Category Archives: Obituaries

Paula Jo Fail Godwin

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

Melissa Sikora Knebel

Melissa Sikora Knebel

September 7, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Melissa Sikora Knebel, 83, completed her earthly journey on September 7, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Passaic County, New Jersey on May 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George Pruden and Doris Leonhard Pruden. Melissa had a love for horses and being outdoors.…read more »

Rodney McCray Bell

Rodney McCray Bell

September 8, 2022, 79, Eureka – Rodney McCray Bell, 79, of Eureka went to his heavenly home Thursday morning, September 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at Eureka cemetery. Visitation will…read more »

Jean Head Siler

Jean Head Siler

August 31, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Jean Head Siler died on August 31, 2022. She was the adoring wife of Sandy Siler and the daughter ofMargaret Berry Head and Laska H. Head of Seven Springs. Sandy and her son, Laska David, precededher in death.Jeannie was the proud and loving mother of Mary Margaret Siler Head…read more »

Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

September 5, 2022, 96, Snow Hill – Mr. Arthur Smith, 96, completed this earthly walk of life on Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Greendale Forrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Snow Hill, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home of Goldsboro.read more »

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