All Obituaries

Williamston, NC Mr. William Thomas Edwards "Tommy" age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  He provided local cab service. His survivors include his foster son, Dominic Cherry of Windsor, NC; a brother, Milton  Edwards of Virginia Beach, VA; and a sister, Marion Lee of Ahoskie, NC. His viewing will be on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Manson  Mortuary in Williamston, NC and on...

Williamston, NC Mr. Andrew Hugh Brown, "Downtown Brown" , "Mr. Hugh B", "Buddy", age 97, passed away on Saturday,  February 8, 2020 in Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor, NC.  He was a long time employee  of Corey Home Center in Williamston, NC. He was also a member of Back Swamp Church of Christ (DOC) in  Williamston, NC.  Survivors include a son, Jerome Brown of Raleigh, NC; a daughter, Colette B. Slade  of Williamston, NC...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Minnie Pearl Johnson, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Roanoke River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williamston, NC. Survivors include one daughter, Vanessa Daniels of Greenville, NC; three brothers,  Thomas Adams, Jr. of California, Herbert Adams of Fayetteville, NC, and David Adams of Florida; three sisters, Elizabeth Bell of Plymouth, NC, Martha Downing of Fayetteville, NC and Betty Carter of Virginia. A viewing will be held on...

Mrs. Lolita W. Washington, age 64, passed away on January 19, 2020 in Martin General Hospital in Williamston, NC.  She was an outspoken person who loved people.  Survivors include her husband, George T. Washington of Williamston, NC; three sons, Marcus L. Williams of Williamston, NC, George T. Williams of  Cary, NC and Jeremy Williams of Williamston, NC; three daughters, Lavondra J. Williams, Tessa Williams and Christy Williams, all of Williamston, NC; two...

Brooklyn, NY Mr. Guilford Brown, Jr., age 72, passed away on January 16, 2020 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the second child of seven children. He was also known as "June" or "Chinch". He attended E. J. Hayes High School and was an excellent football player. His survivors include his wife, Marian Brown, three daughters, Kassandra Brown,  Katrina Ealey and Latasha Gordon and one son, Guilford Brown III, all of New York, NY, four grandchildren and one...

Windsor, NC Mrs. Phefie Ore Small, age 83, passed away on January 1, 2020 in her home. She was a member of Cedar Landing Missionary Baptist Church in Windsor, NC.   Survivors include two daughters, Alicia D. Small and Debra A. Bazemore of Windsor, NC; three brothers, Ralph Ore, Darnell Ore and Frankie Ore of Williamston, NC; and  one sister, Ophelia Reid of Winston-Salem, NC; two grandchildren and three  great grandchildren. Her viewing will be held on Friday,...

Sayville, NY Mr. Olan C. Brown, age 81, passed away on December 31, 2019 in Sayville Nursing and Rehabilitation  Center in Sayville, New York.  He was a former resident of Williamston, NC and a former member of  Williams Chapel AME Zion Church in Williamston, NC.  He was a member of the E J Hayes Class of  1957. His survivors include a daughter, Terri Brooks of  Brentwood, NY; one brother, Joe Carney Brown of Williamston, NC;  four...

Robersonville, NC Mr. John McKinley Andrews, Jr., age 92, passed away on Sunday, December  29, 2019 at his residence.  He was a member of Roberson Missionary  Baptist Church.   His survivors include a son, Alan Andrews of Winston-Salem, NC a sister, Rosa Andrews Brodie of Rocky Mount, NC and one grandson, Evan Andrews. His viewing will be on Friday, January 3, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, NC and on Saturday,...

Williamston, NC Mr. Columbus Williams, Jr. "TC" age 73, passed away on December 25, 2019 in  Post Acute Medical Center in Rocky Mount, NC. He was a member of  Williams Chapel AME Zion Church in Williamston, NC.  He was also a former Deputy Sheriff with the Martin County Sheriff Department. Survivors include one son, Terry Williams, Sr. of Toms River, NJ; two brothers,  William Henry Williams and Clarence Earl Williams of Williamston, NC;...

Williamston, NC Mr. Derrick P. Simmons, Sr., age 52, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019  in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was a member of Profound Truth Ministries in Williamston, NC and he was a Shift Leader at Hardees Restaurant in Williamston, NC.  Survivors include his mother, Shirley A. Simmons of Stamford, CT.; his wife,  Nedra P. Simmons of Williamston, NC; one son, Derrick P. Simmons, Jr. of  Williamston, NC; three daughters,...