Kenansville - Mrs. Sarah Best Dobson, 91 of 1232 S. NC Hwy 50 answered the Master's call on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Louis Best Sr. and Rosa Shivars Best. Her love and legacy will be cherished by her sons, Eugene ( Annie L.) Dobson of Queens Village, NY., Michael G. Dobson of the home and Louis Ricky (Sheneta) Dobson of Magnolia; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two...

Kenansville -  Mr. Monroe McGowan, 81 went from labor to reward on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Nathan and Joanna McIver McGowan. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Christine McGowan of the home; three grandchildren, Demondra Hall, Shaquetta Hall and Jameel Hall of Kenansville; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Othel McGowan of Kenansville and James (Helen)...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Edna Davis, 84 of 610 S. Center St. transitioned Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her home. Born in Wayne Co., "Soot" as she was affectionately called by family and friends is the daughter of the late Will Leonard and Johnnie Dell McCullen Leonard. She leaves to cherish her love and legacy to her children, James (Patricia Ann) Leonard of Dudley, Larry (Sylvia Faye) Leonard of Dudley, Daisy (Ashley) Jordan of Las Vegas, NV,  Betty Ann Davis (Harry Dent)...

Warsaw - Mr. Wesley Napoleon Royall, 62 of 116 Mapletree Ln. transitioned Saturday July 28, 2018 at his home. "Stimey" or " Buddie" as he was fondly called by family and friends was born in Wayne Co., and is the son of  T.I. and Kattie Darden and Virginia Royall-Gaskill. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his wife, Dolores Royall; one daughter, Opel Lynette Royall of Washington, DC; two step-daughters, Regina Pearsall- Bland (Nelson)...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Napoleon Stephenson, 81 of 100 Johnson Place transitioned Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of the late Charlie Stephenson Jr. and Mittie Best Stephenson. He is survived by two sons, Napoleon Stephens Jr. and Vilisio D. Stephenson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kenansville -  Ms. Deloris "Lois" "Ball" Rice-Phillips, 85 of Dumfries, VA. formally of Duplin Co., transitioned on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Sentra Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia.  Lois was born on April 13, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late James and Mittie Rice.  A loving, spiritual, and compassionate minded mother who will be tremendously missed.

Miss Trinity Brion McDaniel, 18, of Powder Springs, Georgia, transitioned from this earthly realm to a Glorious City called Heaven on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Egleston Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Trinity was born September 24, 1999 to Dion and Sabrina McDaniel in San Diego, California.    

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Betty Faircloth, 88 of 101 Lewis Ave., transitioned Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The family will receive friends at the home of Chenita " Lucky" Faircloth, 108 McDonald Dr., Mt. Olive.

Florida - Mr. Brandon Tremaine Ammons, 33 formally of Mt. Olive transitioned Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at North Shore Medical Center in Miami, Florida. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of Annette Ammons and Milton Lanier. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four children; sister, Sandra Carmon of Dudley, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother,105 Patten St. Mt. Olive.  

Goldsboro - Minister Jacqueline Faye Waters Morrisey, 55 transitioned Sunday, July 1, 2018 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne Co. she is the daughter of the late Wesley Johnson Waters and Rev. Hazel Joyner Waters. Jacqueline was the fourth daughter of five daughters born to this union.  Jacqueline joined Burning Bush United Holy Church at an early age,  She was educated in the public school system of Duplin County, NC.  She received...