Category Archives: Obituaries

Donna Kendall Hill

Donna Kendall Hill

June 21, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Donna Kendall Hill, 78, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home. Born in New York City on March 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Howard John Kendall and Ruth Tonkin Kendall. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her…read more »

James Leslie Thompson

James Leslie Thompson

June 19, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — James Leslie Thompson, 64, left a void in the hearts of many as he departed this life for life eternal on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. James was born in Durham County to the late Graham Kent Thompson and Mary Virginia Currin Thompson on July 12, 1959. James attended Goldsboro…read more »

David William Brodhead

David William Brodhead

June 26, 2024, 76, Snow Hill — David William Brodhead, 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Amsterdam, New York on September 25, 1947, to the late Charles and Etta Belle Eason Mozingo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a…read more »

Edward Earl Faulkner

Edward Earl Faulkner

June 22, 2024, 80, LaGrange — March 8, 1944 – June 22, 2024 Edward Earl Faulkner, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Ed was born in Lenoir County to the late Harry Bruce and Hazel Grady Faulkner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Lee…read more »

James Phillip Altman

James Phillip Altman

June 21, 2024, 83, LaGrange — September 12, 1940 – June 21, 2024 James Phillip Altman, 83, quietly departed this life for life eternal on Friday morning, June 21, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Jimmy was born in Mullins, South Carolina to the late Mae Lyles Altman Stowe on September 12, 1940. In addition to…read more »

Richard Lee Dryden

Richard Lee Dryden

June 21, 2024, 69, La Grange — August 17, 1955 – June 21, 2024 Richard Lee Dryden passed away on June 21, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, NC after battling cancer. He was born on August 17, 1955, in Hannibal, Missouri to George Robert and Betty Woodward Dryden. He graduated from Hannibal High…read more »

Johnny L. Wall

Johnny L. Wall

June 27, 2024, 58, Goldsboro — Johnny L. Wall passed away peacefully at UNC Healthcare Wayne on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Johnny was born in Wayne County on March 14, 1966. He worked as an electrician at Wayne Memorial Hospital until health issues resulted in an early retirement. Johnny loved gardening, animals, spending time with…read more »

Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps

Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps

June 24, 2024, 72, Wilson — Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps, 72, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of Johnston County, she was born on January 16, 1952, to the late Ernest Boyette and Helen Creech Boyette. Becky is survived by her daughter,…read more »

Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson

Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson

June 23, 2024, 96, Selma — Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Born and raised in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Watkins and Celeste Minshew Watkins. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jackson; son, Mickey Jackson;…read more »

Carrie Ann Hogue

Carrie Ann Hogue

June 21, 2024, 53, Kenly — Carrie Ann Hogue, 53, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Carrie was born November 5, 1970, in Geneva, New York to Donald Bailey and Jeannie (Pane) Washburn. Carrie worked as a certified nursing assistant and for the United States Postal Service before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Carrie’s strong…read more »

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