April 15, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Bobby O. Shifflett, Jr., 63, born in Wayne County, peacefully passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing Home. Born in Wayne County on January 27, 1961, he was the son of Betty Pierce Shifflett and the late Bobby O. Shifflett Sr., Senior Master Sgt. US Air…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Bobby O. Shifflett, Jr.
Dolores Avila Gil
April 13, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Dolores Avila Gil, 79, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Mexico on November 2, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Hermelinda Avila. In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.…… read more »
Jonathan Eric Woods
April 10, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Jonathan Eric Woods, 63, left his earthly body and came face-to-face with Jesus on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wooster, Ohio to Gary Woods and Joy Yeatts Meeks on March 28, 1961, and raised in Eden, NC. Eric had courageously battled cancer…… read more »
Rachel Hildreth Hancock
April 12, 2024, 80, La Grange — September 22, 1943 – April 12, 2024 Rachel Hildreth Hancock transitioned to her Heavenly home in the early hours of Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born in Union County to the late John and Anna Hildreth on September 22, 1943. In addition to her parents, Rachel was…… read more »
Robert Roy Johnson
April 10, 2024, 70, Kenly — Robert Roy Johnson, 70, passed away at Four Oaks Senior Living on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born in Wilson County on December 13, 1953, he was the son of the late James Thurman Johnson and Lena Fields Johnson. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by…… read more »
James Raeford Woodall
April 9, 2024, 93, Princeton — James Raeford Woodall, 93, was welcomed with open arms into Heaven at his home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Johnston County on January 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Lynn B. and Mattie Faircloth Woodall. In addition to his parents, Raeford was preceded in death…… read more »
Raymond “Doug” Lee Barbee
April 7, 2024, 81, Kenly — Raymond “Doug” Lee Barbee, 81, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Johnston County on September 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Lester Barbee and Lola Bass Barbee. Doug started auto body repair work when he and…… read more »
Betty Joyce Massamba
April 14, 2024, 77, LaGrange — Ms. Betty Joyce Massamba, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
Luvenia B. Franklin
April 12, 2024, 95, La Grange — Ms. Luvenia B. Franklin, 95, completed her earthly journey and peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, April 12, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. Delight United…… read more »
Frances G. Freeman
April 9, 2024, 73, Durham — Ms. Frances G. Freeman, 73, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at Faith Assembly Christian…… read more »
