January 24, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Barbara Ann Gurley Browder, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 at UNC Health Rex, surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Wayne County on September 23, 1942 to the late Leamon and Lillian Gurley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…… read more »
January 21, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — William Graham Shaw, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was born in Richlands, NC to the late Dudley Graham Shaw, Jr. and Rosalyn Cox Shaw on December 26, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
January 21, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Jim Meachen, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Jim was born April 19, 1944 to Lily and James Harold Meachen in Sacramento CA. Lily lived with her parents, Jake and Kate Schmitt, while her husband, James Harold, was fighting…… read more »
January 17, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Marion Rich, 88, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Marion was born in Dillon, South Carolina to the late Douglas and Dannie Rich on March 23, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Thompson Rich…… read more »
January 17, 2025, 41, Goldsboro — It is with heavy hearts that we announce John Gregory “Greg” Metz, 41, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was the beloved son of John and Sherie Metz of Goldsboro and the cherished brother of Taylor Metz (Jamie) of Goldsboro and Jessica Metz of…… read more »
January 18, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Sherry Davis Ballance, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Saturday, January 18, 2025. Sherry was born in Goldsboro to Marie Hales Davis and the late Kenneth Davis, Sr. of Goldsboro on September 22, 1956. Sherry worked with her family for many years at D…… read more »
January 16, 2025, 82, Goldsboro — Kenneth Robert Castania, 82, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Ken was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana to the late Robert and Myrtle Castania on January 23, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Robert Castania,…… read more »
January 16, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Kei Esposito, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on January 16, 2025. She was a beacon of love who left an indelible mark on everyone who had the joy of knowing her. Born on May 2, 1930 in Sayama-shi, Saitama-Ken, Japan, she immigrated…… read more »
January 15, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — James Woodrow “Woody” Curfman, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newport News, Virginia on October 31, 1944, he was the son of the late John Edmond and Susan Hudgins Curfman. In addition to his parents, Woody was…… read more »
January 15, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Gary Neal Lynch, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on May 7, 1953, he was the son of the late Gene Lynch and AnnieBell Thomas Lynch Allen. Gary is survived by his wife, Diane M. Lynch; children,…… read more »
