September 2, 2021, 88, Goldsboro – Elouise Barnes Hollifield Puryear, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on September 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Bennett Barnes, Sr. and Irene Adams Barnes. In addition to her parents, Elouise was preceded in death…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Elouise Barnes Hollifield Puryear
Richard Paul Ritter
September 2, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Richard Paul Ritter passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 at the age of 85. Mr. Ritter was born on June 13, 1936 in Auburn, NY to Mabel (Houghton) and Ralph V. Ritter. He attended school in Forest Port NY before entering the US Air Force. He married Eileen…… read more »
Sandra Pittman Perry
August 31, 2021, 57, Goldsboro – Sandra Pittman Perry, 57, began rest in her eternal home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Sandy was born in France to Dorothy Brown Pittman and the late Alexander Pittman on December 11, 1963. Sandy’s family was her life. As much as she loved her sons, Clinton, Daniel and Travis,…… read more »
Jackie Ray Hill
August 31, 2021, 62, Goldsboro – Jackie Ray Hill, 62, was welcomed into his heavenly home with the words “Well done good and faithful servant”, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Lenoir County on March 4, 1959, he was the son of Mavis Carter Hill and the late Willie Ray Hill. Jackie was the…… read more »
Colonel (Ret) Johnny Haywood Edmundson
August 31, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – With much sadness, the family of Colonel (Ret) Johnny Haywood Edmundson announces the passing of their beloved father and hero on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Johnny was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anne, our mother, just nine days earlier. We are certainly grieving our losses, but because…… read more »
Jose Roberto Velasco Vera
August 28, 2021, 27, Goldsboro – Jose Roberto Velasco Vera, 27, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Jose was born in Pijijiapan, Mexico to Jose Velasco Ruiz and Francisca Vera Diaz. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at…… read more »
Edith Thornton Britt
September 5, 2021, 77, La Grange – Edith Thornton Britt peacefully transitioned from her earthen vessel into the throne room of glory in the early hours of Sunday, September 5, 2021. Edith was born in Wayne County to the late Ivey Edmon Thornton and Annie Belle Jackson Thornton on February 19, 1944. In addition to…… read more »
J Russell White
September 4, 2021, 65, Goldsboro – J Russell White (Jr or Russ), 65, passed away September 4, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. He was the husband of his loving wife of 38 years, Resann White. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Louis Elias Carreras
September 3, 2021, 75, Pikeville – Louis Elias Carreras, 75, of Pikeville passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at his home. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends following the service. He…… read more »
Mark Warren Morrison
August 31, 2021, 56, Goldsboro – Mark Warren Morrison, 56 of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, surrounded by his loving wife and eight children. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 03, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. Mr. Morrison was born in Lancaster,…… read more »
