July 16, 2023, 53, Goldsboro — Laura Anne “Cookie” Wingfield was freed from the burden of her body to fly with the Angels on July 16, 2023. While we are happy her soul is free our hearts are broken by her passing. Laura, the fifth child of William Alfred Wingfield and Elizabeth Ford Wingfield, was…… read more »
July 20, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — Susan Smith Hill, 62, departed this life and joyously entered her eternal reward on Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was no doubt welcomed with open arms by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as her loving husband, Jackie Ray Hill. Born in Lenoir County on November 12,…… read more »
July 19, 2023, 77, Goldsboro — Jane Earle Johnson passed away on July 19, 2023. She is survived by her two children, Elizabeth Preston (Timothy) and Nathan Johnson; two stepsons, Robert Johnson, and Matthew Johnson; and two grandchildren, Samuel Preston and Oliver Preston. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, George Earle.…… read more »
July 18, 2023, 86, Pikeville — William Alton Harris, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Countryside Village in Pikeville. Born in Wayne County on November 19, 1936, he was the son of the late William Alton, Sr., and Thelma Robbins Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…… read more »
July 18, 2023, 37, Goldsboro — Andrew Cody Brogden, 37, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Cody was born in Wayne County to Rene Nelson Savage and David Richard Brogden on November 1, 1985. He had been an employee of Miracle Movers in Wilmington. We have no idea what triggered Cody to want to…… read more »
July 18, 2023, 82, Dudley — Zeb Mitchell, 82, a resident of Dudley, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Zeb was born in Wayne County to the late A.J. Mitchell, Sr., and Minnie Anderson Mitchell on September 20, 1940. He was a valued employee of Live Wire Electrical Company.…… read more »
July 18, 2023, 75, Goldsboro — Lynn Christine Walter Davis, 75, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Born on December 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William Walter and Aletha Luce Walter. For many years, Lynn worked as a cost analyst for the United…… read more »
July 17, 2023, 93, Rosewood — Janie Evans Jackson, 93, a longtime resident of the Rosewood Community, died Monday morning in her home. She was the daughter of the late Gurney and Hazel Wiggs Evans. Janie was a member of Pine Forest Church of Goldsboro and was retired from Wachovia, (Wells Fargo). The family will…… read more »
July 17, 2023, 45, Goldsboro — Matthew Martin Habermas, 45, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Born in Essex County, New Jersey on March 16, 1978, he was the son of Helmut Martin Habermas and Frances Tomasheski Habermas. Matt faithfully served the city of Goldsboro as a corporal with the Goldsboro Police Department. He…… read more »
July 16, 2023, 61, Goldsboro — John Joseph Farfour, 61, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born and raised in Wayne County, he was the son of the late George Farfour and Tempie Barber Farfour. For many years, John worked for himself as an electrician. When not at work, he could…… read more »
