December 2, 2025, 77, Goldsboro — Hilda Leonora Lewin Lynch Johnson, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 20, 1948 in the Republic of Panama, she was daughter to the late Arthur Lewin and Amy Lynch Lewin. Hilda was survived by her…… read more »
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Hilda Leonora Lewin Lynch Johnson
Sharon Denise Summerlin Hardison
October 8, 2025, 52, Goldsboro — Sharon Denise Summerlin Hardison, 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home. Born in Wayne County on July 10, 1973, she was the beloved daughter of Laverne Sutton Summerlin Barwick and the late George Marshall Summerlin. A woman of quiet strength and unwavering compassion, Sharon…… read more »
Betty McClenny Case
December 4, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Betty McClenny Case, 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She is survived by her son, Tracy Case, and his wife, Crystal; two grandchildren, Landon Case and wife, Kyleigh, and Wesley Case and fiancée, Alyssa; and two great-grandchildren, Ira and Aletta. Betty also leaves behind her brother,…… read more »
Maye Spivey Gurley Myers
December 3, 2025, Goldsboro — Maye Spivey Gurley Myers, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by the love of family, friends and her minister. A service to celebrate Maye’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the sanctuary…… read more »
Barret Wylder Cotten
December 2, 2025, 2 days, Goldboro — Barret Wylder Cotten, beloved and beautiful baby boy of Christopher and Harlie Cotten, was born on December 2, 2025, and unexpectedly passed away on December 4, 2025. Though his time on Earth was brief, Barret’s life was filled entirely with love—pure, unconditional, and immeasurable. In just two days,…… read more »
Barbara Smeltzer Dobbins
December 6, 2025, 90, Goldsboro — Barbara Smeltzer Dobbins passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 6, 1935, in Millinocket, Maine, she was the daughter to the late George Leslie and Glena Garland. Barbara was survived by her three children, Janice Hale, Ray David Smeltzer, Jr. and…… read more »
Kathryn Taylor Hales
December 1, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Kathryn Taylor Hales, 80, departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill. Born July 3, 1945 in Wayne County, she was daughter to the late Arthur Taylor and Mildred Cox Taylor. Mom was a dedicated and active member of…… read more »
James “Jimmy” Thomas Rowe, II
November 29, 2025, 62, Goldsboro — James “Jimmy” Thomas Rowe, II, 62, slipped away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care with his wife and children by his side. Born in Wayne County on February 9, 1963, he was son to the late James Thomas Rowe and Glendora Wall Rowe. Jimmy…… read more »
Tommy Walter Boyette
November 29, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Tommy Walter Boyette, 73, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, Virginia, after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Tommy was born on July 16, 1952, to Wiver Grayson and Catherine Outlaw Boyette. Due to family circumstances,…… read more »
Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon Jr.
November 28, 2025, 76, Goldsboro — Joseph “Joe” Claude Lyon, Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born on February 4, 1949 in Maryland, he was son to the late Joseph Lyon, Sr. and Ruth Zuknick Lyon. Above all, Joe held a deep and abiding love for his…… read more »
