November 7, 2025, 89, Kenly — Ann Lorrain Jones Davis, 89, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Dock Jones and Launa Phillips Jones. In addition to her parents, Lorrain is preceded in death…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Ann Lorrain Jones Davis
Julia Baker Evans
November 5, 2025, 76, Kenly — Julia Baker Evans, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Wilson County on May 2, 1949, she was daughter of the late Willie and Bertha Cobb Baker. In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her husband of…… read more »
Barbara Baltimore
November 6, 2025, 68, Mebane — With loving arms of compassion, We announce the passing of Mrs. Barbara Baltimore, affectionately known as Tenny, age 68 that closed the curtains of this life on Thursday, November 06, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Staff of…… read more »
Christine Virginia Jones
November 5, 2025, 101, Mount Olive — Ms. Christine Virginia Jones, a remarkable woman of strength and resilience, passed away on Wednesday, November 05, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family at the age of 101. She was a beloved soul who touched many lives. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, November…… read more »
Thomas Ervin “Pop” Atkinson
November 3, 2025, 71, Virginia — Mr. Thomas Ervin “Pop” Atkinson, age 71, passed away peacefully at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia on Monday, November 3, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on February 5, 1954, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late John D and Alice Atkinson, he lived a full…… read more »
Richard Lowell Walker
November 1, 2025, 62, Goldsboro — Mr. Richard Lowell Walker, age 62, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 01, 2025. The services are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please keep the family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.… read more »
Bessie Holloman Strickland
November 8, 2025, 100, Princeton — Bessie Holloman Strickland, age 100, of Princeton departed this earthly life Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with Reverend Donald Massey officiating. The family will greet friends following the…… read more »
Brenda Gail Allen
November 7, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Brenda Gail Allen, affectionately known as “Stuff,” age 73, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on November 7, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1952, in Seven Springs, North Carolina, to the late Willo and Mary Jane Parks Whitfield. Brenda was educated in the Duplin County School…… read more »
Virgil L. Amberson
November 7, 2025, 83, Fremont — October 11, 1942- November 7, 2025 Virgil L. Amberson of Aycock Church Road passed away peacefully on Friday morning at home.A native of Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Amberson was a retired United States Navy veteran and attended St. Nelson Baptist Church in Eureka and was a member of Tar River…… read more »
Jimmy Wayne Watson
November 3, 2025, 71, Smithfield — Jimmy Wayne Watson, 71, passed away at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1954 in Johnston County to the late Leroy Johnny Watson and Martha Josephine Parnell Watson. Jimmy is survived by three brothers, Ronnie Watson of Virginia,…… read more »
