Category Archives: Obituaries

Mary Jones Mitchell Berlin

Mary Jones Mitchell Berlin

May 17, 2024, 94, La Grange — October 17, 1929 – May 17, 2024 Mary Jones Mitchell Berlin, 94, passed away on May 17, 2024. Mary’s faith became sight as she entered into life eternal with her Lord and beheld beauty our minds cannot fathom. Born in Lenoir County on October 17, 1929, she was…read more »

Thomas Timberlake Perry

Thomas Timberlake Perry

May 12, 2024, 76, La Grange — June 21, 1947 – May 12, 2024 Thomas Timberlake Perry was released from the cares of this life on May 12, 2024. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Francis Andrew Perry, Jr. and Susan Austin Timberlake Perry on June 21, 1947. In addition to his…read more »

Fred Dallas Jones

Fred Dallas Jones

May 16, 2024, 43, Pikeville — Mr. Fred Dallas Jones completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. The arrangements are currently incomplete. Fred was born on June 9, 1980, in Wayne County, NC to Mr. Samuel Johnson and Ms. Linda…read more »

Blanche Elizabeth Hannah

Blanche Elizabeth Hannah

May 17, 2024, 71, Pikeville — Blanche Elizabeth Hannah, 71, of Pikeville received her ultimate healing Friday morning, May 17, 2024. Mrs. Hannah was born in Wayne County to the late Faison and Sarah Elizabeth Wheeler Williams on December 4, 1952. She attended Pike’s Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pikeville and retired from WAGES of…read more »

United States Air Force Chief Master Sargent (Retired) Walter (Butch) Martin

United States Air Force Chief Master Sargent (Retired) Walter (Butch) Martin

May 15, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — United States Air Force Chief Master Sargent (Retired) Walter (Butch) Martin passed peacefully at Wayne Memorial Hospital on May 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Rose Tweedlie Martin, daughter Sabrina, son Christopher and his wife Stacey and two granddaughters, Bella & Scarlett, mother…read more »

Sherrie Dawn Bridgers

Sherrie Dawn Bridgers

May 18, 2024, 64, Selma — Sherrie Dawn Bridgers, 64, of Selma, passed away Saturday evening, May 18, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield.  Sherrie was born November 11, 1959, in Wayne County to the late Wayne Joseph Bridgers and Shirley Gray Spell Every. She is survived by her son; Brooks West (Jamie)…read more »

Alison Joell Sanford

Alison Joell Sanford

May 13, 2024, 54, Princeton — Alison Joell Sanford, 54, of Princeton, passed away on May 13, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.  She was born April 11, 1970, in San Bernardino, Cal. to Joell Woods and the late Tim McConnell.   Mrs. Sanford served our country for 24 years in the Air…read more »

Haley Nicole Hyatt

Haley Nicole Hyatt

May 11, 2024, 32, Pikeville — Haley Nicole Hyatt, 32, of Pikeville, passed away, on May 11, 2024.  Ms. Hyatt was born December 21, 1991, in Wayne County to her mother; Sherie Lynn Edenfield, and father; Jerry P Barnes.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; G.C. & Lillian Edenfield and uncles; Gregory…read more »

Ivanna Garica-Lopez

Ivanna Garica-Lopez

May 11, 2024, 13, Mount Olive — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Garcia-Lopez and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Miss Ivanna Garica-Lopez, 13. Miss Garcia-Lopez transitioned on May 11, 2024. Services of Love & Compassion Care have been…read more »

Nancy Alphin Haney

Nancy Alphin Haney

May 16, 2024, 64, Mount Olive — Nancy Alphin Haney of the Alum Springs Church area near Mount Olive, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024, at her home.  She was 64. Nancy had attended the B. F. Grady School and graduated from East Duplin High School.  She obtained an associate degree in early childhood…read more »

Events

Teen Summit Talk