All Obituaries

Mr. Gary B. McDuffy, Sr was born on February 23, 1942, in Freehold, New Jersey to the late Hattie Ruth McDuffy and the late James Bernard McDuffy. He departed his earthly life on June 11, 2023, at Scotland Manor Health & Rehabilitation in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. He attended school in the Monmouth County School system in New Jersey. After schooling, he became a long-distance truck driver. He was a 33-degree Master Mason. He was preceded in death by three sisters - Rona Roy,...

Williamston, NC Honorable- Retired Major Larry O'Keith Goddard of the Air Force, 69 ,passed on May 28, 2023 Visitation: Friday, June 2nd, 4 to 5:00 p.m. Biggs/ Brown Chapel of MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion , 310 Washington Street Williamston, NC Graveside Service: Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 12:00 noon ORE Family Cemetery, 2495 Garrett Road, Williamston, North Carolina Professional Services Entrusted to MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation Services of Williamston  

Alvin Dewey Moore SR, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 23, with his loving wife by his side. Alvin was born on Feb 06, 1951 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Ira and John Moore Sr. Alvin and his lifelong partner (wife), Donna Loraine Moore, enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Alvin is survived by his loving and caring wife, Donna; his sister-in-law and brother, Vickie and Davey Moore; his sister and brother-in-law, Rosie and Loren Marrison; His children Alvin & Darlene Moore Jr. Son,...

OBITUARY                Elder Asa T. Cromwell, 88 , was graciously called Home to Glory on March 25, 2023 at Martin General Hospital in Williamston, North  Carolina  He was born September 28, 1939 in Martin County to the late Mr. Authur and Roxnie Cromwell.  He attended Martin County schools. He was married to the late Missionary Gladys Tyson -Cromwell    Four children were born to this Union.  Elder Cromwell was a...

John 11:25-26 "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.' ” Lonnie Marie “Ree” Crenshaw transcended peacefully to her heavenly home on  March 10, 2023, in Southern Maryland surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Born on September 16, 1934, Lonnie was the first of nine children born to Hezekiah & Walterine Bell in...

Greenville, North Carolina ..,............ Mr. Mitchell D. Simmons,40, died on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at Craven Medical East Center in New Bern, North Carolina Funeral Service : Saturday, January 17, 2023 11: 00 a.m. Philippi Church of Christ 3760 Philippi Circle MEMORIAL service will be held on Saturday, January the  21, 2023 Eulogist : Pastor Dr. Damian Royal. MERCEDES' Funeral Mansion and Cremation of Williamston is honored to serve the Simmons' - Tyson's Family.

Karen Irene (Story) Brown 6/12/1959 to 11/27/2022 Karen Irene (Story) Brown began her life journey on June 12, 1959. She gained her heavenly wings on November 27, 2022, at ECU Health in Greenville, NC. Karen was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Bernice (Kee) Story and the late James Edward Story. Karen graduated from Midwood High School and attended Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY. She married Michael Earl Brown Sr. From this union; two children were born, Michael Jr. and...

Dr. Apostle Herman Frank Hemby Senior was a native of Greenville, NC. He was born to the late Rev. Bennie Lee and Rev. Kathleen Gray Hemby. He was one of twelve children. Apostle Hemby was educated in the public school system in Greenville and Raleigh, NC. and continued higher educational pursuits in business at Hardbarger Business College, North Carolina State University, Kings Business College in Raleigh, NC and Pitt Community College-Greenville, NC in preparation for a life lived in...

Mr Joe Louis Cherry, 86, of 130 Circle Dr. ,Hamilton, NC passed on August 28 , 2022 at Carrolton Nursing Home of Williamston ,NC. Joseph Louis Cherry was born on August 14, 1936, to the late Sallie Russell and Walter Bulock in Bertie County. He received his education in Bertie County public schools. Joseph departed this life on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Carrolton Nursing Home in Williamston, NC. Joseph was married to the late Alice Cherry. Later he relocated to New York where he...

Raleigh, North Carolina.....Mrs. Wanda E. Patterson, 59, was graciously called Home to Glory on Friday, June 10, 2022, at UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina, with her loving and devoted husband, children, and family members. Mrs. Patterson was born on March 29, 1963, to the late Craven Frank Eason and Roberta Turner Eason of Johnston County.   Mrs. Wanda Patterson married the love of her life -James Patterson Jr. To that union, two children were born. Mrs. Patterson loved the...