Category Archives: Obituaries

James Arthur Flowers

James Arthur Flowers

January 9, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – James Arthur Flowers, age 84, passed away on Sunday at his residence. Born in Jackson, NC, he was the son of the late Venable Franklin Flowers and the late Sarah Willie Wheeler Flowers and husband of the late Lona Lee Spry Flowers. He was also preceded in death by…read more »

Margaret Peedin Hollowell

Margaret Peedin Hollowell

January 11, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Margaret Peedin Hollowell, 81, closed her eyes to this world and opened them to gaze upon her Savior’s face on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Margaret was born in Wayne County to the late Henry Clarence Peedin and Addie Mae Stafford Peedin on September 16, 1940. The receiving line in…read more »

Joe Ben Sauls

Joe Ben Sauls

January 10, 2022, 96, Goldsboro – Joe Ben Sauls, 96, transitioned from this life to his Heavenly Home on Monday, January 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on October 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Ernest Jackson and Ethel Taylor Sauls. Joe Ben moved with his family to…read more »

Pamela Jo Fail Wyatt

Pamela Jo Fail Wyatt

January 9, 2022, 66, Goldsboro – Pamela Jo Fail Wyatt, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning at the Brian Center. Pam was born in Ocala, Florida to Josephine Davis Fail of Goldsboro and the late Ralph Fail on July 1, 1955. She leaves behind a legacy of unconditional love…read more »

Thelma Rivenbark Warrick

Thelma Rivenbark Warrick

January 9, 2022, 99, Goldsboro – Thelma Rivenbark Warrick, 99, departed for her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Thelma was born in Lenoir County to the late John David Rivenbark and Ora Mae Moore Rivenbark on March 19, 1922. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie…read more »

Robert Stephenson “Ham” Parks

Robert Stephenson “Ham” Parks

January 8, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Robert Stephenson “Ham” Parks, 94, completed his earthly journey and was welcomed into the presence of his Lord on January 8, 2022 while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Ham was born to the late Joseph Stephenson Parks and Lila Smith Parks on September 2, 1927. In…read more »

Edward “Eddie” Albert Herring

Edward “Eddie” Albert Herring

January 12, 2022, 72, La Grange – Edward “Eddie” Albert Herring passed away on January 12, 2022. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Edward Matchett Herring and Audrey Suggs Herring on April 9, 1949. In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Sutton Herring, and son,…read more »

Virginia Williams Langley

Virginia Williams Langley

January 9, 2022, 76, Pikeville – Virginia Williams Langley, 76, formerly of Pikeville passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Carolina Rivers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jacksonville, NC. A private burial will be held at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.  Mrs. Langley was born in Wilson County on November 17, 1945 to the late…read more »

George Cleveland Thornton

George Cleveland Thornton

January 7, 2022, 88, Pikeville – George Cleveland Thornton, 88, of Pikeville passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley.  The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Thornton was born in Wayne County…read more »

Jack Dixon Smith, Sr.

Jack Dixon Smith, Sr.

January 10, 2022, 78, Goldsboro – Jack Dixon Smith, Sr., age 78, passed away on Monday to be welcomed in a grand reunion with his wife of 57 years, Ann Sullivan Smith. Born in Wayne County to the late Relmon Seth-Isaac Smith and Velma Gregory Smith, he lived his entire life in the Rosewood Community…read more »

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