All Obituaries

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Dora King, 83 closed her eyes and entered life everlasting Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Faison - Ms. Deborah Carter, 64 transitioned from her earthly home to eternal rest Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Wayne UNC Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Daisy McKithan, 84 transitioned to her new heavenly address Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

With an abundance of love and concern, The Garris Funeral Home Staff is embracing the heartbroken loved ones of Jazzma J. Martin.  Jazzma closed the curtains on the journey called life on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  There will not be a public viewing or a public service; everything will be private.  Those who wish to pay homeage, the family asks that you lift them up in prayer.  We realize that God is still in charge and he will heal all broken hearts from this tremendous...

Mt. Olive - Mr. David L. Fisher, 62 departed this earthly life Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He is the son of the late Cicero Fisher and Goldia Brooks Fisher and was born in Duplin County on August 3, 1959. He leaves loving memories to his sisters and brother, Celeste Fisher of Philadelphia, PA,, Jacqueline Wallace and Debra Marshall of Mt. Olive and Rev. Gary Fisher (Cassandra) of Goldsboro. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he has been...

Goldsboro - Mr. James Graham Jr., 82, boarded the gospel ship Monday, January 10,2022 at Genesis HealthCare, Mt. Olive. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of the late James Graham Sr. and Julia Ward Graham and husband of the late Brenda Graham. He was a 1957 graduate of Carver High School and a retired employee with O'Berry Neuro Medical Center.  Growing up in a home of faith, "June" as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a member of Victory...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Marie Fontaine Desir, 76 transitioned Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her residence. She is the daughter of Marius Fontaine and Anita Etienne and was born on June 21, 1945 in Haiti. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Solid Rock First Haitian Tabernacle of Grace, Mt. Olive.  Burial will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Loving memories will remain in hearts of her husband, Augustine Desir; children, Viviane Cadet...

Goldsboro - Mr. Eugene Miller Branch, 84 peacefully transitioned from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his residence. He was born to his parents, the late Lloyd Branch Sr. and Lola Miller Branch in Duplin County. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Linda Faye George; son, Darian Lamont Branch; brothers, LLoyd Branch Jr. of Goldsboro and Benjamin Branch (Bessie) of Raleigh; nieces and nephews, Gwendolyn Johnson, LLoyd Kelvin Branch, Delores Jones,...

Raleigh - Ms. Jeanette Ward, 72 of 813 Suffolk Blvd. went from labor to reward on Monday, January 3, 2022 at WakeMed, Raleigh. She is the daughter of the late Algremon Hargrove and Mable Stevens and was born in Sampson County on April 14, 1949. A time of viewing and reflection will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at Garris Funeral Home Chapel  from 1:00-3:00 p.m. She leaves to cherish loving memories to her children, Angelo Armwood of Maryland, Annette Katrina...

Goldsboro - Mr. Samuel Washington Pearsall, 65 of 314 Myer Ave. finished his earthly race Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. "Rabbit" as he was affectionately called by family and friends is the son of the late Bennie Washington and Rubie Mae Pearsall.  He was born in Wayne County and attended Wayne County Public Schools.  He was a 1974 graduate of Southern Wayne High School. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his children, LaTonya...