August 11, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Ernest C. Kelly, 91, of Love Drive, Dudley, passed away on Monday in New Jersey. He was born on September 24, 1933, in Swift Creek, North Carolina, to Ernest and Rosie Velt Kelly. He is survived by his children. The funeral service in celebration of his life will be…… read more »
July 22, 2025, 67, Goldsboro —- Douglas Paul Safford, age 67, passed away in his home in Goldsboro, NC, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Doug was born in Crenshaw County, Alabama on October 29, 1957, and moved to Worcester with his family when he was 3 years old. In Worcester, Doug was a legend in…… read more »
June 29, 2025, 65, Goldsboro — Carolyn E.. Artis, 65, of Antioch Road, Pikeville, passed away on Sunday at Willow Creek. She was born on September 25, 1959, in Wayne County to J.T. Best and Pauline Edmundson. She is survived by her husband, Thad Artis Jr., and her children. Funeral services will be held on…… read more »
June 12, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Clifton Ray Edwards, age 76, of Maple Street, Mt. Olive, passed away Thursday at ECU Health in Greenville. He was born on September 5, 1948, in Wayne County, he was the son of James Albert and Eunice Bizzell Edwards. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 noon…… read more »
May 30, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Lila J. Clarke, 73, of Alpha Court, died Friday at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. She was born on November 14, 1951, in Duplin County to Nelson and Katie Jones. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 12:00 noon Bethel Church, 2308 N William St, Goldsboro, NC Visitation…… read more »
May 24, 2025, 85, Goldsboro C. Elvin Owens, 85, of Rosemary Court, Dudley, passed away on Saturday. He was born in Coinjock, North Carolina, to Frank and Endia Perry Owens. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Word of Truth Christian Fellowship, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. A visitation will…… read more »
May 24, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Dorothy “Dot” Gray Williamson, 83, of Falling Creek Church Road, passed away Saturday at Rex Hospital. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Wade Davis and Louise Davis. She is survived by seven children. A celebration of her life will be held…… read more »
May 17, 2025, 88. Goldsboro — Luz Eneida Guzman, age 88, of Stanley Chapel Church Road, Mt. Olive, passed away on Saturday. She was born on September 19, 1936, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, to Valentin Guzman Zayas and Cruz Santos Bermudez. She is survived by four children. In keeping with the wishes of the…… read more »
May 6, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Grover C Hargrove, 67, of Maple Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Grover and Nettie Johnson Hargrove. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Monday, June 2,…… read more »
May 8, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Henry David Ward, age 67, of Hare Road, peacefully departed this life on Thursday at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and dedication. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Wilson County to Roosevelt and Geraldine Spruill Ward. He leaves to cherish his memory his…… read more »
