All Obituaries

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...

Williamston, NC Mr. Robert Lee Lloyd, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  Survivors include his twin daughters, Monique Lloyd and Monisha Lloyd of New Castle, Delaware, three brothers; Ned Purvis of Alexandria, VA, Pate Purvis of Chester, PA and Clarence Lloyd of Greensboro, NC; and one sister; Margaret L. Peele of Williamston, NC.  Due to COVID-19, Governor mandates will followed for the walk through viewings...

Williamston, NC Mr. Eugene P. Barksdale, age 76, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  He was the husband of Apostle Annie Moore Barksdale of Profound  Truth Ministries, Inc. in Williamston, NC.  He was a retired Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. His survivors include his wife, Apostle Annie M. Barksdale of Williamston, NC. two sons, Kelvin Barksdale of Willingboro, NJ and Jason Barksdale of Greenville, NC; two sisters,...

Williamston, NC Mr. David Lee Davis, age 64, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Martin General Hospital. His survivors include his mother, Joan Davis of Williamston, NC; two brothers, Spencer Davis of Williamston, NC and Wallace Butch Davis of  Garner, NC; and one sister, Betty D. Clemmons of  Williamston, NC. His walk through viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, NC and on Thursday, June 11, 2020...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Shirley Mae Falzone, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in her home. Her survivors include three sons, Ernest Shaud, Stanley Shaud and Michael Shaud of  Vineland, NJ; four daughters, Doris Bell, Tyrease Shaud, Alicia Shaud and Cornelia Bennett, all of Williamston, NC; one sister, Josephine Still of Millville, NJ; twenty one grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.  Her walk through viewing will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020 from 2:00 pm...

Williamston, NC "Though we will miss her greatly, we rejoice in our mom's triumphant return to her Heavenly Father.  Tunasia Faye Duggins Rodgers, of Williamston, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Faye is survived by her two sons, Anthony Rodgers and Tyrone Rodgers, her daughter Sonya and son-in-law, Tyrone Bailey, grandchildren, Jaylen Rodgers and Keirra Bailey, her brother, Clyde (Ceil) Brown and sister, Terry Johnston; sisters-in-law,...

New York, NY Bertha Louise Long Wright (née Dempsey), known to her family and friends as, "Bert," was born on December 25th, 1943 in Williamston, NC. She was considered by her parents to be an amazing Christmas gift. Bertha was educated in the Williamston, NC school system. In 1961 at age 17, she relocated to New York City, where she attended Washington Irving High School in Manhattan. She gave birth to two sons, Wilmer and William, before meeting and marrying her...

An educator at heart, Willie C. Peele transitioned from earth to glory on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center –Greenville, North Carolina. Willie C. Peele was a lifelong resident of Martin County, North Carolina. He devoted his entire adult life to enhancing educational opportunities for many of the citizens of his community. Mr. Peele’s formal professional education began at Elizabeth City State Teacher’s College in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, now...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Eva W. Armstrong, "Kitty", age 72, passed away on May 13, 2020 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was a member of Armstrong Family Prayer House and was the First Lady to  her husband, Pastor Arthur Armstrong. Her survivors include her husband, Pastor Arthur Armstrong of Williamston, NC, six daughters, Aria Williams, Tammy Williams, and Melissa Williams all of Williamston, NC, Cynthia Hendrix of Plymouth, NC, Metlissa Armstrong...