Corey Hardison
March 30, 1966 – October 7, 2026
Corey Hardison, 60, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Washington Re gional Medical Center in Plymouth. Corey was born in Key West, FL, on March 30, 1966, to the late Roderick J. and Sue Oliver Hardison.
Corey spent his working years in residential construction.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Corey is survived by his son, Colton Craft of Plymouth; his brothers, Kevin Hardison (Beth) of James ville, and Brett Hardison (Shirley) of Crumpler, NC; and his sisters, Pam Hardison of Plymouth, and Cindy Calloway (Gary) of Plymouth; many nieces and nephews, and great great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth.
Rennetta (Clark) Downing
Ms. Rennetta (Clark) Downing 79, of Plymouth, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Surrounded by the legacy of a life well-lived, Ms. Downing leaves be hind cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A Celebration of Life service honoring her life and legacy was held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, located at 200 Rankin Lane, Plymouth. A walk-through viewing took place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms. Downing will be laid to rest at Ellis Lee Cemetery in Plymouth immediately following the Celebration of Life.
Professional services have been entrusted to the compassionate and dedicated staff of Paradise House of Funerals, Inc.
Dorothy Dean (Blount) Sutton
Mrs. Dorothy Dean (Blount) Sutton 82, of Roper, North Carolina, transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest along with her hus band Mr. Harold Sutton on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Mrs. Sutton leaves behind cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A Memorial Service cel ebrating honoring her life and legacy will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. at First Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church located at 3010 Mackeys Road, (Woodlawn Road) Roper, NC 27970.
This service will be a time of reflection, remembrance, and grat itude for the impact she made throughout her life.
Professional services have been entrusted to the compassionate and dedicated staff of Para dise House of Funerals, Inc.
Harold Sutton
Mr. Harold Sutton 88, of Roper, North Carolina, transitioned from this earthly life into eter nal rest along with his wife Mrs. Dorothy Dean (Blount) Sutton on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Mr. Sutton leaves behind cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A Memorial Service celebrating honoring his life and legacy will be held on Saturday, Octo ber 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. at First Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church located at 3010 Mackeys Road (Woodlawn Road), Roper, NC 27970.
This service will be a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for the impact he made throughout his life.
Professional services have been entrusted to the compassionate and dedicated staff of Para dise House of Funerals, Inc.
William James Blount
William James Blount, 70, of Windsor, North Carolina, passed away September 29, 2026. Memorial services were held at 12 p.m. Saturday October 10, 2026, at Toodle’s Chapel.
Job James Sr.
Job James, Sr., 83, of Jamesville, North Carolina, passed away October 5, 2026, at Wil liamston House, Wil liamston, North Carolina. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Mon day, October 12, 2026, at Uniontown Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Jamesville, with Elder Gregory Boston, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in Uniontown Church Cemetery. Viewing was one hour prior to service.
Funeral service was livestreamed on Too dle’s Funeral Home Facebook Page.