October 26, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Shelby Wallace Grady, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Shelby was born in Johnston County on April 25, 1950, to the late William Henry Wallace and Silvia Virginia Stallings Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Wayne “Moose”…… read more »
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Shelby Wallace Grady
Gail Jones Newell
October 23, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Gail Jones Newell, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away at Wayne UNC Health Care on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born on July 25, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Claxton Jones and Mary Kathryn Weeks Jones. In addition to her parents, Gail is…… read more »
Willard Ray Smith
October 23, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Willard Ray Smith, 76, passed away at ECU Health Medical Center on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Smith. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Martha…… read more »
Clay Minshew
October 22, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Our Wonderful Dad, Papa, brother, Uncle, and faithful friend, Clay Minshew, 71, passed away at his home on October 22, 2025. Born in Wayne County on September 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Hubert Minshew and Lucille Sullivan Minshew. Born and reared with his family on…… read more »
Luke Thomas Williams
October 20, 2025, 7, Goldsboro — Luke Thomas Williams, age 7, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 20, 2025, while being cared for by the compassionate staff at Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Luke was born in Pitt County on August 30, 2018, to his loving parents, Kyle…… read more »
Elizabeth Crisp Francisco
October 20, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Crisp (“Lib”) Francisco passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1939, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Melvin DeWitt “Dee” Crisp and Nina Long Crisp. She was married to the love of her life, Cecil King Francisco, for 55 years, and…… read more »
George Rand Holland
October 20, 2025, 89, Goldsboro — George Rand Holland, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. George Rand was born in Johnston County on September 6, 1936, to the late Aaron and Gladys Holland. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
Lyman Goodwin Galloway
October 20, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Lyman Goodwin Galloway, a proud veteran, dedicated public servant, and beloved member of the Pikeville community, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born in Wilson County on April 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Lloyd Fitzhugh Galloway and Martha Wheeler Galloway. In addition to his…… read more »
Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser
October 19, 2025, 93, Goldsboro — Lula Gurley Newsome Sasser, 93, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. Lou, as she was affectionately known, was born in Wayne County on August 29,…… read more »
June Perry Martin
October 19, 2025, 69, Goldsboro —– June Perry Martin, 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 19, 2025. June was born in Wayne County on December 18, 1955, to Elwood Dwight “Sam” Perry and the late Marie Barrow Perry. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Dale…… read more »
