Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service

Mrs. Sandra Hamm Dawson, age 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehab in Snow Hill. A native of Greene County, she was born August 11, 1942, the daughter of Walton and Annie Laurie Ham. In addition to her parents Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Farrell Dawson, Sr; sister, Ann H. Vick; and brothers, Marshal Hamm and Kenneth Hamm. Her surviving family includes her three sons, Billy Farrell Dawson, Jr. of Snow Hill, Walton Bradley Dawson of Pikeville, and Joseph Brian Dawson of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Hannah Dawson, Peyton Dawson, Taylor Dawson and Steven Dawson; sisters, Betty H. Hardy of Raleigh and Diane H. Barbour...

Mrs. Connie Beaman Tyndall, age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center. A native of Greene County, she was born April 2, 1940, the daughter of Richard Alfred and Julia Heath Beaman. Connie was a lifelong member of Free Union Original Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury after 20 years of service. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, working in the yard, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. Her surviving family includes her husband, James "Jimmy" Tyndall, Jr; a son, Jeffery Allen Tyndall of Snow Hill; grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Warrick (James) of TN, Richard Dean Tyndall of GA, Jeffery Allen...

Barbara "Bobbye" Thigpen Trimble, age 68, passed away peacefully at home in Yorktown, Virginia on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after bravely fighting pancreatic cancer since 2014. She was the daughter of Eldridge Thigpen and Lynanne Taylor (nee Thigpen). Bobbye is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Lt Col Edward Trimble, US Air Force (retired); son, Lt Col Michael Trimble, US Air Force, and wife Lindsay of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter, Dr. Sarah Margaret Trimble, and husband Dr. Andy Evans of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother, Doyle Thigpen of Snow Hill, North Carolina; mother, Lynanne Taylor and husband John of Snow Hill; three grandchildren, and many loved nieces and nephews. She...

Mr. Michael Todd Carter, age 52, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home following a battel with cancer. Born in Wayne County, North Carolina, on October 27, 1970, he was the son of Herman Barry "H.B." and Doris Jean Carter. After graduating from High School Michael completed the apprenticeship program as a journeyman carpenter and worked with W.F. Magann Corporation in Portsmouth, Virginia, for more than 20 years. He helped in the construction of the Coleman Bridge over the York River and many piers and dry docks in the Virginia Navy Ports. After becoming disabled, he still liked to make things with his hands and to stay busy. His surviving family includes his parents,...

Mr. Kenneth Irvin Head, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Born in Lenoir County on April 4, 1951, he was the son of Joseph Patrick and Bertha Mae Barrow Head. Kenneth lived in Nashville, North Carolina most of his adult life and retired from Firestone in Wilson. He was an avid Duke Basketball fan, enjoyed working in his garden, cooking, and grilling out with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Diane Croom Head; a son, Joseph Sherwood Head; and sisters, JoAnne Head Poore and Lillian Head Seay. His surviving family includes his sisters, Delores Head Waters of Bon Air,...

Mrs. Annie Bertha Smith Carlile, age 93, passed away July 4, 2022 at her home. A native of Greene County, she was born August 12, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Lillie Hill Smith. She resided most of her life in Greene County and made her own in the family homeplace in the Shine Community and was affectionally known as "Aunt Bee" to many who knew her. She was an active member of Fort Run PFWB Church where she had served many years as a Sunday School Teacher. Talented with her hands, she enjoyed crafts, crocheting and cake decorating. However, she most cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Annie possessed a keen mind and was always willing to learn, even...

Mr. Paul Johnson Albritton, age 63, passed away Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, at his residence in Kinston. Born July 29, 1958, Paul was the fourth child of Charles H. Albritton, Jr. and Bille Johnson Albritton. Reared in Hookerton, Paul worked for many years with his parents in family businesses before pursuing his own interests in sales and real estate. Blessed with an outgoing personality and never at a loss for words, Paul enjoyed the interactions that a sales career brought and opportunities it provided him to meet new people. Paul is survived by his beloved daughter, Courtney Albritton Saliba and husband Phillip of Clayton; mother, Bille Johnson Albritton of Raleigh; sister, Donna...

Lawrence Anderson Moye, Jr. (Larry) of Maury died on April 16, 2022. He was the son of Lawrence Anderson Moye and Ruby Evans Moye. Mr. Moye was a graduate of Virginia Episcopal School, Lynchburg, Virginia, and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Upon the completion of his education, Mr. Moye joined his family farming business in Maury where he continued that endeavor with his son until his death. He was a member of Snow Hill Presbyterian Church and felt privileged to be a member of his church family. He was married to his wife for over 64 years and lived his entire life in Maury. In addition to farming, Larry was involved in his community, serving as Board Chair for Greene...

Mr. Henry Paul Beaman, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center. A native of Greene County, he was born February 22, 1933, the oldest child of Paul and Mattie Harper Albritton Beaman. Paul was a 1951 graduate of the Maury High School. He proudly served his country in the US Army for two years during the Korean War Conflict and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. On December 17, 1954, he married his soulmate, Shirley Ann Ham, and they made their home in the Lizzie Community of Greene County. Paul was an active member of Free Union Original Free Will Baptist Church where he lovingly served his Lord and his church in several capacities. He served his...

Frances Jean Murray Goff, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born March 4, 1932, she was the daughter of Millard Guy Murray and Pattie Thompson Murray. Following marriage to her first husband of 53 years, Henry L. Bennett, they made their home in Greene County and both began working with E.I. DuPont in Kinston. However, a hobby of photography became the pathway for their establishing Bennett's Studio which quickly became renowned for perfection in portraits and photographs, especially weddings. Their love of photography brought them to Snow Hill where they built a home with a large landscaped yard including many water features and a pond;...

Frances Jean Murray Goff, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born March 4, 1932, she was the daughter of Millard Guy Murray and Pattie Thompson Murray. Following marriage to her first husband of 53 years, Henry L. Bennett, they made their home in Greene County and both began working with E.I. DuPont in Kinston. However, a hobby of photography became the pathway for their establishing Bennett's Studio which quickly became renowned for perfection in portraits and photographs, especially weddings. Their love of photography brought them to Snow Hill where they built a home with a large landscaped yard including many water features and a pond;...

Frances Jean Murray Goff, age 89, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born March 4, 1932, she was the daughter of Millard Guy Murray and Pattie Thompson Murray. Following marriage to her first husband of 53 years, Henry L. Bennett, they made their home in Greene County and both began working with E.I. DuPont in Kinston. However, a hobby of photography became the pathway for their establishing Bennett's Studio which quickly became renowned for perfection in portraits and photographs, especially weddings. Their love of photography brought them to Snow Hill where they built a home with a large landscaped yard including many water features and a pond;...

Patricia O'Bryhim Miller, 79, of Snow Hill, NC passed away December 14th, surrounded by her family. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, October 11, 1942, Patty was the first daughter of Raymond Joseph O'Bryhim and Martha Farmer O'Bryhim. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood with many close friends, family, and numerous cousins, in Fredericksburg. Patty graduated from James Monroe High School and later Mary Washington College, where she majored in music. Following college, while working as a barefoot waitress in Nags Head, she met and later married George Conrad "Skippy" McGee, a native of Snow Hill, NC. Among the groomsmen was his good friend Oscar Patrick "Pete" Miller, Jr. After...

Mr. Bobby Gene Jones, age 83, passed away Monday morning, November 29, 2021, at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief period of declining health. A native of Greene County, he was born December 11, 1937, the son of Elijah and Maude Jones. Bobby had retired from E.I. DuPont in Kinston after more than 33 years of service and was a former member of the NC National Guard. An avid golfer, following his retirement Bobby made golf his second occupation playing some weeks daily. Bobby relished retirement, when not golfing he was at his wife's side as they traveled extensively. He was also an avid NC State fan and a longtime member of the Wolfpack Club. In addition to his...

Mr. William Anderson Radford, age 75, passed away Friday morning, August 20, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center. A native of Wilson County, he was born November 22, 1945, the son of Jim Berry Radford and Dessie Davis Radford. William had retired from Firestone after 30 years of service. Throughout his life, and especially following his retirement, William enjoyed being outdoors particularly surf fishing, hunting and maintaining his yard. A Christian, William valued the love of family and friends and enjoyed time spent with both. When all of the chores were finished, he could often be found reading a good book, especially those authored by John Grisham. William is survived by his wife of 56...

Mrs. Patricia Joyce Harper Whitley, age 65, passed away at her home July 17, 2021. She was born in Wilson County April 16, 1956, the daughter of Archie Craven and Peggy Bagley Harper. Patricia had retired from insurance sales and enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and working in her garden. Her surviving family includes her husband of 49 years Dan Whitley; a daughter, Danelle Whitley Heath (Butch) of Farmville; a sister, Mary Katherine H. Godwin (Robin) of Walstonburg; brothers, Charles Harper (Toni) of Walstonburg and Keith Harper of Stantonsburg; grandchildren, Jessica Stepps (Shane), Meghan Stephenson (Brad) all of Farmville, and Hailey Whitley of Stantonsburg; a...

Mrs. Hilda Lorraine Wade Edmundson, age 90, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. Born in Greene County November 30, 1930, she was the daughter of James Roy and Cora Wade. Hilda was the eldest living member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She worked beside her husband tending the family farm and also enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, sewing, and square dancing. For several years following the death of her first husband, Hilda was a volunteer at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Nancy Edmundson Adams and husband Jerry of Stantonsburg; a sister, Peggy Wade Gerkin of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Amanda Adams Ary and husband Daniel...

Mrs. Valerie Edwards Goodson, age 71, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 25, 1951, she was the daughter of Isaac Carson Edwards, Jr. and Celia Doreen Hood Edwards. A lifelong resident of Greene County, she was a 1969 graduate of Greene Central High School and continued her post-secondary education at East Carolina University where she completed her undergraduate degree in 1972. She began her professional career at Caswell Center in Kinston where she was a Behavioral Program Specialist, a position she held until her retirement following thirty-six years. Valerie possessed a keen eye...