May 17, 2023, 75, Fremont — Susan Elizabeth Daniel Fry was born September 2, 1947, and she passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2023. As Susan fought Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer, she was alert, and sharp and kept us on our toes, till it was her time. Preceded in death were her…… read more »
July 24, 2023, 61, Wilson — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ruffin and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Otis D. Ruffin, 61, of Wilson, NC. Mr. Ruffin transitioned on July 24, 2023, at the Mt. Olive Center, Mt. Olive, NC. To everything, there…… read more »
July 26, 2023, 68, Mount Olive — After having lived a good but simple life, Michael Lee Ricker, on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2023, went to be with Jesus, the Savior he often sang about and talked about. Mikey was 68 years old. He will be long remembered for his broad smile and kind and…… read more »
July 25, 2023, 83, Mount Olive — Mrs. Virginia Thornton Cosgrove, 83, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center after the sudden onset of a serious illness. Mrs. Cosgrove was a native of Faison. While the better part of her life had allowed her to be…… read more »
July 24, 2023, 83, Kinston — Ms. Marcia Faye McGlohon, 83, of Kinston, NC, departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Spring Arbor of Kinston, NC Please keep the MGlohon family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life services of their beloved Ms. Marcia.… read more »
July 27, 2023, 72, Mount Olive — Glenda Gail Taylor Best, 72, of Mt. Olive, passed away Thursday at the Brian Center. She is the daughter of the late William Ray Taylor and Fennittee Teachey Rouse and was married to the late Jimmy Ray Best. Glenda enjoyed music and when she could go to a…… read more »
July 23, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Gloria Elaine Hurley, age 77, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Gordon, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Margaret Martin McAdams. She was a cashier with Food Lion for over 25 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held…… read more »
July 23, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — Rex Harrol Hartzog, 83, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday at Helping Hands Assisted Living. He is the son of the late James Aubrey Hartzog and the late Mary Emma Pridgen and was married to the late Lelia Marie Hartzog for 63 years. Mr. Hartzog joined the United States…… read more »
July 26, 2023, 54, Goldsboro — Cynthia “Cindy” Creech Weeks peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to Sandra Creech Worrell of Goldsboro and the late Kenneth Creech on May 30, 1969. In addition to her father, Cindy was preceded in…… read more »
July 25, 2023, 53, Goldsboro — Michael Robbie “Mitch” Robinson, 53, was freed from the cares of this life on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born in Rome, New York to Birgit P. Robinson of Pikeville and the late Wendell Robinson on October 31, 1969. Mitch proudly served his country in the United States…… read more »
