Category Archives: Obituaries

Maurice Vernon Gore

Maurice Vernon Gore

Maurice Vernon Gore, age 92, passed away Saturday at the residence of his sister.  Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late David Maurice Gore and the late Ora Ezzell Gore. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Gore, Chancey Gore, Wade Gore, and Paul Gore; along with sisters, Mary…read more »

Meredith J. Gibson

Meredith J. Gibson

Meredith J. Gibson, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by her family at her home. Born in Craven County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Preston Elytte and Bela Mae Brown Cumbo. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Goldsboro, NC, and a Red Cross Volunteer at Seymour Johnson…read more »

Theo (Ted) Gid Van Loon

Theo (Ted) Gid Van Loon

February 25, 2023, 83, Goldsboro – Theo (Ted) Gid Van Loon was born on February 4, 1940, in Eddyville, Iowa. He was the third of four children to his parents, Dave & Helen Van Loon. Growing up Ted was interested in cars, motors, mechanics, and how things worked. He also helped his parents with their…read more »

Bruce Edward Radford

Bruce Edward Radford

March 3, 2023, 88, Goldsboro – Bruce Edward Radford, 88, entered into his eternal reward on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born in Greene County to the late Herman Ernest Radford and Cora Ham Radford on April 7, 1934. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers, Junius Radford,…read more »

Edna Earle Warren Jennette

Edna Earle Warren Jennette

March 3, 2023, 79, Goldsboro – Edna Earle Warren Jennette, 79, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Friday, March 3, 2023. Born and raised in Wayne County, she was the daughter of Earl Warren and the late Edna Alford Warren. Edna was a homemaker for most of her life. She had a special…read more »

Edward Gene Braswell

Edward Gene Braswell

March 2, 2023, 69, Goldsboro – Edward Gene Braswell, 69, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born in Onslow County to Christine P. Bartlett and the late Bobby Braswell on December 18, 1953. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Crawford, and brother, Ricky…read more »

Dr. Ashton T. Griffin

Dr. Ashton T. Griffin

March 1, 2023, 90, Goldsboro – Dr. Ashton T. Griffin passed away peacefully on the morning of March 1st, 2023 at the age of 90. Ashton was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, one of four children to Ashton T. Griffin Jr. and Edna E. Clausel Griffin. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1950. In…read more »

Jerry Malcolm Blackmon

Jerry Malcolm Blackmon

March 1, 2023, 85, Goldsboro – Jerry Malcolm Blackmon, 85, entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Malcolm was born in Wayne County to the late Sam Blackmon, Sr., and Dessie Strickland Blackmon on August 8, 1937. In addition to his parents, he was…read more »

Durwood Anderson

Durwood Anderson

February 27, 2023, 86, Goldsboro – Durwood Anderson, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Herman and Minnie Hines Anderson. Durwood was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, exhibiting his faith…read more »

James Marshal Wood

James Marshal Wood

March 1, 2023, 86, La Grange – James Marshal Wood, 86, entered into his eternal reward on March 1, 2023. He was born in Lenoir County to the late David Styron Wood, Sr., and Annie Hardy Wood on July 23, 1936. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma…read more »

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