September 11, 2022, 71, Institute – Steva Hardy Bledsoe passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a dearly loved wife, mother, and Nana. Born November 13, 1950, she was the first child of Bill and Melba Hardy of Institute, NC. She was a proud alumnus of Greensboro College…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Steva Hardy Bledsoe
Jennifer Russell Johnson
September 10, 2022, 53, La Grange – Jennifer Russell Johnson, 53, of La Grange was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her father on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Jennifer was born November 1, 1968, in Pender County to the late Posie Edward Johnson and Virginia Croom Baker. Jennifer worked at Kinston Pediatrics for…… read more »
Michelle Haybarker
September 11, 2022, 50, Goldsboro – Michelle Haybarker, 50, of Goldsboro went to sleep in the arms of her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 11, 2022, at home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Michelle was born in Wayne County on December 2, 1971, to the late Thomas Earl…… read more »
Johnnie Lee Medlin
September 10, 2022, 75, Dudley – Johnnie Lee Medlin, 75, of Dudley departed this walk of life Saturday, September 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will…… read more »
Paula Jo Fail Godwin
September 11, 2022, 55, Princeton – Paula Jo Fail Godwin, 55, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care in Goldsboro surrounded by her family. Paula was born on December 23, 1966, to Charles Eldra Fail and Bertie JoAnne Dunn Fail. Paula is preceded in death by her grandson…… read more »
Margaret “Peggy” Louise Andrade Casey
September 9, 2022, 70, Smithfield – Margaret “Peggy” Louise Andrade Casey, 70, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by her family. Peggy was born in Monroe County, New York on October 3, 1951, to the late Ralph Warren Andrade and Florence Muszak Andrade. In addition to…… read more »
Atty. Lowell L. Siler
September 6, 2022, 68, Durham – Atty. Lowell L. Siler, 68, was a faithful and humble servant of the citizens of Durham County, NC. He completed his earthly service on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 12:00 pm…… read more »
Dennis F. Jones
September 6, 2022, 72, Albertson – Dennis F. Jones, 72, of the Outlaw’s Bridge area, Albertson, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2022, at his home. Dennis was the son of the late Bruce and Reba Jean Outlaw Jones. He graduated from East Duplin High School in the class of 1969. His working career…… read more »
Vance E. Kornegay
September 6, 2022, 72, Mount Olive – Vance E. Kornegay, resident of the Rones Chapel Community near Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Wayne Hospital. His family will receive friends at Tyndall Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 12, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11…… read more »
Brenda “Diane” Bass Roberts
September 7, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Brenda “Diane” Bass Roberts, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Maie Bell Bass. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be Sunday, September 11, 2022, 2:00 pm…… read more »
