Warsaw- Mr. Ben Best, 84 of 3147 Bowden Rd., went from labor to reward at Rex UNC Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Apex on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Warsaw - Minister Bertha Smith, 67 of 125 Stewart Circle transitioned Friday, September 14, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Eddis and Hattie Armstrong Wright. A time of viewing and reflection will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Garris Funeral Home Chapel. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Latashia Smith (Shae) of Goldsboro, Craig Wright (Twanda...

Seven Springs - Ms. Bernice Flanagan Sutton, 83 of 466 Greenfield Cemetery Rd. transitioned Wednesday, September 12. 2018 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time due to Hurricane Florence.

Mt. Olive - Ms. Bessie Garner, 96 transitioned Monday, September 10, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at Garris Funeral Home due to Hurricane Florence.

Faison - Ms. Margaret Fennell, 67 of 116 Waverly Faison Rd.  transitioned Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home, Margaret was born to the late Henry Rouse, Jr. and Gertrude Hand Rouse in Warsaw, NC on December 18, 1950. Margaret attended P. W. Moore Elementary going on to graduate from Douglass High School in 1969.  After working for many years at Burlington and National Spinning she decided to further her education by attending James Sprunt Community College. ...

Mt. Olive - Odales Anofils, 17 transitioned Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home. Born in Haiti, he is the son of Daniel Anofils and Denise Saint Jerard and was a student at Southern Wayne High School. The family will receive friends at 109 Claytor St., Mt. Olive.

Mt. Olive - Ms. Gladys Price, 91  of 401 Breazeale Ave., transitioned Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Genesis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.          Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late John Sneed and Anna Price. Her love and legacy will be cherished in the hearts of her daughters, Virginia (Oscar) Kornegay of Mt. Olive, Mary Ann Price of Mt. Olive, Jeanette (Bonnie) Smith of Jersey City, NJ, Linda Johnson of Jersey City, NJ,...

Kenansville - Mrs. Vernette Williams, 78 of 967 W. Best Rd. went from labor to reward on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Wayne UNC Health Care. She is the daughter of the late Charlie Mack Williams and Ida Mae McGowan Williams. Her love and legacy will live in the heart of her husband, Robert Williams; six children, Beverly Henry of Baton Rouge, LA, Phyllis Drafts of Warsaw, Angela Williams of Warsaw, Anthony (Pamela) Williams of Faison, Ronnie (Susan) Williams of Warsaw, and LeKenya...

Calypso - Mrs. Katha Mae Harper,  79 of 249 Farrior Rd., transitioned Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Kenansville Health & Rehabilitation. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late William James Thomas Hicks and Mary Katherine  Hicks Glaspie. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her husband, Robert Lee Harper; five children, Ronnie (Barbara) Harper of California, Angela Harper, Erick Harper, Reginald Harper and KaShonion Harper all of the home; two...

Kenansville - Mrs. Sarah Best Dobson, 91 of 1232 S. NC Hwy 50 answered the Master's call on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Louis Best Sr. and Rosa Shivars Best. Her love and legacy will be cherished by her sons, Eugene ( Annie L.) Dobson of Queens Village, NY., Michael G. Dobson of the home and Louis Ricky (Sheneta) Dobson of Magnolia; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two...