December 7, 2023, 83, La Grange — July 7, 1940 – December 7, 2023 Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin was welcomed into her eternal home on December 7, 2023. She was born in Sampson County, North Carolina to the late William James Harrelson and Esther Eason Harrelson on July 7, 1940. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Joyce Ann Harrelson Martin
Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons
December 7, 2023, 93, Winston-Salem — March 1, 1930 – December 7, 2023 Joann Marie Humphrey Parsons, 93, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on December 7, 2023. She was born in Lenoir County to the late Alice Waller Humphrey and Daniel Webster Humphrey on March 1, 1930. She formerly resided in Kinston…… read more »
Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr.
December 12, 2023, 80, Kenly — Billy Ray Sullivan, Sr., 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Johnston County on December 19, 1942, he was the son of the late R.B. Sullivan and Mettie Lou Crocker Sullivan For many years, Billy worked for himself…… read more »
John Melville, Jr.
December 8, 2023, 78, Kenly — John Melville, Jr., 78, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. Born in Painesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Melville, Sr., and Florence Rose Melville. John is survived by his wife, Mary Hintelmann Melville; daughter, Meredith Melville (Brad); grandchildren,…… read more »
Mary Virginia Maddox
December 14, 2023, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Virginia Maddox (Cat King), 64, completed her earthly journey, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Chapel Hill surrounded by her family. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
Ben Garris Thompson
December 14, 2023, 90, La Grange — Mr. Ben Garris Thompson, 90, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UNC Health Lenoir. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Keith W. Berry
December 14, 2023, 59, Goldsboro — Mr. Keith W. Berry, 59, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He was born on November 28, 1964, in Brooklyn, NY to Urias Berry and Geneva Williams Berry. He is survived by his…… read more »
Leroy Locklair
December 10, 2023, 96, Goldsboro — Mr. Leroy Locklair, 96, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Novant Health Medical Center, Kernersville, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am with a viewing from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral…… read more »
Shirley L. Carraway
December 7, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — Ms. Shirley L. Carraway, 68, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The celebration of her life will be held graveside on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US 117 Hwy South, Dudley, NC. She…… read more »
Deacon Jessie “Junebug” Harvey
December 5, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Deacon Jessie “Junebug” Harvey, 67, completed his earthly walk of life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm at One Church, 118 S. Berkeley Blvd, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a chapel viewing held on…… read more »
