May 17, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — William Michael “Mike” Boyette, 64, left the embraces of his devoted family to enter into life eternal with his Savior early on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Mike was born in Harnett County to the late William Bennett Boyette, Jr. and Eunice Price Boyette on September 23, 1960. In addition…… read more »
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William Michael “Mike” Boyette
Dorothy Mae “Dot” Whaley Gaskins
May 17, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — Dorothy Mae “Dot” Whaley Gaskins peacefully entered into the joy of her salvation on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a long and meaningful life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. Dot was born in Duplin County to the late Tobe Whaley and Prudie Adams Whaley on…… read more »
Barry Wayne Patton
May 15, 2025, 74, Goldsboro — Barry Wayne Patton, 74, left a void in the hearts of many on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Barry was born in Riverside California to the late Perry and Vivian Ann DeHart Patton on July 30, 1950. Working in management as an engineer, Barry met his future wife, Kathy, at…… read more »
Carole McKeel
May 10, 2025, 81, Goldsboro — Evangeline Carole Mewborn McKeel, 81, passed away peacefully in true Carole fashion, listening to her favorite song and life mantra, “My Way”. Carole was born in Wayne County to the late Ervin Chester Mewborn, Jr. and Evelyn Mozingo (Mewborn) Price on December 19, 1943. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
Alberta “Bert” Howard
May 9, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Alberta “Bert” Sauls Howard, 79, peacefully passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center while surrounded by the love of her family. Bert was born in Greene County to the late Jimmy Sauls and Edna Radford Sauls on July 1, 1945. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Martha Jarnagin
May 7, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and peaceful passing of Martha Winifred Smith Jarnagin, aged 94. Martha transitioned from this world on May 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy and kindness. Her journey was marked by a life well-lived, filled with cherished…… read more »
Linda Worrell Ethridge
May 3, 2025, 78, Goldsboro — Linda Worrell Ethridge, born April 25, 1947, passed away on May 3, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Nora Eason Worrell; and her husband, Leonard “Monk” Ethridge. A service will be held by the graveside on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery.…… read more »
Chuck Smithwick
May 3, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Charlie Harris “Chuck” Smithwick, III, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home. Chuck was born in Bertie County, North Carolina to Nancy Kellum Rizzo and the late Charlie Harris Smithwick, Jr. on July 3, 1961. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
Bernard Pierre “Bernie” Galloway
May 1, 2025, 96, Goldsboro — Bernard Pierre “Bernie” Galloway, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Bernie was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Thomas Pierre Galloway and Edith Selby Galloway on January 16, 1929. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie France Galloway; grandson,…… read more »
Joseph Arnold “Joe” Price
April 21, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — La Grange-Joseph Arnold “Joe” Price, 73, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Joe was born in Lenoir County to the late Foye and Margaret Ellen Murphy Price on August 22, 1951. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Wade; brother,…… read more »
