May 24, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Dorothy “Dot” Gray Williamson, 83, of Falling Creek Church Road, passed away Saturday at Rex Hospital. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Wade Davis and Louise Davis. She is survived by seven children. A celebration of her life will be held…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Dorothy Gray Williamson
Luz Eneida Guzman
May 17, 2025, 88. Goldsboro — Luz Eneida Guzman, age 88, of Stanley Chapel Church Road, Mt. Olive, passed away on Saturday. She was born on September 19, 1936, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, to Valentin Guzman Zayas and Cruz Santos Bermudez. She is survived by four children. In keeping with the wishes of the…… read more »
Grover Cleveland Hargrove
May 6, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Grover C Hargrove, 67, of Maple Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Grover and Nettie Johnson Hargrove. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Monday, June 2,…… read more »
James Newsome
May 23, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — With deepest sympathy, The management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Newsome and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. James Newsome, 68, of Fremont, NC. Mr. Newsome transitioned at his residence on May 23, 2025. No Formal Services will be held.…… read more »
David Andrew Paynter
May 12, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — David Andrew Paynter, age 57, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home in Melbourne, FL. Born in Lakenheath, England, he was the son of the late Luther Rudoph and Molly Paynter. David was a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Air Force with over 21 years…… read more »
Mary Ellen Thornton Best
May 21, 2025 , 80, Goldsboro — Mary Ellen Thornton Best, age 80, of Mount Olive passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at her home with her adoring family at her side. She was born in Wayne County, to the late Edgar Lee Thornton and Rubia Keel Thornton. She was also preceded in death by her…… read more »
Margaret Annette (Harrell) Sutton
May 20, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — Margaret Annette Sutton, of the Suttontown community, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025, at Mary Gran Nursing Home in Clinton. Born February 14, 1936,in Wayne County to the late Granger and Marguerite Warren Harrell, Annette is survived by her two daughters, Teresa Sutton Bass and husband Kenny…… read more »
Louise Harrell Hill
May 26, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Louise Currin Harrell Hill, 94, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Louise was born in Edgecombe County on February 8, 1931. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husbands, Luther B. Harrell, Jr. and Joseph R. Hill;…… read more »
Irene Brown Johnson
May 23, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — Irene Brown Johnson, age 96, of 561 Gurley Dairy Road, passed away on Friday May 23, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on October 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Henry Frank Brown and Bessie Jobe Brown. In addition to her…… read more »
Sam A. Jernigan, III
May 22, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Sam A. Jernigan, III, 76, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Durham County, he was the son of the late Sam A. Jernigan, II, and Marie Lawson Jernigan. Sam passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.…… read more »
