Dudley - Mr. Bobby Oates, 82 of 207 Brentwood Dr. transitioned Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Calypso - Mrs. Mildred Brewington transitioned Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Goldsboro - Mr. Austin Williams, 72 of 231 Rifle Range Rd. transitioned Friday, February 15, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He is the son of the late William Allen Williams and Martha Wilson Williams. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his wife, Rev. Angelene Williams, one daughter Sarena Renee Williams (Johnnie Ellis) of Goldsboro; two grandchildren, three great grandchildren; six siblings, James A. Williams of Brooklyn, NY, Alfred (Willie Mae) Williams...

Mt. Olive - Eldress Louise Lee, 92 went from labor to reward on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Woodard Care Inc. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Goldsboro - Mr. William Winn of 1109 E. Walnut St. transitioned Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

 Garner- Mr. Richard Leo Barfield Jr., was born on March 6, 1962 to the late Richard Leo Barfield Sr. and the late Elizabeth Easterling Barfield.  He was married to Rev. Dr. Cynthia Shervon Barfield. He is survived by three children, Dr. Kaitlyn Moss (Brandyn), Jasmine and Chasity.  Richard received his B.S. degree from East Carolina University majoring in Health & Physical Education.  He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. since November 22,1983...

Mt. Olive - Mr. Robert Thomas Carr  of 721 Oliver St. transitioned Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mt. Olive - Mr. Robert "Bobby" King, 80 transitioned Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Goldsboro Assisted Living. "Bobby" as he was affectionately called by family and friends is the son of the late Johnnie and Julie Armwood King. Life Celebration Service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Anthony Ezzell, officiating.  Burial will follow in Carver Cemetery.

Kenansville - Mrs. Dossie Mae Taylor, 98 of 1008 Bowden Rd. went from labor to reward on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her home. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Amos and Lonnie Hall Whitehead and wife of the late Cleo Miller. Her love and legacy will forever be cherished by her husband, John Taylor;  children, Bertha McKiver of Kenansville, Minnie Brinson of Kenansville, Isiah Miller of Brooklyn, NY and Dorothy Miller of Kenansville; Hardy Wells (...

Mt. Olive - Ms. Meatrice Mae Oates, 71 transitioned Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville. Born in Duplin Co., she is the daughter of the late Ananias and Meatrice McClain Oates. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of her sister, Jacqueline Madison (Gary Sr.) of Winston Salem,  nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends.