Category Archives: Obituaries

Robert Gene “Bobcat” Keller

Robert Gene “Bobcat” Keller

July 27, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – In the early afternoon of July 27, 2022, Robert Gene “Bobcat” Keller of Goldsboro passed away at the age of 90 after battling a very aggressive cancer. Having been diagnosed only 2 months previous, he continued to show the courage and humor that made him Bob. He was born…read more »

Frances Octavia Tange Smart

Frances Octavia Tange Smart

July 26, 2022, 87, Pikeville – Frances Octavia Tange Smart, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Countryside Village in Pikeville. Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late August L. and Marie Rose Schinck Tange. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

Sandra Sue Lakey “Sandi” Boston

Sandra Sue Lakey “Sandi” Boston

July 26, 2022, 75, Goldsboro – Sandra Sue Lakey “Sandi” Boston, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Sandi was born in El Paso, Texas on August 27, 1946 to the late Everett and Alice Lakey. Upon completion of cosmetology school, Sandi managed a salon in California.…read more »

Frederick Carter Ellis

Frederick Carter Ellis

July 26, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Frederick Carter Ellis, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born to the late Bobbie Carter Ellis and Lillie Mae Ellis, Frederick was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC. A private service for the family will be held at a later date. Frederick is survived by his…read more »

Edwin Brownrigg Borden

Edwin Brownrigg Borden

July 25, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Edwin Brownrigg Borden died peacefully surrounded by his children on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born in Goldsboro on March 31, 1934. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Mary Martin Williamson Borden, his parents, Edwin B. Borden III and Wilmer K. Borden, as well as…read more »

Travis Gerald Tillman

Travis Gerald Tillman

July 25, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Travis Gerald Tillman, 73, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in Wayne County to the late Travis and Myrtle Davis Tillman on February 23, 1949. For many years, Gerald worked as a manager in the industry…read more »

John Henry Bradshaw

John Henry Bradshaw

July 22, 2022, 71, Goldsboro – John Henry Bradshaw, 71, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home. Born in Wayne County on April 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Roscoe James Bradshaw, Sr. and Lela Pearl Newell Bradshaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…read more »

Preston Franklin Garris

Preston Franklin Garris

July 22, 2022, 80, La Grange – Preston Franklin Garris, 80, was granted eternal rest on Friday, July 22, 2022. Preston was born in Wayne County on September 12, 1941 to the late Emmett Preston and Dorothy Mozingo Garris. In addition to his parents, Preston was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Amy Garris…read more »

Betty “Diane” Williams

Betty “Diane” Williams

July 22, 2022, 70, Seven Springs – Betty “Diane” Williams took her final breath on this earthly journey on Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born in Lenoir County on July 20, 1952 to Betty Diane Williams and the late Lonnie Williams. A loving daughter, mother, friend and more, Diane was a caretaker at heart.…read more »

Luis Miguel Mazarigos

Luis Miguel Mazarigos

July 24, 2022, 79, Pink Hill – Luis Miguel Mazarigos, 79, of Pink Hill, NC died Sunday in Florida West Palm Beach. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Services, Inc.read more »

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