All Obituaries

Ms. Vivian Darden, age 48 transitioned from labor to reward on March 29, 2021 at Atrium Health of Charlotte, NC. Professional services entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC.

Miss Julian Geraldine Boyette lived at Greenleaf Grace Village in Goldsboro, NC. She was born to Robert and Julia Boyette in Mount Olive, NC on November 8, 1943. She was the eldest daughter of four sons and three daughters. Her four brothers preceded her in death. Her two sisters are Joann Bizzell (Larry Bizzell) of Goldsboro, NC, and Brenda Mallory (Robert Mallory) of Mebane, NC. Miss Boyette was married to Billy Ruben Jackson and four children were born to this union Hiza...

Mr. William R. Pearson, 32, of Goldsboro, NC passed away March 12, 2021 at his residence. Professional services entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC.

Leslie Lee Middleton, 76, of Dudley, NC, peacefully transitioned from this life to eternal life, March 18, 2021 at Vidant Health, Greenville, NC. Leslie (aka Les) was born Nov. 13, 1944 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Florentino Wynn Sr. and Dorothy Mae Middleton McIntyre.  Les was raised in the home of his mother Dorothy Mae and stepfather James Edward (Babyface) McIntyre with 5 other siblings.   Les received his education in the Wayne County Schools. At the age of 18, he enlisted...

    Brenda Faye Newsome, affectionately known as “Bren” or “Aunt Bren,” 70 of Pikeville, North Carolina, moved onto Glory and leaves an enduring legacy. In typical fashion, without much fanfare, she left in the early morning of March 17, 2021. Brenda was born on January 9, 1951, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Bernard Newsome and Mable Beatrice Thompson Newsome. She attended the segregated Norwayne High School in the late ‘60s, graduating...

Baby Boy Mega Oshae' Robinson transitioned on March 16, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Professional cervices entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home, LLC. 

Bessie Mae Langston Ethridge, daughter of the late Vander Langston and Hattie Yelverton Langston Harper was born on February 28, 1933 in Wayne County. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Bessie received her education with Wayne County Public Schools. She later moved to Arlington, Virginia where she lived and worked for more than 15 years. She left to go to New York City for 20 years. She worked at the Salem Hospital in Arlington, Virginia. She...

Family: Supervisor/Elder Edmond Earl Edwards, Sr. was born  on October 21, 1943 to the late Benjamin Sr and Lillian Swinson Edwards of Pikeville, NC.  Also, preceding him in death were the following siblings: Dottie Lee Edwards, Joe Edwards, Kenneth Edwards, Benjamin Edwards Jr, Selma Marie Edwards, Odell Edwards and Jay Wesley Edwards. Church Fellowships:  He was a faithful member of the White Oak Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church, Pikeville, NC, and enjoyed singing...

Jordan ShaQuille Whitfield departed this life on February 12, 2021. He was born March 21, 1994 to Larry & Debbie Whitfield in Goldsboro, NC. Jordan attended Wayne County Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 2012. Jordan was employed at Caterpillar of Goldsboro, NC. Jordan enjoyed grilling out, all sports, especially Pro basketball and football. His favorite team was the Los Angeles Lakers and his favorite player was Kobe Bryant. Jordan loved fitted caps, Mustangs and...

James Arthur Robinson transitioned from labor to reward on February 9, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care Center.  James was the son of the late Jonnie Allen Robinson and Elnora Solice Robinson.  He was born in Wayne County, NC on October 4, 1953. He received his education with the Wayne County Public Schools. James was united in holy matrimony to Joyce D. Sutton Robinson on December 15, 1973. James joined the United States Army. He also joined Smith Chapel F.W.B....