Jerry Edmond Simpson

Jerry Edmond Simpson
February 18, 1945
July 12, 2022

Graveside Service
Friday, July 15, 2022
11:00 AM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Beulaville, NC

Jerry Edmond Simpson, age 77, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at his home.  He was preceded in death by his wife Rita Sumner Simpson. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife Gwen Denning of Clinton; daughter Michelle Simpson Jones of Surf City; son Michael E. Simpson of Beulaville; brothers, Avin Simpson of Beulaville and Harold Simpson of Mobile, Alabama; and five grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or cancer foundation of your choice.

Graham Barry Frazelle

Graham Barry Frazelle
February 10, 1933
July 5, 2022

Visitation
Saturday, July 16, 2022
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Beulaville Free Will Baptist Church
141 Lyman Rd. Beulaville, NC

Memorial Service
Saturday, July 16, 2022
3:00 PM
Beulaville Free Will Baptist Church
141 Lyman Rd. Beulaville, NC

Beulaville, NC

Graham Barry Frazelle, age 89, passed away on July 5, 2022, after an extended illness.  Graham was born in Richlands, NC on February 10, 1933, to the late Roscoe and Sudie Frazelle.  Graham is preceded in death by brothers Kenneth, Byron, Jim, and sister Jane.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Jo Frazelle; as well as son Barry Frazelle and wife Anna; grandchildren Hannah Black and husband Christian, Kristen Frazelle; great grandchild Margo Black; brother-in-law Roland Edwards as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was a gentle compassionate man, serving his country through Civil Service, his family with encouragement and kindness, and his Lord, Jesus Christ with determination to the very end.  We will miss his joyful love of life and his always present wit.  His legacy will always be with us as a reminder of the fine man he was.

We hope to celebrate Graham’s life with you at Beulaville Free Will Baptist Church on July 16, 2022.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM with the memorial service starting at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your local hospice center in memory of the fine care and support they provided.

Hellon Houston Avery

Hellon Houston Avery
January 4, 1944
July 2, 2022

All services will be private.

Potters Hill, NC 

Hellon Houston Avery, age 78, died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem.  She is survived by her daughters, Carol Lynn Smith of Laingsburg, MI, JoAnna Avery Waters of Advance; sisters, Dunnie Bibb of Moore, SC, Lillian Cowan of Beulaville, Edith Jane Houston of Potters Hill, Connie Smith of Greenville, TN; brother Milton Houston of Potters Hill; and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sand Hill Church c/o Elder Wesley Houston, 760 Luther Banks Rd.,
Beulaville, NC 28518.

Letha Thigpen Deal

Letha Thigpen Deal
September 12, 1928
July 3, 2022

Visitation
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville

Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 2:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville

Interment
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Letha Thigpen Deal, age 93, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry N. Deal. Mrs. Deal is survived by her daughter Robin D. Jarman of Beulaville; son Scott Nolan Deal and wife Terri of Murphysboro, TN; sister Josephine T. Jones of Bolivia; five grandchildren Nicholas Albano, Anna Ruth Deal, Rebecca Edie Deal, Michelle Lamb, Sabrina Willaford; and two great grandchildren Audrey Deanna Sutton and Benjamin Sutton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beulaville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 394 Beulaville, NC  28518.

Peggy Mae Lemons

Peggy Mae Hawkins Lemons
December 10, 1931
June 8, 2022

Visitation
Saturday, June 18, 2022
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Beulaville Baptist Church

Memorial Service
Saturday, June 18, 2022
3:00 PM
Beulaville Baptist Church

Interment
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Beulaville, NC

Peggy Mae Lemons, 90, of Beulaville, passed away in Autumn Village on Tuesday, June 8th, 2022 after courageously living at home for over two years. She is now celebrating with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her sweet love, Earl.

Peggy and her twin sister, Patsy, were born in Randleman, N.C. on December 10th, 1931 to the late Ralph Owen Hawkins and Amanda Stella Horner. Peggy moved to Pittsboro in 1942, where she graduated from high school and met the love of her life, Earl. They celebrated their unbreakable love on September 5th, 1952 by getting married on the Bride and Groom show at Radio City Music Hall, N.Y. They moved to Beulaville, N.C. in 1969 and became members of Beulaville Baptist Church. Peggy was an active member in her church and community helping with Wednesday night church suppers and delivering Meals On Wheels to others. She worked as a teacher’s aide at East Duplin High School in 1972 and at Beulaville Elementary from 1975-1994.

Peggy always thought of others and offered unconditional love, generosity and encouragement to those around her. She had a joyful spirit, a positive attitude and a unique humor that was infectious. She always smiled, always loved and was a shining example of Christ as she humbly lived her selfless life. We will miss her.

Peggy is survived by her daughters; Karen Mercer (Phil) of Richlands, Anna Frazelle (Barry) of Wilmington; and grandchildren, Amanda Mercer, Michael Mercer (Jenn), Hannah Black (Christian), Kirsten Frazelle; and three great-granddaughters, Milly Dotsey, Everly Mercer, and Margo Black. Peggy is also survived by her sister, Jo Anne Faucher, and her sister-in-law, Helen Lemons, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl, brother, Ralph, and sisters Sara, Mary Francis and Patsy.

We hope to celebrate Peggy’s life with you at Beulaville Baptist Church, 601 East Main Street, Beulaville, N.C., 28518 on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. Visitation will be held at Beulaville Baptist Church at 2 p.m. The memorial will be held at 3 p.m. followed by interment at East Duplin Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beulaville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 394 Beulaville, N.C., 28518.