Portrait of Blake Fly

Blake Fly

, North Carolina

Blake started his beautiful family with two daughters Andrea Elizabeth Fly and Brenda Ann Fly. His love for his girls sparked his role as a provider and protector. He then started his career in auto sales in Denham Springs Louisiana. He there met his wife and partner in crime Dawn Kennison Bourgeois. He blended their families gaining three more daughters Loren Blake Jones Tara Jones Williams and Brandy Bourgeois Davenport. Providing for five daughters he excelled in his career all through the southeast. Though his career took him to multiple states he kept his love for Louisiana football. As a matter of fact the only thing he love more was his grandchildren Jonesy Blakely William Levy Odell and Viola. He shared his love for LSU and the Saints with his family and any friend he could get to watch. He touched many people in his 54 years as a mentor…

Portrait of Rick Corley

Rick Corley

, North Carolina

August 3, 2026

Rick Corley 71 passed away on August 4 2026 in Kinston NC. He was born August 14 1954 to Robert Corley and Janie Welsch in Oklahoma City OK. Rick was a construction superintendent by trade spending years and years overseeing the building of anything from hotels to the base housing on Camp Lejune in Jacksonville NC. In his spare time and during his retirement he very much enjoyed woodworking. He loved to build everything from cabinets or noodle boards. Rick also had a passion for a good antique store which he did with his wife Sharon. During his younger years you would often find him running a booth full of antique advertisements with his wife. Rick is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Janie Corley his sister Dee Corley as well as his furry companions Pooh and Ziva. He is survived by his wife Sharon Corley daughters Mandy…

Portrait of Jessie Worthington

Jessie Worthington

, North Carolina

Fountain.. Jessie Calphuerina Ellis Worthington 87 of Fountain NC passed away peacefully at home on August 10 2026. She was surrounded by family and loving caregivers. Visitation will be held at Farmville Funeral Home on Friday evening from 600 to 800 pm. There will be a graveside service at the Nichols Cemetery across from the home 3796 Rock Quarry Rd Farmville NC on Saturday at 1000 am. Born at home outside Fountain N.C. Jessie attended South Edgecombe High School and East Carolina College graduating with a degree in Home Economics. She touched many lives as a teacher social worker Edgecombe Home Health and Hospice Director. She worked tirelessly at her church. She especially encouraged and supported young people and showered them with love. She made church youth her cousins nieces and nephews feel treasured. She delighted everyone in her role as Chocolate Cake Cook Extraordinaire baking for birthdays weddings and…

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