August 2, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — On Saturday evening, August 2, 2025, just moments before midnight, Brenda Kay Thompson passed away at Novant Health – New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was 73. Brenda was a resident of the Mount Olive area. She had been employed for over 30 years with Chick-Fil-A, at…… read more »
July 31, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Dennis Mack Miller, known as Snook or Snookie to most, passed away early Thursday morning, July 31, 2025, at the home he shared with his beloved wife at Westbrook’s Crossroads in Duplin. A graduate of East Duplin High School and a native of the Scott’s Store area near Mount…… read more »
August 2, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Jimmy Earl Davis, 81, passed away peacefully at home the morning of August 2, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1944 to the late Lewis Davis and Emma Davis. Jimmy was a dedicated worker his whole life, working with his children and family in the business he started,…… read more »
August 2, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — William Steven “Moose” Johnson, age 68, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025. Born in Lee County, Florida, he was the son of the late John Alton Johnson and Shelia Joanne Davis Futch. He was a former lineman, member of the Arcadia Rodeo Association…… read more »
August 3, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Charles Michael Vinyard, a man of unwavering faith and deep devotion to his family, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on August 3, 2025 at the age of 64. Born in LaFayette, Georgia, he was the son of Mary Ann Henry Driver and the late Charles William…… read more »
August 3, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Linwood Earl Grady, 84, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family, on August 3, 2025. His legacy of resilience, generosity, determination, strong work ethic, and a deep-rooted love for family and animals will live on in all who knew him. Born on October 17,…… read more »
August 1, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Eddie Ray Edmundson, 70, passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning, August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 21, 1954, in Wayne County, Eddie was the son of the late Wilbert C. “Buck” Edmundson and Helen Perkins Edmundson. A man of boundless…… read more »
August 1, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Delia Carlisle Smith, 87, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior late Friday evening, August 1, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Greene County on August 24, 1937, Delia was the daughter of the late Simon and Eula Carlisle. In addition to her…… read more »
July 31, 2025, 33, Goldsboro — With Deep Compassion and heartfelt sympathy, we the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Darden and Hawkins families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Demarcus Hawkins, 33, of Kinston, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care…… read more »
July 31, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Miller and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Christine Miller, 82, of Goldsboro, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford…… read more »
