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Marketa Johnson affectionately known as Keta to family and Rico to friends was born on July 27 1985 in Miami FL to Freeda Heath and Michael Johnson. A true Miami native Keta embodied the creativity and resilience of her city leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. From a young age Keta showca...

Floyd Luke Hill, 86, passed away at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born in Wayne County on August 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Luke Hill and Selma Smith Hill.Floyd is survived by his son, Mark Hill. Floyd is also survived by numerous cousins.Floyd was employ...

Gladys Ila Odom Hill (Ila), 84, entered into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Johnston County on March 14, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John Smith Odom and Carrie Worley Odom.In addition to her parents, Ila was...

Deborah Denise Taylor, a loving mother, beacon of kindness and quiet courage, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by family. Born in Durham County NC, Deborah lived her life to lift others, and her selfless spirit touched countless hearts through acts of generosi...

Mrs. Dorothy Parker Boone age 86 of Hope Mills NC formerly of Garland NC departed this life on September 4 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 10th at 100 PM in the Smith Chapel Church Garland NC. Burial will follow in Garland Community Cemetery. Mrs. Boone is survived by childr...

Ruth Ann was raised in Milford DE and attended Goldey Beacon College. She then worked as a legal secretary for most of her professional career. She was a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church and was a Sunday school teacher while her 3 young boys attended. She was a baseball team mother on sev...

She was born May 20 1940 in Robeson County to the late Carson Byrd and the late Mary Leona Jackson Byrd. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Wade Smith brothers Thomas Byrd Jr. Billy Byrd JT Byrd John Byrd Kenneth Byrd sisters Sandra Faye and Shelby Pittma...

Shirley Miller Price 90 widow of the late Benny Price passed away peacefully on Thursday January 29 2026. Born in Fairmont NC she was the daughter of the late Ed Miller and the late Callie Taylor Miller. She was an active member up until her health declined at Five Forks Baptist Church. Shirley reti...

Johnnie Michael Taylor affectionately known as "Mike" was born on Trinkaloe Road Elizabeth City N. C.to the late Rev. John Taylor Jr. and the late Mary Matilda Spence Taylor on April 16 1959 He departedthis life on August 27 2024. Mike had one brother to precede him in death Robert Taylor. Mike b...

Latisha Samantha Midgette affectionately known as "Tish" was born in Elizabeth City NC to James Curtis Midgette Sr. and Pamela Taylor McLean on November 1 1983. She departed this life on September 8 2024 in Hampton Virginia. Latisha had a uncle whom she adored "Mike" that preceded her in death 12 d...

69 of Eden NC passed Wednesday October 15 2025. Funeral service will be held at 130 p.m. on Monday October 20 2025 at Cornerstone Christian Center 516 N. Scales Street Reidsville NC. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the start of the service 100 p.m. 130 p.m. Public viewing will b...

75 of Walnut Cove NC passed Sunday October 26 2025. Family visitation will be held from 1200 p.m. 1230 p.m. Tuesday November 4 2025 at Withers Chapel Church 2793 Pine Hall Rd Walnut Cove NC. with the service beginning at 1230 p.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery Walnut Cove NC. Public vi...