May 27, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — In Loving Memory of Ms. Joanne Read age 85, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing Ms.Joanne Read who departed this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Joanne Read
Barbara Ann Mickens
May 25, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — We honor the life and legacy of Ms. Barbara Mickens, who transitioned from her earthly home on May 25, 2025 at the age of 77 at Gentiva Hospice in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Please keep the family lifted up in prayer during their time of bereavement. Services of caring, compassionate…… read more »
Randy Alan Toler
May 26, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Randy Alan Toler, 67, of Pikeville passed away with his loving wife of 44 years by his side. No formal services will be held. Mr. Toler was born in Wayne County on April 8, 1958 to the late Thurman and Gladys Blackmon Toler. He was an employee of Cooper…… read more »
Annette Marie (Hawley) Kennedy
May 22, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Annette Marie Hawley Kennedy, 66, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Duke University Hospital after a lengthy illness. No formal services will be held. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Suffolk, Virginia on May 5, 1959 to the late Willie Allen and Ada Ruth Batten Hawley. She enjoyed spending…… read more »
Dorothy Gray Williamson
May 24, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Dorothy “Dot” Gray Williamson, 83, of Falling Creek Church Road, passed away Saturday at Rex Hospital. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Wade Davis and Louise Davis. She is survived by seven children. A celebration of her life will be held…… read more »
Luz Eneida Guzman
May 17, 2025, 88. Goldsboro — Luz Eneida Guzman, age 88, of Stanley Chapel Church Road, Mt. Olive, passed away on Saturday. She was born on September 19, 1936, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, to Valentin Guzman Zayas and Cruz Santos Bermudez. She is survived by four children. In keeping with the wishes of the…… read more »
Grover Cleveland Hargrove
May 6, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Grover C Hargrove, 67, of Maple Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Grover and Nettie Johnson Hargrove. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Monday, June 2,…… read more »
James Newsome
May 23, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — With deepest sympathy, The management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Newsome and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. James Newsome, 68, of Fremont, NC. Mr. Newsome transitioned at his residence on May 23, 2025. No Formal Services will be held.…… read more »
David Andrew Paynter
May 12, 2025, 57, Goldsboro — David Andrew Paynter, age 57, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home in Melbourne, FL. Born in Lakenheath, England, he was the son of the late Luther Rudoph and Molly Paynter. David was a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Air Force with over 21 years…… read more »
Mary Ellen Thornton Best
May 21, 2025 , 80, Goldsboro — Mary Ellen Thornton Best, age 80, of Mount Olive passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at her home with her adoring family at her side. She was born in Wayne County, to the late Edgar Lee Thornton and Rubia Keel Thornton. She was also preceded in death by her…… read more »
