All Obituaries

Ms. Vera Morris, 65, of 14 River Run Court, Erwin, passed away March 20, 2019. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Ms. Dorothy Lee Bryant, 77, of 4751 Spring Branch Road, Dunn, passed away March 19, 2019. Survivors: sisters - Gladis Bryant of SC, Ella Gray McNeill, Judy Johnson and Jacquelyn Clark all of Sampson County, and Rachel McNeill (Tony) all of Lillington; brothers - Jimmy Bryant (Arletha) and Lance Bryant of Sampson County and Benjamin Bryant of Kentucky.  A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The viewing will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Dafford Funeral...

Ms. Gwendolyn L. Kelly, 45, of Henrico, VA, passed away March 16, 2019. Family will receive friends at the home of her mother, Ms. Brenda Lewis at 123 Jupiter Drive, Dunn. Survivors: son - Marcious Kelly of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter - Brianna Kelly of Richmond, VA; grandchildren - Alayah Carmack, Saryah Kelly and Marquell Kelly; mother - Brenda A. Lewis of Dunn; fiancé - Ardmond Pree of Richmond, VA; sister - Contrita Lewis of Willow Spring; brothers - Calvin Lewis of...

Mrs. Nona B. Greer Henderson, 70, of Raleigh, passed away March 15, 2019. All services will be privately conducted by family. Survivors: son - Sean Bigler of Delray Beach, FL; sister - Susan L. Greer of Boca Raton, FL; other relatives and friends.

Ms. Michelle Denise Smith, 44, of 508 E. Edgerton St., Dunn, passed away March 14, 2019. Survivors:  daughters - Ashley Smith and Gevanna Smith both of Dunn; granddaughters - Jakiya Smith and Nylah Smith; father - Andrew Jacobs of Dunn; sister - Angela Jacobs of Newton Grove; special aunts - Margaret Booker and Linda Smith both of Dunn. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Dunn.

Mrs. Sharon Denise Flowers Tinch, 59, of Raleigh, passed away March 8, 2019. All services were handled privately by family. Survivors: husband - David Tinch; father - William “Bill” Flowers; brothers - Steve and Ernest; sister - Leslie; several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Joey Lewis Elliott, Jr., 24, of 405 Tolbert Court, Apt. A, Spring Lake, passed away March 7, 2019. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Michael and Tracy Nunn, 2201 Brinkley Drive, Spring Lake. Survivors: parents - Michael and Tracy Nunn of Spring Lake; brother - Kadeem McNeill of Spring Lake; sister - Quetella McNeill of Spring Lake; grandparents - Stanford and Sylvia Jordan of Atlanta, GA; three uncles, four aunts and a host of other...

Mr. Curtis Gene Burnett, 64, of Godwin, passed away March 3, 2019.  The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, 6380 Stewart Road, Godwin. Survivors: two sons - James Curtis Stephens and Christopher Gene Stephens both of Selma; one grandson - Jakayden Stephens of Selma; four sisters - Shirley Olds and Amelia Sutton (Allen) both of Fayetteville, Elizabeth Williams of Godwin and Brenda Norman of Erwin; brother -...

Mrs. Elizabeth Doretha Dafford Dupree, 99, of Fayetteville, passed away March 3, 2019. Survivors: son - John Frank Dupree of the home; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, 302 Moore Street, Fayetteville. Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, 302 Moore Street, Fayetteville. Burial: Rockfish Memorial...

Mr. Lee Jay Williams, 38, of 181 Cockatiel Lane, Dunn, passed away March 1, 2019. Survivors: wife - Pamela Walker Williams of the home; son - Adriean Williams of the home; mother - Pearl Williams of Dunn; father - Leavie Williams of Newton Grove; three sisters - Regina Green (Johnny) and Lisa Williams both of Dunn, Sandra Williams of Benson; two nephews - Dayron Williams of Benson and Quanmaine Raines of Dunn; one niece - Tarika Williams Frazier (Mike) of Wilson Mills;...