December 21, 2024, 16, Goldsboro — Jeremiah Alex Hensley, 16, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Wayne County on December 15, 2008, he was the son of Justin B. Jenkins and Ann Hensley. Jeremiah is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alvin and Cathy Jenkins;…… read more »
December 21, 2024, 77, Goldsboro — Charles Wesley James, 77, was received into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Maury and Eula James on February 1, 1947. In addition to his parents, he was…… read more »
December 20, 2024, 64, Goldsboro — Cheryl Denise Watson, 64, peacefully departed this life for life eternal on Friday evening, December 20, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born in Wayne County, North Carolina to the late Delwin Pete Engles and Mary Louise McMillan Cunningham on October…… read more »
December 17, 2024, 53, Goldsboro — Sarah Llewellyn Heekin, 53, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A full obituary will be posted soon. A service celebrating Sarah’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Goldsboro. A time…… read more »
December 17, 2024, 97, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Solomon Hatcher, 97, passed away peacefully at Goldsboro Assisted Living on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Person County on April 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Thomas Solomon and Nannie Mckee Solomon. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by…… read more »
December 17, 2024, 76, Pikeville — Diane Medlin passed away peacefully Tuesday morning after recent struggles with health issues. Diane, the eldest daughter to Luby and Christine Powell, was raised in Dover, NC before marrying Tony Medlin of Wake Forest, NC. The couple remained married for 57 years, raising sons Tim and Chad, and residing…… read more »
December 16, 2024, 82, Goldsboro — Betty Jean Satterfield Gurley, 82, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Betty Jean was born in Lenoir County on December 31, 1941, to the late William Edward Satterfield and Sybil Lee Benton Satterfield. In addition to her parents, she…… read more »
December 16, 2024, 86, Goldsboro — Betty Creech Price, 86, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehab. Betty was born in Johnston County on May 2, 1938, to the late William Arnold Creech and Mary Nancy Creech. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband…… read more »
December 14, 2024, 85, Goldsboro — Willie Ransom Howell, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Somerset Court Assisted Living with his daughter by his side. Born in Wilson County on October 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mary Ann Moore Howell. In addition to his parents, Willie…… read more »
December 12, 2024, 81, Pikeville — Judy Carol Crumpler Pate, 81, was welcomed into her eternal home on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at The Ridge in Pikeville. Born on October 14, 1943, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond David Crumpler, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Parrish Crumpler. Judy was a member…… read more »
