Overnight, four students attending the University of Mount Olive were involved in a fatal traffic accident. In a statement released this morning, students and the community learned of the sad news. Peyton Lee, a senior agriculture major from Four Oaks, NC, died from injuries sustained from the accident. Dylan Stacy, a senior agriculture student from…… read more »
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH CAROLINA – The 911th Air Refueling Squadron was reactivated Sept. 9, 2022, when Lt. Col. Skylar Rollins assumed command at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The 911th ARS is an active-duty tenant unit that falls under the 305th Air Mobility Wing, an Air Mobility Command unit out…… read more »
September 15, 2022, 85, Pikeville – Mrs. Doris P. Edwards, 85, transitioned on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
September 15, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Mrs. Doris W. Peterson, 90, keep the faith and received her reward on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 10:00 am with a viewing from 9:00 am to 9:45 am at…… read more »
September 11, 2022, 47, Virginia – Mr. Andre M. Cannady, 47, formerly of NC, served his last mission on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Hospital, Richmond, VA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He was born on February 15, 1975, in Washington, DC. He is survived by his wife, Chiquita Bryant…… read more »
September 10, 2022, 96, La Grange – Ms. Mary M. Vaughn, 96, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at UNC Lenoir Health Care, Kinston, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 1:00 pm with a viewing from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm in the…… read more »
September 14, 2022, 58, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC., join with the Walker and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Mary Gayle Walker, 58. Ms. Walker passed away on Wednesday, September 14, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. There will…… read more »
September 13, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – I. Ray McDonald, at the age of 85, passed away quietly and peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022, while he was in the capable and compassionate care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mr. McDonald, a native of Goldsboro, was the son of the late…… read more »
September 14, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Ottis Ray “Brother” Forrest, age 88, passed away Wednesday morning at Wayne/UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Mr. Forrest was born in Greene Co. to the late Oscar Watts Forrest and Sarah Emma Wade Forrest. Mr. Forrest was a member of The First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Goldsboro. He retired…… read more »
September 13, 2022, 91, Goldsboro – Retired CMSgt. Billie Calvin Darlington, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia, Billie was the son of the late Francis Marion Darlington and Nellie Roach Darlington. Billie faithfully served his country with two stints in…… read more »
