Category Archives: Obituaries

Henry A. King

Henry A. King

February 8, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Mr. Henry A. King, 71, completed his earthly walk of life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 12:00 pm with visitation from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at St.…read more »

Fredrick Sykes

Fredrick Sykes

February 6, 2023, 49, Spartanburg, SC – The pages of Life began to turn for Mr. Fredrick Morice Sykes, 49, of Spartanburg, SC, when he was born in Wayne County, NC, on September 24, 1973, to the late Betty Jean Sykes and Shelton Worrells. On February 6, 2023, Fredrick answered the Master’s Call and departed…read more »

Almond Phillips Miller

Almond Phillips Miller

February 10, 2023, 91, Calypso – Mrs. Almond Phillips Miller, native of Calypso and long-time Mount Olive resident, passed away Friday night, February 10, 2023, in Greenville at the home of her older daughter.  She was 91. Mrs. Miller had been employed with Southern Bank and Trust Company.  She was a member of Northeast Original…read more »

Lettie Marie Turnage Bissette

Lettie Marie Turnage Bissette

February 11, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Lettie Marie Turnage Bissette, 86, of Goldsboro, passed away at her residence on Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Lee Turnage and Emma Pauline Price Turnage and was the wife of the late Stephen Henry Bissette. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed…read more »

Donald L. Hilliard, Lt Col USAF Ret.

Donald L. Hilliard, Lt Col USAF Ret.

February 11, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Donald L. Hilliard, Lt Col USAF Ret., passed away Saturday surrounded by his family. Don was born in Hobbs, NM to Daniel Lee and Elmeta Evelyn Hilliard. Dan made a career in the air force as an aircraft avionics maintenance officer. He served in Vietnam twice, the first on…read more »

Kermit B Anderson

Kermit B Anderson

February 10, 2023, 85, Faison – Kermit B Anderson passed away on February 10, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family.  Kermit was born on January 5, 1938, to the late Herman and Minnie Anderson.  He was a retired farmer and salesman.  Kermit was a loving and devoted husband, father, and…read more »

Max Mellon Rich

Max Mellon Rich

February 9, 2023, 94, Goldsboro – Max Mellon Rich, 94, passed away Thursday at Willow Creek nursing home. He was the son of the late Evan and Fannie Rich and was the husband of the late Gloria Booth Rich. He was a retired foreman with Bethlehem Steel. He was also a veteran of the United…read more »

Marcos Rodriguez II

Marcos Rodriguez II

February 7, 2023, 21, Goldsboro – Marcos Rodriguez II was born in Anchorage, Alaska to Denise R. Smith and Marcos Rodriguez. He was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School in 2020. He was in his 3rd year of college earning a degree in nutrition to become a Registered Dietician. He…read more »

Joan Womble Williams

Joan Womble Williams

February 12, 2023, 76, Goldsboro – Joan Womble Williams, 76, stepped into eternity and was greeted by her Lord and her loved ones who had finished their course on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Joan was born in Wayne County to the late Frank and Ethel Womble on August 6, 1946. In addition to her parents,…read more »

Jerry Mack Denning

Jerry Mack Denning

February 11, 2023, 78, Goldsboro – Jerry Mack Denning, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on April 12, 1944, he was the son of the late Marvin Andrew and Vera Jane Britt Denning. In addition to his parents, Mack was…read more »

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