All Obituaries

James E. "Pete" Joyner, peacefully transitioned to his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 24,2025 at UNC Health - Lenoir with his beloved wife, Debra "Dee" Maye Joyner by his side.   A Celebration of his life and legacy will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM at St. Luke FWB Church, 306 W. King St., LaGrange, North Carolina with Rev. Dr. Joe N. Dixon delivering the eulogy.  Committal and Interment Rites will follow in Fairview Cemetery. A ...

Mr. Fredrick LaMar Tippins, 64, of Garner, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The Celebration of Life Memorial honoring his life and legacy will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Brighter Hope Christian Fellowship, 385 Slate Top Road, Clayton, North Carolina.  Rev. Dr. Alvin D. Thompson, Sr. will be the eulogist.   Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Preeminent Service and ...

"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."  Mrs. Rose Mae Anderson, 90, a faithful servant of the Lord, completed her earthly assignment on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at UNC Johnston/Smithfield Hospital and has now gone home to receive her heavenly reward.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Christian Church, 300 N Lombard ...

Woodrow Maye, 89, transitioned peacefully in the presence of his home surrounded by his family.  A Celebration of Life honoring his legacy will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Luke FWB Church, 306 W. King St., LaGrange, North Carolina with Rev. Johnnie M. Wade delivering the eulogy.  Burial will follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park. A public visitation and viewing will also be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM at the church prior to the funeral ...

Kevin Narvaez, 38 of Clayton, North Carolina transitioned unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 due to an automobile accident. Kevin was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up being an adored child to his parents, siblings and other family members.  Beloved by many, he is survived by his mother, Nilsa Evelyn Serrano and his father Esteban Narvaez.   Described as a person with a larger-than-life personality, he was quick to make his thoughts known while having one of ...

Baby Josiah Roman Covington received his angel wings and entered into everlasting peace on Friday, August 11, 2023 while at Maynard's Children Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.   A service to celebrate his precious life will be held on Sunday, September 3,2023 at 3:00 PM at Brighter Hope Christian Fellowship, 385 Slate Top Road, Clayton, North Carolina with Dr. Alvin D. Thompson, Sr. officiating.  His survivors include his parents, Miyah ...

Thomas Adcock, 83, of Clayton and formerly of Raleigh, NC transitioned at the Durham VA Community Center Hospital on February 18, 2022.  The Celebration of Life Memorial honoring his legacy will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 12:00 PM at New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 115 S. Robertson St., Clayton, North Carolina with Dr. Alvin D. Thompson, Sr. officiating.  A gathering of family and friends will follow in the church fellowship hall.  The family ...

James C. “Bobby” Williams, 80 transitioned Monday, January 10, 2022 at UNC Health – Lenoir in Kinston, North Carolina.  He was the widower of the late Helen Irene Kornegay Williams.  He is survived by his children,  Eric L. Williams (Treiste) of Clayton, NC, and James R. Williams (Latisha) of Nashville, TN, and Nakia W. McCall (Anthony) of Jacksonville, NC.  Six grandchildren, one whom he helped rear, Eric L. Williams, Jr. (Sarah) and a beloved ...