August 23, 2023, 82, Princeton — Marie Howell Talton, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Marie was born in Johnston County on September 12, 1940, to the late Needham Nelson Howell and Beulah Braswell Howell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death…… read more »
August 21, 2023, 61, Snow Hill — Allan Wayne Beasley, 61 of Snow Hill passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Monday, August 21, 2023. Allan was born in Baltimore County, Maryland on September 7, 1961, to the late Leroy Lee Beasley and Grace Mae Thompson Beasley Henderson. In addition to his parents, he…… read more »
August 23, 2023, 83, Raleigh — Carol Lynne Cusimano left this world peacefully at home to receive her heavenly reward on August 23, 2023. Born September 13, 1939, in Miami Beach, Florida, Carol did a lot of administrative work in healthcare. After retiring, she volunteered much of her time at Catholic Parish Outreach, helping the…… read more »
August 22, 2023, 1, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly submit to the will of God and announce the earthly transition of Master Jakobe Prince Thompson, 1. A Service of Celebration will be observed on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at the hour of 11 a.m. from the sanctuary…… read more »
August 20, 2023, 94, Mount Olive — On Sunday, August 20th, the Lord called to heaven Gaynell H. Brock, one of the most loving, giving, hardworking, and humble of his children, to receive her most deserved award – eternal peace and rest. Mrs. Brock was the long-time operator of Southern Belle Restaurant in Mount Olive…… read more »
August 22, 2023, 85, Grifton — Mrs. Ivy Lillian Stephens Gormican, 85, of Grifton, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at her home. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service for their dearly beloved.… read more »
August 23, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Lena Bruce Lanier Casey, 88, died Wednesday at Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kinston. Born in Duplin County, Lena was the daughter of the late Matt “Tebe” Lanier and Sallie Bradley Lanier and wife of the late Ralph Steele Casey. She was also preceded in death by…… read more »
August 22, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — In Loving Memory: Deborah “Debbie” Jane Joyner McLendon, 68, passed away on August 22, 2023, with her devoted husband by her side. Debbie was born and raised in Coats, NC by her parents, Cecil and Willie Joyner. She was a thespian, a teacher, and a member of her church…… read more »
August 17, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — George Griffin Grandy, Jr., age 83, passed away on Thursday morning at the Greendale Forest Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Snow Hill, NC. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late George G. Grandy, Sr. and Estelle Carraway Grandy and the husband of the late…… read more »
August 21, 2023, 57, Goldsboro — Kenneth Stephen “Steve” Smith, 57, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on June 17, 1966, he was the son of Ann Mewborn Smith and the late Elton Lee Smith. In addition to his mother, Steve is survived by his…… read more »
