July 22, 2025, 58, Goldsboro —- Donna Lynn Carter Heath departed this life on July 22, 2025, just six days shy of her 59th birthday. Born on July 28, 1966, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, Donna was the daughter of the late David Barfield and Jessie Williams Barfield. A dedicated employee of Caswell Developmental Center,…… read more »
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Donna Heath
Esther Almond
July 20, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Esther Whitfield Almond, 91, was graciously welcomed into the presence of her Lord on July 20, 2025. Born in Wayne County on November 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stenis J. Whitfield and Ruby Lee Etheridge Whitfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…… read more »
Edna Potter
July 19, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Edna Adams Potter went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband, Billy, on July 19, 2025. Edna passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Edna was born in Pitt County, NC on October 21, 1942. Edna reminisced about growing up in a little yellow house…… read more »
Katherine Gainus Pierce
July 14, 2025, 88, Goldsboro —- Mrs. Katherine Gainus Pierce, 88, took her Savior’s hand on July 14, 2025 to finish her journey. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Don L. Pierce, a World War II veteran formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia who was employed as a radio and TV broadcaster for many…… read more »
JoAnn Grady Price
July 14, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — JoAnn Grady Price, 88, of Atlas Price Road, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her home. JoAnn was born on August 21, 1936 in Wayne County to the late Pauline Kilpatrick Grady and Willie Grady. JoAnn grew up in Seven Springs. She graduated from Seven Springs High…… read more »
Harry Ray Croom
July 10, 2025, 66, Goldsboro —- Harry Ray Croom, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior for his homecoming on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born in Lenoir County on March 30, 1959, to the late Major Lott Croom Jr. and Rena Kelly Croom. Harry’s love for the open road led him…… read more »
Willie Gray
July 3, 2025, 80, Goldsboro —- Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Willie Dwight Gray, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on May 16, 1945, Willie was the son of the late William Bruce Gray and Tessie Thompson Gray Rouse.…… read more »
Sandy Ledbetter
June 30, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Sandra “Sandy” Adams Ledbetter, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Prince George County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Julian David Altman and Gladys Ruth Dixon Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
Greg Sutton
June 28, 2025, 67, Goldsboro —- Gregory Dan Sutton, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Greg was born in Lenoir County to the late John Daniel “Danny” Sutton and Lottie Faye Hines Sutton Mercer on May 11, 1958. Greg worked at Caswell Developmental Center as a rehabilitation therapist until his retirement. Retirement didn’t…… read more »
Linda Schwarz
June 22, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Surrounded by the love and care of family and friends, Linda Carol Rhodes Schwarz, 79, peacefully departed this life on June 22, 2025 to be reunited with loved ones who went before her. Linda was born in Lenoir County on January 27, 1946, to the late Raeford Erwin and…… read more »
