August 1, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Dorothy Lou Pilkington Denning, 77, passed away on August 1, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health Care in Smithfield. She was born on June 17, 1948 in Johnston County to the late Joseph Pilkington and Ada Williams Pilkington. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Denning was preceded in death by…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Dorothy Lou Denning
Dorothy Mae Pearce
August 4, 2025, 97, Goldsboro — Dorothy Mae Talton Pearce, formerly of Princeton, N.C., passed away on Monday, August, 4, 2025 at Magnolia Cottage Family Care, Dover, N.C. She was born on October 15, 1928, to the late Solomon Mac Talton and Mae Pierce Talton. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur…… read more »
James Paul Radford
August 4, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — James Paul Radford, 78, formerly of Princeton, passed away at his home in Sneads Ferry, NC on Monday, August 4, 2025. James was born on December 9, 1946 to the late Arthur Luther Radford and Cinda Bryant Radford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by…… read more »
Brenda Kay Thompson
August 2, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — On Saturday evening, August 2, 2025, just moments before midnight, Brenda Kay Thompson passed away at Novant Health – New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She was 73. Brenda was a resident of the Mount Olive area. She had been employed for over 30 years with Chick-Fil-A, at…… read more »
Dennis Mack Miller
July 31, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Dennis Mack Miller, known as Snook or Snookie to most, passed away early Thursday morning, July 31, 2025, at the home he shared with his beloved wife at Westbrook’s Crossroads in Duplin. A graduate of East Duplin High School and a native of the Scott’s Store area near Mount…… read more »
Jimmy Earl Davis
August 2, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Jimmy Earl Davis, 81, passed away peacefully at home the morning of August 2, 2025. He was born on February 19, 1944 to the late Lewis Davis and Emma Davis. Jimmy was a dedicated worker his whole life, working with his children and family in the business he started,…… read more »
William Steven (“Moose”) Johnson
August 2, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — William Steven “Moose” Johnson, age 68, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025. Born in Lee County, Florida, he was the son of the late John Alton Johnson and Shelia Joanne Davis Futch. He was a former lineman, member of the Arcadia Rodeo Association…… read more »
Charles Michael Vinyard
August 3, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Charles Michael Vinyard, a man of unwavering faith and deep devotion to his family, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on August 3, 2025 at the age of 64. Born in LaFayette, Georgia, he was the son of Mary Ann Henry Driver and the late Charles William…… read more »
Linwood Earl Grady
August 3, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Linwood Earl Grady, 84, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family, on August 3, 2025. His legacy of resilience, generosity, determination, strong work ethic, and a deep-rooted love for family and animals will live on in all who knew him. Born on October 17,…… read more »
Eddie Ray Edmundson
August 1, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Eddie Ray Edmundson, 70, passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning, August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 21, 1954, in Wayne County, Eddie was the son of the late Wilbert C. “Buck” Edmundson and Helen Perkins Edmundson. A man of boundless…… read more »
