January 11, 2025, 36, Mount Olive — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Allred, age 36, who left us unexpectedly in January 2025. Michael was born on March 8, 1988, and was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his devoted wife, Samantha Allred,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Michael Allred
Jean Graves Pate
January 9, 2025, 73, Fremont — Jean Graves Pate passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Pikeville NC. She was the daughter of the late Fred Graves and Doris Millard Kasper, she was also proceeded in death by her sister, Robin Graves Long. Jean was a member Fellowship Methodist Church in Princeton. A service to…… read more »
Katie Mae Sutton
January 3, 2025, 97, La Grange — Katie Mae Sutton was born on December 25, 1927, to the late Allen Sutton and Bertha Kornegay Sutton in a small farming community (Bucklesberry) in LaGrange, NC. She was one twelve children-six boys and six girls. Katie was grounded in her faith as a Christian, and she was…… read more »
Edna Mae Ingram Thornton
January 10, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — Edna Mae Ingram Thornton, 92, answered the Lord’s call and entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10, 2025. Edna was born in Wayne County to the late Raymond Carlton Ingram and Bessie Lee Howell Ingram on December 9, 1932. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Bobby Glenn Hinson
January 11, 2025, 55, Goldsboro — Bobby Glenn Hinson, 55, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Wayne County to Judy Person Hinson of Goldsboro and the late Billy Mercer Hinson. Bobby installed vinyl siding for many years in Goldsboro and will be remembered by…… read more »
Emma Geraldine Overcash
January 14, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Emma Geraldine Overcash, 90, was welcomed into life eternal on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born in Rowan County on December 30, 1934, she was daughter to the late John Reece McLaughlin and Ruth Estella Allman McLaughlin. As a dedicated military wife, Emma faced challenges with unwavering strength. She held…… read more »
Ada Belle Smith Reeves
November 27, 2024, 99, Goldsboro — Ada Belle Smith Reeves, 99, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at Vitas Hospice Center in Florida. Born in Hood Swamp, NC to the late Mark and Arzella Smith on January 19, 1925. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R.…… read more »
Wayne Newcomb
January 13, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Wayne Newcomb, 73, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Wayne was born in Johnston County to the late Joseph and Ruth Britt Newcomb on September 25, 1951. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
Dr. Kenneth Dwain Beamon
December 17, 2024, 76, Wrightsville Beach – Dr. Kenneth Dwain Beamon, 76, passed away December 17, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington. Dwain Beamon was born in Ranger, TX on January 21, 1948 to Elton Andrew Beamon and Lillian Bishop Beamon. He grew up near Goldsboro, and graduated from Charles B. Aycock High…… read more »
Gerald Keith Herring, Jr.
January 14, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Gerald Keith Herring, Jr., 66, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on January 2, 1959, he was the son of the late Gerald Keith Herring, Sr. and Peggy Uzzell Herring. Gerald is survived…… read more »
