Category Archives: Obituaries

Jacquelyn Michelle Jackson Smith

Jacquelyn Michelle Jackson Smith

March 21, 2025, 69, Sun City Center, FL — Jacquelyn Michelle Jackson Smith passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on the morning of March 21st, 2025 at the age of 69 in her apartment located in Sun City Center, Florida. She was born on February 3rd, 1956 in Mount Olive, N.C., daughter to the late James…read more »

Frances Ann Peragine

Frances Ann Peragine

March 20, 2025, , 83, Mount Olive — Frances Ann Peragine, 83, a resident of Mount Olive, quietly passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and spent her early life in New Jersey.  She served in the United States Army, and for which…read more »

William Edgar Kelly

William Edgar Kelly

March 19, 2025, 83 Mount Olive — William Edgar Kelly, 83, a Mount Olive resident, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Wayne UNC Hospital. Mr. Kelly had been employed with Mt. Olive Pickle Company, retiring as a warehouse manager with 32 years of faithful service.  He was a member of Mount Olive Presbyterian Church.…read more »

Pat Kornegay St. Cyre

Pat Kornegay St. Cyre

March 18, 2025, 66, Grantham/Mar-Mac — Pat Kornegay St. Cyre passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her home in the Grantham/Mar-Mac area of Wayne County, with loved ones and closest friends gathered close around. Patricia Louise Kornegay St. Cyre was a native of Mount Olive.  She was a member of the 1976 graduating class…read more »

Leslie Ray “Ike” Nunn, Jr.

Leslie Ray “Ike” Nunn, Jr.

March 16, 2025, 90, Calypso — Leslie Ray “Ike” Nunn, Jr., 90, long time resident of Calypso, died Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mr. Nunn had been a past member of Calypso Fire Department.  An entrepreneur, he was a part of a wide range of business entities.  He began as…read more »

Nellie Jo Outlaw Guy

Nellie Jo Outlaw Guy

March 6, 2025, 88, Calypso — Mrs. Nellie Jo Outlaw Guy, resident of the Calypso area, passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, at which she had been living for the last nine years.  She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Guy had been employed in the…read more »

Margierene Lamm Upchurch

Margierene Lamm Upchurch

April 1, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Margierene Lamm Upchurch, age 88, peacefully left this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Nash County. She was born in Nash County on September 11, 1936, to the late Ray and Evylene Lamm. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

John Franklin Williamson, Jr.

John Franklin Williamson, Jr.

March 30, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — John Franklin Williamson, Jr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his home.  Born in Cheraw, SC to the late John Franklin Williamson, Sr. and Nancy Gibson Williamson, he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Faye Brakeall Williamson and his children Phillip Allen Williamson,…read more »

Alvin Cornelius “A.C.” Taylor

Alvin Cornelius “A.C.” Taylor

March 29, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Alvin Cornelius “A.C.” Taylor, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, March 29, 2025. Alvin was born in Duplin County on May 10, 1938. He was the son of Eddie Cornelius Taylor and Pearl Smith Taylor. Alvin loved the Lord with all his heart. He was…read more »

Arnold Dean Fuller

Arnold Dean Fuller

March 29, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Arnold Dean Fuller, age  69, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his home in Harrell’s Community.  Born in Hampshire County, MA.to the late Edward Lawrence Fuller and Eleanor Lanoue.  Arnold attend Centenary Methodist Church.  Arnold was also preceded in death by his brother Lawrence Fuller. Arnold is survived…read more »

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