Saunders Funeral Home

04/03/2026

Lois Marie Murrill was the second-oldest child of the late Lott Murrill and Florence Saunders Murrill. She was the granddaughter of Daniel Frank Saunders. Born on November 25, 1939, in Richlands, North Carolina, she was always a happy and forthright person. Affectionately known as “Tua” by her famil...

03/30/2026

Bobby D. Wray, age 84, of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.

A celebration of Mr. Wray’s life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Centerview Baptist Church, 1165 Piney Green Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28546. A viewing will be held one (1) hour prior to servi...

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03/30/2026

Ilene L. Mattocks, age 54, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

A memorial will be held at 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Present Truth Ministries, 1511 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Kinston, NC 28501.

Her love and memories will remain in the heart...

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03/29/2026

Cecil L. Humphrey, Sr., age 90, of Richlands, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Public viewing 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Saunders Funeral Home, 210 Bell Fork Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540.

A celebration of Mr. Humphrey's life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturd...

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03/25/2026

Michael Alva Muldrow, age 30, of Jacksonville, passed away on Wednesday, March 04, 2026.

A celebration of Mr. Muldrow’s life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Saunders Funeral Home, 210 Bell Fork Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. A public viewing will be held one (1)...

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03/20/2026

John Alden Rochelle, age 79, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026.

A celebration of Mr. Rochelle’s life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Trent River Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church Association Building, 465 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28...

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03/19/2026

Primus Lee Kinlaw, Sr. was born on April 21, 1925, in McClellanville, South Carolina, to Richard and Margaret Kinlaw. Primus embarked on a remarkable journey that culminated in a beautiful marriage to Kathleen Kinlaw for seventy-three years. Primus started his military career at the age of 17 and se...

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03/11/2026

Sadie Johnson James, age 103, of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026.

A celebration of Ms. James' life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Trent River Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church Association Building, 465 Georgetown Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. A v...

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03/10/2026

SgtMaj Jeremiah Love Hendricks, Jr., age 72, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Montford Landing Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540.

His love and memori...

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03/10/2026

Deaconess Claretha White Dancy, age 77, of Jacksonville, passed away on Wednesday, March 04, 2026.

Public viewing 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Saunders Funeral Home, 210 Bell Fork Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540.

A celebration of Mrs. Dancy’s life will be conducted at 1...

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03/03/2026

Bibba I. Thomas, age 63, of Jacksonville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

A celebration of Mrs. Thomas’ life will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Saunders Funeral Home, 210 Bell Fork Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. A viewing will be held one (1) hour prior to se...

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03/02/2026

James E. Bragg, Jr., age 61, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

A celebration of Mr. Bragg’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Saunders Funeral Home, 210 Bell Fork Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540. A viewing will be held one (1) hour prior t...

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