September 25, 2024, 82, Fremont – Vincent Sylvester Bletch, Jr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio to the late Vincent Sylvester Bletch, Sr. and Juanita Dyer Bletch on October 2, 1941. Mr. Bletch proudly served his country in the…… read more »
September 25, 2024, 69, Goldsboro — David John Hill, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born on April 13, 1955, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Alton and Bertha Lambert Hill. David is survived by his wife, Norma Hill; sister, Linda Heineman; brother, Glenn…… read more »
September 24, 2024, 85, Pikeville — Shirley Ann (Long) Matthews, 85, of Pikeville, NC died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 12:40 pm at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC. Shirley was born September 2, 1939, in Hoopeston, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Edward and Gladys (Tucker) Long. She is survived by her daughters: Kim (Eddie) Grantham,…… read more »
September 21, 2024, 89, Goldsboro — Gilbert Wright Brown, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Gilbert was born in Fountain, North Carolina, and moved to Goldsboro when he was a small child. He has been a resident of Goldsboro ever since. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife,…… read more »
September 21, 2024, 83, Goldsboro — Sherman Walter Ludwig, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Sherman was born in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Max Raymond Ludwig and Nettie Dean Ludwig on January 20, 1941. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 84, Goldsboro — Joseph Dennis Hincherick, 84, passed away on September 20, 2024 at his home. Born on April 6, 1940, in Armstrong County, PA; he was the son of the late Frank Hincherick and Ann Knopic. Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne (Kielbowick) Hincherick; his children, Nancy Josker, Paul…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 72, Goldsboro — Ronnie Eugene Gurley, 72, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on November 16, 1951, in Wayne County, he was the son of the late John David Gurley and Zilphia Pauline Johnson Gurley. Ronnie was a member of…… read more »
September 20, 2024, 71, Goldsboro — Francis “Frank” Marczyk, 71, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. Born in Elmira, N.Y. on August 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Francis Marczyk and Betty Shook Marczyk. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at…… read more »
September 19, 2024, 73, Goldsboro — Donald Neal Price (Donnie) was born in Wayne County on October 6, 1950, to Janet and Roland Price. He passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2024. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Walter T. Cherry. He is survived by…… read more »
September 18, 2024, 67, Goldsboro — Billie Darden Lancaster, 67, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at her home. Billie was born in Wayne County to the late William Samuel Darden and Maggie Rebecca Gurley Smith on March 4, 1957. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved…… read more »
