May 15, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Mickey Dean Vernon, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born on January 26, 1943, in Surry County, he was the son of the late Brady Harrison Vernon and Virginia Gunnell Vernon. Mickey is survived by his wife, Maria Rhodora Vernon;…… read more »
May 14, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Elbert Gordon Aycock, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Gordon was born in Wayne County to the late Elbert A. and Thelma Helms Aycock on July 10, 1936. Gordon lived his dream proudly serving his country in the United States…… read more »
May 14, 2024, 57, Goldsboro — Rhonda Kay Wheeler, 57, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Rhonda was born in Williamsburg, Virginia to the late Bobby Wheeler, Sr. and Peggy Pate Wheeler on November 10, 1966. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
May 12, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Rose Price Goode, 83, was received into the arms of her Savior in the evening hours of Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Cumberland County to Ralph and Esther Grey Braswell Price on May 1, 1941. God was always first in Rose’s life, above all else. Her…… read more »
May 11, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Eleanor Frances Hare Grant, 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving children and her precious caregiver Mary Kimes. A native of Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late George and Mamie Hare. Raised in a humble home on the farm, Mrs. Grant learned…… read more »
May 11, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Philip Anthony Dixon, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born in New York on March 27, 1951, he was the son of the late Doyle Dixon and Clara LaForge Dixon. In addition to his parents, Philip is preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Dixon, Marjorie Dixon,…… read more »
May 8, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Christine Creech Smith passed away peacefully to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born to Elizabeth Turnage and Patrick Creech in Goldsboro on January 13, 1940. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, MSgt. Jimmie R. Smith;…… read more »
May 7, 2024, 90, Seven Springs — Betty Jacqueline White, 90, was born September 13, 1933, in Seven Springs, NC. She passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing Home. Betty had resided at Kirkwood Retirement for over 25 years and they were the best years of her life. She met a…… read more »
May 10, 2024, 84, La Grange — September 29, 1939 -May 10, 2024 Glen Eugene Lanning, 84, was received into the presence of his Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. Glen was born in Tuscarawas, Ohio to the late Walter and Helen Garner Lanning on September 29, 1939. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
May 8, 2024, 82, La Grange — March 22, 1972 – May 8, 2024 Andrea Nikole “Nikki” Vinson was called home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Nikki was born to Russell and Brenda Vinson on March 22, 1972. Nikki grew up enjoying cane pole fishing trips with her Grandeddy. “Grandooder” as Grandfather, Albert Wade, called…… read more »
