June 16, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins, 66, passed away at his home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Lee was born in Wayne County to Betty Jean Grantham Rollins and the late Benjamin Ennis Rollins Sr. on September 2, 1958. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
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Leonidas “Lee” Grantham Rollins
James Watkins Futrell
June 12, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — James Watkins “Jim” Futrell, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Snow Hill Memory Care. Born on November 24, 1948 in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Willie Miller Futrell and Ellen Watkins Futrell. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death…… read more »
William Earl “Bib” Howard Sr
June 9, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — William Earl “Bib” Howard Sr., 86, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, while surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home. Bib was born in Lenoir County on May 17, 1939, to the late Kirby Drew Howard and Kathleen Barwick Howard. In addition to his…… read more »
Angela Hill Wilson
May 30, 2025, 72, Goldsboro — Angela Hill Wilson, 72, passed away at her home on Friday, May 30, 2025 with her faithful canine companion, BJ, by her side. Born August 31, 1952 to Mark Hill Jr. and Julia Dean Hoffman, Angela was raised in Kinston and lived a life defined by compassion, resilience, and…… read more »
Lemuel Jerry Potter Jr
June 2, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Lemuel Jerry Potter Jr, 70, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Jerry was born in Lenoir County to the late Lemuel Jerry Potter Sr. and Gertie Mae Howard Potter on October 29, 1954. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dianne Tyndall.…… read more »
Earlene Knight Stephen
May 27, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Earlene Knight Stephens, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by the love of her family. Earlene was born in Macon, Georgia to the late W. Earl and Gladys Herndon Knight on November 7, 1942. Serving as a teacher with…… read more »
Jason-Baxter Caldwell Hardy
May 24, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — Jason-Baxter Caldwell Hardy, 89, was graciously received into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Baxter, also known as “Ham” to those in the Jason and La Grange communities and “Turtle” to those with whom he worked at DuPont, was born right at the crossroads in…… read more »
William Michael “Mike” Boyette
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 »
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 »
