July 10, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — With Sincere compassion and sympathy, we, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, join with the Ford and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Obie Ford, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Ford transitioned at the Signature Health Care of Kinston, NC.…… read more »
July 9, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — In the early afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Mrs. Merdie Denning Best passed away at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was 80 years old. A resident of the Mount Olive area, she was a loyal member of the Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church. Known for her decorating abilities,…… read more »
July 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Jewel Hinson Britt, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Hinson and Maggie Omelia Pearsall Hinson and wife of the late J. Ruffin Britt. A service to celebrate…… read more »
July 3, 2025, 80, Goldsboro —- Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Willie Dwight Gray, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on May 16, 1945, Willie was the son of the late William Bruce Gray and Tessie Thompson Gray Rouse.…… read more »
July 8, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Ms. Inez Washington , a remarkable woman of strength and resilience , passed away on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 age 91, at Somerset Court of Goldsboro Assisted Living Facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the Washington family in your thoughts and…… read more »
July 6, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden loss of Mr. Timmie Ray Pittman age 63, He now watches over us after passing away into a world of eternal peace and rest on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. His gentle spirit…… read more »
July 6, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Charles Ray Flowers, 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Wilson County on October 26, 1956, he was son to the late Arthur Ray Flowers and Margaret Peacock Flowers. Charles Ray had a warm and welcoming spirit, and he truly loved the…… read more »
July 3, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Gladys Lee Scott Way, 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2025. Born in Wilson County on August 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Scott and Ellie Mae Boykin Scott. In addition to her parents, Gladys…… read more »
July 5, 2025, 55, Goldsboro — Mr. Deon Gardner age 55, peacefully transitioned into a world of eternal peace and rest on Saturday, July 05, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. May his spirit live on in the hearts of those he touched. We…… read more »
July 8, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Robert Walter Watson, 75, of Goldsboro passed away Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will be held at Eureka Cemetery. …… read more »
