Category Archives: Obituaries

Dolores Elizabeth Harris

Dolores Elizabeth Harris

January 27, 2023, 92, Las Vegas – Dolores Elizabeth Harris, 92, of Las Vegas, Nevada died Friday, January 27, 2023. The memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 11 AM at Evergreen Funeral Home Cemetery & Cremation. Friends & Acquaintances are invited to meet with the family and offer their condolences at…read more »

Edward “Bud” Filicky

Edward “Bud” Filicky

March 18, 2023, 93, Smithfield – Edward “Bud” Filicky, 93, of Smithfield, NC passed to his eternal life surrounded by family on March 18th, 2023.  His spirit is carried on by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Filicky served in the US Army from 1952 -1960, serving as part of the occupying force in Germany…read more »

Preston L. “P.K.” Kirkman Sr.

Preston L. “P.K.” Kirkman Sr.

March 16, 2023, 75, La Grange – Mr. Preston L. “P.K.” Kirkman Sr., 75, received his ultimate healing on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Health Care, Kinston, NC. 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 »

Mary Katharine Fields

Mary Katharine Fields

March 11, 2023, 62, Mount Olive – Mary Katharine Fields, known to all as simply Kathy Fields, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Kathy resided in the Thunder Swamp area west of Mount Olive.  She, along with her husband and son, owned and operated Katharine’s Signs, where she used her artistic abilities to create and…read more »

Bella Karime Sanchez Ortiz

Bella Karime Sanchez Ortiz

March 12, 2023, 2, Goldsboro – Bella Karime Sanchez Ortiz, age 2, passed away Sunday due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00 am at Maria Reina de las Americas Catholic Church in Mt. Olive, NC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bella…read more »

Wallace Wayne Brooks

Wallace Wayne Brooks

March 15, 2023, 96, Goldsboro – Wallace Wayne Brooks, 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Anderson County, Kansas on August 4, 1926, he was the son of the late Glen Oliver Brooks and Velma Grace Vietje Brooks. In addition to his parents, Wallace was…read more »

Jana Herring Blackman

Jana Herring Blackman

March 14, 2023, 61, Goldsboro – Jana Herring Blackman, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Harnett County on May 15, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Dalton and Estelle Williford Herring. In addition to her parents, Jana was preceded in death by…read more »

Edward Earl Garris

Edward Earl Garris

March 11, 2023, 97, Pikeville – Edward Earl Garris, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Earl was born in Wayne County on December 28, 1925, to the late George and Rebecca Newsome Garris. He was married to the late Ruby Bass Garris. For many years, Earl was…read more »

Mary Pickens

Mary Pickens

March 16, 2023, 88, Goldsboro – Mary Pickens, 88, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Curtis Owen Pearson

Curtis Owen Pearson

March 14, 2023, 74, Fremont – Curtis Owen Pearson, 74, of Fremont passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at home. A service will be held at a later date. Curtis was born in Wilson County on August 21, 1948, to the late Buddy and Ruby Lamm Pearson. He is survived by his two sons, Junior…read more »

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