Obituaries

Joseph “Alan” Harvey

Joseph “Alan” Harvey passed away on November 12, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC. Alan was a man of laughter. His jokes and…

John Paul Blackman, Sr.

John Paul Blackman, Sr., 84, of Newton Grove, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at UNC Wayne Hospital of Goldsboro.  John was born on…

Elgie Gray (Barefoot) Howell

Elgie Gray Barefoot Howell, age 84 of the Grantham Community and a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours…

Gail Hyatt Regan

Coats, NC: Mrs. Gail Myatt Regan, age 81, of East Parrish Street passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her…

Santana Ortiz

Interment: Fri, December 19, 20252:00 PMEastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery 64 Longs Plant Farm Rd.Goldsboro, NC 27534 Please visit www.rlsandersfuneralhome.org to leave your online condolences.

Donnie Sherrill Braswell

Donnie Sherrill Braswell, 73, of Princeton passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was born on December 9, 1951…

Shelby Jean Denning

It is with profound sadness yet unwavering faith in God’s promise that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant,…

Donna Toole Ball

Donna Toole Ball, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born on July 29, 1959, in…

Johnny Bronson “J.T.” Thornton

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Johnny Bronson “J. T.” Thornton, age 79 of Harper House Road passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home…

Loretta Gilmore Strickland

Willow Spring, NC: Mrs. Loretta Gilmore Strickland, age 82, of Sanders Road passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her…

Wade Earl Martin

Wade Earl Martin, 72, of Princeton passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Providence Assisted Living in Smithfield. He was born in Wayne County…

Lynn Knight West

Lynn Knight West, age 73, of Clayton passed away at her home on November 11, 2025 following a period of declining health. Born in New…