March 31, 2025, 62, Garner — Toria “Shell” Jackson, 62, of Garner, NC, passed away on Monday evening, March 31, 2025, at Raleigh Rehabilitation Center. A graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro, NC, with…… read more »
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Toria “Shell” Jackson
Harry Leonard Bestland Sr.
March 31, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Harry Leonard Bestland Sr. of Goldsboro passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro at the age of 80. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. Mr. Bestland was born…… read more »
James Eugene Trammell
March 28, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — James Eugene Trammell, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, James was a man of unwavering dedication to his family and country. Jim was born February 26, 1935 in Greycourt, SC. Jim honorably served in the United States Air…… read more »
Darlene Kornegay Branson
March 25, 2025, 50, Goldsboro — Darlene Kornegay Branson, age 50, unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus in her home Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 2:16 a.m. Born February 1st, 1975, in Wayne County, she is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Vivian Kornegay and her brother, Michael Grant Kornegay. Darlene was a…… read more »
Deacon Eugene Yelverton
March 24, 2025, 84, Pikeville — Deacon Eugene Yelverton, 84, of Pikeville answered the Master’s call on Monday, March 24, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Homegoing service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Saints Delight United Holy Church in LaGrange. Burial will follow at Willow Dale Cemetery in…… read more »
Valencia May Virgil-Manning
March 17, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — It is with hearts full of love that we share that the celebration of life for Valencia May Virgil-Manning, devoted wife of the late Cecil Manning, of Goldsboro, North Carolina (formerly of Bermuda) in her 94th year, loving mother of her late sons Neville and Neil Virgil & Bryan…… read more »
Belinda Mooring Brown
March 13, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Belinda Mooring Brown, 75, of Eureka went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Mt. Nelson Missionary Baptist Church in…… read more »
Annie Ruth (Britt) Artis
March 12, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Annie Ruth Artis, 82, of Goldsboro received her ultimate healing Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Burial will follow at…… read more »
Barbara Strickland Fognini
March 11, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Fognini, 72, who was born on January 28, 1953, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She entered into the presence of the Lord on March 11, 2025. Barbara was the beloved daughter of Carol and Mae Strickland. She leaves behind…… read more »
Edward Earl Raper
March 9, 2025, 83, Wilson — Edward Earl Raper departed this walk of life Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation at the age of 83. A private service will be held for the family. Mr. Raper was born in Wayne County on May 18, 1941 to the late William Arthur and Lucille…… read more »
