August 30, 2023, 81, Princeton — Eva Ann Holloman Radford, 81, passed away at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benson on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Eva was born in Wayne County on December 27, 1941, to the late Arthur Holloman and Pearlie Ann Hoskins Holloman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
August 29, 2023, 56, Princeton — Barbara LaRue Hicks Hocutt, 56, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Barbara was born in Johnston County on September 10, 1966, to the late Bobby Carrol Hicks and LaRue Stallings Coppel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Anthony…… read more »
August 21, 2023, 57, Selma — James Elton Pilkington, Jr., 57, of Selma passed away at his home on August 21, 2023. He was born in Wayne County on September 27, 1965, to the late James Elton Pilkington and Mary Tempie Hines Pilkington. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by a…… read more »
August 23, 2023, 82, Princeton — Marie Howell Talton, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Marie was born in Johnston County on September 12, 1940, to the late Needham Nelson Howell and Beulah Braswell Howell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death…… read more »
August 21, 2023, 61, Snow Hill — Allan Wayne Beasley, 61 of Snow Hill passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Monday, August 21, 2023. Allan was born in Baltimore County, Maryland on September 7, 1961, to the late Leroy Lee Beasley and Grace Mae Thompson Beasley Henderson. In addition to his parents, he…… read more »
July 9, 2023, 50, Princeton — Christel Page Oppelt McGowan, 50, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born in Miami, Florida on September 25, 1972, to Sharon Linn Berge Oppelt and the late David Victor Oppelt. Christel was a Physical Fitness Trainer for 20 years, helping people achieve their physical goals. She…… read more »
August 16, 2023, 50, Goldsboro — Beverly Lynn Anderson Lane, 50, of Goldsboro passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was born in Wayne County on December 29, 1972, to Jimmy Lee Anderson and the late Linda Emily Pate. In addition to her father, Beverly is survived by her…… read more »
July 22, 2023, 69, Selma — Edward Langston, Jr., 69, of Selma passed away at SECU Hospice Center on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born in Wayne County on March 21, 1954, to the late Edward Langston and Vada Williams Pittman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
July 18, 2023, 46, Benson — Thomas Ray Horton, 46, of Benson passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Johnston County to the late Willie Carl Horton and Joyce Thompson Horton. Mr. Horton loved working on cars. He was a big UNC fan, especially basketball.…… read more »
July 15, 2023, 88, Goldsboro — Essie Irene Pelt Aycock, 88, of Goldsboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was born December 29, 1934, in Wayne County to the late Robert Monroe and Mattie Essie Garris Pelt. Mrs. Aycock enjoyed many things but she especially enjoyed working in…… read more »
