Category Archives: Obituaries

Luther Floyd Starling

Luther Floyd Starling

April 15, 2024, 76, Bailey, NC — Luther Floyd Starling, 76, of Bailey, N.C., passed away at Rex Hospital on Monday, April 15, 2024.  He was born on October 20, 1947, to the late James Monroe Starling and Mary Hilda Peedin Starling.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Woodard Starling, and…read more »

Billy Wayne Saunders

Billy Wayne Saunders

April 13, 2024, 40, Goldsboro — Billy Wayne Saunders, 40, of Goldsboro passed away at 1104 Sunburst Dr., Goldsboro, on April 13, 2024.  He was born on March 4, 1984.  He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandmother, Brenda Saunders, and Uncle, Stevie Saunders. There will be a gathering by the family at a…read more »

Teriona Janae Simmons

Teriona Janae Simmons

April 14, 2024, 11, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, we, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Simmons and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Miss Teriona Janae Simmons, 11, of Goldsboro, NC. Miss Simmons passed away at home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Miss…read more »

Eugenia “Jeannie” Carroll McArthur

Eugenia “Jeannie” Carroll McArthur

April 16, 2024, 67, Mount Olive — Eugenia “Jeannie” Carroll McArthur, 67, resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Jeannie had been employed in area sewing factories.  She worshipped with the Mount Olive congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She was originally from Suffolk County,…read more »

Robin Susan Sutton

Robin Susan Sutton

April 9, 2024, 59, Mount Olive — Robin Susan Sutton, resident of the Brock’s Chapel section near Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home.  Just three days prior, she had celebrated her 59th birthday. Robin had been employed as a reservations specialist/booking agent with American Airlines before becoming a school teacher…read more »

Eva Jacqueline “Jackie” Crumpler VanHoy

Eva Jacqueline “Jackie” Crumpler VanHoy

April 16, 2024, 97, Goldsboro — Eva Jacqueline “Jackie” Crumpler VanHoy, age 97, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Addie Royall Crumpler and the wife of the late Eburn Leslie VanHoy. A member of First Presbyterian…read more »

Judith Fay Shumate Herlihy

Judith Fay Shumate Herlihy

April 12, 2024, 61, Goldsboro — Judith Fay Shumate Herlihy, age 61, left all her pain and suffering behind and into the arms of Christ on April 12, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Judy was born on July 25th, 1962 in Wayne County to the late Charles Wayne Shumate and Shirley Spanos Shumate. In…read more »

Calvin Lee Rouse, Jr.

Calvin Lee Rouse, Jr.

April 12, 2024, 73, Mount Olive — Calvin Lee Rouse, Jr. age 73 of Oak Wolfe Community of Mt. Olive passed away Friday Morning, April 12, 2024, at ECU Healthcare of Keanasville with his family by his side.  He was born in Lenoir County to the late Calvin Lee Rouse & Dorothy Hines Rouse. In…read more »

Michael Allen Bryan

Michael Allen Bryan

April 12, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — On April 12th, we said goodbye to our favorite man. Born in Wayne County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Troy Miller and Sarah Shearin Bryan. Mike was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the American Legion Post 11. To…read more »

Myra Ann King Stevens

Myra Ann King Stevens

April 11, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Myra Ann King Stevens, 83, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the home of her son Eddie anddaughter-in-law, Mandy Stevens, who were her loving caregivers for the last six months. Born inWayne County, NC on June 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late, Janie Clifton…read more »

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