Sandra Faye Williams Watkins

Jul 25, 2026

Sandra “Faye” Williams Watkins transitioned from her earthly home to Heaven early on Saturday morning July 25, 2026. 

She was born October 10, 1949 in Lenoir County and attended Kinston City Schools. She is the last of her siblings (Claudie, Glenwood, Darrel, Nicky, Patricia & Betty Sue) to leave this earth.> She moved to the Back Swamp Community after marrying her...

Joseph "Joe Rayburn" Whaley

Jul 23, 2026

Joseph "Joe Rayburn" Whaley, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his home.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Janice Faye Whaley and a brother, Milton Whaley

Funeral Service:

Monday, July 27, 2026

6:00 PM

Followed by visitation

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Graveside Service;

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

9:00 AM

Whaley Cemetery, 802 Wagon Ford Road, Pink Hill, NC

Survivors:

Spouse:

Doris Moody Whaley, Potters Hill, NC

Son:

Joey Whaley (Heather),...

Shirley Batchelor Dail

Jul 14, 2026

Shirley Batchelor Dail, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home.

Graveside Service;

Monday, July 20, 2026 

10:00 AM

Oak Memorial Park, Pink Hill, NC

Visitation at the graveside

Survivors:

Nephews:

Billy Murphy, Johnny Batchelor, Jerry Batchelor, and Rusty Batchelor

Nieces:

Brenda Basden, Patricia King, Judy Garriss, Gail Heath and Martha Foy

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Dail family.

Marie Grady Miller

Jul 9, 2026

Marie Grady Miller, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Funeral Service:

Monday, July 13, 2026

7:00 PM

Followed by visitation

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Graveside Service:

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

9:00 AM

East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC

Survivors:

Spouse:

Richard (Richie) Miller, Jr., Beulaville, NC

Son:

Richard Stuart Miller (Becky), Pink Hill, NC

Granddaughter:

Chesney Miller

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Miller family.

Macon Douglas Brown

Jul 7, 2026

Macon Douglas “Doug” Brown

November 1, 1950 – July 7, 2026

Macon Douglas “Doug” Brown, 75, of Beulaville, North Carolina, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on November 1, 1950, Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Macon and Kathleen Brown, and by his beloved brother,...

James Leslie Normile

Jul 2, 2026

James Leslie Normile, Captain, USMC, Ret.

Emerald Isle, NC, December 15, 1959 – July 2, 2026

James, a highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully on July 2 ,2026 at the age of 66. He was a man defined by his unwavering loyalty, his profound love for his family, and a lifelong commitment to serving others.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey...

Earl Lee Weis

Jun 29, 2026

Earl Lee Weis, 89, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026

He is preceded in death by his spouse, Carolyn Weis

Funeral Service:

Thursday, July 2, 2026

6:00 PM

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Visitation will follow the service

Graveside Service:

Friday, July 3, 2026

9:00 AM

East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC

Survivors:

Sons:

Jeff Weis (Tammy), Chinquapin, NC

Gary Lee Weis (Helen), GA.

Robert Ervin Weis, Seven Springs, NC

Daughter:

Anne Weis Rouse (Dean), Seven...

Annette Thompson Crumpler

Jun 28, 2026

Lillie Annette Thompson Crumpler passed away in her beloved home on Old Chinquapin Road, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a years-long fight with cancer.

She was a beloved mom, stepmom, aunt (“Aint Nette”), friend, cousin, neighbor, and most importantly, grandmomma. She was loved by so many because of how much love she gave.

She is preceded in...

Retha King Moore

Jun 26, 2026

Retha King Moore, 66, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC

Graveside Service:

Friday, July 3, 2026

2:00 PM

East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC

Visitation will take place at the cemetery.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Macie King, brothers; Raymond King, Horace King, Jr., Harvey King, and sisters, Lucille Edwards and Louise Kellum.

Survivors:

Sisters:

Lana...

Ronnie Kemp Sutton

Jun 22, 2026

Ronnie Kemp Sutton, 63, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his father,  William Lynn Sutton

Funeral Service:

Sunday, June28, 2026

2:00 PM

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 PM

Interment will be private.

Survivors:

Mother:

Linda Jones, Albertson, NC

Son:

Corey Sutton, Kenansville, NC

Daughter:

ReeAnna Sutton, Kenansville, NC

Brothers:

Ricky Sutton, Kenansville, NC

David Sutton, (Eva), Albertson, NC

Sister:

Angel Tyndall, Albertson, NC

Step-Mother:

Lannis Sutton

Step-Brother:

Brandon...