Category Archives: Obituaries

August 9, 2026, 65, Raleigh - With heartfelt reverence, Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, together with the Anderson and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Verna Payga...

August 9, 2026, 93, Mount Olive - Mary Elizabeth Bullock Swinson, 93, of the Beautancus community of Mount Olive, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening at her home. "Lib" as known to most is surv...

August 4, 2026, 75, Goldsboro - Michael John Shafter, 75, Goldsboro, NC resident, passed away Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026, while a patient at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Mr. Shafer, born in Burtonwood, ...

August 3, 2026, 67, Seven Springs- Master Sgt. (retired, US Air Force) Michael Alan Judy, 67, resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away just before midnight on Monday, August 3, 2026, while rece...

August 5, 2026, 78, Mt. Olive - Diana Rose Hare Buford, 78, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the home she shared with her husband in the Brock's Chapel section near Mount Olive. S...

August 8, 2026, 62, Newton Grove - David Bert Holland, of Newton Grove, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, ...

August 5, 2026, 75, Dudley - Larry Stevenson Oliver, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Rex UNC Health Hospital. Born on February 20, 1951, he was son to the late Donald Oliver and Betsy ...

August 9, 2026,79, LaGrange - Mr. Rodney Eugene Minder age 79, answered the Master's call on Sunday, August 09, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina surrounded by his lovin...

August 9, 2026, 96, Goldsboro - It is with great sadness that we announces the passing of Ms. Clemmie Hill Lovick age 96, who gained her wings on Sunday, August 09, 2026 at Clayton House in Clayton, N...

August 8, 2026, 59, Goldsboro - Mrs. Paula Rae Pigford age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family and love. She was a warrior who endured much w...