September 23, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — With Profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the passing of Mr. John Paul Best, 68, of Goldsboro, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 60, Raleigh — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Dr. Frances Ward-Johnson, 60. Dr. Ward-Johnson passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have…… read more »
September 23, 2024, 78, Mount Olive — Joey Lynn Jones, a native of the Mount Olive area just inside of Sampson County, passed away Monday morning, September 23, 2024, at McLamb’s Rest Home and Assisted Living Center near Benson. He was 78. Joey was raised on his family’s farm where he assisted his parents as…… read more »
September 23, 2024,77, Mount Olive — Larry Donald Wagner, age 77, passed away Monday Morning at his home. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Delbert Wagner and Pauline Steiger Wagner. Larry proudly served his country by serving in the United States Air Force. In the years following his service, he…… read more »
September 22, 2024, 85, Grantham — Betty Jean Paschall Grantham, age 85, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare with her adoring family by her side. She was born in Wayne County to the late John Ancel Paschall and Bessie Cora (Sewell) Paschall. Betty was a…… read more »
September 19, 2024, 68, Mount Olive — Our beloved Georgia Ann Ferguson born on June 25, 1956, left us on September 19, 2024, to be with her Heavenly Father at the age of 68. Georgia started her life in Alaska and was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She spent the remainder of her life in Goldsboro.…… read more »
September 19, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — James Leslie Hughes, age 55, passed away early in the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2024, at ECU Health Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. Born in Fort Walton Beach, FL, James was the son of Shirley Hughes and the late William Brewster Hughes. James graduated from Southern Wayne High…… read more »
September 21, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Gilbert Wright Brown, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Gilbert was born in Fountain, North Carolina, and moved to Goldsboro when he was a small child. He has been a resident of Goldsboro ever since. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
September 21, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Sherman Walter Ludwig, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Sherman was born in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Max Raymond Ludwig and Nettie Dean Ludwig on January 20, 1941. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Joseph Dennis Hincherick, 84, passed away on September 20, 2024 at his home. Born on April 6, 1940, in Armstrong County, PA; he was the son of the late Frank Hincherick and Ann Knopic. Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne (Kielbowick) Hincherick; his children, Nancy Josker, Paul…… read more »
