Category Archives: Obituaries

Trevor Lee Tolar

Trevor Lee Tolar

  May 15, 2025, 46, Goldsboro — Trevor Lee Tolar, 46, of the Sleepy Creek area of Dudley, passed away Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025. His death brought a release from being a prisoner in his own body as he had been in a vegetative state since a vehicular accident which occurred in 1994 when he…read more »

John Walter Bartlett

John Walter Bartlett

May 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — John Walter Bartlett, 79, resident of the Patetown community near Goldsboro, passed away Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at his home. Mr. Bartlett had been a faithful employee of Bridgestone/Firestone in Wilson for 30 years, and he was a loyal member of Stoney Creek Church. He is survived by…read more »

Carole Jean Shattuck

Carole Jean Shattuck

May 8, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Born in Rutland, Vermont, Carole Jean Baird Shattuck passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Willow Creek Nursing Center. Carole dedicated many years of her life to her work as a school bus driver, where she was known for the care and kindness she showed to every…read more »

Sheila Diane (Melvin) Heath

Sheila Diane (Melvin) Heath

May 14, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Sheila Diane Melvin Heath, 76, of Goldsboro, passed away Wednesday at her residence. Born in Goldsboro, she is the daughter of the late Chester Booth Melvin and Annie Rowe Melvin and was married to the late Kenneth Heath for 25 years. Sheila enjoyed doing crafts, cooking, going to dances…read more »

Nathan Thomas Holland

Nathan Thomas Holland

May 13, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Nathan Thomas Holland, age 82 of Kenly, NC, passed away on May 13, 2025. He was born in Wayne County on June 6, 1942, to the late Sam Holland and Alma Parker Holland. Nathan married Alice Sanford in February of 1988, and they made Goldsby Ok their home. They…read more »

Anibal Roblero Gonzalez

Anibal Roblero Gonzalez

May 11, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Anibal Roblero Gonzalez, 64, of Seven Springs passed away on Sunday at Wayne U.N.C. Health Care. Born in Guatemala he is the son of Eduviges Gonzalez and the late Victor Roblero Diaz and is the husband of Santos Morales Velasques. Anibal was a member of Maria Rayna De Las…read more »

Ann Mills McCullen

Ann Mills McCullen

May 11, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Barbara Ann Mills McCullen, lovingly known as Ann, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family. Born in Wayne County on April 29, 1939, Ann was the daughter…read more »

John W. Bartlett

John W. Bartlett

May 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — John Walter Bartlett, 79, resident of the Patetown community near Goldsboro, passed away Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at his home. Mr. Bartlett had been a faithful employee of Bridgestone/Firestone in Wilson for 30 years, and he was a loyal member of Stoney Creek Church. He is survived by…read more »

Billy Carl Denning

Billy Carl Denning

May 9, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Carl Denning, a beloved member of the Easy Street community, passed away on May 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Billy was a devoted fan of NASCAR and never missed a race. He also had a…read more »

Tamera Sapp Cottle

Tamera Sapp Cottle

 May 9, 2025, 60, Goldsboro — Tamera Lynn Cottle, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025, after a courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on March 30, 1965, in Germany to Floyd and Janet Sapp, Tammy’s life was marked by compassion,…read more »

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