August 27, 2023, 51, Mount Olive — Larry Caroll Jernigan, resident of the Rones Chapel community near Mount Olive, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence. Larry, 51, was employed with Tarheel Hardware in Mount Olive at the time of his passing. He had previously been employed with Butter Ball, Harley Davidson, and…… read more »
August 23, 2023, 85, Dudley — Leonard Julian Davis, at the age of 85, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, at his home in Dudley, N.C. Mr. Davis had served in the United States Army and had been a loyal employee of Borden Manufacturing Company in Goldsboro. Funeral services will be held Saturday,…… read more »
August 23, 2023, 79, Grantham — Mr. Carroll Edward Grady, 79, a lifelong resident of the Rhodes Community near Grantham, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023, in a farm-related accident. His life ended as he was doing what he so loved taking care of his farm and its needs. Though he had been a…… read more »
August 26, 2023, 75, Rocky Mount — Brenda Newsome, 75, of Rocky Mount passed away Saturday at U.N.C. Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth Green and was married to the late Donald Ray Newsome. Brenda enjoyed shopping, music, and traveling, but most of all time with her family and…… read more »
August 27, 2023, 82, Pikeville — Kristy Brown “Nana” Greene, 82, was reunited with the love of her life, her husband, Al on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts on February 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Hubert John Brown, Sr. and Edna Helene Martin Brown Dresser. Kristy didn’t know…… read more »
August 27, 2023, 51, Goldsboro — Jeffery Lynn Smith, 51, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. Jeff was born in Wayne County on November 4, 1971, to Jerry and Ann Smith, of Goldsboro. Jeff had worked for over 25 years as a pharmaceutical technician. No love was greater for Jeff…… read more »
August 26, 2023, 70, Goldsboro — Larry Young Crowder, 70, was welcomed into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Larry was born in Rock Hill, SC to the late David Young Crowder and Ruby Louise Costner on March 11, 1953. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by…… read more »
August 25, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Richard Ronald Heller, 87, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, while being cared for at Brookdale Country Day Road. Richard was born in Mountain Home, Pennsylvania to the late Harry R. and Arline Heller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan…… read more »
August 24, 2023, 70, Kenly — William Marvin Gooding, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on December 15, 1952, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Franklin Gooding and Lillie Lancaster Gooding. A service to celebrate William’s life will be held on…… read more »
August 25, 2023, 85, Pampa, TX — January 17, 1938 – August 25, 2023 Martha Raye Boswell, 85, of Kinston, NC, and recently of Pampa, TX, passed away on August 25, 2023, in Pampa. Martha was born on January 17, 1938, in La Grange, NC to Leslie and Claribel Dawson. She grew up and attended…… read more »
