June 9, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Edna Gurley Fields, 85, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Novant Health in Bolivia, with her devoted daughter by her side. Born on November 21, 1939, in Wayne County, Edna was the daughter of the late Percy and Esther Bass Gurley. In…… read more »
June 12, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Dianne Kay Isaac Dotter, 84, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William G. Isaac and Lois Frey Isaac. In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her…… read more »
June 11, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Charles Gordon Johnson, 71, passed away at the Mt. Olive Center on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Wayne County on July 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Neil Chester Johnson and Mildred Bass Johnson. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by…… read more »
June 9, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — MSgt James Thurston Rollins (Retired U.S. Army) beloved husband and father of eight, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2025 at the age of 87. Born June 3, 1938, to Maude and Lloyd Rollins, he was one of nine children growing up sharecropping in Wayne County…… read more »
June 3, 2025, 43, Goldsboro — Carl Jordan Reeves Lewis, affectionately known as “Beaux,” passed away on Tuesday at the age of 43. Born on November 25, 1981, in Wayne County, he was the beloved son of Christi Adams and Carl Lewis. Beaux was a man known for his big heart, warm presence, and unwavering…… read more »
June 9, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Linwood Earl Hines, 75, finished his earthly journey on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 17, 1949, he was son to the late Edward Hines and Beatrice Creel Hines. Linwood was a man who lived with quiet strength and a generous heart. He found joy…… read more »
June 9, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jerry Lee Parker, age 70, of Goldsboro, passed away at home peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 24, 1955, in Hastings, Michigan, Jerry was the beloved son of the late William Earl Parker and Audrey Allison Parker. Jerry proudly…… read more »
June 7, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. Richard G. (Dickie) Sauls, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro followed by a service to…… read more »
June 12, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — James Watkins “Jim” Futrell, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Snow Hill Memory Care. Born on November 24, 1948 in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Willie Miller Futrell and Ellen Watkins Futrell. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death…… read more »
June 9, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — William Earl “Bib” Howard Sr., 86, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, while surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home. Bib was born in Lenoir County on May 17, 1939, to the late Kirby Drew Howard and Kathleen Barwick Howard. In addition to his…… read more »
