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A2 I OCTOBER 10,2018 BERTIE LEDGER-ADVANCE Community Obituaries The fabric of Bertie County since 1832 AHOSKIE — Clarence Burke, Sr, died on Wednes day, October 3, 2018. Funer al Wiesday, October 9, 2018 at Noon, at Spirit and Truth Worship Center. Visitation 1 - 7 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2018, Hunter’s Funeral Home, AhosMe. Arrange ments by Hunter’s Funeral Home, AhosMe. COLERAIN — Jimmy Leon Jefferson, died on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Funeral Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11 am., at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2018, Hunter’s Funeral, AhosMe. Arrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, v^osMe. GATES —Marion Wil liams, died on September 29, 2018. Funeral Monday, October 8, 2018 at 1 p.m., at Upper Room Assembly of God. Visitation 1 - 7 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2018, Hunter’s Fimeral Home, Gates. vMrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, Gates. MERRY HILL — Samu el Roosevelt Dail, died on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Funeral Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1 p.m., at Peter son Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation 1-7 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2018, Hunter’s Funeral Home, AhosMe. Ar rangements by Hunter’s Fu neral Home, TihosMe. AHOSKIE — Joseph “Joe” FmneU, 75, died on October 3, 2018. Funeral Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 2 p.m., at Calvary Mis sionary Baptist Church, AhosMe. Arrangements by Wilder’s Funeral Home, Inc., Windsor. MERRY HELL — Sophia Roulhac Williams, 103, died on October 4, 2018. Funeral Friday, October 12, 2018 at 11 am., at New Be ginning Christian Center, Merry HiU. Arrangements by Wilder’s Chapel of Wind sor. NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Gilbert Andrew Hol ley, Jr., 51, died on Septem ber 29,2018. Funeral FMday, October 5, 2018 at 2 p.m., at First iVfeionary Baptist Church, Colerain. Arrange ments by Reynolds Funeral Home of AhosMe. WINDSOR — Ella Jean Lee Gatling, 56, died on October 1, 2018. Funer al Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 11 am., at Wilder’s Fuenral Home Chapel, Rich Square. Arrangements by Wilder’s Funeral Home, Inc., Aulander. AHOSKIE — Don ald Lee Outlaw, died on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Funeral Saturday, Oc tober 6, 2018 at 2:30 p.m., at Zion HiU Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hunter’s Funeral Home, AhosMe. Vdunteers of Mierica buiWs stronger immunities by swng twite indMdtalsaixIfarriiies.ttieeWy, and at-iisk ptti. Your donation can help provide a solid foundation. Volunteers of iMaHihangittg u$at1Mm0089onmt WMmteers f ofAmericf PAINTING AT 90 IF US E'Sliil3iMiMiPI19IRecept|on celebrating &0L? f , October il^26?8"fron#5:3.aPM - 7:30PIVI ■ '■ : J,; Bertie CourTtyr Arts Council Gallery 124 South Klng.Stree,t Windsor, NC 27983 252-794-9402" Hoke Smith Roberson WINDSOR - Hoke Smith Roberson 100, of 107 West Watson Street died peacefully at his home Friday, October 5, 2018. Growing up on a small farm, he was bom in Robersonville, NC to Joseph Lawrence and CaUie Brown Roberson. He was a loving and dedicated husband to his wife Eleanor Shelton Roberson for 63 years. He was her primary caregiver as she bat tled Alzheimer’s disease until her death in 2002. Also preceding him in death were four sisters and one brother, and Ms son Hoke Smith Rober son, Jr. Surviving is his son: Joseph Shelton Roberson (Kay) of Windsor, daughter: Deborah Roberson Christopher (Bobby) of BeaufUrt, NC. Also surviv ing are seven grandchildren: Hoke Smith Roberson, HI. (Cathy) of Wilming ton, NC. Gifford Blake Roberson (Jennifer) of Raleigh, NC. Robert Scott Christopher (KeUy) of Decatur, GA. Anna Christopher Danner (Justin) of Milton, GA. Christi Roberson Coiner (Jack) of Waynesboro, VA Joseph Shelton Roberson, JR. (AUy) of Charlotte, NC. Carrie Roberson Fasola (Josh) of Ralei^, NC and Ms loving twelve great grandchildren. Hoke attended Wake Forest College and gradu ated in 1937 from Srmthdeal Massey Business Col lege in Richmond, VA. Spending Ms entire life working in the auto busi ness, Hoke owned and operated R&W Chevro let for more than 60 years. TMough tMs business many lifelong friendsMps were developed. He was active in hiSi church and commuMty, Hoke was a member of Windsor Umted Methodist Church, where he held several positions. A lifetime Rotari- an and President of the Windsor Club for a number of years, Hoke was the recipient of the Paul Harris fellowship. He also was a lifelong member of Ma- soMc Lodge #296 and served on the Southern Bank Board in Windsor. A spiritual and kind-hearted man, Hoke loved his family and was extremely proud of each and every one, as was evident when he often shared family news with others. Known for his “gift of gab”, Hoke made friends easily and was qmck to learn of other’s lives. M his later years, he could be seen driving his big, blue station wagon tMough the neighborhood, stopping often to chat or offer a little advice or wisdom. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Mon day, October 8, 2018 at Windsor Umted Method ist Church. Visitation will be held at noon at the church. Private family burial will follow the service. Hoke’s family is grateful to the wonderful care he received at home tMough Ms compassionate, loving caregivers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the \Wndsor UMted Methodist Church 408 S Queen St, Windsor, NC 27983. Also to the Livermon Zoo C/O Town of Windsor, P.O. Box 508 'Windsor, NC 27983. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.walkerfh.net Walker Funeral Home of Windsor is serving the Roberson family. Paid Obituary Jfjxf . f ECU SOCCER THIS WEEK A VS. SUNDAY 1 PM ItiST 10 800-DIAL-ECI CUPirates.com Out&About Out and about events are sponsored by nonprofit groups in Bertie County. Piease send listings to the Bertie Ledger- Advance at P.O. Box 69, Windsor, NC, 27983, bring them by the office at 109 South King St, fax them to (252) 794- 2835 or e-mail them to lbeachboard@ncweeklies.com. All event listings must be submitted by 10 a.m. each Monday. Until Further Notice Road Closure The North Carolina Department of Transportation closed Jeff White Road in Bertie County on Monday, Sept. 24. The road closure is to allow the replacement of Bridge #34 over Eastmost Swamp. The road should reopen to traffic by Jan. 30, 2019. Donations Being Accepted Donations are currently being accepted for victims of Hur ricane Florence. Items needed are bottled water, cleaning supplies, Clorox and nonperishable food items. Drop off locations are Southern Bank & Trust- Windsor, Melinda’s Hair Place, Dan Pittman Insurance Agency and Askewville Town Hall. Oct. 11 Windsor Commissioners Meeting The town of Windsor Commissioners will hold their regu larly scheduled meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at Windsor Town Hall, 128 S. King St. in Windsor. Oct. 18 NAACP Special Meeting The Bertie County Branch of the NAACP will host a special election meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the P.P.I. Building. Pink Power Luncheon Vidant Bertie Hospital will host the Pink Power Luncheon from 11:30-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Cashie Conven tion Center. For more information, contact LuAnn Joyner at 252-794-6653 Dr. Fred Saunders Exhibition The Bertie County Arts Council will host an exhibition titled “Painting at 90 and Still Amazing Us” in celebration of the life and work of Dr. Fred Saunders from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Bertie County Arts Council Gallery, 124 S. King St. in Windsor. Oct. 20 Roanoke/Cashie Dream Team Banquet The Roanoke/Cashie Dream Team will hold their 2018 ban quet starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Cashie Convention Center, 118 County Farm Rd. in Windsor. Oct. 22 Board of Education Work Session The Bertie County Board of Education will hold a special work session at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22 in the profes sional development room at the Central Office Complex. 715 U.S. 13 N. in Windsor. Oct. 23 Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled The Bertie County Board of Education regular monthly meeting with closed session at 5:30 p.m. and open ses sion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 has been rescheduled with closed session at 5:30 p.m. and open session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the boardroom at the Central Of fice Complex, 715 U.S. 13 N. in Windsor. Oct. 27 Class of 1973 Reunion The Bertie High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 45th year class reunion Saturday, Oct 27 at the Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston. Final payment due-date for classmates attending was Friday, Aug. 31. For more information, contact Willie Pugh at 301-728-9971. Nov. 3 NAACP Voting The Bertie County Branch of the NAACP will host officer and members at-large voting from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sat urday, Nov. 3 at the P.P.I. Building. Nov. 10 Wave Fest Roanoke-Chowan Community College will host Wave Fest Community Fun and Annual Stepshow from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Roanoke-Chowan Community College, 109 Community College Rd. in Ahoskie. For more information or to be a vendor, contact Dean of Student Ser vices Dr. Latoya Nixon at 252-862-1267. Historic Homes Tours As part of the town of Windsor’s 250th anniversary cel ebration, the town of Windsor and Historic Hope Founda tion will host a Historic Homes Tour from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. The tour will begin at Historic Hope Foundation. Lunch is included. Advance tickets are $30 and $35 the day of the event. For more information or to regis ter, call 252-794-3140 or at www.hopeplantation.org. Ongoing Caregiver Support Group The Bertie County Caregiver Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Ber tie County Council on Aging Senior Center, 103 W. School St. in Windsor. For more information, call Tamyra Jovel at 252-974-1837. Volunteers Needed Vidant Home Health and Hospice is currently searching for volunteers. Opportunities include direct support, indirect support and respite care. Training is provided. To schedule a presentation about the volunteer program or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Shameka Watford at 252-209-3737 or via email at Shameka.watford@vidanthealth.com.
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