Joseph Bonner Paul Jr.                                     Funeral Director / Manager                                                                                         

Joe joined the Hillside Funeral Service family in 2005. He serves as General Manager. He is the son of the late J. Bonner Paul and Lillian G. Paul, of Washington. He brings with him 35 years of tradition, experience and knowledge in the funeral home industry to Hillside Funeral Service. Joe is a 4th generation Funeral Director. He is a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1971, and attended Beaufort Community College where he recieved his business degree. As a native of Washington, he is involved in the community and has been active for 45 years with the Washington Recreation Department playing and coaching numerous sports. He is a certified coach through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association, a member of the Washington Yacht and Country Club, the Beaufort County Grange #1233, and the Red Men's Lodge of Washington.Joe lives in Washington, along with his son, Josh, and is a member of First Christian Church of Washington, NC.

Joseph W. "Joe" Stringer                  Funeral Assistant / Office Manager

Joe became a member of the Hillside family on November 1, 2006 as a Funeral Service Assistant.  He has been spending his time learning the many and varied aspects of funeral service while continuing to serve the community as he has for the past 26 years.  Joe is married to Cindy Stringer, a native of Chocowinity and has two teenage daughters, Hillary and Haley.  Joe graduated from high school in Atlanta, GA and earned a BS in Criminal Justice from Georgia Southern University.  The Stringers are active members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church where, as a member of the Praise Band, Joe sings and plays guitar.

Jackie B. Jarvis                                      Retired Office Manager / Organist

Jackie joined the Hillside Funeral Service family in July 2001. He served as the Aftercare Director and Office Manager. Jackie lives in Washington. He has two daughters, Melissa Jarvis McDaniel and Carolyn Jarvis Todd.

Michael D. Huppmann                                      Funeral Assistant / Chaplain 

Mike joined the staff at Hillside Funeral Service in 2004, assisting with families and love ones in need of support. He was born in Washington, D.C., where he worked for The Federal Government. In 1987 he moved to West Virginia. Over the past 12 years he has been a volunteer for a Christian Organization, was a member of the local Volunteer Rescue Station in Winchester, Va. He was a certified EMT, a firefighter and chaplin with the squad, involved with local churches and hospitals. In 1994 he became a Patient Care Volunteer for Hospice and a lay Minister. In 2003 he was ordained to the ministry. In 2004 he and his wife, Connie, moved to Washington, NC. with expectations for doing ministry work. Currently volunteering for Asera Care Hospice, Community Hospice, Beaufort County Hospital, and assisting with the Pamlico-Tar Hospice house.  Mike and Connie also have 2 children.

I John 4:11

Barbara B. Mason                                                                                  Hostess

Barbara joined the Hillside Funeral Service family in November 2001.  She is the Co-Director of the Aftercare Support Group and responsible for handing the day -to-day office duties. Mrs. Mason and her husband, Jack Arliss Mason, Sr. reside in Bath. They have one son, Jay and his wife Michelle, one daughter Lee Anne Clark and her husband David, and four grandchildren, Ryan, Colby, Tyler and Alex. She is an active member of St. Clair’s Church of Christ, serving as treasurer for more than 30 years.  In her spare time, she enjoys crafts and reading.

Lexa Upton                                                                           Organist / Hostess                                          

Lexa joined the Hillside Funeral Service Staff in July of 2006. She serves as office assistant, and funeral service assistant. Lexa lives in Chocowinity. She has one daughter, Sabrina Jackson of Rocky Mount. She has two grandchildren, Brittany and Christian, who have brought her much joy over the years. Lexa was married to the late William Upton. She is a graduate of Chocowinity High School. Lexa is an active member of the Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church on Cherry Run Road beside the Voice of America, and has served as pianist since 2002. In her spare time she enjoys reading, playing the piano, sewing and crocheting.

Eleanor Hodges Jarvis                                                                         Hostess

Eleanor Hodges Jarvis, of Chocowinity, joined the Hillside Funeral Service family in 2001. She was married to the late Elwood Jarvis. She has two sons, Woody and Jim Jarvis and their wives, Joy Vreugdenhil Jarvis and Susan Taylor Jarvis, respectively. Eleanor’s grandchildren, Elizabeth Jarvis, Wells Jarvis, David Jarvis, and Alyssa Jarvis bring her many hours of happiness. She is an avid reader, works diligently in her yard and walks for exercise. Eleanor loves people and enjoys serving others. She is a member of First Christian Church in Washington and a member of the Beaufort County Grange, where she often assists in the kitchen. She is also a member of the Pamlico Seniors.

Polly B. Miller                                                                       Organist / Hostess

My husband, Norman Miller and I, Polly B. Miller were the founding directors of the Aftercare Support Group sponsored by Hillside Funeral Service in 1998. Norman and I completed a 35 ½ year ministry at St. Clair’s Church of Christ in Bath, NC. We moved to Washington and began working at Hillside Funeral Service in 1997.  Norman and I currently serve the Lowland Church of Christ in Lowland, NC. After a leave of absence, I have returned to Hillside Funeral Service in February, 2006 to continue serving the families of Beaufort County and surrounding counties. We have three children, Horace Norman Miller, Jr. and his wife, Penny, Gary T. Miller and his wife, Lisa and one daughter, Lori Miller Prescott and her husband, McVernon Prescott, III.  We have seven grandchildren.

Geary Winstead                                                                    Funeral Assistant

Geary, a native Beaufort County resident joined the staff of Hillside Funeral Service in 2006 as a funeral assistant.  He is a member of the Beaufort County Community Chorus, The Loft choir at Trinity Episcopal Church and the Washington Singles Club.  Geary was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School and attended the Atlanta School of Art and Design, and Piedmont Community College in Charlotte.  He is also on staff as Interior Designer for The Purser's Chest, Washington, NC.  He retired in 2002 as Director of Design for Millers of Columbia, SC and returned to reside in Washington.  He brings to Hillside his skills in care and planning, professionalism, and ease of dealing with people in difficult times.

Larry Loving                                                                           Funeral Assistant

Kenny, a native of Beaufort County, joined the Hillside Funeral Service staff in May 2009.  He is retired from Pitt County Sheriff's Office and served most of his law enforcement career with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office for over 21 years, during which time he taught the D.A. R. E. program in the Beaufort County School system for 15 years to fifth graders.  He is the son of the late Wilton and Doris Waters and was first introduced to the funeral profession by his father who served over 25 years as a Funeral Director in Beaufort County.  He is a graduate of Washington High School, class of 1968, and attended Beaufort County Community College where he received his certificate in Basic Law Enforcement Training.  He was active in the community serving as a basketball referee with the Northeast Basketball Officials Association for 23 years.  Kenny is married to Karon Harris Waters and has a daughter, Lou Montana- Rhodes and a son, Ray Waters, Jr. along with Karon's two children, Daniel Selby, Jr. and Gentry Selby Setters.  Together the have four grandchildren, Justin Montana, Sidney Selby, Walker Selby and Ainsley Setters.

A native of Granville County, RB moved to Washington in 1970 where he began a career as teacher, coach, and principal in the local schools.  Retiring in 2001, he was elected three years later to the Beafort County Board of Education, currently serving as chairman.  He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the local Kiwanis Club and United Deacon.  Active in First Baptist Church he has served as Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon.  Married for forty years to the former Mary Banks, supervisor of the recovery room at Beaufort Regional Health Center, he has two grown children, Matt and Emily, who love in Raleigh and Charlotte.  His hobbies include fishing and golf.

Lonnie Ray Davidson
In Loving Memory March 13, 1947 - September 6, 2009    

Lonnie lived his entire life in Beaufort County.  After retirement from National Spinning Company he joined the Hillside Funeral Service Family in 2006 and worked here until his death.  He was a loyal and faithful employee, and will be missed by everyone who knew him.  Lonnie loved life and especially being with his late wife, Jackie, his daughter, Melissa, and his grandson, Bryson.  He enjoyed helping other people and often went out of his way to lend a hand.  If you listen closely, you might here him coming in the back door, " Good Morning Everybody",                                  -                                                  - Farewell dear friend -