January 1, 2021, 97, Goldsboro Rachel Stafford Porter, 97, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Woodard’s Care. Born in Johnston County on April 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Stafford and Nora Kornegay Stafford. Rachel was a member of Love Memorial Baptist Church. A private graveside service will be…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Rachel Stafford Porter
Harold Gregory Mercer
December 31, 2020, 68, Fremont Harold Gregory Mercer, 68, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. Harold was born in Wilson County on November 6, 1952 to the late Henry Norwood Mercer and Ruth Bogue Mercer. He had been a valued employee of the family businesses, Mercer…… read more »
Peggy Strickland Ivey
December 28, 2020, 84, Goldsboro Peggy Strickland Ivey, 84, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Brian Center. Born in Wayne County on April 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Billy Edward Strickland and Beulah Irene Mitchell Mozingo. Peggy was a homemaker and known for her excellent cooking skills. She was…… read more »
Patricia Elizabeth Jackson
December 28, 2020, 73, Goldsboro Patricia Elizabeth Jackson, 73 passed away on Monday, December 28th at Rex Hospital. She was born in Grantham, NC to the late Lillie Brock Jackson and Nelson Jackson. Patricia was the youngest of four children. She was the parent of two children. Patricia graduated from Grantham High School in 1965.…… read more »
Marguerite Wiggins Kearney
December 27, 2020, 82, Fremont Marguerite Ann Wiggins “Rita” Kearney, 82, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home. Born in Wayne County on October 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Cabot Gordon Wiggins and Helena Marguerite Thompson Wiggins. Rita retired from General Electric as an inspector. She was a dedicated…… read more »
Julian Clarence Byrd
December 26, 2020, 82, Goldsboro Julian Clarence Byrd, a long-time resident of Dania Beach and, later, Hollywood, FL, died December 26, 2020. Julian (known as J.C. to many) was born April 30, 1938, in Goldsboro, NC. He was the son of the late Samuel Davis and Emma Pate Byrd. He is also predeceased by his…… read more »
William “Bill” Lynch, Jr.
December 26, 2020, 93, Goldsboro William “Bill” Lynch, Jr., 93, was called home on Saturday, December 26, 2020 to the loving arms of Jesus Christ his Lord. Bill was born in Edgecombe County on August 26, 1927 to the late William Lynch, Sr. and Ruby White Lynch. He was preceded in death by his wife…… read more »
Peggy Sloan Wiggins
January 2, 2021, 84, La Grange Peggy Sloan Wiggins, 84, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. Born in Wayne County on July 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Earl Sloan and Ruby Martin Sloan. Peggy was a long-time fixture at New Hope Grocery where she was known by everyone who walked…… read more »
Jean Smith Padgett
December 31, 2020, 81, La Grange Jean Smith Padgett was given eternal healing on December 31, 2020. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Tommie M. Smith and Alice Mae Millard Smith on November 10, 1939. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Pruitt; a step-daughter,…… read more »
James Belinzo Bryant
January 1, 2021, 86, Dudley James Belinzo Bryant, 86, of Dudley, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Friday, January 8, 2021 from noon until 12:45 p.m. with the funeral service following in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial…… read more »
