May 3, 2025, 35, Goldsboro — Recco Devone Bell, 35, of Running Deer Circle, passed away on Saturday at his residence. He was born on May 15, 1989 in Wayne County to John Henry Bell, Jr. and Jacqueline Davis Bell. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM in the Rev.…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Recco Devone Bell
Raymond Anthony Cole, Jr
May 9, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Raymond Anthony Cole, Jr., 77, of Princeton passed away at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born in Saugerties, New York on July 06, 1947 to the late Raymond Anthony Cole and Theresa Greco Cole. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
Jerry Edward Lofton
May 7, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Lofton and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Jerry Edward Lofton, 75. Jerry Edward Lofton was born on September 1, 1949, in Grantham, NC, to the late John…… read more »
Melinda Gayle Jacobs
May 6, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Jacobs and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Melinda Gail Jacobs, 82. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to…… read more »
Cary Gregory Natorp
May 4, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Natorp and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Cary Gregory Natorp, 69, of Kinston, NC. Cary Diane Natorp (née Gregory), 69, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully…… read more »
Walner De Leon Zacarias
May 2, 2025, 42, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the De Leon and connected families to announce the passing of Mr. Walner De Leon Zacarias. Mr. Zacarias transitioned at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Services of Love & Compassionate…… read more »
Ruth Waters Whitfield
May 7, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — In the early morning of Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Mrs. Ruth Waters Whitfield departed from our midst and was received in the presence of the Lord. Her passing came as she was loved and cared for at Spring Arbor of Kinston. Mrs. Whitfield was a native of Duplin County’s…… read more »
Helen Byrd Jackson
May 4, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Helen Byrd Jackson, 82, of Mount Olive, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 4, 2025. Born in Duplin County to the late Marshall and Virginia Chesnutt Byrd, Helen lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and service to her community. She was preceded in death…… read more »
Eddie Carroll Lewis
May 4, 2025, 65, Goldsboro — Eddie Carroll Lewis, 65, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at UNC Health Wayne Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Wayne County, NC, he was the son of the late Harold and Betty Kelly Lewis. A long-time carpenter, he enjoyed working with his hands, being outdoors, and was always…… read more »
Charles Nixon Anderson
May 5, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Charles Nixon Anderson (Pa) was born March 19, 1943 to parents William (Billy) and Mittie Anderson. He passed quietly on May 5th, 2025 surrounded by family. He was a jack of all trades with careers as a Plumber, a Master Sewing Machine Mechanic and then running his own Heating…… read more »
