Anthony Tyrod Ruffin, age 55, of Grimesland, North Carolina, transitioned on May 8, 2021. A viewing is scheduled for Sunday from 1:30 PM til 2:30 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2021. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 2:30 PM immediately following the viewing. A private burial is scheduled for a later...

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;                                                                                                                      ...

Lillie M. Rountree, 72, died unexpectedly on May 1, 2021 in NYC. Lillie was born June 22, 1948, in Grimesland, NC. She was the daughter of the late Letha Rountree Howard and James Taft. Lillie joined White Oak MB Church at a very early age. There, she was an active member of Sunday School, and an Usher until she relocated to NYC. She attended and graduated from Pitt County Training School (PCTS)/G.R. Whitfield class of 1966. Following her graduation she moved to New York City. There, she...

George (aka Melvin) Freeman was born August 5, 1948 to the late General Columbus and Helen Smith Freeman. He departed this life at his residence May 1, 2021. Melvin attended Pitt County Schools and later joined the United States Army in 1966 and served until 1969. He had several duty stations while in the Army with the most memorable tour being in Korea from the many stories he would tell family and friends. After serving in the United States Army, he lived in Bronx New York and later joined...

Mrs. Joyce Claudette Tripp Reddick, age 63, of Greenville, North Carolina, transitioned on April 29, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Holly Hill Original Free Will Baptist Church 755 Porter Road, Greenville, North Carolina. The viewing and visitation will be held, May 6, 2021 from 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM at Rountree Family Mortuary & Cremation Service, 3152 US Hwy 17 S, Chocowinity, North Carolina 27817.  Mrs. Reddick will be laid to...

Mrs. Clarice Moore, age 94, of Aurora, North Carolina, transitioned on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Garden of Memory Cemetery, Core Point Road, Blounts Creek, North Carolina.  The viewing is scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 from 4:00 PM til 6:00 PM at Rountree Family Mortuary & Cremation Service, 3152 US Hwy 17 S, Chocowinity, North Carolina 27817.  Mrs. Moore will be laid to rest in the Garden of...

Mrs. Maria Roberson Holliday, age 47, transitioned Sunday, April 25, 2021. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Selvia Chapel FWB Church, 400 Watauga Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834. Viewing and Visitation Friday April 30, 2021 from 2:00PM - 6:00PM at Rountree Family Mortuary and Cremation Service, 3152 US Hwy 17 S, Chocowinity, NC 27817. Mrs. Holliday will be laid to rest in Buddy Hemby Memorial Cemetery, Fountain, NC...

Mrs. Vivian Jean Little, age 70, of Maryland, transitioned Thursday, April 15, 2021. The funeral will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021, 2:00 PM at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church, 1295 Mumford Road, Greenville, NC 27834. The viewing will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 5:00 PM til 7:00 PM at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church, 1295 Mumford Road, Greenville, North Carolina 27834.  Mrs. Little will be laid to rest in Homestead Memorial Gardens, Greenville, NC...

Mr. William Earl Jackson, age 85, of Norfolk, Virginia transitioned on April 6, 2021. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Church, 411 Watauga Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834. The viewing will be held 1 hour prior at the church.  Mr. Jackson will be laid to rest in Homestead Memorial Gardens, Greenville,...