May 17, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — Dorothy Mae “Dot” Whaley Gaskins peacefully entered into the joy of her salvation on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. Dot was born in Duplin County to the late Tobe Whaley and Prudie Adams Whaley on…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Dorothy Mae “Dot” Whaley Gaskins
Barry Wayne Patton
May 15, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Barry Wayne Patton, 74, left a void in the hearts of many on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Barry was born in Riverside California to the late Perry and Vivian Ann DeHart Patton on July 30, 1950. Working in management as an engineer, Barry met his future wife, Kathy, at…… read more »
Judith Davis Goodwin
May 18, 2025, 66. Goldsboro — Ms. Judith Davis Goodwin age 66 entered into eternal rest on May, 18, 2025 at SECU Hospice House of UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family in your prayers during their time of bereavement.… read more »
Betty Powell
May 17, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Betty Powell age 84, peacefully transitioned into a world of eternal peace and rest on May 17, 2025 at her residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family lifted in prayer.… read more »
James Ray Jones
May 14, 2025, 65, Goldsboro — Mr. James Ray Jones at the age of 65, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family lifted in prayer during their time of bereavement.… read more »
Judith Ann Pope Holland
May 14, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Judith Ann Pope Holland, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Judy was born in Johnston County on July 27, 1939 to the late James William Pope and Mavis Thorne Pope. Judy graduated from Kenly High School. She worked at…… read more »
Betty Ann Atkinson
May 14, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Kenly- Betty Ann Evans Atkinson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 17, 1938 in Johnston County, she was daughter to the late Fannie Mae and Thomas Alphonzo Evans. Betty decorated cakes for Winn Dixie and delighted…… read more »
Brayden James Franks
May 9, 2025, 13, Goldsboro — Brayden James Franks departed this earthly life Friday, May 9, 2025 at the age of 13. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. …… read more »
Douglas Scholer Davis
May 9, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Douglas Scholer Davis, 78, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Vidant Medical Center after suffering a head injury from a fall. His family was by his bedside. Doug was born in Greene County, NC on October 16, 1946 to Oscar J. Davis and Doris Scholer Davis. Doug…… read more »
Margaret Coley Kornegay,
May 11, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Kornegay and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Margaret Kornegay, 83. Margaret Coley Kornegay, born on March 16, 1942, in Wayne County, NC, to the beloved John R.…… read more »
