Category Archives: Obituaries

Marvin Graham Wells

Marvin Graham Wells

 June 19, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Marvin Graham Wells, 86, of Nahunta went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 19, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 7, 1939, in Wayne County, Graham was the oldest son of the late Marvin Willard Wells and Wilma Lee Hines…read more »

Charlotte McBarron Malpass

Charlotte McBarron Malpass

 June 18, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Charlotte McBarron Malpass, 80, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by love. Born in Wayne County on August 19, 1944, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Frank McBarron and Hilda Jones Hare. In addition to her parents, she was…read more »

John Edward Frantz

John Edward Frantz

June 18, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — John Edward Frantz, 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at his home. Born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, he was son to the late John William Frantz and Betty Sadie Bittner Frantz. John is survived by his loving wife, Karene Whaley Frantz; his daughter, Anna Frantz Heron and…read more »

Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins

Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins

June 16, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins, 66, passed away at his home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Lee was born in Wayne County to Betty Jean Grantham Rollins and the late Benjamin Ennis Rollins Sr. on September 2, 1958. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his…read more »

Quinton Leon Swinson II

Quinton Leon Swinson II

June 13, 2025, 36, Goldsboro — Quinton Leon Swinson II, born on September 4, 1988, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 13, 2025. He was 36 years old. Quinton was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and later settled in Goldsboro, where he spent the rest of his days. He was deeply loved, widely respected,…read more »

Lieselotte Millington

Lieselotte Millington

June 18, 2025, 98, Goldsboro — Ms. Lieselotte Millington, age 98 peacefully transitioned into a world of eternal peace and rest on Wednesday, 06/18/2025 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Her journey on this earth was marked by grace, strength and a heart full of love. The arrangements are incomplete at this…read more »

Ruth V. Downs

Ruth V. Downs

June 17, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Ms. Ruth V. Downs, age 94, slipped quietly into eternal rest on Tuesday, 06/17/2025 at Willow Creek Nursing Home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family in your prayers during their time of bereavement. Though Ms. Ruth V. Downs is no…read more »

Jacquelyn Forbes

Jacquelyn Forbes

 June 16, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Ms. Jacquelyn Forbes, 69, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, June 16, 2025 at home. The arrangements are incomplete.read more »

Joyce Marie (Benton) Peterson

Joyce Marie (Benton) Peterson

June 14, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Joyce Marie Benton Peterson, 81, went to her eternal home Saturday morning, June 14, 2025 at Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Goldsboro. All services will be held privately. Mrs. Peterson was born in Johnston County on November 6, 1943 to the late Alton and Cassie Jones Benton. She…read more »

Carrie Frances (Millard) Cox

Carrie Frances (Millard) Cox

June 11, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Carrie Frances Millard (affectionally known as “Dank”) was called from labor to reward on June 11, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., at the home of her daughter and son – in – law, Keith and Melba Miller. God gave her the desire of her heart when she slept away to…read more »

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