December 23, 2024, 94, Princeton — Hazel Eloise Massengill Parker, 94, passed away at Clayton Rehab Center on Monday, December 23, 2024. Eloise was born in Johnston County on September 30, 1930 to the late Johnnie Wright Massengill and Hettie Yelverton Massengill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
December 13, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — John Harrison Reeder III, age 75, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at WakeMed in Raleigh after many months of declining health. He was the son of Col. John Harrison Reeder II and Naomi Ruth (Joni) Johnson both deceased. He is survived by three sisters; Tara Reeder Dunn…… read more »
December 26, 2024, 77, Mount Olive — Mrs. Minnie Pearl Creech Wilkins, a lifelong resident of the Scott’s Store area near Mount Olive, passed away early Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was 77. Mrs. Wilkins had been employed at Carolina Turkeys, had been a caregiver, both for children and…… read more »
December 23, 2024, 88, Mount Olive — Irma Mae Byrd Dudley, 88, reunited with the love of her life, her husband James on the anniversary of their wedding on December 23, 2024. She passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She is survived by her three daughters; Dianne D. Williams of…… read more »
December 20, 2024, 78, Calypso — Gail LaRue Swinson Brinson, 78, of Calypso, North Carolina, died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born in the Beautancus community of Duplin County on April 10, 1946, the youngest of six children of Macon and Ruby Swinson. A graduate of North Duplin High…… read more »
December 20, 2024, 84, Mount Olive — Glenda Scott Barwick, 84, passed away quietly at home near Mount Olive, in her easy chair early Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2024. Born in Duplin County, Glenda was raised in the Scott’s Store community. She was a member of the 1959 graduating class of B. F. Grady High…… read more »
December 24, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Norman was born in Mountain View, Missouri on April 19, 1937. He was the oldest of four sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow and Ruby Reese. He grew up on a working farm, including dairy operations. His early life surrounded him with farm animals, horses, a one-room schoolhouse,…… read more »
December 20, 2024, 7, Clayton — A much, loved daughter, sister, and aunt, Essie Rena Barfield, age 47, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away on December 20, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1977, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She graduated from Midway High School and received a BA from Mount Olive University and an…… read more »
December 26, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Jean Casey Becton, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Liberty Commons in Wilmington. Jean was born in Lenoir County on March 18, 193,4, and was the daughter of the late Luby Rudolph Casey and Florence Martin Casey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
December 25, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Thurman Oliver Todd, Jr., 86, passed away on Christmas Day at Cypress Pointe in Wilmington. Thurman was born in Carteret County on November 11, 1938, to the late Thurman O. Todd, Sr. and Annie Mae Floyd Todd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
