Category Archives: Obituaries

Terry “Goose” Wayne Moore Sr.

Terry “Goose” Wayne Moore Sr.

April 4, 2022, 56, Fremont – Terry “Goose” Wayne Moore Sr., 56 of Fremont passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at home with his wife by his side. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the home of his sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Audie & Tina Murphy,…read more »

Margaret C. “Susie” Battle

Margaret C. “Susie” Battle

April 3, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Mrs. Margaret C. “Susie” Battle, 83, completed her earthy mission on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. She will be laid to rest at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be…read more »

Thurman L. Mathis

Thurman L. Mathis

April 2, 2022, 70, Goldsboro – Mr. Thurman L. Mathis, 70, answered the Master’s call on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11:30 am with a viewing from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, April…read more »

Elouise Dent

Elouise Dent

April 3, 2022, 88, Faison – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Dent and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Elouise Dent, 88, of Faison, NC. Ms. Dent Transitioned at her home, Faison, NC. Services of Integrity and Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams…read more »

James G. Smith Jr

James G. Smith Jr

March 30, 2022, 85, Rocky Mount – The staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC, join with the Smith and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. James G. Smith Jr, 85, of Rocky Mount, NC. Services of Integrity and Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams &…read more »

Roxie Anne Young Duncan

Roxie Anne Young Duncan

April 4, 2022, 70, Mount Olive – Mrs. Roxie Anne Young Duncan, at the age of 70, passed away late Monday night, April 4, 2022, at the home of her son. Born in Greene County and raised at Jason near La Grange, she had been a resident of the Outlaw’s Bridge area near Seven Springs…read more »

Eva Nan Summerlin

Eva Nan Summerlin

April 2, 2022, 84, Mount Olive – Miss Eva Nan Summerlin, a life-long resident of Summerlin’s Crossroads, rural Mount Olive, passed away early Saturday morning, April 2, 2022, at the age of 84. She will be remembered as being a business education teacher, having begun her teaching career in Jamesville, before joining the faculty of…read more »

William Lester “Bill” Hennessee, Jr.

April 2, 2022, 90, Faison – William Lester “Bill” Hennessee, Jr., long-time resident of Faison, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was 90. Mr. Hennessee and his wife, Bobbie, with their six children came to Faison in 1965 where he gained employment with Chas F. Cates and Sons, Inc..…read more »

Debra “Debbie” Pierce Smith

Debra “Debbie” Pierce Smith

April 2, 2022, 66, Goldsboro – Debra “Debbie” Pierce Smith, age 66, passed away Saturday morning at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Kinston, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ada Willadean Browder Hanway and Darrel Hanway. The family will have a time of visitation on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to…read more »

Virginia Carolyn King

Virginia Carolyn King

April 2, 2022, 71, Goldsboro – Virginia Carolyn King, 71, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday at Wayne UNC Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mallie Brock and was married to Kenneth King. She was a homemaker for her family and enjoyed going fishing, trips to the mountains on vacation, and…read more »

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