December 29, 2024, 92, Elroy — Sarah Casey McCormack, 92, of the Elroy Community passed away quietly on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Cadence of Garner after a period of declining health. Sarah was born in Wayne County on November 2, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin Casey, Sr. and Elizabeth H.…… read more »
December 29, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Roland Franklin Honeycutt, 64, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home. Franklin was born in Wayne County to the late Bobby and Evonne Honeycutt on February 29, 1960. Frankie had worked as a carpenter for many years but his greatest joy was when he could…… read more »
December 28, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — On December 28, 2024, Erma Neal Thomas went to meet her creator. She had struggled with dementia long enough. To know Erma was to know the essence of energy in motion. Erma epitomized a healthy lifestyle. She exercised daily, cooked healthy food, and played lots of tennis. Erma was…… read more »
December 27, 2024, 56, Selma — Stacey Leigh Anders Stevens, 56 of Selma passed away, Friday, December 27, 2024. The family will receive friends for a time of celebration and fellowship honoring Stacey’s life from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Seymour Funeral Home, Goldsboro, NC. She was the daughter of the late…… read more »
December 25, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Steven Louis Williams, 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Asheville on November 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mary Jane Williams. Steven is survived by his son, Jacob Williams (Mavis); daughter, Ashley Thigpen (Kevin); grandchildren, Jessie…… read more »
December 26, 2024, 90, Goldsboro — Jean Casey Becton, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Liberty Commons in Wilmington. Jean was born in Lenoir County on March 18, 193,4, and was the daughter of the late Luby Rudolph Casey and Florence Martin Casey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…… read more »
December 25, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Thurman Oliver Todd, Jr., 86, passed away on Christmas Day at Cypress Pointe in Wilmington. Thurman was born in Carteret County on November 11, 1938, to the late Thurman O. Todd, Sr. and Annie Mae Floyd Todd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…… read more »
December 24, 2024, 94, Goldsboro — Mailande Bishop Schrum, 94, died peacefully on Christmas Eve, 2024, surrounded by family at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was born in Marion, Mississippi, near Meridian, on May 5, 1930, to the late Albert Harmon Bishop and Ruby Kinard Bishop. Mailande graduated from Meridian…… read more »
December 23, 2024, 59, Goldsboro — Kenneth Clyde Tilton entered his eternal home on Monday, December 23, 2024. Due to declining health, Ken resided at Genesis Health Care, Mount Olive Center for the past five years. Ken was born on May 4, 1965, at Wayne Memorial Hospital to the late Clyde and Mary Ruth Tilton.…… read more »
December 23, 2024, 76, Goldsboro — Susie Marie Ward, 76, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle due to many health issues. Susie was born on October 28, 1948, in Craven County. Susie was a valued employee at Cherry Hospital where she worked for 20 years as a word…… read more »
