Category Archives: Obituaries

Chase Faircloth

Chase Faircloth

February 20, 2022, 25, Pikeville – Chase Faircloth, 25, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on February 20, 2022.  He remained with us a while longer so that he could give life to others as an organ donor on February 23, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his beloved Papa, James…read more »

Sherry Weaver Martinez

Sherry Weaver Martinez

February 26, 2022, 49, Kenly – Sherry Weaver Martinez, 49, of Kenly, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Sherry was born in Wake County on June 1, 1972 to Cherry Wayne Watson and the late Donald Ray Weaver. In addition to her father, Sherry is preceded in death by her brothers,…read more »

Bertha L. Walls

Bertha L. Walls

February 10, 2022, 85, Tacoma WA – Ms. Bertha L. Walls, 85, passed on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on August 23, 1936 in Wayne County, NC to Willie McNair and Tessie Mae Sutton McNair. Services of compassionate and…read more »

Rita Diane Sullivan Long

Rita Diane Sullivan Long

February 21, 2022, 58, Goldsboro – Rita Diane Sullivan Long, age 58, went to her Heavenly home Monday evening at her residence with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late John Lawrence Sullivan and the late Virginia Lee Bryan Sullivan.…read more »

Betty Dunbar Roberts

Betty Dunbar Roberts

Betty Dunbar Roberts, 78, departed for her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Betty was born in Wayne County to the late Albert F. and Mathel Laws Dunbar on April 4, 1943. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Roberts; grandson, Kevin Thomas, Jr.; and brother, Henry…read more »

Manuel Soria Avila

Manuel Soria Avila

February 18, 2022, 56, Goldsboro – Manuel Soria Avila, 56, passed away at his home on February 18, 2022. Born in Michoacon, Mexico on November 26, 1965, he is the son of Jose Amparo Soria Ponce and Glafira Avila. Manuel will be remembered for his passion and love for farming and raising his own animals.…read more »

Ricardo Montez McLeod, II

Ricardo Montez McLeod, II

February 17, 2022, 16, Goldsboro – Ricardo Montez McLeod, II, lovingly referred to as “Juice” by many loved ones, was given his heavenly wings on the night of February 17, 2022. Ricardo aka Juice blessed the world with his arrival on June 10, 2005 as the first-born son of Ricardo Montez McLeod and Joyce Lashonda…read more »

William “Ray” Lewis

William “Ray” Lewis

February 22, 2022, 80, Jenny Lind – William “Ray” Lewis passed away at home, with his children by his side, on February 22, 2022. He was born in Nash County on May 13, 1941. Ray’s early years were spent at Kennedy Home, where he credits his success in life. With love, encouragement, and support, Ray…read more »

Joshuah Kristopher Keating

Joshuah Kristopher Keating

February 22, 2022, 34, Goldsboro – Joshuah Kristopher Keating, 34, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. A private family graveside service will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.   Joshuah was born in New York on February 24, 1987.   He was a combat veteran of the war in Iraq and…read more »

James Solomon Tyner

James Solomon Tyner

February 20, 2022, 78, Pikeville – James Solomon Tyner, 78 passed peacefully from this life on Sunday Morning, February 20, 2022 at his home in Pikeville, NC.  James was born to the late Rev. Monroe & Hettie Tyner of Princeton, NC on September 19, 1943. A graduate of Princeton High School in 1962, he enlisted in…read more »

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