September 4, 2024, 60, Dudley — Lynn Lawhorn Holland, age 60, passed away Wednesday, September 4th at Forsythe Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Edward and Louise Lipscomb Lawhorn. She enjoyed her crafts, especially her jewelry making. A graveside will be held at Emmaus Baptist…… read more »
September 1, 2024, 88, Dudley — Joe Thomas Smith, Sr. age 88, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Dudley with his adoring family at his side. He was the son of the late Coy Poole and Mary Lou Herring Smith and husband of the late Ann Summerlin Smith. For over 40…… read more »
August 28, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Ronald Wright, 81, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday at Willow Creek Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Russell and Carrie Wright. Mr. Wright was a paramedic for the town of Fremont, Michigan. He was an avid walleye fisherman and especially enjoyed fishing on Drummond Island. He…… read more »
August 28, 2024, 87, Mount Olive — Virginia Strickland, 87, entered her heavenly home Wednesday at Genesis in Mt. Olive. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Daniel and Louise Jernigan Boone and was married to the late Joseph “Joe” Strickland, her lifelong love for over 40 years. Virginia was a beloved mother, grandmother,…… read more »
August 27, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Rev. Joel Williams Brown, age 88, passed on to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born in Durham County, NC, he was the son of the late Charles Whitley and Sarah Eunice Williams Brown. Joel moved to Greenville, NC at the age of four and attended Greenville…… read more »
August 27, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Larry David Bill, age 76, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 27th at his home. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Alfred David “Bo” Bill and Virginia Kilton Bill. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Ramsey…… read more »
August 27, 2024, 91, LaGrange — Emily was born in the Coker’s Mill area of Wayne County to the late Chester P. and Julia Matthews Best. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served missions in the Washington, D.C., and Raleigh Temples. She was married to…… read more »
August 26, 2024, 68, Mount Olive — Karen Hope Andrews, age 68, passed away Monday. Born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Roger William and Frances Holifield Andrews. A member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Olive, NC, she was a contract agent with the NC License Plate Division. Funeral Arrangements…… read more »
August 20, 2024, 65, Snow Hill — Jody Petway, 65, of Snow Hill passed away on Tuesday at his home. He was the son of the late Billy Guy and Alma Regina Reed Petway. Jody had been an automotive technician for Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed playing video games, working on vehicles, cooking, and spending…… read more »
August 15, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Ann Price Giddens of Goldsboro entered into her Heavenly home on August 15th, 2024 at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Ann was the daughter of the late Dallas and Reba Hill Price. She was a 1961 graduate of New Hope High School where she was voted Most Beautiful, a title she…… read more »
