June 3, 2023, 79, La Grange – Dorothy Cruse Sutton peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to the late Joseph Cruse and Mattie Nance Cruse on January 4, 1944. In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by…… read more »
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Dorothy Cruse Sutton
Edgar “Gene” Stallings
May 28, 2023, 77, La Grange – July 29, 1945 – May 28, 2023 Edgar “Gene” Stallings, 77, of La Grange, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Gene was born on July 29, 1945, to Johnnie Lee and Trudy Edna Gray Stallings in Kinston, NC. Known by all for his work ethic,…… read more »
Gary Wayne Whaley
May 26, 2023, 69, La Grange – June 22, 1953– May 26, 2023 Gary Wayne Whaley passed away at UNC Lenoir on May 26, 2023. Gary was born in Coffee County, TN on June 22, 1953, to the late Ernest Wilton Whaley and Alma Keeton Whaley. From an early age, Gary had two major events…… read more »
William Joseph Britt
May 25, 2023, 69, Goldsboro – William Joseph Britt, 69, passed away at Helping Hands Assisted Living on Thursday, May 25, 2023. William was born in Wayne County to the late William Harvey Britt and Julia Wiggins Britt. In August of 1974, William married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Lancaster Britt. William and Lynn were…… read more »
Bob Ivey Smith
May 17, 2023, 60, La Grange – January 1, 1963 – May 17, 2023 Bob Ivey Smith fought the good fight and finished his course here on earth on May 17, 2023. He left this life just as he lived, giving to others. His final act of being an organ donor was all part of…… read more »
Annette Lancaster Gray
May 16, 2023, 87, La Grange – December 17, 1935 – May 16, 2023 Annette Lancaster Gray, 87, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Annette was born in Lenoir County to the late Alpha and Ashley Lancaster on December 17, 1935. In addition to her parents, she…… read more »
Benjamin Ennis Rollins, Sr.
May 7, 2023, 93, La Grange – June 4, 1929 – May 7, 2023 Benjamin Ennis Rollins, Sr. passed away at his home on May 7, 2023. Ben was born on June 4, 1929, in Wayne County to the late Leonidas Rollins and Mabel Chase Rollins. He was married to the love of his life,…… read more »
Vivian Annette Woodard Fuller
April 24, 2023, 69, LaGrange – July 4, 1953- April 24, 2023 Vivian Annette Woodard Fuller was called home on April 24, 2023. She was born in Melbourne, Florida, and lived in many places during her life. She had called North Carolina home for the last 30 years. She was a wonderful homemaker. She was…… read more »
Patricia Jones Skinner
April 27, 2023, 67, La Grange – Patricia Jones Skinner passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Pat was born in Duplin County to the late Lonnie McCoy Jones and Olive Grady Jones. Pat had an eye for antiques and could pick some of the most beautiful pieces. She…… read more »
Arendall Blake “Ren” Bryan
April 23, 2023, 82, Seven Springs – Arendall Blake “Ren” Bryan, 82, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kinston, North Carolina. He was born on January 7, 1941, in Sandy Bottom, the son of Preston Blake and Verda Mae (Wade) Bryan. Ren graduated from Moss Hill School, where…… read more »
