NAPUS
of
North Carolina

 

News From the Membership and Extended Postal Family

(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.

(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 10/0608. Condolences may be sent to the home: Jarman Family, 809 Gardenview Drive, Jacksonville NC 28540. By emessage: Jones Funeral Home.

(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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