January 10, 2025, 94, Goldsboro — Maxine Phillips Parnell, 94, was welcomed into life eternal on Friday, January 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Maxine was born in Johnston County to the late Millard Arthur Phillips and Betsy Evans Phillips on Christmas day, December 25, 1930. In addition to her parents, she was…… read more »
January 9, 2025, 67, Goldsboro — Jimmy Brooks Person, 67, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at UNC Health – Nash. Jimmy was born in Fayetteville, NC to the late Marion Brooks Person and Peggy Bryant Person on December 27, 1957. A proud graduate of North Carolina State University, Jimmy’s heart was never…… read more »
January 7, 2025, 68, Goldsboro — Susan Hales Creech, 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Susan was born in Wayne County to the late John Clinton Hales and Doris Virginia Bass Hales on September 6, 1956. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
January 7, 2025, 69, Goldsboro — Raymond Christopher Pollock, 69, passed away at his home on Monday, January 7, 2025. Born in Cumberland County on March 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Raymond Cobb Pollock and Blanche Stroud Pollock. Ray is survived by his sister, Molly Ann Birth and husband, Randy. Ray…… read more »
January 5, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — Keith Anthony Wade of Goldsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Keith was born in Garden City, Michigan on May 8, 1949 to the late John Robert Wade and Victoria Barbaza Wade. In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his brother, Blaine…… read more »
January 5, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Debra Ann Mills, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born in El Paso County, Texas, she was daughter to the late William McCranie and Margaret Alexander McCranie. Debra’s love for cooking and gardening intertwined beautifully, shaping her life into a vibrant tapestry of flavor and color. Debra…… read more »
January 4, 2025, 83, Goldsboro — Sandra Ginn Parks, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Sandra was born in Wayne County to the late Jasper and Aileen Ginn on October 15, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…… read more »
January 1, 2025, 88, Goldsboro — James Ellison Fultz, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Jim was born on November 5, 1936 in Fort Pierce, Florida and was raised in Washington State by his parents, the late James Clarence Fultz and Margaret Cook Fultz. In addition…… read more »
December 30, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — George A. Spain, 84, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at UNC Health Wayne. Born in Goldsboro on March 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Haywood N. Spain and Louise J. Spain. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife…… read more »
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 »
