May 21, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Velma Rose Barnes Sullivan, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Levi Lee Barnes and Lela Belle Holland Barnes and wife of the late Jesse Brooks Sullivan. She was…… read more »
May 15, 2024, 73, Dudley — Larry Stump, 73, of Dudley, passed away Wednesday at Wayne U.N.C. hospital. He is the son of the late Levi James and Ruby Benton Stump and is the husband of Janice Stump. Larry had been a car detailer, as well as a lawn mower repairman, and sold antiques. He…… read more »
May 15, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Ishmael Wayne Rhodes, age 83, passed away Wednesday morning, May 15, 2024, at his home. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Joseph Ishmael Rhodes and Thelma Carmack Rhodes Creech. He attended Wayne’s Chapel Church and was a member of the NC Mobile Homes…… read more »
May 15, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Emma Sue Perry Stok, age 81, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. Born in Johnston County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William M. Perry, Sr. and Addie Tart Perry. She was the wife of the late Robert “J.H.” Stok and was a retired accounting clerk…… read more »
May 14, 2024, 67, Pikeville — Dwight Ervin Lancaster, 67, of Pikeville passed away Tuesday at UNC Health Johnston. Born in Wayne County, he is the son of the late Ervin Daniel and Mildred May Bouge Lancaster. He was the owner and operator of Lancaster Trucking Company. Dwight enjoyed trail riding on his horses, working…… read more »
May 12, 2024, 22, Mount Olive — Roxsana Molina, de 22 años, de Mt. Olive, Carolina del Norte, falleció el domingo en un accidente automovilístico. Es hija de Victoriano López y Vilma Molina y es esposa de Edgar Almanza. Roxsana trabajó en la escuela BF Grady como asistente de enfermería. Le gustaban los viajes a…… read more »
May 8, 2024, 44, Goldsboro — Jose Javier Martinez, age 44, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 8. Born in Wayne County, Jose was the son of the late Jose “Joe” Martinez and Pamela Saldivar of Wayne County. Jose loved to fish, eat, and spend time with those he cared about. He was a people…… read more »
May 2, 2024, 71, Hampstead — Polly Hall, 71, of Hampstead passed away Thursday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Lewis and Lois Reardon Thompson and was the wife of the late David Earl Hall. She loved plants and flowers, time spent with her family, Cardinals, Gospel Music, but most…… read more »
May 2, 2024, 90, Autryville — Thomas Knowles, age 90, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024, and is now in his heavenly home. Born in Sampson County, NC, he was the son of the late Rossie & Blanche Lee Knowles and the husband of the late Shirley Warrick Knowles. He…… read more »
May 1, 2024, 79, Virginia Beach, VA — Willa Mae Oakley Phipps Lumpkin, 79, peacefully transitioned to her eternal resting place surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 1st in Virginia Beach, VA. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late James and Lona Mae Oakley. She was the widow of Roger…… read more »
