All Obituaries

Williamston, NC Miss Patricia Ann Griffin, age 76, passed away on September 6, 2019 in her home.  She was a member of St. John Church of Christ (DOC) Church in  Washington, NC.  Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey M. Griffin of Jamesville, NC and Benjamin Keith Griffin of Emporia, VA and three grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm  at Manson Mortuary in Williamston, NC.  Her funeral service will be held...

Williamston, NC Mr. Aaron Earl Williams, "Dolly", age 81, passed away on August 21, 2019 in Windsor, NC. He was a former employee of Martin Community College and a member of Back Swamp Church of Christ (DOC) Church in Williamston, NC. Survivors include his wife, Erma Williams of the home, four sons, Boris Williams of Williamston, NC, Kent Williams of Washington, DC, Ruskee and LaHavre  Williams of Williamston, NC; one daughter, Darian W. Ford of Durham, NC;...

Williamston, NC Mr. Keneth Marcellus Brown "KJ", age 26, passed away on August 15, 2019. He loved to fish and spend time with his family. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ebony H. Brown of Plymouth, NC; a son, Kyree Brown of Plymouth, NC; his parents, Kenneth and Carolyn Brown of Williamston, NC; a sister, Mechelle B.  Cassaberry of Williamston, NC; and two brothers, D'Brian Hudgins and Kemardrick Sherod of Williamston, NC. His viewing...

Greenville, NC Mrs. Mary Ann Watson Bey, age 77, passed away on August 5, 2019 at her home in Greenville, NC.  She was born in Washington, DC and raised in Williamston, NC.  She moved away to Harlem, NY until she moved to New Jersey to work as a Longshoreperson. She retired and moved to Greenville, NC. Survivors include four sons, John L. Bey Watson of Elizabeth, NJ, Abraham Bey, Jr. of Greenville, NC, Tamerlane T. Bey of Orlando, FL and Kaisem I. Bey of Greenville, NC;...

Hampton, VA Major Carlton Harris, Age 66, passed away in the VA Medical Center  in Hampton, VA on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  He was a retired Major  in the United States Army. Survivors include a daughter, Calandra M. Harris of Hampton, VA, a son, Calvin J Harris of Hampton, VA; a sister, Lois H. Greene and a brother, Jeffrey L. Harris both of Williamston, NC, and two grandchildren, Chayna M. Hamilton and Robert C. Hamilton of Hampton, VA. A viewing will be held...

Mr. Jesse Lee James passed away on Tuesday, July, 30, 2019.  He was born on May 19, 1949 to William James and Shirley N. James in  Martin County, NC. He matriculated through the elementary and high schools of Martin County, NC. He also possessed a very distinguished military career, retiring with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 and served two tours of Vietnam as a member of the 9th Calvary Division.  While enlisted in the United States Army, he achieved one of his...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Rodgers, age 78, passed away in Vidant  Medical Center in Greenville, NC on July 22, 2019. She was  a child care provider for many years.  She was a member of Believers Fellowship Conference Center in Williamston, NC. Survivors include her husband, Deford Rodgers of the home; one son,  Victor Rodgers of Harrisburg, PA; two daughters, Cynthia R. Mooring and  Regina R. Parker of Williamston, NC; one step daughter, Natasha Joe of...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Gladys Viola Gray, age 78, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC. She was a member of  Goddard Hill Church of Christ (DOC) in Williamston, NC. She was an active missionary until her health declined. Survivors include one son, Wilmur Gray of Williamston, NC and one daughter, Vanessa Gray of Raleigh, NC; two brothers, Samuel Smithwick  of Raleigh, NC and David Smithwick of Havana, FL; three grandchildren  and three...

Williamston, NC Mr. William J. Jenkins, "Lollipop", age 70, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.  He was a member of St. Mark  Church of Christ (DOC) in Everetts, NC. He was an usher and a member  of the Male Chorus.   Survivors include his wife, Carol W. Jenkins of Williamston, NC, three sons; Cornell Jenkins, Vidal Jenkins and Clayton Williams all of Williamston, NC, four daughters; Michelle Dore of...

Williamston, NC Mrs. Flonnie Lee Slade, age 94, passed away in her residence on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was a member of Williams Chapel AME Zion Church in Williamston, NC.  Survivors include one daughter, Flonnie Melinda Slade of Williamston, NC; two sons, Michael Slade of Oxon Hill, Md. and Ray Slade of Washington, DC;  one brother, Leamon Lee of Emerald Isle, NC; two sisters, Elsie Lee  Ratclif of Raleigh, NC and Evora Lee Rodgers of Williamston, NC;...