November 10, 2025, 67, Seven Springs — Buck was born in Watertown, New York, on July 24th, 1958, to the late Ezrail Paul Simpson and Sherrie Schultz Simpson. He graduated from Lafargeville High School in New York in the class of 1977. He then joined the Navy right afterwards as a hydraulic mechanic. After getting…… read more »
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Ezrail “Buck” Simpson Jr.
Rodney Radford
November 9, 2025, 79, Fremont — Rodney Radford, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Rodney was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen; his parents, Maggie and Herman Radford; six brothers, Ricky, Glenn, Sidney, Shelton, Earl and Charles; five sisters, Shirley, Ella Mae, Joyce,…… read more »
Rodney Ray Radford
November 9, 2025, 79, Fremont – Rodney Radford, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Rodney was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen; his parents, Maggie and Herman Radford; six brothers — Ricky, Glenn, Sidney, Shelton, Earl, and Charles; five sisters — Shirley, Ella…… read more »
Bessie Holloman Strickland
November 8, 2025, 100, Princeton — Bessie Holloman Strickland, age 100, of Princeton departed this earthly life Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with Reverend Donald Massey officiating. The family will greet friends following the…… read more »
Brenda Gail Allen
November 7, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Brenda Gail Allen, affectionately known as “Stuff,” age 73, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on November 7, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1952, in Seven Springs, North Carolina, to the late Willo and Mary Jane Parks Whitfield. Brenda was educated in the Duplin County School…… read more »
Rex Allen Mooring Jr.
October 31, 2025, 46, Goldsboro — Rex Allen Mooring Jr., 46, of Fremont went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, October 31, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Rex, better known as Champ and Sexy Rexy, was born in Wilson County on March 5, 1979 to the late Rex…… read more »
John Leon Wyatt
October 28, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — John Leon Wyatt, age 84, of Charlotte, NC, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 28, 2025 in Goldsboro, NC. Born on July 25, 1941, John lived a rich and joyful life grounded in faith, love, music, and family. His love for Jesus guided…… read more »
Retired MSgt. Willie I. Adkins Jr., USAF
October 26, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Master Sergeant Willie I. Adkins Jr., USAF Retired, 84, of Dudley went to his heavenly home Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral…… read more »
Linda Joyce (Jarman) Langley
October 25, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Linda Joyce Jarman Langley, 76, of Mt. Olive passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the home of her daughter. No formal service will be held at her request. Mrs. Langley was born in Wayne County on October 14, 1949 to the late Samuel Lacey and Annie Budd Jarman. …… read more »
Mary Elizabeth (Kiser) Byrd
October 17, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Mary Elizabeth Byrd, 80, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Friday, October 17, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Smithfield. Services will be held in Kentucky. Mrs. Byrd was born in Kehoe, Kentucky on April 8, 1945 to the late Charlie and Merle Pack Kiser. She was a…… read more »
