February 14, 2023, 81, Goldsboro – Elliot R. Futrell, 81, of 101 Crosswinds Drive died Tuesday morning at his home. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18th, at 11:00 AM, at Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church. 752 Stoney Creek Church Rd., Goldsboro, NC. The Rev. Dr. Josh Whitfield and Rev. Luke Davis…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Elliot R. Futrell
David Earl Toler
February 15, 2023, 89, Smithfield – David Earl Toler, 89, of Smithfield passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born in Johnston County on February 10, 1934, to the late Henry Nicholas Toler and Nettie Jane Wiggins Toler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
Sheryl D. Pridgen
February 11, 2023, 55, Goldsboro – Ms. Sheryl D. Pridgen, 55, took hold of the Master’s hand on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on August 26, 1967, in Greene County, NC to A 4J Pridgen and Mattie Carmon. She is survived…… read more »
Henry A. King
February 8, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Mr. Henry A. King, 71, completed his earthly walk of life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 12:00 pm with visitation from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at St.…… read more »
Fredrick Sykes
February 6, 2023, 49, Spartanburg, SC – The pages of Life began to turn for Mr. Fredrick Morice Sykes, 49, of Spartanburg, SC, when he was born in Wayne County, NC, on September 24, 1973, to the late Betty Jean Sykes and Shelton Worrells. On February 6, 2023, Fredrick answered the Master’s Call and departed…… read more »
Almond Phillips Miller
February 10, 2023, 91, Calypso – Mrs. Almond Phillips Miller, native of Calypso and long-time Mount Olive resident, passed away Friday night, February 10, 2023, in Greenville at the home of her older daughter. She was 91. Mrs. Miller had been employed with Southern Bank and Trust Company. She was a member of Northeast Original…… read more »
Lettie Marie Turnage Bissette
February 11, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Lettie Marie Turnage Bissette, 86, of Goldsboro, passed away at her residence on Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Lee Turnage and Emma Pauline Price Turnage and was the wife of the late Stephen Henry Bissette. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed…… read more »
Donald L. Hilliard, Lt Col USAF Ret.
February 11, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Donald L. Hilliard, Lt Col USAF Ret., passed away Saturday surrounded by his family. Don was born in Hobbs, NM to Daniel Lee and Elmeta Evelyn Hilliard. Dan made a career in the air force as an aircraft avionics maintenance officer. He served in Vietnam twice, the first on…… read more »
Kermit B Anderson
February 10, 2023, 85, Faison – Kermit B Anderson passed away on February 10, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. Kermit was born on January 5, 1938, to the late Herman and Minnie Anderson. He was a retired farmer and salesman. Kermit was a loving and devoted husband, father, and…… read more »
Max Mellon Rich
February 9, 2023, 94, Goldsboro – Max Mellon Rich, 94, passed away Thursday at Willow Creek nursing home. He was the son of the late Evan and Fannie Rich and was the husband of the late Gloria Booth Rich. He was a retired foreman with Bethlehem Steel. He was also a veteran of the United…… read more »
