January 2, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Carldeen Parrish McCormick, age 84, passed away on Thursday, January 2nd at Brookdale Senior Living in Goldsboro with her children by her side. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Person Parrish and Leola Lee Parrish. Affectionately known as Mama D, she was a…… read more »
January 7, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Susan Hales Creech, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Susan was born in Wayne County to the late John Clinton Hales and Doris Virginia Bass Hales on September 6, 1956. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
January 7, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Raymond Christopher Pollock, 69, passed away at his home on Monday, January 7, 2025. Born in Cumberland County on March 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Raymond Cobb Pollock and Blanche Stroud Pollock. Ray is survived by his sister, Molly Ann Birth and husband, Randy. Ray…… read more »
January 5, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Keith Anthony Wade of Goldsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Keith was born in Garden City, Michigan on May 8, 1949 to the late John Robert Wade and Victoria Barbaza Wade. In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his brother, Blaine…… read more »
January 5, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Debra Ann Mills, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born in El Paso County, Texas, she was daughter to the late William McCranie and Margaret Alexander McCranie. Debra’s love for cooking and gardening intertwined beautifully, shaping her life into a vibrant tapestry of flavor and color. Debra…… read more »
January 4, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Sandra Ginn Parks, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Sandra was born in Wayne County to the late Jasper and Aileen Ginn on October 15, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
January 3, 2025, 88, KINSTON — James Bruce Croom, 88, of the Moss Hill community passed away on January 3, 2025 at Magnolia Cottage. He was born in Lenoir County on August 5, 1936, to the late Abner Bruce Croom and Eloise Hardy Croom. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death…… read more »
December 31, 2024, 58, Goldsboro — Mr. Harvey Lee Hines Jr., age 58, of Goldsboro, NC transitioned on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. Professional Services are entrusted to McIntyre Funeral Home LLC. … read more »
January 4, 2025, 69, La Grange — Mrs. Emma Mathews, 69, completed her earthly journey and transitioned from labor to reward, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. There will be a Memorial Service, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM at J.B. Rhodes Jr. Memorial Chapel 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive,…… read more »
January 6, 2025, 74, Kenly — Henry Carson “HC” Ford, Jr was born in Wilson, NC on September 19, 1950, and passed away on January 6, 2025 in Fayetteville, NC. He graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1968 and briefly served in the US Army. He worked for Winn Dixie as a department manager…… read more »
