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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1994
Page
4
The forecast for Tuesday July 26 in North Carolina calls for mainly sunny skies across the state. Daytime highs range from the upper 80s to mid 90s depending on location with hot conditions in the Piedmont and coastal areas. Expect isolated afternoon storms in the mountains and along the coast with brief downpours possible in the afternoon heat.
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered thunderstorms ending this evening. A fow in the mid 70s. Light southwest wind. Partly cloudy tomorrow with a 40 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms. A high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15. Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely across the state this evening and again tomorrow afternoon. Highs in the 80s to mid 90s. Lows tonight in the 60s to mid 70s. Showers and thunderstorms possible each day through Friday.
A large high pressure system will move into the center of the nation on Tuesday bringing unseasonably cool air to the north central states with highs in the 60s and 70s. The system pushes a cool front into the South where showers and thunderstorms are likely from the Northeast to the southern Plains, while the West continues a heat wave with many 90s and 100s. Strong southwest winds will affect coastal waters tonight and again Tuesday, with building waves from 1 to 2 feet.
Previous day shows highs and lows with precipitation notes. Forecasts indicate high temperatures and conditions including sunny partly cloudy cloudy fog showers rain snow flurries snow thunderstorm windy fair and not available measurements.
Brooklyn obituary notes James K. Gressham aged 70 of 1700 Sterling Place formerly of New Bern rocky Run community died Sunday at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. The family will greet friends at Emily Gressham 550 Rocky Run Road New Bern. Arrangements by Oscars Mortuary announced.
A 340 foot All Alaskan burned off the Alaska Peninsula in Unimak Pass leaking oil and releasing toxic smoke. One crew member is missing and 132 were evacuated as the vessel was towed out to sea. The ship carried 126000 gallons of diesel and 10000 gallons of lube oil.
William Mercer Johnson, 51, died at Craven Regional Medical Center and was pronounced by Cotten Funeral Home. The notice lists his full name and the arranging funeral home.
Earl Gaskins Jr. 21 of 530 Old Vanceboro Road died Saturday in Mississippi. Cotten Funeral Home arranged the arrangements.
Lucy Parker Simmons age 89 of Pollocksville died Saturday July 23 at Trent Village Nursing Home. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pollocksville United Methodist Church. Burial in Pollocksville. Survived by daughter Lucy Banks sister Richie Ward Atkins two sisters in law Irene Oliver Iva Lee Parker grandchildren Vickie Bell Edward Jenkins great grandchildren Brandi Bell Derreck Bell Samantha Smith. Family receives friends 7:30-9 p.m. today at Layland Funeral Home and at Edward and Susan Jenkins home 221 Pollock St. Pollocksville. Paid obituary.
Dorothy Wishart Thompson, 67, of 91 Ashley Place died Sunday. The obituary notes her residence and passing, with limited available details from the fragmented notice. Further information about survivors and funeral arrangements is not provided in the readable text.
The Rev. David E. Mathewson Sr. aged 83 of 801 Cedar Street Beaufort died Sunday in Havelock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Godette 931 Adams Creek Road. The obituary notes his faith and longtime residence. Funeral plans were not listed.
Paul John Anthony Jr., 43, of 118 1/2 Gladewood Circle died Saturday in a local residence. Authorities were investigating the death as a case in progress with no immediate cause released.
Estelle Duquid Ballenger 87 of 410 Aurora Road died Friday. Funeral 2 p m today at Kitt Swamp Christian Church with Revs. Robert Cayton and Roy Savage officiating. Burial in Arthur Ballenger family cemetery. Survived by one nephew and three nieces. Arrangements by Pollock-Wells and Best Funeral Home.
Cora Matthews Lewis 71 longtime Vanceboro resident died at East Carolina Care Nursing Home. She taught children at home and was active in the Vanceboro United Methodist Church and Women of the Church. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Wilkerson Funeral Home chapel Vanceboro burial Celestial Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband Linwood M. Lewis two daughters Cathy Phillips and Diane Hodges, one sister Lillian Gaskins, five grandchildren Karen Martin Kim Hodges. Visitation tonight 7 9 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home Vanceboro.
Troopers said a three vehicle crash Sunday about 5 40 p m six miles south of Hertford killed three people Sawyer Janet O Donnell 39 and eight year old Patrick O Donnell all from Edenton. Four others injured in the southbound collision occurred as the second vehicle was hit head on from the rear by the third vehicle.
Charlotte officials plan to launch Common Ground a program from the Faith & Politics Institute to improve race relations using games. Mayor Richard Winroot and Chairman Parks Helms say supporters include banks and businesses ready to pay 150000 dollars, with an 18 member steering group and potential training for 150 residents. In Rocky Mount the effort previously brought together 40 residents and yielded new cross racial friendships.
Tammy Parks of 1110 Fulcher Lane was charged with welfare fraud and false pretenses after an indictment by the Craven County grand jury. Norris Gerome Dillahunt, 51, of 1728 Washington Street, faces felony hit and run charges for leaving the scene of an accident after injuring Robert Edwards. Also cited were a jewelry theft report for Sonya Jones at 1205 Aurora Road in Ernul and a moped theft report from Brul Nance at 1005 Old Cherry Point Road. Bonds posted range from 500 to 2,000 unsecured. The notices warn that arrests and warrants do not prove guilt.
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