Category Archives: Obituaries

Sergio Armando Barber

Sergio Armando Barber

October 1, 2023, 48, Princeton — Sergio Armando Barber, 48, of Princeton, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield. A private service will be held. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Barber; his wife, Areta Barber; two sons, Jacob and Wylie; two brothers, David Faulk and Joseph Thomas; one…read more »

William Arthur Dixon

William Arthur Dixon

September 29, 2023, 83, Smithfield — William Arthur Dixon, 83, formerly of Goldsboro passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation. A private service will be held for the family. Mr. Dixon was born in Wayne County on January 2, 1940. He leaves to cherish his memories his siblings and other…read more »

Debra Graham

Debra Graham

September 28, 2023, 70, Dudley — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Graham and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Debra Graham, 70. Mrs. Graham transitioned at home, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Services details will be updated as they are made final. Services of…read more »

Leonard Luther “Bud” Price, Jr.

Leonard Luther “Bud” Price, Jr.

September 28, 2023, 96, Mount Olive — Leonard Luther “Bud” Price, Jr., resident of the White Flash community near Mount Olive, passed away early Thursday morning, September 28, 2023, at his home.  He was 96 years of age. A hard-working man for all of his life, Mr. Price had been a farmer and had also…read more »

Guy Linwood Lytton

Guy Linwood Lytton

September 27, 2023, 82, Mount Olive — Guy Linwood Lytton, 82, resident of the Beautancus area near Mount Olive, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at home. Mr. Lytton, born in Montgomery County, Virginia, had lived in Hopewell, Virginia until relocating to North Carolina, first to Goldsboro, and later to the Mount Olive area.  It…read more »

Ruth Holland Westbrook

Ruth Holland Westbrook

September 23, 2023, 97, Mount Olive — Mrs. Ruth Holland Westbrook of the Mount Olive area, at the age of 97, completed her life’s journey on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, September 29, beginning at  10 a.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, with services to follow at 11 a.m.  Officiating will be the…read more »

Arnold Lee Garner

Arnold Lee Garner

September 27, 2023, 63, Dudley — Mr. Arnold Lee Garner, 63, of Dudley, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home. Please keep his wife, Betty, and the Garner and Pigford families in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of the life service of their dearly beloved.  “Earth has…read more »

Betty Juanita Brock Gregory

Betty Juanita Brock Gregory

September 28, 2023, 89, Goldsboro — Betty Juanita Brock Gregory, 89, passed away early Thursday morning, September 28 at Goldsboro Assisted Living. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Gainey Brock and wife of the late Sam McCullen and the late George Gregory. She was also preceded in…read more »

Ann Swann Sullivan

Ann Swann Sullivan

September 26, 2023, 72, Goldsboro — Ann Swann Sullivan, age 72, passed away Tuesday, September 26th at her residence. Born in Kershaw County, S.C., Ann was the daughter of the late Claude Thomas “Tommy” Swann and the late Betty Lane Swann and wife of the late Danny Sullivan. Ann was a member of Brogden Church…read more »

Betty Jane Fields Coombs

Betty Jane Fields Coombs

September 25, 2023, 87, Conway — Betty Jane Fields Coombs, 87, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home in Northampton County.  She was born in Goldsboro, NC on May 24, 1936, to the late Floyd and Ila Mae Fields. Jane was the devoted wife of the late Wilbur O. Coombs since October 20,…read more »

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