February 17, 2025, 91, Goldsboro — Kenneth Melvin Bartlett, 91, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. He was the son of the late Henry Lee Bartlett and Daisy Best Bartlett. Kenneth is survived by the mother of his children Gladys Bartlett, his sister Doris Boyette, his daughters Renee Capps and Connie Anderson, his son Joe…… read more »
February 18, 2025, 87, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Williams Fry, 87, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County on May 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Blackman Williams and Ada Dunn Williams. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth…… read more »
February 17, 2025, 53, Goldsboro — Howard Wayne Franks, 53, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Howard was born in Nash County to Brenda Moore Franks and the late Wayne Turner Franks on May 26, 1971. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a…… read more »
February 16, 2025, 95, Grantham — Dolores Sauls Hood, 95, of Grantham, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Dolores was a life-long resident of Wayne County, born in Eureka to James Henry Sauls and Lucille Gwaltney Sauls on February 19, 1929. In addition…… read more »
February 16, 2025, 73, Pikeville — Thomas Earl Harper, 73, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Born on February 1, 1952 in Wayne County, he was son to the late Afton Adrian Harper and Nellie Mae Mosley. He was a gentle, loving and kind husband, father,…… read more »
February 14, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — Jacqueline Williams Rhew, 70, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. Jackie was born in Wayne County on July 9, 1954 to the late Lola Howell Williams. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Fuller Rhew. Jackie loved books,…… read more »
February 14, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — Edgar Gurley, Jr., 88, was welcomed to life eternal on Friday, February 14, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family at Sutton’s Retirement Center. Edgar was born in Wayne County to the late Edgar and Mabel Gurley on July 25, 1936. In addition to his parents, he was reunited…… read more »
February 13, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Terry Bryan Butler, 69, stepped into life everlasting with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Terry was born in Wayne County to the late J.W. and Melrose Best Bryan on March 18, 1955. Teaching physical…… read more »
February 9, 2025, 54, Goldsboro — Jonathas Faugues, 54, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home. Born on May 17, 1970 in Haiti, he was son to the late Amand Faugues and Selida Oreise Faugues. Jonathas is survived by his wife, Suzette Jeune Faugues; his children, Marc, Benson T., Benson, Alain, Sameul,…… read more »
February 8, 2025, 71, Goldsboro — Ronald Thompson, Goldsboro, NC, son of Arnold and Hilda Thompson, was born April 28, 1953, in Sampson County, North Carolina, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 8, 2025 with the love of his life by his side. At the time of his passing, he…… read more »
