Estella Garner
, North Carolina
Eldress Estella Williams Garner 96 of 202 N. Carey Street LaGrange NC peacefully closed her eyes into the joys of the Lord on Saturday August 8 2026 in the quietness of her home surrounded with family. Funeral arrangements will be held at 100pm on Saturday August 15 2026 at Simro Free Will Baptist Church 5251 Old Jason Road LaGrange NC. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery 107 North Forbes Street LaGrange NC. A walkthrough viewing will be held on Friday August 14 2026 from 36pm at the funeral home.She is survived by her devoted daughters and care giver Lorraine Supel of the home Patricia Nobles of Albertson NC her brother George Williams of Delaware her daughterinlaw Debra Garner of LaGrange NC 11 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren 3 great great grandchildren her faithful loving nephewcare giver ONeil Williams of the home a host of nieces nephews cousins and friends..
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Shirley Smith
, North Carolina
Shirley is survived by her son Ray Smith granddaughter Lindsay Rouse Chancey greatgranddaughter Holland Rouse Joseph Ives greatgreat granddaughters Payton Ives and Molly Ives grandson Jason Smith Lisa Boothe greatgreatgrandson Nick Smith brotherinlaw Diesel Stroud niece Tracie Nash nephew Billy Ray Smith Lisa and Mike Smith. Visitation will be held from 56 p.m. on Friday August 21 2026. Graveside service will follow at the Turner Cemetery on Seth Turner Road in Albertson. Shirley is survived by her son Ray Smith granddaughter Lindsay Rouse Chancey greatgranddaughter Holland Rouse Joseph Ives greatgreat granddaughters Payton Ives and Molly Ives grandson Jason Smith Lisa Boothe greatgreatgrandson
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Billie Faye Howard
, North Carolina
Biillie Faye Murphy Howard left her earthly home on Wednesday August 5 2026 to be with Jesus in her Heavenly Home. She was born on February 1 1943 to the late Bill and Maebelle Tyndall Murphy. She was granddaughter of the late Jobie and Rendia Tyndall who raised her. She was preceded in death by her husband L.E. "Bud" Howard brother William Ray Murphy brothersinlaw Elwood Howard Leroy Howard and Larry Howard and sistersinlaw Ann Herring and Bessie Mervin. She is survived by her children Marendia Farmer Richard and Wayne Howard Deidra grandchildren Joshua Bogey Megan Bogey Thomas Howard Sarah Dukes Lew Andrew Mozingo Michaela Brooke Mozingo Carlie Tunnell Seth and Abie Daughety 6 greatgrandchildren nephews Earl Murphy Lewis Murphy and Dempsey Murphy sistersinlaw Jean Outlaw Trula Meadows Faye Davis and Joan Bradshaw and her special little canine friend Bitsy. Billie Faye was a devoted wife mother and Mema. She…
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Belinda Speight
, North Carolina
Belinda Williams Speight 59 a native of Lenoir County passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 13 2026 at Duke University Hospital. Born October 9 1966 Belinda was the daughter of Betty L. Williams. She was a strong believer in the Lord and a woman whose life was defined by her devotion to her family her animals and the many people she cared for throughout her life. Belinda was an incredibly hard worker often working multiple jobs to provide for her family. Much of her life was spent cleaning homes particularly for several doctors and their families. But to Belinda they were never simply people she worked forand they didnt see her that way either. She became part of their families growing close to their children and animals and often being there for them through some of lifes most difficult moments. They adored her and she loved and cared for them…
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Jr Charlie Smith
, North Carolina
Charlie Berkley June Bug Smith Jr. passed away on Friday July 31 2026 at UNC Lenoir. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Dwilla Smith sisters Grace Davis and Annie Mae Smith and brothers George Smith and Skeet Smith. He is survived by his son Derek Smith Bianca daughter Tanya Jones Mark grandchildren Joshua Smith Daniel Smith Marli Jones and Sawyer Jones and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 600 p.m. on Wednesday August 5 2026 at Pink Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the service. Burial will be held at 1100 a.m. on Thursday August 6 2026 at the Howard Cemetery in Deep Run NC. Charlie loved his Westerns Carolina basketball working in the garden when he could and telling others how to do it when he couldnt. He had a love for cooking from an early age and was know by…
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James Hill
, North Carolina
James Edward Hill 57 of Marion S.C. passed away suddenly on Thursday July 30 2026 at ECU Health Medical Center. James was a loving son devoted father and cherished brother whose greatest joy came from spending time with those he loved. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and could often be found fishing or enjoying peaceful days at the beach. A gifted carpenter James had a true passion for building and creating. He took great pride in making handcrafted items for his family and friends leaving them with treasured reminders of his generosity and talent. James also shared a special bond with his beloved miniature pit bull Duke. Whether playing outside together or simply enjoying each others company Duke was a faithful companion who brought James endless happiness. He also had a cat named Sully who was a treasured part of his family. A graduate of Walpole High…
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Carl Smith
, North Carolina
Carl Thomas "Tommy" Smith 82 of Kinston NC passed away on Monday August 17 2026 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. He was born on April 1 1944 in Farmville NC. He is preceded in death by his parents Haywood and Ada Smith foster parents Lot and Mayme Whitfield West and brother Joseph Smith. In Carls younger years he served in the US Army. He enjoyed time on his family farm gardening and serving as a good steward of the land and its resources. When he was not at the farm he enjoyed learning and teaching the ins and outs of sales. He worked for local TV stations in media advertising across eastern North Carolina for many years and later started his own media business including creating commercials and sales seminars for businesses. When he wasnt working Carl enjoyed traveling with family to the beach mountains and…
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Jr. Robert Dail
, North Carolina
Robert Bobby Ray Dail Jr. 86 of Deep Run passed away at home in the afternoon hours of Saturday August 15 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Ray Dail Sr. and Ruby Owens Dail and his brother Alton Tiny Curtis Dail. He was a loving father grandfather greatgrandfather brother and friend. Bobby loved with his whole heart. He would do anything in his power for anyone family neighbors friends even those he just met. He adored his grandkids he loved them beyond measure and they knew it. He loved his dogs and was often referred to as a "dog whisperer" because every dog he was ever around took to him minded him and he loved it. He worked in construction doing pipe fitting welding and anything else that was needed up until his retirement. He loved being out in his yard gardening talking to his neighbors…
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