All Obituaries

Alesia Henderson Barwick, age 64, passed away on Wednesday evening at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Mary Ruth Henderson Harrell and the late Gurman Franklin Henderson. Along with her mother, she is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Barwick; her children, Michael Platt and wife Bailey, Brandon Platt and wife Nicole, and Shayna Dean and husband Conner; her brothers, Frank Henderson and Loren Henderson; her sister, ...

Charles Brantley Harrell, age 88, of Grantham, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 27, 2026, at Johnston UNC Health in Smithfield, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on June 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Gerthia and Thelma Westbrook Harrell. In addition to his parents, Charles was proceeded in death by a son, Charles Kent Harrell, siblings, William F. (Shorty) Harrell, Doris Darden, Norwood M. (Nub) Harrell.  Charles and Sarah were ...

Delores Marie Montgomery, born on October 20, 1930, in New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Eagle’s Pointe in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Clinton Gorham and Mary Bryan. Delores was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph N. Powers; her second husband, Robert E. Montgomery; her siblings Sarah Croom, Thomas Gorham, and Harriet Mallison; and her grandson, Joseph Powers. Delores graduated from West Street ...

Charles Michael “Chuck” Davis, age 83, passed away Saturday at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lenior County, NC, he was the son of the late Edwin and Patricia Davis. His parents were highly regarded in the Kinston, Lenior County area. His father had many patents and his mother was a talented painter. Chuck graduated from East Carolina University in 1965 and had worked for Apollo Campers in California before returning to North Carolina. Prior to his retirement, he was ...

Rebecca Williford Martin, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Andrew Williford and Martha Lee Williford and wife of the late Rayford Allen Martin. Rebecca loved her family and enjoyed being outside working with her flowers. A private service will be held for the family. She is survived by her children, David Williford and his wife, Wanda, Tony Martin, Carolyn ...

Floyd David Howell, age 92, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Jarvis and Anna Howell. He was self-employed, owning Floyd Howell Concrete until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with friends for breakfast at several family owned or local restaurants. He attended several churches in the area over the years where he enjoyed sharing his testimony. He was a proud father and even more proud ...

Faye Brock Carter, age 83, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Duplin County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Brock and Marcheline Blackmon Brock. A 1960 graduate of North Duplin High School, she was retired with Dupont. Faye is survived by her son, Garrett Carter (Rhonda); her daughter, Tracy Carter; her brother, Wayne Brock; her sister, Juanita Winstead; grandchildren, Ben Barwick, James Ray Grady, and Hunter ...

Betty Jo Hornback Edwards, 90, of Dudley, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 10th, 2026. Betty was born on March 7th, 1935, in Anson County, North Carolina to Mattie Bowers and William Filas Hornback. Betty had a love for cooking meals for everyone, as well as taking care of her family. Betty worked as a housekeeper for Old North State Golf Club for many years before retiring to provide care for her husband and great-grandchildren. She is known ...

Lloyd Franklin Anderson, age 66, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Lester Anderson and Elizabeth Mitchell Anderson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Lennox River Anderson, along with his brother David Micah Anderson.  He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.  Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his family.  A true outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and was a man who ...

Patricia Elaine Corey, age 67, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Wayne/ UNC Healthcare. Born in Sampson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late James Philmore Hurley and Annie Ruth Norris Hurley. She was also the wife of the late Harvey Allen Corey. A graduate of Kansas State University, she was a retired registered nurse. Being the oldest of her siblings, they and many others lovingly called her “Sissy” or “the mom”. She was a great mom to ...