July 20, 2025, 60, Goldsboro — Kenneth Bryan Howell, 60, of Princeton passed away at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1964 to the late Kenneth Burns Howell and Patricia “Pat” Dewey Dudley Howell. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Alison Howell and Fiancé, Nathan; brother, Paul Howell…… read more »
July 25, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Phyllis Gwendolyn Jackson Davis, 86, and known to most as “Bim” died at her home with her family by her side late Friday evening. She is survived by her two sons and their wives; Ken Davis and Debra of Clinton, and John Davis and Gail of Faison; a sister,…… read more »
July 26, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Shirley Ann Jackson Mills, age 90, passed away early Saturday morning, July 26th. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Pennie Jackson and wife of the late Ralph Mills, Sr. She was a member of the Mar Mac Friends Church and more recently…… read more »
July 23, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Lt. Col. (Ret.) Luther “Luke” Madison Taylor, age 83, passed away on Wednesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in St. Clair, AL, he was the son of the late Jessie C. Taylor and Plonnie Brown Taylor. “Luke” was retired from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel…… read more »
July 22, 2025, 27, Goldsboro — Daniel “Connor” Andrews, 27, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Wilmington, N.C., he was the son of Susan Chocklett Bryan and Marion James Andrews Jr. Born on January 8, 1998, Daniel was a graduate of Nash Central High School, Class of 2016. Daniel loved working with…… read more »
July 25, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Charles Harold Daly, Sr., 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 25, 2025, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born on September 14, 1942, in Wayne County, Charles was the son of the late John Benjamin Daly and Ethel Parks Daly. In addition…… read more »
July 24, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Ruby Pate Forrest, 79, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at UNC Health in Chapel Hill. Born in Wayne County on March 4, 1946, Ruby was the daughter of the late Floyd Patrick Pate and Bobbie Gregory Boyce. She was also preceded in death…… read more »
July 24, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — George Harrison McGahan, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born on January 10, 1952, in Manistique, Michigan, he was the son of the late Theresia May and Floyd “Cub” Harrison McGahan. George was a devoted husband, father, and proud Papa. He…… read more »
July 19, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Connie Coombs Mercer, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family in the comfort of her home. Born in Jones County on August 3, 1944, Connie was the daughter of the late Mark…… read more »
July 19, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Mary Ann Herring, 90, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Rolling Ridge Assisted Living in Newton Grove. Born in Wayne County on September 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Esten Lewis, Sr. and Gladys Williams Herring. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann…… read more »
