October 30, 2024, 63, Mount Olive — Hattie Denise Croom was born on January 13, 1961, to the late Carvester Simmons, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Simmons. She departed this earthly life to ascend to glory on October 30, 2024. Neisy grew up in Mt. Olive, NC, and began her formal education in the Wayne County…… read more »