Category Archives: Obituaries

Mary L. Washington

Mary L. Washington

January 16, 2024, 97, Dudley — Mrs. Mary L. Washington, 97, finished her course on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on October 28, 1926, in Wayne County, NC to Cicero Ellis and Bessie Mozingo Ellis. She leaves precious memories with two daughters:…read more »

Kerita R. Faison

Kerita R. Faison

January 16, 2024, 31, Goldsboro — Ms. Kerita R. Faison, 31, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and…read more »

Emma Jean Pettry

Emma Jean Pettry

January 18, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Emma Jean Pettry, 91, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mount Olive Center. Mrs. Pettry was born in West Virginia on November 26, 1932, to the late Woodrow W. and Garnet Crouse Davis. She is survived by her three sons, Wayne Pettry of Florida,…read more »

Betty Sue Walters Price

Betty Sue Walters Price

January 12, 2024, 65, Ahoskie — Betty Sue Walters Price, 65, of Ahoskie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Roanoke-Chowan ECU Hospital in Ahoskie. Born in Laurinburg, she had been a resident of the Seven Springs area, and during that time, she fellowshiped with Zion Methodist Church and sang in the church…read more »

Tammy Sue Outlaw Kaolowi

Tammy Sue Outlaw Kaolowi

January 9, 2024, 58, Morehead City — Tammy Sue Outlaw Kaolowi, age 58, passed away Tuesday at her home. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Norman Ray Outlaw and Susan Annette Lane Outlaw Whaley. She was also the granddaughter of the late Waitus and Louise Woodcock. Tammy had a bachelor’s…read more »

Virginia Dare Rabil Mansour

Virginia Dare Rabil Mansour

January 13, 2024, 96, Goldsboro — Virginia Dare Rabil Mansour was welcomed in her eternal home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, while at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Nash County, North Carolina to the late Susie and B.D. Rabil, Sr. on February 15, 1927. In addition to her parents, Virginia was…read more »

Kenneth Paul Sutton

Kenneth Paul Sutton

January 12, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Kenneth Paul Sutton, 78, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Wayne County to the late Bernice and Catherine Williams Sutton on April 21, 1945. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin…read more »

William A. Ballance, Sr.

William A. Ballance, Sr.

January 12, 2024, 92, Goldsboro — The gentle spirit of William A. Ballance, Sr., 92, peacefully departed a life well lived and ascended into the eternal presence of His loving Savior, on Friday, January 12, 2024, while surrounded by his family at his home in Fremont. Billy was born in Wilson County to the late…read more »

Hilda Worley Bedford

Hilda Worley Bedford

January 12, 2024, 91, Princeton — Hilda Worley Bedford, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2024. Hilda was born in Johnston County, NC on March 7, 1932, the only child of the late “Bill” Lester Lee Worley and the late Luria Capps Worley. She was predeceased by her maternal…read more »

Edgar Lee McFee

Edgar Lee McFee

January 10, 2024, 52, Goldsboro — Edgar Lee McFee, 52, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care. He was affectionally known by everyone as “Tiny” and was loved by all who knew him. Tiny was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Edward Leroy McFee, Sr. and June McNeil…read more »

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