All Obituaries

Jamesville, NC Mrs. Laura Wrisby Brooks, age 96, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 in her home. She was a member of Smithwick Chapel Church of Christ (DOC) Church in Williamston, NC.  Her survivors include one son, Edward Charles Brooks of Plymouth, NC; five daughters,  Georgia Brooks Smallwood of Washington, NC, Ruth Brodgen of Baltimore, MD, Mona Brooks of Jamesville, NC, Annie Johnson of Suffolk, VA and Evelyn Biggs of Jamesville, NC; ten  grandchildren and...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Delores Jean Biggs Green, age 71, passed away on October 3, 2020.  She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. Her survivors include her husband, Milton Green of Williamston, NC; a son, Melvin Deshawn  Green of Norfolk, VA; a daughter, Feneita Biggs Short of Greensboro, NC; a brother, Clyde Biggs of Williamston, NC; a sister, Ruth Coffield of Williamston, NC; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Her walk through viewing will be held on...

Williamston, NC Mr. Ernest Wiggins, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2020 in Roanoke River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williamston, NC.  He was a member of United Holy Church of Deliverance in Williamston, NC where her served in several  ministries until his health started to decline. His survivors include his wife, Nellie T. Wiggins of Williamston, NC; three sons, Anthony J.  Wiggins of Jacksonville, NC, Frank I. Wiggins of Manassas Park, VA and...

Williamston, NC Miss Rhoda Pearl Peele, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Martin General Hospital in Williamston, NC. She was a member of St. John Church of Christ in Washington, NC. Her survivors include a brother, Billy Peele of Williamston, NC and a special aunt, Joan Brown of Williamston, NC. Her walk through viewing will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, NC. A face covering and temperature...

Williamston, NC Mr. Frederick D. Simmons, age 74, passed away in his residence on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was a member of Back Swamp Church of Christ (DOC) Church in Williamston, NC.  His survivors include a brother, John E. Simmons of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His walk through viewing will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, NC. A face covering and temperature checks are required upon entrance. His graveside service will be held on Saturday,...

Williamston, NC Ms. Joan White Howard, age 74, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Wake Medical Center in  Raleigh, NC. She was a retired exceptional children's educator with Martin County Schools.  She was also a member of Back Swamp Church of Christ (DOC) Church in Williamston, NC, where she served actively in several ministries. Her survivors include three brothers, William White of Wade, NC, Eddie Frank White of Baltimore, MD, and Charlie Ray White of...

Plymouth, NC Mr. Vincent K. Jones, Jr., age 35, passed away in Washington County Hospital on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was a machine operator at Weyerhauser, Inc. in Plymouth, NC. His survivors include his parents, Vincent K. Jones, Sr. and Teresa D. Page of Williamston, NC; his grandmother, Sarah Daniels of Williamston, NC; a daughter, Nylah L. Jones of Williamston, NC; a sister, Jasmine P. Jones of Williamston, NC; his fiance, Lynette Clark of Plymouth, NC; and his nephew,...

Williamston, NC Sadie Gertrude Fagan Brown Peele, 88, peacefully slipped away on Sep 6, 2020, surrounded by her daughters and her dog Gertie. Ms. Gertrude, affectionately known by anyone who ever met her, was born July 6, 1932 in Martin County to the late Lena Knight and Simon Fagan. Ms. Gertrude was a hard working woman and later became a home maker. In Dec 1951, she married Almer Brown Sr. Although their marriage was short lived, Ms. Gertrude blessed this world with twelve wonderful...

Mrs. Thelma Melton Little, age 97, passed away on August 1, 2020 in Roanoke River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williamston, NC. She was a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Williamston, NC. Her survivors include her husband Robert Leon Little of Wilson, NC; two sons, Jimmy Lanier of Washington, NC and Perez Lanier of Fayetteville, NC; one daughter, Toni Everett  of Greenville, NC; one brother, David Melton, Jr. of  NY; two sisters,  Ruby...

Williamston, NC   Mrs. Joan W. Davis, age 83, passed away in her home.  She was a member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Williamston, NC.   Her survivors include two sons, Spencer Davis of Williamston, NC and Wallace Butch Davis of Garner, NC; one daughter, Betty D. Clemmons of Williamston, NC; two sisters, Mattie Scriven of Williamston, NC and Fannie Davis of Brooklyn, NY; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.   Due to COVID-19, Governor...