October 22, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Leonard “Monk” Ethridge, born July 16, 1940, passed away at Willow Creek on October 22, 2022. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Ethridge. He is survived by his wife, Linda W. Ethridge. A service will be held by the graveside on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.…… read more »
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Leonard “Monk” Ethridge
Kimberly “Kim” Lewis Jones
October 21, 2022, 58, La Grange – January 11, 1964 – October 21, 2022 Kimberly “Kim” Lewis Jones was called to her heavenly home on Friday, October 21, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. Kim was born on January 11, 1964, to the late James Edward Lewis and Louene DeVol Lewis in Wellston, OH.…… read more »
Jimmie Dee Herring
October 20, 2022, 84, La Grange – November 27, 1937 – October 20, 2022 Jimmie Dee Herring went from the valley of his earthly home to the mountaintop of his eternal home on Thursday, October 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. He can now go rest high with his Savior as he always dreamed. Jimmie…… read more »
Deborah Ann Nethercutt Creech
October 18, 2022, 65, La Grange – Deborah Ann Nethercutt Creech, 65, passed away on October 18, 2022, in Wythe County, VA. Debbie was born July 23, 1957, to the late William Thomas Nethercutt, Sr and Grethel Smallwood Nethercutt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Roger Creech, Jr, and daughter, Marie Creech…… read more »
Dorothy Butts Wade
October 7, 2022, 97, Pikeville – June 28, 1925- October 7, 2022 Dorothy Butts Wade, 97, peacefully passed away on October 7, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Greene County on June 28, 1925, to the late Walter Franklin Butts and Josephine Ham Butts. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded…… read more »
Debra “Debby” Gardner Jones
October 5, 2022, 68, Seven Springs – September 7, 1954- October 5, 2022 Debra “Debby” Gardner Jones passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at UNC Wayne Hospital. She was born in Pasquotank County to the late Arthur Frank Gardner, Jr. and Betty Fleeman Gardner on September 7, 1954. With a love of laughter and humor…… read more »
Lannie Nell Harper Smith
September 28, 2022, 89, Seven Springs – Lannie Nell Harper Smith, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Nell was born in Lenoir County to the late Leon and Carrie Mae Sutton Harper on July 7, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thomas…… read more »
Retha Ellen Carter Hill
September 22, 2022, 81, Pikeville – Retha Ellen Carter Hill departed this life on September 22, 2022. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Jesse and Louise Burroughs Carter. In addition to her parents, Retha was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Eugene Hill; infant daughter, Annette Elps; and sisters, Rosalinda “Roxie”…… read more »
Jane Elizabeth Jones Sutton
September 13, 2022, 72, Bucklesberry – Jane Elizabeth Jones Sutton, 72, exchanged her earthly life for the splendor of seeing her Lord face-to-face on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Jane was born in Lenoir County to the late Cecil and Junie Hardy Jones on October 8, 1949. For many years, Jane served the students and staff…… read more »
Steva Hardy Bledsoe
September 11, 2022, 71, Institute – Steva Hardy Bledsoe passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a dearly loved wife, mother, and Nana. Born November 13, 1950, she was the first child of Bill and Melba Hardy of Institute, NC. She was a proud alumnus of Greensboro College…… read more »
