Category Archives: Obituaries

Kathleen Goff Hinson

Kathleen Goff Hinson

September 4, 2023, 89, Fremont — Kathleen Goff Hinson, 89, of Fremont received her ultimate healing Monday, September 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Homegoing service will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Faro Chapel PFWB Church, 3616 Big Daddy’s Road, Fremont. The family will receive friends following…read more »

James Porter Fahling Jr.

James Porter Fahling Jr.

September 4, 2023, 83, Lucama — James Porter Fahling Jr., 83, of Lucama passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. At his request, no formal service will be held. He is survived by four daughters, Lori Barnes (Timothy) of Georgia, Patricia Owens (Luky) of Elm City, Kelly Seyler of Jacksonville, NC, and Julie Overman (Bobby) of…read more »

Leonard L. ‘Mac’ McNeil

Leonard L. ‘Mac’ McNeil

September 7, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — Leonard L. ‘Mac’ McNeil of Goldsboro, NC passed away Sept. 7th, 2023. He was born Mar. 25th, 1940, in the former City of Tobacco, Durham NC, to the late Leonard McNeil & Catherine Rigsbee McNeil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann D. McNeil. He is survived…read more »

Donnie Harrison Creech

Donnie Harrison Creech

September 1, 2023, 21, Middlesex — Donnie Harrison Creech, 21, of Middlesex passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.  Donnie was born in Johnston County on June 26, 2002, to Joel Harrison Creech and the late Jennifer Lynn Watson Creech.  He is survived by his father, Joel Harrison Creech (Nikki) of Middlesex; sister, Avagail Jean…read more »

Dalia Cerda

Dalia Cerda

September 5, 2023, 61, Dudley — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Cerda and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Dalia Cerda, 61 who passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Services details will be updated as they are made available…read more »

Mark Harold Whitfield

Mark Harold Whitfield

September 4, 2023, 69, Mount Olive — Mark Harold Whitfield, 69, passed away Sunday evening while being cared for at Autumn Village in Beulaville, NC. He is survived by his two sisters; Wendy W. Hardison and husband William of Mount Olive, and Barbara W. Dowd and husband David of Anderson, SC; three nieces, Sara Vanderbloemen…read more »

Charles Edward Deaver

Charles Edward Deaver

September 1, 2023, 71, Faison — Charles Edward Deaver, a lifelong resident of the Skeeter Point area near Faison, passed away unexpectedly in the early Friday morning hours of September 1, 2023.  He was 71 and was at home when death occurred. Mr. Deaver had been employed at Chas. F. Cates & Son Pickle Company…read more »

Joan Edelen

Joan Edelen

August 29, 2023, 84, Mount Olive — After having finished life’s course, Mrs. Joan Edelen is now at rest.  She passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield at the age of 84. Mrs. Edelen was a native of Alexandria, Virginia, and was one of six children born to Otis and…read more »

Gary Eugene Harriger

Gary Eugene Harriger

September 3, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Gary Eugene Harriger, 84, of Goldsboro, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Oil City, PA, the son of the late Frederick Jeremiah and Lucille Fox Harriger and married to Kathryn Marzolf Harriger. Mr. Harriger is a United States Air Force Retired MSgt who served from…read more »

Melissa Ann “Boo-Boo” Sauls

Melissa Ann “Boo-Boo” Sauls

September 2, 2023, 54, Goldsboro — Melissa Ann “Boo-Boo” Sauls, 53, passed away early Saturday morning at Wayne UNC Hospital. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Tony Ellis, Jr. and the late Neta Pearl Ellis and wife of the late Johnny Richard Sauls, Jr. Melissa was a member of the…read more »

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