January 1, 2024, 108, Goldsboro — Mrs. Callie M. Edwards, age 108, of Goldsboro, NC transitioned on January 1, 2024, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. … read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Callie M. Edwards
Bernard Lee
December 30, 2023, 61, Mount Olive — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, announce the earthly transition of Mr. Bernard Lee, 61 of Mount Olive, NC. Mr. Lee transitioned from this life peacefully and entered his eternal life on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC.…… read more »
Nina Hara Johnson
January 2, 2024, 62, Dudley — Mrs. Nina Hara Johnson, 62, of Dudley, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Signature Healthcare Center, Kinston, NC. Please keep the Johnson family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their beloved Mrs. Johnson.… read more »
Phyllis DeGraffenreidt Watson
December 31, 2023, 75, Chapel Hill — Mrs. Phyllis DeGraffenreidt Watson, 75, of Chapel Hill, NC, departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life and graveside service of their dearly beloved Phyllis. Pastor…… read more »
Shelia Ann Slater Gambill
December 30, 2023, 70, Dudley — Shelia Ann Slater Gambill, 70, of Dudley, passed away at Wayne U.N.C. Hospital. Born in Goldsboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Archie P. Slater and Peggy A. Chalk and was the wife of Richard B. Gambill. Shelia was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church, where she…… read more »
Hilda Brown Jones
December 29, 2023, 85, Goldsboro — Hilda Brown Jones, age 85, joined her beloved husband Donald in Heaven on Friday, December 29, 2023. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro, where she was a…… read more »
Camille Jane Rauch Smith
January 2, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Camille Jane Rauch Smith, 79, passed away at Wayne UNC Healthcare on January 2, 2024. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Rauch and Dorothy Kramer Rauch. Camille is survived by her children, Theodore R. Zeigler, Susan C. Boswell and…… read more »
Nancy Braswell Strickland
January 1, 2024, 79, Goldsboro — Nancy Braswell Strickland, 79, was welcomed into her eternal home on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Dagnal Lee Braswell and Martha Louise Clements Braswell on February 24, 1944. Devout in her Christian walk, Nancy faithfully worshiped her Lord at…… read more »
William Penman “Bill” Franklin
December 29, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — William Penman “Bill” Franklin, 87, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in the home he built and where he raised his family. Born in Wilson County on May 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Roy Matheny and Sue Chapman Franklin. In addition to his parents,…… read more »
Margie Corder
December 29, 2023, 79, Goldsboro — Margie Corder (79) of Goldsboro, passed away in her home on December 29th. She was born Margaret Mary Brodka on July 29, 1944, to Francis Brodka and Helen Smith Brodka in Baltimore, MD. She was the youngest of three children. Her sister, Theresa Brodka Riebel, lives in Baltimore. Her…… read more »
