Category Archives: Obituaries

Charles Dwight Edwards

Charles Dwight Edwards

November 26, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Charles Dwight Edwards, 63, of Goldsboro, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.  He was born in Wilson County on November 16, 1961, to the late Charles Franklin Edwards and Annie Lorene Johnson Edwards. Mr. Edwards had a passion for cooking and he was a devoted…read more »

Laura “Nita” Jones Hill

Laura “Nita” Jones Hill

November 23, 2024, 63, Princeton — Laura “Nita” Jones Hill, 63, of Princeton passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, November 23, 2024.  She was born June 23, 1961, in Johnston County to the late Walter Earl Jones and Janice Juanita Eason Jones.  In addition to her parents, she was…read more »

Doris Marie Howell Freeman

Doris Marie Howell Freeman

November 24, 2024, 93, Princeton — Doris Marie Howell Freeman, 93, passed away at Springbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  She was born in Johnston County on May 10, 1931, to the late Atlas Dewitt Howell and Catherine Norris Howell.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded…read more »

Dennis Raynor

Dennis Raynor

December 3, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Raynor and connected family to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Dennis Raynor, 65. Mr Raynor transitioned on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements…read more »

Rosenda Lopez-Perez

Rosenda Lopez-Perez

November 26, 2024, 43, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Rosenda Lopez-Perez, 43, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Lopez-Perez transitioned on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Rosenda López – Pérez, 43, nació…read more »

William Jackson Whitfield

William Jackson Whitfield

November 29, 2024, 54, Mount Olive — William Jackson Whitfield, resident of the Pricetown community, Mount Olive, passed away Friday afternoon, November 29, 2024, after a sudden onset of a fatal illness.  He was 54. William had been a painter, had sold produce, and used his skills as a taxidermist.  He enjoyed karaoke performances with…read more »

George Nelson Tripp

George Nelson Tripp

November 27, 2024, 66, Seven Springs — George Nelson Tripp, resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024, at his home.  He was 66 years of age. After years of experience, he became a licensed contractor and started Nelson Tripp Construction. Later in life, he became a long-distance truck driver.…read more »

Joyce White Jones

Joyce White Jones

November 26, 2024, 84, Mount Olive — Joyce White Jones, age 84, resident of the College Heights subdivision, Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, November 26, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter in Chapel Hill. Joyce had been employed as an inspector at duPont Co. in Kinston before her retirement. “Granny J,” as she…read more »

Raymond Murphy Davis

Raymond Murphy Davis

December 3, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Raymond Murphy Davis, age 86, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center.  He was born in Greene County to the late Guy Davis and Annie Kearney Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Newcomb Davis, and…read more »

Deborah Raynor

Deborah Raynor

November 30, 2024, 66, Dudley — Deborah Raynor, 66, passed away Saturday afternoon at Willow Creek Nursing Home. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Hilda Capps Raynor Sr. She loved spending time outside working in her flower garden and listening to Elvis Presley sing. Deborah was a long-time employee of the Smith…read more »

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