Category Archives: Obituaries

January 12, 2026, 85, Goldsboro - Iona W. Cherry, affectionately known as Mother Cherry, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, just one day shy of her 86th birthday. A native of Scotland Neck, Nort...

January 14, 2026, 78, Mount Olive - Carolyn Horton, 78, transitioned on January 14, 2026, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

January 15, 2026, 66, Goldsboro - Daryl Keith Lassiter, 66, of the Rosewood Community in Goldsboro, NC passed away January 15, 2026 surrounded by those he loved the most. Born on September 26, 1959 in...

January 6, 2026, 70, New Bern - Bettye Joan Smith, 70, of New Bern, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Joan was a long-time resident of Princeton, NC. Joan was born on July 4, 1955 in Bossier...

January 11, 2026, 65, Goldsboro - Peter Russell Strickland, 65, of Goldsboro passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at his home. Pete was born in England to the late William Robert Strickland and Dor...

January 10, 2026, 77, Four Oaks - Grover Lee Parker, 77, of Four Oaks, passed away Saturday morning January 10, 2026. Mr. Parker was born May 10, 1948 to the late Charlie David and Sallie Katherine Cr...

December 22, 2025, 65, Goldsboro - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dean Hilburn, 65, of Goldsboro. NC on December 22, 2025. Born March 20, 1960. He is survived by his daughter ...

January 11, 2026, 63, Goldsboro - With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Buckhram and connected families to announce the ...

January 9, 2026, 79, Dudley - With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Hobbs and connected families to announce the earthly...

Oliver Hudson Faulk, Sr., 87, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at the home of his daughter, Lynn, with whom he had been living for several years. It was on the family farm not far from Beautancus...