October 10, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Johnnie Earl Best, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home in Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by the love of his family. Johnnie was born in Wayne County on March 19, 1951 to the late Ralph Edward Best and Agnes Westbrook Best. In addition to his parents,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Johnnie Earl Best
Jimmy Dexter Smith
October 9, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Jimmy Dexter Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Wayne County on November 21, 1942, to the late Paul Guy Smith and Ethel Lane Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
Sharon Summerlin Hardison
October 8, 2025, 52, Goldsboro — Sharon Denise Summerlin Hardison, 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home. Born in Wayne County on July 10, 1973, she was the beloved daughter of Laverne Sutton Summerlin Barwick and the late George Marshall Summerlin. A woman of quiet strength and unwavering compassion, Sharon…… read more »
Carolyn Wiley Hardison
October 8, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Jo Wiley Hardison, 84, on October 8, 2025, at Navion Senior Living of Goldsboro. Carolyn was born on November 10, 1940, in Goldsboro, the daughter of Lillie Bell and Gardner Wiley. Carolyn proudly grew up on “Cotton…… read more »
Kimberly Fowble Heeden
October 7, 2025, 56, Goldsboro — Kimberly Renée Fowble Heeden of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away on October 7, 2025, in her home. She was 56. Kim was born on March 26, 1969, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to parents Fred Lewis Fowble and Thelma Arlene Boring Fowble. She spent most of her childhood moving…… read more »
Bud Harris
October 11, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Julius Daniel “Bud” Harris, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Bud was born in Greene County to the late John Ivey Harris and Florence Dora Edwards Harris on April 14, 1940. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
Sylvia Wetherington
October 8, 2025, 79, Goldsboro —- Sylvia Carr Grady Wetherington, 79, was called to her home in Heaven on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Sylvia was born in Elm City to the late Dr. Evander Carr Grady and Barbara Haggard Grady on August 6, 1946. Sylvia moved with her family to La Grange in 1951 and…… read more »
Robert Denton Dorrman
October 10, 2025, 77, Goldsboro —- With great love and gratitude, the family of Mr. Robert Denton Dorrman age 77, announces his passing on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina surrounded by his loving son by his side. Though Mr. Dorrman is gone, May his memory echo through…… read more »
James McDaniel
October 10, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — James McDaniel age 77, passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, October 10, 2025 at UNC Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please continue to keep the family in your…… read more »
Larry T. Aycock
October 7, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Larry Talmadge Aycock, 68, of Selma passed away on October 7th, 2025. Born and raised on Aycock Road in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Needham and Mattie Aycock. Larry was a jack of all trades, but his true talent was carpentry. He spent 30 plus…… read more »
