November 30, 2025, 97, Mount Olive — May 13, 1928 – November 30, 2025 CMSgt (Ret.) Douglas Edward Courchene, Lovingly known through his many titles as Chief, Hoppy, Doug, Eddie, Daddy, and Papa has now received his final title of “Good and Faithful Servant” “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
CMSgt (Ret.) Douglas Edward Courchene
Anne Crumpler Dewar
November 29, 2025, 94, Mount Olive — Anne Crumpler Dewar, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville. Anne was born on September 15, 1931, in Roseboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her faithful husband of 50 years; Allen V. Dewar; her parents, Mary Elizabeth and James…… read more »
Jessie Britt Sasser
November 30, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Jessie Britt Sasser, age 87, passed away Sunday evening at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late George R. Britt and Madge Martin Britt and wife of the late Robert Edward “Beaver” Sasser. Jessie was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
Kathryn Taylor Hales
December 1, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Kathryn Taylor Hales, 80, departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill. Born July 3, 1945 in Wayne County, she was daughter to the late Arthur Taylor and Mildred Cox Taylor. Mom was a dedicated and active member of…… read more »
James “Jimmy” Thomas Rowe, II
November 29, 2025, 62, Goldsboro — James “Jimmy” Thomas Rowe, II, 62, slipped away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care with his wife and children by his side. Born in Wayne County on February 9, 1963, he was son to the late James Thomas Rowe and Glendora Wall Rowe. Jimmy…… read more »
Tommy Walter Boyette
November 29, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Tommy Walter Boyette, 73, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia, after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Tommy was born on July 16, 1952, to Wiver Grayson and Catherine Outlaw Boyette. Due to family circumstances,…… read more »
Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon Jr.
November 28, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon, Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on February 4, 1949 in Maryland, he was son to the late Joseph Lyon, Sr. and Ruth Zuknick Lyon. Above all, Joe held a deep and abiding love for his…… read more »
Akeisha Danielle Gray
November 19, 2025, Goldsboro — With an abundance of love and concern, the E.M. Matthews Family is embracing the heartbroken loved ones of Ms. Akeisha Danielle Gray, as they prepare to say “Farewell” to this precious jewel. Ms. Gray closed the curtains on this journey called life on November 19, 2025, at UNC Health in…… read more »
Tony Oliver
November 14, 2025, Mount Olive — With loving arms of compassion the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family is consoling the heartbroken loved ones of Mr. Tony Oliver as they prepare to take a journey that no family wishes to take. Mr. Oliver closed the curtains of this life on November 14, 2025 at Novant Medical…… read more »
Dorothy Mae Hooks
December 1, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hooks, 86, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, December 1, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Please remember the family during their time of bereavement. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
