December 21, 65,

Dwight Lassiter, 65, a Willow Creek resident died Saturday.

Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations.

December 21, 83, Mount Olive

Mrs. Bertha Lee Jones Sanderson, 83, of the Alum Springs area, Mount Olive, passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2019. She was a member of Long Ridge Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 26, at 2 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Kelvin Coates and Elder Wesley Houston. Burial will follow in the Pate Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home during the hour before the service. Flowers are welcome, or memorial gifts may be made to Long Ridge Church, c/o Karen Arnette, 1370 Tram Road, Mount Olive, NC

Mrs. Sanderson is survived by her daughters, Shelia Herring and husband, Terry, and Pam Sanderson; two grandchildren, Milton “Runt” Herring and wife, Jessica, and Crystal Sanderson; great-grandchildren, Chase Sanderson, Mallory and Madison Herring, all of the Alum Springs area; four sisters, Pearl Houston and husband, Wesley, of Beulaville, Jean Lee and husband, Carroll, of Kenansville, Lois Potter and husband, Jackie, of Magnolia, and Margaret Whitman of Fredericksburg, Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Milton “Terrapin” Sanderson; her parents, David Franklin Jones and Clarsia Ann Brock Jones; and siblings, David “D.F.” Jones, Ruth Orfield, Naomi Howard, Joyce Hinson, Dennis Jones, Fannie Oliver, and Joseph Jones.

December 22, 80,

James E “Jimmy” Bishop passed away into the arms of his loving Savior on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Jimmy was born on November 17, 1939 in Turlock, California to the late Zeno and Ruby Bishop. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1957, after which he served in the United States Air Force. Jimmy was a truck driver for twenty years with Spector Redball. In 1984, he started working for Ann Bishop Insurance as an associate agent where he worked until his retirement on March 31, 2019. Jimmy co-owned and operated Borders and Curbs. He was a member of Saulston United Methodist Church.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ann Bishop; his son Steve Bishop of Goldsboro, daughter Kim Bishop of Goldsboro and daughter Kristy McClure and husband Darin of Raleigh. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Courtney Bishop of Goldsboro and Camryn, Lauren and Marshall McClure of Raleigh. Also left to cherish his memory are siblings Ruth Walner and Marvin Bishop both of Turlock, California. Jimmy also leaves his buddy, Ben-Ben.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by siblings: Calvin Kelly, Florence Hess, Lela Dow and Donna Atchison.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Jimmy’s life at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Glenn Smith officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Radford Family Cemetery, 3472 Nahunta Road, Pikeville.

Flowers are welcome or a donation can be made in Jimmy’s memory to your favorite local charity.

Online condolences may be share with the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

December 22, 90,

Cecil Matthew Gregory, 90, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He is the son of the late Fred and Lilly Langston Gregory, and was married to the late Marie Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a United States Army veteran, and a self employed carpenter.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday at 7:00 P.M. in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home.

Mr. Gregory is survived by a son, Phillip Gregory and wife, Terry of Mt. Olive; sisters, Katie Benton of Raleigh and Mary Willis of Virginia; a nephew, Butch Gregory of Newton Grove; and special friends, Michael and Marcie Hof of Goldsboro.

Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Lee Gregory.

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

December 22, 84,

At this time, no obituary description has been created for MSgt. Kenneth Mostella, Ret., USAF

December 23, 96,

Betty Schneider Kemp, 96, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

Betty was born October 19, 1923 in Pasadena, California as the youngest daughter of Florence Diss and Christopher Lee Schneider. She attended Pasadena Junior College where she was President of the Woman’s Service Association and the Student Body. She continued her studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Betty married William Powell Kemp Jr. July 5, 1945 and lived briefly in San Marcos, Texas where Bill fulfilled his military obligation. After returning to North Carolina, Betty and Bill completed their college degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, after which, they returned to Goldsboro, began a family and became active volunteers in their community.

For over 30 years Betty served both girl and boy scouting organizations in several capacities. In 1964-65 she was elected President of the Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina and acknowledged by WNCT-TV as “Today’s Outstanding North Carolina Citizen” (February 21, 1970). Her Girl Scout Troops earned the highest achievements in Girl Scouting and traveled extensively to such places as Savannah, Washington, D.C., Mexico and nine European countries. She arranged for her troop to have an audience with the Pope, visit the Lady Baden Powell, wife of the founder of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides; and meet the Colonel Gable Jorgensen, head of the Resistance in Denmark at Kromberg Castle. Just as Betty combined her love of travel with scouting, she and her late husband in 2000 endowed and founded the World View Program in order to make travel abroad opportunities possible for public school faculty, administrators, and students. This resulted in dozens of special trips to Europe.

The Wayne County Mental Health Association was another of Betty’s enduring commitments. Along with Dr. Hazel Zealy and others, she was instrumental in forming the local Mental Health Association and served as the second chairman of the Board of Directors from 1973-79. While serving on the local board she initiated many programs such as Operation Santa Claus, the Developmental School and the Flynn Home Half-Way House. She was also a member of the North Carolina State Board of Mental Health.

Many diverse organizations benefitted from her community involvement. Betty was a member of the Board of Foster Grandparents and served as Chairman of the 1959 Wayne County United Way and the 1968 Red Cross Drive. At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church she served in various roles as Sunday School Teacher, ECW leader, and vestry member.

For 12 years, she served on the Governor’s Council for the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo. She participated in galas in honor of Princess Anne and Commander Walter Raleigh Gilbert, founder of Newfoundland, as well as many fundraising events for the gardens. Betty entered flower shows as a member of the Pedal Pushers Garden Club of Wayne County and was a lifetime member of the Garden Club of North Carolina. Her love of gardening was often reflected in her paintings and garden.

Betty was the recipient of the following honors and awards: the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the 2008 Girl Scout Woman of Distinction, the 1969 J’Cette Outstanding Woman of the Year for Community Service, and the 1988 Mental Health Award of Outstanding Service to the Mentally III in the State of North Carolina.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, William Powell Kemp Jr.; son, David Walter Kemp; older sister, Dorothy Schneider Krug and brother, Harold Eugene Schneider. She is survived by three children, Elizabeth Middleton Kemp Neese and husband Jim of Goldsboro; William Powell Kemp III and his wife Carole of New Bern; Sallie Louise Kemp and Lauren Hayes of Connecticut. Grandchildren included: Elizabeth Neese Woodard, Amy Blades McKnight, Anna Josey Kemp, and William Powell Kemp IV. Great-Grandchildren are Charles Berkley and William Kemp Woodard, Ava James and Joseph Kemp.

Our family was especially blessed with those who steadfastly cared for our Mother during her long illness. Their love and vigilance for her well-being was a comfort to her children and enhanced the quality of her life. Our undying gratitude goes to Evelyn Millard, Celestine Reid, Pat Rhodes, Pat Cole and Joyce O’Handly.

The family hopes that all of Betty’s friends will be surrounded by their own families during this holiday season. There will be a memorial service to celebrate her life in the spring at which time the family hopes to greet all who loved and shared her life.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

December 23, 54, Goldsboro

Stephanie Sykes, 54, of Goldsboro died Monday in Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn.

Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral & Cremations.

December 23, 74, Mount Olive

Frances Miller Sullivan, 74, resident of the Jordan’s Chapel area, Mount Olive, passed away early Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at her home.

Her life will be remembered in a service to be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Tyndall Funeral Home at which Minister Coy Brock will officiate. The family welcomes friends and relatives to the Sullivan residence. Mrs. Sullivan will be buried at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro following a committal at noon on Monday, December 30.

A native of Hoke County and daughter of the late James Clifford Miller and Eva Mae Plummer Miller, she had spent her earlier years in Raeford where she worked at Burlington Industries. Here, she attended Parker United Methodist Church.

Survived by husband,Denny Sullivan; daughters, Susan Sullivan Kudera and husband, Greg, of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Jennifer Sullivan Brock and husband, Joel, of Mount Olive; brother, James Clifford Miller II of Raeford; five grandchildren, Jessica Osborne and husband Eithan, Christopher Kudera, Dennis Brock and wife, Charity, Rose B. Kwiatkowski and husband, Josh, and Ethan Brock and fiance, Hannah Smith; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Oliver Osborne.

The Sullivan family also acknowledges their wonderful caregivers who have provided not only care, but love, companionship, and support to both Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan: Juanita Stroud, Elizabeth Wise, Annie Stukes, Rhonda Outlaw, and Erica Tillman.

December 24, 92, Mount Olive

Garland Faison, 92, of 115 Elizabeth St., Mt. Olive died Tuesday at home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations.

December 24, 65, Faison

Jimmy Burch, Faison area resident, well known farmer and agribusinessman, and partner at Burch Farms, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at his home.

Graveside services will be Saturday, Dec. 28, at 2 pm at Wayne Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Cures for the Colors, c/o Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, 203 Cox Blvd. Goldsboro NC 27534.

December 24, 74,

Jimmy Paul Adams, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center. Born in Johnston County, NC on May 16, 1945 he was the son of the late Junius Franklin Adams and Flonnie Barnes Adams. He was married to the late Tracey Lee Davidson Adams. Jimmy was retired from Butterball. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Jimmy’s life in the chapel at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Toler officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

Jimmy is survived by his special friend and caregiver, Samantha Davis and husband Rodney and her son, Rusty; granddaughter, Brianna Baker and husband Brett of Fremont; sister, Janice Raynor and husband Richard of Wilson Mills; brother, Jerry W. Adams of Smithfield; step-daughter, Ronni Davidson of Louisiana; aunt, Ola Jean Wilkins of Smithfield; uncle, Henry Barnes of High Point; daughter, Amanda Adams of Kenly; son, Jimmy Adams Jr. of Thomasville; daughter, Cindy of Thomasville; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given in his memory to any Veteran’s organization that benefits suicide prevention.

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

December 25, 76, Goldsbor0

Carol G. Strickland, age 76, of Goldsboro, went peacefully to heaven on Christmas evening. Born in Wayne Co., she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Ethelene Cotton Strickland. She was a member of Eureka Christian Church. Carol loved everyone and everyone loved her. She will be truly missed by her family but she has gone where the people that loved her most are….HEAVEN.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am at Eureka Christian Church with Rev. Frank Purvis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  A visitation will be held for family and friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am also at the church. At other times, the family will be at the home of Bobby Joe and Julie C. Whitfield, 760 Corbett Hill Road, Mt. Olive, NC.

Carol is survived by her Aunt, Nannie Cotton Mills and husband, Roy;  Cousins, Deane & Richard Best, Melinda Carlton, Lori & Donald Ray Fields, Julie & Bobby Joe Whitfield, McCkines & Tammy Britt, Scott Britt and Mack Britt.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by Uncles, Deloit Cotton and Monk Cotton; Aunts, Thelma Britt and Melba Jackson; Cousin, Ricky Jackson

Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions may be directed to the O’Berry Center Foundation, P.O. Box 1157, Goldsboro, NC  27533.

Carol’s family would like to thank the staff of Goldsboro Assisted Living, Willow Creek and O’Berry Center for their LOVE for Carol.  Also a special thanks to Ronnie & Vicky Jordan for all your many visits and time spent helping love Carol.

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

December 25, 58, Seven Springs

Joseph Leroy “Roy” Outlaw, Jr., 58, of Seven Springs, received his heavenly reward and awoke to the face of Jesus on Christmas morning. Roy was born November 18, 1961 in Lenoir County to Joann Sutton Outlaw and the late Joseph Leroy Outlaw, Sr.

With a love and passion for farming and agriculture, Roy worked 30 years as an Animal Health Technician with the N.C. Department of Agriculture. Following retirement, Roy began working as a field representative for East Carolina Stockyard.

Roy is a member and past president of both the N.C. Angus Association and the Wayne County Cattlemen’s Association. He currently serves on the Board Of Directors for the Wayne County Livestock Development Association.

From his beloved herd of Angus cows to growing hay, Roy’s world revolved around farming. When his new granddaughter, Gracelyn, came along things changed. She had her Pappy wrapped around her tiny fingers. Roy loved his family and worked hard to care and provide for his wife and two daughters. As an only child, he was faithful in taking care of his mama, whom he dearly loved.

Only one came before Roy’s family, and that was his Savior. Roy was a lifelong member of Seven Springs Baptist Church. He served as a deacon many times and his church family held a special place in his heart. Roy was always honest, caring, reliable, and hardworking.

Though Roy was a homebody, he enjoyed meeting new people. He was a friend to all and liked nothing more than to sit down and have a good conversation, especially when it involved talking about his cows and his alma mater, North Carolina State University. He had a keen sense of humor and could talk to anybody. Roy held a deep concern for his fellow man and was willing to help others any way he could.

A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Seven Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, La Grange.

In addition to his mother, Roy is survived by his loving wife, Donna; daughters, Chelsea Outlaw Mercer and Courtney Noelle Outlaw; and his precious granddaughter, Gracelyn Marie Mercer.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials in Roy’s memory may be to the Seven Springs Baptist Church-Baptist Men, PO Box 55, Seven Springs, NC 28578. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home.

December 26, 75, Goldsboro

Mr. Jackie “Jack” Gentry, 75, passed on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.

December 26, 70, Pine Level

Barbara Gail Bizzell Reynolds, 70, of Pine Level went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home.

A graveside service to remember her life will be held Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Bizzell Grove Memorial Gardens, 4886 Bizzell Grove Church Road in Princeton.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Gail was born in Johnston County on December 30, 1948 to the late Obadiah “E.O.” and Thelma Parrish Bizzell.

She attended Bizzell Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church and Praise Sanctuary in Princeton.  She enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with family. Throughout her career, she enjoyed being in sales where she sold products with Stanley Home Products, Home Interiors & Gifts, Saladmaster Cookware, worked with National Car Rentals and RDU Airport as a shuttle bus driver.   She would always extend her love with a phone call, card or just her generous way of being herself.  She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all those who knew her.

Gail is survived by her husband, Bryant Reynolds; one daughter, Beth Arrington and husband, Howard of Cary; one brother, Jerry Bizzell and wife, Francine of Selma; two sisters, Grace Walston of Princeton and Sandra Pearce of Selma and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Bizzell.

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

December 26, 52,

Michele Anne Bostic completed her journey home on Thursday, December 26, 2019 to the welcoming words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Michele was born in Covington, Virginia on November 28, 1967 to Ernie Downey and Jilleen Johnson King. For many years, she worked as a cosmetologist with the Fountain of Beauty. Michele also enjoyed being outdoors and enjoyed working with her husband in the family business, Landscape Design and Jericho Farms. Above all, she will be remembered as a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother whose primary goal was the happiness and security of her family.

Michele had a very outgoing personality. She was a very caring and compassionate person, was always the first to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to a problem. Her warmth generosity and kind spirit were well known and cherished by those she encountered throughout her life.

A service to celebrate Michele’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

In addition to her mother, Michele is survived by her husband of 33 years, Tommy Bostic; daughters, Breanna Paige Garrett and husband Daniel and Hannah Jolie Bostic; her grandson, the apple of her eye, Mason Daniel Garrett; sister, Stef Schriber; brothers, Ernie Downey, Brad Downey and Tony Downey; and her special k-9 friends, Reef and Rio. She is also survived by special family friends, Danny and Peggy Vandevender, Bobby and Kelly Carter, and Janice Vandevender as well as the many caregivers and friends at UNC Hospital in Chapel who provided loving care to Michele.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her memory to UNC Chapel Hill Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC.

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

December 26, 85,

Mary Teachey Smith, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.

Mary was born in Wayne County on March 9, 1934 to the late Leon Teachey and Naomi Gurley Teachey. She was married for 47 years to the late Marvin Smith, Sr. Mary was retired from Wayne County Public Schools and will be remembered as a devout Christian and a loving mother and grandmother.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Mary’s life at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont.

Mary is survived by her children, Dianne Langston and husband Winford, Linda Rich and husband Donald, Marvin Smith Jr. and wife Renee; grandchildren, Dana Best, Nick Mackey, Wendy Cox, Mary Rouse, Marlie Jacobs and Macy Smith; twelve great-grandchildren and her brother, Leon Teachey, Jr. and wife Gail.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Leatha Lewis and Fennettie Rouse; and brothers, James Teachey, Melvin Teachey and Manfred Teachey.

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

December 26, 64, Goldsboro

Nancy Bernice Seate, of Goldsboro, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Nancy was born to the late Charles William and Ethel Turner Seate on December 28, 1954 in Fayetteville, NC.

Nancy graduated from Enloe High School in Raleigh, NC and then from UNC-Greensboro and took graduate classes at East Carolina University. She went on to teach art to more than 30,000 elementary students in Wayne County during her career that spanned over 30 years. She also obtained her National Board Certification in art education.

In addition to her art skills, Nancy was an oboist in the Tar River Community Band out of Greenville, NC and for many years was a member of the Goldsboro Writers Group. Nancy was an active member of Little People of America (LPA).

Nancy was an avid pet lover. She always had a hamster or gerbils and jumped at the chance to for her sister’s dogs.

Nancy is survived by her heartbroken sister, Mary Ellen Seate, of Chapel Hill, NC, her aunt, Dorothy Gibson, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, many cousins and countless friends. She will be missed.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC  27603.  A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held in Goldsboro, NC at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to the charity of your choice.

December 27, 56, Goldsboro

Ms. Alice Fay Wooten, 56, passed on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

December 27, 67, Goldsboro

Ms. Iris “Ladybug” Loftin, 67 of 1711 Beech Street, passed on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.