Olive Marie Sloan

Olive Marie Sloan
July 20, 1935
December 6, 2025

Memorial Service
A celebration of Marie’s life will be held at a later date.

Wilmington, NC

Olive Marie Sloan, 90, passed away on December 6, surrounded by family.

Born in Richlands, North Carolina, to Lacey and Prudie Humphrey, she grew up in a large and lively family. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings: Ruth Stevens, Krissie Ramsey, Christine Williams, Cecil Humphrey, Katherine Matthews, and Billy Humphrey.

Marie was married for 66 years to her beloved husband, Gordon Levern Sloan, who passed away in 2020. True to form, she left this world just in time to join him again for what would have been their 71st wedding anniversary on Christmas Eve.

She was well-known throughout the Maple Hill community for her many years at Lanier’s Grocery, where her welcoming spirit brought warmth and life to a quiet corner of town. Sassy, funny, and full of heart, Marie loved her family fiercely. If she ever called you “Sug,” you knew you had a special place in her life.

She is survived and celebrated by her children: Gary Levern Sloan and wife Ginger of Covington, TN, and Kimmie Sloan Moore and husband Gary of Wilmington; two sisters, Betty Mae Brinson and Linda Whaley; three grandchildren, Aaron Freeman (wife Jaci), Chip Moore (wife Fallon), and Adam Sloan (wife Teri); and five great-grandchildren: Suzanna, Banks, Walsh, Rhodes, and James.

Marie loved all children, and in her honor, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in lieu of flowers. A celebration of Marie’s life will be planned at a later date; no service will be held at this time.

Mary Brown Raynor

Mary Brown Raynor
January 29, 1950
December 1, 2025

Graveside Service
Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, Mary Brown Raynor’s memorial graveside service scheduled for Saturday, January 24 has been postponed. New arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Jacksonville, NC

Mary Brown Raynor, age 75, formerly of Chinquapin, died Monday, December 1, 2025 in Jacksonville, NC. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Lorrell Brown Sheppard and Trixie Brown Jarman.

Mrs. Raynor is survived by her daughter, Dawn Raynor Ward and husband Richard of Magnolia; son, James Lynn Raynor and wife Alethia of Greenville; brother, Robert Wallace Brown and wife Norma of Clayton; and three grandchildren

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethlehem FWB Church, 2106 NC 111, Chinquapin, NC 28521.

Joseph Richard Jones

Joseph Richard Jones
December 17, 1946
November 17, 2025

Funeral Service
Saturday, November 22, 2025
2:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville
with visitation one hour before the service

Interment
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Beulaville, NC

Joseph Richard Jones, age 78, died Monday, November 17, 2025 in Sunrise Assisted Living of Raleigh. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Somers Jones.

Mr. Jones is survived by his son, Neil Ryan Jones and wife Jessica of Raleigh; sister, Holly Whitt of Oxford; grandson Henry Samuel Jones; niece Jennifer Duke; and great nephew Joseph Duke.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina or to the Beulaville Free Will Baptist Church.

Phyllis Brown Condon

Phyllis Brown Condon
July 13, 1945
October 23, 2025

Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
7:00 PM followed by visitation
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville

Graveside Service
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:00 AM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Beulaville, NC

Phyllis Brown Condon, age 80, entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence in Beulaville, NC.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Pauline Brown, and her brother, Randall Brown of Beulaville, NC.

Born on July 13, 1945, Phyllis grew up in Beulaville and, after graduating from high school, moved to Washington, D.C., where she began her professional career with an office position at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During that time, she married Robert Condon and became the proud mother of her two sons, Shawn and Chris. She was an amazing, selfless, and deeply loving mother who dedicated her life to caring for her boys and giving them every opportunity she could. Her strength, sacrifices, and unconditional love shaped their lives in countless ways, and her devotion to them never wavered.

Following the end of her marriage, Phyllis returned to her hometown of Beulaville, where she built a meaningful and fulfilling life surrounded by family, friends, and community. She began a long and dedicated career as a caseworker with Duplin County Social Services, where her compassion and commitment touched countless lives. In addition to her work, she helped on the family farm and, even after retiring, continued to stay active, working part-time in her later years. She believed in staying busy, giving back, and finding happiness in helping others.

Phyllis was the heart of her family, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt whose smile could light up any room. She never met a stranger and was known for her kindness, generosity, and willingness to share whatever she had with those in need. Her warmth and caring spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Phyllis is survived by her sons, Shawn Condon and wife Amanda of Kinston, NC, and Christopher Condon and wife Emmy of Austin, TX; her brother Rabon Brown and wife Martha of Beulaville; five cherished grandchildren, Landon, Hannah, Emma, and Ella, and one more precious grandchild on the way; and her special niece and nephew, Tammy Brown and Douglas Brown, and their families.

Phyllis’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, service, and grace. Her gentle heart, kind words, and unwavering devotion to others will be remembered forever. She was truly an angel on earth, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know and love her.

Julia Frances Tyndall

Julia Frances Tyndall
September 7, 1934
October 8, 2025

Graveside Service
Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00 AM
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville

Kinston, NC

Julia Frances Tyndall, age 91, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Tyndall. Mrs. Tyndall is survived by her daughter, Sherial Whaley of Beulaville; son, Randall G. Tyndall of Wallace; sister, Phoebe Foy of Kinston; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.