Cemetery in Pinetown. Dr. Dempsy M. Ange III, Dr. Eric van Heugten, Dennis Webster, Peyton LaBleu, Ryan van Heugten, Connor van Heugten and Todd Norfleet will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour Sunday at the funeral home.  Mrs. Mamie was born in Beaufort County daughter of the late Lloyd Sylvester Tetterton and the late Lucy Elizabeth Watson Tetterton. She was a 1944 graduate of Bath High School and continued her education at Beaufort Tech. in their cosmetology program. Later she attended Beaufort County Community College in their nursing assistant program. Mrs. Mamie was the owner operator of Summerset Beauty Shop at her home in Pantego. After earning her nursing assistant credentials, she worked at Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven and Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. On May 13, 1949 she married Dempsy Maryland Ange, Sr. who preceded her in death on November 10, 1976. In 1996 she married Robert David Nobles who survives. Mrs. Mamie was a member of St. Clair’s Church of Christ. Her greatest joy in life was being with her family.  Surviving along with her husband Robert of the home is a son: Dempsy M. Ange, Jr. (Betty) of Belhaven; a daughter: Patricia A. Norfleet (Todd) of Chesapeake, VA; a step-daughter: Candy LeBleu (Peyton) of Hubert; a sister: Ruby T. Slade of Washington; three grandchildren: Dr. Dempsy M. Ange III and friend Melissa of Pantego, Dr. Kimberly A. van Heugten (Dr. Eric van Heugten) of Cary and Tiffany R. Webster (Dennis) of Pinetown; two step grandchildren: Ashley Alejandro of Georgia and Elizabeth Miller of El Paso, TX and six great grandchildren: Ryan, Connor, Cailey and Tyler van Heugten, Caden Webster and Catherine Carlson, and many loving nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mamie was predeceased along with her parents by a daughter: Cheryle Jean Ange; a sister: Mary Gurganus and three brothers: Julius Tetterton, J.T. Tetterton and Lloyd Nicholson Tetterton.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve Mrs. Mamie’s family.   (Paul Funeral Home)

Michael Wayne Nobles

Mr. Michael Wayne Nobles, age 52, a resident of 3392 River Road, Washington died Tuesday morning, November 7, 2017 at his home.  A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM on Thursday November 9, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Chocowinity officiated by Pastor Jack Franks and Jimmy Beasley. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday prior to the service at the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Chocowinity and other times at the home of his mother, located at 110 Hillcrest Drive, Washington.  Michael was born in Beaufort County on May 29, 1965, son of William Isaac Nobles and Erma Woolard Nobles. He was an unsung hero, helping people in need and never expecting anything in return. He volunteered during the 1999 flood, trucked supplies to New Orleans and other places during emergencies and helped at Eagle’s Wings food pantry. Michael was very creative and shared his talents and knowledge of plants and flowers and his flair for decorating, fashion and hairstyling. He was the former owner of Bella Salon in Greenville.  Michael is survived by his mother and stepfather: Erma Nobles and Dennis Smith of Washington; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He is preceded in death by his father: William Isaac “PeeWee” Nobles and his brother: Martin Wade Nobles. The family would also like to express their appreciation to Community Home Care & Hospice and caregivers: Libby Hyman and Sylvia Wallace. His “Mama” was his best friend along with his stepfather, Dennis Smith.  Michael had a love for animals especially dogs and horses. His Jack Russell Terriers, Dory, Roley and Thomas were his world. He was active in the Freedom for Friends organization, which installs fences to keep dogs from being kept on chains.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nobles family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Mary Elizabeth Noe

Ms. Mary Elizabeth Noe, age 77, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday February 2, 2019 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday February 6, 2019 at First United Methodist Church of Washington officiated by Rev. Ken Hall.  The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church.  Ms. Noe was born in Carteret County on May 8, 1941 daughter of the late Blythe Hilton Noe, Sr. and the late Florence Elizabeth Smith Noe. She was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School and Louisburg College where she received a business certificate in 1961. Ms. Noe held several jobs, but she was most proud of being a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the N.C. National Guard. She was considerate of others often putting them before herself. As a member of First United Methodist Church of Washington she was a member of Circle of Faith and loved to volunteer to help. She was a member of Carrollton Book Club, her Saturday night supper club and the weekly mahjong club where she was very competitive. N.C. State has lost a loyal fan!  Surviving along with her cat: Sparkie includes a niece: Diane Noe Chandler (Mike) and their daughter Ellis of Fort Mill, SC; a nephew Blythe Hilton Noe III (Cheryl Lee) and their daughters Leanne and Beth of Washington; a niece Stefanie Glenn (Timothy) and their daughters Noella and Leilani of Palm Harbor, FL and a sister-in-law: Gail Noe of Washington.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Noe family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Doris Baker Nolley

Mrs. Doris Baker Nolley, age 87, a resident of Slatestone Drive, Washington died Thursday evening August 11, 2011 at River Trace Nursing Center.  A graveside memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday August 14, 2011 at Oakdale Cemetery officiated by Dr. Michael Price.  Mrs. Nolley was born in Pitt County on December 12, 1923, daughter of the late Charles Wesley Baker and Mary Lee Moore Parks Baker. She was married to William Edwards Nolley who preceded her in death on November 20, 1987. She was employed with Thomas Howard Co. as the bookkeeper. Mrs. Nolley was a member of the First Christian Church in Washington. She was a Deaconness, Circle Leader, a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, a member of C.F.W. and was the chairperson for several other committees in the Church. She was a volunteer at Washington High School office and concession stand.  She is survived by her son: William Edwards Nolley, Jr. and wife, Jean George Nolley of Clayton; her grandsons: George Wesley Ball, IV, that she reared and wife, Jennifer Sparboe Ball of Washington and William B. Nolley and wife, Shannon Marie Nolley of Birmingham, AL; her granddaughter: Alexandria George Nolley and her great grandchildren: Maggie Lee Ball and Jezabelle Mai Pavlas. In addition to her husband and parents, her daughter, Mary Jo Ball Pearson preceded her in death on April 11, 2007. Her sister, Fannie Norris and step-father, Joseph F. Parks, Jr. also precedes her in death.  The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Nolley Family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Alberta Young Norfleet

Mrs. Alberta Young Norfleet, age 72, a resident of Belhaven, NC died Monday, August 20, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born to the late Ethel Alboth Young Lazarro and Frederick Young in Boston, Massachusetts. Alberta was a member of the First Assembly of God in Belhaven, NC and a homemaker. Alberta was a faithful wife to her surviving husband Henry Norfleet. Also surviving are two daughters; Rebecca N. Dezern and Lisa Boudreau, three sons; Henry E. Norfleet, Jr, Timothy M. Norfleet, and Raymond Boudreau. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandson. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by two sisters; Louise Wachosky and Linda Reardon and one brother Raymond Autilio. Alberta also loved knitting scarves for the homeless and reading her Bible whenever she had a minute. She was a great wife, mother and friend. She will be missed by all that knew her. A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, August 24, 2018 at the First Assembly of God Church, Belhaven, NC, 765 US Hwy 264 Bypass, with a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, Washington, NC. Donations may be directed to the Christian Ministry of your choice. Flowers may be directed to Hillside Funeral Service, Washington, NC.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Annie Myrtle Cox Norman

Mrs. Annie Myrtle Cox Norman, age 93, a resident of 680 Norman Road, Blounts Creek, died Monday, May 18, 2015 at River Trace Nursing Center in Washington.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Chocowinity, conducted by Pastor Ronnie Gurganus. Burial will follow in the Esau Rowe Cemetery, Tripp Road, Blounts Creek.  The following will serve as active pallbearers: Bill Arseniu, Hal Deans, Sandy Long, David Norman, Levie Norman, and Charles Smith. Earl Conner, Rudy Gilly and Robbie Jones will serve as honorary pallbearers.  Mrs. Norman was born in Beaufort County on January 13, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Roderick Cox and Myrtie Jones Cox. Mrs. Norman was a homemaker. She was a member of New Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church (where she had over a decade of service to the church) and attended Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Norman was “a great cook” who loved to cook for other people including preachers and shut-ins. She was a babysitter for her grandchildren as well as many children in the neighborhood. In her spare time, Mrs. Norman enjoyed flowers, gardening and traveling especially to the mountains.  Mrs. Norman was married to Arthur Thomas Norman, who preceded her in death, March 25, 1987.  Mrs. Norman is survived by her son, Arthur “Preston” Norman and wife, Annie of Blounts Creek; daughter in law, Billie Gilly of Blounts Creek; seven grandchildren, Donna Deans, Carol Norman, Kathy Long, Jo Lynn Arseniu, Sheila Rowe, Levie Norman and David Norman; 10 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by three sons, Leroy Norman, Lester Reid Norman, Donald Kafer Norman; a daughter, Kathy Norman; a brother, Adrian Cox; and a sister, Lena Whitehurst.   The family received friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Hodges Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and other times at her home.  Paul Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Norman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Blanche Jones Norman

WASHINGTON, NC - Blanche Jones Norman, age 85, a former resident of Grantsboro, died Saturday, August 20 at Britthaven Nursing Home of Washington, NC. A graveside funeral has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 24 in Cuthrell Cemetery in the Small community of Aurora officiated by Pastor Owen Peele.  She was a homemaker and attended New Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Jesse Norman, and two grandsons.  She is survived by three daughters, Mary Sumerll and Lois Beddard, both of Grantsboro, and Dolly Lewis of Carbon Hill, AL; two sons, Alton Norman and Robert Norman, both of Grantsboro; one sister, Ida Mae Rowe of Vanceboro; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Norman family.  (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - August 22, 2005)

Carrie Louise Tyson Norman

Mrs. Carrie “Louise” Tyson Norman age 86, a resident of West Fifth Street, Washington, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.  Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington, conducted by Pastor Doug Batchelor. The following will serve as pallbearers: J.D. Toler, Robert Norman, James Massie, Chris Toler, Michael Chapman, Billy Davenport, and Richard Markland. James “Petey” Alligood and Dallas Boyd will serve as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. Norman was born in Pitt county January 2, 1934. She was the daughter of the late William Jesse Tyson and Ruby Mae Lofton Tyson. Mrs. Norman graduated from Washington High School. She served as assistant cafeteria manager at John Cotton Tayloe school for 15 years. Later, Mrs. Norman owned and operated an in-home daycare and home health. She was a member of Love Missionary Baptist Church. On March 9, 1952, she married James Leon “Jamie” Norman, who preceded her in death, February 7, 1999. Mrs. Norman is survived by three children, Linda Gail Norman Massie, Judy Elaine Norman Toler and husband, Dalton, James Leon Norman, Jr. and wife, Lori Brickhouse Norman all of Washington; two sisters, Evelyn Joyce Tyson Smith and Ruby Jean Tyson Manning both of Washington; half-brothers, Jerome and Troy Tyson both of Washington; two step brothers, David and John Tyson both of Washington; and six grandchildren, Rhonda Sue Massie Markland, James Alexander Massie, J.D. Toler, Jr., Christopher Lee Toler, James Robert Norman, Ashleigh Marie Norman; 20 great grandchildren; 22 great-great grandchildren; special sister in law, Goldie Tyson and dear friend, Frances Davenport. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Louise Massie Carrow; great granddaughter, Ella Delilah Toler; three brothers, Billy Ray Tyson, Willie James “Buddy” Tyson, Harold Linwood Tyson; and a son in law, Wallace Massie. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the family will receive friends at Mrs. Norman’s children’s homes. Anyone wanting to pay their respects to Mrs. Norman can come by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory during normal business hours Friday and until 9:30 AM Saturday. Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Norman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Clara Mae Foster Norman

Ms. Clara Mae Foster Norman, age 88, a resident of 5700 NC Hwy. 45 North Belhaven, died Thursday April 9, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice.  Funeral services will be held at Pike Road Church of Christ on Tuesday April 14, 2015 at 2:00pm and will be officiated by Larry Wilson. Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday April 13, 2015 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven and other times at the home.  Clara Foster was born in Beaufort County on June 2, 1926 to the late William Major Foster and Clara Wilkins Foster. In 1943 she married James Respess and had three sons. James preceded her in death in 1959. In 1965 she married Tom Norman who preceded her in death in 2006. She was a mother and homemaker. She was loved by many who called her Aunt Clara, Granny, and Clara Mae. She was a member of the Pike Road Church of Christ and taught a ladies class for several years. She was known to always dress her best, had a gift of taking care of others, and was willing to give advice and share a witty comment. She loved her family unconditionally.  Clara is survived by her three sons, Tony Respess and wife Connie of Plymouth, Major Respess of Grassy Ridge, Bruce Respess and wife Cheryl of Roper, NC; seven grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and one great-great grandson.  Clara is preceded in death by five brothers, Levy, Fred, Wilson, Ab, and Miles Foster and sisters, Julia Daniels and Miriam Daniels; her grandson, Michial Respess II and her daughter in law, Deborah Respess.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Norman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Clara Gibbs Norman

The Lord called Clara Norman, 86, of the 2400 block of Virginia Beach Blvd., home to be with him Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, at her residence.  She was born in Aurora, N.C., to the late Ernest and Eliza Gibbs. She was the widow of Dave Norman. She was a member of St. John's A.M.E. Church, Norfolk, where she was president of the Brock Hunter Fellowship Group and former president of The Whatsoever Circle. She was a member of the Stewardess and Usher boards.  She was a past worthy matron of Queen Esther Chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, P.H.A., a member of Norfolk Temple No. 1, and a Daughter of the Elks I.B.P.O.E.  She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Alice Hill and son-in-law, George Hill, of Norfolk; two brothers, James R. Moore and sister-in-law, Syme, and Henry R. Moore Jr. and sister-in-law, Flora Moore, all of Norfolk; granddaughter, Leola Stutton; two great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren, all of Norfolk; a host of other relatives and friends; and a special adopted daughter, Sherri Pitt.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hale Funeral Home. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday at St. John's A.M.E. Church, 545 E. Bute St., Norfolk, with the Rev. Larry S. Hinton presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) – September 1, 1999; pg. B8)

Jane Boyd Norman

Jane Elizabeth Boyd Norman, 74, a lifelong area resident whose smile and friendliness brought good cheer to Washington for many years, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at her home with family at her side. She departed the same way she lived: with sweetness and dignity.  The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 15th Street Church of God in Washington. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens officiated by Rev. Sam L. Grist III. There will be a reception following the service at Asbury Methodist Church, 88 N. Asbury Church Rd, Washington.  Born Nov. 3, 1937, in Pinetown, N.C., to Lawrence Lafayette Boyd Sr. and Marcia Lillian Sikes Boyd, "Janie" was the fifth of eleven children in a busy household whose surviving members remain close to this day. Janie attended Pinetown Elementary School and Bath High School before marrying Paul McCoy Norman, her lifelong partner, on July 6, 1957. Janie loved the little stand of woods near the intersection of Cherry and Slatestone roads where she and Paul lived much of their adult lives. For years it was a favorite gathering place of extended family, and the vegetables she put up and wonderful food cooked there were prized by her family. But Janie also loved to travel. When she got the itch to be "On the Road Again," she'd go nearly anywhere to see the sites with children, grandchildren and friends. She giggled when she dipped her toes in the Pacific, howled when her toes nearly froze in Canada, and sang along with Willie Nelson as "They All Went to Mexico" on one of her many jaunts. Though illness slowed her in her final days, she leaves behind a suitcase full of fond memories for her many admirers. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Paul; daughter Ellen Norman Flannery and husband Pat of Phoenix, Ariz.; son Paul M. Norman Jr. of Dinwiddie, Va.; granddaughters Katie, Caroline, Rachael, Erin and Hannah; and great-granddaughter Kamaya; brothers James R. Boyd and Kenneth Boyd, and sisters Marjorie Hagy, Gloria Franklin and Mary Lou Harris.   The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 15th Street Church of God in Washington. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at Pamlico Memorial Gardens, followed by a reception at Asbury Methodist Church, 88 N. Asbury Church Rd, Washington.  Pamlico Funeral and Cremation Service of Washington is serving the Norman family.  (Pamlico Funeral Service)

Jesse Ray Norman

Mr. Jesse Ray Norman, age 58, a resident of Aurora, NC died Friday September 7, 2012 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC.  A memorial service will be held 7 PM Monday September 10, 2012 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Rev. John Carawan.  Mr. Jesse was born in Beaufort County on August 2, 1954 son of the late Clyde Heber Norman and the late Mary Martha Rowe Norman. He married the former Alice Mae Beddard on March 14, 1980. Mr. Jesse was employed for over 20 years at Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex in Washington as Plastics Technician.  Surviving along with Mr. Jesse’s wife of 32 years, Alice, of the home is a daughter: Robina Norman of Aurora; two sisters: Sally Adams of New Bern and Verda Phelps and her husband Wilbur of Franklinton, NC: one brother: John Norman Sr. of Murray; four nieces, four nephews, eight great nieces and eight great nephews. Mr. Jesse was predeceased by his parents; one brother; two sisters: Alice Spears and Elizabeth Koonce.  The family will receive friends following the service Monday at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Norman family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Lawrence Thomas Norman

Mr. Lawrence Thomas “Tom” Norman, age 88, a resident of 352 Lake Road, Pantego, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Three Rivers Health & Rehabilitation Center in Windsor.  Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2007 from the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven, conducted by Paul Praschnik. Burial will follow in Davis Cemetery, Pungo community, Pantego.  The following will serve as pallbearers: Major Respess, Tracy Bowen, Charles Fletcher, Curtis Fletcher, Buster Manning and Maurice Manning.  Mr. Norman was born on August 11, 1918. He was the son of the late Nehemiah Norman and Lenor Askew Norman. Mr. Norman was a native and lifetime resident of Washington County and a member of Poplar Chapel Church of Christ in Jamesville. He retired from Weyerhaeuser in Plymouth in 1983 with 43 years of service.  Mr. Norman is survived by his wife of 41 years, Clara Foster Norman; three stepsons, James Anthony Respess and his wife, Connie of Plymouth, Michael Major Respess and his wife, Debbie of Belhaven, and Bruce Grady Respess and his wife, Cheryl of Roper; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Norman was preceded in death by a grandson, Michial Major Respess II; three sisters; and three brothers.  The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Paul Funeral Home, Belhaven and other times at the home of Major and Debbie Respess, 5700 N.C. 45 North, Belhaven, N.C. 27810.  Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is serving the Norman family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Saturday, February 10, 2007)

Mary A. Norman

 Mary A. Norman, age 80, a resident of 250 Lovers Lane, Washington, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Beaufort County Medical Center.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens with Rev. Phillip Jethro officiating. Ray Hope, Jr., Jeffery Lilley, Mitchell Lilley, Robert H. Lilley, Robert W. Lilley, and Jeremy Woolard will serve as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until the service hour, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Highway 264 East, Washington, NC and at other times at the home of her son, 36 Country Drive, Washington, NC.  Mrs. Norman was born in Sampson County on January 12, 1929 to Kinnion and Nannie McCullen who preceded her in death. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Alligood Church of God.  She is survived by one son, Ray Hope, Sr. and wife Meghan of Washington; one daughter, Edna Pfuntner and husband Mike of Washington; five grandchildren, Mitchell Lilley, Robert W. Lilley, Ray Hope, Jr., Mindy Hope Woolard and Jeffrey Lilley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Norman and eleven brothers and sisters.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Mary Pauline Garrett Norman

Ms. Mary Pauline Garrett Norman, age 58, a resident of 233 Jacks Street, Mimosa Trailer Park, Washington, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at her home.  Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Cuthrell Cemetery, White Hill community, Aurora.  Ms. Norman was born in Beaufort County on September 7, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Luther Vincent Garrett and Evelyn Mae Cox Garrett. Ms. Norman was a homemaker.   Survivors include her husband, John Darrell Norman, Sr. of Maury; two sons, John Darrell Norman, Jr. of the home, Franklin Delano Purdy of Georgia; a daughter, Tina Marie Purdy of Georgia; a sister, Peggy Bledsoe of Eden, N.C.; a brother, Milton Thomas Garrett of Edenton, N.C. and a granddaughter.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Norman family.  (Paul Funeral Home obituary posted Monday, August 20, 2007)

Mildred Evans Norman

Mildred Evans Norman, 64, of the 500 block of Giles Drive, died July 19, 1995, in her residence.  Mrs. Norman was born in Beaufort County, N.C.  Survivors include her husband, Vernon Ray Norman; three daughters, Sandra Boyd and Theresa Stone, both of Chesapeake, and Patty Fletcher of Williston, Fla.; a son, V. Ray Norman II of Chesapeake; five sisters, Almedia Gurganus of Robersonville, N.C., Maxine Jefferson of Chesapeake, Pearl Hansen of Houston, Texas, Minnie McClure of Roper, N.C., and Doris Jackson of Pinetown, N.C.; a brother, Sterling Lamb of Chesapeake; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by the Rev. Mark A. Woolard. Burial will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.  (The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, NC) – July 21, 1995; pg. B4)

Judie Arlene Rowe Norris

Mrs. Judie Arlene Rowe Norris, age 63, a resident of 3133 Chandler Rd., Vanceboro, NC died Thursday August 7, 2014 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.  A funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Sunday August 10, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Rev. Jerry Smith. Burial will follow in Gorham Swamp Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Douglas Clark, Barry Ingalls, Leonard Haddock, Jerry Johnson, Randy Sparks and Frankie Purser.  The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday August 9, 2014 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.  Mrs. Judie was born in Beaufort County on March 17, 1951 daughter of the late David Thomas Rowe, Sr. and Zelma Gray Gaskins Rowe Clark who survives. She was a 1969 graduate of Chocowinity High School. On September 23, 1968 she married Stanley Caleb Norris. Mrs. Judie enjoyed her job as a school bus driver for the Beaufort County School System. She was a member of Gorham Swamp Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.  Surviving along with Mrs. Judie’s husband Stanley Norris of the home is a son: Stanley “Chris” Norris and his wife Dana of Morehead City; a daughter: Mildred “Stacey” Griffin and her husband Harold, Jr. of Vanceboro; her mother: Zelma R. Clark of Chocowinity; two grandchildren: Kyle Christopher Norris of Troy, MO and John Tyler Griffin of Vanceboro; two brothers: David “Tommy” Rowe, Jr. and his wife Pat of Chocowinity and Jackie Phillip Rowe and his wife Evelyn of Chocowinity; a sister: Sharon Owens and her husband Bobby of Chocowinity; three step-sisters: Grace Mills of Grimesland, Lorraine Fillengame of Vanceboro and Denise Dixon of Washington and a step-brother: Douglas Clark of Washington. Mrs. Judie was predeceased by her father: David Thomas Rowe, Sr. a brother: Darrel Wayne Rowe and her step-father: Johnny Clark.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Norris family.  (Paul Funeral Home)

Rachel Morgan Norris

Mrs. Rachel Morgan Norris, 57, of 6415 Clark’s Neck Road, Washington, died Saturday, July 29, 2006 at her home.  The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel in Greenville by the Rev. James Hagwood. Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.  Mrs. Norris, born on March 28, 1949 in Washington, was a daughter of the late Warren Hobart and Wilma Dawson Morgan. On June 30, 1967 she married Jessie Ray Norris Jr. She was a graduate of Washington High School and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. She had previously worked at Hamilton Beach and Flanders Filters and was currently employed in Information Systems at Beaufort County Hospital.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Pete and Garrett Morgan. She is survived by: her husband, Jessie Ray Norris Jr.; two sons, Jessie Ray Norris III and his wife, Minni, and Chris Norris and his wife, Camille, all of Washington; six sisters, Patricia “Pat” Wilson and her husband, Ray of Grimesland, Faye M. Garska and her husband, Jack, and Louise M. Potter all of Charlotte, NC, Betty M. Hardee and her husband Jimmie, and Linda M. Tripp and her husband, Marshall all of Greenville, and Sue M. Edwards and her husband, Lendy of Shalimar, FL; and a brother, James Perry Morgan of the Clark’s Neck community.  She is also survived by three grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Krista and Jessie Ray “Jay” Norris IV and Abby Norris all of Washington.  The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home and at other times at the home.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Monday, July 31, 2006)

William Earl Norris

Mr. William Earl “Bill” Norris, age 92, a resident of 1049 Tuten Road, Blount’s Creek, N.C., died Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Two Rivers Healthcare Center of New Bern, N.C.  A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Edwards Cemetery of Chocowinity officiated by Rev. Jerry Smith.  Mr. Bill was born in Beaufort County on Jan. 27, 1919, son of the late Fenner Norris Sr. and the late Fannie Barr Norris. He attended the Penny Acklin School in Chocowinity and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Bill married the former Mildred Alice Williams who preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 1967. He later married the former Lela Gray Pollard who preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 2010. Mr. Bill was a security guard with Texas Gulf from the time that construction started in Aurora until his retirement. He was also a self-employed farmer and had worked as a butcher in the past.  Survivors include two sons: Fenner Earl Norris and his wife Cindy of New Bern and Stanley Norris and his wife Judie of Vanceboro; two stepsons: Carlton “Butch” Thompson and his wife Deborah of Mobile, Ala. and Gary Thompson of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren: Stacey Griffin and her husband Harold of Vanceboro, Chris Norris and his wife Dana of Morehead City, Rusty Norris and his wife Christie of Hartford, Ala., Alison Norris of Raleigh, Tara Teague and her husband Jason of Reston, Va., Ashley Case of Mobile, Ala., Allison Burnett and her husband Trey of Mobile, Ala., and Nikki Hall and her husband Josh of Houston, Texas, and 10 great-grandchildren: Britanni and Lindsay Norris both of Hartford, Ala., Tyler Griffin of Vanceboro, Kyle Norris of Troy, Mo., Jocelyn and Dashiel Teague both of Reston, Va., Lily Case and Sarah Burnett both of Mobile, Ala., Nathaniel Thompson and Jaden Hall both of Houston, Texas. Mr. Bill was preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters.  The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home of Mr. Bill’s son Stanley Norris located at 3133 Chandler Road, Vanceboro, N.C.  Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Norris family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Tuesday, June 21, 2011)

George Burton Null

Mr. George Burton “Burt” Null, age 61, of 138 Rest Haven Road, Bath died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 23, 2009 in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service.  Mr. Null was born on July 18, 1948 in Covington, VA to George E. Null, Jr. who preceded him in death and Irene Jack Null who survives. Burt was employed as an electrician with PCS Phosphate for 35 years. Burt had a love of music and guitar playing since he was a teenager. He had no children of his own but made the children of St. Jude Children’s Hospital his own.  In addition to his mother he is survived by a sister, Dianne George and husband Gary E. George of Conicville, VA; his life long partner Paula S. Null of Greenville; one niece, Briana Hedden and her husband Jason of Aldie, VA and their children, Ava and Audrey; one nephew, James M. Montgomery of Berryville, VA; and two step-nieces, Dana L. and Aimee R. George of Conicville, VA.  (Hillside Funeral Home)

Kathryn Russ Nunnally

Mrs. Kathryn Russ Nunnally, age 89, a resident of 501 East Main Street, formerly of 119 N. Reed Drive, Washington, died Monday night, April 3, 2006, at her home.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, officiated by the Rev. A. Donald Wiesner. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.  Mrs. Nunnally was born in Washington, N.C., on January 15, 1917, daughter of the late James R. Russ and Mary C. Russ. On March 9, 1944, she married Frank Malone Nunnally, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Nunnally was a homemaker, a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Church Women, local chapter of DAR, Lunch Bunch, Birthday Club and Bojangles Club.  She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Malone Nunnally of Garner, N.C., and Mary Anne Nunnally Foy and husband, Kenneth Wayne, of Washington; her granddaughter, Kathryn Dee Barkley and husband, Christopher Lee, of Morrisville, N.C.; four nephews and one niece. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, James Robert Russ Jr., and her sister, Sallie Estelle Glazebrook.  The family will receive friends at the home located at 501 East Main Street, Washington.  Paul Funeral Home of Washington is serving the Nunnally family.  (Washington Daily News (Washington, NC) – Wednesday, April 5, 2006)

Albert Jacques Nyman

Deacon Albert Jacques Nyman, peacefully transitioned on his 100th birthday Sunday, August 20, 2017. He was born August 20, 1917 to the late Gerhardina Esajas Nijman and Julius E. Nijman in Paramaribo, Suriname "South America". Albert was a longshoreman who worked for Holland American Lines for many years but then retired from Sea- Land Corporation as a longshoreman. Albert was a member of St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church for many years. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by his first wife, Emily Julia Nyman, one son, Reverend Roland Nyman and his granddaughter, Lauren Nyman. Survivors in addition to his wife Alice Flynn Nijman includes two daughters; Rose A. Nyman Rosser of Hampton, GA and Vita Derricott of Fredericksburg,VA , two sons; Albert  Nyman, Jr. of Oceanside, CA and Alan Hans Nyman of Brooklyn, NY, one stepson, Carlton King, two stepdaughters; Jannelle King Walker and Janeen King, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at St. Reddick Missionary Baptist Church, Belhaven, NC with Reverend James W. Harris officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at the Antioch Memorial Cemetery, Belhaven, NC.  (Hillside Funeral Home)