February 16, 2025, 73, Pikeville — Thomas Earl Harper, 73, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on February 1, 1952 in Wayne County, he was son to the late Afton Adrian Harper and Nellie Mae Mosley. He was a gentle, loving and kind husband, father,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Thomas Earl Harper
Jacqueline Williams Rhew
February 14, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Jacqueline Williams Rhew, 70, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. Jackie was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1954 to the late Lola Howell Williams. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Fuller Rhew. Jackie loved books,…… read more »
Edgar Gurley, Jr.
February 14, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Edgar Gurley, Jr., 88, was welcomed to life eternal on Friday, February 14, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Edgar was born in Wayne County to the late Edgar and Mabel Gurley on July 25, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was reunited…… read more »
Terry Bryan Butler
February 13, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Terry Bryan Butler, 69, stepped into life everlasting with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Terry was born in Wayne County to the late J.W. and Melrose Best Bryan on March 18, 1955. Teaching physical…… read more »
Jonathas Faugues
February 9, 2025, 54, Goldsboro — Jonathas Faugues, 54, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home. Born on May 17, 1970 in Haiti, he was son to the late Amand Faugues and Selida Oreise Faugues. Jonathas is survived by his wife, Suzette Jeune Faugues; his children, Marc, Benson T., Benson, Alain, Sameul,…… read more »
Ronald Thompson
February 8, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Ronald Thompson, Goldsboro, NC, son of Arnold and Hilda Thompson, was born April 28, 1953, in Sampson County, North Carolina, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 8, 2025 with the love of his life by his side. At the time of his passing, he…… read more »
Henry Thomas Heath
February 15, 2025, 97, La Grange — October 21, 1927 – February 15, 2025 Henry Thomas Heath, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Henry was born in Lenoir County to the late Henry Thomas Heath, Sr. and Gertrude Dawson Heath on October 21,…… read more »
Carolyn Faye Walters Hobbs
February 15, 2025, 77, La Grange — August 29, 1947 – February 15, 2025 Carolyn Faye Walters Hobbs, 77, passed away on February 15, 2025 at UNC Lenoir Hospital. Carolyn was born to Adlai Carroll and Oma Faye Walters on August 29, 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a…… read more »
Rachel Davis Herring Dawson
February 13, 2025, 90, La Grange — August 17, 1934 – February 13, 2025 Rachel Davis Herring Dawson, 90, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 13, 2025 while in the comfort of her home. Rachel was born in Lenoir County to the late Oscar and Katie Herring on August 17,…… read more »
Glenda Mae Joyner Jackson McCosley
February 13, 2025, 82, Kinston — November 14, 1942 – February 13, 2025 Glenda Mae Joyner Jackson McCosley, 82, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. Glenda was born in Sampson County to the late Clement Elliott Joyner and Elsie Mae Sutton Joyner on November 14, 1942. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
