All Obituaries

Lelia Marie Wrightson Hartzog, age 85, passed away Saturday at Helping Hands Assisted Living. Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Lionel Joseph Wrightson and the late Lula Mae Holbert Wrightson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son and daughter in law, Keith H. and Phyllis Hartzog, a brother, Charlie L. Wrightson and a sister, Selena W. Brewster. Marie was a retired nurse having served her community for many years. A service to celebrate...

Donald “Donnie” Fulghum, age 61, passed away Thursday at his home.  Born in Kinston, NC, he was the son of George Frank and Lula Mae Bass Fulghum.  He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Jess R. Wood officiating.  Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.  A time of visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:00 p.m....

Jesse Joseph Brickhouse, age 64, passed away Wednesday at his home.  Born in Orlando, FL, he was the son of Marie T. Brickhouse and the late Joseph Claude Brickhouse. Jesse was a 1976 graduate of Southern Wayne High School and was retired from Duke Energy after 36 years of service.  He loved his family, friends and especially his grandson, Jackson, as well as living at Sleepy Creek.  His family will always cherish special phone calls telling him they loved him and his touching...

Dwight Willis Thornton, age 59, passed away on Sunday at Duke University Medical Center. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Percy Clay Thornton and the late Kathleen Hughes Thornton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Smith. Dwight was a truck driver and member of Eureka Christian Church. A service to celebrate his life will be held Friday at 11:00am at Eureka Christian Church with Rev. Frank Purvis officiating. The family will greet friends Thursday...

Patricia Ann Drew, 76, of Goldsboro passed away Sunday at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Manchur and the wife of Ed Drew. Mrs. Patricia enjoyed traveling, coloring, watching television, especially the Young and the Restless or the Bold and the Beautiful, or her favorite NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. She also enjoyed time with her family, most of all with her grandchildren. At this time no formal services will be held. In addition to her husband of...

William Holloman, 78, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, September 21. William was born January 1, 1944. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Daughtry Maye, and his brother, E.B. Holloman. He is survived by his sisters, Jean Holloman Brown, Pat Brogden Toler, Judi Holloman Utley, and Shelby Holloman Krafft, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Brogden Holloman formerly of Goldsboro, his father, Emmett Lee...

Betty Kornegay French, age 81, passed away Friday at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jodie F. and Lillie Mae Grady Kornegay.  Betty graduated from Grantham High School and earned an Associates Degree in Business from Mt. Olive College. After College, she worked with Cates Pickle Company and later retired from Hevi Duty as a customer service representative after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of...

Ottis Ray “Brother" Forrest, age 88, passed away Wednesday morning at Wayne/UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.  Mr. Forrest was born in Greene Co. to the late Oscar Watts Forrest and Sarah Emma Wade Forrest. Mr. Forrest was a member of The First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Goldsboro.  He was retired from Kemp Furniture as a cabinet maker. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Wayne Memorial Park with Rev. Jim Willoughby...

Brenda "Diane" Bass Roberts, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.  Born in Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Maie Bell Bass.  A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be Sunday, September 11, 2022, 2:00 pm at Bowden Community Church with her son-in-law, Pastor Robert G. Holland officiating.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be held immediately following the service at the...

Robin Lane Lewis, age 59, passed away peacefully at her home Monday morning.  Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lee and Marian Ezzell Lane. She worked at Fast Lane Convenience Store for many years.  She was also a Nurse’s Aide with Home, Health & Hospice as well as a private sitter. A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home in Goldsboro. A time...