All Obituaries

Faison - Mr. Truman Bell, 73 answered the Master's call on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Kenansville - Mrs. Helen Ingram, 91 of 2098 E. Hwy 24. peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to eternal rest Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Premier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Leroy Winley and Savannah Williams Winley and wife of the late Clarence Ingram. Helen graduated from Charity High School. She was also a life long member of Hallsville Missionary Baptist Church where she faithfully served as an usher until she was...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Christopher Matthews, 55 of 258 Lees Country Club Rd. departed this earthly life Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home.  Chris also affectionally known as Heavy, Uncle Dawg and Chris Cross, was born in Verdun France to his parents the late Porter L. Matthews and Louise Brinkley Matthews. He was  a graduate of Southern Wayne High School Class of 1984. Chris worked a variety of jobs but his true passion was Trucking!  He had just purchased his own tractor...

Clinton - Mr. Charles Arthur Farrior, 70 of 304 Lisbon St.. transitioned Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of the late James Arthur Farrior and Vantoice Flanagan Farrior. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his siblings, Yvetta Farrior of Charlotte, Linda Diane Bowden of Seven Springs and Thomas Farrior of Charlotte and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends,

New York - Isiah Miller was born on January 20, 1944 to Cleo Miller and Dossie Mae Miller Taylor in Kenansville, North Carolina.  He was the youngest son of 6 children: James, Bertha, Dorothy, Minnie and Paulette.  Isiah attended E.E. Smith High School in Kenansville, North Carolina and shortly after he graduated in 1962, he moved to Brooklyn, New York. At age 22 he met and married the love of his life Marie Mitchell on April 3, 1966 and remained married for 55 years until...

Jamestown - Ms. Arleen George Brown was added to Heavens Garden Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Beacon Place Hospice Center, Greensboro surrounded by her faithful and loving family. Arleen George Brown, 60 (formally of Faison N.C.) relocated to 200 Private Cooper Lane Jamestown N.C. She is the daughter of the late Vice Bishop EV George and Mother Reatha George.  Arleen was born on August 19, 1960 in Sampson County. God in His Ultimate Wisdom and Power saw...

Clinton - Mr. Larry Dornell Bell, 67 of 265 Livingston Ln. departed this earthly life, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Genesis HealthCare. He was born December 3, 1953 in Duplin County to his parents, the late Charlie Bell and Francis Lee Bell. He leaves to cherish his love and legacy to his children, Rico Bell (Ester) and Victoria B. Atkinson; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Evon B. Lewis (Robert), Mary Applins, Annette B. George (William), Eddie Mae Moore (Steven), Francis...

Beulaville - Mr. Ira Craddock Jr., 81 of 136 Farm Ln boarded the gospel ship Friday, May 21, 2021 at Autumn Village in Beulaville. Born in Sampson Co., he is the son of the late Ira Craddock Sr. and Lucille Miller Craddock. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his sisters, Marie Sumler (Donald) and Rev. Angela Matthews (Sherman); one brother, Graham R. Dixon Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a  devoted brother, uncle, friend and...

Durham - Mrs. Yolanda Evangeline Faison, 84 completed her earthly journey Friday, May 14, 2021 at PruittHealth Carolina Point, Durham. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Isham. L. Belle and Daisy Middleton Belle. She leaves a legacy of love to her husband, Daniel Faison Jr. of the home; two sons, Terence D. Faison (Wanda) and Leonard R. Faison of New Jersey; preceded in death by Susan L. Paylor-Crosby (daughter); Tayrn Paylor (granddaughter);Brandon A. Faison...

Goldsboro - Mr. James Anderson Jr., 76 of 524 W. New Hope Rd. departed this earthly life Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. He was born in Bronx, New York on June 1, 1944 to James Anderson Sr. and Edith Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion Anderson and son James Anderson III. James served in the Unites States Army during Vietnam and earned a Bronze star along with other medals and honors after being honorably discharged he worked in security and banking until...