January 20, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Rachel Pope Wells, 81, departed this life for life eternal with her Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Rachel was born in Wayne County to the late Leon Glenn Pope and Mary Lee Holland Pope Allen on November 7, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Rachel Pope Wells
Frances Merritt Taylor
January 19, 2024, 97, Goldsboro — Frances Merritt Taylor was welcomed into the home of Robert Kemp and Mae Simmons Merritt on August 23, 1926. She was welcomed into her eternal home in Heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024. She is survived by her children, son Russ Taylor and wife, Jeanne of Greenville, and daughter…… read more »
Judy Hood Cuddington
January 19, 2024, 70, Kenly — Judy Hood Cuddington, 70, passed away at her home on Friday, January 19, 2024. Born in Wayne County on February 10, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Morris L. Hood and Allene Heath Hood. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her brother,…… read more »
Robby McKinnie
January 18, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robby McKinnie, 65, Mr. McKinnie transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care Center on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Final arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been…… read more »
Bobby L. Baker
January 15, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — The Management And Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Bobby L. Baker, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Baker transitioned on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love &…… read more »
Dr. Opey Dew Jeanes
January 17, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Dr. Opey Dew Jeanes passed away on January 17, 2024, in Goldsboro, NC at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of North Carolina, Opey dedicated his life to the love of his family, and his friends, and to the service of helping others. When recently asked about his…… read more »
Patricia Peterson Sexton
January 16, 2024, 66, Mount Olive — Patricia Peterson Sexton, 66, native of Clinton and long-time resident of Mount Olive, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, January 16, 2024, while being cared for at Wayne UNC Hospital. Patricia was a member of the Calypso Presbyterian Church where she had been a choir member, and was…… read more »
Ned Alfred Puckett
January 19, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Ned Alfred Puckett, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, January 19, 2024. Born in Halifax County, VA, he was the son of the late Allen Goode Puckett and Mary Lee Critcher Puckett. Ned was married to Dorothy Tyndall Puckett and was a retired electrician…… read more »
Barbara A. Marquez
January 18, 2024, 77, Dudley — Barbara A. Marquez, 77, of Dudley passed away Thursday evening at Duke Hospital in Durham. She was the daughter of the late Walter James and Margaret Whitfield Patterson. Barbara was a member of the Woodmen of the World, and Mt. Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She loved to travel,…… read more »
Rupert Douglas “Doug” Hill
January 16, 2024, 76, Florence, SC – Rupert Douglas “Doug” Hill, 76, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, after an illness. Doug was born in Goldsboro, NC, the son of the late Tessie R. Lewis and Rupert Lee Hill. He graduated from Seven Springs High School (NC) in 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S.…… read more »
