Category Archives: Obituaries

Retired Master Sergeant James Baxter Norris

Retired Master Sergeant James Baxter Norris

December 7, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Retired Master Sergeant James Baxter Norris, age 92, passed away on Wednesday at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation. Jim was born in Watauga County, Boone, NC in the community of Rutherwood. He was a relatively quiet man who had many friends and no known enemies. He was preceded…read more »

Jeremiah Calvin Day

Jeremiah Calvin Day

December 7, 2022, 11 mos., Goldsboro – Jeremiah Calvin Day was born on December 27, 2021, to Jeremiah Christopher Day and Ann Michelle King. Calvin had a smile that would light up a room. He was always happy, even when he was tired or not feeling well. From the day he was born Calvin brought…read more »

Evan Andrew Davis

Evan Andrew Davis

December 9, 2022, 38, Eureka – Evan Andrew Davis, 38, passed away at his home on December 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Eureka, Evan was the son of the late Warren Davis and Kitzy Aycock Davis. In addition to his parents, Evan was preceded in death by his grandparents,…read more »

Martha Meredith Liles

Martha Meredith Liles

December 8, 2022, 95, Goldsboo – Martha Meredith Liles, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022, at Brookdale Country Day Road in Goldsboro, N.C. Meredith was born in Goldsboro to Orion Clinton Liles and Hortense Foushee Liles on March 16, 1927. She was the last of 11 children. She was preceded in death…read more »

Charles Etheldred Sauls

Charles Etheldred Sauls

December 7, 2022, 86, Goldsboro – Charles Etheldred Sauls, 86, peacefully passed away in the comfortable surroundings of his home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Born in Wayne County on September 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Vernon and Julia Perry Sauls. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death…read more »

C. Ray Smith

C. Ray Smith

December 6, 2022, 95, Goldsboro – Having lived a long and fruitful life, C. Ray Smith passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the age of 95. Ray was born in Wayne County to the late W. Luby Smith and Dora Worrell Smith on December 20, 1926. In addition to his parents, Ray was…read more »

Keith Charles “Casey” Hammond

Keith Charles “Casey” Hammond

December 5, 2022, 67, Goldsboro – Keith Charles “Casey” Hammond, 67, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Casey was born in West View, Pennsylvania to the late Edwin and Ruth Hammond on December 27, 1954. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force retiring with the…read more »

Linwood Ray Stevens

Linwood Ray Stevens

December 5, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Linwood Ray Stevens, 74, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care.  Linwood was born in Wayne County to the late Eddie and Myrtie Stevens on January 20, 1948. Working alongside his family, Linwood was a partner in the family business, Stevens Carpet and later…read more »

Irene Faircloth Eakes

Irene Faircloth Eakes

December 4, 2022, 102, Goldsboro – Irene Faircloth Eakes, 102, stepped into eternity and was greeted by her Lord and the loved ones who had finished their course on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Irene was born in Wayne County to the late Leslie Marvin Faircloth and Lillie Anders Faircloth on February 1, 1920. In addition…read more »

Fred Smith

Fred Smith

December 7, 2022, 65, New Bern – Fred Smith, 65, of New Bern died Wednesday at Carolina East Medical Center Graveside Services will be held Sunday at 1 PM in the Evergreen Cemetery, New Bern. Arrangements are by Haskins Memorial Services, Inc.read more »

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