September 3, 2024, 67, Kenly — Robert Exum Scott Jr, fondly known as Robbie, aged 67, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Kenly, NC, the same town where he was born on July 30, 1957. Robbie was known for his kind, gentle spirit, and deep faith in God. He devoted much of his life…… read more »
September 9, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Ms. Mary Lee Atkinson Edwards, 83, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from this earthly walk of life to her heavenly home on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Goldsboro, NC. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home &…… read more »
September 8, 2024, 90, Dudley — Mr. William Cooper, 90, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
September 7, 2024, 68, Dudley — Mr. Victor Rainier Boyd, 68, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
September 2, 2024, 26, LaGrange — Mr. Mohamed Arif-Hamood Al-Dhabyani, 26, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, September 2, 2024. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
September 7, 2024, 19, Fremont — Ryan Dale Sauls, 19, of Fremont passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Eureka Cemetery with Pastor Kem Lancaster officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. Ryan was born in Cumberland…… read more »
September 5, 2024, 79, Dudley — Mary Lois Whitfield Fowlkes, lovingly known as “Sugarbabe” to her family and friends, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Raleigh, NC. Born in Wayne County, NC, to the late Willo and Mary Jane Parks Whitfield, she lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service.…… read more »
September 1, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Leroy McKinley Butler, 85, of Goldsboro North Carolina, slipped into Eternity on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Leroy (aka McKinley or Mac) was born in Wayne County, on Sunday, March 19, 1939, to the late Johnnie and Essie Jacobs Butler Morrissey. Upon completion of his education…… read more »
August 30, 2024, 86, Kenansville — The Honorable Stephen Monroe Williamson, Chief District IV Court Judge, retired, a lifelong resident of Kenansville, passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2024. Judge Williamson graduated from Campbell College with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He served in the North Carolina National Guard from the Warsaw unit, had been…… read more »
September 1, 2024, 88, Dudley — Joe Thomas Smith, Sr. age 88, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Dudley with his adoring family at his side. He was the son of the late Coy Poole and Mary Lou Herring Smith and husband of the late Ann Summerlin Smith. For over 40…… read more »
