All Obituaries

Pink Hill - Mrs. Hannah Fullwood, of 1451 Serecta Rd. peacefully transitioned from this life to life everlasting Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Charlotte - Ms. Chinelle Hodges, 40 closed the curtains of this life Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center .  

Faison - Ms. Sharon Faye Hargrove, 59 peacefully transitioned from this life to life everlasting on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of Bessie Thompson Hargrove and the late Ralph L. Hargrove. Her love and legacy will be cherished by her mother, Ms. Bessie Thompson Hargrove of Faison; two children, Tedarris Hargrove (Darrell) of Charlotte and Brianna Harrison of Faison; one sister, Lisa Anders (Preston) of...

Newton Grove - Elder Dock Martin Best Jr, 92  a resident of A De Paul Senior Living Community transitioned from labor to reward Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro. Born in Sampson County he is the son of the late Dock Martin Best Sr. and Dollie Hargrove Best and husband of the late Alberta Outlaw Best. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his children, Gerthalen Martin Best of Chester, VA., Karen Best Moore and husband, James Sr.,...

Maryland- Ms. Marcia Porcelli, 59 transitioned from labor to reward on March 29, 2021 Born on September 17, 1961 to Gloria Bizzell and Nathanial Matthews. She will be lovingly remembered by her biological mother, Gloria Bizzell; daughters, Marlena Williams (Seth), and Mia Bizzell; a son, Matthew Bizzell (Saunder); step-daughter, Nicole Barone; a grandson, Matthew, Jr.; twin sister, Maria Ennis (Santiato); two  sisters, Jacqueline Gray, Natalie Matthews; five brothers, Joshua...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Caesar Marshall, 77 of 519 E. Hillsboro St. peacefully transitioned from this life Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home. Born in Wayne County, he is the son of the late Charlie and Essie Marshall Herring. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He also worked as a Truck Driver and in Security. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Debra Marshall of the home' three children,...

Clinton - Mrs. Bertha McKinney , 80 of 712 S. East Blvd. peacefully transitioned from this life Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Brian Center Wallace. Bertha Bea McKinney was  born January 22, 1941 to the union of the late Dock Phauls and Beatrice Holmes Phauls of North Carolina. Bertha McKinney was also known as "Bert" in the community. She was the fourth child of thirteen children; eight sisters and five brothers. She was also educated in the  Wayne...

New York - Mr. Joe L. McLaurin (81),  formally of Mt. Olive, transitioned Monday, March 1, 2021 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hospital in Bronx, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Joe L. McLaurin Legacy Scholarship by clicking here. This will allow Joe’s light to continue to shine through others. Thank you. Joe L. McLaurin was born December 8, 1939 to the union of the Bishop James Frank McLaurin and Mildred...

Dudley - Mr. Perry Lee, 67 of 203 Rollingwood Dr. entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Perry Lee was born September 23, 1953 in Wayne County to the late Mary Rena Bryant Lee Baker and James Albert Lee. Perry Lee was educated in Wayne County Public School System. He later moved to Washington, DC., where he began employment at the Shoreham Hotel for which he worked many years. He later moved back to North Carolina until his untimely death. He was...

Julia Yvonne Miller, the daughter of the late Joseph Cyrus Miller and Amanda Jane Miller was born on November 24, 1930 in Kenansville, NC. On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, she transitioned from time into eternity. In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her siblings, Samuel W. Miller, Joseph Miller, Richard Miller, Ben Miller, Henrietta Jarmon, Juanita Broadie, Gladys Miller and Carolyn Miller. Julia leaves to cherish her memory to a loving daughter, Amanda M. Swann of...