Ricky O’Neal Dawson, 48, a resident of N.C. Highway 305, Aulander, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Edgewood Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Jeffery Russell. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Walker Funeral Home and at other times from the home, 1108 N.C. Highway 305, Aulander. Arrangements are by Walker Funeral Home, Windsor.