Category Archives: Obituaries

John Frederick Till, III

John Frederick Till, III

July 2, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — John Frederick Till, III, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on April 23, 1934, he was the son of the late John Frederick Till, II and Minnie Dowling Till. A deep love for our country was ingrained into John. At…read more »

Willie Marvin Moore

Willie Marvin Moore

July 10, 2024, 76, Kinston — August 6, 1947 – July 10, 2024 Willie Marvin Moore, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Willie was born in Duplin County to the late Elias and Sarah Cruse Moore on August 6, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings:…read more »

Thomas Eugene Freer Sr.

Thomas Eugene Freer Sr.

July 10, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Thomas Eugene Freer Sr., 91, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home in Goldsboro, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on April 8, 1933, in Cresskill, New Jersey, the son of the late George E. Freer Sr. and Marion Coffee Freer. Tom attended school…read more »

Michele Livingston

Michele Livingston

July 6, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the Management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Livingston and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Michele Livingston, 72, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Livingston transitioned on Saturday, July 6, 2024. A Complete Biographical Sketch is…read more »

David Douglas Russell

David Douglas Russell

July 6, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Surrounded by his family, David Douglas Russell, 79, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born May 13, 1945, to the late Ernest Eugene Russell and Ethel Christenbury Russell. David was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Eugene…read more »

Kendra Leigh Cornelius Tyler

Kendra Leigh Cornelius Tyler

July 6, 2024, 52, Goldsboro — Kendra Leigh Cornelius Tyler, age 52, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, in her home in Goldsboro, NC.  She was born in Port Allegany, PA to the late Kenneth Cornellius and Mary Green Mayer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Bryan Cornelius. Kendra…read more »

Bobby Woodrow O’Daniel

Bobby Woodrow O’Daniel

July 7, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Bobby Woodrow O’Daniel passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 84 with his wife by his side. Bobby was born April 4, 1940, in Mebane, North Carolina to the late William Edward and Minnie Pierce O’Daniel. He was the youngest of eight children. Bobby came…read more »

Doris Elizabeth Hartley Peele

Doris Elizabeth Hartley Peele

July 7, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Doris Elizabeth Hartley Peele, 85, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. Born in Wayne County on July 1, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Louise Pearce Hartley. In addition to her parents, Doris was…read more »

Ossie Vaden Beard Jr.

Ossie Vaden Beard Jr.

July 6, 2024, 74, Smithfield – Ossie Vaden Beard Jr., 74, departed this life Saturday, July 6, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. Born July 21, 1949, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Ossie Vaden Beard Sr. and Maggie Johnson Beard. In addition to his…read more »

Virginia Stevens Fields

Virginia Stevens Fields

July 4, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Virginia Stevens Fields, 82, was welcomed into her eternal home on Thursday morning, July 4, 2024. Virginia was born in Wayne County to the late Woodrow Wilson Stevens and Mary Helen Grant Stevens on June 4, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

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