August 4, 2024, 91, Faison — Robert Lee Mathis, 91, of Faison, NC died on August 4, 2024, at the Mount Olive Center. He was born on July 17, 1933, in Duplin County to William Henry Mathis and Lenora Cox. He is survived by his daughter, Glenda Mathis, of the home. Funeral Services will be…… read more »
August 5, 2024, 39, Smithfield — April Renee Petit, 39, of Smithfield, passed away at Wake Med on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born in Johnston County on March 31, 1985, to Johnny Hocutt Petit, Jr. and Teresa Waters Toole. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
August 2, 2024, 85, Princeton — Janice Worley Lewis, 85, of Princeton went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. She was surrounded by her family. Janice was born on February 12, 1939, in Johnston County to the late Ada Worley Stanley and step-father;…… read more »
August 1, 2024, 88, Mount Olive — Joseph L. Summerlin, Jr., known to most as Joe Summerlin, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was 88 years of age. Joe was a native of Summerlin’s Crossroads in Duplin County, and after living in Goldsboro for many years, it was here that he returned to live…… read more »
July 31, 2024, 66, Mount Olive — Jimmy Paul Williams, lifelong resident of the Faison area, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024. He was 66. His early working years were spent with the Sampson County Landfill before employment came with Mt. Olive Pickle Company where he retired as warehouse supervisor. Always a sports…… read more »
August 4, 2024, 83, Dudley — Myrtle Jean Davis, age 83, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center. She was born in Wayne County to the late John McKinnley & Alma Mae Smith Newcomb. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Kenneth Newcomb &…… read more »
July 31, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Richard Woodard, 83, of Goldsboro was born June 10, 1941, and went to heaven July 31, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane Howell Woodard, graduated from Pikeville High School in 1959, and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served six years of…… read more »
July 31, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — John Alton (Al) Smith, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on December 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Raymond and Nannie Mae Anderson Smith. In addition to his parents, Alton was preceded…… read more »
July 30, 2024, 60, Goldsboro — Rosemary Harrell Lutcavage, 60, peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to the late Jimmy Ballard Harrell and Rose Sutton Harrell on July 4, 1964. Trained as a Registered Nurse, Rosemary served well in her…… read more »
July 30, 2024, 82, Sleepy Creek – Leonard Clarence “L.C.” Pierce, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. L.C. was born in Edgecombe County to the late Clarence and Hazel Pierce on September 11, 1941. In addition to his parents, L.C. was preceded in death by his brothers,…… read more »
