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Nathan B. Cox
July 27, 1926- April 3, 2008
Nathan Bryant Cox, 81, of Mount Olive, died Wednesday night, April 2 at Wayne Memorial Hospital at Goldsboro .
Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Kirby D. and Agnes Wolfe Cox and was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Cox Sutton.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a member of Smith Chapel United Methodist Church .
No formal funeral services will be held.
Cox is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Sue Wolfe of Mount Olive; and a nephew.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home and Crematory near Goldsboro .
William B. ‘Bill’ Rogers Jr.
May 11, 1943 –
April 5, 2008
RONES CHAPEL—William Bryant “Bill” Rogers Jr., 64, of the Rones Chapel community near Mount Olive, died Saturday evening, April 5 at Wayne Hospital at Goldsboro.
Rogers was an insurance representative with 33 years of service with Southland Life Insurance Company, and his last employment was with Duplin County Emergency Medical Services. He was a member of Rones Chapel United Methodist Church .
A funeral service was held Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive . The Rev. Richard Lewis and the Rev. Richard Hill officiated and members of Duplin County EMS served as honorary pall bearers.
Immediately following the service, the family remained at the funeral home to receive friends and at other times they were at the home of Kelly and Jerry Strickland, 159 Rones Chapel Road, Mount Olive .
He is survived by his wife, Jean Reaves Rogers of the home; his parents, Bryant and Irene Hamm Rogers of Goldsboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Patti Rogers of Mount Olive; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jerry Strickland of Mount Olive; five grandchildren, Zachary Strickland, Ryan Strickland, Grant Rogers, Bladen Rogers, and Nick Rogers, all of Mount Olive; three sisters, Judy Godwin and Mary Lou Bevan, both of Goldsboro, and Ann Morse of Mount Olive; an aunt, Gladys Walker of Goldsboro; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, c/o Rones Chapel United Methodist Church, 138 Garner’s Chapel Road, Mount Olive, NC 28365.
Thomas ‘Tom’ Bennett Sr.
Dec. 16, 1933 – April 7, 2008
Thomas Edward “Tom” Bennett, Sr., 74, of 117 Jean Street, died early Monday morning April 7 at Wayne Memorial Hospital at Goldsboro .
Born in Tioga County, PA, he was retired from the U.S. Air Force where he was crew chief mechanic, having served in Korea and Thailand during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 9959 in Mount Olive where he was chaplain.
After military retirement, he was employed for 10 years with Georgia-Pacific at Dudley where he was assistant manager; was a part-time employee of E.J. Pope & Son, Inc. at its Handy-Mart convenience store; and had been a part-time employee with Bobby Kelly.
He was a member of Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church where he had been a Sunday school teacher, a deacon and trustee, and was involved with its Men’s Fellowship where he was past president, its Get-Together Club where he was vice-president, and had served as moderator for the third union meeting of the eastern conference of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Lee Bennett Sr. and Lydia Mae Hackett Bennett; a sister, Cora Hitman; a brother, William Bennett; and several infant brothers and sisters.
A funeral service was held Wednesday April 9 at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive with the Rev. Sherman Dilley officiating. The family received friends immediately after the service at the funeral home, and at other times at the residence.
Committal and interment will be today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park near Goldsboro with full military honors.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Minnie Ruth King Bennett of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Edward “Tommy” Jr. and Gina Bennett of Mount Olive; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Ruth Roberts of Faison and Marial and Sandy Sanders and their family of Huntington Park, CA.; two granddaughters, Anna Bennett and Ashley Bennett of Mount Olive; two sisters, Ina Chambers of Tioga, PA and Doris Cowen of Millerton, PA; five brothers, Richard Button and John Bennett, both of Caton, NY, Kenneth Bennett of Addison, NY, Elon Bennett of Elon, PA and Bruce Bennett of Elkland, PA; a special nephew, Sgt. William J. “Billy Joe” Bennett and family of the U.S. Army; special nieces, Jessica Bailey and Joanie Nunn of Faison, and Angie Tufillaro of Elmira, NY; and several other nieces and nephews.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial gifts may be made to Northeast FWB Church Building Fund, 489 Northeast Church Rd., Mount Olive, NC 28365
Ruth LaVerne Jones McCullen
April 21, 1936 - April 9, 2018
Ruth LaVerne Jones McCullen, 81, resident of Oak Ridge community near Mount Olive, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 9, 2018 at The Laurels of Pender at Burgaw, N.C.
Mrs. McCullen is survived by her children and spouses, Michael and Rita McCullen and Julian McCullen, all of the Oak Ridge community, and Teresa M. and Jerry James of Rocky Point; her beloved Chihuahua companion, “Angel, ” of the home; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Harold McCullen; her parents, Ira W. and Hettie H. Jones; a sister, Gaynelle Jones Outlaw; and two grandsons, Austin McCullen and Robert McCullen.
Mom was born
April 21, 1936 at Mount Olive. She loved each of her children and many grandchildren as individuals and loved big family meals. Mom was a wonderful and loving mother right up to the time of death, inquiring and calling each of her children to insure they were safe. Mom always encouraged us to pursue our dreams and desires, and to love one another.
Mom loved the color of red, hummingbirds, the squirrels, and her friends and family. She enjoyed growing fresh vegetables when she was able, and enjoyed making us all quilts in her later years. She always loved Jesus Christ and in her last days, called upon God numerous times and said she was ready to “go home.” Mom was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with family and friends.
Please remember I am who I am because mom was who she was. Be proud of who you are because I was. Please keep your mind busy as it is the devil’s playground, called “Alzeheimers.” Mom sang “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, ” to us and the grandchildren when we were young….what a comfort….this is not goodbye….just I love you until we join you. Our mother was our best friend, mentor, and our hearts.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 11, at 5 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home with pastor Coy Brock officiating, followed by visitation. Burial will be Thursday, April 12, at 11:00 a.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery of Mount Olive. The family will also be receiving friends at the home of Mrs. McCullen. Condolences may be sent to 94 Fall Brook Lane, Rocky Point, NC 28457.
The family would like to thank Vidant Home Health of Kenansville for numerous months of excellent care, and The Laurels of Pender in Burgaw for their dedication and care of mom and her comfort during her last days on the 100 hall. These are great caregivers and loved mom more than we can express.
Mom will be missed by many and loved forever.
A Tyndall service.
Ben M. Colson
Benjamin Morgan (Ben) Colson, 91, Mount Olive resident, went to meet his Lord Sunday afternoon, April 15, 2018.
Born in Pinetops to farming parents, Omer and Lillian Colson, he was one of their five children. After high school graduation, he married his high school sweetheart. During World War II, he served in the United States Army.
Upon his return, he and his wife made Greensboro their home, where they raised their children. Employed with Texaco, retiring after 31 years of devoted service, he and his family were members of Hinshaw Memorial Methodist Church in Greensboro where he served as Sunday school teacher, deacon, and was a member of the choir.
In recent years, he, his wife, and son relocated to Mount Olive to be near his daughter and her family. Here, he became a member of Mount Olive Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Colson is survived by his wife of over 73 years, Edna Webb Colson, of the home; a daughter, Lynn Colson Dail of Mount Olive; two grandchildren, Tracy Dail Teal and husband, Jeff, of Creedmoor, and Jason Dail and wife, Amber, of Chinquapin; and four great-grandchildren, Colson Teal, Chase Teal, Jayden Dail and Avery Dail.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Clifton Colson; a son-in-law, James Clark Dail; two brothers; and two sisters.
Mr. Colson’s life will be remembered in a service to be held Wednesday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Mount Olive Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Tim Snyder will officiate, with family remembrances to be shared by grandson Jason Dail. Following the service, the family will remain in the sanctuary to receive friends. At other times, they will be at the home of Lynn Dail. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Mount Olive Presbyterian Church, PO Box 158, Mount Olive, NC 28365, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Remembering Mr. Colson for his loving spirit and kind-heartedness while he was among us, that notion of generosity followed him in death as he lovingly bequeathed his body to medical research at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
A Tyndall Service.
John Doyle Pearsall
John Doyle Pearsall, 73 year-old resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Sunday night, April 22, at his residence.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 26, at 2 p.m . from the chapel of Tyndall Funeral Home. Pastor Ronnie Wise and Pastor Doug Bartlett will officiate. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
In his earlier years, Mr. Pearsall had been employed with R.N. Rouse Inc. and Houser Construction, and was retired from the commercial construction industry. Remembered as being a hard working man, he was one of Wayne County's finest when it came to horsetrading. He thoroughly enjoyed working with mules and he was an avid watcher of western television shows.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Gregory Pearsall; their son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Susan H. Pearsall of Mount Olive; grandchildren, Lindsey Pearsall Knowles and husband, Adam, of Mount Olive, and Christopher Pearsall of Mount Olive; three great-grandchildren, Kinsley Pearsall, Anson Knowles, and Aiden Knowles; and a sister, Eleanor Lorene McCullen of Kenly.
Parents, John Henry Pearsall and Mattie Dail Pearsall; brother, Lloyd Eugene Pearsall; and sisters, Jennie B. Moore and Linda P. Gurganus, preceded Mr. Pearsall in death.
The Pearsall family will receive friends at Tyndall Funeral Home Wednesday, April 25, from 7 until 9 p.m., and will be at the residence at other times.
