September 23, 2024, 71, Seven Springs — Jimmy Randall Coltren, 71, a resident of the Seven Springs area of Lenoir County, passed away at home early Monday morning, September 23, 2024. Jimmy was raised in the Brock’s Chapel Church section near Mount Olive. He had been a millwright. Among his survivors are his wife, Deborah Creech…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Jimmy Randall Coltren
Eugene Thomas Beavers
September 27, 2024, 94, Goldsboro — Eugene Thomas Beavers, 94, passed away Friday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Roy and Mattie Hill Beavers and was married to the late Esteen Grant Beavers. He loved to farm, go bass fishing, keep up his yard,…… read more »
Ray Sugg
September 26, 2024, 62, Grantham — Ray Sugg, 62, of the Grantham community passed away at his residence Thursday evening. He is the son of the late Thomas and Celestine Rhodes Sugg and is married to Kim Sugg. Ray worked in manufactured home sales for 22 years. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be…… read more »
Callum Scott Carver
September 23, 2024, 0, La Grange — Aaron Michael Carver Jr. and Amanda Michelle Grady Carver would like to announce the birth and death of a son, Callum, translated to mean “Dove”, Scott Carver. Callum loved music and would dance in Mom’s belly when Dad would sing. A service to celebrate his life will be…… read more »
Donald Keith Benton
September 26, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Donald Keith Benton, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. He was born on June 10, 1957, in Wayne County to the late Lenwood Earl Benton and Gertha Ginn Benton. Don owned…… read more »
Marjorie Eloise Helms
September 25, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Marjorie Eloise Helms, 90, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on July 3, 1934, Eloise lived a life marked by her dedication to her family and community. She was born in Elizabethtown, NC to the late Florence and William F. Campbell.…… read more »
Vincent Sylvester Bletch, Jr.
September 25, 2024, 82, Fremont – Vincent Sylvester Bletch, Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio to the late Vincent Sylvester Bletch, Sr. and Juanita Dyer Bletch on October 2, 1941. Mr. Bletch proudly served his country in the…… read more »
David John Hill
September 25, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — David John Hill, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born on April 13, 1955, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Alton and Bertha Lambert Hill. David is survived by his wife, Norma Hill; sister, Linda Heineman; brother, Glenn…… read more »
Shirley Ann (Long) Matthews
September 24, 2024, 85, Pikeville — Shirley Ann (Long) Matthews, 85, of Pikeville, NC died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 12:40 pm at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC. Shirley was born September 2, 1939, in Hoopeston, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Edward and Gladys (Tucker) Long. She is survived by her daughters: Kim (Eddie) Grantham,…… read more »
Rose Marie Carlyle Brown
September 22, 2024, 69, Kinston — October 2, 1954 – September 22, 2024 Rose Marie Carlyle Brown, 69, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Rose was born in Greene County to the late Harry Carlyle and Nellie Marie Carter Carlyle on October 2, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
