Rebecca King Murray

Rebecca Ann (Becky) King Murray
July 24, 1943
May 5, 2020

A Memorial Service will
be held at a later date.

Beulaville, NC

Rebecca King Murray, age 76, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home in Beulaville, NC.  She was born on July 24, 1943, in Inez, Warren Co., NC to Gladys Benson and Joe Henry King, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Fred Murray, Jr (Jamie); granddaughters Sarah Murray and Madison Murray; grandson, Kyle Fountain; sister, Juanita King Coley brother, Joseph B. King (Marsha);  nieces, Donna Jo Strickland, Meghan Strickland, Tara Strickland, Suzanne Ibbou (Rachid); nephews Aidan Coley, Jason King (Beth), Nabil Ibbou; and many close cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local SPCA with a notification to the Murray Family at 113 Quarterhorse Lane, Beulaville, NC  28518.

Gary Wayne Whaley

Gary Wayne Whaley
September 8, 1958
April 26, 2020

Graveside Service
A private graveside service will be held.

Newport, NC

Gary Wayne Whaley, age 61, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at home. Mr. Whaley is survived by his sister, Peggy Whaley of Jacksonville; and brothers, Billy Whaley of Potters Hill, Clifton Whaley of Potters Hill, and Phil Whaley of Chinquapin.

Gordon Levarn Sloan

Gordon Levarn Sloan
August 5, 1929
April 26, 2020

Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Chinquapin, NC

Gordon Levarn Sloan, age 90, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, at home.  He was an Army Veteran who served in the Korean War.  Mr. Sloan loved hunting and fishing.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Minnie Lanier Sloan.

Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Humphrey Sloan; daughter, Kimmie Sloan Moore of Wilmington; son, Gary Levarn Sloan of Covington, Tennessee; three Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren.

Donna Boyette Shotwell

Donna Boyette Shotwell
October 15, 1957
April 24, 2020

Graveside Service
A private graveside service will be held.

Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jacksonville, NC

Donna Boyette Shotwell, age 62, died Friday, April 24, 2020, at home.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Boyette, and daughter, Donna Marie Stallings.

Ms. Shotwell is survived by her daughter, Heather Blanton of Wallace; son, Buddy Taylor and wife Nicky of Kinston; father, Ed Boyette of Kinston; sisters, Debbie Padgett and husband Gary of Jacksonville, Libby Ipock and husband Linn of Seven Springs; brother, Eddie Boyette and wife Dee of Kinston; 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.

Ronald Ray Garten, Jr.

Ronald Ray Garten, Jr.
October 26, 1977
April 8, 2020

Memorial Service
A private memorial service will be held.


Richlands, NC

Ronald Ray Garten, Jr., age 42, died on April 8, 2020 at home.  A private memorial service will be held.  Mr. Garten is survived by his wife, Sarah Garten of Richlands; parents Ronald and Beverly Garten of Richlands; sisters, Emily Dickason of Seattle, WA, Summer Garten of Richlands; and brothers, Jason Garten of Seattle, WA, Matthew Garten of Richlands, and Isaac McCoy of Richlands.