October 18, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Kenneth Brent Best, 91, of the Smiths’ Chapel community died Saturday at UNC Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro. He is survived by his son; Tony Best and his wife Bobbie of Mount Olive; his grandchildren, Kellie B. Turner and husband Jeffrey of Clayton, Morgan B. Stokes and her husband Collin…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Kenneth Brent Best
Dorothy Holloman Grady
October 15, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Dorothy Holloman Grady, Mount Olive resident, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at her home. She was 88. Mrs. Grady, known as “Mama Dot” to her family and many of her friends, was a Godly woman who cared deeply for others. Always eager to lend a helping hand, she…… read more »
John Robert Potter, Sr.
October 23, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — John Robert Potter, Sr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 23rd at East Carolina Rehab and Wellness Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin Potter and Nannie Wiggs Potter and husband of the late Gaynell Mitchell Potter. An…… read more »
Alvin “Harold” Walker
October 23, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Alvin “Harold” Walker, age 79, passed away early Thursday morning at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Josephine Jones Walker. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a self-employed dry wall…… read more »
Greta (Aycock) Pelt
October 21, 2025, 71, Goldsboro —- Greta Aycock Pelt, age 71, passed away Tuesday evening at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Denzel W. Aycock and Helen Mooring Aycock. Greta was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She also retired from 3C…… read more »
Janice Faye (Pilkington) Lane
October 20, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Janice Faye Pilkington Lane, age 78, formerly of the Grantham community passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Willow Creek Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro with her adoring family at her side. She was born in Johnston County, to the late Daniel Pilkington and Margaret Moore Pilkington. She was a…… read more »
Cecilia Faye Menley
October 18, 2025, 62, Goldsboro —- Cecilia Faye Menley, age 62, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Wayne/UNC Healthcare, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Homer Menley and Carol Anderson Menley. Cecilia worked in Goldsboro as a floral designer for many years. Making…… read more »
Elizabeth Crisp Francisco
October 20, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Crisp (“Lib”) Francisco passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1939, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Melvin DeWitt “Dee” Crisp and Nina Long Crisp. She was married to the love of her life, Cecil King Francisco, for 55 years, and…… read more »
George Rand Holland
October 20, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — George Rand Holland, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. George Rand was born in Johnston County on September 6, 1936, to the late Aaron and Gladys Holland. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
Lyman Goodwin Galloway
October 20, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Lyman Goodwin Galloway, a proud veteran, dedicated public servant, and beloved member of the Pikeville community, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born in Wilson County on April 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Lloyd Fitzhugh Galloway and Martha Wheeler Galloway. In addition to his…… read more »
