Category Archives: Obituaries

John Lester Eakes

John Lester Eakes

February 13, 2024, 58, Richland, GA — John Lester Eakes, 58 of Richland, GA., died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Jackie Smith will officiate. A graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Lagrange,…read more »

Larry Ruben Kammler

Larry Ruben Kammler

February 13, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Larry Ruben Kammler, 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Belleville, Illinois, he was the son of the late Karl Kammler and Mayme Roth Kammler. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Kammler; and sister, Janice…read more »

Linda Kirby Sauls

Linda Kirby Sauls

February 12, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Linda Kirby Sauls, 79, was received into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, February 12, 2024, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Wayne County to the late Rachel and Barney Kirby, Jr. on June 23, 1944. As part of the first graduating class at…read more »

Sandra Jean Scarborough

Sandra Jean Scarborough

February 11, 2024, 57, Forsyth, GA — Sandra Jean Scarborough, 57, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Georgia. Born on June 4, 1966, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Price and Barbara Mclenny Price. Sandra was a music enthusiast. She loved the outdoors, fishing,…read more »

Thomas Oscar Weisiger

Thomas Oscar Weisiger

February 11, 2024, 74, Texas — Thomas Oscar Weisiger, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Texas. He was born in Craven County, North Carolina to the late Earl and Bessie Lewis Weisiger on April 14, 1949. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. A private interment will be…read more »

Waylon Royce Holmes

Waylon Royce Holmes

February 12, 2024, 80, La Grange — August 24, 1943 – February 12, 2024 Much like he lived, in a quiet and gentle manner, Waylon Royce Holmes left this world for his eternal home in heaven on Monday, February 12, 2024. Royce was born August 24, 1943, in Lenoir County to the late Nerius Carr…read more »

Michael Kirby Ellis, Jr.

Michael Kirby Ellis, Jr.

February 12, 2024, 42, La Grange — August 2, 1981 – February 12, 2024 Michael Kirby Ellis, Jr. unexpectedly passed away on February 12, 2024, at home. He was born in Wayne County to Michael Kirby “Mike” Ellis, Sr. and Joan Alphin Ellis on August 2, 1981. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers,…read more »

Norwood Van Davis

Norwood Van Davis

February 10, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Mr. Norwood Van Davis, age 82, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. read more »

Tony Lee Best

Tony Lee Best

February 7, 2024, 56, Richmond — Tony Lee Best, 56, peacefully passed away at Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, VA. February 7, 2024.  He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Willie Best, Jr. and Dorothy Ford Best, on May 5, 1967.  Tony was preceded in death by his parents and brother Quinton Lee Best. …read more »

Douglas Bruce Kearney

Douglas Bruce Kearney

February 13, 2024, 63, Warsaw — Douglas Bruce Kearney, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Warsaw Health and Rehab Center. Born on December 31, 1960, in Wilson County, he was the son of the late Bruce Kearney and Laura Bridgers Kearney. Douglas is survived by his cousins, Rose Carol Avera, Dennie…read more »

Events