All Obituaries

Mrs. Juanita Henry Whitfield was born February 20, 1933, in Sampson County to the late  Lillian Vann and Vascoe Henry. Mrs. Juanita resided in Kinston until her health would no longer allow her to live alone.  She later became a resident of Ashe Gardens in Burgaw, NC.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Annie Jeanette Faison,  and one sister Betty Lee Parker of Clinton, NC.  Mrs. Juanita enjoyed cooking, housekeeping, and attending church.  She...

Natasha Rouse was Born on March 19th, 1984  in Brooklyn  New York.  She later moved to NC  where she received her formal education in the Bladen County school system. Tasha as she was affectionately known graduated from Tarheel Highschool in Tarheel, NC.     She worked many years as a housekeeper and several other jobs that involved caring for others. Natasha loved GOD  and always had him first in her heart.  Her children were her...

Nasir Jones was born on April 12, 2000, to Sayeeda McMikle, she married the love of her life Cryon McMikle and they moved to North Carolina in 2012. Nasir attended school in the Pender County Public School System. He loved music, basketball, working, and most of all his lady! He always strived to be a better person, Nasir could meet a stranger and make a friend, he loved all people. Nasir was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.  Nasir leaves to cherish his precious...

All things come home at eventide, and so it was with our loved one who was called home on Wednesday, May 3, 2020, in Wilmington, N.C. at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Leonard “Tom Cat” Pickett was born May 11, 1959, at Pender Memorial Hospital to Leonze Pickett and Ruthie Pickett McKoy. He was the fourth child and became affectionately known as “Tom Cat”. He was always fun to be around and was a mama’s boy. Leonard attended Pender High School as a child and...

Mary Burgess age 71 of Burgaw, NC  passed away on June 1.  Mary leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband: Clyde Burgess Sr. Five Children: Steven Chadwick; Richard Chadwick; Patricia Chadwick; Clyde Burgess, Jr. (Shannon); and Bonnie Burgess. Fourteen Grandchildren: Christina, Jessica, Richard Jr., William, Tabatha, Georghanna, Savannah, Christopher, Sarah, Tiffany, George, Alisha, Kaitlyn, and Matthew. Nine Great-Grandchildren: James, Serenity, Charity,...

John lee Lamb was born to the late John Mack Lamb and Mrs. Juanita Ward Echols Lamb, on July 21, 1949, in Pender County, Burgaw North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, May 29. 2020 at Brian Center, Goldsboro, NC. He leaves to cherish his precious memory:  Mother:  Mrs. Juanita Echols Lamb, Willard, NC. Sisters: Mrs. Beulah Lamb Huffin, Port Murray, New Jersey.  Mrs. Doreathea (Bruce) Ross, Chesapeake, VA.  Pastor Josephine Lamb (Dec. Jimmy) Newkirk,...

Doretha Pauline Armstrong Brown, daughter of the late Thomas J. Armstrong and Ella Wade Williams Armstrong, was born July 11, 1944, in New Hanover County, Wilmington, North Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Cypress Point Rehabilitation Center. Doretha was born a special needs child and grew up as a special needs person. She was employed once as a toy assembler in her younger years for a short time. Doretha was in the Class of 1965. Doretha was married to the...

 Harvey Gurganious Jr. affectionately known as Big Man lived at 19090 US Highway 421 N. Willard NC and was formerly of Atkinson NC. He was the son of Mr. Harvey Gurganious Sr. of Atkinson NC and the late Mrs. Eva M. Gurganious. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Geneva Gurganious of 45 years and four sons, Carlos, Kenneth (K-Black), Cliffrond and Jermaine (Gary) Gurganious. Two sisters, Ms. Lois Gurganious of the home and Ms. Virginia Devone of Atkinson NC. Harvey loved...

James E. Bannerman entered eternal rest on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1954 to the Late Manely Otto Bannerman and Mary Lou Pickett Bannerman. He was educated in the Onslow County School System graduating from Dixon High School. He worked as a Surveyor in construction during his early age. As a young man he received Jesus Christ as his personal savior. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by three siblings, William C. Bannerman, Manuel...

Earnestine Scarborough Farland was born on March 19, 1947 in Wallace, NC to the late Alberta Scarborough. “Tina” as she was affectionately known, was married to the late Melvin Farland. On Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020, Tina decided to spread her wings and departed to be with the Lord. Tina attended Charity High School in Rose Hill, NC and completed her education at GWEN College, Jamaica, NY. Tina was employed with Verizon Telephone company for 37 years from where she retired....