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Randy Harold Sides, 73, of Arapahoe passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his son’s home in Greensboro, NC. He was a member of Arapahoe United Methodist Church. He was an avid turkey hunter and fisherman. He was a loving husband, father and “Randaddy”. He is survived by his wife, Christine Sides; sons, Joshua Sides (Whitney) and Kirk Angel (Jennifer); daughters, Courtney Aldridge (Chad), Meredith Wright, and Rachel Manning (Richard); brothers, Larry Sides and Dale Sides; and 12 grandchildren. His memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 29 at Arapahoe United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Roach and the Rev. Penny Dollar Farmer officiating. Inurnment will be in Banks Cemetery, Arapahoe.The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home. (Bryant Funeral Home)
Mildred Cahoon Silverthorn
WHORTONSVILLE - Mildred Cahoon Silverthorn, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at Britthaven of Pamlico. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Whortonsville with the Rev. Owen Peele officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Silverthorn was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Silverthorn, and her son’s wife, Mary Silverthorn. She is survived by a son, David of Whortonsville; a daughter, Debbie Godwin and husband, Randy, of Whortonsville; one brother, Ernest Cahoon of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Ann Fourspring of Hendersonville, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Jay Godwin and Eddie Godwin. The family will receive friends at the church from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, just prior to the service. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations of Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Saturday, August 18, 2007)
Jo Silverthorne
WHORTONSVILLE - Jo Silverthorne, 73, died Wednesday, April 6 at her home. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. A funeral service was held Saturday, April 9 at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Owen Peele and Dr. Burkett Raper officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Andy Silverthorne of Fuquay-Varina; two daughters, Rhonda Scott of Whortonsville and Jo Helen Johnson of Seven Springs; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2005)
Ariana Ny'Chole & Kaliyah Amani Simmons
(Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - February 19, 2008) Ariana Ny'Chole Simmons,3, and Kaliyah Amani Simmons, 20 months. died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at their residence in Cameron, N.C. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at the New Bern Eastern Missionary Baptist Association Headquarters with the Rev. Lawrence Simmons officiating. Burial will be in the Jones Family Cemetery. They are survived by their parents Echo Squires Simmons of Cameron and Dupree Simmons of Reelsboro; sisters Janaya Squires of the home and Nylea Simmons of Bridgeport, Conn.; maternal grandmother Gwendolyn Squires of Sanford, N.C. paternal grandparents Leonard and Bertha Simmons of Reelsboro; maternal great grandparents, James Squires and Glenda Ollison Squires New Bern; paternal great grandmother, Nannie Simmons Garrison of Bayboro; paternal great grandparents Clinton and Earleen Saunders of Alliance; paternal great-great grandmother Mamie Willis; maternal great- great grandmother Mae Gregory of Henderson, N.C.; paternal great-great grandparents, Clinton and Maggie Saunders Sr. of Oriental. The family will receive friends at the home of Leonard and Bertha Simmons 111 Bay Tree Way Reelsboro. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Clyde Taylor Simmons
Clyde Taylor Simmons, 69, retired supervisor for The Washington Star and a Washington resident for the past 60 years, died of a heart attack Saturday while fishing on the Rappahannock River in Topping, Va. Born in Bayboro, N.C., Mr. Simmons moved here with his family at an early age. He graduated from Armstrong High School. He began working for the Washington Star in 1935 and was a supervisor of paper handlers when he retired in 1975 for reasons of health. He was a member of the Van Buren United Methodist Church in Washington and a former member of the Ebnezer United Methodist Church here. Survivors include his wife, Ada B., of Washington; a son, Maurice C., of Charlottesville; five sisters, Nicey Reavies, Juanita B. Brown, Eula M. Gainous and Venus E. Simmons, all of Washington, and Emma V. Limber of Victorville, Calif., and a brother, David C. Simmons of Wasilla, Alaska. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Van Buren United Methodist Church Building Fund, 35 Van Buren St., NW, Washington, or to the American Heart Association. (The Washington Post [Washington, DC] - August 21, 1980; pg. C6)
Earnest Ray Simmons
Mr. Earnest Ray Simmons, 74, of 260 Harvey Hamlet, Washington, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Beaufort County Hospital in Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington, with the Rev. William Guilford officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke Cemetery, Edward. Mr. Simmons was born in Pamlico County on June 6, 1934. He was the son of the late Maggie Simmons Blango. He was a member of Deeper Life Ministries. Survivors include three sisters, Helen Simmons of Washington, D.C., Carolyn York of Mason City, Iowa, and Alice F. Williams of Clinton, Md.; and four brothers, Elbert Blango and Leon Blango, both of Washington, D.C., and Elijah Blango and James R. Blango, both of Kinston. A walk-in visitation will be held today from 1-7 p.m. at Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, August 30, 2008)
Franklin Thomas Simpson
Franklin “Fig” Thomas Simpson, 51, of Arapahoe died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Liz S. Simpson; his mother, Pearl Simpson Hargett; his son, Jason T. Simpson; his daughter, Kari S. Snyder; son-in-law, Josh Snyder; three brothers, Kenneth Simpson, Danny Simpson, and Rev. Grady Simpson; one sister, Margaret Patterson; and one grandchild, Kayleigh Pearl Snyder. A graveside service was held June 5 at Sandhill Cemetery with Dr. Ronnie Aycock and the Rev. David Cauley officiating. The family received friends and relatives Monday night at Bryant Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. (The Pamlico News - June 6, 2012)
Laura Cowell Simpson
Laura Cowell Simpson, 85, of Stonewall died March 8 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She is survived by two sons, William “Billy” Bryan Simpson, III and Wayne Allen Simpson; five daughters, Daisy Duncan, Jackie Houston, Margaret Henries, Laura Love Simpson and Dorothy “Dot” Armstrong; three brothers, Frank Cowell, Steve Cowell and Timothy Cowell; one sister, Connie Lewis; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 11 at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with Angie Bell officiating. Interment followed immediately in Paul Cemetery, Silverhill. The family received friends and relatives Saturday night at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - March 14, 2012)Nina Ruth Hooker Simpson
Nina Ruth Hooker Simpson, 85, of South Goose Creek Road, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Cindy Midyette officiating. Interment will follow in Simpson Family Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Tuesday, November 9, 2010)
Ronald Durwood Simpson
Ronald Durwood Simpson, 75, of Lexington Park died March 13, 2015, at his home following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on July 10, 1939 in Alliance, NC, he was the sixth of seven children of the late Wilford Daniel and Nora Ophelia Daniels Simpson. Upon his graduation from high school in 1957, Durwood, as he was known to family and school chums, enlisted in the Navy where he was very quickly introduced as Ron forevermore. He was honorably discharged, after two
enlistments, as an Aviation Electrician's Mate First Class, AE1 and began his career as a civil servant at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in 1966. It was during his last tour of enlistment at Patuxent River Naval Air Station when he met his future wife, Marlene on a blind date. They were married on October 20, 1962 and settled in Lexington Park upon his separation from the Navy. His career serving our Armed Forces spanned 37 years by the time he retired from civil service in 1995. For the entirety of his career, he was involved in all manner of human factors engineering tasks for both experimental and established fleet assets. Perhaps one of the most interesting assignments came when tasked with developing an infrared beacon to be outfitted to our tanks during the first Gulf War to help our air defenses differentiate friendly tanks from opposition tanks and ultimately reduce the number of "friendly" fire casualties. It is safe to say one of his proudest achievements on a personal level was the graduation of all four children from college. He was a clever guy with a very quick wit. There was not much that he couldn't figure out and was most at home when "tinkering" on something that needed to be fixed or modified to work a little better. Not one for the big social scene, but incredibly funny in smaller group settings of family or coworkers. And when the spring of the year rolled around it was time to turn some soil and get a few vegetables planted. Always fond of children he could often be seen at the edge of a gathering with two or three kids in tow spinning some tale or just whittling a stick that would keep them mesmerized long enough for their parents to catch their breath. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marlene Louden Simpson, children J. Daniel Simpson of Lexington Park, Lori Simpson Dean (Melvin) of Hollywood, Gregory Simpson, and Kristie Simpson Wood (Randy) of Lexington Park. His sisters, Sadie Paul of Grantsboro, NC and Verna Miller of Goose Creek, SC also survive him as well as three grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition to his parents, Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his siblings Joyce Golden, Clarence Simpson, Louise Gaskill, and Mary Alice Cahoon. Pallbearers will be Michael Tubbs, Ken Evans, Michael Rice, Clifton Paul, Melvin Dean, and Randy Wood. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Harris, Karen Garner, Marty Mattingly, Art Weaver, Dennis Gorge. Family will receive friends for Ron's Life Celebration on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers being recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Joy Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, PA. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Tuesday, March 17, 2015)
Ruth Hunnings Simpson
Ms. Ruth Hunnings Simpson, 83, of Grantsboro, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at home. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance, with the Rev. Charles Hardison officiating. Burial will follow in Paul Cemetery, Silverhill. Ms. Simpson was a member of Faith Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Danny Perry of Lowland and Fred Simpson of New Bern; two daughters, Ellen Jones of Jones Island, S.C., and Tammy Stowe of Grantsboro; one brother, Alfred Hunnings of Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Alice Fuhr of Olympia; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] – Saturday, January 10, 2009)
Louise Cropper Sinnott
Louise Cropper Sinnott, 81, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995, in her residence from lung cancer. A homemaker, she was born in Vandemere, N.C., on Oct. 17, 1913, and had resided in Virginia Beach since 1973. During World War II, Mrs. Sinnott served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, achieving the rank of captain. She served in the defense of Pearl Harbor and was on active duty from 1937 until 1945. She received the Asiatic Pacific Service Ribbon with Bronze Star and the American Defense Service Ribbon. For 51 years she was the loving wife of Capt. Robert E. Sinnott, USN retired. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Michael E. Sinnott and his wife, Jean of Virginia Beach, and Christopher J. Sinnott and his wife, Ann Morgan of Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Sinnott is also survived by a granddaughter, Jennifer Louise Sinnott. We will miss you mother. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. Jack Austin of First Christian Church, Norfolk, in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Sentara Hospice Program. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - September 23, 1995; pg. B5)
Alma Mae Potter Sirmons
NEW BERN - Alma Mae Potter Sirmons passed away Monday, August 6, 2012, at her home. She was born September 11, 1932, in Lowland, to Tilden Green Potter and Eva Credle Potter. Alma was one of three brothers and three sisters, as well as another boy raised as a brother, all of whom predeceased her. Her son, Ronnie Wayne Hollowell, also predeceased her. She married Grover Edward Sirmons in 1969 and they enjoyed life in their home on the Neuse River as avid golfers at the Minnesott Golf & Country Club. After the love of her life passed away in 1999, she moved to New Bern. Alma was energetic all of her life and worked many years at the Sagner Sewing Room where she organized and lead the union. She worked at Wal-Mart in New Bern for 13 years where she was known for her ready smile and helpfulness. She was a past president and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary 2514 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She is survived by Grover's son, her stepson, Richard, as well as many nephews and nieces. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Pollock-Best Chapel. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Sunday, August 12, 2012)Beatrice Hawkins Sisk
ALLIANCE - Beatrice Hawkins Sisk, 86, died Nov. 29, 2000, at Craven Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sisk was a member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy S. Wooster of Pamlico three grandchildren, Dawn Pollock and husband Tim of New Bern, Herbert E. Wooster and wife Carrie of Stonewall and Lynn Wooster of Oriental and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Pollock, James H. Wooster and Amber Wooster. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pamlico County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Bayboro, NC 28515 or Pamlico County Senior Citizens Alzhemier's, P.O. Box 184, Alliance, NC 28509. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home. (Asheville Citizen-Times [Asheville, NC] - December 1, 2000; pg. B7)
Cora Lee Pearson Skinner
Cora Lee Pearson Skinner, 63, of the 200 block of Bedford Court, died March 8, 1998, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk. Born in Bayboro, N.C., she was a self-employed private duty nurse retiring after 25 years of service. She was a past member of Holy Light Church of Deliverance, Portsmouth, and a former minister of Holy Light Church of Deliverance. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, William Skinner Sr.; two daughters, Belinda Skinner of Portsmouth, Alethea Skinner Jones of Norfolk; two sons, William M. Skinner Jr. and Arnold Skinner, both of Portsmouth; three sisters, Mary Jackson of Pahokee, Fla., Janice Perry of Chesapeake, Marjorie Devone of Queens, N.Y.; two brothers, Carl Pearson, David Pearson, both of Portsmouth; a stepbrother, Andrew King Sr. of Portsmouth; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a god-child, Bobby Ray Cooper Jr. of Portsmouth; a daughter-in-law, Juanita Skinner of Portsmouth; an aunt, Nannie Bee Squires of Bayboro, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Rosetta Lewis Pearson and the Rev. C.C. Pearson. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in New First Baptist Church Taylorsville, Portsmouth, by the Rev. T.M. Steele. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing at Corprew Funeral Home will begin at noon today. The family will be at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. today. The family will be at her residence and at 1081 Clements Ave., Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12:15 p.m. Thursday for the procession to the church. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - March 11, 1998; pg. B8)
George Adam Slade
George “Adam” Slade of Grantsboro, NC, tragically died on June 13, 2020. Adam is survived by his mother, Gail Harper Stephenson; step-father, Stanley Stephenson; sister, Natalie Slade Woempner; brother in-law, J. Scott Woempner; two nieces, Emily and Carly Stokes; and Peanut (his furry canine companion). He is preceded in death by his father, George Grady Slade; and grandparents, Joseph Albert and Opal Harper and Francis and Silvia Slade. Adam was born September 18, 1974, graduated from Pamlico County HighSchool, attended Mount Olive University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, but was not a fan of schooling. Adam loved music having an exceptional voice and a great ear. Even though he went to Mount Olive on a golf and chorus scholarship, he preferred to sing and play whatever he wanted on the guitar and text songs for his friends and sister to check out. He earned his degree many times from the school of hard knocks and was still in transition to adult hood, though that was not his favorite pursuit either. In his younger days, Adam enjoyed golfing and winning bets at the golf course with his partners in crime. He loved to fish and all things water……except baths…as a kid, those were also not his favorite unless absolutely necessary. Adam was not a materialistic person. He kept and had few possessions, a guitar and a Bible. He would say Peanut was not a possession but a comrade. If he did have something, like a pack of nabs, cheeseburger and Mountain Dew, and he saw a hungry person, child, stray cat, dog, or even a…..squirrel, he would feed it rather than let any creature suffer. He would give some of his own money to help someone else rather than pay his own debts or obtain items he himself needed. Adam was a good listener. He was kind hearted and compassionate. He was humble and didn’t much care to be the center of attention. He was a friend to many and his loss will be felt deeply and painfully yet he never felt worthy of the love and praise he deserved. He had a smile and a way about him that made you know, there is a good soul in there. Adam was much loved by his family and friends. Their hearts are broken. A scar that won’t be mended. While Adam continues his journey, he would not want us to be troubled or worry. He is resting peacefully and has somehow managed to avoid suffering through the rest of these troubled times we are experiencing on this earth. Being patriotic and despising politics, he would want us to unify as a country. “Go Rest High,” “Traveling Light” among the “Wildflowers” baby bro. Graveside services will be held, Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Paul Cemetery in Arapahoe, NC. (Bryant Funeral Home)
Kathleen Silverthorn Slade
WHORTONSVILLE - Kathleen "Winkie" Silverthorn Slade, 99, of Whortonsville passed away at home Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1917, in Whortonsville and due to the loving kindness of church friends and family she was able to live out her life at home. She was a member of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church where she held every position with the exception of pastor and deacon. She loved music and was the church pianist for over 75 years. She co-owned and operated Slade's Grocery in Whortonsville for over 50 years. Through her life experiences she shared her wisdom and counsel with many others. She is survived by many nieces and nephews including a nephew she thought of as a son, Roy Barnhill and his wife, Linda and their family, Julie & Ogden Wiggins, Joseph and Jacob and Kathy & Jim Satterthwaite, Amber, Anna and Peri. Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8th, 2017, at Bethel FWB Church with the church pastor, Rev. Jesse Caton and Rev. Owen Peele officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Whortonsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. (Bryant Funeral Home)
McDonald N. Slade
McDonald N. Slade, 80, of the 6100 block of Knotts Creek Lane, a former resident of Merritt, N.C., died July 25 in Obici Hospital. Mr. Slade was a retired Merchant Marine seaman. He is survived by a daughter, Margaret S. Gutelius of Suffolk; two sisters, Florence Moore and Lettie Mayo; and a brother, Mayhew Slade, all of Pamlico County, N.C.; three grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church in Merritt, N.C. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8 p.m. in Norris Funeral Home. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - July 27, 1994; pg. B2)
Mary A. Slade
New Berne Weekly Journal - Friday, May 13, 1904; pg. 2
Minnie Caraway Slade
REELSBORO - Minnie Caraway Slade, 83, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Concord Christian Church, Florence. Graveside funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Concord Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Cayton officiating. She is survived by one son, H.W. Slade Jr. of Reelsboro; one daughter, Mammie Banks of New Bern; one sister, Gladys Barbour of Beaufort; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - November 3, 2005)
Charles H. Slauter, Jr.
ORIENTAL - Charles H. Slauter Jr., 88, of Oriental, N.C., beloved husband, father and friend, passed away, Aug. 9, 2012. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Nancy Lee Slauter; daughter, Mary Slauter of Arlington, Texas; son, Mark Slauter and wife, Margaret of Providence Forge, Va.; brother, John W. Slauter, Chardon, Ohio; and a special friend, Sara Lee of Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1948 and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. After graduation, he started a career with Pratt & Lambert Paint Company and retired in 1989 as Vice President of the Eastern Sales Division. Charles was an avid sailor his entire life. He was a parishioner of the Oriental United Methodist Church and a member of the choral group. Chuck was an advocate of education and actively participated in a tutoring program for the Pamlico County Schools. A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the Oriental United Methodist Church, Oriental, N.C. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - August 15, 2012)
Amanda S. Smith
REELSBORO - Amanda S. Smith, 84, of 17 Kelly Road, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at her residence. She was a native of Bayboro and was formerly employed in the maintenance department at the Pamlico County Health Department and Court House. She served as a choir member and usher at Antioch United Church of Christ. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at Antioch United Church of Christ, with the Rev. James E. Heath officiating. Burial will be in the Sawyer Family Cemetery. She is survived by her three daughters, Virginia Smith and Belle Bryant of the home and Jeanette Smith of Bayboro; two sons, Johnnie Smith of Bayboro and Donald Smith of New Bern; three sisters, Mary Smith of Bayboro, and Inez Watson and Katie Jones of Maribel; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary and at the church Friday one hour prior to the service. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
George Smith
BAYBORO – George Smith, 76, of Bayboro died Thursday, April 8 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A funeral service has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2 pm, at Antioch United Church of Christ with the Rev. James Heath, pastor, officiating with burial in the Sawyer Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Amanda Smith of the home; sons, Donald Smith, Johnny Smith, George Bryant and James Bryant, all of New Bern; daughters, Janet Smith, Virginia Smith and Bell Smith, all of Bayboro; brother, Elijah "Eli" Smith of New Bern; sister, Mary S. Roy of Philadelphia, PA; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary of New Bern. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - April 2004)
Gladys Glover Smith
Gladys "Sam" Glover Smith, 54, of Grantsboro, NC died May 2, 2005 at New Bern Health Care Center. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Throughout all her illness she always made you smile. Graveside funeral will be held at 12:00 pm, May 5, 2005 in Rock of Zion Church Cemetery in Grantsboro with the Rev. Tommy Bulla officiating. She is survived by her husband, Robert Stanley smith, Jr.; four children, Cindy Bennett and her husband, Bud Bennett, of New Bern, Larry Glover and wife, Windy, of Arapahoe, Robert Smith, III and wife, Janice, of Grantsboro and Lisa Peele and husband, Robbie, of Aurora; three sisters, Bobbie Pettis of Selma, Minnie Harrell of South Carolina and Laverne Forne of Selma; five brothers, Ivy Cannon of Bridgeton, Nathan Cannon of South Carolina, Johnny Cannon of Jacksonville, NC, Frank Cannon of Morehead city and P.G. Cannon of Selma; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, May 4 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The family would like to thank Home Health of Pamlico and all of the caring doctors and nurses at Craven Regional Medical Center during our mother's illness. We especially would like to thank Clemant Ned, jr. for all he did for her. We love you and you will always be a part of our family. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance, NC. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - May 2005)
Hubert Hearn Smith
(Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] - Thursday, December 13, 2007) Mr. Hubert Hearn Smith, 86, born June 21, 1921, in Oriental, died Tuesday evening at home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Norma Spruill Smith; a son, James A. Smith of Clayton; a brother, Thomas W. Smith of Oriental; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his parents, Mr. William John Smith Jr. and Mrs. Olive Hearn Smith, and a son, Hubert Hearn Smith Jr. Mr. Smith was a member of Oriental Rotary Club for over 50 years and a deacon in the First Baptist Church for 13 years and church treasurer for over 25 years. During World War II, Mr. Smith was a navigator with a B-17 bomber crew and flew 50 missions over Germany. After the war, he returned to Oriental to work with his father and brother, at W.J. Smith and Sons. He was also postmaster in Oriental for several years prior to his retirement in 1985. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Oriental First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Bowen and the Rev. Murray Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in Oriental Cemetery with military honors by Pamlico County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and other times at his residence, 304 Broad Street, Oriental. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Homes and Cremations, Alliance. Ida Mae Johnson Smith
Ida Mae "Ike" Johnson Smith, 98, of 99 Park Avenue, Mesic, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. She was born in the Maribel community of Pamlico County and resided in Mesic for over 60 years. She was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and was formerly employed in the seafood industry. The funeral will be held at noon Friday, March 28, 2008, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. C.A. Felton Jr. and the Rev. Theron Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Mesic Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Charles Smith of Mesic; two daughters, Minnie Lee Williams of Long Island, N.Y., and Ruth Smith of South Ozone Park, N.Y.; one brother, John W. Johnson of Mesic and one sister, Alice Parker of Mesic; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary. (Sun-Journal [New Bern, NC] – Wednesday, March 26, 2008)
John F. Smith
Mr. John F. Smith, 58, a resident of Britthaven of Washington, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, at Britthaven of Washington. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in Mount Calvary United Holy Church, Washington, with pastor Rickie Battle officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington. Mr. Smith was born in Pamlico County on Nov. 4, 1948. He was the son of Josephine Gibbs Smith and the late John Oliver Smith. He was a 1967 graduate of Pamlico Central High School in Stonewall. On Dec. 15, 1978, he married Florence Ann Keyes Smith, who preceded him in death March 17, 2005. He was employed with Robert Griffin Piping Co. He was a member of Mount Calvary United Holy Church, Washington. Survivors include one daughter, Krisha Ann Keyes of Washington; one son, Kelvin Latef’ Keyes of Philadelphia, Pa.; six sisters, Ann Amicy of Brooklyn, N.Y., Wilma Jones and Virginia Smith, both of Mesic, Levern Roberson of Cash Corner, Lavendar Smith and Marina Cole, both of James City; one god sister, Nan Beasley of Maribel; five brothers, Samuel Smith and Hubert Smith, both of Aurora, Hildrew Smith of Providence, R.I., Oliver Smith of Rocky Mount and Charles Smith of Nashville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Smith and Carletta Smith and four brothers, Hilton Smith, William Smith, Joseph Smith and Kenneth Smith. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington, and other times at the home of his daughter, 514 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Washington. (Washington Daily News [Washington, NC] - Saturday, September 29, 2007)
Lamb Smith, III
GRANTSBORO - Lamb Smith III, 67, of 635 Keystown Road, Grantsboro, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pamlico County and attended the county school system. He was employed as a truck driver for many years in New York. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at New Bern Eastern Missionary Baptist Association Headquarters, Grantsboro, with the Rev. Laurence Simmons officiating. He is survived by his father, Lamb Smith Jr. of the home; nine sons, Paul Smith of Long Island, N.Y., Gary Smith of Greensboro, Tony Smith and Pshawn Smith, both of Long Island, N.Y., Leonard Smith and Christopher Smith of Georgia, Kenneth Griffin of Long Island, N.Y., Lamb Boyd of New Bern, Jeff Smith of Long Island, N.Y.; five daughters, Denise Smith of Middle Island, N.Y., Shelia Smith, Karen Smith and Lisa Smith of Long Island, N.Y., and Deidre Smith of Virginia; three brothers, Jerry Willis of Alliance, Milton Davis of Bayboro and Warren Smith of New Bern; two sisters, Juanita Riggins and Sircora Smith, both of Grantsboro; 27 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Oscar's Mortuary. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary. (Sun-Journal [New Bern, NC] – Wednesday, March 26, 2008)
Larry Tillman Smith
[February 20, 1962 - January 1, 2014]Larry Tillman Smith, 51, of Bayboro died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at home. He attended Pamlico United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Jessica Anne Smith of Anapolis, Maryland and Christine Marie Smith of Richmond, Virginia; parents, John & Mary Anne Donovan of Bayboro; two brothers, Michael Lawrence Smith of Woodbine, Maryland and Steven Wayne Smith of Baltimore, Maryland; and two sisters, Cynthia Anne Nagel of Shelbyville, Delaware and Sherry Lee Kaliszewski of Hamstead, NC. His memorial service will be held at a later date. (Bryant Funeral Home)
Lisa Collins Smith
ARAPAHOE - Lisa Paulette Collins Smith, 51, of 315 Martin Road, Arapahoe, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of the Pamlico County High School and was employed as a seafood processor with Sheryl's Seafood. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion M. B. Church and served as a choir member. Her funeral will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 97 Martin Road, with the Rev. Armandez Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lenwood Ray Smith of Oriental; son, Jeremy Smith of the home; mother, Mary Elizabeth Thomas and father, Ben Thomas, both of Arapahoe; and one sister, Stephanie Thomas of Chapel Hill, N.C. The family will receive friends at the residence of Edna Collins, 319 Martin Road. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the church an hour prior to the service. (Sun-Journal [New Bern, NC] – Wednesday, August 17, 2011)Lovie Saunders Smith
ORIENTAL - Lovie Saunders Smith, 91, 3896 Kershaw Road, died Sunday at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Holt's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church serving as musician and member of Gospel Voices. Her community involvement included membership in Bay Star Chapter No. 48 OES and assisting community churches as a musician. She was employed in the seafood industry. Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, at New Bern Eastern M.B. Association Headquarters with the Rev. L. Shannon Sabsook officiating. Burial will follow in the Ganus Cemetery, Arapahoe. She is survived by her two sons, Lenwood Ray Smith of Oriental and the Rev. Kenneth Smith of Grifton; one daughter, Hattie S. Davis of Oriental; one sister, Geraldine Aldridge of New Bern; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the residence. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. (Sun-Journal [New Bern, NC] – Friday, May 13, 2011)Maxine L. Hayes Smith
Our most precious and loving mother, Maxine L. Hayes Smith, 90, went to be with her Lord on Feb. 4, 2000. Born in Oriental, N.C., she was the widow of Charles Daughtry Hayes and James R. Smith. She was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Carolyn H. and Ralph Everton of Norfolk, Ann H. and Tommy Smith of Chesapeake; a son, Charles S. Hayes of Norfolk; a sister, Shirley Baum of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Vina Lou Hayes of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by a son, James W. Hayes; a daughter-in-law, Barbara T. Hayes; and a grandson, Stephen L. Hayes. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by the Rev. Charles Snead. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. (The Virginian-Pilot [Norfolk, VA] - February 6, 2000; pg. B6)
Norma Spruill Smith
Norma Spruill Smith, 94, of Oriental, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Springbrook Nursing and Rehab in Clayton, NC after a long and arduous battle against Alzheimer's. In addition to her parents, Mr. Preston Carroll Spruill and Mrs.
Mattie Hardison Spruill, she was predeceased by a brother, Mr. Alston Spruill, Sr., a sister, Mrs. Helen Spruill Benton, husband, Mr. Hubert H. Smith and infant son, Hubert Hearn Smith Jr. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Tingle of Oriental, a son, James A. Smith of Clayton, NC, and 4 nieces and 3 nephews and their families. Miss Norma, as she was affectionately called by those who knew her, was a member of the Oriental Women's Club for 50 years, as well as a member of Oriental United Methodist Church for most of her life. Miss Norma is often remembered as a teacher of first grade, for 17 years all told, at Alliance and Oriental Elementary Schools. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed golfing at Minnesott Beach as well as fishing in the Neuse River aboard the Neuse Queen, captained by Mrs. Betsy Thompson and mate, Helen Eubanks. The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church in Oriental at 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon with visitation at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Interment will be in Oriental Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. (Sun-Journal [New Bern, NC] – September 29, 2018)
Pauline H. Smith
LOWLAND - Pauline H. Smith, 73, died Tuesday, August 31 at Craven Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held Saturday, 1 pm, in Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, WV. She is survived by her son, Foster Watts, Jr. of Bayboro; daughter, Roxanne Watts Paul of Alliance; two sisters, Maxine Kneval of Baltimore, MD and Reva Shirley of Keyser, WV; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Vernon Watts, Sr., and two sons, Troy Lee Watts and Wesley J. Watts. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] - September 2, 2005)
Peggy Ann Clark Smith
NEW BERN - Peggy Ann Clark Smith, 64, of 107 Theodore Lane, New Bern, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. She was born in Aurora and was formerly employed in the Maintenance Department of Texas Gulf and Craven Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon, Tuesday at St. Hooker M. B. Church with the Rev. Cecil Brown and Rev. Virginia Smith officiating. Burial follows in Whitehurst Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her son, James E. Clark of Greensboro and daughter, Brenda Liverman of Virginia Beach, Va.; brothers, Chester Acklin of Missouri, Hal Alfred Clark of New York, Willie Clark, Jr. of Washington, Curtis Lee Clark of New York, N.Y., Tommy Redell Clark of Washington; sisters, Beulah Mae O'Neal, New York, N.Y., Delores Clark of Aurora and Patricia Ann Bryant of Aurora; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence of her sister, Patricia Bryant, at 4709 Mary's Chapel Rd., Aurora. Viewing will be at Oscar's Mortuary from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and at the church an hour prior to the service. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Wednesday, January 26, 2011)Reece Smith, Jr.
(Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – August 23, 2008) Reece Smith, Jr., 72, of Grantsboro died Sunday, Aug. 17, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Bridgeton Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Dixon officiating. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor McDowell of Grantsboro; a stepson of Bridgeton; and one sister, Lillie Mae Davis. The family will receive friends at Pollock-Best Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Pollock-Best Funerals and Cremations. Roy Macleavon Smith, Jr.
Roy "Bobo" Macleavon Smith Jr., 41, of 148 Park Ave., Bayboro, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in New Jersey. He was a 1987 graduate of Pamlico County High School and was employed as a commercial fisherman with Smith & Smith Inc. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009, at New Bern Eastern M.B. Association Headquarters, 855 N.C. 306 North, Grantsboro, with the Rev. Tony Credle officiating. Burial will be in the Clyde Smith Sr. Cemetery, in Mesic. He is survived by his father, Royal M. Smith Sr., and mother, Hazel Gibbs Smith of the home; three sons, Devon Smith of Durham, Johnathan Smith and Jerimiah Smith of Whitesboro, N.J.; and one brother, Jamie L. Smith of the home. Viewing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oscar's Mortuary and from noon to 1:45 p.m. Monday, at the New Bern Eastern M.B. Association Headquarters, prior to the service. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Saturday, March 28, 2009)
Sally Mason Smith
Sally Mason Smith, 81, of Morehead City, died Friday, December 4 [2009] at Carolina East Medical Center. Mrs. Smith was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church of Morehead City. Services were held December 7 at Faith Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Grubbs officiating. Interment followed in Bayview Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith and a grandson, Patrick Smith. The family received friends December 6 at Munden Funeral Home. (The Pamlico News [Oriental, NC] – no date) Submitted by Shirley Gabbert
Sara Roberts Smith
Sara Roberts Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully at home in Arapahoe NC on January 5, 2022. Sara Alice Roberts was born January 31, 1942 in Pamlico County to Nellie (Sumrell) and Zeffie Roberts Sr. She graduated from Pamlico County High SchoolClass of 1960. She met the love of her life and married William “Billy” Smith Jr from Lowland NC on February 24, 1963. To this union two children were born, William Lee and Selena Ann. After High School, Sara was employed by Carolina Telephone, the Pamlico County School System and retired from Robert Bosch, New Bern NC. Following her retirement, her focus became her home, her family and Bethany Christian Church. She could often be found at home preparing for entertaining friends and family especially for the Holidays. When not at home, she enjoyed spending time at the beach and making occasional trips to Atlantic City, NJ, where she enjoyed sitting next to family at her favorite slot machine whether Lady Luck was on her side or not. Sara was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Billy Roberts, Cecil Roberts and Faye Spruill. She is survived by her brothers, Zeffie Roberts Jr. and David Roberts both of Arapahoe. She is also survived by her loving husband of almost 59 years, Billy Smith; children: Lee Smith of Savannah GA and Selena Smith Swan of Prince George VA.; grandchildren: Jacob (wife Miranda) Smith, Amanda Swan, Sarah Swan and Sunny Smith; two great-grandchildren: Grayson Ryan and Juniper Alice. A Memorial Service will be held at Bryant Funeral Home on Sunday, January 9, at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Mike Roach will officiate services. (Bryant Funeral Service)
Theodore Roosevelt Smith
ORIENTAL - Theodore "Sonny Boy" Roosevelt Smith, 79, of 1301 N.C. 55 East, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, at his residence. He was a graduate of the 1949 class of Pamlico County Training School. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 238. He was employed by Gar-land Fulcher Seafood and captain of the Johnny Boy. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Chapel M.B. Church, Oriental, with Demetrius Williams officiating and the Rev. Victor Smith, eulogist. The burial will be in the Odd Fellow Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Emma Louise Brown Smith of the home; three sons, the Rev. Victor Smith of Grantsboro, and Terry Smith and Tyrone Smith, both of Oriental; four daughters, Sandra Smith of Orien-tal, Evangeline Radford of Adelphi, Md., Freda Hargett of Oriental and Karen Moore of Aurora; 12 grand-children; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. Viewing will be from 9 to 7 p.m. Friday, at Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – May 2, 2010)Thomas William Smith
One of Oriental's most popular senior citizens, Thomas W. Smith, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 93. Those 93 years were very well spent. He was an active member of the Oriental First Baptist Church from the age of 10, a
lifelong member like his parents and grandparents before him. He was an Oriental volunteer fireman for 27 years and a valued member of the Masonic Lodge for 70 years, master of the lodge numerous times. For four years, he served in the Navy as an electrician and volunteer movie operator. He took part in every major invasion in Europe. Tom was well known as a business owner at W.J. Smith and Sons in downtown Oriental and kept TVs and appliances working for Pamlico County residents for years. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Olive Smith; brother, Hubert Smith; son, Thomas W. Smith, Jr.; and grandson, T.W. Smith, III. Tom was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Anne, with whom he enjoyed net fishing on the Neuse river and cross country motor-homing; his daughters, Grace (Mike) Beagle, Joanne (Eddie) Medlin, Mary (Bill) Mills; daughter-in-law, Joanne Smith; his grandchildren, Chad (Laura) Hunning, Jason Hunning, Katie (Aaron) Almaguer, and Chris Sanders; and great- grandchildren, Avery, Layla, Carter, Grant and Luke who will remember him with love and for the life that he taught including crabbing, fishing and the joy of Oriental's Croaker Festival. Graveside services with military honors and masonic rites by Mt. Vernon Lodge #359 will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 25th at Oriental Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Harper officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the service Monday at Oriental First Baptist Church. Over the years, Tom touched the lives of many and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance. Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Saturday, September 23, 2017)
Timothy Eugene Smith
Timothy "Timbo" Eugene Smith, 39, of 509 W. Main St., Whitesboro, N.J., died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in New Jersey. He was a 1988 graduate of Pamlico County High School and was employed as a commercial fisherman with Smith & Smith Inc. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2009, at New Bern Eastern M.B. Association Headquarters, 855 N.C. 306 North in Grantsboro, with the Rev. Tony Credle officiating. Burial will be in the Clyde L. Smith Sr. Cemetery, in Mesic. He is survived by his wife, Carinna S. Smith of Whitesboro, N.J.; his parents, Royal M. Smith Sr. and Hazel Gibbs Smith, both of Mesic; his three sons, La Timothy Smith of Greensboro, Timahl Smith and Clint Smith, both of Whitesboro, N.J.; three daughters, Ashlee Smith and Nichole Smith, both of Arapahoe, and Timia Smith of Whitesboro, N.J.; and one brother, Jamie L. Smith of Mesic. Viewing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oscar's Mortuary and from noon to 1:45 p.m. Monday at the New Bern Eastern M.B. Association Headquarters in Grantsboro, prior to the service. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Saturday, March 28, 2009)
William Joseph Smith
William “Bill” Joseph Smith, 91, of Reelsboro passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at Kitty Askins Hospice, Goldsboro. He is a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, a Merchant Marine, a member of the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division and veteran of WWII. He was also a member of the American Legion where he served with the honor guard. He is survived by sons, William J. Smith IV, Robert C. Smith and Matthew W. Bubka; daughters, Jane M. Studstill and Patricia Ann Barters; sister, Ora May Martini; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. His graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9th at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. (Bryant Funeral Home)Williams Rogers Smith
William Rogers Smith, 84, of the Mesic community died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Craven Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pamlico County and was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Trustee Board and was a Sunday school teacher and senior choir member. His community involvement included membership in the E. R. Dudley Lodge # 78 and the Angelic Gospel Chorus. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree of NADEP, Cherry Point. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. C.A. Felton Jr. officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Mesic Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Flossie Smith of the home; two daughters, Ellen Bernice Jordan of Boston and Helen R. Cox of New Bern; one sister, Zulener Credle of Mesic; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at 9390 N.C. Highway 304, Mesic. Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Oscar's Mortuary. Arrangements by Oscar's Mortuary. (Sun Journal [New Bern, NC] – Thursday, April 17, 2008)
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