Category Archives: Obituaries

Taylor Lawrence Mobley Davis

Taylor Lawrence Mobley Davis

August 12, 2025, 37, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Davis and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Taylor Lawrence Mobley Davis, 37, of Fremont, NC. Mr. Taylor Lawrence Mobley Davis was born on November 2, 1987, to Sabra Brown and Thurmond Llwell…read more »

Linda Taylor Jones

Linda Taylor Jones

August 23, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Linda Taylor Jones, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Bennett and husband Kenneth of Mount Olive; her two sons, Timothy “Hambone” Jones and his girlfriend Sylvia Stanley of Mount Olive, and Mike…read more »

Lillie Faye Kelly

Lillie Faye Kelly

August 23, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Lillie Faye Dodson Bradshaw Kelly, 75, passed away in the early morning hours of August 23, 2025, while being cared for at BellaRose Nursing and Rehab in Garner, NC. She is survived by her children and their families; Steve Dodson and his wife Linda of Clinton, and children, Sara,…read more »

Oscar R. Lambert

Oscar R. Lambert

August 19, 2025, 90, Goldsboro —- It was Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025 that Mr. Oscar R. Lambert left his pain-strickened earthly body to receive life eternal with his Saviour.  Death came while he was in the loving embrace of his family and in the comforting care of Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Mr. Lambert, a…read more »

Shelby Jean (Caison) Mozingo

Shelby Jean (Caison) Mozingo

August 21, 2025, 89, Goldsboro —- Shelby Jean Caison Mozingo, 89, passed away on August 21, 2025 at Willow Creek Nursing Center surrounded by her family.  Born in Wayne County on January 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maybelle Caison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…read more »

James “Tony” Anthony Medlin

James “Tony” Anthony Medlin

August 20, 202563, Goldsboro — James Anthony “Tony” Medlin, age 63, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Wayne/UNC Healthcare. Born in Japan, he was the son of the late James H. Medlin and Ida Ruth Winstead. Tony is survived by his brother, Stanley Wayne Jansen & fiancée, Katharina. No services will be held at…read more »

Patricia Ann Waters

Patricia Ann Waters

August 25, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Patricia “Patsy” Ann Waters, 78, was called home to Heaven on August 25, 2025. Born in Lenoir County on November 8, 1946, she was daughter to the late William E. Tilley and Betty Mae Laun Tilley. Patsy found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, always cherishing…read more »

Richard Shirley Proctor, Jr.

Richard Shirley Proctor, Jr.

  August 24, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Richard S. Proctor, Jr., 87, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on December 6, 1937, in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Richard S. Proctor, Sr., and Elizabeth Parrott Proctor. Richard graduated from…read more »

Marilyn Pyles Guy

Marilyn Pyles Guy

August 24, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — Marilyn Pyles Guy, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Marilyn was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, on September 30, 1932, to the late Ivan and Eva Pyles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…read more »

Joyce York Casey

Joyce York Casey

 August 23, 2025, 92, Goldsboro — Joyce York Casey, 92, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Joyce was born in Wayne County on February 25, 1933, one of seven children of the late…read more »

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