All Obituaries

Mt. Olive - SFC Sadie L. Raine (Retired), 76 completed her earthly assignment on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her home. Born in Wayne Co., she is the daughter of the late McKeever McKnight and Frances Cooper McKnight She proudly served her country in the United States Army. After her retirement and moving back to Mount Olive, she worked in the Wayne County Public School System.  She also devoted her time and talents to her church, Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived...

Jamestown - Ms. Bertha Gayle Pigford, 73 transitioned Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC. She is the daughter of the late King Solomon Pigford and Dicie Butler Pigford and was born in Wayne County on February 6, 1950. Gayle was a lady that possessed many gifts and talents. She was an excellent cook and baker with pumpkin rolls being one her specialties. Arts and crafts, calligraphy, cross stich and gardening were past times that she enjoyed.  An...

Georgia - Elder Dennis L. Brewington, 58 formally of Wayne Co., departed this earthly life Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home. He is the son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth Cole Brewington and was born on July 6, 1964. Elder Brewington's career at Cooper-Standard Automotive began in Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1988 where he held several technical positions including process engineer, chief industrial engineer and manufacturing manager. He was promoted to factory manager when he was...

Dudley - Mother Helen Marie Carr, 92 eased from the labor of time into the joy of eternity Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at home. Mother Carr was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Mae McCullen and was married to the late James Lee Carr Sr. She is survived by eight children, Ernest McCullen (Jean Bynum) of Goldsboro, Edward McCullen (Stella) of Dudley, Vivian McCullen of Raleigh, William McCullen of Dudley, Diann Royal (Linwood) of Dudley, Vera Carr of the home, Eva Faye Carr of Dudley and...

Virginia - Mrs. Sudie Blackmore, 70 formerly of Cumberland Co. finished her course Friday, April 21, 2023 at home. Born in Sanford, NC, she is the daughter of Mrs. Della Patterson Simmons and the late Mr. Jasper Simmons She was a member of Spirit of Faith Church in Alexandria, VA.  During her early years, she was a manager of Shoney's in Fayetteville, NC.  Her free time and weekends included doing what she loved; puzzles, shopping and watching Westerns.  Most of all, she...

Warsaw - Ms. Atha Marie Darden, 84 peacefully transitioned from this life Monday, April 18, 2023 at ECU Vidant Duplin Hospital. She is the daughter of the late John Thomas Darden and Carrie Williams Darden and was born on May 28,1938 in Duplin County. Her love and legacy will forever be cherished by her sisters, Bertha Hobbs of Mt. Olive, Christine Best of Bowdens and Barbara Darden of Warsaw; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dudley - Mr. Angelo Bradshaw, 66 transitioned Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Wayne UNC Healthcare Center. Born in Duplin Co., he is the son of the late Herman Bradshaw and Barbara Best Broadhurst. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his children, Angelo Edwards, Savannah Edwards and Rose Ellen Edwards; five siblings, Herman Bradshaw, Edward, Bradshaw, Valerie "Rose" Mackey (Danny), Angela Edwards (John) and Mary Allen (Alvin); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dudley - Mrs. Helene Tinord, 64 transitioned Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Haiti, she is the daughter of Maurice Gosselin and Eliene Sirloraunt and wife of Sainfacile Tinord. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives and friends.

Wade Durham Jr. aka "Tom" was born to Wade Durham Sr. and Maude Herring Durham at his family home on November 15,1935 in Mt. Olive, NC.  He was the oldest of 12 children affectionately referred to as "The Dirty Dozen."  There on his parent's farm, he developed the capacity and appreciation for hard work which would define him for the rest of his life.  Raised in a strict Christian home, he joined Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church...

New York - Miss Tiffany C. Lee, 54 drifted into eternal rest on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro. Tiffany was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and was the heart of Tronsil and Mildred Lee.  Although she lived in New York, she loved coming down south to spend time with her North Carolina family.  Tiffany loved traveling, her crocs and socks, amusement parks, television and gadgets.  Although she loved all those things, her heart beats were her...