All Obituaries

Dorothy Blackwelder Lord, 92, of Goldsboro passed away on Thursday evening. She was the daughter of the late Jason Elijah and Marybell Atwell Blackwelder and was the widow of Bobby Gene Lord. Mrs. Lord was retired LPN at Woodard’s Retirement Home and had worked for the News Argus delivering the paper. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church and the ladies auxiliary, as well  as, the DAV auxiliary. Mrs. Lord was a loving and caring mother. A graveside service will be...

William Allen “Bill” Edens, age 65, died Thursday at the Brian Center of Goldsboro. Born in Wayne Co., NC, he was the son of the late Nova and Elizabeth Howell Edens. A visitation will be held with family and friends Tuesday, May 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in Goldsboro, NC Bill is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Noah & Chelsey Edens and Josh Edens; his sister, Kay Satterfield; grandchildren, Nash Edens and Bennett Grey Edens; the mother...

Heaven gained another angel recently; James Brogden passed away at Kitty Atkins Hospice Center on May 18, 2020. His last days were spent surrounded by family until he had to be moved from a family setting to a Hospice facility. Abby Hargett and Rachel Lutz were able to be by his side until the end. James was born in Smithfield, NC and lived most of his life in Goldsboro, NC. James was a strong, kind, loving man who had a positive impact on anyone he came in contact with. James never allowed...

Toby Allen Coley, 51, passed away Sunday at Hospice House in Smithfield. He is the son of Anne Coley and the late Roy Allen Coley. Toby was a self-employed roofer, and helped at the family fruit stand when he could. He loved to work, and shared his love of roofing with anyone that wanted to learn. He also enjoyed fishing, and was always the life of the party. A private service will be held. In addition to his mother, Toby is survived by his son, Matthew Coley of Nahunta; a daughter,...

George Austin “Buddy” Cooper, age 76, passed away Wednesday evening at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late George Washington Cooper and Emma Celeste Austin Cooper and brother of the late Joyce Farfour. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at Wayne Memorial Park with Pastor Andy Stovall officiating. The family will greet friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. He is survived by his wife,...

Nelson Elwood Lee, age 77, died Tuesday at his residence.  Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Corbit Lee and Georgia Grady Lee and father of the late Terry Lee. A farmer, he attended Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Wayne Memorial Park with Pastor Jeff Dail and Rev. James Herring officiating. Family members will greet friends at the cemetery immediately following...

Melinda S. Crawford died Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born on October 6, 1954 in Oxford, MS to the late James Dewey Wilson and Edith Atkinson Wilson.  She was born the second oldest of seven children. Melinda is survived by her beloved daughter, Laura Schilling and husband, James Schilling of Fairbanks, AK.  Melinda’s life was also enriched by her grandchildren, Sarah Schilling and Aaron Schilling.  Sarah and Aaron loved and were loved by their...

Eleanor Victoria Lewis Taylor,  92, of the Faison Community,  passed away May 11, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. Eleanor was born in Sampson County to the late Janie Graham and Henry Dewey Lewis.  Eleanor graduated from Piney Grove High School and attended Louisburg College.  Ms. Taylor was a homemaker and farm wife.  A member of Faison Presbyterian Church where she served as Ruling Elder.  Also, a past member of the Faison Garden...

Gene Edward Wolfe, age 84, of Surf City and formerly of Mount Olive, died peacefully Sunday night at his home. He was born in Wayne County to the late June Elmer Wolfe, Sr. and Lela Ophelia Miller and husband of the late Sue Scott Lowe Wolfe. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, June E. Wolfe, Jr.  Gene was the retired co-owner of Lowe’s Home and Auto Supply Company, Inc. in Mount Olive and also retired from Smith Hardware, Inc.  A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a...

Construction Mechanic First Class (SCW/EXW) James Brantley “J.B.” Randell, age 37, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020.   He was a graduate of Southern Wayne High School in 2000 where he was on the wrestling team.  Enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 2004, he was a member of the Elite Seabees Unit as a Construction Mechanic.  He was hand selected to support the Elite Navy Seals in Panama City Beach. J.B. was one of the first Seabees to embed to assist...