Category Archives: Obituaries

Patricia Stroud Casey

Patricia Stroud Casey

January 21, 2024, 72, Seven Springs — Patricia Stroud Casey, 72, passed away Sunday morning, January 21, 2024.  A native of Lenoir County, she had been a resident of the Seven Springs area for many years until a recent relocation to Cape Carteret. The family will be receiving friends at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount…read more »

Edward Darrell Flowers

Edward Darrell Flowers

January 20, 2024, 77, Cary — Edward Darrell Flowers, at the age of 77, passed away just minutes past the midnight hour on Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at the Wake Med Cary Hospital.  He was a resident of Cary. Darrell, a native of Faison, was a member of the 1964 graduating class of North…read more »

Francis Ogden Parker, Jr.

Francis Ogden Parker, Jr.

January 21, 2024, 79, Raleigh — Francis Ogden Parker, Jr., 79, passed away on January 21, 2024, at Signature Healthcare in Chapel Hill. Born in Goldsboro on May 5, 1944, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ogden Parker, Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given in Ogden’s memory to…read more »

Rachel Pope Wells

Rachel Pope Wells

January 20, 2024, 81, Goldsboro — Rachel Pope Wells, 81, departed this life for life eternal with her Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Rachel was born in Wayne County to the late Leon Glenn Pope and Mary Lee Holland Pope Allen on November 7, 1942. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Frances Merritt Taylor

Frances Merritt Taylor

January 19, 2024, 97, Goldsboro — Frances Merritt Taylor was welcomed into the home of Robert Kemp and Mae Simmons Merritt on August 23, 1926. She was welcomed into her eternal home in Heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024. She is survived by her children, son Russ Taylor and wife, Jeanne of Greenville, and daughter…read more »

Judy Hood Cuddington

Judy Hood Cuddington

January 19, 2024, 70, Kenly — Judy Hood Cuddington, 70, passed away at her home on Friday, January 19, 2024. Born in Wayne County on February 10, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Morris L. Hood and Allene Heath Hood. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her brother,…read more »

Robby McKinnie

Robby McKinnie

January 18, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robby McKinnie, 65, Mr. McKinnie transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care Center on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Final arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been…read more »

Bobby L. Baker

Bobby L. Baker

January 15, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — The Management And Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Bobby L. Baker, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Baker transitioned on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love &…read more »

Dr. Opey Dew Jeanes

Dr. Opey Dew Jeanes

January 17, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Dr. Opey Dew Jeanes passed away on January 17, 2024, in Goldsboro, NC at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of North Carolina, Opey dedicated his life to the love of his family, and his friends, and to the service of helping others. When recently asked about his…read more »

Patricia Peterson Sexton

Patricia Peterson Sexton

January 16, 2024, 66, Mount Olive — Patricia Peterson Sexton, 66, native of Clinton and long-time resident of Mount Olive, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, January 16, 2024, while being cared for at Wayne UNC Hospital. Patricia was a  member of the Calypso Presbyterian Church where she had been a choir member, and was…read more »

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