September 4, 2023, 69, Mount Olive — Mark Harold Whitfield, 69, passed away Sunday evening while being cared for at Autumn Village in Beulaville, NC. He is survived by his two sisters; Wendy W. Hardison and husband William of Mount Olive, and Barbara W. Dowd and husband David of Anderson, SC; three nieces, Sara Vanderbloemen…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Mark Harold Whitfield
Charles Edward Deaver
September 1, 2023, 71, Faison — Charles Edward Deaver, a lifelong resident of the Skeeter Point area near Faison, passed away unexpectedly in the early Friday morning hours of September 1, 2023. He was 71 and was at home when death occurred. Mr. Deaver had been employed at Chas. F. Cates & Son Pickle Company…… read more »
Joan Edelen
August 29, 2023, 84, Mount Olive — After having finished life’s course, Mrs. Joan Edelen is now at rest. She passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield at the age of 84. Mrs. Edelen was a native of Alexandria, Virginia, and was one of six children born to Otis and…… read more »
Gary Eugene Harriger
September 3, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Gary Eugene Harriger, 84, of Goldsboro, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Oil City, PA, the son of the late Frederick Jeremiah and Lucille Fox Harriger and married to Kathryn Marzolf Harriger. Mr. Harriger is a United States Air Force Retired MSgt who served from…… read more »
Melissa Ann “Boo-Boo” Sauls
September 2, 2023, 54, Goldsboro — Melissa Ann “Boo-Boo” Sauls, 53, passed away early Saturday morning at Wayne UNC Hospital. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Tony Ellis, Jr. and the late Neta Pearl Ellis and wife of the late Johnny Richard Sauls, Jr. Melissa was a member of the…… read more »
James “Jimmy” Lewis
September 1, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — James “Jim” Lewis passed away on Thursday at the Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Sadie Price Lewis, and a sister, Edna Rose Lewis. James “Jimmy” Lewis passed away on Friday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Jimmy was the son of…… read more »
James “Jim” Lewis
August 31, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — James “Jim” Lewis passed away on Thursday at the Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Sadie Price Lewis, and a sister, Edna Rose Lewis. James “Jimmy” Lewis passed away on Friday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Jimmy was the son of…… read more »
Jerry Lee Stainback
August 29, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — Jerry Lee Stainback, age 62, passed away Tuesday. Born in Grand Forks, ND, he was the son of Thomas L. Stainback and the late Maria Alacia Romero Stainback. No formal services will be held at this time. Along with his father, Jerry is survived by his wife, Allyson W.…… read more »
Travis Lamont Davis
September 2, 2023, 46, Goldsboro — Travis Lamont Davis answered his master’s call on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Wayne County NC on September 20, 1976, he was the son of Ethel Davis and the late Melvin Gray. Travis was an avid lover of sports. As a child, he played baseball. His love for…… read more »
Douglas Thurman “Doug” Summerlin
September 2, 2023, 53, Goldsboro — Douglas Thurman “Doug” Summerlin, 53, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Doug grew up with a passion for chickens, rabbits, and pigeons. Some of his favorite times were those spent watching wrestling on the television or listening to…… read more »
