Category Archives: Obituaries

Abraham Roger Fuller

Abraham Roger Fuller

June 11, 2023, 74, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly transition of Mr. Abraham Roger Fuller, 74, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Fuller transitioned at the ECU Health Care Center, Greenville, NC. A Complete Biographical Sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been…read more »

Doris Jean Powell Cherry

Doris Jean Powell Cherry

June 17, 2023, 77, Goldsboro – Doris Jean Powell Cherry, 77, passed away late Saturday evening June 17, at the Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehab Center in Snow Hill. Services are currently pending and will be updated upon completion.read more »

Betty Faye Holmes Davis

Betty Faye Holmes Davis

June 15, 2023, 75, Mount Olive – Betty Faye Holmes Davis, 75, died early Thursday morning, June 15 at her home in Mount Olive. She is survived by her son; Bobby Edwards and his wife Donna of Mount Olive; a daughter, Lisa Parker of Saulston; her three sisters, Ella Mae Keel of Mount Olive, Ann…read more »

Jean Carolyn Sawyer Ball

Jean Carolyn Sawyer Ball

June 14, 2023, 88, Mount Olive – Jean Carolyn Sawyer Ball, 88, died suddenly on Wednesday morning, June 14 in Mount Olive, N.C. She is survived by her children; Jimmy Franklin Ball, Jr., and his wife Pamela of Palm Coast, Florida, John Thomas Ball, and his wife Pam of Mount Olive, Carolyn Ball Bolling, and…read more »

Michael Thomas Hinnant

Michael Thomas Hinnant

June 12, 2023, 30, Grantham – Michael Thomas Hinnant, 30, originally of Grantham, sadly passed away on June 12, 2023, in a tragic workplace accident in SC. He had relocated to start his family. Michael was born January 23, 1993, in Wayne County, to Deanna Grady (Hinnant) & the late Steven Michael Hinnant. He will…read more »

Jenettie Sasser Rains

Jenettie Sasser Rains

June 14, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Jenettie Sasser Rains, 86, peacefully departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born in Wayne County to the late Charlie and Irene Fail Sasser on March 13, 1937. In addition to her parents, Jenettie was preceded in death by her…read more »

Royce Bryant Odom

Royce Bryant Odom

June 13, 2023, 80, Goldsboro – Royce Bryant Odom, 80, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 10, 1942, in Wayne County to the late Charlie and Eliza Odom. During his childhood, he worked alongside his family on their farm. Upon graduation from Rosewood…read more »

Robert Jackson Lynch

Robert Jackson Lynch

June 13, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Robert Jackson Lynch, 86, passed away June 13th, 2023 in Goldsboro North Carolina. He was a retired Air Force police officer and beloved teacher at several schools including Goldsboro High School. He later stepped into the role of principal at that same high school before leaving to teach at…read more »

Steven E. Fromm

Steven E. Fromm

June 13, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Steven E. Fromm, 71, fought the good fight and finished his course here on earth on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Steven was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late William and Ethel Miller Fromm on October 7, 1951. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…read more »

Phillip John Berkhof

Phillip John Berkhof

June 13, 2023, 72, Goldsboro – Phillip John Berkhof, 72, completed his earthly walk on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He passed peacefully at home after sweet fellowship with family and friends. Born on June 11, 1951, in Grand Rapids Michigan, he was the son of the late John Berkhof and Marcia Huiner Berkhof. Phillip is…read more »

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