Faison - Mrs. Joyce W. Fasion,  81 of 11551 Faison Hwy. transitioned Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Teachey - Mr. Henry Swann, 72 of 150 Page St. transitioned Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home. "Bro" as he was affectionately called by family and friends was the son of the late Willie and Annie Robinson Swann. He leaves many cherished memories to his wife, Amanda Miller Swann; a beautiful daughter, Chandra D. Doyle (Eric) of Temple Hills, MD; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two brothers, Willie Swann of Inwood, NY and James Swann...

Warsaw - Mr. David "DB" Miller, 86  of 1274 Veach's Mill Rd. transitioned Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Kenansville Health & Rehabilitation. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late George B. and Annie McIver Miller and husband of the late Beatrice Miller. He leaves to cherish loving memories to one sister, Margurite Moore of Kenansville; children, Wilma (Odes) Cobbins and Craig Smith of Warsaw and Eddie Lee Smith Jr. of New York; six grandchildren,...

Washington, DC - Mrs. Mildred Jean Platt, 82 of Washington, DC formally of Duplin Co., transitioned Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs, MD. Born in Kenansville, she was the first of seven children born to the late Frank McIver and the late Minnie F. Miller. She leaves to mourn 3 children, Aron McKiver (Wanda) of Warsaw, Petheria McIver of Waldorf, MD., and Jeannie McIver of Washington, DC; two sisters, Peggie Maultsby of Forest Hill, NY and...

Faison - Mr. Joe Best, 80 of 117 Hicks Lane transitioned Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Wayne UNC Health Care. He is the son of the late Harrison Best and Causie Jane Bell Best and was born on March 4, 1939 in Duplin County. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his siblings, Linda Best, Jahnnie Best, Katie Best, Jimmie Best, Ervin Best (Barbara) and Pastor Swindell Best (Paula) all of Warsaw, Mary Best Wicks and Willie James Best of Washington, DC and Diane Garris...

Goldsboro - Mr. Cleveland Johnson, 55 transitioned Friday, July 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Cleveland Johnson and Joyce Lee Johnson. An abundance of love and memories will be cherished by his family and friends. Cleveland devoted his life to serving the citizens of Johnston County, Duplin County, Wayne County and Cherokee County as a Paramedic. He wore many hats and was diligent in everything he did. He is survived by Marjeane Johnson; his...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Edna Stokes, 83 of 110 E. Williamson St. went from labor to reward on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Brian Center of Goldsboro. Mother Edna Stevens Stokes, daughter of the late Willie and Rebecca Wolfe Stevens, was born on September 19, 1935.  Mother Stokes made her peaceful transition into everlasting life on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Brian Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. To all who knew her, Mother Stokes was a loving and kind mother, grandmother, sister,...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Jennie Elizabeth Ross, 58 of 203 E. Main St., transitioned Friday, July 5, 2019 at her home. Born in Guildford Co., she is the daughter of Mary Mozingo McILreavy and the late Hugh Ross. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her mother, Mary McILreavy of Goldsboro; four brothers, Hugh Ross of Dover, New Hampshire, Jason Ross of Durham, David Neel of Goldsboro and Bob Simon of Cookeville, TN. In addition to her father, she has been reunited with her brother,...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Raynor, 90 of 597 Elmore St., transitioned Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her home. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Johnnie and Anna Lamb Faison and wife of the late William Morise Raynor. She leaves to cherish her love and legacy to her daughters, Billie Carol Williams and Katrina Raynor Smith of Dudley; two grandsons, three great-grandsons and one great-great grandson; brothers and sisters-in- law, nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Warsaw - Mrs. Mary Barden, 77 of 104 Kennedy Ln., transitioned Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Genesis of Mt. Olive. She is the daughter of the late William " Bill" James Williams and Mary Frances Miller Williams and was born in Duplin Co., on January 21, 1942. She leaves to cherish loving memories to her children, Teresa (Charles) Morrisey  and Joseph Jr. (Kathy) Barden of Warsaw, Leslie "Les" (Cynthia) Williams of St. Paul and Daniel Williams of Greensboro;...