Category Archives: Obituaries

Claudia Gillespie Freeman

Claudia Gillespie Freeman

 September 9, 2025, 82, Goldsboro —- Claudia Gillespie Freeman, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Beckley, WV on August 11, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Claude Homer Gillespie and Madelyn Irlbacher Gillespie. In addition to her parents, Claudia is preceded in death by…read more »

Sylvia “Sibbie” Sasser

Sylvia “Sibbie” Sasser

September 9, 2025, 72, Goldsboro —- Sylvia “Sibbie” Burroughs Sasser, 72, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on September 9, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity that will be cherished forever Born in Wayne County on August 6, 1953, she was the daughter of…read more »

Frances Thomas Hinson

Frances Thomas Hinson

 September 14, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — Frances Thomas Hinson, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, while being cared for at Sutton’s Retirement Home. Frances was born in Wayne County to the late William Henry Thomas and Ella Hinnant Thomas on March 29, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Needham Herring

Needham Herring

September 11, 2025, 80, Goldsboro —- Needham Herring, 80, passed away on September 11, 2025, at his home. Needham was born in Lenoir County to the late William Bryan Herring Sr. and Ernestine Darden Herring on November 8, 1944. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Bryan “Bill”…read more »

Sandra E. Rodgers

Sandra E. Rodgers

September 11, 2025, 75. Goldsboro —- Sandra E. Rodgers, age 75, of Goldsboro, NC peacefully transitioned on September 11, 2025 in Smithfield, NC. Funeral arrangements are listed under “Obituary & Service Details” tab. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. read more »

Keith Holliday

Keith Holliday

September 8, 2025, 64, Goldsboro —- Keith Holliday, age 64, of Goldsboro, NC transitioned on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Funeral arrangements are listed under “Obituary & Service Details” tab. Professional services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. read more »

Diane Steinmetz

Diane Steinmetz

August 30, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — With deep and heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Ms. Diane Steinmetz age, 92 that peacefully laid down all burdens of this world and entered a life of eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Though Ms. Steinmetz is…read more »

 Morris Rowe

 Morris Rowe

September 18, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mr. Morris Rowe age 61, that completed his earthly journey on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend…read more »

Michael Frank Giampollo

Michael Frank Giampollo

September 17, 2025, 61, Goldsboro —- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Michael Frank Giampollo age 61, that peacefully crossed the sand of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. The arrangments are incomplete at…read more »

Cheryl Ann Sessoms

Cheryl Ann Sessoms

September 16, 2025, 61, Goldsboro —- Cheryl Ann Sessoms age 61, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at First Help Richmond Memorial in Rockingham, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please keep the family…read more »

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