Category Archives: Obituaries

September 4, 2026, 86, - Kermit Morris Goodson, 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday evening, Sept. 4. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife; Violet Sasser Goodson; and their daught...

September 8, 2026, 84, Mount Olive - Mrs. Cecille Kornegay Best, resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 8, 2026, in the familiar surroundings of her home. She w...

September 6, 2026, 69, Goldsboro-In death as in life, Thomas Walter Rouse, 69, answered the call of his Master, took His hand, and followed where He led. Entering into the joy of his salvation, new li...

September 9, 2026, 82, Goldsboro - Vicky Tart Lynch, age 82, of Goldsboro, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsb...

September 8, 2026, 83, - James Thomas Vinson, III, age 83, passed Tuesday at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Born in Morehead City, he was the son of the late James Thomas Vinson, II and Mary Elizabe...

September 7, 2026, 79, - William Don Edwards, age 79, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Johnston County, NC, he was the son of the late William and Hazel Bailey Ed...

September 6, 2026, 92, Dudley - Edna Earl Best Lewis, 92, of Dudley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by the loving family who meant so much to her.   Edna was born...

September 3, 2026, 92, - William A. Sullivan, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Born in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late Alv...

September 5, 2026, 104, Goldsboro - Mother Helen B. Simmons, age 104, of Goldsboro, NC transitioned peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are listed under "O...

September 10, 2026, 53, - Christopher Daniel Lewis, 53, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 10, 2026, at UNC Wayne Health Care in Goldsboro. Born in Wayne County on December 2, 1972, Chris was r...