Category Archives: Obituaries

William Mark Bryan

William Mark Bryan

July 17, 2025, 72, Goldsboro —- William Mark Bryan, lovingly known as “Big Mark,” passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was 72. Born in Wayne County on Valentine’s Day, 1953, Mark was the son of the late J.W. Bryan and…read more »

Joseph Phillip Heck

Joseph Phillip Heck

July 16, 2025, 48, Goldsboro —- oseph Phillip Heck, 48, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born on March 9, 1977, in Statesboro, Georgia, Phillip was the son of Joseph August Heck, Jr. and Pamela Kaye Fender Heck. Phillip dedicated his life to service—first as a firefighter with the Wilmington Fire Department, and most…read more »

Jimmy Dail

Jimmy Dail

July 24, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — Jimmy Dail, 72, departed this life on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Jimmy was born in Lenoir County to Dorothy Rubelle Jones Dail and the late James Hardy Dail on November 13, 1952. In addition to his father, Jimmy was preceded in death by four nieces and nephews. From a…read more »

Dwight Laws

Dwight Laws

July 22, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Dwight Moody Laws, 85, entered into the presence of his Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Dwight was born in Wayne County on February 14, 1940 to the late Leamon Moody Laws and Luna B. Laws. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife…read more »

Donna Heath

Donna Heath

July 22, 2025, 58, Goldsboro —- Donna Lynn Carter Heath departed this life on July 22, 2025, just six days shy of her 59th birthday. Born on July 28, 1966, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, Donna was the daughter of the late David Barfield and Jessie Williams Barfield. A dedicated employee of Caswell Developmental Center,…read more »

Esther Almond

Esther Almond

July 20, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Esther Whitfield Almond, 91, was graciously welcomed into the presence of her Lord on July 20, 2025. Born in Wayne County on November 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stenis J. Whitfield and Ruby Lee Etheridge Whitfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Edna Potter

Edna Potter

July 19, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Edna Adams Potter went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband, Billy, on July 19, 2025. Edna passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Edna was born in Pitt County, NC on October 21, 1942. Edna reminisced about growing up in a little yellow house…read more »

Randy K. Garner

Randy K. Garner

July 20, 2025, 65, Goldsboro — RANDY K. GARNER WAS BORN MARCH 21ST 1960 TO MS. EXELINE GARNER AND MR. JAMES ASHLEY BEST. RANDY WAS CALLED HOME SUNDAY JULY 20TH 2025 FROM HARMONY HALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER KINSTON, NC. TO REST ETERNALLY WITHIN THE ARMS OF THE ALMIGHTY LORD. HE WAS A BELOVED SOUL…read more »

Eduardo Benitez

Eduardo Benitez

July 22, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — Mr. Eduardo Benitez age 61, peacefully laid down all burdens of this world and entered a life of eternal love and rest on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, Though Mr. Eduardo Benitez is gone, may his memory echo through the lives he…read more »

Larry Eugene Couch

Larry Eugene Couch

July 21, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Larry Eugene Couch age 78, completed his earthly tour of duty and joined the heavenly host for a peacefully life on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. North Carolina. The arrangements are incompete at this time. May his spirit live on in the hearts…read more »

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