January 25, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Lillian Carol Talton Green, 82, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice center on January 25, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County to the late Leo Franklin Talton and Lillian Ballance Talton Radabaugh on October 28, 1942. In addition to her parents, Carol was…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lillian Carol Talton Green
Donna Sue Thigpen
January 25, 2025, 61, Pikeville — Donna Sue Thigpen, 61, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County on April 7, 1963, she was daughter to Donnie Ray Colmore and Edith Johnson Colmore. Donna loved spending time with her family and was a beacon of…… read more »
Barbara Ann Gurley Browder
January 24, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Barbara Ann Gurley Browder, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 at UNC Health Rex, surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Wayne County on September 23, 1942 to the late Leamon and Lillian Gurley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
William Graham Shaw
January 21, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — William Graham Shaw, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Richlands, NC to the late Dudley Graham Shaw, Jr. and Rosalyn Cox Shaw on December 26, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
Jim Meachen
January 21, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Jim Meachen, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Jim was born April 19, 1944 to Lily and James Harold Meachen in Sacramento CA. Lily lived with her parents, Jake and Kate Schmitt, while her husband, James Harold, was fighting…… read more »
Marion Rich
January 17, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Marion Rich, 88, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Marion was born in Dillon, South Carolina to the late Douglas and Dannie Rich on March 23, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Thompson Rich…… read more »
John Gregory “Greg” Metz
January 17, 2025, 41, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce John Gregory “Greg” Metz, 41, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was the beloved son of John and Sherie Metz of Goldsboro and the cherished brother of Taylor Metz (Jamie) of Goldsboro and Jessica Metz of…… read more »
Hillard Lee “Buddy” Beard
January 24, 2025, 88, La Grange — November 23, 1936 – January 24, 2025 Hillard Lee “Buddy” Beard, 88, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 in the comfort of his own home while surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph Wyatt Beard and Julia Tiffany…… read more »
Eleanor Ballance
January 28, 2025, Goldsboro — Ms. Eleanor Ballance transitioned on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at her residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Robin Devon Bandy Monroe
January 26, 2025, 41, Goldsboro — Mr. Robin Devon Bandy Monroe, 41, entered into eternal rest at Greendale Forest Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
