Randy Peele Fields, 73, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at UNC Wayne Healthcare in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County on August 8, 1952, Randy was the son of Rachel Peele Fields of Pikeville and the late William Blaney Fields. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his ...
Mount Olive- Rita Sue Combs, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 13, 1962 in Wayne County, she was daughter to the late James Ratliff and Helen Norman Ratliff.Rita devoted her life to he...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Kristin, on September 23, 2025. Her presence was a light in our lives, full of quiet strength, kindness, and a deep, gentle love for the people and beauty around her.Kristin had a special love for butterflies - delicate, free and full of gra...
Annie Jean Britt Cotton, 91, of the Jordan Chapel community in Mount Olive, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025.Annie Jean, better known as Tincey, was born April 7, 1934, just 50 yards from the farmhouse where she grew up. Tincey’s life was defined by resilience, devotion, and love...
Steven Andrew Ward, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.Steven was a true handyman at heart, always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a deep love for music and found joy in playing the guitar, often filling the room with his melodies. Known affectionate...
Kenneth "Ken" Graham Faucette was born in Wayne County on July 5 1947 to the late John Graham and Bessie Hines Faucette. He went to be with his Lord Savior on his mothers birthday on Tuesday September 30 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held on Thursday October 9 2025 ...
Johnnie Lee Bowden 91 formerly of Mt. Olive went to her eternal home Friday September 26 2025 in Ruskin Florida. Funeral service will be held Sunday October 5 2025 at 300 p.m. at Northeast Chapel Original FWB Church 503 E. James Street in Mt. Olive. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Mt. O...
Archer was born in Wayne County on September 20 2025 to Jeffrey and Chelsey Lynn Ballance of Fremont. In addition to his parents those he leaves to cherish his memories are his paternal grandparents Raymond and Amy Ballance Jr. of Fremont his maternal grandparents Douglas and Rebecca Hines of Fremon...
Oreatha Ellerbe Robinson 94 of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Monday September 29 2025 at her home. She was born in Rockingham North Carolina on October 12 1930 to the late John and Virginia Hines Ellerbe. She was a member of Deeper Life Church Ministries. A celebration of her life will be hel...
Julie Ridoutt Matthews 51 of Dudley departed this earthly life Monday September 22 2025 at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh.She was born in Allegheny County Pennsylvania on April 13 1974. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday September 27 2025 at 1000 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home Cr...
Kenneth "Ken" Graham Faucette was born in Wayne County on July 5 1947 to the late John Graham and Bessie Hines Faucette. He went to be with his Lord Savior on his mothers birthday on Tuesday September 30 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held on Thursday October 9 2025 ...
Johnnie Lee Bowden 91 formerly of Mt. Olive went to her eternal home Friday September 26 2025 in Ruskin Florida. Funeral service will be held Sunday October 5 2025 at 300 p.m. at Northeast Chapel Original FWB Church 503 E. James Street in Mt. Olive. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Mt. O...
Archer was born in Wayne County on September 20 2025 to Jeffrey and Chelsey Lynn Ballance of Fremont. In addition to his parents those he leaves to cherish his memories are his paternal grandparents Raymond and Amy Ballance Jr. of Fremont his maternal grandparents Douglas and Rebecca Hines of Fremon...
Oreatha Ellerbe Robinson 94 of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Monday September 29 2025 at her home. She was born in Rockingham North Carolina on October 12 1930 to the late John and Virginia Hines Ellerbe. She was a member of Deeper Life Church Ministries. A celebration of her life will be hel...
Julie Ridoutt Matthews 51 of Dudley departed this earthly life Monday September 22 2025 at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh.She was born in Allegheny County Pennsylvania on April 13 1974. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday September 27 2025 at 1000 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home Cr...