August 7, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — John Douglas Best, 74, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home. Doug was born in Wayne County to the late Paul and Daisy Best on July 23, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Best. For many…… read more »
August 6, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Mrs. Eileen Nerea Ritter passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death was her husband of 62 years, Richard P. Ritter, her father, Thomas P. Hughes II, her mother, Nerea E. Hughes, two sisters, Ruth Ann Tuliper and Janet M. LaBelle, two…… read more »
August 4, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Jacquelyn Kirby Flowers, 85, exchanged the embraces of her family for the joy of Heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was born in Johnston County, the baby of six daughters, to the late Luther and Mattie Phillips Kirby on May 28, 1939. Jackie was preceded in death by…… read more »
August 3, 2024, 73, Goldsboro – Minister Malissia Harvey Hill, 73 of Dudley, transitioned from earth to glory Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the arms of her beloved husband. Born in Duplin County on August 10, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Ben Frank Harvey and Minister Annie Ruth Harvey. In addition…… read more »
August 2, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Joseph Michael Daugherty, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Floyd County, Indiana on September 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Curtis Daugherty and Cecilia Volpert Daugherty. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded…… read more »
August 4, 2024, 74, La Grange — March 21, 1950 – August 4, 2024 Katherine “Kathi” Whaley Lane, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Kathi was born in Onslow County to the late Rayford Lee Whaley and Frances Omega Taylor Whaley on March 21, 1950. Retiring from Cherry Hospital, Kathi spent 30…… read more »
August 3, 2024, 57, La Grange — May 1, 1967 – August 3, 2024 Deana Denise Daughety Layden, 57, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Deana was born to Amy Harrison Daughety and the late A.B. Daughety, III on May 1, 1967. In addition to her father, she…… read more »
August 1, 2024, 72, La Grange — January 24, 1952 – August 1, 2024 Donald Ray Thurman, 72, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Don was born in Lenoir County to the late Donald Ray Thurman and Mildred June Greene Thurman on January 24, 1952. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
August 8, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — Francis M. Dare, 66, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. There will be no formal services.… read more »
August 5, 2024, 88, Kenly — Jesse Oris Boykin, 88, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his home. Born in Wilson County on July 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Clovis Boykin, Sr., and Lois Godwin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 2:00 until 3:00…… read more »
