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 »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Ann Southerland Jones
Ludie Hyatt Smith
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 »
Pearline “Lynn” Kornegay Kearney
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 »
David Jennings “DJ” Pelt
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 »
Michael Mandale “Dale” Williams
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 »
Deborah Reeves Thompson
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 »
Nannie Laura Mewborn Fields
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 »
Linda Lee Robinson Bardecker
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 »
Tami Jo Singleton
July 29, 2021, 54, Goldsboro – Tami Jo Singleton, 54, of Goldsboro passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. A private service will be held. Mrs. Singleton was born in Ohio on December 21, 1966. She is survived by her husband, Eddie L. Singleton; one son, J’Lexus…… read more »
Essie Woodard Smith
July 29, 2021, 92, Goldsboro – Essie Woodard Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. She was born to the late Estella Wilkins Woodard and William David Woodard on July 11, 1929, the second of nine children, and was a lifelong resident of Wayne County. Essie graduated from Rosewood High School and, after…… read more »
