Category Archives: Obituaries

Barbara Parker Forbes

Barbara Parker Forbes

July 13, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Barbara Parker Forbes, 64, of Raeford passed on to be with her Lord Sunday, July 13, 2025 with her loved ones by her side. Barbara was born in Whiteville, NC on September 2, 1960 and was a graduate of Acme Delco High School.  She received her Secretary Degree from…read more »

Jeanne Marie (Forristall) Domigan

Jeanne Marie (Forristall) Domigan

July 12, 2025, 78, Goldsboro —- Jeanne Marie Domigan departed this earthly life Saturday, July 12, 2025 at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh at the age of 78. Jeanne was born in South Boston, Massachusetts on February 6, 1947 to the late James Eugene and Marie Agnes (Chisolm) Forristall.  She is survived by her daughter,…read more »

Philip Charles Elliott

Philip Charles Elliott

July 11, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Philip Charles Elliott, 64, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Wayne.  He was born in Bronx County, New York on May 3, 1961 to the late Walter Elliott and Juana Morales Elliott. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Reeves Elliott; daughter, Rachel Lessard…read more »

Jerry Wayne Nichols

Jerry Wayne Nichols

July 14, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Jerry Wayne Nichols, 71, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton but he lived most all of his life in Princeton.  He was born in Wayne County on November 3, 1953 to the late Newsome Ray Nichols and Emma Hollomon Nichols.  In…read more »

Janice Stump Mayo

Janice Stump Mayo

July 13, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Janice Stump Mayo, 77, a devoted woman of faith and beloved matriarch, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at UNC Health in Chapel Hill. Born on July 16, 1947, in Wayne County, Janice was the daughter of the late Levi and Ruby Stump.…read more »

John Merritt Lear Peacock

John Merritt Lear Peacock

July 12, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — John Merritt Lear Peacock, 73, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at UNC Health Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born in Orange County on November 6, 1951, he was the son of the late Robert Howell Peacock, III, and Robin Lear Peacock. In addition to his parents, John is…read more »

James Harold Webber, Jr.

James Harold Webber, Jr.

 July 11, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — James (Jimmy) Harold Webber Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 11, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Wayne County on December 13, 1949, to the late James Harold Webber Sr. and Frances Fulghum Webber. He…read more »

Barbara Anne Baker Wright

Barbara Anne Baker Wright

July 6, 2025, 89, Goldsboro —- Barbara Anne Baker Wright passed away after a sudden, brief illness, on July 6, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Barbara was born in 1936 in Lucama NC, the daughter of Mamie (Whitley) Baker and Johnnie Cleveland Baker, and sister to Roy Lee, Loyce, J.C. and Judie Baker. After graduating…read more »

Harry Ray Croom

Harry Ray Croom

July 10, 2025, 66, Goldsboro —- Harry Ray Croom, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior for his homecoming on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born in Lenoir County on March 30, 1959, to the late Major Lott Croom Jr. and Rena Kelly Croom. Harry’s love for the open road led him…read more »

Deon Ferris Gardner

Deon Ferris Gardner

July 5, 2025, 55, Goldsboro —- Mr. Deon Ferris Gardner, 55, peacefully transitioned into a world of eternal peace and rest on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Memorial Chapel, 1701 Wayne…read more »

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