Category Archives: Obituaries

Jakeem Dugue
May 25, 2026, Goldsboro - With sincere sorrow the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mr. Jakeem Dugue on May 25, 2026 in Durham, NC. Celebration of Life Services wil...
Shaun Johnson May 28, 2026

Sheryl Wooten Brown
May 24, 2026, 66, LaGrange - With sincere sorrow the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mrs. Sheryl Wooten Brown on May 24, 2026, in Kinston, NC. Visitation: Saturda...
Shaun Johnson May 28, 2026

"JD" Avelino Deleon Jr.
May 27, 2026, 66, Greenville, NC - "JD" Avelino Deleon Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2026. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jewel Brugh and Frank Deleon of Goldsboro, North Caro...
Shaun Johnson May 28, 2026

Rufus Sidney Wheeler Jr.
May 26, 2026, 75, Goldsboro - Rufus Sidney Wheeler Jr. peacefully departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Visitation will be ...
Shaun Johnson May 28, 2026

Johnny Stephen Mason
May 26, 2026, 60, Goldsboro - Johnny Stephen Mason, 60, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Born in Wayne County on July 24, 1965, Johnny was the belove...
Shaun Johnson May 28, 2026

William Glenn Miller
May 24, 2026, 79, Seven Springs - William Glenn Miller, resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away early Sunday morning, May 24, 2026, while being cared for at Duke Hospital in Durham. He was 79,...
Shaun Johnson May 27, 2026

Billy Ray "Bill" Carter
May 25, 2026, 77, La Grange - Billy Ray "Bill" Carter, 77, passed away at home on Monday, May 25, 2026 in the presence of his loving wife, Cindy. Bill was born in Wilson County to the late Robert Cart...
Shaun Johnson May 27, 2026

Mary Ann Smith
May 25, 2026, 78, Goldsboro - With humble acceptance of God's will, it is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ms. Mary Ann Smith, age 78, who transitioned on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her resid...
Shaun Johnson May 27, 2026

Roberta "Birtie" Ferrell
May 24, 2026, 86, Fremont - Roberta "Birtie" Ferrell passed away on May 24th surrounded by the love of her family. Daughter to Daniel and Lucy Ferrell, Birtie was the youngest of six children. Birtie ...
Shaun Johnson May 27, 2026

Hilda Mayan
May 20, 2026, 70, Goldsboro - With profound sorrow and sympathy, we the staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the passing of Ms. Hilda Mayan, 70. Services of Love &...
Shaun Johnson May 26, 2026


