All Obituaries

Clayton - Mr. William H. Sheaffer, 54 transitioned Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home. William Sheaffer was born on October 21, 1967, to the late Londa Rios and William Benefield, in Philadelphia, PA. He was educated and graduated from Olney High School. With an unfaltering desire to further his education, William enrolled at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville, NC. Through diligence and hard work, he received his childcare credentials. life caring for...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Tonya Davis, 54 answered the Master's call Friday, June 24, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of Marian P. Davis and the late Douglas A. Davis. In her adolescent years Tonya graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 1985. She attended Fayetteville State and Wayne Community College. She spent some time as a substitute teacher and was regarded as a wonderful teacher and positive...

Calypso - Mr. Haywood Faison, 72 crossed from this walk of life Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Lacy Faison Sr. and Annie Pearl Smith Faison. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Alice Pearl Faison of the home; one daughter, Tracie Philyaw and granddaughter, Alivia Philyaw of Raleigh; bonus son, Kerry Frazier (Charlene) of Calypso; brother, Lacy Faison Jr. of Nashville; sisters, Terry Faison of...

Florida - Rev. Hattie Jones Sherrod, 89 formally of Goldsboro was added to Heavens Garden Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Community Hospice Hadlow Center, Jacksonville, FL. Born in Ahoskie, she is the daughter of the late Henderson and Nora Riddick Myrick.  She was married to the late Ralphael Jones who preceded her in death in November 1985. Later in life, she met and married the late Rev. Johnnie C. Sherrod. She was a dedicated employee of Cherry Hospital where she...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Kenneth E. Leach, 67 entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 18, 202 at his home. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of the late Henry and Georgie Aultmon Leach.  He was a 1973 graduate of Southern Wayne High School and a retired employee with Georgia Pacific. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his brother, James Leach of Mt. Olive, numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the home of Jeffrey & Gwen...

Goldsboro - Deacon Lenzy R. Frederick, 86 answered the Master's call Monday, May 9, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Lemmie and Betty Armwood Frederick. He was a member and served as deacon at Piney Green Freewill Baptist Church, Mt. Olive.  He was also an avid fisherman and loved hunting. He leaves to cherish his love and legacy to his wife, Julia Frederick of the home; four children, Elder Braxton Frederick (Debbie) of Warsaw,...

Turkey - Mrs. Mattie Vernelle Morrisey, 89 transitioned from her earthly home to eternal rest Friday, May 6, 2022 at her home. Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of the late Deacon Edward and Mattie MCalop Faison and wife of her beloved husband, the late Deacon Elmon Morrisey. She loved her family with her whole heart and her spiritual father.  She readily gave her Lord and Saviour praise by mouth or in song. When not in worship, she could be found watching a good...

Faison - Mrs. Lillie Mae Bell, 90 gained her heavenly wings Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home. She is the daughter of the late William and Ella Cox Avery and was born in Sampson County on August 3, 1931. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Glenda Dianne Bell-Cotten of Winterville, Gregory Lee Bell, William M. (Shorty) Bell and Teretha J. Bell-Morris; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren.  A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and...

Warsaw - Mr. Ray Bryant, 75 closed the curtains of this life Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at his home. Born in Sampson Co., he is the son of the late James and Rossie Fowler Bryant. He was a 1964 graduate of Sampson High School, Clinton and was a member of Union Grove Church of Christ, where he joined at an early age. Cherished and loving memories will remain in the hearts of his wife of 54 years, Dallas George Bryant; son, Derrick "Scoop" (Karona) Bryant, six grandchildren; seven...

Dudley - Mr. Charles L. Moore, 72 completed his earthly journey Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Clifton and Lizzie Moore. He was an avid fisherman and loved growing plants. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his children, Alisa Simmons of Dudley and Ronald (Thelma) McDuffie of Kenansville; four siblings, Betty Baker of Dudley, Willie Moore of Goldsboro, Emma Faison of Faison and Lucy...