All Obituaries

Bradenton, FL - Mr. Roderick G. Davis, 59 transitioned from his earthly life to life eternal on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of Alease Bell Davis and the late William Henry Davis. Rod graduated from Southern Wayne High School on June 10, 1982.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, minoring in Physics and Math from Appalachian State University all the while being a valuable member of the college basketball team.  He...

Calypso - Apostle Kenneth J. Leach, 75, heard the voice of the Lord Sunday, January 15, 2023 at UNC Health Johnston Hospital. Apostle Leach was born in Sampson County to his parents, Mary George Leach and the late James Howard Leach. His love and legacy will live in the hearts of his wife, Eldress Lottie Leach; mother, Mary Leach; two daughters, Lorri Leach of Dudley and Stephanie Koonce (King) of Jamesville; three sons, Dwight Little of Dudley, Leodis Hamlin Jr. of Wallace and...

Dudley - Mrs. Bobby Jean Ali, 64 went from labor to reward on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Alene Swinson. She was a graduate of Southern Wayne High School and a dedicated employee with Wayne Memorial Hospital.  She retired after giving 26 years of service. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of her husband, Khamil Ali of the home; four children, Dalaisha Glover of Raleigh, Ronnie...

Goldsboro - Mr. Anthony Fitzgerald Price, 33 transitioned Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Mt.Olive. "Boo-Boo" as he was affectionately called by family and friends is the son of Joyce Price and the late David Earl Kornegay and was born in Wayne County. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his wife, Denise V. Price; mother, Joyce Price; three children, Jaylen Smith, Jai'mere Worrell, Leilani Breyelle-Nicole Price, step-children, De'Quan...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Rico Seaberry, 21 transitioned Thursday, December 29, 2022 at home. "Suave" as he was affectionately known by family and friends was born in Wayne County and is the son of Portia Smith Seaberry and the late Bobby Seaberry Sr. Cherished and loving memories will remain in the hearts of his mother, Portia Seaberry; nine siblings, Constino Rameriz-Houghton, Hannah Owens, Moses Owens, Xenia Lawson (Terrance), Tina Coley (Reginald), Kimberly...

Warsaw - Mr. Victor Eric Smith, 60 answered the Master's Call on December 24, 2022. He is the son of the late Clifton Smith and Marie Bagget Smith and was born in Santa Ana, CA on December 26, 1961. Left to cherish memories are two sons, Antonio Smith (Sherneka) and Sean Smith (Kourtney); his beloved, Glenda Lamb; two sisters, Debra Morrisey (Claude) and Marlene Johnson (Brooke); two brothers, Clifton Smith and Clayton Smith; three grandchildren, Azaria...

Mt. Olive - Mrs. Julienee Auguste-Sainneus, 62 transition Friday, December 23, 2022 at home. Born in Haiti, she is the daughter of Desert Fauques and Sainphanie Jeune Fauques. She leaves to cherish loving memories to her husband, Leon Dominique Sainneus and other loving relatives and friends.

Mt. Olive - Prophetess Mural Vann, 67 boarded the gospel ship Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late Isaac Vann Jr. and Emma Stevens Vann. She was a loyal and dedicated member of Bible Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Goldsboro and touched the lives of many students that she encountered at Carver Elementary School. Cherished and loving memories will remain in the hearts of her sisters, Shirley Edwards, Cottie Faison...

New York - Mr. Shawn McNeil, 36 transitioned Sunday, November 13, 2022. Shawn was the blessing that was given to Charles McNeil and Mary Bigger McNeil on March 25, 1986 in Queens, New York. Life Celebration Service will be held Monday, January 9, 2023 at 12 noon at Garris Funeral Home.  He will be laid to rest with his mother, grandmother, Louise Miller Bigger and uncle, Harry Bigger and other family members. His cousins and friends are thankful for his life and the lives he...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Millard Durham Jr., 77 transitioned from his earthly life to life eternal on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro. Born in Duplin Co,, he is the son of the late Elizabeth Durham Robinson.  He leaves to cherish loving memories to his wife, Mary K. Durham; three sons, Kermit Gray, Timothy Durham and Chris Outlaw; two daughters, Camisia Durham and Danielle Haskins; thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host...