March 11, 2025, 61, Kinston — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Faison and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Andrea Faison, 61 of Kinston, NC. Andrea Letitcia Woodard Faison, affectionately known as “Dreal,” revered as a pillar of strength,…… read more »
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Andrea Faison
Lester Earl Bryant
March 11, 2025, 81, Pikeville — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Bryant and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Lester Bryant, 81. Mr. Lester transitioned at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lester Earl Bryant, the oldest son…… read more »
Jeffrey Trent McCullen
April 6, 2025, 62, Mount Olive — Jeffrey Trent McCullen, 62, passed away peacefully at the McCullen Family home early Sunday morning. Trent is survived by the apple of his eye, his daughter; Anna McCullen-Parker and her husband, Malik of Mount Olive; his parents; Marion Faison, “M.F.” Jr., and Faye Thornton McCullen; his sister, DeAnna…… read more »
Peggy Wellington Rogers Vick
March 28, 2025, 82, Mount Olive — Mrs. Peggy Wellington Rogers Vick, former long-time resident of Faison, passed away Friday morning, March 28, 2025 at The Indigo in Pikeville, formerly known as Countryside and The Ridge. Peggy was 82. After having to give up housekeeping due to health reasons, Peggy lived with her daughter and…… read more »
Mary Jane Brinson Jones
March 27, 2025, 81, Mount Olive — Mrs. Mary Jane Brinson Jones, a long-time resident of the Oak Ridge community near Mount Olive, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Jones was 81 years of age. She was a farmer’s wife and an excellent homemaker, especially known for her abilities in the…… read more »
Paul Edward Arnette
March 26, 2025, 71, Mount Olive — Paul Edward Arnette passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Olive and surrounding areas. Mr. Arnette had been employed at Duplin Farm Supply and Murphy’s Mill, both at Calypso and with Jenkins Gas Company. Paul had enjoyed…… read more »
Elsie Price Moye
March 26, 2025, 83, Mount Olive — Elsie Price Moye, native of the Pricetown community, and long-time resident of Mount Olive, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. She was 83. Elsie Jane, her name from childhood, and known to her closest friends and kin, had been employed at Young Squire Industries, and then…… read more »
Ralph Ellis Myers
March 25, 2025, 80, Mount Olive — Ralph Ellis Myers, 80, native of the Beautancus area of near Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025 at the home near Greenville that he shared with his soulmate. Ralph had been a painter, a carpenter, and had been a truck driver. He was preceded in…… read more »
Ernest B. Kirby
March 24, 2025, 75, Mount Olive — Ernest B. Kirby, known to most as Ernie Kirby, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born April 26, 1949 in Wayne County, he worked for 30 years with the N. C. Employment Security Commission, a career he dearly loved and enjoyed. Ernie…… read more »
Mary Evelyn Pleasants Cummings
March 23, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Mary Evelyn Pleasants Cummings, 77, resident of Goldsboro, and former long-time resident of Mount Olive, passed away early Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was known as Mev Cummings to her family and most of her friends. Mev was retired from the Duplin County School…… read more »
