November 2, 2024, 80, Mount Olive — Brenda Michelle Taft Cain, 80, died early Saturday morning at ECU Health Duplin. She is survived by her loving husband, Bennie Cain of the home; her daughter, Belinda C. Sessoms, and her husband, Matt of Faison, her two sons; Chris Cain, and Scott Cain and his wife Cynthia…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Brenda Michelle Taft Cain
Donald Ray Green
October 26, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Donald Ray Green, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 26th at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late Lettie Frances Green and was an upholsterer. Private services will be held. Donald is survived by his wife, Judy Anderson Green; two…… read more »
Georgia Benton Thornton
November 3, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Georgia Benton Thornton, 83, peacefully passed away at home on November 3, 2024. She was a Wayne County native and daughter of the late Luby (Joe) and Dora Lee Goodson Benton and wife of 51 years to the late James William Thornton. Georgia was a former employee of W.P.…… read more »
Jimmy Lee Edmundson
November 3, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Jimmy Lee Edmundson, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Jimmy was born in Wayne County on June 20, 1947, to the late Wilbert Lee Edmundson and Mildred Ham Edmundson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
Charles Terrell Eady
November 1, 2024, 77, Mount Olive — Charles Terrell Eady, 77, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Goldsboro. Born on February 23, 1947 in Pasco County, Florida. At his request, no formal services will be held. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Taylor Eady; his son, Brian King (Ginger) of Alabama;…… read more »
Billy Aaron Thornton
October 31, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Billy Aaron Thornton, 90, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Billy was born in Wayne County to the late Jesse and Maggie Thornton on December 18, 1933. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife of…… read more »
Dorothy Eason
November 2, 2024, 88, La Grange — Dorothy Eason, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Wayne County to the late Jiro and Eula Butts Smith on October 31, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby…… read more »
Hattie Denise Croom
October 30, 2024, 63, Mount Olive — Hattie Denise Croom was born on January 13, 1961, to the late Carvester Simmons, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Simmons. She departed this earthly life to ascend to glory on October 30, 2024. Neisy grew up in Mt. Olive, NC, and began her formal education in the Wayne County…… read more »
Kathleen Thurston
November 1, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Ms. Kathleen Thurston, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, November 1, 2024, at East Carolina Rehab and Wellness, Greenville, NC. There will be no formal services.… read more »
Sophia R. Baker
November 4, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Ms. Sophia R. Baker, 78, formerly of West Point, Georgia, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, November 4, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a viewing on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 pm…… read more »
