Category Archives: Obituaries

Georgia Lee Rouse Grady

Georgia Lee Rouse Grady

November 12, 2021, 89, Mount Olive – Mrs. Georgia Lee Rouse Grady, age 89, passed away early Friday morning, November 12, 2021 in the comfortable surroundings of her home. Her family welcomes friends and neighbors to the Grady residence on Sunday afternoon, November 14, from 2 until 4 p.m. to share condolences. The home address…read more »

Sherwood Holmes

Sherwood Holmes

November 12, 2021, 67, Mount Olive – It was in the early evening hours on Friday, November 12, 2021 that Sherwood Holmes passed away. Death came for him while he was being cared for at Vidant Duplin Hospital A resident of the Mount Olive area for most of his life, Sherwood was 67. Sherwood will…read more »

Sofia Marie Zamora

Sofia Marie Zamora

November 11, 2021, 0, Mount Olive – On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Baby Girl Sofia Marie Zamora left the safe embrace of her place of creation to be with Jesus. While her family was anxiously awaiting and preparing for her arrival, it was unknown to them that Jesus and his angels were also preparing a…read more »

Jerry Richard “Ricky” Smith

Jerry Richard “Ricky” Smith

November 13, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – Jerry Richard “Ricky” Smith, age 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early in the morning on November 13, 2021, while at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Bill and Betty Hill Smith. He was…read more »

Daryl S. Thomas

Daryl S. Thomas

April 23, 2020, 60, Goldsboro – Daryl S. Thomas, 60, of Goldsboro, passed away and completed his earthly journey. A service of Love and Remembrance will be held Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm in the Shumate Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 PM at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home. Daryl…read more »

John “Jack” C. Wells

John “Jack” C. Wells

November 10, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – John “Jack” C. Wells, 91, of Goldsboro died Nov 10, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Clyde Victor Wells and Mary Elizabeth Critzer Wells and the husband of the late Nina B. Wells. He was an entrepreneur and operated his businesses until his death.…read more »

Billy Eugene Anderson

Billy Eugene Anderson

November 10, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – Billy Eugene Anderson has laid down his rod and reel and hung up his hunting gear for the last time. He entered into perfect peace on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. We are certain, however, that heaven has a new hunting club already in the making. Billy was born in…read more »

Connie Gray Pope

Connie Gray Pope

November 10, 2021, 56, Goldsboro – Connie Gray Pope, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Signature Health Care in Kinston. She was born in Wayne County on March 23, 1965 to the late James Earl Pope and Margaret Turnage Pope. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 at…read more »

Edith Faye Yelverton Head

Edith Faye Yelverton Head

November 9, 2021, 82, Goldsboro – Edith Faye Yelverton Head was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was born in Greene County on October 18, 1939 to the late Marvin and Bonnie Belle Shingleton Yelverton. Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mercel “Bud” Head.…read more »

Donald “Don” Ray Gardner II

Donald “Don” Ray Gardner II

November 9, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Donald “Don” Ray Gardner II, 68, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. A native of Wayne County, he was the son of Lou Smith Kearney and the late Donald Ray Gardner. Don was a member of Stoney Creek FWB Church…read more »

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