William Worth Lanier

William Worth Lanier
August 18, 1944
January 3, 2023

Graveside Service
Friday, January 6, 2023
11:00 AM
Lanier - Thigpen Cemetery
752 Quinn Store Rd., Beulaville

Beulaville, NC 

William Worth Lanier, age 78, passed away peacefully January 3, 2023, surrounded by his wife and his children at home.  Worth was born August 18,1944, in Onslow County, North Carolina to Fannie M. Lanier and Raeford Lanier.  On June 11, 1966, Worth married his high school sweetheart, Patricia McDowell.

Worth loved to bake cakes, do puzzles, talk to any and everyone he met. He spent his life being an example of Christ’s love. When his children were young, he worked hard to teach them Godly values. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “Papa”. 

Worth was a dedicated member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church and served as a deacon and wherever needed within the church.  He was committed to serving and loving the Lord and was thankful for his church family.  I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, Philippians 4:13.

Worth is survived by his wife Patricia and his two sons: Joey Lanier and wife Sheila Lanier of Winterville, and Rick Lanier of Beulaville; and his two grandchildren:  Jason Worth Lanier and wife Brooke and their three sons, Connor, Ryan, and Finn of Winterville; and Kathryn Gail Lanier and fiancé Billy Lawrence Phillips of Ayden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:  Cedar Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, 668 Cedar Fork Church Rd. Beulaville NC 28518.

Judith Annette Fountain

Judith Annette Fountain
August 8, 1945
December 21, 2022

Funeral Service
Friday, December 23, 2022
2:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville
with visitation one hour prior to service

Interment
Fountain-Hunter Cemetery, Beulaville

Judith Annette Fountain, age 77, passed away peacefully December 21, 2022, surrounded by her children and sister at East Carolina Health Duplin Hospital.  Annette was born August 8, 1945, in Kinston, North Carolina to Lou Alice and James Odell Thomas.  On June 19, 1964, Annette married her high school sweetheart, Benny Fountain, who proceeded her in death on Easter day 2021.

Annette loved to work in the yard and would keep everyone busy planting flowers and making her yead beautiful.  When her children were young, she worked hard to make a loving home filled with biscuits, garden fresh vegetables, sweet tea, and handmade clothes.  She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “Ninny” instead of Granny. 

Annette was a dedicated member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church and taught Sunday School and any other jobs needed within the church.  She was committed to serving and loving the Lord and was thankful for her church family.  “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.” Proverbs 31

Annette is survived by her sister James Lou “Jamie” Murray; her two children: Kahn Fountain and wife Elizabeth Fountain of Pollocksville, and Lou Anna Fountain North and husband Glenn “Buddy” North of Beulaville; and five grandchildren:  Paige Fountain, Kendric Fountain, Landon Hall, Hunter North, and Leah North.

Annette will be laid to rest by her loving husband at the Fountain Cemetery on December 23, 2022.

Paul Franklin "Frank" Epley

Paul Franklin Epley
September 22, 1947
December 17, 2022

Graveside Service
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
12:00 PM
Hallsville Baptist Church Cemetery, Beulaville

Dudley, NC

Paul Franklin “Frank” Epley, age 75, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.

Mr. Epley is survived by his son, Philip Epley and wife Amy of Beulaville; partner, Barbara Marquez of Dudley; grandchild Megan Epley, aunt, Betty Epley Hudgins of Marion; nephews, Charles Leroy Epley of Hope Mills, Cary Lee Epley of Beulaville; nieces, Cathy Epley Mobley of Beulaville, Mary Beth Epley Swinson of Beulaville.

Frank was a sweet loving caring soul.

Joy Nethercutt Pickett

Joy Nethercutt Pickett
December 8, 1964
December 4, 2022

Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
7:00 PM followed by visitation
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville

Graveside Service
Thursday, December 8, 2022
11:00 AM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Beulaville, NC 

Joy Nethercutt Pickett, age 57, died Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Novant Heath New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. 

Mrs. Pickett is survived by her husband Johnnie Pickett of Beulaville; daughter, Ashleigh Lassiter and husband Josh of Beulaville; father, Ray Nethercutt of Beulaville; sisters, Misty Wallace and Gary Quinn of Potters Hill, Greta Garris and husband Billy of SC; brothers, Ken Nethercutt and wife Sarah of Beulaville, Ronnie Whaley and wife Rachel of Pink Hill; and one grandchild, Ellie Lassiter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:  Master Trooper Benjamin Derek Wallace Memorial Foundation, 175 Jackson Lane, Faison, NC  28341.

Melissa Short Riley

Melissa Short Riley
June 27, 1965
October 5, 2022

Memorial Service
Friday, October 14, 2022
3:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville
with visitation following the service

Beulaville, NC

Melissa Short Riley, age 57, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at home. She is survived by her husband, Tony Riley of Beulaville; daughter, Nikita Michelle Smith of Beulaville; son, Michael A. Smith, Jr. of Greenville; mother, Marry Ann Short; sister, Mary K. Myers of White Lake; brother, David Short of Beulaville; and three grandchildren.