October 19, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser, 93, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. Lou, as she was affectionately known, was born in Wayne County on August 29,…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser
June Perry Martin
October 19, 2025, 69, Goldsboro —– June Perry Martin, 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 19, 2025. June was born in Wayne County on December 18, 1955, to Elwood Dwight “Sam” Perry and the late Marie Barrow Perry. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Dale…… read more »
William Frank Hicks, Jr.
October 17, 2025, 56, Goldsboro — William Frank Hicks, Jr., 56, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at his home. Born in Wayne County on June 8, 1969, he was the son of William Frank Hicks, Sr. and Mary Susan Sullivan Hicks Thornton. William will be remembered as a man who found joy in…… read more »
Randy Gray Casey
October 13, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Randy Gray Casey, 80, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. Randy was born in Wayne County on April 10, 1945 to the late Fred Lawton Casey and Ethel Elizabeth Casey. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Patricia Jones Casey; his step-children,…… read more »
William Ray Harris
October 13, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — William Ray Harris passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC on October 13th, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving partner, Mary Jo Parker, and his three sons. Ray was born in Wayne County, North Carolina on July 25, 1940. Ray grew up in Goldsboro,…… read more »
Leora Johnson Bizzell
October 13, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Leora Johnson Bizzell, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Johnston County on March 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Grover Johnson and Ora Garner Johnson. In addition…… read more »
Jimmy Douglas Huffman
October 10, 2025, 95, Goldsboro —- Jimmy Douglas Huffman passed on October 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in Covington, Tennessee on December 25, 1929, he was son to the late Tobe Huffman and Pearl Fry Huffman. Jimmy honorably served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Midway during the…… read more »
Jeannie Bannister
October 19, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Shelby Jean “Jeannie” Evans Bannister, 84, was graciously welcomed to her Father’s home on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Jeannie was born on January 30, 1941, in Anderson County, SC, to the late Arnold Evans and Gladys Evelyn Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
Ricky Davis
October 9, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Ricky Davis, 64, of Goldsboro, NC passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. A celebration of his life is schedule for 12:00pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Marantha Seventh Day Adventist Church, 212 East Oak St, Goldsboro, NC. Pastor Cornelius…… read more »
Edward Cook Jr
October 22, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Edward Cook Jr. completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Honey Assisted Living in Kinston, North Carolina. The service is incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please keep the family lifted in your…… read more »
