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Obituaries

Mrs. Mary Bridgers Draughn

Mrs. Mary Bridgers Draughn

Jan 4, 2009

Mrs. Mary Draughn Obituary Mrs. Mary Bridgers Draughn, 92, of Tarboro died January 4, 2009. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 2:30 P.M. at the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert C. Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. She is survived by one daughter, Loletha Ward of Windsor, N.C., Five sons, George Bridgers...

Mr. James Anthony Jones

Mr. James Anthony Jones

Dec 25, 2008

Mr. James Jones Obituary Mr. James Anthony Jones,58,of Waldorf,Maryland, died December 25,2008. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1 P.M. at the Free Union Missionary Baptist Church(4729 N.C. Hwy 97 E) with the Rev. William Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters Talisa Jones Shepherd of Maryland and Tamara Stein of...

Mrs. Coreatha Spencer Bellamy

Mrs. Coreatha Spencer Bellamy

Dec 12, 2008

Mrs. Coreatha Bellamy Obituary Mrs. Coreatha Spencer Bellamy, 62, died December 12,2008. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 12 Noon at the Salem Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonah Walston officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Chapel Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, William E. Bellamy, Sr. of the home; two daughters, Chrystie Bellamy of...

Mr. Michael Lee

Mr. Michael Lee

Dec 10, 2008

Mr. Michael Obituary Mr. Michael Lee (Mike) Tillery, 41, died December 10, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 P.M. at the Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Hill Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Tillery and two daughters, Joyce Coates and Michelle Tillery all of...

Elder William Ruffin Hyman

Elder William Ruffin Hyman

Dec 8, 2008

Elder Hyman Obituary Elder William Ruffin Hyman, 96, died December 8, 2008. Funeral Services will be held Sunday 2:00 P.M. at the Mount Zion Progressive Primitive Baptist Church in Wilson, N.C. with Elder Douglas Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery. He is survived by five daughters, Sophia Mix of Fountain, N.C., Rosa Jean Hyman of West...

Mrs. Irene Dickens Johnson

Mrs. Irene Dickens Johnson

Dec 8, 2008

Mrs. Irene Johnson Obituary Mrs. Irene Dickens Johnson, 71, died December 8, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 12 noon at the Pines Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Battle and Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Carver Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Leroy Johnson of the home, one daughter Jackie...

Mr. Tyrone Knight

Mr. Tyrone Knight

Nov 26, 2008

Mr. Tyrone Knight Obituary Mr. Tyrone Knight, 53, died November 26,2008. Funeral services will be held Sunday 2:00 P.M. at Gateway To Heaven Church with the Rev. Stairlon Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites. He is survived by his wife Evonne Knight of the home, one daughter, Calena Knight of Tarboro, one sister...

Mrs. Eula Harrison Braxton

Mrs. Eula Harrison Braxton

Nov 23, 2008

Mrs. Eula Braxton Obituary Mrs. Eula Harrison Braxton, 68, died November 23, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 P.M. at the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. William Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters; Helen Branch of Norfolk, Virginia and Annie Morton of Tarboro. A viewing will...

Ms. Jannie Blondell Bridgers

Ms. Jannie Blondell Bridgers

Nov 17, 2008

Ms. Jannie Bridgers Obituary Ms. Jannie Blondell Bridgers, 56, died November 17, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 P.M. at Batt's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Tracy Knight (William) of Columbus, Georgia; one son, Laderrick Bridgers of Columbus, Georgia; one...

Mr. Ben Ransome,Sr.

Mr. Ben Ransome,Sr.

Nov 15, 2008

Mr. Ben Ransome,Sr. Obituary Mr. Ben (Spook) Ransome, Sr., 84, died November 15, 2008. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 12 noon at the St. Luke Church of Christ in Princeville with the Rev. Wayne Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Dancy Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Sharpe Ransome of the home; three daughters, Rosa Thorne...

Mr. Fred Edwards, Jr.

Mr. Fred Edwards, Jr.

Oct 23, 2008

Mr. Fred Edwards, Jr. Obituary Mr. Fred Edwards, Jr., 70 , died October 23, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11:00 A.M. at the Weeping Mary Baptist Church with the Rev. Glascoe Mercer officiating. Burial will follow in the Council Cemetery. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jennie E. Thomas and Ms. Shirley Mae Edwards, both of Tarboro,...

Mr. Darryl Reid

Mr. Darryl Reid

Oct 6, 2008

Mr. Darryl Reid Obituary Mr. Darryl Reid, 47, died October 6, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced later by Dickens Funeral Service, Inc. of Tarboro. dickensfuneralservice.com

Mrs. Eliza Knight Staton

Mrs. Eliza Knight Staton

Oct 4, 2008

Mrs. Eliza Staton Obituary Mrs. Eliza Knight Staton, 97, died October 4, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1:00 P.M. at the St. Luke Church of Christ in Princeville with the Rev Glascoe Mercer officiating. Burial will follow in the Community Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Perry Lee Albritton of Rocky Mount, five sons; William Staton, John...

Mr. John Stancil

Mr. John Stancil

Oct 2, 2008

Mr. John Stancil Obituary Mr. John Stancil, 80, died October 2, 2008. Funeral services will be held Sunday 2 P.M. at Dickens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jonah Walston officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. He is survived by four daughters,Shirley Green,of New Jersey; Janice Shaw,of Tarboro; Gloria Jean Stancil of Baltimore,Maryland and Gaye Sue Stancil of...

Mr. Elzie Jones, Jr.

Mr. Elzie Jones, Jr.

Sep 22, 2008

Mr. Elzie Jones, Jr. Obituary Mr. Elzie Jones, Jr., 65, died September 22, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Mildred Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Cherry, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter; Tonja Cobb of Hampton, Virginia, one son; Michael Jones of Newport News,...

Elder Virginia Lee Curry

Elder Virginia Lee Curry

Sep 21, 2008

Elder Curry Obituary Elder Virginia Lee Curry, 63, died September 21, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 noon at the St. Luke Church of Christ in Princeville with the Rev. James L. Brown officiating. She is survived by two sons; Craig D. Curry and Aaron S. Curry both of Dover, Delaware, three sisters; Alleen Franklin and Pastor Emma...

Mrs. Ella Parker Knight

Mrs. Ella Parker Knight

Sep 18, 2008

Mrs. Ella Knight Obituary Mrs. Ella Parker Knight, 71, died September 18, 2008. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 2:00 p.m. at the Salem Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. William Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Community Cemetery in Princeville. She is survived by her husband; John T. Knight of the home, two daughters; Rebecca Davis of...

Mr. Peter Roberts,Jr.

Mr. Peter Roberts,Jr.

Sep 7, 2008

Mr. Peter Roberts,Jr. Obituary Mr. Peter Roberts, Jr., 57, died September 7, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 p.m. at White's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacey A. Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. He is survived by his wife; Barbara H. Roberts of the home, three daughters; Jennee'...

Ms. Elma Dean Edwards

Ms. Elma Dean Edwards

Aug 31, 2008

Ms. Elma Edwards Obituary Ms. Elma Dean Edwards, 64, died August 31, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1:00 p.m. at the Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Glacoe Mercer officiating. Burial will follow in the Council Cemetery. She is survived by three sisters, Jennie E. Thomas and Shirley Mae Edwards both of Tarboro, NC and Barbara...

Mrs. Annette Bazemore Whitaker

Mrs. Annette Bazemore Whitaker

Aug 11, 2008

Mrs. Annette Whitaker Obituary Mrs. Annette Bazemore Whitaker, 82, died August 11, 2008. Funeral services will be held Friday 1 P.M. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. William Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband Jerry Whitaker, Sr. of the home, eight daughters, Clara Jones and Elnora Walker both of Maryland,...

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