November 21, 2025, 92, Kenly — Joseph Junior Woodard, 92, passed away at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of the late, Joseph Gibson Woodard and Nettie Bailey Woodard. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Hopkins. Joe is…… read more »
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Joseph Junior Woodard
Lamar Beamon Owensby
November 21, 2025, 72, Fremont — Lamar Beamon Owensby, 72, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 30, 1953, he was the son of the late Clyde Lamar and Alma Beamon Owensby. Beamon is survived by his wife of 37 years, Stacy Owensby; children, Samuel Owensby (Elise), Nathan Owensby…… read more »
Ann Lorrain Jones Davis
November 7, 2025, 89, Kenly — Ann Lorrain Jones Davis, 89, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield. Born in Johnston County on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Dock Jones and Launa Phillips Jones. In addition to her parents, Lorrain is preceded in death…… read more »
Julia Baker Evans
November 5, 2025, 76, Kenly — Julia Baker Evans, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Wilson County on May 2, 1949, she was daughter of the late Willie and Bertha Cobb Baker. In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her husband of…… read more »
Ethel Creech Williams
October 17, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Ethel Creech Williams, 90, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior while at her home in Dunn on October 17, 2025. Born in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Manley Stanford Creech and Mandy Renfrow Creech. In addition to her parents, Ethel was preceded…… read more »
Jo Ann Batten Medlin
October 16, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Jo Ann Medlin, 76, passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Born in Wilson County on November 6, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Batten and Gladie Boykin Batten. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded…… read more »
Donna Little Perdue
October 15, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Donna Little Perdue, 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at WakeMed Hospital. Born in Johnston County on February, 19, 1959, she was daughter to the late Simon Ross Little, Sr. and Lura Ann Stephenson Little. Donna loved and had an appreciation for the simple things in life.…… read more »
Linda Horne Rogers
October 9, 2025, 75, Goldsboro —- Linda Horne Rogers, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the presence of her loving family. Born in on September 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Percy Barden Horne and Arthie Mae Horne. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death…… read more »
Elsie Rae Boykin
October 3, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Elsie Rae Boykin, 91, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on November 1, 1933 in Wilson County, she was daughter to the late Julian Spence and Mary Rose Spence. Elsie treasured every moment spent with her family. Whether sharing stories, celebrating milestones and holidays, or simply enjoying…… read more »
Tracey Lynne Jones
September 22, 2025, 55, Goldsboro — Tracey Lynne Jones, 55, passed away on a Monday, September 22, 2025. Tracey was born on August 8, 1970 in Johnston County to the late Jim Jones, Sr. and Zillie Ann Grice. Tracey was a warm and loving soul who treasured her family above all else. She especially enjoyed…… read more »
