All Obituaries

Mt. Olive - Mr. Terry Boyette, 63 of 309 Morning Dr, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 3, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of Sarah Kornegay and the late Paul Boyette. He served in the US Army and had been employed with Butterball for 30 plus years until his death. He leaves to cherish precious memories to his wife, Carolyn Boyette of the home; his mother, Sarah Kornegay of Dudley; brother,  Alfonza (Ann) Kornegay of Dudley; aunt, Joyce Kornegay...

Raffie Antonio Walker was born, the first of four children, on September 28, 1962, to Wyoma and the late Louis Vernon Walker, in Goldsboro, NC.  Raffie was raised and educated in Springfield, MA where he resided for 57 years. He graduated from Putnam High School and began his career at W.F. Young.  Raffie attended Celestial Praise Church of God where he was a devoted member until he became ill. Raffie enjoyed spending his spare time fishing and with his grandchild Jeremiah....

Faison - Mother Reatha Bell George, 86 of 131 George Rd. went from labor to reward on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her home. Mother George, the eldest child of Deacon Samuel (Sr.) and Rosa Bell Smith Fryar was born on March 31, 1934 in Duplin County. She met and married the love of her life, the late Bishop Evandus "EV" George and together they ministered for over 50 years. Mother George leaves to cherish loving memories to her children, Evangelist Gladys (Reginald) Sutton of...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Willie Samuel Leach Jr., 70 of 213 E. Pine Forest Rd., transitioned Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. "Panky" as he was affectionately called by family and friends was born in Wayne County to the Willie Samuel Leach Sr. and Fannie Artis Leach. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Judy Seaberry Leach of the home; children, Willie "Terry" Leach, Jeffery (Linda) Leach of Mt. Olive and Clifton Leach of...

Turkey - Mrs. Wanda Morrisey Monk, 55 of 990 Chestnut Rd. transitioned from earth to glory on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her home. Born in Sampson County, she is the daughter of the late Gracie and Gliston Morrisey. She was a 1982 graduate of James Kenan High School and after furthering her education at James Sprunt Community College she received her degree. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her husband, Jerome Monk of the home; four children, Corresha Steadwell of...

Maryland - Mr. Randolph Bernard McDuffie, 55 transitioned Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at University of Maryland Hospital. Randy as he was so affectionately known, was born to the late David James McDuffie Jr. and Dorothy Mae Boykin McDuffie in Alexandria, VA. Left to cherish his memory is his loving fiance', Sherrell Jenkins, step-sons, Darryl McDaniel (Tiphany) and DeLonter McDaniel; step - daughter, Shakera McDaniels; three sisters, Linda Bell (Kevin), Rosemary Burgess (Darin), and...

Wilson - Mr. Erwin "Ervin" Jay Robinson, 60 of 3112 Westshire Dr. transitioned Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of the late Thomas Green Robinson and Alice Cobb Robinson. He leaves to cherish memories to his wife, Joyce Robinson of the home; five children, Ebony Harvey of California, Benita Faison of Dudley, Tiffany Robinson of California, Rahean Robinson and Rashard Robinson of Mt. Olive; two step-children, Shonita...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Geraldine Jacobs Durham, 85 of 393 Thunderswamp Rd. transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Columbus Co., she is the daughter of the late Bun and Irene George Jacobs. Service By The Graveside will be held Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Durham Family Cemetery, Thunderswamp Rd. Mt. Olive. She leaves to cherish her love and legacy to her husband, Wade Durham Jr., of the home; son and daughter-in-law,...

Warsaw - Mrs. Margaret McKiver, 94 of 104 Revelle Rd. peacefully transitioned from this life Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home. She is the daughter of the late Lonza and Annie Ashford Turner and was born in Duplin County on March 7, 1926. She was educated in the Duplin County School System and graduated from Douglass High Class of 1945. Margaret futher her education at Deshazor's Beauty College, Durham, NC. Margaret's first passion was being a License Beautician while working in...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Flora Lee Graham, 84 of 268 Graham Rd. peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her home. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Mae McCullen and wife of the late  Roosevelt Graham Jr. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Kenneth (Jackie) Graham of Dudley, Charles (Darlene) Graham of Faison, Jerry (Maria)...