April 19, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Roswell Dwight Henderson Sr., age 85, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Roswell was born on July 26, 1935 in Tarver, Georgia. Roswell served his country in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Green Beret medic and master paratrooper. He served one tour…… read more »
April 20, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – James Hardy Sullivan, 73, of Goldsboro, passed away on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Hardy was born on March 1, 1948 in the Tin City community of Duplin County, North Carolina to the late Chester and Lovie Padgett Sullivan. Hardy will…… read more »
April 18, 2021, 75, Goldsboro – Donald Ray Mercer, 75, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center. Donald was born in Wilson County on May 25, 1945, to the late Claude and Lillian “Estelle” Evans Mercer. He moved to Wayne County after marrying Vikki Best Mercer in 1970. They were married…… read more »
April 18, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – Joseph R. Fetty, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born on April 7, 1948 to Joseph L. and Elizabeth G. Fetty. Joseph served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He had worked…… read more »
April 18, 2021, 53, Goldsboro – Donnie Morris Butts, Jr., 53, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Donnie was born in Goldsboro on September 30, 1967 to the late Ann Gray Butts and Donnie Morris Butts. He had a wonderful sense of humor and never took himself too seriously. Donnie always enjoyed the opportunity…… read more »
April 20, 2021, 91, Bucklesberry – Edna M. Barwick, 91, died peacefully at Magnolia Cottage, Dover, North Carolina on April 20, 2021. She was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina to James Earl and Margaret Grady Measley on August 28, 1929. She lived a long life and was blessed with good health until recently. Her…… read more »
April 21, 2021, 38, Goldsboro – Reverend Felicia Maria Fox was born on June 9, 1982, to the late Frank Harmon Fox & Naomi “Sue” Tolley Fox in Asheville, NC. Felicia made her triumphant transition to glory on April 21, 2021, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Assuredly, the angels rejoiced at her arrival.…… read more »
April 21, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Nettie Marie Rowe, 84, departed this walk of life Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Arrangements are incomplete. Ms. Rowe was born in Wayne County on May 3, 1936 to the late Leslie Wardell and Thelma Mae Starke Rowe. She was a faithful member of Goldsboro…… read more »
In a battle between two of the top teams in the Carolina 1A Conference, North Duplin emerged with 6-2 against Princeton on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Rebels (10-0 overall) remain undefeated and clinched their first conference title since 2015. “We’re two games out ahead of everybody, so this game really clinched it,” North…… read more »
AP-US-FATAL-VISION-RELEASE-REQUEST Ex-officer in ‘Fatal Vision’ murders appeals release denial RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former Army doctor serving life in prison for the so-called “Fatal Vision” slayings of his wife and two young daughters in 1970 is appealing to be released due to poor health. Attorneys for Jeffrey MacDonald filed their notice to the 4th…… read more »
