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 »
July 27, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Ethelene Newsome Darden, 81, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was born in Wayne County to the late James and Maggie Newsome on October 16, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
July 25, 2024, 97, Goldsboro — Ila Mae West Sutton, 97, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Wayne County on April 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Viola Holland West. In addition to her parents, Ila Mae was preceded in death by…… read more »
July 25, 2024, 77, Pikeville — Brenda Goodman Dail, 77, peacefully departed this life surrounded by her family and friends and joyously entered her eternal reward on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to the late Lloyd Goodman and Myrtle Pittman Goodman Raynor on July 4, 1947. Brenda was a valued…… read more »
July 24, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Donald Claude Best, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Donald was born in Wayne County to the late Winston Parks Best and Ruth Ellis Best on December 8, 1953. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Maples Best, and son, Stephen…… read more »
July 23, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Charlotte Ricks Jenkins, 71, peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to the late Raymond Edward Ricks and Hansford Thornton Ricks on May 6, 1953. Charlotte was a valued employee for the County of Wayne…… read more »
July 23, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Linda Grant Holland, 79, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greene County on May 28, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Tommy and Annie Bruce Taylor Grant. In addition to her parents, Linda was…… read more »
