February 21, 2024, 59, Seven Springs — Michael Lee Alphin, 59, of the Seven Springs area, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, February 21, 2024. Michael was an outdoorsman and had been employed in construction, building, and repairs, for most of his life. He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn Gentry Alphin; his mother, Faye Jones Alphin,…… read more »
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Michael Lee Alphin
Dr. Hervy B. Kornegay, Sr.
February 15, 2024, 90, Calypso — Dr. Hervy B. Kornegay, Sr. of Calypso passed away at home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by family. He was born on April 28, 1933, the only child of the late Hervy Battle and Edwina Sutton Kornegay of Calypso. He attended school in…… read more »
Edna Joyce Adams Rice
February 14, 2024, 92, Mount Olive — Edna Joyce Adams Rice, at the age of 92, passed away on Valentine’s Day in the early evening, while being cared for at Wayne UNC Hospital. Mrs. Rice was a native of the Seven Springs area, but for a time, she and her husband resided in Goldsboro before…… read more »
Loretta Mae Oliver Sturges
February 12, 2024, 65, Seven Springs — Loretta Mae Oliver Sturges, 65, quietly passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home in the Seven Springs area. Born in Stigler, Oklahoma, she had lived in Arkansas and California before relocating to North Carolina. She had been a nursing assistant in a nursing home and had…… read more »
Dale Elizabeth Price Johnson
February 10, 2024, 60, Seven Springs — Ms. Dale Elizabeth Price Johnson of the Seven Springs area, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She was 60. Dale was the daughter of the late Donald Price and Wilma Hill Price. She had been a cashier at Best Gas and Grill…… read more »
Lylton Ray “Stump” Thigpen
February 4, 2024, 73, Mount Olive — Lylton Ray “Stump” Thigpen, 73, of near Harrells, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024. He was received from his earthly home into heaven. Mr. Thigpen had served in the United States Navy. His career in law enforcement included a short stint…… read more »
James Lewis Underhill
February 3, 2024, 78, Mount Olive — James Lewis Underhill, better known as Peanut Underhill, 78, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 3, 2024, at the home of his son. Mr. Underhill called the Rones Chapel community near Mount Olive, home. He had served in the United States Air Force, and for most of his working…… read more »
Doris Whaley Pate
February 1, 2024, 89, Mount Olive — Mrs. Doris Whaley Pate passed from her aged body with its many health complications to receive eternal life with the Lord on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was 89. Mrs. Pate, a native of Beulaville, had been a resident of the Oak Ridge/Brock’s Chapel area for many years. …… read more »
Nellie Mae Roberts
January 30, 2024, 85, Las Vegas — Nellie Mae Roberts, 85, a long-time resident of Mount Olive, NC, was born August 14, 1938, in Wayne County, NC. She passed away on January 30, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada where she had been residing for the last several years to be near her daughter. Nell was…… read more »
Audrey Gardner Coates
January 25, 2024, 81, Garner — Audrey Gardner Coates, 81, a long-time resident of Garner, passed away early Thursday morning, January 25, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She had assisted her late husband, Troy C. Coates, in the operation of Coates Heating and Air, Inc. in Garner. Mrs. Coates was a native of…… read more »
