All Obituaries

Ms. Evangeline Crawley, 64, of Sunbury peacefully transitioned from this life on June 20, 2020.   A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ms. Crawley will take place on Sunday July 12, 2020 at 1:00pm at Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Mrs. Rachel V. Riddick, 78, of Sunbury transitioned from this life on Sunday May 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.     The family will receive family and friends of the community on Friday May 15, 2020 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home.  Due to the Governor's orders and the current pandemic, a private funeral will be held for the immediate family.

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the transition of the beloved Psalmist, wife, daughter and friend Mrs. Deirdra Wynn of Greensboro, NC.  She will always be remembered for her angelic voice  and caring spirit. We are grateful that God allowed Sis. Dee to be a part of our lives; she truly made an incredible impact! Please keep her family in prayer.    Her funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Mr. Willie Stallings, 80, of Hobbsville, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday April 13, 2020. The family will receive family and friends of the community on Friday, April 17, 2020 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home. Due to the Governor's orders concerning the Covid-19 pandemic, a private ceremony will be held to celebrate and honor the life of Mr. Stallings.

Mr. George S. Brodie, 78, of Corapeake, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday April 13, 2020.   Due to the Governor's orders concerning the Covid-19 pandemic, a private ceremony will be held to celebrate and honor the life of Mr. Brodie.

 Samuel Eason Departed His Life On Monday, March 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1955 to the late William and Ollie Kee Eason. Samuel was preceded in death by his daughter Hilda Figgs son-in-law James Figgs, and 3 siblings Louis, Lois, and William. After graduating from Gates County High School, he went to work at the Shipyard for Tennico. After working there, he enlisted in the Army. After serving in the Army for 4 years, he went to work at Hofler &...

  Joseph Adrian Barron, son of the late Frances K. Riddick and the late Joe Henry Riddick, was born on November 28, 1973 and departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Joseph was born and raised in Gates County, NC where he attended Gates County Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1992. After graduating high school Joseph moved to Raleigh, NC where he attended and graduated from St. Augustine University, Class of 1997, obtaining a Bachelors...

Alma D. Lassiter affectionately known as “Doe”, short for Dorethea, was born August 24, 1962 to Louise Arline and the late Curtis Arline. She received her education in the Gates County Public School system and was a graduate of Gates County High. Alma loved serving, especially at church, volunteering to help others, shopping, showing support to people and the things she cared about. Most of all, she loved to make an entrance wherever she was. She had an overall excitement about...

  Mrs. Karen Odessa (Alston) Scott, daughter of the late Gid and Mary Dee (Phipps) Alston was born August 8, 1959 in Littleton, NC. Karen and her family later moved to Virginia, where she attended Newport News and Hampton public schools. Karen was a graduate of Hampton High School, Class of 1978 and later attended Thomas Nelson Community College for Nursing. After school, Karen had several jobs but was ultimately a painter at Newport News Shipbuilding (the Shipyard) for several years....

Olar A. Debram, 75, departed from this life on December 24, 2019. A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at 1:00pm at New Piney Grove Baptist Church. Her final resting place will be the Hofler Family cemetery