June 17, 2025, 61, Goldsboro — Dr. Wanda Bryant Sanders, ADGNP-BC, DNP, MSN, BSN of Pikeville passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at ECU Health Center in Greenville. A service to celebrate her life be held Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Best Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at Evergreen…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Dr. Wanda (Bryant) Sanders
Wayne R. Nelson
June 17, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Rev. Wayne R. Nelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence in Pikeville, North Carolina, on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of deep faith and dedicated service, who touched the lives of many throughout his ministry.…… read more »
Donald Kay Artis
June 20, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors humbly announce the earthly departure of Mr. Donald Kay Artis, 66. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Edna Garris Stancil
June 19, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Edna Garris Stancil, 78, Seven Springs area resident, passed away in the early evening Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Ms. Stancil had been employed as an income maintenance social worker, first with Wayne County Department of Social Services for a short while, followed by Lenoir County…… read more »
Kenneth Raymond Wiggins
June 17, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Kenneth R. Wiggins, 85 of Myrtle Beach South Carolina, passed away June 17, 2025 while being cared for at Harbison Shores Memory Care in Columbia, South Carolina. Kenneth was born in Elizabeth, NJ on February 20th, 1940. He worked at Elizabeth Iron Works and D&D Auto body before moving…… read more »
Kenneth “Cout” Strickland
June 15, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — Kenneth Ray Strickland, known to many as Coot Strickland, went to be with the Lord soon after the noon hour on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Mr. Strickland, 85, was a long-time resident of the Mount Olive area. He was a member of Jones Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church. He had…… read more »
Deborah Jones Singleton
June 14, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Deborah Jean “Debbie”Jones Singleton, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Bobby Ray Singleton of the home; her daughter, Kelly Singleton of Mount Olive; and her twin sons, Bobby Ray “B.J.” Singleton and wife Tammy,…… read more »
Sherri Faulk Martin
June 12, 2025, 62, Goldsboro — Sherri Lynn Faulk Martin, 62, resident of Newport, NC passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 12, 2025, at her home. Her passing came just ten days after her beloved mother passed. Sherri was a native of the Mount Olive area, and was a member of the 1981 graduating class…… read more »
Joseph Irvin (Joe) Powell, Sr
June 20, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Joseph “Joe” Irvin Powell, Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 20th at his residence. Born in Sampson County, he was the son of the late James Robert Powell, Sr. and Madge Sutton Powell and husband of the late Margorie Rose Powell. He was also preceded in death…… read more »
Mary Alice (Newcomb) Evans
June 17, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Mary Alice Newcomb Evans, 74, of Goldsboro passed away at her residence Tuesday morning. She is the daughter of the late Ruffie and Gladys Williams Newcomb. Mary worked for Howell’s Child Care. She enjoyed working in her garden and helping her family and neighbors. A graveside service will be…… read more »
