Category Archives: Obituaries

Allen Lewis

Allen Lewis

November 24, 2025, 79, Grantham — Allen Lewis, 79, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, November 24, 2025. Born in Wayne County on August 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Johnie Dallas and Corrine Newell Lewis. In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by…read more »

Rella Louise Jackson Jernigan

Rella Louise Jackson Jernigan

November 24, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Rella Louise Jackson Jernigan, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love and devoted care of her sister. Born in Wayne County on November 15, 1948, she was the daughter of the late David Rose Jackson, Sr. and Louise Bailey Jackson.…read more »

Elroy Coley

Elroy Coley

November 25, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Mr. Elroy Coley age, 86 completed his earthly tour of duty and joined the heavenly host for a peacefully life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Mr. Coley was a remarkable man of strength and resilience. Though he is no longer with…read more »

Helen Rae Wood

Helen Rae Wood

November 21, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Helen Rae Wood, age 84,  of Goldsboro, passed away at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro on Friday, November 21, 2025.  She was born in Wayne County to the late Frederick Bradwell and Lessie Bass. The family will be greeting friends and family on Monday evening, November 24, 2025, between…read more »

Charles Henry Weaver Sr.

Charles Henry Weaver Sr.

November 19, 2025, 84, Grantham — Charles Henry Weaver Sr., age 84, of Grantham Community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 1, 1941, to Gertha and Clara Denning Weaver, Charles was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and a dedicated farmer in the Grantham…read more »

Faye Johnson Pittman

Faye Johnson Pittman

November 24, 2025, 95, Goldsboro — Faye Johnson Pittman, 95, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at Helping Hands Assisted Living. Born in Wilson County on November 13, 1930, Faye was the daughter of the late Ollie Cecil Johnson and Linnie Lamm Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Redia Cannon Best

Redia Cannon Best

November 20, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Redia Cannon Best, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Oak City, North Carolina on November 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joe Wade Cannon and Zada Cox Cannon. In addition to her parents, Redia is preceded in death…read more »

Joshua Jerome Carter, Jr.

Joshua Jerome Carter, Jr.

November 16, 2025, 18, Goldsboro — Joshua Jerome Carter, Jr., 18, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Halifax County on December 15, 2006, Joshua was the beloved son of Joshua Jerome Carter and Ashley Davis Carter. Joshua was employed at Handy Mart in Mount…read more »

Jimmy West Sutton

Jimmy West Sutton

November 24, 2025, 82, Bucklesberry — November 12, 1943 – November 24, 2025 Jimmy West Sutton, 82, entered into the joy of his salvation on Monday morning, November 24, 2025. Jimmy was born in Lenoir County to the late Norman and Mary Rouse Sutton on November 12, 1943. In addition to his parents, he was…read more »

Troy Eason

Troy Eason

November 22, 2025, 74, LaGrange — November 2, 1951 – November 22, 2025 Troy Eason developed a love for some of his favorite things early in life. When he was in first grade at La Grange School, he had some difficulty learning to read, so much that they considered making him repeat his grade. His…read more »

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