April 13, 2023, 82, Goldsboro – Rosetta “Rosie” Wheeler Colvin, 82, passed away at her home on April 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Hodgenville, KY on September 10, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Sam Wheeler and Fannie Peace Wheeler. Rosie was an avid sports fan. For many years, she…… read more »
April 13, 2023, 70, Goldsboro – Roger Keith Smith, 70, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. He was born and raised in Wayne County to the late John Roger Smith and Viola Carter Smith on June 14, 1952. Roger retired with over 30 years of service from Southco Distributing…… read more »
April 13, 2023, 84, Goldsboro – Bobby Jean Weaver Hinson entered into her eternal reward on Thursday, April 13, 2023, while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was born in Wayne County to the late John William Weaver, Sr., and Mady Bell Rowe Weaver on April 18, 1938. In addition to her…… read more »
April 11, 2023, 92, Grantham – Roy Clayton Mills, 92, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on July 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Charles Street and Catherine Kleinert Mills. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded…… read more »
April 7, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Betsy Brockett Powell, 86, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center with her family by her side. Born on November 17, 1936, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Claude M. Brockett and Geneva Williams Brockett. Betsy graduated in 1960 from…… read more »
April 7, 2023, 88, Sumter – Catherine Kilpatrick Benfield, 88, passed away in Sumter, South Carolina on Friday, April 7, 2023. Born in Statesville, North Carolina on October 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Jack Kilpatrick and Naomi Ruth Menscer Kilpatrick. Catherine took great pride in being a military spouse. Her…… read more »
April 7, 2023, 96, Goldsboro – John Ivey Amon, Jr., 96, passed away on April 7, 2023, at the Kinston North Carolina State Veterans Home surrounded by his family and the loving Veterans Home staff. John was born on March 29, 1927, in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Ivey and Pearl Batchelor Amon. After serving…… read more »
April 7, 2023, 83, Goldsboro – Charles Benton “Bill” Kennedy, 83, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County on February 1, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Nellie Kennedy. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death…… read more »
April 5, 2023, 7 mos., Goldsboro – Adalyn Mae Martha Kornegay, the infant daughter of Tank Kornegay and Amaris Lawrence, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Adalyn laughed and smiled throughout her 7 months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Adalyn’s big and beautiful blue eyes instantly captured…… read more »
April 4, 2023, 98, Goldsboro – Hope Derby died on Tuesday in Goldsboro, NC at the age of 98, completing an extraordinary life with many cherished friends and a loving family. Hope was born in Tryon, NC, the daughter of the late Col. Bill and Ellen Hope Schilletter, who instilled in Hope the values of…… read more »
