September 1, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Leroy McKinley Butler, 85, of Goldsboro North Carolina, slipped into Eternity on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Leroy (aka McKinley or Mac) was born in Wayne County, on Sunday, March 19, 1939, to the late Johnnie and Essie Jacobs Butler Morrissey. Upon completion of his education…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Leroy McKinley Butler
The Honorable Stephen Monroe Williamson, Chief District IV Court Judge
August 30, 2024, 86, Kenansville — The Honorable Stephen Monroe Williamson, Chief District IV Court Judge, retired, a lifelong resident of Kenansville, passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2024. Judge Williamson graduated from Campbell College with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He served in the North Carolina National Guard from the Warsaw unit, had been…… read more »
Joe Thomas Smith, Sr.
September 1, 2024, 88, Dudley — Joe Thomas Smith, Sr. age 88, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home in Dudley with his adoring family at his side. He was the son of the late Coy Poole and Mary Lou Herring Smith and husband of the late Ann Summerlin Smith. For over 40…… read more »
Ronald Wright
August 28, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Ronald Wright, 81, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday at Willow Creek Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Russell and Carrie Wright. Mr. Wright was a paramedic for the town of Fremont, Michigan. He was an avid walleye fisherman and especially enjoyed fishing on Drummond Island. He…… read more »
Joseph Lanier
September 1, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with Lanier and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Joseph Lanier, 84, of 504 Brock Rd., Goldsboro, NC, 27530. Mr. Lanier passed away at home surrounded by his loving family…… read more »
Jimmy George Evans
September 1, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Jimmy George Evans, 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at ECU Medicine Medical Center in Greenville, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Wayne County on December 28, 1937, to the late George and Mattie Forehand Evans. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
Sherry Elizabeth Larkin
September 1, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Sherry Elizabeth Larkin was born on June 26, 1943, in Bath, New York. Sherry graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in social work. She started a career as a real estate agent after having children. Later, Sherry returned to school to become a pension administrator which she did…… read more »
Steven Michael Buchanan
August 31, 2024, 59, Goldsboro — Steven Michael Buchanan, 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his home. Steve was born in Marion, Virginia to the late Buck and Betty Buchanan on November 25, 1964. As the son of a military family, Steve lived in many places…… read more »
Clark Hood Bennett
August 28, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Clark Hood Bennett, 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born in Wayne County to the late John Allen Bennett and Ruth Alice Hood Bennett on April 19, 1950. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Gail Lucas Bennett,…… read more »
Satina Sprinkles Boan
August 23, 2024, 56, Goldsboro — Satina Sprinkles Boan, 56, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Satina was born in Kansas City, MO to the late James Leonard Dennison and Rebecca Darleen Rowland Dennison on February 11, 1968. At her request, no formal service will be held…… read more »
