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 »
April 14, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — Martha Nancy Herndon, 69, entered her heavenly home and joined her parents on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Martha was born in Wayne County to the late Henry C. Herndon, Jr. and Sarah Lancaster Herndon on September 13, 1954. Earning three Master’s degrees in Economics, Taxation, and Business Administration, Martha…… read more »
January 12, 2024, 92, Fremont — A memorial service to celebrate the life of William A. Ballance, Sr. will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the sanctuary of Fremont Missionary Baptist Church in Fremont. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the sanctuary. The service may be…… read more »
April 15, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Bobby O. Shifflett, Jr., 63, born in Wayne County, peacefully passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing Home. Born in Wayne County on January 27, 1961, he was the son of Betty Pierce Shifflett and the late Bobby O. Shifflett Sr., Senior Master Sgt. US Air…… read more »
April 13, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Dolores Avila Gil, 79, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born in Mexico on November 2, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Hermelinda Avila. In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.…… read more »
April 10, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Jonathan Eric Woods, 63, left his earthly body and came face-to-face with Jesus on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wooster, Ohio to Gary Woods and Joy Yeatts Meeks on March 28, 1961, and raised in Eden, NC. Eric had courageously battled cancer…… read more »
April 12, 2024, 80, La Grange — September 22, 1943 – April 12, 2024 Rachel Hildreth Hancock transitioned to her Heavenly home in the early hours of Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born in Union County to the late John and Anna Hildreth on September 22, 1943. In addition to her parents, Rachel was…… read more »
April 10, 2024, 70, Kenly — Robert Roy Johnson, 70, passed away at Four Oaks Senior Living on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born in Wilson County on December 13, 1953, he was the son of the late James Thurman Johnson and Lena Fields Johnson. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by…… read more »
April 9, 2024, 93, Princeton — James Raeford Woodall, 93, was welcomed with open arms into Heaven at his home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Johnston County on January 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Lynn B. and Mattie Faircloth Woodall. In addition to his parents, Raeford was preceded in death…… read more »
April 7, 2024, 81, Kenly — Raymond “Doug” Lee Barbee, 81, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Johnston County on September 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Lester Barbee and Lola Bass Barbee. Doug started auto body repair work when he and…… read more »
