Category Archives: Obituaries

Linda Bonetti

Linda Bonetti

December 6, 2023, 68, Goldsboro — Linda Bonetti, 68, of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro.  No formal service will be held. Mrs. Bonetti was born in New Jersey on September 30, 1955, to the late Daniel and Josephine Bonetti. She is survived by four…read more »

Dennis Alan Jackson

Dennis Alan Jackson

December 4, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — Dennis Alan Jackson, 62, of Goldsboro departed this walk of life, on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with his brother, Reverend Kenneth Jackson officiating. The family will receive…read more »

Betty Louise Newsome

Betty Louise Newsome

December 3, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Betty Louise Newsome, 86, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family.  A private service will be held for the family. Mrs. Newsome was born in West Virginia on November 15, 1937, to the late…read more »

Sharon Wade Kornegay

Sharon Wade Kornegay

December 2, 2023, 65, Goldsboro — Sharon Wade Kornegay was born April 10, 1958, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Larry Wade, Sr. and Gloria White-Wade.  She entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Wayne UNC Health. Sharon was educated at Goldsboro High School.  Later in life, she attended Wayne Community College and graduated…read more »

Carl Yelverton

Carl Yelverton

December 6, 2023, 77, Eureka — Carl Yelverton, 77, passed away at Duke University Hospital on Wednesday night. He was a native of Wayne County and was born to the late Virginia Flowers Yelverton and Robert Yelverton. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings Hardy Yelverton, Donna Dupuy, and…read more »

Keith Brian Thompson

Keith Brian Thompson

December 1, 2023, 66, Dudley — Keith Brian Thompson was born on March 08, 1957, to the late Geneva Thompson Hayletts in Dudley, North Carolina. He attended Wayne County Public Schools until he moved to Cedarhurst, New York, and graduated from Lawerence High School in 1975. A few years later Keith joined the army. He…read more »

Bernice Hill

Bernice Hill

November 30, 2023, 82, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Bernice Hill, 82. Mrs. Hill transitioned Thursday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The Family will be receiving friends at the home of her son:699 Camp Jubilee RdSeven Springs, NC 28578 A…read more »

Marjorie Parks

Marjorie Parks

November 28, 2023, 55, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Marjorie Parks, 55. Mrs. Parks transitioned on Tuesday at her residence. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors Cremations, LLC.read more »

Reba Lanier Smith

Reba Lanier Smith

December 1, 2023, 72, Faison — Reba Lanier Smith, 72, of Faison, died Friday evening at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. She is survived by her two sons; Dustin Smith and his wife Angel of Autryville, NC, and Jock Smith and his wife Kelly of Faison; four grandchildren, Jaden Smith, Gage Smith and his wife…read more »

Leona Byrd Brock

Leona Byrd Brock

November 30, 2023, 74, Mount Olive — Leona Byrd Brock, 74, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, November 30th, 2023. Leona was born on February 19, 1949, the daughter of the late Lola Potts Byrd and Alton Ray Byrd. She was a lifelong resident of Mount Olive, a community she loved dearly. Leona…read more »

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