August 22, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Vivian (Libby) Elizabeth Pope, 71, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025 with her family by her side. Born on April 24, 1954 in Johnston County, she was daughter to the late Charles Ray Pope and Betty Lou Hare Pope. Libby dedicated 30 years to…… read more »
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Vivian Elizabeth Pope
Bobby Jeffery Barnes
August 18, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Bobby Jeffery “Doc” Barnes, 67, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home. Born on September 11, 1957 in Wake County, he was son to Bobby E. Barnes and Gladys Leggett Barnes. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00…… read more »
Martha Batten Boswell Pittman
August 14, 2025, 99, Goldsboro — Martha Batten Boswell Pittman, 99, passed away on August 14, 2025. She was born in Johnston County on November 14, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Naomi Davis Batten; stepmother, Nedies Batten; husbands, William Cecil Boswell, and Burgess Pittman; siblings, Doris Horne, Jessie Lee…… read more »
James G. Pope
August 4, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — James G. Pope, 74, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Born on April 8, 1951 in Johnston County, he was son to the late Ralph Pope and Doris Boswell Pope. James spent his life working the land he loved, tending his…… read more »
Evelyn Faye Stallings Edmundson
July 30, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Evelyn Faye Stallings Edmundson, 74, passed away at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on August 27, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Stallings and Lillie Mae Parnell Stallings. In addition to her…… read more »
Jesse Franklin Parrish
July 31, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Jesse Franklin Parrish, 66, passed away peacefully at Somerset Court on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Elmer Parrish and Vivian Bridgers Parrish. In addition to his parents, Jesse is preceded in death by his sister, Susan Parrish. Jesse is…… read more »
Theus Battle Wilson
July 24, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Theus “TB” Battle Wilson, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. TB was born on April 20, 1949 in Wayne County. TB answered the call of duty with honor and courage, and he became a member of the United States Air…… read more »
Diane Raper Roberson
July 18, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Diane Raper Roberson, 74, passed away at her home on July 18, 2025. Born in Wilson County on April 13, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Raper and Joyce Sullivan Raper. In addition to her parents, Diane is preceded in death by her husband, Shorty Roberson;…… read more »
Rose Sullivan Bailey
July 19, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Elizabeth “Rose” Sullivan Bailey, aged 71, of Middlesex North Carolina passed away peacefully July 19,2025. Rose was born April 18, 1954 in Johnston County to the late Roman Sullivan and Lizzie Worley. Rose was a devoted wife to James O. Bailey of the home for 44 years. In addition…… read more »
Freddie Hudson, Jr.
July 16, 2025, 58, Goldsboro — Frederick “Freddie” Earl Hudson, Jr, 58, passed away at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Carteret County on September 27, 1966, he was the son of the late Frederick Earl Hudson, Sr. and Sandra Forbes Mayo. Freddie…… read more »
