July 10, 2025, 66, Goldsboro —- Harry Ray Croom, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior for his homecoming on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born in Lenoir County on March 30, 1959, to the late Major Lott Croom Jr. and Rena Kelly Croom. Harry’s love for the open road led him…… read more »
July 5, 2025, 55, Goldsboro —- Mr. Deon Ferris Gardner, 55, peacefully transitioned into a world of eternal peace and rest on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Memorial Chapel, 1701 Wayne…… read more »
July 13, 2025, 77, Goldsboro —- Ms. Dorothy Marie Joyner-Washington, 77, competed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, July 13, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
July 12, 2025, 74, Goldsboro —- Lendell Hines age 74, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please continue to keep the family in your prayers during…… read more »
July 10, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Ms. Frances Delores Preston, 81, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Thursday, July 10, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Wayne with her son at her side. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
July 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Mr. Luther Dawson Jr. age 79, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Wayne UNC Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Mr. Dawson leaving behind a legacy of strength, service and love. The Celebration of Life will be, Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM at St.…… read more »
July 11, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Bobby Eugene Reeves, 66, of Dudley passed away Friday morning, July 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born in Forsyth County on August 11, 1958 to the late Richard Herman and Helen Owens Reeves. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in…… read more »
July 10, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — With Sincere compassion and sympathy, we, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, join with the Ford and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Obie Ford, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Ford transitioned at the Signature Health Care of Kinston, NC.…… read more »
July 9, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — In the early afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Mrs. Merdie Denning Best passed away at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was 80 years old. A resident of the Mount Olive area, she was a loyal member of the Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church. Known for her decorating abilities,…… read more »
July 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Jewel Hinson Britt, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Hinson and Maggie Omelia Pearsall Hinson and wife of the late J. Ruffin Britt. A service to celebrate…… read more »
