Category Archives: Obituaries

Dorothy Carol “Dot” Bizzell Kennedy

Dorothy Carol “Dot” Bizzell Kennedy

November 8, 2022, 81, Seven Springs – Dorothy Carol “Dot” Bizzell Kennedy, 81, stepped into eternity and was greeted by her Lord and her loved ones who had finished their course on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Dot was born in Wayne County to the late Malcolm and Effie Smith Bizzell on August 29, 1941. In…read more »

Johnathan Steadman “Johnny” Whitley, Jr.

Johnathan Steadman “Johnny” Whitley, Jr.

November 7, 2022, 73, La Grange – Johnathan Steadman “Johnny” Whitley, Jr. peacefully passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. Johnny was born in Wayne County to the late Johnathan Steadman Whitley, Sr., and Pattie Varnell Whitley Mozingo on January 12, 1949. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings,…read more »

Senior Master Sergeant (USAF) Tenar-Maderia Michael Wade

Senior Master Sergeant (USAF) Tenar-Maderia Michael Wade

November 9, 2022, 68, Goldsboro – Senior Master Sergeant (USAF) Tenar-Maderia Michael Wade, 68, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. A viewing will be held Monday, November 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. with the funeral service following at Noon in the…read more »

Min Min Ma

Min Min Ma

November 6, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – Min Min Ma, 72, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. A family graveside service will be held at Oleander Memorial Park in Wilmington. Min Min was born in China on April 14, 1950, to the…read more »

Vickie Elaine Ward Smith

Vickie Elaine Ward Smith

November 9, 2022, 72, Smithfield – Vickie Elaine Ward Smith, 72, of Smithfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at UNC Hospital of Chapel Hill surrounded by her family. Vickie was born in Johnston County on November 28, 1949, to the late Raymond Allen Ward and Carrie Lena Hill Ward. In addition to her…read more »

Mary R. Braswell

Mary R. Braswell

November 6, 2022, 76, Goldsboro – Mrs. Mary R. Braswell, 76, was a woman of faith and has now gone to her Heavenly home in glory. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Larry Coley

Larry Coley

November 2, 2022, 70, Fremont – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Coley and connected families to announce the transition of Mr. Larry Coley, 70, who passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home in Fremont, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming and will be announced as they…read more »

Janice Marie Gainus Foy

Janice Marie Gainus Foy

November 5, 2022, 75, Mount Olive – Janice Marie Gainus Foy, 75, of the Mount Olive area, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at her home. She was a native of the Alum Springs area near Mount Olive.  Her life’s work had included work at area convenience stores, Carolina Turkey’s, and other venues, but perhaps…read more »

Eunice Lewis Colclough

Eunice Lewis Colclough

November 5, 2022, 93, Goldsboro – Eunice Lewis Colclough of Goldsboro passed away on November 5, 2022. She was 93 years old. Eunice was the third of twelve children in her family. She graduated from Lucama High School and attended Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) where she earned her degree in social work. She…read more »

Maebelle Juanita Aiello

Maebelle Juanita Aiello

November 4, 2022, 97, High Point – Maebelle Juanita Aiello, 97, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Moses Cone Health Hospital in Greensboro. Born in Wayne County on January 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter Person and Mary Greene Person. Juanita is survived by her sons, Philip Aiello and…read more »

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