Category Archives: Obituaries

William Warren Bishop

December 25, 2021, 89, Goldsboro – William Warren Bishop, age 89, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter on Christmas morning. Born in Durham, NC, he was the son of the late William Warren Bishop, Sr. and the late Mary Thompson Bishop and husband of the late Bonny Rutledge Bishop.  Warren was retired…read more »

Timothy J. Sibbett

Timothy J. Sibbett

December 24, 2021, 62, Dudley – Timothy J. Sibbett, 62, of Dudley died Friday at Wayne UNC. He is the son of Denny Ray Sibbett and the late Alice Maxine Craig Sibbett. He served in the United States Army and had worked at AP Parts.   No formal services will be held. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home of Goldsboro…read more »

Susan Valley Kearney

Susan Valley Kearney

December 29, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Susan Valley Kearney, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Chapel Hill on September 21, 1958, she was the daughter of Lois M. Valley and the late James Joseph Valley, Sr. In addition to her mother, Susan is survived by her children,…read more »

Rose Benton Hansen

Rose Benton Hansen

December 29, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Rose Benton Hansen, 85, of the Elroy community passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 while in the care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, James Luby and Gladys Benton; brothers, Harold Benton, Thomas Benton, and Richard Benton; and sister, Faye Benton Hudson.…read more »

Francis Eugene “Gene” Suggs

Francis Eugene “Gene” Suggs

December 29, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Francis Eugene “Gene” Suggs, 85, completed his earthly work on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, and now rests from his labors at the feet of his Heavenly Father. Gene was born in Duplin County, one of eleven children, to the late Edward Hamilton Suggs and Frances Lucille Forehand Suggs on…read more »

David Ray Jordan

David Ray Jordan

December 28, 2021, 52, Goldsboro – Remaining ever positive and always courageous, David Ray Jordan, 52, finished his course in this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. David was born in Wayne County on March 7, 1969 to Sherrell and Peggy Jordan of Goldsboro. A 1987 graduate of Southern…read more »

Margie Ann Smith Jackson

Margie Ann Smith Jackson

December 26, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Margie Ann Smith Jackson was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born in Wayne County to the late Stedman and Alease Vinson Smith on November 14, 1938. In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Smith.…read more »

Margaret Waters Willoughby

Margaret Waters Willoughby

December 26, 2021, 97, Goldsboro – Margaret Waters Willoughby, 97, passed through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Margaret was born in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Marvin E. Waters, Sr. and Flossie Aldridge Waters on July 31, 1924. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…read more »

Tony Juarez Vega

Tony Juarez Vega

December 25, 2021, 21, Dudley – Tony Juarez Vega, de 21 años, falleció el sábado 25 de diciembre de 2021. Nació en el condado de Wayne el 24 de enero de 2000, era hijo de David Juárez Vega y Angelina Irma Vega Juárez. Además de sus padres, a Tony le sobreviven sus hermanos y cónyuges,…read more »

William “Gary” Baker

William “Gary” Baker

December 23, 2021, 64, Goldsboro – William “Gary” Baker passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 23rd from recently diagnosed cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Brunson McLeod, his brother, J. Phil McLeod Jr. and his biological father William Baker. He is survived by his wife, Brigitte Baker…read more »

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