Category Archives: Obituaries

Eva Ann Holloman Radford

Eva Ann Holloman Radford

August 30, 2023, 81, Princeton — Eva Ann Holloman Radford, 81, passed away at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benson on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Eva was born in Wayne County on December 27, 1941, to the late Arthur Holloman and Pearlie Ann Hoskins Holloman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded…read more »

Barbara LaRue Hicks Hocutt

Barbara LaRue Hicks Hocutt

August 29, 2023, 56, Princeton — Barbara LaRue Hicks Hocutt, 56, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  Barbara was born in Johnston County on September 10, 1966, to the late Bobby Carrol Hicks and LaRue Stallings Coppel.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Anthony…read more »

Major Oliver Curtis Powell

Major Oliver Curtis Powell

August 22, 2023, 86, Rocky Mount — February 15, 1937 – August 22, 2023 (age 86) Major Oliver Curtis Powell, 86 of Rocky Mount passed away on August 22, 2023, at home. Curtis was born in Edgecombe County on February 15, 1937, to Oliver Pervis and Carrie Andrews Powell.  He was a beloved husband, father,…read more »

Larry Caroll Jernigan

Larry Caroll Jernigan

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 »

Leonard Julian Davis

Leonard Julian Davis

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 »

Carroll Edward Grady

Carroll Edward Grady

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 »

Brenda Newsome

Brenda Newsome

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 »

Kristy Brown “Nana” Greene

Kristy Brown “Nana” Greene

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 »

Jeffery Lynn Smith

Jeffery Lynn Smith

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 »

Larry Young Crowder

Larry Young Crowder

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 »

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