September 27, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — Melissa L. McDowell, 68, of Goldsboro completed her earthly journey Friday, September 27, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. She was the loving wife to Paul McDowell Jr.; mother to Teracetia McDowell; sister to Raymond and Phyllis and wonderful grandmother to Monae McDowell. Preceded in her homegoing were her parents…… read more »
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Melissa L. McDowell
Mekio Smith Watkins
September 25, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Mekio Smith Watkins was born on December 3, 1959, in Goldsboro, NC to the late Herbert Hoover Aldridge and Rosa Maria Aldridge. She departed this life on September 25, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and friend who profoundly…… read more »
Dewey Oliver Lancaster
September 20, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Dewey Oliver Lancaster, 84, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Pruitt Health – Trent in New Bern. Private interment will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. Mr. Lancaster was a native of the Patetown community and was born on February 29, 1940, to the…… read more »
Eula Mae Johnson
September 21, 2024, 88, Goldsboro — Eula Mae Johnson, 88, of La Grange passed away Saturday morning, September 21, 2024, at Helping Hands Assisted Living of Goldsboro. At her request, no formal service will be held. Ms. Johnson was born in Wayne County on November 7, 1935, to the late Robert Lee and Pattie Mae…… read more »
Dana Marie Hine
September 13, 2024, 42, Goldsboro — Dana Marie Hine, 42, of Goldsboro departed this earthly life Friday, September 13, 2024. No formal service will be held. Dana was born in Wayne County on November 1, 1981. She was a graduate of Eastern Wayne High School. She leaves to cherish her memories of her step-father, Gordon…… read more »
William “Bill” Clay Thompson
September 9, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — William “Bill” Clay Thompson passed away Monday evening, September 9, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro at the age of 85. No formal service will be held. Bill was born in Pennsylvania on June 18, 1939, to the late Clay and Betty Booth Thompson. He…… read more »
Carl Thomas Smith
September 9, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Carl Thomas Smith, 73, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. No formal services will be held. Mr. Smith was born in Wyoming on April 11, 1951, to the late Thomas Watson and Helen Louise Lutts Smith. He was a veteran…… read more »
Ryan Dale Sauls
September 7, 2024, 19, Fremont — Ryan Dale Sauls, 19, of Fremont passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Eureka Cemetery with Pastor Kem Lancaster officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. Ryan was born in Cumberland…… read more »
Mary Lois Whitfield Fowlkes
September 5, 2024, 79, Dudley — Mary Lois Whitfield Fowlkes, lovingly known as “Sugarbabe” to her family and friends, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Raleigh, NC. Born in Wayne County, NC, to the late Willo and Mary Jane Parks Whitfield, she lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service.…… read more »
Leroy McKinley Butler
September 1, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Leroy McKinley Butler, 85, of Goldsboro North Carolina, slipped into Eternity on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at UNC Health Wayne. Leroy (aka McKinley or Mac) was born in Wayne County, on Sunday, March 19, 1939, to the late Johnnie and Essie Jacobs Butler Morrissey. Upon completion of his education…… read more »
