November 30, 2024, 66, Dudley — Deborah Raynor, 66, passed away Saturday afternoon at Willow Creek Nursing Home. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Hilda Capps Raynor Sr. She loved spending time outside working in her flower garden and listening to Elvis Presley sing. Deborah was a long-time employee of the Smith…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Deborah Raynor
Carl Haywood Andrews, Jr.
November 30, 2024, 75, Dudley — Carl Haywood Andrews, Jr., 75, of Dudley passed away Saturday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was the son of the late Carl Haywood Andrews Sr. and Reba Doris Jones Andrews and husband of the late, Marie Wallace Andrews. He had great faith in God and was a member…… read more »
Barbara “Ann” Mickle King
November 25, 2024, 86, Dudley — Barbara “Ann” Mickle King, age 86, passed away Monday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Kershaw County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Mendel Smith Mickle and Eva Brasington Mickle. Ann was the wife of the late James A. King. Prior to retirement, she was employed…… read more »
Janet Price Sutton
November 30, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Janet Price Sutton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 30, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on January 19, 1946, in Johnston County, North Carolina, to the late Dallas and Vera Price, Janet lived a life filled with love,…… read more »
Claudie Royce Gray
November 26, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Claudie Royce Gray, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Royce was born in Wayne County to the late Roy and Willa Gray on February 28, 1954. After graduation, Royce worked with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Wayne…… read more »
William Duncan Garner, Jr.
November 26, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Years of faith became sight as William Duncan Garner, Jr., 87, was welcomed to life eternal on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home, Bill closed his eyes to this world and opened them in the presence of his Master, hearing…… read more »
Roy Howard Black
November 23, 2024, 82, Pikeville — Roy Howard Black, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at WakeMed in Raleigh. Born in Abilene, Texas on January 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Howard Raymond Black, Jr. and Juanita Hutchings Bell. Roy is survived by his son, Robert Black; daughter, Melody Black;…… read more »
Benny Benton Bland
November 21, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Benny Benton Bland, 84, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Wayne County on January 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Luke Bland and Mary Hare Bland. In addition to his parents, Benny is preceded in death by his son, Steven…… read more »
Edith Briscoe Balazsi
November 28, 2024, 95, Kenly — Edith Briscoe Balazsi, 95, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Wilson Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on September 9, 1929, in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Evan Briscoe and Frances Ballance Briscoe. A graveside service to honor Edith’s life will be held on…… read more »
Mitzie Adkins
November 26, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Ms. Mitzie Adkins, 64, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Kitty Askins. There will be no formal services.… read more »
