July 18, 2024, 98, Greensboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Reid and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Lillie Mae Reid, 98, formerly of Goldsboro, NC. Mrs. Reid transitioned at home in Greensboro, NC, surrounded by her…… read more »
July 29, 2024, 88, Mount Olive — Mrs. Helen Bland Best, 88, of the Dobbersville area west of Mount Olive, passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2024, while at home. Mrs. Best, a long-time member of Brownings Methodist Church where, for years, she served as church pianist, and later sang in the church choir, had…… read more »
July 24, 2024, 93, Mount Olive — Mary Dallas Cottle Sutton, 93, long time Mount Olive resident, found eternal rest Wednesday evening, July 24, 2024, while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mrs. Sutton was born in the little Duplin County town of Teachey and was raised in Faison, where she was the…… read more »
July 22, 2024, 79, Seven Springs — At about the two o’clock hour in the early morning of Monday, July 22, 2024, Johnny Raiford passed away at his new home (The Cabin) of which he was most proud. Mr. Raiford, 79, whose legal name was John Henry Raiford, was raised at Grady’s Crossroads in Wayne…… read more »
July 23, 2024, 27, Goldsboro — Daniel was the victim of a hit-and-run accident while riding his bike. Daniel was a quiet man but with an infectious smile. If a friend called and was in need, he would drop all and go to help them. He was truly that guy who would give you the…… read more »
July 23, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Franklin Rudolph Hooks, Jr., age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 23rd at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Franklin R. Hooks, Sr., and the late Judith Marie Yelverton Hooks Scott. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Blair and…… read more »
July 12, 2024, 77, Teachey — Rebecca Williams Godbold, 77, of Teachey passed away Friday at ECU Health in Kenansville. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Graham and Mary Aleene Register Williams. Her parents were blessed with two special children, Rebecca and Tim. She married Harold G. Buckner and together they had two…… read more »
July 17, 2024, 49, Mount Olive — Sherrill Douglas Best, 49, of Mt. Olive passed away Wednesday, July 17th, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1975, to Sherman Best and the late Connie Anderson Best. Sherrill was also preceded in death by his grandparents Dallie Dixon & Minnie McCullen Best and Willard…… read more »
July 22, 2024, Gulf Breeze, FL — Ruby “Carol” Burroughs was the youngest of six siblings born to the late James and Ruby Burroughs of Dudley, NC. She spent her childhood growing up on the Burroughs family farm. From a young age, it was apparent that Carol had a natural talent for making things beautiful.…… read more »
July 29, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Danny Perry, 82, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Wayne County on January 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Randolph William and Lilly Mae Jones-Perry. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his daughters, Cindy…… read more »
