James Mathes Barnett, Jr.
June 10, 1985
January 6, 2020
Funeral Services will be private.
Beulaville, NC
James Mathes Barnett, Jr., age 34, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at home. He is survived by his girlfriend Jennifer Jenkins of Beulaville; his daughter, Skylar Renee Barnett of the home; son, Thayden James Barnett of the home; parents, James Mathes Barnett of Richlands, Betty Smith of AK; and sister Winifred Barnett of AK.
Brandon Matthew Buckner
February 24, 1988
January 5, 2020
Graveside Service
Thursday, January 9, 2020
2:00 PM
Bostic-Sandlin Cemetery, Beulaville
Jacksonville, NC
Brandon Matthew Buckner, age 31, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Shaw-Buckner of Jacksonville, daughter Hannah Buckner of the home; mother Faith Anne Bostic Shaw and husband James Robert Shaw of Beulaville; grandmother Becky W. Godbold and husband Al of Dudley; aunt June Robinson; uncle Jimmy Robinson; stepbrother Christopher Shaw; uncle Tim Williams and aunt Janice Williams of Teachey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Serenity Funeral Home, P.O. Box 780, Beulaville, NC 28518.
Robin Renee Nelson
September 27, 1963
January 4, 2020
Memorial Service
Sunday, January 5, 2020
1:00 PM
Richlands United Pentecostal Church
Richlands, NC
Beulaville, NC
Robin Renee Nelson, 56, passed away on Saturday, Jan 4th, 2020 at her home in Beulaville, NC surrounded by her family and friends. She was a native of Waynesville, NC and was a daughter of Wilma S. Young (George Young) and of the late Robert “Bruce” Trantham (Kathryn Taylor Trantham). Robin is survived by three daughters, Melissa Nelson, Jessica Nelson Barrera (Adrian), Rebecca Nelson Sleeman (Nick); three grandchildren, Max Sleeman, Addisyn Nelson, and Ryder Sleeman; sister: Tonya Trantham Brooks (Grady); two nieces, Shana Brooks Grace (Bradley), Miranda Brooks Portino (John).
She was a register nurse at Anchor Coupling and previously worked at Naval Hospital Camp Lejune. She was often described as the most kind and caring nurse anyone could ever have.
Robin was genuine in her Christian faith and thrived in serving others. She always had a friendly smile and a positive outlook on life. She touched everyone she met in a special way as she was often called “sunshine”. She possessed an unconditional love for German Shepherds and enjoyed traveling to show them. She was an active member of Team DiCasa Ortiz.
Earl Chapin Lemons
November 11, 1931
September 27, 2019
Visitation
Saturday, January 11, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Beulaville Baptist Church
Memorial Service
Saturday, January 11, 2020
12:00 PM
Beulaville Baptist Church
followed by procession to
East Duplin Memorial Gardens
for burial of ashes.
Beulaville, NC
Earl Chapin Lemons, 87, of Beulaville, N.C., passed away in his home on Friday September 27th, 2019. He is now celebrating with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with loved ones that have gone before him. Earl was born in Pittsboro, N.C., on November 11, 1931, to the late Paul Thomas Lemons and Carrie Lee Braswell. Earl spent 67 years with the love of his life, Peggy. They began their lives together on September 5th, 1952, in New York City when they were selected to be married on the television program, "Bride and Groom." Their hometown, Pittsboro, shut down to gather around television sets to watch the ceremony. Their marriage was the picture of true love as they supported each other through gentle understanding, kindness and devotion.
Peggy's love for Earl stretched across states and oceans when he joined the National Guard in 1949 and then the U.S. Navy in 1951. Peggy worried she'd lost Earl after hearing of the USS Bennington explosion - a ship Earl boarded after joining the Navy. Earl survived the explosion, which killed over one-hundred men and injured many more. His kind heart was appointed to escort one of the soldiers killed. Early in his naval career, Earl was selected as airman of the month for most outstanding crew member. He loved his country and was honorably discharged from the Navy in November of 1954 as a third class petty officer.
Earl entered N.C. State in January of 1955. He was a member of Kappa Phi Kappa and the Alpha Beta Fraternity. He graduated with a degree in agriculture with honors in three and a half years. After graduation, he worked for Southern State for one year and the N.C. Agriculture Extension Service for nine. He then became supervisor of The Farmers Home Administration in Jacksonville, N.C., and retired in April of 1987.
Earl loved gardening, yard work, and wood working. He crafted countless items for friends and family, from birdhouses and furniture to toys like stilts. He was a man of many trades. He taught math, was an EMT, a town commissioner, a carpenter, a beekeeper and he helped start the East Duplin investment club. Earl also loved to cook for his family and his community. Many remember "Mr. Earl's Biscuits," which he made for family on Labor Day and for Beulaville Baptist Church on Wednesday nights. His humble spirit would never brag, but they were the best
biscuits around. Earl was a member of the Beulaville Baptist Church for over fifty years, sang in the choir for thirty-two, and was a deacon. Earl's love for his Lord and Savior was seen through Earl's love and devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren, and community.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Peggy, their daughters, Karen Mercer (Phil) of Richlands, Anna Frazelle (Barry) of Wrightsville Beach, and grandchildren, Amanda Mercer, Michael Mercer (Jenn), Hannah Black (Christian), Kirsten Frazelle, and one great granddaughter, Milly Dotsey. Earl is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Jo Anne Faucher and Helen Lemons, as well as many nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by brothers William, Wade, Pete, and sister, Elizabeth.
We hope to celebrate Earl's life with you at Beulaville Baptist Church, 601 East Main Street, Beulaville, NC., 28518 on January 11, 2020. Visitation will be held at 11:00. The Memorial will be at 12:00 with a military honors graveside service following at the East Duplin Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; Beulaville Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Beulaville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 394 Beulaville, N.C., 28518.
Elner Futrell Weston
September 19, 1933
December 29, 2019
Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
2:00 PM with visitation starting at 1:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville
Interment
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville
Potters Hill, NC
Elner Futrell Weston of Potters Hill, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. She was born on September 19, 1933 in Duplin County, NC to Marion and Rena Futrell. On April 3, 1953 she married Leo Weston, her loving husband of 66 years. Together the couple had two children, Debbie W. Harden of Charlotte, NC and Danny L. Weston of Kenansville, NC, whom they loved dearly.
Elner dedicated her life to caring for her husband, her children, and her five grandchildren. She also loved to spend time talking with friends and family, reading, traveling, and watching Carolina basketball.
Elner was preceded in death by her brother Elwood “Bud” Futrell and his wife Betty Futrell. She is survived by her husband Leo, her daughter Debbie and her husband Mark, her son Danny and his wife Marcy, her niece Ginger Futral and her husband Kevin (Jacksonville, NC), and her five grandchildren: Christopher Weston (Kenansville, NC), Michael Harden (Cambridge, MA), Morgan Harden (Charlotte, NC), Matthew Harden (Charlotte, NC), and Brandon Weston (Kenansville, NC).
The family would like to give thanks to the caregivers that provided so much for her, including her home caregivers Sharon, Dannette, Joy, Tammy, Andrea, and Lucy; her companions Jill and LaTonya; and her entire family at the Davis Community.
The family will receive visitors on January 1, 2020 at 1pm at Serenity Funeral Home in Beulaville, immediately followed by the funeral service at 2pm. Burial will follow at East Duplin Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401, or to Peace Baptist Church, 320 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.
