March 17, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Delores Cobb Merritt, 71, of Goldsboro went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Mrs. Merritt was born in Jamaica on December 25, 1952. She worshipped at Victory Faith Center in Goldsboro as her health permitted. She loved to sing gospel…… read more »
March 16, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Clarence Terry Smith, 76, of Goldsboro passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Wayne County to the late Dr. William Cary Smith and Frances Aycock Smith on August 1, 1947. He was a valued employee of Walmart on Spence Avenue in…… read more »
March 16, 2024, 60, Pikeville — James Ervin Powell, 60, of Pikeville, passed away Saturday morning, March 16, 2024. Mr. Powell was born July 31, 1963 in Indiana and was a son of Appie Radford Powell Crowder and the late Lee Harrison Powell. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by brothers; Lee…… read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
