Category Archives: Obituaries

Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Andrew Allgaier III, USAF Retired

Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Andrew Allgaier III, USAF Retired

February 1, 2023, 79, Goldsboro – Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Andrew Allgaier III, USAF Retired also known by his call sign “Gator” passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina at the age of 79. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire on April 11, 1943,…read more »

Jesse Andrew Kissinger

Jesse Andrew Kissinger

January 31, 2023, 83, Goldsboro – Jesse Andrew Kissinger, 83, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born to the late Everett Jesse Kissinger and Nellie Ruff Kissinger on August 29, 1939, in Fairchance, Pennsylvania. In addition to his parents, Jesse was…read more »

Adell Medlin Sauls

Adell Medlin Sauls

January 28, 2023, 92, Goldsboro – Adell Medlin Sauls entered into her eternal reward on January 28, 2023. The ninth of thirteen children, she was born in Johnston County to the late William Henry Medlin and Annie Lillian Aycock Medlin on April 18, 1930. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…read more »

Alice Faye Mason Barnes

Alice Faye Mason Barnes

February 5, 2023, 82, Fremont – Alice Faye Mason Barnes, 82, of Fremont went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.  The family will receive friends following the…read more »

David Thomas Luper

David Thomas Luper

February 3, 2023, 53, Pikeville – David Thomas Luper, 53, of Pikeville went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, February 3, 2023, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will…read more »

Ronald Lee Morgan

Ronald Lee Morgan

February 2, 2023, 63, Smithfield – Ronald Lee Morgan, 63, of Smithfield passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Durham VA Health Care. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, at…read more »

Gwendolyn Gay Bailey

Gwendolyn Gay Bailey

February 6, 2023, 55, Smithfield – Gwendolyn Gay Bailey, 55, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.  She was born on March 27, 1967, to the late David Earl Bailey and Laura Elizabeth Stephenson Creech.  Gwen enjoyed going for drives, and spending time at the lake, and with her…read more »

Ronald James Cirelli

Ronald James Cirelli

January 25, 2023, 73, Smithfield – Ronald James Cirelli, 73, of Smithfield passed away at his home on January 25, 2023.  He was born in Camden County, New Jersey on March 04, 1949, to the late Louis Anthony Cirelli and Savina Maria Leo Cirelli.  Mr. Cirelli was a retired factory worker.  He is survived by…read more »

John Richard Fail

John Richard Fail

February 3, 2023, 85, Princeton – John Richard Fail, 85, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Friday, February 3, 2023.  He was born in Wayne County on October 31, 1937, to the late Eldra Dixon Fail and Eunice Estelle Summerlin Fail.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…read more »

Lynwood Dean Best

Lynwood Dean Best

February 1, 2023, 68, Goldsboro – Mr. Lynwood Dean Best, 68, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, in Goldsboro, NC. Chapel viewing Monday, February 6, 2023, from 4:00 -6:00 PM. Celebration of Life 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at JB Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations. Interment Eastern Carolina State…read more »

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