Category Archives: Obituaries

David Earl Creech

David Earl Creech

January 23, 2025, 68, Four Oaks — David Earl Creech, 68, of Four Oaks passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was born August 20, 1956 to the late Jesse Earl Creech and Betty King Creech.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Janice Creech Yancey. David is…read more »

Denise Lorraine Blackmer Nelson

Denise Lorraine Blackmer Nelson

January 22, 202, 72, Autryville — Denise Lorraine Blackmer Nelson, 72, of Autryville, NC passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  She was born on October 6, 1952 to the late Eugene Clark Blackmer and Agnus Constance Wilkinson Blackmer.  She loved and is loved in return.  Her family and friends find solace…read more »

Sequellas Thompson

Sequellas Thompson

January 26, 2025, 46, Goldsboro —- With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Thompson and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Sequellas Thompson, 46. Mr. Thompson transitioned at his home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services…read more »

James Johnson

James Johnson

January 26, 2025, 97, La Grange — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Johnson and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. James Johnson, 97. Mr. Johnson transitioned at the Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Goldsboro, NC . Arrangements are forthcoming…read more »

Bradley King

Bradley King

January 29, 2025, 71, Mount Olive — Visitation for Bradley King will be at Tyndall Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, from 5 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.  Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m.   Committal rites and burial will be Sunday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park. Brad passed away during the…read more »

Ruby Ezzell Hobbs

Ruby Ezzell Hobbs

January 27, 2025, 82, Faison — Mrs. Ruby Ezzell Hobbs, Faison resident, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2025 at Sampson Memorial Hospital in Clinton.  She had been a long time member of the Faison Rescue and was a member of Faison Baptist Church. She was the widow of C. J. Hobbs. Funeral details…read more »

Michael Wayne Brock

Michael Wayne Brock

January 26, 2025,  64, Faison — Michael Wayne Brock, 64, passed away late Sunday evening, January 26, 2025,  at his home in Faison.  He is survived by a daughter; Briana Renee Brock of Faison; a son, Michael Brock of Faison; step children; Dustin Jones, and Roxana Norris; a brother, Danny Brock and wife Shelia; and…read more »

John Ellis Myers

John Ellis Myers

January 24, 2025, 71, Dudley — John Ellis Myers, 71, passed away suddenly at his home in Dudley,  Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie Myers, of the home; ; a daughter, Danna Owens and husband, Jermain, of Selma; step-sons,  David T. Gurley and wife, Nidia, of La Grange, and…read more »

Jimmy Lewis Adams

Jimmy Lewis Adams

January 23, 2025, 84, Mount Olive — Jimmy Lewis Adams, 84, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 23. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, English Albertson and her fiancé Billy Wiggins; his son, Jim Adams and his wife Roxie; three grandchildren, Addilee T. Corbett and her husband Marcus, and Hilton and Hayes Adams; and…read more »

Polly Brock Ivey Turner

Polly Brock Ivey Turner

January 23, 2025, 89, Summerlin’s Crossroads — Mrs. Polly Brock Ivey Turner passed away early Thursday morning, January 23, 2024, in the comfort of her recliner at home.  She was 89. Mrs. Polly had been a homemaker and farm wife for all of her life, and had worked some years at National Spinning Company, Young…read more »

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