August 1, 2023, 81, Mount Olive — Edna Earle Smith House, 81, of the Beautancus community, Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023. Services will be Friday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Bear Marsh Baptist Church and will be officiated by the Rev. Paul Rose and James Allen Smith. Visitation will follow…… read more »
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Edna Earle Smith House
Doris Summerlin Benites
July 29, 2023, 79, Mount Olive – Doris Summerlin Benites, 79, of the Rones Chapel community died Saturday, July 29 at ECU Duplin Hospital, Kenansville. She is survived by her husband, Alejandro “Alex” Benites of the home; her daughters, Belinda Taylor of Mount Olive, and Teresa L. Holland of Deep Run; a son, Glenn Lane…… read more »
Michael Lee Ricker
July 26, 2023, 68, Mount Olive — After having lived a good but simple life, Michael Lee Ricker, on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2023, went to be with Jesus, the Savior he often sang about and talked about. Mikey was 68 years old. He will be long remembered for his broad smile and kind and…… read more »
Virginia Thornton Cosgrove
July 25, 2023, 83, Mount Olive — Mrs. Virginia Thornton Cosgrove, 83, resident of Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center after the sudden onset of a serious illness. Mrs. Cosgrove was a native of Faison. While the better part of her life had allowed her to be…… read more »
Lawrence E. “Johnny” Herring
July 21, 2023, 82, Goldsboro — Lawrence E. “Johnny” Herring, 82, Goldsboro resident, passed away early Friday morning, July 21, 2023, at his home. Mr. Herring was a native of the Pleasant Grove community near Mount Olive. He graduated in 1959 from B. F. Grady High School. He then joined the N.C. National Guard, and…… read more »
William Herbert Lorom
July 20, 2023, 67, Mount Olive — Mr. William Herbert Lorom, a resident of the Beautancus area, Mount Olive, passed away Thursday morning, July 20, 2023. He was 67 years of age. Mr. Lorom was a native of Houlton, Maine. He had been a long-time self-employed truck driver. He leaves behind two sons, Eric Lorom…… read more »
Mary Rose Davis Merritt
July 16, 2023, 85, Dudley — Mary Rose Davis Merritt, 85, resident of the Sleepy Creek area near Dudley, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023, while at home, with loved ones at her bedside. Mrs. Merritt was a native of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive and was a member of the Bear Marsh…… read more »
Arwilda Rouse Pate
July 12, 2023, 89, Calypso — Mrs. Arwilda Rouse Pate, after having lived a good, Godly life of 89 years, quietly left the confines of her cozy, country home to be with the Lord forevermore. Her departure came on Wednesday (July 12, 2023) early evening, just briefly after an afternoon of many visitors and well-wishers…… read more »
Kimberly Rena Parker Ezzell
July 11, 2023, 57, Warsaw — Kimberly Rena Parker Ezzell, 57, a Warsaw resident, passed away Tuesday night, July 11, 2023, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Kim is survived by her husband, Horace Ezzell, of the home; a son, Daniel Correll of Goldsboro; a daughter, Brittany Correll of Goldsboro; her mother, Martha Gardner Parker…… read more »
Oliver Wendell Alphin
July 9, 2023, 89, Mount Olive — Oliver Wendell Alphin, age 89, died July 9th, 2023 after a good life filled with a successful career as a lawyer, a father, and a grandfather. His family and friends were his greatest joy and pride. He served his community with his time and talents. Born on July…… read more »
