Category Archives: Obituaries

George Ruffin “Pete” Newcomb

George Ruffin “Pete” Newcomb

July 10, 2024, 88, Seven Springs — George Ruffin “Pete” Newcomb, 88, of Seven Springs, passed away Wednesday at Goldsboro Assisted Living. He is the son of the late George Newcomb and Sadie Ruth Pelt Williams and is the husband of the late Gayle Sanderson Newcomb for 52 years. Pete served in the United States…read more »

Mark Elliot Milliken

Mark Elliot Milliken

July 9, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — Mark Elliot Milliken, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 30, 1958, he was the son of the late Elliot Milliken and Margaret Cahill Milliken. In addition to his parents, Mark is preceded in death…read more »

Lori Ann Powell

Lori Ann Powell

July 8, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — Lori Ann Powell, 55, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home. Born in Franklin County on September 30, 1968, she was the daughter of Sharon Jean Cox Bowman and the late Arthur Clark Bowman.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her…read more »

Bryce Allen Curtis

Bryce Allen Curtis

July 7, 2024, 22, Goldsboro — It is with a heavy heart as we say goodbye to Bryce for his journey to Heaven. Bryce was a fighter from the day he was born on January 3, 2002, to his mom, Melissa Curtis, and his dad, Terry Curtis. He was 22 years old and a graduate…read more »

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 »

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