NAPUS
of
North Carolina

 

News From the Membership and Extended Postal Family

(02/22/10) Lionel Adams, step-father of Myra Lynn, Postmaster, Fremont passed away. Condelence cards may be sent to: Mrs. Martha Adams, 629 Brookside Place, Planinfield NJ 07060.

(12/7/09) Brenda Sharpe wife if Rick Sharpe, Postmaster Stoneville passed away.
Condolences may be sent to: 5480 Barrows Mill Road, Martinsville VA 24112

(11/17/09)Jimmy Combs, brother to Debbie Younger Postmaster of Bennett, passed away. www.lowefuneralhome.com is the website to view arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donatins be made in Jimmy's memory to the: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill NC 27514 or
Hawfields Presbyterian Church, 2115 NC Hwy 119 South, Mebane NC 27302-9761.

(11/17/09) Inez Gray Gibbs, 93, of Manns Harbor, died Thursday, September 3

(11/17/09) Marvin Jenkins, Retired Postmaster of Bryson City, NC, passed away 11/10/09.

(11/03/09) Raleigh McHone, mother of Joy Barlow, Postmaster of Mount Airy, passed away. Joy's address is 2072 Springs Rd. Mount Airy NC 27030.

(10/12/09) Earl Norris former Postmaster of Boone died Sunday October 11 2009. visitation at Grace Lutheran Church King Street Boone NC 10/13 from 6-8pm, funeral Wednesday at 2:00 at the Church.

(08 13 09) Nancy McRae Johnson mother and grandmother of Pat Brewer, postmaster Julian, Rene Sturrs, postmaster Pleasant Garden, passed away. Burial will be at Alamance Memorial Park following chapel services. Cards may be sent to: Pat Brewer, 1351 Greenwood Drive, Burlington, NC 27217, Rene Stutts, 3016 NC Hwy 62E, Liberty NC 27298.
Website for further information: www.lowefuneralhome.com

(08/10/09) Charles Huntley

Charles Cummings Huntley, 83, of Lenoir, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009 at his
residence.

Mr. Huntley was born in Caldwell County to the late Lloyd L. Huntley and Alma Barlow
Huntley.

He was a retired Postmaster and a WWII veteran. He was a member of Colliers United
Methodist Church, a member and past President of the Hickory Exchange Club, a member
and past President of Cajah's Mountain Lions Club, past Chairman of Cajah's Mountain
Board and past President of the North Carolina National Association of Postmasters
of U.S.

Survivors include his wife, Lila Bush Huntley of the home; a daughter, Linda H.
Teeters and husband Joey of Lenoir; and sisters, Gwen Waters and Ginger Watson, both of Lenoir.

A graveside service will be held Monday, August 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Colliers
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Taylor officiating.

In memory of Mr. Huntley, memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative
Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645 or to Colliers United Methodist Church,
2625 Clarks Chapel Road, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Online condolences may be placed at www.dignitymemorial.com/2320.

Pendry's Funeral Home is serving the Huntley family.

(7/31/09) Cindy Tucker, Altamahaw, under went a heart procedure. She is doing fine at this time.

(7/30/09) The mother of Rene Stutts and Pat Brewer is in ARMC and declining. Hospice was called on July 29. Please keep both Rene and her mother in your prayers.

(7/25/09)Virgil Hinson received a call from Ms Enola that J.R. Moore has passed away. J.R. was a Past President of NC NAPUS and a good friend and inspiration to many of us. The arrangements are as follows: July 30, 2009 (11:00 Recieveing of Friends, Service at 12:00) at AME Church? 402 W. Edenton St Raleigh, NC 27603
Haywood Funderal Home is in Charge (phone 919-832-3835) their website is
HAYWOOD FH.COM

(7/20/09) Mallie Lindsay, mother of Dinah Marshall, postmaster of Yanceyville, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2009. The family will host visitation on Wednesday July 22, 2009 from 1:00-2:00pm with the funeral/burial services immediately following (2:00pm). Location: Blackwell Funeral Home, 1292 Rauhut St., Burlington NC 27217.
Cards and donations can be sent to: 1 Lakepoint Court, Greensboro, NC 27406. For Hospice or NAPUS.
Floral arrangements may be sent directly to Blackwell Funeral Home.
The entire family wishes to thank all for their condolences and prayers.

 

(06/18/09) Herbert Traxler brother of Charles Traxler, Postmaster Sneads Ferry and brother-in-law of Leisa Trazler, Postmaster Atlantic Beach passed away Wednesday June 17, 2009. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Charles and Leisa Traxler, 114 Oak Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557. Donations may be mailed to: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2005 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557.

(05/26/09) The mother of Dinah Marshall is not well. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

(05/26/09) Rita King, sister in law of Beverly Sandlin, Postmaster in Chinquapin,passed away Saturday May 23, 2009. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Gloria Carawan, 248 Futreal Lane, Beulaville, NC 28518.

(05/21/09) Betty Bennett mother of Jim Benett Postmaster of Grimesland, NC has passed away. Condolences may be sent to: PO Box 471, Drexel NC 28619.

(05/06/09) Danny F. Terry husband of Jacqueline Terry, Retired Postmaster of Cumberland. Cards and condolences may be mailed to: Brian & Jacqueline Terry, 6258 Rockfish Rd. Hope Mills, NC 28348.

(04/21/09) Daphine Ware's husband is in the hospital.

 

(04/03/09) The mother of Eric Siebert, Postmaster Wallace,NC passed away. Donations may be sent to: Four Season's Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock NC
28731-9447

(04/02/09) The mother of Deborah Briggs, Postmaster Comfort, NC passed away. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Debroah Briggs, 4558 Round Tree Road, Winterville, NC 28590

(03/09) Bobby Shaw, Past President of NCNAPUS, lost his father. He requests that donations be made to the NCNAPUS scholarship fund.

03/10/09) Arthur J. Walsh, father of Judith Walsh, Postmaster in Bayboro NC passed away. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Honor of Mr. Arthur J. Walsh. Cards may be sent to: Judith Walsh PO Box 5, Bayboro NC 28515-0005.

 

(2/12/09)Mrs Agnes Mozelle Helsabeck Hooker, wife of Retired Postmaster Charles Hooker (Pfafftown) passed away February 10, 2009. Agnes was employed 31 years as a postal clerk in King. Memorials may made to: Antioch United Methodist Church, 9220 Antioch Church Rd., Rural Hall, NC 27045. Also to, The Western Carolina Alzheimer's Assoc. 545 N. Trade St., Suite 3J, Winston Salem NC 27101.

(02/05/09) Janice Madill, mother of Sharon Belflowers, Postmaster in Newton Grove, NC, passed away on February 3, 2009. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Sharon Belflowers, 3805 Williford Street, Eastover, NC 28312.

(01/02/09)Archibold Lenox Taylor, Jr. died. He is the retired postmaster of Oxford NC. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to United Hospice, 1242 Dabney Dr., Henderson, NC 27536.

Robert Lewis McClain passes away. He was postmaster of Tarboro and Chapel Hill NC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, 3808 Tarheel Dr., Raleigh NC 27609.

Evelyn L. Reynolds, retired postmaster of Winterville NC passed away.

Wilbur A.Pike, retired postmaster of Pikeville NC passed away.

F.Clinton Rogers, retired postmaster of Roxboro passed away.

(01/02/09)Arrangements for Shirley's brother, Sidney Simmons will be Sunday 3p.m. at Symrna Baptist Church Greensboro Rd, Madison Ga phone number (706) 342-4199. Mapp/Gilmore Pyramid LLC 200 West Washington St Madison GA (706) 342-1656 is in charge of arrangements.
If anyone wishes to make a donation to the NAPUS Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers. Please send any scholarship donations to: Randy Mabry, 38892-B Quincy Rd, Albemarle NC 28001.

(12/30/08) Dinah Marshall received word that Sidney Simmons, bother of Shirley Johnson had a heart attack and passed away. Shirley requests we keep her in our prayers.

(12/28/08) Dinah Marshall just received notice that Shirley Johnson's sister was killed in an automobile accident on Friday. The service will be held Wednesday Dec. 31st. If any one would like to send cards or flowers here is the funeral home's address: Lester Lackey &Sons, 1163 Reynolds St, Covington, GA 30014. Shirley's home address is 10 Alcovy Ct, Covington GA 30014

(11/19/08) Marie Royal, former PM of Southport, NC. Wake will be Friday. Funeral will be Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 1:00. Trinity Methodist Church Southport NC. In lieu of flowers please make a charitable contribution to Paws Place animal shelter, 3701 Boiling Spring Rd. Winnabow, NC 28479.

(11/05/08) Allen Fast, Former Postmaster Rock Hill has passed away.

(11/03/08) Please keep Sharon Belflowers, Postmaster of Newton Grove in your thoughts and prayers. Her husband and mother are not well.

(10/08/08) James E. "Red" Jarman, retired Posmaster of Jacksonville NC passed away on 10/06/08. Condolences may be sent to the home: Jarman Family, 809 Gardenview Drive, Jacksonville NC 28540. By emessage: Jones Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Agape Life Family Church Building Fund, 205 Thomas Loop Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540.

(10/08/08) Danny Anderson, husband of Beverly Anderson, Postmaster of Ramsuer, had surgery on his back. He will be in the hospital for a few days. Cards may be sent to: 416 Manning Ave, Elon, NC 27244.

09/29/08) Eugene F Barcio, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on September 27, 2008. Gene was born September 20 , 1924, in St Francis, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Virginia Barcio At the young age of 18, he joined the Navy and served 4 years with the Seabees during WWII where he learned his construction trade . He had a passion for building and touched many lives always being there to share his skills. After the war, he started a career with the United States Postal Service as a city letter carrier in Milwaukee. He held various management positions and retired as the Postmaster of South Milwaukee after a 42 year postal career.

As a proud Italian American, he was an active member of the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ted Barcio and sisters Angeline Santostefano, Ida Mosacchio, Esther Duga, and grandson Anthony Barcio. Surviving is his sister Yolanda Kowalski. Also surviving are the love of his life for 62 years, Mary; sons, James Barcio of West Chester , PA, and wife Mary; Dave Barcio of Winston-Salem, NC, and wife Gayle. He has 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Cudahy, WI, on a date TBA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Winston Salem, NC, and condolences may be sent to GBarcio@aol.com or mailed to 2462 Southmont Dr. Apt 103, Winston Salem NC 27103.

Please keep Dave and Family in your thoughts and prayers. Dave is the postmaster in Winston Salem.

Alice Sumner
Administrative Assistant, Area B
Greensboro District
Phone: 336.668.1219
Fax: 336.668.1210

(9/29/08) Nora Ann Royal, step-Mother inlaw to Mike Rice, Postmaster of Pinnacle, passed away on Sunday 28, 2008. Condolences mya be sent to Billy Royal, 761 Suncrest Orchard Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

(9/25/08) The husband of Debbie McCallum, retired Postmaster of Highfalls passed away.
Condolences may be sent to: Debbie McCallum,776 Loving Hill Rd,
Candor NC 27229

(9/24/08) Ann Gain's husband passed away. Ann is the retired Postmaster of Goldston.

 

(08/21/08) Lois Pickard mother of Jeff Pickard, Postmaster of Stokesdale has passed away. Condolences may be sent to: 1408 Maple St. Greensboro NC 27405.

 

(8/8/08) Rev. Dorothy Bulla Moorefield, 92, mother of Peggy Ferguson, retired
Postmaster of Carrboro, died Saturday, August 2, 2008.

Betty Hemphill, former PM of Liberty died August 7, 2008. Family will receive vistors Monday 11, 2008, at Loflin Funeral Home, 212 W. Swananoa Ave, Liberty.
The funeral will be Tuesday, Shiloh United Methodist Church, 7349 Shiloh Rd. Liberty. Cards may be sent to: 1717 NC 62 E., Julian NC 27283.

(7/15/08) James Lee Thompson of Ft.Lauderdale, Fla., brother of John Thompson, Postmaster, Cary died 7/14/08. Services will be July 21 at the Roy and Kurts Mizell Funeral Home, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33311. Please keep John and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Condolences may be sent to John at 200 Rattan Bay Drive, Raleigh NC 27610-2258.

(7/14/08) York Riley, retired Postmaster of Hurdle Mills died July 12, 2008 at the Durham Regional Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday (15) 11:00 am, the the Brooks and White Funeral Home Chapel in Roxboro,NC. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hurdle Mills. Visitation will be held tonight at Brooks and White Funeral home 6:30-8:30 pm. Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Betty Jean Horton, 497 Long's Store Rd, Roxboro NC 27574. Condolences may be sent to: www.brooksand white.com.

 

(6/20/08) Judy Simon ----Eliverman and Tammy Jenkins visited Judy Simon on the 19th. She is improving. She thanks everyone for the cards and letters. She will leave the hospital next week and will go to New York to rehab up there. Judy needs all of our prayers.

Lynn Gunter, Postmaster Ruffin fell and boke her leg. She fell May 31, 2008.

 

Judy Simon update: She is talking and has a wonderful smile. She is at Pitt Memorial in Greenville in room 218 south. Please continue to send her cards to the home or Post office. The family has requested no flowers at this time as the room is small.

Jean Lovejoy, MPOO Area I

 

Genice Akins has gone back to the hospital. She is not well.

Elsie Merrell, Postmaster Aydlett passed away.

 

Billy Joe McRary, 33, brother of Trena Kirby, Postmaster, Roaring River, passed away May 11, 2008. Vistation will be held May 14, 2008. Cards of condolence may be sent to: Trena Kirby, 4433 Leta Lane, Hudson, NC 28638

 

Vilma Witty, the wife of Walt Witty, postmaster of Sedalia, passed away.
Visitation is Thursday May 15, 2008, 6:00-8:00pm at: Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, 1118 North Elm St., Greensboro NC 27401.
The funeral is Friday May 16, 2008 at 2:00pm at Forbis and Dick Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to: Walt Witty, 1012 Bloomfield Rd.,Gibsonville NC 27248.

 

Mamie Jean Hartman, former Postmaster of Advance Post Office, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2008.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Hayworth Miller-Kinderton Funeral Home, Advance NC. The funeral will be Saturday,May 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Mocks United Methodist Church, Advance, NC.

 

 

John McLaughin, retired PM of Newell, is in the Hospital in Charlotte.

 

Genice Akins is gaining strength, has more energy but still has a long way to go. Please send cards to: 5041 Mrs White Lane, Mebane NC 27302

 

Retired Stony Point Postmaster, Hulet Norton, passed away April 13, 2008.

Marvin Shebester retired Postmaster of Swepsonville, passed away. The family will receive friends on April 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham, 207 E Elm St. The funeral service will be held on Saturday April 12, at Swepsonville United Methodist Church, 1306 E Main St. Condolences may be sent to: Nancy Shebester, PO Box 66, Swepsonville NC 27359.

 

 

Dominick Spadaro just received a call from SANDRA EADES, 6725 Polo Dr., Cummings GA 30040 stating that her father, Robert McRee, passed away April 7. Funeral arrangements to be held Friday April 11 at ST. Martins Lutheran Church in Maiden NC.

Robert was the former postmaster of Maiden and retired April 30 1983 after 36 years of service. Robert was initially appointed as postmaster by Harry Truman and also served NAPUS as President for the Retiree's.

Additional info for daughter is eadess@bellsouth.net Cell #770-715-4437.

In addition, Ray is having cataracts surgery 4/9/08.

 

Paula Benton, wife of Terry Benton, Postmaster Chadbourn, passed away Sunday
April 6, 2008. Funeral service will be April 10 2008 at 3 p.m. at Worthington Funeral Home, 405 Strawberry Boulevard, Chadbourn NC. Cards and condolences may be sent to: Terry Benton & Family, 606 E. 1st Avenue, Chadbourn, NC 28431-2004.

 

I spoke with Genice yesterday. She sounds very tired. She said the doctor’s say everything went well. They could not repair her old heart value because it was in worse shape than they anticipated so she received a mechanical one. She is in a great deal of pain where they broke her ribs to do the surgery. She is taking things very slowing. Mentally she is very positive that the Lord is going to restore her health to better than ever. She says to thank everyone for all the prayers and concerns. She misses everyone and is looking forward to getting out and about. She goes back to the hospital some time next week for a check up. Her son Mac had to return to school in Florida yesterday.
Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Deborah C Fox
General Analyst
Charlotte Victim Witness Coordinator
US Postal Inspection Service
PO Box 26956
Raleigh NC 27611-6956
919-501-9155

 

RAEFORD EUGENE (GENE) BROWN

PASSED AWAY SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2008 AT THE AGE OF 85

Gene was Postmaster of Burgaw, NC for 31 years. In 1977 Mr. Brown became Postmaster in Wallace, NC and served in that capacity for the next six years until his retirement from the United States Postal Service after having served a total of 43 years.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Burgaw Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Rogers officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Memorial Fund of Pender Adult Services, Inc. Meals On Wheels Program, PO Box 1251, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to the charity of your choice

 

 

 

Edna Williamson, Retired Postmaster of Lakeview NC died on Monday, March 17, 2008.
Visitation at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage NC from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, March 19. Services at the Carthage United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 20, 2008, 10:00 AM. For more information and directions go: www.fryandprickett.com.
Submitted by: Brenda Cameron, Retired Postmaster of Robbins NC

 

Notice has been received in the death of Mr. James T. Whitfield, father of Rhonda Dixon, Postmaster Milton.

Visitation will be Sunday March 16th at Brooks and White funeral home in Roxboro 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral will be Monday March 17th at 11:00 AM at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church located at 1655 Mt. Harmony Church Rd in Rougemont NC.

Condolences may be sent to Rhonda at her mothers address at 385 Welch Whitfield Rd Timberlake NC 27583 or to her home at 1212 Dover St Roxboro NC 27573-4312.

Please keep Rhonda and her family in your thoughts and prayers in their time of grief.

Genice Akins, our membership chairperson, will be having a heart valve replacement on March 17. Our thoughts and prayers are with her. Please send cards to:
5041 Mrs White Ln
Mebane, NC 27302

 

Gladys Mathias Taylor, 91 Retired PM of Currituck, NC and NAPUS Retired member died on February 29th. A funeral will be held at 1 PM, Monday, March 3, 2008 in Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church. Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge.

Mrs Taylor was the mother-in-law of Sherrill Taylor, another PM Retired of Currituck, NC and former editor of the Tar Heel.

Everette Tate, Retired Postmaster of Nags Head, NC died earlier this week. Visitation is tonight at 7 PM at Twiford's Colony Chapel funeral home. Funeral services are tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 2 PM, at Duck United Methodist Church with burial afterwards in Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, NC. Everette was a member of NC NAPUS Retired.

Everette was 82 and an avid fisherman, story teller and beloved friend of many area Postmasters. Following his retirement, he consulted with his wife, Suzanne Tate, on her well-known children's book series { Crabby and Nabby, Billy Bluefish, etc} as well as stories of local history and folklore. They published, marketed and distributed books up and down the east coast in what was a family business.

 

The mother of Darlene Williams passed away Thursday 2/14/2008. Her name
Berenice Benzie. She will be buried on Monday in St.Louis MO. Darlene's mailing address: Darlene Williams, 4423 Meeting House Dr,. Greensboro NC 27410

 

Isabel Glover, retired postmaster from Bailey, died December 3,
2008. (Copy and paste the link below for the complete obituary.)
http://www.joynersfuneralhome.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&review=268-Glover-Isabel-Hunt-December-3-2007&Itemid=26

 

Mr. James Ray Ipoc, Father of Sherry Riggs passed away January 12, 2008.

The service was held Sunday January 13, 2008 For
James Ray and Carolyn Ipoc.

Cards and condolences may be sent to:
Sherry Riggs
380 Prentice Riggs Rd
Cove City, NC 28523

Mrs Carolyn Ipoc passed away January 11, 2008. She is the mother of Sherry Riggs OIC Swansboro, NC 28584

Visitation will be Sunday, January 13, 2008, 2:00-3:00 PM
Cove City Free Will Baptist Church, 325 White Ave, Cove City, NC 28523
Service will follow At 3:00 PM

Cards and condolences may be sent to:
Sherry Riggs
380 Prentice Riggs Rd
Cove City, NC 28523

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Frank Clifton Rogers, 86, of 314 Cates St., Roxboro, NC 27573 died Wednesday, January 2, 2008." ...

Mr. Rogers was the retired Postmaster of Roxboro Post Office after 44 years of government service. He received many recognitions and awards during these years.
He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served in the Air Force during World War 11. He was an active member of Roxboro Baptist Church" and many local service organizations."He is survived by his wife, Virginia Dixon Rogers, and two daughters and their families and a sister."

Memorials may be made to the Forward by Faith Building Fund of Roxboro Baptist Church, P O Box 348, Roxboro, NC 27573."

Clyde Pruett, father of Steve Pruett, Postmaster, Patterson, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Mr.Pruett, 87, was a resident of Hickory, NC.

Receiving hours will be Saturday, October 13, 2007, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Reformed Church, 3562 Startown Road, Newton, NC, with services immediately following at 2:00 p.m.

Cards and condolences may be sent to Steve Pruett, 812D Wynnshire Drive, Hickory, NC 28601.
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