October 25, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Mary Carolyn Britt Zipf, age 80, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, with her adoring family at her side on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, at the Wilson House in Wilson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 1, at 11:00 AM at Pine Forest Methodist…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Carolyn (Britt) Zipf
Shelby Wallace Grady
October 26, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Shelby Wallace Grady, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Shelby was born in Johnston County on April 25, 1950, to the late William Henry Wallace and Silvia Virginia Stallings Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Wayne “Moose”…… read more »
Gail Jones Newell
October 23, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Gail Jones Newell, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born on July 25, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Claxton Jones and Mary Kathryn Weeks Jones. In addition to her parents, Gail is…… read more »
Willard Ray Smith
October 23, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Willard Ray Smith, 76, passed away at ECU Health Medical Center on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Smith. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Martha…… read more »
Clay Minshew
October 22, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Our Wonderful Dad, Papa, brother, Uncle, and faithful friend, Clay Minshew, 71, passed away at his home on October 22, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Hubert Minshew and Lucille Sullivan Minshew. Born and reared with his family on…… read more »
Luke Thomas Williams
October 20, 2025, 7, Goldsboro — Luke Thomas Williams, age 7, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 20, 2025, while being cared for by the compassionate staff at Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Luke was born in Pitt County on August 30, 2018, to his loving parents, Kyle…… read more »
Carolyn Creel
October 26, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Carolyn Thompson Creel passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was born in Duplin County to the late Oscar and Rosie Eva Turner Thompson on April 13, 1945. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Creel. At Carolyn’s request, no…… read more »
Zandra A. Deans
October 19, 2025, 60, Goldsboro —- Zandra A. Deans, age 60, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements are listed under “Obituary & Service Details” tab. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. … read more »
Jamair Aeikey Williams-Eggleton
October 20, 2025, 5, Goldsboro — Our hearts are broken and deeply saddened to acknowledge the passing of little Jamair A. Williams-Eggleton. Life had only begun for him but God in His infinite manner called Him from the troubles of this old world. We ask that you join us in prayer for the family and…… read more »
Eugene Hobbs
October 25, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that the family of Mr . Eugene Hobbs age 75 announce his passing on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. The arrangement are incomplete at this time, We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please continue…… read more »
