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Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward.
It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint.
While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and giving.

Our journey may have many paths... Some long, and some that conclude in just a single step.
However, it is inevitable that no matter how wonderful or sorrowful the journey through life may be,
it will eventually come to an end and we too must transition onward.

It is in times like these where someone’s journey has come to an end;
That we pause to reflect on the one who has gone before us and to remember that life is a gift.
Be it a mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent, relative or friend,
Let us acknowledge the life and cherish the memory of the light that has dimmed - REST IN PEACE!

Virginia Fleetwood Cherry Rich Square, North Carolina

Missionary Virginia Mae Bowser Fleetwood Cherry, age 85, of Rich Square, North Carolina, peacefully slipped into eternal slumber on Saturday, May 14, 2022; while in the care of Rich Square Villa, Rich Square, North Carolina. Virginia was born on Thursday, June 18, 1936 in Rich Square (Northampton County), North Carolina to the parentage of the late Ernest Bowser, Sr. and Lorene Jacobs Bowser. Survivors include: three children, Gregory Fleetwood, Sr. of the home, Karl...

Missionary Virginia Mae Bowser Fleetwood Cherry, age 85, of Rich Square, North Carolina, peacefully slipped into eternal slumber on Saturday, May 14, 2022; while in the care of Rich Square Villa,...

Deacon Mallory Brown Seaboard, North Carolina

Deacon Mallory Elmo Brown, age 78, of Seaboard, North Carolina, answered the Master's call from earthly labor unto eternal rest on Friday, May 13, 2022; while in the care of Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, North Carolina. Deacon Brown was born on Friday, December 17, 1943 in Roanoke Rapids (Halifax County), North Carolina to the parentage of the late Otis Elmo Brown and Mamie Louise Parker Brown. Survivors include: his lovely wife,...

Deacon Mallory Elmo Brown, age 78, of Seaboard, North Carolina, answered the Master's call from earthly labor unto eternal rest on Friday, May 13, 2022; while in the care of Wake Medical...

Ralph Nichols Jackson, North Carolina

Ralph Nichols, son of the late, John Nichols and Mary Lucy Nichols was born on February 27, 1944, in Galatia, North Carolina. During the early hours of May 6, 2022, while in the care of The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, North Carolina the heavenly angels came and took him home. He was preceded in death by: his parents John and Mary Lucy Nichols, brothers, Randolph Nichols, Curtis Nichols, Larry Nichols and other relatives and friends....

Ralph Nichols, son of the late, John Nichols and Mary Lucy Nichols was born on February 27, 1944, in Galatia, North Carolina. During the early hours of May 6, 2022, while in the care...

Carlton Jacobs, Sr. Jackson, North Carolina

Remembering ‘Carl’... “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” ~Revelation 1:4 Carlton Arnez Jacods, Sr., son of the late Eddie Lewis Jacobs and Lola Greene Jacobs, began his journey through life on Thursday, November 25, 1965 in Northampton County, North Carolina. ‘Carl’, as he was fondly called by...

Remembering ‘Carl’... “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:...

Deacon James Rimm Branchville, Virginia

James Woodrow Rimm, was born on Saturday, July 1, 1939 in Southampton County to the parentage of the late Woodrow and Gertrude Rimm. While growing up in the Rimm residence, James accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, joined and was baptized in the Galilee Baptist Church of Branchville, Virginia. It was there that his love for God was developed and spiritual gifts were nurtured. James’ childhood was nurtured by God, but also by his maternal grandparents - the late James...

James Woodrow Rimm, was born on Saturday, July 1, 1939 in Southampton County to the parentage of the late Woodrow and Gertrude Rimm. While growing up in the Rimm residence, James accepted Jesus...

Deacon Robert Peterson, Jr. Jackson, North Carolina

The Life & Legacy of Deacon Robert Peterson, Jr. “And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?” II Samuel 3:38 Today, we pause to pay tribute to the memory of Deacon Robert Peterson, Jr., who was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He was one who loved his family with all his heart, and not only nurtured his family, but enriched the lives...

The Life & Legacy of Deacon Robert Peterson, Jr. “And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in...

Terry 'Knight Rider' Arrington Jackson, North Carolina

“Sad is the parting, no one can tell: So sudden on earth the sorrow fell, The blow was hard, the shock severe; To part with one we love so dear. Dearer still, as days depart; Our loved one’s memory will forever live within our hearts!” On December 29, 1961, God favored and blessed Dennis “Jack” and Dora Mae Arrington, with another son and new addition to the Arrington family; Terry Teray Arrington, affectionately known as “Knight...

“Sad is the parting, no one can tell: So sudden on earth the sorrow fell, The blow was hard, the shock severe; To part with one we love so dear. Dearer still, as days depart; Our loved...

Hessie 'Dank' Ward Rich Square, North Carolina

Hessie Lee Deloatch Ward, daughter of the late Tessie Deloatch and Winnie Copeland Deloatch was born on Tuesday, December 25, 1945, in Northampton County, North Carolina. ‘Dank’, as she was fondly called, joined Willow Oak A.M.E. Church of Rich Square, North Carolina and remained a faithful and devoted member until her health began to fail. She served on many auxillaries, including: Pastor’s Aide Ministry, YPD Director, Community...

Hessie Lee Deloatch Ward, daughter of the late Tessie Deloatch and Winnie Copeland Deloatch was born on Tuesday, December 25, 1945, in Northampton County, North...

Shardia Jones Newport News, Virginia

We know “there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die”. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 We also know “that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose”. Romans 8:28 Shardia, our flesh says your season was not long enough because your son and your family love and miss you. We your family are numb but we are comforted because our faith tells us you...

We know “there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die”. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 We also know “that in all things...

Harold Williams Pleasant Hill, North Carolina

Harold Louis Williams, son of the late Edwards Lewis Williams and Ruth Joyner Williams, was born on Tuesday, February 15, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harold was educated in the Northampton County School System; graduating from Gumberry High School - Class of 1972. He matriculated at Elizabeth City State University and later completed his course studies at North Carolina A&T University, with a concentration in...

Harold Louis Williams, son of the late Edwards Lewis Williams and Ruth Joyner Williams, was born on Tuesday, February 15, 1954 in Philadelphia,...