All Obituaries

Durham - Mrs. Yolanda Faison, 84 completed her earthly journey Friday, May 14, 2021 at PruittHealth Carolina Point, Durham. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Faison - Mrs. Clacy Oglatha Gay, 89 of 278 David Bright Rd. peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home Monday, May 10, 2021 at her home.  Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of  the late Louise Faison and wife of the late Wotha Gay Sr. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Boyd Gay and Peggy Gay of Faison, Lenwood Gay of Columbus, OH, Wotha Gay Jr. (Rosa) of Frederick, MD, Dannie Gay (Linda) of Lawrenceville, GA, Joyce Gay and Stephanie Gay of...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Salvador Alberto Chaires Granados, 38 of 292 Waller Rd. transitioned Monday, May 10, 2021. Born in Mexico, he is the son of Elias Chaires Liñan and Herminia Granados Ramirez. He leaves to cherish the loving memories to his wife, Káriná Moron DePaz, children other relatives and friends,    monte Olive - Sr. Salvador  Alberto Chaires Granados, 38 de 292 Waller Rd. hizo la transición el lunes 10 de mayo de 2021. Nacido en...

Goldsboro - Mr. James Anderson, 76 of 524 W. New Hope Rd. departed this earthly life Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Winston-Salem - Ms. Ruby Beatrice Loftin, the daughter of the late Walter Lee Loftin Sr. and Deaconess Carrie Carlton Loftin answered the call of God to come home on Monday, May 3, 2021. Her formal education was received at Duplin County School System in Warsaw, North Carolina and Westchester County School System in Yonkers, New York, She leaves to cherish her precious memories to her mother, Deaconess Carrie Carlton Loftin of the home; one brother, Alvin Lee Loftin of Woodstock, GA; one...

Texas - Mr. Bobby Ray Usher, 60 formally of Wayne Co., transitioned Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, Houston, TX. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of the late Edward and Helen Ruth Usher. He leaves to cherish loving memories to three daughters, Latoya (Johnta) Skyes,  Monique Hargrove and Latree Hargrove all of Goldsboro; five sons, Joshua Kenan, Greg Carr of Goldsboro, Vontae (Tamra) Ashford of Shreveport, Louisiana, Dontae Ashford of Newport News, VA,...

Mt. Olive - Minister Lucy Carol Garner, 72 of 1008 S Breazeale Ave. transitioned to her heavenly home Monday, April 26, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Theodore Branch and Annie Lucille McGowan Branch and wife of the late Larry Williams Sr. and Rev. Atlas Garner Jr. She is a retired educator with the Duplin County School System. A Memorial Service celebrating her Home Going will be held Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 3:00...

Florida - Ms. Saundra Arlene Ward, 62 formally of Wayne Co., transitioned Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born Arlene Ward to the late Dorothy Ward Dames on September 1, 1958, later changing her name to Saundra.  She grew up in  the Smith Chapel Community and was raised in a family of Godliness and love. Saundra spent her entire life caring about and loving others until called home to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She leaves behind and to carry on,...

Ms. Emma Kaye McKnight Williams of Mount Olive, NC who passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Brian Center of Health and Rehabilitation, Goldsboro, NC.  Emma was born on June 12, 1951 to the late McKeever McKnight, Sr., and Frances Louise Cooper McKnight.  Emma was 69 years Old. Emma grew up in Mt. Olive, NC.  She graduated from Carver High School in 1969. She eventually left Mt. Olive and moved to Washington DC. She stayed with her sister, Carolyn until she...

Pink Hill - Mrs. Hannah Louise Fullwood, of 1451 Serecta Rd. peacefully transitioned from this life to life everlasting Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late David and LouBerta Graham Houston and wife of the late Arthur Fullwood. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her children, Linwood Arthur Fullwood (Rudy Pearl) of Deep Run, Stella Louise Smith of Beaulaville, Rev. Jerry Lewis Fullwood (LaVerne) of Pink Hill, Rev. Dennis...