Steve Everett Carpenter

Steve Everett Carpenter, 66, of Elizabeth City, died on Friday, January 9, 2009, at his residence. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Leach Cemetery, Dameron Street, Star with the Rev. Martin Davis officiating. He was a native of Kentucky and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Russell Carpenter. He is survived by his son, Jeff Carpenter, and daughter, Stephanie Carpenter, both of Virginia; sister, Phyllis Perkins, of Lexington, Kentucky; brother, Phillip Carpenter, of Gray, Kentucky; one grandson. Local arrangements are being handled by Phillips Funeral Home, 216 South Main Street, Star. Online condolences may be made at www.phillipsfh.com.