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Thomas Ryland "TR" Williams passed away on February 10, 2026. Thomas was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on June 20, 1939, to the late Tom and Mary Williams. After graduating from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1957, he enlisted in and served for 30 years in the United States Navy. He served as a submariner during the cold war with Russia. Then he became a Naval Aviator flying a Corsair A7. He served in Vietnam. After 30 years, he retired from the Navy, and then worked the next 10 years for Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA). In the middle of this, he met and married, Carol Ann Clawson, on February 22, 1972. He and she had 53 years together until Thomas succumbed to his Parkinson's...

Beverly Kay Bixby, age 83, of Longville, MN died December 24, 2024 in Greenville, NC while visiting her son. She was born in Brook, IN, June 29,1941, the daughter of Herman and Ardis (Beagley) Schuette. Beverly (Bev) graduated from Brook high school with the class of 1959, subsequently attending flight attendant school in Minneapolis, but then taking an administrative job at Honeywell, where she met her husband Gile Bixby. On Jan 27, 1965, Beverly (Schuette) and Gile were married in Brook, IN at her parent's home. They moved to Rochester where she took on administrative work at IBM in Rochester, MN where they made their home and were blessed with three children. Bev raised her children...

James Edward Spruill Sr. of Greenville NC passed away on October 8, 2024. Born in Williamston, NC, he was the son of Mary Spruill Everett. James was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 50 years where he served in many capacities. He was a graduate of E.J. Hayes High School, Williamston NC, class of 1959. James was a long-time resident of Stamford, CT where he worked and raised his family. He retired from the Aquarion Water Company after working there for many years.

Leatrice Joy Galloway Bradshaw, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born in Beaufort County on December 26, 1930 to Leon and Bertha Taylor, but resided in Pitt County for most of her life. She was a devoted mother to her four children, working many jobs over the years to help support her family. Her favorite job was at Belk Tyler. She worked there for twenty eight years, where she was able to utilize her love of fashion. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening, her church, cooking big family meals, and especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband of forty two years, James A....

Mr. Beauford Odell "Dale" Ball, Jr., 60, of Thomasville, NC, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1960 in Guilford County to Beauford Odell and Shirley Ann Fields Ball. On November 7, 1987 Dale was wed to the former Paula Annette Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Tamatha "Tammy" Dunlap; his cousin Randall Potts and his Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Lewis and Doris Coltren. Dale was a true car enthusiast; his pride and joy car was his fully restored 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS. He enjoyed driving the car and seeing the reactions people would give with such a beautiful car. Dale enjoyed going fishing and hunting and...

Herta Abarr, 78, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Greenville, NC from cancer surrounded by her family. Born in war torn Berlin, Germany, on January 24, 1945, she was the daughter of Stephan and Hertha Schwarz. In 1952, her family emigrated to Winnipeg, Canada. She loved the nuns who taught her English. Those nuns influenced her decision to become a nun one day. So, for one year she joined the sisters of Charity in Cincinnati, Ohio, but she left because she really wanted a family of her own someday. Four years later, living in Chicago, Illinois, she pursued triple majors of Primary Education, English Literature, and Music. She met husband Dennis after the infamous Chicago blizzard of 1967....

Benjamin Michael Langley, 23, gained his heavenly angel wings on Thursday, April 6, 2023, following a tragic ATV accident. He was born February 25, 2000, in Nash County. Ben was a selfless young man and a beacon of light and love in this often-dark world. He will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love him. Ben had found his calling and was a nursing student at Nash Community College and worked as a Nursing Assistant at UNC Nash on the Cardiopulmonary step- down Unit. He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Sandy Cross United Methodist Church, though he was part of a number of community church youth groups. He touched the lives of so many people and made a point...

Jeremy Neil Suess passed away on Sunday, June 26th, after a tragic accident while swimming at Nags Head Beach. Jeremy was born on April 17, 1972, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in North Springfield, Virginia and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He spent his college years at James Madison University and then continued his studies in Atlanta, Georgia where he received his certificate in Christian Counseling from the Psychological Studies Institute and his master's degree in Counseling from Georgia State University. Jeremy met the love of his life, Caroline, while attending James Madison University. They married in 1996 and together raised three boys: John, Luke and Jackson....

Jayne Anne Hallock Simmons, 69, formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY; unexpectedly, yet peacefully, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, following a short illness. Jayne was born October 4, 1952 to Harry W. Hallock, Jr and Shirley B. Hallock in Poughkeepsie, NY. She graduated class of 1970 from Arlington High School in Lagrangeville, NY. Jayne worked a variety of customer service positions for the Grand Union grocery chain for over 30 years. After moving to Greenville, NC in 2002, she held employment with the Food Lion grocery chain, Wachovia Bank, and lastly had a career as the Executive Assistant to the Solid Waste Director of Pitt County, North Carolina. Jayne retired from Pitt County Government...

Alayna McKinley Barnes, 6, of Grifton, NC passed away on Monday May 2, 2022 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC. She was born on October 1, 2015 in Pitt County, NC to Kara Barnes and Clifton Wilson. Alayna was a girly girl and pink was her favorite color. She loved playing dress up, bows, shoes, painting her nails, listening to music, dancing, riding her bike, playing with her friends, picking flowers and writing love notes to her friends and family. She lived life BIG and always had the biggest smile on her face. She loved her family and friends passionately. Alayna is survived by her mother Kara Barnes, father Clifton Wilson. Her Grandparents, William and Norma Barnes, CE Wilson...

Dr. John Edwards Griffith, Jr., 74, of Greenville, North Carolina, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2022 due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was born September 19, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late John Edwards and Adelaide Tipping Griffith, Sr. John's kind, gentle and loving nature will forever be remembered. John grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA, graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1965. Following high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he majored in psychology and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. John received a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Dr. John Edwards Griffith, Jr., 74, of Greenville, North Carolina, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2022 due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was born September 19, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late John Edwards and Adelaide Tipping Griffith, Sr. John's kind, gentle and loving nature will forever be remembered. John grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA, graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1965. Following high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he majored in psychology and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. John received a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Mrs. Patti Jo Higdon Roberts, 64, of Devie Canoy Dr, Sophia; passed away unexpectantly, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in the High Point Regional Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1957, to Ed and Betty Jo Stone Higdon in High Point. Patti retired as a packaging engineer from Hanesbrands, Inc. of Winston Salem after 41 years. She loved shopping and buying "knick-knacks" to place around the home. She enjoyed traveling across the United States with her family in their RV. Patti enjoyed gardening with her favorite flowers being yellow and pink roses and hydrangeas and she loved watching birds. Having a fire in the fireplace made her home so cozy as she would sit in the peacefulness of the...

Mrs. Doris Lee Kearns Coltren, 85, of Selma, formerly Archdale, passed away in the UNC Johnston Health Medical Center in Clayton, NC, 10:00am Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born Friday, February 12, 1937, in Guilford County to Ausbert Lynell and Broadus Austin Kearns. Doris loved the Lord, Jesus, with all of her heart and never missed an opportunity to lead people to Him. She was labeled the "Grocery Store Missionary"; she would pray with people for salvation and healing. She was known to many as a true prayer warrior, people would call her and ask for her to believe God for miracles. She was a licensed minister and had a ministry to area nursing homes preaching and providing socks and...

Bill Jones died on January 28, 2022 after a fall on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lida Inge Wylie Jones, and his three sons (Geoff, Christopher, David) and their families. Geoff, Erin, Shannon (17) and Sydney (14) live near Denver. Christopher, Sharon, Alex (16) and Owen (13) live near Boston. David and Jennifer live in San Francisco. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and an extended family he loved dearly. George William "Bill" Jones, Jr. was born on December 13, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to George and Alice Jones. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Alice and Patsy. Bill grew up in Talladega, Alabama. He attended Indian...

Bill Jones died on January 28, 2022 after a fall on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lida Inge Wylie Jones, and his three sons (Geoff, Christopher, David) and their families. Geoff, Erin, Shannon (17) and Sydney (14) live near Denver. Christopher, Sharon, Alex (16) and Owen (13) live near Boston. David and Jennifer live in San Francisco. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and an extended family he loved dearly. George William "Bill" Jones, Jr. was born on December 13, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to George and Alice Jones. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Alice and Patsy. Bill grew up in Talladega, Alabama. He attended Indian...

Bill Jones died on January 28, 2022 after a fall on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lida Inge Wylie Jones, and his three sons (Geoff, Christopher, David) and their families. Geoff, Erin, Shannon (17) and Sydney (14) live near Denver. Christopher, Sharon, Alex (16) and Owen (13) live near Boston. David and Jennifer live in San Francisco. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and an extended family he loved dearly. George William "Bill" Jones, Jr. was born on December 13, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to George and Alice Jones. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Alice and Patsy. Bill grew up in Talladega, Alabama. He attended Indian...

Bill Jones died on January 28, 2022 after a fall on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lida Inge Wylie Jones, and his three sons (Geoff, Christopher, David) and their families. Geoff, Erin, Shannon (17) and Sydney (14) live near Denver. Christopher, Sharon, Alex (16) and Owen (13) live near Boston. David and Jennifer live in San Francisco. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and an extended family he loved dearly. George William "Bill" Jones, Jr. was born on December 13, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to George and Alice Jones. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Alice and Patsy. Bill grew up in Talladega, Alabama. He attended Indian...

Ms. Zadie Elizabeth "Libby" Pate Travis, 87, of Williamston, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Martin General Hospital of Williamston. She was born October 6, 1934, in Martin County to Charles and Zadie Andrews Pate. Ms. Travis was a Registered Nurse and retired from 2022, Valley Hospital in Westwood, NJ. Left to cherish her memory: her sons Kenny Travis of the home and Jackie Travis and wife Grace of Wallington, NJ; stepdaughters Lovie Vaughn of Georgia and Peggy Hensil of NJ; six grandchildren and 9 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Charles and Zadie Pate, she was preceded in death by six brothers and 2 sisters. The family will celebrate her life privately. Rouse...

William Willis "Toot" Brann, 92, of Stantonsburg, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday December 15, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, William Jonas Brann and his mother, Mary Seamster Brann. He is survived by his son, William Edward Davis Brann of Wilson; daughter Sheila Brann of Snow Hill; his sister, Faye Keen of Maury; two grandsons, Camden Brann and Dexter Jones; two granddaughters, Marah Vasos and Megan Vasos-Carpenter; and eight great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be decided at a later date.