All Obituaries

Goldsboro - Rev. Lisa McNair, 51 of 109 Brenn Loop Rd. Answered the Master's Call Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on September 25, 1969, she is the daughter of the late Douglas and Sarah Kornegay Smith. She loved the Lord and was a member and associate pastor at Smith Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Warsaw where she attended church with her parents as a child. Rev. McNair possessed the spirit of excellence and gave her all in all that she did. ...

Kenansville - Mrs. Sarah Roland of 291 Perry Miller Rd. transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Rex Hospital. Raleigh, NC. Sarah Elise Pauline Miller Roland, the eighth child of the late Perry and Ida Bryant Miller was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1933. She was educated in the Duplin County School System in Kenansville, NC  and graduated from Elizabeth City State Teacher's College in Elizabeth City, NC where she received her bachelor's degree...

Warsaw - Ms. Donna Melvin, 65 of 326 E. Best St., closed the curtain of this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Vidant Duplin Hospital, Kenansville. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Addie Pearl Melvin and the late Clarence Bryant. Donna was loving, giving and kind.  She was always smiling or laughing and would brighten up any room that she entered. Because of her selfless nature, she always put the needs of others before herself. She leaves to...

Mt. Olive - Mother Sarah Ann Neal, 89 of 310 East. James St. peacefully transitioned from this life to life everlasting on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at  Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Wilson Wells and Maggie Leach Wells. Her love and legacy will be cherished by her daughter, Elder Emma Simmons of Mt. Olive; two granddaughters, Tonya Neal and Natasha Neal of Mt. Olive; four great grandchildren, TaKenya Neal, Tavis Boykin, Kelveyon...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Gregory Brunson, 67 departed this earthly life Saturday, January 10, 2021 at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill. He is the son of the late Gloria Brunson and was born in Wayne County on January 2, 1954. He is survived by his children, Xavier Brunson , Ariana Brunson, Zaria Brunson, Zachary Brunson,  Dramea Baile, whom he loved as his own and his children's mother, Melissa Branch of Dudley; siblings, Hattie Johnson of Mt. Olive, Henry (Cheryl) Hicks and John...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Fletcher H. Bizzell, 82 of 155 Barwick Rd. completed his earthly journey Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. He was born the first of six children in Wayne County on September 15, 1938 to the late Lepolia Bizzell and Mildred Cousins Bizzell. His early education was received in Duplin County and he graduated from E.E. Smith High School in 1956 with honors. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and dutifully served his country...

Dudley - Mr. Orlando Jones, 64 a resident of Genesis Health Care. peacefully made his transition to eternity Monday, January 4, 2021 at Genesis Health Care. Born August 2, 1956 in Wayne County to the late Jessie James and Mary Louise Frye Jones. He received his education in Wayne County Public Schools and graduated from Southern Wayne High School. He was a long time employee of Boiling Chair Company. To cherish his memory he leave his wife Paulette of Mount Olive, Orlando Jones of...

Dudley - Mrs. Bernice Darden Barksdale,72 of 210 North Hereford Dr. gained her wings Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home.  Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of late John and Rhodie Stevens Darden. She received her education in the Duplin County School System and was a graduate of Douglass High School.  A devoted and loyal supervisor, she retired from the former SunBurst Foods. Growing up in a Christian home, she realized the...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Deloris Langley, 70 of 102 Lewis Avenue. transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Genesis HealthCare. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Frank "Dick" Armwood and Christine Pearsall Armwood. Cherished and loving memories will remain in the hearts of her son, Charles "Red" Langley of Mt. Olive; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. brother-in-law, Charles Kornegay of Washington, DC; four aunts, Edna Davis...

Warsaw - Mrs. Genary Faison, On Wednesday, December 23, 2020,  Mrs. Genary Faison, at the tender age of 93, entered into eternal rest at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hill and Annie Garris Hill and was born on April 26, 1927 in Duplin County. She was educated in the Duplin County School  System attending Douglass High School in Warsaw, NC. At an early age she joined First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church of Bowdens, North Carolina.  She was a...