All Obituaries

Dudley - Evangelist Sharon L. George, 69 closed the curtains of life Friday, May 3, 2024 at home. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Ozais Elijah Bell and the late Maria Fryar. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her husband, Elder Marvin George of the home; siblings, Judith Fryar of Clinton, Charles Fryar (Ethel) of Springfield, MA, Willie Fryar (Betty) of Springfield, MA, Fronnie King (Leroy) of Clinton, Colette Chestnutt (Curtis) of Clinton, Steve Fryar of...

New Jersey - Mrs. Yvonne West, 92 formerly of Duplin Co. answered the Master's call on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Gaston Branch Sr. and Minnie Smith Branch.  

Warsaw - SGM (United States Army Ret) Willie J. Gavin, Jr. 83 peacefully crossed the shores of time Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the home of his daughter. "BoBo" as he was affectionally called by family and friends is the son of the late Willie J. Gavin Sr. and Alberta Southerland Gavin.  He was born in Duplin County on May 18, 1940. Sergeant Major Willie J. Gavin Jr., a true American hero who dedicated his life in service to our nation. For three decades, Sergeant Major...

Warsaw - Mr. William A. Artis, 59 departed this earthly life Saturday, April 13, 2024 as a result of a car accident. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of Teresa Sykes Artis and the late William D. (Sonny) Artis. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his children, Cristol Rouse of Durham, Laprell Lesane of Dunn, Anthony Lesane of Myrtle Beach, SC., Mesha Lesane of Durham, Victoria Sanders of Dunn, Caleb Sanders of Angier and William Lamar Artis of Dunn; mother, Teresa Sykes Artis of...

Warsaw - Elder Braxton R. Frederick Sr., 66 moved from his earthly home to his heavenly mansion he often preached about on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. Born in Halifax Co., Elder Frederick is the son of Evangelist Christine Davis Frederick and the late Deacon Lenzy Ray Frederick. As a servant of the Lord, he served as pastor of Hines Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Warsaw and Piney Green Freewill Baptist Church, Mt. Olive. He was a devoted...

Warsaw - Mrs. Bettye L. Gigher, 82 completed her earthly journey Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation. Born in Kenansville, NC., she is the daughter of the late Leslie Barden Jr. and Alberta Miller Barden and was a graduate of E.E. Smith High School She is survived by MaeBelle Hudson (Adam) of Raleigh; Craig Barden (Rhonda) of Riverdale, GA; three granddaughters, ten great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

Faison- Mrs. Lettie Lucille Armwood, 87 went from labor to reward Saturday, March 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of the late Quincy and Rena Faison Lewis. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her sons, Edgar Armwood Jr. (Barbara Jean) of Turkey, Dan Armwood (Sharon) of Clinton and Mitchell Earl Armwood (Norma) of Newton Grove; three daughters, Shurby Jean Lewis of Garner, Barbara Ann Newton (Sylvester) of Harrells...

Goldsboro - Mrs. Louise Smith Broadie, 74 ascended into the arms of Jesus Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Goldsboro Health & Rehabilitation Center. She is the daughter of the late David Lee Smith and Lena Taylor Smith and was born in Wayne Co., on December 13, 1949. She leaves to cherish loving memories to her daughter, Veronica Smith (Kevin Sr.); three grandchildren, Katrina Broadie, Kevin Smith Jr. and Kameron Smith; four great-grandchildren, Knowledge Broadie, Nijah McCullen, Niquan...

Kenansville - Mrs. Linda Nobles Farrior,  82 completed her earthly journey Thursday, March 14, 2023 at Day Springs Assisted Living, Wallace. She is the daughter of the late Cedric and Mary Kornegay Nobles and wife of the late Willie Farrior and was born in Lenior County on December 23, 1941. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Cornelius Alvin Nobles of Maury, Alfred Lee Nobles (Margaret) of Raleigh, Shannon Tyrette Humphrey (Timothy) of Kenansville...

Seven Springs - Ms. Betty Reyes, 55 transitioned Wednesday, March 13, 2023 at her home. Born in Cameron Co., Texas, she is the daughter of Agustine Reyes. A time of viewing and reflection will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Garris Funeral Home. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her son, Romeo Pantoja Jr. and other relatives and friends.