Category Archives: Obituaries

William Michael Bradford

William Michael Bradford

January 27, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — William Michael Bradford, 63, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Wayne County on January 18, 1962 to the late William Henry “Billy” Bradford and Doris Tripp Bradford. He was a graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School…read more »

Evelyn Carter Phelps

Evelyn Carter Phelps

February 1, 2025, 88, La Grange — December 17, 1936 – February 1, 2025 Evelyn Carter Phelps, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Goldsboro Rehabilitation Care. Evelyn was born in Greene County on December 17, 1936 to the late Walter Carter and Helen Chase Carter Jones. In addition to her parents,…read more »

Yuvonne Ezzell Dail

Yuvonne Ezzell Dail

February 1, 2025, 70, La Grange — May 16, 1954 – February 1, 2025 Yuvonne Ezzell Dail, 70, passed away early Saturday morning, February 1, 2025. Yuvonne was born in Wayne County to the late Leon Earl Ezzell Sr. and Betty Jean Rogers Ezzell on May 16, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was…read more »

Cheryl F. Hathway

Cheryl F. Hathway

February 2, 2025, Goldsboro — Ms. Cheryl F. Hathway peacefully transitioned into eternal rest at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina on February 2, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Jerri L. Bradshaw

Jerri L. Bradshaw

February 1, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Ms. Jerri L. Bradshaw, peacefully transitioned on February 1, 2025 at Morgan Lee Gentiva Hospice of Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.read more »

Gregory Williams Gwaltney

Gregory Williams Gwaltney

January 31, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Mr. Gregory Williams Gwaltney, 69, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Friday, January 31, 2025. Gregory Williams Gwaltney, 69, of Goldsboro passed away on January 31, 2025. Gregg was a kind and gentle spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sue and Dennis…read more »

Terry Lassiter

Terry Lassiter

January 30, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Mr.Terry Lassiter, 70, transitioned peacefully at his residence on January 30, 2025. The arrangements are incomplete at this time,read more »

Margie Lee Barnes Bass

Margie Lee Barnes Bass

February 1, 2025, 85, Kenly — Margie Lee Barnes Bass, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday February 1, 2025 at Smithfield Manor. Born in Wilson County on March 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher Lee Barnes and Alma Holland Barnes. In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by…read more »

Betty Jean Rose Hinnant

Betty Jean Rose Hinnant

January 29, 2025, 89, Kenly — Betty Jean Rose Hinnant was born on September 8, 1935 during the time of the Great Depression in the United States. Her birth parents had several other children and the family was struggling. Betty was malnourished and very underdeveloped. The story goes that she was eating lead paint off…read more »

Michael David Parrish

Michael David Parrish

January 27, 2025, 62, Selma — Michael David Parrish, 62, of Selma, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 27, 2025. Mike spent many years working as a successful paint contractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed taking his boat out to fish and play. He loved bass fishing and…read more »

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