August 28, 2025, 65, Goldsboro — Gregory Steven Taylor, known to all as simply Stevie Taylor, life long resident of the Pleasant Grove community near Mount Olive, passed away early Thursday morning, August 28, 2025, at ECU Health Duplin General Hospital, just days after the discovery of a terminal illness. Stevie was a happy-go-lucky kind…… read more »
August 24, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Pamela Drue Hollingsworth, 66, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Greenville on Sunday, August 24, 2025. A native of Mount Olive, Pam was a proud graduate of Southern Wayne High School, Mount Olive College, and East Carolina University, where she later earned her Master’s Degree. She dedicated her…… read more »
September 4, 2025, 98, Goldsboro — Margaret Louise Price Kidd, 98, of Dudley, North Carolina, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 4, 2025. Born on May 18, 1927, to Henry Price and Myrtie Bell Price, in Smithfield, North Carolina, Margaret was a strong and kind-hearted woman who devoted her…… read more »
September 3, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Susan Renae Gentle Petty, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Wilkesboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Perry Gentle and Ethel Faye Joines Gentle. She was the wife of the late Gary Henry Petty. No services will be held…… read more »
August 29, 2025, 19, Goldsboro —- Addison “Addy” Franklin Hine, age 19, passed away unexpectedly Friday at his home. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of Matthew Robert Hine and Janine Sullivan. Addy attended the dual language program in Albany and was bilingual and biliterate. He started high school at Fonda-Fultonville High in…… read more »
September 8, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Joan Druscilla Jernigan Wynn entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, September 8, 2025. Joan was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, on April 28, 1949, to the late Edward Lee and Eudelle Sasser Jernigan. She grew up in Mount Olive, North Carolina, and was an active member of…… read more »
September 7, 2025, 95, Goldsboro —- Lillian Overman Bridgers, a beloved member of the Goldsboro, North Carolina community, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Wayne County on June 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late G.L. Overman and Dixie Montague Overman. In addition to her…… read more »
September 6, 2025, 35, Goldsboro — Mark Lee Strong, 35, passed away on Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, and love. Born in Dorset, United Kingdom on September 14, 1989, Mark was the cherished son of Phil and Maria Sutherland. From a young age, Mark carried a deep sense of duty and compassion…… read more »
September 5, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Brenda Quinn Ingram, 76, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior late Friday evening, September 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Brenda was born on September 8, 1948, in Lenoir County to the late Adolph and Gloria Mae Quinn. In…… read more »
September 5, 2025, 95, Goldsboro — Janice Rooks Tolar, 95, peacefully passed away in the morning hours of Friday, September 5, 2025 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Born in Sampson County on May 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Archie William Rooks and Orpha Howard Rooks. In addition to her…… read more »
