All Obituaries

Benjamin Keith Griffin, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in   Emporia, VA.  He is  formerly from Jamesville, NC. His survivors include one brother, Jeffrey Griffin of Jamesville, NC. His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. John Church of Christ in Washington, NC with Pastor Russell Wilkins officiating.

Colleen Huff Deans, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 in Williamston, NC. She was a member of Williams Chapel AME Zion Church in Williamston, NC. Her survivors include a son, Carl Deans of Stafford, VA; a daughter, Loretta Deans of Williamston, NC; a brother, Johnny Lloyd of Williamston, NC; two sisters, Eula "Dolly" Huff and Sarah Roberson of  Williamston, NC; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Her walk...

Bernice D. Peele, age 75, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Brooklyn, NY. She was formerly from Williamston, NC. Her survivors include two brothers, Julius Peele of Cary, NC and James Peele of Columbia, SC; two sisters, Elver Lois Williams of District Heights, MD and Lossie Mills of Baltimore, MD: one sister-in-law, Lorrine Peele of  Williamston, NC and several nieces and nephews. Her viewing will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 from...

John W. Williams, "Buddy", age 75, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at  ECU Health Edgecombe in Tarboro, NC. His survivors include his wife, Betty Williams of Williamston, NC; two sons, Larry Gilliam of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Franklin James of Williamston, NC; four daughters, Juanita W. Wiggins of Greenville, NC,  Yolanda Soney of Winterville, NC, Tuwanda Williams and Jamica Lilley of Williamston, NC; four sisters, Mary Williams of Williamston, NC,...

Rhonda Y. Savage, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  Her survivors include her mother, Mary Brown Savage of Williamston, NC; and a brother, Ronald N. Savage of Morrisville, NC. Her memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Manson  Mortuary in Williamston, NC with Pastor Tyrone Bennett serving as eulogist. A face covering is recommend upon entrance to the building. There will...

Eva Gray Peele Hodges, age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Vidant  Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was a member of St. John Church of Christ, (DOC)  Church in Washington, NC, where she formally served on the Mother Board. Her survivors include a son, Ernest Hodges of Jamesville, NC; one daughter, Marjorie H. Roberts of Jamesville, NC; one brother, Curtis Peele of Williamston, NC; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great-great...

Ben W. Evans, age 20, passed away on July 22, 2022.  He was a member of Cedar Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Williamston, NC.  His survivors include his parents, Darien Jerome Evans and Anita Freeman Evans of Williamston, NC; his son, Elijah Evans of Williamston, NC; one brother, Darien Williams "Ram" of Winterville, NC; and two sisters, Anquansha Williams of Williamston, NC and Lanya M. Evans of Greensboro, NC. There will be no viewing. His funeral service...

Princess Hassell, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was a former employee of Senior Home Care Services, Inc. She attended Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, NC. Survivors include her mother, Vina Hassell of Greenville, NC; and her brother, Derek Hassell of Winterville, NC. There will not be a viewing. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Williamston, NC, with Pastor Beulah Hill...

Frederick Williams, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  He was a former employee  of Burroughs Wellcome in Greenville, NC.  His survivors include four sons, Keith Blue of Stamford, CT, Charles Blue of Bridgeport, CT, Dana Sanders of Stamford, CT and Kalvin Hubbard of Bridgeport, CT; three daughters, Fredresa Sanders of Stamford, CT, Bobette Sanders of Stamford, CT and Tanisha Cobb of Tumbull, CT; eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. His...

Mr. Arthur C. Armstrong, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Vidant Medical  Center in Greenville, NC. He was the pastor of Armstrong Family Prayer House in Robersonville, NC. His survivors include six daughters, Aria Williams of Williamston, NC, Cynthia Hendrix of Plymouth, NC, Tammy Williams of Greenville, NC, Melissa Armstrong of Williamston, NC, Metissa Patten of College Park, GA and Melinda Morris of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Butch Armstrong of...