November 17, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — “When our work here is completed and the life crown has been won, our troubles and trials will be over, all our sorrows will cease, and our voices will harmonize with the loved ones who have gone on before us in that land where we will never grow old.”…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Marshell M. Becton
Jerry Lee Harper
November 16, 2024, 63, Goldsboro — Jerry Lee Harper, 63, of 211 Crest Dr., passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday. Jerry was born on May 7, 1961, in Wayne County to Wilden and Ruth Armwood Harper, He was a cherished member of his community, renowned for his kindness and unwavering dedication to his family…… read more »
Mary Stanley Johnson
November 12, 2024, 73, Princeton — Mary Stanley Johnson, 73 of Princeton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was born in Surry County on October 17, 1951, to the late Clifton Benjamin Stanley and Hallie Elizabeth Hester Stanley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
Debbie Louise Murray Beasley
November 9, 2024, 64, Kenly — Debbie Louise Murray Beasley, 64, of Kenly, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on November 9, 2024. She was born in Wake County on June 24, 1960, to the late Peggy Ruth Moore Murray and J. B. Murray. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024,…… read more »
Robert Calvin Coley, Sr.
November 17, 2024, 65, Charlotte — With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robert Calvin Coley, Sr., 65, formerly of Goldsboro, NC.Mr. Coley transitioned at the Atrium Health University City, Charlotte, NC. Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not…… read more »
Isabelle Goodson Mallory
November 20, 2024, 95, Mount Olive — Mrs. Isabelle Goodson Mallory, age 95, died peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, surrounded by family. Born and raised on White Flash Road near Garners Chapel, she attended B.F. Grady School. She received a double degree from Wake Forest University in 1951 and began her teaching career…… read more »
Robert Roscoe Best
November 19, 2024, 82, Mount Olive — Robert Roscoe Best, best known as Bobby Best, passed away in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, while in the care of Wayne UNC Healthcare. Mr. Best was 82 years old and was a Mount Olive area resident for all of his life.…… read more »
Bee J. Lee
November 18, 2024, 92, Mount Olive — Mr. Bee J. Lee, 92, a lifelong resident of Mount Olive, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of November 18, 2024, while under the care of Wayne UNC Hospital. The family will receive friends at Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church (130 Ed Edmundson…… read more »
Mavis Pigford
November 13, 2024, 93, Calypso — Mrs. Mavis Pigford, a Calypso resident, and a former long-time resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly at home Wednesday night, November 13, 2024, surrounded by the love and devotion of her family. This native of Des Moines, Iowa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Hicks Pigford; a…… read more »
Henri Charles “Danny” Clay
November 20, 2024, 87, Goldsboro — Henri Charles “Danny” Clay, age 87, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in The Hague, Netherlands, Danny was the son of the late Max Sesink Clee and Flora Manuel Sesink Clee. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Craig Clay.…… read more »
