Obituaries
Friday, March 17, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Neal Eliot Bullock of Midlothian, Virginia on March 8, 2023, at the age of 54. He was married to Deborah Ann Bullock and was a devoted father to Taylor Grace, who were the loves of his life. Neal is survived by his parents, …
William “Bill” Lawrence Gay passed away suddenly on March 13, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 19th at First Methodist Church, 900 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC, presided by Rev. Powell Osteen. A Celebration of Life will take place following the service at P…
Michael Douglas Hopkins, departed this life into the waiting arms of Jesus, on March 12, 2023, at the age of 51. He leaves to cherish his memory his fiancée, Karin Cuba Vidal; parents, Richard and Anne Hopkins of Trent Woods; brothers, Mark Hopkins (Teri) of New Bern and Matthew Hopkins (Kar…
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Carrie Elizabeth Newton Willoughby was born on December 10, 1935, in Pitt County, NC to the late George and Melvine Williams Newton. She peacefully departed this earthly life on March 12, 2023, with family around her beside. She was the fourth child of seven siblings. Her brothers, Weldon (J…
Jessie Love Carter McDonald, 96, of Raleigh, NC passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of Derb Carter and Lela Horner Carter. Her husband, Maylon Edward McDonald died in 1987. In addition, her daughter, Susan Burns preceded her in 2002 and he…
Mr. Wiley Christopher "Chris" Stancill, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 4 PM in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday from 2:30 until the funeral hour. Chris lived most of his life i…
Ellen Thomas Avery, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her home. A graveside service will be held Friday at 2 PM in Pinewood Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Reece Jones. Ellen, daughter of the late Harold and Carolyn Thomas, was a native of Greenville and had made her home in the…
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Virginia McLamb Thompson, 92, passed to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 10, 2023. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel, officiated by her pastor, Dr. Jeff Manning. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. The family will…
Louis Copeland Spell, 68, passed away March 9, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held March 26th, 2023 at 3:00 pm, at The Historic Farmville Depot, located at 3762 W. Wilson St. Farmville, North Carolina. A reception will follow from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. In …
Friday, March 10, 2023
Terry Lynn Briley Griffin departed this life on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. A private interment will be held. Terry was born on April 21st, 1963 to James Kirk & Anne Fodrie Briley. Growing up in the Stokes community, Terry received her elementary and middle school education from St. Peter…
Patricia Kay Mosteller "Pat" Johnson, was born to Colonel and Mrs. Michael Mosteller in Bethesda, Maryland, on May 22, 1947. Pat departed her lovely, fragile, earthly body to put on her new perfect, heavenly body for her eternal dwelling with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 6, 20…
Thursday, March 09, 2023
Dr. Eric Lindsay Fearrington, M.D.,91, of Pine Knoll Shores, formerly of Greenville, passed away February 23rd, 2023, at his home. Family and friends are welcome to submit condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, N.C.
My precious mother's spirit left her worn out 88 year old earthly body to be with Jesus at 7:50 am on Friday, March 3. She was best known as Stacy's and Brent's grandma. A role for which she filled with boundless love, always available, happy to see them, ready to assist them in life's journ…
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Sandy Fisher Harrison, 70, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia on Friday, March 3, 2023. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11AM in St. James United Methodist Church, Greenville, NC. Burial will …
Saturday, March 04, 2023
Dr. Jon Bunde Tingelstad, 88, of Greenville, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life will be conducted on Monday at 1 PM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Burris officiating. A native of McVille, North Dakot…
Cherylene Bowen Parker, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023 and is now at peace. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 5 at Farmer Funeral Chapel in Ayden at 3 PM. Visitation will be from 2 - 3 PM at the funeral home. She was born on July 8, 1958 to parents, Willi…
Mrs. Reva McDermott Brown, 72, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home in Beaufort. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 4 PM in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Branson Sheets officiating. The famil…
Friday, March 03, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Stocks Higson, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel, officiated by Pastor Gene Williams, of Parkers Chapel Church. Burial will follow in Che…
Ms. Myriam L. Carraway, died on Monday, February 20, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Congleton Funeral Home and Cremations Chapel, 3205 E. 10th Street, Greenville, NC. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel…
Thursday, March 02, 2023
Delores Ann Williams Mills, 87, passed away to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel, followed by a burial in Pinewood Memorial Park. Delores is the daughter of the late James Pau…
Death Notices
Saturday, March 18, 2023
GREENVILLE - William Earl Toler, 89, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m., at Homestead Memorial Gardens. Visitation will follow the service at the cemetery. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory.
Friday, March 17, 2023
WINTERVILLE - Willie Ernest Marriner, 69, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, March 20, 2023 at 2 p.m., at Greenville Church of God. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory.
GRIFTON - Sallie Lee Coward Wilson, 87, died on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m., at Grifton Chapel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ. Viewing Friday, 2-6 p..m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
FARMVILLE - Sally Ann Faircloth Barfield, 82, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Funeral Sunday at 3 p.m., at Victory Christian Assembly. Viewing one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
GRIFTON - Essie Mae Gardner Roach, 71, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m., at Zion Chapel FWB Church. Viewing Friday 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
GREENVILLE - Ronnie Perkins, 57, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m., at St. John Missionary Baptist Church Soul Saving Center. Viewing one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by W. E. Flanagan Memorial Funeral Home and Cremations.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
WINTERVILLE - Milton Lee Parker, Sr., 87, died on Saturday, March 11, 2023. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
GREENVILLE - Linda Lee Batton, 83, died on March 11, 2023. Memorial gathering Saturday at 11 am, at St. James UMC. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory.
Saturday, March 11, 2023
GRIFTON - Roland C. Hales, 86, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Per his request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory.
Friday, March 10, 2023
AYDEN - Richard Earl Keys, 76, died on Monday, February, 27, 2023. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Viewing one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
AYDEN - Hubert Corneagy, Jr, 78, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Funeral Monday, March 13, 2023 at 1 p.m., at Zion Chapel FWB Church. Viewing Saturday, 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
Thursday, March 09, 2023
GRIMESLAND - Vivian (Hardy) Coward, 87, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Graveside service Thursday at 2 p.m., at Pinewood Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday, 1-2 p.m. at the Mausoleum. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory.
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
PINETOPS - Billy Lynn "Bill" Manning, 66, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m., at The Word of Life International Church, Tarboro. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenville.
Saturday, March 04, 2023
GREENVILLE - Pamela Devone Taylor Edwards, 52, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m., at Greenville Community Christian Church. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
Friday, March 03, 2023
GREENVILLE - Cora Dianne Truesdale, 68, died on Monday, February 27, 2023. Funeral Sunday at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Viewing one hour before the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
Thursday, March 02, 2023
GRIFTON - Terrence Terrill Becton, 44, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m., at St. Luke FWB Church, LaGrange. Viewing Friday 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.
Saturday, February 25, 2023
GREENVILLE - Laura Mae Pitt Tyson, 83, died on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 2:00 pm, at Phillips Brothers & Anderson Memorial Mortuary. Viewing One hour prior to service.
GREENVILLE - Hattie Ruth Greene Barnhill, 98, died on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 pm, at Sycamore Hill MB Church.. Viewing One hour prior to service. Arrangements by Phillips Brothers & Anderson Memorial Mortuary.
GREENVILLE - Robert Hudson, Sr., 87, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home chapel. Visitation Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory.
RALEIGH - Thomas Marcel Edwards, 49, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Funeral Saturday at 12 noon, at St. Paul Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Ayden. Arrangements by Don Brown Funeral Home, Inc.