August 1, 2021, 67, Newland – William “Bill” Tyson Newsome, 67, of Newland and Oak Island, N.C. passed away August 1, 2021. He was born in Sandford, N.C. to Richard Norwood and Madeline Yates Newsome on June 11, 1954. He is survived by his husband, Richard Ray, and brother, Richard Newsome (Bobbie), of Lillington, N.C.…… read more »
August 1, 202, 67, Seven Springs – Debbie Stroud, 67, left her boots and saddle to drive the glorious chariots of heaven on the streets of gold on August 1, 2021. Debbie was born in Wayne County to the late Adrian Loren Bennett and Nannie Lou Bennett on July 8, 1954. From the moment she…… read more »
July 29, 2021, 63, Mount Olive – Ann Southerland Jones, a life-long resident of Mount Olive, passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021 at her home. She was 63. Ann is lovingly remembered as being “the voice” of the Mt. Olive Pickle Company where she was employed for over 38 years as its receptionist.…… read more »
July 27, 2021, 87, Frederick – Ludie Hyatt Smith, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Frederick, Maryland She was a 20-year employee of Northern Telecom in Research Triangle, NC a job that she genuinely loved. She was a fabulous true southern cook, and nothing made her happier than to see everyone enjoy the…… read more »
July 29, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – Pearline “Lynn” Kornegay Kearney, 71, peacefully passed away on July 29, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on June 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James Kornegay and Rosa Bass Kornegay. In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in…… read more »
July 29, 2021, 94, Goldsboro – David Jennings “DJ” Pelt, age 94, entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. Born in Wayne County on March 10, 1927, he was the son of the late Robert Monroe Pelt and Essie Garris Pelt. He married the love of…… read more »
July 26, 2021, 57, Goldsboro – Michael Mandale “Dale” Williams, 57, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 26, 2021 from injuries sustained in a work accident. Dale was born in Wayne County on January 6, 1964 to Joyce Anderson Owens and the late Chester Cornelius Williams. He was a 1982 graduate of Charles B. Aycock…… read more »
July 24, 2021, 67, Goldsboro – Deborah Reeves Thompson, 67, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Wayne County on May 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Chester Reeves and Louise Radford Reeves. For many years, Deborah was a teacher with the Lenoir County Public School System.…… read more »
July 29, 2021, 90, LaGrange – Nannie Laura Mewborn Fields, 90, was received by her Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 29, 2021. Nan was born November 15, 1930 in the Mewborn Homeplace in the Jason Community of Greene County to the late Titus George and Mary Elizabeth Moye Mewborn. Nan,…… read more »
July 27, 2021, 62, Goldsboro – Linda Lee Robinson Bardecker passed away peacefully Tuesday July 27, 2021 with her family by her side. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey on February 19, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Lula Holodick. In addition, she was preceded in death by her sisters Rheba Eosso, Sybil…… read more »
