All Obituaries

Mrs. Mary O. MCGowan, age 99 of Mt. Olive, North Carolina transitioned to heavenly reward on April 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Service arrangements can be found under the "Service Details" tab. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC. 

Daughter of the late James Thomas Jones and the late Frances Lavern Wilkes Jones was born on September 26, 1963, in Wilson County, North Carolina. God granted His daughter rest from the pain and worries of this world on Friday, April 3, 2026. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Breland and her brother James Lamont Jones. Teresa was reared in Wayne County, North Carolina where she received her formative education from Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She ...

Otavis Mckinnon was born to Teresa “T-Bone” Mckinnon and the late O’dell Thomas Sr. on May 9, 1988. He departed this life on March 31, 2026 . Otavis affectionately known as “Black Tay from the J” loved to joke and make us all laugh. He was well known and loved in his community. He was educated in Wayne County Public Schools and attended Goldsboro High School. He was employed with Mt Olive Pickle Plant until his passing. Otavis was preceded in death by his ...

Ms. Teresa B. Lee, age 69, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on March 29, 2026 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Funeral arrangements are listed under "Obituary & Service Details" tab. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. 

  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Warren Devon Edwards, who departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2026 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was 68 years old.  Born on December 15, 1957 in Wayne County, NC, to the late James Lassiter and the late Esther Virginia (Edwards) Hamilton, Warren was a cherished member of his family and community. A proud patriot, Warren enlisted in the United States Army in 1976. He served his country with ...

Mrs. Chiquita Bryant-Cannady, age 52, of Henrico, VA peacefully transitioned on March 9, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are listed under "Obituary & Service Details" tab. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. 

Pastor Deborah H. Taylor of Goldsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on February 11, 2026 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are listed under "Obituary & Service Details" tab. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. 

On Sunday February 8, 2026 our beloved Elder Charles Wesley Bond answered his Creator’s call and entered into eternal rest. “Sugar Ball” as he was affectionately known made his grand entrance into the world on July 29, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Charlie Wesley Bond and Mattie Violia Exum Pearson. He was the first grandchild born into the Exum tribe. Charles was the proud big brother to his younger siblings, brother Eugene Bond who preceded him in death and only ...

On February 6, 2026, Margaret Jones, affectionately known as Maxine transitioned into her eternal heavenly slumber surrounded by her family. Maxine was born on May 16, 1945 to Bertha Mae Jones-Shealy and Junius N. Shealy in Wayne County. She is survived by her daughter Yolanda Shealy and her siblings Junius “Bill” Shealy (Beulah) and Mary Ann Langston (Jimmy) all of the home. She also leaves behind 4 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, and 1 great Great grandson. Tiffany (T.J, ...

Gwendolyn Willett Josey King was born February 5, 1948 to Willie Mae Graham; and was raised by her loving parents Frank and Mary Josey. Gwendolyn transitionedfrom labor to glory on February 3, 2026. At an early age, Gwendolyn accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She loved her church family and served faithfully until her health declined. In her quiet moments, she ...