November 26, 2024, 84, Mount Olive — Joyce White Jones, age 84, resident of the College Heights subdivision, Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, November 26, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter in Chapel Hill. Joyce had been employed as an inspector at duPont Co. in Kinston before her retirement. “Granny J,” as she…… read more »
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Joyce White Jones
Isabelle Goodson Mallory
November 20, 2024, 95, Mount Olive — Mrs. Isabelle Goodson Mallory, age 95, died peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Born and raised on White Flash Road near Garners Chapel, she attended B.F. Grady School. She received a double degree from Wake Forest University in 1951 and began her teaching career…… read more »
Robert Roscoe Best
November 19, 2024, 82, Mount Olive — Robert Roscoe Best, best known as Bobby Best, passed away in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, while in the care of Wayne UNC Healthcare. Mr. Best was 82 years old and was a Mount Olive area resident for all of his life.…… read more »
Bee J. Lee
November 18, 2024, 92, Mount Olive — Mr. Bee J. Lee, 92, a lifelong resident of Mount Olive, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of November 18, 2024, while under the care of Wayne UNC Hospital. The family will receive friends at Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church (130 Ed Edmundson…… read more »
Mavis Pigford
November 13, 2024, 93, Calypso — Mrs. Mavis Pigford, a Calypso resident, and a former long-time resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at home Wednesday night, November 13, 2024, surrounded by the love and devotion of her family. This native of Des Moines, Iowa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Hicks Pigford; a…… read more »
Patricia Lorraine Sutton Schantz
November 11, 2024, 60, Dudley — Patricia Lorraine Sutton Schantz, 60, a resident of the Dudley area, passed away early Monday evening, November 11, 2024, at the home of her mother in Mount Olive. She leaves behind a loving family to include her husband, George Schantz, of the home; a son, William Schantz of Dudley;…… read more »
Matthew Shane Robinson
November 11, 2024, 54, Mount Olive — Matthew Shane Robinson, 54, passed away suddenly Monday evening at his home in the Goldsboro area. He was an avid motorcyclist, loved his family, and had a special affection for the mountains. He was employed as an automotive mechanic. Shane leaves behind his wife, Kelly Robinson; his mother,…… read more »
Billie Ray Roberts
November 10, 2024, 78, Mount Olive — Billie Ray Roberts, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, retired, and passed away early Sunday, November 10, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. He was 78. Roberts was a native of Jonesville, Virginia. A true patriot having been born on Independence Day, he was set to enjoy a…… read more »
Omelia Lewis Reaves
November 4, 2024, 74, Calypso — Omelia Lewis Reaves, known to all as Meg Lewis Reaves, left her earthly body to receive life eternal Monday evening, November 4, 2024, while being cared for at Novant New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington. Meg was 74. A lifelong resident of Calypso, Meg was a member of Calypso…… read more »
Brenda Michelle Taft Cain
November 2, 2024, 80, Mount Olive — Brenda Michelle Taft Cain, 80, died early Saturday morning at ECU Health Duplin. She is survived by her loving husband, Bennie Cain of the home; her daughter, Belinda C. Sessoms, and her husband, Matt of Faison, her two sons; Chris Cain, and Scott Cain and his wife Cynthia…… read more »
