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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1994
Page
4
The forecast calls for mostly clear conditions with overnight lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s statewide and lower 50s in the mountains. Saturday will be sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s and northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Mary Foy Smith seventy nine of 1237 Pollock Street New Bern died Tuesday at Craven Regional Medical Center She was preceded in death by her husband Noah Herbert Smith Sr and daughter Marilyn Smith Gaskins Funeral service Friday at 2 pm at Pollock Wells and Best Funeral Home Chapel Burial in New Bern Memorial She is survived by three sons Herbert Lenwood and Ervin all of New Bern one daughter Mary Ann Thornton of New Bern one son in law Lester Gaskins seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren Friends may call Thursday 7 to 8 pm at Pollock Wells and Best Funeral Home and other times at 1026 Plymouth Drive
A stationary front spans the Southeast from Louisiana to northern Florida with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High pressure keeps the East sunny to partly cloudy and mild. A weak Midwest front brings little moisture and no significant precipitation. high pressure aloft maintains sunny, warm conditions overall.
Northeast winds today 10 to 15 knots with 2 to 4 feet seas. Overnight winds 5 to 10 knots with 2 to 4 feet seas. High 3.5 feet. Tidal readings 11:37am 3.0 feet, 11:58pm Low 0.1 feet. 11am 0.0 feet, 5:52pm. Waves 1 to 2 feet in sounds.
Elizabeth Franks Leonard 67 of Newport died Tuesday at home. A federal court reporter with the Justice Department in east, she will be buried at Greenleaf Memory Cemetery after a 2 p.m. Friday service at Cotton Funeral Home chapel officiated by Rev. Clyde Eborn. She is survived by two sons Thomas Glenn Overby Zebulon and Michael Lee Overby Richmond Va plus one sister Mamie Calhoon Morehead City and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cotton Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church Morehead City NC 28557.
Terri Deanne Slade four months died Tuesday at Craven Regional Medical Center. Graveside service 11 30 a m Thursday at Meadows Cemetery James City with Rev. Wallace Grimes officiating. Survived by father Terry Ernul New Bern mother Detra Slade home brother Fabian Slade New Bern paternal grandparents James Ernul New Bern maternal grandmother Joanne Slade New Bern. Family receives friends at Joanne Slade 716 Old Cherry Point Road. Arrangements by Oscar s Mortuary.
Springfield reports a new psychobiography argues Mary Todd Lincoln abused Abraham Lincoln, pushing him toward politics and the White House. The author notes documented episodes including a wooden plank strike and other tirades, with accounts of temper, furniture throws, and household disruption shaping Lincoln’s life and career.
Eunice Mae Rivenbark Dixon, 77, of Britthaven of New Bern died Monday at the nursing home. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cotten Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Ray Greene officiating. Burial followed in New Bern Memorial Gardens. She is survived by a son Charlies H. Dixon of New Bern, a daughter Judy A. Dixon of Falls Church, Virginia, a brother Roger E. Rivenbark of Wilmington, four sisters Christine Shuey, Elizabeth Hill, Ruth Cumbo, Grace Foy of New Bern, Havelock, Trenton, and New Jersey, three grandchildren and one great.
Charles Alfred Short Jr. 72 of 233 Tilton Street Havelock died Tuesday at Carteret General Hospital Morehead City. He was an elder at Pindbycation Church a Mason Shriner and member of several veteran and fraternal groups. Funeral at Trinity Presbyterian Church with military honors. Survived by widow Shirley and two children. Memorials to Gideons International. Funeral home viewing 7 8 p m today.
Beulah Thomas Morse 58 of Bridgeton died Tuesday. She attended Faith Free Will Baptist Church. services at Cotton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Jack Phillips officiating. Burial planned at Greenleaf. Survivors include two sons Bob Morse and Butch Morse, two daughters Donna Harmatuk and Debbie Gent, mother Vivian Thomas, three brothers Gary Thomas David Earl Thomas George Thomas, and sister Catherine Ann Lee. Burial arrangements at Cotten Funeral.
Rachel McMinimy Brown longtime West New Bern Presbyterian Church member active in the American Cancer Society. Funeral at 11 a.m. Friday Cotten Funeral Home chapel with Rev. David Eastes officiating. Burial in Greenleaf. Survived by one son Eddie. Friends may call 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cotten Funeral Home.
Timmy Smith Harrell of Box 336 Harrell R-1 formerly of Beaufort died today at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home.
Dr. Joseph DeWalt, founder of UNC sports medicine and longtime team physician to national champion athletes, died Tuesday afternoon after a long illness at 67. A UNC Medical School graduate and 1950 alumnus, he influenced coaches and players, earning the nickname Doctor D and praise from Dean Smith and others for his servant leadership and care on and off the sidelines.
Donna J Acevedo of Jim Walters Homes reported a fence cut and theft of salt treated lumber valued at 287.56, white vinyl 201.60, and another lumber 82.88 Tuesday night. Jack R Quidley Jr reported theft from his pickup on 2150 Old Airport Road of a chain saw 500 and two weed eaters totaling 500.
Hobocken resident Anna Jones caused no injuries or vehicle damage when her car struck a small bear that crawled from a ditch on NC 33 near the Beaufort County line at about 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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