Pink Hill - Mrs. Beaford Lee Outlaw, 89 of 1445 Sarecta Rd. transitioned Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home.  Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late David and Louberta Graham Houston. She leaves to cherish her love and legacy to her sons, Shelton Outlaw (Irene) of Mt. Olive and General Outlaw (Carmen) of Hartford, CT; two grandchildren; one sister, Hannah Louise Fullwood of Pink Hill and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

 Mrs. Zora Louise Cooper, 93 formally of Duplin Co., transitioned Wednesday, March 19, 2020 at her residence in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She was born in Warsaw, NC.  She is the daughter of the late Herman Houston and Lou Bertha Williams Houston. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Alvin Houston, Belleville, NJ, Ronald Cooper (Lois), Port Chester, NY, Carol Prince (John) Stone Mountain, GA, Janet Cooper, Port Chester, NY, Edwin Cooper (Sandra)...

Dudley - Mrs. Nettie Lucille Tate, 73 of 801 Ruskin Rd. transitioned Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Wayne UNC Hospital. Born in Cumberland Co., she is the daughter of the late Lenzie Paul Williams and Joyce Dawson Williams. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her husband, Earnest Tate of the home; children, Donnie Tate of Goldsboro, David Tate (Tonia) of Charlotte, Felecia Bonner (Gregory), Earnest Ray Tate and Jonathan Tate all of Dudley; step-daughter, Sarena Bamhill-Wilson...

Mr. Sidney Lamont Broadie was born the youngest child of the late Nathaniel Steve Broadie and Juanita Miller Broadie on October 19, 1961, in Washington, DC.  On Sunday February 23, 2020, God called his faithful servant home. In addition to his parents, Sidney was preceded in death by his siblings: Mildred Muse, Linda Coleman, Robert Broadie, Nathaniel Broadie, Josephine Datcher, Steven Broadie and Stanley Broadie. He leaves to cherish his memory his best friend and...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Gloria Strickland, 61 of 1005 S. Johnson St. transitioned Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her residence. Born in Germany, she is the daughter of the late Hurdie and Voila McPherson and the wife of Len Strickland. Gloria is most known for her glorifying personality. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Barton College. Gloria worked for Cumberland County Social Services for 21 years. In those 21 years, Gloria was highly dedicated to her work. She was...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Athalene Kornegay Bass, 91 of 417 East Franklin St. answered the Master's call on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late William and Lila McIver Kornegay and wife of the late Benjamin Bass. Her love and legacy will forever be in the hearts of her children, Leroy Kornegay (Myra) of Mt. Olive, Dwight Bass of Durham, Danny Bass (Barbara) of Canada, Linda Bass of Durham, Anthony Bass (Cassandra) of...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Annie Mae Harrell, 68 of 505-A W. Main St. transitioned Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Jesse Goodman and Eva Miller Goodman. Among her survivors are one son, Charles Lee Robinson III. Funeral Services and burial will be held in Maryland.

Fayetteville - Minister Vernice Batts, 59 5418 Sandstone Dr., went from labor to reward on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Fildo Batts Sr. and Vernettie Jarman Batts. Vernice joined Powerful Praise Impact Ministries in Fayetteville where she was a dedicated and faithful member.  She always had a smile on her face and never complained.  The family could always count on her to do her...

Mt. Olive - Mother Helen Marie Faison, 82 of 208 E. Hillsboro St. transitioned Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of the late Samuel and Lila Best Faison. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her grandson, Kendrick O. Faison; her great-grandchildren, Maliyah Raynor, Octavis Faison and Kaylee Faison; brother John Lee Faison of Columbia, SC; sisters, Mattie Pearl Stukes and Sarah Jane Miller of Mt. Olive and a...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Annette Ammons, 73 of 105 Patten St. transitioned Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her residence. Born in Duplin County on May 29, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Rasper and Hattie Adell Ammons. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her daughter, Sandra (Ray) Carmon, Dudley, NC; eleven siblings: Jesse Mae King, Kinston NC; Ross (Rachel) Ammons, Charlotte, NC; Lillie B. Ammons, Mount Olive, NC; Audrey Jean Ammons, New York; Donald Ray (Vivian) Ammons, Mount Olive,...