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Prentice M. Troup, 87, son of the late Fred and Mildred Troup, died peacefully on July 9, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 @ 12:44 pm
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Mr. Johnny Frank Woolard, age 85, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born Oct. 12, 1925, in Washington, N.C., and was the son of the late J. F. and Daisy Woolard of Old Ford, N.C.
Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 @ 12:11 pm
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Paul Alan Steiner, 80, a resident of Jamesville, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Martin General Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Biggs Chapel, Williamston, with the Revs. Jimmy Elks and Mack Crisp officiating
Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 @ 11:50 am
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Mrs. Verlie Crandell Swindell, a resident of 794 Cedar Village Road, Belhaven, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Pungo District Hospital. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home.
Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 @ 11:43 am
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On July 1, 2011, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Chad Douglas Woolard, 42 years of age, of 3723 Harvey Road in Washington and Donald Clayton Madry, 53 years of age, of 3723 Harvey Road in Washington.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
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A funeral for Minnie Lorraine H. Gray will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Star of Zion Church of Christ, Fairfield. Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 1:26 pm
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Jenny L. Jackson, 69, died Saturday, July 9, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Plymouth United Methodist Church, Plymouth. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 1:21 pm
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Mrs. Lucille Haddock Rose, age 84, a former resident of Pantego and Washington, died Friday, July 8, 2011, at Universal Healthcare in Oxford, N.C.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 1:16 pm
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On Friday, July 8, 2011, Patricia Spivey Davis passed away peacefully at Duke University Hospital surrounded by friends and family after her courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 12:50 pm
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I guess I learned the Pledge of Allegiance way back in 1946 when I was in the first grade. I am sure I didn't really understand the implications but it didn't take long before I could recite it from memory.
Published: Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 10:39 am
By: George H. Schryer
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Mrs. Lillie Simmons Wilkins, 79, a resident of 421 Jefferson Ave., Plymouth, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at her residence. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home. Arrangements will be announced by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service, Roper.
Published: Saturday, July 9th, 2011 @ 7:53 pm
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Beaufort County Medical Center recently received rocker gliders for patient rooms in the Women's Services department through donations made to the Hospital's Lights of Love fund and through a special donation from Eastern Radiologists.
Published: Saturday, July 9th, 2011 @ 2:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County Commissioners have many duties, but the most important responsibility that is theirs to reconcile is the setting of an ad valorem (property) tax rate.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Ms. Margaret P. Barham, age 83, a resident of Carriage Club Drive, Mooresville, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 12:28 pm
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Mrs. Lillian Heller Clark, age 88, a resident of 2245 Old New Bern Road, Chocowinity, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at her home. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Cemetery of Chocowinity.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 12:20 pm
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Ms. Juanita B. Gurkins, age 75, a resident of Sixth Street, Washington, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 12:15 pm
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Master Joshua Sanders, age 10, a resident of 717 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at his home. A funeral will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Mattamuskeet High School Gym.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
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A funeral for Milton Guy Simpon Sr. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Columbia. Arrangements are by Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
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Mrs. Fannie Mae Tetterton Wainwright, a former resident of 1039 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. Arrangements will be announced by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 11:53 am
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Mr. Ralph Whitaker, 80, a resident of Cooper Hill Road, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Bertie Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Windsor, with the Revs. J.N. Baggett and Billy Presley officiating.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 11:48 am
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Beaches, grilling, boating, swimming, picnics, and EVENTS!
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 11:21 am
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The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 @ 4:26 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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As someone who lives and dies by the strength of his opinion, on a variety of platforms, I am always intrigued by those who treat their opinions as something of an entity that is in constant transition.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 9:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mrs. Lillie “Dennis” Acklin , 90, a resident of 110 Warren Chapel Church Road, Chocowinity, died Sunday, July 3, 2011. A funeral will be conducted at noon Friday at Temple of Jesus Christ Church with Elder William Acklin officiating.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:56 am
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Mr. Kenneth Wayne Downing, 60, a resident of 1055 Weathervane Hill Drive, Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount. The family will receive relatives and friends at 1055 Weathervane Hill Drive, Rocky Mount, and at 42 Brown St., Plymouth.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:50 am
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Mr. Columbus Hart died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at the home of his daughter, 7773 U.S. Highway 264 West, Washington. Arrangements will be announced by Randolph Funeral Home, 219 N. Bonner St., Washington.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:46 am
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Mr. Jeff D. McNair, 85, a resident of 3975 Mackeys Road, Plymouth, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Beaufort County Medical Center. The family will receive relatives and friends at 3975 Mackeys Road, Plymouth.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:43 am
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Amy Ruth Miller, 57, a native of Plymouth, N.C., daughter of Ruth and the late John E. Miller, succumbed to the ravages of cancer July 3, 2011, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She lived in Raleigh for 28 years and was a Systems Administrator for the Raleigh Convention Center.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:36 am
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Mr. Sonnie Moore Jr., 77, a resident of 6462 N. Savannah Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Beaufort County Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are by Whitfield & Whitley Funeral Home.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:29 am
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Master Joshua Sanders, 10, a resident of 717 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at his home. The family will receive friends at the home through today and other times at 519 New Holland Road, Swan Quarter.
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 11:25 am
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