Category Archives: Obituaries

Billy Gene Hardee

Billy Gene Hardee

October 23, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Billy Gene Hardee, age 88, passed away Sunday at his residence.  Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Wilbur Allen Hardee and the late Mae Batten Hardee. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ann Brown, Willie Mae Hill, and Lena Strickland. Mr.…read more »

Clifford Wayne Toler

Clifford Wayne Toler

October 23, 2022, 67, Goldsboro – Clifford Wayne Toler, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Thurman Daniel Toler and the late Gladys Blackmon Toler. He was formerly employed with Dupont and also…read more »

Joyce Head Newcomb

Joyce Head Newcomb

October 22, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Joyce Head Newcomb, 83, of Goldsboro passed away on Saturday at Helping Hands Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Berry and Beulah Chase Head. Mrs. Joyce was a retired Deli Manager with A&P Grocery Stores. She enjoyed spending time working in her yard, traveling on cruises,…read more »

Herman Lee Fields

Herman Lee Fields

October 22, 2022, 74, Dudley – Herman Lee Fields, Age 74, of the Dudley community, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home.  Born in Wayne County to the late Henry Bryant & Ava Gooding Fields.  Mr. Fields was a retired truck driver for United Van Lines. He attended Living Word Church & Calvary…read more »

Rose Ina Capps McLamb

Rose Ina Capps McLamb

October 24, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Rose Ina Capps McLamb, 90, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on December 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Linnie and Etta Letchworth Capps. Rose brought love and joy to her family…read more »

Christy LaMastus Smith

Christy LaMastus Smith

October 22, 2022, 74, La Grange – Christy LaMastus Smith passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Christy was born January 3, 1948, to the late Durward Odell LaMastus and Lara Eryne May Allen LaMastus in Memphis, TN. Christy had a special gift as a seamstress. She spent her…read more »

Leonard “Monk” Ethridge

Leonard “Monk” Ethridge

October 22, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Leonard “Monk” Ethridge, born July 16, 1940, passed away at Willow Creek on October 22, 2022. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Ethridge. He is survived by his wife, Linda W. Ethridge. A service will be held by the graveside on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.…read more »

Kimberly “Kim” Lewis Jones

Kimberly “Kim” Lewis Jones

October 21, 2022, 58, La Grange – January 11, 1964 – October 21, 2022 Kimberly “Kim” Lewis Jones was called to her heavenly home on Friday, October 21, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. Kim was born on January 11, 1964, to the late James Edward Lewis and Louene DeVol Lewis in Wellston, OH.…read more »

Jimmie Dee Herring

Jimmie Dee Herring

October 20, 2022, 84, La Grange – November 27, 1937 – October 20, 2022 Jimmie Dee Herring went from the valley of his earthly home to the mountaintop of his eternal home on Thursday, October 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. He can now go rest high with his Savior as he always dreamed. Jimmie…read more »

Robert “Wayne” Osburn Sr.

Robert “Wayne” Osburn Sr.

October 20, 2022, 83, Stantonsburg – Robert “Wayne” Osburn Sr., 83, of Stantonsburg passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Services will be held at a later date. Wayne was born in Newport, Arkansas on November 1, 1938, to the late Elias William and Geneva Mae Massey Osburn. He is…read more »

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