David Earl Hayes Jr., 60, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home in Williamston, NC. He was born January 26, 1963, in Lumberton, NC the son of Shelby Lowery Johnson and the late David Earl Hayes Sr. Surviving is his significant other Ann Gray, mother; Shelby Jean (B.J.) Johnson, sister; Br…
Mary Elizabeth Roberson, aged 89, passed away on February 15, 2013, in Greensboro, NC. She was born on May 26, 1933, in Martin County, NC to the late Ervin D. Roberson and Helen W. Roberson. Mary was a member of the Frist Christian Church of Robersonville and later the Guilford Park Presbyte…
Harriet Ward Goff, 89, of Williamston, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. A Martin County native, Harriet was born on August 20th 1933 to James Herbert and Hazel Edmondson Ward who preceded her in death. On June 5th, 1955, she married James…
Fernander Lewis “Pete” Patterson, 86 of Holly Springs Church Rd., died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Martin General Hospital. Pete was born on September 23, 1936, in Martin County to the late William and Ruby Davenport Patterson. He was retired as a butcher with Smith Bros. Red and White. After r…
Wanda Jones Williams died unexpectedly Saturday, May 13th, at her home in Williamston, NC. She was born January 15th, 1935, to the late Joseph A. Jones, Sr. and Mary Rochelle Jones. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, George Wendell Williams and her brother, Joseph Alexan…
Robert Lee Harrison, age 83, died peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice House. He is now rejoicing in heaven with the Lord and his wife Sedie - what a day of rejoicing they are having. Robert Lee was born on October 27, 1939 in Bear Grass,…
Mrs. Joyce Wiggins, 86, died on Monday, April 17, 2023. She loved being around and getting to know people and loved her family and friends. She absolutely loved to cook no matter the size of the crowd and she shared this talent with her beloved husband, J. Wilson Wiggins. She will be greatly…
Mrs. Annie Cratt, 93, daughter of the late Alonza and Lillian Harrison, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 28, 2023, at her home in Bear Grass, NC. A funeral service was held on Monday, at 2:00PM at Rose of Sharon Original Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was in the Cr…
Mary Frances Patterson, 84 of Holly Springs Church Rd., died Monday, April 17, 2023, at her home. Mary was born on September 11, 1938, in Halifax County to the late Herman and Willie Mae Vanlandingham Etheridge. She was retired as a clerk with Rose’s Department Store and a member of Macedoni…
Norma Bousman Jenkins formerly of Robersonville, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at The Landings of Swansboro NC from her battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mrs. Jenkins was born on September 13, 1943 to the late William and Helen Bousman of Franklin County Virginia. While growing …
Robert Darrell Knox Born October 16, 1936 - Died March 28, 2023 Surviving relatives are sister, Cora Leggett of Robersonville, NC, daughters, Lisa Knox and Charlotte Hastings, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert graduated from Robersonville High School, served in t…
Rudy McKenzie Ward, age 85, of Sandy Springs, GA, passed away on April 1, 2023. Rudy was originally from Williamston, NC. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and had a long career in the radio, television, and film industry. He loved playing handball and, later …
Betty Veneris Roberson, age 78, of Bear Grass passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Martin General Hospital. Betty was born January 11, 1945, in Hampton, Virginia to the late Pete and Francis Veneris. On February 26, 1965, she married Harold "Brownie" Roberson. In addition to her parents, …
Mr. William Dean Bullock of 2641 Airport Road, Williamston, Passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. William was born on August 18, 1950 to Willie Ray Bullock and Polly Evelyn Whitaker. He graduated from Hallsboro high School in Wilmington, N.C. Dean, as he was known, served in the U.S. Army, 101…
MCKNIGHT, Earl Andrew, 91, of Richmond, VA, died March 12, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Delaware on February 16, 1932 to the late Earl Armstrong and Rose McKnight. He is predeceased by his brother, Jerry McKnight. Earl attended Richmond schools and graduated from Benedictine C…
Dallas Wayne Taylor - age 79 of Greenville, NC passed away on March 24, 2023, at ECU Health of Greenville, NC with his family by his side. Dallas was born on July 7, 1943, in Gold Point, NC and raised in Robersonville, NC. He was the youngest of three boys, son of the late J.W. and Elizabeth…
Minton “Butch” Beach, 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Butch was born in Pitt County on September 25th, 1954 to Minton Beach Jr and Verle Leggett Beach. He is preceded in death by his father, Minton Beach Jr. Butch is survived by his wife of 43 years, Iris of Oak City and his da…
Johnny Rogers, 79, died on March 24th, 2023 at The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He grew up in Williamston, NC with loving parents and had a happy childhood with many friends.…
Mr. James Luther Waters, Jr., a native of Beaufort County, died recently in San Diego, CA. Born December 12, 1935 in Washington, NC, the son of James L. and Lillian C. Waters, Jim graduated from Washington High School before enlisting in the Navy. In 1958 he married his childhood sweetheart,…
Troy Anthony Hencye, 50 of Sweet Home Rd., died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home. Troy was born on June 23, 1972 in Sarasota, FL to Charlie Hencye and Linda Mauck. He was a self employed Contractor and a member of First Christian Church of Greenville. Troy was a US Army veteran. He loved…
WILLIAMSTON - Kenneth David Lambert, 85, died on Monday, April 10, 2023. Friends were invited to join the family for a gathering of remembrance on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the residence. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home & Crematory.
WILLIAMSTON - William J. Branch, Jr. died on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 p.m., at West Lawn Cemetery, Elizabeth City. Arrangements by Twiford Funeral Home.
ROBERSONVILLE - William Gerald Bailey Jr., 49, died on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Funeral was held Thursday at 2:00 PM , at Rehoboth Pentecostal Holiness Church in Williamston.Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington.
FAIRFIELD - Ben Herman, Jr., 90, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m., at Fairfield Methodist Church. Visitation immediately following the service. Arrangements by Bryan Funeral Service, Swan Quarter.
WILLIAMSTON - Charles Edward Stewart, 69, died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Memorial service Saturday at 11:00 AM, at Bailey Church of God, Bailey.
AHOSKIE - Jerry White, 69, died on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Funeral Saturday at 1:00 p.m., at Biggs Brown Funeral Chapel MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion, Williamston. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
IRON STATION - Giles Langdon Martin Sr., 87, died on January 23, 2022. Graveside services Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11 am, at Martin Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Good Samaritan Funeral Home.
WILLIAMSTON - Dr.Carolyn Juanita Pierce-Reyes, 76, died on Friday, January 28, 2022. Funeral Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm, at Promiseland Church,Jamesville.Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston.
WINDSOR - Betty Sue Hyman, 92, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Funeral Saturday at noon, at The Hyman Home, 629 B Grabtown. Visitation 11:30 AM-noon prior to the service at the home. Arrangements by MERCEDES 'Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston.
STOKES - Janie Pruitt Bell, 44, died on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Memorial service was held Monday January 3, 2022 , in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements by Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service.
GREENVILLE, NC - William Earl Flood, 67, died on Friday, December 24, 2021. at Funeral services are incomplete. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston, NC .
GREENVILLE - Gloris A. Mulberry, 94, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Funeral Service will be private. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston, NC.
PINETOWN NC - Beverly Elaine Reardon Harris, 64, died on Thursday November 11, 2021. Graveside service Tuesday at 11 am, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Williamston. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
DURHAM, NC -Hattie Pearl Tyson-Cromwell, 81, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Services were held Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Holloway Funeral Home.
WILLIAMSTON, NC - Winston R. Jones, 37, died on Monday, September 20, 2021. Funeral Service To Be Announced. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of WilliamstonNorth Carolina.
GREENVILLE, NC - Patsy Wessels, 89, died on Monday, September 13, 2021. The Family has requested a private memorial service. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation services of Williamston, N C.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Thomas A. Mekissicke, 89, died on Monday, August 9th, 2021. Funeral Service will be private. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation of Williamston.
NEW BERN - Willie Estella Ward, 93, died on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Funeral Service and Visitation to be announced. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston.
WILLIAMSTON - Clarence E. Biggs, 81, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Funeral Service and Visitation to be announced. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston.
WILLIAMSTON - Denton Jeffrey Chinn, 68, died on August 6, 2021. Funeral Saturday at 12 pm, at Biggs and Brown Chapel. Arrangements by MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services.
