Category Archives: Obituaries

Patrick Robert Duffy

Patrick Robert Duffy

January 20, 2022, 38, Princeton – Patrick Robert Duffy, 38, of Princeton passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  Patrick was born on July 22, 1983 to Margaret Lynn Bass and the late Patrick Joseph Duffy. In addition to his mother, Patrick is survived by his wife, Stephanie Brantham; children, Destinee Duffy, Landon Duffy and…read more »

Darol Jon Kubert

Darol Jon Kubert

January 19, 2022, 59, Kenly – Darol Jon Kubert, 59, of Kenly, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. Darol was born in San Diego County, California on June 2, 1962 to the late Ervin Albert Kubert and Thelma Espadal. In addition to his parents, Darol is preceded in…read more »

Larry W. White

Larry W. White

January 22, 2022, 63, Smithfield – Mr. Larry W. White age 63 of Smithfield, NC passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Mr. White is the husband of Venius White and brother of Roy C. White. Arrangements will be handled by Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services of Smithfield, NC. Please visit our website www.waltersandersfuneralhome.com…read more »

Grayson Allen Hope

Grayson Allen Hope

January 23, 2022, 0, Goldsboro – Grayson Allen Hope entered into this world on January 23, 2022 and experienced the all-too-brief snuggles of his parents before being carried into Heaven in the loving arms of Jesus. Though Grayson’s time on Earth was brief, the joy he brought his family was like no other. A graveside…read more »

Billy G. Buchanan

Billy G. Buchanan

January 22, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Billy G. Buchanan, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He is survived by daughters, Lena Stegman, Paula Neff, Laura Henderson, and Patricia Stewart; grandchildren, Tyler Stegman, Sydney Stewart, Landry Henderson, and Willow Stewart; and great-grandson, Zane Stegman. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Air…read more »

Joseph Weldon Franklin, Jr.

Joseph Weldon Franklin, Jr.

January 21, 2022, 76, Goldsboro – Joseph Weldon Franklin, Jr., 76, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston. Born in Durham County on May 18, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph Weldon, Sr. and Helen Butler Franklin. Joey is survived by his wife of 45 years,…read more »

Monika Bakacs Donnelly

Monika Bakacs Donnelly

January 18, 2022, 48, Pikeville – Monika Bakacs Donnelly, 48, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Budapest, Hungary on April 19, 1973, she was the daughter of Eva Horvath Bakacs and the late Istvan Bakacs. In addition to her mother, Monika is survived…read more »

William Wiley Leonard

January 18, 2022, 70, Goldsboro – William Wiley Leonard, 70, was welcomed into his Heavenly Father’s embrace on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Wiley was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Fair Miller Leonard of Goldsboro and the late William Henry Leonard, III on May 4, 1951. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death…read more »

James Keith “Jamie” Summerlin

James Keith “Jamie” Summerlin

January 17, 2022, 54, Mount Olive – James Keith “Jamie” Summerlin, 54, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home. Born in Wayne County on March 10, 1967, he was the son of Lois Murphy Cox and the late James Edward Summerlin. In addition to his mother, Jamie is survived by his wife,…read more »

Nevaeh Kimberlee Baker

Nevaeh Kimberlee Baker

January 15, 2022, 1, Goldsboro – Nevaeh Kimberlee Baker exchanged her earthly life to be a ray of light in the Heavens on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Nevaeh was born in New Hanover County on January 17, 2020, to proud parents, David Earl Baker and Mon’a Laquesha Scott. Though…read more »

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