May 14, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Kenly- Betty Ann Evans Atkinson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 17, 1938 in Johnston County, she was daughter to the late Fannie Mae and Thomas Alphonzo Evans. Betty decorated cakes for Winn Dixie and delighted…… read more »
May 11, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — James Jordan Godwin, 87, peacefully slipped into eternity at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Johnston County on April 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Paul Godwin and Blanche Gardner Godwin. In addition to his parents, James was preceded…… read more »
May 8, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Carl F. Mumford, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wilson County on September 23, 1934, to the late George Carl and Ida Poythress Mumford. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by…… read more »
May 7, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Dorothy Watkins Creech, 94, a devoted servant of the Lord and beloved matriarch, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Born in Johnston County on March 21, 1931, to the late Henry and Ora Minshew Watkins, Dorothy lived a life marked by faith,…… read more »
May 2, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — May 2, 2025, Heaven gained an immeasurable husband, father, brother, and friend. James Dwight Lee Mitchell, 66, was born June 27, 1958 to the late Jimmy Lee Mitchell and Yvonne Holland Mitchell. Both preceded him in death and welcomed him to Heaven with open arms. Dwight is survived by…… read more »
April 30, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Selma-Robert Huxley “Bob” Parker, 78, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C. on December 10, 1946, he was the son of the late William Hamilton Parker and Mary Rowe Parker. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of…… read more »
April 29, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Jimmy Lee Mitchell, 84, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Johnston County on June 10, 1940, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Mitchell and Florence Jones Mitchell. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
April 27, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Kenly-Pauline Baker Dixon, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnston County on May 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola Mitchell Baker. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by…… read more »
April 27, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — Mary Olive Tedder Traxler, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Wilson. Born in Lucama on February 10, 1929, Mary was the daughter of the late Leonard Arthur Tedder and Eula Pate Tedder. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death…… read more »
April 26, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — Joyce Ann Rogerson Davis, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Johnston County on April 23, 1936, she was the daughter to the late Samuel Andrew Rogerson and Annie Estell Crocker Rogerson. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death…… read more »
