Category Archives: Obituaries

January 22, 2026, 75, Goldsboro - Willie Jones Summerlin, Jr., 75, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Guilford County on February 28, 1950, he was son to the late Wil...

January 20, 2026, 81, Snow Hill - Thomas Denny Garner, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on January 20, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1944, in Johnston County. He was the son of the late Tomm...

January 17, 2026, 81, Kinston - Betty Joe Cumby Kotcho Naylor, 81, passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 17, 2026, while being cared for in her daughter's home. Betty was born in Pinevi...

January 12, 2026, Goldsboro - With sincere sorrow the E.M. Matthews Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of Ms. Kayla Massey on January 12, 2026 in Goldsboro, NC. Visitation: 11am-12no...

January 19, 2026, 47, Kinston - Mr. James Hewitt II, 47, completed his earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, January 19, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. The arran...

January 18, 2026, 61, Goldsboro - Lester Sutton, 61 of Dollard Town Road, passed away Sunday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Memorial Services.

April 12, 1970, 55, Mount Olive - Mrs. Nadege Jean Baptiste, 55, was born in Haiti on April 12, 1970, to Geslaine Francois and the late Vilason Juste. Nadege leaves to cherish her memory her husband, ...

January 18, 2026, 78, Garner - Rachel Lee Jones, 78, of Garner passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home. She was born in Johnston County on July 10, 1947 to the late Lathan Jones and Laura ...

January 16, 2026, 71, Goldsboro - With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Pearsall and connected families to announce the ...

January 16, 2026, 86, Goldsboro - Willie "Sandy" Shelton Draughon was born in Wayne County on August 14, 1939, to Oscar and Mollie Cotton Draughon. He passed away peacefully in his home on January 16,...