March 12, 2025, 72, Raleigh — Brenda Gail Best Schroeder, age 72, passed away Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at UNC Rex Hospital. Born in Mt. Olive, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph “Juice” Nelson Best and Hilda Grey Price Best. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Leon “Hoss”…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Brenda Gail (Best) Schroeder
Stephen Morris Sutton
March 10, 2025, 64, Richmond — Mr. Stephen Morris Sutton, 64, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, during recovery from heart surgery. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16th at the Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in located at 2873 US Highway 117, Dudley, NC 28333. Burial will follow at…… read more »
Daniel Leo “Dan” Darden
March 8, 2025, 71, Mount Olive — Dan Darden, 71, of Mt. Olive passed away at his residence on Saturday evening surrounded by his family. He is the son of the late McEnnis and Myrtie Brock Darden and is the husband of Betty Rose Holloman Darden. Mr. Darden was the warehouse manager for State Electric…… read more »
Belinda Mooring Brown
March 13, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Belinda Mooring Brown, 75, of Eureka went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Mt. Nelson Missionary Baptist Church in…… read more »
Annie Ruth (Britt) Artis
March 12, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Annie Ruth Artis, 82, of Goldsboro received her ultimate healing Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at…… read more »
Barbara Strickland Fognini
March 11, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Fognini, 72, who was born on January 28, 1953, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She entered into the presence of the Lord on March 11, 2025. Barbara was the beloved daughter of Carol and Mae Strickland. She leaves behind…… read more »
Edward Earl Raper
March 9, 2025, 83, Wilson — Edward Earl Raper departed this walk of life Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation at the age of 83. A private service will be held for the family. Mr. Raper was born in Wayne County on May 18, 1941 to the late William Arthur and Lucille…… read more »
Ethel Mae Barnes
March 3, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Ethel M. Barnes, 83, who transitioned from labor to reward on March 03, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at…… read more »
Eldress Mildred Ruth Britt
March 2, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Mildred R. Britt , 85 who transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, March 02, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at…… read more »
Tammy Torres
March 2, 2025, 55, Deep Run — Tammy Torres, 55, peacefully crossed the sand of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Sunday, March 02, 2025, in Gentiva Hospice Center in Kinston, North Carolina. The Arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
