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...

Faison - Mrs. Joyce W. Fasion,  81 of 11551 Faison Hwy. transitioned Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of the late Willard Waters and Ellen Smith Waters. She leaves to cherish her love and legacy to her husband, Mondrick " Little Bud" Faison of the home;  one daughter, Priscilla Faison of Faison; son, Freeman Faison Jr. of Wilson; two grandsons, Theodore Bullock II and Kendric Faison both of...

Teachey - Mr. Henry Swann, 72 of 150 Page St. transitioned Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home. "Bro" as he was affectionately called by family and friends was the son of the late Willie and Annie Robinson Swann. He leaves many cherished memories to his wife, Amanda Miller Swann; a beautiful daughter, Chandra D. Doyle (Eric) of Temple Hills, MD; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two brothers, Willie Swann of Inwood, NY and James Swann...

Warsaw - Mr. David "DB" Miller, 86  of 1274 Veach's Mill Rd. transitioned Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Kenansville Health & Rehabilitation. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late George B. and Annie McIver Miller and husband of the late Beatrice Miller. He leaves to cherish loving memories to one sister, Margurite Moore of Kenansville; children, Wilma (Odes) Cobbins and Craig Smith of Warsaw and Eddie Lee Smith Jr. of New York; six grandchildren,...

Washington, DC - Mrs. Mildred Jean Platt, 82 of Washington, DC formally of Duplin Co., transitioned Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs, MD. Born in Kenansville, she was the first of seven children born to the late Frank McIver and the late Minnie F. Miller. She leaves to mourn 3 children, Aron McKiver (Wanda) of Warsaw, Petheria McIver of Waldorf, MD., and Jeannie McIver of Washington, DC; two sisters, Peggie Maultsby of Forest Hill, NY and...

Faison - Mr. Joe Best, 80 of 117 Hicks Lane transitioned Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Wayne UNC Health Care. He is the son of the late Harrison Best and Causie Jane Bell Best and was born on March 4, 1939 in Duplin County. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his siblings, Linda Best, Jahnnie Best, Katie Best, Jimmie Best, Ervin Best (Barbara) and Pastor Swindell Best (Paula) all of Warsaw, Mary Best Wicks and Willie James Best of Washington, DC and Diane Garris...

Goldsboro - Mr. Cleveland Johnson, 55 transitioned Friday, July 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Cleveland Johnson and Joyce Lee Johnson. An abundance of love and memories will be cherished by his family and friends. Cleveland devoted his life to serving the citizens of Johnston County, Duplin County, Wayne County and Cherokee County as a Paramedic. He wore many hats and was diligent in everything he did. He is survived by Marjeane Johnson; his...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Edna Stokes, 83 of 110 E. Williamson St. went from labor to reward on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Brian Center of Goldsboro. Mother Edna Stevens Stokes, daughter of the late Willie and Rebecca Wolfe Stevens, was born on September 19, 1935.  Mother Stokes made her peaceful transition into everlasting life on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Brian Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. To all who knew her, Mother Stokes was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister,...