Obituaries

Richard Kent Huff

Richard Kent Huff

Aug 30, 2023

East Bend- Mr. Richard Kent Huff, Jr., 70, of Ridgeway Drive passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home.  Richard was born November 2, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Richard Kent Huff, Sr. and Jessie Ruth Hobson Huff.  He was a graduate of Wingate College as a Music Major and Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science.  He...

James Henline

James Henline

Aug 20, 2023

James Emerson Henline age 96, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1927 in the White Oak Community of Bakersville, NC to Walter and Georgia Wilson Henline. James was a graduate of Bowman High School and attended Mars Hill College before going to the United States Army where he earned the rank of Corporal...

Judson Corbin Citty

Judson Corbin Citty

Jul 8, 2023

Judson Corbin Citty, 93, of Reidsville went to be with the Lord Saturday July 8, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Tuesday July 11, 2023 at Speedwell Presbyterian Church with Dr. Charles Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will see friends 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. Monday July 10, 2023 at...

Arthur Andrew Sellers Jr.

Arthur Andrew Sellers Jr.

Jun 21, 2023

 

Arthur Andrew Sellers, Jr., 64, of Littleton, NC, died at his home Wednesday, June 21, following a brief yet brave battle with cancer. 

Art was born February 4, 1959, to Elsie Sullivan and Arthur Andrew Sellers, Sr. of Selma, NC. He later graduated from Smithfield-Selma Highschool, attended Chowan College in Murfreesboro, NC, and subsequently graduated with the class of...

William "Buddy" Briley Taylor

William "Buddy" Briley Taylor

May 30, 2023

William B. “Buddy” Taylor, 88, of Kinston passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Hospital. 

He is preceded in death by wife Clara Suggs Taylor; parents Calvin and Taffie Taylor; sister Jeanette Taylor Noble; brothers Tom Taylor and Henry Taylor; nephew Joey Taylor; and longtime friend & employee Gail Holden Ottinger. 

Buddy was a very loving husband, father, and...

Frank Crumpler

Frank Crumpler

May 26, 2023

Mr. G. Franklin Crumpler, of Raeford, died on May 26, 2023, at the age of 88.

Frank was born in Sampson County, NC on September 22, 1934, to the late Gordon Lee Crumpler and Margaret Bradshaw Crumpler.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Velma Crumpler Chumley, and brother Vernon Ray Crumpler.

He was a member of the...

Jason Ray Price

Jason Ray Price

Mar 10, 2023

 

Mr. Jason Ray Price, age 47 of Hamptonville, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at Duke University Hospital. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel in North Wilkesboro with Rev. Eddie Tharpe, Rev. Randy Johnson and Mr. Keith Bobbit  officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until...

Teresa Dancy Casey

Teresa Dancy Casey

Mar 9, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Dancy Casey, age 66 of Hays, wife of Stephen Samuel Casey passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her home. 

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Tim Pruitt and Rev. Glenn Dancy, III officiating.   Entombment will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  The family will receive friends from...

Charles G Frye

Charles G Frye

Mar 8, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Gilbert Frye died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 85 in his longtime home of Albemarle, N.C.Born on December 5, 1937, in Concord, N.C., to Nellie Blackwelder Robinson and Lester Harlen Frye, Charlie was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sue Lowder Frye, and his three...

Wallace "Sonny" Freeman

Wallace "Sonny" Freeman

Feb 23, 2023

Wallace “Sonny” Harold Freeman, Jr., 69, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 atFirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond.He was born October 13, 1953, in Richmond County, son of the late Wallace Harold Freeman, Sr. andFrances Moree.Sonny was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Rockingham. He attended Fayetteville TechnicalCommunity College and obtained his associate degree in mortuary science. Licensed...

Elliott Rose Futrell

Elliott Rose Futrell

Feb 14, 2023

GOLDSBOROELLIOTT R. FUTRELL, 81, of 101 Crosswinds Drive died Tuesday morning at his home.Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18th, at 11:00 AM, at Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church. 752 Stoney Creek Church Rd., Goldsboro, NC. The Rev. Dr. Josh Whitfield and Rev. Luke Davis officiate. Committal will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Jim Futrell.The...

Bonita "Bonnie" Kendall Thomas

Bonita "Bonnie" Kendall Thomas

Jan 24, 2023

 

Bonita “Bonnie” Kendall Thomas, age 80, of Warm Springs, GA died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home. 

  A native of Battle Creek, Michigan she was a daughter of the late Richard Dale and Violet Priscilla (Remender) Kendall. A third generation Seventh-day Adventist, Bonnie graduated from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and married Gerald Andrew Woods and...

Caroyln McCall Williams

Caroyln McCall Williams

Jan 16, 2023

Our beloved Carolyn passed away January 16, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Since her diagnosis in April 2021, she has put up a valiant fight against cancer, and right up until the end she was not giving up. Funeral services honoring her life will be held at 11 am Friday, January 20, at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700...

Frank Gerald Hardister

Frank Gerald Hardister

Sep 18, 2022

 

 Frank G. “Jerry” Hardister, age 85 of Georgiana, Alabama, formerly of Southern Pines, North Carolina died September 19, 2022.

Jerry was born January 5, 1935 to the late Bettle Frank and Julia Byrd Hardister. He was also preceded in death by his brother.

He served his country in the United State Army in Panama.

Jerry was a member of...

Carolyn Greene Austin

Carolyn Greene Austin

Aug 23, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Greene Austin, age 86, of Boone, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at her home with her loved ones by her side. Born February 22, 1936, in Watauga County, she was the daughter of the late Judson Moore Greene and Nancy Ann Greene. Carolyn was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Boone where...

Edwin Ray "Ed" Tharpe Sr.

Edwin Ray "Ed" Tharpe Sr.

Aug 14, 2022

 

Edwin “Ed” Ray Tharpe, Sr. of Roaring River, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born on August 4, 1942 to Ray Palmer and Mildred Lucille Pardue Tharpe in Wilkes County. After Ed graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1960, he began working for Chatham Manufacturing...

Orael Anne Hairfield

Orael Anne Hairfield

Aug 10, 2022

 

Orael Anne Hairfield, our beloved one, has journeyed to a far better place we can not yet go. She drifted away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her children, after living a full life which spanned 97 years.

A New York native, growing up, she graduated from Eastchester, NY High School and

attended Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing...

Elisabeth Dunnington Moye

Elisabeth Dunnington Moye

Jul 24, 2022

 

FRANKLIN, TN

Elisabeth Dunnington Moye, known to friends and family as Betty, died peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Funeral services will be held in Franklin at 5 p.m. on Thursday July 28 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Williamson Memorial Gardens.

Betty,...

Carey Brian Barfield

Carey Brian Barfield

Jul 24, 2022

Carey Brian Barfield, 74, of Dunn passed away Sunday morning at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Harnett County on November 6, 1947, to the late Willie and Ruth Barfield. He was preceded in death by, two brothers, Jerry and Billy Barfield and his sister, Peggy Ruth Churn. Carey was a 1968 graduate of Dunn High School and joined the...

Sheila Swartz Carter

Sheila Swartz Carter

Jun 11, 2022

RALEIGH – Mrs. Sheila Swartz Carter, 89, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Duke University Hospital.

Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Henry Gilbert and Eleanor Byrd Swartz. Sheila was co-owner S. Swartz and Sons in Durham. Mrs. Carter was a member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church for many years. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly....