April 9, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Sylvia Grady Pilkington, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Pruitt Health in Farmville. Born in Wayne County on September 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Doyle and Margaret Herring Grady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Don…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Sylvia Grady Pilkington
Delores Jane Anderson
April 8, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Delores Jane Anderson, 77, was received into the arms of her Savior in the early hours of Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born in Wayne County to the late Herman and Carrie Mae Martin Anderson on April 2, 1947. In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in…… read more »
James Whitley “J.W.” Grant
April 8, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — James Whitley “J.W.” Grant, 87, passed away into that far better life with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. J.W. was born in Wayne County to the late Raymond E. Grant and Lois Whitley Grant on August 27, 1936. In addition to…… read more »
Norma Boyles Kornegay
April 7, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Norma Boyles Kornegay, 85, entered her heavenly home on Sunday afternoon at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was born in Stokes County to the late Marlowe Cline Boyles and Mildred Setliff Boyles on May 20, 1938. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard…… read more »
Brenda Williams Lynch
April 6, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Brenda Williams Lynch, died on April 6, 2024, in Goldsboro NC with family by her side. Brenda was born, along with her twin sister, Linda, to Norman and Edna Williams in Wilson, NC on August 27, 1952. Despite the many hardships Brenda faced, she persevered with dignity and determination,…… read more »
Jewel Dorne Boseman Laws
April 5, 2024, 95, Goldsboro — Jewel Dorne Boseman Laws, 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Harnett County on October 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Russell DeLeon Boseman and Lessie Turlington Boseman. In addition to her parents, Jewel is preceded in death by…… read more »
Alfonsina “Alfie” Merry Okano
April 4, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Alfonsina “Alfie” Merry Okano, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Navion Assisted Living in Greenville. Born on May 11, 1949, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Peter Merry and Daisy Santiago Merry. Alfonsina entered the USAF on 5th September 1968 and…… read more »
Antoinette Nickens Parks
April 4, 2024, 78, Goldsboro — Antoinette Nickens Parks, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 4, 2024, after fighting a long hard battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Nash County to the late Hubert Edward Nickens, Sr., and Helen Pate Nickens. In addition to her parents, Antoinette was preceded in…… read more »
Ruth Ellen Sutton Hooten
April 9, 2024, 91, Bucklesberry — December 26, 1932 – April 9, 2024 Ruth Ellen Sutton Hooten, 91, was welcomed home on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024. Delighting in the presence of her Lord, her joyous reunion was filled with many who finished their course before her. Born on December 26, 1932, Ruth Ellen was…… read more »
Lillie Buchan Grady
April 6, 2024, 84, Liddell — June 19, 1939 – April 6, 2024 Lillie Buchan Grady entered her heavenly home and joined her husband LG on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Lillie was born in Lenoir County to the late Joseph and Mildred Buchan on June 19, 1939. In addition to her parents, and husband LG,…… read more »
