March 18, 2025, 45, Goldsboro — Mr. Arlester Jones, 45, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Arlester Jones
Reverend James W. Britt
March 17, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Reverend James W. Britt, 92, who departed this earthly walk of life on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at…… read more »
Walter Barnes III
March 17, 2025, 58, Goldsboro — Mr. Walter Barnes III, 58, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, March 17, 2025 at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:30 pm with a viewing from 11:30 am to 12:20…… read more »
Karen White
March 17, 2025, Mount Olive — Ms. Karen White completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Monday, March 17, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete.… read more »
Toria “Shell” Jackson
March 31, 2025, 62, Garner — Toria “Shell” Jackson, 62, of Garner, NC, passed away on Monday evening, March 31, 2025, at Raleigh Rehabilitation Center. A graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC, with…… read more »
Harry Leonard Bestland Sr.
March 31, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Harry Leonard Bestland Sr. of Goldsboro passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro at the age of 80. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. Mr. Bestland was born…… read more »
James Eugene Trammell
March 28, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — James Eugene Trammell, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, James was a man of unwavering dedication to his family and country. Jim was born February 26, 1935 in Greycourt, SC. Jim honorably served in the United States Air…… read more »
Darlene Kornegay Branson
March 25, 2025, 50, Goldsboro — Darlene Kornegay Branson, age 50, unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus in her home Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 2:16 a.m. Born February 1st, 1975, in Wayne County, she is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Vivian Kornegay and her brother, Michael Grant Kornegay. Darlene was a…… read more »
Deacon Eugene Yelverton
March 24, 2025, 84, Pikeville — Deacon Eugene Yelverton, 84, of Pikeville answered the Master’s call on Monday, March 24, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Homegoing service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Saints Delight United Holy Church in LaGrange. Burial will follow at Willow Dale Cemetery in…… read more »
Valencia May Virgil-Manning
March 17, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — It is with hearts full of love that we share that the celebration of life for Valencia May Virgil-Manning, devoted wife of the late Cecil Manning, of Goldsboro, North Carolina (formerly of Bermuda) in her 94th year, loving mother of her late sons Neville and Neil Virgil & Bryan…… read more »
