August 27, 2021, 58, Pikeville – James Daniel “Rooster” Pittman, age 58, of Pikeville, NC, passed away Friday at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Edwin Miller and Dora Marie Boyette Pittman. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at Shumate-Faulk Funeral…… read more »
August 26, 2021, 77, Goldsboro – David Ross Shelton passed away unexpectedly on August 26 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Although he had health issues for several months, he had great hope that he would regain his strength and get back to the things he most enjoyed – working in his shop, woodworking, hunting, fishing, and spending…… read more »
August 30, 2021, 80, Goldsboro – Mary Elizabeth “Joy” Corbett, 80, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home in Goldsboro, NC, after a courageous battle with dementia. She was born on May 10, 1941 in Greene County, NC to Virgil and Lillie Mae Hart. A 1959 graduate of Snow Hill High School,…… read more »
August 29, 2021, 88, Goldsboro – Jean Stevens Baker, 88, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Jean was born in Wake County on September 4, 1932 to the late Tommie and Eva Jones Stevens. She was married to the late Charles Eugene Baker. Jean was…… read more »
August 29, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Mabel Louise Boyette Smith, 84, drifted to sleep in this world and awakened in the land that is fairer than day on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Referred to as “Bootsie” by those who knew her best, she was born in Wayne County to the late Ralph and Mabel Strickland…… read more »
August 28, 2021, 91, Goldsboro – Sharon Lee Newnam Warren, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Brookdale Country Day Road. Born in Guilford County on June 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Newnam and Thelma Stone Newnam. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by…… read more »
August 28, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Marion Wendell Thornton, 85, of Goldsboro, NC left his earthly home peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 with his family by his side. Wendell was born on May 25, 1936 in Newton Grove, NC to Rossie and Pearl Thornton. He was the fifth of eight children. Wendell attended Atlantic…… read more »
August 26, 2021, 94, Goldsboro – Cora Fields Eason, 94, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nash County on June 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George A. Fields and Ida Casey Fields. Cora was a longtime member of Falling…… read more »
August 28, 2021, 48, Seven Springs – Gonzalo Flores Venegas, de 48 años, fue recibido a las puertas del cielo por su Señor Jesucristo el sábado 28 de agosto de 2021. Gonzalo nació el 4 de enero de 1973 en Pajaritos de la sierra Valparaíso, Zacatecas, hijo del difunto Pedro y Oliva Flores. Además de…… read more »
August 26, 2021, 4, La Grange – With full confidence in the love of Christ Jesus, Jayda Jean Rouse, 4, accepted His invitation to enter into new life eternal in the Heavens where there is no more sickness, grief, or pain. Sown in weakness, yet raised in power, Jayda’s long-term goal of being able to…… read more »
