Jun 19, 2024

Mount Olive

Our beloved Bruce Fryar Jr. 67, of 228 Smith Chapel Rd., passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Genesis Nursing Center of Mount Olive, NC.

Bruce was born in Wayne County on November 5, 1956 to the late Annie Lewis and Bruce Fryar Sr. Bruce retired from his job with Georgia Pacific. He...

Jun 18, 2024

Roseboro

Carla 'Cissy' Small 66, of 3616 Butler Island Rd., passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Carla was born on November 16, 1957 in Norfolk, VA to Evangeline Blackburn and the late Lester C. Small. 'Cissy', as she was known to many, loved working with children and was...

Jun 17, 2024

Newton Grove

Johnny 'Mackie' Mac Whitman 80, of 49 Massey Rd., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.

Mackie was born June 10, 1944 in Johnston County to the late John M. Whitman and Agnes Messer. He was an avid fisherman in his down time, loved to...

Jun 16, 2024

Salemburg

Mario Encarnacion Perea 61, of 1478 B School Rd., died Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Duplin County.

Mario was born on May 08, 1963 in Mexico. He was a kind and hard working man who will be deeply missed by his family and those who knew him.

Visitation will be held 6:00-10:00...

Jun 16, 2024

New Brittan, Connecticut

Jasheem Davon Butler 36, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home in New Brittan, Connecticut.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 6, 2024 at Running Branch Church of Christ DOC located at 354 Running Branch Rd, Clinton, NC 28328. Pastor Dennis Royal, officiating.

Jun 16, 2024

Rhonda Sena (Raynor) Lacy 35, of 3592 Towne Point Rd., passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA.

A Home Going service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC 28328. Burial will follow in Springvale Cemetery located...

Jun 15, 2024

Jose Gilberto Vasquez Figueroa 35, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Clinton, NC.

Jose was born in El Salvador on May 30, 1989 to Gloria Esperanza Figueroa and the late Jose Joaquin Vasquez. He graduated grade 12 from National Institute of Acajutla in 2008. Upon coming to the United States, Jose worked in construction for 3...

Jun 15, 2024

Sanford

Terri Lynn Gibler 63, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Sanford, NC.

Terri was born in Cumberland County, NC then later moved to Kansas. Several years later she returned to North Carolina and there she remained to live out the rest of her days.

A Memorial...

Jun 14, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Ratley, 61, on Friday, June 14th, surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord.

He was born in Baltimore, MD, to Neal Kirk and Peggy O'Donnell Ratley. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Neal Kirk Ratley.

A private celebration will be held at a later date. He leaves...

Jun 13, 2024

Willow Spring

Steven Hansel 42, of 9204 Stratus St., passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home.

Steven was born on May 06, 1982 in Charleston, SC to Robert William and Fay Marie Hansel. He had previously worked as a cashier for Kroger grocery store. Steven will be greatly missed by those who knew...

Jun 8, 2024

Cary

Biviano Velasquez-Morales 41, of 101 Hollingsworth Ct., passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Sampson County.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hope Valley Hawkins.

Jun 8, 2024

Erwin

Robert Curtis Hair 43, of 202 Dogwood Acres, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn.

Robert was born on April 7, 1981 in Harnett County to the late Robert Lee Hair and Thelma Tyndall. He enjoyed his job, moving mobile homes, as well as working on cars and motorcycles....

Jun 8, 2024

Goldsboro

Jason Thomas Costin 49, of 106 Country Run Ln., passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home.

Jason was born in Duplin County on October 26, 1974 to the late Tommy Ray Costin and Daphanie Ann Fredrick. He worked as a roofer and loved good music as well as fishing in his...

Jun 5, 2024

Goldsboro

Pearlene T. Simmons 85, of 1405 South Poplar St., passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at Genesis Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Mt. Olive, NC.

Pearlene is preceded in death by her Mother, Rachel T. Simmons; Sisters, Virgie N. Coley and Leona Simmons; Brother, Johnny L. Simmons.

A Home Going Service...

Jun 4, 2024

Clinton

Mary E. Hall 92, of 2898 W. Main St., passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Mary was born April 11, 1932 in Sampson County to the late William A. Horne and Lonnie P. Carter. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, and friend to many people. She...

Jun 2, 2024

Clinton

Charles "Big Boy" Edward Darden 83, of 10964 Hobbton Hwy., passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, NC.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 am within the Piney Green Disciple Church Cemetery,  2937 W Darden Rd, Newton Grove, NC 28366.

May 30, 2024

Kenansville,

Hannah Barnes 23, of 932 West Best Road. passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Hannah was born in Sampson County, North Carolina on July 21, 2000 to Johnna Cain and Allen Barnes. Hannah attended Union Schools in the Sampson County School System. She worked as a...

May 30, 2024

Seven Springs

Jose Ernesto Perez Morales 75, of 2201 Pineview Cemetery Rd., died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Wake Med in Cary, NC.

The Family will hold two services:

The first service will take place 6:00 pm-10:00 pm on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Assemble Cristiano located at 454 Outlaws Bridge Rd., Albertson,...

May 29, 2024

Salemburg

Tracie Faircloth 68, of 2836 White Woods Rd., died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his home.

In honoring Tracie's wishes, he was cremated. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Friday, June 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Mingle Hill Disciples Church, 100 Zoar Church Rd, Salemburg, NC 28385.

Professional services...

May 28, 2024

Clinton

Macy Chestnutt 77, of 247 Browns Church Rd., died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Wilson Chapel Church, 4771 New Hope Church Rd, Turkey, NC 28393. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be...