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Matt Ransom Matthews, 80, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born September 12, 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Luther Hubert Matthews, Sr. and Emma Green Matthews. Matt honorably served his country in the US Army. In 1968, he married Sylvia Horton Matthews and together they owned and operated Matthews Food Mart for over 20 years. Matt will be cremated and buried with his family in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; sons: David Kevin...

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Morris, 79, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born June 14, 1940 in Delaware County, Ohio to the late Bernard Morris and Edna Mateer. Chuck retired after 15 years of service with Brock Contract Service as a Warehouseman. He graduated in 1958 from Cardington High School in Ohio. He loved sports and was a huge Cleveland Indians fan as well as an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Chuck loved his God, his family and his church family.  A service to...

Carolyn Nichols Martinson, 78, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her home. She was born September 1, 1941 in Wake County to the late Otis Nichols and Claris Faison Nichols. Carolyn graduated from Knightdale High School in 1959 and attended Hardbarger Business College. She was a member of Knightdale Baptist Church and a talented artist. Carolyn retired after 22 years of service as Chief Claims Examiner with the NC Department of Commerce. A private family graveside service will be held at...

Elizabeth Sheppard Murray, 49, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born December 26, 1970 in Durham County to the late Frederick Gayle Sheppard and Laura Ann Ballard Sheppard. Elizabeth worked in accounting with Ferguson Enterprises and was a member of Crossroads Fellowship Church. Her greatest pride and joy in life was her beloved daughter, Bailey Douglas Murray.  In addition to her daughter, Elizabeth is survived by Bailey’s father, Keith Earl Murray and...

Judy Elizabeth Iler Todd, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born October 2, 1948 in Monroe, NC to the late Winford Leland Iler and Julia Mae Carnes Iler. She retired as an administrative assistant with 24 years of service at St. Timothy’s School in Raleigh. She was an ordained member of Wendell Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Samaritan’s class and served on numerous committees. Her family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Jimmy Rogers Barnes, Sr., 90, died Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Jimmy was born in Wake County on June 13, 1929 to the late Oscar Gaston Barnes and Stella Barham Barnes.  He graduated from Broughton High School and served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U. S. Navy.  Jimmy was a NC State employee his entire working career as a printer with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the State Bureau of Investigation. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing pool. ...

Ronald Alan Smith, Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born October 5, 1945 in Fall River, MA to Juliette Monast Smith and the late Joe Taylor Smith. Ronald honorably served his country in the US Air Force and worked at RDU Airport as an Air Traffic Controller for many years and then went on to be a truck driver which he enjoyed very much.  In addition to his mother, Juliette, Ronald is survived by son, Ronald Smith, Jr.; daughters: Donna Bartley (Buddy) of Garner, Susan...

Norwood Vance Johnson, 89, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born October 30, 1930 in Johnston County to the late James Herbert Johnson and Lillie Esther Champion Johnson. Norwood honorably served his country in the US Navy as a CTRCS – Senior Chief Communications Technician.  A service to celebrate his life will be held at Hephzibah Baptist Church a later date.  Surviving: wife, Georgia Eskijian Johnson; daughters: Lilli Ann Johnson of MD; Melinda Johnson (Dan...

On Friday, May 15th, 2020, Doris Weatherspoon Vaughn, 99, passed away at Rex Rehab and Nursing Center in Apex, North Carolina. This beautiful, gracious, giving lady, lovingly known to all who knew her as “Boss,” joined her Savior to live with him in a glorious home he prepared for her for all of eternity. Our sweet Boss will forever be cherished as a role model, loving wife, protective mother, fun grandmother and great grandmother, generous friend and strong Christian soldier for...

Billy Franklin Melton, 85, of Beaufort NC, passed away at home on May 14, 2020 surrounded by family. Billy was born on November 26th, 1934 in Spindale, NC and was the son of the late Robert and Oma Lee Melton.  He made his home in Raleigh for most of his life and later moved to Beaufort where he could spend time fishing with family and friends. Retired from Kmart & Walmart corporations he loved meeting and helping people. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather who...