June 11, 2024, 50, Jacksonville — Shawn Strickland, a resident of the Jacksonville area, and a native of East Pine Forest, Mount Olive, died early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, at ECU Hospital in Greenville. He was 50 years of age. Shawn’s working career which ended with his becoming disabled due to illness, had been…… read more »
June 10, 2024, 40, Faison — Allison Ruth Ward Allen, 40, passed away early Monday, June 10, 2024, at her mother’s home in Faison. Allison leaves behind a loving family to include her husband, Jay Allen; two daughters, Kaitlyn-Grace Love Kornegay of Dudley, and Layla-Ruth Halo Allen of Faison; her mother, Peggy M. Ward of…… read more »
June 11, 2024, 57, Goldsboro — Jeffrey Lee Davis, age 57, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 11th at ECU Medical Center. Born in Coushatta, LA, he was the son of Linda Ann Woodard and the late Clifton Roy Davis. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Addison Casey. Jeff was the evening…… read more »
June 11, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Fredrick Henry Crosby, Sr. age 75, of Goldsboro, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Douglas, Georgia to the late Wilbur and Pauline Smith Crosby. He proudly served his country for 24 years with the US Air Force. A member of…… read more »
June 10, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Charles Henry Gardner, Sr., age 81, passed on to his heavenly home on Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at Wayne/UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late William Henry Gardner and Edith Mae Bowen Gardner. He was the husband of Glynda…… read more »
June 10, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Peggy Hill Berry died unexpectedly at UNC Wayne Hospital on June 10, 2024. She was born October 6, 1946, in Johnston County, North Carolina, and grew up in the McGee’s Crossroads area. She is preceded in death by her parents Millard and Emeline Higgins; her brother Millard Higgins, Jr.;…… read more »
June 13, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Peggy Uzzell Herring, 84, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County on August 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Bennie and Ruby Smith Uzzell. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded…… read more »
June 12, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Nuri Kemmerlin passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12th in her home in Goldsboro, NC. Nuri was from a large family, one of six kids to her late parents, Cruz and Socorro Sanchez. She was born on January 6, 1956, in Eagle Pass, Texas, and was raised…… read more »
June 11, 2024, 72, Goldsboro – Charles Russel Rymer, 72, completed his earthly assignment on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, peacefully at home. Born In Charleston, West Virginia on January 23, 1952, he was the son of the late Roger C. and Eleanor McGugin Rymer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
June 11, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Lawrence “Larry” G. Williamson, II, 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Wayne County on March 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Lawrence G. Williamson and Margaret Price Williamson. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Suzette Hester Williamson; his…… read more »
