Category Archives: Obituaries

Glenn Allen Roberts

Glenn Allen Roberts

November 26, 2022, 51, Goldsboro – Glenn Allen Roberts, 51, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born and raised in Highland Springs, Virginia, Glenn was the son of the late Albert Roberts, Jr. and Frances Gooding Roberts. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by two…read more »

Cora F. Dawson

Cora F. Dawson

November 29, 2022, 72, Smithfield – Deaconess Cora F. Dawson, 72, fought the good fight and kept her faith. On Tuesday night, November 29, 2022, at the SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health, Smithfield, NC, she received her reward. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to…read more »

Willie Walker

Willie Walker

November 30, 2022, 81, Pikeville – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Walker and connected families to announce the transition of Mr. Willie Walker, 81, who passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the NC State Veterans Home – Kinston, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care…read more »

Kimberly Coley

Kimberly Coley

November 30, 2022, 64, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Coley and connected families to announce the transition of Ms. Kimberly Coley, 64, who passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Kimberly was…read more »

Mary Elizabeth Kelly

Mary Elizabeth Kelly

November 29, 2022, 87, Mount Olive – Mary Elizabeth Kelly, known to family and close friends as Flip Kelly, passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, 2022, at Wayne Hospital. This Mount Olive resident was 87 years old. Miss Kelly was preceded in death by her parents, Willliam Fernie Kelly and Ethel Turner Kelly; and a…read more »

JoAnn Barfield Buhler

JoAnn Barfield Buhler

November 29, 2022, 83, Mount Olive – Mrs. JoAnn Barfield Buhler, 83, a resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2022, at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Her family will hold a private service at a later date. Mrs. Buhler was a native of Orlando, Fla.  While she had been…read more »

Robert W. “Bob” Slaughter, Jr.

Robert W. “Bob” Slaughter, Jr.

November 28, 2022, 68, Mount Olive – Robert W. “Bob” Slaughter, Jr., 68, Mount Olive resident, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. The family will receive friends at Love Memorial Baptist Church at Mar-Mac beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, with services to follow at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Richard…read more »

Kathleen Price Smith

Kathleen Price Smith

November 30, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Kathleen Price Smith, 80, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Johnny and Flora Bell Price on March 23, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William…read more »

Gabriel Brody Carter

Gabriel Brody Carter

October 21, 2022, 25, La Grange – July 28, 1997- October 21, 2022 At four pounds and three ounces, Gabriel Brody Carter made a fast and premature arrival into the world on July 28, 1997. As quickly as he came, so he left. Brody departed this life on October 21, 2022. Though he was tiny…read more »

Jimmy Patrick Lynch

Jimmy Patrick Lynch

November 29, 2022, 71, Kinston – March 15, 1951 – November 29, 2022 Jimmy Patrick Lynch passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Jimmy was born on March 15, 1951, to the late John Patrick Lynch and Katie Wade Barwick Lynch. He married the love of his life, Diane Hardy Lynch,…read more »

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