|JANUARY7,2021
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BERTIE LEDGER-ADVANCE
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Obituaries
Joey Edgar Conner
HERTFORD - Joey Edgar Conner, age 63 passed
away on December 31, 2020 at his home in Her-
ford, NC. He was bom in Bertie County to the late
McKinley Conner, Jr. and Lucy White Conner on
November 22, 1957. Joey was a member of Unit
ed Christian Outreach and held several positions
over the years serving his Lord including being a
deacon. Joey eryoyed the outdoors better than
anyone. You could ^ways find him on the water
fishing and/or riding around in lus boat.
Joey was a devoted husband to his wife of thir
teen years, Jennie Conner and a loving father to his
son Jesse Conner. He also loved Diana his daughter-
in-law, just like a daughter. Through this marriage
God blessed him with two beautiful grandchildren
Brandon Lonnie and Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie”. He
also survived by a brother. Cola McKinley Cormer,
and his wife Judy of Windsor and many aunts, niec
es and nephews.
A funeral service was held Simday, January 3,
2021 at 2:00 RM. at United Christian Outreach in
Windsor with Rev. J.R. Thomas officiating. The
burial followed at Edgewood cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to United
Christian Outreach, 103 Pritchard Road, Windsor,
NC 27983.
Online condolences may be directed to www.
walkerfh.net. Walker Funeral Home of Windsor is
serving the Conner family.
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Joel Franklin Johnson “Poppy”
BETHEL - Joel Franklin Johnson “Poppy”, age
76, of Bethel, NC, formerly of Lewiston, NC, passed
away peacefully on December 29, 2020, at Vidant
Greenville Hospital with Ms family by his side. Joel
was bom December 20, 1944 in Bladenboro, NC to
the late WiUard and Efiza Johnson. He was a 1963
graduate of Bladenboro High School. Joel was the
owner and operator of J.F.J. Constmctors, Inc. for
nearly 40 years.
Joel married Ms best friend Jeanette Powell
Johnson on September 23, 1989. They have Mck-
named each other “Buddy” since they began dating
and have eryoyed a one of a kind love. He was a
member of Oak Grove Baptist Church of Aulander
where he was a choir member
. Joel truly lived life to the fullest through sim
ple pleasures such as classic cars, passing out
Werther’s Original candy to any and every one,
riding his motorcycle and traveling with Jeanette,
singing, spending time with family and friends,
playing UNO, visiting “the boat,” and mowing the
yard even when it didn’t need mowing. Joel’s favor
ite thing to do was making sure that everyone else
had everything they wanted or needed. He also
loved carrying flowers to Ms wife at work.
Joel was proceeded in death by Ms parents Wil
lard and Eliza Johnson, Ms brother Larry Johnson,
and Ms sister Miriam IGMaw.
Joel is survived by his wife and best friend of
31 years, Jeanette Johnson. His children include
Joel Stephen Johrrson and wife Angie of Garland,
NC; Denise Naugle of Bladenboro, NC; Alan GeU
and wife Angel of Bethel, NC; Amber Bigford and
boyfriend Jerry Chandler of Goldsboro, NC; and
Frankie David and husband Nick of MooresvUle,
NC. His honorary children who he loved as Ms own
include Athena Price and husband Jesse; Michelle
Newsome and husband Larry; Charlotte NoweU
and husband Michael; Chet Holding; and MelaMe
Eichhom and husband Stefan.
Joel’s grandchildren include Marissia, Braydon,
Blake, Paige, Dylan, Jackson, Brooke, Trimty,
Sean, Mason, and Austin. Honorary grandchildren
include Braxton, Jacob, Brycen, Broden, Maddox,
Charlynn, Willow, and Braelyn.
Joel’s siblings include Merle Johnson and wife
Marlene; Greg Johnson and wife Barbara Deborah
Kelley and hirsband Donald; Mary Edith McKmght
and husband Floyd; Gretta Jackson and husband
Tommy.
Joel was also loved by many meces, nephews,
cousins, friends, and previous employees.
Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home of Wind
sor, NC. Visitation was 6:00pm-7:30pm on Decem
ber 30,2020 at Oak Grove Baptist Church 1437 NC-
11, Aulander, NC . A celebration of fife was held
11:00am on December 31, 2020 at Oak Grove Bap
tist Church 1437 NC-11, Aulander, NC . Interment
was at Cowan Cemetery at 908 Page Mill Rd Cerro
Gordo, NC. The trip from the church to the cem
etery will be approximately 3.5 hours. Therefore,
the farrtily requests that persons participating in
the procession prepare to travel prior to the funer
al or give themselves time to handle what is nec
essary and faU in with the procession as it travels
tMough Lewiston.
Onfine condolences may be directed to www.
walkerth.net.
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Farm Equipment Auction
SATURDAY. JANUARY 9.2021 - 9:30 AM
764 Inscoe Rd. Littleton, NC - Halifax County
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Out&About
Out and About lists current events sponsored by non
profit groups in Bertie County. Please send listings to the
Bertie Ledger-Advance, P.O. Box 69, Windsor, NC 27983,
or e-mail them to twhite@ncweeklies.com. All events must-i.
be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
January 2021
Virtual Training
JACKSON - The Guardian ad Litem Program will begin./
virtual training for volunteers in January of 2021. ■ '■/
The program helps residents of Judicial District 6 learn.'’
how to be victim advocates and help children. For more in-
formation, call 252-358-7914 or visit volunteerforgal.org. •
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January 4 j-'
BLET Class
WILLIAMSTON - The Division of Continuing Education at
Martin Community College will host a BLET class begin- "
ning Monday, Jan. 4.
Class will be held from 6-10 p.m., Monday through Fri-.'".
day, and every other weekend on the Williamston campus.'-
The application packet may be downloaded from the' •
MCC website. For more information, contact Cliff Hales at *'
252-789-0267 or via email at clifton.hales@martincc.edu..'vi
Commissioners Meeting
WINDSOR - The Bertie County Commissioners will meet .
at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4 in the Commissioner’s Meet- l
ing Room at the Bertie County Administration Building. The .
building is located at 106 Dundee St. in Windsor.
January 7
Apprentice Technician Academy
WILLIAMSTON - The Division of Continuing Education
at Martin Community College will offer an apprentice line
technician academy beginning Thursday, Jan. 7.
Class will be held from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through
Thursday at the Williamston campus. The cost of the class
is $180, and financial aid is available. For more informa
tion, contact Nathan Mizell at 252-789-0232 or via email at
nathan.mizell@martincc.edu.
Ongoing
Vessel Safety Check
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-02
; is offering free Vessel Safety Checks for boat owners in
^ Bertie, Martin, Washington, Perquimans, Hertford and Tyr
rell counties. The vessel examiner will discuss with the
recreational boater the purpose of specific marine safety
equipment, clarify state and federal regulations and dis- .-
cuss safety procedures. The examiner will also answer
questions. Small boats and paddle craft such as kayaks,
^ canoes and personal watercraft are also welcome.
For information or to schedule a check, call Jett Russell
i at 252-340-3272 or email 5thsr.16.02@gmail.com.
High School Equivalency
AHOSKIE - Roanoke-Chowan Community College offers
multiple pathways to earn a High School Equivalency diplo
ma. Qualified students can receive financial aid for college
courses while working on the HSE. For more information,
contact Tishadda Walton or Tenia Stevenson at 252-862-
1309 or 252-862-1258.
Veteran Transportation
WINDSOR - The Bertie County Veterans Service Office
has partnered MAO Transportation Services through a
grant to provide free transportation for Bertie County Vet
erans to various doctor’s appointments.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call Denise Clark at 252-794-5304 or Veronica Clark at!
252-794-5300.
Stroke Survivor Support Group
EDENTON - A Stroke Survivor Support Group sponsored,
by Vidant Chowan Hospital meets at 3 p.m. on the third;
Tuesday of each month at the Chowan Ag Building/Coop
erative Extension.
For more information, contact Jacki or Jordan in the Re
habilitation Department by calling 252-482-6767. ,
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Gallery Theater Seeks Input
AHOSKIE - Is there a play someone is interested in see
ing performed at the Gallery Theatre, Inc. in Ahoskie? If
so, email Hugh Davis at HughHDavis@gmail.com or go to
http://bit.ly/galleryplays and submit the title to the theatre.
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NOTICE OF INTENTTO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FUNOING
(CSBG) OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT - Anti-Poverty Plan FY 2021-2022
Choanoke Area Development Association (CADA) announces its intent to apply for
funding of $359,638 through the Community Service Block Grant Anti-Poverty Plan for
Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022. CADA’s proposed WorkPlan for this program encompasses
services to low-income residents of Bertie, Halifax, Herford, Martin and Northampton
Counties. The program focuses on a self-sufficiency component to assists low-income
residents obtain assistance with education, employment and supportive services to
rise above federal poverty guidelines and become self-sufficient. The proposal may be
reviewed on the CADA website (www.nc-cada.org).
Due to current Health Emergency, the following virtual public hearing has
been scheduled: Tuesday, January 12,2021 at 10:00 A.M.
To Join Zoom Meeting click link below
https://zoom.us/j/95199791767?pwd=a2NmNjNFMWNqbkc1ZjArRHI1NDIoQT09
Meeting ID: 951 99791767
Passcode: 390864
Phone:1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
Meeting ID: 951 9979 1767
Passcode: 390864
Written Comments must be received by 5 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 either by
deposit in a dropbox at a CADA facility, mailed to CADA, P.O. Box 530, Rich Square, NC
27869 or e-mailed to CADA@nc-cada.org. The Board of Directors of CADA will review
comments and finalize for submission a completed CSBG application at a CADA Board
Meeting at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. For further information, contact
Christopher S. Moody, Director of Community Services at cmoody@nc-cada.org; or
Sallie Surface, Executive Director at ssurface@nc-cada.org; or phone 252-539-4155.