September 9, 2024, 62, Goldsboro — Luther Christopher “Chris” Barnes, 62, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at UNC Lenoir. Born in Wayne County on September 18, 1961, he was the son of Linda Vail Barnes and the late William “Pete” Barnes. In addition to his father, Chris is preceded in death by his…… read more »
September 9, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Jay Derby, age 79, died peacefully at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh on September 9th. Jay was preceded in death in 2004 by his beloved wife, Anna Hicks Potter Derby, and is survived by their children: daughter, Hope Derby Carmichael and son-in-law Randy of Raleigh; son, Jay Derby III…… read more »
September 7, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Mary Kasell Groce, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Wayne County on March 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Lela Mitchell Kasell. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband,…… read more »
September 6, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Ricky Lynn Custer, 70, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Wake Assisted Living Memory Care. Ricky was born in Hancock County, West Virginia to the late Clyde William and Rosa Custer on January 31, 1954. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
September 5, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Kenneth Neil Bartlett, 68, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024. A loving husband, father, and son. Neil is survived by his wife Jane Edwards Bartlett, with whom he shared 31 happy years of marriage, his parents Kenneth Melvin Bartlett and Gladys Pearce Bartlett, his two sons Matthew Evan Bartlett…… read more »
September 4, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Martha Moore Dillon Hawks, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Formerly of Bluefield, West Virginia, Martha was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bunyan Webster Dillon. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bunyan W.…… read more »
September 4, 2024, 81, Kinston — November 4, 1942 – September 4, 2024 Roy Eugene Ipock, 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Roy was born in Lenoir County on November 4, 1942, to the late Walter Bray and Ruby Elliott Ipock. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
September 8, 2024, 50, Goldsboro — Mr. Lamont Smith, 50, completed his earthly journey, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Kitty Askins Center. There will be no formal services.… read more »
September 7, 2024, 91, Middlesex — Bruce Narron, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on April 14, 1933, in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Willard Narron and Annie Bailey Narron. Bruce was a member of New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church.…… read more »
September 5, 2024, 89, Bath — Jesse Earl Lucas, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. Born in Wilson County on October 15, 1934, he was the son of the late William Arthur and Addie Nichols Lucas. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his…… read more »
