November 21, 2024, 68, Goldsboro — James Bennie Smith, 68, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Bennie was born in Wayne County on May 4, 1956, to Shirley Wallace Downey and the late James Smith, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in…… read more »
November 21, 2024, 91, Goldsboro — Nina Jones Smith, 91, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home. Nina was born in Greene County to the late Hubert and Pearl Jones on October 21, 1933. She is survived by 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey Nobles (Teresa), Crystal Bartlett (David), and Darren Hinson (Christa). Also…… read more »
November 20, 2024, 80, Goldsboro — Jimmy Ray Wells, 80, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Jimmy was born in Wayne County to the late Marvin Willard Wells and Wilma Lee Hines Wells on July 10, 1944. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…… read more »
November 20, 2024, 20, Goldsboro — It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelsee Elizabeth Ayers, who left us on November 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelsee was born on March 27, 2004, the beloved daughter of Angela Ayers and Billy Ayers. She was a…… read more »
November 18, 2024, 73, Pikeville — Jerry Snyder of Pikeville, NC, passed away in his sleep on Monday, November 18, 2024. After a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy, Jerry is now free from suffering, in the eternal presence of his Heavenly Father. Jerry was born in Buffalo, New York on August 15,…… read more »
November 18, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Susan Jean Rich, 72, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 18, 2024 at her home. Susan was born in Belleville, Illinois to the late Leonard G. Nevenner, Jr. and Ann Marie Freiderich Nevenner on January 30, 1952. Susan served as the office manager for Southco Distributing for many years.…… read more »
November 16, 2024, 25, Goldsboro — Noah Thomas Chambers, 25, left a void in the hearts of many as he departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Noah was born in Wayne County to Jeremy and Melissa Chambers on August 22, 1999. Noah lived his dream proudly serving his country as a Senior Airman…… read more »
November 16, 2024, 53, Goldsboro — On November 16, 2024, Jack Antony Absalao left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior. Jack Absalao, 53, was a man who left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone he met. Jack was more than just a husband, a friend, and a companion; he was…… read more »
November 16, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — John Deleon “J.D.” Blizzard, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born in Wayne County to the late Johnnie and Hettie Smith Blizzard on November 9, 1935. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Blizzard. John loved fishing and…… read more »
November 14, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Aaron Gay Ginn, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born in Wayne County on April 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Lonnie Jackson Ginn and Neta Lee Pike Ginn. In addition to his parents, Aaron was preceded in death by his wife, Macy Jones…… read more »
