Our Obituaries
Mildred Bogue Lancaster
September 22, 1920 - May 17, 2013
Mildred Bogue Lancaster, 92, passed away early Friday morning at the home of her daughter in Dudley surrounded by her family.
Mildred was born in Wayne County on September 22, 1920 to the late Frank and Ella Lancaster Bogue. She was married to the late Ervin Daniel Lancaster. Mildred was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday...
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Melton Earl Underhill, Sr.
April 23, 1939 - May 14, 2013
Melton Earl Underhill, Sr. 74, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Melton was born in Wayne County, April 23, 1939 to the late Fred and Kathleen Vanderford Underhill.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Barry House officiating. Interment...
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Mary Lee Poythress Pate
March 28, 1923 - May 13, 2013
Mary Lee Poythress Pate, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Brian Center surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Pate was born in Wilson County on March 28, 1923 to the late John and Eunice Newsome Poythress. She was married to the late Jasper Pate. Mrs. Pate retired from Borden Manufacturing Company.
A service celebrating her life will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7...
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Mildred Wallace Everette
April 23, 1921 - May 10, 2013
Mildred Wallace Everette, 92, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
Mildred was born in Montgomery County on April 23, 1921 to the late Eli Carr Wallace and Mazie Nolley Wallace. She was married to the late Lewis Thurman Everette, Jr. Mildred was a retired school teacher with the Wayne County Public School System and Meredith College.
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Frances Stafford Agner
March 20, 1927 - May 10, 2013
Frances Stafford Agner
March 20, 1927 – May 10, 2013
Pikeville – Frances Stafford Agner, 85, passed away on Friday at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
Frances had been employed by the Department of Social Services in Virginia for many years. She was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Sorority. After moving to Pikeville, Frances attended Pleasant Grove Free Will...
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Zylphia Mizelle Bondeson
September 22, 1935 - May 8, 2013
Zylphia Mizelle Bondeson, 77, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at her home.
Zylphia was born in Beaufort County on September 22, 1935 to the late Jesse E. and Della Cratt Mizelle. She was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church. Zylphia will be remembered for her work as a teacher and leader with the Child Evangelism Fellowship. Zylphia leaves behind a legacy of...
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Shirley Cook Best
November 12, 1935 - May 7, 2013
Shirley Cook Best, 77, formerly of Goldsboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Hospice Home of High Point.
Shirley was born in Salem Depot, New Hampshire on November 12, 1935 to the late Ernest L. and Margaret Porch Cook. She was married to the late Donald Jackson Best. Early in her life she wrote a column for the Goldsboro News Argus called "Bittersweet." After retiring from the...
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Susan Bennett Britt
November 23, 1943 - May 5, 2013
Susan Bennett Britt passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Susan was a native of Alabama and received her BS degree, magna cum laude, in Home Economics Education from Samford Univeristy in Birmingham. The following year she received her Master of Science degree in Textiles, Clothing, and Merchandising from the University of Alabama in...
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Sally Rowe Hales
August 18, 1933 - May 3, 2013
Sally Rowe Hales, 79, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Sally was born in Wayne County on August 18, 1933 to the late Retus and Roxie Best Rowe. She was a longtime member of Salem United Methodist Church. Sally was devoted to her church and was involved in many activities where she utilized her gifts and abilities to...
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Conrad A. Bronner
March 11, 1942 - April 30, 2013
Conrad A. Bronner, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Conrad was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on March 11, 1942 to the late Myron and Lillian Weaver Bronner. Before moving to Goldsboro, he served as the Chief Engineer of the Darien Volunteer Fire Department, in Connecticut. After following his family to NC, Conrad worked for the City of Goldsboro for over...
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Pilar Gonzalez Fernandez Schmidt
August 4, 1932 - April 30, 2013
Pilar Gonzalez Fernandez Schmidt, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.
Pilar was born in Madrid, Spain on August 4, 1932 to the late Julio Gonzalez Alferez and Pilar Fernandez Marrondo. She was a faithful and dedicated Air Force wife to her husband, Manfred Gunther Schmidt. Pilar will be remembered by her family as a caring, loving parent,...
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Nellie Rose Teachey
January 27, 1925 - April 29, 2013
Nellie Rose Teachey, 88, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the home of her daughter in Clinton.
Nell was born in Wayne County on January 27, 1925 to the late Chester and Effie Britt Rose. She was married to the late Leonard Teachey. Nell retired as a surgical nurse with Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
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Doris Emogene Rogers
July 27, 1932 - April 27, 2013
Doris Emogene Stevens Rogers, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Carol Pierson officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church.
Doris is survived by her husband of 66 years, Retired Colonel Ray J. Rogers; and her...
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Durwood Franklin Wiggins, Sr.
July 17, 1935 - April 27, 2013
Durwood Franklin Wiggins, Sr. passed away on April 27, 2013. Born and reared in Goldsboro, Durwood was the youngest son of the late Frank L. and Hazel Britt Wiggins.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the parlor of St. Paul United Methodist Church followed by a service celebrating Durwood's life at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Interment will...
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Freeman Beasley Crumpler
January 18, 1929 - April 27, 2013
Freeman Beasley Crumpler, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Suttons Retirement Center.
Freeman was born in Emporia, Virginia on January 18, 1929 to the late John R. Crumpler and Faye Beasley Crumpler and was the widower of Elizabeth "Lib" Crumpler. He was a member of Stoney Creek FWB Church and served his country in the United States Army where he was...
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JoAnn Gurley Sasser Davis
September 30, 1936 - April 26, 2013
JoAnn Gurley Sasser Davis, 76, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
JoAnn was born in Wayne County on September 30, 1936 to the late David E. Gurley Sr. and Victoria Elizabeth Corbett Gurley. She was a member of Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church and Alpha Circle. She was employed for many years as an LPN by Dr. Patrick Sasser.
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Timothy Ray Scott
April 13, 1959 - April 25, 2013
Timothy Ray Scott, 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his home.
Tim was born in New York on April 13, 1959 to the James Rayford Scott and Nancy Corbett Scott. He attended Woods Grove PFWB Church. Tim was happiest when he was in his garden and helping his family and neighbors. He enjoyed attending church and spending time with his family and friends.
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Doris Flowers Mathany
November 17, 1929 - April 23, 2013
Doris Flowers Mathany, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Mrs. Mathany was the daughter of the late C. W. and Mary Westbrook Flowers and the widow of Richard Raymond Mathany. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Goldsboro. Before retiring, she worked in retail sales of ladies fashions at Weil's, Belk's, and Brody's in Goldsboro.
A service to celebrate her life will be 11 AM...
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Marjorie Coley Ward
May 31, 1922 - April 22, 2013
Maude Marjorie Coley Ward passed from this life on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was born May 31, 1922 to Nathan Paul and Maude Evans Coley in the Watery Branch Community of Wayne County. She completed her formal education at Greensboro College. She married her husband of 63 years, Ralph Harold Ward, Col USAF (Ret), and they traveled the world together until their retirement to Goldsboro, NC in...
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Raymond Arthur Waddell
August 8, 1919 - April 22, 2013
Raymond Arthur Waddell, 93, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
Raymond was born in Wayne County on August 8, 1919 to the late Willie Burton Waddell and Sular Barnes Waddell. He was preceded in death on March 27, 2013 by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Louise Pittman Waddell. He was a member of Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church and was a...
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Rufus Wilson Brown
February 1, 1929 - April 21, 2013
Rufus W. Brown, age 84, passed away Sunday April 21, 2013. Born February 1, 1929 in Fountain, NC, he was the son of the late Samuel Rufus Brown and Johnnie C. Smith Brown.
He is survived by his wife Gay Herring Butner Brown of the home; his daughters, Mary E. (Beth) Canning and Catherine A. (Cathy) Steele, both of Wilmington, NC; his grandchildren, Mary Catherine Steele and Benjamin Steele,...
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Needham David Daughtry
February 3, 1940 - April 19, 2013
Needham David Daughtry, 73, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at his home.
David was born in Johnston County on February 3, 1940 to the late Chester Solomon Daughtry and Anne Margaret Massengill Braswell. He owned and operated Daughtry's Wrecker Service in Goldsboro for 35 years. David was a member of New Hope Church of God, where he served as a Sunday school teacher.
The family will...
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Cary Lee "Tom" Harrison
April 15, 1949 - April 19, 2013
Cary Lee "Tom" Harrison, 64, went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Durham VA Hospital surrounded by his family.
Tom was born in Wayne County on April 15, 1949 to the late Harry Lee Harrison and Martha Ellen Turnage Harrison. He began his career in law enforcement with the Wayne County Sheriff Department and later served as the Chief of Police for the Village of Walnut...
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Clinton Bernard Haithcock, Sr.
July 21, 1927 - April 19, 2013
Clinton B. Haithcock, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.
Clinton was born in Edgecombe County on July 21, 1927 to the late James C. Haithcock and Mary Campbell Haithcock. He was married for sixty three years to the late Delores Guttery Haithcock. Clinton served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam...
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Cheryl Moss Matzkvech
January 22, 1945 - April 17, 2013
Cheryl Moss Matzkvech, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Cheryl was born in Wake County on January 22, 1945 to the late Robert William Moss, Jr. and Lillian Lucille Moss Vaughn. She had worked with AA for many years and had recently received her medal for 29 years of sobriety. Cheryl also volunteered with Breast Cancer...
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Norma Lee Eason Rains
June 19, 1929 - April 13, 2013
Norma Lee Eason Rains, 83, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Rains was born in Johnston County on June 19, 1929 to the late Raymond and Lillie Toler Eason. She was married to the late H.C. Rains.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a celebration...
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James Donald "The Duck" Carter, Jr.
September 16, 1962 - April 13, 2013
James Donald Carter, Jr. "The Duck", 50, died at his home on Saturday.
James was born in Wayne County to Nellie Evans Carter of LaGrange and the late James D. "Bud" Carter. He was working in lawn maintenance with Spring Green.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Park with Rev. Barry Teague officiating. The family will greet friends...
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James Leonard Gatlin III
June 20, 1935 - April 12, 2013
James Leonard Gatlin lll, 77 passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
James was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20, 1935 to the late James L. Gatlin, Jr. and Lolita Johnson. James retired as a Senior Master Sgt. From the United States Air Force where he worked as a Munitions Maintenance Specialist and served in the Vietnam War....
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Ava Grimes Lane
April 27, 1923 - April 11, 2013
Ava Grimes Lane, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Countryside Village.
Ava was born in Lenoir County on April 27, 1923 to the late Emmitt Malcolm Grimes and Lossie Potter Grimes. She was married to the late Robert Lane. Ava had worked as a seamstress for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home...
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Mittie Exum Bizzell
May 23, 1927 - April 9, 2013
Mittie Exum Bizzell, affectionately known as "Sister Paul", passed away on Tuesday at the Life Care Facility in Rocky Mount. She was born in Wayne County to the late Paul Exum, Sr. and Josiephene Chatman Exum. Mittie was a member of New Deliverance Church in Kinston.
The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a funeral...
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Barbara Carol Mozingo
May 23, 1960 - April 8, 2013
Barbara Carol "Bobbie" Mozingo, 52, went to be with her Lord and the loved ones who went before her on Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
A private service will be held for the family and friends on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Mount Olive, NC. The family will be at her home, 1049 US 13 South, after the service.
She has left behind a daughter, Stacey Powell;...
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Alberta Faye Seymour
March 6, 1946 - April 8, 2013
Alberta Faye Seymour, 67, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Alberta Faye was born in Wayne County to the late Albert Gladys Seymour and Vonnie Jackson Seymour.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Park.
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Rebecca Matthews Surles
April 15, 1937 - April 5, 2013
Rebecca "Beckie" Matthews Surles, 75, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. A native of Rocky Mount, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Manson Robinson Matthews.
A service to celebrate her life will be Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Dr. Glenn Phillips officiating. Interment...
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Vista Dawn Nelson
October 11, 1965 - April 4, 2013
Vista Dawn McSwain Nelson, 47, passed away on Thursday at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Center in Winston-Salem. She was the daughter of the late Jackie and Grover B. McSwain, Jr.
Vista is survived by her children, Chelsey Holloman, Justin Howell and Noah Nelson; her brothers, Darry McSwain and Jeff McSwain; her sister, Tammy Spence; grandchildren, Kyler Howell and Emma Holloman; and sisters...
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Robert Willard Hinnant, Sr.
November 21, 1937 - April 1, 2013
Dr. Robert Willard Hinnant passed away on Monday after a brief illness.
Dr. Hinnant was born in Pine Level, N.C. to James Fred Hinnant and Dolcie Woodard Hinnant. He practiced dentistry in Goldsboro for forty-six years. Dr. Hinnant was a member and past president of the Wayne County Dental Society and the Fifth District Dental Society and was a member of the North Carolina Dental Society. ...
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Alton Eugene Daw
June 21, 1940 - March 29, 2013
Alton Eugene Daw, 72, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at his home.
Alton was born in Wayne County on June 21, 1940 to the late N.J. Daw and Viola Hare Daw. He was a true sportsman. Alton was most comfortable on the water, fishing, or working in his vegetable garden. He was a member of the Belfast Volunteer Fire Department and was an honorary member of the Goldsboro Rescue Squad...
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Frances Palmarozzo McBrayer
March 20, 1929 - March 28, 2013
Frances Palmarozzo McBrayer, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
A visitation will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Neuse Baptist Church in Kinston with Pastor...
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George Howard Wilson
May 28, 1920 - March 27, 2013
George Howard Wilson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
George was born in Wayne County on May 28, 1920 to the late Willie and Vina Person Wilson. He was married to the late Lillian Mitchell Wilson. George was a retired plumber and a member of Pikeville First Baptist Church where he served as a former deacon. He served his country in the...
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Louise Pittman Waddell
April 29, 1920 - March 27, 2013
Louise Pittman Waddell, 92, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Louise was born in Wayne County on April 29, 1920 to the late Needham Matthew Pittman and Lanie Louise Underwood Pittman. She was a member of Stoney Creek Free Will Baptist Church and was a former member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Louise loved...
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Maude Worrell Gurley
August 4, 1914 - March 23, 2013
Maude Worrell Gurley, 98, went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening at Willow Creek Nursing Home while surrounded by her family.
Maude was born in Wayne County on August 4, 1914 to the late Jim Berry Worrell and Lilla Butts Worrell. She was a longtime member of Clingman Street Church of God, now Goldsboro Worship Center. Maude was devoted to her church and was involved in many activities...
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Janice Best Tucker
March 26, 1947 - March 21, 2013
Janice Best Tucker, 65, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Janice was born in Wayne County on March 26, 1947 to the late Fonnie Smith Best and Vaden Joseph Best. She retired due to her health from Village Beauty Shop in which she was a partner for 45 years. Janice loved her work and the many families she became involved with.
Janice was a...
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Marjorie Wiggins Thompson
February 7, 1921 - March 19, 2013
Marjorie Wiggins Thompson passed away in Panama City, Florida on March 19, 2013. She was born on February 7, 1921 in Goldsboro, NC, the daughter of the late Lonnie Lee Wiggins of Goldsboro and Mary Frances Davis Wiggins from Cove City, NC. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Raymond Morris Thompson in Goldsboro and her great- great-granddaughter, Hayley Grace Lane of Hiram, GA and...
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Patricia Renfrew Turlington-Dees
September 14, 1939 - March 17, 2013
Patricia "Pat" Turlington Dees
Artist and Teacher
Patricia Turlington Dees died on March 17, 2013 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Born in Washington D.C. on September 14, 1939, she spent her early years in Raleigh, North Carolina. After her education in Raleigh area schools, she started her career in the arts working as a commercial artist for Adler's and Mac Joseph's Women's Apparel. Pat studied...
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Richard Daniel Auger
May 1, 1919 - March 9, 2013
Richard Daniel (Dick) Auger died Saturday morning, March 9, 2013 in Raleigh at Rex Rehab and Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 204 E. Chestnut Street, in Goldsboro. The family will receive visitors in the church immediately following the service. Interment will be beside his wife Margaret in...
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Robert Louis Lee
June 28, 1940 - March 9, 2013
TSgt Robert L. Lee, Retired, U.S.A.F., 72, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
TSgt. Lee was born in Franklin County, Kentucky on June 28, 1940 to the late Harvey Cecil Lee and Mary Montgomery Lee. He was a member of Woods Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro where he was a very faithful member, usher...
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Thomas Wilson Carr
August 27, 1927 - March 7, 2013
Thomas Wilson Carr, 85, passed away on Thursday at his home.
Thomas was born in Alpine, Alabama on August 27, 1927 to the late William G. Carr and Dollie Cox Carr. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military career, he began working and retired from Shepherd Electric.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at...
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Christopher Thomas Scher
January 3, 1968 - March 6, 2013
Christopher Thomas Scher, 45, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Chris was born in Huntington, Indiana on January 3, 1968. He attended Purdue University and was a devout fan. Chris proudly served his country in the United States Air Force 916th Reserves where he was a unit safety officer. He served two deployments to the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm. ...
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George Franklin Peele, Jr.
October 14, 1933 - March 6, 2013
George Franklin "Hoss" Peele, Jr., 79, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
George was born in Wayne County on October 14, 1933 to the late George Franklin Peele and Clyde Smith Peele. He lived a life of dedication to his family and friends, and to his community. For over 24 years, George and his wife owned and...
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John Newbould Musgrave
April 2, 1948 - March 4, 2013
John Newbould "Jack" Musgrave, 64, passed away at his home.
Jack was born in Wayne County on April 2, 1948 to the late James R. Musgrave and Helen Davis Musgrave. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Special Forces medic and retired after a successful sales career.
Private graveside service will be held in Willow Dale Cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Johnson
June 24, 1929 - March 2, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 83, went on to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her home.
Mary was born in Wayne County on June 23, 1929 to the late Marvin L. and Carrie Cook Davis. She was married to the late Clayton William Johnson.
Mary had a great love for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Victory Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held...
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Jean Holland Lancaster
September 5, 1940 - March 2, 2013
Helen Jean Holland Lancaster, 72, went on to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
Jean was born in Wayne County on September 5, 1940 to the late Joseph and Sally Jones Holland. She had a great love for her children and grandchildren. Jean was a member of Free Chapel PFWB church for 45 years where she served on the Ladies Auxiliary...
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Dorothy Sink Crumpler
January 13, 1919 - March 1, 2013
Dorothy Sink Crumpler, 94, of 4329 Tollington Drive passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at her home.
Dot was born on January 13, 1919 in Midway, North Carolina to the late Mamie and David Reid Sink. She was married to the late E.N. Crumpler of Goldsboro. Dot had lived most of her life in Goldsboro. She was manager of the catalog department at JC Penney for 20 years. Dot was a member of...
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Mary Rice Porter
October 2, 1949 - March 1, 2013
Mary Rice Porter, 63, passed away Friday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Mary was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 2, 1949 to the late Virgil Rice, Jr. and Ernestine Arnold Rice. She was a member of Rosewood First Baptist Church and had volunteered with the American Red Cross. Although Mary leaves a vacant place in our hearts, we know she truly earned her...
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Virginia Moore Ward
November 7, 1916 - February 28, 2013
Mary Virginia Moore Ward, 96, passed away Thursday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Virginia was born in Vidalia, Georgia on November 7, 1916 to the late William Dee Moore and Mary Gross Moore. She was married to the late Benjamin Kirby Ward, Jr. Virginia was a wonderful homemaker, a loving wife, mother and proud grandmother. She was an active member of her beloved...
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Wilma Sasser Casey
February 24, 1925 - February 27, 2013
On Wednesday morning, February 27, 2013, Wilma Sasser Casey, 88, of Sleepy Creek, moved to her Heavenly home. Wilma was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.
Wilma was born in Wayne County on February 24, 1925 to the late John A. Sasser and Minnie Neal Sasser. She was...
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Barbara Kleinert Stallings
October 8, 1935 - February 23, 2013
Barbara Kleinert Stallings, 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2013.
Barbara was born in Mullins, South Carolina on October 8, 1935 to the late Carl and Eutha Bailey Kleinert. She graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1954 and from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Women's College in 1958 with a degree in Commercial Art and Art Education. Barbara also...
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Richard Sanford "Dick" Swinson, Jr.
September 18, 1932 - February 20, 2013
Richard Sanford "Dick" Swinson, Jr., 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
Dick was born in Hampton, Virginia on September 18, 1932 to the late Richard Sanford Swinson, Sr. and Bonnie Young Swinson. He retired from the United States Marine Corps. Dick was an active member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. He lived a...
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Brian Michael Straight
November 18, 1952 - February 19, 2013
SMSGT Brian Michael Straight, Retired United States Air Force, 60, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Brian was born in Glens Falls, New York on November 18, 1952 to the late Quentin and Helen Straight. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. After his retirement from the military, he worked for International Paper, the United States Postal Service,...
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Clyde Moye Dawson
August 12, 1923 - February 19, 2013
Clyde Moye Dawson, 89, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Willow Creek Nursing Home.
Miss Clyde was born in Wayne County on August 12, 1923 to the late Owen Emery Dawson and Myrtie Lillian Moye Dawson. For over 52 years, she worked as secretary for area churches and retiring from First Assembly of God, where she was a member.
Friends may gather at Seymour Funeral...
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John Lawrence Sullivan, Sr.
November 13, 1924 - February 15, 2013
John Lawrence Sullivan, Sr., 88, passed away Friday at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
John was born in Santa Rosa County, Florida on November 13, 1924 to the late Charles Jones Sullivan and Ella Mae Wiggins Sullivan. He was a retired draftsman. John was a member of First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home. ...
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Ernest Edwin Wharton
May 12, 1936 - February 12, 2013
Ernest Edwin Wharton passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday in his Burlington home.
Ed lived in Goldsboro most of his adult life and retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force in 1983. He served as an active member of the Wayne County Republican Party and was an avid supporter of the Wounded Warriors Project. Ed was also a devoted member of Harvest Baptist Church.
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Bessie "Bess" Barsh
March 28, 1935 - February 11, 2013
Bess Barsh, 77, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Bess was born in Wayne County to the late William Henry Boyette and Elizabeth Dail Boyette. She had worked as a counselor with Weight Watchers for over 30 years and as a consultant with BeautiControl for over 20 years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in...
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Evelyn Strickland Webb
April 4, 1929 - February 9, 2013
Evelyn Strickland Webb, 83, passed away early Saturday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Evelyn was born in Wayne County to the late Willie and Annie Conway Strickland. She was married to the late David Webb. She will be missed by all who loved her.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Park.
Evelyn is survived by her...
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Orva "Sherry" Thomas
May 3, 1936 - February 9, 2013
Orva Aman Thomas, also known as Sherry, 76, formerly of Goldsboro, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Nelson Walker Thomas.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 13, 2013, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the...
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Donald Harry Leacott
July 22, 1931 - February 8, 2013
Donald H. Leacott passed away quietly at his home on February 8, 2013. He was 81 years young.
CMSgt USAF, Retired, was born to Ruth A. and John Y. Leacott on July 22, 1931 in Atlantic City, NJ. While in the military, he received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Omaha (now University of Nebraska at Omaha) and his Master's Degree from Troy State University, Troy, AL. After serving...
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Christine Pittman Mitchell
June 6, 1937 - February 6, 2013
Christine Pittman Mitchell, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Christine was born in Wayne County on June 6, 1937 to the late Oscar Pittman and Zettie Bass Pittman. She was married to the late Norwood Lee Mitchell. Christine retired from Cherry Hospital. She was a caring, loving wife, mother and grandmother whose primary...
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Ann Thompson Sorrels
March 14, 1927 - February 5, 2013
Ann Sorrels passed away peacefully on February 5, 2013. She was born March 14, 1927, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late John and Lilla Mae Dawson Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Charles Sorrels. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Lynne Sorrels of Fuquay-Varina; granddaughters Chelsea and Mackenzie Sorrels of Raleigh and Fuquay...
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Oscar Stanton Perkins
January 9, 1916 - February 1, 2013
Oscar Stanton Perkins, 97, was reunited with his loving wife, Dorothy Perkins, Friday, February 1, 2013. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Stanton was born in Wayne County January 9, 1916 to Timothy Stanton Perkins and Ruth Hooks Perkins of the Rosewood Community. Stanton was a scout master for the Pine Forest Troop for several years. Stanton began working...
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Ralph Eugene Edgerton
March 3, 1934 - January 31, 2013
Ralph Eugene "Gene" Edgerton, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born in Wayne County on March 3, 1934 to the late E. Ralph Edgerton and Fannie Bell Grantham Edgerton. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Gene was active in the Nahunta community over the years where his love of community...
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Thedie Clarence Gardner
September 3, 1945 - January 29, 2013
Thedie C. Gardner, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed peacefully into that far better life with his Lord and Savior. His courage during this fight was typical of his strength of character, reflecting his loyalty and dedication to and deep love for his family.
A service to celebrate Thedie's life will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Stoney Creek Free Will...
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Mikiala Montero Etheridge
June 7, 1935 - January 29, 2013
Mrs. Mikiala Montero Etheridge, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2013. She was affectionately known as Meme by all those who loved her. She was born on June 7, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii to William Louis Montero and Nora Peterson Montero. She was very proud of her Hawaiian heritage. After attending the prestigious Kamehameha School, she proudly served...
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Betty Jean Kingsley
November 10, 1940 - January 28, 2013
Betty Jean Kingsley, 72, went to be with her Lord on Monday at her home.
Betty Jean was born in Hobart, NY on November 10, 1940 to the late Raymond Kingsley and Lavilla Maybie Kingsley. She had been an employee of the daycare at Second Baptist Church and later worked at Wayne Christian School. Betty Jean was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 31,...
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W.B. Satterfield
October 13, 1922 - January 27, 2013
Rev. Walter Barkley "W.B." Satterfield, 90, passed peacefully into that far better life with his Lord and Savior and with those beloved family who went on before early Sunday morning. Rev. Satterfield was a man of God who loved the Lord and his family and set an example for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.
Services celebrating Rev....
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Elizabeth Daughtry Smith
February 4, 1928 - January 25, 2013
Elizabeth Daughtry Smith, 84, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.
Elizabeth was born in Sampson County on February 4, 1928 to the late Solomon E. Daughtry and Margaret Ann Honeycutt Daughtry. Although Elizabeth leaves a vacant place in our hearts, we know she truly earned her special place in heaven. Elizabeth will always be remembered...
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Robert Arlo Rand
August 2, 1942 - January 24, 2013
Robert A. Rand, 70 years old, of Goldsboro and Roaring Gap, N.C. passed away after a brief illness.
Born in Mendon, Illinois to Arlo and Geraldine Rand, Robert joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB as well as the American Embassy in New Delhi, India. After military service, Robert completed his undergraduate education at East Carolina University and began a...
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Marshall Edwin Cox, Jr.
December 28, 1952 - January 23, 2013
Marshall Edwin Cox, Jr. was born December 28, 1952 in Goldsboro, NC. He died on Jan. 23, 2013. Marshall was the son of Marshall Edwin Cox, Sr. and Marguerite Hinnant Cox. His maternal grandparents were T. Glenn and Sallie Mae Daniels Hinnant and his paternal grandparents were Robert Edwin and Sarah Eliza Herring Cox. Marshall married Rita McGarrity. They made their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Linda Vaughan Grant
November 1, 1947 - January 22, 2013
Linda Vaughan Grant, 65, passed peacefully into that far better life with her Lord and Savior and with those beloved family who went on before. Her courage during this fight with her health was typical of her strength of character, reflecting her loyalty and dedication to and deep love for her family and her zest and love of life.
Linda was born in Wayne County on November 1, 1947 to the late...
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William Robert Taylor, Jr.
February 25, 1931 - January 21, 2013
Mr. William Robert "Bill" Taylor, Jr., 81, of 310 Fearrington Post, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at UNC Healthcare in Chapel Hill.
Bill was born in Wayne County, NC on February 25, 1931, to the late William Robert Taylor Sr. and Mary McLean Taylor. He was a member of Duke Chapel in Durham. Bill was a lifetime member the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #139 and served on the Board of Directors of First...
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Jean Graver Johnson
September 20, 1933 - January 19, 2013
Jean Graver Johnson, 79, passed away on Saturday afternoon at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Jean was born in Norwich Norfolk, England on September 20, 1933 to the late George and Bella Browne Graver. She was a caring, loving parent and grandparent whose primary goal was the happiness and security of her family. Jean also supported the American Red Cross as a volunteer for over 40 years. She has...
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Donald Gaskin Radford
November 19, 1946 - January 19, 2013
Donald Gaskin Radford, 66, passed away on Saturday evening at Life Care Hospital in Rocky Mount surrounded by his loving family. He was a man who had a strong and loving dedication to the Lord, family, and friends.
Donald was born in Wayne County on November 19, 1946 to the late Clifton Radford and Elizabeth McLawhorn. Donald was an active member of Antioch Free Will Baptist Church where he...
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Doris Pait Shaw
August 10, 1929 - January 19, 2013
Doris Pait Shaw, 83, passed away on Saturday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
Doris was born in Bladen County on August 10, 1929 to the late Richard and Naomi Pate. She was married to the late Wade Shaw. Doris was retired as a school administrator for the Goldsboro City School System after many years of service. Doris was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. She was involved in...
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Macon Warfield Michaux, Sr.
August 9, 1927 - January 15, 2013
Macon Warfield Michaux, Sr. died January 15, 2013 in Goldsboro, NC after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Goldsboro, NC August 9, 1927, the son of Edward Randolph Michaux and Anna Lewis Dortch. He attended Goldsboro city schools and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA with a Bachelor of Arts in history and was a four year varsity swimmer. He was...
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Sally Gertrude "Trudy" Sandford
February 27, 1923 - January 13, 2013
Trudy Sandford, 89, passed away on Sunday afternoon at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
A private interment will take place at Willow Dale Cemetery followed by a celebration of her life at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Drew Clark, Rev. Carol Pierson, and Elder Emeritus Lindsay Warren presiding. The family will greet friends following the service in...
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James Silas Marcum
November 5, 1918 - January 13, 2013
James Silas Marcum, 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Jim was born in Wayne County, West Virginia on November 5, 1918 to the late Leonard and Mae Damron Marcum. He retired from Clark Grave Vault Company in Columbus, Ohio after 20 years of service. Jim served his country in the United States Army during...
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Martha Ellen Lovelace Grimes
June 10, 1937 - January 13, 2013
Martha Ellen Lovelace Grimes, 75, passed peacefully into that far better life with her Lord and Savior and with those beloved family who went on before while surrounded by her family.
Martha was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee to the late Andrew D. and Grace Snyder Lovelace. She was married to the late Allen Ray Grimes. Martha worked as a respiratory therapist at Wayne Memorial Hospital...
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Marvin Dean Hoppmann
August 2, 1933 - January 10, 2013
Marvin Dean Hoppmann, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013.
Marvin was born in Chappell, Nebraska on August 2, 1933 to the late Henry Christian John Hoppmann and Lydia Margaret Schweitzer Hoppmann. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a radar operator and retired after 21 years of service with the rank of Technical Sergeant. Following his retirement from...
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Everett Arvlin Morrison
September 20, 1922 - January 9, 2013
Everett Arvlin Morrison, 90, died peacefully at his daughter's home in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, January 9th, 2013.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Dilley and Rev. F.G. Alford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors and Masonic rites. The family will receive...
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Effie Mae Snead Kearney
September 3, 1927 - January 9, 2013
Effie Mae Snead Kearney, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013.
Effie was born in Wayne County, NC on September 3, 1927 to the late Levie Snead and Sula McCandless Snead. She was married to the late Wade Harper Kearney. Effie was retired from Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church and a member of the Goldsboro Chapter of Women of...
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Rachel Hall Sutton
December 2, 1942 - January 9, 2013
On Wednesday morning, January 9, 2013, Rachel Hall Sutton, 70, of the Rosewood Community, moved to her Heavenly home. Rachel was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children and grandson that will lead them all their lives.
Rachel was born in Sampson County on December 2, 1942 to Hazel Joyner Hall and the late Claudie B. Hall. She was a caring, loving...
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Elton Daniel Pate
May 30, 1960 - January 7, 2013
Elton Daniel "Cracker Jack" Pate, 52, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 7, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.
Elton was born in Wayne County on May 30, 1960 to Carolyn Lancaster Pate and A.H. ( Buddy) Pate, Jr. He was a truck driver with D and B Trucking.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home...
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Mary Virginia Parks Uzzell
September 25, 1926 - January 7, 2013
Mary Virginia Uzzell, 86, of 404 Walnut Creek Drive, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. Reverend Ted Manby will officiate. Burial will follow in the Uzzell Family Cemetery.
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Nancy Gray Cruse
May 2, 1926 - January 2, 2013
On Wednesday morning, January 2, 2013, Nancy Gray Cruse, 86, of LaGrange, moved to her Heavenly home. Nancy was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives.
Nancy was born in Wayne County on May 2, 1926 to the late Claudie and Hannah Walters Gray. She was a caring, loving...
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Pauline Avera Godwin
September 5, 1925 - January 1, 2013
Pauline Avera Godwin died on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
Pauline was a native of Johnston County but had lived in Wayne County since 1956. She was the daughter of the late Anna Langdon Avera and Paul A. Avera. Pauline was a member of Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral...
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Frances Whitley Rose
March 28, 1923 - December 31, 2012
Frances Whitley Rose, 89, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Frances was born in Wayne County on March 28, 1923 to the late Joseph Stevenson Parks and Lila Smith Parks. She was married to the late James Edward "Jack" Whitley and Horace Greely Rose. Frances retired from O'Berry Center. She was a member of Selah Christian Church.
The family will receive...
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Charles Henry Darden, Sr.
July 8, 1937 - December 31, 2012
Charles Henry Darden, Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Charles was born in Sampson County on July 8, 1937 to the late Henry Joseph Darden and Lillie Mae Thompson Darden. He served his country in the United States Army. Charles was a retired painter.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013 in the chapel of Seymour...
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Virginia Lee Reynolds Bunn
March 21, 1952 - December 27, 2012
Virginia Lee Reynolds Bunn, 60, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on March 21, 1952 to Grace Wilson Reynolds and the late Robert Reynolds. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Virginia passed peacefully into that far better life with her Lord and Savior and with those...
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Joseph Lee Sherman
February 22, 1961 - December 26, 2012
Joseph Lee Sherman, 51, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Joseph was born in Germany on February 22, 1961 to Helga Keller Sherman of Goldsboro and the late Joseph Sherman. He was employed as a farm manager with Goldsboro Milling Company.
The family will gather for a time of remembrance on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home...
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Marie Stafford Hartley
May 18, 1935 - December 26, 2012
Marie Stafford Hartley, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.
Marie was born in Johnston County on May 18, 1935 to the late Joseph Wilbert Stafford and Nora Kornegay Stafford. She was married to the late Herbert Gilmore Hartley. Marie was a member of The First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a beautiful person whose...
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Ruth Edgerton Boyer
February 10, 1931 - December 25, 2012
Ruth Boyer passed away Christmas evening at the age of 81. Ruth was born in Goldsboro on February 10, 1931 to Lamont Leggett and Ruth Boyce Edgerton. She attended Sweet Briar College and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.
Ruth married William Harold Boyer on March 22, 1952 and preceded her in death on...
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Carol Hofmann Toms
March 21, 1946 - December 25, 2012
Carol Hofmann Toms, 66, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.
Carol was born in Port Jefferson, New York on March 21, 1946 to the late Louis and Margaret Meyer Hofmann. She was a retired health care technician at Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh. Carol was a member of the Goldsboro Worship Center where she was involved in the...
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