January 21, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Billy Sharon Benning, age 80, passed away peacefully at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehab Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Benning, and is survived by her children, Tracy Benning of Raleigh, NC, and Michael Benning (Lori) of Goldsboro, NC, as…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Billy Sharon Benning
Helen Boone Eller
January 16, 2025, 96, Raleigh — Helen Boone Eller, 96, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 3HC hospice in Goldsboro, N.C. Helen was born October 1, 1928, in Albemarle, NC. She was a graduate of Pfeiffer Junior College and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an AB in Journalism. She was…… read more »
JC Burney
January 15, 2025, 94, Snow Hill — JC Burney passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at UNC Health Lenoir in Kinston at the age of 94. At his request, a private graveside service will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Service arrangements are by Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.… read more »
Anthony Marcellus “Toolum” Brewington
January 16, 2025, 49, Goldsboro — Anthony Marcellus “Toolum” Brewington, 49, of Goldsboro, NC, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1975, to Margaret Brewington and Rex Coley. He is survived by three children: RaSean, Ta’Honny, and Anthony. Additionally, he cherished the moments spent with his beloved grandchildren,…… read more »
Geneva Best Strickland
January 19, 2025, 92, Mount Olive — Mrs. Geneva Best Strickland, 92, of Tar Heel Drive, Mount Olive, passed away early Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, at Genesis Center in Mount Olive where she was receiving care. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, at 6:00 p.m. from Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive,…… read more »
Samuel Everett Dixon, Jr
January 18, 2025, 49, Mount Olive — Samuel Everett Dixon, Jr., resident of the Beautancus community, Mount Olive, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 49. Sam, as he was often called, had been a truck driver with working experience with Burch Farms, SuperVac, a uber service, and several other businesses. He…… read more »
Hilbert Aldine Swinson, Jr.
January 18, 2025, 63, Mount Olive — Hilbert Aldine Swinson, Jr., 63, resident of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Hilbert had been a truck driver during most of his working career. He leaves behind a daughter, Tiffany Jane Swinson, of Mount Olive; four grandchildren,…… read more »
Jimmy Miller
January 17, 2025, 83, Faison — Jimmy Miller, 83, resident of the Faison area, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. While named James Wadsworth Miller, he was known as Jimmy by both family and friends alike. He had worked at DuPont Company in Kinston, retiring with 33 1/2 years…… read more »
Sherry Davis Ballance
January 18, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Sherry Davis Ballance, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Saturday, January 18, 2025. Sherry was born in Goldsboro to Marie Hales Davis and the late Kenneth Davis, Sr. of Goldsboro on September 22, 1956. Sherry worked with her family for many years at D…… read more »
Kenneth Robert Castania
January 16, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Kenneth Robert Castania, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Ken was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana to the late Robert and Myrtle Castania on January 23, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Robert Castania,…… read more »
