May 14, 2025, 65, Goldsboro — Mr. James Ray Jones at the age of 65, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the family lifted in prayer during their time of bereavement.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
James Ray Jones
Judith Ann Pope Holland
May 14, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Judith Ann Pope Holland, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Judy was born in Johnston County on July 27, 1939 to the late James William Pope and Mavis Thorne Pope. Judy graduated from Kenly High School. She worked at…… read more »
Betty Ann Atkinson
May 14, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Kenly- Betty Ann Evans Atkinson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 17, 1938 in Johnston County, she was daughter to the late Fannie Mae and Thomas Alphonzo Evans. Betty decorated cakes for Winn Dixie and delighted…… read more »
Brayden James Franks
May 9, 2025, 13, Goldsboro — Brayden James Franks departed this earthly life Friday, May 9, 2025 at the age of 13. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. …… read more »
Douglas Scholer Davis
May 9, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Douglas Scholer Davis, 78, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Vidant Medical Center after suffering a head injury from a fall. His family was by his bedside. Doug was born in Greene County, NC on October 16, 1946 to Oscar J. Davis and Doris Scholer Davis. Doug…… read more »
Margaret Coley Kornegay,
May 11, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Kornegay and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Ms. Margaret Kornegay, 83. Margaret Coley Kornegay, born on March 16, 1942, in Wayne County, NC, to the beloved John R.…… read more »
Trevor Lee Tolar
May 15, 2025, 46, Goldsboro — Trevor Lee Tolar, 46, of the Sleepy Creek area of Dudley, passed away Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025. His death brought a release from being a prisoner in his own body as he had been in a vegetative state since a vehicular accident which occurred in 1994 when he…… read more »
John Walter Bartlett
May 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — John Walter Bartlett, 79, resident of the Patetown community near Goldsboro, passed away Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at his home. Mr. Bartlett had been a faithful employee of Bridgestone/Firestone in Wilson for 30 years, and he was a loyal member of Stoney Creek Church. He is survived by…… read more »
Carole Jean Shattuck
May 8, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Born in Rutland, Vermont, Carole Jean Baird Shattuck passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Willow Creek Nursing Center. Carole dedicated many years of her life to her work as a school bus driver, where she was known for the care and kindness she showed to every…… read more »
Sheila Diane (Melvin) Heath
May 14, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Sheila Diane Melvin Heath, 76, of Goldsboro, passed away Wednesday at her residence. Born in Goldsboro, she is the daughter of the late Chester Booth Melvin and Annie Rowe Melvin and was married to the late Kenneth Heath for 25 years. Sheila enjoyed doing crafts, cooking, going to dances…… read more »
