All Obituaries

Mrs. Annie Laura Dickens Petway was born to the late Nathaniel Dickens and Hattie Andrews Dickens on October 24, 1929 in Edgecombe County. She passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the comfort of her home.  Annie was educated by the Public Schools of Edgecombe County. She graduated from Conetoe High School in May of 1949 as the Salutatorian of her class. Annie was married to the late Louis Petway. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. From this union, 3 children were born,...

Willie Connell Hart, was born February 10,1953 in Edgecombe County to the late Willie Oscar and Eva Mae Hart. He was educated in the Wilson and Nash County School System. He was an army Veteran and carpenter by skill. Also our family comedian. He joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Richard Battle. He departed his life on Friday August 23, 2019 at his residence. Connell leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Ora Lucas Hart, two sons: Aeric Whitehead, David...

Mary Catherine Coley was born May 15 1936 in Edgecombe county to the late Thomas Warren and Emma Fields . She was Educated in Edgecombe County School Systems. She worked as a CNA in the private duty sector. She was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Coley; five sisters: Rita Fields, Camilla Henderson, Edna Boone, Deloris Jackson, Doretha S.; three brothers; Cisero Henderson, Levern Warren and Milton Warren. Mary leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters: Lisa Coley, Emma Doward...

Carson Brittingham died at the age of 78, Tuesday June 18, 2019. He was born to the late Robert Jarmon and Winifred Purnell in Berlin MD. He was preceded in death by his wife Elaine Brittingham. A faithful servant to Yahweh and his people. He worked with the US Postal Service and grudrated from the University Of Maryland with a Art Degree. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters: Jacqueline Parker and Darlena Hodges ( Carlton ). Six grandchildren; Terry, AwShare, Colina, Michael,...

Donald Winslow Daniels, 71 departed this life on June 5, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville North Carolina. Donald is the son of the late John Eddie Daniels and Jennie B. Wheless Medlin on December 21, 1947 in Franklin County, North Carolina. Donald received his education in Nash County School System.  He was a member at Red Budd Holy Church. In his free time his favorite thing was fishing. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife, Donnell...

Betty Jean Moore, born on December 14,1935 to Benjamin Harper and Phoebe Hill in Nash County. She attended Nash County School System. She died on May 29, 2019 at Nash General Hospital.

Lindsay Lewis Jr. died at the age of 79 Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born to the late Elizbeth and Lindsay Lewis Sr. in Brunswick County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife Lella Baines Lewis, his son Lindsay Lewis lll and daughter Sharon Lewis. Lindsay serve in the US Air Force, he moved to Nash County in 1986 and worked at Lily international until his retirement in 2016. Lindsay will be lovingly remembered by his son Lindsay Mark Lewis (Crystal), his sister Nancy Sawyer...

Gertrude DeBose' - Hargrove, 99, of Elm City passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday May 7, 2019, at Wilson House Nursing Home. Mrs. Hargrove was born on October 3, 1919, in Kinston, North Carolina, a daughter of the late James and Lillian (Hines) DeBose'. She and her late husband James Albert Hargrove, of nearly 59 years gave birth to their only prince Matthew DeBose' Hargrove. She received God in her life at a very young age and she truly love to praise his name. She...

Eugene Nathaniel Westry was born on 2/27/1956 to the late Nathaniel and Joyce Taybron Westry,  in Rocky Mount NC. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and Fayetteville State University,  and pledged Omega Psi Phi Faternity. After college he served in the Navy. After his tour in the military, he worked for Ilco Unican. Eugene leaves to cherish his memory; his beloved wife of thirty two years,  Antionette Thomas Westry; Three sons, Brandon Westry of San Diego, Ca. ...

Diop Jelani Sanders - Jackson, was born  August 20,1999 in Columbus Ohio to Arthur Jackson and Phyllis Sanders Jackson. He graduated in 2018 from Southwest High School in Pinetops. He was employed by Sonic. He was a good skater and dancer always happy. Diop didn't let anything get to him, he did what was best for his happiness. A true rebel that taught us what free will really is. He was always on a mission to meet new people and bring them together. He is survived by his parents:...