April 9, 2024, 93, Princeton — James Raeford Woodall, 93, was welcomed with open arms into Heaven at his home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born in Johnston County on January 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Lynn B. and Mattie Faircloth Woodall. In addition to his parents, Raeford was preceded in death…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
James Raeford Woodall
Raymond “Doug” Lee Barbee
April 7, 2024, 81, Kenly — Raymond “Doug” Lee Barbee, 81, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born in Johnston County on September 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Lester Barbee and Lola Bass Barbee. Doug started auto body repair work when he and…… read more »
Betty Joyce Massamba
April 14, 2024, 77, LaGrange — Ms. Betty Joyce Massamba, 77, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, on Friday, April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
Luvenia B. Franklin
April 12, 2024, 95, La Grange — Ms. Luvenia B. Franklin, 95, completed her earthly journey and peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, April 12, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. Delight United…… read more »
Frances G. Freeman
April 9, 2024, 73, Durham — Ms. Frances G. Freeman, 73, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at Faith Assembly Christian…… read more »
Araceli Hernandez Sanchez
April 9, 2024, 79, Seven Springs — Araceli Hernandez Sanchez, 79, of Seven Springs passed away Monday, April 9, 2024, at SECU Bryan Hospice in Pittsboro surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Saint Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Mount Olive with visitation…… read more »
Royce G. Davis
April 4, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Royce G. Davis, 89, it is with tender hands of compassion and genuine hearts of love that his family announces that he has joined his lovely wife Evangeline Bunn Davis in peace and rest in heaven. Mr. Davis was born to the late Leslie Dillard Davis and Sadie Ferrell…… read more »
Georgia Taylor
April 9, 2024, 91, Selma — With sincere compassion and understanding, the Management of Williams & Ashford announces the earthly transition of Ms. Georgia Taylor, 91, of Selma, NC. No formal service will be held at this time Service of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations,…… read more »
Ronald Stevens
March 31, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — With Sincere Compassion and Understanding, the Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Stevens and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Ronald Stevens, 64, of Goldsboro, Mr. Stevens transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC, on March 31, 2024.…… read more »
James Lee Oliver
April 8, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — James Lee Oliver, better known as J. L. Oliver, passed away just moments after time struck on Monday, April 8, 2024. Death came while he was being cared for at N. C. Veterans Home in Kinston. He was 76. J. L. had been a builder and carpenter, had also…… read more »
