Category Archives: Obituaries

Johnny Carl Wallace

Johnny Carl Wallace

February 14, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Johnny Carl Wallace, 85, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. Homegoing service will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. at United in Christ Church in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following the service…read more »

Willard Alps Grice

Willard Alps Grice

January 31, 2024, 58, Kenly — Willard Alps Grice, 58, of Kenly passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Johnston County on September 11, 1965, to the late Rudolph Grice and Minnie Carol Griffin Smith. He is survived by his fiance’, Laura Seeley; children, Patty Stump, Adam Cooper,…read more »

Beth Ann Hanna-Carr

Beth Ann Hanna-Carr

February 14, 2024, 49, Four Oaks — Beth Ann Hanna-Carr, 49, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.  She was born on December 3, 1974 in Kanawha County, West Virginia to Thomas Hanna and the late Thelma Mitchell Hanna. She is survived by her husband, Richard Kenneth Carr; daughter, Bethany L. O’Neill;…read more »

Occie Ward

Occie Ward

February 12, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ward and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Occie Ward, 84. Mrs. Ward transitioned at the ECU Health Care, Greenville, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care are…read more »

David Ray Williams

David Ray Williams

February 8, 2024, 66, Goldsboro — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Williams and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. David Ray Williams, 66. Mr. Williams transitioned on February 8, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. A…read more »

Dale Elizabeth Price Johnson

Dale Elizabeth Price Johnson

February 10, 2024, 60, Seven Springs — Ms. Dale Elizabeth Price Johnson of the Seven Springs area, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.  She was 60. Dale was the daughter of the late Donald Price and Wilma Hill Price.  She had been a cashier at Best Gas and Grill…read more »

LeRoy Franklin McDowell

LeRoy Franklin McDowell

February 11, 2024, 74, Elm City — Mr. LeRoy Franklin McDowell, 74, of Elm City, NC, departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Wilson Medical Center, Wilson, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Please keep his wife Barbara, and the entire McDowell family in your prayers, as they prepare for the celebration of…read more »

Irene Della Johnson Joyner

Irene Della Johnson Joyner

February 9, 2024, 95, Goldsboro — Irene Della Johnson Joyner, age 95, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, in her home with her family by her side.  Irene was born in Johnston County, to the late Joe Johnson and Floyd Pearl Parker Johnson.  She was also preceded in death by several of her siblings. A…read more »

Sonya Petina Thornton Mendez

Sonya Petina Thornton Mendez

February 2, 2024, 55, Goldsboro — Sonya Petina Thornton Mendez, age 55, passed away on Friday, February 2nd. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Sonny Dan Thornton and Gloria Holmes. She was also preceded in death by her sister Tiffany Thornton A service to celebrate Sonya’s life will be held…read more »

Judy McLamb Taylor

Judy McLamb Taylor

February 12, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Judy McLamb Taylor, 80, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born in Wayne County on July 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late T. Mclamb and Clara McLamb. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by a daughter, Lea Woodson…read more »

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