Category Archives: Obituaries

Joseph Kevin Boswell

Joseph Kevin Boswell

December 8, 2024, 52, Lucama — Joseph Kevin Boswell, 52, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at UNC Health Nash. Born in Wilson County on October 3, 1972, he was the son of Jimmy Keith Boswell and Lyndia Narron Boswell. Kevin was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially…read more »

Nan Mumford Fields

Nan Mumford Fields

December 8, 2024, 94, Kenly — Nan Mumford Fields, 94, entered into rest on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Arbor Landing of Hampstead. Born on October 18, 1930, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Cecil Mumford and Anna Belle Sauls Mumford. Along with her husband and children, Nan moved to Kenly in 1960.…read more »

Walter Jackson (Jack) Hooks III

Walter Jackson (Jack) Hooks III

December 6, 2024, 83, Kenly — Walter Jackson (Jack) Hooks III passed away peacefully on his 83rd birthday, December 6, 2024. Jack was born in Wilson on December 6, 1941. The youngest of two children born to The Honorable Judge Walter Jackson Hooks, Jr. and Marie Cobb Hooks, Jack was proud of his eastern NC…read more »

Johnny Thomas

Johnny Thomas

December 10, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Mr. Johnny Thomas, 77, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Evelyn Milton McClain

Evelyn Milton McClain

December 6, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Mrs. Evelyn Milton McClain, 83 completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward Friday at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Omar Rene Viera-Castillo

Omar Rene Viera-Castillo

December 5, 2024, 56, Pikeville — Mr. Omar Rene Viera-Castillo, 56, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. There will be no formal services.read more »

Alma Pearl Folds Williams

Alma Pearl Folds Williams

December 9, 2024, 89, Fremont — Alma Pearl Folds Williams, 89, of Fremont received her ultimate healing early Monday morning, December 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends Friday, December 13, 2024, from 2 until 2:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Mount Nelson Missionary Baptist Church in…read more »

Retired State Trooper Robert “Bob” Gregg Crocker Sr.

Retired State Trooper Robert “Bob” Gregg Crocker Sr.

December 6, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Retired State Trooper Robert “Bob” Gregg Crocker Sr. passed away Friday morning, December 6, 2024, at his home in Goldsboro. He was the loving husband of the late Gerry Crocker. A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday morning, December 13, 202,4 at 11 a.m. in the…read more »

Larry Wilkins

Larry Wilkins

December 6, 2024, 75, Kenly — Larry Wilkins, 75, of Kenly, NC passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, after a brave battle with multiple health issues. He was born in Duplin County on January 7, 194,9 to the late Luther “John” and Eleanor “Doodle” Wilkins of Summerlins Crossroads. Larry grew up on a farm and…read more »

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