All Obituaries

Goldsboro - Mr. Alton S. Lee Jr., 77 finished his earthly mission Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in New York, he is the son of the late Alton Lee Sr. and Elouise Lee. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Vet.  Military Honors honoring his service will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Eastern Carolina Veterans Cemetery. Memories will remain in the hearts of his children, Phyllis Lee, Angela Lee, Alysha Lee, Derrell Lee,...

Kenansville - Ms. Eva Mae Brinson, 81 was called from time to eternity on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Kenansville Health & Rehabilitation. Born in New Hanover, Co., she is the daughter of the late Jesse Johnson and Elnora Johnson Manley. She attended Douglas High School and was a graduate of 1961. Eva was a loving person.  She loved her family unconditionally. She loved her church, St. Jude Disciple Church where she was a faithful member and usher until her health...

Faison - Mother Tempie Faison Hill, 97 heard the voice of the Lord, Saturday, November 18, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Duplin Co, she is the daughter of the late Harvey Cobbs Sr. and Elinor Faison and wife of the late Mozel Hill. She leaves to cherish her love and legacy to her children, Mary Foskey of Elizabeth City, Kenneth Hill (Elaine) of Milwaukee, WI, Tronso Hill (Sally) of Faison, Lawrence Hill (Charmaine) of Alexandria, VA, Pastor Brenda Ingram (Minister...

Goldsboro - Ms. Geraldine Williams, 85 answered the Master's call on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne Co,, she is the daughter of the late Ralph Williams and Emma Highsmith Williams Pearsall and Jessie Pearsall. Cherished and loving memories will remain in the hearts of her children, Bernard Williams of Goldsboro, Larry Williams of Raleigh, Sharon Williams of Goldsboro and Anthony Williams of Goldsboro; eleven grandchildren, sixteen...

Fayetteville - Mr. James A. Howard, 65 boarded the gospel ship Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville. Born in Sampson Co., he is the son of the late Essie Freeman Howard and Rev. Albert Odell Howard. He joined the Air Force in July 1976 and served within the US.  A proud Soldier, he worked in telecommunications, but had talents in electricity, plumbing, carpentry and mechanics. To continue his legacy are his daughter, Akisha Howard of Fayetteville;...

Goldsboro - Rashad D. Reid, 29 of 317 Denmark St., transitioned from this earthly life to dwell in the presence of the Almighty on November 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Rashad leaves precious memories to his mother, Tammi Hardy-Reid of the home; father, Monte C. Lane of Faison, NC; siblings, Reginald Reid, II (Anna) and Ashanti McLean both of Goldsboro, NC; grandmother, Gloria Hardy of Goldsboro, NC; aunts, uncles, other loving relatives and friends.

Dudley - Mr. Darrick A. Raiford, 52 departed this earthly life Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County, he is the son of Rex Coley and the late Brenda Raiford. Cherished and loving memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Crystal Raiford; four children, Tanora Dunn, Ashanti McFarland, Christopher Wright (Amaris) and Latia Young (James); fifteen grandchildren; father, Rex Coley (Carolyn); four siblings, Tomika McCalop (Sharn), Raimondi...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Jacqueline Lamarre, 76 transitioned Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Wayne UNC Hospital. Born in Haiti, she is the daughter of Lafontant Lamarre and Anite Ismael. Funeral Services Celebrating her life will be held Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Haitian Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Mt. Olive. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her son, Donald Jacinthe; four grandchildren, McDonald Jacinthe, Shanon Jacinthe, Hannah Jacinthe and Donald Jacinthe.

Turkey - Mr. Anthony L. Armwood, 62 closed the curtains of this life Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. Born in Sampson Co., he is the son of Betsy Caldonia Armwood and the late Leroy Armwood. In addition to his mother, cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his daughter, Shamika Morrisey of Warsaw; grandchildren, Danasia Morrisey, Daijon Morrisey and Jaiden Morrisey; siblings, Priscilla Gavin (Terry) of Faison, Michelle King (Derrick) of...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Glenn Branch,60 crossed from this walk of life Sunday, October 1, 2023 at UNC Lenior Hospital, Kinston. Born in Duplin County, he is the son of Swannie Bell Branch and O'neal McCoy Branch Sr. He attended Branch School, B.F. Brady and East Duplin High School in his youth where he loved to play basketball and football until he started his career as a truck driver.  He also helped to run the family restaurant, Branch's Barbeque.  One of his proudest moments...