October 23, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Merlene W. Fields, 87, passed away Monday, October 23, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ed and Mary Bell Wiley and the widow of the late Edward Fields. Mrs. Merlene enjoyed, sewing, flowers, cooking, being retired, and spending time with her children and her dogs.…… read more »
October 22, 2023, 90, Goldsboro — Douglas Alvin Williams went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on August 29, 1933, to the late Alvin Blackman Williams and Ada Dunn Williams, Douglas was a 1951 graduate of Kenly High…… read more »
October 23, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Minnie Daniels Millard passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1946, to the late John Daniels and Verdie Hinson Daniels and was married to the late Herbert Lee Millard, Jr. Before retirement, Minnie had worked…… read more »
October 18, 2023, 0, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Thornhill Mayo passed peacefully at her home in Raleigh, NC in the arms of her loving parents and surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, and is now in the arms of Jesus. A service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held privately at Elmwood Cemetery…… read more »
October 14, 2023, 87, Hampstead — Joyce Penuel Sears made her way to Heaven on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born in Wayne County on July 14, 1936, to N. Henry Penuel and Sadie Evans Penuel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Bill” William Sears; two…… read more »
October 25, 2023, 75, La Grange — October 25, 1948 – October 25, 2023 Lynette King Spry, 75, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Lynette was born in Duplin County to the late Boney Edward and Eloise Melvin King on October 25, 1948. In addition to her parents, Lynette was preceded…… read more »
October 22, 2023, 98, Snow Hill — December 21, 1925 – October 22, 2023 M. Bailey Barrow passed away on October 22, 2023. Born on December 21, 1925, in Snow Hill, NC, Bailey was the son of James Wiley and Annie Wells Barrow. He married Velma Ham on October 25, 1947, and they moved to…… read more »
October 16, 2023, 50, LaGrange — July 26, 1973 – October 16, 2023 Having fought the good fight while keeping the faith, Robert Alfred “Rob” Moore, II, finished his race on Monday, October 16, 2023. Rob was born in the Naval Hospital in Agana Guam to Rachel Overman Moore Gray and the late Robert Alfred…… read more »
October 25, 2023, 83, Kenly — Jeanette Johnson Cockrell, 83, of Kenly passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was at home with her husband of 62 years, Elton Cockrell, and her son, Mark. Jeanette was born on July 12, 1940, to the late Sanford and Bessie Johnson of Kenly.…… read more »
October 22, 2023, 82, Kenly — G. Eleanor Hepworth, 82, passed away at the SECU Hospice House on Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on February 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ruffin Hales and Gencie Davis Hales. Eleanor loved her Lord and Savior Jesus…… read more »
