April 21, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Mary Evelyn Smith Grady, 82, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on February 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Bernice and Dessie Lewis Smith. She married William Earl Grady on June 5, 1959.…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Mary Evelyn Smith Grady
Ella Greene
April 19, 2022, 88, East Grand Forks, MN Ella Greene, 88, of East Grand Forks, MN died Thursday, April 19, 2022 at her home. Ella Greene was born October 17, 1932 in Cripple Creek, VA the daughter of Worley and Ollie (Rosenbaum) Wampler. She grew up in Cripple Creek, VA and graduated from Cripple Creek…… read more »
Randy Kent Sasser
April 24, 2022, 72, Patetown – Randy Kent Sasser, 72, passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Goldsboro. Funeral service will be held Thursday April 28, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following…… read more »
Edward Michael Williams, Jr.
April 20, 2022, 47, Clayton – Edward Michael Williams, Jr., 47, of Clayton, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Michael was born on November 3, 1974 to Edward Michael Williams and the late Deborah Schiewick Williams. In addition to his father, Edward is survived by his…… read more »
Kristi M. Golden
April 13, 2022, 45, Pikeville – Ms. Kristi M. Golden, 45, passed on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Shelby Jean Williams
April 18, 2022, 82, Autryville – The staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join the Williams and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Shelby Jean Williams, 82, of Autryville, NC, who transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Services of Integrity and Compassionate Care have been entrusted…… read more »
Linda Carol Price Holmes
April 22, 2022, 75, Seven Springs – Linda Carol Price Holmes, at the age of 75, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, April 22, 2022, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital. Linda had lived in the Seven Springs area for most of her life. In recent years she had been residing with her…… read more »
R. L. Sutton, Jr.
April 18, 2022, 88, Goldsboro – R. L. Sutton, Jr. was born in Alamance County on November 9, 1933, the only child of the late Wilhelmina Bell Sutton and Robert Lorenzo Sutton, Sr. He grew up in the Burlington area and moved to Goldsboro, following his tour of duty in the Army, in 1959. R.…… read more »
George J. Wiggs
April 20, 2022, 76, Goldsboro – George J. Wiggs, age 76, passed away Wednesday at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late George W. and Beulah Merritt Wiggs. George was a retired Veteran with the United States Army and was previously employed with Wayne Oil Company. …… read more »
Thomas Lee Pate
April 19, 2022, 80, Goldsboro – Thomas Lee Pate, 80, placed his sights on Heaven and entered into the presence of his Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Tommy was born in Wayne County to the late Wilbert and Inez Batts Pate on April 13, 1942. Faithful in his labors from seedtime ‘til harvest, Tommy…… read more »
