All Obituaries

Ms. Sheila Wimbush Bowles, age 68, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Rex Hospital  in Raleigh, NC.  Her survivors include a spouse, Robert Drish of Knightdale, NC; three sons, Willie Wimbush of Knightdale, NC, Lawrence Little of Stratford, CT and Langston Little of Stratford, CT; one daughter, Kakesha Bowles of Garner, NC; two brothers, Leroy Little of Williamston, NC and Eric Cordon of Yonkers, NY; one sister, Sharon May of Bridgeport, CT; and fourteen...

Miss Essie V. Wilson, age 95, passed away in Covington, GA. She is a former resident of Williamston, NC.  Her survivors include three sons, Sean Wilson of Covington, GA, Leon Wilson of Decatur, Ga and John Wilson of Mt. Vernon, NY. Her viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 12 noon until 1:00 pm at Williams Chapel AME Zion Church in Williamston, NC.  Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Williams Chapel AME...

Mrs. Evelyn B. Biggs, age 73, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2021 in Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC. She was a member of Smithwick Chapel Church of Christ  (DOC) Church in Williamston, NC.  Her survivors include two sons, Xavier Biggs of Robersonville, NC and Aaron Biggs of Jamesville, NC; and a daughter, Taanacha Biggs of Jamesville, NC; a brother, Edward Charles Brooks of Plymouth, NC; five sisters, Georgia B. Smallwood of Washington, NC, Ruth Brogden of...

Mr. Haywood L. Harris, age 90, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Vidant  Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was a member of Back Swamp Church of Christ (DOC) Church in Williamston, NC.  His survivors include his wife, Lucille G. Harris of Williamston, NC; four daughters, Muriel Harley and  Myra Garrett of Raleigh, NC, Millicent Rennick and Marissa Anderson of Charlotte, NC; one brother, Walter M. Harris, Sr. of Williamston, NC; twelve grandchildren and seven...

Miss Janice L. Brown, age 66, passed away on July 8, 2021 in Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edenton, NC.  She was a member of New Life Ministry in Williamston, NC. Her survivors include a son, Micheal Brown of Farmers Branch, TX; three brothers, William E. Brown and Willis Clyde Brown of Williamston, NC and Thomas Randy Brown of Greenville, NC and one sister, Joyce M. Brown of Williamston, NC. Her walk through viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from...

Mrs. Lula S. Brown, age 87, passed away in Williamston, NC on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was the pastor of New Fellowship Christian Church in Williamston, NC.  Her survivors include two daughters, Erica B. Bennett of Charlotte, NC and Stephanie M. Brown of Williamston, NC; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Her viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, NC. A face covering is asked to be worn upon entrance...

Miss Alice Faye James, age 78, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Vidant Medical  Center in Greenville, NC.  Her survivors include one sister, Mary Alice James of Williamston, NC and one cousin, Jessie Pirro of Connecticut. Her viewing will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Manson Mortuary  in Williamston, NC. A face covering is advised upon entrance of the building. Her graveside funeral will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at...

Mr. James Biggs, Jr, "Bosco", age 74, passed away on June 9, 2021. He was formerly employed at Moore's Stop and Go in Williamston, NC. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn B. Biggs of Williamston, NC; two sons, Xavier Biggs of Robersonville, NC  and Aaron Biggs of Williamston, NC; one daughter, Taanacha Biggs of Williamston, NC; six brothers, Johnny Rascoe, Edward Brown, Ray Charles Biggs, and Joe Purvis all of Williamston, NC, Ted Biggs of Everetts, NC and Jerry...

Mrs. Minnie C. Williams, age 88, passed away on May 28, 2021 in Martin General Hospital in Williamston, NC. She was a member of St. Mark Church of Christ (DOC) Church in Everetts, NC where she served as an usher  and as a Mother of the church.  Her survivors include two sons, Jerry Coley of Williamston, NC and Bobby Coley of Greensboro, NC; four daughters, Barbara Coley Lathan, Ruby Coley and Marche' Coley Wiggins of Williamston, NC and Marsha Coley McKellar...

1983 - 2021 Dr. Clifton Lemar Peele THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Clifton Lemar Peele passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Dell Seton Medical Center University of Texas at Austin -Austin, Texas. Dr. Peele was the son of Margaret Peele and the late Willie Clifton Peele of Williamston, North Carolina. Dr. Peele was a Clinical & Surgical Podiatrist at CommUnityCare Health Center –Austin, Texas and a Professor at the University of Texas at...