Julia Faye Smith
Sep 24, 2026
Julia Faye Smith, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home.
All services are private.
Survivors:
Daughter:
Kelly Newburn, Beulaville, NC
Sisters:
Patricia Braxton, Richlands, NC
Sherill Smith, Roxboro, NC
Brothers:
Jerry Smith, Richlands, NC
Thomas Earl Smith, Kinston, NC
Grandson:
Joe Newburn, III (Alyssa), Pink Hill, NC
Great-Grandchild:
Cooper Henderson
Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Smith family.
Ervin Ray Sanderson
Sep 20, 2026
Ervin Ray Sanderson, 83, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in ECU Duplin Hospital, Kenansville, NC.
All arrangements are private.
Survivors:
Girlfriend:
Nicky Dunn, Beulaville, NC
Step-Sons:
Nicholas Simpson (Michelle), Beulaville, NC
Kendall Simpson, Beulaville, NC
Bobby Simpson, Jr. (Courtney), New Bern, NC
Step-Daughters:
Kendy Brecket (David), Goldsboro, NC
Shenna Worley, Beulaville, NC
Ariel Dunn, Beulaville, NC
Sisters:
Edna Dixon, Beulaville, NC
Shirley Kennedy (Rudy), Kenansville, NC
Sister-In-Law:
Retha Sanderson, Beulaville, NC
Community Funeral Home of Beulaville...
Freddie Pickett
Sep 17, 2026
Freddie Pickett, 84, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home.
He is preceded in death by his spouse, Marilyn Pickett
Funeral Service:
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00 PM
Followed by visitation
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC
Graveside Service:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:00 AM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC
Survivors:
Daughters:
Wendy P. Cannon (Tony), Kinston, NC
Deanna P. Williams (Chris), Fuquay-Varina, NC
Jennifer P. Lee (Jeremy), Jacksonville, NC
Sister:
Nancy P. Elston,...
Joan Walker Stroud
Sep 17, 2026
Joan Walker Stroud, 84, of Albertson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her immediate family.
Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She loved the Lord and lived her life with a quiet, steadfast faith. She was His good and faithful servant throughout her...
Jesse Wise Sumner
Sep 16, 2026
Jesse Wise Sumner,78, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Survivors:
Son:
Jason Sumner (Kristin), Raleigh, NC
Daughter:
Jessica Williams (Johnathan), Pink Hill, NC
Sister:
Julia Baysden (George), Chadbourn, NC
Grandchildren;
Macaelyn and Jaden Williams
Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Sumner.
Fannie Brock Barnette
Sep 14, 2026
Fannie Mae Brock Barnette, 78, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home.She is preceded in death by her spouse, William (Bill) Barnette; her parents Hadley and Allie Irene Fryar Brock; her sisters Thelma Lee Houston and Patsy Lanier; her brothers Dick Brock and Simon Brock.
Visitation:
Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 until 8:00 PM
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC
All other services...
Darrell Armon Thomas
Sep 10, 2026
Darrell Armon Thomas, 67, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Sylvia Thomas.
Arrangements will be held at a later date.
Survivors:
Wife:
Beth Rivenbark, Jacksonville, NC
Daughters:
Jennifer Hardin (Alan), Richlands, NC
Kelly Thomas (Matthew Havrilla), Richlands, NC
Step-Daughter:
Megan Smith
Sister:
Joyce Bogard, Jacksonville, NC
Brother:
Danny Thomas, Sr. (Gracie), Richlands, NC
Grandchildren:
11
Great-Grandchildren:
4
Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Thomas...
Mildred Hardison Jenkins
Sep 8, 2026
Mildred Hardison Jenkins, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Vernon Jenkins sister, Hazel James and son-in-law. Kenneth Jarosewicz.
Funeral Service:
Friday, September 11, 2026
7:00 PM
Followed by visitation
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC
Graveside Service:
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 AM
Amos Lanier Cemetery, Chinquapin, NC
Survivors:
Son:
Linwood Jenkins (Patty), Wallace, NC
Daughters:
Cathy Jarosewicz, Wallace, NC
Beverly Andrews (Keith), Wilmington, NC
Grandchildren:
Laura Pinner (Robert),...
Lois Sandlin Koonce
Sep 8, 2026
Lois Sandlin Koonce, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at her home.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Otis Koonce and her parents, Arthur and Eunice Sandlin and sons, Danny and Glenn Koonce.
Visitation:
Sunday, September 13, 2026
6:00 until 8:00 PM
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC
Graveside Service:
Monday, September 14, 2026
11:00 AM
Onslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville, NC
Survivors:
Sons:
Jerry Koonce (Sandra), Beulaville, NC
Daughter:
Gail Morton,...
Alton "Chip" Lanier, II
Sep 7, 2026
Alton “Chip” Lanier II, 64, of Maple Hill, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 7th, 2026.
For roughly two decades, Chip served his community with distinction and a steadfast commitment to helping others through his work with the ECU Health Hospital Police Department. Over the course of his distinguished career, he took on many roles, earning the deep...