January 25, 2025, 80, Smithfield — Lonnie Edwards Norris, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Barbour Court Rehab and Nursing in Smithfield. He was born October 10, 1944 to the late George Washington Norris and Ailee Jane McLamb Norris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
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Lonnie Edwards Norris
Mildred Lee Stewart Braswell
January 27, 2025, 91, Princeton — Mildred Lee Stewart Braswell, 91, of Princeton went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mildred was born on October 29, 1933 to the late Charlie Casper Stewart and Lida Mae Benson Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
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
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 »
Jason Robert Baker
January 8, 2025, 47, Princeton — Jason Robert Baker, 47, of Princeton passed away at UNC Healthcare in Chapel Hill, NC on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Jason was born in Walton County Georgia on March 21, 1977 to Johnny Robert Baker and the late Juliann Cummings Baker. Jason is survived by his wife, Christine Elizabeth…… read more »
Ralph Michael Fankell
January 6, 2025, 65, Kenly — Ralph Michael Fankell, 65, of Kenly, passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Wilson County, January 10, 1959, to the late Ralph Fankell and Joyce Carter Lynch. Mr. Fankell enjoyed many things. He worked on a car racing team called the “Pig Rig”. He loved…… read more »
Edward “Slim” Alton Puryear
January 5, 2025, 87, Princeton — Edward “Slim” Alton Puryear, 87, of Princeton, passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House. Mr. Puryear was born December 1, 1937 in Wake County to the late Grover Lee and Carrie Lee Edmonds Puryear. He is preceded in death by his wife Margie Mitchell Puryear,…… read more »
David Thompson Laurance
January 1, 2025, 83, Princeton — David Thompson Laurance, 83, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday January 1, 2025. Mr. Laurance was born July 3, 1941 in Douglas County, Oregon to the late Kenneth Cecil and Lillian Margaret Thompson Laurance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Laurance;…… read more »
Cynthia O’Neil Carson
December 29, 2024, 88, Selma — Cynthia O’Neil Carson surrendered to lymphoma, and was called home to heaven, to watch over her family and malevolent dog, Poncho. Cynthia, born in Moriah, New York on January 21, 1936, was the youngest child of Faye Patten O’Neil and Charles Van Rensselaer O’Neil. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Debra Alice Montague
December 26, 2024, 70, Princeton — Debra Alice Montague, 70, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Goldsboro, NC on January 25, 1954 to Bob and Nan Montague. In more recent years, Debbie lived Down East, where she found many hours of peace and…… read more »
