All Obituaries

Turkey, Christine Benson Baker, 74, of 7209 Old Warsaw Road passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Born in Johnston County, NC to the late Willard Benson and Maude Massey on February 16, 1946, Christine was a member of the Turkey Fire Department as Medic Aid. Christine had several hobbies they included, puzzles, word searches, cooking, and of course, she loved being a granny! Many considered Christine to be the true definition of unconditional love and...

Warsaw, Albertha Aycock, 91 passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Warsaw Nursing & Rehab. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins.

  Kenansville, Infant Boy Kennion passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins.    

Salemburg, Walter Allvord, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his home in Salemburg, NC. Services are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation.

  Seven Springs, Elvia Diaz Zunun 79 passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service.

Gracy Devone 67 of 68 Windsong Lane died Saturday October 17, 2020 at UNC Rex HealthCare in Raleigh. Minster Gracy Lee Devone was born on March 28, 1953, to Hazel Borden and the late J. W. Underwood. She graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 1971. On January 7, 1972, she met and married the love of her life, Mr. Bobby Ray Devone. Preceding her in death is one brother, Malachi Baggett. Minister Gracy joined Union Freewill Baptist Church at our early age. She later joined House of...

Clinton,  Mildred Williams McPhail, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at her home in Clinton, NC. Mildred Lee McPhail was born on May 15, 1942 to the late Lillie Franklin and Charlie Preston Williams. She was raised by her aunt, the late Lessie Mae Oates. Mildred attended First Missionary Baptist Church of Roseboro, where she was an usher and a Daughter of Zion. Mildred was a faithful member until her health failed. Mildred was married to Robert Lee McPhail who preceded...

Clinton, Norma Jean Blagg, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Mary Gran Nursing Center. Born in 1937 in Sampson County to the late Arthur and Charlotte Holland Williams, Norma is the widower of Mr. Benjamin "Shorty" Blagg  In addition to her parents and husband Norma is also preceded in death by sons: David Blagg and Roger Blagg, siblings: Mae Tyndall, Earl Williams and Joseph Williams.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 6;00 pm on Friday, October...

Clinton,  Mr. Dora Tyndall, 45, of 215 Lisa Lane, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at his home. Dora was born on March 19, 1975, in Little Washington, NC to the late Norman Ray Tyndall and Idell Elizabeth Rackley. Dora worked as a laborer on a farm for years. Mr. Dora Tyndall leaves behind to cherish his memories, wife: Tracy Marie Tyndall of the home, children: Sara Rose Hogan of the home, Helen Lynmarie Hogan of the home, Michael David Hogan of Autryville, NC, Timothy Ryan...

Salemburg, Henry Steven McGee, 63, passed away on Monday. October 12, 2020, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Henry was born on September 17, 1957 in Wayne County to Henry and Shirley Kennedy McGee Jr. Henry worked as a Cable Technician during his life. In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by one sister, Tracie McGee. Henry leaves behind to cherish his memories, children: Jeffery McGee (Kristy) of Salemburg, NC, Angela McGee of Salemburg, NC,...