Category Archives: Obituaries

Dolly Crawford Boone

Dolly Crawford Boone

February 12, 2022, 103, Goldsboro – Dolly Crawford Boone, 103, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born in Wayne County on May 5, 1918 to the late Ivey J. Crawford and Ann Vail Crawford. Dolly was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 24 years, Jerry…read more »

Bobby Earl Grady

Bobby Earl Grady

February 11, 2022, 78, Goldsboro – Bobby Earl Grady, 78, closed his eyes to this earthly life and awakened in eternity with his Lord on Friday, February 11, 2022, while surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Wayne County to the late Sam O. Grady and Lucile Grady Dawson on July 14, 1943. In…read more »

Robert Samuel “Bobby” Varner, Jr.

Robert Samuel “Bobby” Varner, Jr.

February 10, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Robert Samuel “Bobby” Varner, Jr., 80, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Bobby was born in Wayne County to the late Robert Samuel Varner, Sr. and Bessie Kate Evans Narron on January 5, 1942. He retired from General Motors in Michigan after…read more »

Norman Lee Collins, Sr.

Norman Lee Collins, Sr.

February 10, 2022, 78, Goldsboro – Norman Lee Collins, Sr., 78, was welcomed into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Norman was born in Wayne County to the late Barney and Elizabeth Matilda Jones Collins on July 9, 1943. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…read more »

Sammy Harold Langston

Sammy Harold Langston

February 9, 2022, 71, Pikeville – Sammy Harold Langston, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home. Born in Sampson County on May 31, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry Lee and Betty Thornton Langston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy…read more »

Jean Alice Miller Hoke

Jean Alice Miller Hoke

February 6, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Jean Alice Miller Hoke, 88, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on March 29, 1933 in Pennsylvania, she was daughter to the late Harvey A. Miller and Helen Luckenbill Miller. Jean married the love of her life, George W. Hoke…read more »

James Edward Herring

James Edward Herring

February 8, 2022, 63, Bucklesberry – James Edward Herring has sown his final crop to reap his eternal reward. He peacefully passed away February 8, 2022. James was born in Lenoir County to the late Arthur Jack and Nina Mae Herring on February 5, 1959. The son of a farmer, the earth was in his…read more »

James Thomas “Tommy” Goodman

James Thomas “Tommy” Goodman

February 8, 2022, 63, Fayetteville – James Thomas “Tommy” Goodman passed away on February 8, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, to the late Morris Julian Goodman and Cora Lee Edwards Goodman. In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by a special niece, Missy…read more »

Robert “Bobby” E. Threewitts

Robert “Bobby” E. Threewitts

February 5, 2022, 51, La Grange – Robert “Bobby” E. Threewitts of La Grange died February 5, 2022, after a lengthy struggle with chronic heart disease. He was 51 years old. A Greenville native, Bobby was a graduate of J. H. Rose High School and attended Pitt Community College. His early career included automobile mechanics.…read more »

David Rickey Worley

David Rickey Worley

February 12, 2022, 76, Smithfield – David Rickey Worley, 76, of 219 Avenue Road entered into his resting place Saturday, February 12th, 2022, at WakeMed Raleigh Campus. Mr. David Rickey Worley attended Crumplers Crossroads Church of God of Prophecy. He was an avid musician, playing multiple instruments with many bands over the course of his…read more »

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