September 25, 2024, 67, La Grange — Mrs. Debra P. Gills, 67, answered the Master’s call on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
September 27, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Melissa L. McDowell, 68, of Goldsboro completed her earthly journey Friday, September 27, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. She was the loving wife to Paul McDowell Jr.; mother to Teracetia McDowell; sister to Raymond and Phyllis and wonderful grandmother to Monae McDowell. Preceded in her homegoing were her parents…… read more »
September 25, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Mekio Smith Watkins was born on December 3, 1959, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Herbert Hoover Aldridge and Rosa Maria Aldridge. She departed this life on September 25, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and friend who profoundly…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Dewey Oliver Lancaster, 84, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Pruitt Health – Trent in New Bern. Private interment will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mr. Lancaster was a native of the Patetown community and was born on February 29, 1940, to the…… read more »
September 22, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Lillie Mae King, 89, of 417 Gulley St., died Sunday at her residence. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Wayne County to William R. and Charity Elliot Wallace. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 AM at Gospel Light United Holy Church, Mt. Olive. Burial will…… read more »
September 16, 2024, 86, New Bern — M. Merced Guillen Conejo, 86, of 136 Fox Chase Village, New Bern, died Monday at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Service, Inc.… read more »
September 24, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Betty Jacqueline Daughtry Braswell, 84, of Goldsboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Kitty Askins. Mrs. Braswell was born on August 6, 1940, in Johnston County. She was the daughter of the late Elton Isaac and Ethel Mae Braswell Daughtry. She is also preceded in death by a…… read more »
September 11, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — With Profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the transition of Mr. Jerry Harris. Mr. Harris passed away on September 11, 2024. Jerry Harris was born November 23, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Vivian Harris. Jerry lived…… read more »
September 23, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — With Profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the passing of Mr. John Paul Best, 68, of Goldsboro, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 60, Raleigh — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Dr. Frances Ward-Johnson, 60. Dr. Ward-Johnson passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have…… read more »
