August 9, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Shirley Ann Combs Head, 87, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro with her family by her side. Born in Wayne County on January 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late O’Neal and Lonie Radford Combs. First and foremost, she loved…… read more »
August 8, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Faye Woodard Tatum, 81, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Faye was born in Wayne County to the late James Henry Woodard and Hazel Ham Woodard on November 13, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
August 8, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — On August 8th, 2024, Elizabeth Anne Galloway Stocks, age 88, found her eternal peace. Mrs. Stocks was born on January 7th, 1936 to the late Bryan and Agnes Galloway. She grew up in Lumberton, NC. Following high school, she attended Business School. Throughout her career, she applied the knowledge…… read more »
August 8, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Addie Vandiford Gatlin, 89, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Country Day Road on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born in Pitt County to the late Matthew Daniel Vandiford and Katie Davenport Vandiford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Gatlin…… read more »
August 7, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — John Douglas Best, 74, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home. Doug was born in Wayne County to the late Paul and Daisy Best on July 23, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Best. For many…… read more »
August 6, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Mrs. Eileen Nerea Ritter passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death was her husband of 62 years, Richard P. Ritter, her father, Thomas P. Hughes II, her mother, Nerea E. Hughes, two sisters, Ruth Ann Tuliper and Janet M. LaBelle, two…… read more »
August 4, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Jacquelyn Kirby Flowers, 85, exchanged the embraces of her family for the joy of Heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2024. She was born in Johnston County, the baby of six daughters, to the late Luther and Mattie Phillips Kirby on May 28, 1939. Jackie was preceded in death by…… read more »
August 3, 2024, 73, Goldsboro – Minister Malissia Harvey Hill, 73 of Dudley, transitioned from earth to glory Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the arms of her beloved husband. Born in Duplin County on August 10, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Ben Frank Harvey and Minister Annie Ruth Harvey. In addition…… read more »
August 2, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Joseph Michael Daugherty, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Floyd County, Indiana on September 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Curtis Daugherty and Cecilia Volpert Daugherty. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded…… read more »
August 4, 2024, 74, La Grange — March 21, 1950 – August 4, 2024 Katherine “Kathi” Whaley Lane, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Kathi was born in Onslow County to the late Rayford Lee Whaley and Frances Omega Taylor Whaley on March 21, 1950. Retiring from Cherry Hospital, Kathi spent 30…… read more »
