Category Archives: Obituaries
Billy Ray Little
April 15, 2026, 87, Goldsboro - Billy Ray Little, 87, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord early Wednesday morning. Born in Wayne County on September 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Ji...
Apr 17, 2026
Ann Cole Kittrell
April 14, 2026, 83, Goldsboro - Ann Cole Kittrell, 83, from Goldsboro, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, while surrounded by her family, pastor, and caregivers a...
Apr 17, 2026
Elijah Ray Heath
April 14, 2026, 6 days, Snow Hill - Elijah Ray Heath, beloved son of Cannon Ray Heath and Meghan Quinn Elmore Heath, entered into the gracious love of his family on April 8, 2026. Though his love rema...
Apr 17, 2026
Mary Ophelia Manley McGowan
April 7, 2026, 99, Mount Olive - Mary Ophelia Manley McGowan, affectionately referred to as Ophelia, was born on November 4, 1926, in Mt. Olive, NC. She passed away peacefully at home on Monday April ...
Apr 17, 2026
Michael Ray Mayes
April 12, 2026, 76, Goldsboro - Michael Ray Mayes, 76, died peacefully at his residence Sunday morning, April 12, 2026, with his wife of 55 years by his side. A native of Whiteville, N. C., he was the...
Apr 17, 2026
Dan Lacy Rhodes
April 15, 2026, 79, Goldsboro - Dan Lacy Rhodes, 79, passed away in Durham at Select Specialty Hospital on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born in Wayne County on June 26, 1946, he was the son of the late ...
Apr 17, 2026
Gerald James Lancaster
April 14, 2026, 89, Goldsboro - Gerald James Lancaster, 89, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at UNC Wayne in Goldsboro, surrounded by the love of his family. Gerald was born in Way...
Apr 17, 2026
Betty Jean Coley
April 12, 2026, Goldsboro - With sincere sorrow the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mrs. Betty Jean Coley on April 12, 2026 in Goldsboro, NC. Visitation: Saturday...
Apr 16, 2026
Gerald Allen
With sincere sorrow the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mr. Gerald Allen on April 12, 2026 in Goldsboro, NC. Celebration of Life Gathering: Sunday, April 19, 2026...
Apr 16, 2026
Jassiha Armstrong
April 8, 2026, Mount Olive - With sincere sorrow the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Mr. Jassiha Armstrong on April 8, 2026 in Goldsboro, NC. Visitation: Friday, ...
Apr 16, 2026