Pink Hill - Mr. Prentice James Fullwood, 69 of 1451 Sarecta Rd. transitioned Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. Born in Lenoir Co., he is the son of Hannah Louise Fullwood and the late Arthur Fullwood. In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish loving memories to his children, Jermaine Ellis of Virginia and Tonuja Suggs (Rufus) of Snow Hill; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; five siblings, Linwood Arthur Fullwood (Rudy Pearl) of Deep Run, Stella Louise Smith...

Faison - Mr. Oscar M. Avery, 90 of 11591 Faison Hwy. went from labor to reward on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home. Born in Sampson Co., he is the son of the late William and Ella Mae Avery and husband of the late Mattie B. Avery. He was employed at Cate's Pickle Company and retired with 40 years of service.  He was a member of Piney Green Disciples of Christ Church where he served as deacon until his health declined.  He was also a member of Masonic...

Woodbridge, VA - Mr. James Owen Phillips, 86 of Woodbridge, VA formally of Duplin Co., transitioned Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Abb Phillips and Minnie Hussey Phillips. He leaves to cherish his love and legacy to his daughter, Ernestine "Ernie" Phillips-Buie (Reggie) of Dumfries, VA; two grandchildren, Ashli "Snuggles" Phillips-Nixon (Antwon) of Japan and Reginald...

Clinton - Mrs. Annie R. Smith. 76 of 1367 Old Warsaw Rd., transitioned Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. She is the daughter of the late Oliver Carroll Sr. and Nancy Royal Carroll and was born on April 8, 1943 in Wayne County. She will be remembered for being a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Those left to cherish these attributes are her husband, Joseph Smith of the home; children, Joseph C....

Raleigh - Mr. Anthony Bethea, 58 of 6118 Shanda Drive transitioned Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home. Born in New York City, he is the son of Joe McLaurin and the late Ida Mae President Bethea. His love and legacy will be forever be cherished by his beloved wife, Tomika Bethea of the home; four daughters, Keonda Lashea Robinson (Kory) of Jamestown, Shalecia Wallace (Kris) and Nafisah Flowers of Raleigh and  Cattina Coleman of Harlem, NY; five sons, Anthony Yevonne...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Lillie Blanche Brimmage, 99 of 602 E. Pollock St. transitioned Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her residence. Born in Pamlico Co., she is the daughter of the late James Lillian Wright and Ludora Collins Wright and wife of the late Robert W. Brimmage Sr. She was an educator at Gatlin Creek School in Arapahoe, G.W. Carver High School and Mount Olive Jr. High School.  It was here that she touched the lives of many of her students by encouraging them to do well in life...

Kenansville - Ms. Mary Jones, 90 transitioned Monday, September 30, 2019 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.  Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Arthur Lee Jones and Annie Moore Jones. Mother Mary loved the Lord.  She trusted Him and taught her family to trust in God. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ella Mae Jones. Fond memories will forever  lingers in the hearts of her children; sons, Larry D. Jones (Wanda),  Kenansville , NC, Michael F....

Mt. Olive - Mr. Charles C.  Williams, 78 of 417 Silver St. transitioned Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Charlie Preston Williams and Minnie Carlton Williams.

Albertson - Ms. Margie Hill, 83 of 816 Outlaw Bridge Rd,, transitioned Sunday, September 1, 2019 at  Harmony Hall Health and Rehabilitation, Kinston. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Levi Hill Sr. and Martha Whitfield Hill Davis. She leaves to cherish loving memories to her daughter, Pamela Culbreth of Albertson; three grandchildren, Patrice Culbreth, Mark Culbreth II and Zhane Culbreth of Albertson; one great granddaughter, Kaylee Pearsall; one sister....

Mt. Olive - Ms. Guirlande Francin, 38 of 226 Fleer St. transitioned Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Haiti, she is the daughter of Dieumaitre Francin and Secile Charles. Angel, Baby Girl Rosaline Francin,  has been reunited with her mother.  She was born on August 20, 2019 at Wayne UNC Health Care and transitioned on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center. Greenville.  She is also her daddy's, Oriole Joseph.'s...