August 18, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Ms. Ruthie B. Best, 91, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Monday, August 18, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. The Celebration of Life will be Friday at 11:00AM at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1065 Tommy’s Road , Goldsboro, NC. There will be a…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Ruthie B. Best
Barbara Jean Bushee
August 15, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Barbara Jean Jones Bushee, 87, passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1937 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Seaburn “Bo” Vonzo Jones and Irene Blanton Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Herman Junior McCullen
August 18, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors joins with the McCullen and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Herman Junior McCullen, 71, of Mt. Olive, NC. Mr. McCullen transitioned at his residence on August 18, 2025. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have…… read more »
William Warren
August 17, 2025, 58, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Warren and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. William Warren, 58, of Goldsboro. A complete Biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…… read more »
Francis Edward “Ed” Kroboth
August 17, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — MAJ./RET. Francis Edward “Ed” Kroboth, II, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 17th at The Landings of Smithfield. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Francis Edward Kroboth and Elsie Mae Barnes Kroboth. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Kroboth.…… read more »
Ann (Overman) Yates
August 16, 2025, 80 Goldsboro — Ann Overman Yates, age 80, passed away early Saturday morning at Bradley Creek Health Center in Wilmington, NC. Ann was born to Marjorie Moore Overman and Thell Becton Overman and spent her childhood in Wallace, NC, along with her older sister, Etta, and many close friends she cherished throughout…… read more »
Johnny Earl Edwards
August 12, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Johnny Earl Edwards, age 78, passed away Tuesday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Earl Charlie Edwards and Hilda Holland Edwards. For many years, Johnny was a butcher with his family grocery store, E.C. Edwards…… read more »
Mitchell Ray Lynch
August 14, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — Senior Master Sergeant Mitchell Ray Lynch, Retired U.S. Air Force, 92, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Born July 7, 1933, in Nash County to the late William and…… read more »
Norma Stephenson Griffin
August 14, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — Norma Faye Stephenson Griffin was born on April 23, 1936, in Willow Springs, NC, and passed away on August 14, 2025, in Fayetteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Floda and Donnie Stephenson. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Carolina Inn at…… read more »
Rachel Jackson Mozingo
August 13, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Rachel Jackson Mozingo, 94, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. Born in Wayne County on November 27, 1930, Rachel was the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Jackson.…… read more »
