Category Archives: Obituaries

Juventino Rodriguez-Sanchez

Juventino Rodriguez-Sanchez

June 2, 2023, 59, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the passing of Mr. Juventino Rodriguez-Sanchez, 59, Mr. Rodriguez-Sanchez transitioned on June 2, 2023, in Goldsboro, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLCread more »

George Henry Best

George Henry Best

May 31, 2023, 93, Goldsboro – The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the passing of Mr. George Henry Best, 93, Mr. Best transitioned on May 31, 2023, in Fayetteville, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced as they are made final. Services of Love & Compassionate…read more »

Rev. David Henry Francis

Rev. David Henry Francis

May 29, 2023, 71, Mount Olive – The Rev. David Henry Francis, at the age of 71, passed from our midst to behold the presence of his Lord. His passing came Monday afternoon, May 29, 2023, at Wayne UNC Hospital. Davey, as he was called by his family, graduated from Mount Olive College, Atlantic Christian…read more »

Joan Beverly Coates Worley

Joan Beverly Coates Worley

June 3, 2023, 77, Princeton – Joan Beverly Coates Worley, 77, of Princeton, passed away Saturday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Blaney F. and Roxie F Coates and was the wife of Roy G. Worley for 54 years. She was the mother of Victoria “Vicky” Worley for 58 years. Joan…read more »

Jackson McKenzie Woodcock

Jackson McKenzie Woodcock

May 31, 2023, 18, Goldsboro – Jackson McKenzie Woodcock, age 18, passed away on Wednesday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh as a result of a motorcycle accident of no fault of his own. Born in Wayne County, Jackson was the son of Jamie and Cynthia Woodcock. He was preceded in death by his paternal…read more »

Dan Gordon Mooring

Dan Gordon Mooring

June 2, 2023, 85, Goldsboro – Dan Gordon Mooring, 85, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on July 20, 1937, he was one of eleven children to the late John Vick Mooring and Mary Ezzell Mooring. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in…read more »

Doris Williams Hood

Doris Williams Hood

June 2, 2023, 81, Goldsboro – Doris Williams Hood, 81, of Goldsboro, was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her sons on Friday, June 2, 2023. Doris was born in Wayne County to the late Robert and Lois Westbrook Williams on October 6, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Linda Russell Culbreth

Linda Russell Culbreth

June 1, 2023, 78, Fayetteville – Linda Russell Culbreth, 78, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Clayton, Georgia on May 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Murray Anderson Russell and Edith Polston Russell Fairfax. In addition to her parents, she was…read more »

Susan High Edgerton

Susan High Edgerton

June 1, 2023, 84, Goldsboro – Susan High Edgerton, 84, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Susan was born in Wilson County on September 30, 1938, to the late Seth E. and Clara Lee Spruill High. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…read more »

Bobby Davis Braswell

Bobby Davis Braswell

June 1, 2023, 71, Goldsboro – Bobby Davis Braswell was welcomed into his Savior’s arms on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born and raised in Wayne County to the late Branston Rudolph Braswell and Katie Davis Braswell on October 23, 1951. Bobby served his community as a Captain with the Goldsboro Rescue Squad and…read more »

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