Category Archives: Obituaries

William Earl Davis

November 13, 2021, 83, LaGrange – William Earl Davis closed his eyes to this earthly life and awakened in eternity with his Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Although we fail to understand God’s timing or his plan, we recognize that His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our…read more »

Robert Bailey Gates

Robert Bailey Gates

November 15, 2021, 80, La Grange – Robert Bailey Gates passed away November 15, 2021. He was born in South Boston, Virginia to the late Robert H. Gates and Isabella Bailey Gates on August 2, 1941. In addition to his parents, Bailey is preceded in death by a son, Michael David Gates. Bailey’s family will…read more »

Ruben Edward Huggins

Ruben Edward Huggins

November 14, 2021, 60, La Grange – Ruben Edward Huggins, 60, of Kinston, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. Ruben was the son of Ruby Scott Huggins of Kinston and the late Thomas Edward Huggins. He was the owner and operator of Tom’s Septic Tank Service of Kinston. He was an…read more »

Eleanor Sue Jones Walmsley

Eleanor Sue Jones Walmsley

November 13, 2021, 73, La Grange – Eleanor Sue Jones Walmsley, 73, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Sue was born on August 1, 1948 in Lenoir County to the late Jack and Anita Jones. In addition to her parents, she was warmly embraced at the…read more »

Mother Ethellen Lewis

Mother Ethellen Lewis

November 18, 2021, 94, Goldsboro – Mother Ethellen Lewis, 94, of Goldsboro, went to her heavenly home Thursday evening, November 18, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.read more »

Wilson Lee Norris

November 17, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Wilson Lee Norris, 134 Pinkney Court passed Wednesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A graveside service will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3888 Hwy 70 West, Goldsboro. Pastor Lynn Epps and Pastor James Coley will officiate. The family will receive friends at the residence Friday from…read more »

Robert J. (Bob) Creighton

Robert J. (Bob) Creighton

November 17, 2021, 75, Goldsboro – Robert J. (Bob) Creighton, 75, 1703 Chelsea Drive NW died at his residence Wednesday. He was a native of Kansas and was the son of the late Marigold Frances Allen Creighton and Alexander Quinn Creighton. He was retired from Kansas DOT. He is survived by his wife Terry Bass,…read more »

Dawn Mary Hendry Campbell

Dawn Mary Hendry Campbell

November 18, 2021, 76, Benicia – Dawn Mary Hendry Campbell, 76, of Benicia, California, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Dawn was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 1, 1945 to the late Marshal Hendry and Harriett Winberg Hendry. Dawn is survived by her loving husband, William Louis…read more »

Dennis Young Newcomb

Dennis Young Newcomb

November 17, 2021, 75, Princeton – Dennis Young Newcomb, 75, of Princeton passed away at the SECU Hospice House on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.  He was born August 31, 1946 to the late Lecko Young Newcomb and Flonnie Glover Newcomb.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Ethel Weaver, Margaret…read more »

Jackie Evans Bunn Barbee

Jackie Evans Bunn Barbee

November 17, 2021, 86, Fremont – Jackie Evans Bunn Barbee, 86, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Always Compassionate Home Care in Fremont. Jackie was born in Johnston County on February 9, 1935 to the late Ernest Clifton Evans and Kizzie Peedin Evans Godwin. In addition to her parents, Jackie…read more »

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