All Obituaries

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his...

LaDreka Vané Ballentine, loving known as “Nay” was born July 19th 1988 in Raleigh North Carolina. She was the first child of two. Born to the late Darryl Wayne Ballentine and Pamela Tate Ballentine. Surrounded by her mother and sister she transitioned into heaven’s gates on Friday September 9th at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Vané was always known for her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. Vané graduated with honors from Millbrook High School in Raleigh...

Celebrating the Life of Sandy Amoros Sutton Born in Goldsboro NC on September 11, 1956 to the late Robert Sutton and Mother Lessie Mae Sutton. He Graduated from Eastern Wayne High School, Class of 1976. Sandy worked for Kemp Furniture Company for many years after HIgh School, when Kemp closed he went to employ at Best Sand and Gravel. Then onto Carolina Turkeys in Mt.Olive NC, where he retired. Sandy loved Racing cars, going to the Kinston Drag Strip, as he had his own fixer upper....

Mrs. Laura Ann Thompson, age 63, of Goldsboro, NC passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services are listed under "Obituary & Service Details" tab. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. 

Mrs. Betty A. Williams, age 65, of Farmville, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are listed under Obituary & Service Details. 

Randolph Isler was born on December 18, 1942 to the late Esther Harper Isler and John Wesley Isler Sr in Wayne County, NC. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. In addition to his mother & father, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Curley L Isler, John W Isler Jr and Charles T Isler. He received his formal education in the Wayne County Schools and graduated from Central High School in the Class of 1961. He was employed by the Wayne...

Mrs. Lola M. Coley, age 72, transitioned from Labor to Reward on June 19, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Funeral arrangements are listed under "Obituary & Service" details. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. 

James Edward Durham as he was fondly called "Poonie" was born on April 9, 1937 to the late William Durham and the late Mabel Durham. He departed this life on June 16, 2022. James was born and raised in Wayne County, N.C. He graduated from Dillard High School. James worked at Cherry Hospital for 30 years. He also had the first Black Lounge and was in a singing group. James was raised in the church and attended St. Luke Church of Christ Disciples of Christ (Elder David L....

Mrs. Dorothy Vaught, age 75, formerly of Goldsboro, NC passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her residence in Florida. Funeral arrangements are listed under "Obituary & Service" details. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. 

Hortense G Smith born September 19, 1929, to Sarah Burnell Gerald.  She departed this life on June 3, 2022, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was educated in the Goldsboro, NC school system. Hortense enjoyed sewing, getting dressed up, going out to eat, and having conversations with those she was fond of.  She was known for her many fancy hats that always made her stand out from the crowd. She was adored by all and became a mother figure to many. She was preceded in death by...