Category Archives: Obituaries

Joyce A. Smith

Joyce A. Smith

July 2, 2022, 60, Goldsboro – Ms. Joyce A. Smith, 60, gained her Heavenly wings on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 12:00pm at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US 117 Hwy South, Dudley, NC. There will…read more »

William Lawrence Lamb

William Lawrence Lamb

July 7, 2022, 60, Dudley – The staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Lamb and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. William Lawrence Lamb, of Dudley, NC. Mr. Lamb transitioned at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. William Lawrence Lamb was born to Earthaline…read more »

Charles Allen Saylor

Charles Allen Saylor

July 5, 2022, 59, Dudley – Charles Allen Saylor, 59, better known as Charlie, of the Indian Springs Community, Dudley, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Tuesday, July 5, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, at 2…read more »

Linda Kay Rouse Sutton

Linda Kay Rouse Sutton

July 5, 2022, 79, Albertson – Linda Kay Rouse Sutton, at the age of 79, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. Linda was a resident of the Pleasant Grove community, Albertson, N.C. She was a member of Alum Springs Missionary Baptist Church and the Pleasant Grove Fire Department…read more »

Darrell Lee Jones

Darrell Lee Jones

July 4, 2022, 58, Mount Olive – It was during the evening dinner hour of Independence Day, 2022, that Darrell Lee Jones without warning, suddenly passed from this life to behold the presence of his Lord and Savior. His wife and daughter were with him at the time of his departure. Mr. Jones, 58, a…read more »

Betty Swinson Webber

Betty Swinson Webber

July 3, 2022, 79, Seven Springs – Betty Swinson Webber, 79, resident of the Indian Springs community, Seven Springs, N.C.., passed away Sunday evening, July 3, 2022, while at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Chris Turner. Burial…read more »

Elizabeth W. Lineberry

Elizabeth W. Lineberry

July 6, 2022, 52, Goldsboro – Elizabeth W. Lineberry, 52, passed away Wednesday at Wayne U.N.C. She was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Williams. Mrs. Lineberry was a home maker. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Park East Church of God. Mrs. Lineberry is survived by a…read more »

John Lee Hinson, Sr.

John Lee Hinson, Sr.

July 7, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – John Lee Hinson, Sr., 86, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on March 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Chesley Floyd and Bertha Mae Faircloth Hinson. John is survived by his wife, Bobby Weaver Hinson; sons,…read more »

Laura Hyatt Evans

Laura Hyatt Evans

July 5, 2022, 76, Goldsboro – Laura Hyatt Evans, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. She was born in Sampson County to the late William and Minnie Hyatt on October 27, 1945. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David…read more »

Elmer Coleman Rodwell

Elmer Coleman Rodwell

July 4, 2022, 96, Moss Hill – Elmer Coleman Rodwell, 96, was born July 11, 1925 in Macon, North Carolina, the eighth of ten children born to Hugh Edgar Rodwell Sr. and Mamie Shearin Rodwell. After graduating from Macon High School, Mr. Rodwell served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After completing a…read more »

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