Category Archives: Obituaries

James Oliver Watson

James Oliver Watson

December 19, 2022, 90, La Grange – June 12, 1932- December 19, 2022 James Oliver Watson, 90, passed away with his family by his side on December 19, 2022. He was born to the late William Henry Watson and Nannie Blackwood Watson on June 12, 1932, in Durham County. In addition to his parents, Jim…read more »

Thomas Steele Herring

Thomas Steele Herring

December 25, 2022, 67, Grantham – Thomas Steele Herring, 67, of the Grantham community passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Wayne County on December 26, 1954, to the late James Lamont Herring Sr. and Carol Thornton Herring. He was employed with Herring Milling…read more »

Wanda Thompson Daughtry

Wanda Thompson Daughtry

December 23, 2022, 73, Princeton – Wanda Thompson Daughtry, 73, of Princeton, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by her family. Wanda was born in Wake County on March 2, 1949, to the late Millard Preston Thompson, Jr. and Francis Louise Creech Thompson. Wanda is survived by…read more »

Frederick S. Parks

Frederick S. Parks

December 21, 2022, 96, Goldsboro – Mr. Frederick S. Parks, 96, completed his final mission on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at First African Baptist…read more »

Betty Reber Goodman

Betty Reber Goodman

December 21, 2022, 86, Mount Olive – Betty Reber Goodman, 86, a resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away in the comfort of her home Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022. A native of Germany, she came to America at the age of 18, was married, and became a wonderful wife and mother.  Mrs. Goodman…read more »

Lloyd Sutton, Sr.

Lloyd Sutton, Sr.

December 20, 2022, 89, Mount Olive – Mr. Lloyd Sutton, Sr., age 89, of Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, December 20, 2022, at home with his family encircling him with love. Lloyd was born in Wayne County on December 31, 1932, to the late Leonidas Gordon Sutton and Dossie Ellen Sutton. Surviving Lloyd is…read more »

Syble Kay Hamby Fortner

Syble Kay Hamby Fortner

December 21, 2022, 84, Smithfield – Syble Kay Hamby Fortner, age 84, passed away Wednesday evening at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Orin McQueen Hamby and Margaret Destaffino Hamby and the wife of the late Charles Earl Fortner. Syble played basketball for Fairforest…read more »

Jesse Ray Brogden

Jesse Ray Brogden

December 20, 2022, 93, Grantham Community – Jesse Ray Brogden, age 93, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late William Pierce Brogden and Addie Sasser Brogden and husband of the late Barbara Barefoot Brogden. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell…read more »

Linda Faye Griffin Horton

Linda Faye Griffin Horton

December 22, 2022, 81, Ayden – Linda Faye Griffin Horton, 81, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Inman, South Carolina on November 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Mary Taylor Griffin. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in…read more »

Elondra Delorese Napper

Elondra Delorese Napper

December 19, 2022, 48, Seven Springs – Elondra Delorese Napper, 48, of Seven Springs departed her earthly life, Monday, December 19, 2022, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. A service to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in…read more »

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