January 6, 2025, 65, Kenly — Ralph Michael Fankell, 65, of Kenly, passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Wilson County, January 10, 1959, to the late Ralph Fankell and Joyce Carter Lynch. Mr. Fankell enjoyed many things. He worked on a car racing team called the “Pig Rig”. He loved…… read more »
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Ralph Michael Fankell
Edward “Slim” Alton Puryear
January 5, 2025, 87, Princeton — Edward “Slim” Alton Puryear, 87, of Princeton, passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House. Mr. Puryear was born December 1, 1937 in Wake County to the late Grover Lee and Carrie Lee Edmonds Puryear. He is preceded in death by his wife Margie Mitchell Puryear,…… read more »
David Thompson Laurance
January 1, 2025, 83, Princeton — David Thompson Laurance, 83, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday January 1, 2025. Mr. Laurance was born July 3, 1941 in Douglas County, Oregon to the late Kenneth Cecil and Lillian Margaret Thompson Laurance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Laurance;…… read more »
Cynthia O’Neil Carson
December 29, 2024, 88, Selma — Cynthia O’Neil Carson surrendered to lymphoma, and was called home to heaven, to watch over her family and malevolent dog, Poncho. Cynthia, born in Moriah, New York on January 21, 1936, was the youngest child of Faye Patten O’Neil and Charles Van Rensselaer O’Neil. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Debra Alice Montague
December 26, 2024, 70, Princeton — Debra Alice Montague, 70, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Goldsboro, NC on January 25, 1954 to Bob and Nan Montague. In more recent years, Debbie lived Down East, where she found many hours of peace and…… read more »
Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins
December 27, 2024, 77, Princeton — Edna Lee Wilson Wilkins, 77, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 8, 1947, in Wayne County. Edna was married to Billy Franklin Wilkins. She was employed by Southern Bell as an Engineering Clerk for most of the time she worked. She…… read more »
Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner
December 20, 2024, 87, Smithfield — Ella Catherine Tripp Kelchner, 87, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on, Friday, December 20, 2024. Cat was born in Pitt County on August 2, 1937, to the late Russell Linwood Tripp, Sr. and Lela Elizabeth Jones Tripp Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
Hazel Eloise Massengill Parker
December 23, 2024, 94, Princeton — Hazel Eloise Massengill Parker, 94, passed away at Clayton Rehab Center on Monday, December 23, 2024. Eloise was born in Johnston County on September 30, 1930 to the late Johnnie Wright Massengill and Hettie Yelverton Massengill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
Ethel Rose Johnson Brewer
December 15, 2024, 78, Princeton — Ethel Rose Johnson Brewer, 78, of Princeton, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Ethel was born in Johnston County on February 16, 194,6 to the late William Roy Johnson and Ernestine Lucille Rhodes Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by…… read more »
Frances Gail Collins Sanders
December 11, 2024, 77, Four Oaks — Frances Gail Collins Sanders, 77, passed away at the Four Oaks Senior Living Center on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Gail was born on December 5, 1947, to the late Carncey Rousey Collins and Lucille Evans Collins Allen. One of Gail’s favorite pastimes was watching the birds, deer,…… read more »
