All Obituaries

Jacksonville - Arthur Clark, Jr, 55 of Jacksonville, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Vidant Medical Center located in Greenville. A Celebration of Life will be held 11am, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at The Free and Independent Church, Inc. located in Jacksonville. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.     He is survived by his wife, Charmony Clark of the home; sons, Ravon Clark of Charlotte, RhyQuon Clark, Ontorio Shuler,...

James Matthew Akridge departed this life on March 27, 2023 at Stanleytown Health Center after a long illness. He was born on October 18, 1930 to the late Elder James B. Akridge and Christine Akridge. He was married to the late Lillie Mae Copening Akridge for 71 years, who only just passed a few months ago. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Hwy, Bassett, VA with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1:00 PM....

Midway Park - Thomas James Hanna, 54 of Midway Park, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Joyce Vallario; also sister Hope. He is survived by his son, Nicolas Reesman (Alexis) of Worthington, Pennsylvania; brothers; Michael J. Hanna of Maysville, Mike Vallario of Hubert, Anthony Vallario of Hubert, Ernie Bright; sisters, Shele Humphrey of Swansboro, Tracy J. Baker of Swansboro,...

Jacksonville - Brutus Lee Moore, 72 of Jacksonville entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at his residence in the presence of loved ones.    A Celebration of Life will be held 11am, Friday, March 17, 2023 at Akridge Family Funeral Care Chapel.    He is survived by his sons, Jeremey Moore of High Springs, Arkansas, Isaac Moore of Killeen Texas; sister, Barbara Moore of Jacksonville; brothers, Nicholas Moore of Waterbury, Connecticut, Benjamine Moore of...

Brawley Murrill James, or “Ms. BJ” as many knew her, was born Brawley Murrill on July 31, 1943 in Burgaw, NC to the late Lucile Pickett Murrill and Daniel Murrill.  She gained her angel wings on February 25, 2023, at her home in Jacksonville, NC.  Celebration of Life Service will be held 1pm Friday, March 3, 2023 at Greater St. Paul Holy Church (1300 Webb Town Road, Maple Hill, NC).  Burial will follow immediately after the service at the James Cemetery located in...

Spencer Quentin Cartmell was a beloved son to his parents Jerome and Erica Cartmell. Spencer was a loving boyfriend to Elizabeth Reisteter and a best friend in many of the individual lives he has touched. He lived a passionate and expressive life from when he was born on Oct 6, 1993 in Souderton, PA until he passed into the next life in his sleep on Feb 18, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held 3pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Seaside Memorial Park located in Swansboro.  In 1998, his...

Greenville - Christopher Robinson, 38 of Greenville entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence.    A Memorial Service will be held 12pm, Saturday March 4, 2023 at Akridge Family Funeral Care Chapel.    He is survived by his daughter, Journey; stepdaughter Chariana; mother, Shennia Robinson; father, Reginald Henderson; sisters, Jessica, Monique, Tiffany, Constence, Kiara and Tiara Robinson, Ashley and Sherita...

Long Island, New York - Carlette Williams, a beloved Parner, Moter, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.  A Memorial Service will be held 1pm to 4pm Saturday, March 18, 2023, at The Staybridge Suites in Jacksonville, NC.  Born in Virginia, but moved to Long Island, New York at the age of 6, where she continued her education, worked for may years in Long Beach.  Carletta left New York and moved to Jacksonville with her partner, David Devone in 2002 where she remained until...

Jacksonville - Annie Robinson, 71 of Jacksonville entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville.    Celebration of Life services will be held 11am, Saturday February 4, 2023 at Akridge Family Funeral Care Chapel.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.  She is survived by her sons, Eddie, Leon (Susie), Walter (Sharon) Robinson, all of Jacksonville; daughter,...

Richlands - Isabelo Rios, 91 of Richlands entered into eternal rest Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence.   Celebration of Life service will be held 9:00am, May 14, 2023 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.  He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki Rios of the home; loving children Michael, Raymond, Isabelo, Dolores, Deborah, Maurice, Roberto, Juanita, Myriam, Maria, George, Nelson and many other family members and friends.  Services are entrusted...