Category Archives: Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon Jr.

Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon Jr.

November 28, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon, Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on February 4, 1949 in Maryland, he was son to the late Joseph Lyon, Sr. and Ruth Zuknick Lyon. Above all, Joe held a deep and abiding love for his…read more »

Akeisha Danielle Gray

Akeisha Danielle Gray

November 19, 2025, Goldsboro — With an abundance of love and concern, the E.M. Matthews Family is embracing the heartbroken loved ones of Ms. Akeisha Danielle Gray, as they prepare to say “Farewell” to this precious jewel. Ms. Gray closed the curtains on this journey called life on November 19, 2025, at UNC Health in…read more »

Tony Oliver

Tony Oliver

November 14, 2025, Mount Olive — With loving arms of compassion the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family is consoling the heartbroken loved ones of Mr. Tony Oliver as they prepare to take a journey that no family wishes to take. Mr. Oliver closed the curtains of this life on November 14, 2025 at Novant Medical…read more »

Dorothy Mae Hooks

Dorothy Mae Hooks

December 1, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hooks, 86, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, December 1, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Please remember the family during their time of bereavement. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Patricia Anne Moses

Patricia Anne Moses

December 1, 2025, 80, Clayton — Ms. Patricia Anne Moses, 80, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, December 1, 2025 at SECU Hospice in Smithfield, NC. Please remember the family in prayer during their time of bereavement. The arrangements are currently incomplete.read more »

Thomas Edward Tucker Sr.

Thomas Edward Tucker Sr.

November 25, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Deacon Thomas Edward Tucker Sr., 74, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Greendale Nursing Home & Rehab in Snow Hill, NC. The Celebration of Life will be, Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2506…read more »

Kenneth Mather Hathaway Jr.

Kenneth Mather Hathaway Jr.

December 1, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Kenneth Mather Hathaway Jr., 80, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pastor, Mr. Hathaway’s legacy of service to God, his family, and his country will continue to inspire all who…read more »

Reverend Paul Wayne Goff

Reverend Paul Wayne Goff

November 30, 2025, 75, Fremont — Reverend Paul Wayne Goff also known as “Bud”, a devoted servant of God and beloved spiritual leader, passed away on November 30, 2025 in Goldsboro, NC on his 75th birthday. Born on November 30, 1950 in Wilson County, Reverend Goff dedicated his life to ministry and the proclamation of…read more »

Loroyce Wells Marlowe

Loroyce Wells Marlowe

November 28, 2025, 80, Fremont — Loroyce Wells Marlowe, 80, of Fremont passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She was born in Wayne County, North Carolina on October 26, 1945 to the late Ralph Bruce and Esther Smith Wells.  She is survived by her son, Ronnie Wood of…read more »

Herbert Ainsworth Henderson Jr.

Herbert Ainsworth Henderson Jr.

November 25, 2025, 59, Nashville — Herbert Ainsworth Henderson Jr., 59, of Nashville, NC passed away on November 25, 2025. A private service will be held. Herbert was born in Wayne County on June 16, 1966 to the late Herbert Ainsworth Henderson Sr. and Glenda Griffin Henderson.  Herbert had a natural gift and lifelong passion…read more »

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