April 7, 2025, 44, Goldsboro — Dana Weaver Bradford, 44, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the love of her family. A private graveside service for the family was held at the Gray Family Cemetery. Dana was born to Bonnie Smith Gray, and was…… read more »
April 6, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Bobbie Mills Holton beloved mother of April and Timmy passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Bobbie attended Nursing School at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston and her nursing career provided her so much joy. She was able to touch so many…… read more »
April 5, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Lou Smith Kearney, 94, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Otha and Mamie Coker Smith and the widow of Roger Kearney. Lou was the former owner and operator…… read more »
April 5, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn I. Westbrook, a vibrant and faithful Christian who touched the lives of so many. Carolyn, 85, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Goldsboro in 1939 to Carl and Floy Ingram,…… read more »
April 5, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Carol Speight Howell, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home. Born in Anson County on March 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James William and Gladys Louise Evans Speight. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
April 5, 2025, 35, Goldsboro – Summer Leah Elliott, 35, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, after a brave and enduring battle with brain cancer. Surrounded by her loving family and friends at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, she left this world with grace, knowing that she was deeply loved. Though her earthly journey…… read more »
April 4, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Willie Earl Hollowell, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Wayne County on November 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Armon and Verlie Hollowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…… read more »
April 4, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Jo Carraway Gurley, age 76, of Goldsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 4, 2025, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Born on June 23, 1948, in Wayne County, Jo was the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Dorothy Sutton Carraway. She was preceded in death…… read more »
April 7, 2025, 78, La Grange — May 17, 1946 – April 7, 2025 Larry Allen Stallings, 78, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Larry was born in Lenoir County to the late Roy Allen and Ida Estelle Barwick Stallings on May 17, 1946. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…… read more »
April 4, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Kenneth Earl Core, affectionately known as “Kent,” was born on August 6, 1953, as the youngest child of the late Jessie James and Elnora Walls Core in Wayne County, NC. On Friday, April 4, 2025, Kent peacefully transitioned from this life at UNC Health Wayne. Following the untimely passing…… read more »
