Raleigh - Mrs. Rosetta Vann Stuart, 95 formally of Duplin Co., transitioned Thursday, October 11, 2018 at BellaRose Nursing and Rehab in Garner. Born in Sampson Co., she is the daughter of the late Gabe and Catherine Peterson Vann. She is survived by one daughter, Wilma S. Hall of Raleigh. There will be no formal service.

Magnolia - Mrs. Verta "Vert" McKiver, 87 of 1228 Hwy 50 went from labor to reward on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.   Verta Dobson Farrior McKiver was born on January 28, 1931 in Kenansville, NC to the late Eddie Dobson and Lille Carr Dobson.  Vert joined church at an early age and attended faithfully until she relocated from North Carolina to New York. Verta leaves to cherish her precious memories to her daughters, Barbara Jordan of...

Mt. Olive - Mr. William Morise (Marshall) Raynor, 93 of 597 Elmore St. transitioned Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Wayne UNC Hospital. He was born to the late Walter McKinnie and the late Marie Raynor Marshburn in Mount Olive, North Carolina where he attended Carver High School. He was employed as a supervisor at Mount Olive Pickle Company where he retired with thirty-five years of service.  Following retirement Morise started a lawn care service that he operated until his...

Goldsboro- Mr. Brennan Keith Hash, 28 of 325 Cedar Rd. transitioned Saturday, September 22, 2018. He was born in Winston Salem on December 1, 1989 to Clintonia Langley Lee and Alex Keith Hash. Brennan will be remembered for his love of life and family.   He was sincerely loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his wife, Kadeshia Hash of the home; his beloved children, Ahmeir, Aalayah and Kemden Hash of the...

Warsaw- Deacon Harrison Benjamin "Ben" Best Jr., 84 of 3147 Bowden Rd., went from labor to reward at Rex UNC Rehabilitation & Nursing Center of Apex on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Affectionately known as June, he was born in Duplin Co. to Deacon Harrison Benjamin Best Sr. and Mother Causie Best. June was beloved by all who knew him, both family and friends alike. June was a member of Macedonia Apostolic Holiness Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon...

Warsaw - Minister Bertha Smith, 67 of 125 Stewart Circle transitioned Friday, September 14, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Eddis and Hattie Armstrong Wright. A time of viewing and reflection will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Garris Funeral Home Chapel. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Latashia Smith (Shae) of Goldsboro, Craig Wright (Twanda...

Seven Springs - Ms. Irish Bernice Flanagan Sutton, 83 of 466 Greenfield Cemetery Rd. transitioned Wednesday, September 12. 2018 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Sarah Estelle Flanagan and Willie Garfield. Her love, faithfullness, and willingness to help others will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish loving memories to her daughter and son-in-law, Antanette and Connie Ray Shine of Seven...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Bessie Garner, 96 a resident of Genesis Health Care transitioned Monday, September 10, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Frederick and Lizzie Robinson Garner. She is survived by five children.Wilbert "Pete" (Ellen) Garner of Mt. Olive, Davis Garner and Willie Garner of New York, Dorothy (Eugene) Alexander of Calypso and Sally Whitley of Faison; two granddaughters, Diane Garner and Angel Garner...

Faison - Ms. Margaret Fennell, 67 of 116 Waverly Faison Rd.  transitioned Monday, September 3, 2018 at her home, Margaret was born to the late Henry Rouse, Jr. and Gertrude Hand Rouse in Warsaw, NC on December 18, 1950. Margaret attended P. W. Moore Elementary going on to graduate from Douglass High School in 1969.  After working for many years at Burlington and National Spinning she decided to further her education by attending James Sprunt Community College. ...

Mt. Olive - Odales Anofils, 17 transitioned Monday, August 27, 2018 at his home. Born in Haiti, he is the son of Daniel Anofils and Denise Saint Jerard and was a student at Southern Wayne High School. The family will receive friends at 109 Claytor St., Mt. Olive.