Category Archives: Obituaries

Johnny L. Wall

Johnny L. Wall

June 27, 2024, 58, Goldsboro — Johnny L. Wall passed away peacefully at UNC Healthcare Wayne on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Johnny was born in Wayne County on March 14, 1966. He worked as an electrician at Wayne Memorial Hospital until health issues resulted in an early retirement. Johnny loved gardening, animals, spending time with…read more »

Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps

Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps

June 24, 2024, 72, Wilson — Rebecca “Becky” Boyette Staps, 72, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. A native of Johnston County, she was born on January 16, 1952, to the late Ernest Boyette and Helen Creech Boyette. Becky is survived by her daughter,…read more »

Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson

Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson

June 23, 2024, 96, Selma — Mary Elizabeth Watkins Jackson, 96, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Born and raised in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Watkins and Celeste Minshew Watkins. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jackson; son, Mickey Jackson;…read more »

Carrie Ann Hogue

Carrie Ann Hogue

June 21, 2024, 53, Kenly — Carrie Ann Hogue, 53, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Carrie was born November 5, 1970, in Geneva, New York to Donald Bailey and Jeannie (Pane) Washburn. Carrie worked as a certified nursing assistant and for the United States Postal Service before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Carrie’s strong…read more »

Tyrone Wooten

Tyrone Wooten

June 30, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Mr. Tyrone Wooten, 63, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Wayne. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Krishan Lal

Krishan Lal

June 30, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Mr. Krishan Lal, 73, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Wayne. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Noah Scott Meeks

Noah Scott Meeks

June 28, 2024, 0, Texas — Baby Noah Scott Meeks entered this world and eternal rest Friday, June 28, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Wayne. There will be no formal services.read more »

Deacon Franklin L. Harvey Sr.

Deacon Franklin L. Harvey Sr.

June 26, 2024, 76, Dudley — Deacon Franklin L. Harvey Sr., 76, transitioned from this earthly life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 12:30 pm at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a…read more »

Michael Dwayne Faison Jr.

Michael Dwayne Faison Jr.

June 23, 2024, 33, Goldsboro — Mr. Michael Dwayne Faison Jr. 33, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, June 23, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Funeral Home Chapel, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC at 12:00 PM. Michael…read more »

Georgia L. Harper

Georgia L. Harper

June 23, 2024, 95, Fremont — Mother Georgia L. Harper, 95, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. James Church of Christ…read more »

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