July 13, 2025, 77, Goldsboro —- Ms. Dorothy Marie Joyner-Washington, 77, competed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Sunday, July 13, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Lendell Hines
July 12, 2025, 74, Goldsboro —- Lendell Hines age 74, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Care in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and please continue to keep the family in your prayers during…… read more »
Frances Delores Preston
July 10, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Ms. Frances Delores Preston, 81, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Thursday, July 10, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Wayne with her son at her side. The arrangements are currently incomplete.… read more »
Luther Dawson Jr.
July 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Mr. Luther Dawson Jr. age 79, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Wayne UNC Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Mr. Dawson leaving behind a legacy of strength, service and love. The Celebration of Life will be, Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM at St.…… read more »
Bobby Eugene Reeves
July 11, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Bobby Eugene Reeves, 66, of Dudley passed away Friday morning, July 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born in Forsyth County on August 11, 1958 to the late Richard Herman and Helen Owens Reeves. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in…… read more »
Obie Ford
July 10, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — With Sincere compassion and sympathy, we, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, join with the Ford and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Obie Ford, 67, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Ford transitioned at the Signature Health Care of Kinston, NC.…… read more »
Merdie D. Best
July 9, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — In the early afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Mrs. Merdie Denning Best passed away at Wayne UNC Healthcare. She was 80 years old. A resident of the Mount Olive area, she was a loyal member of the Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church. Known for her decorating abilities,…… read more »
Jewel (Hinson) Britt
July 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Jewel Hinson Britt, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Hinson and Maggie Omelia Pearsall Hinson and wife of the late J. Ruffin Britt. A service to celebrate…… read more »
Willie Gray
July 3, 2025, 80, Goldsboro —- Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Willie Dwight Gray, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on May 16, 1945, Willie was the son of the late William Bruce Gray and Tessie Thompson Gray Rouse.…… read more »
Inez Washington
July 8, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Ms. Inez Washington , a remarkable woman of strength and resilience , passed away on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 age 91, at Somerset Court of Goldsboro Assisted Living Facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep the Washington family in your thoughts and…… read more »
