September 13, 2025, 67, Goldsboro —- Debra “Debbie” Ann Parrott, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born in Wayne County on October 28, 1957. Debbie is preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Howell; and by Virginia “Ginny” Lancaster Pate, a beloved woman who took Debbie in as a teenager and…… read more »
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Debbie Ann Parrott
Randy Tyler Creech
September 11, 2025, 36, Goldsboro — Randy Tyler Creech, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Born in Wilson County, he is the son of Denise Pittman Creech and the late Joseph Randy Creech. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandpa, Leo Pittman; and great-grandmother-in-law, Shelby…… read more »
Vickie Jean Bailey
September 3, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Vickie Jean Bailey, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born in Wilson County on April 1, 1944, she was daughter to the late Robert B. Sullivan and Mettie Crocker Sullivan. Vickie was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose greatest joy was found in…… read more »
Tanya Jean Richards Nava
August 30, 2025, 59, Goldsboro — Tanya Jean Richards Nava, 59, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born in Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Dick Richards and Peggy Murphy Richards. Tanya is survived by her husband, Aldolfo Nava of Micro, NC; daughter, Melissa Richards and grandchildren, Jasper Richards…… read more »
Vivian Elizabeth Pope
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 »
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 »
