Category Archives: Obituaries

Donnie Jackson Harrell Byrd

Donnie Jackson Harrell Byrd

October 9, 2024, 75, Calypso — Mrs. Donnie Jackson Harrell Byrd, 75, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024, while being cared for at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson. Mrs. Byrd was a native of Calypso, and while life took her to other places, it was to Calypso that she returned to live the…read more »

José Cerritos

José Cerritos

October 14, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — José Cerritos, de 77 años, falleció el lunes en Wayne U.N.C. Era hijo del fallecido Antonio Serrano y Marta Cerritos y estaba casado con Gloria Beltrand Cerritos.  José era un antiguo empleado de la funeraria Shumate-Faulk y le encantaba divertirse y reír, bailar y jugar al billar. Un servicio…read more »

Amelia Judith Wilkins Carlock

Amelia Judith Wilkins Carlock

October 12, 2024, 59, Grantham — Amelia Judith Wilkins Carlock, age 59, passed away early Saturday morning, October 12th at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Columbus, IN, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Wilkins and Jean Jiles Wilkins. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brittany Carlock, and her brothers.…read more »

Elizabeth Pauline “Polly” Langley Boykin

Elizabeth Pauline “Polly” Langley Boykin

October 9, 2024, 93, La Grange — Elizabeth Pauline “Polly” Langley Boykin, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 9th at her residence. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Claudie Rudolf Langley and Elizabeth Inez Barnes Langley. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James O.…read more »

Manfred Jennings Hood

Manfred Jennings Hood

October 12, 2024, 97, Grantham — Manfred Jennings Hood, 97, of Grantham, passed away peacefully at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born in Wayne County on December 9, 1926, Manfred was the son of the late Grover and Emma Rose Hood. He was also preceded…read more »

Thomasina Louise Barnes

Thomasina Louise Barnes

October 11, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Thomasina Louise Barnes, 91, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born December 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eunice Greene in New York City, New York. A beloved figure in her community, Thomasina was known for…read more »

Connie Mae Jackson Bashore

Connie Mae Jackson Bashore

October 11, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Connie Mae Jackson Bashore, 67, passed away at her home on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born in Sampson County on April 2, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Robert Jackson and Johnnie Mae Lee Jackson. Connie is survived by her children, Sean Kennedy and wife, Karen,…read more »

Jayne Snipes Parker

Jayne Snipes Parker

October 11, 2024, 95, LaGrange — It is with the greatest sadness we announce the passing of Jayne Snipes Parker on October 11, 2024, at the age of 95. Jayne was born on March 29, 1929 in LaGrange, NC to John William and Leaurah Tew Grant. Jayne loved living in Goldsboro for over 80 years…read more »

Daniel Owen Flint

Daniel Owen Flint

October 11, 2024, 74, Goldsboro — Daniel Owen Flint passed away at home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020. Daniel was born in West Virginia and moved to North Carolina in 1989 along with his wife and two sons. He was born to the late Donald and Jean Flint.…read more »

Grover Charles Medlin

Grover Charles Medlin

October 10, 2024, 70, Goldsboro — Grover Charles Medlin, 70, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Wayne County to the late Grover and Ruby Medlin on August 8, 1954. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,…read more »

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