Category Archives: Obituaries

Sandra Cathleen Cobb Grady

Sandra Cathleen Cobb Grady

December 14, 2023, 82, La Grange — July 8, 1941 – December 14, 2023 Sandra Cathleen Cobb Grady was born to William Devereaux Cobb, Jr. and Nora Cathleen Cobb in Kinston, North Carolina on July 8, 1941. She was welcomed into her eternal home in heaven on December 14, 2023. Sandra, known as Sandy to…read more »

Rastus “Dobbin” Woodard

Rastus “Dobbin” Woodard

December 18, 2023, 89, Middlesex — Rastus “Dobbin” Woodard, 89, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Johnston County on November 11, 1934, he was the son of the late James Woodard and Cressie Narron Woodard. A service to celebrate Rastus’s life will be held on Friday,…read more »

Ludie Brewer Renfrow

Ludie Brewer Renfrow

December 15, 2023, 93, Middlesex — Ludie Brewer Renfrow, 93, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nash County on December 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Zettie Brewer Gifford. In addition to her mother, Ludie was preceded…read more »

Sherman Earl Best

Sherman Earl Best

December 18, 2023, 87, Goldsboro — Mr. Sherman Earl Best, 87, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Monday, December 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Essie Jones

Essie Jones

December 16, 2023, 84, Goldsboro — Ms. Essie Jones, 84, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Doris Mae Worrell

Doris Mae Worrell

December 16, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Ms. Doris Mae Worrell, 77, completed her earthly walk and transitioned from labor to reward,Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Gentiva Hospice. The arrangements are currently incomplete. Doris was born January 7, 1946, in Wayne County, NC to Mr. Harvey Coley and Ms. Elanora. Williams. She was preceded in death…read more »

Kymberlynn N. Perez

Kymberlynn N. Perez

December 10, 2023, 31, Jacksonville — Ms. Kymberlynn N. Perez, 31, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was born on December 9, 1992, in Bronx, NY to Marco A. Romero Sr. and Yolanda Otero. She is survived by her…read more »

Louise Shaw Johnson

Louise Shaw Johnson

December 15, 2023, 86, Goldsboro — Louise Shaw Johnson, 86, 1106 Laurel St., died Friday.  Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Services, Inc.read more »

Lawrence Reginald Smith, Jr.

Lawrence Reginald Smith, Jr.

December 11, 2023, 25, Free Port, IL — Lawrence Reginald Smith, Jr., 25, of Free Port, IL, died December 11, 2023. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Services, Inc.  read more »

Jeffery Herbert McCullen

Jeffery Herbert McCullen

December 16, 2023, 60, Goldsboro — Jeffery Herbert McCullen, 60, of Goldsboro passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Eagle’s Pointe Assisted Living in Goldsboro. At his request, no formal service will be held. Mr. McCullen was born in Wayne County on December 6, 1963, to the late Willard and Ellena Best McCullen. He attended…read more »

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