March 6, 2025, 80, Fremont — July 2, 1944 – March 6, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce that “Billy” William Hooks Lane, Jr., 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday morning while surrounded by his family. Although we grieve our loss here, we rejoice in…… read more »
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William Hooks Lane, Jr.
Donna Jacqueline McSherry Phipps
March 4, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — July 9, 1942 – March 4, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donna Jaqueline McSherry Phipps. Donna, 82, passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, with family by her side. A memorial service to…… read more »
Dixie Loree Matson Anthony
February 7, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Dixie Loree Matson Anthony entered her heavenly home on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.Surviving is her son, Robin Anthony (Kay) of Grantham, daughters, Georgene Capps (Donnie) of Princeton, Janeil Marak (Paul), and Michelle Davenport (Marty) both of Goldsboro, one brother, Dennis R. Matson (Nancy) of…… read more »
Jeffrey Clayton Norris
February 6, 2025, 61, Kenly — Jeffrey Clayton Norris, 61, born on October 8, 1963, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Kenly, North Carolina. Jeffrey was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. A passionate golfer, an avid hunter, and a skilled guitar player. Whether on the greens, in the…… read more »
HT Pate Grantham
January 11, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — HT Pate Grantham, age 83, passed away early Saturday morning, January 11, 2025 at his home. Born September 15, 1941 in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Carl Leon Grantham and Lela Pate Grantham. After graduating from Goldsboro High School, HT served in the United States…… read more »
Kenneth Michael West Sr.
December 17, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Kenneth Michael West, Sr. departed his earthly life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to:Waipahu Free Will Baptist Church94-531 Waipahu, HI 96797Venmo: CarlSpruill81… read more »
Joyce Strickland Edmundson
October 28, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — On October 28, 2024, Joyce Strickland Edmundson went to sing with the heavenly angels surrounded by love at Goldsboro Assisted Living. She was born on November 3, 1945, the 8th of 11 children in Johnston County to the late William Henry and Mammie Victoria Beddingfield Strickland. Joyce grew up…… read more »
Veronica Person Turnage
October 27, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — It is with great sadness that we announce Veronica Person Turnage peacefully departed this life on Sunday morning with her family by her side. She was born in Wayne County to the late Ada Mae Hare Person and the late Raymond Milton Person. Veronica was a wonderful, loving mother,…… read more »
Etheleen Stephenson Butts
October 20, 2024, 96, Goldsboro — Etheleen Stephenson Butts of Goldsboro entered into rest peacefully. She is survived by her daughters, Gilda Hope James Monterone, Eleanor Dianne James Pierce, Wanda Kay James Bragg (Ronnie) and Celia Gayle James Gwaltney (Wayne) all of Goldsboro, step-daughter, Janet Lee Butts Allen of Wilmington. Sons, Jesse Berry James, Jr.…… read more »
Chaplain Billie “Bill” Joe Boyd
September 28, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — It is with abundant sorrow and profound love we announce that Bill Boyd, 89, found eternally rest at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on Saturday morning. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Ellie Conder Boyd and Joseph G. Boyd. He was a retired Chaplain. Mr. Boyd proudly…… read more »
