Category Archives: Obituaries

Frederick Preston Sheppard

Frederick Preston Sheppard

September 28, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — Mr. Frederick Preston Sheppard, 65, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at home. There will be no formal services.read more »

Michael J. Williams

Michael J. Williams

September 22, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Mr. Michael J. Williams, 63, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UNC Wayne Healthcare, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held.read more »

William Edward Wilson

William Edward Wilson

September 29, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Mr. William Edward Wilson, 86, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Mary E. Bynum

Mary E. Bynum

September 28, 2024, 92, Kinston — Ms. Mary E. Bynum, 92, completed her earthly journey and transitioned on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Signature HealthCARE of Kinston, NC. The arrangements are incomplete. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to Loftin Memorial-J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home of Kinston.read more »

Robert Edward Clayton

Robert Edward Clayton

September 28, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Robert Edward Clayton, 73, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home. A service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with military honors. The family…read more »

Faye W. Overton

Faye W. Overton

September 28, 2024, 78, Dudley — Faye W. Overton, 78, of Dudley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with…read more »

Chaplain Billie “Bill” Joe Boyd

Chaplain Billie “Bill” Joe Boyd

September 28, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — It is with abundant sorrow and profound love we announce that Bill Boyd, 89, found eternally rest at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Saturday morning. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Ellie Conder Boyd and Joseph G. Boyd. He was a retired Chaplain. Mr. Boyd proudly…read more »

Bonnie Jo Jones Herring

Bonnie Jo Jones Herring

September 28, 2024, 60, Mount Olive — Bonnie Jo Jones Herring, lifelong resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family early Saturday morning, September 28, 2024. Bonnie was 60 years old. Bonnie, the daughter of the late Elwood and Joyce Sandlin Jones, was raised in…read more »

Gertrude Farmer Waller

Gertrude Farmer Waller

September 26, 2024, 99, Mount Olive — After having lived a good, wholesome, and productive life for over 99 years, Mrs. Gertrude Farmer Waller of the Smith Chapel community near Mount Olive, has passed away.  Her passing came while she was surrounded by loved ones in the familiar surroundings of her beautiful country home. Mrs.…read more »

Cheryl Jones Foss

Cheryl Jones Foss

September 24, 2024, 73, Mount Olive — Cheryl Jones Foss, a lifelong resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away late Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2024, at her home.  She was 73 years of age. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. at Tyndall Funeral Home and will be officiated by…read more »

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