Mr. Thurman Henry Whittington, age, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his residence.  Rev. John Norman, Rev. Marie Fox and Amy Whittington officiated his funeral service on Friday, November 13, 2020 in the Fellowship Hall of the church. He was born on April 7, 1935 in Johnston County to the late Thaddeus and Ethel Johnson Whittington.  He was preceded in death by his infant sister, sisters, Julia Whittington Grimes, Sarah Whittington Dixon and Annie Laura Whittington Johnson and a niece, Janet Evans Norris.  Mr. Whittington was a US Army Veteran and a lifelong electrician, retiring from Watson Electrical in Raleigh in 2003.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Four Oaks where he served as a deacon, electrician, elevator operator, head usher, building and grounds committee and received the Bryan McLamb Man of The Year award in 2004 and 2009. 
Surviving include his loving wife of 54 years, Lola Belle Massengill Whittington; loving children, Amy Benita Whittington, Thurman Neal Whittington and wife, Dee; grandchildren, Raynor Elizabeth Whittington and Salem Arabella Whittington; many nieces and nephews.

Jerry Hunter Moore, 88, of Cary passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Rev. John Norman and Rev. Ronnie Eason officiated his graveside service on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Four Oaks Cemetery.  Mr. Moore survivors include his son, Jerry Hunter Moore, Jr. and wife Martha of Holly Springs, his daughters, Debbie Eason and husband Ronnie of New Kent, VA and Robin Anders and husband Chris of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Amy, Scott, Holly, Matt, Whitney, Mike, Christina, Lauren and Hunter; thirteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; sisters, Shirley West of Benson and Charlotte Johnson of Garner. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by  his wife, Margie Moore, who was our church secretary. Jerry served many years with the Baptist Men. 

Mrs. Lessie Mae Vinson, age 99, of 511 N. Baker Street, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at her residence. Rev. John Norman officiated her graveside service on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Four Oaks City Cemetery. She was born on September 6, 1921 in Johnston County to the late Ausie Daniel "Habie" and Lessie Mitchell Childers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Vinson; a son, Larry Alford; a grandson, Chris Alford; sister, Grace Wall; brothers, Paul Childers, Frank Childers, Ralph Childers, Homer Childers. Mrs. Vinson retired from Four Oaks Elementary School cafeteria after many years of dedicated service. Surviving include her son, Dwight Vinson and fiancé, Patricia Trujillo of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Gina Smith and husband, Dallen of Utah, Patrick Vinson and wife, Andrea of Indiana, Lorie Norris and husband, Rodney of Four Oaks, June Blue of Carthage.

Michael Mobley passed on October 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife Sarah. Michael was born on October 5, 1977. Michael and Sarah were married at our church on December 6, 2012.

Geraldine Frances Lowery Barbour was born in Halifax County, Virginia on May 8, 1926. She was the daughter of Charles Peyton Lowery and Ottie Gae Lowery. They lived on a farm in Halifax County. On a visit to Johnston County, her father found a farm for sale that he liked. He purchased the farm during that trip and informed his family when he returned home. So they left other family in Virginia and proceeded to move to a new home in Johnston County. The farm was located in Elevation Township. Geraldine was one of five children, and was a young child when they moved to Johnston County. She attended Four Oaks School and graduated with the Class of 1943. Soon afterwards, she married the love of her life, James Almond Barbour. They purchased a farm and built a home on Raleigh Road. They became the parents of Kay Frances Barbour on May 12, 1946 and Kathy Diane Barbour on October 30, 1952. 

Mrs. Geralean “Jerri” Blackmon McLamb, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Windsor Point in Fuquay Varina.  She was born in Johnston County to the late William McKinley and Lenora Price Blackmon.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Lee McLamb, granddaughter, Aimee McLamb and a great-granddaughter, Mathilde Grace Tate.  Mrs. McLamb was a retired registered nurse working with the Hoke County Public Health Department, United Cerebral Palsy Association and retired from the North Carolina Industrial Commission as a rehab nurse. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Four Oaks. Surviving include her sons, Rev. Sam McLamb and wife, Teena of Mills River; Gary McLamb and wife, Inge of Burlington; four grandchildren, Suzanne M. Plunket and husband, Chris, Bryan P. McLamb and wife, Lauren, Amanda McLamb, and Stephen McLamb; three great-grandchildren, Brayden, Abrie, and Lena; sister, Alma Jean Bass of Greenville.

Jeanette Dunn Temple, 85, of Four Oaks passed away on Thursday, April 9 surrounded by family.  Rev. John Norman officiated her graveside service on Saturday, April 11. Jeanette's survivors include brothers, William Dunn and wife Margaret of Fayetteville, J.B. Dunn and wife Linda of Westfield, NY, Larry Lee and wife Brenda of Hillsboro, Norman Dunn and wife Bonnie of Four Oaks, Robert Dunn and wife Lavon of Four Oaks and Wayne Dunn and wife Marlene of Four Oaks; sister, Scarlette Lee and husband Dennis of Four Oaks; sister-in-law, Lolita Dunn of Dunn; and several nieces and nephews. Jeanette was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years CSM Edison E. Temple. 

Mr. Othal Minshew, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was born on December 30, 1937 in Wayne County to Rev. Hilery Marshall and Sally Ann Whaley Minshew.  In June of 1968, Minshew Funeral Home began business on Railroad Street in Four Oaks and in October 1976 moved to it's Highway 301 location. In July of 2012, Mr. Minshew retired after 45 years of service to the families of the Four Oaks Community.  He was a charter member of the Four Oaks Rescue Squad, a member of First Baptist Church of Four Oaks, and also a National Guard Veteran. Surviving include his daughter, Kim M. Robertson and husband, Johnnie of Four Oaks; son, Anthony Minshew and wife, Gretta of Raleigh; grandchildren, John Ross Robertson and wife, Shelby of Four Oaks;  Andrew Othal Minshew, and Abby Elizabeth Minshew both of Raleigh; sister, Linda Sue Toler of Kenly; brother, Hilery Van Minshew of Gainesville, FL; several nieces and nephews.