December 3, 2025, 67, Dudley — Steven Martin Tracy, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his residence. Born in Arizona, he was the son of Gennette Martin Tracy and the late Fred Lee Tracy and brother of the late Karen Tracy. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jared…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Steven Martin Tracy
Milton Worth McKeel
December 14, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — Milton Worth McKeel, 96, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care. Milton is survived by his wife, Janet Smith McKeel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.…… read more »
Charles Eugene Cox
December 13, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Charles Eugene Cox, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at UNC Wayne Healthcare in Goldsboro, surrounded by the love of his family. Eugene was born in Wayne County on January 8, 1944, to the late Charlie A. Cox and Rachel McCullen Cox. Eugene was a proud…… read more »
Benjamin Harris Nicely
December 13, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Benjamin Harris Nicely, 80, passed away Saturday, December 13, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Ben is survived by his wife of 53 years; Linda Lawhorn Nicely; children, Scott Nicely and his wife, Kristy of Lucama, their children; Kayla, Madison, and Skyler; a daughter, Christina M. Tingen and her…… read more »
Maxine Forehand Suggs
December 12, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Maxine Forehand Suggs, 90, entered her eternal home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family. Her life was a testimony of faith, service, and unconditional love, and her legacy will continue to…… read more »
Betty Grandy Stone
December 9, 2025, 80, Nags Head — Betty Grandy Stone, 80, of Nags Head, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. Betty is survived by her daughter, Jacquelyn Dawn Fix and family; her son Bryan Allen Coppersmith and family. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Bryan and Mamie Grandy, her brother…… read more »
Linda Lou Gracely Rubenacker
December 9, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Linda Lou Gracely Rubenacker, 77, passed away at Helping Hand Assisted Living on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Betty Gracely. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband, William Rubenacker; son, Michael…… read more »
Linda Fields Lancaster
December 9, 2025, 77, Pikeville — Linda Fields Lancaster, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Lenoir County on March 13, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Ivey and Alma Marie Sutton Fields. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49…… read more »
Luby Ronnie Wells
December 8, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Luby Ronnie Wells, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. Born in Wayne County on December 16, 1942, Ronnie was the son of the late Marvin Willard Wells and Wilma Lee Hines Wells. He was also…… read more »
Joann Hamlin Page
December 6, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Joann Hamlin Page, 83, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home. Joann was born in Macon, Georgia on May 3, 1942, to the late Henry Hubert Hamlin and Daisy Belle Branch Hamlin. Joann dedicated many years of service to Wayne County Public Schools, where she…… read more »
