November 29, 2024, 81, Princeton — Grace Jones Pearce, 81, of Princeton went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 29, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 17, 1943, in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late Clyde Wesley Jones and Mary Geneva Brooks Jones. In addition…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Grace Jones Pearce
Charles Dwight Edwards
November 26, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Charles Dwight Edwards, 63, of Goldsboro, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born in Wilson County on November 16, 1961, to the late Charles Franklin Edwards and Annie Lorene Johnson Edwards. Mr. Edwards had a passion for cooking and he was a devoted…… read more »
Laura “Nita” Jones Hill
November 23, 2024, 63, Princeton — Laura “Nita” Jones Hill, 63, of Princeton passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, N.C., on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born June 23, 1961, in Johnston County to the late Walter Earl Jones and Janice Juanita Eason Jones. In addition to her parents, she was…… read more »
Doris Marie Howell Freeman
November 24, 2024, 93, Princeton — Doris Marie Howell Freeman, 93, passed away at Springbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born in Johnston County on May 10, 1931, to the late Atlas Dewitt Howell and Catherine Norris Howell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded…… read more »
Dennis Raynor
December 3, 2024, 65, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Raynor and connected family to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Dennis Raynor, 65. Mr Raynor transitioned on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements…… read more »
Rosenda Lopez-Perez
November 26, 2024, 43, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Rosenda Lopez-Perez, 43, of Goldsboro, NC. Ms. Lopez-Perez transitioned on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Rosenda López – Pérez, 43, nació…… read more »
William Jackson Whitfield
November 29, 2024, 54, Mount Olive — William Jackson Whitfield, resident of the Pricetown community, Mount Olive, passed away Friday afternoon, November 29, 2024, after a sudden onset of a fatal illness. He was 54. William had been a painter, had sold produce, and used his skills as a taxidermist. He enjoyed karaoke performances with…… read more »
George Nelson Tripp
November 27, 2024, 66, Seven Springs — George Nelson Tripp, resident of the Seven Springs area, passed away Wednesday morning, November 27, 2024, at his home. He was 66 years of age. After years of experience, he became a licensed contractor and started Nelson Tripp Construction. Later in life, he became a long-distance truck driver.…… read more »
Joyce White Jones
November 26, 2024, 84, Mount Olive — Joyce White Jones, age 84, resident of the College Heights subdivision, Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday evening, November 26, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter in Chapel Hill. Joyce had been employed as an inspector at duPont Co. in Kinston before her retirement. “Granny J,” as she…… read more »
Raymond Murphy Davis
December 3, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Raymond Murphy Davis, age 86, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Sutton’s Retirement Center. He was born in Greene County to the late Guy Davis and Annie Kearney Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife Myrtle Newcomb Davis, and…… read more »
