April 2, 97, 

Edna Gray Singleton, 97, Mount Olive area resident, went to her heavenly home Tuesday night, April 2, while being cared for at Genesis Healthcare Center.

Daughter of the late Emmett and Betsy Burroughs Gray, she was the oldest and the last survivor of their five children. Her life was not always an easy one, for when she was eleven, her mother died, and she quickly assumed the role of being “mother” to her younger siblings and performed housekeeping duties. She enjoyed working in the yard and garden, “putting up” vegetables by means of canning and freezing, and she loved to read. Of utmost joy to her was being with her family. As a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, she loved worshiping her Lord as long as she was able and until her mind faded.

She is survived by four children and their spouses, Thurman Lee Doreauk of Concord, Brenda S. and Jerry Thompson of Grantham, Bobby Ray and Debbie Singleton, and Becky S. and Stanley Kelly, all of Mount Olive; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren–what a legacy of love, joy, and devotion she leaves behind!

Another son, James Mickey Singleton, Sr. and a grandson, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, officiated by her grandson, the Rev. Stanley Kelly Jr., and followed by entombment at Wayne Memorial Park. The family will have visitation at the funeral home during the hour before the service, and at other times, friends and family may call at the home of Becky Kelly, 851 Norwood Ezzell Road in the Rones Chapel area, and at the home of Brenda Thompson, 659 Grantham School Road at Grantham.

A Tyndall Service.

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April 3, 66

Funeral services for Deborah Price Sanderson
Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church, Mount Olive NC
Visitation to follow service

Burial will be Sunday April 7, at 2 p.m., Faison Cemetery (new section, Faison NC

Flowers are welcome; friends and family are also being received at the residence.

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April 5, 81,

Carole Medlin Sears, 81, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Wayne UNC Healthcare.

Carole was born in Hamlet, North Carolina on April 7, 1937, to the late Frank and Ruby Medlin. She had worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and had served in various capacities with the North Carolina General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Carole loved St. Mary Catholic Parish in Goldsboro and was a dedicated and faithful servant her entire life. She was currently serving as the liturgy coordinator for the church. Carole had a large extended circle of family and friends and they were all very special to her. She will be missed, but greatly remembered.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Parish with a rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. and visitation immediately following the rosary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Parish with Rev. Roch T. Drozdzik presiding. Interment will be in Wayne Memorial Park.

Carole is survived by her sons, Joseph Sears (Suzy) and William Sears (Marie); grandchildren, Thorne, William and Delaney Sears; step great-grandchildren, Savannah and David Brand; and her sister, Frankie Medlin Zwirblia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Raymond Edward Sears Jr.; infant son, Charles Michael Sears; brother, John Medlin and sister, Marguerite Thornton.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given in Carole’s memory to St. Mary Catholic Parish, 1603 Edgerton Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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April 6, 49, Fremont

Angela T. Brogden, 49, of 157 Peacock Street, Fremont, NC, died Saturday at Wayne UNC Healthcare.

She was born August 4, 1969 to Arnold Hewber and Geraldine McDonald Margiotta and is survived by two children.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at the Haskins Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Haskins Funeral Home and Cremations, LLC.

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April 6, 84, Mt. Olive

Jesse Ann Price Graham Lee, 84, of Mt.Olive passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

Ann was born in Wayne County, October 25, 1934, to the late Jesse Katherine and Herbert Parker Price. Ann was preceded in death by her first husband, Julius Hansel “Teeny” Graham, and by her twin grandsons, Jason and Jay Lane. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Voldie Ladd, Dannie Mae Gwaltney, and Peggy Weeks and by brothers, Herbert Price Jr., Earl Price, and Bobby Price.

Ann retired from Home Health and Hospice of Wayne County (3 HC). She was a dedicated compassionate lady and loved taking care of people.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 9th from 12:30-1:45pm at Mount Olive First PH Church. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held at 2:00pm, also at the Mount Olive First PH Church, with the Rev. Jeff Dail, Rev. Bill Rose, and Dr. Larry Withrow officiating, followed by graveside service and burial in Wayne Memorial Park.

Serving the Lord and taking care of her family were the driving forces in Ann’s life. She truly loved doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was her family’s greatest cheerleader and supported them in all their endeavors.

Ann’s table was the heart of her home. It was there that the family gathered for home cooked meals and joyous times of fellowship. When she prepared meals for the family, she made sure to have all of their favorite dishes. Ann loved a good fish fry with fresh spots and sea mullets. With her family at the forefront of all she did, she remembered everyone’s birthday and celebrated with a special home cooked birthday dinner.

Life for Ann simply revolved around her family. She was deeply loved as much as she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Some of her most enjoyable times were shared with the grandkids at their many activities, but we all knew that nothing ever interfered with her “beauty shop day.”

Ann’s absence leaves a void in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, but her love and memory will remain close to their hearts forever.

Ann is survived by her husband Bee Julius “BJ” Lee of 43 years, and her brother, Thomas and Dean Price of Dudley. She is also survived by her children, Jackie and Brenda Graham, Jerry and Deborah Graham, Pat Graham Kendall and special friend Kenneth Smith, Joey and Michele Graham, Jeffrey and Diane Graham, Julie Graham and special friend Don Hargrove, Hampton Lee and special friend Sharon Smith; and her very dear grandchildren, Wade and Malissa Graham, Summer and Taylor Carr, Jonathan Graham, Anthony Graham, Chad Smith, Ashley and Duane Krueger, David and Susan Price, Rene Parker, Crystal and Paul Smith, Justin and Rebecca Graham, Wesley Graham, and 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Mama, MeMa, Mama Ann, Mrs Ann…the many names you were known by, We love you and you will forever be in our hearts. Her favorite bible verse was:
“ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillippians 4:13

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April 7, 92, Pikeville

Elizabeth Gurley Overman, 92, of Gurley Dairy Road passed away Sunday morning, April 07, 2019 at the Brian Center of Goldsboro.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Overman was born in Wayne County on June 28, 1926 to the late Andrew and Lizzie Deans Gurley.  She was a member of Nahunta Friends Meeting and very active in the Nahunta community doing volunteer work while her health permitted.  She loved gardening, working in her yard and also enjoyed feeding and watching her birds.

She held many jobs over the years, from sales at Montgomery Ward, hauling milk for Gurley Dairy, to working at Nahunta Farm Sausage, While living in Greenville NC in the early 70’s she finally fulfilled her dream of becoming a nurse. She attended Pitt Community College and earned a certificate as a Surgical Technician after which she was employed at Pitt Memorial Hospital. After returning to Wayne County she was employed  at Grantham Medical Clinic. She went on from there to work for local veterinarian, Dr. Plumber. She also worked for a while doing insurance exams for Equifax. Eventually she took over running Gurley Store from her brother, Molton Gurley, and at the same time took on a paper route with the News & Observer, which she ran faithfully for 15 years until retiring.

Among her many accomplishments, perhaps her greatest were as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, care giver, and homemaker. And she was always willing to reach out to her neighbors to lend a helping hand.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Overman and wife, Lou Ann of Pikeville and John Overman and wife, Lynette of Pikeville; one daughter, Diane Jefferson and husband, Jeff Wells of Pikeville; six grandchildren, Donnie Pearce, Melissa Showman, Albon Overman, Nathan Overman, Matthew Overman and wife, Samantha and Megan Braswell and husband, Michael and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Overman was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Quentin Overman; three brothers, Foster Gurley, Molton Gurley and Russell Gurley and a special friend, Billy Lee.

The family is in the care of Shackleford-Howell Funeral Home in Fremont.

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April 7, 58, Mt. Olive

Daniel Matthew Sneed Sr., 58, of Mt. Olive passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2019 at his home.

Daniel was born in California on April 21, 1960 to the late Harold Grey Sneed Sr. and Joyce Anita Fisher.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Danialle W. Sneed; three sons, Matthew Grey Sneed, Daniel Matthew Sneed Jr.  of Richlands, NC and Gregory James Sneed of Mount Olive; two daughters, Makayla Grice and husband, Sterling of Mount Olive and Phyllis Sneed of South Carolina; three sisters, Anita Joyce Doudney of Goldsboro, Joanna Sneed of Illinois and Nancy Smith of Hampstead, NC. and two granddaughters, Emma Lynn Rose Grice and Lily Grice.

In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Sneed Jr.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

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April 7, 93, Mount Olive

Susan Thompson Jackson, 93, life-long resident of Mount Olive, passed away Sunday evening, April 7, at Genesis Care Center.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, officiated by her grandson, Pastor Bobby Smith, and Pastor. Richard Cuddington, with visitation to follow. Committal and interment will be Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Northeast Church, 489 Northeast Church Road, Mount Olive, NC 28365.

Mrs. Jackson had served as office clerk at Belk-Tyler’s in Mount Olive for many years. She was a member of Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church and its ladies auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Jackson; a son, Elton Willard Howell, Jr.; her parents, C. W. and Katie Thornton Thompson; a sister, Sarah T. Letchworth; and brothers, Bill Thompson and C. W. Thompson, Jr.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda C. Howell of Dudley, Betty Jo Best of Mount Olive, and Cathy Waller and husband, Dennis, of Mount Olive; step-daughters, Joyce Marie Grant of Colorado, Betty Lee Anderson of Goldsboro, and Sherry French of Grantham; grandchildren, Angie Waller and husband, Bob Toney, Denise Mason and husband, Lee, Keith Waller and wife, Ginger, Pastor Bobby Smith and wife, Carolyn, Joy Reid, Rita Ann Noguess, Norman H. Millen and wife, Bridget; great-grandchildren, Rev. Robert L. Smith, III and wife Kelly, Susan Lane and husband, Josh, Lydia Smith, Reagan Waller, Hayden Waller, Cody Blake Millen, Spencer Millen, Allen Alphin, Justin Alphin, Rebecca Noguess, Jamie Noguess, Jr., and Elizabeth “Lizzy” Noguess; five great-grandchildren, Thomas Lanier, Abby, Julie, Aiden, and Allie Ray Alphin; five step-grandchildren; and many step-great-grandchildren.

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April 8, 91, Pikeville 

William Perry Crawford, 91, went to his heavenly home in the early morning of Monday, April 8, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

Bill was born in Wayne County on August 7, 1927 to the late Nathan Perry and Rosa Deans Crawford. He was a graduate of Nahunta School in 1944 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy during WWII.

Bill was a farmer, and did a number of other occupations, most notably he retired from the US Post Office in 1990. His heart’s desire as a young boy was to be a mail carrier and he fulfilled his dream. After retirement from the Post Office he filled his time working for the Nahunta Pork Center as long as his health would allow.

Bill was a faithful servant to his community, he was an original member of both Nahunta and Little River Volunteer Fire Departments; a 50 plus year, seventh degree member of Nahunta Grange; an honorary member of an antique tractor club; a member of the Nahunta Community Fellowship where he served as treasurer; and a member of the Pinkney-Junior Order. He was a member of Nahunta Friends Church where he severed on various committees.

Bill married Evelyn Proctor on December 22, 1951, and they were blessed with two daughters, the late Susan Crawford Caughron and Bonne Crawford Capps.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Bill’s life in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn of 67 years; daughter, Bonnie Capps and husband Thomas Capps of Rougemont, granddaughter, Trina Capps, grandson, Anthony Capps and wife, Brianne Capps: son-in-law, Joe Caughron of Goldsoboro, NC; granddaughter, Robyne Caughron Herring husband, Josh Herring of Calypso; grandson, Will Caughron; great-granddaughters Raegan Herring, Cali Capps; and great-grandson Cannon Herring.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Caughron; sister, Jean Sasser Edgerton; and brothers, Thurman Crawford and Floyd Lee Crawford.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be given to Nahunta Friends Church, 2537 Hwy. 581 North, Pikeville, NC 27863.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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April 8, 90, 

Mallie Esteen Grant Beavers, age 90, died Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mallie Bowden Grant and sister of the late Lucille G. Dickinson. Esteen was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church.

A service to celebrate her life will be held Wednesday at 3:00pm at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 until 3:00pm at the funeral home.

Mrs. Beavers is survived by her husband, Eugene Beavers.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Beavers family and online condolences may be sent to www.shumate-faulk.com.

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April 13,

Mrs. Sarah Frazier, passed away Saturday in the comforts of her home.

Services are incomplete and will be announced by the Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.

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April 15, 53, 

Joseph Eugene Austin, Jr., 53, passed away suddenly on Monday at his home.

Joe was born in Minot, North Dakota and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 21 years of service as an air traffic controller. He was currently working with Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro.

Joe was a man of many talents from being brilliant with electronics and who could fix almost anything, to being passionate about cooking for everyone or anybody. He also enjoyed grilling out, traveling, and riding his bicycle with the Seyboro Cyclist Group. Joe was gregarious, larger than life and every life he touched he changed. Most importantly to Joe was his family. Joe worked so hard to make sure his wife and children were well taken care of. Joe was the best husband and daddy who will be truly missed.

A service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Harry officiating. The family will greet friends Wednesday immediately following the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date with full military honors.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Pat Austin and daughters, Katie Watkins and husband Erik of Sylva and Emily Austin and husband Chris Clavet of Fletcher; mother, Darlene Austin; father, Joe Austin, Sr. and wife Willa; sisters, Kim Davis and Maria Price; brother, James Austin and wife Mi; father and mother-in-law, Jack and Susie Prentice and brother-in-law, Charlie Prentice and wife Molly.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his memory to Rails to Trails Conservancy,
The Duke Ellington Building, 2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20037.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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April 15, 78, 

Gaynell Sutton Brogden, 78, of Knightdale and a former resident of Mount Olive,passed away early Monday morning, April 15, at Rex Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel R. Sutton and Minnie Wilkins Sutton Whitlock; brothers, Joe Sutton, Mac Sutton, and Billy Sutton; and sister, Lee Gore. She had been employed as an inspector in Americal hose factory and in several sewing factories.

Surviving her are three children and spouses, J. Neil and Fara Brogden of Greensboro, Patrick “Pete” and Donna Brogden of Norlina, and Carol B. and Jeff Longmire of Knightdale; grandchildren, Eric Brogden, Elizabeth Longmire, Kristen Longmire, Abrien Campbell, and Matthew Brogden; five great-granddaughters, Hailey Johanna Brogden, Emma Lynn Brogden, Reese Torzok, Claire Nicole Campbell, and Brie Caroline Campbell; a sister, Margie Howard and husband, Roger, of Warsaw; and brothers, Nicholas Sutton and wife, Pat, of Pikeville, and David Sutton of Richmond, Va.

Visitation will be at Tyndall Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Tyndall with burial following in Wayne Memorial Park. The Rev. Tom Raven will be officiating. Flowers are welcome, or memorial gifts may be sent to the charity of one’s choice.

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April 16, 59,

Jimmy Flanagan, 59, of 62 Patrick Drive, Snow Hill died Tuesday in the Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

He was born June 12, 1959 in Wayne County to Ralph and Pearlie Mae Quinn Flanagan. He is survived by his wife Sharon Flanagan and five children.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Woods Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the Broadhurst Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence where they will assemble in preparation for the funeral procession.

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April 18, 66, 

Donald Kenneth “Kenny” Vanhoozier, 66, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

A memorial service will be held Monday evening, April 22, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Brad Mitchell and Pastor Jack Sauls officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. His ashes will be scattered at a later date in Burkes Garden, Virginia.

Mr. Vanhoozier was born in Burkes Garden, Virginia on October 05, 1952 to the late Henry Stuart and Cora Herald Vanhoozier. He was a member of Mt. Nelson Baptist Church in Eureka and attended Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Vanhoozier worked at Electrolux until his health declined.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Suzanne Vanhoozier; son, Eric S. Wallace (Tammy); daughter, Cora Lee Vanhoozier of the home; five grandchildren, Tyler Wallace, Tiffany Wallace, Madison Sullivan, Julie Sullivan and Alyzabeth Sullivan; brother, Henry Stuart Vanhoozier (Betty); sister, Wanda Vanhoozier and TC Clark; one nephew and five nieces; his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Anne Lethco; brother-in-law, Robert Lethco Jr.; sister-in-law, Dianna Lethco Taylor and Andrew Lethco.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Vanhoozier was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Leffel; brother, Eugene Vanhoozier and nephew, Michael Vanhoozier.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.

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April 20, 80, 

Shelton Hardy Dawson, 80, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Shelton was a warrior and he fought for his life until the last minute. He lost his life after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shelton was born in Wayne County on August 21, 1938 to the late Joseph Benjamin Dawson and Beatrice Head Dawson. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 25 years, Minnie Price Dawson. Shelton proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for many years as a vocational education teacher with Wayne County Public Schools. Shelton enjoyed classic cars, going to car shows, watching NASCAR racing, and collecting Harkers Island decoys. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed.

A service to celebrate Shelton’s life will be held by the graveside at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the cemetery and other times at his home.

Shelton is survived by his fiancée, Faye Taylor; daughters, Cindy Jackson and husband Jay of Goldsboro and Christie Wiggins and husband Mike of Goldsboro; son, Michael Dawson and wife Robin of Goldsboro; six grandchildren, Kari Jackson Vail and husband Blake, Caraleigh Mitchell and husband Ryan, Michael Wiggins, Molly Jackson, Aleeze Dawson and Merritt Dawson; and two great-grandchildren, Conleigh Mitchell and Celia Mitchell. He is also survived by his sister, Eleanor Pope of Goldsboro and his k-9 friend, Rowdy.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by an infant great-grandson, Jack Darwin Vail.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given in Shelton’s memory to Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317 or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 2309 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

The family would like to give a very special thank you to the wonderful staff at Community Hospice for the love and care they provided for Shelton during his final days. Simple words cannot express our gratitude. Also a thank you to his doctor, Dr. Samer S. Kasbari and the staff of Southeastern Medical Oncology Center who cared for Shelton during his courageous fight with cancer. May God bless each of you.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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