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Mr. Artemeus Brown, 52, of Parkton, transitioned on March 11, 2019 at Southeastern Health.

     Gloria Wanda Nelson, age 84, was called home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 10, 2019 at 2:42 pm, with her family and friend by her side. Ms. Gloria was born on September 7,1934 to the late Thomas and Grace Russell as the fourth child of this union in Bayonne, NJ. She was married to the late James Nelson Jr. for over 50 years; from this union, seven children were born.      Ms. Gloria dropped out of school to help her parents, but went back...

     Evelyn Deloris Pipkin, 68, of Red Springs, NC transitioned from time to eternal peace on April 24, 2019.      Evelyn Deloris Arnette Pipkin, was born to Lawrence Arnette and OraLee Thompson- Arnette. She was educated by the public school system of Robeson County. She attended Robeson Community College for six months in which she became a CNA. She also continued her education for two more years in which she earned her Associates of Science degree...

      Sarah Huggins, 79, of Fairmont transitioned from time to eternal peace on April 23, 2019.       Sister Sarah Blanche Mitchell Huggins was born in Columbus County on October 3, 1939 and was reared by the Late Geneva and Alex Granger.      Sarah better known as "Blanche" accepted Christ in her life at an early age and joined Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.     Blanche was...

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 A Time To Be Born: Mrs. Rutherlean “Sister Barden” Foy of 507 Phillips Street, Fairmont, North Carolina, daughter of the late Needham and Rachel Floyd Barden, was born October 7, 1932 in Robeson County. A Time To Love: In 1954, at the age of 21, she married Mr. Solomon Davis “S. D.” Foy. No children were born to this union. A Time To Plant: At an early...

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only , but unto all them also that love His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8      Hattie Taylor transitioned from Labor to Reward on April 18, 2019 at Raleigh...

      Ms. Annie G. Haywood, 73, of Lumberton, transitioned from time to eternal peace on April 9, 2019.      Annie Gladys Haywood was born on October 5, 1945 to the late Sam and Gladys Brunson of Conway, SC.      Gladys was in the mist of ten children, seven boys and three girls. She has always wanted to be the best of everyone., she couldn’t boss the older ones but she got her way with the younger ones which meant me...

     Mr. Donald Caple, 68, of Lumberton transitioned from time to eternal rest on April 5, 2019.Donald Wayne Caple was born on February 22, 1951 in Lumberton, North Carolina. He was one of eight children born to Pearl James and Mary Louise Caple. His parents preceded him in death.      Donald joined First Baptist Church, Lumberton, NC at an early age. He reconnected with his church through and by the bible studies led by his pastor, Reverend Paul...

Ms. Helen Nixon Bethea was born on December 9, 1926 to the late Oscar and Rosa McDuffie Nixon. On Sunday March 31, 2019 as she peacefully slept, she heard the voice of Jesus and accepted his call at Kitty Askins Hospice in Goldsboro, NC.      Helen received her education in the Columbus County School system. Gainfully employed with Columbus County School system and Columbus County Courthouse where she worked many years before retiring. Helen’s hobbies included...

     Mr. Wesley Thomas Neal, 79, of Fairmont transitioned to rest eternally on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Florence, South Carolina. Wesley was born on November 24, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland. Wesley attended school in Virginia, served in the United States Army and obtained a 30 year Truck Driver Career.     He leaves to cherish his fond memories four daughters: Cynthia Bellamy of Wilmington, NC, Bridgett Bethea of Raleigh, NC, Yvette McCoy of Smithfield,...