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Rev. Dr. Eula McArthurLumber Bridge (formerly of Angier, NC)


We are saddened to announce that Rev. Dr. Eula C. McArthur, 68, of 16871 NC Hwy 71, Lumber Bridge, formerly of Angier, NC, passed away June 6, 2024.Rev. Dr. Eula leaves to cherish her memories, children- Melissa McArthur and Johnathan McArthur; brother- James McArthur; partner-Harry McDonald; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Public viewing will be held at Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Angier, Friday, June 14, 2024, from...

We are saddened to announce that Rev. Dr. Eula C. McArthur, 68, of 16871 NC Hwy 71, Lumber Bridge, formerly of Angier, NC, passed away June 6, 2024.Rev. Dr. Eula leaves to cherish her memories,...

Mr. Gerard WalkerDunn, NC


We are deeply saddened to announce that Mr. Gerard Walker, 67, of 611 S. Powell Avenue, Apt# 1519, Dunn, passed away, Monday, June 3, 2024.Gerard leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters; Ms. Gleana "Sandy" Blanks of Clinton, NC and Mrs. Shannon Blanks Owens (James) of Autryville, NC; Four grandchildren, Shaniy and Kayden Owens of Autryville, NC and Samara Skenandore and Shai Blanks of Clinton, NC; Special niece, Mrs.Theresa Wright (Katina) of Killeen, TX; Special nephew,...

We are deeply saddened to announce that Mr. Gerard Walker, 67, of 611 S. Powell Avenue, Apt# 1519, Dunn, passed away, Monday, June 3, 2024.Gerard leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters;...

Mr. Leslie McKeithan, JrDunn, NC


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Leslie Aaron McKeithan, Jr., 41, of Dunn, on Sunday, June 2, 2024.The family has chosen to celebrate his life and disposition privately. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Leslie Aaron McKeithan, Jr., 41, of Dunn, on Sunday, June 2, 2024.The family has chosen to celebrate his life and disposition...

Ms. Sandra JacobsDunn, NC


We are deeply saddened to announce that Miss. Sandra Faye Jacobs, 75, of 909 East Johnson Street, Dunn, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Henry Jacobs and Daisy Toon Jacobs.As a child, she joined her family and worshiped at Trinity AMEZ Church in Dunn, and became a longtime member of Trinity where she served the Lord, sang in the choir, directed the choir, and spearheaded many initiatives and programs during her tenure.In the mid 90's, Sandra...

We are deeply saddened to announce that Miss. Sandra Faye Jacobs, 75, of 909 East Johnson Street, Dunn, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Henry Jacobs and...

Mr. William McKoyErwin, NC


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William McKoy,79, of 5071 Titan Roberts Road, Erwin, on Friday, May 31, 2024.William leaves to cherish his memories, his brother- Al Fred McKoy of Fayetteville, NC; nephews- Xvaiver Rakin (Johnatha) of Hermitage, TN, and James Edward Wright of Kenly, NC; nieces- Margaret Wright (Moses) of Angier, NC, Monica K. Stroud of Woodbridge, VA, and Natascha H.L. Grant of Fairfax, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.Public...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William McKoy,79, of 5071 Titan Roberts Road, Erwin, on Friday, May 31, 2024.William leaves to cherish his memories, his brother- Al...

Mrs. Lillie SmithMt. Vernon, NY


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Lillie B. Smith, 93, of 118 E 4th St. 2-A, Mt. Vernon, NY, (formerly of Erwin), passed on Thursday, May 23, 2024.Public viewing will be held at Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Dunn, Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 10AM-12PM.Graveside ceremony will follow @ 12:15PM in the Resthaven Cemetery, Dunn.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Lillie B. Smith, 93, of 118 E 4th St. 2-A, Mt. Vernon, NY, (formerly of Erwin), passed on Thursday, May 23, 2024.Public viewing will...

Ms. Sylvia MatthewsCottage City, MD


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Sylvia Matthews, 63, of 4142 Bunker Hill Road, Cottage City, MD, on Monday, May 23, 2024.Public viewing will be held at Dafford Funeral Home Chapel- Dunn, Monday, June 3, 2024, from 12PM-12:25PM.Funeral Service will follow @ 12:30pm, following the guidelines of the chapel for entrance and capacity.Interment will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery, Dunn.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Sylvia Matthews, 63, of 4142 Bunker Hill Road, Cottage City, MD, on Monday, May 23, 2024.Public viewing will be held at Dafford...

Mrs. Annie LewisRocky Mount, NC (formerly of Erwin)


We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. AnnieLouise Price Lewis, 78, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Erwin, on Monday, May 23, 2024. Arrangements will be posted when they become available.Louise leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter- Christa Dupree of Selma, NC; two grandchildren- Currin Lewis and Raylee Dupree; one sister- Cindy Price of Erwin, NC; three brothers- John Price of Dunn, NC, James Price of Spring Lake, NC and Marvin Price of Dunn, NC; a special...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. AnnieLouise Price Lewis, 78, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Erwin, on Monday, May 23, 2024. Arrangements will be posted when they become...

Ms. Demetria McAllisterDunn, NC


We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Demetria McAllister, 53, of 403 Greenfield Dr., Dunn on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.Family will receive friends at the home of Gertie Russell McAllister, 611 E. Granville St., Dunn, daily, from 3PM-8PM.Demetria leaves to cherish her memories, her son- Chase Jackson McAllister of Dunn, NC; parents- Gertie Russell McAllister and Charlie C. McAllister (Rena) all of Dunn, NC; siblings- John McDougal of Anderson Creek, NC and Renee McAllister of...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Demetria McAllister, 53, of 403 Greenfield Dr., Dunn on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.Family will receive friends at the home of Gertie Russell...

Ms. Zola PridgenAutryville, NC


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Zola B. Pridgen, 85, of 572 Tew Road, Autryville on Monday, May 20, 2024.Family will receive friends at the home of Albert Earl Pridgen, 203 E Butler Ave., Clinton.Zola leaves to cherish her memories, her son- Albert Earl Pridgen (Sabrina) Clinton, NC; three grandchildren- Earl Rashawn Pridgen (Kristen) Charlotte, NC, Da’mica Pridgen, Cary, NC, and Zaria Pridgen, Clinton, NC; one brother- Floyd Brewington, Fayetteville,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Zola B. Pridgen, 85, of 572 Tew Road, Autryville on Monday, May 20, 2024.Family will receive friends at the home of Albert Earl...

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