Category Archives: Obituaries

Rudolph Gerald Davis

Rudolph Gerald Davis

February 24, 2023, 72, Goldsboro – Rudolph Gerald Davis, 72, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne County on December 19, 1950, he was the son of Dollie Ginn Davis and the late Dillard Rudolph Davis. Gerald is survived by his mother, Dollie Ginn Davis…read more »

Jeanette Kay Jean

Jeanette Kay Jean

February 26, 2023, 76, Mount Olive – Jeanette Kay Jean, 76, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Genesis HealthCare in Mt. Olive A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. She is survived by her son, Gerald Jean of Virginia; daughter, Jennale R. Jean (Joe Jenkins) of Pikeville; two…read more »

Gerleane Robinson

Gerleane Robinson

February 26, 2023, 67, Goldsboro – Gerleane Robinson, 67, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Thelma I. Whitfield

Thelma I. Whitfield

February 20, 2023, 91, Goldsboro – Ms. Thelma I. Whitfield, 91, kept the faith and received her reward on Monday, February 20, 2023, at UNC Wayne Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on August 1, 1931, in Wayne County, NC to Stephen Sutton and Willie Ann Jackson Sutton.…read more »

Rodger Fort

Rodger Fort

February 22, 2023, 73, Pikeville – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Fort, and connected families to announce the transition of Mr. Rodger Fort, 73, who passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2023, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be…read more »

McKenzie Lyn McArthur

McKenzie Lyn McArthur

February 16, 2023, 26 days, Mount Olive – Baby Girl McKenzie Lyn McArthur, at only 26 days old, completed her life’s journey on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  She leaves behind her mommy and daddy, Elizabeth Nicole Creech and Jimmy Ray McArthur; big brothers, Bentley Ray McArthur and Jacob Creech; big sister, Nevaeh Creech; maternal grandparents,…read more »

Thomas Wilson New

Thomas Wilson New

February 21, 2023, 55, Goldsboro – Thomas Wilson New, age 55, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. Born in Sampson County, he was the son of Patricia Holder New and the late Herbert New, Sr. Prior to his illness he was a dedicated driver for UPS. He was also a Veteran of the US…read more »

Barbara Ann Nauman Boland

Barbara Ann Nauman Boland

February 21, 2023, 78, Goldsboro – Barbara Ann Nauman Boland, age 78, passed away Tuesday at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Hartline Nauman. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm at Brogden Church with Rev. David Moehring officiating. …read more »

Billy Everette Duncan

Billy Everette Duncan

February 20, 2023, 44, Mount Olive – Billy Everette Duncan, age 44, passed away Monday.  Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late John David Duncan, Jr. and Catherine Diane Pogue Duncan. A celebration of life for Billy will be held on Sunday at the Mount Olive Train Depot at 3:00 pm with…read more »

Carol Priscilla Miller Springer

Carol Priscilla Miller Springer

February 23, 2023, 83, Princeton – Carol Priscilla Miller Springer, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Rushville, Indiana on January 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Moster Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…read more »

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