March 6, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Goldsboro-Stanley Leon Hartley, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wayne County on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late William Arthur Hartley and Mary Woodard Hartley Beard. In addition to his parents, Stanley was…… read more »
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Stanley Leon Hartley
Mary Melinda Ginn Friese
March 4, 2025, 66, Goldsboro — Our wonderful Wife, Mom, Gannie, Sister, and Daughter, Mary Melinda Ginn Friese, 66, returned home to her Heavenly Father on March 4, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1958, to the late Aaron Gay Ginn and Mary Darlene Gwaltney Davis in Goldsboro, NC. Melinda enjoyed spending time with…… read more »
Daniel Lafayette “Danny” Merritt
March 6, 2025, Goldsboro — Daniel Lafayette “Danny” Merritt, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Wayne County on July 2, 1955, he was the son of the late Marion and Margaret Ruth Wilson Merritt. Danny is survived by his brother, Ronald Wayne Merritt of Charlotte and…… read more »
Area Coaches Reflect on Merritt’s Lasting Impact
If you talk with anyone who has played or coached football or baseball at the youth or high school levels in Wayne County in the last few decades, chances are they’ve crossed paths with Danny Merritt. … read more »
Peggy Joyce Gay Rose
March 4, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Peggy Joyce Gay Rose, 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 while in the comfort of her home. Peggy was born in Nash County to the late Thomas Preston Gay and Rachel Elizabeth Tedder Gay on November 8, 1940. In addition to…… read more »
Julian Boyd Nelms, Sr
March 4, 2025, 71, Fremont — Julian Boyd Nelms, Sr., 71, of Fremont, passed away to his Heavenly reward on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Julian was born in Nash County to the late Clemon and Ella Ruth Nelms on October 15, 1953. In addition to his…… read more »
James Foster Cox
March 2, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — James Foster Cox, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Wayne County on April 12, 1938 to the late Emin F. Cox and Evelyn Braxton Cox. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded…… read more »
Raymond Joel Barrett
March 2, 2025, 84, Goldsboro – Raymond Joel Barrett, 84, died peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UNC Wayne Hospital. Born July 13, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Patrick and Louise Barrett. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Barrett, and sisters, Kathleen Angeletti and Sharon Kremnitzer.…… read more »
Ruby Lee Pittman Rains
March 2, 2025, 95, Goldsboro — Ruby Lee Pittman Rains, 95, of Goldsboro, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 after a brief illness and joined the Lord Jesus and a communion of saints she dearly loved. In addition to her parents, Jasper Lee Pittman and Mary Louise Radford Pittman, she was preceded…… read more »
Dr. Russell Allen Moots
March 2, 2025, 73, Goldsboro — Dr. Russell Allen Moots – faithful husband, dedicated father and grandfather, and teacher and example to many–passed away in Pikeville, NC, and entered into the joy of his Lord on March 2, 2025. Russ was born on January 9, 1952, in Lima, OH, to the late Joe and Bonnie…… read more »
