Category Archives: Obituaries

Sandra Renee Stone

Sandra Renee Stone

May 28, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Sandra Renee Campbell Stone, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Helping Hands in Goldsboro. A native of Wayne County, Sandra was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mary Campbell. She was a proud retiree of Cherry Hospital, where she dedicated many years of service.…read more »

Earlene Knight Stephen

Earlene Knight Stephen

May 27, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Earlene Knight Stephens, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by the love of her family. Earlene was born in Macon, Georgia to the late W. Earl and Gladys Herndon Knight on November 7, 1942. Serving as a teacher with…read more »

Joanne Read

Joanne Read

May 27, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — In Loving Memory of Ms. Joanne Read age 85, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing Ms.Joanne Read who departed this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the…read more »

Barbara Ann Mickens

Barbara Ann Mickens

May 25, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — We honor the life and legacy of Ms. Barbara Mickens, who transitioned from her earthly home on May 25, 2025 at the age of 77 at Gentiva Hospice in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Please keep the family lifted up in prayer during their time of bereavement. Services of caring, compassionate…read more »

Randy Alan Toler

Randy Alan Toler

May 26, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Randy Alan Toler, 67, of Pikeville passed away with his loving wife of 44 years by his side.   No formal services will be held.   Mr. Toler was born in Wayne County on April 8, 1958 to the late Thurman and Gladys Blackmon Toler. He was an employee of Cooper…read more »

Annette Marie (Hawley) Kennedy

Annette Marie (Hawley) Kennedy

May 22, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Annette Marie Hawley Kennedy, 66, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Duke University Hospital after a lengthy illness. No formal services will be held. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Suffolk, Virginia on May 5, 1959 to the late Willie Allen and Ada Ruth Batten Hawley.  She enjoyed spending…read more »

Dorothy Gray Williamson

Dorothy Gray Williamson

May 24, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Dorothy “Dot” Gray Williamson, 83, of Falling Creek Church Road, passed away Saturday at Rex Hospital. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Wade Davis and Louise Davis. She is survived by seven children. A celebration of her life will be held…read more »

Luz Eneida Guzman

Luz Eneida Guzman

May 17, 2025, 88. Goldsboro — Luz Eneida Guzman, age 88, of Stanley Chapel Church Road, Mt. Olive, passed away on Saturday. She was born on September 19, 1936, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, to Valentin Guzman Zayas and Cruz Santos Bermudez. She is survived by four children. In keeping with the wishes of the…read more »

Grover Cleveland Hargrove

Grover Cleveland Hargrove

May 6, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Grover C Hargrove, 67, of Maple Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Grover and Nettie Johnson Hargrove. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Monday, June 2,…read more »

James Newsome

James Newsome

May 23, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — With deepest sympathy, The management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Newsome and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. James Newsome, 68, of Fremont, NC. Mr. Newsome transitioned at his residence on May 23, 2025. No Formal Services will be held.…read more »

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