Category Archives: Obituaries

Walter Edward Radford

Walter Edward Radford

June 20, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Walter Edward Radford, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was 80 years old. Born in Wayne County on September 11, 1944, Ed was the son of the late Leslie Lawrence Radford and Pearl Hann Radford. In…read more »

Freeman Gardner Bryan Jr.

Freeman Gardner Bryan Jr.

June 22, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Mr. Freeman Gardner Bryan Jr., age 87, he’s now watches over us after passing away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, leaving a void that will not be easily filled.…read more »

Dali Lowen

Dali Lowen

June 19, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Ms. Dali Lowen, age 71, peacefully answered the Master’s call and entered the land of eternal rest on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina, The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please keep…read more »

Gwendolyn Fogle Hales

Gwendolyn Fogle Hales

June 18, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Gwendolyn Marie Lee Fogle Hales, 86, passed away on Wednesday June 18, 2025. Born on December 3, 1938 in Washington D.C, she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. Fogle and Annie Lee Fogle. In addition to her parents, Gwendolyn is preceded in death by her sister, Barbara…read more »

James Franklin Elliot

James Franklin Elliot

June 21, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Mr. James Franklin Elliot, age 76, A remarkable man of strength and resilience passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at ECU Health in Greenville, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and may we continue to keep them…read more »

Audreay McKinnie Hunter

Audreay McKinnie Hunter

June 19, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow and humble hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Audreay McKinnie Hunter age, 82 who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolence to the family and…read more »

Lorraine Lewis Lee

Lorraine Lewis Lee

June 17, 2025, 62, Goldsboro — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ms. Lorraine Lewis Lee, 62, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please keep the family in your prayers during their…read more »

Dr. Wanda (Bryant) Sanders

Dr. Wanda (Bryant) Sanders

June 17, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — Dr. Wanda Bryant Sanders, ADGNP-BC, DNP, MSN, BSN of Pikeville passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at ECU Health Center in Greenville. A service to celebrate her life be held Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro.  Burial will follow at Evergreen…read more »

Wayne R. Nelson

Wayne R. Nelson

June 17, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Rev. Wayne R. Nelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Pikeville, North Carolina, on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of deep faith and dedicated service, who touched the lives of many throughout his ministry.…read more »

Donald Kay Artis

Donald Kay Artis

June 20, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Mr. Donald Kay Artis, 66. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.read more »

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