Category Archives: Obituaries

Brenda Faye Hamilton

Brenda Faye Hamilton

March 5, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Hamilton and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Brenda Faye Hamilton, 69, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence. A…read more »

Betsy Perkins Hill

Betsy Perkins Hill

March 13, 2024, 83, Mount Olive — In the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Betsy Perkins Hill went to her eternal reward.  She was receiving compassionate care at Kitty Askins Hospice Center when life on earth came to an end. Betsy was a native of the Rosewood community, Goldsboro. She graduated from…read more »

Barbara Gail Holmes

Barbara Gail Holmes

March 11, 2024, 43, Mount Olive — Barbara Gail Holmes, 43, of Mount Olive, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, March 11, 2024, at her home. She was employed at Genesis Health Care Center in its dietary department at the time of her passing. A private service of remembrance will be held by her family…read more »

Edna Baker Henderson

Edna Baker Henderson

March 18, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Edna Baker Henderson, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born in Ayden, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roland Gordan Baker and Velma Irene Manning Baker Jefferson. She was the wife of the late Bruce Henderson. No formal services will be held at this…read more »

Brenda Bradshaw Daniels

Brenda Bradshaw Daniels

March 15, 2024, 75, Goldsboro — Brenda Bradshaw Daniels, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15th with her family by her side. Born in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Olive May “Duchess” Bradshaw and wife of the late John Wayne Daniels. She was also preceded in death by…read more »

Alexis Rae Williams

Alexis Rae Williams

March 14, 2024, 20, Dudley — Alexis Rae came into this world on a stormy day in May: with thunder, lightning, and flickering lights. However, she left us in the quiet of the night, peacefully departing this life without warning. Since the beginning of time, people have questioned why bad things happen to good people.…read more »

Stanley Odom

Stanley Odom

March 14, 2024, 84, Mount Olive — Stanley Odom, age 84 of Mount Olive passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at ECU Healthcare in Greenville with his family at his side.  Born in Duplin County to the Late Albert J. Odom and Lida M. Jackson Odom. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…read more »

Joan Sutton Roberson

Joan Sutton Roberson

March 13, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Joan Sutton Roberson, age 81, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Davis Healthcare Center in Wilmington.  Born in Sampson County to the late Julius Ballard Sutton and Reba Jones Sutton.  She was also preceded in death by a sister,  Rose Sutton Harrell, and a brother Ballard Keith Sutton. …read more »

Jacqueline Helen “Little Granny” McCarty

Jacqueline Helen “Little Granny” McCarty

March 11, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Jacqueline Helen “Little Granny” McCarty, age 88, passed away Monday at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Iowa City, IA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Steger and Gertrude Meisenburg Steger. A service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, March 15, 2024,…read more »

Judith Bell Crumpler

Judith Bell Crumpler

March 16, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Judith Bell Crumpler, 82, finished her course on this earth on Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Duplin County to the late Leslie James Bell, Sr., and Alene Price Bell on December 13, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

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