Category Archives: Obituaries

John Edward Frantz

John Edward Frantz

June 18, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — John Edward Frantz, 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home. Born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, he was son to the late John William Frantz and Betty Sadie Bittner Frantz. John is survived by his loving wife, Karene Whaley Frantz; his daughter, Anna Frantz Heron and…read more »

Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins

Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins

June 16, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins, 66, passed away at his home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Lee was born in Wayne County to Betty Jean Grantham Rollins and the late Benjamin Ennis Rollins Sr. on September 2, 1958. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his…read more »

Quinton Leon Swinson II

Quinton Leon Swinson II

June 13, 2025, 36, Goldsboro — Quinton Leon Swinson II, born on September 4, 1988, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 13, 2025. He was 36 years old. Quinton was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and later settled in Goldsboro, where he spent the rest of his days. He was deeply loved, widely respected,…read more »

Lieselotte Millington

Lieselotte Millington

June 18, 2025, 98, Goldsboro — Ms. Lieselotte Millington, age 98 peacefully transitioned into a world of eternal peace and rest on Wednesday, 06/18/2025 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Her journey on this earth was marked by grace, strength and a heart full of love. The arrangements are incomplete at this…read more »

Ruth V. Downs

Ruth V. Downs

June 17, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Ms. Ruth V. Downs, age 94, slipped quietly into eternal rest on Tuesday, 06/17/2025 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family in your prayers during their time of bereavement. Though Ms. Ruth V. Downs is no…read more »

Jacquelyn Forbes

Jacquelyn Forbes

 June 16, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Ms. Jacquelyn Forbes, 69, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, June 16, 2025 at home. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Joyce Marie (Benton) Peterson

Joyce Marie (Benton) Peterson

June 14, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Joyce Marie Benton Peterson, 81, went to her eternal home Saturday morning, June 14, 2025 at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Goldsboro. All services will be held privately. Mrs. Peterson was born in Johnston County on November 6, 1943 to the late Alton and Cassie Jones Benton. She…read more »

Carrie Frances (Millard) Cox

Carrie Frances (Millard) Cox

June 11, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Carrie Frances Millard (affectionally known as “Dank”) was called from labor to reward on June 11, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., at the home of her daughter and son – in – law, Keith and Melba Miller. God gave her the desire of her heart when she slept away to…read more »

Clifton Ray Edwards

Clifton Ray Edwards

June 12, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Clifton Ray Edwards, age 76, of Maple Street, Mt. Olive, passed away Thursday at ECU Health in Greenville. He was born on September 5, 1948, in Wayne County, he was the son of James Albert and Eunice Bizzell Edwards. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 noon…read more »

Brenda Lee Lane

Brenda Lee Lane

 June 13, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — Brenda Lee Capps Lane, 57, passed away at her home in Princeton on Friday, June 13, 2025.  She was born on December 15, 1967 in Johnston County to the Late Edith Diane Capps Green.   Brenda is survived by husband, Ronnie Gilbert Lane; sons, Chad Brendon Capps of Trenton,…read more »

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