August 22, 2022, 85, Goldsboro – Elva Williford Baker, 85, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Elva was born in Johnston County to the late Jim and Nora Pipkin Williford on December 28, 1936. Elva had retired from food service from Raleigh Community Hospital. She was a member…… read more »
August 21, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – Jean Hardison Pierce, 88, was graciously received into the presence of her Lord early on Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Wayne County to the late Jimmy and Gertrude Best Hardison on September 28, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
August 22, 2022, 76, Rosewood – Sandra Lee Tablone Reichart, 76, of Rosewood departed this walk of life Monday, August 22, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. The…… read more »
August 19, 2022, 82, Patetown – Joseph Albert “Abbie” Forehand, 82, of the Patetown community passed away Friday evening, August 19, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Pate Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Abbie was born…… read more »
August 19, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Martha “Virginia” Wells Glover, 94, of Goldsboro went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 19, 2022 at Brookdale Country Day Road surrounded by her loving family. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Princeton with the…… read more »
August 23, 2022, 92, Goldsboro – Betty B. West, 92, of Belfast Ave., passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday morning. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 3888 Hwy 70 West, Goldsboro with Walter Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. She is survived by…… read more »
August 20, 2022, 39, Newton Grove – Stephen Henry Ward, 39, of Newton Grove, NC, passed away Saturday morning August 20, 2022 at UNC Wayne Hospital. Stephen was born in Wayne County December 27, 1982. He was a son of Ellen Radford Ward and the late Henry Eugene Ward. Stephen is survived by his wife;…… read more »
August 18, 2022, 83, Selma – Barbara Ellen Sheppard, 83, passed away in Selma, NC at the home of her daughter on August 18, 2022. She lived in Leesburg, Florida before her illness. There will be no services at this time. She is survived by her son: Allen Sheppard of Selma; daughters, Donna Reid of…… read more »
July 8, 2022, 21, Goldsboro – Alex Darrell Sharpless, II, 21 completed his earthly walk on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina on June 23, 2001 to Dr. Alex Darrell Sharpless and Jenny Lynn Sharpless. Alex was blessed with many talents and showcased them whenever possible. Alex exceled in athletics,…… read more »
August 17, 2022, 87, Goldsboro – Ms. Kathryn F. Meningall, 87, kept the faith and finished her course and has now joined her husband and heavenly father on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B.…… read more »
