All Obituaries

Dorothy Lynn Mcknabb was born September 24, 1941 to the late Clyde and Annie Lynn. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lori Mcknabb, brother William (Bud) Lynn and brother Randy Smith. She passed away on November 7, 2018 at Wayne UNC Health Care with her daughter Lisa, brother Clyde and caregiver Pam by her side. She graduated from Dillard High School in 1959. This was a new beginning for her to be self-supporting and helping her mother financially was her top priority. She relocated...

Jahleil Deneil Teachey, lovingly known as “Juice” and “TJ”, son of Renita Wynn and Fabian Teachey, was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on April 18, 2001. He departed his earthly life on Saturday, November 3, 2018. He was a student at Wayne Academy School in Goldsboro, NC. He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, Renita Wynn and Fabian Teachey; brothers, Reginald Wynn, Jaivian Teachey, and Daquan Stevens; sister, Tyasia Teachey; nephew, Jaylen Wynn;...

Johnnie Myris Coley II (affectionately called John II, Bones and then Mercedes Bones) was born on November 30, 1989 to Johnnie Myris Coley and Teresa Simpson in Syracuse, NY. He departed this earthly home on October 31, 2018 in Anson County, NC. John II obtained his early education in the Public School System in Syracuse NY. He graduated from John Marshall H.S. in Richmond, VA. In 2004, he earned his Associates Degree in Business Management from Centurion College. He received his...

Marilyn Elaine Carmichael was born on April 11,1953 in Wayne County to the late George Carmichael Sr. and Eva Cox. She attended Dillard High School and was self-employed as a Homemaker.  "Nook", as she was affectionately known, enjoyed spending time with family and close friends. "Nook' was a well known resident in the Lincoln Homes Community. She was preceded in death by her parents George Carmichael Sr. and Eva Cox. She leaves to cherish her memories to One son;...

Willie Lee Crawford was born in Wayne County to the late Leslie and Essie Smith Crawford on September 26, 1924. He departed this life October 8, 2018 at Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Clayton, NC. Willie was raised on a farm in Wayne County and loved farming. He always had a garden where he planted many vegetables until his health declined. Willie was educated in Wayne County schools. A World War II veteran, Willie went into the Army at age 18. During his service...

Ms. Catherine Pridgen Jones was born May 5, 1952 in Pitt County to the late William “June” Pridgen and late Doris Mae Lang.   Catherine attended Wayne County Public schools, graduating class of 1970 and Wayne Community College where she obtained an Associates Degree in Applied Science-Executive Secretary, graduating in 1980.  She was employed for almost 20 years at O’Berry Center. On January 4, 1971 Catherine married Robert Lee Jones...

Horace Anthony Worrell was born on September 18, 1956 in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Horace Worrell and Ruther Lee Crawford Worrell. He attended Wayne County Public Schools and was the youngest of six children. Of his family, he was the first to attend the desegregated public schools. He graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 1974. During his high school years, he was known for his honesty and academic excellence. He graduated from Mt. Olive Junior College (now Mt. Olive...

Mary Patricia (Jackson) Wilson departed this life on September 21, 2018.  She was born to Peter Melvin Jackson, Sr. and Bucilla Leana (Bonner) Jackson on December 22, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   She attended Monumental Baptist Church in Pittsburgh and served as president of the Jr. Usher Board through her teen years.  Prior to her illness she had been a member of Central Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro since1991.  She was consecrated as one of...

"His lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matthew 25:23             James Edward Best, son of the late Golden and Hilda Best, was born March 27, 1950 in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  He departed this life on Sunday, August 26 at his home, surrounded by his loving...

Elizabeth Howell Ford was born on May 1, 1923 in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Joshua and Hattie Raynor Howell. She was the fourth of eight children. Six siblings preceded her in death: Molden, Joshua II, Fannie, Sarah, Erselene and Evelyn. Elizabeth quietly and peacefully transitioned from a physical life of labor to rewards on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Wayne UNC Healthcare, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Elizabeth was educated in the Wayne County Public Schools. She married the...