Category Archives: Obituaries

Eula Mae Johnson

Eula Mae Johnson

September 21, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Eula Mae Johnson, 88, of La Grange passed away Saturday morning, September 21, 2024, at Helping Hands Assisted Living of Goldsboro. At her request, no formal service will be held. Ms. Johnson was born in Wayne County on November 7, 1935, to the late Robert Lee and Pattie Mae…read more »

Willie May Webber Marcum

Willie May Webber Marcum

September 17, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Willie May Webber Marcum, 73, of Goldsboro passed away at UNC Wayne on September 17, 2024. She was born in Portsmouth, Va. on December 10, 1950, to the late John Edward Webber and Georgette Vereen Webber.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,…read more »

Helen Faison

Helen Faison

September 19, 2024, 93, Goldsboro — With Profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the passing of Ms. Helen Faison, 93, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Faison passed away at the Goldsboro Rehabilitation Center on September 19, 2024. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love…read more »

Mary Louise Powell Foss

Mary Louise Powell Foss

September 17, 2024, 81, Mount Olive — Mary Louise Powell Foss, a lifelong resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at home. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Foss; her parents, Luby Powell and Anari Foss Powell; a sister, Marie Miller; and a brother, Johnny “J.C.”…read more »

Stephen “Steve” Wayne Goad

Stephen “Steve” Wayne Goad

September 17, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Stephen “Steve” Wayne Goad, age 66, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Born in Lubbock, TX, he was the son of the late Lester Wilson Goad, Jr. and Eva Mae Morgan Goad. Steve was a Veteran of the United States Air Force,…read more »

Devin Kent Hill

Devin Kent Hill

September 16, 2024, 33, Goldsboro — Devin Kent Hill, age 33, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of Shari L. Robinson and the late Alban Kent Hill. He was a graduate of Rosewood High School in 2010 and earned his Associate’s Degree from…read more »

Doris Ann Elks Jones

Doris Ann Elks Jones

September 15, 2024, 87, Pikeville — Doris Ann Elks Jones, age 87, passed on to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Elks and Ellen Smith Elks and the wife of the late Garland Jones. A homemaker, she was a…read more »

Graham Anthony “Jolly” Rogers

Graham Anthony “Jolly” Rogers

September 14, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Graham Anthony “Jolly” Rogers, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Coventry, England on November 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Frederick and Louisa Blackwell Rogers. In addition to his parents, Graham was preceded in death by his sister,…read more »

Sandra Tyndall Williford

Sandra Tyndall Williford

September 18, 2024, 71, La Grange — March 21, 1953 – September 18, 2024 Sandra Tyndall Williford, 71, was received into the presence of her Lord in the early morning of Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Sandra was born in Greene County to the late Fred and Eunice Grant Tyndall on March 21, 1953. In addition…read more »

Jean Edwards Garner

Jean Edwards Garner

September 14, 2024, 83, Snow Hill — July 2, 1941 – September 14, 2024 Jean Edwards Garner, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on September 14, 2024. She was born July 2, 1941 in Johnston County. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Lois Edwards. She was preceded in death by…read more »

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